...The Effect of “Front-Loading” Problem-Solving on Product Development Performance Stefan Thomke and Takahiro Fujimoto In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the link between problemsolving capabilities and product development performance. In this article, the authors apply a problem-solving perspective to the management of product development and suggest how shifting the identification and solving of problems—a concept that they define as front-loading—can reduce development time and cost and thus free up resources to be more innovative in the marketplace. The authors develop a framework of front-loading problem-solving and present related examples and case evidence from development practice. These examples include Boeing’s and Chrysler’s experience with the use of “digital mock-ups” to identify interference problems that are very costly to solve if identified further downstream—sometimes as late as during or—after first full-scale assembly. In the article, the authors propose that front-loading can be achieved using a number of different approaches, two of which are discussed in detail: (1) projectto-project knowledge transfer—leverage previous projects by transferring problem and solution-specific information to new projects; and (2) rapid problemsolving—leverage advanced technologies and methods to increase the overall rate at which development problems are identified and solved. Methods for improving project-to-project knowledge transfer include the effective...
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...Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Essentials of Management Information Systems Chapter 1 Business Information Systems in Your Career STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES • How are information systems transforming business and what is their relationship to globalization? • Why are information systems so essential for running and managing a business today? • What exactly is an information system? How does it work? What are its people, organization, and technology components? 1.2 Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Essentials of Management Information Systems Chapter 1 Business Information Systems in Your Career STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES • How will a four-step method for business problem solving help you solve information systemrelated problems? • How will information systems affect business careers and what information systems skills and knowledge are essential? 1.3 Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Essentials of Management Information Systems Chapter 1 Business Information Systems in Your Career The New Yankee Stadium Looks to the Future • Problem: Escalating salaries, travel costs, and ticket prices, more competing entertainment options. • Solutions: Enhance fan experience by building state-of-the-art new stadium. 1.4 Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Essentials of Management Information Systems Chapter 1 Business Information Systems...
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...COURSE INFORMATION | IG NUMBER | | COURSE | NUTRITION THERAPY II | TOPIC: | NUTRITIONAL MANAGEMENT OF CARDIO-VASCULAR DISEASES | TERM | Prelim | WEEK NO | 2 | SESSION | 2 | DURATION | 5 hrs. | INTENDED LEARNINGOUTCOMES | COURSE OUTCOMES | 1. Explain the pathophysiology, the effects of the disease on patient’s nutritional status and the and the required dietary management. 2. Discuss the principles involved in the dietary management of a patient’s disease. 3. Design a nutritional therapy program for patient with cardio-vascular disease. | UNIT OUTCOME/S | 1. Discussion on cardio-vascular diseases and their nutritional therapy management. 2. Develop nutritional therapy program for a patient with cardio-vascular disease. | MATERIALS AND RESOURCES NEEDED | MATERIALS | * Overhead Projector/Laptop and LCD, Laboratory Manual in Nutrition Therapy | TEXTBOOK | Ruiz, Adela J. (2010). Basic Diet Therapy for Filipinos | SUBTOPICS | * TEACHING ACTIVITY | * LEARNING ACTIVITY | * TIME | * OLFU VMV * PEO, CEO * Course Outline | Interactive Lecture | Interactive Discussion | 1.5 hrs. | * OLFU VMV * PEO, CEO * Course Outline | Problem-solving: Organization of laboratory activities | Laboratory Activity: Class organization and Kitchen brigade system | 2.5 hrs. | SUBTOPICS | * ASSESSMENT TASKS | * ASSESSMENT TOOLS | * TIME | * OLFU VMV * PEO, CEO * Course Outline | * Objective test | * * Quiz:...
