...Unit Title: Descriptive Analytics Unit Code: BSS0014-2 Assessment 1: Part (a) Group presentation (20%) in week 7 – you are required to work effectively as a small team and attempt all the tasks. You will then present your results and I will ask from each group member a number of questions and provide feedback. Part (b) Individual report (30%) in week 9 - You will then need to use the feedback provided accordingly to improve your work and present it individually. It is expected that each student work independently on all the tasks set out in this assignment, applying problem solving strategies and selecting appropriate techniques in data analysis in order to produce an individual report according to the guidelines provided. This individual work must be your own work only with no consultation with others. The individual report must not exceed 2,000 words. Those reports that exceed the similarity index of 25% produced by Turnitin, can only achieve a maximum grade of E. Assignment Title: “Performance Lawn Equipment” Issue date: Week One: Monday 19/10/2015 Submission due date: Week 7: 07/12/2015 Week 9: Friday 08/01/2016: A single report per student should be submitted via the TURNITIN link in the Assessment folder. Assignment must not be e-mailed under any circumstances. Unit co-ordinator’s name: C F Shooshtarian Core learning outcomes | | On completion of this unit you should be able to: | Assessment number | 1 | Investigate and analyse a variety of problems...
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...the US. The company is very proud of its network and emphasizes the reliability of its network compare to its competitors. It has 2,589 cell sites comprising of HVAC units, Generators, and RF equipment. Maintaining this equipment is crucial to our network performance. Each cell site has from 1-4 HVAC units along with a permanent generator. Our equipment generates a lot of heat and will shut down if the shelter that houses the equipment gets above 95degrees. This is why our HVAC units are so essential. Our generators are used as emergency backup whenever we lose commercial power to our cell sites. This is also important to our business. The generator and HVAC are significant to keeping our telecommunication equipment running at all times. We are a telecommunication company and all of our employees are skilled in wireless equipment operation, maintenance, and installation. Our core business is geared towards wireless innovation, maintenance, operation and most of all quality customer experience on our network. In order for us to concentrate on the best customer experience we can offer to our customers, while also cutting down on non-core products, we have decided to use BPO to contract HVAC services, generator services, RF tower crew, lawn service, de-installation of our un-used equipment along with other miscellaneous non-core services. Our organization does not have skilled electricians/technicians to take care of our generators and...
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...Status Report – BU 2799 Business Management Capstone Project BU 2799: Business Management Capstone Project Raymond Joseph (18598631) Dr. Mitchell ITT Technical Institute 23 February 2016 Status Report John Deere (Deere & Company) Company Background and Business Model The items that I have completed for the Business Management Capstone Project as of February 23, 2016, include many components. First, I have included the name of the business that I will be discussing for the project. The name of the company that I will be discussing is John Deere. The company was founded almost 200 years ago (In 1837) in Moline, IL. The current CEO of the company is Samuel R. Allen. The current stock price for John Deere (Deere & Company) (NYSE: DE), as of 02/23/2016, is $77.14. The company specializes in producing lawn and garden care equipment. The specific items that are produced by John Deere are vast and diverse, and range from home garden equipment, including lawn mowers, tractors, equipment, to industrial equipment, which include excavators and bulldozers. The company currently has a loyalty and rewards program for John Deere customers that promotes company retention and loyalty. The loyalty rewards program is called the GreenFleet Loyalty Rewards Program. The new business model that I propose would be structured around an enhanced version of the current GreenFleet Loyalty Rewards. Company Structure Second, I discussed the John Deere’s company structure. John Deere is considered...
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...every time they take a shower. I was appalled at the idea of washing that many towels. Assuming she’s washing 21 towels per week as a part of her regular laundry, that adds up to a lot of water consumption. By comparison, there are only 2 people in my household and we use one towel each for a week. However, at my household, water is wasted by having to run cold water out of the taps until hot water from the heater located in the garage reaches them. Also, I have a water leak in my pool skimmer due to shoddy work during its remodel. I called the plumbers back to repair it before the deck and lawn were completed, but have since discovered the skimmer drain still leaks. They refused to come back and the lawn and deck are now in place. Repairing the leak would require chopping out the concrete of the deck, the skimmer and the concrete under it, replacing a section of pipe, tearing up the lawn and other underground pool plumbing to gain access. How much would water have to cost to make it necessary to repair...
