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This assignment contributes 30% to your final module mark.

Please ensure that you retain a duplicate of your assignment.  We are required to send samples of student work to the external examiners for moderation purposes.  It will also safeguard in the unlikely event of your work going astray.

Question 1

The ‘TellyTv’ manufacturing company want to enter the flatscreen TV market and one of the first products they will manufacture is a general purpose 1080 Full HDTV. After ‘reverse engineering’ a sample of TVs from competitors, the planning department arrived at a set of timings and sequence for the assembly process. This is shown in Table Q1(a).  It is envisaged that the plant will work a 1 x 8 hour shift 5 days a week over 48 weeks per year. Furthermore, the marketing department at ‘TellyTv’ have produced a sales forecast for the new TV’s which is given in Table Q1(b).

a) Assuming a Product layout (Long thin) arrangement, determine the following information for the 1^st quarter of production:

i. The required cycle time and the theoretical minimum number of people required to assemble the products

(5 Marks)

ii. The ‘line design’.

(5 Marks)

iii. The actual number of people required to manufacture/assemble the product based on your design and what would be the balance loss and estimated output for this arrangement?

(6 Marks)

b) If a ‘short fat’ layout is used in the 1st quarter, how many people would be required to assemble the products? What is the balance loss and potential output for this arrangement?

(6 Marks)

c) Considering the two layouts ‘short fat’ or ‘long thin’, which layout is best suited to meet the demand in 4^th quarter and why?

(12 Marks)

d) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both ‘long thin’ and ‘short fat’ layouts?

(16 Marks)

Table Q1a  Descriptions and timing of stages for assembly process

Table Q1(b) Sales forecast Year 1 

Question 2

a) Define JIT and Lean Manufacturing and contrast the similarities and differences between the two. Discuss why the ‘Traditional approach’ is more intuitive and what approaches are needed to move toward a JIT scenario?

(15 Marks)

b) Critically appraise five of the nine Just in Time (JIT) techniques e.g. reduction of set up time (SMED), TPM etc. highlighting what they are and how they would be implemented

(15 Marks)

c) Describe a tool or technique which can be used to analyse and improve the performance of manufacturing systems e.g. Rank-order clustering, Ishikawa diagrams, Value Stream Mapping Root cause analysis, Pareto Analysis etc. Explain the basic principle behind the technique, how it would be applied and any potential benefits/inhibitors to implementation.

(20 marks)

Marking Scheme for Question 2

Where appropriate students should reference the source of the material using Harvard referencing. Suggested minimum word count for the whole of Question 2 : 1500 words

Instruction

Unit 4114 Motorcycle Engineering Assignment Brief

Introduction

In the UK, motorcycling accounts for approximately 1% of the total road traffic,  with an estimated 1.5 million active motorcyclists. The industry sees the sale of over 100,000 new two-wheeled powered vehicles annually, contributing to a total turnover exceeding £5 billion. Many of these riders are passionate enthusiasts with extensive knowledge about their motorcycles who expect the supply chain network to share their passion and expertise. To meet these high expectations, the industry aims to recruit and train competent and skilled technicians. Educating technicians to a high level will enable them to handle the complex and sophisticated motorcycles prevalent on the roads today.

The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge and understanding of motorcycle design, engineering and operation by investigating the various forms and functions  of two-wheeled vehicle design including the physical and dynamic constraints on how motorcycles operate.

Among the topics taught in this unit are: fundamentals of motorcycle engineering including frame and steering geometry, effects of lateral and longitudinal forces,  low- and high-speed dynamics, ergonomics and the effect the rider has on stability; variants in two-wheeled powered vehicle design including power 2-stroke, 4-stroke, single or multiple cylinders; and battery power and supporting systems (frames, brakes, suspension, electronic aids).

