1. SCM 307 ** Winter 2011 ** Assignment 1 ** due January18, 2011
Graded on 20 points, and constituting 4% of total course grade. For each question with
a numerical answer, state your answer clearly and briefly explain it in words as if you
were communicating the result to a business colleague.
1. Ch 2 Problem # 6 (compute percent change in productivity) [4 points]
2. Ch 3 Problem #12 a [2 points], b [3 points]. Use graph paper or draw graph neatly on
notebook paper.
3. Ch 3 Problem #16 [5 points]
4. Read “Electric Cars Get Charged for Battle” at
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/11_02/b4210048400234.htm?
chan=rss_topStories_ssi_5
Then, write a short essay addressing the following questions:
Rank the four competitive priorities in order of importance to Nissan (as you perceive
them) as they begin to sell electric cars. Explain the relevance of each priority to
Nissan’s operational strategy; please write one paragraph for each priority. Then describe
any trade-offs among these priorities and how Nissan managed them.
Please note that an essay is composed of well written paragraphs, not simply of bullet
points. Feel free to draw from and cite other sources, besides the given links; for instance,
you can do a search on the company. However, maintain focus on the specific questions
asked. [6 points]
These questions are only a sampling of the course material. Course coverage is specified
by the syllabus and not limited to these problems.
Guidelines
1) Unless otherwise noted, assignments must be produced by MSWord or other word
processing software. (Equations or graphics can be done by hand – use your best
judgment.)
2) Provide name, date, section number at top of first page.
3) No more than one problem per side of page.
4) Identify problem: page and number
5) Relevant parts of output clearly should be clearly marked or highlighted.
6) For each question with a numerical answer, state your answer clearly and explain
it in words.
7) Keep a copy for your own study.