...Business Technology – How has it improved or not improved business needs Alicia N.Swann University of Phoenix TEC/401 – Human Factors in Technology Tynia Landry September 12, 2011 Abstract This research paper will discuss how the ever changing technology has or has not helped out the business needs within my company. The discussion will be on the computers, to printers, to ordering supplies, and even how employees sign in and out for payroll purposes. Business Technology – How has it improved or not improved business needs Computers The technology division at my place of employment is currently looking at ways to replace our current computers with energy efficient computers. In the past employees were asked to shut the computers down completely, however, that didn’t work for numerous reasons. The idea was brought up to replace our existing computers with energy efficient computers but still the computer must perform with high performance as the computers we currently have. As an administrative assistant it is sort of a benefit because assistants are the first line of employees who receive the newest or latest upgrades, however, it can also be a downfall. Many times with the new software it simply does not meet county expectations. When the expectations do not meet the standards it often times holds up the administrative work progress. This is due to the removal of the software that was installed, or the software didn’t work correctly, some computers we...
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...Running Head: MIDTERM PROJECT The Reluctant Receptionist Case Study Module 4 Midterm Project Gene Frantz Potomac College Abstract This paper was supposed to be a group project, but there was no participation with other group members so I was given permission by Prof. McKinney to submit this paper as an individual Project. This paper will show why the absence of accurate job information created a problem. It will also show what content should be in a job description for the human resource assistant to prevent future problems. The absence of accurate job information created a problem because there was no written job description. In this case the job description was oral and had nothing to do with the tasks that were to be performed. Virginia was not hired to be receptionist, but was put into the role of relief receptionist. This in turn led to her having to cover whole days when the receptionist was ill. She felt the low-level tasks she was asked to perform did not compare with their degree of knowledge such as her college degree or management concepts. Virginia felt that her job was not significant and she did not feel this job was meaningful. This resulted in lack of motivation and dissatisfaction on Virginia's part. In order to prevent problems, the job description for Human Resource assistance needed to contain the following information. HR job descriptions vary...
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...Angeles, is world-renowned for research and education in many fields. The campus is located in Westwood area of Los Angeles, and was founded in 1919, and currently has about 40,000 students, 26,000 administrative staff and 4,000 faculty (UCLA, n.d.). The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is an organization that researches a number of psychiatric and behavioral topics. The researchers come from all across the globe to work at UCLA and publish papers into prestigious journals, which hopefully might change the way diagnoses are made and treatments provided. Researchers also need to hire assistants and volunteers to help with the workload and get a project initiated and running, and eventually finished to analyze results. In addition to hiring assistants, researchers also need to hire employees that will fill out grant paperwork, handle finances and purchases, and set-up meetings as needed. If the researcher has many projects going on at the same time, this could be very stressful for the most capable employee, and could lead decrease in motivation and productivity, eventually leading to either leaving the job or getting fired. California is currently in a budget crisis, and public schools are getting less and less money from the state government to hire more employees. The employees that are present must be able to be as productive as two or three employees put together and have quality results. My role in this is a volunteer for a research project for 3 months. I was...
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...The Influence of the School Media Specialist’s Role on Students’ Attitudes and Performance in the Research Process Abstract Many high school students at all achievement levels fail in the research process due to the frustration and anxiety that arise from their inability to efficiently locate and manipulate resources. This frustration causes them to perform poorly and in some cases to abandon the process. At the same time, the media specialist’s training and expertise are under-used by both teachers and students. All classes of male and female 11th grade students of all ability levels will be subjected to two different styles of bibliographic instruction prior to beginning their research papers. At the time the assignment is given they will be given a questionnaire that measures their attitudes at various stages of the process. A correlation between attitudes and grades is hypothesized. The conclusion drawn from such a correlation is that an active bibliographic instruction role reduces students’ frustration and anxiety in the research process and thus, positively influences grades. Introduction To address the problem of failure in the high school research paper process, the method of bibliographic instruction is one of several factors that can reasonably be examined. If BI is, indeed, a relevant factor, it may then be postulated to extend its influence to other areas that may have a contributory...
