...application to practical problems based on real life activities. Grades 3 and 4 deals with the study of whole numbers, the four fundamental operations, fractions and decimals including money, angles, plane figures, measurement and graphs. In Grades 5 and 6 the child is expected to have mastered the four fundamental operations of whole numbers, performs skills in decimals and fractions, conceptualize the meaning of ratio and proportion, percent, integers, simple probability, polygons, spatial figures, measurement and graphs. Simple concepts in Algebra is also introduced to be articulated in the high school. Besides further development of the basic mathematical skills, the child is expected to solve problems related to business and industrial activities in the community. TIME ALLOTMENT Daily Weekly Grade 1 80 400 Grade 2 80 400 Grade 3 80 400 Grade 4 60 300 Grade 5 60 300 Grade 6 60 300 The 20-minute increase in the daily time allotment is given to ensure that all lessons are finished and there will be more activities that involve grouping practical investigations and problem solving. Pupils learn more if they have hands on or manipulative and interactive activities, learn on their own, explore, discover, generalize and apply what they learned in their daily life. 1 EXPECTATIONS GOAL: Demonstrate understanding and skills in computing with considerable speed and accuracy, estimating, communicating, thinking analytically and critically, and in solving problems in daily life using...
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...quality, service, and cleanliness standards set by McDonald’s, Dayan agreed. The parties made an agreement which stated the reason for Dayan must maintaining QSC standards was that a “departure of restaurants anywhere in the world from these standards impedes the successful operation of restaurants throughout the world, and injures the value of [McDonald’s] patents, trademarks, trade name, and property.” Dayan promised he would not in violation of the standards unless he got prior written permission from McDonald’s. But McDonald’s found Dayan violated these standards for several years, so it wanted to terminate the franchise. Then Dayan filed a lawsuit to enjoin the termination. Identifying the client’s problem: McDonald’s rendered Dayan an exclusive franchise, and required Dayan comply with QSC standards; Dayan agreed. McDonald’s found Dayan in violation of these regulations, and sought to terminate the franchise; Dayan filed a lawsuit, wanted to enjoin the termination and one of the justifications was that McDonald’s was obligated to provide him with the operational assistance necessary to enable him to meet the QSC standards, but it did not. What things McDonald’s should do in order to avoid such kind of cases. Four alternative courses of action: 1 background check for franchise owners; 2 set McDonald’s flagship store, organize new franchisees study and experience in the store before they open their new business; 3 set up McDonald’s reginal managers and supervisors...
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...Amsterdam MBA Operations & Supply Chain Management Bayonne Packaging, Inc. HBS brief case 4420 March 5, 2013 Gulcin Askin Michelle Donovan Kivanc Ozuolmez Peter Tempelman 1 The answers in this report relate to the questions given in the document ‘Case 1: Bayonne Packaging, Inc.’ Question 1: Operations Performance of Bayonne Packaging 1A. How would you define the Operations Strategy of Bayonne Packaging? The operations strategy of a company is the prioritization of the five key performance measures: cost, quality, speed, dependability and flexibility. The president of Bayonne Packaging, Inc. indicates that the problems of the company are: they have incurred their first losses since 2001, there are complaints about quality and they are delivering late more often. The other department managers, except for the absent Finishing department manager, also indicate to the new vice president of operations that they have problems in their departments that relate to the performance measures dependability, quality and speed. Based on the priorities given by the key personnel of Bayonne Packaging we have determined the operations strategy of Bayonne Packaging to be as follows (key performance measures in descending order of importance: 1. Dependability 2. Quality 3. Speed 4. Costs 5. Flexibility 1B. How can Bayonne Packaging, Inc.’s Operations & Supply Chain performance be quantified? Per Key Performance Measure we have determined the following ways to...
