...MID-TERM EXAM Chapters 1-6 Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwcampus.com/?s=MID-TERM+EXAM+Chapters+1-6 1. a. What system development life cycle phases did Jeannine skip? b. What were the consequences of her actions to skip these phases? c. Why do think people today fall prey to the belief that the system development life cycle for an application is somehow different when using microcomputers or an off-the-shelf smart device, such as an iPhone? d. What conclusions can you draw from Chapter 2 (Analyzing the Business Case) that might help Jeannine learn from her mistakes? a. What did Steven do wrong? b. Would it be a mistake to use creeping requirements as an excuse for the project mismanagement? Explain your answer. c. Based on the concepts discussed in Chapter 3 (Managing Systems Projects), how would you respond to Steven's question about schedule slippage during analysis? • d. Should Jan share any fault for the problems encountered in this project? Explain your answer. • 3. Describe a fact finding strategy, to include the advantages, that you could follow to maximize your fact finding while minimizing the time required from his subordinates. a. b. Why might you use a decision tree rather than a decision table? 5. (10) Based on your knowledge of the activities for the analysis and design phases of the system development lifecycle, identify possible consequences if the user suggests a shortcut through or...
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...JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP EDUCATION THE WILLIAM P. CAREY PROGRAM IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 660.203.02 – Financial Accounting Spring 2009 Tuesdays 6:15 – 9:00 Shaffer 2 Instructor: Lynn Kingsley, CPA, MS Rm. 104, Whitehead Hall e-mail:lynnkingsley@comcast.net Office Hours: 5:15 – 6:00 Tuesdays, or by appointment Teaching Asst: Shane Betman e-mail: sbetman@jhu.edu cell: 732-757-5927 Office Hours: 1:00 – 2:00 Thursdays Course Description: In this course we will study how accountants analyze and report business transactions using financial accounting. No prior accounting knowledge or skill is required for successful completion of this course. Required Text: Libby, Robert, Libby, Patricia A. and Short, Daniel G., Financial Accounting, 6th Edition, 2009, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc,. New York, NY. Companion website: www.mhhe.com/libby6e Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: * Understand basic financial accounting terms and concepts * Understand, prepare, and analyze basic financial statements * Identify and properly treat basic accounting transactions * Analyze and communicate basic accounting data * Use basic accounting data to make effective financial decisions Class Communications This class will utilize WebCT which can be accessed at www.webct.jhu.edu using your JHED user id and password. All handouts and communications...
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...12:30PM – 1:50PM BUS 1-10 BUS 3-10 Course Description and Objectives: ACCTG 415/615 is the second part of Intermediate Financial Accounting. This course builds upon materials learned in previous financial accounting courses including ACCTG 311 and ACCTG 414/614. The focus of this course is on accounting for financing, liabilities and equity, and related income measurement, and disclosure with an in-depth examination of complex measurement issues. Together with ACCTG 414/614, Intermediate Financial Accounting covers virtually every important corporate reporting topic. Students are expected to master the vast body of knowledge on accounting for activities of an enterprise and preparing accounting information. A professional accountant’s expertise depends on both technical skill and professional judgment. During this course, students are expected to work towards developing the expertise through a lot of quantitative practice and a thorough understanding of the rationale (conceptual basis, assumptions, facts of circumstances, etc.) for each accounting method. This is a difficult course. For each topic covered, there will be two or three lectures that will progressively cover more difficult and technically challenging material. If you do not understand the earlier material, then you WILL NOT be able to understand the later lectures. In the past, students who failed to keep up with the course materials throughout the semester did very poorly on the exams. Please...
