Description
You will use the 2019 10K and the 2020 10Q of the company assigned to you to research the manufacturing process the company uses to make their products. You are specifically focusing your research on the manufacturing processes of the company, risk factors, and how the company can thrive in the post COVID-19 economy.
Write a Paper
- Answer the following questions about the company assigned to you:
- Review the risk factors in the 10K. Did the company anticipate a global disruption such as the one caused by COVID-19? What risks were identified?
- Review the product segments in the 10K.
- Which product segment grew the fastest from 2018 to 2019?
- Which product segment was the most profitable?
- What might happen to these segments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?
- What raw materials does the company use in its products?
- What significant labor issues does the company face?
- What variable overhead costs can the company control?
- What nonfinancial performance measures will be critical to the company in helping it thrive in the post COVID19 economy?
The paper must be a minimum of 250 words and a maximum of 500 words (your list of sources and citations do not count toward the word limit). Please use 12 point Arial font and double space your paper. You MUST properly cite any material you incorporate in your paper that is not your original work (including photos!) using MLA formatting (Links to an external site.). The deadline for the online submission of your paper is 11:59 pm Thursday, May 21, 2020. You must submit your paper using Word (.doc or .docx) to ensure I can open and read your paper.
More Information:
This project is worth 100 points. I posted a rubric indicating how I will evaluate your paper, which you can see under the three vertical dots in the upper right hand corner of the Canvas page. Please note proper grammar, spelling and punctuation are important to communicating effectively in writing. I encourage you to make an appointment with the specialists in the Writing Center or the Learning Center on campus to help you refine your work.
You have more than a week to work on this project. It is important that you do not wait until the day before the project is due to get started. Enjoy learning more about manufacturing in a challenging time!
Rubric
Research Paper
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentIncludes the information requested in the assignment, risk factors, segment analysis, raw materials, labor issues, variable overhead, and non-financial performance measures. |
| 60.0 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormattingMeets the criteria for paper length, font size and line spacing |
| 15.0 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanicsFree of grammar, punctuation and spelling errors. |
| 15.0 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitationProperly cites information included in the paper. |
| 10.0 pts | ||||
Total Points: 100.0 | ||||||
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Explanation & Answer
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Manufacturing Processes of Johnson & Johnson Company, Risk Factors, and How the Company
Can Thrive in The Post COVID-19 Economy
Risk Factors
Like many companies in a competitive market, Johnson & Johnson identified various
risks that might challenge their successful operation. The constant reforms in healthcare might
negatively impact on the pharmaceutical and medical device segments. The company further
speculated lawsuits concerning patents from the various subsidiaries; the company might not be
able to secure successfully intellectual property rights that are pivotal for their operations (Mills,
2019). Changes in tax law, which involve additional taxation, would further limit the operations
of the compan...
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