$1.$ Did they attempt to improve things? If so$,$ did they succeed or not, if not what were the reasons? $(40$ points$)$

$2.$ Provide at least three examples of organizational goals from the case? Provide at least three examples of functional goals? What are the differences between organizational and functional goals? $(40$ points$)$

$3.$ Refer to the $15$Principles of Operations Management$,$ select a set of six of them that based on your analysis you consider to be most directly applicable to solve Titeflex Corporation$$s problems. In each case support your recommendation based on a situation$/$problem as stated$/$identified in the case. $(80$ points$)$

$4.$ Based on your recommendations in the previous question develop an operations strategy for Jon Simpson, in addition describe the differences between operations strategy and organizational$/$business strategy and how they are related. $(40$ points$)$