...Information Systems 38 (2013) 1046–1069 Contents lists available at SciVerse ScienceDirect Information Systems journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/infosys Version management for business process schema evolution Xiaohui Zhao a,n, Chengfei Liu b a b Information Systems Discipline, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia a r t i c l e in f o abstract Article history: Received 20 October 2009 Received in revised form 22 January 2013 Accepted 28 March 2013 Recommended by M. Weske Available online 6 April 2013 The current business environment changes rapidly, dictated by user requirements and market opportunities. Organisations are therefore driven to continuously adapt their business processes to new conditions. Thus, management of business process schema evolution, particularly process version control, is in great demand to capture the dynamics of business process schema changes. This paper aims to facilitate version control for business process schema evolution, with an emphasis on version compatibility, co-existence of multiple versions and dynamic version shifts. A multi-level versioning approach is established to specify dependency between business process schema evolutions, and a novel version preserving graph model is proposed to record business process schema evolutions. A set of business process schema updating...
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...PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objective: To identify and measure performance variation across selected indicators, link performance with rewards to boost motivation and bring the key performance indicators under a continuous monitoring & control system for boosting organizational effectiveness in the key deliverables to its stakeholders. Structure of the PMS The PMS shall be introduced in two stages; In the introductory stage, only academic performance indicators shall be monitored; From the start of next year, a comprehensive system shall be introduced covering all key indicators for the deliverables. However should all agree, a comprehensive system can be introduced at the start of next semester. The PI’s identified are: a. Teaching: To carry a weightage of 30% and comprise of completion of syllabus, no of tests/assessments, remedial classes, students feedback and diversity in teaching pedagogy b. Results: To carry a weightage of 30% and measured through university results, average marks factored for subject difficulty index and correlation with university pattern and the performance of the branch as a whole. c. Activities related to student deliverables: Weightage20%: comprising of industry visits, industry projects, guest lectures, workshops, social projects, maintenance projects, research projects with students. d. Activities related to organization’s development: Weightage 10%; comprising of admission process, seminars, research grants, tsep...
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...Desktop 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ Processor Family Specification Update March 2014 Revision 017 Reference Number: 326766 By using this document, in addition to any agreements you have with Intel, you accept the terms set forth below. You may not use or facilitate the use of this document in connection with any infringement or other legal analysis concerning Intel products described herein. You agree to grant Intel a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to any patent claim thereafter drafted which includes subject matter disclosed herein. INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL PRODUCTS. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN INTEL'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR SUCH PRODUCTS, INTEL ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER AND INTEL DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, RELATING TO SALE AND/OR USE OF INTEL PRODUCTS INCLUDING LIABILITY OR WARRANTIES RELATING TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. A “Mission Critical Application” is any application in which failure of the Intel Product could result, directly or indirectly, in personal injury or death. SHOULD YOU PURCHASE OR USE INTEL'S PRODUCTS FOR ANY SUCH MISSION CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD INTEL AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, SUBCONTRACTORS AND AFFILIATES, AND THE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS...
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...RUNNING HEAD: BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN Mercy Hospital Business Continuity Plan Susan Drago Jacksonville, Florida Western Governors University 1 RUNNING HEAD: BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN 2 Mercy Hospital Business Continuity Plan The number one priority for hospitals is to provide continuous, superior care to patients, regardless of circumstance. This principle results in the need to invest time and resources in preparing for disruptive events. Hospitals are required to invest in preparedness measures by external agencies, such as The Joint Commission and other accreditation bodies. This requires hospitals to have an emergency preparedness program. Six critical areas that a hospital plan must address include: Communication; Resources and Assets; Safety and Security; Staff Responsibilities; Utilities Management and Patient Clinical and support activities (JCAHO, 2012). Government regulations such as the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) also require hospitals to protect all medical information, including electronic medical records (EMR), which requires a robust information security program. Business continuity refers to an integrated set of plans, procedures and resources that may be used to maintain and recover essential functions impacted from any event causing an interruption of healthcare delivery services. The key elements of a hospital business continuity plan are: Governance-Define and align with executive priorities...
