...Applications Of Discrete Mathematics 7/8/2014 Phase 1 Discussion Board 2 To describe the notion of union and intersection we must first start with a set. A set can be numbers, objects, people etc. When you have sets of things, they can be combined to create a union or have elements in common. For example, if a company were looking for an employee within the database system they could search using last names. Say department A has Smith, Jones, Brown, Doe. Department B has Doe, White, Turner, Smith. The union of these sets would be written as follows: A U B = {Jones, Brown, Doe, Smith, White, Turner} The sets intersect with the two names in common, Doe and Smith. That would be written as: A n B= {Doe, Smith} The logical “and” and the logical “or” are important for database retrieval and flowcharts to help the system or reader to understand which way they need to go to seek out the information requested. Simple and compound statements help understand this notion. To help understand this let’s refer back to the original example. If the person searching the company database wanted to find a specific employee they would search for the last name and maybe first initial. This would take the search from a simple statement to a compound statement. The database would then need to search for the last name first and when it found the right name, Smith, it would then need to search for the first initial...
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...BUY THIS COURSE AT: http://myessaybank.com/essay_bag/view_paper/id/1890 | Management Effectiveness Using Technology Resources | Phase 1 - Task 1 | Task Type: | Discussion Board | Deliverable Length: | See assignment details | | | | | Primary Discussion Response is due by WednesdayYou have been called in by your boss. The company is considering buying another smaller firm; however, some business analysis is needed for your company management to make its final decision about purchasing. Your boss has asked you to look at the firm that he or she is considering to buy in terms of competitive advantage. You have been asked to explain to senior management how you would provide this information. You have been tasked with using Porter's five forces to make this determination. Discuss and defend to your management how utilizing Porter's five forces to analyze any organization or industry would provide an understanding of competitive advantage. | | Phase 1 - Task 2 | Task Type: | Individual Project | Deliverable Length: | See assignment details | The company that you are working for is considering buying another smaller firm. However, there is some business analysis needed for your company to make its final decision about purchasing. Throughout this course, you will be working on creating the Business Strategy and Management Plan.Keep in mind that the final Business Strategy and Management Plan template should contain the following...
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...an essential tool that you should read carefully since it outlines all of the rules governing the Program. These rules are intended to ensure, on the one hand, that all candidates master the skills necessary to practice the profession and, on the other hand, that everyone is treated equally. It is in this spirit that the moderators, correctors and staff of the Order make sure that they are respected. Note: Wherever there is a difference in interpretation, the French version of this Guide will prevail over the English version. o Happy reading! 2 2013-2014 Candidate’s Guide Table of contents Note to Readers Chapter 1 CMA Strategic Leadership Program (SLP) 1.1 1.2 SLP objectives and basics The SLP in steps 1.2.1 Phase 1 - Development 1.2.1.1 Learning activities 1.2.2 Case Examination 1.2.3 Phase 2 - Application 1.2.4 Report to the Board 1.2.5 Practical experience Evaluation methods for learning activities and national examinations 1.3.1 Evaluation of learning activities 1.3.2 Evaluation of the national examinations SLP management rules 1.4.1 Educational material and SLP Site 1.4.2 Attendance at interactive sessions 1.4.2.1 Lateness or absences of less than three hours 1.4.2.2 Absences of three hours or more 1.4.3 Group and team formation 1.4.4 Changing groups and teams Other useful information 1.5.1...
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...Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts Issued: March 11, 2010 Comments Due: July 16, 2010 Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting: The Reporting Entity This Exposure Draft of a proposed Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts is issued by the Board for public comment. Written comments should be addressed to: Technical Director File Reference No. 1770-100 Responses from interested parties wishing to comment on the Exposure Draft must be received in writing by July 16, 2010. Interested parties should submit their comments by email to director@fasb.org, File Reference No. 1770-100. Those without email may send their comments to the “Technical Director, File Reference No. 1770-100, FASB, 401 Merritt 7, PO Box 5116, Norwalk, CT 06856-5116.” Do not send responses by fax. Please send only one comment letter to either the FASB or the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), which is also requesting comments on this jointly issued Exposure Draft. The FASB and the IASB will share and consider jointly all comment letters received. Comments are most helpful if they: a. b. c. Indicate the specific paragraph or paragraphs to which the comments relate Contain a clear rationale Include any alternative the Boards should consider. All comments received constitute part of the FASB’s public file. The FASB will make all comments publicly available by posting them to its website and by making them available in its public reference room in Norwalk, Connecticut. An electronic...