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...Wayne Nesbitt, Ph.D. nesbitt@broad.msu.edu (517) 432-4407 via Desire2Learn (D2L) (https://d2l.msu.edu) N261 Business College Complex (BCC) Connor St. Charles Office Hours Tuesdays/Thursdays from 11:40 to 12:40 pm or by appointment (Location: 139 Akers Hall) Help Lab Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, N17 BCC (Ground floor across from Starbucks) Course Meeting Times/Locations Section 001 002 003 Time Tu/Th 8:30 – 9:50 a.m. Tu/Th 10:20 – 11:40 a.m. Tu/Th 12:40 – 2:00 p.m. Location 139 Akers Hall 139 Akers Hall 139 Akers Hall Required Course Materials Required: Raabe et al., South-Western Federal Taxation: Essentials of Federal Taxation: Individuals and Business Entities, 2016 Edition ISBN 978-1-305-39530-5. The textbook is available in hardcover, loose leaf, and eBook formats. You should not use an older edition because of the extensive changes between editions. Optional: CengageNOW access Required: Additional readings posted on the course D2L website Required: Calculator (non-programmable) The text and CengageNOW access may be purchased together at a reduced price through the following website: www.cengagebrain.com/course/1-1YA8S9K 1 Course Overview and Objectives This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the U.S. federal income tax system, with an emphasis on the taxation of business entities. During the course, students will: Gain an understanding of the theory and “language” of taxation. ...
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...AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH Faculty of Business Administration Department of Management BBA Program UNIFIED COURSE OUTLINE (Mandatory, to be carried by faculty and students for all classes) Term: Summer 2013-2014 I - Course Code and Title: 2108, INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE II - Credit: 3 Credits III - Course Description: Human being is the most complicated formation with a complex behavior which is obviously predictable. Organization is managed by human beings and business is done through and for human beings. This course enlightens the students in understanding why human being behaves the way s/he behaves. This course also allows the students to understand how to monitor control and empower self behavior, and behavior of other human beings and eventually prepare both to be productive. This course deals with the basic concepts in the behavioral science: namely psychology, social psychology, sociology and cultural anthropology that will form the basic for understanding the complex issues of human behavior processes such as language, symbol, perception, memory, emotion, social attitude, morale, motivation, personality development & adjustment, and attitude development and adjustment. IV – Objectives: After successfully completing the requirements for this course, students will be able to: • Learn or understand the concept of human behavior and other related...
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...student will be required to give an oral presentation using PowerPoint presentation software. COURSE TEXTBOOK Geraldine Hynes, MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES AND APPLICATIONS, 5th edition, McGraw-Hill Irwin Publishers, 2011. To cite your secondary sources accurately for the report, you must either purchase an APA Reference Style book or download my handout (on Blackboard) describing and illustrating the APA Reference Style. 882-E Scantron sheets are needed for exams. COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. To understand that effective management is dependent on excellent communication skills. 2. To learn the communication skills and activities that are required for managers at all levels of management. 3. To learn the correct strategy in writing business memos and letters. 4. To learn how to conduct effective secondary research. 5. To learn how to organize and write an analytical business report following effective report writing principles. 6. To improve your oral presentation skills by...
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...|University of Wisconsin-Madison | |School of Business | |Business Strategy MHR 723 | |Monday evening 6:15 -9:00 | |Spring 2008 | Ms. Lori Cross Telephone : (608) 298-0058 Mobile : (608) 692-2000 e-Mail : lcross@bus.wisc.edu or lj_cross@msn.com Office : Grainger 4281 Office Hours : 4 - 6 (before scheduled classes) by appointment Course Description and Objectives Few leaders would disagree that a firm’s performance is directly linked with their chosen strategy and their ability to implement that strategy. Traditionally, books and articles on strategy have focused on the development of a strategic plan, based on situational and competitive analyses and forward-looking forecasts. In today’s world, these traditional methods are no longer sufficient to address rapidly changing environments and the challenge of executing global strategies. This course will explore...