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...Video adaptation for small hand held devices Table of Contents 1.1 Background 1.2 Research problem 1.3 Aim and objectives 1.4 Justification for the research 1.5 Organization of the rest of the chapters 1.6 Summary 1.2 Background Introduction to conventional wisdom has it that communication bandwidth will limit the viability of streaming video applications on wireless terminal devices like cellular telephones, smartphones, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and even compact laptop computers. Even if unlimited wireless bandwidth were suddenly to become available, service providers and terminal device manufacturers would have no assurance they could provide a high-quality streaming video experience, unless the architecture of the terminal device featured a solid foundation for the application and the processing capabilities to pull it off. To be able to cope with the demands of a streaming video application and the vagaries of wireless communication in general, a terminal device must have a unique blend of hardware and software especially well-suited to wireless streaming video [0]. 1.2 Research Problem: Fortunately, this dual-processor architecture is very well suited to wireless streaming video. Because of the strenuous demands of applications like streaming video, a partitioning of the application's tasks between the two processors is critical for several reasons. And second, assigning tasks to the appropriate processor will reduce...
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...An Essay: An evaluation of how workplace practice is influenced and directed by a specific social policy. Social policy is “the theoretical pursuit of norms about how we think society ‘ought’ to behave” (Alcock et al. 2008) in action it consists of plans and interventions put in place by the government and social services to improve the wellbeing of society. There are five main areas influenced by social policies derived to improve services for the classic welfare state namely, education, housing, social security, health and social work. Social policy is intimately concerned with how to address and ameliorate social problems and with the analysis of the success or failure of policies designed to improve welfare and wellbeing (Alcock et all. 2008:2-3) Historically social policy can be seen as far back as 1388 when “attempts were made to fix wages and to limit the mobility of labour which may cause wages to rise” (Alcock, 2008:9) a more methodical system of poor relief was introduced in Victorian times, the Elizabethan Poor Law Acts of 1598 and 1601 to house and provide work for the poor under the direction of local parishes. Following this the Poor Law Amendment Act 1834 set the foundations for social policy and the modern welfare state today by changing the way that poor law was dealt with, it was streamlined into universal laws and principles that towards the end of the 18th century prompted formation of the English government. The...
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...Administrative Assistant Job Description Job Summary The administrative assistant maintains responsibility for all of e-sonic’s clerical functions. Administrative assistants should possess strong multi-tasking abilities, exemplary inter-personal skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment which thrives on change. E-sonic requires their administrative assistants to possess at least a high-school diploma, with some college experience preferred. Experience working in the recording or technology industry is highly desired. (Appendix 2 pg.57) Job Duties An administrative assistant basically: • Answer, screen and transfer inbound phone calls • Receive and direct visitors and clients • General clerical duties including photocopying, fax and mailing • Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for managers or supervisors • Resolve administrative problems and inquiries • Open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence Workers Specifications 1. Any one or any combination of the following types of preparation: (a) credit for college training leading to a major or concentration in Business Administration or other fields closely related to executive support functions. (b) two years of work experience as a professional staff member supporting top-level executives in a technology environment. 2. Two years of professional work experience supporting top level executives in addition to the training and experience and experience...
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...PSY 202 Complete Class Week One Learning Outcomes This week students will: * Become familiar with course goals and procedures. * Identify three domains of development. * Illustrate the benefit of life experiences for the adult learner. * Discuss the role of negative and positive influences in creating a successful life stage. Overview Assignment | Due Date | Format | Grading Percent | Post Your Introduction | Day 1 | Discussion | 2 | Domains of Development | Day 3 (1st post) | Discussion | 3 | Past and Present Experience | Day 3 (1st post) | Discussion | 3 | Week One Quiz | Day 6 | Quiz | 5 | Note: The online classroom is designed to time students out after 90 minutes of inactivity. Because of this, we strongly suggest that you compose your work in a word processing program and copy and paste it into the discussion post when you are ready to submit it. Reading 1. Read everything located under the Course Home link in the left navigation of the online course. 2. In order to successfully complete this week’s assignments, read the following chapter from the text, Adult Development and Lifetime Assessment: * Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview of Adult Development PDF Discussions To participate in the following Discussion Forums, go to this week’s Discussion link in the left navigation: 1. Domains of Development Identify the three domains of development, as described in Chapter 1 of the course text. Why is it essential to consider each domain when...
