In this interview, you will be assessed based on the following Outcome:MT435-5: Evaluate the purpose of forecasting and inventory management within operations management.This journal is different than many journals you may have encountered during your time at university. In fact, it is better to think of it as an interview than a journal.Part of learning about business is networking. This interview is to get you motivated and networking with business professionals in your local area. If you want, you can also set-up an online interview using Google Hangouts; however, you should make an effort in your local area if at all possible for this experiential learning opportunity to conduct a face-to-face interview.You will conduct a 30-minute interview with a business professional who has experience with forecasting and inventory management.During the interview, ask permission to submit their first name, last name, and email address as elements of your interview summary, in case your professor wants to check-in with them on their thoughts of the interview.As the person conducting the interview, you should dress professionally for the interview, and be prepared with some initial research of the person you are interviewing (review their LinkedIn profile) as well as, their organization (online research, corporate website, etc.). The point is to show up as a business professional, and to be properly prepared and engaged for the interview. You will be asking the questions, and you should be prepared to be an active listener and to ask pertinent follow-on questions.The three main question sets you are to ask, allowing about 10 minutes of discussion each, are:Question Set 1: (Forecasting)Does your organization use both qualitative and quantitative forecasting methods? What methods do you use to support your business with forecasting (examples: regression analysis, Delphi Method)? Is there a special team focused on forecasting, or is it a responsibility of each professional within your organization?Question Set 2: (Inventory Management)How does your organization implement inventory management? What types of information systems does your organization utilize to support effective inventory management? Does your organization implement JIT, Just-In-Time, or some other form of lean applied to inventory?Question Set 3: (Reflection on Operations Management)Take a moment to share and reflect, with the professional you interview, on what you have learned during our term, focused on operations management. After reflection, continue to discussion with the following questions. How does operations management ensure the “mission happens” for a successful organization? How does the “puzzle pieces” of various traditional areas of business connect within your organization? Does your organization have a vertical (mechanistic) or horizontal (organic) organizational structure? Do you have a top “lesson learned” related to effective operations for a business?To successfully complete this interview, review the rubric prior to the interview and ensure you complete all required elements. However, in general, you will be composing 2-pages of meeting minute format summary of the interview, highlighting who you selected to interview, their contact information, the three responses, any other follow-on questions or key points, and then close with a summary and your reflection on what you learned in relation to the course topics.Advice to Avoid Do not list the questions in the interview document you submitUse headers such as Question Set 1: to separate out your interview narrativeEnsure all writing is the direct words of the person you interviewed, using quotes on their responses, or your own original narrative as part of the interview process, or your own reflectionsEnsure your reflection is in your own wordsCheck your TII Report!Directions for Submitting Your Journal: InterviewCompose your meeting minute format summary of the interview in a Word document and save it in a location that includes your name and the title. Submit your interview summary to the Unit 10 Journal: Interview Dropbox.

The Key Assignment for this term is to prepare a case study analysis that focuses on the effects of business decisions and leadership with respect to business performance in the U.S. markets as well as potential expansion and growth in global markets.Selecting a Company for AnalysisSelect an American company from the CTU database. Click here for directions. The company must meet the following criteria:Has fewer than 500 employeesHas been in business for at least 5 yearsIs based in the United States but has some international connections (customers, suppliers, partners, or outlets)Write a 750–1,000-word paper that documents your company choice for the case study. Include the following elements in your paper:A description of the company; be sure to include the following points:When it was createdThe industry in which it operatesWhere it is locatedIts general corporate structure or organizationIts leadershipAn explanation of why this company was selected for studyUse 5–8 sourcesUse the APA style (double-spaced, use of headings, correct citations and sourcing)Read the following articles from the CTU Library to help inform your paper:Stern, B., & Walters, B. (2005). Build your business acumen. T+D, 59(6), 29. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=17335028&site=ehost-live&scope=sitePrud'homme-Généreux, A. (2015). A step-by-step guide to students writing case studies (and tools for novice case authors). Journal of College Science Teaching, 44(6), 57–65. http://search.ebscohost.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=103358624&site=ehost-live&scope=siteMcCaig, A. (2018, May 14). Workplace teams that debrief outperform those that do not by 20 percent. Retrieved from https://proxy.cecybrary.com/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.proxy.cecybrary.com/docview/2038712358?accountid=144789

You might have to log into the portal; not sure. Same instructions as always. Approximately 200 words, APA, reference with hyperlink.ThanksHRMN 395 Week 3 Discussion Questions.docx