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You are the manager of Strategic Sourcing at Toyota Motor Corp and have just been called by the VP of global sourcing to whom you report.
You are managing a project in an industry of your choice. How do you go about identifying the most important areas to focus on?
Many companies implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems but are disappointed by the results when they do not realize the return on investment
A manufacturing shop is designed to operate most efficiently at an output of 950 units per day. In the past month the plant produced 750 units
Managing e-mail is a common and, time-consuming daily activity. For many it is hard to keep up with the volume of messages, let alone provide timely responses.
Many basic, daily communication decisions involve an ethics component. Discuss ethical components of communication and provide examples
Explain, in your own words what "legitimate business purpose" means in relationship to workplace/hiring discrimination law.
A manager wants to assign tasks to workstations as efficiently as possible, and achieve an hourly output of 331/3 units.
Managers need to understand the rules of the game, particularly the laws, governing domestic and international competition around the world
You are the manager of Strategic Sourcing at Toyota Motor Corp and have just been called by the VP of global sourcing to whom you report
A manager has been using a "Current Technique" to forecast demand for gallons of ice cream for the past six periods.
As a manager, when and how would you use inductive and deductive reasoning in decision-making
Managers share responsibility for employee performance and have an active role to play in the performance management cycle.
How can managers create value by establishing important relationships among the value chain activities; within the firm and between the firm and its customers
The manager of a small firm is considering whether to produce a new product that would require leasing some special equipment at a cost of $20,000 per month.
Managers face many challenges and opportunities in today's marketplace. How can organizational behavior concepts be applied by managers
Managers may opt to departmentalize their organizations for various reasons on the basis of elements including products, functions, and geography
As the managing director for your company, based in India, that manufactures computer equipment, you are negotiating with an official in China.
Managers involved in international logistics often have to deal with many forms of trade restrictions including tariffs and non-tariff barriers.
Some managers are responsible for projects that have a negative impact on the social and environmental life of communities.
How can managers use the various motivation theories you learned in chapter to ensure that all employees do their best and work hard toward company goals?
Based on the information available, the per night break-even point in dollars for the St. Cloud Theatre Company = $1027.40
Complete a summary on an organization of your choice in the USA (Walmart). For project, this should include the organization you are going to study,
One decision managers need to make is whether to maximize profit margin or gross profit. What issues could cause a manager to make a decision
The management team is particularly concerned about the right to protect company resources and restrict what employees can use the resources for.