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to apply fundamental knowledge and understanding of motorcycle design including dynamic forces, propulsion technology, rider ergonomics and the design intent behind the variety  of motorcycles. Students will also develop an understanding of various elements  of motorcycle technology such as types of motive power, braking, suspension  and steering systems, and electronic systems including emissions control.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit a student will be able to:

LO1 Define the dynamic forces encountered by a motorcycle

LO2 Discuss the design geometry of a variety of motorcycles

LO3 Demonstrate knowledge of the motive power of motorcycles

LO4 Examine the key aspects of motorcycle engineering.

Essential Content

LO1 Define the dynamic forces encountered by a motorcycle

The motorcycle sector:

• Industry overview, regional needs, history and progression of motorcycle engineering, future advancements, careers within the sector, occupational standards within the sector, government regulations and licencing requirements, professional accreditations.

Longitudinal forces:

• Accelerating
• Braking
• Gyroscopic effect

Lateral forces:

• Low-speed cornering
• High-speed cornering
• Lean angles

Environmental and ergonomic forces:

• Effects of wind, gradient, rolling, air composition
• Effects of rider position.

LO2 Discuss the design geometry of a variety of motorcycles

Styles and types of motor cycles:

• Mopeds
• Small motorcycles
• Tourers, cruisers
• Performance, adventure/ dual purpose
• Dedicated off-road.

Steering geometry:

• Wheelbase
• Rake
• Fork offset
• Mechanical trail/normal trail.

Rider ergonomics:

• Riding position for a moped, tourer or performance bike, rearward view
• Handlebar design and controls, cockpit design, display types accessibility view and glare reduction
• Seat design and foot controls/Critical seat heights
• Clothing, regional and global variations in rider attire.

LO3 Demonstrate knowledge of the motive power of motorcycles

2-strokes and 4-strokes internal combustion (IC) engines:

• 2-stroke operation single cylinder
• 4-stroke operation single cylinder
• Multi-cylinder configurations
• Variations.

Gear boxes and clutches:

• Manual gear box
• Automatic gear box
• Manual clutches
• Automatic clutches
• Chain drive and shaft drive
• Belt drives.

Alternative motive power:

• Electrical
• Hydrogen
• Alternative fuels for ICE petroleum E ratings.

LO4 Examine the key aspects of motorcycle engineering

Suspension:

• Front fork designs, damping and adjustment
• Rear suspension design twin shock absorbers and mono-shocks
• Electronics (ABS, Rider MODES, Emissions).

Brakes, tyres and wheels:

• Brakes: disc brake, caliper design, drum brakes, anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Wheel design and geometry
• Tyre design and function, contact patch and profile variants, tread design and compounds.

Motorcycle electronics:

• Ignition systems electronic and electromechanical
• Rider aids
• Subsidiary systems: lights, indicators
• Fuel mapping emissions.

Write a letter to an official in your state or local government. (Choose the individual in the level of government that will best address your issue). The purpose of this letter is to advocate for action with regards to your chosen health care environment issue.

For this assessment, you will develop a letter to an official in your state or local government (choose the individual in the level of government that will best address your issue). The purpose of this letter is to advocate for action with regards to your chosen health care environment issue. Remember, when writing the letter, you must use your personal address and telephone number unless you are exclusively representing a group or your organization.

Be sure to address each main point. Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide, including performance-level descriptions for each criterion, to ensure you understand the work you will be asked to complete and how it will be assessed. In addition, note the requirements for document format and length and for supporting evidence.

Overall, your assessment submission will be assessed on the following criteria:

Summarize the health care economic issue that you are addressing. Keep this brief but try to include details about how the issue is currently impacting the elected officials’ constituents. Explain the positive outcomes that will occur if the issue is addressed and the negative outcomes that will occur if the issue is not addressed. Tailor this messaging to focus on the impacts in the communities and organizations that are relevant to the elected official you are writing to. Summarize key information from scholarly sources to support the importance of addressing the issue; the issue’s overall impact on health care at the institutional, local, state, or national level; and proposed changes or actions to address the issue. Cite at least five current, scholarly sources that support your argument and help provide the elected official (who may not have a detailed knowledge of the health care environment) with an understanding of the issues, changes, or actions that you are proposing to drive improved outcomes. Identify the impact your issue has on health care institutions and health care providers at the local community, state, or national level. Make sure to include information from both a health care and an economic perspective. An elected official may be more responsive to one perspective than another. Incorporate social justice, structural racism, and inequity principles when picking resources and making recommendations for change in your assessment. Explain how personal, professional, and organizational experiences have informed the resource planning and risk analysis for working toward addressing the economic issue. Think about how your experiences (the experiences can be personal, professional, or from your team’s perspective or experience) affect how you have planned for the resources needed to implement your desired changes or actions. How did this impact your approach to conducting a risk analysis on the project? Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly communication standards. Remember to conclude your letter with a summary of your position on the issue and a compelling reason that the elected official should act in your favor and support your issue or initiative.

