MGT7019-8 Week 3

Prepare a paper in which you evaluate the Tyco International case study provided in Kaplan (2009)and Stephen et al. (2012). Be sure to address the following in your paper:

 

• Briefly summarize the historical scenario surrounding Tyco International.
• How do you think the spending and the loans were able to go on for so long?
• Evaluate the outcome of events.
• Was the punishment justified? Why or why not?
• Is it difficult for us to see ethical breaches that we ourselves commit?

Support your paper with a minimum of five (5) scholarly resources in addition to required resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

Length: 5-7 pages not including title and reference pages

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

 

 

Kaplan, D. A. (2009). Koz makes his case. http://proxy1.ncu.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=45515650&site=ehost-live

Case must be 2 pages long. It is best performed as a SWOT analysis. I am looking for your thoughts, interpretation, what would you do, did they do it right, etc.

Case study, the purpose is to analyze it and make recommendations. The Group on case study didn’t have any questions with it – therefore what I really want is this:

• Explain how Group on takes advantage of social networking and location technology.

• Explain whether or not you think the business model is viable and explain why or why not.

Perform a SWOT analysis to make a recommendation for Groupon.

Please ensure that each post is a minimum of 100 words. for each part

 

Part 1 english

 

 

The second stage of the writing process is developing,  made me realize that I could improve my current method of writing?  What do you need to focus on to become a better writer?  Which of the exploring techniques do you think you will use the most?  Why?  Which of the developing techniques do you think will be most helpful to you?  What is different about some of the choices your classmates made?

 

 

part 2  history

 

Historians often consider cities and writings as essential components that determine a civilization.  Do you agree with this thesis?  Is there more to a civilization than writing and urbanization?  Explain.

 

 

Assignment 2: Inventory Management

Due Week 8 and worth 300 points

 

Research two (2) manufacturing or two (2) service companies that manage inventory and complete this assignment.

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

1. Determine the types of inventories these companies currently manage and describe their essential inventory characteristics.
2. Analyze how each of their goods and service design concepts are integrated.
3. Evaluate the role their inventory plays in the company’s performance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
4. Compare and contrast the four (4) different types of layouts found with each company; explain the importance of the layouts to the company’s manufacturing or service operations.
5. Determine at least two (2) metrics to evaluate supply chain performance of the companies; suggest improvements to the design and operations of their supply chains based on those metrics.
6. Suggest ways to improve the inventory management for each of the companies without affecting operations and the customer benefit package. Provide a rationale to support the suggestion.
7. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. No blogs either!!!!

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Evaluate the processes used in designing and producing goods and services.
• Determine four layout patterns and when they should be used.
• Utilize the concept of supply chain management.
• Employ the concept of capacity management.
• Evaluate the management of inventories and resources.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in operations management.
• Write clearly and concisely about operations management using proper writing mechanics.

Follow the information in the blue to get me an A paper. Criteria in the blue and the Exemplary column in blue!!!

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points: 300	Assignment 2: Inventory Management
Criteria	Unacceptable Below 60% F	Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D	Fair 70-79% C	Proficient 80-89% B	Exemplary 90-100% A
1. Determine the types of inventories these companies currently manage and describe their essential inventory characteristics. Weight: 10%	Did not submit or incompletely determined the types of inventories these companies currently manage; Did not submit or incompletely described their essential inventory characteristics.	Insufficiently determined the types of inventories these companies currently manage; Insufficiently described their essential inventory characteristics.	Partially determined the types of inventories these companies currently manage; Partially described their essential inventory characteristics.	Satisfactorily determined the types of inventories these companies currently manage; Satisfactorily described their essential inventory characteristics.	Thoroughly determined the types of inventories these companies currently manage; Thoroughly described their essential inventory characteristics.
2. Analyze how each of their goods and service design concepts are integrated. Weight: 15%	Did not submit or incompletely analyzed how each of their goods and service design concepts are integrated.	Insufficiently analyzed how each of their goods and service design concepts are integrated.	Partially analyzed how each of their goods and service design concepts are integrated.	Satisfactorily analyzed how each of their goods and service design concepts are integrated.	Thoroughly analyzed how each of their goods and service design concepts are integrated.
3. Evaluate the role their inventory plays in the company’s performance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Weight: 15%	Did not submit or incompletely evaluated the role their inventory plays in the company’s performance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.	Insufficiently evaluated the role their inventory plays in the company’s performance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.	Partially evaluated the role their inventory plays in the company’s performance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.	Satisfactorily evaluated the role their inventory plays in the company’s performance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.	Thoroughly evaluated the role their inventory plays in the company’s performance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
4. Compare and contrast the four (4) different types of layouts found with each company; explain the importance of the layouts to the company’s manufacturing or service operations. Weight: 15%	Did not submit or incompletely compared and contrasted the four (4) different types of layouts found with each company; Did not submit or incompletely explained the  importance of the layouts to the company’s manufacturing or service operations.	Insufficiently compared and contrasted the four (4) different types of layouts found with each company; Insufficiently explained the importance of the layouts to the company’s manufacturing or service operations.	Partially compared and contrasted the four (4) different types of layouts found with each company; Partially explained the importance of the layouts to the company’s manufacturing or service operations.	Satisfactorily compared and contrasted the four (4) different types of layouts found with each company; Satisfactorily explained the importance of the layouts to the company’s manufacturing or service operations.	Thoroughly compared and contrasted the four (4) different types of layouts found with each company; Thoroughly explained the importance of the layouts to the company’s manufacturing or service operations.
5. Determine at least two (2) metrics to evaluate supply chain performance of the companies; suggest improvements to the design and operations of their supply chains based on those metrics. Weight: 15%	Did not submit or incompletely determined at least two (2) metrics to evaluate supply chain performance of the companies; Did not submit or incompletely suggested improvements to the design and operations of their supply chains based on those metrics.	Insufficiently determined at least two (2) metrics to evaluate supply chain performance of the companies; Insufficiently suggested improvements to the design and operations of their supply chains based on those metrics.	Partially determined at least two (2) metrics to evaluate supply chain performance of the companies; Partially suggested improvements to the design and operations of their supply chains based on those metrics.	Satisfactorily determined at least two (2) metrics to evaluate supply chain performance of the companies; Satisfactorily suggested improvements to the design and operations of their supply chains based on those metrics.	Thoroughly determined at least two (2) metrics to evaluate supply chain performance of the companies; Thoroughly suggested improvements to the design and operations of their supply chains based on those metrics.
6. Suggest ways to improve the inventory management for each of the companies without affecting operations and the customer benefit package. Provide a rationale to support the suggestion. Weight: 15%	Did not submit or incompletely suggested ways to improve the inventory management for each of the companies without affecting operations and the customer benefit package. Did not submit or incompletely provided a rationale to support the suggestion.	Insufficiently suggested ways to improve the inventory management for each of the companies without affecting operations and the customer benefit package. Insufficiently provided a rationale to support the suggestion.	Partially suggested ways to improve the inventory management for each of the companies without affecting operations and the customer benefit package. Partially provided a rationale to support the suggestion.	Satisfactorily suggested ways to improve the inventory management for each of the companies without affecting operations and the customer benefit package. Satisfactorily provided a rationale to support the suggestion.	Thoroughly suggested ways to improve the inventory management for each of the companies without affecting operations and the customer benefit package. Thoroughly provided a rationale to support the suggestion.
7. 3 references Weight: 5%	No references provided	Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices.	Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices.	Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices.	Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.
8. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements Weight: 10%	More than 8 errors present	7-8 errors present	5-6 errors present	3-4 errors present	0-2 errors pre

