...Business and Commercial Awareness ------------------------------------------------- MODULE CODE: 6FBS1261MODULE LEADER: Mr. Neil GodfreyImplementation PlanMember: Jenna Julien ID NUMBER: 13028960Programme Delivered by:CTS College of Business and Computer Science Ltd.Submission Date: 07/01/2013Final Word Count:1302(Excluding, Table of Contents, Tables & References) | Table of Contents Section 1.0 1 OVERVIEW OF INVESTMENT AND IMPACT ON FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT: 1 Section 2.0 2 LINKAGES WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS: 2 Section 3.0 3 MILESTONES AND TIME PLAN FOR FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES: 3 Section 4.0 4 RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN: 4 TABLE 1: Showing Risk Plan for Implementation Plan 5 TABLE 2: Showing Risk Assessment for Implementation Plan 5 Section 5.0 6 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW OF INVESTMENT: 6 COST-PLAN 6 TABLE 3: SHOWING DETAILED EXPENSE ACCOUNT 7 TABLE 4: SHOWING TOTAL PROJECTED YEARLY INCOME 8 TABLE 5: SHOWING PROJECTED COST-INCOME RATIO 8 TABLE 6: SHOWING TOTAL FORECASTED PROFITS 8 TABLE 7: SHOWING PROJECTED PROFIT-INCOME RATIO 9 TABLE 8: SHOWING PROJECTED BREAK-EVEN PERIOD FOR 9 Section 6.0 10 RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT: 10 Section 7.0 11 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 11 Section 8.0 12 REFERENCES 12 Section 1.0 OVERVIEW OF INVESTMENT AND IMPACT ON FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT: The 3 star new build in Rio de Jainero, Brazil was chosen as the best investment idea by our syndicate...
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...RESULTS-BASED PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT A Rapid Assessment Guide PLAN EVALUATE BUDGET RESULTS MONITOR IMPLEMENT i RESULTS-BASED PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT A Rapid Assessment Guide © 2012 Asian Development Bank All rights reserved. Published in 2012. Printed in the Philippines ISBN 978-92-9092-838-6 (Print), 978-92-9092-839-3 (PDF) Publication Stock No. TIM124978 Cataloging-In-Publication Data Asian Development Bank Results-based public sector management: A rapid assessment guide. Mandaluyong City, Philippines: Asian Development Bank, 2012. 1. Managing for development results 2. Results-based management 3. Public sector. I. Asian Development Bank. The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), its Board of Governors, or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. ADB encourages printing or copying information exclusively for personal and noncommercial use with proper acknowledgment of ADB. Users are restricted from reselling, redistributing, or creating...
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...Risk Plan Recognizing and Minimizing Tort and Regulatory Risk Plan LAW/531 September 29, 2010 Introduction Alumina, Inc. makes aluminum products and has revenues of over $4 Billion Dollars. The company is based in the United States (US) with operations in eight other countries around the world. The US accounts for 70% of Alumina’s market share. Alumina has business interests in automotive components and manufacture packaging materials, bauxite mining, and Alumina refining and smelting. The company falls under the jurisdiction of Region 6 of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (University of Phoenix, 2010). Recognizing and Minimizing Tort and Regulatory Risk Plan Companies and organizations such as Alumina, Inc. have corporate governances that require them to operate their businesses under government rules, regulations and boundaries. The rules and regulations have been authorized and enacted by major legislation, which are enacted by Congress and enforceable by laws. Minimizing the risk of tort liability is the goal of every organization and company. Five years ago Alumina was in violation of environmental discharge norms in a routine EPA compliance evaluation inspection. The EPA ordered a cleaned up and Alumina complied right away. Now, the case of negligence starts. The government places a high level the importance on the preservation of the environment and enforces environmental regulations. Alumina has to come up with a risk management plan...
