MGT455 Week 1 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 August
dq 1
Research the definitions of
various production and operations management terms used in Lecture 1. Perform a
literature search on one of these terms. Discuss how this term can impact the
ability for an operation to be competitive in the 21st century. Do not use a
term posted by another student.
dq 2
Describe the differences
between productivity and its subcomponents (total measure productivity, partial
measure productivity, and multifactor measure productivity) related to
production and operations management success.
MGT455 Week 2 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 August
dq 1
Discuss an example of a
work-related project that is able to be broken down into structure, tasks,
subtasks, and work packages, and why project management in the form of a
CPM/PERT chart would be cost effective.
dq 2
What are two reasons
project management is not well done in corporations? Why? What are some
specific examples?
MGT455 Week 3 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 August
dq 1
Describe the various types
of time-series and associative forecasting models. Which types of organizations
are each of these most applicable to, and why?
dq 2
Why is forecasting
important in organizations, especially as related to understanding the relevant
time horizon to develop a forecast against? What are some examples from
industry?
MGT455 Week 4 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 August
dq 1
Describe the similarities
and differences between TQM and Six Sigma quality-management techniques.
dq 2
Discuss the aspects of
Total Quality Management (TQM) and how they apply in service- and product-based
businesses.
MGT455 Week 5 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 August
dq 1
Discuss the four types of
process strategies and give an example of each. Also, please share any personal
industry experiences (if any) with each process strategy.
dq 2
Discuss the differences
between utilization and efficiency as measures of system performance. Which (if
any) is the most useful measure for an operations manager? Why?
MGT455 Week 6 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 August
dq 1
Discuss the key factors
that impact location decisions. As an example, if locating a facility in India,
what location decisions would a fast-food chain have to consider as compared to
the location decisions of a software company?
dq 2
Discuss the strategic
importance of layout decisions. How important as these decisions in terms of a
company’s long-term profitability goals? What are some examples?
MGT455 Week 7 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 August
dq 1
Evaluate various supply
chain strategy considerations for managers moving products or services to the
consumer.
dq 2
Discuss the advantages of
using work sampling to understand how employees allocate their time among work
activities.
MGT455 Week 8 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 August
dq 1
Discuss several advantages
of linear programming; clearly explain the reasons for your choices.
dq 2
Discuss several
disadvantages of linear programming; clearly explain the reasons for your choices.
MGT455 Week 1- Chapter 1 Problem Set Latest 2017
August
Details:
Complete problems 1.1, 1.9,
and 1.13 in the textbook.
Submit one Excel file. Put
each problem result on a separate sheet in your file.
You are not required to
submit this assignment to Turnitin.
MGT455 Week 2- Chapter 3 Problem Set Latest 2017
August
Details:
Complete problems 3.11 and
3.17 (parts c, d, e, and f) in the textbook.
Submit one Excel file. Put
each problem result on a separate sheet in your file.
You are not required to
submit this assignment to Turnitin.
MGT455 Week 3- Chapter 4 Problem Set Latest 2017
August
Details:
Complete
problems 4.1, 4.3, 4.5, 4.25, and 4.27 in the textbook.
Submit
one Excel file. Put each problem result on a separate sheet in your file.
You
are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
MGT455 Week 4- Chapter 6 and S6 Problem Set Latest
2017 August
Details:
Complete
problems 6.12, S6.11, S6.20, S6.23, S6.27, and S6.35 in the textbook.
Submit
one Excel file. Put each problem result on a separate sheet in your file.
You
are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
MGT455 week 5 Benchmark Chapter 7 and S7 Problem Set
Latest 2017 August
Details:
Complete
problems 7.5, 7.7, and 7.11 in the textbook.
Complete
supplement problems S7.3, S7.5, S7.7, S7.11, S7.15, and S7.28 in the textbook.
Submit
one Excel file. Put each problem result on a separate sheet in your file.
You
are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
MGT455 Week 6 Chapter
9 Problem Set Latest 2017 August
Details:
Complete problems 9.11,
9.13, and 9.15 in the textbook.
Submit one Excel file. Put
each problem result on a separate sheet in your file.
You are not required to
submit this assignment to Turnitin.
MGT455 Week 6 Chapter
10 and E Problem Set Latest 2017 August
Details:
Complete Problems 10.25,
10.29, E.3, E.5, and E.6 in the textbook.
Submit one Excel file. Put
each problem result on a separate sheet in your file.
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submit this assignment to Turnitin.
MGT455 Week 7
Christian Worldview/Operations Management Integration Paper
Details:
For this assignment, you
will discuss how Christian principles can be applied to an operations
management dilemma:
Select one of the ethical
dilemmas below from the text:
1.
Managing Quality (Chapter 6) (page 227)
2.
Process Strategy (Chapter 7) (page 291)
3.
Layout Strategy (Chapter 9) (page 379)
4.
Supply Chain Management (Chapter 11) (page
453)
5.
Inventory Management (Chapter 12) (page 502)
Briefly summarize
the issue. Note that only a small portion of your paper’s content should be
devoted to summarizing the issue.
Respond to the following
question(s) in the text:
How
can this issue be addressed from a Christian worldview? In other words, what
guidance from a Biblical perspective could be applied to understand and
possibly resolve the dilemma? The following GCU websites may be helpful:
Doctrinal Statement (http://www.gcu.edu/About-Us/Doctrinal-Statement.php) and
Mission and Vision (http://www.gcu.edu/About-Us/Mission-and-Vision.php.)
In
addition to addressing the questions, the student may also optionally frame the
issue using ethical theories (Utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, Distributive
Justice, Virtue ethics and Covenantal ethics). Note however that the questions
provided must be addressed.
Use
external citations. Your paper should have at least six external citations (in
additional to any Biblical citations) to help frame the issue. No
Wikipedia citations are allowed.
Prepare
this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located
in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
Format:
use Times New Roman (font size: 12) with 1-inch margins.
Submittal
Submit
your file in a Microsoft Word document. Ensure that your last name is in your
file name.
This
assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade
the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning
the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations
for successful completion of the assignment.
You
are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
MGT455 Week 7
Chapters 11, S11, and 12 Problem Set Latest 2017 August
Details:
Complete problems 11.5,
S11.4, S11.9, S11.15, 12.1, 12.4, 12.13, and 12.17 in the textbook.
Submit one Excel file. Put
each problem result on a separate sheet in your file.
You are not required to
submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your
instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center.
MGT455 Week 7
Chapters 11, S11, and 12 Problem Set Latest 2017 August
Details:
Complete problems 11.5,
S11.4, S11.9, S11.15, 12.1, 12.4, 12.13, and 12.17 in the textbook.
Submit one Excel file. Put
each problem result on a separate sheet in your file.
You are not required to
submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your
instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center.
MGT455 Week 8 Chapter
14 Problem Set Latest 2017 August
Details:
Complete problems 14.8 and
14.9 in the textbook.
Submit one Excel file. Put
each problem result on a separate sheet in your file.
You are not required to
submit this assignment to Turnitin.
MGT455 Week 8 Chapter
D Problem Set Latest 2017 August
Details:
Complete problems D.1, D.3,
D.6, and D.8 in the textbook.
Submit one Excel file. Put
each problem result on a separate sheet in your file.
MGT455 Week 8 Benchmark Chapter B Problem Set Latest
2017 August
Details:
Complete problems B.1, B.5,
B.7, B.11, and B.21 in the textbook.
Submit one Excel file. Put
each problem result on a separate sheet in your file.
