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Business Analytics OPRE 605
Summer 2022
University of Baltimore
Merrick School of Business
Day and Time: Asynchronous ONLINE
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Start and End Dates: June 6 – July 8
Location: Asynchronous with no specific meeting times
Instructor: Mark A. Arvisais, PhD
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Email is the best way to reach me
“Office Hour” Meetings by Zoom: There are no set office hour times. However, I am available to
meet and review course content via Zoom if you are having difficulty with homework problems or final
project. Request appointments via University of Baltimore email. Once we have agreed to a time send
me a Zoom link. Be prepared to share your Excel work before and or during the meeting using the share
screen functionality. Camera must be switched on during the meeting (use built-in Zoom alternate
background if preferred).
Course Description: Explores business analytics and its applications to management decision-
making for a range of business situations. Covers problem structuring; big data; data mining;
optimization; computer simulation; decision analysis; and predictive modeling.
Prerequisites: OPRE 504 or OPRE 505 and OPRE 506 or equivalent or permission of the
M.B.A. program director. Therefore, this course assumes students have a solid knowledge of
statistics and Excel covered in chapters 2 – 7 in the Evans text. These chapters review material
learned in the prerequisite courses.
Assignments and Problems: Quantitative courses are challenging. This course requires a
significant amount of study and effort to complete. Stay on top of the work since it is easy to fall
behind.
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The course uses two foundational systems as platforms for course delivery – Sakai and
Pearson’s MyLab
Sakai: On Sakai you will find the following: (1) Lesson plan, (2) Supporting and
supplemental materials including lecture and problem walk-through recordings (3)
Grade center, (4) Data Set Submission link for the final project and (5) Graded Final
Project details and submission location.
Pearson’s MyLab Statistics: On MyLab you will find the following: (1) PowerPoint
decks for all chapters (see Accessible Resources>accessible PowerPoint slides), (2)
Ungraded homework practice questions, (3) Graded weekly quizzes (See Assignments
on MyLab). Take quizzes on a PC not on tablet or phone. The student needs to make
certain he or she is working within a stable internet environment when taking a quiz.
Interruptions may lead to a submission failure and delays resulting in a zero or bad
grade.
Optional External Add-In to Excel: Frontline Solver
Standard Windows based Excel is all that is necessary for this class. However, you can
enhance Excel’s functionality with the Frontline Solver/Analytic Solver add-in. You can
purchase a 140-day access for $25.00. There are places in the text and PowerPoint slides that
references Frontline Solver and its fu ...
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(U) WHAT INSIGHTS ARE DERIVED FROM OPERATION ANACONDA IN REGARDS TO THE NCO COMMON CORE COMPENTENCY (NCOCCC) OF OPERATIONS?
The NCOCCC of Operations is a combination of operational skill sets that, when mastered by senior leaders can save lives and ensure effective unified action. Some of its key tenets include: Large-scale combat operations; understanding operational and mission variables; resolving complex, ill-structured problems with the use of Mission Command; and understanding how to integrate the different branches of the military into successful joint operations (Department of the Army [DA], 2020, pp. 2-3). This final principle of conducting joint operations becomes increasingly important as contemporary conflicts continue to venture further into the realm of multi-domain warfare (Marr, 2018, pp. 10-11). In order to execute such a complex task, Joint Force Commanders (JFC) must “integrate, synchronize, and direct joint operations” through the use of seven Joint Functions (Joint Chiefs of Staff [JCS], 2017, p. III-1). One of these functions, Command and Control, is how the JFC directs the forces toward accomplishment of the mission, and its essential task is to “Communicate and ensure the flow of information across the staff and joint force” (JCS, 2017, p. III-2). This task is critical to the creation of a shared understanding, which allows the separate branches to work seamlessly together toward a common goal. The absence of this unifying component hinders missions and increases casualties. In Operation ANACONDA, JFC Major General (MG) Hagenbeck failed to create such a shared understanding with his subordinate Air Force assets, which contributed to increasing the amount of casualties his forces incurred. Although the warning order was published on 6 January, MG Hagenbeck did not notify the Combined Force Air Component Commander of Operation ANACONDA until 23 February, just days before the operation began (Fleri et al., 2003). This failure to ensure the flow of information across the joint force, caused downstream effects in planning and preparation that led to diminished air support during the initial stages of the operation. As noted by Lambeth (2005) in his comprehensive analysis, “because so little air support had been requested…coalition troops entered the fight virtually unprotected by any preparatory and suppressive fire” (pp. 204-205). Operation Anaconda provides a clear case of how proficiency in the realm of Operations can result in fewer U.S. casualties.
M451: Decisive Action
Case Study Defense Support of Civil Authorities
1. Scenario
Good morning, welcome to VNN -- local officials are celebrating this morning as a new industrial
park is being christened in our community, there’s a ribbon-cutting scheduled for 10am this
morning. Officials say the new Hampton Industrial Park will bring millions of dollars of new tax
revenues and thousands of new jobs to state and local communities. But a group of activi ...
(Remarks)Please keep in mind that the assiMoseStaton39
(Remarks)
Please keep in mind that the assignment states, "Each of your sections’ content must be at least one full page in length, in Times New Roman 12-pt. font, double-spaced, with 1” margins." When you turn something in that is about half of the required length, you take a bit of a double hit. The first hit is for not meeting minimum expectations for the assignment. The second hit is for not going into as much detail as needed to get a high grade. I can see that you are ahead on the sections. That is not a problem as those have not been graded yet. However, understand that as is, they will also have significant point deductions.
1
4
A Pollution Prevention Plan (P3) Pre-Assessment Study
[Student name here…remove brackets]
Columbia Southern University
ENV 4301: Pollution Prevention
[Instructor name here…remove brackets]
[Date here…remove brackets]
Abstract
Block one full paragraph (no indenting the first line or any subsequent lines). Provide one full sentence here for each unit as you complete a level 1 heading section, describing what material or calculations were presented in that section. By the time the Unit VII material is complete, you will have six or seven sentences in this abstract (one for each unit, for Units II–VII).
Pollution Prevention Plan (P3) Pre-Assessment Study
General Operational Characteristics
Start typing here for Unit II in non-italicized font (despite the different font types and sizes allowed with APA 7th edition, please stay in Times New Roman 12-pt. font for this document, since this template is already in that font and size), citing with
CSU APA Citation Guide p. 6 styled citations to defend what you state as fact.
Potential Ecological Health Impacts
Fill this in for Unit II. Remove each blank section before submittal in each unit.
Potential Human Health Impacts
Fill this in for Unit III.
Potential Societal Health Impacts
Fill this in for Unit IV.
Risk Assessment and Regulatory Requirements
Fill this in for Unit V.
Pollution Prevention Technologies
Fill this in for Unit VI.
Engineering Opportunities for Pollution Prevention
Fill this in for Unit VII.
References
Brusseau, M. L., Pepper, I. L., & Gerba, C. P. (2019).
Environmental and pollution science (3rd ed.). Academic Press. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9780128147207
List additional references here alphabetically (you may need to list some before the textbook reference). Be sure to double-space and use a hanging indent for each subsequent line in each reference entry, formatting according to CSU APA Citation Guide pp. 8–11.
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4
A Pollution Prevention Plan (P4) Pre-Assessment Study
Abstract
This undertaking essentially entails a Pre-Assessment study on behalf of the board of directors at ABC Agriculture Production Inc; it explores the general operational characteristics, potential ecological health effects, potential human health impacts, potential societal health impacts, risk ...
(This is provided as an example of the paper layout and spacMoseStaton39
This document provides an outline and instructions for a business report on improving the hiring process at Maryland Technology Consultants (MTC). The report should include: an introduction explaining the context and purpose of the report; an analysis of how improving hiring supports MTC's business strategy and competitive advantage; objectives and metrics for strategic goals; how decision-making roles would use information from the new system; and a process analysis of the current and improved hiring processes. The report should follow APA style guidelines and include references.
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(Student Name)
Date of Encounter:
Preceptor/Clinical Site:
Clinical Instructor: Grivel J. Hera Gomez APRN, FNP-C
Soap Note # ____ Main Diagnosis ______________
PATIENT INFORMATION
Name:
Age:
Gender at Birth:
Gender Identity:
Source:
Allergies:
Current Medications:
·
PMH:
Immunizations:
Preventive Care:
Surgical History:
Family History:
Social History:
Sexual Orientation:
Nutrition History:
Subjective Data:
Chief Complaint:
Symptom analysis/HPI:
The patient is …
Review of Systems (ROS)
CONSTITUTIONAL:
NEUROLOGIC:
HEENT:
RESPIRATORY:
CARDIOVASCULAR:
GASTROINTESTINAL:
GENITOURINARY:
MUSCULOSKELETAL:
SKIN:
Objective Data:
VITAL SIGNS:
GENERAL APPREARANCE:
NEUROLOGIC:
HEENT:
CARDIOVASCULAR:
RESPIRATORY:
GASTROINTESTINAL:
MUSKULOSKELETAL:
INTEGUMENTARY:
ASSESSMENT:
Main Diagnosis
(Include the name of your Main Diagnosis along with its ICD10 I10. (Look at PDF example provided) Include the in-text reference/s as per APA style 6th or 7th Edition.
Differential diagnosis (minimum 3)
-
-
-
PLAN:
Labs and Diagnostic Test to be ordered (if applicable)
· -
· -
Pharmacological treatment:
-
Non-Pharmacologic treatment:
Education (provide the most relevant ones tailored to your patient)
Follow-ups/Referrals
References (in APA Style)
Examples
Codina Leik, M. T. (2014). Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review (2nd ed.).
ISBN 978-0-8261-3424-0
Domino, F., Baldor, R., Golding, J., Stephens, M. (2010). The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2010
(25th ed.). Print (The 5-Minute Consult Series).
(Student Name)
Date of Encounter:
Preceptor/Clinical Site:
Clinical Instructor: Dr. David Trabanco DNP, APRN, AGNP-C, FNP-C
Soap Note # Main Diagnosis ( Exp: Soap Note #3 DX: Hypertension)
PATIENT INFORMATION
Name: Mr. DT
Age: 68-year-old
Gender at Birth: Male
Gender Identity: Male
Source: Patient
Allergies: PCN, Iodine
Current Medications:
· Atorvastatin tab 20 mg, 1-tab PO at bedtime
· ASA 81mg po daily
· Multi-Vitamin Centrum Silver
PMH: Hypercholesterolemia
Immunizations: Influenza last 2018-year, tetanus, and hepatitis A and B 4 years ago.
Preventive Care: Coloscopy 5 years ago (Negative)
Surgical History: Appendectomy 47 years ago.
Family History: Father- died 81 does not report information
Mother-alive, 88 years old, Diabetes Mellitus, HTN
Daughter-alive, 34 years old, healthy
Social History: No smoking history or illicit drug use, occasional alcoholic beverage consumption on social celebrations. Retired, widow, he lives alone.
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Nutrition History: Diets off and on, Does not each seafood
Subjective Data:
Chief Complaint: “headaches” that started two weeks ago
Symptom analysis/HPI:
The patient is 65 years old male who complaining of episodes of headaches and on 3 different occasions blood pressure was measured, which was high (159/100, 158/98 and 160/100 respectively). Patient noticed the problem started two weeks ago and somet ...
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(TITLE)
Sung Woo Park
International American University
FIN 500: Financial management
Vahick Yedgarian, Ph.D., J.D., M.B.A., M.S.
April 15th, 2021
TITLE
According to the market analysis of Walmart, the retail firm is considered an unstoppable retail force. It is ranked as the first or number retail firm and the largest business organization in revenue and employee size. The company's total number of employees is estimated to be 2.2 million employees across its different stores. Apart from the retail business line, it also undertakes wholesale business activities (Tan, 2017). It provides all types of assortment merchandise as well as services for affordable costs. In this research paper, the main objective is to undertake a cash flow analysis statement of Walmart and its Relevance to its investors (Tan, 2017).
A cash flow statement is an important financial statement. A cash flow statement is understood as the financial statement that summarizes the financial or cash amounts. It is a summary of the amount in cash and cash equivalents (Murphy, 2021). In other words, it reflects the amount of cash entering and leaving an organization. The cash flow statement provides measures of a company’s financial strength and reflects its position in terms of revenue (Murphy, 2021). Besides, it helps investors to make the right financial decision.
The cash flow statement is an important financial document to investors. Investors always have a trait of looking at how a company is performing by evaluating the progress, the trends among other issues, and deciding whether to invest in the company. Investment decision-making in an in-depth analysis is usually achieved by looking at the cash flow performance based on an analysis of different elements of the statement.
The cash flow statement for Walmart is an important document to its investors. The cash flow statement of Walmart is an important measure of the profitability of the company. Besides, it provides investors with a clear picture and future projection outlook of how the company will be. Based on the analysis of the company’s cash flow statement company has been recording high levels of revenue over the past few years. As a result, it has been ranked as the largest company in terms of revenue collected. Such a specific entity of the company is a clear reflection that Walmart is indeed a profitable firm in profitability (Tan, 2017). Hence, it is a clear reflection to the investors that the company is making money instead of losses. For instance, over the past few years, the company has recorded a revenue increment and stability. The economic analysis measures the company revenue growth in terms of net sales changes to be 7.2% (WMT | Walmart Inc. Annual Cash Flow Statement | Market Watch. Market Watch, 2021). Such a growth rate is indeed admirable and attractive to investors searching for companies to invest in. The company's revenue level is a general overview and clear or direct instant and r ...
(Student Name) UniversityDate of EncounterPreceptorCliniMoseStaton39
(Student Name)
University
Date of Encounter:
Preceptor/Clinical Site:
Clinical Instructor:
Soap Note # Main Diagnosis ( Exp: Soap Note #3 DX: Hypertension)
PATIENT INFORMATION
Name: Mr. DT
Age: 68-year-old
Gender at Birth: Male
Gender Identity: Male
Source: Patient
Allergies: PCN, Iodine
Current Medications:
· Atorvastatin tab 20 mg, 1-tab PO at bedtime
· ASA 81mg po daily
· Multi-Vitamin Centrum Silver
PMH: Hypercholesterolemia
Immunizations: Influenza last 2018-year, tetanus, and hepatitis A and B 4 years ago.
Preventive Care: Coloscopy 5 years ago (Negative)
Surgical History: Appendectomy 47 years ago.
Family History: Father- died 81 does not report information
Mother-alive, 88 years old, Diabetes Mellitus, HTN
Daughter-alive, 34 years old, healthy
Social History: No smoking history or illicit drug use, occasional alcoholic beverage consumption on social celebrations. Retired, widow, he lives alone.
