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Analysis of Syntel’s Learning Opportunities

Learning opportunities in the academic discipline have been viewed as the obligated observances that must be infused by instructors in the learning curriculum in order to ensure that learning actually takes place. Syntel has enhanced the accessibility of its materials to learners through the creation of the online website. The content offered on the site is divided into interlinked pages that offer information on Syntel, which are separated under the headings, Home, Company, Solutions, Industries, Newsroom, Digital Lounge and Investors. This aids the user easy navigation along the areas that he may have identified as being of importance. The company is keen to offer its mission regarding the business sector as well as the distinct areas it offers guidance. Besides each link is a short and precise description of what is discussed in that specific area reducing the amount of time that the user has to spend on research. The information used for the various analysis performed is current information that the user can follow through the other online sources or current news clips featured on the newsroom with regard to Syntel. The most recent publications are featured on top of the page with the respective dates of publication given for easy identification. This saves the time spent on further research that the user may need.

For personal growth and skill impartation, previous research papers are stored in the Digital Lounge section, where they are categorized as white papers or cases studies. The Digital Lounge serves as the resource center for the company. Other than the printed materials, video clips are available for the user to visit Syntel’s Campus in India and acquire feedback from renowned users. This serves as an accreditation toll for the reliability of Syntel as a research company. The investors section offers financial reports for the sake of transparency and it is quite informative for individuals that may need to invest in the company. Information in the company is treated with the required amount of privacy and this offers a secure environment for usability purposes. The site offers reports and the analysis taken to arrive at a given solution yet it does not offer a clear opportunity of the user to assess whether any form of learning has been accomplished. This may be corrected through the inclusion of assessment systems; the case studies may just offer a case to the site user where leading questions, say five, may be used to generate answers from the user. These responses may then be used to gauge users evaluation skill before the final solution, offered by Syntel may be provided. This system is bound to enhance learning as the user applied critical thinking skills and reflection to arrive at the solution as well as review why the Syntel Company may have arrived at a given solution.

Explanation for the Feedback Loops

Reinforcing Loop: The reinforcing loop links the sales demand and production components. When sales demand for a product increases (decreases), it means that a deficit (excess) is created in the available supply due to the rise (fall) in demand. Consequently, to meet the shortage (oversupply) created, additional (less) production must be executed for more (fewer) products to be manufactured. Therefore, a positive causal relationship exists between the two components. On the other hand, with the supply being high (low) due to high (low) production, it is bound to lead to low (high) product prices due to the availability (scarcity) of the given good or service and this will lead to an increase (decrease) on the demand level, which is the sales demand.

Balancing Loop: When production increases, it means that there is a tendency for employee shortage, which in turn obligates the company to hire and train new workers. Labor only serves as one of the required business resources in the production process. Therefore, by assuming that the increment in production can be met through labor-intensive techniques, the company must build material inventory (raw materials) to be employed in the production process must also be increased to meet the excess requirement. More stock requires requisite the company to spend more hence an increase in the financing requirements that depend on cash or credit availability. Hence, a gap is formed between financing requirements and production as the former determines the state of the latter. Lack of cash or credit means that production will remain at a constant level but the availability of finances means that production will increase.