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...TermPaperWarehouse.com - Free Term Papers, Essays and Research Documents The Research Paper Factory JoinSearchBrowseSaved Papers Home Page » Computers and Technology Tablet In: Computers and Technology Tablet Tablet computer iPad (1st generation), a tablet computer A tablet computer, or simply tablet, is a mobile computer, larger than a mobile phone or personal digital assistant, integrated into a flat touch screen and primarily operated by touching the screen and instead of using a physical keyboard it often uses an onscreen virtual keyboard. A tablet computer may be connected to a keyboard with a wireless link or a USB port. Convertible notebook computers have an integrated keyboard that can be hidden by a swivel joint or slide joint, exposing only the screen for touch operation. Hybrids have a detachable keyboard so that the touch screen can be used as a stand-alone tablet. Booklets include dual-touchscreens, and can be used as a notebook by displaying a virtual keyboard in one of them. An early information tablet concept, named the Dynabook, was described by a Xerox scientist Alan C Kay, in his Aug 1972 paper: A Personal Computer for children of all Ages, the paper proposes a touch screen as a possible alternative means of input for the device. The first commercial portable electronic tablets appeared at the end of the 20th century. In 2010, Apple Inc. released the iPad which became the first mobile computer tablet to achieve worldwide commercial success...
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...my experiences in the Field of Research and Production Industries. PERSONAL INFORMATION: Name : Jimbert S. Roda Date of Birth : September 08, 1990 Age : 25 years old Place of Birth : Dinas, Zamboanga Del Sur Religion : Born Again STRENGTHS: ➢ Capable of long hours of work, passionate and devoted ➢ Very determined person and prefers to get the job done as early as possible ➢ Open-minded and a good communicator ➢ Good attention to detail ➢ Pleasing personality ➢ Good sense of judgment ➢ Able to extend oneself towards others wholeheartedly ➢ Respect other people’s work ethics ➢ Can effectively interact and work well with other people under times of pressure PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: STEEL ASIA MANUFACTURING CORPORATION 2013-2015 Position: Quality Assurance Engineer • Conducts product testing on its physical, mechanical and chemical properties of steel bars and verify if the products meet the specified requirements under PNS and ISO. • Certifies and issues Quality Assurance certificate. MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY 2013 Position: Research Assistant • Provided research support by preparing experiments and analyzing data;perform comparative analyses from former experimental data. • Developed research papers for publication on experiment results...
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...Past, Present, and Future Janele Fletcher Interdisciplinary Capstone/480 May 30, 2012 Cheryl Burleigh Title of Paper The purpose of this paper is to reflect on one’s personal and professional lives’ during his or her program study at University of Phoenix. I will reflect on one’s growth while looking at the effects of completing the Human Services degree program of current and future professional goals. In this paper, I will discuss one’s views of learning, influences of personal growth and development including professional competences and career goals. Additionally, this paper evaluates areas of growth of skill orientation of core courses, which includes general education and poses areas of recommendation that can enhance the curriculum at University of Phoenix. Lastly, this paper analyzes the effects completing an undergraduate degree program while giving insight of lifelong learning goals (University of Phoenix, 2012). Assessment of one’s personal and professional growth and development enhances awareness and brings accomplishments to the forefront. Personal and Professional Growth As I reflect on personal and professional growth prior to completion of one’s degree program, I realize that one has been empowered by great deals of faculty and staff at University of Phoenix, which has influenced personal and professional growth. People, places, and things easily deterred me in the past however; since enrollment of one’s degree program, empowerment...
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...Academic Finance as a Career: The Good, The Bad, and the Not-So-Pretty Don Chance James C. Flores Endowed Chair of MBA Studies Louisiana State University Current version: January 4, 2011 (Original version: November 19, 2007) Most undergraduate and masters students in finance (MS and MBA) are preparing for a career in the world of finance. Oftentimes, jobs in finance have titles like financial analyst, credit analyst, and assistant treasurer, with the possibilities of someday becoming a vice president of finance, chief financial officer, treasurer or some other high-ranking position of responsibility. Finance is an important field to study because it deals with the management of money, a subject of central concern to every business, government agency, or nonprofit organization, and indeed every individual. Knowing how the financial world operates, the characteristics of securities, and how investment decisions should be made serves one well for many career paths. The study of finance also helps to prepare a person to manage his or her own money and increase the likelihood of accruing significant wealth over time through solid principles of investing. Few students consider another finance-related career option: becoming an academic in finance. Most students know little about this career choice. Their experiences with finance academics are typically limited to their familiarity with classes taken from their professors. But there is a lot more to it than this. And it is probably...