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...DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY COURSE SYLLABUS COLLEGE : COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DEPARTMENT: DSI COURSE CODE : MANASCI CLASS DAYS AND CLASS TIME: TH, 1800-1930/1940-2110 ROOM: L330 INSTRUCTOR: MR. ENRICO L. CORDOBA (lance_emeric@yahoo.com) COURSE DESCRIPTION: MANASCI (MANAGEMENT SCIENCE) is a 14-week course on the study of quantitative techniques in business decision-making. The course covers linear programming models and its special algorithms; network (PERT/CPM) models; decision-making theories and processes; and decision tree construction and analysis. LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO): On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following: |ELGA |LEARNING OUTCOME | |Effective communicators |To present in class the application of quantitative techniques to management decision | | |models through case analysis | |Critical and creative thinkers |To develop analytical thinking and proper reasoning in the application of quantitative | | |techniques to management decision models | | |To acquire the essential skills for the proper use of quantitative...
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...Chapter 5 Discussion Questions 3. Define management and include the basic ingredients of the definition. Why is management a process? Management is the process on interrelated social and technical functions of coordinated activities of a business to achieve defined objectives. Management has four elements: * It is a process of learning and gathering resources available * Involves and apply organizational objectives * Involves achieving these objectives through people and the use of other resources * Only occurs in a formal organizational setting. Whether consistency exists in the context of large eternal environments Managers have a lot of responsibility to assuring are resources are functional and this is a process that requires team effort to achieve the ultimate goal. 7. Carefully examine Figure 5.8. Describe and discuss 1) its components and how they flow and link and 2) the way in which management functions, skills, roles, and competencies interrelated with the components. Figure 5.8 is a clear model of the management functions of HSOs/ HSs. The first level is input (resources) which are technology, equipment, information, capital resources, and patient/customers. The input requires demand for tests than it is converted into a process of structure , people, and technology that generate outputs that measures individual work performance, and reach desirable results. 10. Identify an organization or system and identify its internal and external stakeholders...
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... Adaption- Innovation Theory and Kirton Adaption-Innovation Inventory (KAI): contributions to collaborative problem solving. Rita Pimenta de Devotto “The process of collaborative problem solving needs to be better understood so that it can be applied more insightfully.” Kirton, 2003. SUMMARY This article aims to introduce Adaption-Innovation Theory (A-I) and the Kirton AdaptionInnovation Inventory (KAI) to readers not familiar with this subject. It will explain the origins of both, the theory and the psychometric instrument and give an overview of the core concepts of the theory. It will also discuss the contributions of A-I and KAI to management practice and explore its current use in organizations for improving team’s problem solving. Introduction In a world of complex and diverse problems, where change is constant, which is better: Adaption or Innovation? Following the current trend we probably should choose innovation betting it will solve most of the problems. However, accordingly to Kirton (2003), which is better depends on the problem-solving context. The current trend underplays adaption and ignores all creative solutions that come from “doing things better” (Kirton, 2003 p.55). Adaption-Innovation theory (A-I from now on) proposes that a diversity of problem solvers (“more adaptive” to “more innovative”) is required to solve a diversity of problems. Not only innovators are creative and capable of bring about change. This approach is a different view, or a “complete...
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...their customers. In addition, Sun System’s Inc values its employee’s and the service they provide. Through effective decision making and problem solving strategies, the corporation can develop an effective plan that can be readily accepted by the organization and its employee base. Although Sun Systems Inc. strives to maintain a productive and team oriented work environment, the corporation is faced with challenges directly related to the lack of acceptance and support of its employee base during the development and implementation of a new call management application and support process. In an effort to support the goals of the organization and in building a strong sound work environment free of conflict, problems such as emotional barriers, communication problems, negative perceptions, and a poorly managed work environment need to be identified and strategically resolved. The key to addressing the problems and resolving the employee concerns in an effort to arrive at a solution can be accomplished by the formulation and implementation of effective problem solving and decision making techniques. The objective is to reach an amicable solution in which both the employee and corporation will be satisfied. The three primary problem solving tools and techniques utilized in meeting the goals and resolving the core problems at Sun Systems Inc. are identified as brainstorming, force field analysis, and use of a decision tree in evaluation and consideration of the...
