BZ450 Assignment 04.....managment...

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

1. What is a founders' agreement? Describe the purpose of a buyback clause and why it's important.

2. Discuss three main reasons people decide to become entrepreneurs and four main characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.

3. Explain what a feasibility analysis is, its purpose, and the two primary issues to consider when completing this analysis.

4. Explain what an industry/market feasibility analysis is, its purpose, and the two primary issues to consider when completing this analysis.

BZ440 Lesson 2 Esam SCORE 95 PERCENT.....man

Question 1
__________ refers to the values that are subscribed to and fostered by society in general and by individuals within society.
Question options:

a)     Ethics


b)     Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs


c)     Morality


d)     Social responsibility

Question 2
Managers can play a role in promoting ethical behavior on the job by:
Question options:

a)     maintaining sound financial standards.


b)     implementing total quality.


c)     ensuring customer satisfaction.


d)     developing written ethics guidelines.

Question 3
Which one of the following is NOT a category of competitive strategy?
Question options:

a)     Cost leadership


b)     Product positioning


c)     Market-niche


d)     Differentiation

Question 4
__________ is a balanced approach for organizations to address economic, social, and environmental issues in a way that aims to benefit people, communities, and society.
Question options:

a)     Best-ratio ethics


b)     Corporate social responsibility


c)     Full-potential ethics


d)     The balanced scorecard

Question 5
The firm's __________ establish the framework which will define(s) its attitudes and policies for all employees.
Question options:

a)     mission


b)     vision


c)     values or guiding principles


d)     strategy

Question 6
Which of the following statements does NOT apply when developing a mission statement?
Question options:

a)     Include the how-to statements


b)     Describe the "who, what, and where" of the organization


c)     Be brief, but comprehensive


d)     Choose wording that is simple

Question 7
From a __________ perspective, resources are wasted unless they contribute to success in the marketplace, and the more direct the contribution, the better.
Question options:

a)     global economic


b)     customer service


c)     strategic manager's


d)     world-class manufacturing

Question 8
The firm's __________ describe(s) where the organization is headed.
Question options:

a)     mission


b)     vision


c)     values or guiding principles


d)     strategy

Question 9
When handling an ethical dilemma, managers should select the option that will most likely:
Question options:

a)     pass the various ethics tests.


b)     build strength in the organization.


c)     adopt a black-and-white approach.


d)     cause the least amount of conflict.

Question 10
The __________ approach to ethics is a pragmatic approach based on the belief that people are basically good.
Question options:

a)     best-ratio


b)     black-and-white


c)     full-potential


d)     morally responsible

Question 11
Values that lead to ethical behavior include fairness, honesty, truthfulness, and:
Question options:

a)     contribution.


b)     self-development.


c)     dependability.


d)     quality performance.

Question 12
Existing literature generally agrees on three dimensions of sustainability. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Question options:

a)     Operational


b)     Economic


c)     Social


d)     Environmental

Question 13
Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of total quality that depend on trust?
Question options:

a)     Employee involvement


b)     Training


c)     Problem solving


d)     Conflict management

Question 14
The __________ consists of the specific tactics, projects, and activities for achieving broad strategic objectives.
Question options:

a)     action plan


b)     strategic plan


c)     SWOT analysis


d)     business model

Question 15
When providing ethics training, it is important to:
Question options:

a)     facilitate, don't preach.


b)     stimulate discussion.


c)     highlight practical applications.


d)     All of the above are important.

Question 16
An __________ is any characteristic or capability that puts the organization at a competitive disadvantage.
Question options:

a)     external threat


b)     internal threat


c)     environmental weakness


d)     organizational weakness

Question 17
An organization's responsibilities for ensuring ethical behavior include:
Question options:

a)     paying whistleblowers to speak up.


b)     creating an ethical environment.


c)     establishing in-house courts and juries.


d)     refusing to talk to the media.

Question 18
One of the best ways managers can help build trust is to:
Question options:

a)     ensure that organizational guidelines are followed.


b)     protect the interests of those who are not present at the time as if they were.


c)     promote responsibility and total quality expectations.


d)     demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior.

