Explain why it is critical for project success to have an accurate project scope and if the scope changes what is required. Can a project still be successful without all of the parties listed in the PMBOK?

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Discussion post

Explain why it is critical for project success to have an accurate project scope and if the scope changes what is required (included in last week’s module). Can a project still be successful without all of the parties listed in the PMBOK?

What is the best way to deliver bad news? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using verbal and written forms of communication?

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Project Management

Q1 Action Required:

Watch the short video in the following link:

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUy5FwPGq84

(Question):

  • Describe the different phases of Project Management. Explain
  • Why Scheduling is important in Project Planning. Explain

Watch the short videos at the following links:

7 Workplace Etiquette Tips to Build Stronger Relationships – YouTube

8 In chapter 11, you learn about delivering bad news messages. In your opinion, what is the best way to deliver bad news? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using verbal and written forms of communication?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What are the other emerging segments of consumers that would be attractive for P&G, such that it might start developing new product lines to appeal to them?

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Discussion question

Part-A: Case Study Max Marks-5

Read the Chapter Case Study “P&G Segments its Market along Multiple Dimensions” from Chapter No- 9 “Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning” Page: – 308 and 309 given in your textbook/E-book – “Marketing” (8th ed.) by Dhruv. Grewal and Michael Levy (2022) and answer the following Questions:

  1. In addition to the list of options presented in this case, how else might a multinational, multibrand conglomerate like P&G segment its millions of customers? Use other ideas from the chapter to suggest other segmentation methods that could be used.(2.5 Marks)
  2. What are the other emerging segments of consumers that would be attractive for P&G, such that it might start developing new product lines to appeal to them? (2.5 Marks)

 

Part-B: Critical Thinking        Max Marks-10

Reading required: – Read Chapter 10, 11, 15 and 17 carefully and then answer the following questions based on your understanding.

  1. Grocery chains such as Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets track consumers’ purchasing habits through store loyalty cards like Iktisab. These cards collect purchasing data and build consumer profiles. How can grocers like Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets use these data to create value for the firm and consumers?                              Chapter-10. (2.5 Marks) (Minimum 150 words)

 

  1. Identify a specific brand of your choice from the local market that has developed a high level of brand equity. What specific aspects of that brand establish its brand equity? Critically examine based on the concepts discussed in Chapter-11. Chapter-11 (5 Marks) (Minimum 150 words)
  2. Coupons and rebates benefit different distribution channel members. Which would you prefer if you were a manufacturer, a retailer, and a consumer and why? Explain based on the concepts discussed in Chapter-15. Chapter-15 (5 Marks) (Minimum 150 words)

 

  1. Some argue that retailers can be eliminated from the distribution channel because they only add costs to the final product without creating any value-added services in the process. Do you agree with this viewpoint? Are consumers likely to make most purchases directly from manufacturers in the near future? Provide justification for your answers based on the concepts discussed in Chapter-17. Chapter-17 (5 Marks) (Minimum 150 words)

 

How many labor hours should the eighth satellite require? How many labor hours for the whole project of eight satellites? What price would you ask for the project? Why?

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World Satellite Telephone Exchange Project

NSDC has a contract to produce eight satellites to support a worldwide telephone system (for Alaska Telecom, Inc.) that allows individuals to use a single, portable telephone in any location on earth to call in and out. NSDC will develop and produce the eight units. NSDC has estimated that the R&D costs will be NOK (Norwegian Krone) 12,000,000. Material costs are expected to be NOK 6,000,000. They have estimated that the design and

production of the first satellite will require 100,000 labor hours, and an 80 percent improvement curve is expected. Skilled labor cost is NOK 300 per hour. Desired profit for all projects is 25 percent of total costs.

  1. How many labor hours should the eighth satellite require?
  2. How many labor hours for the whole project of eight satellites?
  3. What price would you ask for the project? Why?
  4. Midway through the project your design and production people realize that a 75 percent improvement curve is more appropriate. What impact does this have on the project?
  5. Near the end of the project, Deutsch Telefon AG requests a cost estimate for four satellites identical to those you have already produced. What price will you quote them? Justify your price

 

What is the purpose of the study? What specific research question do the authors pose? How do the authors describe their theorized JIT-Information performance model? How do the authors describe JIT strategies?

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Global Operations and Supply Chain Management

Spring 2023

– JIT-Information

You are now well aware of the role that information plays in supply chain management.  I want you to read the Green et al. (2007) article that assesses a JIT-information performance model and answer the following questions related to the article.

