SCM470 Supply Chain Application and Policy
Fall 2017
Earth Buddy (Assigned to Sections 001 and 002, Thursday)
1. How many Earth Buddies can Ben expect to produce in one shift? How many if the factory works two shifts? Three shifts? How many if it operates three shifts a day, seven days a week? Which operation is the bottleneck?
2. If Ben asks his workers to produce at the same rate as the bottleneck operations, how long will each operator be idle during a shift? What would each operator’s utilization be? What is the average utilization of the total system?
3. On average, how long does it take for a typical Earth Buddy to move through the standard process (assuming a three-shift operation)?
4. Anton has just received a large order from Wal-Mart and, while anticipating more orders, has asked Ben to increase production to 4,000 units per day. How should Ben respond if one shift must product the units? Two shifts?
5. Would your response to #4 change if Ben’s workers were cross-trained and able to switch between jobs when otherwise idle? Which, if any, workers would you cross-train?
6. A good customer has arrived at the factory and just made an urgent request for Ben to produce a special Earth Buddy. A “secret” ingredient has to be added to the usual grass seed and sawdust mixture. How long will it take to produce a batch of 25 specials? If the customer must leave the factory in 45 minutes, will Ben have his samples ready in time? Assume that one filling machine, one moulder, one eye installer, the painter, and the two packers can be pre-empted as soon as they are required and can be dedicated to the job.
7. Although no longer a serious problem, it was not uncommon in the firm’s early days to reject 15% of the units. Assuming the defects occurred on or before the filling operation, but were not detected until packing, what was the impact on capacity? Would a special inspection after filling help?
8. Are there any process improvements that you could suggest to Ben?
Benihana (Assigned to Section 003, Wednesday)
1. What is Benihana selling?
2. What are the keys to Benihana’s success? (Compare operating ratios with those of “typical” service restaurants given in Exhibit 1). How do these keys arise?
3. Examine Benihana’s operating system.
a. Draw a diagram of the production process
b. Where are the flows? Where in the process are inventories held?
c. What role does the bar play in the process? Based on the flows through the system, how large should the bar be? Why?
d. What dessert would you offer at Benihana? Why?
e. How does Benihana build process and operational control into its system?
4. Which of its opportunities should the firm now exploit?
5. How do you feel about Benihana’s future? Would you buy its shares?
McLeod Motors LTD
1. Using the inventory purposes (or functions) identify the types of inventory that would be found in organizations for which you have worked and in each of the cases we have studied to date: Necanko, Benihana and McLeod Motors. Functions include: safety stock, pipeline, cycle, anticipatory, and decoupling.
2. In addition to specifying its function, also indicate its form (i.e., raw material, work-in-process, or finished goods). For each inventory function and form, identify what risks are associated with it, what determines how large it should be, what trade-offs are necessary to manage it, and what factors give management flexibility to manage it.
3. Identify each step in the BN-88-55 production process and identify where inventory exists in the system. What function(s) does it serve?
4. How many hours does it take for a batch of BN-88-55s to go through the McLeod manufacturing process (the throughput time)?
5. How much work-in-process inventory of BN-88-55’s predecessors might the company have had before it started producing BN-88-55s? How much BN-88-55 work-in-process inventory could it have now? Why might the inventory level at McLeod have changed? How low could McLeod get it?
6. What action should Sue Reynolds consider taking and what should she tell John Ingram?
Note: The 17 days referred to on page 4 of the case is the time that each batch waits to be processed. This does not include the time required to process the batch.
Quinte MRI
1. What is your analysis of the cause of the current backlog?
2. Where is the bottleneck in the process?
3. As Dave Wright and/or Kevin Saskiw, what would you recommend?
Ranger Creek Brewing and Distilling
1. Draw a process flow chart for beer and spirits manufacturing. How are the beer and whiskey processes similar/different?
2. Calculate the current capacity of Ranger Creek’s plant for beer and spirits and identify the bottlenecks. Comment on your findings.
3. Forecast sales for the 2014 to 2019 period.
4. Discuss the needs for equipment if Ranger Creek is to achieve the forecasted volumes for the 2014 to 2019 period.
MSU Culinary Services
1. The fishbone diagram enables the user to identify the root cause(s) and reduce or eliminate the process variation that affects performance. What is the specific problem statement (or effect) that should be examined?
1. In a small group or team environment, draw a fishbone diagram. Determine the main categories as well as many possible reasons for the process fluctuations or problems. Brainstorm and use the “five why” method by asking why five times to expose possible root cause(s).
