...Fall 2011 ECE 400 Proposal Assignment Due: 6:00 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 1 (PDF format only) Description: After you graduate and enter the workplace, you may discover some internal problems and want to offer your suggestions for improvement. Typically, these are written in the form of a memo addressed to your supervisor. For the current assignment, you are asked to identify a problem in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue and suggest a plausible solution to it. Your memo should be addressed to Dr. Ragu Balakrishnan, head of ECE. Please note that Dr. Balakrishnan will read these proposals and may choose to act on some of them, so your proposal could benefit current underclass and future ECE students. Format: The proposal should be one single-spaced page and adhere to the following format. Write in complete sentences and paragraphs using 12 pt. Times New Roman font. Assume that you are sending the proposal to Dr. Balakrishnan via interoffice mail. ____________________________________________ DATE: 12/1/11 TO: Ragu Balakrishnan Head, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering FROM: Joe Boilermaker (replace with your name) ECE 400 student Subject: Proposal to… (complete this phrase with your proposal topic) ____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ BODY of the proposal: Introduction (this and...
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...Memo To:La Verne Donelson, Instructor From:John Doe, Student Date:3/22/2010 Re:Proposal for the Addition of a Kids Day Camp Program at Red Rocks Country Club Purpose The purpose of this proposal is to suggest development of a Kids Day Camp program at Red Rocks Country Club to enhance the current member experience and attract new members. Summary Red Rocks Country Club is a private organization whose amenities include: an Olympic-size pool, an 18-hole golf course, a full-service restaurant, a private fishing lake and access to a host of hiking trails. Their vision is “A sought after, private club committed to our unique friendliness and natural landscape”. Their website markets the club as “A different kind of country club” and “a family and female friendly Club”. Red Rocks offers a variety of golf programs for men and women: Men’s golf leagues, women’s golf leagues, couples tournaments and Interclub play events. For kids ages 10 and up, they also have a Junior Golf program. However, parents of young children often do not have the opportunity to golf together. For both the man and woman to play, they are faced with finding private childcare on an ad-hoc basis. In the summertime on a weekend day, this is not always an easy task. What often happens is that the man utilizes the golf course and the woman stays home with the kids, which can lead to a “lopsided” perception of the club’s value for the family. I am proposing that Red Rocks Country...
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...To: John Smith, Instructor Communication 2200 From: Jane Doe, Student Date: August 25, 2014 Subject: Proposal for Course Project This memo gives the details for my proposed course project for Communication 2200. Problem/Innovation With gas prices at an all time high during this year, a lot of individuals are looking for alternatives to gasoline powered transportation. Many people are turning towards diesel and electric powered cars in order to save money. Some larger engine automobiles such as V8 cylinder engines get as low as 12-15 miles per gallon. I have decided to analyze three different highly recommended, fuel saving automobiles. By researching how much it will cost to buy and maintain three different automobiles, I can determine which automobile will be the best purchase for me. I am interested in this subject not only because I am a student in ASCC’s Automotive program, but also because I am considering purchasing a new vehicle. My family is a one-car family, and the vehicle I purchase will be our family’s primary form of transportation. Audience My audience is the average American car buyer. Average Americans are more interested than ever in fuel economy. They want to know if the best type of vehicle to purchase for transportation – a gasoline, diesel, or electric powered automobile. Topics to be Investigated In this study I plan to cover these points. 1. Which car is the best to use and why? What are the benefits/negatives of each type...
