MARKET SIZING Introduction This is a case study based on a real case that OC&C worked on in 2005, trying to gain an idea of the global market for Burger machines. This is typical of an ‘analytical’ case study that you will get asked – requiring sound numerical skills (the ability to competently use a calculator), the ability to come up with some sensible estimates and some commercial awareness. Excellent candidates differentiate themselves by the quality of the answer, but also the time taken to
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Case Study Value Stream Mapping Elisha B. Hines-Jones GSCM – 520-68590 Professor Dellroy Birch July 27, 2014 Value Stream Mapping is a visual tool that represents a different stage in the value stream process. In order to create a lean process, one needs to have a full understanding of the business, production processes, material flows and information flows. Understanding the proper flow of the product maximizes value throughout the value mapping stream and will eliminate waste without
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stock at any time. 2. Minimum Level: It indicates the lowest figure of inventory balance, which must be maintained in hand at all times, so that there is no stoppage of production due to non-availability of inventory. 3. Re-order level: This level lies between minimum and the maximum levels in such a way that before the material ordered is received into the stores, there is sufficient quantity on hand to cover both normal and abnormal consumption situations. 4. Danger level: It
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WRITE SHORT NOTES ON EACH OF THESE TERMS SOCAL DESIRABILITY BIAS: Social desirability is the tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favourably by others. Social desirability bias is a problem in survey in which respondents give a “normative” response. There is a tendency of over reporting good behaviour or under reporting bad or undesirable behaviour. The tendency poses a serious problem when conducting research with self-reports especially questionnaires.
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Questionnaire design This Advice Sheet introduces you to the some of the basics of designing a good questionnaire. Many research projects and dissertations demand the collection of primary data from individuals. Questionnaires are often the best way of gathering such information and views. However, a badly designed questionnaire may get only unusable responses or none at all. This Advice Sheet offers guidance on avoiding the pitfalls, and ensuring a successful result. What do you want to know
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MAITF VIETNAM ASSIGNMENT HAND-IN FORM I certify by my signature that this is my own work. The work has not, in whole or part, been presented elsewhere for assessment. Where material has been used from other sources it has been properly acknowledged and referenced. If this statement is untrue I acknowledge that I will have committed an assessment offence. Student ID: C7100518 Level of Study: Post Graduate (Master) Module Title: PG RESEARCH METHOD Course Title:
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relationships are called independents / endogenous and dependent / exogenous variables. * QUALITATIVE – are non – measurable characteristics that cannot assume a numerical value but can be classified into two or more categories. Data obtained from this type of variable come from qualitative data. * DICHOTOMOUS – consists of one or two values; example of which is gender (male or female) * TRICHOTOMOUS – three values; example is in an opinion poll (for, against or undecided) *
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eChat Reflection Sheet Name: Brittany Date: October 5th eChat Activity #: 1.3.1 Answer the following questions and submit your summary after attending the eChat: 1.What topics were discussed during this eChat? We began this eChat with a quick look at the calender and important dates that are fast approaching, such as the test. This test will be written on Wednesday, October 21st. We have approximately two weeks to catch up on work and prepare ourselves for the test date. You will
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Fundamentals of quantitative research Suphat Sukamolson, Ph.D. Language Institute Chulalongkorn University Abstract The main purpose of this article is to introduce some important fundamental concepts of quantitative research to readers especially novice researchers. It comprises types of research, definitions of quantitative research, different types and assumptions of quantitative research, when to use and not to use quantitative methods, advantages, common approaches and samples of quantitative
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problem-oriented policing has been stymied by over-attention to police organizations and under-attention to police problems. This paper develops a research agenda for understanding police problems by addressing four fundamental questions: What are problems? What causes problems? How can we find effective solutions to problems? And how can we learn from problem solving? For each question a possible direction for theory, research, or evaluation is suggested. The variety of police problems, their non-linear feedback
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