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IBM Global Center for Smarter Analytics Case Analysis 7: Hamilton County dropout rates and lagging performance required the county to address these problems on the individual student level. Department of Education But that meant first finding the students who needed help, and doing so before their problems led them to drop out of the Hamilton County school system. At the end of the day, there's no one better positioned to sense when the student is in academic trouble than a teacher or counselor with whom students have a direct relationship. The trouble is, warning signs are often complex and cumulative in nature, thus escaping the notice of frontline educators and administrators. Add to that the everyday challenges of running a classroom, and it's all the more understandable how problem students can fly “under the radar" until it's too late. PARIMENT ZONE TEDUCATION Kelly recognized that early detection of at-risk students required a more multidimensional view of their progress,…

Case Study 1: Forecasting Your line manager, Ms Lionheart, has collected and scrutinised performance data for the company. She was concerned that the inventories were high for certain products which had resulted in significant price reductions and losses for the company. At the same time, the company had run out of stock for other items early in the season resulting in unsatisfied customers and lost sales. Ms Lionheart has concluded that the problem was not with the specific products carried in the stock, but with the quantities ordered by the procurement department for two popular products; Dog Ball Launcher and Lightweight Dog Lead. Dog Ball Launcher is a product carried by the company for the past four years. Quarterly demand data for the past four years are shown in table 1. Last year the company seemed to always be out of stock for this item. The model used by the procurement department to forecast demand for this product over the last two years has been Multiplicative Seasonal…

What kind of recommendations can be used to bring areas of noncompliance into compliance with the mission of the Florida Re-Entry Subdivision (aka Recovery, Treatment, and Rehabilitation).

Problem Analysis,apparent cause and justification, underlying issues, assumptions made if applicable. Please help

Differentiate event, problem and incident. Give example of each.

What is the best decision to make for "The Lorax Harvard Case Study"

CASE STUDY READ THE FOLLOWING CASE STUDY AND RESPOND TO THE QUESTION THAT FOLLOWS. E-LEARNING FAILS IN A LARGE CORPORATION Students from two universities in the Cape Province of South Africa, the University of the Western Cape (UWC), and Stellenbosch University (SUN), collaborated on an e-learning course across two disciplines: Social Work (UWC) and Social Psychology (SUN). The two student bodies differ broadly in terms of race, culture and class: UWC tends to have more students who would be classified as 'black' or 'coloured', and who come from relatively disadvantaged backgrounds, whereas SUN tends to have more 'white' students, who come from more advantaged backgrounds. The idea was to use the exposure to diversity as a springboard for reflecting on questions of community and identity. The course involved both a face-to-face component and an online component. The face-to-face part consisted of two workshops - one at the beginning and one at the end of the course. In the first…

writw an ethical and technical issues of a problem or problems in a selected career are analyzed.

Problem Chick-n-Gravy Dinner Line The operations manager of a firm that produces frozen dinners had received complaints from numerous supermarkets about the firm's Chick-n-Gravy dinners. The manager then asked her assistant, Ann, to investigate the matter and to report her recommendations. Ann's first task was to determine what problems were generating the complaints. The majority of complaints centered on five defects: underfilled packages, a missing label, spills/mixed items, unacceptable taste, and improperly sealed packages. Next, she took samples of dinners from the two production lines and examined each sample, making note of any defects that she found. A summary of those results is shown in the table. The data resulted from inspecting approximately 800 frozen dinners. What should Ann recommend to the manager? DEFECT OBSERVED Missing Label Spill/ Mixed Unacceptable Taste Improperly Sealed Date Time Line Underfilled 5/12 0900 1 5/12 1330 2 5/13 1000 2 5/13 1345 1 5/13 1530 5/14…

Case Study Maria Smith has a successful career in Marketing having lead numerous successful marketing initiatives at Zion’s operations in Oregon, USA. The majority of her initiatives resulted in improvements in the Company’s bottom line. Maria was known for her vision, humility and excellent relationship with staff. Maria led a team of ten (10) persons in Oregon. As a result of her success Maria was offered an attractive opportunity to lead a team at Zion’s New Zealand operation. The change would allow Ms. Smith to utilize her marketing experience, as well as earn an attractive remuneration. Maria considered the change an excellent opportunity, however, it meant a relocation for her family. Her family lived in Oregon for more than a decade. Based on research Maria noted that the marketing strategies and leadership styles in New Zealand differed from what she traditionally practiced and she found Hofstede's Six Dimensions of Culture informative. Maria recognized the importance of being…

Case Study Scenario # 8: Big money maker A woman is sexually harassed by a top-level senior executive in a large company. She sues the company, and during settlement discussions she is offered an extremely large monetary settlement. In the agreement, the woman is required to confirm that the executive did nothing wrong, and after the agreement is signed the woman is prohibited from discussing anything about the incident publicly. Before the date scheduled to sign the settlement agreement, the woman's lawyer mentions that she has heard the executive has done this before, and the settlement amount is very large because the company probably had a legal obligation to dismiss the executive previously. The company however wants to keep the executive because he is a big money maker for the company. What are the issues of integrity, ethics and law posed in the case study? What options does the woman have, and what should she do and why?

is it necessary to identify the cause of the problem?