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Nutrition History: Diets off and on, Does not each seafood
Subjective Data:
Chief Complaint: “headaches” that started two weeks ago
Symptom analysis/HPI:
The patient is 65 years old male who complaining of episodes of headaches and on 3 different occasions blood pressure was measured, which was high (159/100, 158/98 and 160/100 respectively). Patient noticed the problem started two weeks ago and sometimes it is accompanied by dizziness. He states that he has been under stress in his workplace for the last month. Patient denies chest pain, palpitation, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting.
Review of Systems (ROS)
CONSTITUTIONAL: Denies fever or chills. Denies weakness or weight loss. NEUROLOGIC: Headache and dizziness as describe above. Denies changes in LOC. Denies history of tremors or seizures.
HEENT: HEAD: Denies any head injury, or change in LOC. Eyes: Denies any changes in vision, diplopia or blurred vision. Ear: Denies pain in the ears. Denies loss of hearing or drainage. Nose: Denies nasal drainage, congestion. THROAT: Denies throat or neck pain, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing.
RESPIRATORY: Patient denies shortness of breath, cough or hemoptysis.
CARDIOVASCULAR: No chest pain, tachycardia. No orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal
dyspnea.
GASTROINTESTINAL: Denies abdominal pain or discomfort. Denies flatulence, nausea, vomiting or
diarrhea.
GENITOURINARY: Denies hematuria, dysuria or change in urinary frequency. Denies difficulty starting/stopping stream of urine or incontinence.
MUSCULOSKELETAL: Denies falls or pain. Denies hearing a clicking or snapping sound.
SKIN: No change of coloration such as cyanosis or jaundice, no rashes or pruritus.
Objective Data:
VITAL SIGNS: Temperature: 98.5 °F, Pulse: 87, BP: 159/92 mmhg, RR 20, PO2-98% on room air, Ht- 6’4”, Wt 200 lb, BMI 25. Report pain 2/10.
GENERAL APPREARANCE: The patient is alert and oriented x 3. No acute distress noted. NEUROLOGIC: Alert, CNII-XII grossly intact, oriented to person, ...
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(Student Name)
Miami Regional University
Date of Encounter:
Preceptor/Clinical Site:
Clinical Instructor: Patricio Bidart MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Soap Note # ____ Main Diagnosis ______________
PATIENT INFORMATION
Name:
Age:
Gender at Birth:
Gender Identity:
Source:
Allergies:
Current Medications:
·
PMH:
Immunizations:
Preventive Care:
Surgical History:
Family History:
Social History:
Sexual Orientation:
Nutrition History:
Subjective Data:
Chief Complaint:
Symptom analysis/HPI:
The patient is …
Review of Systems (ROS) (This section is what the patient says, therefore should state Pt denies, or Pt states….. )
CONSTITUTIONAL:
NEUROLOGIC:
HEENT:
RESPIRATORY:
CARDIOVASCULAR:
GASTROINTESTINAL:
GENITOURINARY:
MUSCULOSKELETAL:
SKIN:
Objective Data:
VITAL SIGNS:
GENERAL APPREARANCE:
NEUROLOGIC:
HEENT:
CARDIOVASCULAR:
RESPIRATORY:
GASTROINTESTINAL:
MUSKULOSKELETAL:
INTEGUMENTARY:
ASSESSMENT:
(In a paragraph please state “your encounter with your patient and your findings ( including subjective and objective data)
Example : “Pt came in to our clinic c/o of ear pain. Pt states that the pain started 3 days ago after swimming. Pt denies discharge etc… on examination I noted this and that etc.)
Main Diagnosis
(Include the name of your Main Diagnosis along with its ICD10 I10. (Look at PDF example provided) Include the in-text reference/s as per APA style 6th or 7th Edition.
Differential diagnosis (minimum 3)
-
-
-
PLAN:
Labs and Diagnostic Test to be ordered (if applicable)
· -
· -
Pharmacological treatment:
-
Non-Pharmacologic treatment:
Education (provide the most relevant ones tailored to your patient)
Follow-ups/Referrals
References (in APA Style)
Examples
Codina Leik, M. T. (2014). Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review (2nd ed.).
ISBN 978-0-8261-3424-0
Domino, F., Baldor, R., Golding, J., Stephens, M. (2010). The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2010
(25th ed.). Print (The 5-Minute Consult Series).
Nutrition and Diet.
Semester:
Spring
Course:
MSN6150C Advanced Practice Pediatrics
Preceptor:
REYES-CHOUZA, CARLOS
Clinical Site:
IDEAL MEDICAL CENTER
Setting Type:
Patient Demographics
Age:
12 years
Race:
Black or African American
Gender:
Male
Insurance:
Medicaid
Referral:
No referral
Clinical Information
Time with Patient:
25 minutes
Consult with Preceptor:
15 minutes
Type of Decision-Making:
Moderate complexity
Reason for Visit:
New Consult
Chief Complaint:
Felling pressure behaving my eyes
Type of HP:
Detailed
Social Problems Addressed:
Sanitation/Hygiene
Emotional
Prevention
Procedures/Skills (Observed/Assisted/Performed)
Physical Assessment - Physical Assessment (Perf)
General Skills - Vital Signs (Perf)
ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes
#1 -
J01.10 - ACUTE FRONTAL SINUSITIS, UNSPECIFIED
CPT Billing Codes
#1 -
99214 - OFFICE/OP VISIT, EST PT, MEDICALLY APPROPRIATE HX/EXAM; MODERATE LEVEL MED DECISION; 30-39 MIN
Birth & Delivery
Medications
# OTC Drugs taken regularly:
0
# Prescriptions currently pre ...
(Student Name)Miami Regional UniversityDate of EncounterPMoseStaton39
(Student Name)
Miami Regional University
Date of Encounter:
Preceptor/Clinical Site:
Clinical Instructor: Dr. David Trabanco DNP, APRN, AGNP-C, FNP-C
Soap Note #1 DX: Allergic Rhinitis
PATIENT INFORMATION
Name: Ms. JD
Age: 23-year-old
Gender at Birth: Female
Gender Identity: Female
Source: Patient
Allergies: NKDA
Current Medications:
· Cetirizine 10mg/d
· Mucinex-D
PMH:
Immunizations: Tetanus.
Preventive Care: No history.
Surgical History: No history of surgery.
Family History: Father- alive, 60 years old, healthy.
Mother-alive, 54 years old, HTN, hyperlipidemia.
Sister-alive, 20 years old, Asthma.
Social History: Denies alcohol, tobacco or illicit drugs use. College student, lives alone in campus hostels. Physically active and occasionally does exercise.
Sexual Orientation: Active
Nutrition History: Eats balance diet but avoids excessive junk food.
Subjective Data:
Chief Complaint: “stuffy nose” that has lasted for two weeks.
Symptom analysis/HPI:
Ms. JD is a 23-year-old patient who presents with complaints of a stuffy nose, rhinorrhea, congestion and sneezing. She reports a spontaneous start of the symptoms that have remained consistent. Indicates no particular aggravating symptoms but reports higher severity of the symptoms in the morning. She complains of a sore throat and itchy eyes. She reports an all-day clear runny nose. She indicates consistent outdoor handball practice routine. She reports using Cetirizine and Mucinex-D which do not help. She denies vision or taste changes. She denies fever or chills. Denies diagnosis with allergies.
Review of Systems (ROS)
CONSTITUTIONAL: Denies change in weight, fatigue, fever, night sweats or chills. NEUROLOGIC: Denies seizure, numbness or blackout.
HEENT: HEAD: Denies headache. Eyes: Reports itchy eyes. Denies vision change. Ear: Denies hearing loss, pain or discharge. Nose: Admits stuffiness, nasal congestion and clear discharge. Denies nose bleeds. THROAT: Reports a sore throat.
RESPIRATORY: Patient denies breathing difficulties, cough, wheezing, TB, pneumonia.
CARDIOVASCULAR: No palpitations or chest pain. No edema, PND or orthopnea.
GASTROINTESTINAL: Denies nausea, abdominal pains, vomiting and diarrhea. Denies ulcers hx.
GENITOURINARY: Denies change in urine color, urgency and frequency. Regular menses cycle. Denies ovulation pain. Denies hematuria and dysuria.
MUSCULOSKELETAL: Denies back and joint pains or stiffness.
SKIN: No skin rashes or lesions.
Objective Data:
VITAL SIGNS: Temperature: 36.7 °C, Pulse: 78, BP: 119/87 mmHg, RR 20, PO2-97% on room air, Ht- 1.60m, Wt 67kg, BMI 26.
GENERAL APPREARANCE: Healthy appearing. Alert and oriented x 3. No acute distress. Well-groomed and responds appropriately.
NEUROLOGIC: Alert, oriented, posture erect, clear speech. gait. to person, place, and time.
HEENT: Head: Normocephalic, atraumatic, symmetric, non-tender. Maxillary sinuses mild tenderness. Eyes: Bilateral conjunctival inject ...
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(U) WHAT INSIGHTS ARE DERIVED FROM OPERATION ANACONDA IN REGARDS TO THE NCO COMMON CORE COMPENTENCY (NCOCCC) OF OPERATIONS?
The NCOCCC of Operations is a combination of operational skill sets that, when mastered by senior leaders can save lives and ensure effective unified action. Some of its key tenets include: Large-scale combat operations; understanding operational and mission variables; resolving complex, ill-structured problems with the use of Mission Command; and understanding how to integrate the different branches of the military into successful joint operations (Department of the Army [DA], 2020, pp. 2-3). This final principle of conducting joint operations becomes increasingly important as contemporary conflicts continue to venture further into the realm of multi-domain warfare (Marr, 2018, pp. 10-11). In order to execute such a complex task, Joint Force Commanders (JFC) must “integrate, synchronize, and direct joint operations” through the use of seven Joint Functions (Joint Chiefs of Staff [JCS], 2017, p. III-1). One of these functions, Command and Control, is how the JFC directs the forces toward accomplishment of the mission, and its essential task is to “Communicate and ensure the flow of information across the staff and joint force” (JCS, 2017, p. III-2). This task is critical to the creation of a shared understanding, which allows the separate branches to work seamlessly together toward a common goal. The absence of this unifying component hinders missions and increases casualties. In Operation ANACONDA, JFC Major General (MG) Hagenbeck failed to create such a shared understanding with his subordinate Air Force assets, which contributed to increasing the amount of casualties his forces incurred. Although the warning order was published on 6 January, MG Hagenbeck did not notify the Combined Force Air Component Commander of Operation ANACONDA until 23 February, just days before the operation began (Fleri et al., 2003). This failure to ensure the flow of information across the joint force, caused downstream effects in planning and preparation that led to diminished air support during the initial stages of the operation. As noted by Lambeth (2005) in his comprehensive analysis, “because so little air support had been requested…coalition troops entered the fight virtually unprotected by any preparatory and suppressive fire” (pp. 204-205). Operation Anaconda provides a clear case of how proficiency in the realm of Operations can result in fewer U.S. casualties.
M451: Decisive Action
Case Study Defense Support of Civil Authorities
1. Scenario
Good morning, welcome to VNN -- local officials are celebrating this morning as a new industrial
park is being christened in our community, there’s a ribbon-cutting scheduled for 10am this
morning. Officials say the new Hampton Industrial Park will bring millions of dollars of new tax
revenues and thousands of new jobs to state and local communities. But a group of activi ...
(Remarks)Please keep in mind that the assiMoseStaton39
(Remarks)
Please keep in mind that the assignment states, "Each of your sections’ content must be at least one full page in length, in Times New Roman 12-pt. font, double-spaced, with 1” margins." When you turn something in that is about half of the required length, you take a bit of a double hit. The first hit is for not meeting minimum expectations for the assignment. The second hit is for not going into as much detail as needed to get a high grade. I can see that you are ahead on the sections. That is not a problem as those have not been graded yet. However, understand that as is, they will also have significant point deductions.
1
4
A Pollution Prevention Plan (P3) Pre-Assessment Study
[Student name here…remove brackets]
Columbia Southern University
ENV 4301: Pollution Prevention
[Instructor name here…remove brackets]
[Date here…remove brackets]
Abstract
Block one full paragraph (no indenting the first line or any subsequent lines). Provide one full sentence here for each unit as you complete a level 1 heading section, describing what material or calculations were presented in that section. By the time the Unit VII material is complete, you will have six or seven sentences in this abstract (one for each unit, for Units II–VII).
Pollution Prevention Plan (P3) Pre-Assessment Study
General Operational Characteristics
Start typing here for Unit II in non-italicized font (despite the different font types and sizes allowed with APA 7th edition, please stay in Times New Roman 12-pt. font for this document, since this template is already in that font and size), citing with
CSU APA Citation Guide p. 6 styled citations to defend what you state as fact.
Potential Ecological Health Impacts
Fill this in for Unit II. Remove each blank section before submittal in each unit.
Potential Human Health Impacts
Fill this in for Unit III.
Potential Societal Health Impacts
Fill this in for Unit IV.
Risk Assessment and Regulatory Requirements
Fill this in for Unit V.
Pollution Prevention Technologies
Fill this in for Unit VI.
Engineering Opportunities for Pollution Prevention
Fill this in for Unit VII.
References
Brusseau, M. L., Pepper, I. L., & Gerba, C. P. (2019).
Environmental and pollution science (3rd ed.). Academic Press. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9780128147207
List additional references here alphabetically (you may need to list some before the textbook reference). Be sure to double-space and use a hanging indent for each subsequent line in each reference entry, formatting according to CSU APA Citation Guide pp. 8–11.
1
4
A Pollution Prevention Plan (P4) Pre-Assessment Study
Abstract
This undertaking essentially entails a Pre-Assessment study on behalf of the board of directors at ABC Agriculture Production Inc; it explores the general operational characteristics, potential ecological health effects, potential human health impacts, potential societal health impacts, risk ...
(This is provided as an example of the paper layout and spacMoseStaton39
This document provides an outline and instructions for a business report on improving the hiring process at Maryland Technology Consultants (MTC). The report should include: an introduction explaining the context and purpose of the report; an analysis of how improving hiring supports MTC's business strategy and competitive advantage; objectives and metrics for strategic goals; how decision-making roles would use information from the new system; and a process analysis of the current and improved hiring processes. The report should follow APA style guidelines and include references.