1. What is the current demand forecasting method? What are the consequences, if any, when the forecast is inaccurate?
1. Create a demand forecast for hamburgers for next week. Calculate the naïve forecast, the moving average forecast (n=5 days), exponential smoothing (α = 0.2; smoothed statistic for March 31 was 31.5), and linear regression. For the linear regression forecast, assume the food truck is located at The Rock. The forecasted high temperatures are 60°F on Monday, 60°F on Tuesday, 54°F on Wednesday, 51°F on Thursday and 46°F on Friday. The forecasted rainfall for Tuesday is 0.07″ and for Friday is 0.04″. Otherwise, rainfall is projected to be zero.
1. As Paul Finegan or Neal Williamson, recommend the number of patties to load on the truck on Monday, March 31. Why? How would you convince management to follow your recommendations? Develop an action plan.
1. Create a table of the normal approximation of the beef patty demand distribution at the Rock. Use intervals of 10 hamburgers.
1. Analyze the data using the newsvendor problem (a stochastic single-period model). Assume the salvage rate is 95% and that the truck inventory cannot be replenished during the day. Based on your analysis, what conclusions can you draw?
1. Modify your analysis in question #7 so that the salvage rate is 10%. What conclusions do you draw?
1. As Kari Magee, what changes would you implement to improve the inventory management at MSU On-The-Go Food Truck? Develop an action plan.
International Decorative Glass
1. What is IDG’s current operations strategy? How critical is the development of an international supply network?
2. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the three alternatives (China expansion, Canada expansion, Vietnam entry)? Would you consider any other alternatives?
3. Does a joint venture arrangement make sense? Why?
4. As Frank Lattimer, what would you do?
Home Depot
1. As Frank Blake, what is your assessment of Nardelli’s changes at Home Depot? Which had the greatest impact?
2. How did Nardelli’s changes affect profitability, labor productivity, and customer service?
3. What caused the decline in customer service?
Industrie Pininfarina
1. How has the competitive environment for niche auto manufacturers been changing over the past few years? What factors are affecting the competitiveness of niche manufacturers such as Pininfarina with volume manufacturers in Europe?
2. As Renato Bertrandi, what do you see as the most significant challenges facing Pininfarina over the next five years? What are Pininfarina’s options?
3. Should Bertrandi accept the Mitzubishi business? How should Pininfarina position itself to complete in the future?
VF Brands
1. What is the third way? How is this concept different from outsourcing and vertical integration?
2. How is power managed within the supply chain?
3. Who is the customer?
Make-up Case: TBD
The probing questions for the make-up case, to be discussed during final exam week, will be provided on D2L at about the same time as the directions on which case to buy and how to buy it.
Hacker and Pierson, Winner-Take-All Politics
In regard to the written assignment for Hacker and Pierson, Winner-Take-All Politics: Answer the following questions based on the reading of the book: Due:
1. Discuss how the winner-take-all economy was made?
2. Discuss how we can renew Democratic Capitalism and beat the winner-take-all political problem?
DF#5
During the past few weeks, you have been presented with information about what constitutes effective, professional writing. For this assignment, reflect on the topics you have studied and share some thoughts on the writing process with your instructor and your fellow students. Topics covered include:
- The information cycle
- Credibility of source material
- The online library
- Summary and paraphrase
- Documentation of sources using APA guidelines
- Steps in the writing process
Based on the topics you have covered, describe what you find the most difficult for you. What are some strategies you could use to overcome this (these) challenge(s)?
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Preparing a Written Case Analysis about Oliver’s Market case Maximum (2-4 pages)
Preparing a Written Case Analysis
Preparing a written case analysis is much like preparing a case for class discussion, except that your analysis must be more complete and put in report form. Unfortunately, though, there is no ironclad procedure for doing a written case analysis. All we can offer are some general guidelines and words of wisdom—this is because company situations and management problems are so diverse that no one mechanical way to approach a written case assignment always works.
Your instructor may assign you a specific topic around which to prepare your written report. Or, alternatively, you may be asked to do a comprehensive written case analysis, where the expectation is that you will (1) identify all the pertinent issues that management needs to address, (2) perform whatever analysis and evaluation is appropriate, and (3) propose an action plan and set of recommendations addressing the issues you have identified. In going through the exercise of identify, evaluate, and recommend, keep the following pointers in mind.3
Identification It is essential early on in your paper that you provide a sharply focused diagnosis of strategic issues and key problems and that you demonstrate a good grasp of the company’s present situation. Make sure you can identify the firm’s strategy (use the concepts and tools in Chapters 1–5 as diagnostic aids) and that you can pinpoint whatever strategy implementation issues may exist (again, consult the material in Chapters 9–11 for diagnostic help). Consult the key points provided at the end of each chapter for further diagnostic suggestions. Consider beginning your paper with an overview of the company’s situation, its strategy, and the significant problems and issues that confront management. State problems/issues as clearly and precisely as you can. Unless it is necessary to do so for emphasis, avoid recounting facts and history about the company (assume your professor has read the case and is familiar with the organization
Analysis and Evaluation This is usually the hardest part of the report. Analysis is hard work! Check out the firm’s financial ratios, its profit margins and rates of return, and its capital structure, and decide how strong the firm is financially. Table 1 contains a summary of various financial ratios and how they are calculated. Use it to assist in your financial diagnosis. Similarly, look at marketing, production, managerial competence, and other factors underlying the organization’s strategic successes and failures. Decide whether the firm has valuable resource strengths and competencies and, if so, whether it is capitalizing on them.