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...primarily focus on financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP, however differences between US GAAP and IFRS will be outlined and examined. The class will be taught using a combination of lectures, class discussions and real-world case studies. In order to maximize our time together, students are expected to read the assigned chapters and complete the case studies on time. Given the brevity of the course and lecture time, students are encouraged to email me directly with questions at any time. Required Materials Textbook: Financial Statement Analysis & Valuation, (3rd Edition), By Easton, McAnally, Sommers & Zhang, Cambridge Business Publishers, 2013. ISBN: 978-1-61853-009-7 Case studies will be provided on TLE. Grading Schedule Class Participation/Case Work: Individual Project: Mid-Term/Exam 1: Final Exam: 20% 30% 20% 30% Grading Expectations Class Participation/Case Work: Each student should be prepared to discuss the required readings. To satisfy the requirements of class participation, students will be required to answer direct questions from the instructor and must actively participate in group discussions. 1|Page Case Work assignments must be turned in by the due-dates listed below. Late assignments will not be accepted. Please bring two copies of the completed cases to class (one for discussion, one to turn in). Individual Project: The specific requirements for the individual project will be outlined in greater detail on TLE. Students must...
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...[pic] School of Management Semester 1, Academic Session 2015/2016 Bachelor of Management COURSE OUTLINE ATW 395/3 – International Business Lecturer: Dr.Shankar Chelliah (DBA) Day/Time/Venue: Monday/9.00-10.50am/DK S email: shankarchelliah1@gmail.com Tel: 04 653 3426/012-4618731 Office: Level 2, Room 216, School of Management COURSE SYNOPSIS The course aims to introduce the core knowledge of international business as a core subject in the bachelor program. The students will be exposed to globalization, international business theories, government intervention in international business, emerging market, foreign market entry strategies and the existence of regional economic integration that affect international business. COURSE OBJECTIVES The objectives of the course are: 1. To enable students to understand the impact of globalisation and the key issues facing international businesses 2. To explain the environment in international business such as politics and law, emerging market and the regional economic integration 3. To make students appreciate the existence and use of fundamental international business theories and its evolution 4. To enable students to understand the various entry modes available to capture international market LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of the course, students will be able to: 1. Acquire the pre-requisite knowledge of venturing a business at international level and describe the key concepts that driving globalization...
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...|[pic] | | | |HO CHI MINH CITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | | |SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING BA003IU 1. COURSE STAFF Lecturer: Nguyen Thi Huong Giang Room: A207 E-mail: giangnth@hcmiu.edu.vn (preferred contact method) Consultation Hours: Anytime with appointment, from Monday to Thursday All students are advised to make appointment in advance. 2. COURSE INFORMATION 2.1 Teaching times and Locations Lecture: 8am-11am Monday Venue: L102 2.2 Units of Credit This course is worth 3 credits. 3. COURSE DESCRIPTION: National markets are now in a period characterised by ‘exchange relationships’ where the principal focus is on sets of integrated activities geared to serve the interests of the customer first. The role of the marketer, therefore, is to facilitate exchange transactions in an increasingly challenging environment. This justifies the development of an understanding of the micro and macro dimensions of the wider environment as the participant works through the learning activities of this course. Marketers are expected to be receptive to shifts in customer...
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...2014 Mid-Term Exam Guide Exam date/time/location: Wednesday, October 8, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Room 131 The exam will be closed book. It will involve (1) questions requiring short-length answers based on my lectures and class discussions and (2) multiple-choice questions & true/forth questions. Enclosed are some sample questions. These are provided merely to give some idea of what you can expect on the exam; they are not comprehensive in their coverage. On October 6 (Monday), during our regular class time, we will have a workshop-style exam review. Office hours for help on the day of the exam: I will be available on the day of the exam (October 8) 11: 00 a.m. to 12:20 am at my office (437 Cornell Hall) Mid-Term Exam Syllabus Lecture Topics: 1. Chapter 1: traditional marketing vs. Internet marketing, web 2.0 & 3.0, Cloud-computing Internet marketing paradigm and drivers of Internet marketing 2. Chapter 2: the supply chain, the value chain, virtual value chain 3. Chapter 3: business model, the value proposition * Do we need to know the specific types of business models: ex: brokerage, etc. * Yes 4. Chapter 4: direct marketing strategies, critical strategy elements, the front end vs. the back end, customer lifetime value: * Do we need to know the CLV equation and how to solve * Nope 5. Chapter 5: online...
