WK 2 – DQ 1

Productivity

Many times, trade-offs are necessary to increase productivity. What are important trades-offs involving the inputs to productivity? Your initial post should include real life situations and be at least 250 words.

WK 2 – DQ 2

Product Design and   Quality

Read the Forbes article, “The Forces That Are Transforming How Products Are Made (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site..” Based on the content presented in the article, what forces and important organizational activities enable a firm to build quality into its products? Explain each of these along with their benefits. Your initial post should include examples and be at least 250 words.