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Homework: Analytics at P&G
The homework is based on the Harvard Business School case titled "Managing with Analytics at Procter and Gamble". This case can be purchase from Harvard Business School at the link provided in the course syllabus.
Each numbered question/question set should be answered. Therefore, you will submit at least2.5-page Word/PDF document for this homework. This is a guideline, to show a minimum depth of thought; answers less than this length are likely light on substance.
Submit your homework to the submission folder on D2L on or before the due date and time. Late submissions will be accepted but subject to the late penalty.
Question A. How did P&G leverage BI /Analytics to transform its business operations and decision-making process? Where would you place P&G on the Analytic Maturity Curve at the time of the case? Why? Provide evidence to support your responses.
Question B. How is BI/Analytics involved in the issue with the roll-out of the compacted detergent? What action would you recommend P&G take regarding the next wave of rollouts? What would you suggest in the short term (prior to the next wave) and in the long term?
Question C. In what ways did P&G's organizational culture and structure support or hinder the implementation and effectiveness of analytics? Provide specific examples from the case study to support your perspective.
Question D. Do you believe the BI/Analytic capabilities at P&G have progressed from the time of the case study to the present? What evidence (from other sources outside of the case) did you find to support your assessment? Cite the sources (using proper footnotes or website links) along with your response.