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Unit 2 Discussion<\/h1>\r\n#1\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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\r\n\r\nUse the company you chose for the discussion board activity in Unit 1 to complete this question. Use Porter\u2019s Five Forces to explore the competitive advantage that this company has in the industry. How does the current Five Forces analysis help explain the current competitive advantage in the industry? How is the value chain used to increase competitive advantage? If it is not used effectively, what adjustments to the current value chain would you suggest to increase the competitiveness of the company?\r\n

Unit 2 Activity and Grading Rubric<\/h1>\r\n
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\r\n\r\nFor this activity, you will write a 2-3 page paper on the development of an operation management plan that focuses on your business concept that you developed for the Unit 1 Activity.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Learning Objective<\/h3>\r\nAnalyze operation processes from a variety of perspectives such as productivity, workflow, and quality.<\/div>\r\nSpecifications:<\/strong>\r\n
    \r\n \t
  • 2-3 page paper<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Created in a Word document<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Follows APA, 6th edition formatting<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Includes a Reference page for cited sources<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nInstructions:<\/strong> For this activity, you will write a 2-3 page\r\npaper on the development of an operation management plan that focuses on your\r\nbusiness concept that you developed for the Unit 1 Activity. A\r\nminimum of four scholarly resources should be used in order to support your\r\nplan, citing your sources in APA format. Make sure to include a References\r\nsection that also lists the sources used in APA format. As you write your\r\npaper, you should address the following questions and topics:\r\n
      \r\n \t
    1. Purchasing procedures:<\/strong> Identify the necessary input\r\n(raw materials necessary to generate the output, or product). Who will or\r\ncan you buy the raw materials from? If you are providing a service, what\r\nsupplies will you need to begin and where will they be purchased from?<\/li>\r\n \t
    2. What accounting and\/or purchasing system(s) will you need to accomplish\r\nbuying either a product line or a service-based business?<\/li>\r\n \t
    3. Quality control procedures: Identify what quality control measures you\r\nwill use in order to make sure the product or service meets consumer\r\nstandards.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nFor example, if your business concept was to open a bed and breakfast, to\r\nanswer question 1, you will want to estimate how many rooms you will need; how\r\nmany guests [on average] you intend to host; and where you will obtain your\r\ngroceries, paper items, soap, and other guest necessities? Will you shop at a\r\ngrocery store, use a shopping club like Costco or Sam\u2019s Club, or obtain\r\nyour inputs through some other means?\r\n\r\nQuestion 2 would include a review of accounting software or systems such as:\r\nSage Peachtree Accounting, Quickbook or Netsuite Financials (or another you may\r\nfeel comfortable with). Identify why you chose this system or software for your\r\nparticular business in order to justify its applicability.\r\n\r\nQuestion 3 would need a similar discussion as you identify your quality\r\nassurance\/control measures that you intend to use to help minimize defects or\r\nerrors as you produce a product or provide a service. Your review of quality\r\ncontrol measures will include a discussion such as: Will there be a quality\r\ncontrol manager named for your business? Why, or why not? Will your business\r\nuse Six Sigma processes in its operation? Why, or why not? Is there a need to\r\nutilize ISO 9000 quality standards? Why, or why not?\r\n\r\nBe specific in your essay. It may be helpful to \u201cbrainstorm your\r\nneeds\u201d on a separate sheet of paper and once done, create an outline for\r\nthis section (numbers 1, 2, and 3), using topical headings. Then, note how you\r\nwill address each requirement of these sections with specific content.\r\n\r\nPlease score your paper or have a friend score your paper using the\r\n\"rubric,\" or \"scoring guide\" on the following page. The levels will equate to\r\nthe following letter grades:\r\n\r\n4 = A; 3 = B; 2 = C; 1 = D; and 0 = F\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
      Level<\/strong><\/td>\r\nCriterion\/Requirement<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      <\/td>\r\nResearch and Documentation (40%)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      4<\/strong><\/td>\r\nA minimum of four scholarly\/peer-reviewed publications\r\nshould be used to support your content. References should come\r\nfrom scholarly sources (i.e. textbooks, scholarly articles,\r\netc). Any in-text citations MUST be cited in APA format using\r\nthe APA Manual 6th edition. You should also include a\r\nReferences page, also in APA format, at the end of your paper\r\nto cite any sources used.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      3<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe paper uses at least three scholarly sources to support\r\nyour content, but it does not meet the minimum requirement for\r\n4 sources.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      2<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThree or more popular sources (i.e. newspapers, internet\r\nsites, magazines, etc.) make up a majority of the references to\r\nsupport your content. The paper lacks credible, scholarly\r\nsources and does not meet the minimum number of sources\r\nrequired.