What do these experiences, and the continuing popularity of JIT, tell you about just-in-time?

  1. If you are Mr. Folley, looking over the devastation at the Oxford plant, what do you do to keep Caterpillar’s worldwide production running?
  2. Given the inherent risk in JIT and the trauma that the companies have experienced, why has JIT survived?
  3. What do these experiences, and the continuing popularity of JIT, tell you about just-in-time?
  4. What actions or changes in policy do you suggest for Caterpillar?

Requirements: Read attachment before answering questions, 12pt Font, Times New Roman, APA Format, 2-3 paragraphs per question

Describe specifically and in detail how one of the motivational theories discussed in Chapter 5 was used to motivate employees.

1.Think about your present workplace or a workplace with which you are familiar.

Describe specifically and in detail how one of the motivational theories discussed in Chapter 5 was used to motivate employees. You can choose either one of the content approaches or one of the process approaches.

In describing how the theory was used (i.e., applied), make sure you

evaluate whether or not it was used effectively, and clarify why you

take the position that you do. 250 words

2.Compare and contrast the idea of extrinsic and intrinsic rewards with Herzberg’s Two-Factor theory of motivation?  Does the idea of

intrinsic and extrinsic rewards agree in principle with Herzberg, or not?   How

effectively have you seen intrinsic and extrinsic rewards used in the workplace?

250words

WA1.

Review the text discussion of Job Range, Job Depth, and Job Relationships.

Using the terms used in the text and in at least ONE other reference on this

topic, describe your current job position or one with which you are familiar.

Be sure to describe any attempts that the employer has made to increase job

range or job depth, and evaluate whether or not these efforts appeared to be

motivational to the employees. If you have not seen any attempts at increasing range or depth, describe such as change that you would recommend and tell how you expect it to change motivation in employees. 500words, 2 additional peer. APA

Analyze and interpret budget and actual financial information provided

Assessment 1: Case Study

Develop an Operational Plan

 

Ensure your Operational Plan includes the following:

1. Background

2. Objectives

3. Policies, procedures and practices, which includes human resources initiatives, and a list of relevant policies and procedures

4. Legislative and regulatory issues

5. Intellectual Property and Copyright.

6. Resources (including costs)

7. Key Performance Indicators

8. Consultation

9. Monitoring

10. Operational Action Plan

11. Operational Plan Variations (including two contingency plans)

12. Approval of plan

 

Part B- Additional Tasks (Questions)

Analyze and interpret budget and actual financial information provided

 

Assessment 2: Short Answer Questions

11 QUESTIONS

Nationl Camper Trailers – 8 month Profit and Loss (July -15 to Feb – 16) Budget for (Mar to June 16) Forecast Year

End

Sales of Trailers

Forecast No. of Trailers Jul-15 Aug-15 Sep-15 Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 YTD Actual YTD Budget Variance Mar-16 Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16 30-Jun-16

Dandenong 80 6 11 3 3 7 2 6 8 46 55 (9) 9 9 9 9 82

Caboolture 24 2 3 2 1 2 1 1 3 15 16 (1) 2 2 2 2 23

Expo Truck 48 5 5 3 2 1 1 2 2 21 29 (8) 4 4 4 4 37

13 19 8 6 10 4 9 13 82 100 (18) 15 15 15 15 142

Ave sale price $29,500 $383,500 $560,500 $236,000 $177,000 $295,000 $118,000 $265,500 $383,500 $2,419,000 $2,950,000 -$531,000 $442,500 $442,500 $442,500 $442,500 $4,189,000

Factory Manufacturing Ave Factory Cost Per Trailer $3,400

Raw materials $13,156 $19,228 $8,096 $6,072 $10,120 $4,048 $9,108 $13,156 $82,984 $101,200 -$18,216 $15,180 $15,180 $15,180 $15,180 $143,704

Labour $36,300 $36,250 $36,250 $36,000 $35,150 $34,200 $33,100 $35,830 $283,080 $268,400 $14,680 $40,260 $40,260 $40,260 $40,260 $444,120

Factory costs * $4,004 $5,852 $2,464 $1,848 $3,080 $1,232 $2,772 $4,004 $25,256 $30,800 -$5,544 $4,620 $4,620 $4,620 $4,620 $43,736

Repairs & Maintence $5,148 $7,524 $3,168 $2,376 $3,960 $1,584 $3,564 $5,148 $32,472 $39,600 -$7,128 $5,940 $5,940 $5,940 $5,940 $56,232

Factory COG’s $58,608 $68,854 $49,978 $46,296 $52,310 $41,064 $48,544 $58,138 $423,792 $440,000 -$16,208 $66,000 $66,000 $66,000 $66,000 $687,792

Assembly & Fitout Ave Assembly Cost Per Trailer $9,200

Accessories 23% $24,518 $35,834 $15,088 $11,316 $18,860 $7,544 $16,974 $24,518 $154,652 $188,600 -$33,948 $28,290 $28,290 $28,290 $28,290 $267,812

Labour 56% $59,696 $87,248 $36,736 $27,552 $45,920 $18,368 $41,328 $59,696 $376,544 $459,200 -$82,656 $68,880 $68,880 $68,880 $68,880 $652,064

Factory costs * 8% $8,528 $12,464 $5,248 $3,936 $6,560 $2,624 $5,904 $8,528 $53,792 $65,600 -$11,808 $9,840 $9,840 $9,840 $9,840 $93,152