Check to see if the firm’s strategy is producing satisfactory results and determine the reasons why or why not. Probe the nature and strength of the competitive forces confronting the company. Decide whether and why the firm’s competitive position is getting stronger or weaker. Use the tools and concepts you have learned about to perform whatever analysis and evaluation is appropriate.
In writing your analysis and evaluation, bear in mind four things:
1. You are obliged to offer analysis and evidence to back up your conclusions. Do not rely on unsupported opinions, over-generalizations, and platitudes as a substitute for tight, logical argument backed up with facts and figures.
2. If your analysis involves some important quantitative calculations, use tables and charts to present the calculations clearly and efficiently. Don’t just tack the exhibits on at the end of your report and let the reader figure out what they mean and why they were included. Instead, in the body of your report cite some of the key numbers, highlight the conclusions to be drawn from the exhibits, and refer the reader to your charts and exhibits for more details.
3. Demonstrate that you have command of the strategic concepts and analytical tools to which you have been exposed. Use them in your report.
4. Your interpretation of the evidence should be reasonable and objective. Be wary of preparing a one-sided argument that omits all aspects not favorable to your conclusions. Likewise, try not to exaggerate or overdramatize. Endeavor to inject balance into your analysis and to avoid emotional rhetoric. Strike phrases such as “I think,” “I feel,” and “I believe” when you edit your first draft and write in “My analysis shows,” instead.
Recommendations The final section of the written case analysis should consist of a set of definite recommendations and a plan of action. Your set of recommendations should address all of the problems/issues you identified and analyzed. If the recommendations come as a surprise or do not follow logically from the analysis, the effect is to weaken greatly your suggestions of what to do. Obviously, your recommendations for actions should offer a reasonable prospect of success. High-risk, bet-the-company recommendations should be made with caution. State how your recommendations will solve the problems you identified. Be sure the company is financially able to carry out what you recommend; also check to see if your recommendations are workable in terms of acceptance by the persons involved, the organization’s competence to implement them, and prevailing market and environmental constraints. Try not to hedge or weasel on the actions you believe should be taken.
By all means state your recommendations in sufficient detail to be meaningful—get down to some definite nitty-gritty specifics. Avoid such unhelpful statements as “the organization should do more planning” or “the company should be more aggressive in marketing its product.” For instance, if you determine that “the firm should improve its market position,” then you need to set forth exactly how you think this should be done. Offer a definite agenda for action, stipulating a timetable and sequence for initiating actions, indicating priorities, and suggesting who should be responsible for doing what.
In proposing an action plan, remember there is a great deal of difference between, on the one hand, being responsible for a decision that may be costly if it proves in error and, on the other hand, casually suggesting courses of action that might be taken when you do not have to bear the responsibility for any of the consequences.
A good rule to follow in making your recommendations is: Avoid recommending anything you would not yourself be willing to do if you were in management’s shoes. The importance of learning to develop good managerial judgment is indicated by the fact that, even though the same information and operating data may be available to every manager or executive in an organization, the quality of the judgments about what the information means and which actions need to be taken does vary from person to person.4
It goes without saying that your report should be well organized and well written. Great ideas amount to little unless others can be convinced of their merit—this takes tight logic, the presentation of convincing evidence, and persuasively written arguments.
Objectives of Case Analysis
Using cases to learn about the practice of strategic management is a powerful way for you to accomplish five things:2
1. Increase your understanding of what managers should and should not do in guiding a business to success.
2. Build your skills in sizing up company resource strengths and weaknesses and in conducting strategic analysis in a variety of industries and competitive situations.
3. Get valuable practice in identifying strategic issues that need to be addressed, evaluating strategic alternatives, and formulating workable plans of action.
4. Enhance your sense of business judgment, as opposed to uncritically accepting the authoritative crutch of the professor or “back-of-the-book” answers.
