...Table Of Contents 1. Organizational Context 3 2. Analysis 3 3. Problems Facing Bacon 5 4. What Should Bacon Do? 5 5. Roll Back - Creation of Task Force 6 Boundary Management 6 X-Teams 6 Team Process Methodology & Evaluation 6 1. Organizational Context • The company had a great period of growth since it started in 1881, until 1990. • The company sold its products to a wide range of customers. • The company was affected by an economic slowdown and a declining price of gold (1990 recession). • This economic slowdown affected the company’s sales to industrial customers and jewelery manufacturers. • These changes caused excessive inventories. • Wynn Aston III, chief executive, decided to reexamine the company procedures for forecasting sales. • Peter Casey (Vice president of marketing) and Chis Trott (Vice president of corporate planning) were chosen to create a task force to investigate and find a solution for this problem. • The team selected passed through different steps: task force formation, initial meeting of task force, preparation of the task force report and the August 4 report. • During these steps, the task force team made several mistakes that caused conflict in the presentation of the oral report and to other members of the organization. 2. Analysis • Old-timers created resistance to new and young MBA members instead of respecting the designated positions (for example that a young member would lead the task...
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...Interesting article supporting logistics value as part of the SCM chain “main Contributor”. In business practice and the academic study of logistics, the incorporation of concepts such as quality followed by value has been truly revolutionary. In addition, the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) has substantially modified the way inter-company relationships are managed. This has meant that logistics is no longer considered a routine, merely operational activity but a strategic variable which is a deciding factor in achieving customer satisfaction. There are, however, still a large number of companies which continue to ignore the differentiating potential of logistics and consider it to be a routine activity. Our contribution comes within the framework of this new perspective which is analyzed on the basis of an emerging concept: logistics value. The objective of this study is to contribute to the knowledge on what logistics value consists of and how it is formed, in business to business (B2B) relationships in particular. Review of perceived value from a trade-off perspective, we carry out an empirical analysis to determine the antecedents and consequences of logistics value. Our results, through SEM analysis show that ICT, the benefits derived from supplier–customer relationship, logistics service quality and the sacrifices associated to logistics service delivery in terms of costs, contribute to creating logistics value which is the antecedent to the classic...
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...Algebra 1: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Lesson Plan for week 2 Age/Grade level: 9th grade Algebra 1 # of students: 26 Subject: Algebra Major content: Algebraic Expressions Lesson Length: 2 periods of 45 min. each Unit Title: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of terms. Lesson #: Algebra1, Week 2 Context This lesson is an introduction to Algebra and its basic concepts. It introduces the familiar arithmetic operators of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in the formal context of Algebra. This lesson includes the simplification of monomial and polynomial expressions using the arithmetic operators. Because the computational methods of variable quantities follows from the computational methods of numeric quantities, then it should follow from an understanding of basic mathematical terminology including the arithmetic operators, fractions, radicals, exponents, absolute value, etc., which will be practiced extensively prior to this lesson. Objectives • Students will be able to identify basic algebraic concepts including: terms, expressions, monomial, polynomial, variable, evaluate, factor, product, quotient, etc. • Students will be able to simplify algebraic expressions using the four arithmetic operators. • Students will be able to construct and simplify algebraic expressions from given parameters. • Students will be able to evaluate algebraic expressions. • Students...
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...Constructing Formulas for Mathematical Operations in Excel (Basic Tips and Techniques) Michelle A. Applequist Computer Information Systems (CIS105) Professor Hari Dhungana Strayer University September 1, 2009 Constructing Formulas for Mathematical Operations in Excel Microsoft Excel uses formulas to construct mathematical operations in a worksheet. After data have been entered into the worksheet, you can perform calculations, analyze data, and create charts. An Excel formula (calculations you create) and functions (formulas pre-existing in Excel) calculates the data entered in the worksheet. Formulas calculate numbers in a particular order. “Excel has one of the most comprehensive set of formulas, not only to perform calculations but also to manage data and records. It also has the ability to instantaneously re-calculate the results as the raw data changes” (Khoo, 2006-9, para. 2). To construct a formula after you have entered data, you must click in the cell that you want the results to appear in, and then type the formula. You can construct formulas by using the sum function, and editing numbers in a cell. It is stated that: Sum is an Excel function—a prewritten formula. Sum indicates the type of calculation that will take place (addition). When the sum function is activated, Excel looks above the active cell for a range of cells to sum. If there is no range above the cell, Excel will look to the left for a range of cells to...
