...Chapter 1 Case Project 1-1 For Thrift Towne I would choose a peer-to-peer network because they only have four computers and it’s the simplest form of a network. This type of network is simple to configure, so that would be an advantage for the volunteers that will be working there with minimum experience. With a peer-to-peer network, the computers can directly communicate with each other, so there is no need to purchase any more equipment. With a peer-to-peer network, all of the computers will have the same roles. No computer will have more authority over the others. At Thrift Towne, their workstations will be sufficient with the hardware that they came with. Since they would be using the workstations for inventory and schedules, there would be no need for any upgrades at this time. Chapter 1 Case Project 1-2 The network service I would recommend for Scoops would be management services. Since they are having issues with overwhelming traffic and slow servers, this service will help monitor the activity and notify administrators when the network becomes overloaded. If Scoops decided they wanted to expand, network management would help them balance out the data and distribute the data evenly. By using this service, none of the devices will become overwhelmed. Hence the slow servers. Network management is a good service for this company because of how many workstations they have connected to the server. Network management will help with security as well as back up. This service...
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...Case l 1 a. The FASB had three primary goals in developing the Codification: 1. Simplify user access by codifying all authoritative US GAAP in one spot. 2. Ensure that the codified content accurately represented authoritative US GAAP as of July1, 2009. 3. Create a codification research system that is up to date for the released results of standard-setting activity. b. The Codification is expected to improve accounting practice by: 1. Reducing the amount of time and effort required to solve an accounting research issue 2. Mitigating the risk of noncompliance through improved usability of the literature 3. Provide accurate information with real-time updates as Accounting Standards Updates are released 4. Assisting the FASB with the research and convergence efforts. c. The FASB ASC is composed of the following literature issued by various standard setters: 1. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) a. Statements (FAS) b. Interpretations (FIN) c. Technical Bulletins (FTB) d. Staff Positions (FSP) e. Staff Implementation Guides (Q&A) f. Statement No. 138 Examples. 2. Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) a. Abstracts b. Topic D. 3. Derivative Implementation Group (DIG) Issues 4. Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinions 5. Accounting Research Bulletins (ARB) 6. Accounting Interpretations (AIN) 7. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) a. Statements of Position (SOP) b. Audit and Accounting Guides...
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...Case 1 1. What skills does Black think employees need to work successfully in the area of HR? Case1 – The skills that Black thanks employees need to work successfully in HR is for them to be commercial, challenging, and focused on delivery and excellence. They must also understand change and transformation, excel at operations, and balance tactical and strategic thinking and acting. They will have to be able to manage and navigate organizational complexity and ambiguities and not be afraid to say no in order to establish boundaries with the business. I agree with what Black says but I also feel you need to have good communication skills and more importantly, listening skills. You need to take the time to listen to others and see how they are doing and see if they know of any ideas or areas where things can improve. 2. What are some of the outcomes of the company’s new HR strategy? Case1 –The outcomes of the company’s new HR strategy has been great. Early on there were some employees that were unsure about the charges, especially the long-time employees that were used to the old ways. Now everyone sees how it has helped the company and everyone is happy and enjoys working for Lloyds. Another outcome is that the company is being recognized outside the firm. Lloyds was in the Sunday Times top 100 Best Companies to work for in the UK. It was also UK’s top 40 Business Brands by an independent researcher. Lloyds is doing very well and the employees are very happy. I would...
