Supply Chain Management

Week Written Assignment 

1.  Write a 2 page memo (use a MS Word template) that relates how at least 2 Quality Improvement tools (such as  the cause and effect diagram (Ishakawa), PARETO charts, etc.)   to the PDCA or DMAIC  methods of Quality Management.

All information is in the course text – external research is not required.  Keep the memos succinct, business-like… not long academic APA papers!

2. Philip Crosby’s expressed his philosophy about Quality Management using the phrase, “Quality is Free”.   In a 2 or less page memo (use a MS Word template), explain his cost of quality approach and how quality could truly be free.

All information is in the course text – external research is not required.  Keep the memos succinct, business-like… and not long academic APA papers!

3.  Problem 9, Chapter 7

Ergonomics Inc.

1. How many chairs should the   firm order each time? 

2. What will the firm’s average   inventory be under each alternative? 

3. What will be the breakdown of   costs for each alternative?

Assume there is no uncertainty at all about   the demand or the lead time.

Combine the work into ONE (1) document and submit here

Econ Db4

There are unintended side effects of some market activities. In these cases, the market price does not reflect all relevant costs and benefits.  We call these instances externalities.  Pollution is one example of an externality. Please use the following questions to describe an instance where you, an acquaintance, or family member has experienced an externality.   1.How did it affect you (or your acquaintance or family member?) Please explain.  2.What were the effects?  Please explain.  3.Did you (or your acquaintance or family member) experience decreased health or quality of life? Please explain.   4.Suppose that you (or your acquaintance or family member) work at a business that does pollute. Do you think that the pollution should be cut back? Explain  5.Based on your own experience and what you have learned in Unit 4, what is the best way to control pollution?

Microeconomics

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The "Founding Fathers"

 With an emphasis upon the religious fervor and temperament of  America's 'Founding Fathers', let's explore how it impacted the writing  of our Constitution and what legacy it holds today.  You may want to  consider reading the Constitution first before responding to this week's  discussion questions.

• Answer the following questions:  What does the Constitution reveal about the religious views of America's Founding Fathers?  In what way?
• Do Americans still uphold those views or has America lost that same religious fervor?  Explain.  

Assignment 1.2 History 104

Assignment 1.2: A Changing World Final Paper 
Due Week 5 and worth 140 points

‘The discovery of America and that of the passage to the East Indies by the Cape of Good Hope, are the two (2) greatest events recorded in the history of [human] kind” – Adam Smith, in the Wealth of Nations,1776. Think about why he and many other notables supported this statement, especially the discovery of America. What was so important about this New World across the Atlantic Ocean from Europe?  How did it change globalization in terms of trade, culture, societies, innovations, new and old world exchanges, and in other ways?

You have already developed a thesis statement and developed an outline in which you identify three (3) main points relevant to your topic. Now you will develop the final paper in which you explore your main points in detail.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

1. Introduce your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement.
2. Identify three (3) major aspects that demonstrate old and new world exchanges. Explain your responses with specific examples and details.
3. Identify three (3) specific groups that were affected by this global event and provide two (2) examples for each group describing how the group was affected.
4. Summarize how this discovery affected the life of the average working American during the colonial period. Use specific examples and details.
5. Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA style or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Recognize the main factors that led to America’s early development.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in American History to 1865.
• Write clearly and concisely about American History to 1865 using proper writing mechanics.

Industrialization After The Civil War Thesis And Outline

Assignment 1.1: Industrialization After the Civil War Thesis and Outline  Due Week 3 and worth 70 points  After the Civil War, the United States became a much more industrialized society. Between 1865 and 1920, industrialization improved American life in many ways. However, industrialization also created problems for American society. Consider events that took place after the Civil War and discuss ways that industrialization affected the U.S. between 1865 and 1920.  Part 1: 1.Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:a.State your thesis on how industrialization after the Civil War influenced U.S. society, economy, and politics. Justify your response.. .  For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/  Part 2:  For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This outline will serve as the basis for your Assignment 1.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/ 2.Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:a.List three (3) major aspects of industrialization between 1865 and 1920.  In your response, consider society, the economy, and politics.. b.List five (5) specific groups that were affected by industrialization. Provide two (2) examples for each group describing how the group was affected. (Consider issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, child labor, etc.). c.List five (5) ways that industrialization affected the life of the average working American during this period.. d.Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.. .  Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: •Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.. •Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length..  The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: •Identify and discuss the different ways that the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Industrialization after the Civil War have shaped America’s history.. •Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States.. •Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War.. •Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history.. •Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics..  Click here to view the grading rubric.

Roskin discusses three theories about causes of the collapse of the Soviet Union.

a) Choose one of these theories and explain how it relates to the collapse of the USSR, and assess and justify whether it relates to its internal or external foreign policy.

b) Discuss whether all three of the causes are equally at fault, or whether one, more than the other, is the basic culprit of the demise of the USSR.

Interview Assignment

 Respond to the following scenario:

You are a journalist with the Historical Society and have been asked  to ‘go back in time' and interview Jonathan. Jonathan is a Puritan  living at the time when the 'Founding Fathers' are working to put  together the Constitution. The focus of your interview is to introduce  modern readers to Jonathan's world by asking him about his background,  family, culture, worldview, and beliefs – anything that will enable to  the modern reader to understand the religious milieu and fervor that  would have shaped Jonathan's world.

The script of your interview should be written in full; showing both  the questions you would ask and the responses Jonathan might provide.  You must ask a minimum of 6 questions. Insert citations in the interview  script so the modern reader might go and learn more about life as a  Puritan and/or the religious setting just following the American  Revolution.  You should list those sources at the end of your interview  document.  Your interview should use a minimum of 3 sources and should  be between 2-3 pages long. 

Coolidge Value Essay

Identify the Coolidge value that you find most important. Explain your choice using evidence from Calvin Coolidge's career in public service and comment upon the relevance of that value today.

Instructions:

Please write no more than 800 words. 

This link should help: https://archive.org/details/autobiographyofc011710mbp

Question 1

 Assume you are working at an agency with both inpatient and outpatient services. Mary is a client of yours in inpatient so you will be working with her one-on-one at least once a week in inpatient treatment then she will transfer levels (from level III to Level II.I) at which point you will also be her counselor in intensive outpatient. Using your knowledge of CBT (review Chapter 8), how could you integrate some CBT interventions that target triggers into both inpatient and outpatient treatment. Her diagnoses include Alcohol Use Disorder, Opiate Use Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Use headings: Inpatient CBT interventions, Outpatient CBT interventions.