...Case study: Andrew Ryan at VC Brakes 1. Analyze the effectiveness of the approach to change taken at VC Brakes. 2. Was Andrew Ryan effective? What could he have done differently? 3. Should Ryan stay at VC Brakes and continue to help with the TQM initiative? If so, what should he do differently? The approach taken was the right thing to do and in my opinion was well planned. The fact that it didn’t work out however means that it wasn’t the right fit for the organizational culture of VC Brakes. If VC Brakes had no division between the engineers and the rest of the operations I believe the approach would have provided successful results. Andrew Ryan was effective in his original endeavors as the senior manager of the engineering services (ES) team. However I think this question is referring to his task of implementing TQM into VC Brakes, so in that regard no he was not effective. Although TQM had great values Ryan was unable to break the divider between management and lower level employees to make progress with TQM. Lower level employees were said to have some creative and (in my opinion) easy to fix ideas on current operations. For example the box cutters that were standard were said to not be up to par. Although upper management didn’t change the box cutters out for new ones originally Ryan could have told upper management to change the box cutters simply as a way to get employees on board with the idea of implementing TQM. If Ryan had exhausted his efforts to make the change...
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...1. Why did VC Brakes’ change effort fail; what were its three major mistakes? VC Brake’s effort to change failed for three reasons. VC Brake’s effort to change lacked a good sponsor, the removal of obstacles needed for change to be successful, and a sense of urgency. VC Brake’s sponsor was the VP of Operations, James Baynard. James Baynard, according to Ryan, is one of those managers who takes credit, but does not really do anything. Unfortunately for the company, Ryan might be correct. For example, when Ryan asked to be taken off the TQM training to work on the engineering team, James Baynard refused because he wanted to keep up appearances. If you do not have a good sponsor, then the change will never work. There were too many obstacles for any meaningful change to happen. Floor workers seem to know what they needed, such as the woman who complained about the box cutter or the issues with the carts, but management stood in the way of these needs. When workers raised concerns with management, they were often ignored and a quality meeting was canceled for three weeks. When a change did occur, it took too long and cost an arm, a leg, and some of Ryan’s standing at the company. VC Brakes lacked a sense of urgency when Ryan presented recommendations to proper management. If VC Brakes really wanted to implement change, they would not take such a long time for everything. Issues being resolved over several weeks seemed to be a common theme. 2. Evaluate Ryan’s...
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...1. Why did VC Brakes’ change effort fail; what were its three major mistakes? VC Brake’s effort to change failed for three reasons. VC Brake’s effort to change lacked a good sponsor, the removal of obstacles needed for change to be successful, and a sense of urgency. VC Brake’s sponsor was the VP of Operations, James Baynard. James Baynard, according to Ryan, is one of those managers who takes credit, but does not really do anything. Unfortunately for the company, Ryan might be correct. For example, when Ryan asked to be taken off the TQM training to work on the engineering team, James Baynard refused because he wanted to keep up appearances. If you do not have a good sponsor, then the change will never work. There were too many obstacles for any meaningful change to happen. Floor workers seem to know what they needed, such as the woman who complained about the box cutter or the issues with the carts, but management stood in the way of these needs. When workers raised concerns with management, they were often ignored and a quality meeting was canceled for three weeks. When a change did occur, it took too long and cost an arm, a leg, and some of Ryan’s standing at the company. VC Brakes lacked a sense of urgency when Ryan presented recommendations to proper management. If VC Brakes really wanted to implement change, they would not take such a long time for everything. Issues being resolved over several weeks seemed to be a common theme. 2. Evaluate Ryan’s...
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...and drive. In 50,000 miles, I have had no repair problems. It handles smoothly and effortlessly. It produces excellent gas mileage, 30 mpg. It is the most important factor which made me bought this car. Other features from this car are easy steering and braking, excellent visibility, excellent mileage, reliable, excellent design on interior and exterior. The same question I asked Tony (26 years old) and Jimmy (21 years old) Tony is using Honda Civic 2011. After hearing my question, without hesitation he answered yes, I love my car because the way it looks, drives & sounds. the designed is almost perfectly balanced front to rear, and the handling reflects this. The car designed also focus on important safety features like antilock brakes and side-impact airbags as standard equipment. Jimmy is using Ford Mustang 2010, this is a big gift from his parents when he finished high school. He said that he loved this car, it looks very sport, The V8 power is addictive, and my favorite thing about this car is top-down driving; I've removed the hardtop, and started enjoying open air driving through Kentucky. After interviewing one elderly and two young men, I have a conclusion: The elderly favor for the car which easy to use, safety and most important is saving gas. The young men...
