Case 2-1: Spartan Heat Exchangers Inc _________________________________________________________________________________________ Situation: 1. SPARTAN HEAT EXCHANGERS IS FACING INCREASED COMPETITION FROM EUROPEAN & KOREAN COMPANIES. KOREAN COMPANIES OFFERED LOW COST AND EUROPEAN COMPANIES HAD LESS LEAD TIME & COST. 2. Spartan Heat Exchangers have formulated new business strategy to reduce customization of products‚ reduce lead time from 14 weeks to 6 weeks‚ and lower production
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PRINCIPLES OF BUYING “In the long-term‚ the success of any organization depends on its ability to create and maintain a customer.” Do you agree? What does this have to do with purchasing and supply management? Yes‚ I agree that the success of any organization depends on its ability to create and maintain a customer. No matter where the supply function is located on the organizational chart; each member of the supply organization has the opportunity to improve relations with internal customers
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1.0 Introduction of Investigation Investigation can be defined quite simply as a systematic fact finding and reporting process. It is derived from the Latin word vestigere‚ to “track or trace‚” and encompasses a patient‚ step-by step inquiry. Investigation is finding facts; it is akin to research conducted in the academic arena. Investigation is a multi-disciplined field of study. It encompasses law‚ the sciences‚ communications‚ and a host of other things. Investigation requires an inquisitive
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Introduction Definition of sustainability. Briefly mentions environmental‚ experiential‚ socio-cultural and economic sustainability in relation to ecotourism. Environmental sustainability Importance of environmental sustainability in managing ecotourism and examples of impacts Strategies for achieving sustainability and how they are applied Experiential sustainability Importance of experiential sustainability in managing ecotourism and examples
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R/602/2906 PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS 1.Understand why effective communication is important in adult social care settings. 1.1 Identify the different reasons people communicate. a) They want to express their wishes‚ thoughts‚ believes etc. b) They do not want to be lonely. c) They want their needs to be met. 1.2 Explain how communication affects relationships in an adult social care setting. Good communication helps to meet individual’s needs and improve
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their human powers by training. The company focuses on balancing between local hiring and international hiring to rise the probability of getting talented and hard workers. Chapter 2: 1. Mr.Hamdoun is a big advocate of efficiency. How might principles of scientific management be useful to LCB? - two of the three scientific methods are the most useful to Mr.Hamdoun. 1. Putting the right person on the job with the correct tools and equipment. 2. Having a standardized method of doing the
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1. "More centralization and decentralization are not advisable" - Do you agree or disagree? Justify. Suggest when and where these two concepts effectively applied in corporate I AGREE WITH THE STATEMENT. Centralization and Decentralization Centralization is said to be a process where the concentration of decision making is in a few hands. All the important decision and actions at the lower level‚ all subjects and actions at the lower level are subject to the approval of top management
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ECO 1101 PRINCIPLE OF MICROECONOMICS Table Of Content: Content | Page | Table of Content | 2 | Introduction | 3 | Question 1 | 4 – 5 | Question 2 | 6 | Conclusion | 7 | Appendix | 8 | Reference | 9 | Introduction: Subsidy is an incentive from the government to encourage producers to produce more. Beadshaw‚J said “the benefit of the subsidy will be split into the producer and consumer” (2001‚ p.91). On the other hand‚ subsidy meant support‚ help and protection from government
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Principles of diversity‚ equality and inclusion in adult social care settings 1.1 Explain what is meant by Diversity: people have things in common with each other‚ they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognizing and valuing those differences. Equality: making sure people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Equality is not about treating everyone in the same way‚ but it recognises that their needs are met in different ways. Inclusion: ensuring people‚ whatever
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follow. a. frequent word of mouth b. market share c. profits d. market share and profits (d; Moderate) 8. Marketing is more than _____ and advertising. a. distribution b. promotion c. selling d. customer service (c; Easy) 9. Marketing is not only an exchange and managerial process‚ it is a _____. a. numbers game b. social
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