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...| Parker Benson Editing | Memo To: | Robert Warner | From: | | Date: | September 7, 2015 | Re: | Use of Body Cameras on Law Enforcement Personnel | | | Introduction: There is a huge problem regarding law enforcement personnel in today’s day and age. This problem stems from the term ‘police brutality’. Unfortunately, the term is being tossed around at any applicable chance, and the media doesn’t always help mediate between the two sides of the argument. I am addressing this memo to Parker Benson’s article acquisition editor, Robert Warner, in hopes to gain approval to pursue a piece recommending the use of body cameras on all law enforcement personnel. I will be sure to address every angle of the argument and tip-toe along sensitive boundaries. Audience Analysis: The article will not only be read by all of our loyal and dedicated readers, it will appeal to a large demographic in today’s society. Police brutality is a very hot topic in the media; therefore a piece on the recommendation of body cameras for law enforcement personnel is sure to attract a tremendous range of readers. Not only will it appeal to our dedicated readers and those who follow the media, it may appeal to those who have family or friends who are members of law enforcement, or even those who have experienced or been affected by police brutality. Research Methods: I will utilize solely secondary sources while conducting my research, due to time requirements and compliance...
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...Exchanges With Industry Before Receipt of Proposals (4-4) Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) “prescribes [the] policies and procedures governing competitive and noncompetitive negotiated acquisitions.” One component of negotiated acquisitions that occurs early in the acquisition process is the solicitation of proposals. FAR 15.201, titled, “Exchanges with Industry before Receipt of Proposals,” regulates the type and manner of communications, also sometimes referred to as exchanges, which can – and cannot – take place between the Government and potential suppliers prior to the receipt of a potential supplier’s proposal and the subsequent award of a contract. This paper will address a few of the various types and formats of exchanges that might occur between the Government and potential suppliers prior to the Government’s receipt of proposals, and the manner in which some of these exchanges are to occur; some of the legal, regulatory, and logistical considerations that a Program Manager, Contracting Officer, or other Government participant in the acquisition process might need to be mindful of when conducting discussions; and the diligence and care that must be utilized by the Government team members when conducting exchanges with potential suppliers before the receipt of proposals in order to avoid issues that may arise later in the procurement process. Exchanges of information can take place either before, after, or both before and after the official...
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...acquisition plan has been approved, the CO will be developing the solicitation. Once all sections of the RFP have been written and approved, the CO will post the resultant RFP to FedBizOpps for any and all contractors of interest view the RFP in full details. If FedBizOpps is not available, the CO may email the RFP out to Offerors identified in its market research. Once the RFP has been posted, the CO should allow companies enough time to propose responsively to the RFP- which could be from 15 to 45 days depending upon the size and complexity of the requirement. During this time, the CO should answer any questions that all Offerors may have regarding the RFP. This should be done in writing but can also be done in an open forum such as a pre-proposal conference. Once all questions have been answered, the CO should post these questions and answers on FedBizOpps for all Offerors to see and if needed, amend the RFP. The process from the seller’s point of view begins once a notice is synopsized on FedBizOpps. After the requirement is actually posted on FedBizOpps, the seller should review the entire RFP and then choose if they want to propose or not. Depending upon what the seller believes his competitive chances are, a decision should be made to propose responsively to the requirement. At this time, the seller should review the RFP again and any amendments to fully understand the needs...
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...Devry ENGL 216 Complete Lourse-Latest 2015 December (All Discussions All Homework And Complete Course Project) IF You Want To Purchase A+ Work then Click The Link Below For Instant Down Load http://www.hwspeed.com/Devry-ENGL-216-Complete-Lourse-Latest-2015-December-111325874.htm?categoryId=-1 IF You Face Any Problem Then E Mail Us At JOHNMATE1122@GMAIL.COM Question week 1 Technical Communication at Work (graded) As you read Chapter 1, you will learn that communication skills are critical in the workplace and that technical writing is used in virtually every work environment. For this discussion, locate a technical document from your workplace or from home or the Internet, preferably one that might be found in your career field. Note that Figure 1-1 (page 4) provides a list of technical communication examples. Using the five goals and features of technical communication listed in the textbook (page 4), describe how the document addresses these characteristics. Then, discuss whether or not you feel the document is successful in its overall goal. Provide examples from the document to illustrate. If possible, share the document by posting a link or a PDF of the sample used. Audience Culture and Analysis (graded) As our text states, “one cardinal rule governs all on-the-job writing: Write for your reader, not for yourself” (page 41). This requires a solid audience analysis. As part of this analysis, you must also consider the audience's cultural...