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...Written Assignment 4 In this case study, Raymond Smith purchases a new car from an unnamed dealer. When Mr. Smith purchased this car, he signed a contract that specifically limited liability for personal injuries as a result of defect in the car, and limiting the solution for any breach of warranty to repair or replace the defective part(s). Unfortunately, one month after purchasing the car Mr. Smith was seriously injured due to an accident in the car caused by a defect in the steering mechanism of the car. Following the crash, Mr. Smith decides that he would like to sue the dealer for breach of warranty; however the dealer defends this action by relying on the contract disclaimer. Despite having specific language in the contract which limits the dealers liability, [UCC 2-314(1), 2A-212(1)] explicitly shows that good may come with an implied warranty. In this instance, there is an implied warranty on the car that it must perform the normal actions of a new car. These actions may be proper steering, braking, etc. According to the UCC, “goods must be fit for the ordinary purpose for which they are used”. Mr. Smith purchased a car expecting it to be able to be used as a car normally does, in this case simply driving/steering. Due to the defect in the steering mechanism, the car was not fit for the ordinary purposes of which it would normally be used. Taking into account that Mr. Smith sustained serious injuries in this crash, it is safe to assume that the car had considerable...
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...TermPaperWarehouse.com - Free Term Papers, Essays and Research Documents The Research Paper Factory JoinSearchBrowseSaved Papers Home Page » Science Project 1 In: Science Project 1 Project 1 Write an essay of 1500 words, giving credible references on the use of physics in your daily activities. You need to mention 5 or more activities where physics is used. Remember to follow the APA style and give references. Physics is used in so many ways that most people do not even realize that they are using it. Even a stay at home mom uses physics more than one would think. Daily activities that many people do include physics without thinking about it, such as driving a car, using a headrest in a car, walking and running, flushing the toilet, and washing and drying clothes. Driving a car has many different aspects of physics involved, but today only acceleration, speed, and velocity will be discussed. People talk in terms of physics everyday without even knowing that is what they are discussing. For example, “speed” limit, how quickly a car can “accelerate,” and when they add a direction, they are actually talking about the velocity of a vehicle because velocity has a magnitude and direction, not just magnitude. According to Barry Parker in Issac Newton School of Driving, “you are accelerating and decelerating most of the time when you take a trip through the busy streets of a city, either by stepping on the gas, braking, or turning the steering wheel.” Basically...
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...Name: ________________________________ Main Idea Directions: Read each passage and ask yourself, “What is the author doing in this paragraph?” Write your answer in the summary box and then think of an appropriate title for the passage based on the main idea of the passage. 1. A penny for your thoughts? If it’s a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars. In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel since copper was needed for World War II, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it’s uncirculated, it’d easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that’s a pretty penny. Summarize this paragraph in one sentence. Be specific and clearly explain the main idea.| An appropriate title: _____________________________________________________________ 2. Before you put on that Angry Birds costume and exhaust yourself roving from door to door pandering for candy, take a minute to reflect on the tradition in which you are taking part. Halloween is believed to have come from an ancient Celtic festival dating back some 2,000 years. November 1st was the Celtic New Year and marked the end of summer to the Celts, so they celebrated on its eve by wearing costumes made of animal skins and dancing around bon fires. Over the next two millennia, this primitive celebration grew to be candy fueled costume ball that...
