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sensitive analysis What is a sensitivity analysis? How would you use it in planning for future expansions? What role does this kind of analysis play in your work environment and/or your home environment? If you were trying to add a new service to your facility, what ratios would you use to determine if it would be profitable and how long until it would break even? (4-5 paragraphs) detailed/under 5% plagarism/APA format/single .

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Session 2 Business Strategies based on Value Chain Agenda Opening case & Porter’s Value Chain hypothesis Porter’s generic strategies framework Cost leadership Differentiation Two views on Value Chain hypothesis The Consistency View The Blue Ocean View Case Video case: Nintendo Wii Blue Ocean strategy The Blue Ocean that Disappeared – The Case of Nintendo Wii Opening case To offset its market share losses since 2008, Nestle has sought to aggressively promote linkages in the premium, luxury market – that has been immune to the recession and has been growing rapidly Nestle as a global corporation has five major business groups; in each, Nestle links its resource transforming functions in very different ways, reflecting the personality and the positioning of its specific brands. Culinary foods Maggi Le Creazioni di Casa Buitoni Beverages Nescafe Nespresso Confecti-onary Kitkat Maisen Cailer Milk products Nutrition Cerelac Nestle Haagen Dazs Babynes Porter’s Value Chain hypothesis According to Porter’s value chain hypothesis, the primary links among the resource transforming functions should be sequenced as a chain, i.e. design, produce, market, deliver and support (Porter, 1985) Value chain analysis helps to evaluate effectiveness of a firm in different functions Strategies for manipulating value linkages for improving strategic advantage of a business are referred to as the “Business-level strategies” Design Production Marketing Support Delivery The Value Chain hypothesis In Porter’s framework, the functions in a firm’s value chain are grouped into two broad categories of activities: primary and secondary Primary activities are directly involved in transforming inputs into outputs and in delivery and after-sales support inbound logistics Support activities are involved in supporting primary activities procurement service—installation, usage guidance, maintenance, parts, and returns operations outbound logistics marketing and sales technology development human resource management firm infrastructure—general management, planning, finance, accounting, legal, government affairs and quality management Porter’s generic strategies framework Generic Sources of Strategic Advantage in Value Chains One of the major purposes of Porter’s framework is to explicate two generic sources of strategic advantage for the businesses of a firm. Value Cost If customers perceive a product or service as superior, they are willing to pay a premium relative to the price they will pay for competing offerings If a firm gains a cost advantage for performing activities in its value chain at a cost lower than its major competitors, then it has flexibility to undercut competitors and offer greater value for money Two views on Value Chain hypothesis There are two views on this hypothesis: Contingency view The firms that make consistent, persistent and dedicated investments i.

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Session 1 Module 2 INTRODUCTION TO AUDITING 1 LEARNING OBJECTIVES After this module you should be able to: Define auditing Differentiate between different levels of assurance Appreciate different audit opinions (covered in depth in session11) Differentiate between the different role of the preparer of financial statements and the auditor. Explain the reasons for the demand for audit and assurance services Appreciate the Corporations Act requirements for company audits Explain the audit expectation gap. These are the objectives that students are expected to understand and be able to explain and apply. Students will only be assessed within the learning objectives provided for each module of the course. 2 AUDITING AND ASSURANCE DEFINED An audit is an assurance engagement defined as ‘an engagement in which an assurance practitioner expresses a conclusion designed to enhance the degree of confidence of the intended users other than the responsible party about the outcome of the evaluation or measurement of a subject matter against criteria.’ This is a definition of an audit highlighting the main parties involved and their roles 3 1-4 Diagram of assurance engagement 4 *Comment on : main parties and their roles Jaq (J) - add figure 1-1 1-5 Five elements ofassurance engagement Three-party relationships: assurance practitioner (auditor) responsible party (preparer) intended user Subject matter Suitable criteria Sufficient appropriate evidence Written assurance report Audit engagement has 5 elements These are explained on following slides 5 AUDITING AND ASSURANCE DEFINED ‘intended users’ - the people for whom the auditor prepares their report. Example: shareholders, creditors, employees ‘responsible party’ - the person or organisation responsible for preparing the financial statements. Example: company management ‘subject matter’ – that which the auditor is expressing a conclusion on. i.e. financial reports ‘criteria’ – the rules or principles by which the subject matter is being evaluated. i.e. Accounting standards and interpretations and Corporations laws Comment on explanations of terms 6 AUDITING AND ASSURANCE DEFINED cont’d. Sufficient appropriate evidence The quantity and quality of evidence the auditor requires in order to express a conclusion on the subject matter *Written assurance report Written report from the auditor expressing the auditor’s conclusion on the subject matter Comment on explanations of terms 7 DIFFERENT LEVELS OF ASSURANCE AUDITORS MAY PROVIDE VARYING LEVELS OF ASSURANCE WHEN CONDUCTING ASSURANCE ENGAGEMENTS. Reasonable assurance Limited assurance No assurance There are 3 levels of assurance which are described on next slide 8 DIFFERENT LEVELS OF ASSURANCELEVEL OF ASSURANCE EXAMPLE THE ASSURANCE EXPRESSIONREASONABLE Highest level of assurance but not absolute assurance on the reliability of the subject matterFinancial Statement AuditThe auditor has conducted sufficient tests and.