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(Student Name)
Date of Encounter:
Preceptor/Clinical Site:
Clinical Instructor: Grivel J. Hera Gomez APRN, FNP-C
Soap Note # ____ Main Diagnosis ______________
PATIENT INFORMATION
Name:
Age:
Gender at Birth:
Gender Identity:
Source:
Allergies:
Current Medications:
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PMH:
Immunizations:
Preventive Care:
Surgical History:
Family History:
Social History:
Sexual Orientation:
Nutrition History:
Subjective Data:
Chief Complaint:
Symptom analysis/HPI:
The patient is …
Review of Systems (ROS)
CONSTITUTIONAL:
NEUROLOGIC:
HEENT:
RESPIRATORY:
CARDIOVASCULAR:
GASTROINTESTINAL:
GENITOURINARY:
MUSCULOSKELETAL:
SKIN:
Objective Data:
VITAL SIGNS:
GENERAL APPREARANCE:
NEUROLOGIC:
HEENT:
CARDIOVASCULAR:
RESPIRATORY:
GASTROINTESTINAL:
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INTEGUMENTARY:
ASSESSMENT:
Main Diagnosis
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Differential diagnosis (minimum 3)
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Labs and Diagnostic Test to be ordered (if applicable)
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Pharmacological treatment:
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Non-Pharmacologic treatment:
Education (provide the most relevant ones tailored to your patient)
Follow-ups/Referrals
References (in APA Style)
Examples
Codina Leik, M. T. (2014). Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review (2nd ed.).
ISBN 978-0-8261-3424-0
Domino, F., Baldor, R., Golding, J., Stephens, M. (2010). The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2010
(25th ed.). Print (The 5-Minute Consult Series).
(Student Name)
Date of Encounter:
Preceptor/Clinical Site:
Clinical Instructor: Dr. David Trabanco DNP, APRN, AGNP-C, FNP-C
Soap Note # Main Diagnosis ( Exp: Soap Note #3 DX: Hypertension)
PATIENT INFORMATION
Name: Mr. DT
Age: 68-year-old
Gender at Birth: Male
Gender Identity: Male
Source: Patient
Allergies: PCN, Iodine
Current Medications:
· Atorvastatin tab 20 mg, 1-tab PO at bedtime
· ASA 81mg po daily
· Multi-Vitamin Centrum Silver
PMH: Hypercholesterolemia
Immunizations: Influenza last 2018-year, tetanus, and hepatitis A and B 4 years ago.
Preventive Care: Coloscopy 5 years ago (Negative)
Surgical History: Appendectomy 47 years ago.
Family History: Father- died 81 does not report information
Mother-alive, 88 years old, Diabetes Mellitus, HTN
Daughter-alive, 34 years old, healthy
Social History: No smoking history or illicit drug use, occasional alcoholic beverage consumption on social celebrations. Retired, widow, he lives alone.
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Nutrition History: Diets off and on, Does not each seafood
Subjective Data:
Chief Complaint: “headaches” that started two weeks ago
Symptom analysis/HPI:
The patient is 65 years old male who complaining of episodes of headaches and on 3 different occasions blood pressure was measured, which was high (159/100, 158/98 and 160/100 respectively). Patient noticed the problem started two weeks ago and somet ...
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(TITLE)
Sung Woo Park
International American University
FIN 500: Financial management
Vahick Yedgarian, Ph.D., J.D., M.B.A., M.S.
April 15th, 2021
TITLE
According to the market analysis of Walmart, the retail firm is considered an unstoppable retail force. It is ranked as the first or number retail firm and the largest business organization in revenue and employee size. The company's total number of employees is estimated to be 2.2 million employees across its different stores. Apart from the retail business line, it also undertakes wholesale business activities (Tan, 2017). It provides all types of assortment merchandise as well as services for affordable costs. In this research paper, the main objective is to undertake a cash flow analysis statement of Walmart and its Relevance to its investors (Tan, 2017).
A cash flow statement is an important financial statement. A cash flow statement is understood as the financial statement that summarizes the financial or cash amounts. It is a summary of the amount in cash and cash equivalents (Murphy, 2021). In other words, it reflects the amount of cash entering and leaving an organization. The cash flow statement provides measures of a company’s financial strength and reflects its position in terms of revenue (Murphy, 2021). Besides, it helps investors to make the right financial decision.
The cash flow statement is an important financial document to investors. Investors always have a trait of looking at how a company is performing by evaluating the progress, the trends among other issues, and deciding whether to invest in the company. Investment decision-making in an in-depth analysis is usually achieved by looking at the cash flow performance based on an analysis of different elements of the statement.
The cash flow statement for Walmart is an important document to its investors. The cash flow statement of Walmart is an important measure of the profitability of the company. Besides, it provides investors with a clear picture and future projection outlook of how the company will be. Based on the analysis of the company’s cash flow statement company has been recording high levels of revenue over the past few years. As a result, it has been ranked as the largest company in terms of revenue collected. Such a specific entity of the company is a clear reflection that Walmart is indeed a profitable firm in profitability (Tan, 2017). Hence, it is a clear reflection to the investors that the company is making money instead of losses. For instance, over the past few years, the company has recorded a revenue increment and stability. The economic analysis measures the company revenue growth in terms of net sales changes to be 7.2% (WMT | Walmart Inc. Annual Cash Flow Statement | Market Watch. Market Watch, 2021). Such a growth rate is indeed admirable and attractive to investors searching for companies to invest in. The company's revenue level is a general overview and clear or direct instant and r ...
(Student Name) UniversityDate of EncounterPreceptorCliniMoseStaton39
(Student Name)
University
Date of Encounter:
Preceptor/Clinical Site:
Clinical Instructor:
Soap Note # Main Diagnosis ( Exp: Soap Note #3 DX: Hypertension)
PATIENT INFORMATION
Name: Mr. DT
Age: 68-year-old
Gender at Birth: Male
Gender Identity: Male
Source: Patient
Allergies: PCN, Iodine
Current Medications:
· Atorvastatin tab 20 mg, 1-tab PO at bedtime
· ASA 81mg po daily
· Multi-Vitamin Centrum Silver
PMH: Hypercholesterolemia
Immunizations: Influenza last 2018-year, tetanus, and hepatitis A and B 4 years ago.
Preventive Care: Coloscopy 5 years ago (Negative)
Surgical History: Appendectomy 47 years ago.
Family History: Father- died 81 does not report information
Mother-alive, 88 years old, Diabetes Mellitus, HTN
Daughter-alive, 34 years old, healthy
Social History: No smoking history or illicit drug use, occasional alcoholic beverage consumption on social celebrations. Retired, widow, he lives alone.
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Nutrition History: Diets off and on, Does not each seafood
Subjective Data:
Chief Complaint: “headaches” that started two weeks ago
Symptom analysis/HPI:
The patient is 65 years old male who complaining of episodes of headaches and on 3 different occasions blood pressure was measured, which was high (159/100, 158/98 and 160/100 respectively). Patient noticed the problem started two weeks ago and sometimes it is accompanied by dizziness. He states that he has been under stress in his workplace for the last month. Patient denies chest pain, palpitation, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting.
Review of Systems (ROS)
CONSTITUTIONAL: Denies fever or chills. Denies weakness or weight loss. NEUROLOGIC: Headache and dizziness as describe above. Denies changes in LOC. Denies history of tremors or seizures.
HEENT: HEAD: Denies any head injury, or change in LOC. Eyes: Denies any changes in vision, diplopia or blurred vision. Ear: Denies pain in the ears. Denies loss of hearing or drainage. Nose: Denies nasal drainage, congestion. THROAT: Denies throat or neck pain, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing.
RESPIRATORY: Patient denies shortness of breath, cough or hemoptysis.
CARDIOVASCULAR: No chest pain, tachycardia. No orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal
dyspnea.
GASTROINTESTINAL: Denies abdominal pain or discomfort. Denies flatulence, nausea, vomiting or
diarrhea.
GENITOURINARY: Denies hematuria, dysuria or change in urinary frequency. Denies difficulty starting/stopping stream of urine or incontinence.
MUSCULOSKELETAL: Denies falls or pain. Denies hearing a clicking or snapping sound.
SKIN: No change of coloration such as cyanosis or jaundice, no rashes or pruritus.
Objective Data:
VITAL SIGNS: Temperature: 98.5 °F, Pulse: 87, BP: 159/92 mmhg, RR 20, PO2-98% on room air, Ht- 6’4”, Wt 200 lb, BMI 25. Report pain 2/10.
GENERAL APPREARANCE: The patient is alert and oriented x 3. No acute distress noted. NEUROLOGIC: Alert, CNII-XII grossly intact, oriented to person, ...
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(Student Name)
Miami Regional University
Date of Encounter:
Preceptor/Clinical Site:
Clinical Instructor: Patricio Bidart MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Soap Note # ____ Main Diagnosis ______________
PATIENT INFORMATION
Name:
Age:
Gender at Birth:
Gender Identity:
Source:
Allergies:
Current Medications:
·
PMH:
Immunizations:
Preventive Care:
Surgical History:
Family History:
Social History:
Sexual Orientation:
Nutrition History:
Subjective Data:
Chief Complaint:
Symptom analysis/HPI:
The patient is …
Review of Systems (ROS) (This section is what the patient says, therefore should state Pt denies, or Pt states….. )
CONSTITUTIONAL:
NEUROLOGIC:
HEENT:
RESPIRATORY:
CARDIOVASCULAR:
GASTROINTESTINAL:
GENITOURINARY:
MUSCULOSKELETAL:
SKIN:
Objective Data:
VITAL SIGNS:
GENERAL APPREARANCE:
NEUROLOGIC:
HEENT:
CARDIOVASCULAR:
RESPIRATORY:
GASTROINTESTINAL:
MUSKULOSKELETAL:
INTEGUMENTARY:
ASSESSMENT:
(In a paragraph please state “your encounter with your patient and your findings ( including subjective and objective data)
Example : “Pt came in to our clinic c/o of ear pain. Pt states that the pain started 3 days ago after swimming. Pt denies discharge etc… on examination I noted this and that etc.)
Main Diagnosis
(Include the name of your Main Diagnosis along with its ICD10 I10. (Look at PDF example provided) Include the in-text reference/s as per APA style 6th or 7th Edition.
Differential diagnosis (minimum 3)
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-
-
PLAN:
Labs and Diagnostic Test to be ordered (if applicable)
· -
· -
Pharmacological treatment:
-
Non-Pharmacologic treatment:
Education (provide the most relevant ones tailored to your patient)
Follow-ups/Referrals
References (in APA Style)
Examples
Codina Leik, M. T. (2014). Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review (2nd ed.).
ISBN 978-0-8261-3424-0
Domino, F., Baldor, R., Golding, J., Stephens, M. (2010). The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2010
(25th ed.). Print (The 5-Minute Consult Series).
Nutrition and Diet.
Semester:
Spring
Course:
MSN6150C Advanced Practice Pediatrics
Preceptor:
REYES-CHOUZA, CARLOS
Clinical Site:
IDEAL MEDICAL CENTER
Setting Type:
Patient Demographics
Age:
12 years
Race:
Black or African American
Gender:
Male
Insurance:
Medicaid
Referral:
No referral
Clinical Information
Time with Patient:
25 minutes
Consult with Preceptor:
15 minutes
Type of Decision-Making:
Moderate complexity
Reason for Visit:
New Consult
Chief Complaint:
Felling pressure behaving my eyes
Type of HP:
Detailed
Social Problems Addressed:
Sanitation/Hygiene
Emotional
Prevention
Procedures/Skills (Observed/Assisted/Performed)
Physical Assessment - Physical Assessment (Perf)
General Skills - Vital Signs (Perf)
ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes
#1 -
J01.10 - ACUTE FRONTAL SINUSITIS, UNSPECIFIED
CPT Billing Codes
#1 -
99214 - OFFICE/OP VISIT, EST PT, MEDICALLY APPROPRIATE HX/EXAM; MODERATE LEVEL MED DECISION; 30-39 MIN
Birth & Delivery
Medications
# OTC Drugs taken regularly:
0
# Prescriptions currently pre ...
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(Student Name)
Miami Regional University
Date of Encounter:
Preceptor/Clinical Site:
Clinical Instructor: Dr. David Trabanco DNP, APRN, AGNP-C, FNP-C
Soap Note #1 DX: Allergic Rhinitis
PATIENT INFORMATION
Name: Ms. JD
Age: 23-year-old
Gender at Birth: Female
Gender Identity: Female
Source: Patient
Allergies: NKDA
Current Medications:
· Cetirizine 10mg/d
· Mucinex-D
PMH:
Immunizations: Tetanus.
Preventive Care: No history.
Surgical History: No history of surgery.
Family History: Father- alive, 60 years old, healthy.
Mother-alive, 54 years old, HTN, hyperlipidemia.
Sister-alive, 20 years old, Asthma.
Social History: Denies alcohol, tobacco or illicit drugs use. College student, lives alone in campus hostels. Physically active and occasionally does exercise.
Sexual Orientation: Active
Nutrition History: Eats balance diet but avoids excessive junk food.
Subjective Data:
Chief Complaint: “stuffy nose” that has lasted for two weeks.
Symptom analysis/HPI:
Ms. JD is a 23-year-old patient who presents with complaints of a stuffy nose, rhinorrhea, congestion and sneezing. She reports a spontaneous start of the symptoms that have remained consistent. Indicates no particular aggravating symptoms but reports higher severity of the symptoms in the morning. She complains of a sore throat and itchy eyes. She reports an all-day clear runny nose. She indicates consistent outdoor handball practice routine. She reports using Cetirizine and Mucinex-D which do not help. She denies vision or taste changes. She denies fever or chills. Denies diagnosis with allergies.
Review of Systems (ROS)
CONSTITUTIONAL: Denies change in weight, fatigue, fever, night sweats or chills. NEUROLOGIC: Denies seizure, numbness or blackout.
HEENT: HEAD: Denies headache. Eyes: Reports itchy eyes. Denies vision change. Ear: Denies hearing loss, pain or discharge. Nose: Admits stuffiness, nasal congestion and clear discharge. Denies nose bleeds. THROAT: Reports a sore throat.
RESPIRATORY: Patient denies breathing difficulties, cough, wheezing, TB, pneumonia.
CARDIOVASCULAR: No palpitations or chest pain. No edema, PND or orthopnea.
GASTROINTESTINAL: Denies nausea, abdominal pains, vomiting and diarrhea. Denies ulcers hx.
GENITOURINARY: Denies change in urine color, urgency and frequency. Regular menses cycle. Denies ovulation pain. Denies hematuria and dysuria.
MUSCULOSKELETAL: Denies back and joint pains or stiffness.
SKIN: No skin rashes or lesions.
Objective Data:
VITAL SIGNS: Temperature: 36.7 °C, Pulse: 78, BP: 119/87 mmHg, RR 20, PO2-97% on room air, Ht- 1.60m, Wt 67kg, BMI 26.