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...adequate protection of information or have been so restrictive that they have prevented companies from making the maximum use of information to innovate, collaborate, and achieve competitive advantages. The security approach that many organizations have been forced to take in the past have been a reactive approach rather than viewing information security as a business enabler they see it as a inhibitor, designed to prevent bad things from happening. The problem with this is that good efforts in one area can be quickly nullified by failures in another. To help with its security transformation, Global called upon the expertise of CIS, its own security division, CIS’s information risk management strategy brings together, within a global framework, all the components that an organization needs to plan and implement an end-to-end approach for protecting a business’s most critical information assets. Looking a compliance you have to understand that there are certain laws that apply to financial data. The question at hand is looking at reporting from a unsecure network. Bringing in a risk team will first a foremost put that to a stop, finance data should not be reported over unsecured networks, this can a violation of compliance law by letting information out be that either non encrypted or passing it along where it is vulnerable. Assuring the integrity and security of personal information held by banks, insurance...
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...Risk Management Plan for Defense Logistics Information Service 1. PURPOSE This Risk Management Plan is an overall look at how Defense Logistics Information Service can protect it’s data. The implication of lost confidential government data is the primary cause for this plan, and will be treated with the utmost importance. 2. GUIDING PRINCIPLES This plan will be presented through a formal, written, written risk management, and security safety program. The Security Safety and Risk Management Program supports the DLIS philosophy that government safety and risk management is everyone’s responsibility. Teamwork and participation among management, providers, and staff are essential for an efficient and effective patient safety and risk management program. The program will be implemented through the coordination of multiple organizational functions and the activities of multiple departments. DLIS supports the establishment of such clauses and best practices. An in depth look at mistakes made and ways we can learn from them will be at the forefront of out investigation. Constructive feedback will play a large part as well. In a just culture, unsafe conditions and hazards are readily and proactively identified, mistakes are openly dicussed, and suggestions for systematic improvements are welcomed. Individuals are still held accountable for compliance with safety and risk management practives. As such, if evaluation and investigation of an error or even reveal reckless behavior...
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...Running head: BOARDMAN RFP RESPONSE Boardman RFP Response Rachelle Ligans University of Phoenix Application Implementation CGMT/445 Zamir Deen November 21, 2011 Abstract Baderman Island Resort has a total of two gift shops a pro shop and spa, three hotels and four restaurants, all of which the Boardman Management Group manages. Adding additional facilities resulted in the Baderman Island Resorts expansion, which also called for each added addition to be equipped with computers that contained the latest in software and hardware. Unfortunately not all of the facilities were upgraded and equipped in a uniformed manner. In view of this fact Boardman Management Group made the decision to seek multiple vendors with the ability to upgrade the current word processing software system with Microsoft Office 2007 are better by way of a request for proposal. The chosen vendor will also have the task of replacing any system that is unable to be upgraded due to being out dated. The measures used to choose a vendor for the upgrade will be based upon operational, technical, cost, management requirements and reliability. Therefore each vendor responding to the request for proposal will need to submit a total cost proposal that includes all requirements presented in the request for proposal. Boardman RFP Response Operational Each vendor submitting a proposal will need to clearly convey the method (s) used to understand and interpret the scope of the word processing system upgrade...
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...Boardman Management Group, which manages the Baderman Island resort, is considering an upgrade to the office productivity software currently in use, or the purchase of an entire software suite. Boardman Management Group is requesting proposals for the hiring of an outside consulting firm for analysis of needs as well as creating an implementation plan. Situation Boardman Management Group was founded in the town of Kelsey in 1994. Originally the management group handled a series of small cottages and local hotels in the Kelsey Valley. Over time the management company grew, and working in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and the Baderman Family, the Boardman Management Group began overseeing management and operations of the Baderman Island Resort in 2004. Surrounded by the shores of the Kelsey River, Baderman Island is a self-contained, all-inclusive resort destination. The Island features an array of restaurants, three separate hotels as well as many recreational activities. Budget No maximum budget for the consultancy has been established at this time. A cost estimate must be included in the submitted Request for Proposal (RFP) submission including a work timeline not to exceed one month from contract signing. Deliverables 1. A written Needs Analysis Document is due within one calendar month of the contract being awarded and signed which includes a clear definition of the project, goals, needs, and requirements. This document will be presented to the management...