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"Service-Oriented Architecture" Please respond to the following: Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is an architectural style for building software applications that use services available in a network such as the Web. SOA is based on standard protocols such as HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), etc. SOA services are consumed by client applications over the Internet. SOA exposes business services to a wide range of service consumers. Assess SOA in terms of business integration, security,interoperability, and IT infrastructure. A Web service is a set of technologies used for exchanging data between applications. Web services allow businesses to connect their processes to their business partners. This form of business integration results in Business Process Management (BPM) mashups. Assess the benefits of BPM mashups in terms of ease of integration, composition of services, and information sharing. "Software Provisioning" Please respond to the following: When a company has a need for software, one option is to buy it from a software vendor or build it internally if the IT department can develop the software.This results in a build-or-buy debate. Take a stance on the build versus buy debate.Justify your decision in regard to cost, flexibility, reliability, and security. Software development methods include Joint Application Development (JAD), Rapid Application Development (RAD), Extreme Programming (XP), Software Prototyping,and Open-Source Development. Choose the best software development method from those listed here and explain why you believe it is best. .

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Server Farm IP Phone End-users Corporate Computers Switch-1 Dallas Office 10.2.1.0 /24 10.2.2.0 /2410.2.4.0 /24 10.2.5.0 /24 10.2.6.0 /24 SNHUEnergy, Inc. Logical Network Design Router Memphis Office 10.2.1.1 /2410.2.6.1 /24 10.10.1.1 /24 10.2.2.1 /2410.2.5.1 /24 Video Conferencing 10.2.4.1 /24 10.10.1.2 /24 it640_memphis_office_logical_design_current.vsdxPage-1 Dallas Office DALLAS_SW_1 PAYROLL Memphis Office MEMPHIS_SW-01 MEMPHIS_WKS_002 DALLAS_WKS_003 ACCOUNTING E-MAIL DALLAS_SW-01 HR DALL_RTR_03 SNHUEnergy, Inc. Physical Network Design CURRENT NETWORK DESIGN MEMPHIS_RTR_002DALLAS_WKS_002 DALLAS_WKS_001 MEMPHIS_WKS_001 Operations Dallas Office: Total Employees – 90 Applications – Email Payroll Accounting HR Services - VoIP Phone System Video Conferencing Hardware – Routers - 1 Switches - 2 Firewalls - 1 Connectivity – Internet Memphis Office: Total Employees – 30 Applications – Billing Operations Services - VoIP Phone System Video Conferencing Hardware – Routers – 1 Switches – 1 Firewalls – 0 Connectivity – Internet Billing Internet it640_final_project_physical_diagram_current.vsdxPage-1 Server Farm WAP’s IP Phone End-users Corporate Computers Switch-2 INTERNET FIREWALL 10.0.1.0 /24 10.0.2.0 /24 10.0.3.0 /24 10.0.4.0 /24 10.0.5.0 /24 10.0.6.0 /24 SNHUEnergy, Inc. Logical Network Design Router Switch-1 Dallas Office 10.0.1.1 /2410.0.6.1 /24 10.1.0.1 /24 10.0.3.1 /24 10.0.4.1 /24 10.0.2.1 /2410.0.5.1 /24 10.1.0.11 /2410.1.0.10 /24 Video Conferencing 67.0.0.0 it640_dallas_office_logical_design_current.vsdxPage-1 IT 640 Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric Project Analysis Plan Overview: For your final project, you will assume the role of a network consultant for SNHUEnergy Inc., an organization looking to expand its communication reach. Refer to the Final Project Scenario document for details. You have been tasked with analyzing the current network architecture of the organization and determining any key changes that should occur as the organization prepares for future growth. You will evaluate traffic patterns to determine critical aspects of your business and provide basic insight into what should be done to the network from a capability aspect and from a security viewpoint as the organization prepares for future growth. Ultimately, you will recommend a design for the future network architecture of the organization. Prompt: Your first milestone for this project will be the creation of a project analysis plan. Your plan will identify the network applications of the current network including a description of how the current network is designed by explaining how the different layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model relate to each other within the network. Refer to the following files when completing this milestone:  Dallas Office Logical Design - Current  Final Project Physical Diagram - Curren.

