Prepare a report describing the Delphi technique for developing ideas for solving problems. Describe the background of the development of this technique. How does it differ from brainstorming? Indicate how it can be used to facilitate the solution of engineering problems.
Operations Management
Assignment 7: Inventory Control
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The manager of a construction firm has determined from historical records that demand for cement averages 5 tons per week with a standard deviation of 3 tons. The supply lead time is 4 weeks. The cost of a ton of cement is $100 and inventory carrying cost is estimated at an annual rate of 30%. The cost of placing an order is $96.
[Assume 50 weeks in a year.]
Compute the following:
a. Economic order quantity
b. Number of orders per year
c. Cycle length (i.e., number of weeks between consecutive orders)
d. Average inventory level
e. Total annual cost of ordering + inventory carrying
f. Compute the reorder pointand the corresponding safety stock for each of the following service levels:
i. 90%
ii. 95%
iii. 99%
iv. 99.9%
v. 99.99%
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You have just accepted an international assignment in
Sweden. On your first day in the office, you meet several new colleagues. Lars
is the manager of the office and is a Swedish citizen; he has been with the
company for five years. Sylvie is from France and has also just come to Sweden
to work for your U.S. company.
Sylvie would be referred to as a(n):
Select one:
a. expatriate
b. host-country
national
c. third-country
national
d. local provider
e. interloper
Which of the following acts prohibits discrimination based
on race, sex, age, color, national origin, and religion?
Select one:
a. The Fair Labor
Standards Act of 1938
b. The Immigration
Act of 1990
c. The Equal Pay Act
(1963)
d. The Americans with
Disabilities Act (1990)
e. The Civil Rights
Act of 1964
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Learning organizations are good at
Select one:
a. problem creation.
b. learning from
prior experiences.
c. containing
knowledge.
d. discouraging new
approaches.
e. None of the above.
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Collective Bargaining establishes
Select one:
a. wages, hours and
working conditions.
b. a grievance
procedure.
c. order of layoffs.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.
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Barney’s Bats is reviewing their entire process. In
particular, they are assessing how they get the wood used to make their bats,
the process of making the bats from wood, and what their customers are looking
for in their products. They market exclusively to major league players who are
both demanding and specific in their requirements.
When the managers of Barney’s Bats consider the requirements
the players have for the bats, they are looking at what part of the value
chain?
Select one:
a. inbound logistics
b. operations
c. outbound logistics
d. marketing and
sales
e. service
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Which type of departmentalization requires diligent
attention to managing decentralization and delegation?
Select one:
a. Functional
b. Product
c. Customer
d. Geographic
e. Geometric
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When identifying the best strategy for competing in a global
marketplace, it is helpful to plot a company’s position on a(n):
Select one:
a. leadership grid
b. force field
analysis grid
c.
integration-responsiveness grid
d. cost-benefit grid
e. None of the above.
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Suppose you are promoted to a managerial position in a firm
that you have been working for about five years. You are pleased with your new
job but are concerned about problems you have been having. You are required, as
part of your job, to determine the employees’ leave schedules. However, when
you tell an employee that he/she can’t take leave on a certain day, the owner
of the company allows them to go anyway. Consequently, the employees you manage
are beginning to bypass you and do not seem to view you as a manager. Worse
than that, after the owner has allowed the employee to take leave, if their
work doesn’t get completed in their absence, the owner is upset with you!
In this situation, the basic problem is that the manager
doesn’t have the ___________ to carry out the ___________ he has been given.
Select one:
a. responsibility,
authority
b. authority,
responsibility
c. accountability,
authority
d. authority,
accountability
e. responsibility,
tasks
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A type of organization in which top management ensures that
there is consensus about the direction in which the business is heading is a:
Select one:
a. network
organization.
b. mechanistic
organization.
c. high-involvement organization.
d. learning
organization.
e. functional
organization.
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Suppose your company wins the Baldrige Award. When the award
is presented, there are four areas of special commendation for your company:
1. Your company has consistently had the highest customer
satisfaction ratings in the industry for over 10 years.
2. Your company has been able to reduce the cost of your
produce by 10% even though competitors’ prices and the cost of raw materials is
rising.
3. Your employees are a team of diverse, highly-satisfied
people who are committed to the organization’s sustained success.
