Management

Case Study 1 is 6 or so full pages or 1500-2,000 words, exclusive of the cover page and reference list; contains at least 6 references, not counting the textbook; and is APA compliant, and is 10% of the course grade. This is a hybrid case analysis; lay out the evidence and draw a conclusion in answering each question. Your research will have to reach beyond the textbook in this case analysis. Don’t tell me your opinion; give evidence. Do not retype the discussion questions. Also, ident paragraphs, insert a single blank line between headings and double-space the narrative. MBA 575 Case Study 1 Analysis: Apple (Cover page) Introduction (Center, New Page; Start at Page Top) (Briefly summarize Apple and its major products (e.g., iPhone, MacBooks, App Store, iTunes, iTV, Apple+, etc.), its markets, and general customer demographics.) Apple’s Premium Pricing (Left-Margin heading) (Define premium pricing and the conditions necessary to maintain such a policy; analyze Apple’s premium pricing practices; describe Samsung’s direct competition to Apple’s premium pricing; draw a conclusion, based on the evidence, giving your reasoning.) Apple’s Supply Chain (Left-Margin heading) (Define a supply chain; generally, summarize characteristics and practices of a sustainable supply chain; generally, describe Apple’s supply chain including is practices, challenges, impact and how those challenges/problems were resolved or not; draw a conclusion, based on the evidence, giving your reasoning.) Summary (Left-Margin heading) (Give a brief 3-5 sentence recap of your answers to both questions.)

In this assignment, you will apply critical thinking to the application of design to operations management in an informative essay in a minimum of 3-full pages in which you specifically address the parts listed below. Make sure to include separate title and references pages, use standard paragraph structure, double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and follow all other current APA style guidelines. Conduct research from credible peer-reviewed sources, the Library, and your textbook to support your responses. You can select an operations management environment of your own choosing, however ensure it is realistic and real world applicable, reflecting good judgment, business sense, and critical thinking skills. Consider the following topics and follow the instructions below; remembering to complete both parts of your assignment: Part I – Product Design and Service Design: Product Design Create a product design within an operations management environment, using real world research to support your work. At the beginning of your paper, introduce your planned work, to include a description of the elements of the product design, that you selected to focus on, and how you plan to apply it to a real world scenario. Service Design Create a service design within an operations management environment, using real world research to support your work. At the beginning of your paper, introduce your planned work, to include a description of the elements of the service design, that you selected to focus on, and how you plan to apply it to a real world scenario. Unit 4 [MT435] Page 2 of 3 Part 2 – Facility Design: Facility Design Create a facility design within an operations management environment, using real world research to support your work. At the beginning of your paper, introduce your planned work, to include a description of the elements of the facility design, that you selected to focus on, and how you plan to apply it to a real world scenario. Ensure each topic is covered to appropriate breadth and depth demonstrating knowledge of the course concept and critical thinking skills. It is highly recommended that each topic comprises one- and-a-half full pages of your 3-full pages of content. Any diagrams or design elements should take up no more than one-half page, allowing at a minimum a one-half page of narrative to accompany and demonstrate critical thinking skills related to the diagram or design element created as part of your assignment.

Provide an approximate 2500-word document analyzing important concepts in the readings. Assume that you are writing for an uninformed reader that knows nothing about the topic and has not read what you read. Provide an introduction that gives the background of the resource that you are reviewing, so the reader will understand what they’re reading and why. Include the following topics for inclusion in this week’s discussion: – Discuss Hazard Clustering including how do hazards ‘cluster’ and what are the impacts? – Discuss how Hazard Clustering disasters impact the economy and growth? – Discuss individual preparedness including are individuals adequately self-sufficient and concerned for their own welfare and safety? – Discuss how governments can help individuals and society overall? – What is the role of insurance? Is insurance sustainable in an environment of increasing risk? – How are cities inherently hazardous? Rubric: DO NOT list out the topics or questions and answer them. Provide APA formatted headings. Ensure that you meet or exceed the 2500-word target, and that your paper meets APA presentation requirements. must have atleast 4 references.