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...[pic] Robert Half International, Inc. 22 WAYS TO STRIKE OUT WHEN INTERVIEWING A recent survey was conducted among 150 companies to discover why a candidate who is capable of handling a job is not hired. The responses all relate to the crucial interview period. Twenty-two inevitable ways to “strike out” are listed below. If you really want the job, be careful to avoid them all. 1. POOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE A company will be more likely to hire someone who is well groomed and will represent their company in a professional manner. 2. LACK OF INTEREST AND ENTHUSIASM A passive and indifferent attitude is instantly recognized as “I don’t care if I get this job.” Sincere interest and enthusiasm about the position is essential. 3. TOO MUCH EMPHASIS ON MONEY Your interviewing goal is to sell yourself to the interviewer and get an offer of employment. Salary discussion is secondary. 4. CONDEMNATION OF PAST EMPLOYERS Present facts only surrounding the past positions. Interviewers will be sensitive to comments about past employers. Too much information may come across as gossip. 5. TALKING TOO MUCH Answer questions as asked without being abrupt; expound only to the point that the interviewer has a clear understanding of what you mean. Unnecessary conversation wastes time. 6. WEAK HANDSHAKE The interviewer’s first impressions are lasting impressions. A firm handshake shows confidence in yourself and you abilities. 7. REFUSAL TO TRAVEL AND/OR...
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...(SHRM) has become critically important in management thinking and practice. SHRM derives its theoretical significance from the resource-based view of the firm that treats human capital as a strategic asset and a competitive advantage in improving organizational performance Traditional: Transactional activities involve day-to-day transactions that have to deal mostly with record keeping In this case study the tradional functions are entering payroll information, employee status changes, and the administration of employee benefits. Traditional activities involve HR programs such as planning, recruiting, selection, training, compensation, and performance management. These activities can have strategic value for the organization if their results or outcomes are consistent with the strategic goals of the organization. Transactional: Transactional activities are the routine bookkeeping tasks—for example, changing an employee’s home address or health care provider etc. Transformational : Transformational activities are those activities that add value to the organization. In this case ,transformational activities are cultural or organizational change, structural realignment, strategic redirection, and increasing innovation. ********************************************************************************** Introduction: Human resources information systems (HRIS) can play an important part in a company’s HR function. Implementing an effective HRIS can...
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...(1-1) TO: Marketing Dept. FROM: Ian Miller, Information Systems DATE: April 26, 2016 SUBJECT: Server upgrade 1. After thoroughly reviewing your current issues and needs it is my recommendation that you upgrade your server to Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition. This should alleviate the sluggishness you are experiencing when trying to access your databases and catalogs and will also give you ample room for growth going forward. 2. In addition to Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition I would recommend using Windows Web Server 2008 for your internet based needs regarding Cutting Edge’s catalog and outlet. This version of Server 2008 utilizes IIS and would allow us to set up a safe and secure webserver to host Cutting Edge’s website. TO: Business Dept. FROM: Ian Miller, Information Systems DATE: April 26, 2016 SUBJECT: Server upgrade 3. I would recommend upgrading to Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition in order to meet your workload and security needs. Server 2008 has the addition of NAP with will prove to be robust enough to block most malicious activity. (1-3) TO: Management FROM: Ian Miller, Information Systems DATE: April 26, 2016 SUBJECT: Windows Server 2008 upgrade information In order to address your questions regarding our upgrade to Windows Server 2008 I have gathered a few key points: * Security: Server 2008 has upgraded security features over Server 2002, one of the most important being NAP. Network Access Protection allows us...
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...Chapter 1. Introduction to Data Communications Business Data Communications and Networking Fitzgerald and Dennis, 7th Edition Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1 Copyright John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or translation of this work beyond that named in Section 117 of the United States Copyright Act without the express written consent of the copyright owner is unlawful. Requests for further information should be addressed to the Permissions Department, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Adopters of the textbook are granted permission to make back-up copies for their own use only, to make copies for distribution to students of the course the textbook is used in, and to modify this material to best suit their instructional needs. Under no circumstances can copies be made for resale. The Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, or damages, caused by the use of these programs or from the use of the information contained herein. 2 Chapter 1. Learning Objectives • Be aware of the history of communications, information systems and the Internet • Be aware of the applications of data communications networks • Be familiar with the major components of and types of networks • Understand the role of network layers • Be familiar with the role of network standards • Be aware of three key trends in communications and networking 3 Chapter 1. Outline • Introduction: The Information Society • Brief histories of: – communications,...