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...Applied Modeling with Military Operations (non-war) Modeling or model is a simplified representation of a situation or problem and modeling is the process of building, refining, and analyzing that representation for greater insight and improved decision making. Modeling is also a mathematical or logical depiction of a system’s behavior. Simulation, is otherwise the device that implements the model. In many military operations, simulation is distinguished among three classes (rough). Live simulations, this involves real people using real equipment in the physical world (real world), like large field exercises. Virtual simulation, involves real people using simulators, flight simulators and/or actual information systems, this often provides realistic acts. Lastly, constructive simulations, this involves simulated people and systems operating in the simulated world, as in things like simulated combat, here users set the initial conditions and run the simulation to see what happens. Simulations are developed from the thoughts of human designers. All simulations are tested to assure accuracy and effectiveness, to illuminate specific issues or problems. The process that covers these mistakes and issues is associated with verification, validation and accreditation. These three sources are applied to a simulation development cycle that operated by the real world system, and is replicated and identified and the conceptual model of it is then identified. This conceptual model is...
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...Data Structures and Functional Programming CS 3110, Fall 2013 Version: 6 Problem Set 4 Due at 11:59 PM, Thursday, October 17 Last Modified: October 22, 2013 Instructions Compile Errors All code you submit must compile. Programs that do not compile will be heavily penalized. If your submission does not compile, we will notify you immediately. You will have 48 hours after the submission date to supply us with a patch. If you do not submit a patch, or if your patched code does not compile, you will receive an automatic zero. Naming We will be using an automatic grading script, so it is crucial that you name your functions and order their arguments according to the problem set instructions, and that you place the functions in the correct files. Incorrectly named functions are treated as compile errors and you will have to submit a patch. Code Style Finally, please pay attention to style. Refer to the CS 3110 style guide and lecture notes. Ugly code that is functionally correct may still lose points. Take the extra time to think out the problems and find the most elegant solutions before coding them up. Good programming style is important for all assignments throughout the semester. Late Assignments Please carefully review the course website’s policy on late assignments, as all assignments handed in after the deadline will be considered late. Verify on CMS that you have submitted the correct version, before the deadline. Submitting the incorrect version before the...
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...Objective: Operations Research is the science of decision making and the art of decision modelling. It is a set of quantitative tools used by the managers to take decisions and formulate their business strategies. The basic objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the important techniques used in decision making. A certain level of mathematical hands-on expertise will be required to ensure understanding of the tools in operations research. At the end of the course you are expected to • Formulate real world decision making situations as mathematical optimisation problems • Solve linear programming problems • Be able to understand what the solution means • Understand basic concepts of transportation, assignment and integer programming problems. Reference [1] F.S.Hillier and M.S.Hillier, Introduction to Management Science: A Modeling and Case Studies Approach with Spreadsheets, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi,. [2] H.A.Taha, Operations Research An Introduction, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi. [3] Hiller and Lieberman, Introduction to Operations Research, Tata McGraw Hill, New York,. [4] N. Balakrishnan, B. Render and R.M.Stair, Managerial Decision Modeling With Spreadsheets, Pearson Education. Objective: Operations Research is the science of decision making and the art of decision modelling. It is a set of quantitative tools used by the managers to take decisions and formulate their business strategies. The basic...
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...Mathematics COURSE SYLLABUS 1. Course Code: Math 10-3 2. Course Title: Algebra 3. Pre-requisite: none 4. Co-requisite: none 5. Credit: 3 units 6. Course Description: This course covers discussions on a wide range of topics necessary to meet the demands of college mathematics. The course discussion starts with an introductory set theories then progresses to cover the following topics: the real number system, algebraic expressions, rational expressions, rational exponents and radicals, linear and quadratic equations and their applications, inequalities, and ratio, proportion and variations. 7. Student Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives Student Outcomes Program Educational Objectives 1 2 (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering √ (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret from data √ (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs √ (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams √ √ (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems √ (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility √ (g) an ability to communicate effectively √ √ (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in the global and societal context √ √ (i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning √ √ (j) a knowledge of contemporary...