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      1<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe paper includes one or two sources. The paper lacks the\r\nuse of credible, scholarly sources and may focus on using\r\npopular sources. The number of sources used does not meet the\r\nminimum requirement (4 sources) and the resources used may not\r\nfully support the content of your paper.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe paper fails to cite referenced sources, or does not\r\ninclude any research or sources to support ideas. The paper is\r\nbased off of non-original content.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      <\/td>\r\nAnalysis and Argument (40%)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      4<\/strong><\/td>\r\nYour paper addresses the three questions in the instructions\r\nwith the use of supporting evidence and specific details and\r\nexplanation. You effectively address the following:Identify and assess any specific purchasing procedures you will\r\nuse in obtaining supplies, or inputs, for your company.\r\n\r\nDiscuss any specific accounting systems you will use for\r\nthis company to help you analyze and evaluate the financial\r\ncondition of your company.\r\n\r\nList specific quality control procedures\/processes the\r\ncompany will use to help ensure quality whether you are\r\nproviding a product or a service.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      3<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe content addresses only some of the questions presented\r\nin the instructions section and reflects minimal original\r\nthought and \/or critical analysis relative to the business.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      2<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe content is vague and is weakly supported by researched\r\nevidence. The essay lacks critical analysis relative to the\r\nbusiness.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      1<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe content does not address the required elements; ideas\r\npresented are not supported by research or critical\r\nanalysis.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThere is a lack of critical analysis for the operation\r\nmanagement plan, and\/or the essay does not address the business\r\ncontent from the Unit 1 Activity.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      <\/td>\r\nGrammar\/Style (15%)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      4<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe content contains a maximum of two grammatical, citation,\r\nand punctuation errors. The ideas are concise and presented in\r\na logical manner that is easy for the reader to follow.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      3<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe content contains three or four grammatical, citation,\r\npunctuation, and\/or spelling errors. The sentence structure\r\nflows in a concise, logical manner.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      2<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe paper contains more than four grammatical, citation,\r\npunctuation and\/or spelling errors that distract the reader\r\nfrom the comprehension of ideas being presented.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      1<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe paper demonstrates poor writing skills, reflected by\r\nlack of syntax and proper grammar, which makes ideas difficult\r\nto communicate. Ideas are not presented in a logical manner\r\nthat is easy to follow.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe paper contains numerous grammatical, citation,\r\npunctuation, and\/or spelling errors that detract from the\r\nreader\u2019s comprehension.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      <\/td>\r\nFormat (5%)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      4<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe paper is properly formatted (paragraph style, margins,\r\netc.), using the APA Manual, 6th edition. The content is typed\r\nin MS Word format, labeled with the student\u2019s name and\r\nthe activity title\/unit number, and a reference section to cite\r\nany outside sources used. The essay meets the page requirement\r\nof 2-3 full pages.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      3<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe paper meets most of the requirements for formatting,\r\nusing the APA Manual, 6th edition, though may contain some\r\nerrors. The paper is close to meeting the page requirements of\r\n2-3 full pages.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      2<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe paper lacks proper formatting, based on the APA Manual,\r\n6th edition, and it may use another style of formatting (i.e.\r\nMLA, Chicago, etc.). The paper does not quite meet the page\r\nlength requirement, and may be less than 2 pages.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      1<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe paper is typed in a format other than MS Word. A style\r\nof formatting other than APA may be used. The page length\r\nrequirement was not completely met, and the paper may be about\r\na half to 1 full page.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe formatting does not comply with the APA Manual, 6th\r\nedition and is not created in MS Word. The paper does not meet\r\nthe 2-3 page length requirement.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
      \r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"
      \n

