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A microbiologist is presenting a research project to a hospital staff regarding the major concern of antimicrobial resistance in hospitals. Bacteria have the ability of becoming antibiotic-resistant. These bacteria may infect humans and animals, and the infections they cause are harder to treat than those caused by non-resistant bacteria. This researcher addressed the problem investigated, the results found, the conclusion drawn, the recommendations made, and the ways in which they can be implemented. At the end of the presentation, he noticed that the audience was bored and falling asleep. What is one thing this presenter could have done wrong? * The information wasn’t detailed enough. His dress code was distracting The wrong audience was addressed. He had bad voice modulation.

Total quality management (TQM) is the continual process of detecting and reducing or eliminating errors in manufacturing, streamlining supply chain management, improving the customer experience, and ensuring that employees are up to speed with training. Total quality management aims to hold all parties involved in the production process accountable for the overall quality of the final product or service In light of the above, analyse the various total quality management concepts which can be used for the implementation of a total quality management programme in reference to the case study - image attached.

Quality Control: GIT and GitHub application report.

Describe the process for creating the WBS.

This case study focuses on the planning and execution of a non-profit organization's annual fundraising gala. The event aimed to raise funds for a children's education initiative. The organizers faced a multitude of tasks, including selecting a suitable venue, securing sponsors, coordinating with caterers, and creating an engaging program that would resonate with donors. Additionally, they had to ensure that the event adhered to the organization's values and mission. The study analyzes the strategies implemented by the team, emphasizing the importance of building strong partnerships with local businesses, leveraging social media for outreach, and delivering a heartfelt message to attendees to inspire donations.   Question: How did the organizers strike a balance between keeping event costs low and maximizing fundraising efforts?

You have just been hired as an intern with XYZ Sdn. Bhd. This company manufactures sportswear. Since you have taken a course on Energy and Sustainable Development in UNITEN, your supervisor has asked your opinion on how to improve the life-cycle sustainability of one their products, the XYZ Running Shoes. Prepare a brief outline of your recommendation, which should include FIVE (5) improvements that the company can implement to improve the sustainability of their product.

QP (Pty) Ltd is a food processing company that produces pre-prepared meals for sale to the Army Support Base Western Cape (ASB WC) that it supplies to different units for deployment purposes, as well as other food supply companies.  The company specialises in three particular pre-prepared meals and has invested significantly in modern manufacturing processes to ensure a high quality product.  The company is very aware of the importance of training and retaining high quality staff in all areas of the company.  In order to ensure their production employees’ commitment to the company, the employees are guaranteed a weekly salary that is equivalent to their normal working hours paid at their normal hourly rate of R7 per hour. The meals are produced in batches of 100 units.  Costs and selling prices per batch are as follows: Meal TR PN BE R/batch R/batch R/batch Selling price 600 500 400 Ingredient K (R5/kg) 150 120 90 Ingredient L (R10/kg) 70 90 40…

McDonald’s success is built on the highest standards of quality, service and cleanliness delivered to customers in each of its restaurants. Well-trained crew and managers are the first step to achieving these standards. It is company policy to provide career opportunities that allow employees to develop their full potential. This includes a comprehensive training programme for crew and operations management and career progression that enables a ‘first job’ employee to progress through to a senior management position through merit-based promotions. Critically analyse the training process and approaches at McDonald’s and advise their management on three levels/types of training needs analysis that would assist to identify the skills gaps in the company for future training interventions. (based on the attached case study)

What kind of recommendations can be used to bring areas of noncompliance into compliance with the mission of the Florida Re-Entry Subdivision (aka Recovery, Treatment, and Rehabilitation).

The types of Environmental Impact Assessment include: Select one: a. The reassessment. b. Simplified assessment. c. The complicated assessment.

A Food Processing company has proposed you as a management consultant. The firm seeks to implement the balanced scorecard tool in an attempt to monitor performance.The management has no idea about the balanced scorecard model and has approached you for guidance regarding the approach to implement it and the challenge such a model presents.a) Describe the balanced scorecard.  b) Explain the steps that a company can take in designing and implementing the balanced scorecard.

Assume you are responsible for developing a benchmarking program. Describe how you would go about establishing the benchmarking process. Be sure to also address the critical issues you must address.

Explain how to establish the benchmarking process. Also, address the critical issues you must address.

