109802003_Lefebvre-Production-of-Space-excerpts-1-2_1.pdf
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Cover Page
Student
James Johnson
Internal/Student ID
34697061
Account
Argosy University
Assessment Started
July 16, 2015 @ 2:00 PM CDT
Assessment Completed
July 16, 2015 @ 3:20 PM CDT
Assessment Summary
General Summary Learning Styles
You.
Time Management WorksheetIn this worksheet, you will examine hTakishaPeck109
Time Management Worksheet
In this worksheet, you will examine how you currently use your time so that you can identify ways to make time for your studies. You will complete this worksheet in three steps.
In Step 1, you will determine how you currently use your time by recording this information for a typical week. In Step 2, you will consider ways you might reserve time on given days of the week for your studies. In Step 3, you will develop a plan to ensure your academic studies are a priority.
As you complete this worksheet, be realistic in your self-assessment and in your plan. The more accurate this document is, the more helpful it will be for you to schedule your time and prepare for success in your personal, professional, and academic life.
Step 1: Map Your Time
Complete the following time map by accounting for each hour of your day. You can place more than one item in a time slot (e.g., in the morning you may still be sleeping, get ready, and eat breakfast within 1 hour). The chart is broken into 1/2-hour increments for typically busier times of the day, but if you feel the need to break up the chart further or make any other adjustments to the chart, simply add rows and adjust the time frames.
If you find a time slot is open, do not feel the need to fill it; the next step will be identifying times that you can devote to your studies, so an open time slot is ideal. You may even want to highlight these empty cells so that they are easier to identify for Step 2.
Consider the following items as you complete the table, as well as anything else to which you regularly devote your time.
· Sleeping
· Making meals/eating
· Getting ready/commuting
· Exercising
· Working
· Socializing
· Spending time with family
· Weekly commitments (e.g., religious services, volunteering)
· Running errands/shopping
· Working on your home or car/cleaning/lawncare/etc.
· Spending time on your hobbies
· Entertainment/watching television
A.M. P.M.
Time Frame
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
A.M.
12–1
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
A.M.
1–5
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
A.M.
5–6
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
A.M.
6–7
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
A.M.
7–7:30
Walking Dogs
Walking Dogs
Walking Dogs
Walking Dogs
Walking Dogs
Walking Dogs
Walking Dogs
A.M.
7:30–8
Shower
Shower
Shower
Shower
Shower
Shower
Shower
A.M.
8–8:30
Eating
Eating
Eating
Eating
Eating
Eating
Eating
A.M.
8:30–9
Getting Son ready for School
Getting Son ready for School
Getting Son ready for School
Getting Son ready for School
Getting Son ready for School
Getting Son ready for School
Getting Son ready for School
A.M.
9–10
Work
Work
Work
Errands
Work
Errands
Errands
A.M.
10–11
Work
Work
Work
Work
A.M.
11–12
Work
Work
Work
Work
P.M.
12–12:30
Work
Work
Work
Work
P.M.
12:30–1
Work
Work
Work
Work
P.M.
1–2
Work
Work
Work
Work
P.M.
2–3
Work
Work
Work
Work ...
Not sure where uni and study is going to fit into your already busy family routine. Support, advice, comfort and encouragement is at your fingertips, so click on and help your family smoothly adjust to your uni life.
Getting the Term Started Off Right
Are you a busy student with competing personal, professional, and educational demands?
This workshop will provide you with practical advice and effective techniques to help you balance your priorities and take control of your time to become better prepared to tackle the challenges of being an effective learner.
Your company name
Your name
Instruction Page
1. On the cover page
a. Replace ‘Your Company Name’ with your company name, city and state
b. Replace ‘Date’ with the date of the plan
c. Consider inserting graphics:
i. Company logo
ii. Insert a picture or graphic of your product or service
iii. Photo of your facilities
iv. Photo of your location
2. Replace ‘ENTER YOUR COMPANY NAME HERE’ with your company name on the page with the Statement of Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure
3. Open the document header and enter your company name and your name
4. Update the table of contents as you build your business plan.
Delete this page before submitting your business plan.