REQUIREMENTS: Audience: Make sure you are addressing your letter to an actual local or state official. For most states, you can use the following resource: Assessment 4: Lobbying for Change.

For local officials, search your city’s government website for officials and their positions. Length of Submission: 1 double spaced pages excluding the title and reference page. Your letter needs to be succinct and persuasive. Number of References: Cite at least five sources of evidence to support your identification of the gap. This could be public health data, a peer-reviewed journal article, or another scholarly source. APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style. DUE DATE MAY 13, 2026 CANT HAVE MORE THAN 10% PLAGIO OR AI TEXT WILL BE SUBMITTED VIA TURNITIN

Complete a systematic evaluation of a unit, facility, or organization with which you are familiar, in an attempt to identify the need to address the economic health care issue.

Be sure to address each main point. Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide, including performance-level descriptions for each criterion, to ensure you understand the work you will be asked to complete and how it will be assessed. In addition, note the requirements for document format and length and for supporting evidence.

Overall, you will be assessed on the following criteria:

Summarize your chosen economic issue and its impact on your work, organization, colleagues, and community. Reiterate your rationale for pursuing this issue, as well as the gap contributing to it that you identified in your previous assessment. Identify any socioeconomic or diversity disparities that exist with how your chosen economic issue impacts any particular groups or populations. Use at least one piece of evidence to support this disparity (public health data, aggregated data from an organization, or other scholarly resources). Explain the findings of evidence-based or scholarly sources regarding the need to address your chosen issue and pursue potential change or implementation plans. For example, if your implementation plan includes the need for increased staffing, you might want to research errors or patient falls that occurred as a result of high patient and low staff ratio in the literature. Use at least four evidence-based or scholarly sources that are relevant to your chosen topic to support your explanation. Explain the predicted outcomes and opportunities for growth as the result of the proposed change or implementation plan. Outcomes and opportunities for growth should focus on economic considerations. Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.

Length of Submission: 2 double-spaced pages. Number of References: Cite at least four sources of evidence to support your identification of the gap. This could be public health data, a peer-reviewed journal article, or another scholarly source. APA formatting: Titles, headings, resources, and citations are formatted according to the current APA style. DUE DATE MAY 14, 2026

For this assessment, you will do a brief 2 page report about the health care economic issue that you have identified. In addition, you will also be asked to:

Address the reasons you selected the issue. Identify how the issue impacts the work of you, your colleagues, and your organization. Describe the gap that you see contributing to this issue. Be sure to address each main point. Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide, including performance-level descriptions for each criterion, to ensure you understand the work you will be asked to complete and how it will be assessed. In addition, note the requirements for document format and length and for supporting evidence.

Overall, you will be assessed on the following criteria:

Describe a health care economic issue and how it impacts a specific community or population. Note the data, information, or observations used to support your description. Explain the rationale for choosing your health care economic issue. Explain how the health care economic issue has affected your work, your organization, your colleagues, and your community. Identify the gap that is contributing to the need to address the economic issue. Cite at least one piece of evidence to support your identification of the gap. This could be public health data, a peer-reviewed journal article, or another scholarly source. Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.