Case Study One: A matter of life and deathThe Covid-19 pandemic so far has costed nearly two hundreds thousands lives, most of whom areelderly and patients with chronic illnesses. To contain the spreading of this highly infectiousdisease, governments have resorted to restriction of dine-in hours, closure of bars and pubs,quarantine of incoming passengers, lock-down of entire cities as in the case of London, bringingglobal economic activities to a standstill.The long, eagerly-awaited news of vaccines that can effectively combat the Covid-19 virus havefinally been confirmed. However, given the massive scale of the pandemic, inoculating even tenpercent of the world’s population would take 2-3 years.To make the best use of the limited supply of vaccines, the head of World Health Organizationasks his staff to develop a priority list and answer the following questions.Q: From a utilitarian point of view, who do you think should be in the priority group?

Case Study: Optimizing Service Operations in the Airline Industry Introduction: The airline industry is a complex and dynamic sector that requires efficient management of both tangible and intangible resources to ensure smooth operations. This case study focuses on service operations within the airline industry, exploring challenges and opportunities for improvement. Case Scenario: Imagine you are a consultant hired by a major airline to optimize its service operations. The airline has been facing challenges such as delayed flights, customer complaints, and increased operational costs. Your task is to analyze the current service operations and propose strategic recommendations for improvement.  Questions: Operational Analysis: 1. What are the key components of service operations in the airline industry? 2. Identify the critical touchpoints in the passenger journey where service operations play a crucial role. Challenges in Service Operations: 3. What specific challenges does the…

Case Study: Optimizing Service Operations in the Airline Industry Introduction: The airline industry is a complex and dynamic sector that requires efficient management of both tangible and intangible resources to ensure smooth operations. This case study focuses on service operations within the airline industry, exploring challenges and opportunities for improvement. Case Scenario: Imagine you are a consultant hired by a major airline to optimize its service operations. The airline has been facing challenges such as delayed flights, customer complaints, and increased operational costs. Your task is to analyze the current service operations and propose strategic recommendations for improvement.  Questions: Operational Metrics: 7. What key performance indicators (KPIs) should the airline monitor to assess the effectiveness of its service operations? 8. How can on-time performance and baggage handling metrics be improved? Technology Integration: 9. Evaluate the role of technology in…

SECTION A:  Case Study – Smooth Red Cream Smooth Red Cream (SRC) was founded in 2005 in Jamaica. Since its inception, the company has focused on developing the brand in Jamaica. The product connotes visions of sunshine and beaches and gives a warm glow and smooth taste.  The company was founded by Tameka, who is hunting funds to expand the product range by adding a newer range of rum punch. This new range will be stronger and more flavourful than the current product lines. In addition, it will carry a new trendy label and Tameka expects that this will give the brand a boost. The current range of Rum punches are 7% proof (alcohol content).  Wholesalers have requested a stronger version of the rum punches which is 14% proof. Jewel Isle is aiming to reach every bar, pub, restaurant, club, and supermarket. Jewel Isle Rum punch are sold in 2 package size, a large 750ml bottles and a smaller 200ml bottles in packages of 6. Sales have risen steadily, and the company is profitable, but the…

SECTION A:  Case Study – Smooth Red Cream Smooth Red Cream (SRC) was founded in 2005 in Jamaica. Since its inception, the company has focused on developing the brand in Jamaica. The product connotes visions of sunshine and beaches and gives a warm glow and smooth taste.  The company was founded by Tameka, who is hunting funds to expand the product range by adding a newer range of rum punch. This new range will be stronger and more flavourful than the current product lines. In addition, it will carry a new trendy label and Tameka expects that this will give the brand a boost. The current range of Rum punches are 7% proof (alcohol content).  Wholesalers have requested a stronger version of the rum punches which is 14% proof. Jewel Isle is aiming to reach every bar, pub, restaurant, club, and supermarket. Jewel Isle Rum punch are sold in 2 package size, a large 750ml bottles and a smaller 200ml bottles in packages of 6. Sales have risen steadily, and the company is profitable, but the…

