...Planning is the most important management function, in that it can be done independently of the other management functions. The four key functions of management are applied throughout an organization. Management is simply the act of getting people together to achieve desired goal and this is accomplished through the four functions of management: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Planning means defining goals for future organizational performance and deciding on the tasks and use of resources needed to attain them. The intended result is the use of an organization's resources in a way that accomplishes its mission and objectives. However planning alone cannot achieve the organization’s goals or objectives. These functions interact with one another and managers must be skilled in these coordinating processes and functions if they are to accomplish their goals through the efforts of other people. First, one cannot tell which functions are most important and how much time must be allocated to each. All functions are important parts of a manager's job. A manager must have equal amount of planning, organizing, controlling, and directing for the organization to run efficiently. To say Planning is more superior or more important than the other management functions, is to say that planning is independent of the other management functions, is very much incorrect. No management function is independent of each other. In fact they are interdependent on each...
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...the ideas from any two functions of management can be used by managers to ensure innovative values and practices occur in their organization. TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary …………………………………………………………… iii Introduction …………………………………………………………… 1 Purpose …………………………………………………………… 1 Scope …………………………………………………………… 1 Methodology …………………………………………………………… 1 Assumptions …………………………………………………………… 1 Limitations …………………………………………………………… 1 Background …………………………………………………………… 1 Plan …………………………………………………………… 1 Discussion …………………………………………………………… 2 Planning …………………………………………………………… 2 Organisational Goals ……………………….. 2 Strategic Planning ……………………….. 2 Leading …………………………………………………………… 3 Transformational Leadership .………………………. 4 Conclusion …………………………………………………………… 4 Recommendations …………………………………………………………… 5 References …………………………………………………………… 6 1. Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to advise Company X’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) how the effective use of the planning and leading functions can be utilised to ensure innovative values and practices are occurring within the organisation. The report was commissioned by the COO following the acquisition of a new business that lacked formalised planning and consequently the sales and profitability of the business had been in a decline over the past three years. In Item 3 the report examines innovative values and practices in the context of the planning and leading functions, and specifically, how...
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...The first function of management that will be discussed is planning. Planning delivers strategic value by presenting possible outcomes of any given situation, and possible solutions. Planning also will give specific directions, or actions to take for achieving goals. Planning is a way to ensure that everyone is on the same page. The second function to be discussed is organizing, a great organization system will provide easy access to information needed and distributed throughout the organization from top to bottom. Having a dynamic organization system will improve the company functions in all areas. The next management function is leading. Leading is about mobilizing people to work together for a specific goal. Leadership skills contain a wide variety of components. From the words, gestures and voice tone used in situations, to knowing others views and need. Plus being able to implement those issues and ethics into the workplace, and make a cohesive team for the company. The last function of management is controlling. Controlling is for learning from mistakes, and changing according to the situation to ensure the mistake is not made again. Controlling the business in a positive direction by making the right decisions in all four functions of management, will create benefit overall throughout all facets of the company. Creating change will allow room for better ideas possibly creating more revenue or productivity. Internal and External factors that affect the four management...
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...Introduction FedEx is a network of companies that provides specialized shipping, global trade, supply chains and information services to its customers. The organization’s service area includes 220 countries and territories including every address in the United States while employing more than 270,000 people worldwide. FedEx Corporation has a global headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee that leads the operating companies bearing the FedEx name worldwide including FedEx Express and Home Delivery, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, FedEx Kinko’s and Print Services, FedEx National LTL, FedEx Custom Critical, FedEx Trade Networks and FedEx Supply Chain Services. (X Facts, 2007) FedEx will produce superior financial returns for shareowners by providing high value-added supply chain, transportation, business and related information services through focused operating companies. Customer requirements will be met in the highest quality manner appropriate to each market segment served. FedEx will strive to develop mutually rewarding relationships with its employees, partners and suppliers. Safety will be the first consideration in all operations. Corporate activities will be conducted to the highest ethical and professional standards. FedEx is committed to making each customer’s experience positive as the company strives to uphold its promise “We Deliver”. Technology plays a key role in the organization’s ability to continually support customer service goals. FedEx’s technology is constantly...