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...How to Buy a Perfect Used Car Used car buying is a huge industry to people and dealerships. New cars are so expensive that it makes a huge demand for used cars. A good thing about buying used is you can get a nice used car for a lot cheaper than new. You can also buy a used car that ends up being a money pit. There are ways to prevent that from happening. Used car buying can be easy and stress free with the help of some tips. • First thing you want to do is research different cars. You want to make sure the car you buy is one that you would love to drive. Buying a car is one of the biggest investments in life and you want to make sure you it’s one you’d want to drive every day. • Once you find the car you would love to have, look up what people and dealerships are asking for that specific vehicle. Kelly Blue Book is a good reference to car buying. It will tell you how much to pay and what they sell for. You could also look up reviews. Whenever I buy a car I look It up in Kelly Blue Book and get a lot of information about it. • After finding a fair price that the car is worth then you have to decide whether you are going to buy from private party or from a dealership. Private party is usually a lot cheaper but can cause way more money in the long run if you don’t know for sure what you are buying. With a dealership you will be paying a little more, but have more peace of mind knowing the dealership went through everything making sure the vehicle was in good working order...
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...normal headlights to a Multi-LED Headlights. It has a system called Adaptive Front lighting System to control these four LED lights. The lights will turn together when the car is cornering. Between these two headlights there is a big spoiler. The spoiler is creating down force to keep the car on the ground. The vents behind the front fenders are not only creating more down force but also cooling the brakes. There is a big grille between two headlight can get more air to cool down the engine. The cooling system is very important for a powerful car. The new GTR has a 3.8-liter Twin-turbocharged V6 Engine. This engine is hand-assembled by a single technician in a dust-free, temperature-controlled clean room. The GTR has a 6-speed sequential dual-clutch transmission. It can shifts as quickly as 0.15 seconds. These two part are the most important things in the car, like the heart. Because of these two part, the GTR can speed up from 0km/h to 100km/h for about 3.8 second. A sport car must has a great Braking System. It has two 6-piston front brakes and two 4-piston rear brakes. These big brakes can make the GTR stop when the driver wants it stop. (Nissan – Official Site) Super cars’ speed can improve if the aerodynamic of the super cars can decrease the air friction. When the super cars drive at high speed, the air friction will become bigger and bigger. It’s...
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...clear of the roadway is ideal. The car should be as for from other moving vehicles as possible. Also select a location that is flat and level, this will help prevent the vehicle from rolling or falling off the jack. In most situations it is ok to drive the vehicle a short distance on the flat tire to find a suitable location. If you must jack the car on the side of the roadway, park on the shoulder and turn the hazard lights on so that others will see you. 2. Before exiting the vehicle. The vehicle’s engine should always be shutoff before jacking. If you have an automatic transmission, place the shift lever in the park position. If your car has a manual transmission, place the shift lever in the reverse position. Next set the parking brake and exit the vehicle. All other passengers should be removed from the vehicle and positioned away from the traffic. 3. Gather all necessary equipment required to jack the vehicle. If you are not familiar with the jacking procedure, retrieve and review the cars owner’s manual. The owner’s manual will show the location of the jack and other equipment required to jack the vehicle. It will also show where to position the jack and how to safely operate it. The spare tire, jack, lug wrench and any other necessary items should be positioned near the damaged tire. You will also need a piece of wood, rock are some other hard...
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...Automotive Maintenance Tips How many miles do you typically wait before changing your oil? To what PSI should your tires be inflated? Do you really need to change that air filter? Unfortunately, there is no magic bullet to ensure longevity and trouble free operation for all vehicles; however, performing some simple routine maintenance can go a long way to keeping your car rolling down the highway - and keeping a few extra bucks in your pocket. As a rule of thumb, you should always check your owner’s manual before attempting any maintenance or repair. Every vehicle is just a little bit different, and a how-to or tutorial you find on the internet may not be accurate. Additionally, your owner's manual will include recommendations specific to your vehicle that you may not realize. Check and change your oil: This is the single most important routine maintenance you can perform on your vehicle. Running an engine with low or dirty oil will almost certainly result in very expensive repair bills, or even totaling out your vehicle. The rule of thumb for timing on your oil changes is once every 3000 miles or 3 months. You can stretch this further if necessary or if you use a high-performance synthetic oil; but it is important to understand that the oil in your engine does a lot more than just lubricate. It also acts as a filter, removing any carbon, dirt or metal that may have made its way into the combustion chamber. If you have a high-mileage car or truck (100K+ miles) it is worth...
