44. (1) Mechanisms to maintain culture include all of the following except The hiring and promotional practices of the organization Reward strategies Socialization processes Ongoing cultural assessments 45. (1) Exporting may not be appropriate if lower-cost locations for manufacturing the product can be foun
Using the attached excel worksheet (attached), Budgeted Income Statement and data below: Data: Use the following data to analyze the Budgeted Income Statement's Cost of Goods Sold (assume 40% of the COGS total amount is from direct material costs and 40% is from direct labor costs. The other 20% is from manufacturing ov
The scenario is based on an athletic footwear company that has implemented a "Best Cost" provider strategy. Describe the ideal production strategy of the company as it concerns: Plant capacity & location Use of workforce overtime Workforce compensation/training strategy
How does an ERP system differ from an MIS? 1 The ERP system informally links the different areas of management for specific purposes. 2 There is no difference. 3 The ERP system combines all areas of management into one centralized data warehouse. 4 The ERP system can be used only in a service b
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Quality Assurance Programs are an important aspect of organizational performance. Complete the following actions: Analyze the situation below and identify at least 2 major issues affecting quality and performance. Develop a recommended quality assurance program (recommended actions, considerations for implementation, sugg
I could use your help in completing this assignment. Use at least two reputable sources to define Total Quality Management (TQM). Explain how TQM applies or should apply to an organization of your choice. Some examples of TQM application concepts include an explanation of why a business would use TQM to find an opportuni
The student was required to do research on the two questions below. Be sure to check the attachment at the bottom of the solution as it will provide some in-depth information on how organizations in Japan provide a lean and creative work environment. (5sprogram.pdf) Take some time and interview members of management within
Thought (1 of 3) What are some ethical issues related to public relations and communication? Do you have any example? Thought (2 of 3) Why is public communication important during times of crisis? Use a real-life example to support your answer. Thought (3 of 3) In the spirit of continuous improvemen
1. KAIZEN COSTING: BEHAVIORAL ISSUES Kaizen costing is a method that many Japanese companies have found effective in reducing costs. From a behavioral point of view, answer these questions: A. What are the biggest problems in using Kaizen costing? B. How can managers overcome these problems? 2. BENCHMARKING: As a ma
What do you think are the best employee involvement programs? Why?
What are the key elements in continuous improvement process?
Part # 4 (1) For your selected project, complete the following: 1. Develop the work breakdown structure for one aspect of the project. 2. Identify the resource requirements. 3. Select the rates associated with the resources. 4. Using analogous estimating, parametric modeling, or bottom-up estimating provide a cost estimate
I am writing a paper on manufacturing TQM models and methodologies for my organization which is Aerospace manufacturing and need some help on the following. Assume that you are an expert on the selected TQ model/method. Prepare a 1,050-2,000-word paper defending your selected TQM model/method in which you identify a specific TQ
1) How is product design applied in decision-making at McDonald's? 2) Describe a Product Life Cycles at McDonald's? 3) How are different Issues for Product Development applied at McDonald's?
Hello I need help with the following; Toyota's Production System, Just In Time, Toyota's success Thank you
Using the Case Study 'Cranston Nissan' given below, you are required to address the following questions from the perspective of a TQM analysis: 1. Discuss what should constitute quality for Cranston Nissan. 2. Chart the various stages involved in such a situation, identify what are likely to be the key influences of quality
1. Examine the quality tools for identifying and monitoring process variability and provide examples. 2. Indicate your selected TQM model or methodology for process/organizational improvement and explain why it is the correct model /methodology for the organization.
How does "Kaizen" compare to "Lean Management" and "JIT"?
Provide a brief environmental scan of DaimlerChrysler (i.e. trends, forces, events likely to have an impact on the selected organization). Be sure to include an assessment of the organization's chief competitors' technological innovations, if noteworthy.
Your supervisor has been evaluating your firm's approach to value chain management. She just sent you an e-mail asking if, in your view, continuous improvement or quality control is more critical to our success. Compose a response for your supervisor.
1. The total quality approach has which of the following characteristics? a. Teamwork b. Freedom through control c. Obsession with quality d. Focus on the customer e. All of the above 2. In a total quality setting, quality is defined by: a. The employee b. The customer c. The management d. The organizat
Problem: One of your new contacts from the teambuilding seminar has called you for help. She is the Human Resource Manager of a larger manufacturing company. Her division is divided into 7 departments and each department is dependent on the other for success. In today's morning production meeting, the superintendents expr
Why do extrinsic motivators tend to lose their motivating properties in the long-term? Examples would be helpful.
I am trying to answer the following questions from the perspective of a production manager for a small machine shop that manufactures precision parts for industrial equipment. From that perspective how would one address the following set of questions: Can you use CAD, CAE, CAM, CIM, and FMS to manufacture better parts more e
1. Analyze the components of a strategic plan. 2. Explain the relationship between an organization's process improvement plan and its strategic plan. 3. Explain the value of quality in relationship to customer satisfaction. 4. Explain the importance of participatory management as it relates to quality. 5. Differentiate am
Is reengineering just another management fad or does it offer something of lasting value? Describe specific situations in which you would or would not recommend reengineering as a potential strategy. Be sure to support your answer.
Just-in-Time (JIT) is concerned with reducing batch sizes to one whereas Activity Based Costing (ABC) is concerned with calculating the cost of activities associated with batches. Critically assess the extent to which JIT and ABC are either complementary or competing methodologies in management accounting.
Allscott Company is develop'lllg its budgets for 19x5 and, for the first time, will use the Kaizen approach. The initial 19x5 income statement, based on static data from 19x4, is as follows: Sales (140,000 units)__________________$420,000 Less: cost of goods sold________________280.000 Gross margin____________________