...M2 discussion managerial accounting Unit 2: Module 2 - M2 Assignment 1 Discussion Discussion Assignment Assignment 1: Discussion—Activity-Based Costing System Activity-based costing is one of the most accurate methods that can be used to allocate overhead. However, it is not often used in many smaller organizations due to the substantial cost involved with its implementation. Using the module readings and the Argosy University online library resources, research the activity-based costing method. Use your research and/or your experiences as a working professional to complete this assignment. Respond to the following: If you have utilized an activity-based costing system in your former or current employment, describe how this system had been used. In your response, be sure to include your experience and position on the effectiveness of the activity-based costing system. Support your ideas by drawing on your readings and scholarly articles. If you have not encountered this type of system in your work experience, assume a company needs to switch to an ABC system. Describe the common cost drivers that could be used. How would the organization identify the cost drivers? How would the organization use them in the implementation of this system? You may use your former or current company for the analysis. Write your initial response in 3–4 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. By Saturday, June 21, 2014, post your response...
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...Course Syllabus ________________________________________________________ CJS 200 Foundations of the Criminal Justice System Course Start Date: 08/01/2011 Group ID: AAGR0Z9835 Facilitator: Lee Rankin Copyright Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial standards and practices. ------------------------------------------------- Course Description This course is an introductory overview of the organization and jurisdictions of local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial and corrections agencies, and processes involved in the criminal justice systems. It examines the historical aspects of the police, the courts, and the correctional system, as well as the philosophy. Additionally, career opportunities and qualifying requirements, terminology, and constitutional limitations of the system will also be covered. ------------------------------------------------- Course Topics...
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...caltong@cse.ogi.edu Kirill Richine University of Alberta Department of Computer Science GSB615, Edmonton T6G2H1 AB, Canada kirill@cs.ualberta.ca Abstract We present the systematic design and development of a distributed query scheduling service (DQS) in the context of DIOM, a distributed and interoperable query mediation system 26]. DQS consists of an extensible architecture for distributed query processing, a three-phase optimization algorithm for generating e cient query execution schedules, and a prototype implementation. Functionally, two important execution models of distributed queries, namely moving query to data or moving data to query, are supported and combined into a uni ed framework, allowing the data sources with limited search and ltering capabilities to be incorporated through wrappers into the distributed query scheduling process. Algorithmically, conventional optimization factors (such as join order) are considered separately from and re ned by distributed system factors (such as data distribution, execution location, heterogeneous host capabilities), allowing for stepwise re nement through three optimization phases: compilation, parallelization, site selection and execution. A subset of DQS algorithms has been implemented in Java to demonstrate the practicality of the architecture and the usefulness of the distributed query scheduling algorithm in optimizing execution schedules for inter-site queries. Keywords: Distributed and Cooperative...
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...ENGLISH 221: Technical Writing Fundamentals PRINT OUT—PRINT OUT-- PRINT OUT—PRINT OUT-- PRINT OUT If you have any questions about the syllabus, please post them in the Main Classroom. Susan Colebank scolebank@email.phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix) susancolebank@gmail.com (back-up; do not CC this address when you e-mail me at my UOP address) COURSE NUMBER: ENG221 COURSE TITLE: Technical Writing Fundamentals COURSE START DATE: 1/17/12 COURSE END DATE: 2/20/2012 FACILITATOR AVAILABILITY I am in the Classroom five days of the week: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. I am on in the morning and then again at night, with the afternoon set aside for telecommuting and taking care of my daughter. I provide you with these times to make it easier to communicate with me, and not to limit our contact. I want you to know that, should you need to contact me outside this timeframe, you should not hesitate to do so via my University of Phoenix e-mail. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND e-mailing me with your questions or concerns, since it is best to document our conversations with a paper trail. I have yet, in nine years of being a UOP instructor, found a student who has a question or concern that couldn’t best be discussed via e-mail. If you need to call me, then please e-mail me first to schedule a time and to leave your phone number. For emergencies, when you are not able to gain access to messages on the Online Learning System (OLS), please send a message to...