Question 19
To promote successful execution of strategies, organizations should undertake which of the following strategies?
Question options:

a)     Eliminate administrative barriers


b)     Conduct a secondary SWOT analysis


c)     Hold a stakeholder's gap analysis


d)     Contract with an execution specialist

Question 20
The concepts of trust, integrity, and __________ are part of the value system of total quality.
Question options:

a)     morality


b)     responsibility





c)     vision


d)     legality

BZ440 Exam 8 SCORE 90 PERCENT.......management

Lesson 8 Exam
Question 1
The most common inhibitor of SPC is:
Question options:

a)     inadequate training.


b)     lack of resources resulting from the absence of management commitment.


c)     failure to have processes under control.


d)     low production rates.

Question 2
The origin of what is now called ________ dates back to a book written by Dr. Walter Shewhart in 1931.
Question options:

a)     quality engineering


b)     compliance management


c)     statistical process control


d)     QFD

Question 3
In the language of scientific decision making, ________is/are introduced when improvements are not based on the scientific approach.
Question options:

a)     complexity


b)     variation


c)     inefficiency


d)     None of the above

Question 4
Re-engineering is an appropriate replacement for benchmarking when:
Question options:

a)     tour process is fairly strong relative to best-in-class.


b)     the best-in-class is not in your industry.


c)     your process is not in statistical control, i.e., is unstable.


d)     best-in-class is unwilling to cooperate.

Question 5
The rationale for western manufacturers to embrace SPC is:
Question options:

a)     to improve product quality and simultaneously reduce costs.


b)     to be able to compete better with Japan and the world's markets.


c)     to improve their product image.


d)     All of the above

Question 6
The __________ phase of DMAIC focuses on why defects, errors, or excessive variation occurs.
Question options:

a)     Define


b)     Measure


c)     Analyze


d)     Control

Question 7
When benchmarking, it is not enough to understand the processes; they must be completely:
Question options:

a)     analyzed.


b)     tested.


c)     documented.


d)     integrated.

Question 8
One of the roles of management in benchmarking is:
Question options:

a)     establishing relationships.


b)     disclosure.


c)     data collection.


d)     action planning.

Question 9
Which of the following is NOT a measure in TOC?
Question options:

a)     Establishing the goal


b)     Making the investment


c)     Operating expenses


d)     Throughput

Question 10
Six Sigma can only be achieved through:
Question options:

a)     hiring new staff.


b)     process improvement.


c)     creating a new mission statement.


d)     cutting costs.

Question 11
The __________ is used to chart the number of defects in samples of varying size as a percentage or fraction. Example: anywhere defects can be counted.
Question options:

a)     p-chart


b)     np-chart


c)     c-chart


d)     u-chart

Question 12
Which of the following behaviors best describe the concept of benchmarking?
Question options:

a)     Unethical


b)     Illegal


c)     Industrial espionage


d)     None of the above

Question 13
One of the three phases of benchmarking is:
Question options:

a)     conclusion.


b)     post-execution.


c)     reporting.


d)     modification.

Question 14
In which phase of the DMAIC process might FMEA be used?
Question options:

a)     Define


b)     Measure


c)     Analyze


d)     Control

Question 15
Several benchmarking considerations require management's approval before the process can start: commitment to change, funding, personnel, disclosure, and:
Question options:

a)     oversight.


b)     Direction.


c)     involvement.


d)     Direct supervision.

Question 16
Six Sigma process performance:
Question options:

a)     represents a major advance in capability over the typical.


b)     has yet to be achieved in actual practice.


c)     predicts 1 nonconformance in 500 million opportunities.


d)     is useful only in large scale manufacturing.

Question 17
The JIT/LEAN/Lean "pull" system ensures that:
Question options:

a)     costs are minimized through "economy of scale."


b)     the production line will never stop because of a problem.


c)     buffer stocks are on hand to prevent line stoppage when a critical machine fails.


d)     the internal supplier process does not build product unless told to do so by the internal customer process.

Question 18
To continually improve a process, all people involved in its operation must be using the same:
Question options:

a)     documentation methods.


b)     analysis techniques.


c)     problem-solving tools.


d)     procedures.

Question 19
Lean is based on the manufacturing system that was developed by:
Question options:

a)     Motorola.


b)     Toyota.


c)     Goldratt.


d)     IBM.

Question 20
_________ approaches improvement projects in three successive phases, applying TOC, Lean, and then Six Sigma tools.
Question options:

a)     The iTLS model


b)     Kaizen


c)     CEDAC


d)     SIPOC

BZ440 Assignment 8

ASSIGNMENT 08

BZ440 Quality Control

Directions:  Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the "Assignment Format" page located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements.