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...Auto restoration is a fun hobby for many. After all, there is a certain thrill of restoring a classic automobile to its former glory. If you are looking to dip your toes into classic auto restoration, you'll quickly realize that it can get expensive fast. Luckily, you can make it more budget-friendly. So how can you save some money when restoring a classic vehicle? Here are four tips: 1. Utilize Junk Yards Junk yards are a huge asset for those taking on a vehicle restoration project. After all, junk yards often have many old vehicles and parts just laying around. Instead of shopping at stores, consider visiting the junk yard first. With a little scavenging, you might just find the part you need. Even better, you'll probably be able to get...
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... After years and years of hearing how muscle cars are out of here never to be seen again, I'm beginning to think that all these people that hate muscle cars are losing the battle. Back in the mid to late 1970's I heard that gas prices would kill American muscle cars. Then again in the 1980's when the government got tough on emissions, and began to kill power that all cars had, yet still the muscle car had made it through the storm, maybe you just can't kill American automotive history. We had Ralph Nader telling us that cars were the cause of all of the pollution problems on our planet, when in actuality cars only encompass about 1% of the problem, and you can get less emissions and still have power. This entire thing is just people that don't like cars. American muscle cars are a part of our countries history, and you don't just wipe out history. I see different agencies and companies that are restoring all kinds of houses that are considered historic landmarks, and people are stopping them from being torn down all the time. What is the difference between this history, and our country's automotive history, just explain that to me. You can't because automotive history is just as important, and car lovers will always love classic cars and muscle cars and they will always restore them. I love classic American cars and I have from the first time I ever seen one, and I will until the day I die. Of all the classic cars and the American muscle cars are my favourite of all times...
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...Plugs Petrol engines use spark plugs, and diesel engines use glow plugs. It is essential to change these plugs from time to time in order to keep your Toyota 4x4 running smoothly. The engine taking a long time to start, engine idling, engine surging, engine misfiring, reduction in fuel economy, lack of acceleration or power all indicate that it is time to replace the spark plugs or glow plugs. Note that glow plugs last longer than spark plugs so the time to replace them may be longer than spark plugs. Brakes Stopping your Toyota 4x4 takes its toll. And the toll is significant, especially when off-roading. The brake pads eventually wear out and need to be replaced. In order to retain the stopping power of your 4x4 vehicle, you have to replace the brake pads as soon as you first see the sign of their wear. Noise from the wheels, applying more pressure on the brake pedal, or a slight delay in stopping the vehicle all indicate that it is time to replace the brake pads or service the brake system. Filters Your Toyota 4x4 vehicle normally contains three types of filters: air filter, fuel filter, and oil filter. These filters prevent any solid particulates and unwanted contaminants from entering the engine. Not preventing the particulates and contaminants may reduce the performance of the vehicle; in some cases, they may damage the engine. These filters are usually made from fibrous materials, so they get clogged or dirty over time. Air filters can be cleaned sometimes, but the oil filters...
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...of the Year, 2011 North American Car of the Year, 2011 World Green Car and 2012 European Car of the Year. The Volt is still the best eco-vehicle in the world. Features Compared to other vehicles, the volt has better features, safety systems and many more. This chart shows the comparison between the features of 2013 Chevrolet Volt and 2013 Ford C-Max Energi 5dr HB SEL. 2013 Chevrolet Volt vs. 2013 Ford C-Max Energi 5dr HB SEL. | Features | 2013 Chevrolet Volt | 2013 Ford C-Max Energi 5dr HB SEL. | Standard Engine | Gas/Electric I4 | Gas/Electric I4 | Drivetrain | Front wheel drive | Front Wheel Drive | Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection | 4-Wheel ABS | Standard | Standard | 4- wheel Disc Brakes | Standard | Standard | Cloth Seats | Standard | Not Available | Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Available | Standard | Post-Collision Safety System | Available | Not Available | Navigation System | Available | Not Available | Parking Assistance | Available | Not Available | Eco-Friendly The Chevrolet Volt is eco-friendly in many different ways. You can renew braking and it will recapture the energy of the car’s forward motion and converts it into electricity. By recycling...
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