DQ Responses

Q1. Go through the below video link and read the below paragraph and write what you think about it. If possible give any real examples. You can ask the questions if any.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M66ZU2PCIcM&feature=youtu.be

The above video link - illustrated a story that how a shopping cart has been redesigned in a short period by teamwork regarding series of drawbacks. The team is assembled with people from different age, experience, major and area. Team members are not only limited to engineers, even there is people from psychology, biology area. This group has been made many contributions toward design. Like they said in the interview, they are not experts in design, they just expert for the process how design process is working. Work as a team, they don't have title for each member, everyone could speak and discuss about their idea or thought. When talking about idea, everyone's point is crucial regardless what background does the specific person have? When ideas are coming out, everyone should think critically about the concerns.

Q2. Read the below paragraph and write what you think about it. If possible give any real examples. You can ask the questions if any.

If am a manager of a medium-to-large franchise-type restaurant in a trying economy era, I will first gather enough information and data to see if it is feasible to maintain business in this time with the franchise fee, fixed price and the cost of rent/salaries/materials. If all the analyze points to the conclusion that we can float, then I will proceed to the next step. If all evidence shows the restaurant is not profitable with the current economy, I would be 100% honest with my employees and cut our losses early to provide them with the best severance possible. That being said, if there is a possibility we can survive the trying times, I will consider the following steps to help the restaurant succeed: 1. Cut budget (finding new suppliers, save energy cost, let go inefficient employees) 2. Cost effective marketing campaign (via social media, endorsement, etc) 3. Communication the team with my vision for the restaurant's future. Make sure the team remained is tight-knit like a family. Encourage them to take initiative.