read the case before you write the assignment
- write the assignment in the free words
- write the references at the end of each paragraph.
- write the questions before each paragraph
- so at the beginning write
a. Business Brief header - The first half of opening paragraph is to provide a synopsis of the company. The second half of the opening paragraph is state the problem (From Step 1 of the model).
b. Analysis header - The analytical section should be based on your personal assessment of the information you obtained from Steps 2 and 3 of the model. Provide only key relevant information and logical discussion in support of your findings.Assignment: Business Brief: Franklin Fan Company
Purpose
To assess your ability to
• Prepare detailed reports on managing the inventories of items.
• Present a proper inventory system recognizing all relevant costs.
• Explain by how much recommendations for the items reduce annual cycle inventory, stockout, and ordering costs.
• Integrate established operation management principles into the discussion.
• Write a business report based on 5-step critical thinking decision making model.
Action Items
1. Review the Brief Rubric - Franklin Fan Company-Inventory Brief Rubric.
2. Read the Franklin Fan Company-Inventory Management case.
Case Background: You are to take on the role of Sue McCaskey. Address your brief to Dan Block and Ed Spriggs.
3. Download the 5-Step Critical-Thinking Decision-Making Model.
a. Complete Step 1: Identify the problem(s) and uncertainties based on the assigned problem.
b. Complete Step 2: Obtain Information addressing the problem(s) from Step 1 and the following:
i. Prepare a detailed report on managing the inventory of the CF151 ceiling fan.
ii. Prepare a detailed report on managing the inventory of the PF032 personal fan.
iii. Present a proper inventory system and recognize all relevant costs.
iv. By how much do your recommendations for these two items reduce annual cycle inventory, stockout, and ordering costs?
c. Complete Step 3: Make predictions about the future on the matrix.
d. Complete Step 4: Make decisions by choosing among the alternatives on the matrix.
4. Review the Business Brief Guidelines and Sample Business Brief for correct MBA Business Brief formatting.
5. In MBA Business Brief format, write a one-page analysis incorporating the following:
a. Business Brief header - The first half of opening paragraph is to provide a synopsis of the company. The second half of the opening paragraph is state the problem (From Step 1 of the model).
b. Analysis header - The analytical section should be based on your personal assessment of the information you obtained from Steps 2 and 3 of the model. Provide only key relevant information and logical discussion in support of your findings.
c. Conclusion header - This section should state your recommendation based on your analysis of the case information and situation outcome. (From Step 4 of the model). Your recommendation should be supported by your analysis section.
d. APA citation(s) and reference(s).
Note: You are expected to compose your Business Brief utilizing the concepts learned in MBA 707. Specifically, Chapters 4, 5, and 6 from the textbook: Bovee, C., & Thill, J. (2015). Business Communication Today (13th ed.). Bullet points and direct quotes are not to be used.
6. Check your writing style by using Grammarly and correct your business brief as needed.
7. Submit your business brief to turnitin.com.
a. Read the Originality Report you receive from turnitin.com.
b. Make any modifications as needed to your business brief. This may include adding proper citations or better paraphrasing.
8. Attach the following appendices to your paper:
a. Appendix A: Completed WK4-STUDENT SPREADSHEET-FF-INVENTORY.
b. Appendix B: Completed 5-Step Critical Thinking Decision Making Model.
c. Appendix C: Grading Rubric for the assignment.