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...Unit 6: Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities SELECTED RESPONSE Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Identify the graph that represents the system of linear equations. [pic] |A. |[pic] |C. |[pic] | | | | | | |B. |[pic] |D. |[pic] | 2. The graph below shows the cost (c), in dollars, to rent a boat for h hours at two different boat companies. [pic] At what number of hours will the cost to rent a boat be the same at both companies? F. 4 G. 5 H. 8 J. 20 3. John and Patrice are each saving money to buy a car. John has $750 saved and will save an additional $30 a week. Patrice has $1,200 saved and will save an additional $20 a week. How many weeks will it take John and Patrice to save the same amount of money? A. 39 weeks B. 40 weeks C. 45 weeks D. 55 weeks 4. Choose the equation wherein you would isolate a variable easily so that substitution method can be used to solve the linear system. [pic] F. Equation 1 G. Equation 2 H. Neither Equation 1 nor Equation 2 J. Both Equation 1 and Equation 2 5. Solve the linear system. [pic] A. (5, 7) ...
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...that has been affecting the entire retail industry. [pic] Although Grocery shoppers who use mobile apps may not be in the majority, but the number that rely on them for meal planning, coupons, list-building, product location is growing. Not only does Our app can make it easy for customers to locate the products which they would want to buy, but it also allows for the customer to pay for the items on their mobile device. The primary motivation for mobile grocery shoppers is to save money and time. Our application allows the customer to add items and coupons to their cart and this function is consistent with the needs of consumers. So I think with the increasing of the Smartphone for grocery shopping, our application will have a board market. HOW GROCERY SHOPPERS USE MOBILE [pic] Grocery shoppers are downloading supermarket apps with increasing regularity as a way to save both time and money, and also to be inspired and informed. Meanwhile our application can make a common task easier, quicker, and more convenient. A 2010-2013 survey shows that in 2013 more than one-third (36.9%) of US primary had downloaded grocery apps, up more than 235% since 2010. US Grocery Shoppers who download food or beverage apps is constantly increasing from 2010 to 2013. Meanwhile our app function is very convenient and considerable, so it is predictable that our mobile app will be very popular in the market. Mobile apps have been on a steady rise during the past...
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...LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this technical supplement, you should be able to: 1. Explain the importance of optimization to operations management 2. Demonstrate how to develop linear programming models 3. Show how linear programming models can be solved using EXCEL 4. Demonstrate 0-1, transportation, and assignment models LINEAR PROGRAMMING MODELS IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Linear programming (LP) is one of the most powerful analytic tools available to improve operations management. LP provides the optimal, or best possible, solution to problems that can be formulated by a linear function subject to a set of linear constraints. This has proven extremely useful in many operations management applications, some of which are described in Table 1. TABLE 1 Linear Programming Models |Type of Model |Variables |Function to Optimize |Typical Constraints | |Product Mix |Number of products to produce |Maximize contribution to |Resource limits, such as time, | | | |profit |labor, material; Maximum or | | | | |minimum quantities | |Blending |Amount of materials to combine |Minimize cost |Resource limits; Demand | | |to produce one unit of product | ...
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...areas which I identified where further development is required was planning and organizing. I have currently been experiencing a huge backlog in the various functions in my department. I have been struggling to plan my functions and that of my staff due to constant absenteeism, underperformance and training of new staff which we employed in my department and an existing backlog. The first step in attempting to resolve this problem was to have daily meetings with my manager, where I would provide him with feedback on the progress of the department and to discuss a plan of action to combat the backlog, and to get as much advise and guidance from him. I presented any suggestions that I received during the meeting, with my staff and encouraged my staff to give me feedback on how we can manage the functions more efficiently, especially the critical functions. A suggestion that I came up with was to draw up a timetable and allocate various functions to various timeslots- where the most critical functions would be allocated the most hours. I have struggled to implement this due to certain staff members that were underperforming. I approached my manager and he advised me of a different approach: he suggested that I handle all the functions in the following way- by running my files in such a way that I can calculate exactly how much work I have inside the 48hr turnaround time and outside the turnaround time- for each function. I then calculate how much staff I have available to work...
