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Discussion week 8 Let’s talk about the Case Response paper you just completed–the Harlequin Case. Questions I’m interested in discussing are: ************** Apply the VRIO framework to Harlequin in series romance fiction. Why has Harlequin been so successful? –What is your assessment of Harlequin’s value chain? How does Harlequin create and capture value? –How difficult is it to imitate what Harlequin does in series fiction? Why? How likely are competitors to imitate Harlequin? What is your assessment of the single-title market opportunity for Harlequin? –Does Harlequin have the necessary capabilities to compete in this market? –Can Harlequin create a competitive advantage in single-series fiction? Should Harlequin enter the single series market? *************** I know your paper was only about the VRIO and your recommendation; however, let’s discuss these other aspects as well. I don’t expect you to answer all these questions. Pick a couple and offer your thoughts and ideas. What I’m really looking for is your discussion with each other. I want you to read other answers and offer your opinions on a few of them. (450-500 words 3 citation)

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Discussion week 8

Let’s talk about the Case Response paper you just completed–the Harlequin Case. Questions I’m interested in discussing are:

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Apply the VRIO framework to Harlequin in series romance fiction. Why has Harlequin been so successful?

–What is your assessment of Harlequin’s value chain? How does Harlequin create and capture value?

–How difficult is it to imitate what Harlequin does in series fiction? Why? How likely are competitors to imitate Harlequin?

What is your assessment of the single-title market opportunity for Harlequin?

–Does Harlequin have the necessary capabilities to compete in this market?

–Can Harlequin create a competitive advantage in single-series fiction?

Should Harlequin enter the single series market?

***************

I know your paper was only about the VRIO and your recommendation; however, let’s discuss these other aspects as well. I don’t expect you to answer all these questions. Pick a couple and offer your thoughts and ideas. What I’m really looking for is your discussion with each other. I want you to read other answers and offer your opinions on a few of them.

(450-500 words 3 citation)

