Module 1 - Case PRODUCTIVITY AND OPERATIONS IN ORGANIZATIONS Assignment Overview Productivity Productivity is an important factor in organizational performance. Companies worldwide offer consulting se
Discussion: Scheduling Reacts to Marketing and eCommerce
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Marketing and the Scheduling
When a celebrity or social media influencer wears or mentions a product or service, sales may increase exponentially and require rapid action to meet demand.
Week 1 Discussion Post
Research an incident in which a famous person wore or used a product (not as part of a paid endorsement or ad) and it caused a buying frenzy. Explain how the manufacturer or service provider reacted.
This post should be 1 or 2 paragraphs in length (at least 100 words). Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format. NOTE: Failure to use research with accompanying citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” for Assignment-Driven Criteria, Critical Thinking, and Writing Mechanics and Referencing on the grading rubric.
Week 1 Interactive Response to Classmates
Required Interactive Response to be made during week 1:
Select a post from a classmate and discuss how it compares with your findings.
Your reply should be one paragraph in length (or about 50 words) and must be substantive in nature. Do not simply say “I agree” or “That is great.” Specify why and be detailed in your explanation. You may use research in your responses, but it is not required.
Week 2 Discussion Post
eCommerce and Operations
Amazon is changing the way ecommerce is done. Select a competitor and research what it is doing to remain competitive.
This post should be 1 or 2 paragraphs in length (at least 100 words). Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format. NOTE: Failure to use research with accompanying citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” for Assignment-Driven Criteria, Critical Thinking, and Writing Mechanics and Referencing on the grading rubric.
Week 2 Interactive Response to Classmates
Required Interactive Response to be made during week 2:
Select a post from a classmate and discuss how it compares with your findings.
Your reply should be one paragraph in length (or about 50 words) and must be substantive in nature. Do not simply say “I agree” or “That is great.” Specify why and be detailed in your explanation. You may use research in your responses, but it is not required.
In your own words, respond to the discussion and comments of classmates. Grades will be based on effectual, concise, and interactive feedback. The excessive use of quotes will directly impact performance since this indicates a lack of comprehension and shows that you may not have mastered the concepts.
