SCI201 Week 2 discussion
In communicating the results of a problem-solving process to a particular audience, we need to consider the audience’s general knowledge base and their familiarity with the problem. For example, consider how you would communicate the results of a scientific study to a scientist in that field versus to a recent high school graduate.
Compare and contrast the types and levels of detail you would use for an audience familiar with the topic versus an audience who has little familiarity with the topic.
Explain why you think it is easier or more difficult to communicate with an audience that is unfamiliar with the problem.
Remember to answer each part of the question with a minimum of one paragraph of substantiative content that is 5-7 sentences with limited grammatical errors. Also, respond to at least one of your peers with a 3-4 sentence response.
Hello Class and Professor Turner,
I think there are a lot of different ways and things to think about when presenting the results of a scientific study to a professional audience or even a high school grad. Because the audience is made up of people who work in the field, the presenter must be more specific and scientific. The presentation should be short and to the point. In order to use scientific language, you must speak in that way. The time limit set out in the presentation standards must be kept. In the same way, the presenter’s movements and behavior need to be looked at. People who give presentations always use statistical tools to back up their data. It’s important for a presenter to think about how to get high school students’ attention when they show them the results of a scientific study. It could be done by adding some eye-catching effects to your PowerPoint slide show. The language that a person who is giving a presentation has to use is not very scientific, but rather simple. A true professional presenter thinks it is more difficult to speak to a high school grad than to a professional.
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Discussion in SCI201 Week 2
We must consider the audience’s general knowledge base and familiarity with the problem when communicating the results of a problem-solving process to a specific audience. Consider how you would explain the findings of a scientific study to a scientist in that field as opposed to a recent high school graduate.
Compare and contrast the types and levels of detail you would use for an audience that is already familiar with the topic versus one that is unfamiliar with the topic.
Explain why you believe communicating with an audience that is unfamiliar with the problem is easier or more difficult.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are used to manage and integrate a company’s financial, manufacturing, and supply chain operations. They provide real-time visibility into all aspects of the business, allowing companies to make better decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, on the other hand, are used to manage customer interactions and data throughout the customer lifecycle. They provide a central repository for customer data, allowing companies to better understand and segment their customer base, and to personalize marketing and sales efforts.
In the case of LaRosa’s Pizzeria, ERP systems can be used to manage inventory, supply chain logistics, and financial operations. For example, an ERP system could be used to track inventory levels and automatically reorder ingredients when needed, or to optimize delivery routes to reduce costs. CRM systems could be used to store customer information, such as purchase history and preferences, and to personalize marketing and sales efforts.
The implementation of these technologies can help LaRosa’s Pizzeria to improve the quality of the products and services they offer, to improve the efficiency of their operations and to better understand the customer needs.
However, implementing these systems can be challenging for LaRosa’s Pizzeria. They will need to invest in the technology and ensure that the employees are trained on how to use the system. They will also need to integrate the new systems with existing ones and ensure that data is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, they may need to hire additional IT staff to manage and maintain the systems.
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Remember to provide a minimum of one paragraph of substantiative content for each part of the question.
Week 4 Discussion
Please respond to the following:
· Examine your own organization, or the organization of your choice. How is your organization structured (push or pull)? Justify your response.
· Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates’ posts.
Good afternoon Dr. G and classmates,
Auto dealerships use both push and pull marketing. Manufacturers create new products and redesign current products which push customers to the stores in interest. I suppose that because cars have wear items, that pushes consumers back for repairs and services. There are campaigns done by the manufacturers and the dealers that pull people into the stores to shop. There is help from the CRM, and there are also ads online, mailers, email blasts, and deals that help. For service, a dealer can pull customers back in with reminders that to stay under warranty there are required maintenance items and they also encourage customers to get the work done by certified technicians at the dealership instead of independent shops. Dealers also pull previous customers back in with marketing campaigns like buying them out of their current car and getting them equity.
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Assignment 1: The Scientific Method and Innovations Due: Week 3
Skill(s) Being Assessed: Problem Solving
Criteria for Success: In this assignment, you will:
· Describe what clinical genetic testing is and how it works.
· Explain why some clinicians think genetic testing might be valuable for treating patients with breast cancer (or at risk for it).