Business Plan
Your Company Name Here
City, State
Date
Statement of Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure
THIS BUSINESS PLAN CONTAINS PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
All data submitted to the receiver is provided in reliance upon its consent not to use or disclose any information contained herein except in the context of its business dealings with ENTER YOUR COMPANY NAME HERE (Company). The recipient of this document agrees to inform its present and future employees and partners who view or have access to the document's content of its confidential nature.
The recipient agrees to instruct each employee that they must not disclose any information concerning this document to others except to the extent such matters are generally known to, and are available for use by, the public. The recipient also agrees not duplicate or distribute or permit others to duplicate or distribute any material contained herein without the Company's express written consent.
The Company retains all title, ownership and intellectual property rights to the material and trademarks contained herein, including all supporting documentation, files, marketing material, and multimedia.
Disclaimer Notice
THIS BUSINESS PLAN IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY SECURITIES.
The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any and all proposals made by or on behalf of any recipient, to accept any such proposals, to negotiate with one or more recipients at any time, and to enter into a definitive agreement without prior notice to other recipients. The company also reserves the right to terminate, at any time, further participation in the investigation and proposal process by, or discussions or negotiations with, any recipient without reason.
BY ACCEPTANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT, THE RECIPIENT AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE AFOREMENTIONED STATEMENT.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Overview 6
Executive Summary 6
Objectives 6
Mission 6
Keys to Success 6
Company Summary 6
Company Ownership 6
Start-up 6
What We Sell 7
Summary 7
Our products 7
Our services 7
Market Analysis and Sales Forecast 8
Market and Sales Forecast Summary 8
Total Market 8
Target Market Summar.
Your Company NameYour Company NameBudget Proposalfor[ent.docxhyacinthshackley2629
Your Company Name
Your Company Name
Budget Proposal
for
[enter years here]
BUSN278
[Term]
Professor[name]
DeVry University
Table of Contents
Section
Title
Subsection
Title
Page Number1.0Executive Summary
2.0Sales Forecast
2.1Sales Forecast
2.2Methods and Assumptions
3.0Capital Expenditure Budget
4.0Investment Analysis
4.1Cash Flows
4.2NPV Analysis
4.3Rate of Return Calculations
4.4Payback Period Calculations
5.0Pro Forma Financial Statements
5.1Pro Forma Income Statement
5.2Pro Forma Balance Sheet
5.3Pro Forma Cash Budget
6.0Works Cited
7.0Appendices
7.1Appendix 1: [description]
7.2Appendix 2:
[description]
(Please put page numbers in the last column of the table of contents above, because they apply to your finished assignment. Do this after your project is complete. Remove this text and all text that is in italics in this template when finished with your project.)
(Also, please submit your Excel spreadsheet that shows your supporting calculations.)
1.0 Executive Summary
The first paragraph of this executive summary should give a brief description of the business to which this budget applies. Very briefly describe the products and services of this company, the geography or demographics of the customers it serves, and why people purchase the main product of this business. Much or all of this information will be found in the business profile provided to you. Please use your own words, and please do not simply copy and paste the explanation in the course materials. Make assumptions if necessary.
Also, provide a second paragraph that describes how the budget supports the company’s strategy.
Finally, provide a third paragraph in which you summarize the key points from your budget, including the planning horizon; the amount of up-front investment; the NPV, payback, and IRR of the project; and key figures from your income statement, cash budget, and balance sheet.
Remember, this is not a thesis or introduction of what you will talk about—it contains the major, specific content of each section. The second and third paragraphs should be written after you have completed all other sections of this template.
As you complete sections of this template, please remove all italicized text in all sections of this template and replace it with your own text or you will lose points!
2.0 Sales Forecast
Briefly introduce the sales forecast section.
