MGT 325 Week 1 DQ 1
Strategic Advantage
MGT 325 Week 1 DQ 2
Public Activity
Discussion 1
In transportation management, one component to explore is how an
organization’s transportation activitycan help to achieve a strategic advantage
for the organization. In a 250-300 word response, answer the following: What
steps/actions would an organization take to determine whether the
transportation activity has the appropriate internal competencies to achieve
competitive advantage?
Discussion 2
To a great extent, transportation project planning is described as a public
activity where purely financial return is not the overriding benefit to be
attained. In a 250-300 word response give the reasons why this activity is a
major part of the public activity in the U.S. economy.
MGT 325 Week 1 Quiz
1. Question : Domestic water carriers have received two major forms of
federal promotion. They are:
Student Answer: research that led to
bigger and more powerful tugboats
subsidies to plants that located on rivers to
use barges
the work done by the Corp of Engineers and the
Coast Guard
exempting water carrier from regulation and
ice breakers on the Mississippi River
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 2. Question : What
is the formal method used by Congress to influence national transportation?
Student Answer: congressional
committees
appointment of the heads of the STB and FMC
formulating laws
standing committees
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 3. Question : Which
technology is used to locate specific trailer and even pallets?
Student Answer: RFID
GPS
ERP
GIS
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 4. Question : The
Maritime Administration (MARAD) was created to:
Student Answer: pay subsidies to U.S.
flag carriers who were having difficulty competing against foreign carriers.
be certain that there would be employment for
U.S. sailors and mariners
prevent the economic decline of the U.S. flag
ocean carriers
in response to ship lines and builders wanting
federal aid.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 5. Question : Amtrak
was created to:
Student Answer: relieve the railroads of the burden non
profitable passenger business
allow federal planners to create a balanced
system without the profit motive of the private sector
as a first step towards nationalization of the
modes of transportation
relieve the pressure of automobile traffic on
the highways by providing an alternate mode of transport.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 6. Question : Please
pick the correct formula for elasticity:
Student Answer: % change in quantity /
change in price
price/quantity
% change in price / % change in quantity
% change in quantity / % change in price
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 7. Question : What
law allowed collective rate making by the transportation carriers?
Student Answer: The Sheman anti-trust
act of 1890
The Clayton Act of 1914
The Reed-Bulwinke Act of 1948
The Robinson-Patman Act of 1936
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 8. Question : Which
mode of has lost volume of freight between 1990 and 2006?
Student Answer: Air
Pipeline
Rail
Water
Points Received: 0 of 1
Comments:
Question 9. Question : What
was the primary reason for the creation of the U.S. interstate road way system?
Student Answer: commerce
defense
create depression era jobs
promote manufacturing
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 10. Question : Who
determines which transportation services are available?
Student Answer: government
consumer
the service providers
manufacturers
MGT 325 Week 2 DQ 1
Social Responsibility Pricing
The text discusses “Social responsibility pricing”.
Some argue that a business cannot sustain itself if it practices social
responsible pricing. In 200 – 250 words, either defend social responsible
pricing as a viable business practice or describe why you believe that social
responsible pricing c..
MGT 325 Week 2 DQ 2
Funding Highways
In 200 – 250 words assess
the current method of funding for highways. In addition, include your opinion
of fairness as it relates to the trucking industry. Respond to at least two of
your classmates’ postings
MGT 325 Week 2 Mitigating
Risk in Transportation Costs
Appendix 4A provides a detailed discussion of
Cost Concepts in Transportation, including Accounting, Economic and Social
costs. Review these costs, and in a 2 – 3 page paper, provide at least one
recommendation for each on how a company could potentially mitigate risks
associated with these costs..
MGT 325 Week 2 Quiz
MGT 325 Week 3 DQ 1
Measuring Performance
There are two ratios which are used to measure
airline performance. One measures efficiency while the other measures equipment
utilization. Is this sufficient? In 200 – 250 words, describe two other metrics
you think airlines should develop to measure performance. Be sure to describe
how this dat..
MGT 325 Week 3 DQ 2 CBN
Review Case 6-1 outlined in Chapter 6. In 200
– 250 words, address the following question: “Do you think that the decision to
lease the locomotives was the best decision for CBN”? Be sure to respond to at
least two of your classmates’ postings. ..
MGT 325 Week 3 Quiz
MGT 325 Week 4 DQ 1 Risk
Management
Case 9-1 discusses Young Again
Pharmaceuticals. The three options that this firm has to manage risk are risk
retention, risk transfer, or a mixed approach. In 200 – 250 words, discuss your
recommendations on how this company should evaluate and implement these
techniques to manage risks. Be sure ..
MGT 325 Week 4 DQ 2
Mitigated Risks
Given your answer to Discussion Forum 1,
discuss in 200 – 250 words what you believe Young Again Pharmaceuticals should
focus on once the risks are mitigated. Be sure to respond to at least two of
your classmates’ postings ..
MGT 325 Week 4 Quiz
MGT 325 Week 5 DQ 1 Audit
When deciding to form a strategic partnership,
the text recommends performing an audit of needs and overall strategies with
regard to logistics operations. What is the goal of the audit, and what types
of information should come from the audit? Be sure to respond to at least two
of your classmate..
MGT 325 Week 5 DQ 2 Green
Supply Chain
What is meant by a Green Supply Chain?
Identify in 200 – 250 words two techniques or processes that you could
potentially propose to your organization’s supply management group to become
more “Green”. Be sure to respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
..
MGT 325 Week 5 Final
Paper
You work as a transportation analyst for
Peregrine Trucking Co. The company’s president has asked you to evaluate the
potential of reducing fuel cost by using trucking equipment that is more
efficient and socially conscious. He would like you to propose 5 processes or
tools to achieve such improv..
