...EIA/ARI World Shale Gas and Shale Oil Resource Assessment SHALE GAS AND SHALE OIL RESOURCE ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY INTRODUCTION This report sets forth Advanced Resources’ methodology for assessing the in-place and recoverable shale gas and shale oil resources for the EIA/ARI “World Shale Gas and Shale Oil Resource Assessment.” The methodology relies on geological information and reservoir properties assembled from the technical literature and data from publically available company reports and presentations. This publically available information is augmented by internal (nonconfidential) proprietary prior work on U.S. and international shale gas and shale oil resources by Advanced Resources International. The report should be viewed as an initial step toward future, more comprehensive assessments of shale gas and shale oil resources. As additional exploration data are gathered, evaluated and incorporated, the assessments of shale oil and gas resources will become more rigorous. RESOURCE ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY The methodology for conducting the basin- and formation-level assessments of shale gas and shale oil resources includes the following five topics: 1. Conducting preliminary geologic and reservoir characterization of shale basins and formation(s). 2. Establishing the areal extent of the major shale gas and shale oil formations. 3. Defining the prospective area for each shale gas and shale oil formation. 4. Estimating the risked shale gas...
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...Unit 3 Introduction to Marketing – P1 - describe how marketing techniques are used to Market products in two organisations [IE] In this unit, I will be exploring the aspect of marketing in the business world. I will explore the techniques used by two contrasting businesses to be able to identify the differences between their techniques with a high degree of clarity. The 4 P’s: Product- A product is seen as an item that satisfies what a consumer demands. It is a tangible good or an intangible service. Tangible products are those that have an independent physical existence. Typical examples of mass-produced, tangible objects would be the common razor blade and a motor. Price- the price of a product is essential if any development in the market is to be made. This is because a decent price is the only thing at the end of the day that attracts a customer. Price comparisons to competitors must be considered as obviously, if the product is the same but the price is higher, not many if any customers will choose to buy the available product. A variation within the prices within a calendar year is good to do as during times such as Christmas, sales tend to rise as people are desperate to buy gifts even as late as a day before. This causes sales to rocket. If discounts are made, it is possible that a huge amount of sales in just one day. Place- the area in which a business’s deploys its service is hugely important. This is because if its area is filled with competitors trying...
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...Across the Project Life Cycle Initiating Process Group G Level of Process Interaction Planning Process Group G Executing Process Group G Monitoring and Control Process Group P G Closing Process Group G Start Define Time Design & Plan Develop Adapted from Figure 3-2, Implement PMBOK® Finish Closeout Guide – Fourth Edition, p. 41 Foundation ConceptsModule Name 3 Introduction to Project ManagementCourse Name IIL-IPMIIL-XXX Organizational Framework Organizational Influences Major types of organizations: Corporations Government agencies Healthcare institutions Professional associations Major influences on project performance: Organizational culture, style and structure Degree of project management maturity Type / quality of project management systems...
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...be repeated frequently. There are multiple types of risk assessments, including program risk assessments, risk assessments to support an investment decision, analysis of alternatives, and assessments of operational or cost uncertainty. Risk identification needs to match the type of assessment required to support risk-informed decision making. Brainstorming is also a good method to use to identify risks. Everyone involved with the project to be included in risk identification. Review the project scope, cost estimates, schedule, technical maturity, key performance parameters, performance challenges, stakeholder expectations vs. current plan, external and internal dependencies, implementation challenges, integration, interoperability, supportability, supply-chain vulnerabilities, ability to handle threats, cost deviations, test event expectations, safety, and security. Review historical data from similar projects, stakeholder reviews, and risk lists provide valuable insight into areas for consideration of risk. Analyze and prioritize – Risk analysis transforms the estimates or data about specific risks that developed during risk identification into a consistent form that can be used to make decisions around prioritization. Risk prioritization enables operations to commit resources to manage the most important risks. Multiple qualitative and quantitative techniques have been developed for risk impact assessment and prioritization. Qualitative techniques include analysis...