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...space with zero atoms consist of stones. 5. All empty space does not consist of stones. 6. Therefore, stones do not exist. To go even further, I can add another step in order to conclude that ordinary objects do not exist. The additional step would be that if ordinary objects exist, then stones must also exist. Therefore, ordinary objects do not exist. First we must see what objects exists and what objects occupy a position in space and time. Objects in the universe include planets, people, atoms, chairs, and the sun. They are all made out of parts and they are all composite objects. In order to explain the idea of composition we can say that the x’s compose a composite object if and only if the x’s, taken together have a function that none of them have separately, the x’s are physically bonded, and the x’s are inseparable. Nihilism supports Unger’s idea that stones do not exist because nihilism supports the idea that composition never occurs and therefore,...
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...product of the set of real numbers and itself? Ans : The Cartesian product is every ordered pair in all of the quadrants of the coordinate plane. 2. What is the domain and range of the relation {(2, 4),(4, 8),(8, 16)} ? Ans: domain {2,4,8} and range {4,8,16} and the function can be given as f(x)=2x. 3. Decide whether the graph below is a function. Ans: The above shown graph is not a function since for a given x value it has multiple y values at certain points and hence cannot be a function. 4. What is the domain and range of the function f (x) = ? Ans: domain 0 ≤ x and range 0 ≤ f(x) 5. Is the following a function: y = ± x ? Ans : No it is not a function for a given x value it has two Y values . 6. Is the function f (x) = 4x even, odd, or neither? Ans : function f (x) = 4x is an odd function since f (x) = - f (- x) 7. Is the function f (x) = x - 5 even, odd, or neither? Ans : function f (x) = x - 5 is neither neither even nor odd. 8. What is the inverse of the function y = , and is it a function? Ans : The inverse is y = x2 +1 and It is a function. 9. A piecewise function is defined this way: f (x) = - x for x < 0 , f (x) = x2 for 0 ≤ x ≤ 3 , f (x) = 3x for x > 3 . What is f (- 4) + f (3) + f (7) ? Ans : -4 + 9...
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...Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the branch of mathematics. For other uses, see Calculus (disambiguation). | It has been suggested that Infinitesimal calculus be merged into this article or section. (Discuss) Proposed since May 2011. | Topics in Calculus | Fundamental theorem Limits of functions Continuity Mean value theorem [show]Differential calculus | Derivative Change of variables Implicit differentiation Taylor's theorem Related rates Rules and identities:Power rule, Product rule, Quotient rule, Chain rule | [show]Integral calculus | IntegralLists of integrals Improper integrals Integration by: parts, disks, cylindrical shells, substitution, trigonometric substitution, partial fractions, changing order | [show]Vector calculus | Gradient Divergence Curl Laplacian Gradient theorem Green's theorem Stokes' theorem Divergence theorem | [show]Multivariable calculus | Matrix calculus Partial derivative Multiple integral Line integral Surface integral Volume integral Jacobian | | Calculus (Latin, calculus, a small stone used for counting) is a branch of mathematics focused on limits, functions, derivatives, integrals, and infinite series. This subject constitutes a major part of modern mathematics education. It has two major branches, differential calculus and integral calculus, which are related by the fundamental theorem of calculus. Calculus is the study of change,[1] in the same way that geometry is...
