Describe briefly at least two core elements of lean that you personally can use to improve your selected organization. Compare/contrast four operational excellence approaches for a lean enterprise using the simple matrix.

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Operational excellence approaches

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word summary in which you address the following points:

  • Describe briefly at least two core elements of lean that you personally can use to improve your selected organization.
  • Compare/contrast four operational excellence approaches (Six Sigma, TQM, Theory of Constraints, ISO, etc.) for a lean enterprise using the simple matrix.

Note: The matrix will need to be included in your paper.

  • Evaluate how your selected organization’s vision statement supports lean. If the organization’s vision statement does not support lean, re-write it so that it does, and describe how your new version of the vision supports lean along with a comparison of the old and new forms.
  • Assess how lean enterprises and/or other operational excellence initiatives/approaches can help lead an organization through change.

 

Discuss the difference between Deductive and Inductive reasoning with example.

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Week 6: Interactive activity

6.1 Learning Outcomes:

  • Overcome obstacles to critical thinking
  • Avoid deductive reasoning fallacies
  • Avoid inductive reasoning fallacies
  • Become a critical thinker

6.2 Action Required:

Watch the short video in the following link:

Introduction to Inductive and Deductive Reasoning:

6.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):

Discuss the difference between Deductive and Inductive reasoning with example.

 

Based on the video you watched “Developing Data Strategy – Celso Mello — Ontario TSSA”, investigate developing a data strategy for a business and industry of your own choice.

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Developing Data Strategy

Based on the video you watched “Developing Data Strategy – Celso Mello — Ontario TSSA”, investigate developing a data strategy for a business and industry of your own choice.

It is important to understand what a sound data strategy can mean to an organization. Data is not about technology only; it is about leveraging technology opportunities to gain competitive advantage while mitigating risks, increase value proposition, and ultimately satisfaction to all stakeholders.

While not all businesses need to utilize cloud services for their operations and processes, the benefits of fault-tolerant data storage, robust analytics infrastructure, and fast and intelligent reporting require cloud solutions approach.

 

Explain why a change was needed. What is the gap between the present state and the desired future state? How strong is the need for change? What is the source of this need? Is it external to the organization?

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Choose a Middle Eastern organization at which you are currently working or one in which you are familiar. (If neither is possible, conduct an internet search to identify a Middle Eastern organization which has gone through a transformation process within the last three years.) Then address the following:

  • Provide a brief summary of the organization (its history, culture, industry, product, and services).
  • Explain why a change was needed. What is the gap between the present state and the desired future state?
  • How strong is the need for change?
  • What is the source of this need? Is it external to the organization?
  • If the change does not occur, what will be the impact on the organization in the next few years?
  • Briefly explain if the change process was a success or failure.
  • Based on what you have learned thus far in the course, evaluate the company’s readiness for change. Were they ready, why or why not? Would you have done anything differently?

 

Describe decision making process for complex issues pertaining to business environment both internally and externally. Define different perspectives and concepts of problem solving in diverse contexts and business situations.

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Decision-making process

  1. Describe decision making process for complex issues pertaining to business environment both internally and externally (C.L.O :1.1)
  2. Define different perspectives and concepts of problem solving in diverse contexts and business situations. (C.L.O :1.2)
  3. Explain and apply critical thinking and cognitive psychology as it pertains to analyze and synthesize information for problem solving and decision making. (C.L.O :2.1)

Part-I

Read the article titled as “Drive Innovation with Better Decision-Making.” by Linda A Hill, Emily Tedards, and Taran Swan published in Harvard Business Review, and answer the following Questions:

  1. Summarize the article and explain the main issues discussed in the article. (In 500-600 words) (Marks 5)
  2. According to the article, why we should focus on Decision-Making? Discuss in relation with the text you learnt in the course. Use additional reference to support your argument. (In 400-500 words) (Marks 5)

Part-II- Critical Thinking Question

  1. “Decision making is the process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.” Explain the statement with example (Words 400-500) (Marks 5

 

Which model of planned change has been used in the case of San Diego airport from your point of view? If you were the person in charge, which model of change would you choose? and why?

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Organizational development process at San Diego Airport

Critically discuss the organizational development process at San Diego Airport and describe its stages. (3 marks)

  • Which model of planned change has been used in the case of San Diego airport from your point of view? If you were the person in charge, which model of change would you choose? and why? (3 marks)
  • Discuss the main challenges faced by the transition team during the planning and implementation phases. (2 marks)
  • Discuss the key success factors that played a major role in accomplishing the task in your opinion. (2 marks)
  • Discuss the impact of the change on the overall performance of the Airport. (2 marks)
  • Critically evaluate the change process and if you were the consultant what would you have done differently? (3 marks)

Notes:

  • It is always better to include the terminology developed in the course of Organization Design and Development in your answers.
  • You MUST include at least 5 outside references (other than the slides and textbook) using a proper referencing style (APA).
  • Using references from SDL will be highly valued.