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...System Sequece Diagram for Place New Order Candidate Matrix Characteristics Candidate 1 Candidate 2 Candidate 3 Description of Alternative Brief description of each technical alternative that meets the requirements specified in Sections 1-10. Benefits Brief description of how well this candidate meets the business requirements. Servers and Workstations A description of the servers and workstations needed to support this candidate. Software Tools Needed Software tools needed to design and build the candidate (e.g., database management system, emulators, operating systems, languages, etc.). COTS is one possible alternative for this section. Application Software A description of the software to be purchased, built, accessed, or some combination of these techniques. Method of Data Processing Generally some combination of: on-line, batch, deferred batch, remote batch, and real-time. Output Devices and Implications A description of output devices that would be used, special output requirements, (e.g. network, preprinted forms, etc.), and output considerations (e.g., timing constraints). Input Devices and Implications A description of Input methods to be used, input devices (e.g., keyboard, mouse, etc.), special input requirements, (e.g. new or revised forms from which data would be input), and input considerations (e.g., timing of actual inputs). Storage...
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...1. Executive Summary BT as a company has its roots set in the right ground when they committed to quality delivery. The organizations success is due to the Keizen approach and how they keep the employees involved in the changes or amendment or the organizations processes and procedures. Figure 1: The 4-P cycle of continuous improvement There is however minor improvements on their approach to the TQM / BEM models. They should make use of the balance score card to measure their performance against it. This could quantify and qualify their success and be measured. There are five elements to strategy that they must take into account: 1. Sustainable decisions: what is to be done? 2. Processes and projects to deliver strategy: How is it to be done? 3. Competitive advantage: Why it must be done? 4. Exploitation of connections between the organization and its environment: Why it must be done? 5. Vision: When and with what result? A common solution to problem that might be experience should be to implement the following attributes to ensure a successful organisation: 1. Effective leadership; 2. Emphasis on customer requirements; 3. Commitment to continuous improvement; 4. Learning and growth strategy; 5. Human resource development; 6. Quality assurance system; and 7. Effective information systems. 2. Questions 2.1 What role has the Quality Management System and the ISO 9001 standard played in BT`s total quality journey? BT has committed...
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...RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDE FOR DOD ACQUISITION Sixth Edition (Version 1.0) [pic] AUGUST, 2006 Department of Defense Preface The Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes that risk management is critical to acquisition program success (see the Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG), Section 11.4). The purpose of addressing risk on programs is to help ensure program cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved at every stage in the life cycle and to communicate to all stakeholders the process for uncovering, determining the scope of, and managing program uncertainties. Since risk can be associated with all aspects of a program, it is important to recognize that risk identification is part of the job of everyone and not just the program manager or systems engineer. That includes the test manager, financial manager, contracting officer, logistician, and every other team member. The purpose of this guide is to assist DoD and contractor Program Managers (PMs), program offices and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in effectively managing program risks during the entire acquisition process, including sustainment. This guide contains baseline information and explanations for a well-structured risk management program. The management concepts and ideas presented here encourage the use of risk-based management practices and suggest a process to address program risks without prescribing specific methods or tools....
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...IT Project Management Practices Guide Page 1 of 83 ASU, HSC, TTU, TTUS IT Project Management Practices Guide Introduction The IT Project Management Practices Guide (Guide) contains a repeatable, institutionwide approach for the management of application development and/or software procurement and deployment projects. These project management (PM) practices are transferable to other types of projects (beyond IT) that would benefit from project management. The following sections of the Guide represent the ordered steps for each project, to ensure that proper activities and management are utilized: Step 1. Application of Project Management – distinguishes what types of work should and should not be categorized as projects and includes the general flow of projects from idea into deployment. This step also defines and outlines project management process groups; Step 2. Project Classification – assigns a classification level to a project based on a combination of complexity and risk; this step also defines projects that require an additional level of management, as defined by State of Texas guidelines; Step 3. PM Required Processes – details processes required to be completed for each level of project, as classified in Step 2; and Step 4. Document Management – outlines document management requirements for documents created as part of PM Required Processes Appendix A provides detailed document templates, based on the State of Texas DIR general templates. Note that...