 

Today's business arenas are extremely competitive nationally and internationally. Please thoughtfully consider the following statements and provide answers supported from information in your textbook and include at least two outside sources with appropriate citations.

 

1.      Support a leadership impact ideology for TQ implementation by synthesizing the processes necessary to provide an organization with a TQ paradigm.

 

2.      Assess three (3) characteristics that contribute to a TQ organization by prioritizing the steps necessary to achieve a competitive advantage in the marketplace using TQ methodology.

 

3.      Evaluate how you, as a manger, would integrate three (3) specific leadership initiative tools to provide your company with a TQ organization.

 

BZ440 Assignment 04 Quality Control

ASSIGNMENT 04

BZ440 Quality Control

Directions:  Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the "Assignment Format" page located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements.

 

One of the philosophies mentioned in your text includes the strategy of Plan, Do, Check, and Act. Please keep this philosophy in mind when considering the information required below.

 

1. Discuss the premise of TQ. Then, design a TQ initiative for a company of your choosing, outlining steps that will provide internal and external support for your initiative.

 

2. Outline a plan for a team meeting with your managers, and elaborate how together you will disseminate this plan to the entire company.

 

3. Evaluate the potential impact of your meeting and the launching of your TQ plan, including two (2) strengths and two (2) weaknesses of the plan.

 

OR110 Lesson 7 Exam SCORE 100 PERCENT

Question 1        10 / 10 points
Breaking up study times across several days is more effective than cramming.
Question options:

True

False
7-1-2
Question 2        10 / 10 points
Reviewing material within 24 hours after learning for the first time can increase retention.
Question options:

True

False
Question 3        10 / 10 points
The memory consolidation process occurs working when you are:
Question options:

Awake

Asleep

Exercising

Reading
7-1-3
Question 4        10 / 10 points
Which of the following would NOT be particularly effective content for flashcards?
Question options:

Dates and facts

Foreign language drills

Analysis of english literature

Vocabulary words
Question 5        10 / 10 points
Which of the following is an example of an engagement strategy?
Question options:

Using flashcards

Listening to classical music

Cramming

Multitasking
Question 6        10 / 10 points
Which of the following is an example of an active recall technique?
Question options:

Using flashcards

Listening to classical music

Cramming

Multitasking
7-1-4
Question 7        10 / 10 points
Stress is good for our health and rarely hinders learning.
Question options:

True

False
Question 8        10 / 10 points
Which of the following is NOT an example of a studying technique?
Question options:

Teaching someone else the information

Using flashcards

Shifting your study location

Cramming
Question 9        10 / 10 points
Studies have shown that multitasking is beneficial for studying.
Question options:

True

False
7-1-5
Question 10        10 / 10 points
Benedict Carey advises to study smarter, not harder.
Question options:

True

False

OR110 Lesson 6 Exam SCORE 100 PERCENT

Question 1        10 / 10 points
Time management skills can be applied to many areas of your life
Question options:

True

False
6-1-2
Question 2        10 / 10 points
A timer is used when applying the chunking technique.
Question options:

True

False
Question 3        10 / 10 points
Suppose you are in the midst of your work and your phone rings. You decide to stop your work and answer the phone, but inform the person that you will call the back in an hour. You then hang up the phone and continue your task. This is an example of:
Question options:

Breaking your work into chunks

Dealing with distractions

Cramming

Multitasking
Question 4        10 / 10 points
Cramming in long sessions of studying is the most effective way to absorb information.
Question options:

True

False
Question 5        10 / 10 points
Time management strategies can and should be personalized.
Question options:

True

False
Question 6        10 / 10 points
Interval studying requires intervals of 25 minute time chunks.
Question options:

True

False
Question 7        10 / 10 points
Breaking your work up into smaller, more manageable pieces that are broken up by short breaks is known as ______________.
Question options:

Chunking

Cramming

Distracting

Multitasking
6-1-3
Question 8        10 / 10 points
Which of the following is NOT a tip for time management?
Question options:

Keep your goals

Protect your time

Think about the 80/20 rule

All of the above are time management tips
Question 9        10 / 10 points
To do lists are an example of everyday time management.
Question options:

True

False
Question 10        10 / 10 points
Creating a priority list and scheduling time for each item is a time management tip.
Question options:

True

False