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...the name implies, managerial accounting focuses on the information needs of managers internal to the business, unlike financial accounting, which addresses the information needs of investors, creditors, and other external stakeholders.LO: LO: 1Topic: Focus of Managerial Accounting | | | | | * Question 2 1 out of 1 points | | | In order to be useful to managers, management accounting reports | | | | | Selected Answer: | D. should be prepared to meet the specific needs of decision makers. | Answers: | A. should be prepared to meet the specific needs of decision makers. | | B. should be prepared according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principals. | | C. should not be prepared prior to the end of a fiscal reporting period. | | D. should be prepared according to the stated Institute of Management Accounting guidelines. | Response Feedback: | Rationale: There are no specific standards for preparing managerial accounting reports. They should be tailored to meet the needs of each individual organization.LO: LO: 1Topic: Managerial Accounting Reports | | | | | * Question 3 1 out of 1 points | | | Financial accounting information is least useful in providing | | | | | Selected Answer: | C. information for...
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...Stewart Park Rehabilitation Action Plan December 2009 Prepared by: Rick Manning, ASLA Cayuga Waterfront Trail Initiative Program Coordinator Prepared for: City of Ithaca, Strategic Tourism Planning Board, and Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce Foundation STEWART PARK REHABILITATION ACTION PLAN Cayuga Waterfront Trail Initiative Page 2 STEWART PARK REHABILITATION ACTION PLAN Acknowledgements The Stewart Park Rehabilitation Action Plan was funded with Tourism Capital Program funds provided by the Tompkins County Strategic Tourism and Planning Board. Following are the individuals and organizations that participated in the preparation of the plan; Steering Committee Scott Wiggins, Strategic Tourism Planning Board Mary Tomlan, City of Ithaca Common Council Jennifer Dotson, City of Ithaca Common Council Leslie Chatterton, City of Ithaca Department of Planning and Development JoAnn Cornish, City of Ithaca Department of Planning and Development Suzanne Vandemark, City of Ithaca Parks Commission Steve Hunt, Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce Herb Dwyer, Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce Doug Levine, Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce Rick Manning, Project Coordinator Stakeholder Committee Mayor Carolyn Peterson, City of Ithaca JoAnn Cornish, City of Ithaca Department of Planning and Development Leslie Chatterton, City of Ithaca Department of Planning and Development Mary Tomlan, City of Ithaca Common Council Dan Mitchell, Ithaca Beer Company Rob Licht, Artist/Designer Bruce...
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...RATIOS 14 LEVERAGE RATIOS 15 ACTIVITY RATIO 16 SHARE PRICE 17 RECOMMENDATIONS 18 REFERENCES 19 INTRODUCTION Spectrum Brands (SPC) is a global branded consumer products company with seven major product lines including Rayovac consumer batteries, Tetra pet supplies, Remington electric shaving, grooming and personal care products, VARTA portable lighting, Vigoro lawn care, Sta-Green lawn and garden, Repel, Hot Shot, and Spectracide household insect control. After acquiring United Industries from Thomas H. Lee (THL) the Boston based private equity firm in 2005, Rayovac (ROV) changed its name to Spectrum Brands and started trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “SPC”. World Market The worldwide market sector in which Spectrum competes is estimated to be US$300 billion1. The worldwide market for batteries alone is estimated at US$50 Billion2. Worldwide dog and cat food sales stood at US$45.12 billion, a 4.9% increase over the previous year3. The market for grooming consumer product is about 16 billion4. Spectrum also competes in the $8 billion 5 consumer lawn and garden market. Corporate History Rayovac Corporation is the third leading U.S. manufacturer of alkaline storage batteries and the market leader in other battery categories such as hearing aids, computer backup,...