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...Please read the following instructions carefully. Key Assessment Requirements 1. Analyse the scenarios presented in each question. 2. Present clear recommendations where required 3. Show all logical analytical steps (calculations) used to arrive at conclusions 4. Present a critical report of your analysis and responses to all questions 5. Where appropriate, present key Finance and Economic theories to support your answers together with any assumptions you choose to use in your analysis and any practical implications that these may have. Submission Requirements 6. You need to submit an electronic copy (Word Document) of your work via the VLE during the submission period. 7. You need to submit an Excel spreadsheet with ALL the calculations made via the VLE during the submission period. 8. Your work should be uploaded into the VLE via a dedicated submission link to be provided. 9. Do not send your completed work via email. Under no circumstances will the work be accepted when emailed to any member of the faculty. 10. Note that there are penalties for late submission. Any work submitted after the designated deadline will not be marked. Referencing 11. You need to follow a proper referencing system in your paper. 12. You also need to do a full bibliography of your sources. Number of words 13. There is no restriction on the number of words for this assessment but there is also no need to answer questions that are not...
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...Word Module Page Strategy definition 1 Strategy evolution 1 Carl von Clausewitz 1 Adam smith 1 insivible hand 1 Competitive strategy 1 19; 20 Mintzberg 1 day-to-day operations vs strategy 1 Operationnal effectiveness vs strategic positioning1 Productivity frontier 1 mission, company 1 vision company 1 Strategic planning process 1 Leadership vs management 1 management vs leadership 1 Leadership definition 1 ethics and leadership 1 leadership and ethics 1 Friedman, 1 neoclassical economy 1 Sociioeconomic view of ethics 1 Stratetgy approaches 1 Appraoches to strategy 1 Rational approach, strategy 1 Ansoff 1 Processual approach 1 Loigcal incrementalism 1 planning vs crafting 1 crafting vs planning 1 Rational approach vs processual 1 evolutionary approach 1 Systemic approach 1 Startegic thinking 1 Strategic thinks vs planning 1 Startegic planning vs thinking 1 thinking vs planning 1 planning vs thinking 1 Fit vs stretch 1 Stretch vs fit 1 Levels of strategy 1 strategy level 1 Corporate strategy 1 Business strategy 1 functional strategy 1 global context of business 1 globalisation drivers 1 Competitive forces 1 technological forces 1 social forces 1 political forces 1 Globalisation challenges 1 Competition 1 distribution 1 macro-economic 1 socio-economic 1 financial 1 legal 1 Physical 1 Political 1 sociocultural 1 labour 1 technological forces 1 Globalisation...
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...goals, does it helps consumer to achieve these? * Terminal: Long term or life goals, does it help consumer to achieve these? Not only allows marketers to see how a product interacts with the consumer but where advantages may exist in relation to similar products. There are different models which could be used to analyse the Unilever’s brand performance. Such as the means-end chain might be used to analyse which brand appeals to customers and which benefits them. This might also be used to see which brand/product has good communication with customers and which one is weak. New Product Development Model * Idea stage (Ready) * Development stage (Aim) * Implementation stage (Fire) The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix Helps to analyse portfolio of their products, brands or business overall performance Analyses a product using two dimensions – first looks at relative market share of product compared to competitors – Second, uses rate of market growth to identify whether the product is in a fast or slow growth market. Four categories: Star: a product with a high market share of a fast-growing market – generates highest profit over time – however, require continual investment to sustain performance. Cash cow: product with a high market share of a slow-growth or mature market – Firms should have one or more of these – have the advantage of proving strong,...
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...justification and using suitable data, make some mention of the product life cycle, the BCG matrix, opportunity cost, and risk. Finally, provide a critical assessment of the value of this classic ‘NPD process’ to both TMG! and to the ‘real world’ of consumer durables. The new product development process (NPD) is the process when a company decides to develop and introduce a new product into the market. NPD is important and crucial for all the organisations. The consumers play a major role in this process because this process is carried out keeping the needs and the preferences of the consumers in mind. The NPD process consists of eight stages and only then the new product is brought into the market. These eight stages consist of Idea generation, idea screening, concept development and testing, marketing strategy and development, business analysis, product development, market testing and commercialization. The company may decide to introduce the product in an existing or a new market. This decision depends on the type of product and the type of market. Ansoff matrix gives a better understanding about the relationship between the product and the market. Ansoff matrix is a tool used by the marketing departments of the companies as a general strategy when planning to launch a new product. Ansoff matrix If the product is new and if the market already exists...