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...Consulting Case Memo -- Outline Executive Summary While this section appears first, it should actually be the last thing you write. * The executive summary should be no more than one page. * Executive summaries are not “introductions.” They do not provide background. * Everything discussed in the executive summary should be explained in greater detail in the body of the memo. * If the only thing someone reads is your executive summary, your reader should have a good understanding of the problem, your proposal, the most important cost(s), and the most important benefit(s). Problem Statement Identify the problem in business terms. State clearly why the owner, president, or CEO should care about addressing the problem you’ve identified. Proposed Solution Identify the one most important action the company or organization needs to take to address the problem. Be as specific as possible in describing your solution. Costs of the Proposal Be as inclusive as possible when thinking about costs. Consider things like opportunity costs and the impact of the proposed change on the organization’s culture in addition to the more obvious financial costs. Identify every possible objection to your proposal. Why hasn’t the company already taken this step? The quickest way to have your recommendation rejected is to hear an objection to which you must reply, “I hadn’t thought of that.” Benefits of the Proposal How will your specific proposal address the problem you’ve...
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...process, not individual projects. The deliverable for Part 1 is a written proposal for the project selection criteria and a high level description of a proposed portfolio management process. You may also be expected to make an informal presentation of the report in class. The proposal should be in the form of a memorandum to your Vice President (your instructor) outlining your proposal. The memorandum should be no more than 10 pages, including any figures and tables. It should be double-spaced, 10 or 12 point font with one-inch margins. This is a summary for an executive, so be concise, to the point, and leave out the fluff. If you don't need 10 pages to document your proposal fully, I am sure that your Vice President will be happy with less as long as it is complete. Using appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure will be part of your grade. The actual proposal should include the following: 1. A description of the proposed portfolio process. You are explaining it to the executives. 2. The reasons it was selected (tie to strategies as appropriate.) 3. A description of the proposed selection criteria. How will the process be applied in your SBU? 4. The method for applying the selection criteria, and the justification for both. How are you going to score the projects and evaluate the scores? Hints for a Successful Part 1: This is not a complete project proposal or even a complete status report. You...
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...------------------------------------------------- Writing Assignment 2 – Proposal Project Purpose By completing this assignment, students will learn to prepare a short proposal for an idea, product, or service. The assignment demonstrates the necessary components of short proposals and allows practice of persuasive writing techniques. Task In this project, you will prepare a short proposal. The proposal will contain three main sections: an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Suggestions for the content for each of the major sections of your proposal are provided at the end of these instructions. Project Details Prepare a proposal for an idea, product, or service. Your proposal will be delivered to a decision maker. Your proposal must be 500-800 words. Examples of proposals written by past students include: * A recycling proposal for a Tim Hortons store, written by an employee * A new process for storing and picking parts for an auto parts manufacturer, written by a line worker * A proposal for a summer floor hockey league for the College, written by a student * A proposal for contributing left over restaurant food to the Downtown Mission, written by a Mission volunteer * A proposal to build a maintenance shed for a church, written by a parishioner * A proposal to perform basic landscaping duties for a business, written by a student looking for summer employment * A proposal to write a monthly newsletter for an employer, written by an employee * A proposal to a community centre requesting...
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...Director of Child and Adolescent Services CC: Kathy Nelson, Executive Programming Director From: Ericka Palmer, Psychiatric Technician Date: May 25, 2012 Subject: Progress Report for Proposal of Transitional Living Program ______________________________________________________________________________ Purpose Statement: In order to keep you informed and updated on the progress of the proposal for the transitional living program, I have outlined primary subject areas for your viewing. The preparing of the proposal is going well and is currently on schedule. For clarification the proposal is for a program for young adults. The program would service adolescents that have recently been discharged from residential care, between the ages of 18 and 28. The estimated timeline for the completion of this project is 3 years for full operations. The ground work on the program should begin by late November of this year. Estimated finance cost for this project will be about $3,000,000. This will cover the cost the hiring of future employees, real estate, renovations, furniture, food supply, and expenses for the first year. I also wanted to bring to your attention to the Resource Material area of this memo, it last several things that I will need from the company in order to complete the proposal. Work Completed: I been able to hand select the members of the leadership team. The team consisting of 10 members and they have all been assigned to create different task teams for the...