Repairs & Maintence 8% $8,528 $12,464 $5,248 $3,936 $6,560 $2,624 $5,904 $8,528 $53,792 $65,600 -$11,808 $9,840 $9,840 $9,840 $9,840 $93,152

Finishing costs 5% $5,330 $7,790 $3,280 $2,460 $4,100 $1,640 $3,690 $5,330 $33,620 $41,000 -$7,380 $6,150 $6,150 $6,150 $6,150 $58,220

$8,200 Assembly COG’s $106,600 $155,800 $65,600 $49,200 $82,000 $32,800 $73,800 $106,600 $672,400 $820,000 -$147,600 $123,000 $123,000 $123,000 $123,000 $1,164,400

Average Trailers completed per month

Cost of the Expo Truck

Expenses

Staff Expenditure $16,500 $16,200 $15,890 $16,199 $15,100 $16,200 $16,000 $16,350 $128,439 $145,000 -$16,561 $17,000 $17,000 $17,000 $17,000 $196,439

Accomodation $8,528 $12,464 $5,248 $3,936 $6,560 $2,624 $5,904 $8,528 $53,792 $75,000 -$21,208 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $85,792

Meal and entertainment $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $28,000 $30,000 -$2,000 $3,300 $3,300 $3,300 $3,300 $41,200

Cost of Trailer Transport $4,500 $4,400 $4,300 $4,610 $4,500 $4,500 $4,400 $4,500 $35,710 $33,000 $2,710 $4,500 $4,500 $4,500 $4,500 $53,710

Trailer transport insurance $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $6,000 $6,000 $0 $750 $750 $750 $750 $9,000

Costs of Expo Truck $33,778 $37,314 $29,688 $28,995 $30,410 $27,574 $30,554 $33,628 $251,941 $289,000 -$37,059 $33,550 $33,550 $33,550 $33,550 $386,141

Gross Margin $184,514 $298,532 $90,734 $52,509 $130,280 $16,562 $112,602 $185,134 $1,070,867 $1,428,000 -$357,133 $219,950 $219,950 $219,950 $219,950 $1,950,667

48% 53% 38% 30% 44% 14% 42% 48% 44% 48% 50% 50% 50% 50% 47%

Selling & administartion Expenses

Advertising $16,500 $16,200 $15,890 $16,199 $15,100 $16,200 $16,000 $16,350 128,439 120,000 $8,439 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $200,439 Travel & Accomodation $6,500 $6,200 $5,890 $6,199 $5,100 $6,200 $6,000 $6,350 48,439 55,000 -$6,561 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $74,439 Office Staff $36,300 $36,250 $36,250 $37,000 $41,250 $41,250 $41,250 $42,500 312,050 280,000 $32,050 $46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $498,050 Communications $5,330 $7,790 $3,280 $2,460 $4,100 $1,640 $3,690 $5,330 33,620 30,100 $3,520 $3,800 $3,800 $3,800 $3,800 $48,820 Vehicle expenses $3,512 $3,200 $3,819 $3,199 $3,100 $3,200 $3,416 $3,148 26,594 27,500 -$906 $3,400 $3,400 $3,400 $3,400 $40,194 Depreciation $19,583 $19,583 $19,583 $19,583 $19,583 $19,583 $19,583 $19,583 156,664 156,664 $0 $19,583 $19,583 $19,583 $19,583 $234,996 Insurance $3,512 $3,200 $3,819 $3,199 $3,819 $3,199 $3,100 $3,200 27,048 27,500 -$452 $3,400 $3,400 $3,400 $3,400 $40,648 Operating supplies $120 $130 $10 $300 $228 $122 $130 $140 1,180 1,200 -$20 $150 $150 $150 $150 $1,780 Rent $22,916 $22,916 $22,916 $22,916 $22,916 $22,916 $22,916 $22,916 183,328 183,350 -$22 $22,916 $22,916 $22,916 $22,916 $274,992 Office costs $950 $980 $1,521 $1,200 $650 $600 $1,250 $989 8,140 8,000 $140 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $12,140 Computer Expenses $2,100 $1,950 $1,980 $2,300 $2,450 $2,100 $1,800 $900 15,580 16,000 -$420 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $23,580

$117,323 $118,399 $114,958 $114,555 $118,296 $117,010 $119,135 $121,406 $941,082 $905,314 $35,768 $127,249 $127,249 $127,249 $127,249 $1,450,078

Net Profit Before Taxes $67,191 $180,133 -$24,224 -$62,046 $11,984 -$100,448 -$6,533 $63,728 $129,785 $522,686 -$392,901 $92,701 $92,701 $92,701 $92,701 $500,589

Essay 5 Don’t Buy That Jacket

Please help write 4-5 pg essay on the following :

Don’t Buy  Patagonia: Don’t Buy5 must use Stead, J.G. and Stead, W.E. (2014) Sustainable Strategic Management, 2nd Edition. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe. ISBN 9780765635457 as reference using Chapter 5 specifically  to answer questions in case study. I have attached the article , sample title page and Case study questions. Essay needs to 4-5 pages in length  to fluff or fillers answering the following questions attached below. also answer question in order and ensure that that follows within the essay in APA format.  Do not forget the reference page.

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Should be Essay 3 , Chapter 3 -REFLECTION-BUSB-481-SD12
james.a.greene
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Should Read -BUSB-481-SD12 Strategic Management Professor Richard Doyle Essay 3, Chapter 3- Reflection