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...Consultant’s Guide to Park Design and Development City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department November 2004 City of San Diego Park & Recreation Department January 2005 (REVISION: 5/23/05 Revised Appendix ‘M’; 6/6/05 Revised Appendix ‘N’; 2/2/06 Added Appendix ‘O’; Revised Item 2.2.17.2 page 36-37; Item J page 85, # 3, #4) ACKNOWLEDGMENTS City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department Director, Ted Medina Deputy Director Community Parks I Division Deputy Director Developed Regional Parks Division Deputy Director Community Parks II Division Deputy Director Open Space Division Deputy Director Park Planning & Development Division, April Penera City Staff Sheila Bose, Park Planning & Development Division Div Brasted, Developed Regional Parks Division Tom Cartier, Public Buildings and Parks Division Charles Daniels, Park Planning & Development Division Hossein Motamani, Park Planning & Development Janine Anderson, Developed Regional Parks Division Mark Marney, Park Planning & Development Division John Montoya, Facilities Maintenance Division Kevin Oliver, Park Planning & Development Division Jim Winter, Park Planning & Development Division L. Clark Ritter, Park Planning & Development Division Tina Huang, Park Planning & Development Division Kelly Rodgers, Park Planning & Development Division Todd Schmit, Park Planning & Development Division Deborah Sharpe, Park Planning & Development...
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...Place a check mark by each item completed during the past week. Mow and edge lawns if needed. Prune back any shrubs overhanging curbs or sidewalks. Prune back any groundcover overhanging curbs or sidewalks. Remove litter and leaves from plants, planters, and parking lots. Remove any broken or fallen branches from trees. Remove sucker growth from tree trunks. Remove any weeds larger than 2 inches (5 cm) high or wide from planters. Weeds 2 inches (5 cm) and larger must be removed, not just killed. Replace bark mulch which has been knocked or washed out of planters. Smooth mulch layer if it has been disturbed. Replace decorative rock which has been knocked or washed out of planters. Smooth decorative rock surface if it has been disturbed. Check plants for signs of stress or disease. Replace any plants that meet conditions for replacement at the contractor's expense. Request authorization to replace other dead or missing plants. Note: You must request authorization to make replacements within one week of the damage becoming evident! Sweep or blow clean all walkways, curbs, and gutters. Treat for any signs of disease or pest infestation. Complete any items required on the Monthly Checklist. Hand water any plants that are dry and stressed. Check the irrigation system. Make emergency repairs as needed or request authorization to make major repairs. Note: you must request authorization for repairs within one week of the damage becoming evident! Adjust the...
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...CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate CSEC AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE SYLLABUS Effective for examinations from May/June 2008 CXC 07/G/SYLL 06 Published by the Caribbean Examinations Council © 2010, Caribbean Examinations Council All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission of the author or publisher. Correspondence related to the syllabus should be addressed to: The Pro-Registrar Caribbean Examinations Council Caenwood Centre 37 Arnold Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica, W.I. Telephone: (876) 630-5200 Facsimile Number: (876) 967-4972 E-mail address: cxcwzo@cxc.org Website: www.cxc.org Copyright © 2006, by Caribbean Examinations Council The Garrison, St Michael BB11158, Barbados CXC 07/G/SYLL 06 Content RATIONALE ........................................................................................................................................... 1 AIMS ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 CAREER CHOICES ............................................................................................................................... 2 SUGGESTED RESOURCES ...............................................................................................
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...retailer in the United States and Canada. Its subsidiaries include Sears, Roebuck and Co. as well as K-Mart. The closing of the merger between Sears and K-Mart took place on March 24, 2005. Sears has more than 4,000 retail stores across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Sears offers products and services through over 2,700 branded and affiliated stores. Sears operates 894 broad-line stores and 1,354 specialty stores. Sears’ broad-line stores are mall-based locations. The specialty stores include Sears Hometown Stores that are mostly independently owned, Sears Home Appliance Showrooms, Sears Hardware Stores, Sears Auto Centers, and The Great Indoor Stores (Community, n.d.). Sears is the leading retailer in home appliance, tools, lawn and garden, electronics, and automotive repair and maintenance. They are also the largest home service provider and answers over 11 million service calls a year (About, n.d.). Sears’ values are built upon customer service and the company is committed to quality service and products. Sears aims to build lifetime relationships and trust with its customers. The Company prides itself on having a diverse customer base and values the customer’s individualities. As stated on the corporate website “Everything we do starts and ends with the customer.” (Diversity, paragraph 3). Sears also holds expectations from their employees. The Company values teamwork, integrity, and positive energy from its staff (About, n.d.). Situation Analysis Richard...
