...Lynnette k. Bryant Trident University International BUS 499 – BSBA Integrative Project Session Long Project Module 4 Dr. Darlene Pomponio 9 January 2012 As one of the four perspectives of the Balanced Scorecard, the Learning & Growth perspective focuses on how the organization must learn and innovate in order to achieve the set goals. It is the root of the balanced scorecard and requires nutrients to grow. It develops intellectual capital and empowers employees as part of the relationship to the vision and strategy portion of the BSC. Learning & growth perspective can be described as inputs and internal constituents. When Wal-Mart's growth rate accelerated significantly in the late 1990's, investors who owned the stock and who sold promptly when the acceleration stopped in 2000 - made as much as a 400% return in about four years. When a more sustainable growth rate returned during the 2001 - 2005 period, only modest returns were available from the stock - and only for those investors lucky enough to buy at yearly lows. Wal-Mart shares are trading well below their 2004 high and have dropped 30% in total since Scott was named CEO in 2000, even as the Morgan Stanley retail index has risen 180%. Even money managers who own Wal-Mart's shares tend to see the retailer as a beaten-down value play, not a growth company. The underlying economics of expansion have turned against Wal-Mart, even as it relies increasingly on store-building...
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...Egoism: This theory looks at an action in light of these consequences for only one entity, the person deciding whether an action is ethical. In other words, if an action is good for me, then it is ethical. The plus of that theory is that it is easy to apply--you need only look at a proposed action, figure out the consequences for you and if they are good then the action is ethical. The minus of the theory is that it obviously leads to many conclusions that most would agree are not ethical. Suppose you have a baby food plant and have some rotten fruit If it would be economically feasible to use that fruit (amount in profits vs. amount in lawsuits and lost public relations) then it would be absolutely ethical to use that fruit. Apply that example to out of date medications in the third world and you can see that it might be hard to make a straight-faced argument that this theory promotes what most think of as ethical outcomes. Think VERY carefully before you use this theory to justify any conclusion in today's business world. Libertarianism: This theory is a little more nuanced. You are still looking at only one aspect of the situation and that is how it upholds or promotes liberty, but you need to look at how the action upholds or promotes liberty for all those who might have rights. This theory looks at whether an action violates anyone's' liberty and liberty is defined as the right to property you have legally acquired and the right to be free from the unwanted or unagreed-to...
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...There are many major components of the motherboard. The basic one to mention is the mounting holes. Without them, your motherboard would be exposed to elements that could ruin it. Two more basic components that are very necessary are the 4-pix ATX12 power connector, which connects the motherboard to the outside power source, and the CMOS battery, which is a battery powered semiconductor chip. The port cluster is where I/O devices will connect to the CPU. There are multiple PCI slots, which send information serially over signal paths that collectively transmit and receive data simultaneously. For memory, there is the Dual-channel DDR2 memory slots. The North Bridge is connected directly to the CPU. The South Bridge chip is responsible for handling the I/O functions. The SATA host adapter will let you connect an external hard drive for backup. One component that you may not see any more is the floppy drive controller. It is used to reading and writing to a computer’s floppy disk drive. By upgrading the motherboard alone will give some performance improvement to a computer system. Your I/O systems may not improve. It will depend on the adapters cards they are attached to. There is a need for multiple buses found on a motherboard due to each device being able to connect to its own bus. This will increase productivity. Data will not have to be transferred on a single bus and delay transmission. It is not applicable to replace multiple buses with a single bus due to creating a...
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...Content 1. List of illustration 2. Executive Summery 3. Problem Statements 4. Review of Literature 5. Recommendation 6. References Executive Summary Rebecca Fernando was completed her degree at a prestigious Indian University and worked one year in a Multinational Company. She had just returned to the country and she became the Head of Marketing at the “Global Travel Group”, a leading travel Company in Colombo. The company opened five new branches within the last three months. Hence, Rebecca’s team had numerous challenge and unusually heavy workload. The main objective of the case study is to find, describe and analyze problems effectively. Problems can be found easily in this case study. Problem 01, No proper understanding about Culture & No proper qualification -Marketing depends on customer & customer behavior. Definitely Rebecca should know the culture of Sri Lanka. It helps her to understand the customers & customer behavior in Sri Lanka. I suggest to do an Induction programme for her to understand the culture of Sri Lanka & culture of the company. She is not suitable for the position, Head of marketing. According to her qualifications she suits for the position Assistant marketing manager. Problem 02, Heavy work scheduled & Not enough time limits have given for the Performance Appraisal- According to this case study we can see Rebecca don’t...