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...important for students to possess in order to be successful upon graduating from Courtland High School are teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and time, task and resource management. In the next paragraph or paragraphs I will explain why these three work place readiness for the commonwealth are the most important for students to process in order to be successful upon graduating from Courtland High School. Teamwork is important because when you have to work in groups or with a partner and you suck at team work then you would not get much help. Also you won’t be getting help...
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...The problems managers have to face when managing team and the solutions. Currently, business has changed into a global-competition. The competition between organizations became more competitive because there is no longer competition within a country. It is a duty for the leaders of each organization to survive in this environment. David Maister (1997) mentioned that a great manager is expected to lead the team or a firm through complex situations and must influence the whole organization rather than use power to control members. Moreover, manager supposed to motivate, encourage enthusiasm and create the participation environment for team members. Brian Dive (2008) stated that manager should ensure all members of a team meet all theirs needs, and if not, find the solutions to meet all the requirements. In the same way, manager should secure the relevant commitments toward a goal from team members. More importantly, manager is expected to be able to provide the solutions to difficult and complex circumstances. However, being an effective manager has to handle with a problems during a job such as a relation between manager and subordinate, some manager might fail to do what they are expected to do. Famous business leaders, and academic professor in management science are putting efforts through the experiments and experiences to find out the causes of the management failure and the solution to prevent the problems occur in the future. Although those management theories might be...
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...Communications: 7 Security: 7 Compensation 7 Performance Bonus: 7 4.0 Develop interpersonal and transferable skills: 8 4.1 Solution to work based problem: 8 4.2 Level and style of communication: 9 Oral communication of HR manager with Operation and middle level employees: 10 Written communication of HR manager with middle and executive level of employees: 10 4.3 Time Management Strategies: 11 Work Prioritizing: 11 Estimation of Task Time: 11 Objective Identification: 11 5.0 dynamic of Working with others 12 5.1 People to achieve goal in a team: 12 Plant: 12 Resource investigator: 12 Shaper: 12 Finisher: 12 Coordinator: 12 Implementer: 12 Monitor: 13 5.2 Analysis of Team Dynamics: 13 Objectives: 13 Self-motivation: 13 Goals: 13 Team meeting: 13 Member’s participation: 13 Sharing: 14 Disagreement: 14 Decision: 14 Respect: 14 Criticism: 14 Leadership Shifting: 14 5.3 Alternative ways to complete tasks and achieve team goals: 15 Lists all activities: 15 Task breakdown 15 Develop sub-task: 15 Execute Plan: 15 6.0 Strategies for Problem Solving: 15 6.1 Tools and Methods of Problem Solving: 15 Brainstorming Session: Balance Sheet Development: 15 Root Cause Method: 16 Train of thought: 16 SWOT Analysis: 16 Trail & Errors Mechanism: 16 6.2 Problem Solving Strategy: 16 6.3 Potential Impact on Organization: 17 Group Consensus Development: 17 Ideas of Employee: 17 Employee involvement: 17 Collective...
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...6/27/2014 Decision Science Assignment – 1 to 3 Kyaw Thike Tun ID No. - 213 Yangon Institute of Economics | Department of Management Studies | Online MBA Programme | 1. Describe the decision-making process and discuss the manager’s role in making decisions. Given example of a decision that can be quantified and one that is primarily a qualitative decision. Decision making process involves five steps: 1. Define the problem. 2. Identify the alternative 3. Determine the criteria 4. Evaluate the alternative 5. Choose an alternative Decision-making is important skill for business and life. Decision-making is especially important for management and leadership. There are processes and techniques to improve decision-making and the quality of decisions. Decision-making is more natural to certain personalities, so the managers should focus more on improving the quality of their decisions. Managers that are less natural decision-makers are often able to make quality assessments, but then need to be more decisive in acting upon the assessments made. Good decision-making requires a mixture of skills: creative development and identification of options, clarity of judgment, firmness of decision, and effective implementation. Here are some useful methods for effective decision-making: First a simple step-by-step process for effective decision-making. Today’s managers confront difficult decisions daily and must consider an increasingly wide range...
