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ACT 132 The Goal Project Instructions
Background
The Goal walks you through Plant Manager Alex Rogos journey to improve profitability for one of UniCos
production plants. Now that he is a district manager, his team is faced with planning strategic capacity
that can sustain improvements to their bottom line.
Objective
As a group, present a specific procedural or personnel change that can be implemented within 1 year that
will improve UniCos bottom line. Selecting the idea of applying the changes already made in the
Bearington Plant to the other company plants
is not allowed.
The objective is to justify the groups
recommendation by conducting a cost-benefit-analysis using cost-accounting methodologies to calculate
relevant revenues and costs impacting the companys operating income. Detailed schedules with realistic
numbers must be used.
Deliverables
Group Charter Agreement with Proposed Idea
You may organize your group to assign responsibility to each person. Suggested responsibilities include
but are not limited to the following:
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Brainstorming and developing the topic
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Coordinating the research
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Coordinating the preparation of the Executive Summary
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Coordinating the preparation of the Oral Presentation
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Coordination of Online Interactions
Executive Summary (Due December 8
th
by 11:59 p.m.)
A 2-Page (Single-Spaced) Executive Summary with your recommended plan should be submitted
on Blackboard. The body of the summary must contain the following sections:
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General Background and Assumptions
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Statement of the Problems
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Solutions & Benefits
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Steps for Implementation (Must include references to budget and attachments)
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References. Make sure to cite the use of any external literature if used.
Use APA
citation style.
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Appendices that include all budgets cost calculations to complete cost-benefit analysis
(i.e. Status Quo versus Proposed)
Answer & Explanation
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