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...CURRENT CHALLENGES OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Acknowledgement It is only because of the grace and mercy of great Almighty ALLAH that we are able to complete our report. Without His help, in no way we could complete it. We are highly indebted to honor Sir Shoaib Ishtiaq (Bahria University) for assigning us such an important and interesting report and for his valuable guidance in carrying out this research study which benefited during our course work in the university. We would also like to extend our gratitude towards the internet & books which helped us greatly. And on the other hand all those people who were directly and indirectly involved in the completion of this project. ABSTRACT Purpose : As the business environment becomes increasingly competitive, companies continuously look for ways to distinguish themselves from their competitors. Companies adapt different Supply Chain Management practices and philosophies to help them become competitive. However, they may face challenges that hinder attainment of the results sought. Here is the study of few challenges that supply chain management are facing in today’s world and some strategies propose to cope up with those challenges. Methods : Firstly the major challenges were search and then some strategies were purpose to cope up with those challenges of supply chain management by giving the examples of case study than how in past companies have faced those challenges and they were not able to handle...
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...Module Handbook ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Children in Society: Past and present ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- UTTGPT-30-1 Module leader: Sue Norman | 2014-2015 Aim of the handbook The handbook is a guide for students in the Department of Education. The information in the handbook can be found on Blackboard where links to data sources are included wherever possible. Please note that the electronic version of the handbook will be kept up to date and you will be notified of any significant changes. If you have taken a hard copy of any information please remember to refer back to the electronic version to ensure that you are working with the most up to date information. Contents Module team contact information p.2 Module specification p.2-5 Assignment brief p.6-9 Submission details p.10 Additional information (including programme) p.11-18 Communication p.19 Advice and support p.19 1) Module team contact information: Module Leader: Sue Norman – Room 3S405 – Sue.Norman@uwe.ac.uk 0117 328 4251 Module tutor: Mandy Lee – Room 3S406 – Mandy.Lee@uwe.ac.uk – Tel 0117 328 4279 Module tutor: Sarah Whitehouse- Room 2S407- Sarah.Whitehouse@uwe.ac.uk Tel 0117 328 4178 2) Module specific information MODULE SPECIFICATION ...
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...including photocopying machines, without the written permission of the publisher MANCOSA: MBA (GENERAL) STAGE 1 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. WELCOME 1.1 MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL 1.2 MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DEAN 3 4 INTRODUCTION TO MANCOSA 2.1 BRIEF HISTORY OF MANCOSA 2.2 PROGRAMME OFFERINGS 2.3 ACADEMIC MANAGEMENT 4 5 5 3. THE MANCOSA VISION 6 4. THE MANCOSA MISSION 6 5. MBA PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 5.1 OVERALL PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES 5.2 PROGRAMME FOCUS 5.3 MODULE DESCRIPTIONS 2. 6. PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATION 6.1 PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT 6.2 FINANCE 6.2.1 FEE PAYMENT 6.2.2 PAYMENT OF FEES AND OTHER DUES 6.2.3 PAYMENT PLANS 6.2.4 ADDITIONAL FEES/CHARGES 6.2.5 REGISTRATION SPECIFIC/INCOMPLETE MODULES 6.2.6 CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION/FEE LIABILITY 6.2.7 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS 6.2.8 PAYMENTS 6.2.9 ACCOUNT DETAILS 6.2.10 FOREIGN PAYMENTS 6.3 ASSESSMENTS 6.3.1 METHOD OF ASSESSMENT 6.3.2 MARKING CRITERIA 6.4 STUDENT SUPPORT 6.4.1 STUDENT SUPPORT DEPARTMENT 6.4.2 REGIONAL OFFICES/REPRESENTATIVES 6.5 ACADEMIC SUPPORT 6.5.1 REGIONAL TUTOR SUPPORT (ACADEMIC FACULTY MEMBERS) 6.5.2 MODULE CO-ORDINATION AND EMAIL SUPPORT 6.5.3 LIBRARY SERVICES 6.5.4 MODULE GUIDES 6.5.5 WEBSITE/ONLINE LEARNING CENTRE 6.5.6 PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOKS 6.6...
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...semester 2 Version 3.0, January 2015 Beryl Wijnberg & Kristina Manser Reader Research 2014-2015 sem 2 0 Contents 1. 2. 3. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 2 Assessment .............................................................................................................................. 3 Handing in various professional products .................................................................................. 3 3.1 Deadline............................................................................................................................. 3 3.2 Document title .................................................................................................................... 4 3.3 Front page of each professional product ............................................................................. 4 3.4 Improved version................................................................................................................ 4 3.5 Presentation ....................................................................................................................... 4 Ephorus .................................................................................................................................... 4 Assessment criteria ................................................................................................................... 5 5.1...