  1. What is the purpose of the study? What specific research question do the authors pose?
  2. How do the authors describe their theorized JIT-Information performance model?
  3. How do the authors describe JIT strategies?
  4. List and briefly describe the three generations of ERP systems identified by Siau and Tian (2004)
  5. Briefly describe Rajagopal’s (2002) idea of “one single information.”
  6. The authors say that the “one single information” is accessed seamlessly in real-time. Briefly describe what is meant by “seamless, real-time” access.
  7. How do third-generation ERP systems eradicate waste as required by JIT systems?
  8. How do the authors define the four study variables/constructs (JIT-information, SCM strategy, logistics performance, and organizational performance?
  9. Describe the sample of experts that provided the study data.
  10. Look at the correlations among the variables in Table 2. Are the study variables positively and significantly related as hypothesized?
  11. Look at the study results presented in Figure 1. Answer the following questions based on the standardized coefficients (betas) and significance levels.
    1. Is SCMS directly related to JITI?
    2. Is JITI directly related to organizational performance?
    3. Is JITI directly related to logistics performance?
    4. Is logistics performance directly related to organizational performance?
    5. Is JITI indirectly related to organizational performance through logistics performance?
    6. Is SCMS indirectly related to organizational performance through JITI?
    7. Is SCMS indirectly related to logistics performance through JITI?
  12. Based on your answers in 11, is the theorized model in Figure 1 supported by the results of the study? How does SCMS impact performance?  I am asking about the role of JITI in the model.
  13. In the conclusions section, how do the authors summarize the results of their study?
  14. In the last paragraph in the conclusions section, what advice do the authors have for practicing supply chain managers?
  15. Based on what you know so far (Wal-Mart/Bon Ami article, TAL Article, and this empirical study), describe the role that seamless, real-time information plays in the successful implementation of a SCM strategy.

Why are accurate estimates critical to effective project management? How does the culture of an organization influence the quality of estimates? What are the differences between bottom-up and top-down estimating approaches? Under what conditions would you prefer one over the other?

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Project management

  1. Why are accurate estimates critical to effective project management?
  2. How does the culture of an organization influence the quality of estimates?
  3. What are the differences between bottom-up and top-down estimating approaches? Under what conditions would you prefer one over the other?
  4. What are the major types of costs? Which costs are controllable by the project manager?
  5. Why is it difficult to estimate mega project (e.g., airport, stadium) costs and benefits?
  6. Define a white elephant in project management. Provide a real-life example.

 

Describe guidelines for estimating time, costs, and resources. Describe the methods, uses, and advantages and disadvantages of top-down and bottom-up estimating methods. Distinguish different kinds of costs associated with a project.

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Management Question

  • Describe guidelines for estimating time, costs, and resources.
  • Describe the methods, uses, and advantages and disadvantages of top-down and bottom-up estimating methods.
  • Distinguish different kinds of costs associated with a project.
  • Suggest a scheme for developing an estimating database for future projects.
  • Understand the challenge of estimating mega projects and describe steps that lead to better informed decisions.
  • Define a “white elephant” in project management and provide examples.
  • Use learning curves to improve task estimates

Why do Manufacturing Companies focus on Lean Thinking? What is meant by the term overproduction? Why do you think this has been described as the biggest waste of all?

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Critical Thinking

The purpose of this assignment is to identify and apply Logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools to suggest logistics performance priorities.

Use the Saudi digital Library (SDL) search engine.

Search Title: THE BENEFITS OF LEAN MANUFACTURING what lean thinking offers the process Industries

Authors Name: Melton,T

Source: In 7th World Congress of Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Research and Design June 2005 83(6):662-673

Read out the research paper carefully and based on your understanding you should answer the following questions.

Questions:

  • Why do Manufacturing Companies focus on Lean Thinking? (500 words)- (5Marks)
  • What is meant by the term overproduction? Why do you think this has been described as the biggest waste of all? (500 words)- (5Marks)
  • Assess the reasons for using lean thinking. What are the benefits of using lean thinking from Suppliers to end users? (500 words) -(5Marks)

 

Explain the role of the supplier, and analyze their influence on the supply chain operation. Analyze how a supply chain manager might use functional team collaboration to manage supplier influence to ensure an uninterrupted supply chain operation.

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Assignment Details

Review of Supplier Relationship Strategies

Chapter 3 of the textbook provides an overview of the supply chain operation’s product design and delivery element, including the role and influence of the supplier. Understanding the role of the supplier in this part of the supply chain operation is necessary to ensure that the product design and delivery processes operate effectively without costly disruption.

Use this template to complete the assignment: Unit 1 template

Complete the following:

  • Explain the role of the supplier, and analyze their influence on the supply chain operation.
  • Analyze how a supply chain manager might use functional team collaboration to manage supplier influence to ensure an uninterrupted supply chain operation.
  • Summarize the critical points of supply relationship strategies.

 

Why groupthink is not good for the group? Write with example. What are the differences between Divergent and Convergent thinking?

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Divergent and Convergent thinking

Read the article in the following link:

Why groupthink is not good for the group? Write with example.

What are the differences between Divergent and Convergent thinking?