...Title CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND THE ROLE AND INTERNAL AUDIT WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE) Why I am interested in this area I am working as Senior Internal Auditor in the Education Industry from last 4 years and for this reason, I consider it as a great opportunity to explore and research, that, any importance is available and provided in this aspect or not and what are the preventive and mitigating measures taken by the Institutions to overcome towards any shortfalls or problems. The term “Corporate Governance” is relatively new in this area and specially in the field of Education and it will not only be a great learning curve for me but will also help me understand the Industry practices, and for sure it will help towards my future development and getting more experience in this field. Introduction to the focus of study Similar to the counterpart of the industries, Educational institutes are facing increasing demand for accountability. Students for example requires a strong institutional commitment towards their future growth and quality teaching, agencies and donors requires assurance that institutions are contributing towards public good moreover they are also concern about the correct utilization of their funds/ donations i.e. are they being utilized according to their desires and requirements. For government and related agencies, they are concern with the implementation of regulations and other procedures. Alumni want an assurance...
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... Policy document Research and Analysis Canada. Access to Information Review Task Force. (2002, June). Access to Information: Making it Work for Canadians. Page 2 Policy document Research and Analysis Canada. Access to Information Review Task Force. Overview: The decision to implement an Access to Information Act (ATIA) in Canada was a process initiated in the early 1970s and only in 1982 was a workable law established in this country. Through many years, the preliminary actions were taken by a few and only after the government officially decided to develop the law, was a real concerted effort expended on the Access To Information Act (ATIA). Heralded as an example to be followed, it has been many years since the law was amended to keep up with the times of the changing face of information access. As a result the Canadian act has languished for many years with a constant whittling away at the right to access culminating with the current outcry that the law must be made more workable. This is a brief search of the actions that have been taken and their results. Historical aspects of Access to Information in Canada: The existing Access to Information Act (ATIA) as passed by the Federal Parliament in 1982, and was enacted in1983 after years of attempts at implementation Page 3 of an information access bill by members of the Canadian Parliament. Spearheaded by the Conservative MP Gerald William Baldwin in the 1970s, his research...
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...C. IV- St. Cecilia Submitted to: Mr. Noel A. Hermano Higgs Boson Higgs Boson What is Higgs Boson? What is Higgs Boson? Higgs Boson, the “God Particle” as coined by Leon Lederman back in 1993, is the particle that made up the Higgs Field. The Higgs Field is the energy field that permeated the entire universe, according to Dr. Peter Higgs. For example, our entire universe is covered with snowfield and we know that what makes up a snowfield is a snowflake. The same way it goes with the Higgs field; it is made up of Higgs Boson (Ellis, 2013). The Higgs Boson or the Higgs Particle is the very first elementary particle that does not spin at all; it has no electric charge, nor color charge. It was officially announced to the public last year (2012), 4th of the month of July at the European Centre for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Switzerland. Their discovery was confirmed as the Higgs boson on March 14 this year, bringing to an end to a 50-year search. The discovery of the Higgs Boson is very important because it is said to be the missing link in our understanding of the universe, known as the Standard Model. It has also led to Professor Higgs becoming the only person ever to have a fundamental particle named after him. (Wilson, 2013).It was regarded as the “God Particle” before but many physicists did not like the way it was called. Results to Results to More Interaction to the Higgs Field More mass More Interaction to the Higgs Field ...
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...1 The CASE Journal Volume 4, Issue 2 (Spring 2008) Table of Contents Click on the article or case title to go to that page Editorial Policy Letter from the Editor Case Abstracts Cases “Sally’s Dilemma: Making Tough Choices in Collaborative Visioning” Karl A. Hickerson, David J. O’Connell & Arun K. Pillutla, St. Ambrose University “The Death of a Salesman Revisited: Part A” Herbert Sherman, Long Island University & Daniel James Rowley, University of Northern Colorado “The Death of a Salesman Revisited: Part B” Herbert Sherman, Long Island University & Daniel James Rowley, University of Northern Colorado “Customer Service at the Jewish Community Center” Edward Demarais, Salem State College, Sandra Sheckman, & Gina Vega, Salem State “The Frozen Production Line” Anton Massman, U.S. Air Force, Elaine Davis & Janell M. Kurtz, St. Cloud State University “Dow Chemical and Agent Orange in Vietnam” Cedric Dawkins, California State Polytechnic University – Pomona Membership Form Page 2 The CASE Journal Volume 4, Issue 2 (Spring 2008) EDITORIAL POLICY The audience for this journal includes both practitioners and academics and thus encourages submissions from a broad range of individuals. The CASE Journal invites submissions of cases designed for classroom use. Cases from all business disciplines will be considered. Cases must be factual, and releases must be available where necessary. All cases must be accompanied by an instructor’s manual ...