· Identify how data was collected in the study.
· Articulate clearly, in your own words, the conclusions reached in the study.
· Interpret the benefits and risks to the consumer/patient.
· Describe the possible limitations in interpreting the conclusions.
What to submit/deliverables: Handout completed in Chapter 3 of the webtext and downloaded into a Word document that gets uploaded to Assignment 1 in Week 3 of Blackboard.
What is the value of doing this assignment? This assignment allows you to practice your problem-solving skill by identifying and communicating the key parts of the scientific method. Once you understand the scientific method and how it helps scientists seek answers to important questions, you can apply it when answering questions and solving problems in your own life. Problem solving is a universal skill and one you will continue to refine as you progress throughout your career. This assignment asks you to use what you’ve learned in the first three weeks of the course about communicating the science behind innovations.
Worried about where to start? The good news is that you’ve already laid the foundation with the webtext activities in Chapters 1 and 2. This assignment will apply what you learned in those activities.
Your goal for this assignment is to: Practice your problem-solving skill. You will do this by creating a handout that provides an overview of clinical genetic testing for breast cancer.
What you need to complete this assignment:
· Resources on genetic testing provided to you in Chapter 3 of the webtext.
· Handout downloaded from your completed answers in the webtext.
Steps to complete: Complete the assignment in Chapter 3 of the webtext. When you are finished, download your assignment and submit your Word document in the Assignment link in Week 3 in Blackboard using the following steps:
STEP 1: Review the scenario for Assignment 1 and read the material provided in Chapter 3 of the webtext.
Scenario: You work as an Helpant at a breast cancer center, where doctors often order genetic tests for patients who don’t know much about them. Your manager has asked you to write up a handout that gives patients an overview of clinical genetic testing for breast cancer. It’s important that your document presents accurate and relevant information. The purpose of your handout is to inform patients accurately of both the risks and the benefits of clinical genetic testing. Rather than offer specific advice, the organization wants to lay out all the information so that patients can make informed decisions for themselves.
STEP 2: Complete the template in Chapter 3 of the webtext.
STEP 3: Download the completed handout from Chapter 3 of the webtext.
STEP 4: Upload the completed handout to the Assignment 1 link in Week 3 of Blackboard.
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ASSIGNMENT TEMPLATE
What Is Genetic Testing?
Using information from the article on this page as well as what you’ve learned in the webtext over the past three weeks, explain genetic testing. (Your response should be 3–4 sentences.)
Remember, if you use any information or ideas from the article, be sure to add a citation (and include quotation marks around any exact wording).
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Explain how the test is implemented. In other words, what will the patient need to provide for the test? (Your response should be 1–2 sentences.)
Remember, if you use any information or ideas from the article, be sure to add a citation (and include quotation marks around any exact wording).
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Benefits
Explain why some clinicians think genetic testing might be valuable for treating patients diagnosed with, or at risk for, breast cancer. (Your response should be 4–8 sentences.)
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Risks
Now explain what the drawbacks are for those who opt to have genetic testing. What bad news or discomfort are they likely to experience? (Your response should be 4–8 sentences.)
Remember, if you use any information or ideas from the article, be sure to add a citation (and include quotation marks around any exact wording).
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Complete an analysis of QuikTrip. Assess the organizational layout, performance metrics, and the technology that is used to measure performance and connect with consumers.
Instructions
Using the case study, write a 6–7 page paper in which you:
1. Evaluate QuikTrip’s operations strategy and explain how the organization seeks to gain a competitive advantage in terms of sustainability.
2. Analyze how operation management activities affect the customer experience. Select two operation management challenges and provide the solutions for confronting them.
3. Examine QuikTrip’s value chain and evaluate its effectiveness to operations in terms of quality, value creation, and customer satisfaction.
4. Determine the different types of performance measurements that can be used to measure QuikTrip’s service-delivery system design. Select at least two types that can be applied and provide justifications for the selection.
5. Examine the different types of technologies applied to QuikTrip’s service operations and evaluate how the technologies strengthen the value chain.
6. Use at least two quality resources in this assignment that do not include the initial case study. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For Helpance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
· Analyze the impact of operational strategies and practices on a business.