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...midnight so I couldn’t study. Example 3: Hi Team Members, This mail is to inform all of you that tomorrow there will be a meeting in Detroit Conference Room. The meeting will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. EST and is expected to last for approximately two hours. The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss the project initiation plan and its future scope. Please bring any relevant data you have. You may need to make copies prior to the meeting so that all of us have something for reference. I suggest also that you take the time to make a list of any questions or comments you wish to make during the meeting. Such a list will ensure a more efficient and effective discussion. Please make every effort to attend. I look forward to seeing you at our meeting. Regards, John Based on the written examples given, answer the following questions: What issues have you found in the written examples that violate the professional and ethical standards of communication? What were the positive aspects that you have discovered while analyzing both the project initiation e-mail and an appreciation note? Analyze both the written examples and identify the different writing styles used. What according to you would be a better way of writing these examples? Explain. Submission Requirements: Submit a Microsoft Word document with the following specifications: Font: Arial; font size: 12; double-spaced Length: 2–3...
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...The media, and Hollywood in particular, is one avenue in which the general public becomes familiar with the role of nurses. How does the media positively or negatively influence the public's image of nursing? What other avenues may better educate the general public on the role and scope of nursing as well as the changing health care system? Hollywood definitely portrays nursing in an unrealistic fashion. For the most part there are two different types of TV show’s/movies out there right now and they both shed a different light on nurse’s. Even though I am in love with it, shows such as Grey’s Anatomy in my opinion do not show what it’s like to actually be a nurse. For the most part, we are not running around hooking up with every doctor we see, and one thing that drives me crazy is that they show the doctor’s doing jobs that the nurses do! I have NEVER seen a doctor, not even a resident start a peripheral IV or draw blood. Yet on Grey’s they are starting IVs, drawing blood, pushing meds and spending way more time than I have ever seen talking to patients. I know the show is focused on the doctors, but if I only knew about nursing through watching TV, I would think the doctors were the heroes who comfort patients 24/7, and that all nurses did were stare at each other all day. Sometimes I think even the news can affect how the public views nursing. Within the last few months, a med tech was responsible for a huge Hep C outbreak at my hospital. I know this negatively...
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...Information * Registration - Register at www.MyITLab.com with your access code either purchased with the textbook or online (at www.MyITLab.com). When registering for MyITLab choose MS Office 2013 and no e-text. Join our course using the course ID# provided in the syllabus. * Completing the Modules in MyITLab * Start by going under Course Materials after you enroll and log into our course. * Then to the folder Excel Modules 1 -10 and later Access Modules 11-14. * Under each module folder (#1-10 and #11-14) there are a number of links in each module. Each module provides a PowerPoint, online lecture, and e-text related to the material for that module under the folder labeled Module 1 Resources. It is RECOMMENDED that you view the PowerPoint lecture for each module and/or read the e-text. * When you are ready to begin the assessment/training for each module, just open the folder Excel Module 1: Introduction to Excel and then open the folder Module 1 Activities and then click on the assessment (e.g. "Excel Module1: Study Plan [Project-Based]: Pre-Test > Training > Post-Test"). * Each assessment has three parts: 1) Pre-test, 2) Training, and 3) Post-test. Your grade is based on your score for your HIGHEST attempt on the Post-test. * However, you have to get permission to take the post-test first. This can be done one of two ways: 1. Take the Pre-test and earn a minimum score of 70% which allows you to skip the training and go straight...
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...FACULTY OF MEDIA, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE 511 Due Date: Chapters Covered: 6 MAY 2013 An overview of computers and programming Working with data, creating modules and designing High Quality programs Understanding Structure Modularization Making Decisions Designing & Writing a complete program Looping Arrays File Handling & Applications 100 DIP-DS 511 Maximum Marks: Unique Assignment Number: Background This assignment is based on the content to be covered in the first semester. Naturally all material provided or prescribed will be used. Purpose: The purpose of the assignment is to: a. Ensure that you come to thorough grip with content, in particular of the provided or prescribed material and b. Gain an in depth understanding of the core concepts and the significance of the theories discussed in the module. PC TRAINING & BUSINESS COLLEGE 1 HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING FACULTY OF MEDIA, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET: DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE 511 Name of Learner…………………………………………………….… Student No: ………………………….. Module…………………………………………………………………..…Date: …………………………………….. ICAS Number……………………………………………………………..Year: …………………………………….. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Question Number 1 2 3 4 Total Examiner’s Comments Mark Allocation 30 40 20 10 100 Examiner’s Mark Moderator’s Marks Moderator’s Comments NB: All Assignments will be handled in as it forms part of continuous assessment...
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...process innovation, the role R&D plays in manufacturing. In the case study we can see that the authors talk about modularity and the maturity of manufacturing process. Modularized products lead to flexibility when it comes to the needs of end users and marketing. When it comes to manufacturing process the article talks about manufacturing levers such as sourcing and process innovation. From reading the article we can see that the authors provide an inherent understanding of the relationship between modularity and innovation, their importance to a product company. In the end we can see that the important points mentioned in the article would be sourcing, product and process innovation and the importance of manufacturing to United States. 3. Critique: Manufacturing is critically important to a country’s economy, it is woven into the structure of the economy. The article...
