Sunday, September 18, 2005
MGMT 302 Assignment 3
Globalization of operations is also an important change that managers have been experiencing in recent years. This class will specifically explore the management of process technology development for additional plants. One of the questions to be explored is how far a company should go in implementing "copy exactly"? The focus is on the level of automation to be used in the production of a new system, and whether all plants should use the same process technology.
What are the implications for both cost and flexibility of automation? Do you agree with the assertion that "If you automate, you stagnate?"
What are your recommendations regarding the issue of standardizing process technology across all plants? Are there motives behind this proposal, other than those stated in the case?
As Production and Operations Manager, how would you go about implementing your recommendation? How would you overcome resistance from the plants? As the plant manager at Asheville, North Carolina, what line of reasoning would you use to convince senior management that full automation is the less desirable alternative?
As the CEO, what option would you like to see pursued? How do various options fit into the broader corporate strategy of the company?
In general, when should "copy exactly" be used?
INSTRUCTIONS
Hard copy only and prepared by using Spreadsheets for computation questions and word processor for Essay questions.
The essay should be done on an individual basis. DO NOT CUT AND PASTE FROM THE INTERNET.
The essay should be approximately 1,000 words in length. Adhere strictly to within 10% of the word limit. Marks will be deducted for failure to reach the minimum word limit, and answers exceeding the word limit will not be marked.
The essay should be referenced and have a full bibliography attached.
The essay will lose 1 mark for each day or part thereof it is late. Papers may be handed in early to me personally or to my box (pigeon hole) beside the lecturers’ room, before they are due.
Essays must be word processed, in 12 point Times Roman or Arial font, with a spacing of 1.5 for the body of the text (but not footnotes), and spell-checked. The pages should be numbered.
Due date: Presentation and submission in Week 12 - 8th November 2005
Late Submission: Loss of one mark for each day late.
What are the implications for both cost and flexibility of automation? Do you agree with the assertion that "If you automate, you stagnate?"
What are your recommendations regarding the issue of standardizing process technology across all plants? Are there motives behind this proposal, other than those stated in the case?
As Production and Operations Manager, how would you go about implementing your recommendation? How would you overcome resistance from the plants? As the plant manager at Asheville, North Carolina, what line of reasoning would you use to convince senior management that full automation is the less desirable alternative?
As the CEO, what option would you like to see pursued? How do various options fit into the broader corporate strategy of the company?
In general, when should "copy exactly" be used?
INSTRUCTIONS
Hard copy only and prepared by using Spreadsheets for computation questions and word processor for Essay questions.
The essay should be done on an individual basis. DO NOT CUT AND PASTE FROM THE INTERNET.
The essay should be approximately 1,000 words in length. Adhere strictly to within 10% of the word limit. Marks will be deducted for failure to reach the minimum word limit, and answers exceeding the word limit will not be marked.
The essay should be referenced and have a full bibliography attached.
The essay will lose 1 mark for each day or part thereof it is late. Papers may be handed in early to me personally or to my box (pigeon hole) beside the lecturers’ room, before they are due.
Essays must be word processed, in 12 point Times Roman or Arial font, with a spacing of 1.5 for the body of the text (but not footnotes), and spell-checked. The pages should be numbered.
Due date: Presentation and submission in Week 12 - 8th November 2005
Late Submission: Loss of one mark for each day late.
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