5. Gaining in-depth exposure to different industries and companies, thereby acquiring something close to actual business experience
If you understand that these are the objectives of case analysis, you are less likely to be consumed with curiosity about “the answer to the case.” Students who have grown comfortable with and accustomed to textbook statements of fact and definitive lecture notes are often frustrated when discussions about a case do not produce concrete answers. Usually, case discussions produce good arguments for more than one course of action. Differences of opinion nearly always exist. Thus, should a class discussion conclude without a strong, unambiguous consensus on what do to, don’t grumble too much when you are not told what the answer is or what the company actually did. Just remember that in the business world answers don’t come in conclusive black-and-white terms. There are nearly always several feasible courses of action and approaches, each of which may work out satisfactorily. Moreover, in the business world, when one elects a particular course of action, there is no peeking at the back of a book to see if you have chosen the best thing to do and no one to turn to for a provably correct answer. The best test of whether management action is “right’ or “wrong” is results. If the results of an action turn out to be “good,” the decision to take it may be presumed “right.” If not, then the action chosen was “wrong” in the sense that it didn’t work out
Hence, the important thing for you to understand about analyzing cases is that the managerial exercise of identifying, diagnosing, and recommending is aimed at building your skills of business judgment. Discovering what the company actually did is no more than frosting on the cake—the actions that company managers actually took may or may not be “right” or best (unless there is accompanying evidence that the results of their actions were highly positive.
The point is this: The purpose of giving you a case assignment is not to cause you to run to the library or surf the Internet to discover what the company actually did but, rather, to enhance your skills in sizing up situations and developing your managerial judgment about what needs to be done and how to do it. The aim of case analysis is for you to become actively engaged in diagnosing the business issues and managerial problems posed in the case, to propose workable solutions, and to explain and defend your assessments—this is how cases provide you with meaningful practice at being a manager.
Addiction & Subs Abuse Short Essay Questions
Addiction & Subs Abuse Short Essay Questions
Answer each question in a minimum 300 words , completely and fully for full credit. Source credits and the required Reference list attached at the end of each answer do no count toward its word length. Answers are to be based on the course textbook and outside academic sources (excluding other course textbooks, encyclopedias such as Encarte and Wikipedia, About.com and Ask.com type websites that synthesize source information for users, magazines, news websites, blogs, etc.).
Essay answers must be more than 3 or 4 brief sentences, but kept within the bounds of a short-answer essay exam (i.e., 2-3 paragraphs). All your writing must be in your own words. Paraphrase (restate what you read) rather than copying material from the course textbook or the Internet. No copying is permitted in this course and doing so will result in zero points on the exam. Answers must be written in narrative, paragraph form. Lists and/or sentence fragments also will not receive points.
1. Discuss the effects of opioid drugs on the mind and body.
2. Discuss the current patterns of methamphetamine abuse.
3. Describe the short-term and long-term treatment strategies for heroin dependence.
4. Describe the acute and chronic effects of cocaine use.
Human Error as a significant factor in most workplace accidents
Assignment instruction
It is generally believed that “human error” is a significant factor in most workplace accidents.
Write an essay that addresses the following: –
- The meaning of the term “human error” in respect of workplace accidents (10%).
- The range of causes of “human error” (15%).
- Outline a range of errors (including violations) that have/might have occurred in your workplace (15%).
- Review the arrangements that are in place to prevent these errors and violations occurring and to minimise their consequences when they do occur (30%).
- Make recommendations for the improvement and/or maintenance of the arrangements and, if necessary, for the introduction of new arrangements (30%).
- Credible conclusions
Assessment Criteria: –
| No | Generic Criteria | Specific Criteria/Guidance |
| 1- | Knowledge and understanding · Evidence that a wide range of relevant high-quality literature has been accessed. · Key concepts are presented to demonstrate understanding of the key issues. |
1. The meaning of the term “human error”. 2. The range of causes of “human error”. 3. Identifying different sorts of error in the workplace. |
| 2- | Analysis and evaluation · Evidence of critical analysis. · Critical evaluation of the strength and weakness of cited research/literature. · Credible conclusions are made. |
1. Identifying definitions of “human error”. 2. The range of causes of “human error”. 3. Identifying different sorts of error in the workplace. 4. Reviewing existing arrangements for prevention. 5. Making justified recommendations. |
| 3- | Application to practice · Credible links between theory and practice are demonstrated. · Evidence is evaluated and applied to practice. |
1. Identifying different sorts of error. 2. Reviewing existing arrangements for prevention. 3. Making justified recommendations. |
| 4- | Communication · The assessment guidelines have been interpreted and followed. · Coherent and logical structure. · Correctly and consistently formatted references and citations, i.e. Harvard style. · The word limit is not exceeded. |
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| TASK: | Practical Folio 2 Integration of natural and manmade environments – Biomimicry |
WEIGHTING: | 40% (T) 50% (A) A-E Grade awarded Mark out of 100 |
