BUAD683: Lesson 1.1 Questions KP45A by ID https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c In your own words, respond to the following four questions (in your response, please number your answers as they relate to the questions): 1. What is a model (describe this in your own words)? 2. Why do we need models? Or how are they useful? 3. What are some types of models you are aware of? 4. What are some models you have used in the past? en-us 2017-09-05 21:18:29 UTC 2025-10-22 10:32:42 UTC hello@padlet.com Jeremy Neu https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268482869 1.       A model is a display of something that helps to relay further information to those viewing it in an attempt for clarification.
2.       Models help to show trends or factual information in a way that most people can easily understand.
3.       Small replicas of building, vehicles, or items that are a miniature version of what is actually going to be built. Charts and Diagrams are also what I usually think of when I think of models.
4.       Building Blue Prints, X and Y axis Models.

]]> 2018-06-25 15:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268482869 Joel Montes https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268485476 1. To model is to represent or mimic. Utilizing real world laws/behavior to experiment theoretical situations not (yet) known in the real world (or understood).
2. Models can be huge savings in terms of determining a solution to a problem without the expenses of doing everything you would traditionally do. Experimenting theories without inflicting real world concequences.
3. Theories, replicas or miniatures, physical or digital (ACAD), mathematical, statistical, and programming models.
4. Programming models, theoretical models; biological, mathematical, evolutionary, auto cad/blueprints, auto replicas/model/scale]]> 2018-06-25 16:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268485476 Autumn Lamb autumn_lamb https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268523862 1.       A model is an object/person that influences a idea or guides something in order to demonstrate or gather information to help better understand a situation or project.
2.       Models are useful because they help assist in better understanding a situation as it builds a framework or structure to an idea or goal. It helps turn ideas into a reality that further executes the goal at hand.
3.       We are surrounded by models every day. It just depends on how micro or macro you want to perceive the world. Education is constantly using models to help better understand lessons, Jobs use models to demonstrate their products as well as CAD to help with the product development. Object models are use as replica of macro-objects that are too large to place.
4.       Mathematical models
, models that demonstrates lessons or objectives, as well as product models used for reference in efforts of creating new products.

]]> 2018-06-25 23:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268523862 Natsuko Harvey https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268538522 1. A model is a visualized object to identify common goal to be shared with other group of people.
2. Models can be used to communicate with others on idea, process and system that can't be experienced directly. 
3. Small scaled complicated component to be shared among team members. 
4. Material management model to show optimized inventory level.]]> 2018-06-26 02:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268538522 Jackie O'Quinn jackie_oquinn https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268547533 1.  A model is something that represents something else, a display.
2.  We need models to help better understand specifics.
3 & 4.  We use "models" at work- mock up spaces of what we think our next generation of medical office buildings should encompass.

]]> 2018-06-26 04:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268547533 Nivesh Shrestha https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268648319 1.        Model is a representation of a person or thing or structure. Model can also be defined as a system that is used to replicate and imitate.  2. We need models to establish standards and have guidelines to how to do things.  3.  Model car or model designs are used to create small-scale replica of cars that can be studied before making production cars. Some models or analytical and software based.  4. Business uses break even analysis or calculate contribution margins to make pertinent business decisions, which was used in the finance course. 

]]> 2018-06-26 21:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268648319 Tony Dixon carlos_dixon https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268687680 1. A model is a person or thing that allows the user to get a visualization of how the product or system will look in the real world.
2. We need models because it will give us the opportunity to run a trial and spot flaws and correct them before implementing them.
3. Business Models/Plan, CAD, architectural models.
4. I have only used business models for an assignment in my undergraduate class but in real life I have not used any models.]]> 2018-06-27 04:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268687680 Jonathan Logan https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268692676 1. A model is a thing or individual that we use to structure values and goals in an organization, which can be created from the ground up or imitated from other models.
2. We need to models to lay the foundation to formulate structure, develop business practices, and help organizations grasp the changes in the external environment.
3. Business models, charts/diagrams, and replicas.
4. Currently, I have not used any models in the workplace but I had to use a manufacturer business model for an assignment in my international business course during my undergraduate degree.]]> 2018-06-27 06:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268692676 Adrienne Jackson 06/27/18 1:09 pm https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268776682 1. A model represents a standard of example to use for implementing a new process or procedure.  Additional, a model also represents an individual who represents a type of leadership or management style that may be developed on a larger scale.

2. Models set the tone or structure as to how to operate a proposed business structure that is either innovative, used to improve current systems or products and provide needed guidelines for a singular entity or market industry.

3. Business Models, such as those used in the auto, computer/software, medical, online sales industries include transformation models, Six Sigma (TQM) models to improve quality and small-scale models used in engineering design for new products and service. 