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...modules) and you have already made a presentation to the CEO and the Board of Directors on the need for HR planning and and enhanced strategic role that HR must play in the organization. After that presentation, and having read the research on managing human resources strategically that you have presented (assignment 2 literature review), the CEO confides that she has been thinking about how the senior staff in the organization are recruited and selected. As a result, she has asked you to propose new recruitment and selection methods for the senior level employees. Deliverable: The CEO's directive to you is to prepare a short (approximately five-page double spaced) proposal that includes at the least: 1. A cover memo to the CEO providing an overview of the task assigned and a summary of your proposal 2. A description of at least three recruitment approaches that could be considered 3. A description of at least three selection approaches that could be considered 4. A cost/benefit analysis and comparison of the approaches of both the recruitment and selection approached 5. Metrics the organization could use to evaluate the effectiveness...
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...Drug Case Introduction In this case, there are three parties who play substantial roles in this case: Ahmed Diba (Controller of the Body Products Division of World Wide Drugs), Cheryl Kelly (President of the same division), and the Executive Committee for World Wide Drugs (WWD). Diba is set to put together a proposal for a new product to be developed in the Body Products Division for WWD; the proposal was to be ultimately reviewed and decided upon by the WWD Executive Committee. However when complete, Kelly scans the report and criticizes the fact Diba included a variable cost for the product devoted to dealing with possible litigation fees. She ordered for it to be removed, as it would unnecessarily reduce the contribution margin for the product; thus reducing the likely of the project being accepted. However, she did assure Diba that he would be given a chance to mention the litigation fee to the executive committee when they would present the proposal. Unfortunately, Kelly never did tell Diba about the actual meeting and when it took place. Instead, she decided to attend the executive meeting on her own, and presented the proposal. It was only when the proposal was accepted by the committee and that their division was given the green light to operate, that Diba was told of what had transpired. Kelly’s reasoning for not bringing Ahmed along was that it would her division money if only she went, as the meeting was supposedly held in Toronto. Identification of Issues/Alternatives ...
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...project, you may also need to include contact information. Always check with your instructor to determine whether or not you should attach a transmittal letter to your report. In Finance, a Letter of Transmittal is a document used by a security holder to accompany certificates surrendered in an exchange or other corporate action. A Letter of Transmittal may also be a distribution list with the recipients of a memo, report or contract. A transmittal letter accompanies a document and explains what the document is, why it should receive the reader's consideration, and what the reader should do with it. A transmittal or cover letter accompanies a larger item, usually a document. The transmittal letter provides the recipient with a specific context in which to place the larger document and simultaneously gives the sender a permanent record of having sent the material. Transmittal letters are usually brief. The first paragraph describes what is being sent and the purpose for sending it. A longer transmittal letter may summarize key elements of the proposal in one or two sentences and provide the recipient with other useful information. End transmittal letters with a one-sentence paragraph that establishes goodwill by thanking or complimenting the...
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...performance. When written an operational plan will be defined by the following questions - Where are we now? - Where do we want to be? - How do we get there? - How do we measure our performance? Operational plans also comprise responsibility, allocation and contingency for variation . Activity 2 Consultation讨论会 can be undertaken both formally and informally. Outline some of the tools that can be used for formal consultation and discuss their various merits优点. Answer: Forms of formal consultation can include: • Information sessions • Focus groups, workshops, Meetings • Feedback mechanisms • Invitations for submissions from stakeholders • Communications mechanisms such as email, intranet, newsletters or memos These consultation processes can be used to gain valuable information from all stakeholders or can be refined to incorporate specific groups or interested parties. Consultation should be an ongoing process through any operational planning cycle. Activity 3 In your own words, explain why Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are an important part of the operational planning process. Answer: KPI’s provide a clearly defined way to measure if an organizations goal is being achieved. Without them,...
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