4. Your organization’s managers and employees are in touch
with the long-term strategies for the company, constantly searching for
opportunities and changes in customer expectations.
In number 3 above, your company is being recognized in which
category of the Baldrige criteria?
Select one:
a. Leadership
b. Strategic Planning
c. Human Resource
Focus
d. Process Management
e. Business Results
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Susan is a new management trainee at Barney’s Bats, Inc. She
has just graduated with her bachelor’s degree in management and is anxious to
use her education. She has been at work several days and has some questions
about how the organization is managed and how the principles of organization
structure are used in the company. She believes there is too much
specialization and that the span of control in the company is not optimal.
Susan is looking for a long-term career with this company.
Where can she look to view possible career paths with this company?
Select one:
a. minimum job
qualifications for entry-level jobs
b. the organization
chart
c. ask the director
of public relations
d. company financial
statements
e. There is probably
no way to answer this question.
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Subdividing an organization into smaller units is
Select one:
a.
departmentalization.
b. usually less cost
efficient.
c. more expensive.
d. not effective for
decentralized organizations.
e. All of the above.
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The Community Helpers Counseling Center and the Simplified
Software Company have recently joined forces to produce a meal planning program
for use on home computers. The two organizations decided to work together on
the project since neither one could have developed the project with their own
resources. This effort could be considered a
Select one:
a. network
organization.
b. strategic
alliance.
c. cluster organization.
d. classical
conglomerate.
e. high-involvement
organization.
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The areas described in the text as the most dominant in the
global economy include:
Select one:
a. North America,
Europe, and Asia
b. North America,
Mexico, and Asia
c. North America,
South America, and Europe
d. North America,
Asia, and Africa
e. Europe, Asia, and
Africa
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Suppose you face a question regarding how to handle a
defective piece of equipment that your company sold. To tell the customer would
cost you a substantial amount of money but if the equipment fails, it could
lead to serious injury of the customer. You are choosing between three options
presented by colleagues:
Option 1: Keeping quiet about the defect.
Option 2: Review company policy, industry practices, and
advice from colleagues.
Option 3: Disclose the defect and suggest alternatives to
eliminate the risk of injury.
Option B employs which ethical approach?
Select one:
a. egoism
b. utilitarianism
c. relativism
d. virtue ethics
e. None of the above.
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The model in which managers use their organization’s
existing core capabilities to expand into foreign markets is called:
Select one:
a. international
model
b. multinational
model
c. global model
d. transnational
model
e. All of the above
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Flexible factories differ from traditional factories by
Select one:
a. lot size, flow
patterns, scheduling.
b. providing more
production options.
c. providing a
greater variety of products.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.
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Speaking out against unethical actions is called:
Select one:
a. empathy
b. generativity
c. mutuality
d. financial
aspiration
e. intolerance of
ineffective humanity
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Which organizational structure realizes the advantage of
local responsiveness but the disadvantage of high manufacturing costs?
Select one:
a. Transnational
b. Global
c. Worldwide
d. International
e. Multinational
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The procedures that link the various parts of the
organization for the purpose of achieving the organization’s overall mission
is:
Select one:
a. coordination.
b. accountability.
c. responsibility.
d. authority.
e. corporate
governance.
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Selling the rights to use your company’s brand name in
return for a lump-sum payment and a share of the profits generated is referred
to as
Select one:
a. franchising.
b. licensing.
c. entering a joint
venture.
d. exporting.
e. royalty
facilitation.
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Ideally, decision making should be done by
Select one:
a.
the board of directors.
b.
the top management of the organization.
c.
the customers of the organization.
d.
the supervisory level employees.
e.
those people most affected with the issue to be decided.
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The sequence of activities that flow from raw materials to
the delivery of a product or service, with additional value created at each
step is called:
Select one:
a. competitive
analysis.
b. value chain.
c. customer analysis.
d. total quality
management.
e. ISO 9000.
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In a recent survey of 200 professionals, __________ percent
admitted to lying to customers and colleagues.
Select one:
a. 2
b. 10
c. 98
d. 64
e. 35
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___________ considers acceptable behavior as that which
maximizes benefits for the individual.
Select one:
a. Egoism
b. Deontology
c. Relativism
d. Universalism
e. None of above.
