What are the four broad categories of employee development methods?
In an organization that wants to use work experience as a method of employee development,what basic options are available?What are the three roles of a coach?
How is coaching different from mentoring?
What are someadvantages of using someone outside the organization as a coach? Some disadvantages?
Do some research on the Internet and explain what a flat organization structure refers to and then provide an example and explain why it is considered flat.
Which type of organization will be around in the long term in your opinion? Which organization type (based on structural attributes) would you want to work for?
Topic 2: Cultural Dimensions
As a precursor to the “Looking Ahead” Assignment which you will submit in Unit 10, you will address cultural dimensions as seen in your Learning Activity and the Reading on pages 163–165 from Chapter 5 (Hofstede’s Framework and the GLOBE Framework). Review these and do some research on the Internet. Then address the Discussion topic:
For a company that has manufacturing facilities in the United States and in China, select two of the five value dimensions from Hofstede’s Framework (from pages 163–165 in Chapter 5), and compare/contrast these dimensions with how the United States facility would be run versus the one in China, based on these work-related values.
For this assessment, suppose that you are the operations manager for ABC Manufacturing, a small manufacturing company founded three years ago. ABC has been manufacturing and selling an electric motor for the past year, but the company has not always had sufficient workers assigned to manufacturing this electric motor in order to satisfy demand. ABC’s president asked you to plan for the production of this motor for the next six months.
You have decided you will use a level aggregate plan for the electric motor, meaning that you will manufacture the same number of units each month. ABC’s president has told you that some customers order this motor well in advance of when needed, and thus it is allowable to have backorders, if needed. You know there are currently 150 units in inventory (starting inventory = SI), and ABC’s marketing manager estimates that the demand for the motor (in units) for each of the next six months (M = 6) will be 240, 225, 265, 270, 260, and 275 (D1, D2, D3, D4, and D5 respectively). You have decided you would like to reduce average inventory level of several products (including this one), and you want to have 50 units in inventory six months from now (ending inventory = EI).
Directions
Briefly describe the operations management issue in the ABC Manufacturing scenario and describe how you would approach an analysis. Then complete the following problems based on the scenario and provide answers to the algebraic equations.
Question 1. Refer to the ABC Manufacturing scenario to complete the following:
Provide the algebraic equation for the monthly aggregate production rate (APR, using SI, EI, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, and M as variables).
Calculate and provide the numerical monthly aggregate production rate rounded to a whole number.
Question 2. Production employees at ABC work an average of 168 hours per month (HPM), and manufacturing the electric motor involves 3.5 total hours of work per unit (HPU).
Provide the algebraic equation for the number of workers (W) needed to meet the above aggregate production rate (using W, APR, HPM, and HPU as variables).
Calculate and provide the numerical number of workers needed.
Question 3. One subcomponent in this electric motor is also used in two other products manufactured by ABC. ABC’s president has told you that the company expects to use 5,400 (annual quantity = AQ) of these subcomponents during the next 12 months, with a consistent demand for them month-to-month (and a consistent demand during each month, with the business day daily demand, DQ, being 22). He has further told you that it costs $10 to place an order (order cost = OC) for this subcomponent (regardless of the quantity ordered), that the annual holding cost is $2 per unit (unit holding cost = UHC). Finally, he has stated that out of 21 business days per month, there is a five business day lead time (LT = 5) associated with ordering this subcomponent.
Provide the algebraic equation for the economic order quantity (EOQ, using AQ, OC, and UHC as variables).
Calculate and provide the numerical economic order quantity rounded to the closest whole number.
Question 4. Refer to the ABC Manufacturing scenario to complete the following:
Provide the algebraic equation for the reorder point (RP, using DQ and LT as variables).
Calculate and provide the numerical EOQ, rounded to the closest whole number.
Question 5. Historically, ABC has based its production on estimates from the company’s marketing manager. While that has generally been successful, you have decided you would like to factor in an operations management approach to estimating demand.
Describe the following forecasting methods. Provide the math associated with each method and identify the pros and cons of using it:
Naïve.
Simple mean.
Simple moving average.
Weighted moving average.
Exponential smoothing.
Linear trend line.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Any references and citations should be formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
For this assessment, suppose that you are the operations manager for ABC Manufacturing, a small manufacturing company founded three years ago. ABC has been manufacturing and selling an electric motor for the past year, but the company has not always had sufficient workers assigned to manufacturing this electric motor in order to satisfy demand. ABC’s president asked you to plan for the production of this motor for the next six months.
You have decided you will use a level aggregate plan for the electric motor, meaning that you will manufacture the same number of units each month. ABC’s president has told you that some customers order this motor well in advance of when needed, and thus it is allowable to have backorders, if needed. You know there are currently 150 units in inventory (starting inventory = SI), and ABC’s marketing manager estimates that the demand for the motor (in units) for each of the next six months (M = 6) will be 240, 225, 265, 270, 260, and 275 (D1, D2, D3, D4, and D5 respectively). You have decided you would like to reduce average inventory level of several products (including this one), and you want to have 50 units in inventory six months from now (ending inventory = EI).
Directions
Briefly describe the operations management issue in the ABC Manufacturing scenario and describe how you would approach an analysis. Then complete the following problems based on the scenario and provide answers to the algebraic equations.
Question 1. Refer to the ABC Manufacturing scenario to complete the following:
Provide the algebraic equation for the monthly aggregate production rate (APR, using SI, EI, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, and M as variables).
Calculate and provide the numerical monthly aggregate production rate rounded to a whole number.
Question 2. Production employees at ABC work an average of 168 hours per month (HPM), and manufacturing the electric motor involves 3.5 total hours of work per unit (HPU).
