One should not rely heavily upon a verbal agreement unless it were physically recorded. Although some projects may be started based on a verbal contract, it is always better to have it written and signed. Oral agreements can be hard…   Read more»

I like the simplicity of functional organizations. However, amid the straightforwardness that it offers, it may be difficult for a companies growth. It is ideal for a smaller business but maybe troublesome for large corporations that have to oversee larger…   Read more»

Ideally, if I am working on a big project with a large team, I would like to work with a matrix organizational structure. The reason for this is due to the number of tasks that may need to be completed….   Read more»

Within the design controls I would like to think that design verification may be the most important. Without design verification the product can be pushed along for manufacturing. This can be an expensive cost to the product being manufactured if…   Read more»

I believe the scope management plan is the most important part of DDP. The scope management plan will basically be the guiding document for the process. It will describe how the scope will be defined, developed, monitored, controlled and validated….   Read more»

Many countries incorporate design controls into their laws and regulations. When researching ISO 13485:2016, I found that countries like Japan, Australia, Brazil, and Canada. Like the other countries listed in Japan, TGA must ensure that design and development changes are…   Read more»

In this situation, it would be essential to find the underline cause of the death. For example, if the doctor did not follow protocols correctly or the patient did not meet all of the requirements for the medication, the doctor…   Read more»

I agree with the Right to Try Act. Individuals should consent to test without the FDA approval or state law if they are in dire need and save their lives. The only part that I find that I’m torn between…   Read more»

Placebo trials are ethical and necessary in some cases. However, in cases where the placebo can have deadly or negative consequences, I do not believe they should be legal. The placebo is necessary when they test the results on medication…   Read more»

There are some companies that use Social Media Influencers. People that have a big following are sent products to review on their pages to increase viewership. There are companies that invite different people to try products free of charge and…   Read more»

One-color that I notice many high-end company’s uses is black. Black is a color associated with a classic appearance. When you think about it, we even wear black for job interviews, thus marketing ourselves as sophisticated. Company’s take advantage of…   Read more»

I do not think I would turn down a job based on how the company labels itself; however, I would turn down a job in financial trouble if the company does not look like it will be able to recover…   Read more»

I think this is a difficult question to answer. On the one hand, I feel like there have to be other ways to test things without using animals because we can’t be 100 percent of how they handle the pain,…   Read more»

When conducting animal research, all guidelines should be followed to ensure animals are not suffering. To keep the public and animal activist groups informed, dialogue needs to remain open with a spokesperson willing to speak to groups to address their…   Read more»

As many have stated, I too believe that both types of research are equally important; however, as someone that likes to see the fruits of my labor, I would prefer working on research to help current generations. I also think…   Read more»

I want to explore more industry-based careers and options available with our MSBT degrees. I would be more interested in exploring quality and assurance to understand better what daily tasks and coursework would be more beneficial in being successful in…   Read more»

During this stage, I would ask, “What is the projected revenue, and is it worth the time and resources?” This is important to make sure that you are going to make enough profit in sales for stakeholders and make a…   Read more»

I have had the experience of being a part of a project with multiple managers. It wasn’t the best experience because of the lack of communication between managers. One manager would ask for a specific task only to have another…   Read more»

The drawbacks of risk analysis are the rating scales that can be added or changed based on the company’s preference. This is the same for risk impact and risk likelihood, which makes the ratings seem irrelevant. However, they do have…   Read more»

In this case, I would choose multiple vendors regardless of the extra time that it may take. This is similar to creating a management plan but not having a backup plan when things go astray. Taking the extra time to…   Read more»