...in the U.S.A. and the makeup of the workforce there still seem to be an imbalance in number of women in executive positions. Women make up 47% of the workforce, however less than 15% are in executive positions (Starvish, 2012). This research paper will take a dive into variables and challenges a company faces when working to increase the number of women in executive positions. This paper will help to define the approach to researching the obstacles that are faced by women and the companies that could potentially employ them in executive positions. Lastly, this paper will identify those key to providing a shift in what executives are believed to possess. Scope In an effort to provide readers with new information and insight into the challenges and problems that exist for women to attain an executive position several different credible sources will be leveraged, including Gartner search group, Harvard Business School, About.com and many other sources. By leveraging research that has already been conducted as well as reviewing information that has been shared regarding this topic this will serve as a basis of determining information that has been already introduced and the identification of new information. Approach Action research will be conducted to gather information and data around companies which have women in executive positions and the efforts taken to put them in the executive positions. Background Women in...
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...Inventory Management Name Professor Operations Management March 4, 2014 Abstract In this paper I will present the different characteristics of inventory management and how it relates to two supply chains I have selected. My goal is to show how inventory has an effect on operations, customer satisfaction, and the efficiency of these companies daily business. The research I have done will speak a little about the transition from the old time consuming tracking to today’s electronic system. I will also provide my ideas of how to improve inventory manager in the future. Service is one of the largest parts of development in business. Being able to provide quality service depends in part on inventory and the management of it. These two very important business elements always lead back to the customer. And this is how I chose the companies I wanted to compare and contrast for this essay. The two service companies I chose are Walmart and Target. As most people know Walmart was founded in 1962 by Sam Walton. When Sam began his business his main focus was small town and low prices. He planned a sneak attack and was able to establish himself as one of the top competitors with big names like Target and Kmart. Target is a division of the Dayton Hudson Corporation and was also started in 1962. With the same goal in mind Target stores were opened to offer the customers quality goods with low prices. These two companies were both started with a similar practice for success but they...
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...Security Measures SEC440 Abstract A social engineering attack is a threat that can be both the most effective attack, as well as the most devastating. This paper will detail some of the strategies of identifying and circumventing a social engineering attempt on an organization. I will give real world examples of social engineering attacks and how the attack was able to succeed in easily infiltrating an organization’s IT systems. . Recommendations for Security Measures Dictionary.com defines Social Engineering as “the application of the findings of social science to the solution of actual social problems.” (Dictionary.com, 2011). However in the Information Security world we use this word in a more specific sense. Christopher Hadnagy wrote a great book on this subject called “Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking” He defines on his website that Social Engineering is “the act of manipulating a person to accomplish goals that may or may not be in the ‘target’s’ best interest. This may include obtaining information, gaining access, or getting the target to take certain action.” (Hadnagy, 2011). This is the definition of Social Engineering I will be using throughout this paper, and this is perhaps the most dangerous form of attack available to hackers. A Social Engineering attack can be initiated from many different vectors. A phone call could be made by an attacker to extract data. email phishing attacks can be composed to look like a legitimate request for sensitive...
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...-- | Target Retail Analysis | | | | Arpit Minhas, Tim Gaugler, Christopher ScwartzRetailing –Marketing 327 Fall 2015 – Dr. Denise T. Ogden 10/12/15 | | Target Retail Analysis | | | | Arpit Minhas, Tim Gaugler, Christopher ScwartzRetailing –Marketing 327 Fall 2015 – Dr. Denise T. Ogden 10/12/15 | Introduction Target Corporation is one of the largest retailers and mass merchandiser in America. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Target falls in the top 10 companies out of the top 100 companies in America falling at number 6. Target offers everyday necessities, fashionable merchandise, home essentials and many more offering pricing at discounted levels. As one of the major retailers in America, target provides an opportunity for success by providing an exceptional guest experience, licensing departments and diversity in all parties involved. Targets purpose is to make everyday consumers make all target retail locations their number one preferred shopping destination in all channels by delivering outstanding value, continuous innovation and exceptional experiences. In this analysis of Target Corporation we will discuss the areas of retailing activities. We will go in depth on how Target Corp. began into the one of the largest retailers in America by discussing a brief situational analysis providing information on Target’s sole mission to consumers, their distinctive retail strategy and to whom this successful strategy is targeting and...