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...semaphore is a protected variable whose value can be accessed and altered only by the operations P and V and initialization operation called 'Semaphoiinitislize'. Binary Semaphores can assume only the value 0 or the value 1 counting semaphores also called general semaphores can assume only nonnegative values. The P (or wait or sleep or down) operation on semaphores S, written as P(S) or wait (S), operates as follows: P(S): IF S > 0 THEN S := S - 1 ELSE (wait on S) The V (or signal or wakeup or up) operation on semaphore S, written as V(S) or signal (S), operates as follows: V(S): IF (one or more process are waiting on S) THEN (let one of these processes proceed) ELSE S := S +1 Operations P and V are done as single, indivisible, atomic action. It is guaranteed that once a semaphore operations has stared, no other process can access the semaphore until operation has completed. Mutual exclusion on the semaphore, S, is enforced within P(S) and V(S). If several processes attempt a P(S) simultaneously, only process will be allowed to proceed. The other processes will be kept waiting, but the implementation of P and V guarantees that processes will not suffer indefinite postponement. Semaphores solve the lost-wakeup problem. Producer-Consumer Problem Using Semaphores The Solution to producer-consumer problem uses three semaphores, namely, full, empty and mutex. The semaphore 'full' is...
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...Write a brief paper on Statistics and Operations Research in the context of Analytics. Analytics is defined as the scientific process of transforming data into insight for making better decisions. It is the combination of skills, technologies, applications and processes used by data scientist to gain insight in to their business based on data and statistics to drive business planning. It typically use’s data, statistical and quantitative analysis to measure the performance of the subject (Organization/ website etc.) on which a study is to be conducted. Analytics can be used in various fields such as market research, for studying user web pattern behavior & in many other applications to derive some meaningful information out of the complex world around us. But we will first touch upon the area of operations research & how Analytics with the help of various statistical tools can help to solve the operation related problem in an organization. Operations research overlaps with other disciplines, such as industrial engineering and operations management. It is often concerned with determining an optimal solution out of a business problem. It may either to maximize your profit, performance, or yield or minimize your losses, risk, or cost. In the fields of production, logistics, or sales where managers are facing a problems so as how to allocate resources, develop production schedules, manage the supply chain, and set prices. For example, it many help to decide how to organize...
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...Question 1. Production processing is an important component of operations management and it involves all the processes that characterize the transformation of a particular range set of inputs in order to produce the desired outputs. At Stickley Furniture, the primary mode of operation is continuous production. Also referred to as flow production, continuous production mainly entails the approach of processing or manufacturing the various parts in order to come up with the final product on a continuous basis. There are several major reasons as to why continuous production is evident at Stickley Furniture: * Firstly, the company assesses the nature and/or quality of timber prior to feeding it into the saw. The process of assessing the quality of timber at Stickley Furniture is achieved in two main ways: manually and also through the use of computers. Employees at the Stickley Furniture closely examine all the timber in order to ascertain the quality more so in terms of knots. * On the other hand, specially designed computer software is also used by the company to verify the quality of timber before feeding it into the saw for processing. This kind of approach goes a very long way towards ensuring that the quality of furniture produced at Stickley Furniture is excellent and meets the high expectations of clients. * The next step after sawing the timber is to produce the various types of furniture in line with the orders that have been placed by clients. All these...
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...different. Michael Porter, view on 8th April 2014, (www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/m/michaelpor381643.html) In the long term, the major objective for operations and processes is to provide the business with some form of strategic advantage. This is why the management of business’s processes and operations and its intended overall strategy must be logically connected. Operations strategy can be defined as a pattern of decisions and actions that shapes the long- term vision, objectives and capabilities of the operation and its contribution to overall strategy. But strategies are not always easy to identify. This is because of their intangible nature and the length of time taken for them to be realized. Nevertheless operations strategies can be identified by what they should do. First it should provide a vision for the operation’s resources to contribute to the business as a whole. Secondly it should define the exact means of the operation’s performance objectives. Third it should identify the broad decisions that will help the operations achieve its objectives. The operations strategy must connect from top (Corporate level) and the bottom (experience learnt) of the business. Strategic operations must align market requirements with operations resources. Dell is a good example of market-resource alignment. Operations strategy must set a path for improvement which clearly indicating how the improvement is to take place. This is best addressed by the trade-off between performance...
