Assignment 3 Part 1: Operation, Technology, and Management PlanDue Week 8 and worth 70 pointsUse the “NAB Company Portfolio”.Write a three to six (3-6) page paper in which you provide the following information below.Operations Plan (1 – 2 pages)Note: Remember to assign a dollar amount to each operational cost you find, as you will need these figures for your income statement and cash flow in Week 8.Create an operations plan for your NAB company using the template in the text as a guide (p. 214 | Operations Plan Preparation Form - Click here for help accessing a specific page number in your eBook). Extract appropriate information from the NAB Company portfolio, where applicable. Other required items in the template should be filled in using your personal preferences.Provide a rationale for the competitive advantages section using appropriate functional-level and business-level strategies to explain the competitive advantages. Note: Much of the research pertaining to the hints provided here can be found in the NAB company portfolio.Hints: Consider whether you will rent or buy your facilities or outsource production to an existing company.Hints: One of your biggest expenses as a startup non-alcoholic beverage company will be transitioning from a small batch prototype of your beverage to production on a large scale. Research the equipment you will need (vats, refrigerators, burners, ovens, bottling equipment, and so on), whether you will rent or buy, how you will maintain and clean it, and so forth. Consider how you will ensure quality control. What capacity do you intend to reach?Hints: Deliberate your inventory control. Where do your supplies come from and what is your turnaround time to produce your beverage once you have received an order?Hints: Consider your distribution method. Refer back to your notes for the SWOT analysis assignment in Week 2 of class.Hints: How will you stay abreast of new developments in your industry? What new products do you have in development now, in addition to your flagship product?Describe your research and development activities and explain how they will contribute to the company.Technology Plan (1 – 2 pages)Create a technology plan for your NAB company using the template in the text as a guide (p. 227 | Technology Plan Preparation Form ). Extract appropriate information from the NAB Company portfolio, where applicable. Other required items in the template should be filled in using your personal preferences.Provide a rationale for the personnel needs section by incorporating appropriate functional-level strategies. Hints: Consider the type of technology your company will use to conduct the following activities: manage personnel; take, fulfill, and track orders; manage inventory; communicate with customers and provide customer service; and produce your beverage.Management & Organization (1 – 2 pages)Create a management plan for your NAB company using the template in the text as a guide (p. 248 | Management Plan Preparation Form ). Extract appropriate information from the NAB Company portfolio, where applicable. Other required items in the template should be filled in using your personal preferences.Using the flow charts on p. 242 as a guide, outline your company’s management hierarchy. Note: Charts or diagrams must be imported / included in the MS Word document.Provide a rationale for the management structure and style section by incorporating appropriate functional-level strategies.Format your assignment according to these formatting requirements:Cite the resources you have used to complete this exercise. Note: There is no minimum requirement for the number of resources used in the exercise.Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:Create a plan to implement a firm’s strategy and manage the change from current operations.Describe strategic planning techniques used to formulate alternative strategies designed to achieve stated business goals.Use technology and information resources to research issues in strategic management.Write clearly and concisely about strategic management using proper writing mechanics

Directions 1. Chose one of the following articles/cases to read and post your thoughts on one of these issues and respond to the postings of at least two of your fellow students. Can an employer be liable for a non-supervisor's alleged racial bias? (Links to an external site.) Discuss the issues presented in BCI Coca-Cola Bottling Co. v. EEOC U.S. Supreme Court No. 06- 341. Certiorari granted Jan. 5, 2007. Ruling below: 450 F.3d 476 (10th Cir. 2006) (Links to an external site.) from your own perspective and how you understand the law in this area. 6 June 2010. "Using The Duck Test For Professional Employees. (Links to an external site.)" By  Christopher Mills and Jason Storipan. What do you think of this test? What other measure would you recommend? "SOCIAL NETWORKING: A TRAP FOR THE UNWARY (Links to an external site.)." Shaw, Jennifer Brown and Sperry, Alexander. What protections can you as a prospective employee take? Do you agree that employers should be looking into these areas? Lewis, Tyler. "Unanimous Supreme Court Allows Firefighter Racial Discrimination Suit to Proceed (Links to an external site.)" 24 May 2010. The Leadership Conference . 6 July 2010. Greenhouse, Linda. "Justices Say Law Bars Retaliation Over Bias Claims (Links to an external site.)."  28 May 2008,  6 July 2010, 2. Reply to at least two of your classmates using the discussion grading criteria ( updating later )