...Risk Assessment Paper CMGT 579 September 26, 2011 Kyrstal Hall Every organization is faced with some risk or potential threat that could cause an interruption to the organization’s operations. These risks and threats can come from within or outside of the organization. To prepare for the worst that could happen, organizations must focus their attention on how to assess different types of risks to protect the organization from the possible negative effects to the daily operations. Performing a risk assessment is one of the most important steps in the risk management process (eHow, 2011). A Risk Assessment is periodic assessment of the risk and magnitude of the harm that could result from the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of information and information systems that support the operations and assets of the organization. A risk assessment should include a consideration of the major factors in risk management: the value of the system or application, threats, vulnerabilities, and the effectiveness of current or proposed safeguards. Many organizations perform risk assessments to measure the amount of risks that could affect their organization, and identify ways to minimize these risks before a major disaster occurs. Department of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) follows guidelines and policies governed by processes by which the organization assesses and manages exposure to risks. In this paper the subject to identify...
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...Josh, Josh’s mother, and his _______ teacher completed several rating scales to provide information about Josh’s behavior. They completed a broad rating scale (Behavior Rating Scale for Children, Third Edition). The parent and teacher scales assessed Josh’s Externalizing (e.g., aggression, hyperactivity), Internalizing (e.g., anxiety, depression), and Adaptive (e.g., leadership, social skills) behaviors. The results from this assessment are included in the data sheet at the end of the report. The self-report version of the scale assessed Josh’s Internalizing Problems (e.g., atypicality, locus of control), Inattention/Hyperactivity, School Problems (e.g., attitude to school, attitude to teachers), Personal Adjustment (e.g., relations with peers,...
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...Assessment Tools Paper Student Name Liberty University EDUC 307 Date Look over the format of this sample paper. Note the comments along the left side of the paper that point out some of the expectations of the assignment. Look over the format of this sample paper. Note the comments along the left side of the paper that point out some of the expectations of the assignment. Abstract Assessment tools are used in classrooms, by teachers, to help them learn the many student differences. It is important for teachers to discover the different interests, ability/intellectual levels, achievement levels, and personality types of students so that they can effectively instruct students accordingly. Some assessment tools (tests) that have been found to help teachers discover these differences are Student Interest Survey for Career Clusters, Brigance Early Childhood Screen II K & 1, Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities, Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, TerraNova/Cat 6 Test, and Millon Adolescent Personality Inventory. Interests 1. The Student Interest Survey for Career Clusters is a survey that is used for those exploring careers, or can be used by students for educational purposes only. The survey assesses students on their interests by having them answer questions by circling any and all of the given choices that best describe the student. This survey is fairly extensive, as the same 3 questions are asked 16 different times, but the list of answer choices...
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...VISY PULP AND PAPER PTY LTD ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR A MAJOR PROJECT TUMUT MILL EXPANSION 436 Gadara Road, Tumut, New South Wales January 2007 H:\Environmental\VPP9 Stage 2\Stage 2\FINAL EA SUBMISSION\Main Report\Visy Tumut Final Env Assessment Main Report.doc Environmental Assessment Submission Under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Statement by Authors Environmental Assessment Prepared By: Name Ms Leanne Hayes Company Visy Pulp and Paper Pty Ltd Position Project Environmental Engineer Qualifications BSc Environmental Biology Address 436 Gadara Road, Tumut, New South Wales, 2720 Co-authored and Reviewed By: Name Ms Alison McRae Company Peter J Ramsay and Associates Pty Ltd Position Associate Qualifications Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental), Bachelor of Commerce Address 3/538 Gardeners Road, Alexandria, New South Wales, 2015 Project Under Part 3A: Application Number 06_0195 Development Visy Pulp and Paper Tumut, Mill Expansion Development Location 436 Gadara Road, Tumut, New South Wales, 2720 Proponent Visy Pulp and Paper Pty Ltd PO Box 98 Tumut, New South Wales, 2720 Certification: I certify that I have prepared this Environmental Assessment report and that to the best of my knowledge: it has been prepared in accordance with Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Regulations; and the information...
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...Birch Paper Company * Is a medium sized, partly integrated company * Three products, white and Draft papers and paperboard * The company is decentralized- both authority and responsibility * Seems like most of their decisions are based on profits and ROI * Northern and Thompson division together designed box for Northern division * Thompson division was reimbursed by Northern division for it’s designing and development * Apart from Thompson’s bid they also get two different offers from outside companies * Company policy where each division manager had full freedom and discretion to buy from anywhere * Thompson’s most materials from within company but sales mostly outsiders * If Thompson get bid, materials to be procured from Southern division * 70% of out of pocket costs of $400 were above materials * This constituted 60% of selling price * The Northern division received bids on 1000 boxes: - Thompson division- $480 - West Paper Company- $430 - Eire Paper Company- $432 * Eire paper Company dilemma: -Purchase (1000 boxes) outside linear board from Birch with special printing from Thompson at $90 plus $30 for printing -“Competitive market where higher costs cannot be passed on, how can we buy own supplies at 10% higher than market rate?” * Thompson division felt they didn’t receive profit for their development work, so they marked up cost on production of the box * Team 1 assessment that Northern division should...
