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College of Administrative and Financial Sciences Assignment 1 Deadline: 17\/10\/2019 @ 23:59 Course Name: Student\u2019s Name: Course Code: Student\u2019s ID Number: Semester: I CRN: Academic Year: 1440\/1441 H For Instructor\u2019s Use only Instructor\u2019s Name: Students\u2019 Grade: Marks Obtained\/Out of Level of Marks: High\/Middle\/Low Instructions \u2013 PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY \u2022 The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder. \u2022 Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted. \u2022 Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page. \u2022 Students must mention question number clearly in their answer. \u2022 Late submission will NOT be accepted. \u2022 Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions. \u2022 All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism). \u2022 Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted. Learning Outcome: \u2022 Demonstrate understanding of the concept of operations functions, supply chain strategy and issues required for a new production design \u2022 Exhibit the factors to determine the production and service processes. \u2022 Create the capacity to write coherent project about actual operation management case studies Assignment Question(s): (Marks 5) CASE STUDY Nissan Company Nissan Motor Company, Ltd, shortened to Nissan, is a Japanese multinational automaker. Head quartered in Japan, founded 1932. It formerly marketed vehicles under the \u201cDatsun\u201d brand name and is one of the largest car manufacturers \u2013revenue appx $90 billion USD (2007) and Employees 190,000 (2008). Nissan continues its quest to optimize product development and deliver highly innovative technology. Today, in various countries and regions around the world they enjoy a reputation for creating truly innovative vehicles and service programs. With facilities around the world, the Qashqai, Micra, Micra C+C and Note are produced by Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear. \u2022 Answer the following questions on the above case, you should review about this company through secondary available information and use APA style references; \u2022 To learn about how to use APA style reference, please visit the link below: http:\/\/libraryguides.vu.edu.au\/apa-referencing\/getting-started-in-apa-referencing 1) Describe the nature of operations management in the organization. In doing this, first describe the operation process of the production system. Second, identify operations decisions and responsibilities. Finally, write a short paper on some of the challenges facing operations management.? (Marks 2) (word count maximum:500) 2) Evaluate Nissan Motor Company in terms of its emphasis on the operations strategy objectives? What are the order winners and the order qualifiers? (Marks 1) (word count maximum:300) 3) What is the proper role of the operations function in product design? (Marks .05) (word count maximum:100) 4) How to manage production and operation issues in the context of demand uncertainty and fluctuation? (Marks 1) (word count maximum:300) 5) Suppose that Nissan Motor Company has considering moving from a batch process to an assembly-line process to better meet evolving market needs. What concerns might the following functions have about this proposed process change: marketing, finance, human resources, accounting, and information systems? (Marks 0.5) (word count maximum:150). Answer: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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