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...Module number: U51001 Module title: Key Business Competences Contents Module introduction 1 Semester plan synopsis 2 Module syllabus 3 Week 1 – Module Introduction 7 Week 2: Operations with numbers 8 Week 3: Understanding Data 16 Week 4 – Charts and Graphing in Excel 31 Week 5 – Summarising data 45 Week 6 Reading Week 57 Week 7 & 8 – Principles of elementary modelling 58 Week 9 & 10 – Financial Modelling (1) 69 Week 11 & 12 – Financial Modelling (2) 81 Week 13 – Modelling and Data handling in business 97 Week 14 – Revision Week 107 Week 15 – In-class Test 108 Assessment details 109 Regulations 110 A note on equal opportunities and diversity 114 Module introduction Introduction This module ensures that all students have the necessary numerical skills to proceed with the rest of their degree in Business and related fields. As a compulsory module it must be passed and a maximum of three attempts can be made to pass it, with a resit opportunity for each attempt. Past student comments on the module “Yes it is really enjoyable – I liked the course” “The lecturers are very helpful and friendly” “The handbook is really informative” “Very clear and well explained” “It is very interesting but at the same time very complex” “Maybe make the lectures and seminars more interactive” “Quickly go over the initial mathematics and spend more time on the more complex parts of the module” ...
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...Contest Rule Book Revised 2010 | 2011 H D N H D N NDN HD H NHD Contest Rule Book National History Day programs are open to all students and teachers without regard to race, sex, religion, physical abilities, economic status, or sexual orientation. National History Day does not discriminate against or limit participation by physically challenged students. National History Day staff and affiliate coordinators strive to accommodate students with special needs. 2 CONTEST RULE BOOK Table Of Contents I. Program Overview A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Theme Topic Rewards for Participation Divisions Contest Categories Important Notices for Contestants Program Materials 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 II. Rules For All Categories A. General Rules for All Categories B. Required Written Material for All Entries C. Contest Participation 8 10 11 III. Individual Category Rules A. B. C. D. E. Paper Exhibit Performance Documentary Web Site 13 15 17 17 19 IV. How Will Your Entry Be Judged? A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Benefits of the Evaluation Process Who are the Judges? How Does the Evaluation Process Work? Consensus Judging The Subjective Nature of Judging The Decision of the Judges is Final Evaluation Criteria i. Historical Quality ii. Relation to Theme iii. Clarity of Presentation H. Rule Compliance I. Sample Judge’s Evaluation 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 23 23 23 24 24 25 27 NATIONAL HISTORY DAY V. Category Checklist For Further Information 3 What is National History Day? National History...
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...Musically Infinite, LLC Business Plan Terrance P. Carson Principal 1990 Jonesboro Road McDonough, Georgia 30253 (770) 777-9311 www.musically.infinite@sounds.com November 16, 2012 A. Executive Summary 4 A1. Business Identification: 4 A2. Mission, Goals and Objectives: 5 A3. Keys to Success: 5 B. Company Summary 9 B1. Industry History: 9 B2. Legal Form of Ownership: 11 B3. Location and Facilities: 11 B4: Management Structure: 15 B5. Products and Service: 17 C. Market Analysis 19 C1: Target Market 19 C2: Industry Analysis 20 C3: Competitive Analysis 22 D. Market Strategy 25 D1: 4Ps. 25 D2: Price List- 28 D3: Selling Strategy- 29 D4: Sales Forecast- 30 E. Implementation Strategy 33 E1. Overall Strategy- 33 E2. Implementation- 36 E3. Control Plan- 2 F. Financial Statements and Projections 41 F1. Revenue and Cost Estimate- 41 F2. Forecasted Profit and Loss Statement 42 F3. Forecasted Balance Sheet- 44 G1. Financial Projections 45 G1a- Breakeven Point- 46 G1b-Financial Position: 48 G1c-Capital/Investment Needs: 49 References 509 A. Executive Summary A1. Business Identification Musically Infinite, LLC will operate as a Music Production Company providing a state of the art music production studio for creating, recording and mastering of recorded tracks. This production company will also provide state of the art video studios for videography, which has proven to be an invaluable asset to artist branding in the 21rst century....
