Discussions
Discussion: "Product Reliability"
You learned the importance of reliability and the role that it plays in quality management. Consider your recent purchases that you have made over the past year. Using what you have learned this week, define a product that you have purchased that you feel have met reliability standards. Also, describe a product that you feel did not meet reliability standards.
Your initial response should be a minimum of 150 words. Your work should be in your own words and should include research to support your response. Be sure to avoid Wikipedia as a resource as this is not a reliable source. Include your resources at the end of your response. Once you have completed your response, you will want to respond to at least two of your classmates responses. Please remember that your responses to your classmates should be substantive and should promote additional discussion within the classroom. Simple "I agree" responses will not be counted towards your participation grade.
Discussion: "SWOT"
In this discussion forum, you will conduct a SWOT analysis between two competing companies.
Choose two companies from the same industry: one that is struggling and one that is successful (example: USPS and Fed Ex). Provide a link to each company's website. For each company, list every strength and weakness you believe it possesses. Do the same for opportunities and threats. Compare you assessment with those of your classmates. What could these companies learn from your analysis?
In your follow up posts, continue the conversation with your peers by asking questions about what they have written. Explore the topic fully, looking at all points of view.
Discussion: "Fact Finding and Research"
Question B
What are the advantages of combining qualitative and quantitative research?