Ashford BUS 307 / BUS307 Class Answers
BUS307 / BUS 307 / ENTIRE CLASS/COURSE TUTORIAL INCLUDES EVERYTHING LISTED
BUS307 / BUS 307 / ENTIRE CLASS/COURSE TUTORIAL INCLUDES EVERYTHING LISTED
BUS307 / BUS 307 / WEEK 1 DQ 1 VALUE INDEX
Week 1 DQ 1 Value Index
Complete Problem 1 from the end of Chapter 2: You have just graduated from college and are looking to buy your first car. Money is tight right now, so you are concerned with initial cost as well as ongoing expenses. At the same time, you don’t want to drive a slow, ugly car like your parents do. You have narrowed your choices down to two vehicles: a Honda Enigma and a Porsche Booster. Based on the rankings in the table (found under Chapter 1, Problem 2 in the textbook), calculate the value index for each car. Which car provides you with the greatest value? Use formulas to calculate the answer to one decimal point. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
BUS307 / BUS 307 / WEEK 1 DQ 2 BUSINESS MAPPING OF PROCESSES
Week 1 DQ 2 Business Mapping of Processes
From Chapter 3, Problem 13, read the current home equity loan process at Faircloth Financial and map the current process. Identify any rework loops and delays in the process. What causes these? What is the impact on cycle times? How might this affect customers’ willingness to do business with Faircloth? What changes might you recommend to redesign this process with the needs of the customer in mind? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
BUS307 / BUS 307 / WEEK 1 QUIZ
BUS 307 Week 1 Quiz
BUS307 / BUS 307 / WEEK 2 QUIZ
BUS 307 Week 2 Quiz
BUS307 / BUS 307 / WEEK 2 DQ 1 GANTT VS. NETWORK BASED APPROACH
Week 2 DQ 1 Gantt vs. Network Based Approach
From the end of Chapter 5, complete Discussion Question 3: What are the main advantages of using a network-based approach to project management rather than a Gantt chart? Under what circumstances might a Gantt chart be preferable to a network-based approach? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
BUS307 / BUS 307 / WEEK 2 DQ 2 EXPECTED VALUES AND DECISION TREES
From the end of Chapter 8, consider the two capacity options for Arktec manufacturing from Problem 2 and the three possible demand scenarios from Problem 4, then complete Problem 5. First, draw the decision tree for Arktec Manufacturing. When drawing your tree, assume that managers must select a capacity option before they know what the demand level will actually be. Then, calculate the expected value for each decision branch. Which option would you prefer and why? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
BUS307 / BUS 307 / WEEK 3 QUIZ
BUS 307 Week 3 Quiz
BUS307 / BUS 307 / WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENT SPEND ANALYSIS
From the end of Chapter 11, read the Case Study: The ABCs of Spend Analysis. Respond to the following questions in a one to three page document to submit to your instructor. The submission must adhere to APA style guidelines and should include at least two scholarly references.
a. Why are data analysis skills and thinking so important to spend analysis? Can’t software applications be used to generate the information needed automatically?
b. How might a structured process such as Six Sigma methodology (Chapter 3) be useful here?
c. Why is it important to get other functional areas, notably finance, involved in spend analysis efforts? Can you think of some other functional areas that should be involved?