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...Operating Instructions Proline Promass 83 HART Coriolis Mass Flow Measuring System 6 BA00059D/06/EN/14.12 71197481 Valid as of version V 3.01.XX (Device software) Proline Promass 83 Table of contents Table of contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Designated use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation, commissioning and operation . . . . . . . . Operational safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes on safety conventions and icons . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 6 6 6 5.2 5.3 2 2.1 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Device designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.1.1 Nameplate of the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.1.2 Nameplate of the sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.1.3 Nameplate for connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Certificates and approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Registered trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 5.4 2.2 2.3 3 3.1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Incoming acceptance, transport and storage . . . . . . 3.1.1 Incoming acceptance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.2 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.3 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation conditions ...
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...An e-learning Manual for Implementing Total Quality Management Volume 1 UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION A Roadmap to Quality An e-learning Manual for Implementing Total Quality Management Volume 1 UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION Vienna, 2007 This publication has not been formally edited. Contents Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction Overview Trainer guidelines Introduction to TQM Origins Needs analysis Glossary Module One: Leadership 1. Chief Executive Officer: Managing policy 2. Chief Executive Officer: Ensuring quality 3. Managers: Managing systems 4. Managers: Managing people Module Two: The work environment 5. Disposal and storage 6. Hygiene and health 7. Safety Module Three: Systems and tools 8. Standardization 9. Problem solving 10. QC Circles 11. Statistical methods 12. Education and training Module Four: Production and sales 13. Production control 14. Process control 15. Inspection 16. Management of facilities & equipment 17. Measurement control 18. External suppliers 19. After-sales service 20. Product design and development Acknowledgements A Roadmap to Quality was prepared by the Trade Capacity-building Branch of UNIDO led by Mr. Lalith Goonatilake, Director. The overall coordination was carried out by Mr. Ouseph Padickakudi, Programme Manager, Trade Capacity-building Branch, UNIDO, who was preceded as co-ordinator by Dr. Bernardo Calzadilla-Sarmiento, then Project Manager, Quality, Standardization...
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...FAB P R A C T I C E & R E V I S I O N K I T PAPER F1 ACCOUNTANT IN BUSINESS BPP Learning Media is the sole ACCA Platinum Approved Learning Partner – content for the FIA suite of qualifications. In this, the only FAB/F1 Practice and Revision Kit to be reviewed by the examiner: We include Do you know? Checklists to test your knowledge and understanding of topics We provide you with two mock exams including the Pilot paper We provide the ACCA examiner’s answers as well as our own to the Pilot paper as an additional revision aid BPP's i-Pass product also supports this paper and is a vital tool if you are taking the computer based exam. Note FIA FAB and ACCA Paper F1 are examined under the same syllabus and study guide. FOR EXAMS FROM FEBRUARY 2013 TO JANUARY 2014 FAB/F1 ACCOUNTANT IN BUSINESS First edition May 2011 Second edition November 2012 ISBN 9781 4453 9976 8 (Previous ISBN 9781 4453 7311 9) e-ISBN 9781 4453 9252 3 British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Published by BPP Learning Media Ltd BPP House, Aldine Place London W12 8AA www.bpp.com/learningmedia Printed in the United Kingdom by Ricoh Ricoh House Ullswater Crescent Coulsdon CR5 2HR A note about copyright Dear Customer What does the little © mean and why does it matter? Your market-leading BPP books, course materials and elearning materials do not write and update themselves. People write them: on their own...
