1. Abstract The assignment examines two subject areas of the Organizational Behavior Unit through critical analysis of the concrete work situations and proposes possible argued solutions, supported by academic literature and incorporating aspects of different organizational behavior theories. In the first case study, we present how the need theories of motivation (Maslow’s hierarchy pyramid, Alderfer ERG Theory and Herzberg’s duality theory) are applied, by analyzing the concrete individual behavior
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Week 2 – Case Study: MARS (D) Name GSCM 540 Professor July 19, 2015 Executive Summary In 2009 MARS Inc. has been faced with new challenges in their buying process of their diesel engine due to changes with their Columbus supplier. The D-342 diesel engine market is in jeopardy which is why the supplier dropped production and left MARS Inc. with only one option in suppliers. Having to now deal with only one supplier Tom Sosa, the purchasing manager, has had to figure out what this change
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Epidemiology Question 1 1. Case control studies are designed in such a way so as to explore whether exposure can be associated with a particular outcome, such as a disease or certain condition. In these studies, the definition groups are based on the outcome and exposure assessment for potential risk factors. The first step in case control studies is the identification of the case (for example a group of people known to have the certain condition), as well as the control group ( a group that does
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5% * C. premium; about 13.3% D. discount; about 13.3% E. premium; about 16.7% Solution: use Equation (5-4) [(.32 - .30)/.30] x (360/180) = 13.3% 18. If the spot rate of the Israel shekel is $.32 and the six month forward rate is $.30, what is the forward premium or discount on an annual basis? A. discount; 11.5% B. premium; 11.5% C. premium; 12.5% * D. discount; 12.5% E. premium; 22.5% Solution: use Equation (5-4) [(.30 - .32)/
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50% reduction in price to get rid of Neptune’s excess inventory. As the head of sales, it seems reasonable for her because the decrease in price, in the short term, would increase sales and cash flow. Rita also suggested creating a mass-market bran d called Neptune Silver. Again, as the head of sales, it makes sense for Rita because this would expand the market and increase product sales. What are Jim Hargrove’s objections to Rita Sanchez’ proposal? Why are these reasonable objections from Neptune’s
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Solutions to Questions on Hypothesis Testing and Regression 1. A mileage test is conducted for a new car model, the “Pizzazz.” Thirty (n=30) random selected Pizzazzes are driven for a month and the mileage is carefully measured in each. The mean mileage for the sample is 28.6 miles per gallon (mpg) and the sample standard deviation is 2.2 mpg. Estimate a 95% confidence interval for the mean mpg in the entire population of Pizzazzes (you might need to round your answer a little bit to agree with
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Guide to Case Analysis A case presents a situation involving a managerial problem or issue that requires a decision. Typically, cases describe a variety of conditions and circumstances facing an organization at a particular time. This description often includes information regarding the organization's goals and objectives, its financial condition, the attitudes and beliefs of managers and employees, market conditions, competitors' activities, and various environmental forces that may affect the
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Kranworth Chair Corporation This study case focuses on the change of the company’s structure into a decentralized company, since before the structure of the company Kranworth Chair Corporation was more or less centralized around the two owners being the center of the company. The company’s reporting system before the change was that there were several vice-presidents reporting to a centralized ruling entity. The key recurring decisions were made strictly on a corporate level due to the fact that
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© Orangetree Business Solutions Private Limited, 2012 No part of this book should be referenced or copied without the prior permission of the company. A FEW WORDS TO THE STUDENTS Analytics is becoming a popular tool for managerial decision making. It‘s still not so widespread in countries like India, but in the west it has become a standard practice. Previously studying analytics involved an in depth knowledge of statistics and programming languages. But widespread availability of statistical
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estimates that ED affects almost thirty million Americans, and as much as thirty percent aged forty to seventy. In addition a study in 1999 showed that physician visits for cases of ED had doubled since 1985 (as cited in"Erectile Dysfunction", 2005). Considering the impact of this disorder we are compelled as a society to understand it. In order to find possible solutions to this problem we must first identify what it is, and what may cause it. Through this comes an understanding of not only what
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