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Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read sections 6.0-6.2 and section 6.5 in Chapter 6 of the required textbook, Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Culture defines the unique lifestyle for a nation or region. Since businesses locate their factories, call centers, warehouses, and offices around the world, operations managers need to be sensitive and understand the local culture. Notions of authority, time, color, value, respect, humor, work ethic, manners, and social status may be quite different from one's own cultural norms. Some companies employ global sourcing agents to assist with identifying these cultural differences.
Explain why it is important for operations managers to understand the local culture and practices of the countries in which a firm does business. What are some of the potential consequences if they do not?
The stamping operation takes 1 minute per T-shirt, and the stamping machines are expected to have 90 percent efficiency considering adjustments, changeover of patterns, and unavoidable downtime. How many stamping machines are required?
Use a combination of inventory, regular production, overtime (maximum 200 cases per month), and subcontracting (maximum 300 cases per month) as needed.
What are at least two legal and political factors that can create misunderstanding and conflict when opening a foreign operation.
What are the characteristics of this model team? What difficulties have they encountered as a team?
Examine the three (3) key sociological theories discussed in the chapter—structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. Discuss the key ways that these different theories define deviance and punishment in society.
Which of the following are characteristics of stage two of culture shock? Which of the following best defines an organizational team?
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper summarizing the key parameters of the juvenile justice system in the United States.
Base your analysis on the eight samples below (the dimension that was measured was part length):
Martin-Pullin Bicycle Corp. (MPBC), located in Dallas, is a wholesale distributor of bicycles and bicycle parts. Formed in 1981 by cousins Ray Martin and Jim Pullin, the firm’s primary retail outlets are located within a 400-mile radius of the distri..
Sometimes ethical principles conflict. For example, keeping an old promise might not be the best way to be fair, or being honest might not be the best way to help others. Consider the ethical principles described at the start of this chapter. When yo..
Assess Southern's ECM system on the four dimensions of project success. How successful do you think this project is?
Chronic tardiness and absenteeism because the employee is taking care of an aging parent. Sexual harassment accused by a woman against another woman. Make a list of steps to take in the investigation of the incident, what questions you need to ask an..
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