4. I have only used small business models while attending classes for my undergraduate degree.

]]> 2018-06-27 20:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268776682 Candice Ricketts csricketts https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268911467 1. A model is a visual representation of more abstract or complex information that can be easily followed and understood
2. Models help us to better communicate about, dissect, and understand information by giving a different perspective of information
3. Examples include: Pivot tables, box and whisker plot, scatter plot, histogram, line chart, bar graphs, pie charts, workflow charts, process maps, network diagrams, seating charts, building plans (CAD drawings), clothing patterns
4. I have used:  box and whisker plot, scatter plot, histogram, line chart, bar graphs, pie charts, workflow charts, process maps, network diagrams, seating charts]]> 2018-06-28 22:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268911467 Jason Gancarczyk jason_gancarczyk1 https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268940906 1.  A model is the foundation or basis of a task or process.  it shows the relationship between factors or objects to show how goals are completed.

2.  We need models to give us a starting to explain theories and process.  They help us understand the interaction of different forces and how everything is affected along the way to accomplishing goals.

3. Some models that I am aware of are computer programs to design buildings. Other types of models that have been created not only show how to build things, but for example how sales people can get more clients through cold calling. These are developed with procedures and attitudes needed to get more sales.

4. I have used models, such as floor plans when evaluating office space and studying models people developed for getting more sales.]]> 2018-06-29 05:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/268940906 Andrew Van Buskirk andrew_l_vanbuskirk https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/269027667 1: A model is a representation of data, processes, or items that are presented in a smaller or easily understood manner to convey complex things easily. 
2: Models are necessary because they are proofs of concept. It is easy to conceptualize a system or process, but without a model which conveys every connection within that concept, it is hard to understand the ripple effects that would be caused by what the model represents. Models also allow those who are intimately familiar with the data to easily communicate incredibly complex things to others who are not. 
3: Some models I am used to are: Airplane models (lol), Lean Six Sigma models of process improvement, Intranet/sharepoint models, scientific models, CAD models, and flowcharts. 
4: I am currently using the LSS model on a project at my work to improve a process, I have used organizational models to describe the climate of our command, and floor plans when I was moving and buying new furniture. ]]> 2018-06-30 13:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/269027667 Anthony Accuar anthony_accuar https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/269043467 1. A model is structure or layout. Whether it be physical like a model home where you can see the new home before you buy one that hasn't been built. It could also be a layout of how you company is structured and who is in charge of what. 
2.Models can be road maps for the future. It allows you to test things on a smaller scale or see things before you make a final decision on what to do.
3.Any structure whether it be an org chart for a business or a concept car they use to test before mass producing the car. 
4.I have used sold works and Autocad to help design office spaces. I have also used test programs for payroll that we would give feedback on what we wanted added or taken out and what reports wee needed weekly. ]]> 2018-06-30 20:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/269043467 Armando Chavez https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/269046986 1. My way of thinking what model is would be that it is a representation of what the outcome should look like.  
2. We need models because it helps us see the end result of a structure of a process etc. We have models for everything because they help with making better decisions. 
3. Structural models, homes, plane, cars.  Process models like a blue print, worflows, job aids.  
4. I have used process models to help me work efficiently. I have used model cars to show me how to build an engine and a car. ]]> 2018-06-30 22:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/269046986 Joseph Balsitis https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/269049541 1. A Model is a representation of a finished, ideal project or function. It can be drawn, built, or imagined.
2. Models give us an idea how our finished product will look like or how our system will interact when placed into existing systems. A model gives us the chance to experiment and test, provide feedback, and create suggestions before working applying to real life. This gives us the opportunity to learn from failure without damage.
3. Models I am aware of include homes, cars, blue prints, open source software projects, beta software.
4. Models I have used in the past include demo software when attempting to overhaul our training program. I was able to use this software in real life and have a test group use the software and provide useful feedback before implementing the program companywide.]]> 2018-07-01 00:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/269049541 Kristina Bazavilvazo https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/269059260 1 A model is the same as a map of a process.  2 We need maps of a process so that we can reduplicate the process or so that we can follow the plan that was laid out in prior planning sessions. These models are useful because they take the guess work out of the next step or direction one should follow.   3. Different types of models are business models, technology models, models of structures. 4. I have used several models, financial models, business models, leadership models, ]]> 2018-07-01 06:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/269059260 Cristabel Magana cristabel_magana https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/269125681 1. A model is a representation of what a system should look like. 
2. We need models so we can evaluate if a particular system may or may not work. On a smaller scale, it may be easier to determine if the system will be beneficial or not work at all.
3. Some models that I am aware of include business plans, workflows, models for buildings, cars, etc. 
4. Models I have used in the past include workflows. ]]> 2018-07-02 06:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/redlands/oiwow3iw955c/wish/269125681