GENERAL APPREARANCE: Healthy appearing. Alert and oriented x 3. No acute distress. Well-groomed and responds appropriately.
NEUROLOGIC: Alert, oriented, posture erect, clear speech. gait. to person, place, and time.
HEENT: Head: Normocephalic, atraumatic, symmetric, non-tender. Maxillary sinuses mild tenderness. Eyes: Bilateral conjunctival inject ...
(Monica)Gender rarely shapes individual experience in isolation buMoseStaton39
(Monica)Gender rarely shapes individual experience in isolation but is instead linked to other social statuses in the effects it has on our lives. The gender distinction reflects what we see as appropriate “masculine” or “feminine.” For example, some societies expect men to be more aggressive and competitive and women to be emotionally nurturing. I was playing with dolls one day and was playing with two dolls: a female doll and a male doll. Upon passing by, an uncle of mine saw me playing with my toys and frowned. When I asked what was wrong, he seemed uncomfortable. In this statement, he suggested that girls should act like girls and play with girlie things, while boys should play with boy things, including boy dolls. The family experiences that taught me about gender and gender roles are vividly in my memory. Throughout my childhood, my mother and father stressed how essential it is for me to understand and know that I am a girl, and I should always act and carry myself accordingly.
I found conversations like that to be overly exaggerated at the time, but I subsequently understood why my parents did what they did. We were a family of six, with five girls and one boy. As a child, my parents, specifically my mother, stressed what clothing the girls wore. Our mother was always careful not to let us wear anything provocative, and we were to get married and have our own families. Girls are often told that it's alright to cry because girls cry, and if I was a boy, I'd be made to suck it up and deal with it. In addition, my mother taught me that women nurture and that we take care of the home, including cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the children. As girls, we could not play any sports that were deemed "too rough" or to be performed by boys. From a young age, we chose professional careers. All these careers involved female dominating industries, such as nursing, teaching, caretaking, and hairdressing. They all contributed to the construction of my gender.
Multiple ways are available to conceptualize gender; essentialists see it as a binary division, which classifies you as male or female at birth. In contrast, mainstream social scientists take a constructionist approach to gender. Page 242 argues that gender is a constructed concept that has been shaped through culture and history. Finally, people internalize the social expectations they are introduced to.(Ferris & Stein, 2020) (Links to an external site.)
Resources
Ferris, T., & Stein, J. (2020). Chapter 9/ Page 242. In The Real World: An Introduction to Sociology (7th ed., pp. 236–242). essay, W.W. Norton.
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(Monica) A summary of my decision-making process starts with flipping through ads to find a job, I was concerned with what companies offered for pay, the type of work I would be doing, and how long would the job last. There were a few companies that were only looking to hire temporarily and again not an ideal situation if I am already concerned with having a steady income. Between the three ads, Office temp, a server at a restaurant making $2.13hr plus tips with hours varying, and a warehouse position, starting at $14Hr with hours from 12 pm to 7 pm. I chose to pick the warehouse position since it offers the most money and a set schedule. Continuing with the simulation, my monthly take-home pay after taxes is $1,224, making my weekly pay only $306. Ideally $1,224 is not enough funds to help sustain a family, barely one person. During this time, I have to pick my insurance, which is a requirement through the Affordable Care Act. Luckily my child is covered and I picked the cheapest plan that I could afford, the bronze plan and it costs $303 a month, which averages to almost $76 a paycheck. I have to ensure I have a place to live, paying rent over $720 and traveling puts my monthly rental and traveling costs at more than 800 dollars a month. The results of me living further away from my job, so that my rent is lower also increased gas costs. According to the simulation, every working household that saves a dollar spends 77 cents on transportation. My balance jumps from $1000 to $192 after paying rent only to find out my apartment is too small for my things, so I chose to have a yard sale. I only made $150 from the yard sale and made the decision to get paid by the piece, since I am barely making a living wage on an hourly paycheck, and in doing so my paycheck decreased by 25cents. I skipped my grandfather’s memorial service because I can not afford to travel, I paid $25 to replace a broken item I fixed, even though considered hiding the evidence. Grocery shopping is next on my to-do list, spending only 30 for things I needed, I felt was hardly enough food, but could not really afford to splurge and spend on extra things. During this time my stress levels are at an all-time high, but I turn the offer for a cigarette down because I do not want to get addicted. As a result, the simulation states there is a misconception that smoking relieves stress during difficult situations in life.
Now that I have come to payday, I decided to start my fitness journey by asking a friend to be my running partner. On the way to work, something blew in the car and needed to get fixed, and asking a friend to look at the issue saved money. The landlord decided to raise rent and $150 had to be paid or I could spend more on legal fees fighting it in court. On the way out to work, someone stole my gas from my car, so I had to make the decision to take the bus and the result where it took me three buses and fives times longer to get there, making me miss a few hours of p ...
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Marci is a 22-year-old college student who was arrested five months ago for a DUI. She has a history of regular alcohol and marijuana use since high school. Her family has a history of substance use disorders and mental health issues. While Marci's grades have declined due to her substance use, she does not feel she has a problem with alcohol or marijuana. She is concerned about legal and academic consequences but does not want to change her substance use behaviors.
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Discussion Forum Instructions:
1. You must post at least three times each week.
2. Your initial post is due Tuesday of each week and the following two post are due before Sunday.
3. All post must be on separate days of the week.
4. Post must be at least 150 words and cite all of your references even it its the book.
Discussion Topic:
Describe how the lives of students with disabilities from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds have changed since the advent of IDEA. What do you feel are some things that can or should be implemented to better assist with students that have disabilities? Tell me about these ideas and how would you integrate them?
ANOVA
ANOVA
• Analysis of Variance
• Statistical method to analyzes variances to determine if the means from more than
two populations are the same
• compare the between-sample-variation to the within-sample-variation
• If the between-sample-variation is sufficiently large compared to the within-sample-
variation it is likely that the population means are statistically different
• Compares means (group differences) among levels of factors. No
assumptions are made regarding how the factors are related
• Residual related assumptions are the same as with simple regression
• Explanatory variables can be qualitative or quantitative but are categorized
for group investigations. These variables are often referred to as factors
with levels (category levels)
ANOVA Assumptions
• Assume populations , from which the response values for the groups
are drawn, are normally distributed
• Assumes populations have equal variances
• Can compare the ratio of smallest and largest sample standard deviations.
Between .05 and 2 are typically not considered evidence of a violation
assumption
• Assumes the response data are independent
• For large sample sizes, or for factor level sample sizes that are equal,
the ANOVA test is robust to assumption violations of normality and
unequal variances
ANOVA and Variance
Fixed or Random Factors
• A factor is fixed if its levels are chosen before the ANOVA investigation
begins
• Difference in groups are only investigated for the specific pre-selected factors
and levels
• A factor is random if its levels are choosen randomly from the
population before the ANOVA investigation begins
Randomization
• Assigning subjects to treatment groups or treatments to subjects
randomly reduces the chance of bias selecting results
ANOVA hypotheses statements
One-way ANOVA
One-Way ANOVA
Hypotheses statements
Test statistic
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Under the null hypothesis both the between and within group variances estimate the
variance of the random error so the ratio is assumed to be close to 1.
Null Hypothesis
Alternate Hypothesis
One-Way ANOVA
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(Kaitlyn)To be very honest I know next to nothing about mythology,MoseStaton39
(Kaitlyn)To be very honest I know next to nothing about mythology, it has never been something that I have had around me or taught in school, I guess it was one of those subjects that got kind of, overlooked. But history is history and in my opinion, it’s important to know what happened in the past to prevent future mishaps or wrongdoings. Therefore I don't know anything about mythology to start, but I am eager to learn more about all these different gods, goddesses, etc., and am surprised to find out that entire towns or civilizations would support the myths or people I am reading about.
The gods and goddesses seem to all have their sanction of what was claimed as their own, one wraps his arms around the earth floating the continents with his aqua arms, and another is essentially the undertaker and decides whose soul belongs where. The people are peasants and they are unequal to those that are considered the higher power, they are the protected and shall not reach out to become a protector. From what I have read it doesn't seem like the gods step on each other’s territory or have competitions to push each other out, it seems as though all that made it up there are respected and get to look down on those that are less than them.
While reading I noticed that there is a bit of a divide between men and women the same as we have today. A big part of societal issues today is gender equality and the general outlook on how each gender is portrayed without any prior information. Men are supposed to be large, strong, and tall, to protect and conquer for the interest of mankind. Women are supposed to be dainty and spread love, make a house a home, and show endearing qualities. I can see the reverse argument for Cupid who is the God of Love being that Eros is a male, being portrayed as the, "fairest of the deathless gods," (Hamilton, 36) but that is one instance in an array of different people. It seems that even though we have come a long way to today with working on gender-specific stereotypes, for these "myths" to be ancient and long ago, it doesn't seem like we have come that far. Yes women are seen as loving and they can be attractive to people around them, but in the man’s brain, they are simply there to be of service to the man, and to man the home when they are not present. It's interesting because even though the language of the reading may be hard for me to get used to, being that it is not in modern English, I can still very well understand one thing. Women like Aphrodite would "...[laugh] sweetly or mockingly at those her wiles had conquered, the irresistible goddess who stole away even the wits of the wise" (Hamilton, 32). Being a woman I translated this to essentially smiling in the faces of those who either are factually in the wrong, or have done wrong to you, and that is something that is still very much alive today. From history, we know that women were seen as property or disposable at the discretion of the man that homed her, and f ...
(Harry)Dante’s Inferno is the first of the three-part epic poem, DMoseStaton39
(Harry)Dante’s Inferno is the first of the three-part epic poem, Divine Comedy, written by Dante Alighieri. The Inferno depicts Dante’s journey through Hell, accompanied and guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. In his poem, Dante describes Hell’s topography consisting of nine circles, each representing the seriousness of the sin committed by its offenders, these sins are categorized (by the Catholic Church), grouped, and commonly known as the nine deadly sins. Each level of Hell represent places of torment where the first level is home to less serious offenders, and increase in severity in each circle. As they go deeper into each level, our characters, Dante and Virgil encounter offenders within each ring of hell who have committed more serious offenses and the sins are more egregious. We find that the lowest part of hell houses the betrayers, and punishment here is more severe. Punishment in the poem is handed out in a poetic justice fashion Dante calls contrapasso. In this last (deepest) level or ring of Hell the betrayers of Julius Caesar: Brutus and Cassius are prime tenants, along with Judas, who had betrayed Jesus.
As I read this poem, I can agree with how Hell was organized, and as it sits currently, those guilty of child sexual abuse could reside along with those who are being tortured in the second circle: Lust. But Dante seemed to portray these sins as less severe. But personally, I think that those guilty of committing child sexual abuse should be in the ninth circle of Hell, along with those committing treachery because what is child sexual abuse if not treachery! It is treacherous against the innocent children, who fall betrayed by those who they must respect and obey (adults or those older then they), it is an act of treason to the victim who may have trusted the person committing such a heinous act. But after much contemplation, I still cannot agree with this placement. Child sexual abuse and child sexual assault is, in a very real way, equal to those types of betrayals. The innocence of a child makes those crimes so bad that I feel so uncomfortable writing about. As defined on their website, child sexual abuse includes: any sexual act between an adult and a minor, or between two minors, when one exerts power over the other, forcing, coercing or persuading a child to engage in any type of sexual act, non-contact acts such as exhibitionism, exposure to pornography, voyeurism, and communicating in a sexual manner by phone or Internet. In Dante’s world, those guilty of child sexual assault are far more wicked than those guilty of other sexual sins, and even worse than those guilty of aberrant sexual behavior (as it was understood at the time). Therefore, these sinners would have their very own special place below the ninth circle.
For sinners tormented in the tenth circle, the torture must be as gruesome as the act committed by the sinners. For someone who has committed such a abominable act as is child sexual abuse, assault, ...
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(Lucious)Many steps in the systems development process may cause a project to balloon out of control, affecting the scope's size, where the budget and timeline remain the same. Unfortunately, this is a widespread problem known as scope creep during an IS development. Scope creep is an unexpected demand that moves a project past its predetermined limits. Projects are always documented with a planning outline, which covers in-depth details on boundaries, schedules, major deliverables, time, and budget. Unfortunately, individuals involved in the project may intentionally or unintentionally cause a project to not meet its goals due to the unpredictable nature of adding tasks to a project in progress. Project managers can ensure that the scope is clear by referring to the project planning outline, where all the boundaries and parameters of the project stipulate all deliverables. Spending extra time finalizing the plan can dial in a clear and detailed scope for everyone involved in the project. A project manager needs to engage directly with the clients by speaking with them and thoroughly walking them through all the parameters and deliverables. Closely collaborating with clients throughout the various stages of the project can prevent hiccups that may occur. If issues arise during project development, it is always best to be transparent with the client about every problem. Being able to work through solutions with clients will ease the anxieties as strategies are planned. To ensure deliverables are to the client's expectations, necessary features should be identified as critical for delivering a usable end product. For example, managing a scope creep can be difficult if not handled correctly. However, managing change in a project development does not have to be a battle of wills. Knowing how to address change can be beneficial. It can be outlined in the project planning document with parameters that will deliver the best product for the client without derailing the project. (Joseph S. Valacich, 2015)
REFERENCES
Joseph S. Valacich, J. F. (2015). Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design Sixth Edition. Pearson Education, Inc.
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The document summarizes the history of Versare, a company that manufactures portable room partitions. It describes how Versare was initially dependent on a large distributor for 95% of its sales. Over time, the relationship with the distributor became increasingly contentious as the distributor demanded price cuts and changes to Versare's products. By 2005, Versare's profitability had declined significantly due to its reliance on the problematic distributor relationship.
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(ELI)At the time when I first had to take a sociology class in high school, I was staunchly anti-feminism, as I felt it was unnecessary in first world countries and primarily focused on encouraging immodesty and considering women to be worth more than men. At that time, my only education on feminism or feminist issues had come from my parents during homeschooling. I clearly remember getting into a heated debate with a classmate whom I considered "the feminist equivalent of a vegan," (referring to the stereotypical joke, "How do you know if someone is a vegan? Don't worry, they'll tell you,") and I told her I simply could not see any situations in real life where women aren't being represented without a real reason. She introduced me to the term Bechdel Test, and encouraged me to spend a few weeks watching my usual shows, but counting how many times the female characters spoke to each other about anything other than men.