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...Running Head: RESEARCH STRATEGY PAPER 1 Research Strategy Paper Justin Godbolt GEN 200 May 30, 2011 RESEARCH STRATEGY PAPER 2 Time Management is a difficult task for me in my everyday life. This problem seems to affect almost everyone because there seems to be so much stuff to do and not enough time to do it. I will try to develop a strategy to overcome the issue and resolve the problem in regards to time management. Time management affects many individuals in today’s society. According to Wild and Neville 2008, time management means investing time to make time, so we can get more done and have the freedom to do more of the things we enjoy doing. In conducting my research, I chose to use the University of Phoenix online library to obtain articles that would provide reliable solutions to help maintain effective time management skills. While using the online library for my research I would obtain information that is reliable and accurate. These articles I will be reviewing will help me learn how to managing time more effectively. After collecting my articles, I will evaluate the information researched and obtained to help assist in developing time management skills. Time Management involves analyzing how your time is spent. Most individuals have a hard time trying to balance a job, school, parenting, or other personal obligations. According to Adair 2003, he discussed ten principles of time...
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...AFRICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY UNIT TITLE : BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS UNIT CODE : BCM 308 TASK : GROUP WORK STUDENT NO. NAME : NEWTON WANYAMA 12M03EBA074 : LEWIS MUNDIA 12J03ABA007 : JAMES IKUA 12S03EBA003 : MARY ODERO 12S03ABA011 : GLADYS MUMO 12J03EBA011 : PENINAH MBUTHIA : GEORGE OLIWA QUESTION : Discuss the ethical issues in research? DUE: 8 JULY 2013 LECTURER: HANIEL NJOGU MUCHIRI INTRODUCTION When most people think of ethics (or morals), they think of rules for distinguishing between right and wrong, such as the Golden Rule ("Do unto others as you would have them do unto you’’. This is the most common way of defining "ethics": norms for conduct that distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable behavior. Most people learn ethical norms at home, at school, in church, or in other social settings. Although most people acquire their sense of right and wrong during childhood, moral development occurs throughout life and human beings pass through different stages of growth as they mature. Ethical norms are so ubiquitous that one might be tempted to regard them as simple commonsense. On the other hand, if morality were nothing more than commonsense, then why are there so many ethical disputes and...
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...Personal Information Name Address Ogbara Samuel Temitope A-8-9 PV13, Jalan Danau Suajana 1, Danau Kota, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. +60162710569 ogbara.samuel@yahoo.com Nigerian 13th July, 1986. Male A highly motivated, target driven, enthusiastic and versatile person with an outstanding academic record, good interpersonal skill and an excellent attitude to work. Bright, articulate and numerate with excellent communication skills. A person who achieves and surpasses set targets in a challenging and merit driven work environment as well as enhances and develops professionalism through dedication and hard work. Phone Number Email Address Nationality Date of Birth Gender Personal Profile Education and Training 2011 to 2013 KUALA LUMPUR METROPOLITAN UNVERSITY COLLEGE (KLMUC) Wisma Sachdev,16-2, Jalan Raja Laut 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Field of study: BACHELORS DEGREE In Information Technology (CCNS). CGPA: 3.85/4.00 2002 to 2005 OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA. Field of Study: BOTANY. Employment History 2000 to 2003 TAYELOLU MEMORIAL NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL. Position Held: School Teacher Managed a class of forty and five students. Labored to transform their moral and mental wellbeing. Inculcated discipline and integrity into their moral and mental fibre, both within and outside the classroom. EBENEZER POLYTHENE COMPANY NIGERIA LIMITED Position Held: Production Manager Supervised the fabrication and design of quality extrusion machineries...
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