Library Research Project

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Deliverable Length:

750 to 1000 words (Individual Part) and 1,200 to 1,500 words (Group Part)

OBJECTIVES

Library Research Project

Acting on your recommendation that the retiring purchasing manager be replaced with a more up-to-date Vice President of Global Supply Chain, the CEO hired a new one. The new VP immediately found herself facing an important decision of where to source some components that have traditionally been very high cost, when the factory makes them in-house. Here is the data she is presented with:

  • The currency of Country A is called Reds; of Country B is called Greens.
  • The currency and forecasted exchange rates are as follows:
    • $1 = 2 Reds
    • $1 = 2.2 Greens
  • The product costs for each of the 5 products from each of the 2 countries are as follows:

Country A

Country B

Product 1

10 Reds

9 Greens

Product 2

2 Reds

2.2 Greens

Product 3

7  Reds

4 Greens

Product 4

5  Reds

5 Greens

Product 5

4  Reds

4.5 Greens

  • Because of the different packaging available in the two countries, and the different skill levels in packaging, the parts per container are different between the two countries.
    • From Country A, any of the 5 parts will fit 1,000 per container
    • from Country B, any of the 5 parts will fit 800 per container
  • The ocean freight costs for a 40′ container of any of these products are as follows:
    • For Country A, costs are similar to the ocean freight from Brisbane, Australia to the port of New York City.
    • For Country B, costs are similar to the ocean freight for a 40′ container from Tokyo, Japan to the port of New York City.
    • Estimated 40′ container ocean freight costs can be found by accessing this Web site(www.freight-calculator.com).
      1. It will take about 10 minutes to fill out an RFQ form.
        • If you are unable to get quotes, use these figures: $5,000 for Brisbane; $4,400 for Tokyo.
      2. Make up a company name.
      3. Assume you are shipping a 40′ container of nonhazardous household goods.
      4. Insure the goods for $100,000.
      5. Use the upper left side of the Web page (1. Ocean Cargo) and the section for 20-/40-foot containers.

Individual Portion: 750–1,000 words

Each team member must take 1 of the Products 1-5, and do the following:

  • Perform the necessary research and calculations regarding the best source of that product based only on total delivered (landed) cost, which includes the following:
    • Product cost from each country, taking the exchange rate into account
    • Ocean freight costs per piece, showing the quotes received from the Web site, and taking the differing number of pieces per container into account
  • Make a recommendation on which country from which to source that product, and explain your reasoning why.

Please add your file.

Group Portion: 1,200 to 1,500 words

The next decision that has to be made is where to assemble Products 1-5. The choices for assembly location are Mexico, Canada, and the factory itself (in the United States). In all 3 cases, assume that the parts arrive from Country A or B, go to the main factory, and then go to Mexico or Canada or stay in-house for assembly.

  • List and describe at least 5 different considerations that must be taken into account by the VP of Global Supply Chain as she makes her recommendation for the country of assembly, and explain why each consideration is important.
  • Explain what her recommendation should probably be and why.

The phases of negotiation in a blog entry.

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For the Module 4 Case Assignment, you will consider the phases of negotiation in a blog entry. If you’re unsure about what a blog entry involves or what makes a good one, try googling “preparing a blog entry” and you’ll find several websites that can guide you.

Before beginning, review the background readings, especiallyBauer, T., & Erdogan, B. (2012). Chapter 10.5: Negotiations. In An introduction to organizational behavior. Flat World Knowledge. Retrieved from https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_organizational-behavior-v1.1/s14-05-negotiations.html

Case Assignment

In your blog entry, consider a negotiation that you’ve been involved in or one for which you are preparing.

Start by summarizing the five phases of negotiation, being sure to mention some of the important elements of each.

Then discuss your own negotiating style.

Finally, set forth how you will approach the negotiation you’ve chosen to discuss in the five phases and according to your negotiating style.

Your blog entry should be the equivalent of a 4- to 5-page paper. Also, be sure to use in-text citations and a reference list. For administrative purposes, please add a title page so that your assignment can be readily identified.

RE: Week 4 Discussion

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“Understanding and Analyzing Arguments”

Use the Internet to search for an example of an enthymeme in the media (e.g., Internet, television, radio, newspapers, etc.).

You may find an op-ed, political piece, advertising, et cetera.
Identify the implied premise in the enthymeme.
Why did you choose this example?

Conducting a study to investigate a community problem.

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Imagine that you are a researcher and are conducting a study to investigate a community problem. Using behavioral research principles, select a macro systems problem to investigate (there are many suggested in the textbook, e.g. domestic violence, homophobia, sexual abuse, delinquent gangs) and design a study to solve this community problem.The purpose of your Final Paper is to solve this community problem.The Final Paper should be eight- to- ten pages (excluding title and reference pages) that includes the following components:(Please note that for the purposes of offering instruction, examples have been given below about a research study involving the use of financial reward programs to combat truancy. Please make sure that you create a study that does not investigate the same content.) Introduction – This section should include a brief summary of the community problem that will be addressed, as well as the approach that will be used to investigate and solve the problem. Statement of the problem – The purpose of this section is to specify the main research question (e.g., Does enrollment in a financial reward program reduce truancy?) and define the community problem in more depth (e.g., truancy), analyzing why it is a problem. In addition, you will explain the problem-solving method you plan to employ (e.g., enrollment in a financial reward program) and state your main hypothesis. (e.g., Enrollment in a financial reward program is expected to reduce student truancy in the short term, but its long-term effects are difficult to predict.) Literature Review – In this section, research findings pertaining to both the community problem and problem solving method need to be illustrated. (e.g., Relevant articles may include those on the prevalence of truancy, the impact of truancy, previous methods used to combat truancy, and the benefits of financial reward programs.) Methodology – Explain how your Final Paper will investigate the problem. How will the study be designed? How many participants will be involved in the study and how will they be recruited? (e.g., Four classes at a local high school will be given the opportunity to participate in the research study. Two of these classes will be enrolled in the financial reward program.) How will data be collected? (e.g., Truancy data will be collected on all of the participants for the six months preceding the reward program, for the duration of the program, and for the six months after completion of the reward program.) What statistics will be used to evaluate the data? (e.g., Inferential statistics will be conducted to compare the truancy levels of the group of students participating in the program with those of the group of students who are not participating in the program.) Ethical considerations should be discussed to ensure that no unethical research is suggested. Conclusions – This section should contain concluding remarks about any potential problems that might be encountered in conducting this research study. It should also include speculations on the potential results of the study.Writing the Final PaperThe Final Paper: Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. Must use at least five scholarly sources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford Online Library. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined i