...IBM, Bangalore A White Paper Challenges of Managing a Testing Project: (A White Paper) A White Paper Page 1 of 20 Vinod Kumar Suvarna IBM, Bangalore A White Paper Introduction Testing is expected to consume 30 – 50 % of the Project Effort, Still properly managing testing project is not considered seriously. Project Managers always undermine the impact the testing activity has on the Project Cost and Schedule. Hence the testing activity is usually unplanned and uncontrollable. As the project manager assumes that the main focus of the testing activity in the project is not to meet the project schedule. But Its is a reality that a thorough and close monitoring of the Testing project is required to increase productivity, reduce cycle -time and improve quality. Below pie chart depicts the Project effort distribution by phase for a development project, where independent testing team performs the testing activity. Project Effort Distribution by Phase 21 35 Requirement Design Code & Unit testing Testing 25 19 A White Paper Page 2 of 20 Vinod Kumar Suvarna IBM, Bangalore A White Paper The Problem / Issues / Improvement Opportunity in Hand: Ask a Tester ‘Why he/she needs to burn midnight oil to churn a Quality Product?’ Answer is obvious ‘Needs to put extra time and effort to overcome the Project schedule slippage ‘ Ask a Project Manager ‘Why the Project is in trouble during the last phase?’ Answer is obvious ‘Not Sure, Did not anticipate...
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...Auditing, Attestation, and Assurance Services Paper 1 Learning Team, Auditing, Attestation, and Assurance Services Paper 2 Discussion Questions 1, 2 and 3 WEEK 3 Individual Assignment from Text, 5-29, 5-30, 6-20, 6-21, 6-22, 7-22 Learning Team Assignment, Assessing Materiality and Risk Simulation Paper Learning Team Assignment, Assessing Materiality and Risk Assessment Presentation Learning Team Assignments from Text, Exercises 6-26, 7-25 Discussion Questions 1, 2 and 3 WEEK 4 Individual Assignment from Text, 8-15, 8-16, 10-31, 10-32 Learning Team Assignment - Apollo Shoes Case Assignment Discussion Questions 1, 2 and 3 WEEK 5 Individual Assignment from Text, 11-6, 11-8, 11-9, 13-8 Learning Team Assignment - Audit Sampling Case Memo Weekly Summary Final Examination ACC 491 Contemporary Auditing 1, Complete Course + Final Exam Purchase here http://chosecourses.com/acc-491-contemporary-auditing-1-complete-course-final-exam Product Description WEEK 1 Individual Assignment, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards Discussion Questions 1, 2 and 3 Weekly Summary WEEK 2 Individual Assignment from Text, Questions 1-23 Learning Team, Auditing, Attestation, and Assurance Services Paper 1 Learning Team, Auditing, Attestation, and Assurance Services Paper 2 Discussion Questions 1, 2 and 3 WEEK 3 Individual Assignment from Text, 5-29, 5-30, 6-20, 6-21, 6-22, 7-22 Learning Team...
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...consists of the government and legislative processes that both delimit and enable action in public organizations. Finally, the social environment consists of broader forces that are at work that are often ignored or misunderstood. This course will help students become aware of how others impact them and how they impact others. II. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students completing this course will be able to understand the power and discretion you will have while working in the field of public administration and think about the best ways to use this power to help others. Students will learn to write persuasively through the case study and legislative research papers. Students will also learn to communicate effectively through various in-class negotiation exercises, case study and legislative research presentations, and group presentations. Learning Outcomes 1. Research Paper Extent High...
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...CIMA Dates & Prices 2015 CIMA is changing. So are we, with your success in mind. From 2015 CIMA will be changing the structure of the syllabus and how the papers are examined. We have liaised with CIMA over the past 18 months to enhance our educational experience in line with those changes so you will not only be able to study more effectively, but are also in the best position to pass your exams. New for 2015 – BPP Momentum Our programmes see the launch of BPP Momentum – an exciting approach to learning that recognises that everyone, and the way they learn, is different. BPP Momentum puts you at the centre, giving you more flexibility, more personalisation, more support, more value and more confidence. At the heart of BPP Momentum is competency-based learning; it means you will learn by doing. By progressively gaining knowledge, practicing what you have learned and testing as you go, you will build your competence gradually and be in the best position to pass your exams. The more you attempt, the more you will be able to identify your weaker areas and with the range of support offered by BPP Momentum you will understand how to improve. Together we will ensure you succeed. Regardless of how you choose to study and whatever level you are at, BPP Momentum enhances every element of your learning experience, and our range of structured study schedules offers you the flexibility to control your own progression. Our new programmes have been designed with your success in mind,...
