CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Discussion Questions 1. What is the bullwhip effect and how does it relate to lack of coordination in a supply chain? The bullwhip effect refers to the fluctuation in orders along the length of the supply chain as orders move from retailers to wholesalers to manufacturers to suppliers. The bullwhip effect relates directly to the lack of coordination (demand information flows) within the supply chain. Each supply chain member has a different idea of what
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Introduction Discussions of any sort are supposed to help us develop a better perspective on issues by bringing out diverse view points. Whenever we exchange differing views on an issue‚we get a clearer picture of the problem and are able to understand it. The understanding makes us better equipped to deal with the problem.This is precisely the main purpose of a discussion. The dictionary meaning of the word Group Discussion is to talk about a subject in detail. So‚group discussion may refer to a
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service on November 1 1998. This paper aims to use the Iridium Project‚ which I have participated at Motorola before‚ to illustrate the incremental benefits and the pitfalls from creating competitive advantage through technology and activity system. Discussion of incremental benefits & industry analysis by using five force model Competitor ¡V Mobile Satellite System (MSS) companies The largest competitor from MSS companies is Globalstar. Globalstar¡¦s communication system is supported by low cost satellites
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Spark InfoTech Group Discussion Topics Is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail sector good for India? How to Deal with High Oil Prices? Multinational Corporations: Are they Devils in Disguise? Are Indians Less Quality Conscious? Ethics in Business are just a Passing Fad Is the Consumer really the King in India? Commercialization of Health Care: Good or Bad? Is there any Point in having a Business Strategy when the World changes from Month to Month? Is
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Discussion Case: Timberland’s Model of Corporate Social Responsibility 1. I would characterize Timberland’s exercise of its corporate power in society as a positive influence. They really draw their employees in and encourage them to give back to the community by serving in many area activities. Timberland is engaging in multiple stakeholders in its business operations‚ because their company is benefiting the employees and their families‚ and also the society by the time they spend giving
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Week 5 DQ 2 – Due Thursday‚ August 26 Please post a 200 - 300-word response to the following discussion question by clicking on Reply. Discussion Question Review Ch. 10 of Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology. Choose a theoretical viewpoint based on your readings. Answer the following questions: How does your theoretical viewpoint explain the causes of substance abuse‚ and what treatments does it recommend? What are some of the strengths or weaknesses of your viewpoint? Psychodynamic theorists
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TOPICS for DISCUSSION Society and the Media 1- Where do you get the news from? radio / newspapers / TV / Internet 2- Reality shows on TV 3- TV and children The Environment 1- Public transport: a real alternative? 2- Recycling: a good way to be green? 3- Plastic bags in shops. The World of Work 1- Teleworking (working from home): pros and cons. 2- Equal opportunities for men and women 3- Unemployment: effects on society Travelling 1- Travelling
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Discussion Essay sid 223-224‚ 39-45 o 226 Introduction: Have you ever wondered‚ why do we fall in love? You might have been wondering how to keep the love in a long relationship burning. I am sure you are thinking right now how to keep a relationship alive for a long time. If you think that you fall in love with someone the way they look‚ then that is not the case. We actually fall in love with other persons through chemicals. To keep a relationship for a long time is very hard because the chemical
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attribution errors (FAE) to those in these situations How FAE can be reduced by considering some external attributions (media‚ unemployment rates‚ violence‚ etc.) that perpetuate these issues Examples of the external attributions you mention in your discussion. For example‚ a FAE about a poor person could suggest that the person is lazy and lacks motivation. Considering situational factors such as generational poverty‚ poor education‚ high rates of crime‚ and violence in that person’s environment can
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