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| LENGTH: | Concept booklet and A1 poster | DUE DATE: | Thurs, 9 Nov (Week 15) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SUBMISSION: | Hard copy of concept booklet to the teacher and digital submission via USB for poster | ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS: | Some class time will be allocated to complete this task but out ot of class time also needs to be allocated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ASSESSMENT CRITERIA | – knowledge , understanding and application – Design process, analysis, synthesis and evaluation |
– Tech & communication skills – planning and organisation skills |
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| BSSS POLICY: | Information about all BSSS policies such as moderation procedures, calculation of unit scores and course scores, attendance requirements, penalties for late or non-submission of work or for plagiarism, and procedures for appealing against a grade or score may be found in the BSSS Policy and Procedures Manual | DECLARATION: | Refer to attached sheet – You understand the policies on plagiarism of both Dickson College and the Board of Senior Secondary Studies – You have kept a copy of this assessment and all relevant notes and reference material used in the production of this assessment – You have appropriately referenced all sources of information that are not your own, including the words, images and ideas of others |
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Frank Llyod Wright, Pennsylvania, 1939; Clarke, Callignee 2 (Bushfire house), Australia, 2009; Yackandandah Sawmill house, Australia, 2012
Design Brief:
‘During the modern era of human development, growth of towns and cities displayed a separation between nature and human activities. This was not the case in premodern times, when human settlements either integrated or co-existed peacefully with the nature. Architecture is the profession of designing the built environment… But this should not exclude a thorough understanding of such fields as landscape architecture, urban design and planning, and policy making. Terms like Ecological Design and Biomimetic Architecture connect to this innate sense that we as architects should learn from, respect and understand, and live with a connection to the natural landscape.’
Choose a specific site within Australia (that you know well), which demonstrates poor integration of the natural landscape and the built environment/structures. This space could also be void of any development whatsoever. A successful project will be so wedded to the site that the work loses meaning if moved elsewhere. Your project needs to take into account the existing style of the surrounding structures and environment and draw from this in your concept development.
Use your design process in order to completely understand your chosen site and the community demographic. Your building design must use the natural environment as the key inspiration both aesthetically and conceptually, as well as demonstrating a basic understanding of landscape architecture and the interaction between nature and man-made forms. You must incorporate an understanding of green technology and sustainability in your final design. The building you design may be anything, but try to think larger scale than just a residence.
Clear understanding of the design process will structure your assignment. Present your concept through a design concept booklet with all working drawings, inspiration, research, site analysis, planning, and evaluation. Include final drawings on your poster for presentation; it is up to you how you present your ideas (min. 4 finished drawings OR 3 drawings and a scale model of your concept for presentation to class with appropriate scale and specifications)
Links/Case studies for reference:
http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150913-nine-incredible-buildings-inspired-by-nature
http://inhabitat.com/tag/biomimetic-architecture/
http://www.thenatureofcities.com/2013/05/26/architecture-and-urban-ecosystems-from-segregation-to-integration/
http://www.creativebloq.com/inspiration/landscape-designs-11121231
http://inhabitat.com/designers-get-ready-for-the-biodesign-competition-cash-prize-of-1000/
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1687404815000085
http://www.archdaily.com/141503/primary-school-sport-hall-chartier-dalix-architects/
http://www.completehome.com.au/interiors/real-home-bushfire-house-grand-designs-australia/5280.htm
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Part 1: Concept Development Booklet
Present the following components as a concept development booklet (A4 bound and professional presented). This book will show your understanding of the design process.
DESIGN PROCESS:
- Brief (rewrite in your own words: ½ page-A, 1 page-T):
The brief needs to state how you plan to address the requirements of the project.
You need to specify how you will meet these requirements with an intelligent, innovative and environmentally responsible design.
Example of student work, 2016
Use appropriate Design & Architectural terminology extensively throughout your design brief.
TIPS FOR RESPONDING TO A BRIEF WRITING:
- You need to articulate what is or are the drivers behind your design, what are your influences, what is the motivation for your concept?
- What is the intention behind your design?
(eg. Will you be using the geometry of the city streets to inform your design? Will you look back at the history of this site and use historical references to inform your design?)
- How do you want the public to read your design?
- What kind of space do you want to create?
- What feelings do you want to evoke in the people who will frequent these spaces?
(Will they feel like they are part of something revolutionary and modern, or will you be taking them back to yesteryear, or will you be creating an elevation in their status, a sense of prestige, or will you be bringing them down to earth and appreciating human connections?)
- You need to talk about sustainable (green technology) features and be able to suggest possible environmental features based on your own research. Think productive and sustainable design!
- What is your vision?
It will then be your job to build these ideas into a creative and structurally sound solution.