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...Mathematical Operations of Numbers and Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Section A.: Mathematical Operations of Numbers 1.) 8+((12+5) x 4)/2= 8+(17x4)/2= 8+68/2= 8+34= 42 2.) ((3+4)²+4)-2= (7²+4)-2= (49+4)-2= 53-2= 51 3.) ((12+7)+(8/4)²) (19)+(2)² 19+4 23 4.) ½ + ¼ - ⅓= 6/12+3/12-4/12= 9/12-4/12= 5/12 5.) 2/3 x 3/5 = Multiply straight across 2/3 x 3/5 = 6/15 Find common denominator Reduce to lowest term 6/15 ÷ 3/3 = 2/5 6.) ⅓ ÷ ½ = Multiply by reciprocal ⅓ x 2/1= 2/3 7.) 3/2 ÷ ( 1/5 + 6/10) = 3/2 ÷ (2/10 + 6/10) = 3/2 ÷ 8/10 = Multiply by reciprocal 3/2 x 10/8 = 30/16 = 15/8 = 1 7/8 Section B.: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 1.) 2x + 3x - 5x + x = 5x - 5x + x = 0 + x = x 2.) 2(6x + 5) = 2(6x) + (2x5) = 12x + 10 = 3.) (14x - 7) /7 = 14x - 7 ÷ 7 = 14x ÷ 7 = 2x -7 ÷ 7 = -1 2x - 1 4.) -(-15x) - 3x = 15x - 3x = 12x 5.) 5(3x+4) - 4 = 15x + 20 - 4 = 15x + 16 = 6.) 5(3x-2)+12x = 15x -10+12x = 27x - 10 = 7.) 4(2y-6)+3(5y+10) = 8y-24+15y+30 = 23y-24+30 = 23y+6= 8.) (x+1) (x-2) = Multiply the first 2, outside 2, inside 2, last 2 xx - 2x + 1x - 2 = xx - 2x + x - 2...
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...This week’s material is pretty easy to learn. My learning strategy stayed the same from last week; read the reading material, look at the optional video lectures, answer the discussion question, program the programming assignment, take the self-quiz, etc. … I appreciate learning about the for … each loop. I’m plenty familiar with the for loop, which iterates for a set number of loops, uses initialization, a continue condition, and updating at the top of its block; but, the for … each control structure is a alternative to for. The for .. each loop control structure does not have as complicated continue conditions, and iterates the length of the data structure. I want to master the for .. each loop because it processes a data structure better then the for loop. I interacted with people in the discussion forum. This week’s question asked students to detail the for , and for … each control structure, and include the enum data structure in the explanation. I posted a discussion post, complete with programming examples of each data structure, but there are not enough other student responses to assess. I’ll keep looking for other students to post their discussion assignment, as I need to assess three student discussion posts. This week, I feel it will be helpful to master the for .. each, while, and do … while control structures. Often, I use the for loop, and select case / switch, but the other loops escape my programming toolbox. This week, I learned how to program with while...
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...Aaron Sura June 2, 2014 Wiley plus exercise Question 1. (a). $181,500 (b). $41,200 (c). 38,000 (d). 19,200 (e). 9,500 (f). 63,400 Question 3. In its first month of operation, Maze Company purchased 100 units of inventory for $6, then 200 units for $7, and finally 150 units for $8. At the end of the month, 180 units remained. Compute the amount of phantom profit that would result if the company used FIFO rather than LIFO. The company uses the periodic method. FIFO: $1,410 150 units multiplied by $8 equals $1,200 30 units multiplied by $7 equals $210 $1,200 plus $210 equals $1,410 LIFO: $1,160 100 units multiplied by $6 equals $600 80 units multiplied by $7 equals $560 $600 plus $560 equals to $1,160 Therefore, the phantom profit would be $250 if the company were to use the FIFO rather than LIFO. Question 4. Compute the lower of cost or market valuation for O'Connor's inventory. 12,500(camera)+9,000(camcorders)+12,800(DVD’s)= $34,300 Question 5. Establishment of responsibilities: Only cashiers may operate registers. Segregation of duties: The duties of receiving cash, recording cash, and having custody of cash are assigned to different individuals. Independent and internal verifications: Daily cash counts are made by cashier department supervisors. Human resource control: All cashiers are bonded Physical controls: All over-the-counter receipts are registers. Question 6. Segregation of duties: 3 Establishment of responsibilities:...