Newer Question Question 1 1. The following supply chain concept was introduced in the 1990’s in an attempt to reduce waste and increase performance: Business Process Reengineering Offshoring Vertical Integration Material Requirement Planning 1.6 points Question 2 1. Effective supply chain management relies on competitive bidding, corporate privacy, and contracts based on short-term performance. True False 1.6 points Question 3 1. According to the text, the FOUR important elements of the supply chain are: Purchasing, manufacturing, transportation, retail stores Purchasing, operations, logistics, integration Purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, transportation Purchasing, operations, manufacturing, distribution 1.6 points Question 4 1. Which of the following was a popular way in the 1990’s of developing radically new business processes in an effort to reduce waste and increase performance? Business process reengineering Benchmarking Process integration Vertical integration 1.6 points Question 5 1. According to the textbook, rapidly changing communication technology makes the development of global partnerships more difficult than in the past. True False 1.6 points Question 6 1. Right-shoring refers to: An expansion of the supply chain Contraction activities within the supply chain An increase in the responsiveness of the supply chain A decrease in the responsiveness of the supply chain 1.6 points Question 7 1. Successful modern supply chain management typically includes the practice of: Keeping high inventories throughout the supply chain Always purchasing materials with the lowest per unit cost The sharing of information between supply chain partners Leadership through the practice of issuing ultimatums to your supply chain partners 1.6 points Question 8 1. Assembly or production of finished products, producing the right amount of product, and ensuring that finished products meet specific quality, cost, and customer service requirements are all important issues that are most closely related to: Purchasing Operations Integration Distribution 1.6 points Question 9 1. Improved quality is one benefit of using a lean production system. True False 1.6 points Question 10 1. According to the textbook, the keys to successful supply chain management include trust and honest, accurate communications between supply chain partners. True False 1.6 points Question 11 1. Which of the following is an illustration of a company that has vertically integrated? A computer manufacturer that acquires its computer components supplier A computer manufacturer that acquires warehouses to aid in its product distribution A computer components supplier that begins to assemble computers for sale to consumers All of these 1.6 points Question 12 1. Trends in supply chain management include increasing inventory levels and considering the elimination of logistics intensive online retailing. True False 1.6 points Question 13 1. Which of the following can be classified as a 3PL? A company that offers warehousing services A company that offers transportation services A company that offers customs clearing services All of these 1.6 points Question 14 1. The bullwhip effect is the result of companies producing excessive defective products; defective items are whipped back from the end customer toward the manufacturer of the defect. True False 1.6 points Question 15 1. Which of the following is strategy usually employed by lean organizations in an effort to ensure continued quality compliance among suppliers and with internal production facilities? MRP II Six Sigma 3PL CAPS 1.6 points Question 16 1. According to the textbook, environmental and social impacts are considered outside of supply chain management. True False 1.6 points Question 17 1. Which of the following statements is TRUE? Supply chain management was invented by the auto manufacturing industry Strategic partnerships are seen as one of the foundations of supply chain management Purchasing is seen as the final and most difficult step in the supply chain Service response logistics is the digital distribution of services 1.6 points Question 18 1. Which of the following would be considered a third party provider? A Raw materials supplier An intermediate component manufacturer A firm that leases storage warehousing An end product manufacturer 1.6 points Question 19 1. Trucking companies, airfreight shipping companies, and information system providers can all be considered service providers to the supply chain. True False 1.6 points Question 20 1. The universally accepted definition of supply chain management is “the management and integration of the parties involved in producing the end items coveted by consumers.” True False 1.6 points Question 21 1. Which of the following is a reverse logistics activity? Recycling products and components Delivering finished goods to your customer Developing a collaborative relationship with your supplier Managing the quality of products 1.6 points Question 22 1. According to the textbook, supply chains include raw material suppliers, intermediate component manufacturers, end-product manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and retailers. True False 1.6 points Question 23 1. A certain supply chain is made up of: Raw Materials Supplier, Components Manufacturer, A firm that manufacturers Sub-assemblies, End Item Manufacturer, Wholesale Distributor, and Local Retail Chain Warehouse.Who is considered the second tier supplier of the firm that manufacturers’ Sub-assemblies? Raw Materials Supplier Wholesale Distributor The final end item consumer Components Manufacturer Local Retail Chain Warehouse 1.6 points Question 24 1. Which of the following acronyms is NOT paired with its correct “translation?” TQM, Total Quality Management JIT, Just-in-Time MRP, Manufacturing Responsiveness and Planning ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning 1.6 points Question 25 1. According to the textbook, retail stores are considered the focal firms in modern supply chains. True False 1.6 points Question 26 1. The term Supply Chain Management and the field of study it represents today seems to have emerged in the: 1980’s 1970’s 1960’s 1990’s 1.6 points Question 27 1. The following is an example of the bullwhip effect: Barkley’s produces a defective product and thus realizes an excessive increase in consumer returns Barkley’s products are so successful that it adds a new retailer for distribution Barkley’s incorrectly anticipates consumer demand resulting in stockouts at several popular retailers