Module+12000+I+Introduction+and+Learning+Objectives

I. Module 12000 Introduction and Learning Objectives amb


 * __Introduction: __**

Decentralization and the elements involved is our main focus here. The issues to be discussed are how and why firms choose decentralization as well as ROI, RI, and EVA figures. We also discuss topics such as transfer pricing, Balance Scorecard, cycle time, velocity, and manufacturing cycle efficiency.


 * __Learning Objectives: __**


 * 1)  Discussing how and why firms choose decentralization
 * 2)  Learning about return on investment (ROI)
 * 3)  Learning about residual income (RI) and economic value added (EVA) figures
 * 4)  Transfer Pricing
 * 5)  Understanding what the Balanced Scorecard is about
 * 6)  Cycle time, velocity, and manufacturing cycle efficiency