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...Most Important Cybersecurity Vulnerability Facing IT Managers Today: You and I Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the early years generally revolved around problems with computer hardware and software with no solid definition of what a vulnerability really was, much less which vulnerability would take home the “Most Important Vulnerability” title. In his thesis proposal on “Computer Vulnerability Analysis”, Krsul (1997, p. 2) starts his “Definition of Vulnerability” section by delving into the fact that there was no industry accepted definition that precisely defines “computer vulnerability.” Krsul goes on to ask us to review three of the most commonly accepted definitions of the day—remember, this is 1997!—that he will use to form the basis of this thesis (Krsul, 1997, pp. 2-3): 1. Bishop and Bailey define a vulnerability as “a characterization of a vulnerable state which distinguishes it from all non-vulnerable states.” (Bishop & Bailey, 1996, p. 2). Their report focuses on computer vulnerabilities from a state configuration view where computers are state devices, and a vulnerability is any flaw in software that allows a user (whether authorized or unauthorized) to transition the system from an “authorized state” to an “unauthorized state.” We commonly reference these types of vulnerabilities today as buffer overflow vulnerabilities, input validation vulnerabilities, improper system configuration, etc. 2. Longley and Shain define a vulnerability using several different...
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...RFID SECURITY February 2008 © The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region The contents of this document remain the property of, and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express permission of the Government of the HKSAR. Disclaimer: Whilst the Government endeavours to ensure the accuracy of the information in this paper, no express or implied warranty is given by the Government as to the accuracy of the information. The Government of HKSAR accepts no liability for any error or omission arising from or related to the use of the information. TABLE OF CONTENTS Summary ............................................................................................................................. 2 I. Introduction.................................................................................................................... 3 An Introduction to RFID ................................................................................................. 3 How does RFID work? ................................................................................................... 4 II. Adoption of RFID........................................................................................................... 5 Business Trends .............................................................................................................. 5 Government Use .....................................................................................
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...MEDIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION STUDY GUIDE NO LOGO BRANDS, GLOBALIZATION, RESISTANCE WRITTEN BY JEREMY EARP & DANIELLE DEVEREAUX Challenging media CONTENTS NO LOGO BRANDS, GLOBALIZATION, RESISTANCE NOTE TO TEACHERS.............................................................................................................................................................................pg. 03 THE MEDIA LITERACY CIRCLE OF EMPOWERMENT....................................................................................................................04 OVERVIEW.........................................................................................................................................................................................................05 PRE-VIEWING EXERCISES..........................................................................................................................................................................06 INTRODUCTION Key Points..........................................................................................................................................................................................................07 Questions for Discussion & Writing.....................................................................................................................................................07 NO SPACE: BRANDED WORLD Key Points......................................................................................
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...Quoc Tuan Case Executive Summary Nintendo’s Strategy in 2009 Bachelor of Business – BBUS 2012 Subject: Strategic Management Date of presentation: 11/4/2012 2012 Strategic Management Project Assignment Cover Sheet We agree that all group members have contributed equally to the group work. Table of Contents I. INTRODUCTION: 3 II. ANAYLYSIS OF INDUSTRY AND NINTENDO COMPANY: 3 1. Industry circumstances: 3 2. Key success factor: 3 3. Competitively important resources and capabilities of Nintendo: 4 III. ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NINTENDO: 6 Table of Figure Figure 1: Estimated Industry Revenue by Platform Holder 8 Figure 2: Estimated Console Software Dollar Sales 8 INTRODUCTION: This paper will provide a general look inside the market supremacy in the console segment of the video game industry. It also shows the strategic issues and recommendations for Nintendo company. ANAYLYSIS OF INDUSTRY AND NINTENDO COMPANY: 1. Industry circumstances: Sales of video game consoles, software, and accessories reached a record high of $23.1 billion in 2008, which was 19 percent greater than 2007 industry revenues. Growth in the industry had fluctuated significantly over the past few decades and had been driven by technological and society trends, among other factor. Despite the increasing intensity of competition, the video gaming industry as a whole had continued to grow through the end of 2008 in the face of the downturn in the general...