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...Transient, One-Dimensional Heat Conduction in a Convectively Cooled Sphere Gerald Recktenwald∗ March 16, 2006† 1 Overview This article documents the numerical evaluation of a well-known analytical model for transient, one-dimensional heat conduction. The physical situation is depicted in Figure 1. A sphere of uniform material is initially at a uniform temperature Ti . At time t = 0 the sphere is immersed in a stream of moving fluid at some different temperature T∞ . The external surface of the sphere exchanges heat by convection. The local heat flux from the sphere to the fluid is q = h(Ts − T∞ ) (1) where h is the heat transfer coefficient, and Ts is the local surface temperature. The problem is greatly simplified by assuming that the heat flux on the surface is uniform. Under this condition, Ts = T (r0 ) is also uniform and the temperature inside the sphere depends only on the radius, r, and time t, i.e., ∗ Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department, Portland State University, Portland, OR, 97201, gerry@me.pdx.edu † Corrections made 10 September 2011 h T ro Figure 1: A sphere immersed in and exchanging heat with stream of fluid. 1 2 T = T (r, t). The temperature field is governed by the heat equation in spherical coordinates ∂T α∂ 1 ∂T =2 (2) ∂t r ∂r r2 ∂r where α = k/(ρc) is the thermal diffusivity of the sphere material, k is the thermal conductivity, ρ is the density, and c is the specific heat. The boundary condition on the surface is k ∂T ∂r = h(T∞ − Ts ). (3) r =r0...
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...1) An ATM SRS has a requirement to allow for cash withdrawals in $20, $10, and/or $5 denominations. a) Name the stakeholders for this system. (10 pts) Below are all the possible stakeholders from the beginning of the development phase to the end phase. ATM Engineer - Maintenance of the equipment by the bank’s engineers. This action may be initiated by the engineer on a routine basis. It may also be initiated by the equipment that can call the engineer when it detects an internal fault. Property / Shop Owners: Unloading of deposits and loading of cash by officials of the ATM owner. These actions occur either on a scheduled basis or when the central computer determines that the cash supply is low or the deposit receptacle is liable to be getting full. This stakeholder group concerns people who might live next to or close to an ATM machine. For example, many ATM machines can be found on the high street and perhaps only a few floors above will be someone's property. This group also includes shop owners as many ATM machines can be found located next to a shop. Audit: An audit trail for all activities will be maintained and sent periodically to the bank’s central computer. It will be possible for the maintenance engineer to save a copy of the audit trail to a diskette for transporting to the central computer. System Test Engineer – Bothe dialup and leased line support will be provided. The ATM will continue to provide services to customers when communications with the central...
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...warfare. During the early afternoon of December 8th, the day after the vicious attacks, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his notable Pearl Harbor address in front of Congress in the House of Representatives and to a nationwide radio audience. The speech was roughly 6 minutes long, a short speech in the mind of many. The finishing point of speeches is usually a long process that takes more time to complete than this address. Roosevelt understood the importance of this issue and knew that he needed to face all of America as soon as possible. He presented the facts in a simple yet intriguing way that was necessary for explaining why war needed to be affirmed. For instance, this speech is commonly referred to as “The Infamy Speech.” This name derives from the very first line of the speech and in return it automatically grasped the nation’s attention. Roosevelt retold every account recorded from that day to give insight to those who may not have known what was going on. He used strong exasperation to give the nation a sense of ambition and hope by letting them know that everything would be done to assure the nation’s safety. In less than an hour after the speech, Congress authorized war against Japan and officially brought the United States into World War II. The nation was struck by Roosevelt’s assurance and intense desire to go forth in defending our beloved country that his speech became one of the most influential political speeches of all time. Description of Method When...
