Consider the Treacy and Wiersema strategies for market dominance. Which of them (operational excellence, product leadership, customer intimacy) do you think guides these companies: Calvin Klein, Harley, Hermes, Lego, Microsof, Nokia, Starbucks, Virgin?
Atleast one reference
A General Manger of Harley-Davidson has to decide on the size of a new facility. The GM has narrowed the choices to two: large facility or small facility. The company has collected information on the payoffs. It now has to decide which option is the best using probability analysis, the decision tree model, and expected monetary value.
Options:
| Facility | Demand Options | Probability | Actions | Expected Payoffs |
| Large | Low Demand | 0.4 | Do Nothing | ($10) |
| Low Demand | 0.4 | Reduce Prices | $50 | |
| High Demand | 0.6 | $70 | ||
| Small | Low Demand | 0.4 | $40 | |
| High Demand | 0.6 | Do Nothing | $40 | |
| High Demand | 0.6 | Overtime | $50 | |
| High Demand | 0.6 | Expand | $55 |
Determination of chance probability and respective payoffs:
| Build Small: | |
| Low Demand | 0.4($40)=$16 |
| High Demand | 0.6($55)=$33 |
| Build Large: | |
| Low Demand | 0.4($50)=$20 |
| High Demand | 0.6($70)=$42 |
Determination of Expected Value of each alternative
Build Small: $16+$33=$49
Build Large: $20+$42=$62
Click here for the Statistical Terms review sheet.
Submit your conclusion in a Word document to the M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox byWednesday, January 13, 2016.
| Assignment 2 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points
|
| The diagram is accurate and labeled correctly. The diagram clearly illustrates the sequence of events and their probability of occurrences. |
32
|
| A step-by-step breakdown of the calculations for the chance of probability and respective payoff is clearly communicated. The results of the calculations are accurate. |
28
|
| A step-by-step breakdown of the calculations for expected value is clearly communicated. The results of the calculations are accurate. |
20
|
| Clear and concise statement explaining the decision and a description of elements that lead to the decision. |
20
|
| Total: |
100
|
You have been asked to be the project manager for the development of an information technology (IT) project. The system to be developed will allow a large company to coordinate and maintain records of the professional development of its employees. The company has over 30,000 employees who are located in four sites: Florida, Colorado, Illinois, and Texas. The system needs to allow employees to locate and schedule professional development activities that are relevant to their positions. Sophisticated search capabilities are required, and the ability to add scheduled events to the employees’ calendars is desired. The system needs to support social networking to allow employees to determine who is attending conferences and events. This will promote fostering relationships and ensure coverage of conferences that are considered of high importance.
Once an activity has been completed, employees will use the system to submit the documentation. The system should support notifications to management personnel whenever their direct reports have submitted documentation. The system should also notify employees if their deadline to complete professional-development requirements is approaching and is not yet satisfied.
There are several types of architectural views. For the given scenario, develop 2 architectural views.
There must be enough detail for the design to be handed off to an implementation team.
What tools do you find most helpful for managing projects? How can you use spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel, within the various project management processes? How do you use scheduling tools, such as Microsoft Project? Share some tips for using either of these products. Then, using the library and Internet, investigate other project management tools. How do they differ from the tools you use?
Assignment Guidelines:
Address the following in 750-900 words:
What tools do you find most helpful for managing projects?
How can you use spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel, within the various project management processes?
How can you use scheduling tools, such as Microsoft Project, within the various project management processes?
What tips can you offer for using either of these types of products?
Briefly describe 2 other types of project management tools.
How do these 2 types of tools differ from the tools you have previously used?
Assignment 3: Globalization
Directions:
Think about what you have read and seen in the news on globalization. Consider the fact that the clothing we wear, the cars that we drive, the cell phones we use to communicate and the computers we use to work, are each likely to have been manufactured in whole or in part in different parts of the world. While there are still companies and firms that maintain local and national borders, it is almost unheard of in the 21st century that an industry does not maintain an international strategic position.
From an executive’s position, identify and explain at least three challenges and opportunities that might face an international executive over the next five years. Provide possible solutions of how the executive might address these issues in order for their firm to maintain a competitive advantage.
Prepare a 4-6 page paper that describes the impact of globalization on U.S. businesses. In your analysis, please include information about the impact of at least four economic drivers that might impact globalization.
Submit your assignment to the W1: Assignment 3 Drop box by Wednesday, May 11, 2016.
|
Assignment 3 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points |
|
Explained at least three challenges and three opportunities that might face an international executive over the next 5 years |
30 |
|
Described possible solutions of how these situations could be addressed to increase a firm’s competitive advantage. |
30 |
|
Analyzed the impact of at least four economic drivers which might impact globalization |
30 |
|
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. |
10 |
|
Total: |
100 |
These are to be answered in at least two paragrapghs with references cited. Due Jan 7th 8:30pm central time zone US. I appreciate all.
Why is there so much confusion and controversy in the field of LD?
You have kicked off the District 4 Production Warehouse Move project, your contractors are in place and working on receiving the proper building permits.
You originally were told the permits would only take 2 weeks to obtain but the contractors are telling you it will now take 3 weeks. You need to build the additional week into your schedule for each permit that will be obtained.
In addition, your framing and drywall contractors have just told you they are running late on their other jobs and can only release half their crew for your project. This will double their schedule.
Build the extra time into your schedule by doubling the installation work timelines for both the framing and drywall. Your project plan should also be updated with the new 3-week timeline for obtaining permits. Use the project plan you created for this task.
You are now looking at an extended project delivery date. Your project sponsor was very clear that you must be done in a 4 month timeframe so you will need to look at options for reducing your schedule to fit into the 4 month window.
You have an option of hiring another contractor to help with the framing and drywall work but it will increase your budget by $200,000.
Determine your best course of action for bringing this project in on schedule and update your project plan to reflect your recommendation. Develop a 5-6 slide presentation for senior management outlining your proposed solution. You are seeking approval to proceed with your new plan.
Submit both your updated project plan and PowerPoint presentation.
Please provide 2-3 academic resources written in APA style.
| Assignment 2 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points
|
| Correctly updated the project plan to reflect revisions based upon risks and details presented. |
50
|
| Created a senior level presentation detailing the recommendations and seeking approval. |
45
|
| Used correct grammar, spelling, and word choice and cited all sources using correct APA style. |
5
|
| Total: |
100
|
Patient Confidentiality:
Potter, B. (2010). Medical office administration: A Worktext. Moorhead, MI: Elsevier. 2nd ed. ISBN#: 978-1-4160-52299-9
Make sure to answer all question with a paragraph!
Please use something from you reading as well from your text:
Reflect on the following scenario related to patient confidentiality and respond to all of
the prompts:
Your best friend tells you that she has started dating this wonderful man. When she introduces you to him, you immediately recognize that he is a patient in the medical practice that you currently work at as a Medical Administrative Assistant. The man has a long history of drug and alcohol abuse and is currently receiving treatment by one of your practice physicians. He has also been
previously arrested for driving under the influence.
1. What information (if any) can you disclose to your best friend?
2. Is it appropriate for you to speak to the man directly about this since he is seeing your best friend?
3. Based on the decision you make would this be a challenging position to be in? Thoroughly explain your viewpoint on this situation based on your readings and any additional outside research you would like to share.
We are a leading academic writing company, which has been providing exclusive writing services for years.
With an exceptional team of professional academic experts in a wide range of subjects, we guarantee high-quality custom-written papers.
Hi there! Click one of our representatives below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.