      Unit 2 Discussion<\/h1>\n

      #1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

      \n
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      \n

      Use the company you chose for the discussion board activity in Unit 1 to complete this question. Use Porter\u2019s Five Forces to explore the competitive advantage that this company has in the industry. How does the current Five Forces analysis help explain the current competitive advantage in the industry? How is the value chain used to increase competitive advantage? If it is not used effectively, what adjustments to the current value chain would you suggest to increase the competitiveness of the company?<\/p>\n

      Unit 2 Activity and Grading Rubric<\/h1>\n
      \n
      \n

      For this activity, you will write a 2-3 page paper on the development of an operation management plan that focuses on your business concept that you developed for the Unit 1 Activity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      \n
      \n
      \n

      Learning Objective<\/h3>\n

      Analyze operation processes from a variety of perspectives such as productivity, workflow, and quality.<\/p><\/div>\n

      Specifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • 2-3 page paper<\/li>\n
      • Created in a Word document<\/li>\n
      • Follows APA, 6th edition formatting<\/li>\n
      • Includes a Reference page for cited sources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Instructions:<\/strong> For this activity, you will write a 2-3 page
        \npaper on the development of an operation management plan that focuses on your
        \nbusiness concept that you developed for the Unit 1 Activity. A
        \nminimum of four scholarly resources should be used in order to support your
        \nplan, citing your sources in APA format. Make sure to include a References
        \nsection that also lists the sources used in APA format. As you write your
        \npaper, you should address the following questions and topics:<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Purchasing procedures:<\/strong> Identify the necessary input
          \n(raw materials necessary to generate the output, or product). Who will or
          \ncan you buy the raw materials from? If you are providing a service, what
          \nsupplies will you need to begin and where will they be purchased from?<\/li>\n
        2. What accounting and\/or purchasing system(s) will you need to accomplish
          \nbuying either a product line or a service-based business?<\/li>\n
        3. Quality control procedures: Identify what quality control measures you
          \nwill use in order to make sure the product or service meets consumer
          \nstandards.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          For example, if your business concept was to open a bed and breakfast, to
          \nanswer question 1, you will want to estimate how many rooms you will need; how
          \nmany guests [on average] you intend to host; and where you will obtain your
          \ngroceries, paper items, soap, and other guest necessities? Will you shop at a
          \ngrocery store, use a shopping club like Costco or Sam\u2019s Club, or obtain
          \nyour inputs through some other means?<\/p>\n

          Question 2 would include a review of accounting software or systems such as:
          \nSage Peachtree Accounting, Quickbook or Netsuite Financials (or another you may
          \nfeel comfortable with). Identify why you chose this system or software for your
          \nparticular business in order to justify its applicability.<\/p>\n

          Question 3 would need a similar discussion as you identify your quality
          \nassurance\/control measures that you intend to use to help minimize defects or
          \nerrors as you produce a product or provide a service. Your review of quality
          \ncontrol measures will include a discussion such as: Will there be a quality
          \ncontrol manager named for your business? Why, or why not? Will your business
          \nuse Six Sigma processes in its operation? Why, or why not? Is there a need to
          \nutilize ISO 9000 quality standards? Why, or why not?<\/p>\n

          Be specific in your essay. It may be helpful to \u201cbrainstorm your
          \nneeds\u201d on a separate sheet of paper and once done, create an outline for
          \nthis section (numbers 1, 2, and 3), using topical headings. Then, note how you
          \nwill address each requirement of these sections with specific content.<\/p>\n

          Please score your paper or have a friend score your paper using the
          \n“rubric,” or “scoring guide” on the following page. The levels will equate to
          \nthe following letter grades:<\/p>\n