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...The hate side of my relationship with writing stems from school. This is because most of the writing assessments dont allow me to have creative freedom. 9 times out of 10 we have to write about something like why we love school (we don't) or sometime you had to do something specific that you can't remember ever doing. And then when you get to write something that has a plot instead of a 5 paragraph essay about why school shouldn't be start earlier, you have to write from a prompt that sounds like something you would find in a children's story contest. I understand why we are given prompts, i just wish we could have more creativity with them instead of writing with a specific prompt. That is why i partly hate writing. The love side of my...
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...according to these instructions. The supervisor is responsible for the preparation of the hardware and software for the test. Timetabling of the Practical Tests CIE does not timetable the practical tests in the same way as most IGCSE and AS & A Level written papers. The IGCSE and AS & A Level timetable will specify a period within which candidates must take the two practical tests for each syllabus. Within this period, Centres may conduct the practical tests at any convenient time or times. Candidates must complete each practical test in a single session. Wherever possible, candidates from the same Centre should sit their assessment at the same time. If more than one session is necessary to accommodate all candidates, these sessions should follow on from each other. However, Centres do not need to sequester candidates until other candidates have taken the test. When arranging examination dates, Centres should take into account the time needed to set up the system and should allow contingency planning (e.g. to reschedule examination times due to possible hardware failure) wherever possible. Preparation for the Practical Tests Before the candidates take a practical test, the supervisor must work through a past/specimen paper, using the hardware and software that the candidates will be using. Any system errors or issues must be reported on the Supervisors Report Folder (SRF). Centres are no longer required to submit a Supervisor worked copy. Centres are responsible for ensuring...
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...Improve Leadership Skills Free Essay, Term Paper and Book Report Self-Reflection Essay What better way exists to examine key concepts of organizational behaviour than to reflect on one's own experiences and beliefs as they apply to workplace successes and failures? In this report, I intend to review a variety of theories relative to organizational behaviour by considering each in relation to my own experiences as a mid-level manager. This reflection will focus primarily on three themes including personality, working in groups, and leadership. Throughout this report, I will consider my own personal strengths and weaknesses, attempting to determine how each affected situational outcomes. Many of these strengths and weaknesses were highlighted through a series of self-assessment exercises completed as part of the "Prentice Hall Self-Assessment Library" (Robbins and Judge, 2007), the results of which will be regularly referred to in this report. In closing, I will summarize areas requiring continued personal effort in order to ensure ongoing development and both personal and professional growth. Personality Personality seems a logical start...... Word Count: 3238 Page Count: 12.9 (250 words a page / double spaced) What is Your Time Worth? Get INSTANT UNLIMITED ACCESS to this Essay and 15,000 other Essays & Term Papers . Only $12.99! View This Essay Now Get instant access to this essay paper and 15,000 term papers, essays, and book reports for only $12.99...
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...MGT8034 Assessment page 1 Assessment Assessment scheme The assessment for Strategic management of human resources and innovation has two case studies and an on-line test. Description Marks out of Wtg(%) Due date On-line test (see study desk) 100 20% Friday, 18 December 2015 Case study 1 (2000 words) 100 40% Friday, 15 January 2016 Case study 2 (2000 words) 100 40% Friday, 05 February 2016 On-line test (due to be completed by Friday 18 December, 2015) Please note, the on-line test relates to 20 multiple choice questions prepared from the main text Millmore et al, 2007, Strategic human resource management: contemporary issues. Prentice Hall. To pass this test, you must have acquired a copy of this textbook. You can acquire a copy of the text by contacting the USQ cooperative bookshop where both your texts (i.e. Milmore and Davilla et al) have been packaged together to reduce the cost. Please see the study desk in week 1 under the heading ‘ON-LINE TEST’. A ‘Guidelines for the On-line Test’ will also be posted in this section. These guidelines will set out which chapters you should study to be able to answer the multiple choice questions. Further details will be posted for completing this test. © University of Southern Queensland MGT8034 Assessment page 2 Case study 1 Description Case study 1 (2000 words) (approximately 5 typed pages single spaced) Marks out of Wtg(%) Due date 100 ...
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...My current reflective and revising strategies that I use when writing are online writing tools, and rereading my writing aloud. The benefits of reading aloud my writing are to make sure the order of ideas in a paper to make sense, see grammatical mistakes, and gaps in your explanation. Therefore, rereading my writing will help me to edit, change, add, and delete information on my papers. While taking English course at Mission College, I have learned that revision is the process of returning to a previously drafted piece of writing to incorporate feedback, add on, and refine specific elements of the assignment. In addition, revising builds my understanding of writing as a process that is ongoing, reflective, and nuanced, and can facilitate self-assessment and academic goal setting....
