Article Review and Case Study for Kim Woods

 

Assignment 1 (250-word 1-page)

 

In this article review, you will describe the one thing about prototyping that surprised you the most. 

 

Find an article on prototyping and write a one-page (250-word) paper that includes the following: 

 

 

 

A description of the article and where it was found

 

Identification of the one thing about prototyping that surprised you the most

 

 

 

A brief summary of why it surprised you

 

A description of the purpose of prototyping within the example in the chosen article 

 

 

 

Students are required to use the APA style for papers and projects. Therefore, the APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and listing of sources are to be followed.

 

 

 

Assignment 2 (250-500 word one- to two-page)

 

 

 

Consider the following scenario involving a functional system used by the Lynx Company. The Lynx Company uses a functional system for their sales system. It takes the orders from their salesmen in the field, processes those orders in the office, sends the information to accounting, and distributes the pick orders to the warehouse for picking and delivery. The system has been a great success for The Lynx Company.  

 

Be sure to review the lessons and assigned reading regarding cross-functional systems before beginning work on your case study. Also, conduct outside research regarding functional systems. You should use your textbook and at least two outside sources to complete this assignment. Please be sure to format, quote, paraphrase, cite, and list any sources, including your textbook, using the APA format. 

 

Write a one- to two-page (250-500 word) paper to include the following: 

 

Identify five reasons why the Lynx Company’s functional system has been successful (be sure to expand your discussion on each reason).

 

Identify five disadvantages of functional systems and briefly explain each one. Be sure to cite all your sources