Provide the algebraic equation for the number of workers (W) needed to meet the above aggregate production rate (using W, APR, HPM, and HPU as variables).
Calculate and provide the numerical number of workers needed.
Question 3. One subcomponent in this electric motor is also used in two other products manufactured by ABC. ABC’s president has told you that the company expects to use 5,400 (annual quantity = AQ) of these subcomponents during the next 12 months, with a consistent demand for them month-to-month (and a consistent demand during each month, with the business day daily demand, DQ, being 22). He has further told you that it costs $10 to place an order (order cost = OC) for this subcomponent (regardless of the quantity ordered), that the annual holding cost is $2 per unit (unit holding cost = UHC). Finally, he has stated that out of 21 business days per month, there is a five business day lead time (LT = 5) associated with ordering this subcomponent.
Provide the algebraic equation for the economic order quantity (EOQ, using AQ, OC, and UHC as variables).
Calculate and provide the numerical economic order quantity rounded to the closest whole number.
Question 4. Refer to the ABC Manufacturing scenario to complete the following:
Provide the algebraic equation for the reorder point (RP, using DQ and LT as variables).
Calculate and provide the numerical EOQ, rounded to the closest whole number.
Question 5. Historically, ABC has based its production on estimates from the company’s marketing manager. While that has generally been successful, you have decided you would like to factor in an operations management approach to estimating demand.
Describe the following forecasting methods. Provide the math associated with each method and identify the pros and cons of using it:
Naïve.
Simple mean.
Simple moving average.
Weighted moving average.
Exponential smoothing.
Linear trend line.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Any references and citations should be formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.
How are inventory management and aggregate planning similar? How do they differ?
Identify an organizational problem and differentiate between organizational systems and “wicked” problems.
You are the manager of Acme Fireworks, a fireworks retailer who sells fireworks, puts on ground display fireworks, and large aerial display fireworks. The company started in the owner’s garage two years ago and now has 15 employees that you manage. The company started as a sole proprietorship, and the owner has never changed the entity. The owner has informed you that the company has received inquiries from several large businesses wondering if the company could create several fireworks displays on a regular basis. The owner told the inquirers that the company could fill such display orders, and a price per display was agreed upon. It was discussed that most of the cost for a fireworks display is for skilled labor, insurance, and the actual service of setting off the fireworks. No other details were discussed. The owner is anticipating that new employees will need to be hired, but he is worried that if the large orders for fireworks displays do not continue, the company will not have the funds to pay the new employees. The owner is now considering changing the business entity, but he does not know what entity to form or how to form it.
The owner has asked you to do the following:
Determine if the contracts with the businesses will be governed by common law or the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and explain why.
Analyze whether the owner formed a contract with the businesses, and apply the five essential elements of an enforceable contract.
Explain the potential personal liability to Acme Fireworks if a spectator is injured by a stray firework from a fireworks display.
Discuss the different employment types and relationships relevant to agency law, and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each type specific to Acme Fireworks.
Explain why Acme Fireworks should not operate as a sole proprietorship. Recommend a new business entity, and provide rationale to support your recommendation.
For each task, be sure to analyze the relevant law, apply the facts to the law, and make a conclusion.
The paper
Must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. That is, describe what your response is to the content, either positive or negative, and defend your position. If multiple options, alternatives, and/or positions are present and are being rejected, you must also defend the reasons for rejecting an option.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must include at least five scholarly sources, two of which must be from the University of Arizona Global Campus Library, in addition to the course text.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your activity.
1. Research and discuss the various approaches to conflict resolution in project management; in particular you should focus on conflict within teams and between departments (1,000 words)
2. Using everything you’ve learned in this module, discuss the various options available to the senior management when trying to resolve the issues in this case study. For example, you could discuss the benefits that a PMO would provide in this scenario (1,000 words)
3. Using literature, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of 3 different approaches to project prioritisation (1,000 words)
Read the articles Why We Hate HR (Links to an external site.) and Reasons Why Employees Hate HR (Links to an external site.). Address three out of the five following questions:
Is there more to HR than its predecessor, PA? Discuss the arguments for and against this notion.
Based on your experience, to what extent do you agree or disagree with Hammonds’ arguments and why?
In your opinion, who is responsible for HR not reaching its full potential in general? Who is responsible for HR not reaching its full potential in your organization (if applicable)?
Based on what you have learned so far, how can HR act as a strategic business partner in general? How can HR act as a strategic partner in your organization?
After reading both articles, do you think your employer should increase, decrease or outsource HR roles and functions and why?
Use at least one additional scholarly source and provide the link within the body of your initial post to further support your analysis
Perform a credit analysis of WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES, INC. (WST) by using appropriate techniques.
Sun City Boards CEO Tom Wilson is preparing for an all hands meeting to discuss individual employee’s aspirations and what they value in terms of recognition and rewards. As CEO, Tom will start the meeting by providing context for the discussion. Specifically, he will provide a briefing for staff on why motivation is important, the relevance of goals and how he sees his role as manager and “Chief Motivator.”
Your Task
Review the Motivation module with a specific focus on The Importance of Motivation, Goal-Setting Theory and Manager’s Role in Promoting Motivation sections.
Read the Sun City Boards Discussion Scenario and do critical thinking on the environment Tom wants to create for the meeting.
Based on your understanding of Tom’s objective and the Sun City Boards culture and employee mix, compile presentation notes for Tom that address the 3 points he wants to cover: why motivation matters, the role of goal-setting and his role as motivator.
What might motivate a board maker at Sun City Boards, both monetary and non-monetary? Name some examples of both that would motivate a board maker at Sun City Boards.
Remember this is a 50 point assignment, so be thorough and refer to your course materials.
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-principlesofmanagement/chapter/putting-it-together-planning-and-mission/ (Links to an external site.)
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