As my understanding of feminism and of the world around me has evolved, I have seen an increase in media that passes the Bechdel Test, but have also been surprised to find it is significantly less common than I expected. Additionally, the Bechdel Test only looks at named female characters who discuss something other than men. It does not look at factors of race, sexuality, topics of conversation, or visual presentation. Some argue that although media increasingly passes the test, the quality of that media is lacking and therefore the value of the Bechdel Test does not hold up (How does the Bechdel Test measure up in evaluating film representations of women, 2021). More detailed studies show that women remain underrepresented in media, both behind and before the camera (Smith et. al, 2016). The female characters that are portrayed in trend towards being young and traditionally attractive, reinforcing the "ideal" image as the standard and further raising the standard for the average woman. Additionally, women of color and women belonging to other racial or social minority groups are even less visible, impacting the expectations that society has of women based on how they are shown, and influencing what women consider "normal" in themselves.
How does the Bechdel Test measure up in evaluating film representations of women? (2021, April 19). UWIRE Text, 1.
Smith, S., Choueiti, M., & Pieper, K. (2016). Inclusion or invisibility? Comprehensive Annenberg Report on diversity in entertainment. Media, Diversity & Social Change Initiative. USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
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MedStar Health Inc, a leader in the healthcare industry regionally and nation-wide, is a constant target of the malicious attempts of cyber criminals. Over the past 6 years MedStar Health Inc. has faced several instances of data breach most notably, the 2016 breach that compromised 370 computer systems and halted its operations. As the organization continues to digitize and broaden the use of electronic medical records across its facilities, the threat of cyber-attack remains even more pervasive. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of MedStar Health Inc cybersecurity vulnerabilities, examine the overall causes and impact of the breaches and explore solutions to meet the organization’s cybersecurity challenges.
With a focal point on MedStar Health breaches, a literature-based study was conducted, and various news articles, academic journals and company publications were analyzed. It was found that the 2016 and 2020 data breaches were attacks on the organization’s internet servers. The 2020 hack compromised the records of 668 patients, whereas the 2016 hack was a result of a ransomware infection that compromised 7500 individuals’ records and halted the organizations’ operations. The cost of the virus infection was greater than the $19,000 ransom requested due to additional recovery and remediation costs. It was also revealed that the 2019 breach was due to human error.
To best combat the efforts of cyber criminals, it is recommended that MedStar Health Inc. place greater emphasis on cyber awareness training for employees/professionals, implementing multiple factor authentications and a strong password and identity management system to reinforce its IT infrastructure against future hacks. Failure to effectuate these measures pose significant risk to MedStar Health Inc., its affiliates and patients that extend beyond ransom payments, fines, imprisonment, lawsuits and costs incurred for subsequent identity theft protection services. The damage caused by data security breaches may prove fatal for patients, the company’s most valued asset, compromising public perception and the company’s mission to provide the highest quality of medical care and build long-term relationships with the patients they serve.)
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In the health sector, experts "see persistent cyber-attacks as the single greatest threat to the protection of healthcare data" (Moffith & Steffen, 2017). To the world at large, this is not the most absurd news or revelation. Healthcare data embodies some of the most marketable information, and for the black market this is Eldorado – the fictional tale of the city of gold. Healthcare organizations are tasked with fighting the uphill battle of providing quality medical care to their number one stakeholder – patients – while also ensuring that their valuable information is kept safe and secure. Despite their efforts, healthcare organizations sometimes fail in ...
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Before describing the analog transmission of digital data there are a few terms that we should be familiar with, modem, encoding and carrier wave. A modem is modulator, demodulator device that converts digital to analog and analog to digital. Encoding is the conversion of data to a format required and in this case the conversion of digital data to analog data. Carrier wave is a basic wave of constant frequency transmitted through a circuit.
To transmit digital data in an analog format first you must be connected to a modem which encodes the data and converts the digital data into analog data. It does this by populating the analog signal with a carrier wave and modulating the characteristics of the carrier wave which allows for the analog data to be encoded to digital data and digital data to be decoded to analog.
Digital Transmission of Analog Data
An example of the digital transmission of analog data would be Voice over IP (VOIP) or a more modern and relatable example would be a Zoom meeting. This is done through a couple different technologies a Codec and Pulse-code modulation (PCM). Codec stands for Code, Decode and it is a device or software that converts analog signal into digital form and vice versa. PCM on the other hand converts analog to digital by sampling the analog signal at regular intervals, measuring the amplitude of each sample, and then encoding or quantizing the amplitude as binary data. Through this sampling analog data such as your voice is encoded into digital data via the technologies previously mentioned.
Reference:
Samoilenko, S. (n.d.). Physical Layer: Data and Data Transmission.
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This document provides guidelines and a rubric for students to submit progress on their Historical Analysis Essay assignment. The essay is analyzing a historical event and its impact on American society. For this progress check, students are asked to submit portions of their essay body describing the causes, course, and consequences of the event as well as evidence supporting their analysis. They also communicate their essay's message tailored to the intended audience. The rubric evaluates these elements and provides criteria for receiving exemplary, proficient, needs improvement, or not evident scores.
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Voyage Airlines is a mock airline founded in 2011 with hubs on the west coast of the US and in the Caribbean. Its mission is to inspire excellence and dedication. The airline focuses on safety as its top priority and revenue generation. It analyzes customer location data to locate hubs in popular tourist areas. The airline sees higher passenger volumes in the summer and around Christmas. It adjusts flight numbers seasonally between hubs based on demand. The primary focus is achieving excellence in customer service as outlined in its mission statement.
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This document provides a summary of CWB Financial Group's annual report for 2020. It includes a 5-year financial summary, performance dashboard, messages from the President/CEO and Board Chair, and discusses the company's strategy and priorities. Key points include:
- Revenue grew to $897 million in 2020, with net income of $249 million.
- Total loans increased 6% to $30 billion and total assets grew 8% to $33.9 billion.
- The company is focused on transforming its business through initiatives like enhancing digital capabilities and transitioning to an AIRB capital methodology.
- CWB was recognized as one of Canada's best workplaces and aims to be an employer of choice
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(Adams) While a database may seem like the solution to all data storage problems, there are a few disadvantages you need to account for. The first one that comes to mind is the complexity. While anyone with the bare minimum technical experience can navigate a file system, you need someone trained to work on and navigate a database. The added level of complexity will require you to pay for training or likely hire someone with more technical experience, which would cost more. The other big disadvantage of a database is the single point of failure. It is certainly a best and wise practice to keep backups of your database, if you forget or lose those as well all of your data is gone. That one file being corrupted could lead to a disaster where losing a single file in a file system would only result in losing a single piece of data.
The file system comes with its own disadvantages though. The biggest disadvantage of a file system vs a database is losing the ability to query. The book defines a database query as a: specific request for data manipulation issued by the user (Coronel & Morris, 2018). Being able to query all data across the database can return valuable information at nearly the snap of a finger that could have taken days to sort through your file system. Another disadvantage is the potential for your file system to get messy and unorganized leading to data inconsistency. In a database you have each entity represented one time in a neat manner that protects data integrity. In a file system, you could mistakenly create a new entity when you need to update one or you could mistakenly update an old one when you were meant to create a new one. Either of the above mistakes you make in a database would lead to bad data, that you wouldn’t otherwise create in a database. Finally, relying on the file system can become unwieldy. If you end up creating thousands of entries, it is difficult to go through them all. With a database, you are able to continue adding data and merely query what you need.
Reference:
Coronel, C., & Morris, S. (2018). Database Principles: Fundamentals of Design, Implementation, and Management. Cengage.
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(Adam)In an example like the Odebrecht case study from the book, it is easy to find the fault of the firm as they were the ones conducting the business side of all the shady dealings. Their practice of using bribes and kickbacks is an obvious ethical problem. The amount of money they were throwing around to be awarded contracts would have been obvious to plenty of people in the organization and the misconduct went on for years before they were caught. While they likely had an anti-corruption plan, when people ignore or don’t follow it the plan is useless.
The other guilty parties are not as obvious and don’t get the same blame for their part in the scandal. The governments, organizations, and non-profits that accepted the bribes and/or kickbacks also have ethical questions. The book stated that Odebrecht paid nearly $100 million in bribes in Venezuela and some quick searching has shown zero convictions from anyone in that country (Pinto, 2019). The parties accepting the payments are just as ethically dubious as the parties offering the money.
It shouldn’t be difficult to establish corporate policies that create an ethical workplace, but it seems like there is always a corruption story somewhere in the world on the news. Most companies that deal with contracting have something on their external web page and/or an internal training that employees are mandated to take, but that isn’t enough. I think since the people who make these decisions and handle this type of money are almost always going to be near the top of the organization, it is going to come to the old cliché of “it starts at the top”. Hiring ethical executives who are accountable for the people directly beneath them is probably the best method to maintain integrity.
The idea of rewards and punishments is complicated when it comes to corruption. Punishments are easy, there should be a zero-tolerance policy. On top of the zero-tolerance policy I would explain that the organization would be looking at legal action against the individual. Regarding rewards, I think you could justify a payment to whistleblowers. At the same time, I don’t know if you should go too far because the employee would be doing something they are supposed to do anyway.
References:
Pinto, J. K. (2019). Project Management: Achieving Competitive Advantage. Pearson.
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(Alex)There are four phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC). The four phases are planning and selection, analysis, design, and implementation. (Valacich, George, & Hoffer, 2015) While the different phases are generally sequential in nature, a system may move from a later phase to an earlier phase as problems or issues arise during the SDLC. The analysis, design, and implementation phase have different fundamental purposes. In the planning phase, the need for a system is established and general expectations are laid out. The analysis phase has the primary purpose of exploring these expectations and requirements in more detail. The analysis phase is where the systems analyst conducts interviews with users, management, and other stakeholders to thoroughly determine the requirements, while also researching the current capabilities of the previous system, if there was one. The analyst generates rough solutions for the problem set, presents them to management, and enters the design phase once a potential solution is accepted by the customer. The design phase is where the system starts to take shape. Using the research conducted during the analysis phase, a logical design is developed. The logical design is essentially the steps and processes that the system should go through, independent of the hardware or software of the system. It is the blueprint that the physical design is based off of. With the physical design in hand, the implementation phase begins. “Construction” begins on the process with coders writing programs, testers testing the solution, and the implementation team installs the system onto new or existing hardware. This phase also includes training to users, evaluation of user experiences with the system, and ongoing support. This phase continues until the system no longer meets the needs of the organization, starting the cycle all over again. While these phases make up three fourths of the SDLC, the fundamental purposes are different in that they each correlate to different steps in the overall design process.
REFERENCES
Valacich, J. S., George, J. F., & Hoffer, J. A. (2015). Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design. Hoboken, New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc.
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(Monica)Gender rarely shapes individual experience in isolation but is instead linked to other social statuses in the effects it has on our lives. The gender distinction reflects what we see as appropriate “masculine” or “feminine.” For example, some societies expect men to be more aggressive and competitive and women to be emotionally nurturing. I was playing with dolls one day and was playing with two dolls: a female doll and a male doll. Upon passing by, an uncle of mine saw me playing with my toys and frowned. When I asked what was wrong, he seemed uncomfortable. In this statement, he suggested that girls should act like girls and play with girlie things, while boys should play with boy things, including boy dolls. The family experiences that taught me about gender and gender roles are vividly in my memory. Throughout my childhood, my mother and father stressed how essential it is for me to understand and know that I am a girl, and I should always act and carry myself accordingly.
I found conversations like that to be overly exaggerated at the time, but I subsequently understood why my parents did what they did. We were a family of six, with five girls and one boy. As a child, my parents, specifically my mother, stressed what clothing the girls wore. Our mother was always careful not to let us wear anything provocative, and we were to get married and have our own families. Girls are often told that it's alright to cry because girls cry, and if I was a boy, I'd be made to suck it up and deal with it. In addition, my mother taught me that women nurture and that we take care of the home, including cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the children. As girls, we could not play any sports that were deemed "too rough" or to be performed by boys. From a young age, we chose professional careers. All these careers involved female dominating industries, such as nursing, teaching, caretaking, and hairdressing. They all contributed to the construction of my gender.
Multiple ways are available to conceptualize gender; essentialists see it as a binary division, which classifies you as male or female at birth. In contrast, mainstream social scientists take a constructionist approach to gender. Page 242 argues that gender is a constructed concept that has been shaped through culture and history. Finally, people internalize the social expectations they are introduced to.(Ferris & Stein, 2020) (Links to an external site.)
Resources
Ferris, T., & Stein, J. (2020). Chapter 9/ Page 242. In The Real World: An Introduction to Sociology (7th ed., pp. 236–242). essay, W.W. Norton.
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(Monica) A summary of my decision-making process starts with flipping through ads to find a job, I was concerned with what companies offered for pay, the type of work I would be doing, and how long would the job last. There were a few companies that were only looking to hire temporarily and again not an ideal situation if I am already concerned with having a steady income. Between the three ads, Office temp, a server at a restaurant making $2.13hr plus tips with hours varying, and a warehouse position, starting at $14Hr with hours from 12 pm to 7 pm. I chose to pick the warehouse position since it offers the most money and a set schedule. Continuing with the simulation, my monthly take-home pay after taxes is $1,224, making my weekly pay only $306. Ideally $1,224 is not enough funds to help sustain a family, barely one person. During this time, I have to pick my insurance, which is a requirement through the Affordable Care Act. Luckily my child is covered and I picked the cheapest plan that I could afford, the bronze plan and it costs $303 a month, which averages to almost $76 a paycheck. I have to ensure I have a place to live, paying rent over $720 and traveling puts my monthly rental and traveling costs at more than 800 dollars a month. The results of me living further away from my job, so that my rent is lower also increased gas costs. According to the simulation, every working household that saves a dollar spends 77 cents on transportation. My balance jumps from $1000 to $192 after paying rent only to find out my apartment is too small for my things, so I chose to have a yard sale. I only made $150 from the yard sale and made the decision to get paid by the piece, since I am barely making a living wage on an hourly paycheck, and in doing so my paycheck decreased by 25cents. I skipped my grandfather’s memorial service because I can not afford to travel, I paid $25 to replace a broken item I fixed, even though considered hiding the evidence. Grocery shopping is next on my to-do list, spending only 30 for things I needed, I felt was hardly enough food, but could not really afford to splurge and spend on extra things. During this time my stress levels are at an all-time high, but I turn the offer for a cigarette down because I do not want to get addicted. As a result, the simulation states there is a misconception that smoking relieves stress during difficult situations in life.