- Research & Analysis
- Include (a minimum of 2) Case Studies on how the landscape architects/space designers/architects have effectively integrated natural and manmade environments and what biomimetic design is
- Design Aesthetics and Usability (What is the aesthetic/style and how will this been incorporated into the overarching look of the design? What is the functionality of the spaces? How does this link to your natural environment as inspiration – look closely at the natural elements!
- Materials (safety, durability, maintenance, functionality, etc)
- Space and Location (where will it be located? how your design will be incorporated with the surrounding environment? Connected to site analysis but further depth into existing environment. Ie. Traditional custodians, history of existing spaces/buildings and structures etc)
- Sustainability (sustainable practices used in the production and use of the design)
- Client connection and presentation processes (who is your client or community/demographic? How are you going to understand them? How are you going to present your final solution to them?)
You must include a bibliography and use in-text referencing. Information must be written in your own words otherwise use quotation marks.
- MOODBOARD – Inspiration/Influences with annotative comments
This is a collection of pictures, drawings, words and sketches that show your thought process of playing with different ideas and influences. You can also include images, words, photographs, wrappers, objects, poetry, stories, feelings that give you ideas but your drawings and sketches are KEY to this creative process. Like a mood board!
- Site Analysis:
You need to represent that you have a thorough knowledge of the site. This will allow your design to have a strong connection/relationship to the site.
You can choose to present your site analysis as either:
- One mapped image
OR
- b) Small visuals for each aspect
Whichever option you choose, you need to use either neat labels or a key to identify the different aspects on the site analysis. The following aspects need to be studied on site:
- context
- sun path
- wind direction
- gradient of land (contours)
- site run off
- neighbouring land & properties (proximity/boundaries)
- vegetation (trees/plants on site)
- transcendentals-how does the space feel?
- services present on site
- circulation within the site
- Concept Design:
This is a collection of your rough sketches and drawings along the way to finalising your final design solution. This should include all drawings you have completed from the very start of the process. Minimum 10 with annotations
- Final Design solution
Include your final design solution drawings in your concept booklet as well as in your final design solution poster. (Minimum 4 (T) 3 (A))
Make sure to include annotations and any drawings that didn’t make the cut for your final poster.
Part 2: Final design solution
Present the following as hand-based drawings or computer generated drawings (except for the Artists’ Impression which must be hand drawn).
- Plan view (topographical) with dimensions and all inclusions (name the spaces). 1:100 scale *computer based
- A 2 point perspective drawing to show the final space design and layout – include where the building meets the site on either side. This can be completed using the computer or hand techniques and may incorporate colour. *computer based
- Artists’ Impression of the Space (as a hand drawn sketch with shading) use copics or charcoal/graphite/pastel/watercolour. *computer based/hand based
- Detail drawing a small part of the construction at a larger scale OR built scale model
** Accredited students are only required to complete 3 drawings
Example of student work, 2016
This must be professionally presented on either 2 A2 posters OR 1 A1 poster complete with project name, student name, id number and T/A. Your poster may include a look and feel or branding for your project. This component may be presented via digital submission.
Students will be assessed on the degree to which they demonstrate:
- knowledge , understanding and application
- design process, analysis, synthesis and evaluation
- technology and communication skills
- planning and organisation skills
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ASSESSMENT 2
Course Name
BSB51915
Diploma of Leadership and Management
Subject/module Operational Planning
Assessment method Written Assessment
Weighting 50%
Units of Competency
BSBMGT517
Manage Operational Plan
Instructions
1. Assessments should be completed as per your trainer’s instructions.
2. Assessments must be submitted by the due date to avoid a late
submission penalty.
3. Plagiarism is copying someone else’s work and submitting it as your
own. You must write your answers in your own words or appropriately
reference your sources. A mark of zero will be given for any assessment
or part of an assessment that has been plagiarised.
4. A list of references must be included.
5. You may discuss your assessments with other students, but submitting
identical answers to other students will result in a failing grade. Your
answers must be yours alone.
6. Your trainer will advise whether the assessment should be digitally
uploaded or submitted in hard copy. Assessments that are digitally
uploaded should be saved in pdf format.
7. You must pass both assessments in the subject to pass the subject.
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Written Assessment
1. Complete the following and present it as a portfolio Project
You have been employed to develop a new department named the Training
and Development of the Administrative and Sales Team for your employer
at a Personnel Recruitment Company. Due to demand they have opened two
offices, one in Melbourne and one in Adelaide. This expansion has led to a
tight budget within the organisation for the fiscal year. You need to keep the
budget at a minimal amount.
The Strategic Goal that you has been asked to concentrate on is to Increase
Sales by 8% by the end of 2011.
Five staff in the Administration department handle enquiries in regards to
sales to the organisations that they provide with personnel (both permanent
and temporary.