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...MBA & MBA (IB) THIRD SEMESTER -- CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (NEW SYLLABUS) COMPULSORY PAPERS Title: Total Quality Management Subject Code: 3001 Contact Hours: 45 hrs Work load: 3 hrs per week Credit Points: 3 Evaluation: Continuous Internal Assessment – 25 marks Semester End Examination -- 50 marks Objectives: This cour se is designed to help students to develop basic appreciation of quality concepts and learn the tools and techniques to achieve quality. It also gives the totally integrated effort for gaining competitive advantage by continuously improving every facet of an organization’s activities. Pedagogy : Lectures, Assignments, case studies, seminar, MODULE 1 Introduction to TQM: Various definitions of quality and TQM, Core concepts of quality, The masters of quality(W Edwards Deming, Joseph M Juran, Philiph B Crosby, Kaoru Ishikawa, Ginichi Taguchi, Shigeo shingo) Evolution of quality, The Total Quality Management Excellence Model, Strategic Quality Management, Lecture, Numerical Exercises on cost of quality, TPM 1. Basterfield H Dale and others, Total Quality Management, Pearson Education/PHI, Inc. 2006. 2. K.Shridhar Bhat Total Quality Management (Himalaya publishing house 2005). 3. Poornima M Charantimath, Total Quality Management, Pearson Education, 2003. MODULE 2 Continuous process improvement: Concepts of Kaizen, Kaizen vs. Innovation, Kaizen Strategy...
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...27-30 Strategic stretch and fit, strategy equation (Bendigo bank) 30-32 Levels of strategy (corporate, business, functional) 32-34 Strategic leadership, approaches to leadership (traits, behavioural, situational, transformational & transactional) 34-36 Importance of leadership (Q. 1.7) 36-39 Leadership and Ethics (questions, classical and socioeconomic views of ethics) 39-40 CSR, strategy, leadership and ethics MODULE 2: The external environment 4-5 Definition, reasons of difficulty in analysis, analysing an industry 6-13 Sources of data for analysis, 1. Defining the industry, industry value chain (pharmaceutical) 13-16 Music industry, 2. Industry segmentation, information needed 17-18 3. Industry life cycle (start-up, growth, maturity, shake-out, decline/renewal) 19 4. Remote and industry env. Analysis 20-39 Remote env. Analysis, factors influencing growth (TEMPLES), eg. Australian pulp & paper 40 Industry env. Analysis,...
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...2012 Upload soft copy of your Excel file to Blackboard under Assessment on or prior to the due date. Assignments submitted after the due date (late assignments) cannot be uploaded to Blackboard. Instead, they need to be emailed directly to Mark Doolan (m.doolan@qut.edu.au). Unless prior approval for late submission is granted, late assignments will incur a penalty. To avoid mixing up assignments, you must name your assignment with the following format: * unit code, your name, your student number, and the assignment number * for example: EFB210 John Doe n1234567 Assignment Part A.xlsx Finally, complete the table below and add it to your assignment. Notes to Markers * Assignments are accessed and marked through grade centre. If the student has submitted multiple assignments, mark their last submission. * Marking for Knowledge and Understanding * 1 mark per question * 1 mark for correct answer * 0 marks for incorrect answer – no part marks * This shouldn’t happen, but mark the student correct if their answer appears to differ from correct answer by a small rounding. Note that this is for small rounding errors. * Marking Excel Component * Worth a total of two marks * Students need to follow set Excel formatting (input cells yellow, output cells reference input cells, appropriate labels on graphs, etc...) * Marking as per CRA matrix * 2 for no errors * 1.5 for some errors ...
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