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...com/product/cmgt-445-entire-course/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM CMGT 445 ENTIRE COURSE CMGT 445 Applications Implementation Week 2 Individual Assignment The following individual assignments refer to Boardman Management Group, Baderman Island Resort and Smith Systems Consulting, several of the Virtual Organizations. A link to the Virtual Organizations can be found on the Course Materials page. Boardman Management Group manages the Baderman Island resort. They are considering whether to upgrade the word processing software currently in use at the resort or to purchase a new word processing software application. Boardman plans to hire Smith Systems Consulting to help them analyze their options and to prepare an implementation plan. Submit a 3-4 page plan for how Boardman Management Group should utilize Smith Systems Consulting as an outside consultant for this project. Include a discussion of why the specific elements of your plan are important, how they will achieve the results you intend and why they were chosen over alternative methods. Week 3 Individual Assignment Boardman Management Group has decided to upgrade the Microsoft Word, word processing software for Baderman Island Resort. Smith Systems Consulting has provided Boardman with an analysis of the factors that need to be considered in upgrading the software. Using the analysis prepared by your Learning Team during Week Two, submit a Request For Proposal (RFP) that would be sent to software...
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...which the Boardman Management Group manages. Adding additional facilities resulted in the Baderman Island Resorts expansion, which also called for each added addition to be equipped with computers that contained the latest in software and hardware. Unfortunately not all of the facilities were upgraded and equipped in a uniformed manner. In view of this fact Boardman Management Group made the decision to seek multiple vendors with the ability to upgrade the current word processing software system with Microsoft Office 2007 are better by way of a request for proposal. The chosen vendor will also have the task of replacing any system that is unable to be upgraded due to being out dated. The measures used to choose a vendor for the upgrade will be based upon operational, technical, cost, management requirements and reliability. Therefore each vendor responding to the request for proposal will need to submit a total cost proposal that includes all requirements presented in the request for proposal. Boardman RFP Response Operational Each vendor submitting a proposal will need to clearly convey the method (s) used to understand and interpret the scope of the word processing system upgrade. The chosen vendor will have gathered all business requirements, reviewed the functional specifications, and developed a project plan along with a timeline that includes an anticipated completion date (About.com, 2011). The potential vendor will need to present a detailed project plan and conduct...
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...2:Welch, et al. (2007) presents IT Governance as an important “Key” in ERP success. Discuss the organization of an IT governance team and then compare and contrast implementing a major ER project with and without an in place governance team. DQ 3:Peslak, and partners. (2007/2008) test a defined phase approach to Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation. Examine in contrast and differentiate the standard Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), phase process to the method explicated in Peslak, and partners, deliberated the comparisons and divergence between the two processes. DQ 4:Is it necessary for executive management to involve IT managers in strategic planning? Explain your answer and propose any recommendations you may have. CMGT 445 Week 2 DQs DQ 1: Haddad and Ribi?re (2007) explore and expand upon the more formal use of Knowledge Management in the process of software acquisition. Analyze and discuss the use of the Software Acquisition Capability Maturity Model (SACMM) if you were the project manager responsible for a large software acquisition at your company. DQ 2: In what ways can changes in a business affect an application software development project? What are some of the tools a project manager can use to respond to changes that occur? DQ 3: Boehm and Bhuta, (2009) explore the risks associated with integrating an existing software component into a new application implementation project. Regarding the principles put forth on p. 60 of this article, go...
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...Boardman Management Group Request for Proposal LaTanya Powers CMGT 445 Application Implementation December 20, 2010 Paul Stokes Boardman Management Group is writing up a RFP, which is also known as a Request for Proposal. Boardman decided on developing an RFP so that it will help them bring in suppliers via a bidding process to obtain service for implementing or purchasing an updated word process application. In addition, the request for proposal helps Baderman clearly identify the risks and benefits of the procurement process. The below RFP includes the introduction of Baderman, the requirements of the system, and administration information. All of these key points will help Baderman decide which vendor is right for the job in implementing the word processing software application. Introduction 1. Description of company, including type of organizational structure Kelsey River surrounds Baderman Island Resort. In 1988, Baderman Island was made in an effort to redirect the Kelsey River. In order to help protect rare and endangered butterflies, 400 acres of botanical have been created on Baderman. The island has various restaurants and it contains three different hotels that satisfy everyone’s needs. Baderman Resort also provides unlimited activities and various entertainments that will fit every guests liking. In addition, Baderman provides conventional center that is designed to accommodate small to medium-sized...