There are ten Recruitment Personnel who have the primary responsibility to
manage their case load and follow up leads for new opportunities.
As a well established organisation, Excel Personnel is a family owned
company that believes in gaining and retaining customers through customer
service excellence. Though the company has managed to retain their long
standing personnel, several of their newer clients have changed recruitment
companies in the last six months. Concerned with the loss of clients and no
trend in the customers’ move, the Board of Directors have decided to train
their team on the latest customer service skills.
For this project:
f All plans, goals and recommendations must flow together to support the
strategic plan
f You may vary your plans, goals, strategies and recommendations as you
progress through each part of this project. Put a line through the change
and briefly outline why you made an update on the operational plan. This is a
normal part of the development of a plan. As new information is introduced,
you may decide to change your operational plan
f This is a preliminary operational plan that you are drawing up, so use bullet
points (unless advised by your trainer).
You have been asked to develop an operational plan. In the report you must:
1. Clearly state the operational goals and how they are related to strategic plan
(3 marks)
2. List resources and funds to meet these goals (3 marks)
3. Identify the relevant personnel that you should consult with in regards to
the operational goals and the resultant action plans required to meet the
operational goals (3 marks)
4. Include what communication methods should you recommend to maintain a
record of the consultation process Why? (3 marks)
5. Include what feedback processes you would recommend should be put in
place (3 marks)
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6. Include what KPIs you would recommend to measure organisational
performance in regards to the training (Write at least two) (2 marks)
7. Create at least two contingency plans if the employees in both departments
do not meet the KPIs. (4 marks)
8. Develop a business proposal (discuss this with your trainer and as a class
using what you have learnt to develop and priorities your strategies).
(15 marks)
9. Draw a flow chart of the relevant parties who you should obtain approval
from for this business proposal (3 marks)
10. You need to also briefly outline how you would recommend that staff have
the plan communicated to them. Use at least one smart goal to measure the
team members demonstrate an understanding of the proposal (5 marks)
11. The organisation has two external recruitment personnel who are contracted
as a supplier by referring potential customers to Excel Personnel. They have
both recently slowed down in referring customers to Excel Personnel. Briefly
outline in bullet points how you would strengthen the supplier relationship
with them (5 marks)
12. Based on your KPIs, Smart goals, communication and feedback processes
and the organisation’s operational plans, recommend what and how you will
measure performance? (3 marks)
13. Develop one tool based on your recommendations. (This tool must reflect the
goals) (3 marks)
14. How will you monitor financial information? What do you need to watch for
when reviewing this information? Why? (3 marks)
15. Based on information that you have already received when you spoke to staff,
there seems to be a mixture of performance and lack of skills with staff.
Some of these problems stem from the Department Managers. How would
you handle any under-performance issues in regards to these skills and the
level of performance? In this answer, please refer to the factors that affect
output and quality to justify a lack of skills and performance (10 marks)
16. There is a lack of openness and trust between the departments and this is
having a negative impact on morale. Recommend ways in which you can
overcome this (3 marks)
17. Draw a flow chart on the processes that you believe should be put in place
for the approval of any variations to this plan (Include who you should consult
with in this flow chart) (3 marks)
18. Using the documents that you have recommended in this project and
developed, draw a flow chart on how the variation should be implemented
after it has been approved. (3 marks)
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FLUID DYNАMIСS ОF FIRЕ ( FIRЕ ЕNGINЕЕRING )-FV2001 Assignment Brief
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School of Engineering
FV2001 Assignment Brief
Assignment Details
Answer ALL questions. The marks for each question are shown in square brackets “[ ]”
next to the question.
1. Classical Mechanics of Fluids (35 marks)
1.1. The Navier-Stokes equations govern fluid flow in fires and fire protection systems. It is
the foundation for water flows, gas flows, and fire simulations and modelling. List the
Navier-Stokes equations, the equation of continuity, the equations of energy conservation,
and the equation of state in differential equation form. [4 marks]. Explain the physical
meanings of each term in the Navier-Stokes equations [3 marks]. Indicate what terms in
the equation need turbulence modelling [1 marks]. Discuss the reasons why turbulence
models are necessary by analysing the scale of vortices in fluid flow and the required
capacity of computers? [6 marks] Give an example of the source term in the equation of
energy conservation [1 mark].