For this assignment, reflect on what you have learned about public administration so far and incorporate that knowledge with what you have read this week. You will use these results to prepare an elevator speech for your interview for the position of Director of Personnel Administration for Public Organization X. An elevator speech is concise, focusing on the most important aspects of the results of a conversation. Here, that conversation is your interview. Assume you are now in your hypothetical interview for the position of Director of Personnel Administration for Public Organization X. The interview question is prompt. Reflect on the following statement and construct a winning elevator speech based on your combined knowledge from previous courses and the current week’s readings. Prompt: The job of a public personnel administrator is to manage human capital within the organization. Length: 3-5 pages, not including title and reference pages

Create a 6- to 8-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation illustrating a workplace experience in which a conflict arose. Include detailed speaker notes. Describe the sources of the conflict. Include the physical surroundings, communication styles used, the culture, who was involved, and the different motivations. Identify which leadership methods were used to resolve the issue and why you think the methods were used. Explain what solutions you would have recommended and why. Explain what you would have done differently. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Recently it was announced that two major hospital systems would be merging their services in to one entity. Both are comprised of multiple hospital units and specialty clinics. While on the surface, this has been touted as an economical move with substantial savings to both parties and the potential to solidify their market share, there are as yet many barriers to overcome. For instance, one system has its roots as a Catholic entity, while the other began with its origins as a Jewish facility. The medical staff is divided on whether the merger is good for patients and their practices. Both groups of employees are understandably unsettled as it is uncertain who of the senior administrative staff will remain. The organizational culture of both institutions is also of major concern. Given these circumstances, what form or model(s) of leadership would you bring to bear? Describe in detail the steps you would take to redirect the mission and vision of this new emerging entity.

Use your organization’s current system security (if this is not available find one on the Internet), and create a system security plan that is appropriate for the environment under consideration. Note: If you work in a large company, create the system security plan for a single division or department. Use the “System Security Plan Template,” to complete this assignment. Make sure to include screenshots (as applicable). Refer to the “System Security Plan,” located within the Topic Materials, when working on this assignment. This resource provides detailed explanations of each section that should be included within the plan.

Unit 6 Discussion 1 After watching the YouTube video “Understanding ISO 9001:2015: Monitoring and measuring” and reviewing other resources for this Unit, discuss the following: • How the just and overall components of ISO9000 apply to an organization; how an organization documents certification and from whom. Does it matter if an organization states that they are certified-but the certifying organization is not industry recognized? Exactly how important is that document? • Does your organization have a quality management process in place to correct either process failures or product failures? If so, please share the process. If not, share opportunities for improvement, in detail. Is it ISO 9000/9001? Are these two systems compatible?  • What advantages do you feel an organization has with a committed QMS in place over one that does not? • ISO 9001:2015 is the most recognized and implemented QMS standard in the world. Why do you feel regulatory certifications require a QMS? Please use your readings to substantiate your thoughts. Participation Requirements: Original discussion forum posts: • Create a thread for your original post identified with your name. • Prepare a quality, substantive post that addresses the objectives of the discussion forum and the expectations set forth in the grading rubric • Include supportive evidence; such as direct applicable experience and expert sources. • Due no later than Wednesday, 11:59 am, CT Unit 6 Discussion 2 Read “Learn about Standards” ) Assignment: AS9100 replaces the earlier AS9000 and fully incorporates the entirety of the current version of ISO 9000, while adding requirements relating to quality and safety. Major aerospace manufacturers and suppliers worldwide require compliance and / or registration to AS91000 as a condition of doing business. Please discuss the following: • What is your opinion of this regulatory requirement in the aerospace, as well as space and defense industries?  • Does it raise the level of quality or hinder advanced quality initiatives?  o Explain your answer.Please be specific and utilize your readings to substantiate your thoughts.Participation Requirements: Original discussion forum posts: • Create a thread for your original post identified with your name. • Prepare a quality, substantive post that addresses the objectives of the discussion forum and the expectations set forth in the grading rubric • Include supportive evidence; such as direct applicable experience and expert sources. • Due no later than Wednesday, 11:59 am, CT

Strategic-Planning Template to develop a SWOT Matrix for your company. Include two strategies in each of the four (SO, ST, WT, WO) quadrants. Be specific regarding your strategies, avoiding generic terms such as forward integration. Include notation (for example, S4, T3) at the end of each strategy. Utilize the research you have completed on your selected case to date, including the company’s most recent quarterly report as given at the corporate website. The company to be used Is Amazon

Choose General Electric as a company for this presentation, and ensure you: Explain whether or not the chosen company designs quality services around their product offerings. Determine and discuss the role that quality plays in the design of the products and services of your chosen company. Provide examples.