Plan the implementation of an operations strategy Critically evaluate the various approaches and methodologies used in the development and implementation of operations strategies. Assess the suitability of operations systems & techniques for a particular operations strategy

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Operations Strategy Assignment

 

You are to write an essay on the following:

McDonalds has come to epitomise the ‘fast-food’ industry. When the company started in the 1950’s it was the first to establish itself in the market. Now there are hundreds of ‘fast-food’ brands in the market competing in different ways. Examples of fast-food chains are companies such as Burger King, KFC, Dominos, Subway. These companies generally offer a counter service often supplemented by an eat-in area. Examples of other companies in the sector are Nandos, Pizza Express and Starbucks. Expensive restaurants would not be appropriate for analysis as they are not in the same market segment.

Using the Hill methodology for operations strategy formulation conduct the following analysis for a typical McDonald’s restaurant in the UK and one other company in the fast-food sector as defined in the previous paragraph. For each company deduce what you believe to be its competitive factors (order winning and qualifying). Translate these factors into performance objectives for operations. Discuss the strategic fit for each company between its performance objectives and its operations structure and infrastructure. Finally provide a comparison regarding the fit across the 2 companies.

 

Assessment Criteria

  • The assessment requires an evaluation of the strategic fit for 2 companies. The strategic fit is the match between market requirements and operations structure and infrastructure.
  • There should be an evaluation of the relative strategic fit of the two companies.
  • The evaluation should come from both an analysis of the company’s operations and relevant theory regarding operations strategy.
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No primary data collection required
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Essential Reading: the articles/chapters listed below should be viewed as core or essential readings that may act as a start point as you prepare to tackle this assignment: 
Greasley, A. (2013) Operations Management, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons.



 

You will need to pick 2 or 3 structural and 2 or 3 infrastructural for each of your companies in your assignment for the analysis. These are suggested structural and infrastructural areas:
(number in bracket relates to book chapter in set text – Greasley, A. (2013) Operations Management, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons.
)

Structural (“What needs to be in place”)

Process Type (chapter 3)

Layout Type (chapter 4)

Supply Network Design (chapter 5) Long-Term Capacity Planning (5) Facility Location (5)

Process technology (chapter 6)

Infrastructural (“What is needed to operate the system”)

Product and Service Design (chapter 7)

Process Design (chapter 8)

Job Design (chapter 9)

Operations Planning and Control (chapter 10)

Capacity Management (chapter 11)

Inventory Management (chapter 12)

Lean Operations (chapter 13)

ERP (chapter 14)

Supply Chain Management (chapter 15)

Module Learning Outcomes Assessed:

  1. Plan the implementation of an operations strategy
  2. Critically evaluate the various approaches and methodologies used in the development and implementation of operations strategies.
  3. Assess the suitability of operations systems & techniques for a particular operations strategy

Shows a clear and demonstrated link between the area chosen as the subject and the challenges faced in the organisation in which you are employed.

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Work Based research

6500 word project which shows a clear and demonstrated link between the area chosen as the subject and the challenges faced in the organisation in which you are employed.

The work based project should be underpinned by a survey of relevant literature and include a planned element of primary and secondary research. The critical analysis of the literature and research output will lead to conclusions that provide an appropriate response to the stated aims and objectives of the work-based project.

Choose a poorly managed company company to analyze its problems and compare it with competitors, and also propose three levels of recommendations and strategies(Short term,medium term,long term).

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Poorly managed company

Choose a poorly managed company to analyze its problems and compare it with competitors, and also propose three levels of recommendations and strategies(Short term,medium term,long term).

What Are We Trying to Achieve? What Are the Significant External or Internal Challenges, Opportunities, and Issues? Does Our Mission Need to Be Revisited? Who are our customers? – Create a list of primary and supporting customers—volunteers, members, partners, funders, referral sources, employees, and others—both inside and outside the organization who must be satisfied.