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...Journal of Consumer Research, Inc. Behavioral Evidence of the Effects of Televised Food Messages on Children Author(s): Gerald J. Gorn and Marvin E. Goldberg Source: Journal of Consumer Research, Vol. 9, No. 2 (Sep., 1982), pp. 200-205 Published by: The University of Chicago Press Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2489129 Accessed: 27-02-2015 11:49 UTC Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact support@jstor.org. The University of Chicago Press and Journal of Consumer Research, Inc. are collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to Journal of Consumer Research. http://www.jstor.org This content downloaded from 217.147.235.142 on Fri, 27 Feb 2015 11:49:40 UTC All use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions Behavioral Televised Evidence Food of the on Effects of Messages Children GERALDJ. GORN E. MARVIN GOLDBERG* Two weeks of daily exposure to televised food and beverage messages at a children'safternoonsnack choices. summercamp alteredfive- to eight-year-old morecandyover fruit Children...
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...Licensed to: iChapters User Statistics for Management and Economics Abbreviated, Ninth Edition Gerald Keller VP/Editorial Director: Jack W. Calhoun Publisher: Joe Sabatino Senior Acquisitions Editor: Charles McCormick, Jr. Developmental Editor: Elizabeth Lowry Editorial Assistant: Nora Heink Senior Marketing Communications Manager: Libby Shipp Marketing Manager: Adam Marsh Content Project Manager: Jacquelyn K Featherly Media Editor: Chris Valentine Manufacturing Buyer: Miranda Klapper Production House/Compositor: MPS Limited, a Macmillan Company Senior Rights Specialist: John Hill Senior Art Director: Stacy Jenkins Shirley Internal Designer: KeDesign/cmiller design Cover Designer: Cmiller design Cover Images: © iStock Photo © 2012, 2009 South-Western, a part of Cengage Learning ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this work covered by the copyright herein may be reproduced, transmitted, stored or used in any form or by any means graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including but not limited to photocopying, recording, scanning, digitizing, taping, Web distribution, information networks, or information storage and retrieval systems, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without the prior written permission of the publisher For product information and technology assistance, contact us at Cengage Learning Customer & Sales Support, 1-800-354-9706 For permission to use material from this text or product, submit all requests online at...
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... Preface: Background of the GIPS Standards B. I. Introduction C. II.0. Provisions of the Global Investment Performance Standards – Fundamentals of Compliance * 5. The Corporate Governance of Listed Companies: A Manual for Investors (CFA Institute, 2005) Learning Outcomes 1. “Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct” The Code of Ethics establishes the framework for ethical decision making in the investment profession. The candidate should be able to state the six components of the Code of Ethics. The Standards of Professional Conduct are organized into seven standards: I. Professionalism II. Integrity of Capital Markets III. Duties to Clients and Prospective Clients IV. Duties to Employers V. Investment Analysis, Recommendations, and Action VI. Conflicts of Interest VII. Responsibilities as a CFA Institute Member or CFA Candidate Each standard contains multiple provisions for which the candidate is responsible. The candidate should be able to identify the ethical responsibilities required by the Code and Standards. * Readings...
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...from the purchase of his to loyalty to it) or in a negative way (rejection ). Previous studies show that brands that are "imprinted" in consumers’ life are trying to create their own identity by calling on emotional and sentimental side, outlining, and thus people like a certain personality. The belief that a strong brand is based on whole creative process - aiming near as possible to the consumer by building their own personalities is the idea of beginning this work. It aims tracking how a successful brand creates its personality through the public, and the perception of consumers about this. The analysis will focus on the Bergenbier brand and will be following firstly, the brand features prints and promotion through TV spots, and secondly how consumers perceive the brand. Last phase of the study is consumer profiling Bergenbier brand. Research methods used were document analysis and sociological inquiry (main methods) and telephone survey and focus group (secondary methods). Research questions The role descriptive study aimed at identifying brand characteristics Bregenbier as they appear promoted by certain media tools, namely TV spots and prints. Regarding the role of exploratory work aims perception of brand identification Bregenbier Ploiesti young consumers, as well as consumer profiling. Research questions which we want to find the answer in making research are as follows: 1. What are the characteristics of the brand Ploiesti, Bregenbier, evidenced through prints and...
