Instrumentation: Measurement and Control Systems Analysis
Basic Concepts and Definitions
Understanding measurement and instrumentation is crucial for effective control systems. The goal of accurate measurement is to achieve precise control.
Key Definitions
- Variable: Anything with dynamic, static, or physicochemical characteristics that can be measured continuously.
- Controlled Variable: The variable directly regulated within the control loop, captured by the transmitter for feedback.
- Manipulated Variable: Adjusted to directly influence the controlled variable;
Occupational Health & Safety Audit and Risk Management
1. Function of Audits as a Management Tool
Audits are a systematic, independent review of management activities or systems. They verify proper execution and compliance, aiming to:
- Detect and identify weaknesses in OHS management systems for improvement.
- Check compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Evaluate management effectiveness regarding company policy and objectives.
- Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
- Protect the organization from potential liabilities.
Analyzing Leadership Change Impact at Acetone: Aceros de Chile
The company “Acetone: Aceros de Chile” is a leader in its industry, known for quality material delivery. Despite strong national projections, it faced a major challenge when its General Manager, Mr. Olegario Torres, received a significant offer from a multinational company in Brazil. His departure marked a turning point for the organization.
To replace Mr. Torres, the owners relied on expertise to select a new manager. This individual focused on cost reduction, assuming financial gains would satisfy
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T.9/Groups in the Company
Formal Groups
Meet company needs, work well, PPCs workers integrated for a specific purpose.
Informal Groups
Spontaneously created to meet members’ needs.
Work Teams
Classification
Duration
- Permanent: Usual activities.
- Temporary: Respond to changes and innovation.
Types
Managers, executives, professional development, labor, ad hoc, project, negotiation.
Features
Formulate plans, make decisions, respond to senior managers, refine goals, develop processes, carry out tasks, address new
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Organizational Design and Effectiveness
Strategic Decision Function
Managers determine goals, strategies, and organizational design to adapt to a changing environment. Directors evaluate the firm’s SWOT analysis, considering opportunities, threats, uncertainty, resource availability, strengths, weaknesses, competition, leadership style, and past performance.
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Strategic Direction
Defines operational goals, mission, and competitive strategies.
Organizational Design
Includes structure,
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Classification of Business Systems
1. Production System: Manages and controls all transactions in the production or manufacturing process, including planning, scheduling, raw material control, and production costs.
2. Sales System: Based on business activity, including billing, collection, distribution channels, and marketing.
Billing and Collection
Billing
- Control of product prices
- Classification of goods
- Issuance of budgets
- Definition of payment terms
- Control of customer orders
- Issuance of invoices
Collection
- Registration