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...and achievement of organizational objectives be equipped with relevant economic principles and applications. Unfortunately, a gap has been observed in this respect among today’s managers. It is therefore the aim of this course to bridge such gap. THE COURSE OBJECTIVES On completion of the requirements of this course, students and managers alike will be expected to: 1. Understand the relative importance of Managerial Economics; 2. Know how the application of the principles of managerial economics can aid in the achievement of business objectives; 3. Understand the modern managerial decision rules and optimization techniques; 4. Be equipped with tools necessary in the analysis of consumer behaviours, as well as in forecasting product demand; 5. Be equipped with the tools for analyzing production and costs; 6. Understand and be able to apply latest pricing strategies; THE COURSE STRUCTURE This course will be presented in modules, each of which is designed to achieve specific managerial objectives. In a nutshell the course contents are as follows: 2 MODULE 1: Basic Principles in the Application of Managerial Economics 1.1 Introduction (a) Definition of Managerial Economics (b) Economic...
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...Copyright© 2016 THE MANAGEMENT COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA All rights reserved, no part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, including photocopying machines, without the written permission of the publisher 1 MANCOSA: POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. WELCOME 1.1 MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL 1.2 MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DEAN 3 4 INTRODUCTION TO MANCOSA 2.1 BRIEF HISTORY OF MANCOSA 2.2 PROGRAMME OFFERINGS 2.3 ACADEMIC MANAGEMENT 4 5 5 3. THE MANCOSA VISION 6 4. THE MANCOSA MISSION 6 5. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 5.1 OVERALL PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES 5.2 PROGRAMME FOCUS 5.3 MODULE DESCRIPTIONS 2. 6. PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATION 6.1 PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT 6.2 FINANCE 6.2.1 FEE PAYMENT 6.2.2 PAYMENT OF FEES AND OTHER DUES 6.2.3 PAYMENT PLANS 6.2.4 ADDITIONAL FEES/CHARGES 6.2.5 REGISTRATION SPECIFIC/INCOMPLETE MODULES 6.2.6 CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION/FEE LIABILITY 6.2.7 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS 6.2.8 PAYMENTS 6.2.9 ACCOUNT DETAILS 6.2.10 FOREIGN PAYMENTS 6.3 ASSESSMENTS 6.3.1 METHOD OF ASSESSMENT 6.3.2 MARKING CRITERIA 6.4 STUDENT SUPPORT 6.4.1 STUDENT SUPPORT DEPARTMENT 6.4.2 REGIONAL OFFICES/REPRESENTATIVES 6.5 ACADEMIC SUPPORT 6.5.1 REGIONAL TUTOR SUPPORT (ACADEMIC FACULTY MEMBERS) 6.5.2...
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...Kenyatta University, 2014 All Rights Reserved Published By: KENYATTA UNIVERSITY PRESS i ii MODULE SUMMARY During the last two decades, there has been a dramatic change in the business environment. The trend towards complexity has increased the risk associated with business decisions, making it more important to have a sound information base. To do well in such an environment, one will need to understand how to identify quality information and recognize the solid, reliable research on which one‟s high-risk decisions as a manager can be based. One also needs to know how to analyze the research findings. The study of quantitative techniques provides one with the knowledge and skills needed to solve the problems and the challenges of a fast-paced decisionmaking environment. Managers make decisions on a day to day basis and it is necessary for them to be able to analyze the data so as to be able to make optimal decisions. This module has ten lesson which cover matrix algebra, markov analysis, Linear programming, differentiation, applications of differentiation to cost, revenue and profit functions, integral calculus, inventory models, sampling and estimation theory, hypothesis testing and chi-square tests. iii MODULE OBJECTIVES By the end of the course, the student should be able to:- 1. Perform various operations on matrices matrix algebra, 2. Apply the concept of matrices in solving simultaneous equations, input-output analysis and markov analysis...