Barkley’s is unhappy with the performance of a distributor which causes a chain-reaction of replacements to companies involved in its supply chain 1.6 points Question 28 1. Reverse logistics activities include the return of defective and damaged items to the manufacturer, and the recycling of used packaging. True False 1.6 points Question 29 1. Successful supply chain integration occurs when supply chain participants realize that the needs and desires of the end item manufacturer dictate the objectives and policies of all the other supply chain participants. True False 1.6 points Question 30 1. According to the textbook, third-party logistics providers (3LPs) do not offer assistance with helping products clear customs. True False 1.6 points Question 31 1. Encouraging or helping a firm’s suppliers to perform in a desired fashion can be referred to as: Progressive procurement Supplier management Right-shoring Supply chain performance management 1.6 points Question 32 A certain supply chain is made up of: Raw Materials Supplier, Components Manufacturer, A firm that manufacturers Sub-assemblies, End Item Manufacturer, Wholesale Distributor, and Local Retail Chain Warehouse.Who is considered the End Item Manufacturer’s second tier supplier? Raw Materials Supplier Wholesale Distributor The final end item consumer Components Manufacturer Local Retail Chain Warehouse 1.6 points Question 33 1. According to the textbook, a supply chain’s end customers are the only true source of income for all supply chain organizations. True False 1.6 points Question 34 1. Which of the following acronyms is NOT paired with its correct “translation?” TQM, Total Quality Management JIT, Just-in-Time MRP, Materials Requirements Planning ERP, Estimated Response Parameters 1.6 points Question 35 1. According to the textbook, which of the following statements is TRUE? Consumers buy products based on a combination of: Cost, quality, manufacturer, and simplicity of use Cost, quality, availability, and brand Cost, quality, advertising, store preference, and appearance Cost, quality, availability, maintainability, and reputation 1.6 points Question 36 1. Transportation management, customer relationship management, network design, and service response logistics are all important issues that are most closely related to: Purchasing Manufacturing Integration Logistics 1.6 points Question 37 1. Lean production is typically associated with which of the following company’s production systems? Proctor and Gamble Toyota Boeing Intel 1.6 points Question 38 1. Trends in supply chain management include increasing supply chain responsiveness and considering the negative environmental impacts of supply chains. True False 1.6 points Question 39 1. According to the textbook, conditions which must be present for successful supply chain management include: Vertical Integration Corporate contracts regarding performance expectations Short-term company focused performance Cooperation among firms 1.6 points Question 40 1. ISO9000 is a standardized program for certifying suppliers. True False 1.6 points Question 41 41. Which of the following is a system that aids in controlling inventory? MRP ERP AARP Both MRP and ERP 1.6 points Question 42 1. The assembly or production of finished products, producing the right amount of product, and ensuring that finished products meet specific quality, cost, and customer service requirements can all be considered elements of operations. True False 1.6 points Question 43 1. One operational method for controlling and managing inventory is the implementation of a software system which can be referred to as: Material requirements planning (MRP) Demand capacity tracking (DCT) Inventory sourcing (IS) Demand process reengineering (DPR) 1.6 points Question 44 1. According to the textbook, ‘integration’ is one of the four supply chain elements. True False 1.6 points Question 45 1. According to the textbook, in the 1950’s and 1960’s, mass production techniques focused on creating supplier partnerships, improving process design and flexibility, and improving product quality. True False 1.6 points
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Older Question 1. Question : (TCO 1) When developing information systems, an organization could use: Student Answer: an information technology services firm. open-source software. cloud computing. in-house development. all of the above. Question 2. Question : (TCO 1) The practice of turning over responsibility of some or all of an organization’s information systems applications and operations to an outside firm is referred to as: Student Answer: realignment. downsizing. outsourcing. time sharing. system reassignment and deployment. Instructor Explanation: Ref: chapter 2 page 28 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 3. Question : (TCO 2) Identifying, assessing, and managing the risks and day-to-day changes that occur during a project best defines which of the following project manager activities? Student Answer: Conflict management Risk and change management Team management Customer relations Technical problem solving Instructor Explanation: Ref: Chapter 3 page 49 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 4. Question : (TCO 2) Which of the following is NOT a project management phase? Student Answer: Closing down the project Planning the project Executing the project Initiating a project Implementing the project Instructor Explanation: Ref: Chapter 3 page 48 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 5. Question : (TCO 2) Which of the following would be classified as an intangible cost? Student Answer: Hardware costs Labor costs Employee morale Operational costs Internet service setup fee Instructor Explanation: Ref: Chapter 4 page 93 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 6. Question : (TCO 2) The primary deliverable from the project identification and selection phase is: Student Answer: a context data flow diagram. at least three substantively different system design strategies for building the replacement information system. the development of a new version of the software and new versions of all design documents. an entity relationship diagram. a schedule of specific IS development projects. Instructor Explanation: Ref: Chapter 4 page 87 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 7. Question : (TCO 3) The term that refers to systems development projects bogged down in an abundance of analysis work is: Student Answer: information overload. analysis paralysis. analysis overload. information