The Goal Questions
Tyler Kerth
Management 521
Report #1
1. Do you feel that the Bearington plant has the right equipment and technology to do the job? Why?
I feel that the Bearington plant’s source of problems and concerns are emerging from a deteriorating equipment, poor management system, and staff that aren’t properly fit for this type of job. In chapter one, as Alex Rogo starts walking through the plant he observes the plant’s equipment was making inexplicable noises. There were outdated lights, computer systems, and an intercom system that could barely be heard over all the sound of the machines. On the other hand, the author was describing the employees as raggedy looking and some were over weight. The master machinist that was in charge of the NCX-10 wasn’t focused on his job and caused the machine to break, thus putting the plant further behind on the order of 41427. Mr. Peach, the Division Vice President is also a key source to the problem at Bearington. Employees at this plant should respect his authority, but they don’t due to his self-centered and stand-off attitude. Peach has also cut many employees from the company and still expects the plant to perform the same if not improve. Technology at the Bearington plant might be somewhat outdated, but management seems to be driving the plant further behind in there orders.
2. How does Jonah define "productivity"?
Jonah tells Alex that productivity is the act of bringing a company closer to its goals. Jonah explains that Alex needs to decrease the amount of inventory at the plant, lower the amount of expenses that occur at the plant, and finally increase the amount of products that the Bearington plant sells.
3. How does Jonah define "Throughput", "Inventory", and "Operating Expense"?
Throughput was defined as the actual rate of sales. He then proceeded to define inventory as the money included that is invested in items that are to be sold in the near future. Finally, an operational expense is the total amount of
Management 521
Report #1
1. Do you feel that the Bearington plant has the right equipment and technology to do the job? Why?
I feel that the Bearington plant’s source of problems and concerns are emerging from a deteriorating equipment, poor management system, and staff that aren’t properly fit for this type of job. In chapter one, as Alex Rogo starts walking through the plant he observes the plant’s equipment was making inexplicable noises. There were outdated lights, computer systems, and an intercom system that could barely be heard over all the sound of the machines. On the other hand, the author was describing the employees as raggedy looking and some were over weight. The master machinist that was in charge of the NCX-10 wasn’t focused on his job and caused the machine to break, thus putting the plant further behind on the order of 41427. Mr. Peach, the Division Vice President is also a key source to the problem at Bearington. Employees at this plant should respect his authority, but they don’t due to his self-centered and stand-off attitude. Peach has also cut many employees from the company and still expects the plant to perform the same if not improve. Technology at the Bearington plant might be somewhat outdated, but management seems to be driving the plant further behind in there orders.
2. How does Jonah define "productivity"?
Jonah tells Alex that productivity is the act of bringing a company closer to its goals. Jonah explains that Alex needs to decrease the amount of inventory at the plant, lower the amount of expenses that occur at the plant, and finally increase the amount of products that the Bearington plant sells.
3. How does Jonah define "Throughput", "Inventory", and "Operating Expense"?
Throughput was defined as the actual rate of sales. He then proceeded to define inventory as the money included that is invested in items that are to be sold in the near future. Finally, an operational expense is the total amount of