[Uniform PCM] Generate a sequence of length 500 of zero-mean, unit-variance Gaussian random variables. Using u_pcm.m, find the resulting SQNR when the number of quantization levels is 64. Find the first five values of the sequence, the corresponding quantized values, and the corresponding codewords.
Under the provisions of the Taft-Hartley Act, which unfair labor practices apply to both unions and employers?
……. QUESTION TITLE :- The Taft-Hartley Act
Repairing a computer system. The local area network (LAN) for the College of Business computing system at a large university is temporarily shut down for repairs. Previous shutdowns have been due to hardware failure, software failure, or power failure. Maintenance engineers have determined that the probabilities of hardware, software, and power problems are .01, .05, and .02, respectively. They have also determined that if the system experiences hardware problems, it shuts down 73% of the time. Similarly, if software problems occur, the system shuts down 12% of the time; and, if power failure occurs, the system shuts down 88% of the time. What is the probability that the current shutdown of the LAN is due to hardware failure? software failure? power failure?
Your college or university no doubt has an organizational unit that is responsible for marketing merchandise to alumni and other customers—items emblazoned with your school’s logo, such as sweatshirts, T-shirts, caps, cups, and so on. Assume that the merchandising unit in your school does not have an up-to-date computerized database. Explain how you would go about putting together such a database. What specific information would you maintain in your computerized database for each customer? How would you use this information?
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PPMP20009 Leading Lean Projects Term 1, 2019
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using Microsoft WORD document of 2,500 – 3,000 words. Text length less than 2500 words
will be penalised by 5% of the total available marks while text beyond the 3000 word limit
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This assessment item requires you to work in a group (no more than 3 students).
You have been engaged as a consultant to assist the senior management team identify a
project team that comprises a project manager and several key project team members who
will spear head the implementation of lean principles in SINTEF. The senior management
team has asked you to provide a REPORT that covers the following:
Questions:
1. Compare and distinguish various leadership styles that could potentially be
adopted by the selected project manager.
2. Select one (1) leadership style and explain in detail why you think it will be the
best option given SINTEF’s organisational structure and context.
3. Determine characteristics that will be required to become a valuable team member
of “THE A TEAM”.
4. Propose tools / techniques that could be implemented in various departments of
SINTEF that will improve their efficiency. Provide specific examples on how the
tools will be implemented. (You should include assumptions to facilitate your
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COM10003: Learning and Communicating Online Assignment 2:Credible sources Word limit: 900(+/- 10%)…
COM10003:Learning and Communicating Online
Assignment 2:Credible sources
Word limit: 900(+/- 10%)
Weighting: 30%
Due date: 5pm AEST Monday 16April2018 (Week 6)
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Assignment overview
In today's information age, it has never been faster or easier to do research. It has also never been more important to be able to evaluate sources for credibility.(Morgan, 2016)
As a 21st century learner working in a digital environment, this is an issue you will need to deal with on an almost daily basis. The strength of your academic (and professional) writing is greatly determined by the credibility of the sources you use to support your arguments and ideas in that writing. So, locating relevant and reliable information in print or electronic formats is just the first step in your research journey. The next step is for you to evaluate the quality of the information that you have found. You can know if a source is credible by asking a series of questions like the following:
· Who is the writer?
· How contemporary or up-to-date is the source?
· What is the writer's purpose or point of view?
· What sources does the writer cite to support their point of view? Are they relevant and credible?
· What kinds of sources do your readers expect to see you use?
· Where was the source published or posted?
Related learning outcomes
This assignment assesses the following unit learning outcomes:
1. Explore, use and evaluate information online to develop research and communications skills.
3. Construct and publish knowledge in the online environment.
Assignment details
The three short answer questions that you are required to address with roughly 300 words each are:
1. Why is it important to me as a tertiary learner to use credible sources in my academic research and writing?
2. Why is it or will it be important to me in my career to use credible sources in my professional research and writing?
3. Compare the relative merits of two sources about the same issue or topic that you have located, one with greater credibility than the other (e.g. a journal article versus a social media post). In your comparison you are to briefly explain:
o why one source is more credible than the other
o how this source would help you in your professional/career practice more than the less credible source.
Additional resources
You will find a number of credible and relevantresources on Academic integrity(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and Referencing(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. in the Student Portal.