Length of Submission: 2 double-spaced pages. Number of References: Cite at least one piece of evidence to support your identification of the gap. This could be public health data, a peer-reviewed journal article, or another scholarly source. APA formatting: Titles, headings, resources, and citations are formatted according to the APA style. due date may 14, 2026 can’t have more than 10% plagiarism

For this assessment, you will create a 5 slide PowerPoint presentation about a population health improvement plan.

The suggested headings for your presentation are:

Community Data Evaluation. Meeting Community Needs. Measuring Outcomes. Communication Plan. Evidence. In your presentation, you will:

Evaluate the environmental and epidemiological data about your community to determine a population-focused priority for care. Identify the relevant data. This can be communicated in a table or chart. Describe the major population health issue suggested by the data within your community. Explain how environmental factors affect the health of community residents. Identify the level of evidence, validity, and reliability for each source. Explain what evidence in the current literature (published within the last five years) supports your evaluation of the data and the population focused priority of care you have selected. Develop an ethical health improvement plan with outcome criteria that addresses the population health priority that you identified in your evaluation. Consider the environmental realities and challenges existing in the community. Include interventions that will meet community needs. Address potential barriers or misunderstandings related to various cultures prevalent in the community. Propose criteria that can be used to evaluate the achievement of the plan’s outcomes for your population health improvement. Explain why your proposed criteria are appropriate and useful measures of success. Explain a plan to collaborate with a specific community organization to support the implementation of the population health improvement in an ethical, culturally sensitive, and inclusive way. Identify the community stakeholders that are relevant to your Population Health Improvement Plan. Develop a clear communication strategy that is mindful of the cultural and ethical expectations of colleagues and community members regarding data privacy. Ensure that your strategy enables you to make complex medical terms and concepts understandable to members of the community regardless of disabilities, language, or level of education. Explain the value and relevance of the evidence and technology resources used as the basis of a population health improvement plan. Explain why the evidence is valuable and relevant to the community health concern you are addressing. Explain why each piece of evidence is appropriate and informs the goal of improving the health of the community. Communicate the Evidence-Based Population Health Improvement Plan in a professional, effective manner that engages the community organization stakeholders and the community-at-large to implement and sustain change. What specific actions can the community stakeholders take themselves to build a feeling of community ownership in your plan? Integrate relevant sources to support assertions, correctly formatting citations and references using APA style. -SPEAKER NOTES IN ALL SLIDES

-CANT HAVE MORE THAN 10% PLAGIARISM OR AI TEXT WILL BE SUBMITTED VIA TURNITIN

-Font and font size: Appropriate size and weight for a presentation, generally 24–28 points for headings; no smaller than 18 points for bullet-point text. Use a suitable professional typeface, such as Times or Arial, throughout the presentation.

Number of references: Cite a minimum of 3–5 sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your evaluation, recommendations, and plans. Current source material is defined as no older than five years unless it is a seminal work. APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style. DUE DATE MAY 15,2026

You are the new HIM Director for Community Healthcare which includes an  acute care hospital, an attached clinic and an attached long term  health facility. After several weeks on the job you realize that the  documentation guidelines are outdated and it appears they have not been  updated for nearly 10 years. After asking questions of the staff, it  sounds like they are following current documentation standards, it is  just that the written guidelines have not been brought up to date. You  set out to update the written guidelines.

You  first need to compile the guidelines set forth by Joint Commission and  CMS since those are the regulatory bodies that monitor your  organization.

Instructions:

Locate the documentation standards for the Joint Commission and CMS and Conditions of Participation.  Create  a table listing medical record documentation standards for both the  Joint Commission and CMS Conditions of Participation for each segment of  Community Healthcare (Acute Care Hospital, Clinic, and Longterm Care).  You will have 3 tables, one for each type of facility.  Title the document as a policy and write a short explanation of the purpose of the document and how it should be used. Provide 2-3 recommendations for compliance with the JC standards. 2018 AHIMA Entry-Level Competencies Health Information Management Baccalaureate Degree Domain I. Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance

Competency

I.1. Compare diverse stakeholder perspectives through the delivery of health care services.

I.4. Recommend compliance of health record content across the health system.

