Bus 612 Entire Course / Advanced Project Procurement

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BUS 612 Week 1 DQ1 Profit Contribution

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Profit Contribution. The function of purchasing within an organization has many
aspects. One strategic area is the contribution to profit for the company. Summarize the importance of the
purchasing functions and how they can contribute to the profitability of a firm. Use examples from the text and/or
your professional experience to support your views. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

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BUS 612 Week 1 DQ2 Importance of Technology

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Importance of Technology. The global marketplace has been impacted by technology
recently. Discuss how technology has impacted the legal aspects of the purchasing process. Has technology also
affected the ethics of purchasing? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings

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BUS 612 Week 1 Assignment Article Review

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Article Review. Read the assigned article from this week’s readings. Consider yourself as a
project manager at American Airlines, and John MacLean is your project sponsor. Describe some example
projects you could be the leader for, and how an efficient supply chain process can support the profitability of
American Airlines. Submit a 1 – 2 page, APA style paper. Use concepts from the text for purchasing links to
profitability and your knowledge of project management to support your views

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BUS 612 Week 2 DQ1 Materials Management

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Materials Management. Materials management is the process in which materials are
converted into final goods. There is an important relationship between material requirements planning, capacity
planning, and inventory management. Analyze these relationships and provide examples from professional
experience and/or text examples to support your views. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings

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BUS 612 Week 2 DQ2 Just in Time

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Just in Time. The “Just in Time” or “JIT” purchasing process is becoming more
popular as a strategy for firms across the globe. Identify two or three purchasing benefits described in the text.
Identify a project that could be implemented to meet these benefits from professional or text examples. Consider
why a project manager would need to have knowledge of JIT, and how it is important to organizations today.
Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings

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BUS 612 Week 2 Assignment Butler Systems

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Butler Systems. Read Case 6: Butler Systems in your text. In a 1-2 page, APA style paper,
provide a brief summary of the case and main points, and answer the following questions.
a. As the VP of operations, what is your assessment of the battery shortage problem, and what actions
would you take and why?
b. What is the buying organization’s role in selecting and qualifying potential suppliers?

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BUS 612 Week 3 DQ1 Purchasing Cycle

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Purchasing Cycle. The purchasing department is a vital component of the entire
purchasing cycle. Identify the steps in the conventional purchasing cycle and describe the differences between
buying and purchasing. Provide examples from the text and/or your professional experiences. Give at least one
specific example where companies have implemented technologies to streamline the purchasing process.
Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings

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BUS 612 Week 3 DQ2 Supplier Evaluation

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Supplier Evaluation. There are three general types of supplier evaluation described in
the text in Chapter 8. Choose one method and describe the details of the method. Use examples from the text
and/or your professional experience on advantages and disadvantages of the system. Respond to at least two of
your classmates’ postings

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BUS 612 Week 3 Assignment Capital State Arena

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Capital State Arena. Read Case 8: Capital State Arena and answer the following question, using
calculations where necessary to provide support for this question;
a. If you were the purchasing agent for CSU what actions would you recommend regarding the purchase
of the theatrical lighting system?
Submit a 2-3 page, APA style paper

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BUS 612 Week 4 DQ1 Strategic Alliances

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Strategic Alliances. Evaluate the need for a strategic alliance among supply chain
partners. Provide an example from the text and/or your professional experience of a successful strategic alliance.
Provide a benefit of this partnership and how a project manager can use this strategy in a project involving
purchasing and supply management. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings

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BUS 612 Week 4 DQ2 Quality

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Quality. Analyze one quality award or initiative that is described in the text in Chapter
12 and give an overview of the process. Provide an example of a company that uses the quality process and how
it has helped their organization with new business and market share. Use at least one outside reference to support
your answer. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

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BUS 612 Week 4 Assignment Pricing Decisions

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Pricing Decisions. The price of an item is an important component of decision making in
procurement, but is not the only factor for a final decision. Write a 3-4 page, APA style paper that reviews
the overall components of a pricing strategy. Include examples from external research to support your views.
Describe a company that has used a purchasing strategy to improve the financial impact of the company. Use
at least one resource from the online library to obtain examples.

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BUS 612 Week 5 DQ1 Bargaining in Project Management

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Bargaining in Project Management. Bargaining is a powerful tool for project
managers at every level of the project. The text describes the importance of price between the buyer and the seller
in relation to purchasing and supply management. The buyer wants the price generally to be low, and the seller
wants the price to be high. Describe an example where a project manager must use the power of bargaining when
working to complete a project on time and on budget. Provide professional examples where possible or outside
research to support your views. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

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BUS 612 Week 5 DQ2 Interpersonal Communication

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Interpersonal Communication. Negotiation is one critical interpersonal skill that a
project manager needs to use during the project lifecycle. Analyze the components of the interpersonal skills in
the multimedia assignment this week, and the planning components from a buyers and sellers perspective.
Provide the skills that an effective project manager needs to have to have effective negotiation skills. Provide
professional examples where possible, and information from the text or external resources. Respond to at least
two of your classmates’ postings.

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BUS 612 Week 5 Assignment AMD Construction and Negotiation

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AMD Construction. Read Case 2: AMD Construction and answer the following questions in
a 2-4 page, APA formatted paper.
a. Discuss the various steps in the capital equipment acquisition process.
b. Develop a comprehensive analysis of the negotiations between Jane Axle and Tom Reed. (Provide a
chart to show financial impacts.)
c. What is your assessment of the negotiations process, given what you have studied? What are your
recommendations for Mr. Reed? You must justify your conclusions

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BUS 612 Week 6 DQ1 Service Sector

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Service Sector. The service sector is one of the few growth segments in the US
economy today. Describe why organizations are buying more professional services, and what opportunity it
provides for project managers. The initial post should be 200-400 words. Respond to at least two of your
classmates’ postings with detailed feedback to improve the discussion thread

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BUS 612 Week 6 DQ2 Critical Path

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Critical Path. The Critical Path Method is a fundamental topic for all project
managers to understand. Provide examples of a project you have been involved with or read about in the text, and
what impact the critical path can have on that project. The initial post should be 200-400 words. Respond to at
least two of your classmates’ postings.

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BUS 612 Week 6 Research Paper

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Focus of the Final Paper
This is an assignment with a length of ten to twelve pages that should integrate the reading, multi-media and class
discussion boards. It is mandatory to have research from the classroom text, as well as three sources from the internet or
online library to support your views.
Consider the validity of your resources carefully before using them in academic papers. It is recommended to use
examples from your professional experience where possible, or build from your learning in the discussion boards. Use at
least one project you have been a team member or a project manager as an example to describe the topics below:

The following topics must be reviewed in order for the paper to be complete:
The definition of procurement and contract management and the importance to the business world.
RFP selection tools and how to improve the assessment of proposals.
The concept of procurement planning and various strategies necessary for project success.
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