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...HO CHI MINH CITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING BA003IU 1. COURSE STAFF Lecturer: Nguyen Thi Hong An, MBA Room: A205 E-mail: nthan@hcmiu.edu.vn Consultation Hours: Anytime with an appointment All students are advised to make appointment in advance. 2. COURSE INFORMATION 2.1 Teaching times and Locations Lecture: Venue: 2.2 Units of Credit This course is worth 3 credits. 8am-11am Saturday L102 3. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Principles of Marketing is a course designed to introduce fundamental marketing concepts, theories and analytical tools to managers working in today's highly competitive and complex business environment. At the end of the semester, students should be able to identify and explain the important concepts in marketing. Moreover, students will also be prepared to study more advanced issues in marketing in the following semesters. The course covers a diverse range of marketing topics including marketing strategy and planning, the marketing environment and how to monitor it, consumer and organisational behaviour, marketing research, market segmentation and development of target markets, new product development, pricing, distribution, promotion and international marketing. 4. COURSE OBJECTIVES: On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • • Recognize the roles of marketing in business activities Understand basic marketing concepts such as customer behavior, segmentation, marketing research, marketing...
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...AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH Faculty of Business Administration Department of Management BBA Program COURSE OUTLINE Term : Summer 2014-2015 I. Course Code and Title :BBA 1101– Introduction to Business II. Credit : 3 Credit hours III. Course Faculty :Stanley Rodrick Assistant Professor, Department of Marketing Faculty of Business Administration Faculty Room, Level# 3, Campus# 1, AIUB Email: stanley@aiub.edu Telephone: 8820865, 9890804, 9894641 Ext: 532 Section | Day | Time | Room | A1 | Sunday & Tuesday | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | 121 | A8 | Monday & Wednesday | 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm | 521 | Vision AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH (AIUB) envisions promoting professionals and excellent leadership catering to the technological progress and development needs of the country. Mission AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH (AIUB) is committed to provide quality and excellent computer-based academic programs responsive to the emerging challenges of the time. It is dedicated to nurture and produce competent world class professional imbued with strong sense of ethical values ready to face the competitive world of arts, business, science, social science and technology. Course Description The lesson has been prepared to provide students a revelation of the different forms of business activities. It covers up the thought of business, ideas, social responsibilities, moral values, structure...
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...Keeping a managerial perspective, the course will provide an overview of the uses and functions of IS and technologies including information technology infrastructure, database systems, business intelligence and e-commerce. Key aspects of managing IS projects will also be discussed. Course Outcomes: After this course, students will be able to: 1. Define an IS and its business uses and functions 2. Outline business applications of hardware, software and networks 3. Illustrate how information systems influence the business decision making process 4. Recognize the role of advanced technologies in developing and managing IS 5. Summarize how to collect and manage useful data and information ------------------------------------------------- Textbook: Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, Thirteenth (Global) Edition, Pearson, 2013. Authors: K.C. Laudon and J.P. Laudon. Grade Distribution: Assignment | 5% | Group Report | 15% | Quizzes - Two (7.5% each) | 15% | Mid-Term Exam | 25% | Final Exam | 40% | Notes: 1. Mid-term exam will be in the second lecture of week 7, while the final exam will be...
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...THE COURSE OUTLINE (SYLLABUS) 1. Course Name and Code: MKT 248/1 – Introduction to Marketing 2. Day, Time, Semester: Thursday, 18:30, Fall 2010 3. Instructor: Gorjan Lazarov, EMBA, Katz Business School, University of Pittsburgh 4. Contact: E-mail: gorjan.lazarov@aauni.edu 5. Office hours: Thursday, 17:30 – 18:30 6. Prerequisites: MTH 111 7. Credits: 3 8. Workload For An Average Student (weekly): |Lecture |3 hours | |Homework | | |Project |3 hours | |Reading (quizzes and tests) |3 hours | |Other assignments |2 hours | 9. Course Description: This is an examination of the overall marketing system from the marketing decision-maker’s viewpoint. The course emphasizes product, price, promotion, and distribution as well as planning, research, and organization required to implement marketing concepts. We examine marketing of consumers and industrial products and services, profit and nonprofit...
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