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...Implementing Change Paper HCS/475 04/18/2012 Implementing Change Paper Introduction Implementing change in a department of a company can be challenging. The management team should have a plan of action before implementing change. To implement new changes the manager’s responsibility and position within the department is truly vital. The manager’s position is to assess the change that should take place, come up with a strategy to implement a change, implement the change, and examine the change in a suitable manner. To have a productive implementation of a new system it is essential for the manager to be included in every step. The manager should include the employees and keep them abreast so that they may understand why the change is taking place and how it will impact the work environment. The manager encounters many demands such as dealing with employees who might resist to change, and meeting the company’s goals. This paper will point out the manager’s responsibility and position on implementing change, the way a manager should handle employees who are resistant to change, and define the steps of the change system such as assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. When implementing change in the work environment within the department, the manager’s position and responsibility is to make certain it is a smooth transition with the help of the employees. Management should be able to offer support to their employees if they are reluctant to change, communicate...
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...EMM310 Assessment Item 2 Due: 15th October Length: 10 – 12 pages (Assessment marking criteria & Appendix 1 not included in page count) Measurement and Geometry A student: - makes, compares, sketches and names three-dimensional objects, including prisms, pyramids, cylinders, cones and spheres, and describes their features MA2-14MG | Working mathematically A student: - uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas MA2-1WM - checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used MA2-3WM | | Outcome/s | Lesson activities/ content | Prior knowledge | Relation to other strands | Other KLAs | Diverse learners | 1 | Measurement and GeometryMA2-14MG Working mathematically MA2-1WMMA2-3WM | - Revise 2D shapes- Find out prior knowledge of 3D objects – what do the students already know? Are there any misconceptions?- Using large versions of various 3D shapes, identify each object. Discuss the features of each shape e.g. faces, edges etc. - As a class, place the objects into groups based on similar features. Ensure students use reasoning for placing shapes into a certain group | - Students are already familiar with recognising and describing 3D shapes from stage 1 | Working mathematically MA2-1WM,MA2-3WM | EnglishEN2-1A | Visual Auditory/ linguistic | 2 | Measurement and GeometryMA2-14MG | - Discuss features of 3D shapes describing similarities and differences – focus on language e.g. faces, vertex, base, side...
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...Health and Social Care Activities for health and well being Introduction The unit requires me to manage an activity in a health and social care environment which will benefit an individual or a small group of service users, the activity will allow me to work on my communication skills with contrasting age groups. With the activities I have designed I would have to take into account the physical, intellectual, social and emotional side of each child. For this I will be visiting Woodend Preschool where I will be holding an activity to evaluate the children's skills and assessing how well we communicate between each other, by the way our body language comes across. Before making my final decision about the activity, I will have to take into consideration the skills each child has, the facilities, safety implications, equipment and time. Also I have to plan, improve and evaluate my activity; I have also made samples for each of my activities. The preschool and early school years are also full of changes, from three to five the child’s motor skills, language, thinking and social development change dramatically. A01- Suitable Activities and Reasons for Choice I have created a range of activities that would be suitable for Pre-schoolers aged between three to four, at this point in their life the child's development is important, it is a time where the child’s world will be dominated by fantasy and vivid imagination. Hopefully the children will be able move around confidently...
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...| Cornerstone Investment Aust. Pty Ltd ACN 082 383 640Australian Institute of Commerce & LanguageLevel 9, 815-825 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 AustraliaTelephone: + 61 2 8917-6800 Facsimile: + 61 2 9212-0069Web: www.aicl.nsw.edu.au E-mail: info@aicl.nsw.edu.auRTO ID: 5500 CRICOS Provider number: 02048A | Assessment Details | Qualification | Diploma of Business | Term | 4/2013 | AICL Subject Code | DBB05 | AICL Subject Name | Manage recruitment selection and induction process | Assessment Type | Assessment 4Group Assignment Marks: 25% | Time allowed | Due Date : 11/11/2013 | Date | 28/10/2013 | Location | Room# 803/806 | Units of competency | National Code | BSBHRM605506A | Name | Manage recruitment selection and induction process | Student Details | Student Name | | Student ID | | Student Declaration: I declare that the work submitted is my own, and has not been copied or plagiarised from any person or source. | Signature: ____________________________Date: ____/_____/_____ | Assessor’s Details | Assessor’s Name | Tashfiq Rahman | Results (Please Circle) | Satisfactory | Not Satisfactory | Feedback to student: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________...
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...Section 2: Reflect on the assessment results from above. Your complete summary and reflection should be between 250-500 words. 1. Write a summary of your assessment results. Answer the following questions in your summary: a. What did the results identify as your strengths? I found that I have more areas of strength than I do areas that need improvement after doing this assessment. Rewriting my class notes helps me to remember the information for my course work better when I’m working on an assignment and try to remember everything without taking down notes. Writing down my notes on paper rather than typing them into the computer also help to retain knowledge easier. Understanding the main concept in the course lectures helps to be more successful on my classwork....
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