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\\server05\productn\C\CRY\45-3\CRY305.txt unknown Seq: 1 22-AUG-07 10:10 THE LABELING OF CONVICTED FELONS AND ITS CONSEQUENCES FOR RECIDIVISM* TED CHIRICOS KELLE BARRICK WILLIAM BALES College of Criminology and Criminal Justice Florida State University STEPHANIE BONTRAGER Justice Research Associates KEYWORDS: labeling, felony conviction, recidivism Florida law allows judges to withhold adjudication of guilt for individuals who have been found guilty of a felony and are being sentenced to probation. Such individuals lose no civil rights and may lawfully assert they had not been convicted of a felony. Labeling theory would predict that the receipt of a felony label could increase the likelihood of recidivism. Reconviction data for 95,919 men and women who were either adjudicated or had adjudication withheld show that those formally labeled are significantly more likely to recidivate in 2 years than those who are not. Labeling effects are stronger for women, whites, and those who reach the age of 30 years without a prior conviction. Second-level indicators of county characteristics (e.g., crime rates or concentrated disadvantage) have no significant effect on the adjudication/recidivism relationship. Traditional labeling theory explains the potential “escalating” consequences of a criminal or delinquent labeling experience in two ways (Lof- land, 1969; Sherman et al., 1992). The first consequence involves a * The authors would like to thank the anonymous reviewers as well as Carter Hay, Dan Mears, Brian Stults, and especially Xia Wang for their helpful comments on an earlier version of this article. Direct correspondence to Ted Chiricos (e-mail: [email protected]). CRIMINOLOGY VOLUME 45 NUMBER 3 2007 547 \\server05\productn\C\CRY\45-3\CRY305.txt unknown Seq: 2 22-AUG-07 10:10 548 CHIRICOS, BARRICK, BALES & BONTRAGER transformation of identity,1 and the second emphasizes structural impediments to conventional life that result from a labeling event.2 Although labeling events have been variably operationalized to include police con- tact, arrest, conviction, and imprisonment, it is arguable that felony conviction is the most consequential in relation to the development of structural impediments. The label of “convicted felon” strips an individual of the right to vote, serve on juries, own firearms, or hold public office. In many states, convicted felons are prohibited from obtaining student loans, employment in state-licensed occupations, or employment with state- licensed companies. In addition, the label of convicted felon may contribute to various informal exclusions that can make access to noncriminal activities more difficult and criminal alternatives more attractive.3 The state of Florida has a law that allows individuals who have been found guilty of a felony, either by a judge, jury, or plea, to literally avoid the label of convicted felon. Judges have the option of “withholding adjudication” of guilt for convic.

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Service Area - The geographic area from which organization draws the majority of its customers/patients. For some service categories the service area may be quite large (organ translate) whereas for other service categories it might be quite small (emergency room). External Analysis - A strategic thinking activity directed toward identifying, aggregating, and interoperating the issues that are outside the organization to determine the implications of those issues on the organization as well as to provide information for internal analysis and the development of the directional strategies. Monitoring (External Change) - The tracking of various issues identified in the scanning process to add data concerning the item under consideration to confirm or disconfirm the issue or its impact. Service Category - A distinct health care offering that may be defined very broadly (hospital care) or very narrowly (pediatric hematology) depending on the level of analysis. Focus Groups - A facilitated process typically using 10-15 people to surface, develop, evaluate, and reach conclusion about an issue. APA format reffo .

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Shareholder or stakeholder? That is the question. In recent years debate has intensified over the role of governments in regulating markets and conducting economic activity? Has capitalism runs its course? Should corporations maximize value for shareholders or all stakeholders (e.g., employees)? What should be the role of the corporation? And the government? Are CEOs overpaid? The COVID crisis has brought these and related matters into greater scrutiny. Minimum wage earners (e.g., Amazon delivery) became essential workers! In the meantime, CEO pay ratios (CEO pay/average worker pay) have increased over time from 40 to 400. Safety nets do not appear to exist. Please read the attachment. Please refrain from making political statements or attributions (about half a page). Keep your discussion civil and professional. .

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Share your thoughts and opinions on predictive versus adaptive SDLC in this week's discussion. Flesh out your thoughts and interact with your classmates. Post your initial response by the middle of each week and then return on a couple of other days to see what's going on with the discussions. The more you interact, the more you learn from your peers, and the more you share with them about what you know. You will also be showing your instructor what you have picked up. .

