Explain how the healthcare administrator can ensure that inventory management and the material ma... explain how the healthcare administrator can ensure that inventory management and the material management cycle is effective (both for patients welfare and the organizations profit margin). Make sure to include the who, what, when, where and why for maintenance of these cycles (i.e. who is in control of these tasks, what tasks are included in these responsibilities, when will they be monitored, why are these cycles so important to maintain, etc.).

(1) Wht factors should Perkins and Balkin consider when setting the wage for the purchasing agent position? What resources are available for hem to consult when establishing this wage?

(2) Suggest advantages and disadvantages of a pay-for-performance policy for Performance Sports.

(3) Suggest a new payment plan for the customer service representatives.

As you will see in the case, GE has had a succession of top management who each brought their particular experiences/skills to the position, putting their own stamp on the strategic direction and resulting success of the company.

Mr. Immelt’s decision to divest GE Capital will result in a need to reinvest large amounts of capital; it represents a major opportunity to reset the direction of the company.

What are GE’s target markets?

Which, if any, of these target markets are key to future growth?

What courses of action would you recommend to Mr. Immelt?

What additional questions would you urge to be explored?

Be precise; support your reasoning for each question.

(1)Why isn't having the greatest amount of technical expertise the key to being a good supervisor at google?

(2) Does Google's research on the performance of its managers surprise you? why or why not?

What is the role of regulatory commissions? How do the courts complement that role?

(1) How do Loews's training programs relate to the company's business strategy?

(2) Why does the company encourage its employees to focus on the customers' needs versus other metrics?

10. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the network organization design.

Provide a proposal of blue ocean strategy for a company you choose. Draw Strategy Canvas for the proposal and explain the details for each factor on the canvas. Procedures to finish a strategy canvas: a. Identify the key factors industry is taken for granted as important. b. Identify two major competitors and draw the value curve for them c. Identify new factors you want to eliminate, reduce, increase and create d. Draw the value curve for the company you choose.

Let say the company is Amazon.

Identify six basic elements of organizational design that today’s managers use to bring about change. In particular, describe how the organization of today’s work activities, decision-making, and employee supervision have changed.

Business Management Case #1 – Volkswagen Scandal

Facts:

Volkswagen, in 2015, was accused of rigging software in its car to defeat emissions tests. This software could detect when testing was occurring and blocked emissions.

EPA investigation confirmed the car’s software gave lower results than EPA allowable maximum – when, in fact, the emissions were 40 times higher than allowable emissions.

After the scandal broke the CEO resigned and 9 top executives were fired.

This software affected 11 million vehicles affected, ½ million in US.

Volkswagen recalled the cars at a cost of $18 billion and paid customers affected another $14 billion.

The company fell to #2 from its previous # 1 slot in Europe.

Questions:

Identify the stakeholders and how they are affected.

Review the five principles of ethics and analyze the case from each of these ethical perspectives (egoism, utilitarianism, rights, duties, virtues) defining what actions you as head of the board of VW would do if you acted according to each principle and why.

Example:

Egoism principle says you will act in your own best interest for the long term—what would you do?

Utilitarianism says you what is best for the most people—what would you do? Etc, etc.

Define these types of retails and the wholesalers?

Department Store

Supermarkets

Warehouse retailers

Specialty Retailers

E-tailer

Convenience Retailer

Discount Retailer

Category Specialists

Off-Price Retailers

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Merchant Wholesalers

Merchandise Agent/Brokers

Sid and Nancy were on a camping trip to Baxter Island. They had reservations on a ferry for themselves and their car. Because they had their two mountain bikes mounted upright and on a roof rack on their car, they had to use a special lane which was also designated for motor homes, vans, and other high profile vehicles. They were parked behind a motor home. During the crossing most drivers left their cars and went on deck. When the trip was over, Sid and Nancy wanted to leave but the driver of the motor home had not returned. One of the employees of the ferry motioned Sid and Nancy to turn to the left into the next lane rather than waiting for the motor home to move. Sid and Nancy followed the employee's hand signals, but unfortunately their bikes struck a low clearance pipe and the frames of both of their bikes were destroyed. Discuss the issues and the outcome of their lawsuit against the ferry company.

Not all discrimination is prohibited by law. For example, employers routinely discriminate between potential employees based upon education or experience. Other types of discrimination are more subtle, but still legal. For example, some employers discriminate between potential employees based upon personal characteristics such as weight or attractiveness. Should employers be permitted to discriminate based upon attractiveness? Take a side and argue that an employer should or should not be permitted by law to discriminate against persons who are not attractive.