Assignment criteria
1. Responses to the prompts.
2. Use of the literature.
3. Structure.
4. Spelling and grammar.
5. Citing and referencing.
Your work will be assessed using the following marking guide:
Criteria
No Pass
Pass50-59%
Credit60-69%
Distinction
70-79%
High Distinction
80-100%
Responses to the prompts
(30%
Did not meet criterion.
All three components of the task are attempted. Shows basic understanding of concepts with minimal evidence and analysis. The answers comply with the basic requirements. Nevertheless, the tone and vocabulary are often inappropriate for academic writing.
Generally clear, accurate and relevant. Adequately addresses all requirements of the task. Arguments, opinions and ideas are usually supported with appropriate evidence and examples. The tone and vocabulary are generally appropriate to academic writing with only few lapses.
Purposefully and logically developed. Addresses all aspects of the task. Synthesis of details and concepts shows evidence of sound understanding and thoughtful examination. Arguments, opinions and ideas are supported with appropriate evidence and examples. Vocabulary and tone are suitably academic, although occasionally excessive formality, stiffness or passivity is evident.
Purposefully and logically developed. Thoroughly addresses all aspects of the task. Synthesis of details and concepts shows evidence of insightful understanding and thoughtful examination. Displays creativity and originality. Vocabulary and tone are suitably academic without being excessively formal. An engaging read.
Use of the literature
(30%)
Did not meet criterion.
Some relevant literature has been used to support the discussion. However, fewer direct quotes should be used and the references could be better integrated into the writing and discussion without significantly impacting on the cohesion and fluency of the writing.
Mainly effective use of relevant and credible literature to support the discussion. The writing does not rely on direct quotes (less than 10% of word count) and the literature has generally been smoothly integrated into the writing and discussion without intrusive disruption of the flow.
Consistently effective use of relevant and credible literature to support the discussion. The literature is well paraphrased or summarised and integrated into the writing and discussion with only occasional disruption of the flow or logic.
Outstanding and highly effective use of relevant and credible literature to support the discussion. Multiple relevant points of view have been considered and addressed in the research and writing. Any direct quotes are sparingly but appropriately used. The literature is well paraphrased or summarised and integrated into the writing and discussion without disruption of the flow.
Structure
(20%)
Did not meet criterion.
There is a reasonably clear and intelligible structure most of the time to the three answers. Minor confusion occurs only no more than several times to the reader and is clarified by re-reading.
A clear and intelligible structure is present in the three answers with a logical flow and cohesion throughout. Seldom is the reader confused and generally he or she can follow the answer. New topics are given new sentences and/or new paragraphs. There is some attempt to use cohesive devices and signposting to aid the reader.
Clear structure present with a logical flow throughout and well-developed sections. Paragraphing is effective and appropriate. Cohesive devices and signposting are employed well to guide the reader.
Coherent and polished structure present with a seamless flow throughout and sophisticated use of introduction and conclusion statements. Paragraphing is used effectively and the reader is able to follow arguments and discussions effortlessly. An appropriate range of sentence types are deployed effectively.
Spelling and grammar
(10%)
Did not meet criterion.
There are some spelling errors and/or problems with grammar and punctuation that impact on the reader's understanding of the answers provided. Effective proofreading appears to be absent.
The writing is largely free of intrusive spelling errors and/or problems with grammar and punctuation. Those that are evident in the writing are not systemic.
There are very few spelling errors or problems with grammar and pronunciation. Editing and proofreading have clearly been used.
The work is free from any spelling errors or problems with grammar and punctuation.
Citing and referencing
(10%)
Did not meet criterion.
External sources are acknowledged but incorrectly referenced.
An author/date system of referencing has been used, however closer adherence to the Swinburne Harvard or APA style is required.
External sources are generally referenced correctly according to Swinburne Harvard or APA style guide with minor errors in formatting or the use of punctuation.
All external sources are referenced correctly according to Swinburne Harvard or APA style.
The following table shows the actual demand observed over the last ll years.
Year
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Demand
8
8
5
10
11
7
11
13
10
9
7
Using exponential smoothing with a = 0.50 and a forecast for year 1 of 7.0, provide the forecast from periods 2 through 12.
Year
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Forecast
7.0
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