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...communication Analysis, communication Analysis, communication Analysis Analysis Analysis, communication Analysis Analysis Analysis Analysis Analysis Communication, analysis Exercises 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 Topic Accounting terminology Financial statement preparation Financial statement preparation Closing and after-closing trial balance Closing and after-closing trial balance Real World: Circuit City Adequate Disclosure Closing entries of profitable firms Closing entries of unprofitable firms Adjusting versus closing entries Profitability and liquidity measures Profitability and liquidity measures Interim results Interim results Effects of accounting errors Real World: Home Depot, Inc. Using an annual report *Supplemental Topic, " The Worksheet." © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2010 Overview Problems Sets A, B 5.1 A,B 5.2 A,B 5.3 A,B 5.4 A,B 5.5 A,B 5.6 A,B *5.7 A,B 5.8 A,B Topic Correcting classification errors Statement...
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...Introduction to Debits and Credits If the words "debits" and "credits" sound like a foreign language to you, you are more perceptive than you realize—"debits" and "credits" are words that have been traced back five hundred years to a document describing today's double-entry accounting system. Under the double-entry system every business transaction is recorded in at least two accounts. One account will receive a "debit" entry, meaning the amount will be entered on the left side of that account. Another account will receive a "credit" entry, meaning the amount will be entered on the right side of that account. The initial challenge with double-entry is to know which account should be debited and which account should be credited. Before we explain and illustrate the debits and credits in accounting and bookkeeping, we will discuss the accounts in which the debits and credits will be entered or posted. Note: We developed a visual tutorial of debits and credits as well as hundreds of exam questions to help you review and retain the information that follows. See AccountingCoach PRO to learn more. What Is An Account? To keep a company's financial data organized, accountants developed a system that sorts transactions into records called accounts. When a company's accounting system is set up, the accounts most likely to be affected by the company's transactions are identified and listed out. This list is referred to as the company's chart of accounts. Depending on the size of a...
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...Establish and Manage Your Home Lawn The home lawn and turf areas surrounding churches, parks, and office buildings do more than just serve as pleasant green backdrops. The grass plants that make up the lawns serve as miniature air-conditioners and pollution-abatement centers. On a block of eight houses, the front lawns have the cooling effect of 70 tons of air-conditioning. The plants, in transpiring water to cool themselves, also cool the surrounding area. Roughly 50 percent of the heat striking a turf area is eliminated by transpiration. When the temperature of the sidewalk is 100 °F, the temperature of the adjacent turf remains near 75 °F. This cooling may last into the night, with studies showing a 13-degree cooling at 9 p.m. This air-conditioning is not free, however. An average 5,000-square-foot lawn transpires about 3,000 gallons of water on a hot summer day. If this water is not supplied by rain, it must be applied by some other means. Turfgrass also functions as a noise barrier. Studies at the Riverbank Acoustical Laboratory in Geneva, Illinois, found Kentucky bluegrass turf more sound-absorbent than a heavy carpet on a felt pad. One of the most significant byproducts of a living, green backdrop is its effect upon the atmosphere. A 250-square-foot lawn produces enough oxygen for a family of four. The average lawn traps significant amounts of carbon dioxide, peroxyacetyl nitrates, and ozone, as well as particulate matter. A most important effect is the prevention of soil...
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...safety, health and environmental professional? To perform their professional functions, safety professionals must have education, training and experience in a common body of knowledge. Safety professionals need to have a fundamental knowledge of physics, chemistry, biology, physiology, statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering mechanics, industrial processes, business, communication and psychology. Professional safety studies include industrial hygiene and toxicology, design of engineering hazard controls, fire protection, ergonomics, system and process safety, safety and health program management, accident investigation and analysis, product safety, construction safety, education and training methods, measurement of safety performance, human behavior, environmental safety and health, and safety, health and environmental laws, regulations and standards. Many safety professionals have backgrounds or advanced study in other disciplines, such as management and business administration, engineering, education, physical and social sciences and other fields. Others have advanced study in safety. This extends their expertise beyond the basics of the safety profession. Because safety is an element in all human endeavors, safety professionals perform their functions in a variety of contexts in both public and private sectors, often employing specialized knowledge and skills. Typical settings are manufacturing, insurance, risk management, government, education, consulting, construction...
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