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...E-mail: T_Nathan_V1@verifone.com Student Number: 2012-10052 (Registration No.) Quezon City, Philippines ASSIGNMENT Review Question * Describe the relationship between HR and HRD functions in a large organization. How might a small organization handle the responsibilities of these two areas? * The work of human resources departments encompasses a wide range of functions, and large organizations may have many HR professionals on staff. Generally HR functions are split into two broad categories. One, usually called HR management, or just HR, is concerned with the day-to-day operation of a company. HR development, or HRD, has a more forward-looking role. * The types of tasks that might come under the human resources management category include compensation, payroll issues, benefits management and day-to-day employee relations. Human resources professionals from this category would be involved in any dispute that an employee has with management. They would also be involved in hiring and firing. These types of tasks can be described as routine and administrative. By contrast, human resources development concerns itself with strategic thinking about the workforce. Therefore training needs, industrial psychology and driving productivity gains would all be the province of HRD. Professionals working in this area do sometimes concern themselves with the individuals’ needs in an organization, but they more often consider the workforce needs of the company as a whole. In a large...
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...Case Study Method in Management Management education is mainly aimed at developing managerial skills in students. Amongst the various methods adopted in teaching management and management functions, the case study method developed in 1910 in U.S.A. and is now being propagated during the last decade or so, providing opportunities to both the teacher and the taught to promote managerial I understanding and competence, since it helps in contemplation and discussion of an actual situation. It is a wrong notion that the case studies are confined to management students. Cases may pertain lo any discipline, where skills for solving complex unstructured problems or preparing plans are required. The origin of case study methods itself can be traced to Harward Lawyers. Cases may describe problems facing individuals, groups, institutions or even Nations. Through a case study one learns a broad range of skills and has many alternatives. Case studies encourage the practice and attainment of analytical and communicative skills. Case studies allow a different kind of learning. It is close to the learn by doing' approach. Cases are intended to stimulate the reality of the manager's job. The material in the case provides data for analysis and decision-making. Cases require the student to make decisions about the situations presented and to defend those decisions. In real decision-making the student will have lo persuade superiors that his analysis and solutions are the best and hence the...
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...James Butler Tuesday, January 27, 2015 Project Management The paper describes one of the possible ways how to easily detect problem’s root cause by using the IS - IS NOT analysis tool. A major benefit of the IS - IS NOT Analysis is its documentation of circumstances leading to the problem as well as those not associated with the problem. IS – IS NOT analysis as an efficient way to narrow the search for a root cause. Key words problem root cause, analysis, problem detection, quality improvement Modern problems solving tools Modern quality management uses different kind of tools and methods to detect a problem root cause. There are plenty of problem solving tools to use. It is only up the team problem solving team leader to choose what kind of tool to use. Organizations mainly use 7 basic tools of quality management to detect the root cause of a problem, such as Ishikawa Chart (Identifies many possible causes for an effect or problem and sorts ideas into useful categories), Pareto Chart (Shows on a bar graph which factors are more significant), Check list (A structured, prepared form for collecting and analyzing data; a generic tool that can be adapted for a wide variety of purposes). Some organizations prefer to use the so-called new quality management tools: Affinity diagram (organizes a large number of ideas into their natural relationships), Relation Chart (shows cause-and-effect relationships and helps you analyze the natural links between different...
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...1-16 (15 min.) Value chain and classification of costs, computer company. |Cost Item |Value Chain Business Function | |a. |Production | |b. |Distribution | |c. |Design | |d. |Research and Development | |e. |Customer Service or Marketing | |f. |Design (or Research and Development) | |g. |Marketing | |h. |Production | 1-17 (15 min.) Value chain and classification of costs, pharmaceutical company. |Cost Item |Value Chain Business Function | |a. |Design | |b. |Marketing | |c. |Customer Service | |d. |Research and Development | |e. ...
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