Case Study on Whirlpool Corporation: American home appliances manufacturer Whirlpool intends to turn its Indian business into a global sourcing hub for components and finished products, safeguarding from potential disruptions arising from reliance on China supply chain. Whirlpool India Ltd. (WIL) is working with suppliers in China and Southeast Asia on ways to incentivise them in conjunction with Indian government’s policies to set up shop in India, for components - compressors, motors and PCBs, all of which are capital-intensive manufacturing investments.According to WIL, there are US-China geopolitical tensions. WIL is making efforts at educating component makers how India can become a sourcing hub for Whirlpool globally. Indo-China geopolitical situation and benefits offered under Make-in-India programme has shifted focus on creating a local sourcing base. WIL imports 28% of required components, which will be reduced. While Indian government is encouraging domestic sourcing, it is…

Case Study 1: ForecastingYour line manager, Ms Lionheart, has collected and scrutinised performance data for thecompany. She was concerned that the inventories were high for certain products which hadresulted in significant price reductions and losses for the company. At the same time, thecompany had run out of stock for other items early in the season resulting in unsatisfiedcustomers and lost sales. Ms Lionheart has concluded that the problem was not with thespecific products carried in the stock, but with the quantities ordered by the procurementdepartment for two popular products; Dog Ball Launcher and Lightweight Dog Lead.Dog Ball Launcher is a product carried by the company for the past four years. Quarterlydemand data for the past four years are shown in table 1. Last year the company seemed toalways be out of stock for this item. The model used by the procurement department toforecast demand for this product over the last two years has been Multiplicative Seasonalmodel based on…

Case Study 1: ForecastingYour line manager, Ms Lionheart, has collected and scrutinised performance data for thecompany. She was concerned that the inventories were high for certain products which hadresulted in significant price reductions and losses for the company. At the same time, thecompany had run out of stock for other items early in the season resulting in unsatisfiedcustomers and lost sales. Ms Lionheart has concluded that the problem was not with thespecific products carried in the stock, but with the quantities ordered by the procurementdepartment for two popular products; Dog Ball Launcher and Lightweight Dog Lead.Dog Ball Launcher is a product carried by the company for the past four years. Quarterlydemand data for the past four years are shown in table 1. Last year the company seemed toalways be out of stock for this item. The model used by the procurement department toforecast demand for this product over the last two years has been Multiplicative Seasonalmodel based on…

CASE STUDY Siti is the associate director of a nonprofit agency that provides assistance to children and families. She is the head of a department that focuses on evaluating the skill-building programs the agency provides to families. She reports directly to the agency leadership. As a whole, the agency has been cautious in hiring this year because of increased competition for federal grant funding. However, they have also suffered high staff turnover. Two directors, three key research staff, and one staff person from the finance department have left. Siti has a demanding schedule that requires frequent travel; however, she supervises two managers who in turn are responsible for five staff members each. Both managers have been appointed within the last six months. Manager 1: Husna has a specific background in research. She manages staff who provide research support to another department that delivers behavioral health services to youth. Kelly supports her staff and is very organized;…

The management of Sahara International Airlines noticed an increase in number of delayed flight departures. It called the heads of all the departments and brainstormed to list all the possible causes for the problem. The group categorised the problem into materials, procedures, personnel, and equipment. The causes for problems in each major category were presented in the cause and-effect diagram (fishbone diagram).  Describe the procedure for constructing a cause-and-effect diagram and represent various causes for the given problem.

Read and analyze the following article. Manila Bay Beach Nourishment Project After years of being known for its polluted waters, Manila Bay suddenly got a facelift as the government decided to take a big risk by overlaying mounds of artificial white sand (dolomite) on a part of the bay's naturally gray shoreline. This project, which is spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), was instantly met with harsh disapproval. In September, the overlaying of the dolomite in Manila Bay beach or the beach nourishment project caught public attention, stirring curiosity and setting off waves of people flocking to the area to get a glimpse of the "white sands". Many criticized the project, throwing allegations at the DENR, calling the project a health hazard and a waste of public funds. But the DENR emphasized that the beach nourishment with the use of dolomite is a significant component of the rehabilitation aimed to protect the coastal resources in the area and…