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...yDylan Dissanayake Student ID : 15223568 Session 1 : Earth Buddy 10/01/12 Q1. How many Earth Buddies can Ben count on producing in one shift? How many if the factory works 2 shifts? Three shifts? How many if it operates three shifts a day, seven days a week? Which operation is the bottleneck? TASK | TIME | NUMBER OF OPERATORS | a.BUDDIES/HR | b.BUDDIES/SHIFT | c.BUDDIES/ "2" SHIFTS | d.BUDDIES/ "3" SHIFTS | e.BUDDIES/ "3" SHIFTS - 7 DAYS | FILLING | 1.5 | 6 | 240 | 1680 | 3360 | 5040 | 35280 | MOULDING | 1.6 | 3 | 225 | 1575 | 3150 | 4725 | 33075 | EYES | 1.2 | 2 | 300 | 2100 | 4200 | 6300 | 44100 | EYE GLASS | 1.2 | 1 | 300 | 2100 | 4200 | 6300 | 44100 | PAINTING | 1.5 | 1 | 240 | 1680 | 3360 | 5040 | 35280 | PACKING | 1.98 | 2 | 363 | 2541 | 5082 | 7623 | 53361 | a. Buddies/hr = 60minutes x Operators time/task b. Buddies/shift = 60minutes x Operators x Productive hrs time/task c. Buddies/ 2 shifts = 60minutes x Operators x Productive hrs x No. Of Shifts time/task d. Buddies/ 3 shifts = 60minutes x Operators x Productive hrs x No. Of Shifts time/task e. Buddies/ 3 shifts = 60minutes x Operators x Productive hrs x No. Of Shifts x Days 7 Days time/task Bottleneck = Lowest output (Moulding) Theoretical Capacity/hr = Operators x 60min ...
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...PRODUCER COMPANIES (Part IXA) (Sections 581A to 581ZT) Formation and registration (Section 581C) • Number of members:- ➢ Any ten or more individuals, each of them being a producer or ➢ Any two or more producer institutions, or ➢ A combination of both - can form a producer company by submitting the application in the prescribed form and by paying the required fees to the Registrar of Companies (RoC). • The RoC, on being satisfied of compliance of the requirements of the Act, shall cause the company registered and issue a certificate of incorporation. • All the costs incurred by the promoters towards incorporation of the Producer company shall be re-imbursed to them subject to the approval by the Members at the First Annual General Meeting. • All provisions applicable to private companies shall apply to a producer company, other than those provided specifically in the Act u/s 581 ZR. Producer Company – definition Producer company means a body corporate having objects or activities specified in section 581B and registered as producer company under this Act.[S.581A(1)] Objects of producer company (Section 581B) a) Production, harvesting, procurement, grading, pooling, handling, marketing, selling, export of primary produce of the Members or import of goods or services for their benefit; N.B.:-The above activities can be carried on either by itself or through other institutions ...
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...programs or courses of study does ECPI offer? Technology, Business & Criminal Justice, Health Science, and Culinary Arts 3. Who are the department heads for each program (for days and nights it’s the same Dept. Heads - a total of 4 persons)? Computer & Information Science – Dr. Mark Pardue Computer Electronics Technology – Dr. Wael Ibrahim Arts & Sciences – Gerry White Criminal Justice – Stuart Innes Business – Larry Brett Graduate Program Director – Dr. Gregory Patrick Student Assistance Coordinator – Nadine Newhart Academic Support Coordinator – Martha Cerkez Student Records Coordinators – Jennifer Canning and Tia McClenney Veteran’s Benefits – John Nichols Tuition Assistance – Angela Jenkins Library Director – Rebecca Tabakin Continuing Education Director – David Abeshaheen Housing Administrator – Kirk Mangham Director of Admissions – David Preece Director of Student Financial Services – Kathi Turner Director of Career Services – Gina Cassidy 4. Who is the founder of ECPI? Alfred Dreyfus 5. Who is the Director of Academic Affairs? William Salice 6. When was ECPI founded? 1966 7. Who is the Night Manager Monday through Thursday evenings, and who are the managers for Friday night and Saturday morning (total of 3)? Night - Tracy Jewett Weekend – Claudette Fuller and C. Joe Blow 8. Where is the Career Services office located? How does this office help students? 1st floor across from elevators Employment during enrollment College work study ...