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...influenced the business landscape in recent years more than the big box, and no big boxer is more prominent than WalMart. Big boxers like Wal-Mart not only apply pressure to suppliers and alter the mix of shopping alternatives for consumers, but they also greatly influence the competitive behavior of traditional retailers. The academic and business press has chronicled the wide-ranging effects of the mega-retailer over the past two decades (McCune, 1994; McGee and Peterson, 2000; Stone, 1993). Although there is growing evidence that Wal-Mart's hold on retail may be slipping, it remains a competitive nightmare for many of its competitors, particularly small rivals in local markets (McWiltiams, 2()07a. 2007b). A number of authors (e.g.. McGee and Peterson, 2000; Edid, 2005; Spector, 2005) have suggested or inferred competitive responses for smaller retailers when a big box like Wal-Mart comes to town. This paper builds on such work by providing a more comprehensive and theorybased analysis of strategic alternatives available to retailers specifically facing a threat from WalMart. Toward that end, the remainder of the paper begins with an overview of the big box phenomenon and a framework for understanding how the big box influences the strategic landscape. Three theory-based potential strategic responses are evaluated, followed by conclusions and opportunities for further research. Wal-Mart and the Big Box Phenomenon The emergence of big box retailers in the United States has changed the...
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...CURRENT TOPICS IN COMPUTING (CSC 812) A RESEARCH ON RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) (PRESENT, FUTURE APPLICATION, SECURITY IMPLICATION AND CRITICS) SUBMITTED BY AKINSOWON, TOSIN BLESSING (060805018) IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF MASTER DEGREE TO DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCES, FACULTY OF SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, AKOKA, YABA, LAGOS. SESSION 2012/2013 SUPERVISED BY Prof H.O.D LONGE Abstract Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has been available for more than fifty years. However it has only been recently that the prices of RFID devices have fallen to the point where these devices can be used as a "throwaway" inventory. This presents numerous opportunities along with innumerable risks. A lot of research is being done to suggest methods which will ensure secure communications in RFID systems. The objective of this paper is to present RFID technology, its current, future applications, study various potential threats to security, and Critics of RFID. 1 Introduction RFID 1.0 BACKGROUND STUDY Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an automatic identification system. It make use of Radio Frequency (RF) to identify “tagged” items .Data collected were transmitted to a host system using a Radio Frequency Reader. RFID is one of the numerous technologies grouped under the term Automatic Identification (Auto ID), such as bar code, magnetic inks, optical character recognition (OCR), voice recognition, touch memory, smart cards, biometrics etc. Auto ID technologies...
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...after its implementation is well along. Instead, people throughout the organization are continually identifying opportunities, developing new knowledge and capabilities, and testing out their ideas. Initiatives are undertaken, changed in midcourse as new information becomes available and better ideas surface, and sometimes abandoned so that energy can be focused on a different approach. The battle is won not in the boardroom but in the laboratories, on factory floors, at service counters, and in computer rooms. Operations’ role is larger than just that of implementer of strategy; it is the foundation for – indeed, the driver behind – successful strategic attacks and defenses. The important implication for company leaders: companies that fail to exploit fully the strategic power of operations will be both hampered in their own attacks and vulnerable to those of competitors that do exploit this power. Nowhere is this clearer than in cases where large companies that have established a powerful, well-entrenched competitive position (possibly by following a clear strategy) are attacked successfully by competitors that lack both position and strategy. Indeed, again and again we observe small companies that – although lacking the advantages of size, experience, established position, and proprietary technology – take on big companies and in a relatively short time push...