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...Baderman Island Software Upgrade Valerie Hayes CMT/445 June 20, 2011 Noel Broman Baderman Island Software Upgrade Baderman Island Resort is managed by the Boardman Management Group. The resort has three hotels, several restaurants, and different activities for the whole family to enjoy (Baderman Island, 2005). Each business entity’s was open at different times and although each entity started out with up-to-date computer hardware and software, upgrades of equipment and software have not been consistent. Boardman will employee Smith Systems Consulting to help with the analysis and implementation plan. Analysis The word processing software in use at the Resort currently is: 26 computers running Windows XP and Word XP, 38 computers running Windows 2000 and Word 2000, six computers running Windows 98 and Word 97. Baderman is currently facing a backward compatibility between the various versions of the software; the older versions do not have the tools of the newer versions. Boardman Management Group is wondering what would be implied to upgrade to a standard version of Microsoft Word or alternatively, to switch to a word processing software application from another vendor. Implementation Plan 1 To meet those needs, Boardman Management Group decided to collaborate and a content management solution using Microsoft® Office and Windows Server 2008. With the support of Smith Systems Consulting, the Information Systems Team gathered disparate information relevant to...
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...Smith Consulting Plan Joy Waters CMGT/445 October 10, 2011 Paul Stokes Smith Consulting Plan Boardman Management should hire Smith Systems Consulting for this project and give them complete control over the entire execution of the project, starting right from the analysis part to the final implementation of the project as Smith Systems Consulting is an expert in implementation of such software programs in organizations like Baderman Island Resort. To start the engagement with Smith Systems, Boardman Management should set up an initial meeting with the consulting team members and make them aware about their needs and requirements and expectations from the engagement, so that there is clarity on the expectations about the project as well as deliverable. This is important to ensure that there is clarity on expectations about the project between both parties and requirements of the project are well understood by Smith Systems Consulting. During this initial meeting, all queries and concerns can be resolved and agreement upon scope of the project can be finalized. After the engagement contract is signed, Boardman Management should assign a dedicated team to assist Smith's team in the implementation of the plan. This team will help consulting team members in securing cooperation from the employees, providing them necessary information and resources and will act as an interface between the organizational management and consulting team members. This is...
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...Baderman Island Organization University of Phoenix Integrated Business Topics BUS 475 Baderman Island Organization The Baderman Island is a resort consisting of several hotels, restaurants, and activities including gardens and golfing. The organization’s mission, vision, values, and goals are analyzed. In addition, the organizational structure, the collaboration process among functional areas, and key stakeholders for the organization. Analyze the mission, vision, values, and goals The Baderman Island Resort is a self-contained island resort, which boasts of pampering, luxury, fine dining, recreation, relaxation, and affordability (University of Phoenix, 2008). The mission is to provide enough quality services and recreation that one would not have to leave the resort during their vacation (University of Phoenix). The Baderman Island Resort includes and encourages all their employees to provide guests with the best services and acts of kindness randomly (University of Phoenix). The organization has created an employee blog in which employees can log on and use as a tool to improve the Baderman Island experience (University of Phoenix, 2008). For example, security was during a nighttime festival to create safety for the consumer while protecting the delicate plant life at the botanical gardens (University of Phoenix). This was a suggestion from an employee who noticed a problem with last year’s festival (University of Phoenix). This blog is strictly...
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...Boardman Management Group Securing External Elements Name CMGT/430 Date Instructor Name Boardman Management Group Securing External Elements The topic of managing networks and data security is a huge concern of organizations around the world. As a risk management consultation for the Boardman Management Group/Baderman Island Resort, it is necessary to help the organizations owner, and IT department understand the importance of the provisioning of data and access on their company website. The Boardman Group has updated their web interface. With the help of the consultants the group is currently preparing to assess the risks, vulnerabilities, and threats related to the upgrade as well as secure the enterprise from external threats. Because the upgrade to the web interface senior management, and the others are updating the policies and procedures to align with the mission of the organizations commitment to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability within the organizational structure. Modifications to the policies are often necessary whenever technology changes for the organization. As technology changes or advances organizations must realize that most often the policies, practices, and guidelines will change as well (Whitman, n.d.). The Baderman Island Resort is a growing establishment, which offers its customers a wealth of services. Many of the resorts services are offered through the company website. Customers...
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