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...CIS 417 WEEK 5 CASE STUDY 2 To purchase this visit here: http://www.activitymode.com/product/cis-417-week-5-case-study-2/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM CIS 417 WEEK 5 CASE STUDY 2 – EXTERNAL INTRUSION OF THE PLAYSTATION NETWORK On April 20, 2011, the Sony PlayStation Network was taken offline after an external intrusion was discovered. Further research this incident using quality and reputable resources. Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you: 1. Briefly summarize the details of the attack on the PlayStation Network, including the dates of when the attack started and was eventually uncovered. 2. Indicate what explanation Sony officials gave for the length of time that had passed from the start of the attack to when the general public was made aware of the details. 3. Analyze and explain what you believe the correct forensic investigative action would have been once the attack was uncovered. More Details hidden… Activity mode aims to provide quality study notes and tutorials to the students of CIS 417 WK 5 Case Study 2 – External Intrusion of the PlayStation Network in order to ace their studies. CIS 417 WEEK 5 CASE STUDY 2 To purchase this visit here: http://www.activitymode.com/product/cis-417-week-5-case-study-2/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM CIS 417 WEEK 5 CASE STUDY 2 – EXTERNAL INTRUSION OF THE PLAYSTATION NETWORK On April 20, 2011, the Sony PlayStation Network was taken offline after an external intrusion was...
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...43-300, and 46-300. Credit, three hours. YOU MUST BE OF SENIOR STANDING AND HAVE TAKEN ALL CORE MANAGEMENT COURSES INCLUDING ACCOUNTING, ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND MARKETING). I. COURSE OBJECTIVES * To familiarize students with the various concepts and techniques of international management. * To help students understand the role and importance of international management in the past, present and future. * To help students understand how the practice and discipline have gradually evolved. * To stress the importance of global linkages. * To highlight the many international constraints that exist on domestic economic policy makers. * To improve the skills of students in decision making through the use of case analysis and exercises in applying the concepts and techniques of international management. * To keep students abreast of current management practices through the review of journal articles and various publications. The COB seeks to develop in its students analytical, conceptual, interpersonal and technical skills. To this end, this course is designed to provide...
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...------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of Form Enterprise Architecture Justification Paper Purpose of this Assignment This assignment gives you the opportunity to apply your critical thinking skills and understanding of the course concepts to explain how the enterprise architecture (EA) and/or the EA program benefits an organization. This assignment specifically addresses the following course outcomes: * describe enterprise architecture (EA), the appropriate application of EA frameworks, and an overall ongoing EA program * analyze and examine how enterprise architecture and enterprise systems influence, support, and enable an organization's ability to contribute to strategic decision making and to respond and adapt to the business environment * apply EA concepts to support business requirements and identify opportunities for enterprise solutions Assignment Using the DMV case study provided, determine how an EA could be used to help the DMV accomplish the objectives stated explicitly and implicitly in the case study. The organization discussed in the case study has many issues with its current environment and many changes that it wants to make. It has not established an EA program yet. The purpose of your paper is to briefly explain what an EA program is, and then justify a recommendation to establish an EA program for the organization. You should provide at least four specific examples from the case study to show how an EA program could be of benefit, and you should provide...
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...ACTMANA WRITTEN GROUP BUSINESS CASE ANALYSIS (5% of class standing grade) Term 3, Academic Year 2014-2015 Wash-N-Clean is a multiproduct company with several manufacturing plants. The Laguna plant manufacturers and distributes two household cleaning and polishing compounds, regular and heavy duty, under the Safeguard label. The forecasted operating results for the six months of 2014, when 100,000 cases of each compound are expected to be manufactured and sold, and presented in the following statement: |SAFEGUARD COMPOUNDS – LAGUNA PLANT | |Forecasted Results of Operations | |For the Six-month Period Ending June 30, 2014 | | | | | | |(In P 000) | | |Regular | |Heavy-Duty | |Total | |Sales |P 2,000 | |P 3,000 | |P 5,000 | |Cost of Sales ...