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...same for both: admin. User names and passwords are not case sensitive. It is a good idea to change the password to something that only you know. To amend the ‘admin’ user’s password: Ø Ø Ø Ø On the ‘Account management’ tab ensure that the username ‘admin’ is shown in the drop down box for ‘Login name’ Enter a new password in the ‘Password’ field Enter the new password again in the ‘Confirm password’ field Click the Password button Please make a note of this password as it may only be cleared by Fast React Systems Ltd or their appointed agents. Administrative functions: The administrative functions within this training course provide the ability to: Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Create and delete student logins Rename student login names View the final module databases View all students and their respective scores Change the working folder location Each of these areas is addressed below. Creating student logins The training database starts with no student accounts configured. To create new student accounts: Ø On the ‘Account management’ tab click on the Create new login button...
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...lamb whos sheep was white as snow. Where are you going? Don’t you like nursery rymes? Instructions for CITI Training 1. Login to www.citiprogram.org 2. Look under “My Learner Tools for Oakland University” 3. Click “Add a Course or Update Learner Groups” 4. Under Question 1 select “Student and Faculty Advisor” 5. Under Question 2 leave everything blank (uncheck all boxes) 6. Under Question 3 select “Not at this time” 7. Under Question 4 leave everything blank 8. Under Question 5 select “Not at this time” 9. Under Question 6 select “No” 10. Under Question 7 leave everything blank 11. Under Question 8 select “Not at this time” 12. Click Submit 13. Under “Oakland University Courses” you should now see “Student and Faculty Advisor Basic/Refresher”. Click on it. 14. Under “Student and Faculty Advisor Basic/Refresher-Basic Course click “Complete The Integrity Assurance Statement before beginning the course” 15. Agree to the Conditions of use 16. Under Required Modules, click the first available link. 17. Complete the module and take the quiz (if applicable) 18. Receive at least 85% on the required quiz 19. Click “Go to the next required module” 20. Repeat steps 17-19 until all modules are complete 21. Click “Main Menu” at the top of the screen, under the “CITI Program” logo. 22. Under “Status” the “Student and Faculty Advisor Basic/Refresher course should now be marked as “Passed” with the completion...
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...stations around the world. Mxi claims that their software reduces repetitive tasks and time chasing missing or incomplete information by allowing maintenance, engineering, and finance divisions to easily share information. This assures the improvement of operational efficiency. • Maintenix can supply data to the company’s existing enterprise resource planning and financial software. • Wireless deployment also make Maintenix more effective, since aviation technicians, equipment, and parts are always on the move. • All of the information provided by Maintenix’s various modules is located in one place. This results in more rapid scheduling and avoids pitfalls of poorly organized information systems. 3) Give examples of three decisions supported by the Maintenix system. What information do the Maintenix modules provide to support each of these decisions? Maintenix software package consists of 6 different modules which are separate segments of the product and interconnect. • The Maintenix engineering...
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...procedure guidelines. 1. Acquire unit or unit’s specs from the company database to retain the compatible upgraded RAM for the system or systems being updated. 2. Pull the allotted memory upgrades from our warehouse and proceed to your specified area of operation. 3. Power down the unit(s) and remove all connections from the system. 4. Locate and procure a clean and clear area to process the work order. 5. Pull cover from system and clean the unit of dust and other materials with your kit. 6. Wash and dry hands thoroughly and put on company issued static shield bracelet. 7. Carefully pull each individual RAM stick from the motherboard and place the dated hardware in the shield sleeves from your kit. 8. Clear all connections or components that may obstruct your path to the motherboard. 9. If removal of any hardware is necessary, place each component into a protective shield sleeve from your kit. 10. Unpack all memory modules one at a time for installation. “Handle memory modules with care” and “don’t stack cards or modules because you can loosen a chip” (A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, Jean Andrews, Ch. 7, page 293) 11. Ensure the notches in the RAM module are a match...
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...Module 3 Discussion An income statement is a summary of revenues and expenses and gains and losses, ending with net income for a specific period of time. Indicate the two traditional formats for presenting the income statement. Which of these formats is preferable for analysis? Why? When you respond to this discussion question, I expect to see a brief discussion on the importance of the income statement. After which, you need to respond to the other requirements completely. The income statement of any company is often considered the most important reporting tool. The income statement shows revenues, expenses, gains, and losses. It gives the users of financial information a snap shot view, at any specific point in time, the profitability of the company. If the net amount of revenues and gains minus expenses and losses is positive, the bottom line of the profit and loss statement is labeled as net income. If the net amount (or bottom line) is negative, there is a net loss. According to Averkamp in an article in Accounting Coach, he states that, “People pay attention to the profitability of a company for many reasons. For example, if a company was not able to operate profitably—the bottom line of the income statement indicates a net loss—a banker/lender/creditor may be hesitant to extend additional credit to the company. On the other hand, a company that has operated profitably—the bottom line of the income statement indicates a net income—demonstrated its ability to...
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