The organizational structures mentioned in this week's lecture all have advantages and disadvantages. This question is sort of difficult to answer because the most effective organizational structure d...

Although I think these restrictions may seem a bit overboard, I would have to agree that it is necessary. It is uncomfortable accepting these restrictions with the knowledge that this individual is he...

Forming an effective project team requires keen attention to detail. In order to ensure that there is equipped individuals part of the team, it is necessary to assess knowledge and expertise. It would...

No, I do not see risk management as a waste of money. This is probably one of the most important investments of a company. Every product has some level of risk associated with its use. In order to low...

What are some critical characteristics of the risk profile of a medical device?

Risk is an inevitable element of product development. Unfortunately, there is at the very least a low level of risk associated with each product that may or may not is known by a company/manufacturer....

All of the components associated with design controls serve a necessary purpose. However, the design verification process and design validation processes are the most important. Both the verification ...

The underlying purpose of the DSD and DID is to ensure the customer's needs are satisfied. To develop a product effectively, the company must meet the overall perspective of the product and the detail...

The verification process is crucial for several reasons. For one, if customers are the first to identify the flaw(s) in a product, that diminishes the company's credibility. It also demonstrates the c...

If the research involves elements of potential harm, as long as patients are made aware, then it is ethical. I do think that in this scenario, pre-operative clinical screenings are critical. As long a...

As mentioned in this week's lectures, the placebo effect can slightly improve patient outcomes in studies on pain. Dr. Simon mentioned the point that pain is roughly 20% controlled by the brain. Resn...

A double-blind study increases the reliability of the research conducted. It ensures that doctors are not manipulating results in any way. They also make it easier to duplicate the study. For studies ...

As discussed in this week's lectures, there are external and internal factors involved in marketing. The factors impact the market growth rate of a product or service. Based on the external factors of...

I remember having a discussion on the rat race for marketed products and how advertising plays such a huge role in product success. An interesting color scheme that was brought to my attention was the...

Prior to learning this information, I never considered researching this information on a company. However, I believe it is important knowledge to have on prospective employers. It would be beneficial,...