Assignment

1. What are the benefits of SAP ERP in material planning? Do you think that is easy to implement SAP ERP? Why or Why not? Can you explain the advantages and disadvantages or ERP systems?

2. Why are master data relevant for material planning? Can you give an example?

3. Can you identify the well-known leader who made the following statements?

1. "I have a dream."
2. "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
3. "The buck stops here." (Clue: US president named Harry)
4. "Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country."
5. "Give me liberty or give me death."
6. "Walk softly and carry a big stick.
For your initial post, share your answers for the above quotes. Then share your view on which of these leaders you admire the most. Defend your choice by described the leadership qualities they hold which you have been studying in the course.

4. Read the following observation:

All leaders need some degree of power to be effective, but more power is not always better.

Provide your thoughts on the observation above. Do you agree or disagree with what is being said? Why? Provide examples to help support your position.