          4 = A; 3 = B; 2 = C; 1 = D; and 0 = F<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Level<\/strong><\/td>\nCriterion\/Requirement<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\nResearch and Documentation (40%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          4<\/strong><\/td>\nA minimum of four scholarly\/peer-reviewed publications
          \nshould be used to support your content. References should come
          \nfrom scholarly sources (i.e. textbooks, scholarly articles,
          \netc). Any in-text citations MUST be cited in APA format using
          \nthe APA Manual 6th edition. You should also include a
          \nReferences page, also in APA format, at the end of your paper
          \nto cite any sources used.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          3<\/strong><\/td>\nThe paper uses at least three scholarly sources to support
          \nyour content, but it does not meet the minimum requirement for
          \n4 sources.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          2<\/strong><\/td>\nThree or more popular sources (i.e. newspapers, internet
          \nsites, magazines, etc.) make up a majority of the references to
          \nsupport your content. The paper lacks credible, scholarly
          \nsources and does not meet the minimum number of sources
          \nrequired.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          1<\/strong><\/td>\nThe paper includes one or two sources. The paper lacks the
          \nuse of credible, scholarly sources and may focus on using
          \npopular sources. The number of sources used does not meet the
          \nminimum requirement (4 sources) and the resources used may not
          \nfully support the content of your paper.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          0<\/strong><\/td>\nThe paper fails to cite referenced sources, or does not
          \ninclude any research or sources to support ideas. The paper is
          \nbased off of non-original content.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\nAnalysis and Argument (40%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          4<\/strong><\/td>\nYour paper addresses the three questions in the instructions
          \nwith the use of supporting evidence and specific details and
          \nexplanation. You effectively address the following:Identify and assess any specific purchasing procedures you will
          \nuse in obtaining supplies, or inputs, for your company.<\/p>\n

          Discuss any specific accounting systems you will use for
          \nthis company to help you analyze and evaluate the financial
          \ncondition of your company.<\/p>\n

          List specific quality control procedures\/processes the
          \ncompany will use to help ensure quality whether you are
          \nproviding a product or a service.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

          3<\/strong><\/td>\nThe content addresses only some of the questions presented
          \nin the instructions section and reflects minimal original
          \nthought and \/or critical analysis relative to the business.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          2<\/strong><\/td>\nThe content is vague and is weakly supported by researched
          \nevidence. The essay lacks critical analysis relative to the
          \nbusiness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          1<\/strong><\/td>\nThe content does not address the required elements; ideas
          \npresented are not supported by research or critical
          \nanalysis.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          0<\/strong><\/td>\nThere is a lack of critical analysis for the operation
          \nmanagement plan, and\/or the essay does not address the business
          \ncontent from the Unit 1 Activity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\nGrammar\/Style (15%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          4<\/strong><\/td>\nThe content contains a maximum of two grammatical, citation,
          \nand punctuation errors. The ideas are concise and presented in
          \na logical manner that is easy for the reader to follow.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          3<\/strong><\/td>\nThe content contains three or four grammatical, citation,
          \npunctuation, and\/or spelling errors. The sentence structure
          \nflows in a concise, logical manner.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          2<\/strong><\/td>\nThe paper contains more than four grammatical, citation,
          \npunctuation and\/or spelling errors that distract the reader
          \nfrom the comprehension of ideas being presented.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          1<\/strong><\/td>\nThe paper demonstrates poor writing skills, reflected by
          \nlack of syntax and proper grammar, which makes ideas difficult
          \nto communicate. Ideas are not presented in a logical manner
          \nthat is easy to follow.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          0<\/strong><\/td>\nThe paper contains numerous grammatical, citation,
          \npunctuation, and\/or spelling errors that detract from the
          \nreader\u2019s comprehension.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\nFormat (5%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          4<\/strong><\/td>\nThe paper is properly formatted (paragraph style, margins,
          \netc.), using the APA Manual, 6th edition. The content is typed
          \nin MS Word format, labeled with the student\u2019s name and
          \nthe activity title\/unit number, and a reference section to cite
          \nany outside sources used. The essay meets the page requirement
          \nof 2-3 full pages.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          3<\/strong><\/td>\nThe paper meets most of the requirements for formatting,
          \nusing the APA Manual, 6th edition, though may contain some
          \nerrors. The paper is close to meeting the page requirements of
          \n2-3 full pages.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          2<\/strong><\/td>\nThe paper lacks proper formatting, based on the APA Manual,
          \n6th edition, and it may use another style of formatting (i.e.
          \nMLA, Chicago, etc.). The paper does not quite meet the page
          \nlength requirement, and may be less than 2 pages.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          1<\/strong><\/td>\nThe paper is typed in a format other than MS Word. A style
          \nof formatting other than APA may be used. The page length
          \nrequirement was not completely met, and the paper may be about
          \na half to 1 full page.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          0<\/strong><\/td>\nThe formatting does not comply with the APA Manual, 6th
          \nedition and is not created in MS Word. The paper does not meet
          \nthe 2-3 page length requirement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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