Week 5 Project

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Fundamentals Of Project Management

Due February 17, 2020

Week 5 Project

Instructions

Resource and Time Budgets

You are going to be the project manager for the construction of a large warehouse for a major international company. Of course, there are many elements involved in constructing such a large facility, but this assignment will consider only one, the laying of the facilitys foundation (which is obviously preceded by site preparation and followed by the actual construction of the building).

In preparation for completing of this element of the projectlaying the facility foundationcomplete the following: 

  • Locate a source of data for the hourly wages that will need to be paid to those who will pour and finish the concrete foundation (the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States government is a good source for such information).  Be sure to document the source of your hourly wage data for such concrete workers. 
  • Locate a source of data for the cost of a cubic yard of reinforced concrete.  Be sure to document the source of your reinforced concrete cost data. 
  • Assuming that eight workers will be needed for the completion of the project, that they will work five days per week for 10 hours per day, and that it will take them three full weeks to complete the pouring of the foundation, what is your estimate (based on the hourly wage data that you located) of the labor expense of pouring the foundation? 
  • Assuming that the foundation will require 400 cubic yards of concrete, what is your estimate (based on the hourly wage data that you located) of the cost of the materials needed for pouring the foundation? 
  • How would Overhead charges (review the Budgeting chapter if you do not remember learning about this term) impact the two estimates that you have calculated? 
  • How would an increase in the cost of steel (one of the components of reinforced concrete) impact the budget that you had developed? 
  • If the construction site was impacted by a hurricane during the preparation of the foundation (meaning that work had to be temporarily stopped), how would the overall schedule of the construction project be impacted? 

Submission Details:

  • Provide your answers in a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document, using APA style. 
  • Support your responses with examples and research.
  • Name your document SU_MGT3035_W5_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.
  • Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

 

Higher-Order Thinking Strategies Template And Reflection

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It is crucial for teachers to be aware of and implement several strategies that promote higher-order thinking.

Part 1: Higher-Order Thinking Strategies Template 

For this assignment, complete the Higher-Order Thinking Strategies Template. Select a national or state standard that differs from the lesson you delivered in your Clinical Field Experience and create a unique learning activity to engage students in higher-order thinking.

Part 2: Reflection

In 250-500 words, summarize and reflect on the activity you developed for higher-order thinking, as well as how you will design learning experiences in your future classroom to promote engagement, use questioning for higher-order thinking, and encourage deep discussion.

Support your ideas with 2-3 scholarly resources.

Ops Management Unit 4 Db

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Within the Discussion Board area, write 200-300 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Through improved financial strategies and data management, the supply chain of a company can improve their customer experience, business efficiencies and overall financial performance. By collecting data, improving customer intimacy, establishing financial strategies, and through the use of analytics, organizations can embark on new opportunities and stronger financial futures. Complete the following:

  • Discuss why it is important for an organizations supply chain to include the management of their data and financial strategies by answering the following questions:
    • What types of supply chain tools help a company collect data? Please describe two types of tools.
    • How does supply chain management help a company to improve efficiency and effectiveness? 
    • How does contract bidding improve a companys financial outcome?
    • Why is forecasting demand important?

Be sure to include your required references and format your submission in APA format.

Distribution Strategy and Strategic Alliances

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Analyze the following case study from the Hunt Library: Ryan, K. & Barretta, P. (2018). Perry’s Ice Cream Distribution Strategy and Strategic Alliances: The 800-Pound Gorilla. (Links to an external site.) London, UK: SAGE

The case explains the importance of distribution partnerships and the complexity of marketing channel decisions. After reading the case study, address the following topics:

    What are the potential pros and cons of Perry Ice Cream’s direct sales distribution channel?
    What are the potential pros and cons of collaborating/partnering with this national brand?
    Evaluate the marketing channel options and describe the value channel members provide.
    Assuming that Perry’s leadership decides to carry the competitors products, evaluate the two proposals. Would you recommend they use on margin or drayage, and why?

    Title page with your name and assignment number and title.
    References using current APA (Links to an external site.) in-text citations.
    Written in essay format with at least three sections: an introduction, body (using subject headers, address the 4 topics), and wrap-up or summary.