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variation it is likely that the population means are statistically different
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• Explanatory variables can be qualitative or quantitative but are categorized
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(Kaitlyn)To be very honest I know next to nothing about mythology, it has never been something that I have had around me or taught in school, I guess it was one of those subjects that got kind of, overlooked. But history is history and in my opinion, it’s important to know what happened in the past to prevent future mishaps or wrongdoings. Therefore I don't know anything about mythology to start, but I am eager to learn more about all these different gods, goddesses, etc., and am surprised to find out that entire towns or civilizations would support the myths or people I am reading about.
The gods and goddesses seem to all have their sanction of what was claimed as their own, one wraps his arms around the earth floating the continents with his aqua arms, and another is essentially the undertaker and decides whose soul belongs where. The people are peasants and they are unequal to those that are considered the higher power, they are the protected and shall not reach out to become a protector. From what I have read it doesn't seem like the gods step on each other’s territory or have competitions to push each other out, it seems as though all that made it up there are respected and get to look down on those that are less than them.
While reading I noticed that there is a bit of a divide between men and women the same as we have today. A big part of societal issues today is gender equality and the general outlook on how each gender is portrayed without any prior information. Men are supposed to be large, strong, and tall, to protect and conquer for the interest of mankind. Women are supposed to be dainty and spread love, make a house a home, and show endearing qualities. I can see the reverse argument for Cupid who is the God of Love being that Eros is a male, being portrayed as the, "fairest of the deathless gods," (Hamilton, 36) but that is one instance in an array of different people. It seems that even though we have come a long way to today with working on gender-specific stereotypes, for these "myths" to be ancient and long ago, it doesn't seem like we have come that far. Yes women are seen as loving and they can be attractive to people around them, but in the man’s brain, they are simply there to be of service to the man, and to man the home when they are not present. It's interesting because even though the language of the reading may be hard for me to get used to, being that it is not in modern English, I can still very well understand one thing. Women like Aphrodite would "...[laugh] sweetly or mockingly at those her wiles had conquered, the irresistible goddess who stole away even the wits of the wise" (Hamilton, 32). Being a woman I translated this to essentially smiling in the faces of those who either are factually in the wrong, or have done wrong to you, and that is something that is still very much alive today. From history, we know that women were seen as property or disposable at the discretion of the man that homed her, and f ...
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(Harry)Dante’s Inferno is the first of the three-part epic poem, Divine Comedy, written by Dante Alighieri. The Inferno depicts Dante’s journey through Hell, accompanied and guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. In his poem, Dante describes Hell’s topography consisting of nine circles, each representing the seriousness of the sin committed by its offenders, these sins are categorized (by the Catholic Church), grouped, and commonly known as the nine deadly sins. Each level of Hell represent places of torment where the first level is home to less serious offenders, and increase in severity in each circle. As they go deeper into each level, our characters, Dante and Virgil encounter offenders within each ring of hell who have committed more serious offenses and the sins are more egregious. We find that the lowest part of hell houses the betrayers, and punishment here is more severe. Punishment in the poem is handed out in a poetic justice fashion Dante calls contrapasso. In this last (deepest) level or ring of Hell the betrayers of Julius Caesar: Brutus and Cassius are prime tenants, along with Judas, who had betrayed Jesus.
As I read this poem, I can agree with how Hell was organized, and as it sits currently, those guilty of child sexual abuse could reside along with those who are being tortured in the second circle: Lust. But Dante seemed to portray these sins as less severe. But personally, I think that those guilty of committing child sexual abuse should be in the ninth circle of Hell, along with those committing treachery because what is child sexual abuse if not treachery! It is treacherous against the innocent children, who fall betrayed by those who they must respect and obey (adults or those older then they), it is an act of treason to the victim who may have trusted the person committing such a heinous act. But after much contemplation, I still cannot agree with this placement. Child sexual abuse and child sexual assault is, in a very real way, equal to those types of betrayals. The innocence of a child makes those crimes so bad that I feel so uncomfortable writing about. As defined on their website, child sexual abuse includes: any sexual act between an adult and a minor, or between two minors, when one exerts power over the other, forcing, coercing or persuading a child to engage in any type of sexual act, non-contact acts such as exhibitionism, exposure to pornography, voyeurism, and communicating in a sexual manner by phone or Internet. In Dante’s world, those guilty of child sexual assault are far more wicked than those guilty of other sexual sins, and even worse than those guilty of aberrant sexual behavior (as it was understood at the time). Therefore, these sinners would have their very own special place below the ninth circle.
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(Lucious)Many steps in the systems development process may cause a project to balloon out of control, affecting the scope's size, where the budget and timeline remain the same. Unfortunately, this is a widespread problem known as scope creep during an IS development. Scope creep is an unexpected demand that moves a project past its predetermined limits. Projects are always documented with a planning outline, which covers in-depth details on boundaries, schedules, major deliverables, time, and budget. Unfortunately, individuals involved in the project may intentionally or unintentionally cause a project to not meet its goals due to the unpredictable nature of adding tasks to a project in progress. Project managers can ensure that the scope is clear by referring to the project planning outline, where all the boundaries and parameters of the project stipulate all deliverables. Spending extra time finalizing the plan can dial in a clear and detailed scope for everyone involved in the project. A project manager needs to engage directly with the clients by speaking with them and thoroughly walking them through all the parameters and deliverables. Closely collaborating with clients throughout the various stages of the project can prevent hiccups that may occur. If issues arise during project development, it is always best to be transparent with the client about every problem. Being able to work through solutions with clients will ease the anxieties as strategies are planned. To ensure deliverables are to the client's expectations, necessary features should be identified as critical for delivering a usable end product. For example, managing a scope creep can be difficult if not handled correctly. However, managing change in a project development does not have to be a battle of wills. Knowing how to address change can be beneficial. It can be outlined in the project planning document with parameters that will deliver the best product for the client without derailing the project. (Joseph S. Valacich, 2015)
REFERENCES
Joseph S. Valacich, J. F. (2015). Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design Sixth Edition. Pearson Education, Inc.
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(ELI)At the time when I first had to take a sociology class in high school, I was staunchly anti-feminism, as I felt it was unnecessary in first world countries and primarily focused on encouraging immodesty and considering women to be worth more than men. At that time, my only education on feminism or feminist issues had come from my parents during homeschooling. I clearly remember getting into a heated debate with a classmate whom I considered "the feminist equivalent of a vegan," (referring to the stereotypical joke, "How do you know if someone is a vegan? Don't worry, they'll tell you,") and I told her I simply could not see any situations in real life where women aren't being represented without a real reason. She introduced me to the term Bechdel Test, and encouraged me to spend a few weeks watching my usual shows, but counting how many times the female characters spoke to each other about anything other than men.
As my understanding of feminism and of the world around me has evolved, I have seen an increase in media that passes the Bechdel Test, but have also been surprised to find it is significantly less common than I expected. Additionally, the Bechdel Test only looks at named female characters who discuss something other than men. It does not look at factors of race, sexuality, topics of conversation, or visual presentation. Some argue that although media increasingly passes the test, the quality of that media is lacking and therefore the value of the Bechdel Test does not hold up (How does the Bechdel Test measure up in evaluating film representations of women, 2021). More detailed studies show that women remain underrepresented in media, both behind and before the camera (Smith et. al, 2016). The female characters that are portrayed in trend towards being young and traditionally attractive, reinforcing the "ideal" image as the standard and further raising the standard for the average woman. Additionally, women of color and women belonging to other racial or social minority groups are even less visible, impacting the expectations that society has of women based on how they are shown, and influencing what women consider "normal" in themselves.
How does the Bechdel Test measure up in evaluating film representations of women? (2021, April 19). UWIRE Text, 1.
Smith, S., Choueiti, M., & Pieper, K. (2016). Inclusion or invisibility? Comprehensive Annenberg Report on diversity in entertainment. Media, Diversity & Social Change Initiative. USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
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MedStar Health Inc, a leader in the healthcare industry regionally and nation-wide, is a constant target of the malicious attempts of cyber criminals. Over the past 6 years MedStar Health Inc. has faced several instances of data breach most notably, the 2016 breach that compromised 370 computer systems and halted its operations. As the organization continues to digitize and broaden the use of electronic medical records across its facilities, the threat of cyber-attack remains even more pervasive. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of MedStar Health Inc cybersecurity vulnerabilities, examine the overall causes and impact of the breaches and explore solutions to meet the organization’s cybersecurity challenges.
With a focal point on MedStar Health breaches, a literature-based study was conducted, and various news articles, academic journals and company publications were analyzed. It was found that the 2016 and 2020 data breaches were attacks on the organization’s internet servers. The 2020 hack compromised the records of 668 patients, whereas the 2016 hack was a result of a ransomware infection that compromised 7500 individuals’ records and halted the organizations’ operations. The cost of the virus infection was greater than the $19,000 ransom requested due to additional recovery and remediation costs. It was also revealed that the 2019 breach was due to human error.
To best combat the efforts of cyber criminals, it is recommended that MedStar Health Inc. place greater emphasis on cyber awareness training for employees/professionals, implementing multiple factor authentications and a strong password and identity management system to reinforce its IT infrastructure against future hacks. Failure to effectuate these measures pose significant risk to MedStar Health Inc., its affiliates and patients that extend beyond ransom payments, fines, imprisonment, lawsuits and costs incurred for subsequent identity theft protection services. The damage caused by data security breaches may prove fatal for patients, the company’s most valued asset, compromising public perception and the company’s mission to provide the highest quality of medical care and build long-term relationships with the patients they serve.)
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In the health sector, experts "see persistent cyber-attacks as the single greatest threat to the protection of healthcare data" (Moffith & Steffen, 2017). To the world at large, this is not the most absurd news or revelation. Healthcare data embodies some of the most marketable information, and for the black market this is Eldorado – the fictional tale of the city of gold. Healthcare organizations are tasked with fighting the uphill battle of providing quality medical care to their number one stakeholder – patients – while also ensuring that their valuable information is kept safe and secure. Despite their efforts, healthcare organizations sometimes fail in ...
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Before describing the analog transmission of digital data there are a few terms that we should be familiar with, modem, encoding and carrier wave. A modem is modulator, demodulator device that converts digital to analog and analog to digital. Encoding is the conversion of data to a format required and in this case the conversion of digital data to analog data. Carrier wave is a basic wave of constant frequency transmitted through a circuit.
To transmit digital data in an analog format first you must be connected to a modem which encodes the data and converts the digital data into analog data. It does this by populating the analog signal with a carrier wave and modulating the characteristics of the carrier wave which allows for the analog data to be encoded to digital data and digital data to be decoded to analog.
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An example of the digital transmission of analog data would be Voice over IP (VOIP) or a more modern and relatable example would be a Zoom meeting. This is done through a couple different technologies a Codec and Pulse-code modulation (PCM). Codec stands for Code, Decode and it is a device or software that converts analog signal into digital form and vice versa. PCM on the other hand converts analog to digital by sampling the analog signal at regular intervals, measuring the amplitude of each sample, and then encoding or quantizing the amplitude as binary data. Through this sampling analog data such as your voice is encoded into digital data via the technologies previously mentioned.
Reference:
Samoilenko, S. (n.d.). Physical Layer: Data and Data Transmission.
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- Revenue grew to $897 million in 2020, with net income of $249 million.
- Total loans increased 6% to $30 billion and total assets grew 8% to $33.9 billion.
- The company is focused on transforming its business through initiatives like enhancing digital capabilities and transitioning to an AIRB capital methodology.
- CWB was recognized as one of Canada's best workplaces and aims to be an employer of choice
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(Adams) While a database may seem like the solution to all data storage problems, there are a few disadvantages you need to account for. The first one that comes to mind is the complexity. While anyone with the bare minimum technical experience can navigate a file system, you need someone trained to work on and navigate a database. The added level of complexity will require you to pay for training or likely hire someone with more technical experience, which would cost more. The other big disadvantage of a database is the single point of failure. It is certainly a best and wise practice to keep backups of your database, if you forget or lose those as well all of your data is gone. That one file being corrupted could lead to a disaster where losing a single file in a file system would only result in losing a single piece of data.
The file system comes with its own disadvantages though. The biggest disadvantage of a file system vs a database is losing the ability to query. The book defines a database query as a: specific request for data manipulation issued by the user (Coronel & Morris, 2018). Being able to query all data across the database can return valuable information at nearly the snap of a finger that could have taken days to sort through your file system. Another disadvantage is the potential for your file system to get messy and unorganized leading to data inconsistency. In a database you have each entity represented one time in a neat manner that protects data integrity. In a file system, you could mistakenly create a new entity when you need to update one or you could mistakenly update an old one when you were meant to create a new one. Either of the above mistakes you make in a database would lead to bad data, that you wouldn’t otherwise create in a database. Finally, relying on the file system can become unwieldy. If you end up creating thousands of entries, it is difficult to go through them all. With a database, you are able to continue adding data and merely query what you need.
Reference:
Coronel, C., & Morris, S. (2018). Database Principles: Fundamentals of Design, Implementation, and Management. Cengage.
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(Adam)In an example like the Odebrecht case study from the book, it is easy to find the fault of the firm as they were the ones conducting the business side of all the shady dealings. Their practice of using bribes and kickbacks is an obvious ethical problem. The amount of money they were throwing around to be awarded contracts would have been obvious to plenty of people in the organization and the misconduct went on for years before they were caught. While they likely had an anti-corruption plan, when people ignore or don’t follow it the plan is useless.
The other guilty parties are not as obvious and don’t get the same blame for their part in the scandal. The governments, organizations, and non-profits that accepted the bribes and/or kickbacks also have ethical questions. The book stated that Odebrecht paid nearly $100 million in bribes in Venezuela and some quick searching has shown zero convictions from anyone in that country (Pinto, 2019). The parties accepting the payments are just as ethically dubious as the parties offering the money.
It shouldn’t be difficult to establish corporate policies that create an ethical workplace, but it seems like there is always a corruption story somewhere in the world on the news. Most companies that deal with contracting have something on their external web page and/or an internal training that employees are mandated to take, but that isn’t enough. I think since the people who make these decisions and handle this type of money are almost always going to be near the top of the organization, it is going to come to the old cliché of “it starts at the top”. Hiring ethical executives who are accountable for the people directly beneath them is probably the best method to maintain integrity.
The idea of rewards and punishments is complicated when it comes to corruption. Punishments are easy, there should be a zero-tolerance policy. On top of the zero-tolerance policy I would explain that the organization would be looking at legal action against the individual. Regarding rewards, I think you could justify a payment to whistleblowers. At the same time, I don’t know if you should go too far because the employee would be doing something they are supposed to do anyway.
References:
Pinto, J. K. (2019). Project Management: Achieving Competitive Advantage. Pearson.