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Manager Interview Paper

Use the company CDK for the company. Interview-based Paper on the five questions referenced in the Ducker (2015) book. A summary of those questions are attached. Interview questions are

1. What Is Our Mission? – Customer Service… – What Are We Trying to Achieve? – What Are the Significant External or Internal Challenges, Opportunities, and Issues? – Does Our Mission Need to Be Revisited?

2. Who are our customers? – Create a list of primary and supporting customers—volunteers, members, partners, funders, referral sources, employees, and others—both inside and outside the organization who must be satisfied. – What value do we provide each of these customers? – Should We Add or Delete Some Customers?

3. What does the customer(s) value? – What are our customers’ long-term aspirations, and what is our capacity and competency to deliver on those aspirations? – How well does your organization provide what each of your customers considers value? – What do our supporting customers consider value?

4. What are our results? – How Do We Define Results for Our Organization? – To What Extent Have We Achieved These Results? – How Well Are We Using Our Resources?

5. What is our plan? – What Have We Learned, and What Do We Recommend? – Where Should We Focus Our Efforts? – What, If Anything, Should We Do Differently? – What Is Our Plan to Achieve Results for the Organization?

 

Discuss a case study of a business/industry which has tackled a similar issue. Explain what their problem was. Explain what their solution(s) was. State what you can take from this to create your own solution.

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Managed Learning

PART C: 4,500 word coursework (60% of the mark for the module) In the report, you are expected to cover the following points:

1. Background: discuss the problem or opportunity for change you have identified.
Patients in deprived area not attending GP appointments

2. Literature review: provide a review of academic theory which discusses potential solutions for your identified problem or opportunity and evaluate them. 1,300 words

3. Case study: Discuss a case study of a business/industry which has tackled a similar issue. 400 words
• Explain what their problem was.
• Explain what their solution(s) was.
• State what you can take from this to create your own solution.

Reducing missed appointments in general practice: evaluation of a quality improvement programme in East London – PubMed (nih.gov)

4. Evaluation: identify the most relevant solutions and critically evaluate their potential application based on the situation you identified in the background. Outline the process of evaluation (e.g. action research, feedback, or similar) 1,000 words

5. Recommendations: Give recommendations which are applicable to your context and perhaps the wider industry, if applicable. 400 words
• How could your solution benefit your company?
• How could they carry it out?
• How could the broader industry (i.e. other companies) benefit from your solution?

6. Skills Development Framework: 400 words
identify 4 skills you have developed throughout the module adopting a reflective process while giving concrete examples of the development. Include relevant sources.

  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Planning and organisation

7. Reference list (excluded from the word count)

8. Appendices (excluded from the word count) You must critically research and apply in your coursework relevant academic theory and sources, course concepts and frameworks and industry material. Your work must be fully referenced using the Harvard system.

What caused Netflix’s leadership to make each shift? Were the shifts driven from the top or the bottom? How did they decide what to do next? Were the shifts well-planned or did they just “throw things against the wall to see what would stick”? Do the shifts in strategy seem well-planned or haphazard?

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Netflix’s Evolving Strategy

This assignment asks you to evaluate the strategic evolution of the Netflix company from 1994 to 2011, as described in the case study for this unit. Although many new changes have occurred with Netflix since this case study was written, it covers a formative period in Netflix’s evolution. As you complete your essay, please respond to the questions according to the context of the years in which Netflix made these decisions.

  • Summarize the evolution of Hastings’ strategy through successive business plans. How many strategy revisions did the business have to make, and what were they?
  • What caused Netflix’s leadership to make each shift?
  • Were the shifts driven from the top or the bottom?
  • How did they decide what to do next? Were the shifts well-planned or did they just “throw things against the wall to see what would stick”? Do the shifts in strategy seem well-planned or haphazard?
  • How would you characterize the differences between Blockbuster’s and Netflix’s business model?
  • Was Netflix disruptive? How? How would you evaluate Blockbuster’s response?
  • Is the Netflix’s strategy deliberate or emergent? How do you know?