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...Interest. Organizations may group these modules to form a basic Biomed or SBE course, or a course that combines the two tracks. The Additional Modules of Interest should be used in any course variation, if relevant. The basic Biomed modules have three corresponding sets of refresher modules and the basic SBE modules have two corresponding sets of refresher modules. These refresher modules are intended to provide learners with a review of what was covered in the basic level modules. It is generally recommended that organizations select refresher module requirements that reflect their selections for the basic course(s). Refresher courses should be taken in a cycle at an interval specified by your organization (for example, Refresher Stage 1: 3 years after completion of basic course; Refresher Stage 2: 6 years after completion of basic course). Three additional standalone courses are available: Institutional/Signatory Official: Human Subject Research, and IRB Chair. The Institutional/Signatory Official: Human Subject Research course provides a general introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the institutional official at an organization holding a Federalwide Assurance (FWA). The IRB Administration course offers members of an Institutional Review Board’s (IRB) administrative office a comprehensive review of the critical areas associated with IRB, human research protection program (HRPP), and HRPP/IRB office operations. The IRB Chair course provides detailed training...
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...the textbook(s) for this class, please visit the bookstore website at http://www.wilmcoll.edu/bookstore METHOD OF CONTACT: PREREQUISITE: IST7000, IST7020, IST7040, IST7060 All courses are open to students from all divisions. Only where a course is preceded by an introduction course is there a need to observe a prerequisite. However, students might benefit from prior knowledge on some of the courses, and this is given as the content found in your course catalogue by course code. I. COURSE DESCRIPTION The focus of this course includes: 1) The top management’s strategic perspective for aligning competitive strategy, core competencies, and information systems; 2) The development and implementation of policies and plans to achieve organizational goals; 3) Defining the systems that support the operational, administrative, and strategic needs of the organization, its business units, and individual employees; 4) Approaches to managing the information systems’ function in organizations, including examination of the dual challenges of effectively controlling the use of well-established...
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...PHASE 4 DISCUSSION BOARD Darnell E. Bush Colorado Technical University May 2, 2012 PHASE 1 Business Organization Basics In this Introductory DB, we were to introduce ourselves to each other, and get acquainted, and then respond to 2 students! Once the formalities were out of the way, we settled down to the business of becoming students. In this Phase 1 DB2, we were told to pick a company, and to follow it throughout the course. I chose Wal-Mart. The selection was made, and the research was done, and I found that this company really lives up to its Mission Statement, “saving people money so they can live better lives”. I also learned of another commitment called CSR, Corporate Social Responsibility. This function is dedicated to, and responsible for developing policies, that integrate responsible practices into daily business. We also discussed why a CSR program was relevant in today’s marketplace. It is nothing more than the ethics of business. We also discussed how CSR was responsible to the stakeholders, stockholders, associates, and customers. It was also interesting to know where Wal-Mart was, as far as the industry was concerned, and where in the global market. This is where I learned about the NAICS (North American Industry Classification System, and The Global Industry Classification...
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...Patricia Goodwine Discussion Board 2 19 February 2013 In the student tool called M.U.S.E, it touches upon the subjects within the Web Development I class. The videos which are needed to view for the upcoming first Individual Project are; Introduction to Phase 1, How to Use the eBook, Introduction to Dreamweaver, How to Choose the Right Colors, Introduction to Photoshop and Phase 1 IP Demo; is to help students understand what is needed to complete the project. In the follow paragraphs, will explain how this work. With the ‘Introduction to Phase 1’ video, the instructor shows what the class is about and what to do in a step-by-step matter with the Dreamweave. It also states how to use the videos if someone gets overwhelm, what do to. In the next video, ‘How to Use the eBook’, it helps students understand how the eBook works alongside Photoshop and Dreamweaver while the student is building their web site. In the ‘Introduction to Dreamweave’ video, the instructor explains to students how Dreamweave is used, as well as some advice where to start and how to get comfortable with the program. The video ‘How to Choose the Right Colors’ shows how and why to pick the right colors for your web site, which can make all the difference between a bad or great web site. As in the ‘Introduction to Dreamweave’ video, ‘Introduction to Photoshop’ it helps the student understand how to take a screenshot, using the Clipboard and cropping images. Finally, in the video ‘Phase 1 IP Demo’, he gives an...
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...model), etc. For-Profit Versus Nonprofit Strategic Planning Major differences in how organizations carry out the various steps and associated activities in the strategic planning process are more of a matter of the size of the organization -- than its for-profit/nonprofit status. Small nonprofits and small for-profits tend to conduct somewhat similar planning activities that are different from those conducted in large organizations. On the other hand, large nonprofits and large for-profits tend to conduct somewhat similar planning activities that are different from those conducted in small organizations. (The focus of the planning activities is often different between for-profits and nonprofits. Nonprofits tend to focus more on matters of board development, fundraising and volunteer management. For-profits tend to focus more on activities to maximize profit.) Model One - Conventional Strategic Planning This is the most common model of strategic planning, although it is not suited for every organization. It is ideal for organizations that...
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...the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Louwers, T. J., Ramsay, R., Sinason, D., & Strawser, J. (2007). Auditing and assurance services: A look beneath the surface (2nd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. McCarthy, M. P. & Flynn, T. P. (2004). Risk from the CEO and board perspective: What all managers need to know about growth in a turbulent world. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Raval, V. H. & Fichadia, A. (2007). Risks, controls, and security: Concepts and applications. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. Weygandt, J. J., Kimmel, P. D., & Kieso, D. E. (2008). Managerial accounting: Tools for business decision making (4th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. All electronic materials...