How do I do this? Down Creek Boots (DCB) is a boot manufacturer (fictitious) that focuses on making high-quality leather work boots, with prices ranging from $200-$350. After being successful in this market for over 30 years and developing a positive brand reputation and loyal customers, DCB has decided to broaden their line to include leather hiking boots. While these share some characteristics with work boots, the design will be slightly different and different soles will be used. They are fairly confident annual demand will be between 30,000 and 40,000 pairs in the first year, and expect a 10% growth rate in sales for the next few following years. However, in their plant in Minnesota, DCB currently has little excessive capacity. Thus, to make the new boots, DCB will either need to expand their plant, or outsource production to another boot maker. If they outsource production of the boots, they will outsource production to a firm that has the manufacturing capability to produce them…

The following are true statements about quality systems except: a. The FDA’s quality systems regulations are highly prescriptive and subject to limited interpretation b. Senior executives have ultimate legal responsibility for the effectiveness of the company’s quality system c. Companies can implement their quality systems in a progressive manner, focusing on those elements most relevant to their stage of growth d. Quality systems can be a source of competitive advantage for a company

Introduction: The eco-friendly Bio-Bricks that Bio Industries is promoting are created from air-dried animal waste. The mixture contains 20% sand and 80% animal waste. The animal wastes used come specifically from agricultural animals and home pets like dogs and cats to help local farmers. The industry is dedicated to not only developing a sustainable product but also to taking environmental considerations into account during the production process. The product accomplishes two tasks at once: it manages waste and promotes the creation of environmentally suitable building materials. Consumers can change the color and shape of the bricks as well to suit their preferences and to show off their creativity. Based on the introduction, what are the possible positions, roles, duties, and responsibilities using functional structure.

You are a consultant who has been engaged to advise an organization on the development of an MIS strategy.

Eco-Friendly Laptop Bag: Create a laptop bag made entirely from recycled materials, such as plastic bottles or old clothing. Your group (3- 4 members) is required to prepare a marketing plan about Eco-Friendly Laptop Bag . The marketing plan must consist of the following: • Topic 1: Business background a. Demographic profile of the business and owner b. Product or service offered • Topic 2: Competitors a. Identify two or three competitors (within 5 km for service) b. Describe the strengths of each competitor • Topic 3: The Consumer a. Describe the target market profile ● • Topic 4: The Marketing Plan for Year 2024

P7 Analyse how the concept of Total Quality Management and continuous improvement could help in delivering high quality performance within businesses

Susan has worked at Suspenders Ltd for six months and has been appointed a team leader. In the time she has been there, out of the eight members of her team who were there when she joined three have left and one is on long-term sick after having a breakdown.    She has to attend meetings of other team leaders and supervisors. At one of the meetings she was told that certain suppliers were to be given ‘special payments’ providing certain delivery and quality targets were met. These were to be paid directly to named individuals and arrangements would be made to pay them in cash. In the records these were to be described as ‘advisory fees’. Susan and her colleagues were told only to deal with these named individuals and no one else.   After work her friend Maureen asked Susan if she would like some electrical goods that had been ‘damaged’ in the stores. Maureen revealed that stores staff regularly siphoned off consumer electrical goods and sold them cheaply to staff – suppliers simply…

Susan has worked at Suspenders Ltd for six months and has been appointed a team leader. In the time she has been there, out of the eight members of her team who were there when she joined three have left and one is on long-term sick after having a breakdown.    She has to attend meetings of other team leaders and supervisors. At one of the meetings she was told that certain suppliers were to be given ‘special payments’ providing certain delivery and quality targets were met. These were to be paid directly to named individuals and arrangements would be made to pay them in cash. In the records these were to be described as ‘advisory fees’. Susan and her colleagues were told only to deal with these named individuals and no one else.   After work her friend Maureen asked Susan if she would like some electrical goods that had been ‘damaged’ in the stores. Maureen revealed that stores staff regularly siphoned off consumer electrical goods and sold them cheaply to staff – suppliers simply…

Susan has worked at Suspenders Ltd for six months and has been appointed a team leader. In the time she has been there, out of the eight members of her team who were there when she joined three have left and one is on long-term sick after having a breakdown.    She has to attend meetings of other team leaders and supervisors. At one of the meetings she was told that certain suppliers were to be given ‘special payments’ providing certain delivery and quality targets were met. These were to be paid directly to named individuals and arrangements would be made to pay them in cash. In the records these were to be described as ‘advisory fees’. Susan and her colleagues were told only to deal with these named individuals and no one else.   After work her friend Maureen asked Susan if she would like some electrical goods that had been ‘damaged’ in the stores. Maureen revealed that stores staff regularly siphoned off consumer electrical goods and sold them cheaply to staff – suppliers simply…

Below is a list of challenges that organizations are currently confronted with. • Increased Outsourcing • Global sourcing • Technology • Growth in Asia and other developing markets • Improved customer analytics • Data capture and transfer capabilities • Environmental initiatives • Government involvement 1. As an internal auditor, you are to identify, assess, and properly respond to the risks associated with the above challenges Choose three from the list of challenges and identify the risks associated and identify the controls, processes and procedures that need to be in placed to mitigate the risks involved.

Business Performance Management (BPM) can be seen to be the convergence of Corporate Strategic Planning and Business Intelligence (BI). a) Provide an overview of the key steps within a Corporate Strategic Planning process, identifying any strategic planning techniques that could be employed.    b) Describe a suitable BI system that could be used directly by a senior manager to monitor company progress towards achievement of its corporate strategic plan.