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...Higher Engineering Mathematics In memory of Elizabeth Higher Engineering Mathematics Sixth Edition John Bird, BSc (Hons), CMath, CEng, CSci, FIMA, FIET, MIEE, FIIE, FCollT AMSTERDAM • BOSTON • HEIDELBERG • LONDON • NEW YORK • OXFORD PARIS • SAN DIEGO • SAN FRANCISCO • SINGAPORE • SYDNEY • TOKYO Newnes is an imprint of Elsevier Newnes is an imprint of Elsevier The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, UK 30 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Burlington, MA 01803, USA First edition 2010 Copyright © 2010, John Bird, Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. The right of John Bird to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher. Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier’s Science & Technology Rights Department in Oxford, UK: phone (+44) (0) 1865 843830; fax (+44) (0) 1865 853333; email: permissions@elsevier.com. Alternatively you can submit your request online by visiting the Elsevier web site at http://elsevier.com/locate/permissions, and selecting Obtaining permission to use Elsevier material. Notice No responsibility is assumed by the publisher for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products...
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...Using gretl for Principles of Econometrics, 4th Edition Version 1.0411 Lee C. Adkins Professor of Economics Oklahoma State University April 7, 2014 1 Visit http://www.LearnEconometrics.com/gretl.html for the latest version of this book. Also, check the errata (page 459) for changes since the last update. License Using gretl for Principles of Econometrics, 4th edition. Copyright c 2011 Lee C. Adkins. Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.1 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation (see Appendix F for details). i Preface The previous edition of this manual was about using the software package called gretl to do various econometric tasks required in a typical two course undergraduate or masters level econometrics sequence. This version tries to do the same, but several enhancements have been made that will interest those teaching more advanced courses. I have come to appreciate the power and usefulness of gretl’s powerful scripting language, now called hansl. Hansl is powerful enough to do some serious computing, but simple enough for novices to learn. In this version of the book, you will find more information about writing functions and using loops to obtain basic results. The programs have been generalized in many instances so that they could be adapted for other uses if desired. As I learn more about hansl specifically...
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...Agency Nurse Orientation: A Case for Change EBT1-Task 3 Western Governors University A1) Procedure Nationwide there are currently 16,000 certified nursing homes caring for 1.4 million residents (Zhao & Haley, 2011). Due to high nurse turnover rates and persistent staffing shortages, many nursing homes utilize nurse staffing agencies to meet staffing needs. Holliswood Care Center (HCC), a 300 bed nursing home, with five residential floors, located in Hollis, New York is not exempt from such staffing challenges. In fact, according to Yves Pascal, Director of Nursing (DNS) at HCC, “Usually, 2-3 LPN’s per shift are required daily” (Y. Pascal, personal communication, December 15, 2013). Agency nurses are approved to work at HCC once they submit a current physical and complete an in-house facility orientation. During this orientation, agency nurses receive New York State mandated in-services, such as patient abuse and HIPPA. The nurses also receive specific instruction regarding emergency procedures, medication policy, employee conduct and procedures. However, specific unit policies and procedures, location of specific supplies are not included in the general orientation. Upon completion of the orientation, the agency nurse receives no further orientation or precepting. Thus when an agency nurse enters HCC for their first shift they are functioning independently and with limited knowledge. This is clearly a problem, which varies in degree of potential...
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...IND131 IND131xx IND331 IND331xx Terminals User’s Guide www.mt.com 64067481 (11/2012).06 © METTLER TOLEDO 2012 No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of METTLER TOLEDO. U.S. Government Restricted Rights: This documentation is furnished with Restricted Rights. Copyright 2012 METTLER TOLEDO. This documentation contains proprietary information of METTLER TOLEDO. It may not be copied in whole or in part without the express written consent of METTLER TOLEDO. METTLER TOLEDO reserves the right to make refinements or changes to the product or manual without notice. COPYRIGHT METTLER TOLEDO® is a registered trademark of Mettler-Toledo, LLC. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. METTLER TOLEDO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE REFINEMENTS OR CHANGES WITHOUT NOTICE. FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Radio Interference Requirements of the Canadian Department of Communications. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant...
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