 

How communities of practice support organizations? Which type of community is best for the organization you work in? Discuss some of the issues faced by organizations in Evaluating OD Interventions.?

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Chapter:7

MGT421

Your task for this week is to watch the video available under the interactive lecture about Email Etiquette.

Summarize the principles of writing effective emails.

MGT403

  • How communities of practice support organizations? Which type of community is best for the organization you work in?

MGT404

  • Discuss some of the issues faced by organizations in Evaluating OD Interventions.?

MGT401

Question 1

What is the relevance of the resource-based view of the firm to strategic management in a global environment?

 

Demonstrate a deep understanding of the logistic function concepts and theories as well as supply chain management strategies. Demonstrate the ability to understand complex issues pertaining to supply chain integration and strategic supply chain partnership.

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Logistics Management

ASSIGNMENT -1

Submission Date by students: Before the end of Week- 6th

Place of Submission: Students Grade Centre

Weight: 15 Marks

Learning Outcome:

  1. Demonstrate a deep understanding of the logistic function concepts and theories as well as supply chain management strategies.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to understand complex issues pertaining to supply chain integration and strategic supply chain partnership.

Assignment Workload:

This assignment is an individual assignment.

Critical Writing

The purpose of this assignment is to identify and apply Logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools to suggest logistics performance priorities. To this purpose, you should search and review about these companies through secondary available information. Think about how you can apply the concepts/tools that you learned in this course.

Write about logistics performance priorities of your choice for “Any National/International” fast food restaurant chain in Covid 19 restrictions; explain why you have come to your conclusions:

The Answer must follow the outline points below:

  1. Executive summary (3 Mark, word count rage 450-500)

– Summarize what is logistics performance priorities, and what Logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools applied to achieve the company’s objective.

  1. Background information

– Briefly introduce the company background .

  1. Problem Description

– Describe the objectives clearly and specifically.

– The objective may involve either logistics decision-making or process improvement.

  1. Application of logistics and SCM concepts/tools that were applied .

– Describe what specific logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools be applied to achieve the objective. This section should make it clear that you understand the concepts/tools you are about to use.

5- Conclusion and results

– Analyze the expected results / the proposed solution.

  1. References at least 7-10.

Note: Use APA style of referencing

 

Discuss the employer’s reaction and whether there were any notable changes or events whether public, business, or legal in nature as a result of the organizing efforts. Finally, explain what conclusions you reach about union organizing campaigns and their impact.

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Union organizing drive

Use the internet or other source to obtain information about a recent  union organizing drive. Provide an overview of the campaign to include the name of the union, the company, relevant dates, location and any other information pertinent to understanding the events.

Determine whether the drive was successful or failed and explain your impressions of why a certain outcome was achieved. Identify the tactics that were used by the union in their efforts to organize workers.

Discuss the employer’s reaction and whether there were any notable changes or events whether public, business, or legal in nature as a result of the organizing efforts. Finally, explain what conclusions you reach about union organizing campaigns and their impact.

 

Discuss different types of strategies for competitive advantages (2), and then select and discuss the most appropriate strategies to improve the performance of the organization (2).

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Assignment Details

The project involves studying the IT infrastructure of a relevant information system (IS)/ information technology (IT) used by selecting any organization of your choice locally or internationally

The idea is to investigate the selected organization using the main components of IT . Infrastructure Investigation, which is in a selected industry, should be carried out by using articles, websites, books and journal papers and /or interviews. In the report, you are expected to discuss:

Project Report Structure: Part 1

Submission: End of week 5 Saturday 01/10/2022

  • Marks: 17 Marks
  • Cover Page (1 Mark).

This must contain topic title (0.25), student names and Students ID (0.5), section number and course name (0.25).

Table of Contents (0.5 Mark).

Make sure the table of contents contains and corresponds to the headings in the text, figures, and tables.

Executive Summary .

What does the assignment about (1), The name and field of the chosen company (0.5), and briefly explain the distinct features (1).

Organizational Profile (3 Marks).

Brief background of the business including organization details (1), purpose (1), and organizational structure (1).

Strategies (4 Marks).

Discuss different types of strategies for competitive advantages (2), and then select and discuss the most appropriate strategies to improve the performance of the organization (2).

Technology Involved (3 Marks).

How is the organization set up in terms of its IT infrastructure? Discuss the hardware (0.5), software (0.5), telecommunication (0.5), information security (0.5), networks (0.5), and other elements (0,5).

Data Management (2 Marks).

Discuss the methods the organization uses to manage and process data (1), and then give one advantage and one disadvantage of these methods (1).

Identify the Stakeholders .

Who are the main individuals, groups, or departments affected by the information system?