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(Alex)There are four phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC). The four phases are planning and selection, analysis, design, and implementation. (Valacich, George, & Hoffer, 2015) While the different phases are generally sequential in nature, a system may move from a later phase to an earlier phase as problems or issues arise during the SDLC. The analysis, design, and implementation phase have different fundamental purposes. In the planning phase, the need for a system is established and general expectations are laid out. The analysis phase has the primary purpose of exploring these expectations and requirements in more detail. The analysis phase is where the systems analyst conducts interviews with users, management, and other stakeholders to thoroughly determine the requirements, while also researching the current capabilities of the previous system, if there was one. The analyst generates rough solutions for the problem set, presents them to management, and enters the design phase once a potential solution is accepted by the customer. The design phase is where the system starts to take shape. Using the research conducted during the analysis phase, a logical design is developed. The logical design is essentially the steps and processes that the system should go through, independent of the hardware or software of the system. It is the blueprint that the physical design is based off of. With the physical design in hand, the implementation phase begins. “Construction” begins on the process with coders writing programs, testers testing the solution, and the implementation team installs the system onto new or existing hardware. This phase also includes training to users, evaluation of user experiences with the system, and ongoing support. This phase continues until the system no longer meets the needs of the organization, starting the cycle all over again. While these phases make up three fourths of the SDLC, the fundamental purposes are different in that they each correlate to different steps in the overall design process.
REFERENCES
Valacich, J. S., George, J. F., & Hoffer, J. A. (2015). Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design. Hoboken, New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc.
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Business Analytics OPRE 605
Summer 2022
University of Baltimore
Merrick School of Business
Day and Time: Asynchronous ONLINE
2
Start and End Dates: June 6 – July 8
Location: Asynchronous with no specific meeting times
Instructor: Mark A. Arvisais, PhD
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Email is the best way to reach me
“Office Hour” Meetings by Zoom: There are no set office hour
times. However, I am available to
meet and review course content via Zoom if you are having
difficulty with homework problems or final
project. Request appointments via University of Baltimore
email. Once we have agreed to a time send
me a Zoom link. Be prepared to share your Excel work before
2. and or during the meeting using the share
screen functionality. Camera must be switched on during the
meeting (use built-in Zoom alternate
background if preferred).
Course Description: Explores business analytics and its
applications to management decision-
making for a range of business situations. Covers problem
structuring; big data; data mining;
optimization; computer simulation; decision analysis; and
predictive modeling.
Prerequisites: OPRE 504 or OPRE 505 and OPRE 506 or
equivalent or permission of the
M.B.A. program director. Therefore, this course assumes
students have a solid knowledge of
statistics and Excel covered in chapters 2 – 7 in the Evans text.
These chapters review material
learned in the prerequisite courses.
Assignments and Problems: Quantitative courses are
challenging. This course requires a
significant amount of study and effort to complete. Stay on top
of the work since it is easy to fall
behind.
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The course uses two foundational systems as platforms for
course delivery – Sakai and
Pearson’s MyLab
Sakai: On Sakai you will find the following: (1) Lesson plan,
3. (2) Supporting and
supplemental materials including lecture and problem walk-
through recordings (3)
Grade center, (4) Data Set Submission link for the final project
and (5) Graded Final
Project details and submission location.
Pearson’s MyLab Statistics: On MyLab you will find the
following: (1) PowerPoint
decks for all chapters (see Accessible Resources>accessible
PowerPoint slides), (2)
Ungraded homework practice questions, (3) Graded weekly
quizzes (See Assignments
on MyLab). Take quizzes on a PC not on tablet or phone. The
student needs to make
certain he or she is working within a stable internet
environment when taking a quiz.
Interruptions may lead to a submission failure and delays
resulting in a zero or bad
grade.
Optional External Add-In to Excel: Frontline Solver
Standard Windows based Excel is all that is necessary for this
class. However, you can
enhance Excel’s functionality with the Frontline
Solver/Analytic Solver add-in. You can
purchase a 140-day access for $25.00. There are places in the
text and PowerPoint slides that
references Frontline Solver and its function called XLMiner. If
you decide to make this
purchase let me know so I can get a code from the publisher.
Do not confuse the Frontline Solver purchase with Excel’s
standard built-in solver function. You
will use Excel’s solver function in Chapters 13+ (no purchase
4. necessary).
Student Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
1. Appraise the role of business analytics in organizations, the
decision-making life cycle in
business, model building techniques, model solving techniques,
interpretation of results from
business models and cutting-edge business analytics tools
2. Formulate business problem, choose theoretical framework,
and decide appropriate decision
modeling techniques for given business management situations,
assess the limitations of
models and the appropriateness of modeling environments
3. Apply predictive modeling to transform data into predictive
insights to guide the decision
making process and reach improved business outcomes.
4. Propose and build optimization and simulation models as
effective business decision making
procedures for managerial decision making.
5. Integrate critical thinking, problem solving and
communication skills in the assessment of
real world business situations to transform data into models,
solve them, and convey findings in
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5. a business professional manner.
Required Course Materials:
1. Textbook: James Evans, Business Analytics, 3rd edition,
Pearson Education, Pearson. Ebook
and MyLab ISBN: 9780135962817 Set up access as early as
possible. Access to MyLab is
through Sakai only. A MyLab quiz is due the first week and you
must have access to
complete.
2. Computer with Microsoft Excel. As a UB student, you can
install Microsoft Excel on your
personal machine. Video demonstrations are recorded on a
Windows machine but any
computer with Excel and the standard Excel Solver add-in is
acceptable.
Course Requirements/Assignments:
The basic framework and due dates for this course are as
follows:
Optional Ungraded Practice Problems on MyLab
34% Ungraded practice problems are available for all chapters
covered in the course. Students
may work with colleague(s) on the ungraded problems.
Graded Individual Assignments
54% Required Graded Weekly Quizzes on MyLab (Most are due
on Sunday each week)
64% Required Graded Final Project on Sakai: Written Case
6. Solution
and Excel Submission
74% Students must get the data set selected approved the first
week of the semester (see
assignment link on Sakai. There is a small amount extra credit
if submitted on time.
The graded assignments are open book, open notes, open video,
etc. and emphasize
application of knowledge.
Do not post anything about the quizzes or final exam to the
Public Forum Discussions Board.
Use the Forum to ask questions about ungraded problems, book
examples or questions at the
end of the chapters.
All graded assignments are individual assignments.
MyLab Quiz Taking
7. It is necessary to work on a stable internet environment.
Once you see a graded question in MyLab, it must be answered
before moving forward. Failing
to do this will result in a zero for all questions or question parts
bypassed. There is no option to
reverse this. Stated differently, do not be tempted to scan the
whole quiz first and then to start
– otherwise it will result in a failure on every incomplete
question or question part. If you see it,
complete it!
Integrated Flexibility in MyLab by Assessment Type
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Type Allowances
Ungraded MyLab Practice
Questions
Unlimited opportunity to answer a question
8. correctly
Answers to questions provided
Weekly MyLab Graded Quizzes Two (2) attempts to answer a
question correctly
Save for later option available (see caution
message above about MyLab Test Taking)
Feedback on the correctness of the answer
Partial credit included
No time limit
Late work accepted – 25% per day penalty
Attendance Policy
Class attendance is required. In that this is an asynchronous on-
line course, attendance is
measured by completing the weekly graded assignments, and
accessing Sakai regularly
Late Work Policy
Practice questions are optional – lateness policy not applicable
Weekly quizzes – MyLab allows for lateness with a 25% per day
penalty starting at the
moment after it is due. The penalty applies to the whole
9. question
Final Project – late work is not accepted
Students may request late submission, in advance, for
documented medical or family
emergency provided the request is 24 hours before the due date,
if practical. The decision
is at the sole discretion of the faculty member
Unless otherwise announced, weather events do not change due
dates.
Grading Evaluation
Mylab Weekly Graded Quizzes 70% (700 points)
54% Typically, 2 - 5 multi-part problems per week
MyLab Graded Final Project 30% (300 points)
54% Case and Excel Submission
All graded assignments in the course are individual
assignments.
Extra credit is not offered in the course. However, students will
earn a small number of extra
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points for correct answers to the ungraded optional practice
questions found on MyLab. The
deadline for submitting ungraded practice questions is 7-5-22.
These questions are optional
but are well worth the effort and useful in preparing for the
quizzes and final project. The
additional earned points for the ungraded assignments are
entered to the Sakai grade system
once at the end of the semester. Further, students can earn a
small extra credit amount for
submitting the final project data set to Sakai for approval before
the end of the first week of the
class (see assignment link on Sakai)
Keeping Track of Grades
All grades are posted in Sakai as the course progresses.
Students should check their grades
periodically and notify the instructor immediately if they notice
11. any discrepancy. Grades on
MyLab automatically transfer to the Sakai Grade Center.
Grade Scale: Due to quirks in the MyLab system this class is
based on 1000 points (100% or
1000 points). Grade scale brackets follow university policy for
undergraduates (see catalog): A
95-100 (950 – 1000), A- 90-94 (900 – 940), B+ 87-89 (870 –
890), B 84-86 (840 – 860), B- 80-
83 (800 – 830), C+ 77-79 (770 – 790), C 70-76 (700 – 760), C-
65-69 (650 – 690), F 0-64 (0 –
640). Rounding is applied. A letter grade of D is not available
in graduate school.
Summary Tentative Course Schedule
The course schedule, including content and topics, is subject to
change at the sole discretion of the
faculty member. A detailed lesson plan is located on Sakai.
Week Readings and Study Topic(s) Graded Items
1 -Evans: Ch
2,3,4,5,6,7
12. -MyLab Practice
Problems
-Evans: Ch 1
-MyLab Practice
Problems
-Prerequisite Review
-Intro to Business
Analytics
(1) MyLab Quiz
(2) Submit final
project data set for
approval (small extra
credit available if
completed first week)
2 -Evans: Ch 8 & 9
14. Spreadsheet
Modeling
(1) MyLab Quiz
4 -Evans Ch 12 & 13
-MyLab Practice
Problems
-Simulation & Risk
Analysis
-Optimization
(1) MyLab Quiz
5 Final Project (See
Sakai)
Submit Final Project
to Sakai. Two
Submissions: (1)
Written Report and
(2) supporting Excel
15. document
Rubrics for
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Syllabus Addendum
Student Success Resources
Important Technology Information:
Please take a look at this information if you have not already
done so.
http://www.ubalt.edu/about-ub/offices-and-services/technology-
services/faqs/remote-
work/index.cfm
Laptop or loaner requests for students:
Students must submit a form online or call the Call Center. The
16. form can be found here:
https://ubalt.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1799/Portal/Requests/
ServiceDet?ID=42630
Free or affordable internet options:
Please note students should sign-up ASAP because we are
finding that in some cases, it may
take up to a month to get installed (per OTS). They can also
apply for CARES monies for this
support. http://www.ubalt.edu/about-ub/offices-and-
services/technology-services/faqs/remote-
work/isp-options.cfm
UB CARES Grant:
The Office of Financial Aid oversees the CARES Grant
application process and the Office of
Student Support in SSSS oversees the UB Student Emergency
Assistance Fund.
UB Student Emergency Assistance Fund:
http://www.ubalt.edu/about-ub/offices-and-services/dean-of-
17. students/UB%20Student%20Emergency%20Grant%20Fund.cfm
Student Resource List that will continuously be updated by
SSSS:
http://www.ubalt.edu/about-ub/offices-and-
services/avpforsa/student-resources-pandemic.cfm
Online Preparedness for Students:
https://ubonline.ubalt.edu/portal/site/9e53a16a-69ff-4ae5-8d0c-
01c46f1ed466/tool/9079df6c-
d384-40c7-a8f0-
09e74f2a5140?_ga=2.125880526.29291235.1597672351-
755377116.1564108295
Office of Disability and Access Services:
http://www.ubalt.edu/campus-life/center-for-educational-
access/index.cfm
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18. Student Assistance Program:
UB's Student Assistance Program (SAP) remains accessible to
students and provides them
with free, confidential, accessible support to manage life's
challenges and stay healthy and
safe while at UB. http://www.ubalt.edu/about-ub/offices-and-
services/dean-of-
students/sap/index.cfm 5 RLB Library
UB Resources for Students
Academic and support resources for all students at UB include
but are not limited to:
RLB Library
1420 Maryland Ave.
[email protected]
410.837.4260
The RLB Library is the center for academic support at UB. The
library supports students’
19. research and information literacy skills. Academic Success
programs include free tutoring,
writing consultations, math/statistics support, computer skills
workshops, research
consultations, and coaching for undergraduate and graduate
students alike. The OWL (Online
Writing Link) offers customized feedback on papers through
MyUB.
Librarians can work with you to improve strategies for locating,
evaluating, and using
information. Use the library website to search for books,
articles and movies; access
databases; see if your textbook is on reserve; follow guided
tutorials; or chat with a librarian.
The library is home to a large computer lab, a digital design lab,
a video and board game
library, practice presentation rooms, reservable group study
rooms, individual study spaces,
and in-person help most hours, including nights and weekends.
Many services are also available online, 24/7 – see the website
for details or email:
[email protected][email protected]
20. [email protected][email protected]
[email protected][email protected]
Click on in MyUB to make an appointment or reserve a study
room. 6
Disability & Access Services
Academic Center 111
[email protected]
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410.837.4775
Disability and Access Services strives to help our students meet
their academic potential
unhindered by disabilities. If you have a documented disability
(permanent or temporary) that
requires accommodations, please contact DAS. The office
provides reasonable and
appropriate accommodations for students who have documented
disabilities.
21. Student Assistance Program
To Contact the SAP: 1.800.327.2251 www.portal.bhsonline.com
Username: UBALT
Download the App by searching BHSAPP in the App Store or
Google Play for more
information visit www.ubalt.edu/StudentAssistance The Student
Assistance Program
(SAP) provides students with access to confidential, accessible
support to manage life’s
challenges. The SAP offers personal counseling and
consultation on variety of topics including
family concerns, academic skills, finances, substance abuse,
legal consultations, childcare,
and elder care. The SAP is available to all current UB students.
If you have any questions,
contact Clinical Case Manager Tony DuLaney at
[email protected] or 410.837.4755.
Office of Student Support
Academic Center 112
22. [email protected]
410.837.4755
The Office of Student Support is committed to providing a
holistic educational experience for all
students. The Office assists University of Baltimore (UB)
students to develop high standards of
conduct, cultivate meaningful relationships, build resiliency,
obtain equity through accessibility,
and practice advocacy. Through collaborations with campus and
community partners the office
supports students as they navigate the university experience.
