Category: Operations Management homework help

 This application assignment requires you to share a newsworthy story OR a workplace experience that demonstrates how one course concept from Module 5 has been used in practice.  The concept that you select must come from either Chapter 9 or Chapter 10 and be 500 words of content.
News Story Option (if chosen): 
News story must be from a credible source within the last 4 years      with appropriate citation.
Context must be provided on why the story is immediately relevant to      the topics being covered.
Responses which are purely opinion and anecdotal are not considered      to be substantive in nature.
Two external sources to support information required In      addition to the news story from a credible source.
Original news story from an external source plus two additional      external sources required.
Assigned textbook chapters from the course do not count as      external sources.
Workplace Experience Option (if chosen):

DO NOT SHARE CONFIDENTIAL OR PROPRIETARY INFORMATION with the      class If you decide to introduce a workplace scenario that you have dealt      with or are dealing with at present.
Use discretion when sharing work related information.  Use      aliases instead of real names to maintain privacy.
Two external sources required to support your information in      addition to workplace experience. 
Workplace experience plus two external sources required.
Assigned textbook chapters from the course do not count as      external sources.
Assignment Structure:
Make sure to identify your concept in the title or first sentence of      your Application Assignment.
Assignment must provide only a brief summary of      your work related news article/workplace experience to      frame your discussion so that what you are discussing is clear but      is not the majority of the post. 
Primary focus of the assignment is not describing your      story in great detail but rather meeting the relevant      criteria outlined in the application assignment rubric using      your work related article or workplace experience as the context.

 
Project management models, methods, and artifacts are identified and selected in various ways with the purpose of properly leading and managing projects. To address the project needs of the organization, it may be necessary to understand methodologies and artifacts from many governing bodies (such as lean, six sigma, etc.) to implement a project management style that complements your delivery culture.
In this assessment, you will create a 7- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation where you select at least four project methodologies (or frameworks) and compare their delivery approach and artifacts used to manage projects.

Select four project management methodologies.

Explain the delivery process for each methodology. Assess supporting artifacts used to manage projects for each methodology.

Compare the selected methodologies, referencing practical use in today’s environment.

Determine the model you would use in your workplace to manage projects. Explain why it would be the most effective approach to project management.

 Include a cover page and 1–2 pages of reflection regarding what learnings you’ve taken away from the week’s activities, readings, videos, and other information you found noteworthy. Critically consider the challenges you faced in becoming familiar with the simulation, determining future operating decisions, and analyzing the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats faced by HISCO. Also, outline your initial 3–5 concerns and 2–3 strategies for how you will approach learning all the new things about the simulation, HISCO, and the environment given such a steep learning curve. 

 Include a cover page and 1–2 pages of reflection regarding what learnings you’ve taken away from the week’s activities, readings, videos, and other information you found noteworthy. Critically consider the challenges you faced in becoming familiar with the simulation, determining future operating decisions, and analyzing the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats faced by HISCO. Also, outline your initial 3–5 concerns and 2–3 strategies for how you will approach learning all the new things about the simulation, HISCO, and the environment given such a steep learning curve. 

 
GCU remains committed to high Code of Conduct and Academic Standards. Review the Code of Conduct and Academic Standards in the university policy handbook.
From a Christian perspective, academic integrity can be seen as a reflection of one’s commitment to living a life of honesty, integrity, and responsibility—values deeply rooted in Christian teachings. 
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, using the attached APA Style template.
Reflect on the topic of GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Standards and in 250‐500 words address the following prompts in four paragraphs: 
Review the Code of Conduct and Academic Standards in the university policy handbook. Go to https://www.gcu.edu/academics/academic-policies.php#h-university-policy-handbook and click on the University Policy Handbook link. Find the Code of Conduct and Academic Standards section. In your own words, explain one academic integrity violation, other than plagiarism, and one code of conduct violation. Give a specific example of what the two identified violations could be and describe why these standards are in place.
The academic integrity section discusses academic dishonesty. One area of dishonesty is plagiarism. Define plagiarism in your own words and explain why you think students plagiarize.
Describe how students can avoid academic dishonesty, in group work or as an individual.
How do you hold yourself and your peers accountable to the code of conduct and academic standards expectations from a Christian lens?
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Literature Review Now it’s time to turn your annotated bibliography and reading into a literature review. The literature review will synthesize what you learned from your research and annotated bibliography, and write 10 pages. It should be structured: Introduction Body paragraphs synthesizing sources by topic area Conclusion Full list of references in APA format 

