Operations Strategy” Please respond to the following:
For this first assignment, you will analyze different types of research. To begin, please read and view the following materials:
Select one research design from column A and column B.
This information is all available in the Unit 1 Learning Content. There are also resources available online to further your understanding.
Your assignment should be typed into a Word or other word processing document, formatted in APA style. The assignment must include:
Estimated time to complete: 3 hours
PS101 Unit 1 Assessment – Research DesignPS101 Unit 1 Assessment – Research DesignCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentPS101-CO118.0 ptsLevel 5Expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and culturally respectful manner.16.0 ptsLevel 4Expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and culturally respectful manner with minor weaknesses in one or more of the areas.14.0 ptsLevel 3Partially expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose. Expresses ideas in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and culturally respectful manner with weaknesses in these area.13.0 ptsLevel 2Partially expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose. Ideas are partially expressed in an organized, professional, and culturally respectful manner with major weaknesses in these areas.11.0 ptsLevel 1Expresses limited content knowledge with the assignment purpose. Ideas are not expressed in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and/or culturally respectful manner.0.0 ptsLevel 0The assignment was not completed or there are no constructed concepts that demonstrate analytically skills and no evidences to support the content does not align to the assignment instructions18.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysisPRICE-P18.0 ptsLevel 5Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating strong analytical skills with strong evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.16.0 ptsLevel 4Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating strong analytical skills with evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.14.0 ptsLevel 3Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating analytical skills with some evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.13.0 ptsLevel 2Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating weak analytical skills with minimal evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.11.0 ptsLevel 1Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating inadequate evidence of analytical skills. There is minimal or no evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.0.0 ptsLevel 0The assignment was not completed or there was no evidence of constructed concepts that are supported by professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.18.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTechnology12.0 ptsLevel 5Manipulates multiple technological resources to effectively implement all assignment requirements.11.0 ptsLevel 4Manipulates multiple technological resources to effectively implement most assignment requirements.10.0 ptsLevel 3Manipulates multiple technological resources to effectively implement some assignment requirements.8.0 ptsLevel 2Manipulates multiple technological resources for some assignment requirements.7.0 ptsLevel 1Manipulates technological resources to minimally meet some assignment requirements.0.0 ptsLevel 0The assignment was not completed or difficulties with technological manipulation were evident. The assignment submitted does not meet requriements.12.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting9.0 ptsLevel 5The assignment exhibits a excellent command of written English language conventions. The assignment has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling.8.0 ptsLevel 4The assignment exhibits a good command of written English language conventions. The assignment has no errors in mechanics, or spelling with minor grammatical errors that impair the flow of communication.7.0 ptsLevel 3The assignment exhibits a basic command of written English language conventions. The assignment has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impact the flow of communication6.0 ptsLevel 2The assignment exhibits a limited command of written English language conventions. The assignment has frequent errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impede the flow of communication.5.0 ptsLevel 1The assignment exhibits little command of written English language conventions. The assignment has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning.0.0 ptsLevel 0The assignment does not demonstrate command of written English language conventions. The assignment has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader difficulty discerning the meaning.9.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPAPRICE-I3.0 ptsLevel 5In-text citations of sources and references in proper APA style are included with no errors.2.5 ptsLevel 4In-text citations of sources and references in proper APA style are included but have 1-2 minor APA errors.2.0 ptsLevel 3In-text citations of sources and references in proper APA style are included but have 3 – 4 minor APA errors.1.5 ptsLevel 2In-text citations of sources and references in proper APA style are included but have more than 4 errors.1.0 ptsLevel 1The errors demonstrate limited understanding of in-text citation and reference requirements0.0 ptsLevel 0There are no in-text citations AND/OR references.3.0 pts
Total Points: 60.0PreviousNext
Week 4 Assignment – Beck Manufacturing and Plant Capacity
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A BID FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH GRADUATE LEVEL WRITING TERMS AND CONCEPTS. ALL DIRECTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED AND NO PLAGIARISM. MY SCHOOL USES SOFTWARE TO DETECT COPIED MATERIAL.
Read the Beck Manufacturing case study in Chapter 8 of your text. In a three-page paper, address the following:
Calculate the capacity of each machine center and the capacity of the system.
Analyze where the focus of the companys efforts should be if Beck wants to expand capacity. Determine how much extra capacity he can get without causing another operation to become the bottleneck.
Suggest ways Beck can expand capacity without purchasing new equipment.
Your paper should be in paragraph form (avoid the use of bullet points) and supported with the concepts outlined in your text and additional scholarly sources.
Submit your three-page paper (not including the title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA style and must cite at least three scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.
Week 4 Discussions and Required Resources
Two-part assignment: All parts must be at least 200 words unless otherwise noted. Please read all attachments and follow ALL instructions.
Part 1: Process Selection: Product and Design Capacity
How is process selection related to product design and capacity determination? Your initial post should be 200 words.
Part 2: Monique Food Processing Company and Capacity
Read Problem 6: The Monique Food Processing Company in Chapter 8 of your text. Monique Food Processing Company produces light snacks that can be heated in a microwave. The following steps are included in the process:
Steps
Description
Capacity (Units/Hour)
1
Prepare food
200
2
Measure and place in plastic pouch
175
3
Prepare cardboard box
200
4
Insert pouch into box
300
5
Shrink-wrap box
200
a. What is the system capacity, and which is the bottleneck department?
b. How much slack (unused capacity) is available in other departments?
c. How much system capacity can be gained by adding capacity to the bottleneck?
d. What are the key factors that determine when to add capacity?
e. Why would an organization want to reduce its capacity?
Make and include calculations. Answer questions a through e. Your response should be 200 words.
.
NOTE: Be sure to have a well-developed paragraph for all required work (posting & responses). A well-developed paragraph contains 5-7 sentences for each paragraph created.
1. Business is a social science.
2. A well developed paragraph is 5-7 sentences.
3. Use third person voice instead of first person voice.
4. You must use a thesis statement when writing your assignments.
5. Use a variety of transitions to help the flow of the paragraphs
6. Check out the PIE structure of your paragraphs mentioned in the writing center.
7. There are two types of in-text citations that you should be using: a. parenthetical and b. signal phrase
Required Resources
Text
Vonderembse, M. A., & White, G. P. (2013). Operations management [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/
Recommended Resources
Multimedia
July, E. (Producer) & Rodrigo, J. M. (Director). (2003). Business is blooming: The international floral industry [Video file]. Retrieved from the Films On Demand database.
Watch the following segments:
Websites