Health and Safety Crisis Project Guyana There is a growing challenge in Guyana relative to adopting a health and safety culture. The management of safety issues and priorities has been the poorest in Guyana. Some public officers are forced to work in unsafe and unhealthy conditions such as mold, bat droppings and poor ergonomics. This has activated a person’s allergy, caused some people to develop hyper airway sensitivity and musculoskeletal disorder. Further, there have been ventilation issues and no running water. Some staff complained that they often have to fetch water in buckets to use the bathroom during work hours. This has been reported to management, but nothing has been done. When it comes to safety, in most cases, no one seems to make it a priority in the public sector. Some persons complained of tripping on smooth tiles, stairs and more. There are building regulations; however, not many follow these codes. Most ministry buildings are old and wooden. As it concerns the…

Case Study: Nissan Motor Company Please answer the following question. The case identifies several aspects of the Nissan response that were particularly beneficial. Expand on the points made in the case to identify the potential costs and benefits of these actions.

Case Study Kathryn was employed at a large retail store at the mall. Her responsibilities were to straighten and stock merchandise, handle telephone orders, and sell to customers in her department of the store. It was also her responsibility to be alert to shoplifters and vandals who might steal or damage merchandise. Sometimes the store was very crowded and customers had to wait to be checked out at her register. Sometimes Kathryn's friends would come into the store to shop or visit. She enjoyed their company and was always glad to see them. Once, however, she was very busy with customers when friends came to visit, and she saw one of the friends steal an item of clothing from her department. She looked the other way and pretended not to see the theft. After visiting with her, the friends left the store to go to a movie. The person who stole the merchandise took it and left with the group. Kathryn never mentioned to anyone what she had seen. A. What does it mean to say that some…

Case study of the company     SAFETY FIRST LIMITED (Safety First) is a small, privately-owned UK limited company, led by its founder, Bianca Devayne, and occupies an industrial unit in the Northeast area of Wolverhampton, where all the company’s staff are based. The company currently employsfifteen staff in the following roles:   1 x Owner-Manager: Bianca Devayne. 1 x Administrator/Receptionist. 1 x Finance Manager;1 x Marketing Assistant. 1 x Operations Manager. 1 x Human Resources Assistant. 7 x Picking and Packing Operatives. 1 x Delivery Driver 1 x Cleaning Operative.     Safety First supplies businesses with personal protective equipment (PPE) for catering, childcare, health care and social care purposes. Although the company does not produce PPE, the large warehouse unit owned by the company allows staff to store large quantities and use part of their space for packing once orders are received. As a result of the 2020global pandemic (Covid-19) demand for the sort of products…

Case study of the company SAFETY FIRST LIMITED (Safety First) is a small, privately-owned UK limited company, led by its founder, Bianca Devayne, and occupies an industrial unit in the Northeast area of Wolverhampton, where all the company’s staff are based. The company currently employsfifteen staff in the following roles: 1 x Owner-Manager: Bianca Devayne. 1 x Administrator/Receptionist. 1 x Finance Manager;1 x Marketing Assistant. 1 x Operations Manager. 1 x Human Resources Assistant. 7 x Picking and Packing Operatives. 1 x Delivery Driver 1 x Cleaning Operative. Safety First supplies businesses with personal protective equipment (PPE) for catering, childcare, health care and social care purposes. Although the company does not produce PPE, the large warehouse unit owned by the company allows staff to store large quantities and use part of their space for packing once orders are received. As a result of the 2020global pandemic (Covid-19) demand for the sort of products which Safety…

Case study of the company SAFETY FIRST LIMITED (Safety First) is a small, privately-owned UK limited company, led by its founder, Bianca Devayne, and occupies an industrial unit in the Northeast area of Wolverhampton, where all the company’s staff are based. The company currently employsfifteen staff in the following roles: 1 x Owner-Manager: Bianca Devayne. 1 x Administrator/Receptionist. 1 x Finance Manager;1 x Marketing Assistant. 1 x Operations Manager. 1 x Human Resources Assistant. 7 x Picking and Packing Operatives. 1 x Delivery Driver 1 x Cleaning Operative. Safety First supplies businesses with personal protective equipment (PPE) for catering, childcare, health care and social care purposes. Although the company does not produce PPE, the large warehouse unit owned by the company allows staff to store large quantities and use part of their space for packing once orders are received. As a result of the 2020global pandemic (Covid-19) demand for the sort of products which Safety…