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...Graduate School of Management Contents 1.0 Executive Summary 3 2.0. Situation Analysis Overview 4 2.1. Market Summary 4 2.2. SWOT Analysis 8 2.2.1. Strengths: 8 2.2.2. Weaknesses: 8 2.2.3. Opportunities: 9 2.2.4. Threats: 9 2.3. Competition 9 2.4. Product Offering 10 2.5. Keys to Success 10 2.6. Critical Issues 10 3.0. Marketing Strategy Overview 11 3.1. Mission Statement 11 3.2. Marketing Objectives 12 3.2.1. Brand Identity 12 3.2.2. Value Proposition 13 3.2.3. Estimated Unit Sales 14 3.3. Financial Objectives 15 3.4. Target Markets 15 3.5 Positioning 17 3.6 Pricing Strategies 18 3.7. Marketing Attack Strategy 19 3.7.1 Advertising 20 3.7.2 Public Relations 21 3.7.3 Internet 21 3.7.4 Sales Promotion 22 3.8. Marketing Research 24 4.0 Controls Overview 24 4.1. Progress Milestones 25 4.2 Marketing Organization 26 4.3 Contingency Planning 26 4.4 Conclusion 27 References 29 1.0 Executive Summary The aging population of America is, no doubt, booming. Thus, a good number of businesses have been organized that cater to this sector of society. One of these are those retail stores that serve the needs of the senior population. Senior Care Plus (SCP) was conceptualized to specialize on the sales and service of specialized lifts, mobility aids, bed and bath safety products, medical alert systems, home care systems, accessories, and consumables. SCP will reach out to these seniors...
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...………………………………………………………Page 10-11 2.6 Critical Issues…..………...…………………………………………………………….Page 11 3.0 Marketing Strategy..…...…………………………………………………………..Page 11-12 3.1 Mission…………………….…………………………………………………………..Page 12 3.2 Marketing Objectives……….………………………………………………………Page 12-14 Table of Contents Cont….. 3.3 Financial Objectives…….…………………………………………………………Page 14-15 3.4 Target Markets………………………………………………………..……………….Page 15 3.0 Marketing Strategy (Overview)…………………………………………………..Page 15-16 3.5 Positioning…….........................................................................................................Page 16-17 3.6 Pricing Strategies…………………………………………………………………...Page 17-19 3.7 Marketing Attack Strategy……………………………………….…………………Page 19-20 3.8 Marketing Research……...……………………………………………………........Page 21-22 4.0 Controls………………………………………………………………………….……..Page 22 4.1 Progress Milestones……………………………………………...……………….Page 22-23 4.2 Marketing Organization…………………………………………………………..Page 22-24 4.3 Contingency Planning……………………………………………………………..Page 24-25 5.0 Conclusion……………………………………………………………..........………….Page 26 References……………………………………………………………………………….…Page 27 1.0 Executive Summary Best Buy Mobile has had straight forward marketing through commercials that has kept Customers interested in how the system works. Brand loyalty...
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...Environmental Problem: Defined The environmental issue that my research will focus on is the continued use of fossil fuels as the primary energy source by our global economy: regardless of the proven adverse impacts, from our reliance on these nonrenewable resources; and in consideration of the circumstances regarding the existence of viable alternative sources of energy, given the application of equivalent technologies applied to their systems of conversion. The focus of this paper is not to identify evidence of the negative impacts realized because of fossil fuel use, in order to prove these problems are in fact produced. Confirmation has been granted through several other research projects, in regards to those problems and aspects included within the scope of this research project. As for those problems or related aspects excluded in the scope of this project, debate does exists; along with there being variations present in the range of impacts believed to be associated with fossil fuel use. That is, the limits of my research were configured according to the impacts that are evident regardless of opposing viewpoints and variations in perspective. The study will not include research that supports that viable alternative, renewable energy sources are available either. This would be redundant as well considering the practical applications in use throughout the world, diverting any debate that may exist to the alternative sources in theory. Specifically, the three main impacts...
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...is the function of industry concerned in the determination of corporate policy, the co-ordination of finance, production, and distribution, the settlement of the compass of the organization, and the ultimate control of the executive. Meanwhile, management is the function in industry concerned in the execution of policy, which is within the limits set up by administration, and the employment of the organization for the particular objects set before it. Although literature on the field of business management dates back to the late nineteenth century, the study of human service management and administration is relatively recent. Most of the literature has come from the field of non-profit management such as social work, the arts, education, research, science, religion, philanthropy, and other such activities. It can be seen through some evidences of buildings from which many of them we can admire nowadays. These includes Egyptians pyramids, Colosseum, Chinese great wall, Taj Mahal, cathedrals, and many others great buildings. These buildings must have been built by a thousands of workers or slaves, which is certainly leaded by someone. Therefore, managerial activity has...
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