RLYT Task 1: Response to the Simple Gateways RFP John Doe Western Governors University Abstract The student provided a response to a sample Request for Proposal from simulated company Simple Gateways. Simple Gateways request stated some key problems the current information systems were causing within the company. The first problem was that there was reduced efficiency when coordinating to update company wide policy. The second problem was an outdated paper and file Human Resource Management system that lead to decrease productivity. The student developed a three step plan to update the technology systems for Simple Gateways starting with an updated network architecture using existing systems and additional devices.
Introduction The purpose of this assignment is to firstly identify why there is a need to implement changes within an organisation and highlight any barriers that an organisation may encounter when implementing any changes before explaining how to overcome these barrier. It will also describe what techniques can be used to plan, monitor and review any potential changes. Finally the report will also consider the effects of change of the workforce within the organisation and why communication is vital before, during and after any changes. To help demonstrate different points and techniques I will refer to a specific example of innovation and change within a company which is planning on implementing a machine which is an automatic packaging system instead of a manual based packing system. Benefits of Innovation and Change To fully understand the benefits of innovation and change, we must first understand what innovation and change actually are.
MGT 311 Final Exam The theme of MGT 311 Final is to enable students learn about the organizational behavior, different motivational strategies and other human resource practices that will be helpful in the future career. There are various topics in the MGT 311 Final like communication strategy, motivational strategies, conflict resolution strategies, span of control, etc. There is also the inclusion of concept of change management which is important for the person to learn to make the change process effective and smoother. MGT 311 strategy plan is also taught in the course that helps in formulating the strategies for the organization to let employees work to achieve the mission and vision. In the MGT 311 Final Exam, there will be different multiple choice questions that will be provided to the students to test their understanding.
ISSUES IN ACCOUNTING EDUCATION Vol. 23, No. 2 May 2008 pp. 299–307 Assessing Audit and Business Risks at Toy Central Corporation Christine E. Earley and Fred Phillips ABSTRACT: This case requires you to evaluate business risks and accounting issues facing a toy manufacturer, and determine how these matters will translate into assertion-specific audit risks. When performing your analyses, you will need to draw on your general knowledge of toys and possibly research some of the issues facing the toy industry.
Using Matlab as the programming platform, this course will expose students to hands-on computer exercises on advanced quantitative topics. This course will train students to become familiar with simulation techniques in modern financial engineering. Matlab is widely used in many science disciplines and is also emerging as one of the most popular programming platforms in the financial industry. Prerequisite(s): (BU.232.710 or BU.756.761 or BE.756.761) and (BU.232.701 or BU.756.760 or BE.756.760) Course Overview: The past financial crisis showed how difficult it is to correctly price financial instruments. In the course, students will learn how to apply stochastic calculus and simulation techniques to solve financial problems and also how to develop and/or adapt the existing contingent claim models to support financial engineering platforms and applications.
Grand Valley State University Seidman College of Business Syllabus – Fall 2014 MGT 495 Administrative Policy Instructor: Mahendra Joshi, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Management Office Hours: 11:30am-12:30pm Tuesday/Thursday Office: 3061 Office Phone: 616-331-7413 E-mail: joshim@gvsu.edu Course Description MGT 495 Administrative Policy involves integrative study of the managerial decisions; introduces students to an understanding of strategic competitiveness and the way in which business strategy is formulated and implemented; uses a combination of theoretical and experiential approaches to designing business plans for key decisions, implementing these decisions, and monitoring their effects. Value of the Course This
Introduction Upon reading this chapter, you may feel like you are preparing for a project management role rather than an information security role, but you’ll soon see that the interests of those who manage the business and those who safeguard it are intertwined. This chapter, more so than any of the other domains of the Common Body of Knowledge, deals with business management concerns: how to prepare for an emergency or calamity and how to respond and continue operations under suboptimal business conditions. 123 Information Security: Principles and Practices, by Mark S. Merkow, CISSP, CISM and Jim Breithaupt. Published by Prentice Hall. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN: 0-558-86622-0 124 CHAPTER 6 | Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning In this chapter, you will learn about the goals of sound business continuity planning and disaster recovery planning, how these two types of planning differ, the types of threats that could invoke emergency planning and procedures, and several of the more prominent techniques organizations are using to plan for and hopefully prevent a disruption in business activities.
The case serves to motivate the following teaching objectives: • Introduce the Modigliani-Miller intuition of capital structure irrelevance; • Establish how the cost of equity is affected by capital structure decisions by defining financial risk and introducing the levered-beta capital asset pricing model (CAPM) equation; • Discuss interest tax deductibility and the valuation tax shields; • Explore the importance of debt capacity in a growing business. Suggestion for Advance Assignment to Students Students may consider the following study questions: 1. In what ways can Susan Collyns facilitate the success of CPK? 2. Using the scenarios in case Exhibit 9, what role does leverage play in affecting the return on equity (ROE) for CPK?
Abstract This paper will analyze the implementation of a new technology in a software development company. The discussion will include the trigger events that led to the implementation of Agile (the new technology), evaluate the implementation of the change, the employee behavioral changes that were necessary for the success of the implementation, the variation of employee opinions regarding Agile, and what the CEO should consider for the future. It also demonstrate three planned stages of development along with “Scrum”, agile method for project management and how it worked at Blue Cloud Thesis Statement Blue Cloud is uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it. Through this work they have come to value: · Individuals and interactions over processes and tools · Working software over comprehensive documentation · Customer collaboration over contract negotiation · Responding to change over following a plan Introduction · Trigger Event that Lead to the Implementation of Agile According to Spector (2013), a trigger event is any change in the environment that precipitates the necessity for an alteration in strategies and organizational change. These triggers can lead to a change in the strategy that is utilized by the organization that can involve new markets and business models, as well as, new services and/or products, this change is called strategic renewal (Spector, 2013).
Supply and Demand Simulation Tamara Ray Eco 365 February 25, 2013 John Ilokwu Supply and Demand Simulation This assignment uses the Supply and Demand simulation on the student forum. The simulation is made up of several scenarios that present shifts in the supply and demand curves, including a reason for each shift. Following each scenario is an analysis of how the shift affects equilibrium and business decisions. Microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts and their applicability to the scenarios are also explained. Using the information from the simulation, one can appreciate how important sound business decisions are the key to success.