FAQ
Cardiovascular Center of South
Florida - 2000
Note that these responses are not official additions to the questions; only explanations of what is required to answer them. Be sure you read the question and understand it fully before answering.
2. I can't find a definition of Vertically Integrated Packages in the textbook. What is this?
It was covered in class. There is a definition under competency 29. Additional information is available from the first two dictionaries listed on my website under vertical applications or similar terms.
2. B&C. The case does not clearly state the advantages and disadvantages for the company of a VIP, should I incorporate those from the text or my class notes?
No, a theory answer from the book is not acceptable. You must think this through and come up with specific advantages and disadvantages for this particular company and this particular application.
2.D. How do I support?, based on advantages and disadvantages? with facts and recommendations?
These types of questions are a very important part of the course. They relate to your being able to relate the theory in the course (the first part of each of those questions) to a practical application. Just relisting the advantages or disadvantages from an earlier part is not the question. Put yourself in the position of someone working for the company. Did the company make the right choice or not? Why?
You need to relate the company's specific situation at that time to the particular approach. For example, what were their goals? how much time did they have? what were they trying to accomplish? were particular disadvantages or advantages of great importance to them? why? How did each of these things relate to the approach they chose.
- 10/17/2004 last updated 10/02/2005 -