University Police
Charles Royal Bldg. 200
[email protected]
410.837.5529 7
EMERGENCY PHONE: 410.837.4444 Relay users dial 7-1-1
From time to time, the weather, power outages, and other
factors play a role in the daily life of
the UB campus. Emergency announcements are communicated
23. via the UB home page;
campus emails (to UB email addresses); the emergency
notification phone line
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(410.837.4201); local media outlets; and the emergency Campus
Text Alert System. Students,
faculty, and staff are strongly encouraged to register for this
emergency notification system.
Once registered, you will be alerted to any emergency on
campus regardless of where you are
—on, off, or enroute to campus. Sign up for the Campus Text
Alert System through the tools in
the MyUB portal.
UB Sakai and Technical Support
[email protected]
1.855.501.0856 (toll-free)
Having trouble with Sakai? Call, email, or use our live chat for
24. Sakai Support, available 24/7.
You will speak with a Sakai Technician who will provide
immediate assistance to help resolve
your problem or connect you with another staff member who
can provide additional support.
Office of Technology Services
Academic Center 101
[email protected]
410.837.6262
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) provides overall
technology support to the UB
community including computer labs for students in all major
buildings. There is a specific guide
for IT for Students. An equipment borrowing program exists,
with technology such as laptops
and cameras available for free sign-out by students for use with
projects and course work. If an
instructor indicates that a student needs to use or purchase a
certain software package,
students are encouraged to review Software for Students or to
contact the OTS Call Center at
25. 410-837-6262 and ask if it is already available for student use.
All students have free access to
Microsoft Office 365 and SPSS for their personal devices and
use of Adobe software products
via campus computer labs.
UB Campus Pantry
Student Center Room 202 A
[email protected]
410.837.4076
The University of Baltimore Campus Pantry was founded on the
idea that no member of the
campus community should experience hunger. The pantry
provides critical food assistance and
resources, as well as outreach and volunteer opportunities. It is
supported through the
generosity of campus and community members and benefits
from strong partnerships.
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26. Textbooks Students must order all textbooks online, except for
a few courses which use
“course packets” available for purchase at the Hive on the first
floor of the Student Center. For
orders over $59, textbooks are mailed for free to a student’s
home or workplace. Detailed
instructions and FAQ are provided online. Financial Aid may be
used to purchase textbooks
online, as well as school supplies, computers, course packets
and other necessities at the
Hive; FAQs provide details. Many courses provide e-reserves
through the library to provide
access to readings for the first week of the course.
The Hive, the campus store located in the Student Center, does
not stock copies of textbooks,
but does have course packets, UB spirit wear, snacks, and a
coffee bar.
Explanation of textbook and campus store credit:
http://www.ubalt.edu/about-ub/offices-and-
services/auxiliary/bookstore/Textbook-and-Supplies-
28. Honesty promotes substantive learning.
▪
Honesty validates the recognition of scholarly achievement.
▪
Honesty demonstrates respect for the work of others and
enables effective cooperation.
All members of our community share responsibility for actively
fostering academic honesty,
actively discouraging academic dishonesty, and engaging in
ongoing discussion of activities
that may violate the spirit of honesty.
The Academic Integrity Policy provides information regarding
behaviors that violate the
academic standards at UB. These behaviors include, but are not
limited to, plagiarism,
cheating, falsification, and facilitation. Violations of the policy
will likely result in charges which
can lead to a failing grade on an assignment, a failing grade in
the course, or even suspension
29. from UB. All UB students are responsible for understanding
their obligations under this policy. 9
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Students with questions about the appropriate use of materials
or manner in which work should
be done should speak with their professor or seek guidance from
other resources at the
university (i.e. Achievement and Learning Center or staff within
the Langsdale Library).
Plagiarism Tutorial
All undergraduate and graduate students are required to take
UB’s Plagiarism Tutorial before
the end of their first semester at UB. Failure to complete the
tutorial will preclude a student
from registering for the next semester.
Turnitin
30. As a part of an institution-wide effort to ensure the originality
of student work, UB licenses
Turnitin, a commercial text-matching service that analyzes
students’ submissions against its
own archive of student papers, articles, and web sites to report
on student originality and
identify possible plagiarism. All UB faculty members reserve
the right to use this or other
measures to evaluate student work for originality and for correct
attribution.
Attendance During Drop/Add Period
UB drops students from a class roster who do not:
(a) participate in the face-to-face or online class by the end of
the drop/add date, or
(b) have Office of the Registrar permission to be added to a
class after the drop/add date.
Students must notify the course instructor immedia tely upon
obtaining permission and must
participate in class as soon as possible.
31. Once a student is registered and the drop/add date has passed,
UB does not drop for
nonattendance, but there are consequences for students missing
classes. Students are subject
to the university and class attendance policies.
Code of Conduct
Students are expected to maintain a high standard of conduct
both within and outside the
classroom. Since the university's role is to provide the best
possible atmosphere for learning,
growth, and development, individuals who violate its policies
and expectations are subject to
review and possible university sanctions. The Student Rights
and Responsibilities Guide
outlines the university’s expectations of students, discusses
relevant policies of which students
should be aware, and details the processes students will work
through should there be
allegations of a potential violation.
University behavioral expectations have been outlined in the
Student Rights and
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Responsibilities Guide under the Student Code of Conduct.
Students are required to maintain
these standards both on and off campus; failure to be aware of
these expectations is not
accepted as an excuse for violations. The Office of Student
Support is responsible for the
oversight and facilitation of the adjudication of concerns
regarding potential Code of Conduct
violations.
Title IX Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy
UB has clear policies and procedures related to Title IX and
nondiscrimination policies. The
university’s Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct policies
are compliant with Federal
laws prohibiting discrimination. Title IX requires that faculty,
student employees, and staff
members report any known, learned, or rumored incidents of sex
discrimination, including
33. sexual 10 harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking on the basis
of sex, dating/intimate partner
violence, or sexual exploitation and/or related experiences or
incidents.
Privacy Act
Public Law 93-380 (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
of 1974, also known as the “The
Buckley Amendment”) provides certain rights to students (and,
in some cases, parents)
concerning access to educational records. For more specific
information on your privacy rights,
visit the FERPA for Students website).
Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
UB’s Office of Disability & Access Services (DAS) ensures that
all UB students can achieve
their academic potential unhindered by any disabilities. If you
have a documented disability
(either temporary or permanent) that requires accommodations,
please contact the DAS. The
center provides reasonable and appropriate accommodations for
students who have
34. documented disabilities.
Grade Challenges
Students have the right to a grade based on their actual course
performance as compared to
an articulated standard that is applied to all those taking a
course. Each instructor must
therefore be able to articulate a uniform, identifiable standard
that is applied in calculating any
part of a student's course grade. That standard must relate to the
course syllabus, academic
instruction, and the assignments and materials that were
provided to the class. The university’s
policies and procedures related to grade challenges detail the
processes to follow for students
who have a grade challenge.
Mid-Semester Progress Reporting for Undergraduates
Mid-Semester Progress Reports will be issued for all
undergraduate students halfway through
the semester. Students may earn a grade of S/Satisfactory –
which means you are passing the
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class with a C or better; a grade of NS/Not Satisfactory – which
means your grade is a C- or
lower; or a grade of FA/Failure due to absences. Mid-Semester
grades do not appear on
student transcripts and are not calculated as part of a student’s
Grade Point Average (GPA).
Students who earn a grade of NS or FA should contact their
professor and advisor to discuss
ways to improve their performance.
Incomplete Grades and Requests
An Incomplete (INC) grade may be granted to a student at the
discretion of the instructor and
the appropriate dean’s office when the student encounters
unanticipated extenuating
circumstances (for example, hospitalization) that temporarily
prevent the student from
completing required coursework. The student and faculty
member must agree upon the
36. Incomplete before term grades are due, and the student should
petition for the Incomplete as
soon as the unanticipated circumstances are recognized.1
1 In the Yale Gordon College of Arts & Sciences, an Incomplete
grade will not be considered
prior to the official WD deadline. Documentation is required to
officially issue the Incomplete,
including a contract signed by the instructor and the student
detailing due dates for all
remaining work to be completed. 11
Incomplete coursework must be completed by specific
deadlines: the university catalog
outlines the timeline for an incomplete to convert to an F grade
if work is not completed in a
timely way. Please see specific dates on the University’s
Academic Calendar.
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Question 1
Consider a project that you have been involved with or aware of
37. that you consider to be highly complex. What made it a complex
project? Did it succeed? Why, or why not?
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No
references or citations are necessary.
Question 2
Consider a notable example of a project in your work or
personal life that failed specifically because the initial scope,
schedule, and budget estimates were inaccurate. Briefly
describe the project; state what you think went wrong with
respect to the estimate, what problems the faulty estimate
caused, and what you recommend that should have been done
instead.
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No
references or citations are necessary.
Question 3
Consider a sequence of activities that you have encountered in
your daily life and briefly describe it. Would you be able to
identify the critical path associated with these activities by
inspection, or, alternatively, would you need to perform
calculations? Provide your opinion and explain your rationale.
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No
38. references or citations are necessary.
Question 4
Consider a schedule in daily life that you lived through and that
in your view would benefit from modeling using program
evaluation and review technique (PERT), a Monte Carlo
analysis, or both. Describe the schedule, and explain why
modeling the schedule would have assisted in managing the
schedule risk and why taking the trouble to model the schedule
would have made a difference.
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No
references or citations are necessary.
Question 5
Consider a situation in your place of work or daily life where a
serious incident occurred that was related to a risk that escaped
notice. Briefly describe what happened and the nature of the
risk that was not identified. What could have been done
differently, and had the risk been identified, what trade-offs
could have been initiated?
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No
references or citations are necessary.
Question 6
39. Think of a time when you needed to monitor and report
progress, but you did not have the ability to implement earned
value metrics (EVM). How did you measure and provide an
accurate and unambiguous account of project progress? What
were the limitations?
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No
references or citations are necessary.
Question 7
Consider a situation in your workplace or in daily life where
you had to complete a series of activities in half the time that
you originally planned. Describe what it was, how you did it,
and if you brought in extra help to do it. Also, were you
successful at achieving the revised target? What, if anything,
went wrong?
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No
references or citations are necessary.
Question 8
Identify a skill that you learned in this course, and expl ain how
you can apply it to increase success in your career in a real
40. world scenario.
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No
references or citations are necessary.
Final Project OPRE 605 Grading Rubric Summer 2022
Inadequate – 1(0 - 50%)
Average – 2 (75%)
Good – 3 (85%)
Excellent – 4 (95%)
Introduction
(15% or 45 points)
Does not provide adequate background and or purpose for the
report.
Introductory information is adequate but clarity of objective
needs development
Introductory information is clear and professionally developed
Introduction is excellent: it is clear, engaging, and thorough. As
a reader, I know exactly what the report will provide
41. Data Analysis, Calculations, and Results Addressing Executive
Objectives
(30% or 90 points)
Data analysis not connected to purpose/objectives; presentation
and interpretation of results are inaccurate.
Insufficient application of concepts and calculations to address
objectives identified by executive
Zero score (0) if Excel missing
Data analysis needs to be stronger but is adequate. Results of
calculations stated, but not fully analyzed or interpreted.
Favors statement of results rather than interpretation and
analysis
42. Calculations are somewhat sufficient to meet objectives – i.e.
number of applied concepts and calculations
Data analysis is appropriate and relevant; presentation and
analysis of data is good.
Favors interpretation and analysis rather than statement of
results.
Sufficient application of concepts and calculations to address
objectives
Data analysis is appropriate and relevant; presentation and
analysis of data are professional, thorough, engaging, and
sophisticated.
Excellent job. More than sufficient interpretation and analysis
of results. Sufficient to address objectives
Conclusions and Recommendations Addressing Executive
Objectives (25% or 25 points)
Inadequate summary of results of analysis and no action
recommendations offered. Few insights Zero (0) score if not
43. provided.
Non-specific summary of results provided, and a start but
imprecise insights and recommendations.
Specific summary of results provided. Good insights,
connections to next steps and recommendations. Realistic
Summary of results and recommendations are excellent.
Demonstrates solid insights, connections to next steps and
recommendations. Realistic.
Report Format and Organization **
(5% or 15 points)
Sections are poorly organized.
Organizationally the report feels messy
Formatting errors exist.
Most necessary sections included but one or two are poorly
organized and organizationally needs improvement but could be
better.
44. Formatting errors exist.
All necessary sections included but organizationally the report
is professional and constructed with care.
Minimal formatting errors exist.
All necessary sections included, and effectively organized. No
formatting errors exist.
Visual Supplements Integrated
(5% or 15 points)
No visual supplements such as tables or graphs included.
Failure to include may lead to a zero (0)
Supplements included (graphs, tables, exhibits) but construction
needs improvement (labels, design, etc.)
Nearly enough supplements included. Formats a proper but not
complete
Right number of supplements included. Provides valuable
information that is clear, professionally presented, and
insightful. Constructed properly
Grammar
45. Mechanics
Sentences and Style
(10% or 30 points)
There are numerous grammatical errors exist and impede
meaning.
Report has numerous punctuation, spelling, or capitalization
errors.
Sentences contains many errors and impede meaning. Style is
not concise or professional.
Grammatical errors exist but generally don’t impede meaning.
Report has some punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors.
Sentences contain some errors but do not impede meaning.
Style is generally concise and professional, but some additional
editing is warranted.
Few grammatical errors exist and do not impede meaning.
Report has a few punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors.
46. Sentences contain few errors that do not impede meaning. Style
is concise and professional.
Both sentences and style are good. Editing and proofreading is
good.
No grammatical errors exist.
Report has no punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors.
Sentences contain no errors and are diverse and sophisticated.
Style is concise and professional.
Care taken in the editing and proofreading of the report.
Excel
(10% or 30 points)
Excel document not complete
Excel infrequently used as quantitative tool
Difficult to interpret
Zero (0) if Excel not submitted
47. Somewhat complete
Somewhat modifiable, traceable, auditable, and readable
Somewhat uses Excel as a powerful quantitative tool
Interpretation accessible
Mostly complete
Mostly modifiable, traceable, auditable, and readable
Mostly uses Excel’s functionality as a powerful quantitative
tool
Mostly able to follow and interpret
Excellent
Modifiable, traceable, auditable, and readable
48. Uses Excel functionality to its full capability
Easy to follow and interpret
(100%)
** Construct the format of the report based on the report’s
needs not based on the rubric
Adopted from document originally developed for WRIT 300 –
Advanced Expository Writing