Please answer the following Critical Review Questions from Chapter Six and Chapter Seven:

Chapter Six – Pick two questions from the following:

1. 1. How would you assess communications in your organization? Give examples of good and poor communications in your organization.
   2. How did you score on Self-Assessment 6.1, “Listening Skills”? State your plan for improving your listening skills.
   3. How would you assess managers you have worked with at giving feedback? Specially, what should managers do to improve?
   4. Do you agree with the statement, “Do not criticize!”? Why? Do managers tend to give criticism or coaching feedback? How can managers improve?
   5. What has been your experience with being criticized and or coached?

Chapter Seven – Pick two questions from the following:

1. In your opinion, can a leader maintain a personal friendship with some members of his/her work group or team without creating the perception of in-groups in his/her work unit? Explain!
2. What should a leader do to dispel any notion or misconception that there are in-groups and out-groups in his/her work unit?
3. What do you say to those who argue that tactics used by followers to get noticed by their leader (such as impressions management, ingratiation, and self-promotion) are shameful and self-serving and should be avoided?
4. As a leader, how would you motivate the alienated follower?

Use this reference:

 

Lussier, R. & Achua, C. (2015). Leadership: Theory, Application, & Skill development. New         York, NY: Cengage Learning.

 

Age Discrimination in Employment Act

he paper of evaluation

Part I: IPO Presentation:

You work for a medium sized privately held electronics firm which is considering transitioning to a publically held organization. Your boss found out that you were taking business courses at Argosy University and has asked you to prepare a presentation for upper level management to explain the process by which a privately held company would transition to publicly held company.  He has asked you to  describe the general accounting processes involved in establishing an initial public offering (IPO), including but not limited to accounting for all assets, liabilities and equities of the firm. Prepare a 15-20 slide professional MS PowerPoint presentation which covers the following:

• Identify and explain the top five reasons private companies go public.
• Explain information the firm is required to provide to the investor with complete transparency.
• Compare and contrast the differences in accounting processes and procedures that medium sized companies such as yours go through when going public.
• Discuss any concerns you believe the company should guard against while transitioning from privately held to publicly held (shareholder apprehension, fair market value, etc.) and provide solutions to each concern.

Use the notes section in MS PowerPoint to explain your talking points. Use at least two charts and two additional graphics which support your points. Utilize at least three references (one of which may be your text) in your presentation.

 

Marketing Project-Part 2 – Amazon E commerce

Part Two –

• Explain how the economic environment impacts your chosen company (Amazon) and its customers.
• Explain how the socio-cultural environment impacts your chosen company (Amazon) and its customers.
• Explain how the technological environment impacts your chosen company (Amazon) and its customers.
• Explain how the global environment impacts your chosen company (Amazon) and its customers.
• Explain how the competitive environment impacts your chosen company (Amazon) and its customers.
• Explain how governmental regulations impact your chosen company (Amazon) and its customers.

Write to purpose, there is no page length or word count required. 

Must be in APA format with Cited / Reference page 

 

No Plagiarism 

 

 

You have been hired as a consultant by your local mayor to look at the various market structures. Your role is to provide analysis and answers to these important questions that will help the mayor understand the structures of many of the businesses in his