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takward replied to the topic "Written Agreement v/s Verbal Agreement" -

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 15:36:12 -0400

I would prefer a written agreement. I wouldn’t rely on a verbal agreement that much. Maybe In some instances its okay, but in major agreements, I think it should be written. I don’t think it is good to start working… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Discussion Topic: Your organizational type" -

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 15:30:50 -0400

I work in a functional organization. Like Dr. Simon mentioned in lecture, there’s one head honcho at the top, and other department heads with staff under them. I’ve worked in a functional organization for years. I’m not sure if I… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Upper vs Middle Management." -

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 15:23:26 -0400

I personally feel like I could do both upper and middle management! At the level I am now, I feel my skills, knowledge, and expertise in the company I currently work for could be useful in middle management. Middle management… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Factors Contributing to Risk Values" -

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 14:48:39 -0400

I think that the factors that determine values for risk index numbers consist of things like: What is the likelihood ? – How likely is it for this risk to occur? It shows the probability of a risk occurring. What… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Dealing with risk" -

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 14:35:51 -0400

I think it should be acceptable to accept a risk that won’t cause harm to patients or harm to the one’s using it. If it’s something small like a cosmetic design error, or an inevitable risk, then it should be… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "To risk manage or not to risk manage?" -

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 14:29:36 -0400

I think risk management is a very important part of the planning phase. It really saves a lot of time in the long run. Some risks are not avoidable. And there are some things that will happen that weren’t even… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Design Controls: What do you deem most important?" -

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:30:32 -0400

I think that the design verification is the most important aspect of design control. Design verification checks that the inputs match the outputs. It consists of coming up with a verification protocol that includes test for each output. I think… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Why VERIFICATION is important? and Your ideas to improve Verification process ?" -

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:38:57 -0400

I think verification is very important. Verification lowers the risk that someone will be harmed. If we didn’t verify things, anyone will be able to make something and try to sell it. Some people make bad product or cut corners… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Minutes for meetings" -

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:47:20 -0400

I too was like you. I never understood why minutes were kept up with when I was younger. I really didn’t understand anything about minutes until now. From what I’ve learned, minutes are very beneficial. They help provide structure to… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Clinical Trials for Today's Vaccine" -

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:53:07 -0400

I’m not sure of all of the aspects of pharmacological therapy. However, I do know that in healthcare they look at geographical data, as well as ethnic factors that contributes to certain health related issues. They do this because, not… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Ethical Issues with Clinical Trials" -

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:40:46 -0400

I like the questions you posed. This is a very thought-provoking post. I for one, don’t have any issues with clinical trials, as long as it is the participant’s choice. A lot of times people choose to be a part… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Clinical Studies" -

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:29:05 -0400

This is a tough one to answer. I feel just like you to an extent. On one hand I know that It’s the best way to understand certain ways to help others. On the other hand, like you said, it’s… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Advertising" -

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 15:26:19 -0400

The best promotion to me that gets me every time, are those done on Facebook!! I don’t know about you, but a lot of times, things I like pop up out of the blue on Facebook. I’m sure they have… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Aspiring Entrepreneur" -

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 15:18:51 -0400

You definitely have a big dream! But nothing worth having comes easy. All the big corporations and successful businesses out here now, all started the same way, with someone sitting here wondering how to make it come to pass. Yes,… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Accepting job based on company." -

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 15:10:33 -0400

I’m just like you. I’ve never looked that hard into a company before. I don’t think that the positions that I apply for would need that much background research from me. I do research a little about the company for… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "The Timing of Approving Medical Devices" -

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:01:18 -0400

People often think of the younger generation as one that always want things to happen quickly. Unfortunately, not everything can be sped up. Sometimes speeding up the wrong thing can result in a worse outcome. When it comes to medical… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Issues with the Quality Department" -

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:51:23 -0400

An issue that I’ve had while working in a quality department was with process change controls. A company that I worked for had an issue that resulted in a huge million-dollar complaint from a customer. The customer’s product was ruined… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Your Ideas about Improving Quality Control" -

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:17:59 -0400

I absolutely love talking about quality, because I’ve worked in quality departments for some time now. Quality is very simple to me. Making sure you make product that meets customer needs and that follow specifications put in place is a… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Research for the Fututre or Now?" -

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 19:40:09 -0500

I would rather do research that would result in making discoveries. I would definitely want the discovery to have been made during my lifetime but being able to be apart of something BIG is important to me. Finding cures to… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Ethics of Animal Testing" -

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 19:30:37 -0500

I know animal testing is a sensitive subject for a lot of people, but I don’t see any other closely related, valuable alternatives out there. I do not think it is unethical to test on animals. As long as the… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Funding in Academia Vs Industry" -

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 19:03:07 -0500

The consequences of not finishing research in academia would be more internal. Getting into academia is usually for those who love what they do. They love research and they love teaching and helping students. It’s different from the industry where… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Discussion Topic: Project Management in a medical device setting" -

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:42:36 -0500

I think project management for medical devices is more challenging than for building a school because on top of all the regular rules and regulations, medical devices have other regulatory agencies looking at them as well. For FDA approval of… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Discussion Topic: Covid19 and medical devices" -

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 02:48:20 -0500

Covid19 came through like a whirlwind and took the medical field by complete surprise. Just to see pictures of healthcare workers wearing trash bags to try to protect themselves because there was a shortage on gowns, was very disheartening. I… Read more»

takward replied to the topic "Discussion Topic: Academia vs. Industry" -

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 01:26:48 -0500

If I had to compare academia to industry, I would present the argument that Academia may require less hours, but industry gives you the most money. Prime example, I’ll use nursing to explain. I know a nurse who made more… Read more»