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...Chapter 1 : Case Study 2 Providing any form of compensation could be taken as an offense for thousands of donor families who have already made a benevolent choice of donating organs. The proposed legislation could also end up alienating families who have decided to donate life saving organs regardless of any compensation. Many may think that offering economic benefits, wether directly or indirectly in exchange for organ donations or assigning monetary value to the human body, or body parts, is inconsistent with our values as a society. The proposed legislation could also promote suicidal behavior in people who are in need of monetary help or want to help out their family and loved ones. By offering financial incentives, there could be an increase in crimes such as organ stealing and possibly murder for receiving money for the stolen organ. These are the few issues that this proposed legislation raises. Even though the proposed legislation raises the above mentioned issues, I would still support the the bill. Providing financial incentives for organ donation might seem like it diminishes human dignity, however, it could be something worth looking into. In the normal world, people are naturally resistant to things they are not familiar with or cannot relate to. Economic incentives might force them to rethink their options about organ donation. The proposed legislation may not deter people who believe it is wrong but, it will cause a large population to consider organ donation...
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...Chapter 1 ------------------------------------------------- An Overview of Corporate Finance and ------------------------------------------------- The Financial Environment MINI CASE ------------------------------------------------- Assume that you recently graduated with a degree in finance and have just reported to work as an investment advisor at the brokerage firm of Balik and Kiefer Inc. One of the firm’s clients is Michelle Dellatorre, a professional tennis player who has just come to the United States from Chile. Dellatorre is a highly ranked tennis player who would like to start a company to produce and market apparel that she designs. She also expects to invest substantial amounts of money through Balik and Kiefer. Dellatorre is also very bright, and, therefore, she would like to understand, in general terms, what will happen to her money. Your boss has developed the following set of questions which you must ask and answer to explain the U.S. financial system to Dellatorre. ------------------------------------------------- a. Why is corporate finance important to all managers? Answer: Corporate finance provides the skills managers need to: (1) identify and select the corporate strategies and individual projects that add value to their firm; and (2) forecast the funding requirements of their company, and devise strategies for acquiring those funds. ------------------------------------------------- ...
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...Chp. 1 Case Projects Case Project 1-1 – Since there would be 18 people connected to the network, I would use a server-based network because it would be easier to set up which users can access which part of the server. It would be centralized and much easier to edit permissions rather than having to go to each of the 18 computers and do it manually, especially if some users will be taken off or put on projects at the snap of some fingers. Case Project 1-2 – I would use a peer-to-peer internetwork since this would be the cheapest and easiest for CNT Books to use. We would need to buy Ethernet cables and a router. We would also need to give the computers names/addresses. Case Project 1-3 – Would it be inefficient to have a huge internetwork? I’d probably go with a huge internetwork, but we’d definitely have to buy some more routers and cables. Although I’m not sure if network communication would be inefficient, since it’s only four floors’ difference, would attenuation become a problem? Case Project 1-4 – I’d use a WPAN to connect my PDA and GPS, or Bluetooth if available. Case Project 1-5 – Network interface card: NIC. Provides the hardware interface between a computer and a network; connects to either an Ethernet network or a wireless network. Hub: An Ethernet hub, active hub, network hub, repeater hub or hub is a device for connecting multiple twisted pair or fiber optic Ethernet devices together and making them act as a single network segment. Hubs work...
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...What are the major economic forces that serve as an impetus for using oversight/governance tools and processes? The major economic forces that serve as an impetus for using oversight/governance tools and processes are balanced scorecard, oversight, and portfolio management. The Super Web Design president asked you to justify present and future oversight activities. Answer for request. The way we justify present and future oversight activities for the president of the super Web Design company is because without the future oversight activities the projects will be completed more on time and more successfully. What are the three major advantages to an organization using a maturity model? The three major advantages is it is more cost efficient, it is quicker, and you know that the project is done right. “We aren't big enough to have a project office, but we need the discipline of project management methods and standards.” What advice would you give the CEO of this organization? Justify. I would tell the CEO that every company is big enough for a project office or the whole company needs to work together as a project team, because without a project team it would be very difficult to finish projects on time. It also allows for the project to be completed with higher customer satisfaction. Explain to a fellow student the major benefits of project management oversight to the organization. The major benefits of project management oversight to the organization is the fact that...