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...and manufacturer (Zara, p.1, pp.2). Their largest chain store is Zara, whose POS terminal and business operations were constructed to quickly respond to the changes in customers clothing preference (Zara, p.3, pp.3). The system of operation in use was effective when Zara was a small chain of stores. However, since Zara’s growth and the changes made to the clothing industry, the current operations are no longer effective. The key problems to Zara’s operations are the outdated IT systems, the lack of control that management has over executive decisions and lack of management integration in the IT division of Zara. These problems can hinder the growth of Zara and can prevent it’s expansion, if the technology used by their suppliers/vendors changes or the employees who are the most knowledgeable in the IT department leaves the company. Zara is dependent on the operations of it’s information systems to function on a daily basis and if the system shuts down, Zara would cease operation. The main problem at Zara is the lack of control management has over executive decisions. Each operating unit does not have control over its sector and senior management is taking a hands off approach from the involvement of the company. For example, Bruno Sanchez Ocampo (the lead IT tech) does not want to improve the POS system because he is knowledgeable in its current operations and it works in his opinion (Zara, p.2, pp.2). However, the managers at the retail level do not have an...
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...Case Study Failures of Bhopal Identification of Problem and Decision Objective: Situation Problem: Bhopal’s inadequate management style in controlling the following aspect: • Lack of planning strategies • Poor communication system • Inadequate plant maintenance • Poor quality of workforce • Profit oriented neglecting wellness of workers • Budget conscious and take advantage on the labor cost in the locality • Substandard plant qualification Objective: Redesign the controlling process and system in regulating operations and performance that conforms to expected company’s goals, internal and external standard in the industry that we are a part off. Alternative Courses of Action: 1. Strategic Management System 2. Enhance communication process and system 3. Reinforcement of work force and development Advantages and Disadvantages of Alternatives: |Strategic Management system | |Advantage |Disadvantage | |Firm and well thought strategies leads to a right decision and controlling management |Weak implementation of strategies | |style that will be applied by key people in the organization...
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...Model answers to questions on IKEA case study – Pages 3-4 in the book How is the IKEA operations design different from that of most furniture retail operations? Although some furniture retailers do have large ‘out of town’ operations, many use premises within town or shopping malls. IKEA’s operations are very large and purpose-built. They feature very large car parks and are located close to major motorway intersections. In fact, everything about the design of IKEA’s operations encourages high volume of throughput. This high volume means that many of the fixed costs of running the IKEA operation such as local taxes, administrative costs and some energy costs are spread over a high volume of individual sales transactions. This reduces the overall cost of making a sale, a part of IKEA's strategy of offering good value for money. The variety of products sold in IKEA stores is relatively large compared with many furniture retail operations. For example, it includes small items such as glassware and kitchenware as well as very large items such as sofas, tables and shelving systems. Modular design of some products such as shelving systems allows variety to be extended even further from a few basic component parts. These components can be assembled together (by the customers) in different ways to offer an almost infinite variety of combinations. However, as far as the variety of service is concerned, it is relatively narrow. Most products are sold in cartons, customers are left...
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...Assignment # 1 Operations Management (MS 492) Case Study 1 Hightone Electronics, Inc (HEI) George Gonzales, operations director of Hightone Electronics, Inc. (HEI), sat quietly at the conference table overlooking the lobby of the corporate headquarters office in Palo Alto, California. He reflected on the board meeting that had just adjourned and the challenge that lay ahead for him. The board had just announced their decision to start an Internet-based division of HEI. Web-based purchasing in the electronics industry had been growing rapidly. The board felt that HEI needed to offer on-line purchasing to its customers in order to maintain its competitive position. The board looked to George to outline the key operations management decisions that needed to be addressed in creating a successful Internet-based business. The next board meeting was just a week away. He had his work cut out for him. Hightone Electronics, Inc. was founded in Palo Alto, California over 50 years ago. Originally, the company provided radio components to small repair shops. Products were offered for sale through a catalog that was mailed to prospective customers every four months. The company built its reputation on high quality and service. As time passed, HEI began supplying more than just radio parts, adding items such as fuses, transformers, computers, and electrical testing equipment. The expansion of the product line had been coupled with an increase in the number and type of customers the...
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