Discuss why the central limit theorem is so important in quality control. 200 word reply

Sandwich maker Subway opened its first overseas store in 1984, in the Middle East. Today, it has nearly 43,000 stores in 108 countries.

For Discussion

Discuss some of the challenges Subway might face in conducting marketing research in potential new international markets. What types of research would you recommend the company use in choosing new countries for expansion?

In one full page below, explain why the media in the U.S.A has been called the fourth branch of government. Include your opinion on whether this is an accurate portrayal. In one full page below, explain why the media in the U.S.A has been called the fourth branch of government. Include your opinion on whether this is an accurate portrayal.

Differentiate between the “discipline without punishment” approach and other alternatives to progressive discipline.

1. In what ways should new stores be designed differently from older stores so as to reflect the differences in Gen X and Gen Y customers?

2. What is merchandise presentation and how does it impact sales?

3. Why is the background music so important to a store’s performance?

How to choose a channel of distribution. Give examples.

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stages of life cycle cost with definition

effects of life cycle costing

“As a lender, I should be able to advertise however I wish without limits.” Discuss why this statement is outside of current fair lending practice and why it should be.

What is the main problem leading to Wow Sight and Sound bankrupt? Is planning style management function is needed to be improved? provide some recommendations for Wow Sight and Sound to cover its issues (write in a short paragraph)

Main issues:

- Customer satisfaction greatly decreased due to environmental conditions such as technology and online competition

- selling goods at a lower price and below market cost, there is a risk of diminishing profit margins

- the failure use of benchmarking and contingency plan

Hospital questionnaires: spend some time reviewing the mission and goal of the organization you selected so that they understand what they are trying to accomplish and why the questionnaire was used for evaluation.

why has the organization created a questionnaire or survey is it valid for this purpose

1. Importance of distribution channel. With examples.

2. Types of distribution channel. With examples

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Tasty meal is one of the largest foodservice retailer having more than 200 restaurants across country. It has more than 3000 employees including staff members, waiters and chefs.

However, Tasty Meal has been criticized for

• Unfair treatment with its employees by taking too many hours of working against very low wages. Tasty Meal has no difficulty in hiring its employees on low wages due to poverty and unemployment in the region. Even some employees mentioned that the hiring process depends heavily on the hiring manager’s opinion and without clear criteria and selection procedures. It has also been criticized for taking work from children against one time meal. The situation is even worst in under developed cities of the country.
• For drivers working in a delivery process the company using a specific software to track the drivers all the time.
• The working conditions inside the company were criticized as very poor conditions, without any considerations for employee’s safety and wellbeing, and privacy.
• Meals served are mostly junk food, oily, having high calorie and could cause health issues if eaten regularly. And the company usually hiding some ingredients, and nutrition information in its products.
• Tasty Meal is not even environmental friendly. Using disposable stuff like wrapping paper, straws and tableware are comparatively cost effective but harmful to the environment, especially those which are non-recyclable. It has been criticized for over packaging and using extra wrapping papers.
• To recover its reputation the company start donating money from its net profit to NGOs to take care of the community.

Questions:

1. Identify the main stakeholders in this case?
2. Using the main theories of ethics (e.g. utilitarian, human rights, fairness and justice) to understand the ethical issues in this case?
3. Do you think treating employees in Tasty Meal is unfair? Justify. (Keep the unemployment factor, poverty and economic environment in mind).
4. Should Tasty Meal be accused for health issues by providing unhealthy food? (Note: Tasty Meal never sells its product forcefully, Customers have choices)
5. Do you think Tasty Meal is running an ethical and socially responsible business? Why or why not?
6. What are your recommendations for this company in order to be more ethical (for both internal and external stakeholders)? Be creative in this.

Selling expensive insurance policies

Ahmad works for a life insurance company as a sales representative. He has been working in that company for more than five years. He has got good communication and presentation skills. He has attended several workshops on sales and marketing to enhance his skills. The company is happy with his performance and gives good salary and commission on the policies he sells.

Ahmad has several plans to sell. One of the insurance products is a plan that is a combination of savings and insurance both. Ahmad is convinced and focused more to sell that plan because company also appreciates and encourages more to its sales representatives by giving handsome commission on its sales. The product promises to protect the family in case of premature death as well as a good return on investment after retirement.

The language used in the agreement paper is hard to understand. Usually, clients do trust on Ahmad and do not read the agreement thoroughly. Ahmad knows the facts very well. The product is expensive and provides a little protection in case of premature death. Another disadvantage of having that product is a low return on investment after its maturity. The company pushes its sales because it is more profitable. Ahmad has other cheaper products to sell that can give more benefits to his clients including greater protection and return but the commission on sales by the company is too low.

Ahmad cannot earn more if he sells products considering consumers’ benefits. His family will suffer if he thinks good for others and the management frowns on cheaper policies being sold.

Questions:

1. Identify the main stakeholders in this case?
2. Is this ethical for insurance companies to promote expensive policies hiding the facts? Justify?
3. Can Ahmad justify himself by saying that hiding the facts doesn’t mean lying?
4. What is your recommendation for Mr. Ahmad? Be creative in this.

1. This study (work sampling*) is focusing on machine operations. Using the following data,

1. Categorize the events into the interesting activities such as machine idle (I), machine servicing (S).

   Observed Data	Categorize         √ S (Service) I (Idle)	Number of Observation
   Machine Running	S or I	222
   Remove Scrap	S or I	48
   Change tool	S or I	17
   Change material	S or I	60
   Adjust die	S or I	23
   Wait for maintenance service	S or I	53
   Wait for next material	S or I	25

2. What % (p) of the time Machine is down (not idle but “serviced by the operator”) roughly?
3. An analyst determined that the machining time (Tm) per piece was 40min. What is the actual production for the one machine supervised by one operator for an 8-hour shift given the above conditions?
4. What is the unit cost ? The operator is paid $10.00/hr and each machine costs $20.00/hr for power and supplies.
5. Since there is so much lost production due to idle time, management is considering assigning another machine to the first operator. There are three approaches or choices: i) Assign Machines #1 to the first operator and Machines #2 to the second operator, or ii) have both operators help each other and service all two machines as needed. iii) Assign Machines #1 and #2 to the first operator and don’t assign a second operator. Which choice is best, i.e. lowest unit cost?