[Total 15 marks]
1.2. A vertical riser of 100mm in diameter is provided to a building to facilitate firefighting.
The inlet of the riser is 1m above ground level. The outlet of the riser is 34m above the
ground level. A hose of 60m in length and 80mm in diameter is connected to the outlet of
the riser and horizontally laid on the floor. The hose has the same height as the riser outlet
and its nozzle is open. Assuming the a fire engine is connected to the inlet of the riser and
maintains a constant flow velocity of 8 m/s at the inlet of the riser, please perform the
following: (1) draw a diagram to show the system; [5 marks] (2) assuming energy loss
along the pipes can be omitted, calculate the pressure at the inlet of the riser using
Bernoulli’s equation and the equation of continuity; [7 marks] (3) assuming the pipe
surface roughness is ε=0.1mm, density of water is 1000kg/m3
, and viscosity μ=0.9×10-3
kg/(m∙s), calculate the pressure and water volume flow rate at the inlet of the riser use the
Swamee-Jain equation for the friction factor; [7 marks] (4) compare the results obtained in
items (2) and (3). [1 marks]
[Total 20 marks]
2. Dimensional analysis (15 marks)
2.1. Find the dimensions of the following term.
( − )
2
Where ρ is the density, v is the velocity, a and b are lengths, and µ is dynamic viscosity of
the fluid.
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[5 marks]
2.2. Kolmogorov scale of velocity
T
in homogeneous turbulence depends on the
kinematic viscosity coefficient [m2
/s], specific dissipation rate
[J/(kg s)] and, maybe, of
fluid density
[kg/m3
]. Obtain the formula for this dependence using dimensional
analysis method. You should provide each step of your analysis and make appropriate
assumptions where necessary. Only provide the formula or obtain the formula by other
methods are not acceptable and will not be awarded any marks.
[10 marks]
3. Heat Transfer, Thermochemistry and Fluid Dynamics of Combustion (25 marks)
3.1. A steel beam is involved in a compartment fire. Assume the compartment floor is
uniformly covered by wood, a fire is initiated on the wood surface directly under the beam
that is at the centre of the compartment, explain how the fire spreads across the floor,
discuss factors that affect the fire spread, qualitatively analyse how the temperature of the
steel beam changes in the compartment considering the fire growth, flashover, and decay.
[15 marks]
3.2. Define the Reaction Rate of a fire, then, discuss the factors that affect the reaction
rate in a general secondary-order A + B → C + D chemical reaction. In a fire, where does
the chemical reaction happens? Compared with diffusion of oxygen from a higher
concentration area to a low concentration area, how fast is the chemical reaction in a fire?
[10 marks]
4. Characteristics of Flames & Fire Plumes (25 marks)
4.1. Fire plumes are important in fire dynamics. Using a fire at the centre of a compartment
as an example, explain the characteristics of a fire plume and generalise the axisymmetric
plume model for calculating the smoke production rate and temperature along the axis of
the fire plume. [8 marks] Search literatures to find other plume equations and compare
them with the axisymmetric plume model. [7 marks]
[15 marks]
4.2 Diffusion flames are common in compartment fires. Analyse the flame structure of a
diffusion flame; identify the chemical reaction zone; explain how fuels and oxygen are
transported into the reaction zone; how heat and products are transported from the
reaction zone? Compare the flame thickness with the Komogorov length scale.
[10 marks]
Max total mark: 100.
Should any part of the assignment not provide sufficient information, the student should
select her/his own data and explain the choice.
The word limit is 1,500 words (+/-10%). This excludes footnotes but includes quotations.
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Remember:
You must answer the questions set
You must keep to the word limit of 1,500 words
You must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes
Presentation Instructions
It is your responsibility to ensure that your work is neatly and accurately presented.
The work must be:
Word-processed and saved as a pdf file for final submission.
1.5 or double line spaced
Justified
Page numbered
Named FV2001-Assignment.pdf and submitted online from the Blackboard
Margins left and right 3cm
Insert a cover sheet in front.
Marks may be deducted for failure to follow these instructions. Please look at the Student
Guide to Assessment for more information.
Plagiarism
The use of work produced for another purpose by you, working alone or with others, must
be acknowledged.
Copying from the works of another person (including Internet sources) constitutes
plagiarism, which is an offence within the University’s regulations. Brief quotations from the
published or unpublished works of another person, suitably attributed, are acceptable. You
must always use your own words except when using properly referenced quotations.
You are advised when taking notes from books or other sources to make notes in your
own words, in a selective and critical way.
Submission
Your work must be submitted with:
Online with a front cover sheet (detailing the module code and title, coursework title,
module name and student name, word count, date submitted).
The assignment should be submitted electronically via Turnitin (a guide to submitting work
via Turnitin can be found on Blackboard).
The deadline for submission is 24.00 on 27th March 2018
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Every attempt will be made to ensure that the work will be marked and available for
viewing by 15 April 2018
The assignment is worth 40% of the total module assessment.
Learning outcomes
This assessment will test your ability to meet the learning outcomes as described in your
module booklet, specifically:
1. Describe fundamental principles developed in fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer
4. Examine the main characteristics of jet and buoyant flames, fire plumes and flows
encountered in fire environments