Overview In this activity, you will complete calculations and research that will help you understand how to evaluate the return and risk on investments.

Instructions Respond to the following in a 1 to 2-page paper using the Week6 Activity – Returns and Bond Ratings Template [DOCX] Download Week6 Activity – Returns and Bond Ratings Template [DOCX].

You have just won the Strayer Lottery jackpot of $11,000,000. You will be paid in twenty-six equal annual installments beginning immediately. If you had the money now, you could invest it in an account with a quoted annual interest rate of 9% with monthly compounding of interest. Calculate the present value of the payments you will receive. Show your calculations using formulas in your paper or in an attached spreadsheet file. Explain why there is a difference between the present value of the Strayer lottery jackpot and the future value of the twenty-six annual payments based on your calculations and the information provided.For your convenience, a Week 6 Activity Worksheet [EXCEL] Download Week 6 Activity Worksheet [EXCEL]is provided to help you with the calculations in this assignment. It is highly recommended that you use it to complete the activity, but it is not mandatory. In the worksheet: The available cells are shaded, and this is where you should enter the figures from the assignment questions. The formulas will calculate automatically. You do not need to enter figures into the locked cells. Note: If you would like to explore and review the formulas, you can unlock the sheet by going to the Review tab and selecting Unprotect Sheet. Discuss the risk and return indicated by different bond ratings. Support your answer with references to your research. Use various bond websites to locate one of each of the following bond ratings: AAA, BBB, CCC, and D. Research the differences between the bond ratings, the required interest rates, and the risk. List the websites used as sources for this research. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each rating. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides. You can also use the Notes to the Financial Statements that appear after the financial statements in the Annual (10K) Report, or you can use Management’s Discussion and Analysis in the Annual (10K) Report.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Help Resources SWS Sample Paper [PDF]Download SWS Sample Paper [PDF] Check out this interactive tutorial: Using Your Own Words: Preventing PlagiarismLinks to an external site.. Week 6 Activity – Returns and Bond RatingsWeek 6 Activity – Returns and Bond RatingsCriteriaRatingsPtsExplain the difference between the present value of an amount of money and the future value. Support the answer with calculations.56.25 to >50.61 ptsExemplaryExplained the difference between the present value of an amount of money and the future value. Supported the answer with calculations.50.61 to >44.99 ptsCompetentExplained the difference between the present value of an amount of money and the future value, but the explanation is incomplete. Provided the calculation answers, but the calculations are incorrect.44.99 to >39.36 ptsNeeds ImprovementExplained present and future values of money but did not explain the differences. Did not support the answer with calculations.39.36 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not explain the difference between the present value of an amount of money and the future value. Did not support the answer with calculations./ 56.25 ptsDiscuss the risk and return indicated by different bond ratings. Support the answer with references to research.56.25 to >50.61 ptsExemplaryDiscussed the risk and return indicated by different bond ratings. Supported the answer with references to research.50.61 to >44.99 ptsCompetentDiscussed the risk and return indicated by different bond ratings, but the discussion is incomplete. Supported the answer with references to research, but the references do not support the answer.44.99 to >39.36 ptsNeeds ImprovementDiscussed the risk and return indicated by different bond ratings, but the discussion is incorrect. Did not support the answer with references to research.39.36 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not discuss the risk and return indicated by different bond ratings. Did not support the answer with references to research./ 56.25 ptsWrite a paper that is clear, includes appropriate writing mechanics, and follows SWS formatting requirements.12.5 to >11.24 ptsExemplaryWriting has very few spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors; few fragments, comma splices, and run-ons. 0–2 errors present.11.24 to >9.99 ptsCompetentWriting has spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors that are distracting in a few places; few fragments, comma splices, and run-ons. 3–4 errors present.9.99 to >8.74 ptsNeeds ImprovementWriting has spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors that are distracting in some places. 5–6 errors present.8.74 to >0 ptsUnacceptableWriting has spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, fragments, comma splices and run-ons that distract from the message. More than 6 errors present./ 12.5 ptsTotal Points: 0