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...Brief. 4th ed., Boston: Longman, 2010. Learning Outcomes: Goals: English 102 is designed to “enhance writing, research, and reading skills directed toward literary analysis.” Therefore, the student will learn to read carefully and critically by analyzing the elements of literature—plot, theme, characterization, etc. through class discussion, short papers and research. Since analysis is key to this course, class participation is imperative. Expectations of Students: Students are expected to participate in all phases of the class, including discussions, both in class and on the Bd discussion board. Required readings must be completed before class. Homework and other assignments are due on the dates noted in the "Assignments" of Blackboard. Specific pages and due dates will be posted there. All students are subject to the academic integrity and behavioral expectations of the University. Formatting Requirements: All papers are to be written in MLA format using Microsoft Word. Grading Criteria: Submission of all graded items is required to pass the course. Grades and Course Requirements: Papers, tests, exercises, Discussion Board assignments, and final exam will be...
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... Analysis, modeling and design is a foundation course for all IS professionals. In today’s business environment, information systems are continuously being developed, updated, or reengineered and as an IS professional you can be assured you will play some role in the system analysis or design of those systems. That role may be as a customer, user, or developer; understanding requirements or expectations from the different perspectives is critical to a successful development process. GOALS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES: GOALA: The student will gain an understanding of the relationship of systems analysis and design to business problem solving and computer applications. Learning Outcome:Students will be able to: A-1 Identify stakeholders and their responsibilities in the systems development process. A-2 Describe current business and technology drivers that influence ISdevelopment. A-3 Differentiate between iterative and incremental design strategies approaches to systems development. A-4 Describe the role of IS architecture in systems development. A-5 Differentiate between system life cycle and system development process....
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...Case Study 3 Sean Brandner seanb222@yahoo.com MGMT 591 Professor Schaller 5/18/2014 Part 1: Group Development As per what the text defines in the five stages of group development, the group is at the storming phase. This is the phase where the group has been established and accepted by all parties involved; however each side is struggling to make sure that their ideas and thoughts are present. They are looking for nominees for the administration who ultimately control the group and establish the effectiveness of the end goal. In understanding the five stages of group formation, The Woodson Foundation could have avoided a long and drawn out storming phase. The storming phase is essentially wasted time as the only thing being established are the expectations of what each party feels they are able to contribute. The Woodson Foundation could have done a bit more research before this was underway to better understand the demographic of the community of the people they were going into help. The good news is that they are at least experienced with setting these types of programs up and have had successful results in the past. Part 2: Problem Identification The primary issue with the group at this point is the conflict of interest and how much influence each party should be allowed. The school and foundation are pretty much in league with each other in regards to them sharing the most power. The parents would like to have greater influence and input into...
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...Internal Audit Guidebook Providing a framework for understanding and delivering Grant Thornton’s Internal Audit Services in a consistent, high-quality way 2012 Internal audit guidebook 1 Contents Page Introduction 2 Common service delivery methodology 6 Determine client needs 8 Scope and arrange work 10 Plan 13 Analyze and assess 20 Report and recommend 28 Implement 32 Evaluate 33 Determine business and technology context 36 Manage engagement performance, quality and risk 38 Communicate and enable change 40 Appendix 42 Internal audit engagement checklist 43 © Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Updated August 1, 2012 Internal audit guidebook 2 Introduction What is internal audit? The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) defines internal auditing as: Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. (1010) An internal audit objectively assesses the management of risks that a company faces. (2100 series) The aim is to • understand the current state, • assess the current state using appropriate standards and criteria, and • develop findings and recommendations...
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...CSS150 – Introduction to Information Security Phase 5 Individual Project Kenneth A. Crawford Dr. Shawn P. Murray June 23, 2013 Table of Contents Phase 1 Discussion Board 2 3 Phase 1 Individual Project 5 Phase 2 Discussion Board 8 Richmond Investments: Remote Access Policy 8 Phase 2 Individual Project 11 Richmond Investments: LAN-to-WAN, Internet, and Web Surfing Acceptable Use Policy 11 Phase 3 Discussion Board: Blaster Worm 17 Phase 3 Individual Project 19 Phase 4 Individual Project: 4 Methods to Keeping Systems Secure 22 1. Keep all software up to date: 22 2. Surf the web cautiously: 22 3. Be cautious with e-mail: 22 4. Anti-Virus Software: 23 Phase 5 Individual Project: 4 Methods to Keeping Systems Secure 24 1. Firewalls: 24 2. System Backups: 24 3. Passwords: 25 4. File Sharing: 26 References 27 Phase 1 Discussion Board 2 The “Internal Use Only” (IUO) data classification includes all data and information not intended for public access. The best way to describe this classification is all company and client information that we do not want to see in a newspaper or on the internet. Some examples of this are: Client lists, Client account numbers, Human Resource files, Payroll files, E-Mails, and many others. This data classification affects all seven IT domains. The first and most important IT domain that the IUO affects is the “User Domain”. The users have to be taught general security and proper use of the systems...
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