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...Writing a Software Requirements Document Tanya Berezin Table of Contents SHOULD YOU READ THIS PAPER? WHAT IS A REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT? WHY BOTHER WITH A REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT? DO I HAVE TO WRITE A REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT? WHO USES THE REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT AND WHY? GENERAL PRINCIPLES IN WRITING A REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT SECTIONS OF A REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT PART I – APPLICATION OVERVIEW PART II – FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS PART III – APPENDICES 3 3 4 5 5 6 9 10 12 15 WHO NEEDS WHAT? SUMMARY OF PURPOSE AND USAGE OF THE SECTIONS OF THE REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT 17 HOW TO GET OTHERS TO READ THE REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT? REFLECTING CHANGES IN REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTING REQUESTS FOR ENHANCEMENTS TRACING REQUIREMENTS CONCLUSION AND FURTHER READING AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY 18 19 20 21 21 22 Should You Read This Paper? Should You Read This Paper? This paper discusses the purpose and contents of a requirements document for a business application. It is an introduction to the subject and will be most helpful to you if any of the following applies to you: • you are responsible for collecting requirements for a business application • you are leading a business application development project • you are not sure what a requirements document ought to look like or even if you need one • you are not sure what to do with a requirements document even if one miraculously appeared on your desk tomorrow This paper will help you write a professional requirements document. Once you feel you understand what a requirements...
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... | |SA/TM ID Report Cover Sheet | Name: WENDY HONG WEN LIN Student Number: 16709791 Tutor’s Name: Jeffrey Quak Tutorial Day: Thursday Tutorial Time: 9.00am-12.00pm Student Comments to Lecturer/Tutor (if any) :________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Please read the following and electronically sign where indicated: Declaration: I declare the attached assignment is my own work and has not been previously submitted for assessment. This work complies with Curtin university rules concerning plagiarism and copyright. (Refer to www.policies.curtin.edu.au/documents/unit_outlines-plagiarism_state.doc for copyright and plagiarism information. I have retained a copy of this assignment for my own records. Electronic Signature of student: Wendy Wenlin Recorded Mark:____________________________________________________ Lecturer/Tutor who marked: __________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Situation Analysis/Target Market Identification Report for Nestlé Koko Krunch(KK) 3 1.0 Situation Analysis/Current Marketing Mix 3 1.1 Current Product 3 1.2 Current Price 4 1.3 Current Place 5 1.4 Current Promotion 6 2.0 Segmentation Theory 7 2.1 Define...
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...Writing a Software Requirements Document Tanya Berezin Table of Contents SHOULD YOU READ THIS PAPER? 3 WHAT IS A REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT? 3 WHY BOTHER WITH A REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT? 4 DO I HAVE TO WRITE A REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT? 5 WHO USES THE REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT AND WHY? 5 GENERAL PRINCIPLES IN WRITING A REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT 6 SECTIONS OF A REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT 9 PART I – APPLICATION OVERVIEW 10 PART II – FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS 12 PART III – APPENDICES 15 WHO NEEDS WHAT? SUMMARY OF PURPOSE AND USAGE OF THE SECTIONS OF THE REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT 17 HOW TO GET OTHERS TO READ THE REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT? 18 REFLECTING CHANGES IN REQUIREMENTS 19 DOCUMENTING REQUESTS FOR ENHANCEMENTS 20 TRACING REQUIREMENTS 21 CONCLUSION AND FURTHER READING 21 AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY 22 Should You Read This Paper? Should You Read This Paper? This paper discusses the purpose and contents of a requirements document for a business application. It is an introduction to the subject and will be most helpful to you if any of the following applies to you: • you are responsible for collecting requirements for a business application • you are leading a business application development project • you are not sure what a requirements document ought to look like or even if you need one • you are not sure what to do with a requirements document even if one miraculously appeared on your desk tomorrow This...
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...Dr. Gerald WOGATZKI Mat-Nr.: 1310672 Detmolder Straße 58 33604 Bielefeld Tel.: 0175/660 4977 E-Mail: ronald.fortmann@gmail.com 1 Table of Contents I. Assignment & Introduction ..................................................................... 4 II. The first transactions (February 9th 2015)............................................. 5 III. The leveraged effect of options’ discovery ......................................... 7 IV. Gains securitisation and investment strategy transformation .......... 8 V. Overconfidence influences dramatically investment decisions ........ 9 VI. Consequences of an aggressive finance strategy ........................... 10 1. The negative consequence .......................................................................... 10 2. The positive consequence ........................................................................... 11 VII. Conclusion .......................................................................................... 12 References ................................................................................................... 14 Appendixes .................................................................................................. 15 Appendix 1: Transactions list............................................................................. 15 Appendix 2: Financial product names and...
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