Submission Requirements

  • Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • APA formatting: Your paper should demonstrate proper APA formatting and style. You do not need to include a cover page or abstract, but be sure to include your name, assignment title, and page number in the running header of each page. Use meaningful section headings to clarify the organization and readability of your paper.
  • Number of references: Include a minimum of six references from your unit readings and assigned research; the sources should be appropriately cited throughout your paper and in your reference list.
  • Suggested paper length: 700–1000 words.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Prior to writing this assignment, please be sure to look at the Netflix’s Evolving Strategy Scoring Guide to learn how to maximize your score. Your paper is due by the end of this week. You may use the resources provided to help you with your research and writing.

Evaluate the current developments in recruitment and the requirements for successful employability. Articulate a personal development plan to strengthen and evidence your capabilities and demonstrate what you have to offer employers through different phases of the application and selection process.

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‘Fail to Plan, and you Plan to Fail’

Unit learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding

• Evaluate the current developments in recruitment and the requirements for successful employability

2. Demonstrate the following skills and abilities

• Articulate a personal development plan to strengthen and evidence your capabilities and demonstrate what you have to offer employers through different phases of the application and selection process

This assignment is designed to enable you to become business-ready and to utilize your remaining studies to enable you to compete successfully in your chosen graduate employment sector.

1. You will produce an introductory written summary (1,000 words). In this you will analyse how the initial activities have prepared you for work. Comment on the use of social media in the form of a personal website and benefit of ‘Linked In’ contacts to promote yourself and network. Also, analyse how the skills audit questionnaire completion has enabled you to evaluate gaps in your knowledge and skills. Comment on how the interview with an employer and additional research into the company enabled you to prepare tailored documentation based on the current requirements of your chosen industry. In addition you will need to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses, identifying how well you currently meet person specifications for the sort of positions you hope to gain after your first degree.

2. You will produce appendices comprising documentation required for the various stages of the application process.

What did you discover outside the book? What topic in a chapter might you take a DEEP DIVE on later? Why does that future DEEP DIVE interest you?    What topic in a chapter was the least relevant to you?  

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Essay Report Exam #3

                                              Name:

MGT 475 Business Society Ethics           Fort Hays State University

Dr. Ed Vengrouskie                                     Spring 2020

 

For grading purposes: SCORES on EACH chapter are added and divided by two:  ____+____+_ / 2 = _____ Final Score

 

  1. What one topic surprised you about a chapter (Chapters 9 or 10)? Discuss in 1-2 paragraphs.           ___/10 points

 

  1. Why was that particular topic from Q1 a surprise to you? ___/5 points

 

  1. Describe one concept that intrigued you. 1-2 paragraphs. ___/10 points

 

  1. Describe a second concept that will stick with you. 1-2 paragraphs. ___/10 points

 

  1. Describe a third concept worthy of remembering in the future. 1-2 paragraphs     ___/10 points

 

  1. Take a DEEP DIVE on one topic of your choice from a chapter. Specifically,    1) what did that entail and ___/5 points . . . . .and how long did you spend exploring?       (watching videos, reading academic papers, online news, websites, etc. ) ___/5 points

 

  1. What did you discover outside the book? (include website links) 2 pages         ___/30 points

 

  1. What topic in a chapter might you take a DEEP DIVE on later? ___/5 points

 

  1. Why does that future DEEP DIVE interest you?           ___/5  points

 

  1. What topic in a chapter was the least relevant to you? ___/5 points

Prepare a report that critically evaluates one retailer’s responses to a current retail market issue in comparison with one or more retailers in the same retail sector as your chosen retailer.

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Retail Issues and Applications

Shopping malls and the future of high streets.

You are required to prepare a report that critically evaluates one retailer’s responses to a current retail market issue in comparison with one or more retailers in the same retail sector as your chosen retailer. The focus of the report is an examination, in depth, of the relationships between theory and current retail activities.

Write an essay on how inclusive tourist destinations such as tour agents are for Muslims. How are they trying to include packages designed for Muslim tourists?

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Exclusivity of tourism destinations for Muslims

Write an essay on how inclusive tourist destinations such as tour agents are for Muslims.  How are they trying to include packages designed for Muslim tourists?