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...The Pharmagen Corporation Setting As an employee of the Pharmagen Corporation, you have worked your way up to the position of Information Technology Director, and have finally taken some well-earned vacation time. back from your two weeks in Hawaii. The Pharmagen Corporation is a large, multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in targeted drug delivery through genetics research as well as drug development. As the Director of the Information Technology department, you and your staff are responsible for satisfactorily answering questions for all researchers, technicians, negotiating with vendors for all useful databases, and maintaining relations with the different research, business, and administrative branches of the company in your physical location. You report to the Director of Information Services, Mr. Robert Flay (tech support and the library are also under this director). Three permanent staff members report to you: Jennifer, Ben and Ann. They share the tasks of the department. you have sole responsibility for all of the decisions presented.Delegation is allowed to any of your three other staff members, although a brief reply to the customer is required for each item, regardless of a delegated or delayed action. The organization chart of the company is below: [pic] Here are the objects found in various communication mediums. It is now October 15, and you left before receiving any of these. #1 – Memo The Pharmagen Corporation Office...
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...HSM/220 September 17th, 2014 Serena Mc Call Statement of Opportunity JJR youth project is devoted to helping provide further education to those kids who have dropped out of school, and to provide them with a safe and healthy environment. We strive to provide them with a certificate and GED courses, and some vocational training. Our goals are to help these kids learn the necessary skills to lead a better life, and to gain employment opportunities in the future. Impact of Organizational Structure There are many things that a director will face when trying to turn a vision into a reality. The first thing of course will be the hiring process. Having a vision, the director will have a certain idea of how he/she expects the organization to be run. So, when the hiring process begins, he/she will want to make sure that they find the most qualified people, and ones who will share the same ideology as they do. The one drawback that I can foresee, are the ones with exceptional qualifications wanting more money. With having a budget, this leaves very little room for salary negotiations. Another issue would be finding the right place to open this organization. Since you have a budget, you must choose the best place possible and the right size as well. Being on a budget could make this task kind of difficult. Finding the right place to work on...
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...Date issued: 4 July 2011 The Centro Case has shone the spotlight on the duties of directors after the court found in favour of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and ruled that the directors breached their duty of care in the preparation of the company’s financial statements. As the reporting season begins, members who are directors, chief financial officers or who are involved in preparing financial statements, will need to carefully consider the key messages in this judgment in the coming weeks. On Monday 27 June, Justice Middleton of the Federal Court handed down his decision in ASIC v Healey [2011] FCA 717 (the Centro Case). He found that each director knew of the interest-bearing liabilities and debt guarantees, and should have been aware of the relevant accounting principles that would have alerted each director to the apparent error in the proposed financial statements. Each director could, and should, then have made enquiries to fulfil the steps required of them. This decision focused on financial accounts, signed off by directors in 2007, which were found to have failed to disclose billions of dollars of short-term debt. Directors and other relevant parties will need to consider the key outcomes of the judgment as they prepare, scrutinise and settle company financial accounts. The judgment affirms that, while board members do not have to be experts in accounting standards, they must carefully scrutinise financial statements. While the...
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...Service Request SR-rm-022 BSA/375 JUNE 21, 2012 * * * Hugh McCauley, COO * Hugh McCauley, COO of Riordan has sent a service request to us. The service request SR-rm-022 stats that Riordan wants to make improvement on their current HR tools. They are currently using a variety of HR tools and would want’s us create one integrated application. To do this we will have to do a system analysis of their current system. An analysis will be made with recommendations to upgrade and consolidate their system. * The service request is basically a project statement. This is a document from the customer who clearly states what the project should deliver and outline the high-level work required for completing this project * (SR-rm-022). Riordan Manufacturing has 550 employees worldwide and has projected earnings of $46 million. It is a fortune 1000 enterprise with $1 billion in excess revenues. It is wholly owned by Riordon Industries and based in San Jose , California. * . We will use the joint application design (JAD) for our system analysis, this should help keep the analysis efforts to a minimum. Fact finding is at the core of system analysis. Interviewing of individuals who understand the current system and any known issues, including future activities needed...
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...I believe all persuasive approaches will be different depending on who I will be approaching in the audience. I order to have an effective approach I must know who I am approaching and how I will approach them. Considering that a message can be directed to a boss, a peer, a challenging person, or an open-minded person I must be able to construct or tailor my approach according to each person in order to get to the see my point of view and gain their support. Each person will develop their opinions differently not only because each person has their own mind but because each plays a different role. For example, if I am approaching my boss in discussion I must consider the fact that he or she has worked extremely hard to obtain a position where they can lead others and is person who is respected because of their position who goals are in line with that of company’s vision. Therefore, my approach would be to follow the same order of directing my approach to line up with the company’s goals. If I were speaking with a peer, this approach would be probably be the easiest considering that we have established grounds of comfort and our views and goals would be easier. When approaching a peer there is no or very little preparation involved. Usually, peers see things eye to eye and very rarely does someone have to work hard in order to make a good impression or get them to see my point of view. In the case of the challenging person, this would be the complete opposite of a peer...
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