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Share your thoughts on Chapters 4 and 5. How much experience do you have with interviewing? What are some of the biggest challenges you see or questions you have about interviewing or attributions? Also, Susan Orlean's process and The Rabbit Outbreak. Quality posts and responses contribute to a rich learning community by citing readings, sharing examples, and building on the ideas of others in a collegial manner. .

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Share your thoughts “You are the most important generation. EVER.” The reason why I say this to YOU is that there are so many challenges that your generation needs to address. Among the most important ones is climate change. So, please discuss in an open and respectful way where you stand on climate change. Do you think it is real? If so, what do we need to do to adapt to and mitigate its consequences? .

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Share your thoughts on some of the questions below. Research is not required, but if you represent the thoughts, ideas, words, or images of others, be sure to give credit and cite your sources by indicating the author, date, title, and website link where this information was found. What does leadership mean to you? How important do you think effective leadership is, and why? Share your personal observations of any other leaders you are familiar with, or have heard, seen or read about. These can be from personal experiences, news, websites, TV or movies. They might be business leaders, community leaders, coaches, mentors, or anyone you think has acted in a leadership role. Describe the leader(s) and the situation(s) you have observed. What do you think were some positive leadership traits or successes that you observed? Explain why you think this. What do you think were some negative leadership traits or failures you observed? Explain why you think this. .

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Share your thoughts about new China and developing India in the global community. In 1-2 pages, described the developments in China and India; discuss how those developments impact the global community; and discuss the ways that the global culture has more or less integrated in the recent years. Remember to include at least 2 credible and scholarly sources and cite your sources using proper APA format. .

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Share your most memorable experience working in a group. Explain why it was so memorable. If it was a bad experience, identify at least two (2) ways it could have been improved. If it was a successful experience, identify at least two (2) reasons for the success. What did you learn from your experience that you would advise your peers to do or avoid in future group work? Respond thoughtfully to at least two (2) of your peers. Peer.1 My most memorable experience working in a group was when I acted in a school play. This play was memorable because it was my first time acting on stage. My experience was negative. It could have been improved with better communication within the cast and honesty about the expectations from the cast and crew. My director struggled to direct the play because she had high expectations and the cast of middle schoolers didn't quite live up to them. Our production ultimately suffered because every rehearsal was a power struggle between the leads and our director and the cast wouldn't communicate their ideas to each other. I would advise my peers to encourage an initial meeting where everyone involved can discuss their needs and desires. peer.2 The idea of teamwork is essential to a project that requires more than two pairs of hands. Personally, I enjoy being a group that is willing to put effort into their chosen role to make the workflow swiftly. However, there was one time I remember that I had a horrible group experience. During middle school, I had to construct a building for an English class for a major grade. The group consisted of three to four members, including me, and every member was extremely lazy. When we (technically just me) began the project, I was doing all of the work from start to finish. However, one of the members (who was lazy, though every member of my group was lazy) helped me out a bit on the construction process, so I cut him some slack. On the day of the presentation, my group was unprepared while I was ready. My English teacher began to ask each of us questions about the project, and I was able to give the right answer while the other members couldn't. In the end, my teacher gave me an A while my group members failed the project as she could tell that only I completed the project by the deadline. .

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Share your own experience working with children, your motivation for teaching, and where you see yourself going in your career as an early childhood educator. Thoroughly answer these questions in your initial post: How did you become interested in being an early childhood educator? Who or what motivated you the most? Be specific and give examples. Describe the qualities of an ethical early childhood professional. Be specific and give examples using language from the lecture content and the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. .

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Share the social issue of domestic terrorism in which you plan to explore in your Final Essay. Using your sociological imagination, what do you believe might be some possible explanations for the social issue or problem? How could you use your sociological imagination to bring awareness to other possible viewpoints or ways of thinking or acting related to the social issue or problem? Describe your confidence level with writing your Final Essay. Are there any components of the assignment that you would like to better understand? .

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share strategies for building your portfolio Reflect on strategies that you can pursue in developing portfolios or portfolio elements that focus on academic achievements. Review one or more samples from your own research of resources focused on portfolio development. Post an explanation of at least two strategies for including academic activities and accomplishments into your professional portfolio. .

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Share in a journal assignment two to three behaviors you have exhibited in the workplace strictly due to your perception (e.g., you become nervous and speak much faster when presenting in front of your senior executives because at your last presentation you observed at least two of them looking at the clock and whispering to one another). Be sure to clearly explain the behavior and the correlating perception driving you. .

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