 
Prior to beginning work on this assignment,
Read the weekly lecture.
Read Chapter 9 of Shift Ahead: How the Best Companies Stay Relevant in a Fast-Changing World.
Review the DargeanGrix Business Scenario document.
Read the article: The Hidden Value in Your Intangible AssetsLinks to an external site..
Review the following: 5 Powerful Ways to Confront Change in the WorkplaceLinks to an external site., ‘Niceness’ Can Hurt an OrganizationLinks to an external site., 8 Ways to Manage Change in the Workplace EffectivelyLinks to an external site., Intangible Benefits Can Play Key Role in Business CaseLinks to an external site., What Are the Tangible and Intangible Benefits of ERP System?Links to an external site., and What Are Intangible Benefits?Links to an external site.
In this assignment, you will construct a justification for the purchase or outsourcing of the technology you would recommend as the solution to the video communication problem described in your Week 3 What It Takes to Be a Champion of Change Video Presentation discussion. Conduct an internet search using the key-word phrase “video conferencing solutions” to identify a solution that might fit the company’s needs.
NOTE: The chosen technology is only a framework and isn’t as important as your justifications using the intangibles you identified in your Week 2 What are Intangibles Worth? discussion, Current Intangible Business Costs assignment, and from reviewing the An Intangible Example document recommended resource.
Using the elements you identified in the DaregeanGrix scenario in Week 2 for justification,
Build a table with approximate costs associated with each of the elements in the company’s current environment.

Some of these should be actual (tangible) costs and some should be implied (intangible) costs (e.g., customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, efficiency, etc.).

Weigh the tangible costs and the intangible improvements that the new technology will bring to the organization using a narrative format and contextual reasoning.
Create a justification for the solution using the intangible elements the solution will provide.
Explain how these elements have a significant impact on the organization, employees, and customers.
Remember that your goal is to be able to justify a possible investment using intangible benefits in a new technology in which there is little in the way of traditional return on investment (ROI) to lean on.
The Value of Intangible Benefits assignment
Must be at least five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. resource.
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 utilize academic voice. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.

For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. as well as Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources.

Must use at least five credible sources in addition to the course text.

The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view this Quick and Easy Library ResearchLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.

Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your Paper Links to an external site.guide.Links to an external site.

Direct quotes are a great way to strengthen assertions and provide support. However, be sure to avoid using excessive direct quotes in lieu of original thought. Direct quotes will not meet the requirement for analysis, application, and critical thinking. Please ensure you do not overuse direct quotes so that you can avoid losing points for this. 

Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.

 Submission-  APA, 3 pages

Conclusion
For this section of the assessment, you will present a summary of the findings and recommendations explored on the report.

Accomplishments

Summarize how the company can expand the number of its commendable accomplishments and how these changes in corporate policy improve on these accomplishments.

Think about the connections to key stakeholders and its profitability.

Mission

Summarize how the recommended changes relate to the company’s mission.

Consider including the long-term impact of this company’s policies on the key stakeholders and how this affects the profitability of the company in a positive manner.

Executive Summary
For this section of the assessment, you will summarize your consulting report in short form. Even though this is the last section of your assessment, executive summaries are actually placed at the beginning of consulting reports, before the introduction.

Findings and Recommendations

Summarize your key findings and recommendations on the following:

Analysis
Recommendations
Implementation
Opportunities
Benefits to the company

Week 5 ~ Discussion Question 8 ~ Due  TUESDAY, 9/10
Airlines allow customers to purchase tickets, select seats, and check in using mobile apps. How does this process differ from a check-in process at an airline ticket counter? (125-150 words)
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Week 5 ~ Discussion Question 9 ~ Due Thursday 9/12
Think about three of your favorite fast-food restaurants. What type of layout is used in the food preparation area of each? Are these layouts a good fit with the organization? Why or why not? Should the layout be changed and if so why? (100 -125 words)
NO AI, CHEGG, CHATGT, ETC. 
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