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Assignment - The first three are discussion questions, and last is a 2 page paper.
Q1) Netflix:
1. What considerations in terms of planning and control (activity scheduling) are relevant for the product or service?
2. What elections in terms of inventory management (classification) do you consider most appropriate for the product or service?
3. What considerations in terms of capacity management (reconcile demand and capacity,) do you consider relevant given your product or service?
Q2) Inventory is a necessary element for customer service. However, it implies an additional cost that can become unsustainable for an organization.
Read the article Inventory-Driven Costs and answer the following questions:
Is HP's focus on minimizing inventory costs is feasible for a company operating in a market where delivery speed is an order-winning factor?
Would you pay a premium for a product or service price for an earlier delivery? For which type of products or services?
Calloni, G., de Montgros, X., Slagmulder, R., Van Wassenhove, L., Wright, L. (2005). Inventory-Driven Costs. Harvard Business Review.
Q3) Discuss each specific element of the ABC's (Acquire, Build, Contemplate, and Do) of Cultural Intelligence. What makes culture intelligence unique and how does it differ from emotional and social intelligence? What makes cultural intelligence particularly valuable in terms of a leadership competency in today's global market?
Q4) In Chapter 7 of your textbook, Cultural Intelligence for Leaders, read Case Study 4: A New Leadership Culture. Please be sure to particularly address the following questions related to the case:
How does Kolab's self-identify influence her ability to lead?
What cultural value dimensions does the organization operate under? What about Kolab? How can Kolab integrate the organization's cultural value dimensions with her own to ensure overall success?
What cultural intelligence strategies do you recommend for Kolab and her employees? How do these strategies benefit the organization?