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...Critical Analysis of a SE Strategic Leader Student: Cheryl Jacob Module: Personal and Strategic Leadership Lecturer: Anton Roodt Due Date: 15 April 2013 This serves to confirm that I understand what plagiarism is, that the content herein is my own work, and that all sources used have been referenced. This document is considered confidential and no unauthorized use of any information contained herein is permitted. 15 April 2013 Table of Contents 1.Executive Summary 3 2.Introduction 4 3.Backgroundto Elaine Hagos 4 4.Method of Analysis 5 5.Critical Analysis 5 5.1 Personal Leadership Philosophy 5 5.2 The 7 Principles of a Transformational Leader 6 5.3 Track Record of a Transformational Leader 7 5.4 The Transformational Leaders Objective 8 5.5 The Qualities of a Transformational Leader 8 5.6 Preferred SE Leadership Model 9 6. Strategic Leadership Challenges for SE in South Africa 9 7. Recommendations for high performance SE Strategic Leadership Development 10 8. References 11 Appendix A 12 Appendix B 14 1. Executive Summary The following document is a critical analysis of Elaine Hagos’ strategic leadership approach to the Water, Health and Livelihoods (WHELL) Programme which was managed by Care International and implemented through partnerships with local nongovernmental organizations in Bushbuckridge, South Africa. Elaine...
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...TRIUM GLobal EMBA - Module 1 – Group Essay What are the Main Risks Posed by Globalization to the Automotive Industry? How Can These Risks be Managed and Mitigated? LSE ID numbers : 200933569, (add everyone else’s ID number per essay instructions) Word Count: The auto industry has significantly benefitedsignificant benefits from globalization. The industry has evolved from being a local-market-focused business comprised of hundreds of small manufacturers to a global market-focused business dominated by Japanese, German, South Korean, and American producers generating over 1.7 trillion dollars US in sales. This essay discusses what we believe are the main risks posed by globalization to the automobile industry. We define globalization for the purpose of this essay to beas the integration of markets across political boundaries that allows for the flow of capital, people, goods and services within. We define the automobile industry as the set of companies that produce automobiles and light duty trucks (“The Auto Industry”).. Since WW II, globalization has enabled greater market access and corporate consolidation that has enabled large automobile manufacturers to diversify their offer product and transcend national boundaries. Volkswagen, for example, originally a German company founded by Nazi government in 1937 to offer German citizens a German produced car, now includes makes from seven different countries and has hails China as one of its largest markets...
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...A Study of Shell Oil and its Stakeholders in the Niger Delta Being a Leader – Final Project (part2) A basic review on the background of Shell Nigeria, its Stakeholders, Interests and Responsibilities. Contents: Chapter 1 • Introductions o Shell Global overview o Background on Shell Nigeria Chapter 2 • Historical Background of Shell in the Niger Delta • Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics of Shell • Stakeholders , Problems and Models o The Chief Executive Officer of Shell o The Local Employee of Shell Nigeria o The Investor of Shell Global or Shell Nigeria Chapter 3 • Various Approaches to Leadership Skills o Trait approach o Contingency approach o Situational approach o Constitutive approach o Transactional leadership o Charismatic leadership o Transformational leadership o Situational leadership • Points I have learnt about myself • How would I bring resolution to the problem Chapter 4 • Conclusions and Recommendations Reference list Chapter 1 Introduction Shell Global overview Shell Global is one of the largest companies in the world, growing from a small shop in London nearly 200 years ago to one of the biggest global groups of energy and petrochemical companies in the world, with more than 90,000 employees currently employed in more than 80 countries worldwide, being led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Peter Voser based in the global headquarters in Hague, the Nederland’s, with the...
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...Content Page 1. Introduction………………….………………………………………….3 2. Company’s Overview…………….…………………………………....3 3. Change Analysis Model...……………………………………………..3 3.1 SWOT………………………………………………………………3 3.2 PESTEL…………………………………………………………….3 3.3 Type of Change…………………………………………………....6 4. Change Model……………………….…………………………………..6 4.1 Kurt Lewin’s 3 steps Model…………………………………….....6 4.2 John Kotter’s 8 step Model…………………………………….…7 5. Leadership Theories for Change Management……………………...7 5.1 Transactional …………………………….………………7 5.2 Transformational…………………………………….…...7 5.4 Relationship………………………………………………8 5.3 Contingency …………………………..………………….8 5.4 Situational………………………………………………....9 6. McKinsey’s 7S Model ………………………………………………..….9 7. Critical Analysis of Change and Leadership Theories……………… 10 8. Recommendations….…………………………………………………....11 9. References………………………………………………………………..13 10. Appendices……………………………………………………………..19 1. Introduction 1.1 Change and Change management Change is the need of all organization’s to remain in completion and satisfy the increasing demand of the clients and achieve the desire objectives of the firm. The need to change is driven by internal factors such rapid technology advances or innovations, or external factors such as competition or new legislations (Chahal and Price, 2006). According to (Jeff and Timothy, 2003), Change management is the implementation of systematic...
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