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...Codeword is a medium-size firm that designs and manufactures electronic systems for the mass transit industry. It competes with other firms to win contracts to provide such systems. When Codeword receives a contract, it creates a project to complete the work. Most projects range from $10 million to $50 million in cost and from one to three years in duration. Codeword can have six to twelve projects going on at any one time, in various stages of completion- some just starting and other finishing. Codeword has a handful of project managers who report to the general manager; other people report to their functional manager. For example, the electronics engineers all report to the manager of electrical engineering, who reports to the general manager. The functional manager assigns particular individuals to work on various projects. Some people work full-time on a project, whereas other split their time among two or three projects. Although individuals are assigned to work for a project manager on a specific project, administratively they still report to their functional manager. Jack Kowalski has been with the company for about 12 years, since graduating from college with a B.S. in electronic engineering. He has worked his way up to senior electronics engineer and reports to the manager of electrical engineering. He has worked on many projects and is well respected within the company. Jack has been asking for an opportunity to be a project manager. When Codeword is awarded a $15...
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...struggled to stay alive during the economic recession. So, what is the problem? Many studies have shown that local businesses misclassify anywhere from 10% to more than 60% of their workers as independent contractors, which they blamed on the complex tax codes that are out in place by the IRS. The codes are not in black and white standards like many of the IRS rules and regulations. The reason the IRS is cracking down on this issue is to boost tax revenue by making sure employers are paying for all staff workers. Despite the threat of a payroll audit, more small employers are finding that independent contractors are essential to remain competitive and keep technology, marketing, and sale growing. In this case we see why Human Resources Management is an important part of the organization. Because it has a significant source of competitive advantage, it’s also an important part of organizational strategies, and the way organizations treat their people. With the organization’s structure in (HRM), managers have to find people to fill the jobs that have been created or to remove people from jobs if business circumstances require. This is the beginning...
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...1. Find a list of all 10 of Zappos corporate values. Pick two of the values and explain how you think those values would influence the way employees do their work. A. Zappos list of 10 corporate values are: Deliver WOW Through Service, Embrace and Drive Change, Create Fun and A Little Weirdness, Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded, Pursue Growth and Learning, Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication, Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit, Do More with Less, Be Passionate and Determined, and Be Humble. If I had to pick two values from that list they would be Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit and also Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication. I believe that these two values would have the biggest impact in developing an organizations culture. Organizational culture has been described as the shared values, principles, traditions, and ways of doing things that influence the way organizational members act and that distinguish the organization from other organizations. Organizational culture has many characteristics but the book uses 3 particular words to define culture: Perception, Descriptive, and Shared. An organizations culture cannot be physically touched or seen, the organization is concerned with how members perceive the culture and how the describe it and finally individuals with different backgrounds or work at different levels of the organization can describe the culture of the organization in similar terms. When the key values...
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...plans Rigopulos and Egozy revamp the brand. By turning a failing software company into one that makes videogames. They had very little direction, since at the time technology for music based games had not been fully developed yet. But this change quickly in 2004 Harmonix found there niche. Haromonix had finally released Karaoki Revolution. That was the start of Harmonix future success in the video game industry. In, 2005 Harmonix teamed of with Red Octane. Red Octane brought their expertise in video games controllers and combined it with Harmonix soft technology and Guitar hero was born. Their successive partnership and effective marketing approach. That would become the fuel for Guitar hero to sell over billion in North American sales. 1. Harmonix used two different philosophies while trying to define the identity of the company. The company first used the production oriented philosophy. They started out focusing on the demo software. Most of the focus was place on the company needs and not the needs of the customer. The software another was not enough to make the company viable. Once they failed at this marketing philosophy, Harmonix decide to change over to a Market orientation philosophy. They started to search to see what the consumer wanted. Instead of what they thought they wanted. They geared their production to the wants of the customers. By making guitar hero Harmonix was able to deliver to the customer the experience they wanted. By doing this Harmonix was able to...
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