Case study of the company     SAFETY FIRST LIMITED (Safety First) is a small, privately-owned UK limited company, led by its founder, Bianca Devayne, and occupies an industrial unit in the Northeast area of Wolverhampton, where all the company’s staff are based. The company currently employsfifteen staff in the following roles:   1 x Owner-Manager: Bianca Devayne. 1 x Administrator/Receptionist. 1 x Finance Manager;1 x Marketing Assistant. 1 x Operations Manager. 1 x Human Resources Assistant. 7 x Picking and Packing Operatives. 1 x Delivery Driver 1 x Cleaning Operative.     Safety First supplies businesses with personal protective equipment (PPE) for catering, childcare, health care and social care purposes. Although the company does not produce PPE, the large warehouse unit owned by the company allows staff to store large quantities and use part of their space for packing once orders are received. As a result of the 2020global pandemic (Covid-19) demand for the sort of products…

In August 2016, Ryan Lochte, the winner of 12 Olympic medals, publicly claimed that he wasbeing held up at gunpoint while competing at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016. CCTV later provedthat story was fabricated, resulting in a 10-month ban bestowed on Ryan Lochte.  Use the following questions to guide your analysis of the Case Study above and to include thesuggested areas of analysis: 3. Proposed recommendations by:(a) Constructing an outline of a crisis management plan and suggesting how the plan couldhave been adopted to manage the crisis.(b) Identify public relations strategies and tactics used in sport contexts and outline thoseactivities which could have been employed to manage the image and reputation of RyanLochte in the public sphere.

Case study of the company SAFETY FIRST LIMITED (Safety First) is a small, privately-owned UK limited company, led by its founder, Bianca Devayne, and occupies an industrial unit in the Northeast area of Wolverhampton, where all the company’s staff are based. The company currently employsfifteen staff in the following roles:   1 x Owner-Manager: Bianca Devayne. 1 x Administrator/Receptionist. 1 x Finance Manager;1 x Marketing Assistant. 1 x Operations Manager. 1 x Human Resources Assistant. 7 x Picking and Packing Operatives. 1 x Delivery Driver 1 x Cleaning Operative.     Safety First supplies businesses with personal protective equipment (PPE) for catering, childcare, health care and social care purposes. Although the company does not produce PPE, the large warehouse unit owned by the company allows staff to store large quantities and use part of their space for packing once orders are received. As a result of the 2020global pandemic (Covid-19) demand for the sort of products which…

. The manager of Perrotti's Pizza collects data concerning customer complaints about pizza delivery. Either the pizza arrives late, or the wrong pizza is delivered. Problem Topping is stuck to box lid Pizza arrives late Wrong topping or combination Wrong style of crust Wrong size Pizza is partially eaten Pizza never arrives Frequency 17 35 9 6 4 3 6 a. Use a Pareto chart to identify the "vital few" delivery problems. Comment on potential root causes of these problems and identify any especially egregious quality failures. b. The manager of Perrotti's Pizza is attempting to understand the root causes of late pizza delivery and has asked each driver to keep a log of specific difficulties that create late deliveries. After 1 week, the logs included the following entries: delivery vehicle broke down, couldn't make it across town to deliver second pizza in time, couldn't deliver four pizzas to four different customers in time, kitchen was late in producing order, got lost, order ticket was…

10. CASE SYNOPSIS As 2019 ended, the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of this Cosmetic Company had overseen phenomenal growth during the firm's five years of operation. However, the company was about to encounter a series of issues as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in lockdowns, stay-at-home orders, and closures of non-essential businesses around the world. This company, likemany other companies, suffered a severe decline in revenue. How could this company overcome the uncertainty and challenges that accompanied the pandemic? Construct Strategically sound decision during a crisis that involves severe resource constraints.

10. CASE SYNOPSIS As 2019 ended, the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of this Cosmetic Company had overseen phenomenal growth during the firm's five years of operation. However, the company was about to encounter a series of issues as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in lockdowns, stay-at-home orders, and closures of non-essential businesses around the world. This company, likemany other companies, suffered a severe decline in revenue. How could this company overcome the uncertainty and challenges that accompanied the pandemic? Respond quickly to environmental changes to promote long term resilience and growth

Case Study: Why the Need to Change Artemio was appointed CEO of Rafol’s Enterprise upon the death of his father. The company went public under the leaders of Artemio and had to adapt to being open and transparent to outside investors. There were pressures from the shareholders to reduce cost and increase profits. In response, Artemio implemented cost cutting measures including downsizing by means of enforcing early retirement of employees who he felt could not cope in the move to digitize the operation of business. As expected, most of the employees were not happy and this affected the morale of their employees. Artemio sought the assistance of Ely Buenaobra, the VP of HR. Ely suggested a comprehensive program wherein it is not just the managers who would be evaluated based on achieving results but even the employees by means of demonstrating to their employees that their performance affects company results. This in turn will show to the shareholders that the company’s primary…