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...A Fin ncial nalysis Syllabus C Spring ourse Objectives 1998 Contents This course is designed to provide you with Instructor's Role an opportunity to develop your analytical and decision making skills. The class requires you Case to integrate the various areas of finance into a Procedures decision framework. As such it is expected that you will be a very active partner in the educaCalendar tional process. Lectures as a vehicle will be minimal. Instead student presentations, student Presentation Days discussion sessions, and group work will make up the majority of your experience. Writing Reports The course also requires you to grapple with the difficulty of decision making under conditions of uncertainty. It is expected that you How Am I Graded ? will be faced with ambiguous situations which will require you to make numerous judgements. Enrichment Assignments These situations will require a combination of financial theory and practice. It is unlikely that these assignments will result in clear and unambiguous solutions. You will be required to draw on your previous experiences from a variety of areas in order to successfully complete the class requirements. A particularly important goal in this class is to obtain an understanding and appreciation of the valuation process in markets, under conditions of risk or uncertainty. The essence of finance, in the final sense, is an understanding of how various decisions influence firm value. Course Prerequisite For most of you this...
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...|Application: Module 5 Individual Case Study | |To access any of the following case studies, refer to the course text, International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace 7th Edition, | |page 148, or 197, or 303. | |To prepare for this assignment, select and read one of the following case studies: | |Google in China (7th ed., p. 148). | |Trade in Information technology and U.S. Economic Growth (7th ed., p. 197). | |NAFTA and the U.S. Textile Industry (7th ed., p. 303). | |You are required to produce a case study analysis based on the assigned case study. The analysis should be 1,000–1,200 words (3–4 double-spaced | |pages). The paper is to follow APA style and formatting. | |Submit your assignment by Day 7 of Module 6. | |Content...
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...University of Delaware BUAD 309 Management and Organizational Behavior SYLLABUS FALL 2012 Mondays 6:00pm-8:45pm 102 GORE HALL Instructor: Meg Reno Email: mreno86@aol.com Phone: 302-598-9878 (c) 302-475-4196 (h) The following details how the course will be taught and what will be expected of each student. Required Texts Management and Organizational Behavior, Custom Edition for University of Delaware, Pearson, Course Pak McGraw ISBN-10 1121130593 CHANGE THIS Order online: www.mcgrawhillcreate.com/shop Course Description The course will focus on individuals and groups in organizations. We will discuss the concepts of diversity, corporate culture, personality, motivation, power, conflict, communication and group behavior, etc. Each unit will give you the theory and the skills to better understand yourself and others. In addition, you will grasp the impact of people strategies on organizational effectiveness and tools/techniques to support team effectiveness and help people reach maximum potential. Course Objectives The following course objectives will be achieved by the end of the term. Each student will: • Understand the environmental context in which organizational change takes place. • Comprehend the issues relevant to individual and group behavior in organizations. • Understand the people strategies involved in effective management practices. • Describe the organizational issues and possible solutions...
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...ADM 335 ACCOUNTING II: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING COURSE DESCRIPTION Managerial accounting involves the use of economic and financial information to plan and control many of the activities of the business entity and to support the management decision-making process. The main objective of this course is to explore the relevant issues of cost accounting. Hence, this course examines the acquisition, analysis, and reporting of accounting information from the perspective of effective management decision making, with special emphasis on the planning and control responsibilities of practicing managers. It also familiarizes the student with an electronic spreadsheet package found in today’s business world. TOPICS Topics to be covered in this course: • • • • • • • • • • • • • Managerial Accounting—Definition and Perspective Cost Terms, Concepts, and Classifications Job-Order Costing Process Costing Cost Behavior Analysis Cost-Volume-Profit Relationships Profit Planning and Budgeting Standard Costs and Variance Reporting Flexible Budgets Segment Reporting and Profitability Relevant Costs for Decision Making Statement of Cash Flows Financial Statement Analysis STUDENT—1 ACCOUNTING II: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING This syllabus has been developed by the faculty of the College of Business and Management at Cardinal Stritch University. © 2014 Cardinal Stritch University Syllabus Control Number: 061614 STUDENT—2 ACCOUNTING II: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING INTRODUCTION SYLLABUS FORMAT This...