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...Samantha Poteet ENGWR 480 Professor Kiefer 31 October 2013 Little is known about Jakob von Uexküll, the author of A Foray into the Worlds of Animals and Humans: With a Theory of Meaning, other than his credentials and contributions. Uexküll studied zoology at the University of Tartu, known as Dorpat at the time, in Estonia from 1884 to 1889 (SUNY Press; Jakob von Uexküll Centre). Later Uexküll worked at the Institute of Physiology of the University of Heidelberg and at the Zoological Center in Naples, focusing on the behavior and interaction of living beings (SUNY Press; Jakob von Uexküll Centre). His written works were dedicated to the question of how living beings subjectively perceive their environment and how their perception determines their behavior, which is a dominant theme throughout A Foray in the Worlds (Jakob von Uexküll Centre). Uexküll argues that the spider builds its web before it has ever met a physical fly, therefore it is a representation of the spider’s primal image of the fly (159). Uexküll’s claim depends on three assumptions: (1) the fly is the prey of the spider, (2) the spider has a primal image of the fly, and (3) the web is the end product of the spider’s primal image. Though Uexküll’s claim may well have some merit, he presents an incomplete argument as his assumptions are insufficient and based solely on the evidence he offers, his argument cannot be accepted as valid. Uexküll’s first assumption is correct but also insufficient as it does...
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...Introduction Brand image is that the current outlook of the shoppers about a brand. It is characterized as a exclusive bundle of associations at gaps the minds of target customers. It signifies what the emblem presently stands for. it is a assembly of convictions order about a exact brand. In short, it is not anything but the consumers’ perception about the product. it is the kind inside which a particular emblem is positioned in the market. Emblem likeness expresses emotional worth and not just a mental representation. Emblem image is not anything but aide degree organization’s feature. it is aide degree accumulation of contact and fact by individuals external to an association. It ought to focus aide degree organization’s operation and dream to any or all. The major parts of positive emblem image are- exclusive emblem reflective organization’s likeness, saying recounting organization’s business in short and emblem identifier carrying the key values. Brand image is that the overall impression in consumers’ mind that's formed from all sources. shoppers develop various associations with the brand. supported these associations, they form brand image. an image is made about the brand on the idea of subjective perceptions of associations bundle that the shoppers have about the brand. Volvo is associated with safety. Toyota is associated with reliableness Image of a brand has a great impact on consumer’s preferences, because it’s the current view of a product according to the...
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...systems in which there is change and a way to deduce the predictions of such models; Calculus provides a way for us to construct relatively simple quantitative models of change and to deduce their consequence. By studying this, you can learn how to control the system to do make it do what you want it to do. CHAPTER 1: FUNCTIONS AND LIMITS FUNCTIONS * A bunch of ordered pairs of things with property that the first members of the pairs are all different from one another. Ex [ {1,1,}, {2,1}, {3,2} ] Arguments – first number of the pair Domain – whole set Values – Second number of the pair Range – set of values Classification of functions 1. Linear Functions – “steepness of the line” w/c can go uphill or downhill. y = mx + b 2. Quadratic Functions – it has a degree and forms a parabolic path. The highest (or lowest point) of the parabola is called the vertex. At has a form of (standard form of quadratic equation) F(x) = Ax2 + Bx + C where A, B,C are constant. Vertex form of Quadratic F(x) = a (x-h)2 + K Quadratic Formula 3. Polynomial Functions – a quadratic, a cubic, a quartic and so on involving only non-negative...
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...solutions in simplest radical form. a) b) 4. Find the maximum or minimum value of the function and the value of x when it occurs. a) b) 5. Write a quadratic equation, in standard form, with the roots a) and and that passes through the point (3, 1). b) and and that passes through the point (-1, 4). 6. The sum of two numbers is 20. What is the least possible sum of their squares? 7. Two numbers have a sum of 22 and their product is 103. What are the numbers ,in simplest radical form. Unit 3 1. Determine which of the following equations represent functions. Explain. Include a graph. a) b) c) d) 2. State the domain and range for each relation in question 1. 3. If and , determine the following: a) b) 4. Let . Determine the values of x for which a) b) Recall the base graphs. 5. Graph . State the domain and range. Describe how the graph can be obtained from the graph of . Also Try! a) Graph b) 6. Given , a) determine the equation of the inverse b) graph f(x) and its inverse c) Is the inverse a function? Explain. If not, restrict the domain of f(x) so that the inverse is a function. Unit 4 1....
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