abundance. disruptive analysis. Instructor Explanation: Ref: Chapter 5 page 126 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 8. Question : (TCO 3) Good interview guidelines consist of: Student Answer: phrasing the question to illicit the correct response. typing your notes within two weeks of the interview. establishing expectation levels about the new system. seeking a variety of perspectives from the interviews. using as much time as you need. Instructor Explanation: Ref: Chapter 5 page 130 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 9. Question : (TCO 3) The search for, and implementation of, radical change in business processes to achieve breakthrough improvements in products and services best defines: Student Answer: joint application design. rapid application development. structured programming. business process reengineering. disruptive design. Instructor Explanation: Ref: Chapter 5 page 141 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 10. Question : (TCO 3) The purpose of requirements structuring is to: Student Answer: enable the analysts to gather information on what the system should do from as many sources as possible. enable the analysts to develop a baseline project plan quickly. enable the large amount of information gathered during requirements determination to be organized. enable the analysts to identify several feasible alternatives. Instructor Explanation: Ref: Chapter 5 page 126 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 11. Question : (TCO 4) The diagram that shows the scope of the system, indicating what elements are inside and outside the system, is called a: Student Answer: context diagram. level-2 diagram. referencing diagram. representative diagram. decomposition diagram. Instructor Explanation: Ref: Chapter 6 page 158 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 12. Question : (TCO 5) The number of instances of entity B that can (or must) be associated with each instance of entity A refers to: Student Answer: cardinality. domain. ternary occurrence. participation level. join level. Instructor Explanation: Chapter 7 page 203 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 13. Question : (TCO 6) Shaping alternative system design strategies involves: Student Answer: enumerating different potential implementation environments. proposing different ways to source or acquire the various sets of capabilities for the different implementation environments. dividing requirements into different sets of capabilities. all of the above. none of the above. Instructor Explanation: Ref: Chapter 7 page 213 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 14. Question : (TCO 7) Which of the following are general guidelines for displaying tables and lists? Student Answer: All columns and rows should have meaningful labels. Place a blank line between every five rows in long columns. Use the same family of typefaces within and across displays and reports. Allow white space on printed reports for the user to write notes. All of the above are guidelines for displaying tables and lists. Instructor Explanation: Ref: Chapter 8 page 244 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 15. Question : (TCO 7) Which of the following is a guideline for displaying text? Student Answer: Use double spacing if space permits. Do not hyphenate words between lines. Left-justify text and leave a ragged right margin. Display text in mixed upper and lowercase and use conventional punctuation. All of the above are guidelines for displaying text. Instructor Explanation: Ref: Chapter 8 page 242 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 16. Question : (TCO 7) Reversing the sequence of one or more characters in a field is called: transposing. transcripting. appending. truncating. hashing. Instructor Explanation: Ref: Chapter 8 page 252 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 17. Question : (TCO 8) A notation that allows the modeler to specify, visualize, and construct the artifacts of software systems, as well as business models, best defines: Student Answer: Unified Modeling Language. Structured English. pseudocode. logic modeling. structured design. Instructor Explanation: Ref: Appendix A page 362 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 18. Question : (TCO 8) Benefits of the object-oriented modeling approach include: Student Answer: the ability to tackle more challenging problem domains. improved communication among users, analysts, designers, and programmers. reusability of analysis, design, and programming results. increased consistency among the models developed during object-oriented analysis, design, and programming. all of the above. Instructor Explanation: Ref: Appendix A page 361 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 19. Question : (TCO 9) System documentation that is part of the program source code or is generated at compile time best defines: Student Answer: system documentation. user documentation. internal documentation. external documentation. embedded documentation. Instructor Explanation: Ref: Chapter 10 page 333 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 20. Question : (TCO 9) User testing of a completed information system using simulated data refers to: Student Answer: acceptance testing. alpha testing. beta testing. system testing. stub testing. Instructor Explanation: Ref: Chapter 10 page 329 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 1. Question : (TCO 1) Describe the role of a systems analyst. Question 2. Question : (TCO 2) Discuss the six major categories of feasibility. Question 3. Question : (TCO 3) Identify and describe the traditional methods for determining requirements. Question 4. Question : (TCO 4) What is gap analysis? Why is gap analysis useful? Question 5. Question : (TCO 5) Contrast data modeling to process modeling and logic modeling. Question 6. Question : (TCO 6) Suppose that an analysis team did not generate alternative design strategies for consideration by a project steering committee or client. What might the consequences be of having only one design strategy? What might happen during the oral presentation of project progress if only one design strategy is offered? Question 7. Question : (TCO 7) Describe the three-step process for designing dialogues. Question 8. Question : (TCO 8) What is meant by Agile Methodologies? Identify the three key principles that the Agile Methodologies share. Question 9. Question : (TCO 9) Describe four types of installation. Question 10. Question : (TCO 9) Describe four types of maintenance.