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...Graduate Campus, Room TBD Stephen M. Rapier, Ph.D. Office Hours (By Appointment): Wednesdays, 5:00 – 5:45 PM E-mail address: stephen.rapier@pepperdine.edu Cell Phone# (310) 403-8271 Introduction Modern brands are a powerful force transcending the world’s borders, economies, and cultures. This course introduces the student to the global brand dynamic, and focuses on why a global brand is important, how to nurture and protect a global brand, global brand management, and the importance of the brand’s authenticity in the formation of the consumer’s brand trust and commitment. The students will draw on their oral and written presentation skills and will be highly involved in bringing the course material to life. Subject to availability, this course provides the opportunity for the student to apply course content to an assigned case/consulting client. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of branding concepts to global business. Prerequisites: MKTG 658 Marketing Management. Student Learning Outcomes Having successfully completed this course, students should at a minimum be able to: 1. Understand the nature, importance and context of a global brand strategy 2. Recognize that in many situations there is a range of alternatives which should be evaluated 3. Apply appropriate theoretical concepts, models, frameworks, tools and techniques which facilitate the development of global brand strategy 5. Analyze alternative approaches to developing a global brand strategy 6. Analyze the role...
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...Discussion Paper on Age of First Invitation for Cervical Screening and Frequency of Invitation of Cervical Screening for Women aged 50 to 64 years Authors: Dr Sharon Hillier, Miss Helen Beer, Dr Shantini Paranjothy, Dr Rosemary Fox, Mr Bryan Rose and Professor Hilary Fielder. Screening Division Public Health Wales NHS Trust Based on papers prepared by Professor Hilary Fielder and Mr Huw Brunt Date: May 2011 Version: 1 Publication/ Distribution: Public Health Wales (Intranet) Welsh Assembly Government Review Date: Review in May 2012 or sooner if new information or evidence is available. Purpose and Summary of Document: The current policy for Wales is that women aged between 20 and 64 years are invited for cervical screening every three years. Scotland invite women aged between 20-60 years every three years. England and Northern Ireland invite women from 25 years of age and reduce the frequency of invitations to every 5 years for those aged between 50 and 64 years. The purpose of this document is to review the evidence on which the age of Cervical Screening Wales, Screening Division, Public Health Wales Discussion paper on age of first invitation and frequency of invitation invitation and frequency of invitation is based and to discuss the implications of changes for the female population of Wales, for Cervical Screening Wales and for NHS Wales. Work Plan reference: Cervical Screening Wales, Screening Division. Date: May 2011 Version 1 Page: 2 of 50 Cervical Screening...
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...ACHG300 HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN 3 ASSIGNMENT 5 and 6 This module is presented on NQF Level 6 FACULTY OF CREATIVE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION Module leader: MIRANTHE VAN STADEN GARBETT miranthev@mgi.ac.za: Phone: (011) 690-1825 Office number: 4 Lecturer (Remote Campus): E-mail: Due Dates: Assignment 5: Week 13 and 20 Assignment 6: Week 27 Assessments: Assignment 5: 200 Marks ( 10% final mark) Minus 5% per day deducted for late submissions Phone: Assignment 6: 100% (30% final mark). No late submissions will be accepted 1) Learning Outcomes Through this assignment, the student should achieve the following outcomes: • • • • Research, structure and write a formal academic article. Formulate an appropriate research question Apply an appropriate methodology to a specific topic Research, acquire and present in digital format a specialised knowledge of an aspect or area of African discourse or aesthetics, whether historical or contemporary. • • • Apply knowledge of history and/or theory to the chosen topic and evaluate contemporary relevance Identify and evaluate a specific case study that illuminates an aspect of African discourse or African aesthetics. Be able to explain, interpret and apply key terminologies, concepts, principles and theories in the development of a logical argument • • Formulate findings and interpretations into a sound, logical argument Support opinions and statements using authoritative sources and the correct Harvard method ...
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