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    Facility location and layout

    1. Why is plant, work area or facility layout so important? 2. Why is location important for a non-retail business? 3. How will your operation be different serving other businesses versus serving individuals?

    Medupi Power Station

    Looking for assistance on high-level analysis of the following business case, to provide perspective towards the following questions. Response expectation is high-level, so not to exceed 1-1/2 pages: Read: CONSTRUCTING THE MEDUPI POWER STATION --Would you describe the initiatives at Medupi as organizational development, c

    Corporate Governance Concern in Emerging Markets

    1. What is the controversy surrounding Flex Industries? Discuss the chain of events. 2. (a) What are the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders? Analyze their behavior with respect to the Flex incident. (b) What has been the role of the market during and after the controversy? What is the theory behind the marke

    Company health insurance plans

    It's the end of the year and it is time to renew the company's health insurance plan, as well as look at the other benefits the company offers. While employee morale is not low, the owners feel that it could be improved if they offer better benefits. They also believe that they will be able to hire more competitively in the futu

    Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector: Evolution

    The specific case study questions: How has the collective bargaining process evolved in the public sector? What do you think was the most crucial change? How are you seeing the effects of that change today? This solution explains how social media has significantly changed the ability for "confidentiality" to remain tha

    First view of an organization: the recruiting process

    The recruiting process is often the first time applicants get a close look at the organization that might be their next employer. Think about your own experiences applying for jobs. • How do employers manage their employment brand? • What determines first impressions? • Based on your experience, what do you thin

    Company Mission, Vision, and Stakeholders

    Company Mission, Vision, and Stakeholders Strategic management starts with vision and mission. It consists of the analysis, decisions, and actions an organization undertakes in order to create and sustain competitive advantages You can pick a company that interests you, one that has a lot of information on the web about th

    Demand Analysis, Optimal Pricing and Estimating and Forecasting Demand

    In what respects are the following common practices subtle (or not-so-subtle) forms of price discrimination? a. Frequent-flier and frequent-stay programs b. Manufacturers' discount coupon programs c. A retailer's guarantee to match a lower competing price. Address the the questions and please explain throughly for be

    Preparing a training document

    The new corporate trainer has been asked to provide training. Prepare a training document to be used in the monthly company training session for discussing how an evaluation of a project for the public sector would differ from an evaluation of a project in the private sector.

    Learning Tools and Strategies

    Please create an outline of learning tools with regards to the following topics: - Note taking during class - Note taking while reading - Ways I will prepare for tests - Strategies I will use when taking tests

    Manager in organization that is in charge of operations function

    Week 1: Identify a manager in your organization that is responsible for an operations function. Review the section on Operations Strategy in the textbook and discuss this information with the identified operations management manager. Determine if any of the operations strategies discussed in the textbook are utilized in the org

    Teen-aged driving Analysis

    From the statistics about teen-aged driving listed below, I need help with finding out how an analysis will be performed using quality tools to reduce the alarming statistics in teen driving? : • 14% of deaths due to motor vehicle accidents are teenagers. • Teen deaths due to auto ac

    Business Ownership Program

    Hello, I need some example responses that are at least a paragraph for the following questions to guide me. 1) What is your primary reasoning for applying to a business ownership program? 2) What is your entrepreneurial dream? When you look out 5-10 years, what would you like to accomplish? 3) Describe your interest in

    Implementing Controls to Achieve Desired Outcome

    Suppose an error in planning, such as too-high production targets, has led to problems. Suppose that it is not possible to revise the plan, such as when a commitment is made to another organization to supply a certain quantity on a certain date. What type of controls can be used to solve the problem? More generally, can cont

    AON project network

    From the following information, develop an AON project network. Complete the forward and backward pass, compute activity slack, and identify the critical path. How many days will the project take? ID.....Description..........Predecessor.......Time (days) A......Survey site..............None......................2 B......Ins

    Concept analysis

    What are the advantages of concept analysis in relation to theory development? Are there disadvantages? Why or why not?

    learning organization and innovative change

    Using an organization with which you are familiar, identify its core culture and the elements of its observable culture as defined by Senge. What do you think would need to be changed in order to facilitate learning? What role would organizational development play in overcoming resistance to change?

    Change Control Process

    Please help with the following problem. Include references. "What do we control using a change control process?" As you explore this topic, be sure to include a brief discussion of the consequences of NOT following change control procedures.

    Team Training

    Please help with the following problem: An important role of the project manager is to train the team to operate with the type of dynamics that result in a well-performing cohesive team. In addition, a project manager must also attend to the team's training needs. Briefly discuss the three types of training that a team is li

    Change in Economic Structure

    Please help with the following problem. With regards to the changes within the economic structure, how do politics and government regulation factor into the changes we see in economic activity on both a domestic and global scale? What actions have either helped or hindered our progress?

    General compensation plan

    Information you need: • Your Help Desk Manager makes $20.00/hr • The new managers performance appraisal rating was above average Outline a general compensation plan. Specifically address what type of considerations you will make when determining how employees are compensated and given raises. Do a compensation analysis

    Growth Strategies for Nike, Inc.

    Nike, Inc. - Describe your growth objectives for this organization. - Provide an explanation of the different types of growth strategies. - Determine which type of growth strategy you would utilize for this organization, and explain why. - Explain how your growth strategy will help this organization fulfill its growth ob

    Professional and Productive Work Environment

    I am starting a small businesses and I know close relationships will develop. 1. How will I manage these relationships to insure a professional and productive work environment? 2. How will I determine how many managers I need or when I need to add a management position? 3. How will conducting quality performance appraisa