Chapter 8 - Group Process THIS CHAPTER WILL DISCUSS: 1. What group discussion "functions" are. 2. How interactional researchers study group process. 3. Whether group process relates to group output. 4. Whether group discussion consists of a series of sequential states. INTRODUCTION In Chapter 1 we examined the concept of "perspectives." As we explained‚ scientists approach an object they wish to study with a particular viewpoint‚ or perspective. Each perspective suggests distinct questions
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Manag Res (2009) 2:44–55 DOI 10.1007/s12063-009-0020-8 Six Sigma failures: An escalation model Satya S. Chakravorty Received: 20 May 2009 / Revised: 13 August 2009 / Accepted: 17 August 2009 / Published online: 28 August 2009 # Springer Science + Business Media‚ LLC 2009 Abstract Despite the pervasiveness of Six Sigma programs‚ there is rising concern regarding the failure of many Six Sigma programs. One explanation for many Six Sigma failures could be escalation of commitment. Escalation
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Table of Contents Consensus versus Average Forecasting 1 Options 1 Demand Forecast 1 Supplier Selection 2 Change Orders 3 Lessons 3 Appendix A: Simulation Comments 4 Appendix B: Simulation Results 6 Consensus versus Average Forecasting The consensus forecasts worked well for quick insight into estimated demand for each month. In our first year we used the consensus demand because we did not know the dynamics of the group‚ and we were relying on their expertise to guide us toward
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Six Sigma‚ An improvement Strategy……. Causes of Variation ● Random‚ chance‚ constant‚ common‚ unknown causes the “rhythm” of the process ● Variation inherent in a process ● Can be eliminated only through improvements in the system Assignable‚ special causes ● something has changed ● Variation due to identifiable factors ● Can be modified through operator or management action ● What are the sources of variation in a process? ● ● ● ● ● ● Machine variation Raw Material variation Different
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Machining processes ECM Electrochemical machining (ECM) is a method of removing metal by an electrochemical process. It is normally used for mass production and is used for working extremely hard materials or materials that are difficult to machine using conventional methods.[1] Its use is limited to electrically conductive materials. ECM can cut small or odd-shaped angles‚ intricate contours or cavities in hardened exotic metals‚ such as titanium aluminised‚ Inconel‚ Waspalloy‚ and high nickel
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WWI was the first major world war where many countries participated for their freedoms. For being the first major world war‚ it definitely made a strong impact on human history. It lasted four long years‚ from 1914 to 1918. This tragic event left over 17 million soldiers and civilians killed and 20 million seriously wounded. We humans should and probably will never forget this very important affair in history that changed so many lives. Some for the better‚ and some for the very worst. Events Leading
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organization. Purchasing is a basic function of any industrial enterprise. Since any industrial enterprise Manufacturing goods (tangibles goods) (products) need raw materials and components for converting them into finished goods purchasing function is of major purchasing department is responsible for purchasing materials of right type‚ in right quantities‚ at the right price‚ made available at the right time and procured from the right supplier. Purchasing refers to the function of processing of materials
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Six Sigma Some say‚ Robert Galvin invented Six Sigma in the 1880’s‚ instead‚ he applied methodologies that had been available since the 1920’s developed by luminaries such as: Shewhart‚ Deming‚ Juran‚ Ishikawa‚ Ohno‚ Shingo‚ Taguchi‚ and Shainin. The idea behind Six Sigma is you can measure how many defects you have in a process‚ you can systematically figure out how to eliminate them and as close to zero defects as possible. We use this highly disciplined Six Sigma process to help us focus
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Tao is risky to Betapharm. Tao has the reputation in the pharmaceutical industry‚ and is one of the leading suppliers. Tao had been Betapharm’s strategic partner and had Early Supply Involvement (ERI) with Betapharm who helped develop the basic processes to convert Malin into Malic acid for use in Betapharm’s product. Additionally‚ Betapharm did not want to take the risk of jeopardizing their relationship with Tao before they made a decision. As far as the cost issue‚ the price from Tao is much
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PROCUREMENT BY ELECTRONIC MEANS and PhilGEPS “Procurement by Electronic Means and PhilGEPS” INTRODUCTION The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) actually began to be known as the Pilot Electronic Procurement System (Pilos EPS) in November 2000. Because the internet became accessible to many during that time‚ the EPS utilized it of course with the aid of Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) which served as the common means for registration of its
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