2.1 Sales Forecast
Here you should include a simple table showing the years and the total sales for each year, along with a brief explanation of why sales are expected to rise, fall, change, or stay the same in certain years. Provide a brief explanation of the sales forecast, indicating why you expect sales to rise or fall during the planning horizon. Your explanation should be consistent with the trends and changes in sales found in your table.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Sales
2.2 Methods and Assumptions
Here you should describe how you arrived at your sales forecast in sect.
Your company recently reviewed the results of a penetration test.docxhyacinthshackley2629
Your company recently reviewed the results of a penetration test on your network. Several vulnerabilities were identified, and the IT security management team has recommended mitigation. The manager has asked you to construct a plan of action and milestones (POA&M) given that the following vulnerabilities and mitigations were identified:
The penetration test showed that not all systems had malware protection software in place. The mitigation was to write a malware defense process to include all employees and retest the system after the process was implemented.
The penetration test indicated that the data server that houses employee payroll records had an admin password of “admin.” The mitigation was to perform extensive hardening of the data server.
The penetration test also identified many laptop computers that employees brought to work and connected to the internal network,some of which were easily compromised. The mitigation was to write a bring your own device (BYOD) policy for all employees and train the employees how to use their devices at work.
Complete
the 1- to 2-page
Plan of Action and Milestones Template
. (Must use this template!)
.
Your company wants to explore moving much of their data and info.docxhyacinthshackley2629
Your company wants to explore moving much of their data and information technology infrastructure to the cloud. The company is a small online retailer and requires a database and a web storefront. Currently, only IT is over budget on database maintenance. The initial analysis points to significant cost savings by moving to a cloud environment.
Research
the differences between Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
Discuss
the differences between IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS. Give an example of the appropriate use of each of the cloud models (Iaas, SaaS, and PaaS).
.
Your company plans to establish MNE manufacturing operations in Sout.docxhyacinthshackley2629
Your company plans to establish MNE manufacturing operations in South Korea. You have been asked to conduct a cultural audit focusing on leadership behaviors of South Korea. The results of your report will be used for internal training for plant managers due to be reassigned to work with South Korean managers in a few months. You are aware of a high-collectivism culture with a Confucian code of ethical behavior in South Korea. What kinds of South Korean leadership behaviors would you expect to include in your report? Describe these in terms of interaction between the U.S. and Korean managers as well as interaction between Korean leader-followers.
By
Saturday, June 21, 2014
respond to the discussion question assigned by the faculty. Submit your response to the appropriate
Discussion Area
. Use the same
Discussion Area
to comment on your classmates' submissions and continue the discussion until
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
.
Comment on how your classmates would address differing views.
.
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In Step 1, you will determine how you currently use your time by recording this information for a typical week. In Step 2, you will consider ways you might reserve time on given days of the week for your studies. In Step 3, you will develop a plan to ensure your academic studies are a priority.
As you complete this worksheet, be realistic in your self-assessment and in your plan. The more accurate this document is, the more helpful it will be for you to schedule your time and prepare for success in your personal, professional, and academic life.
Step 1: Map Your Time
Complete the following time map by accounting for each hour of your day. You can place more than one item in a time slot (e.g., in the morning you may still be sleeping, get ready, and eat breakfast within 1 hour). The chart is broken into 1/2-hour increments for typically busier times of the day, but if you feel the need to break up the chart further or make any other adjustments to the chart, simply add rows and adjust the time frames.
If you find a time slot is open, do not feel the need to fill it; the next step will be identifying times that you can devote to your studies, so an open time slot is ideal. You may even want to highlight these empty cells so that they are easier to identify for Step 2.
Consider the following items as you complete the table, as well as anything else to which you regularly devote your time.
· Sleeping
· Making meals/eating
· Getting ready/commuting
· Exercising
· Working
· Socializing
· Spending time with family
· Weekly commitments (e.g., religious services, volunteering)
· Running errands/shopping
· Working on your home or car/cleaning/lawncare/etc.
· Spending time on your hobbies
· Entertainment/watching television
A.M. P.M.
Time Frame
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
A.M.
12–1
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
A.M.
1–5
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
A.M.
5–6
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
A.M.
6–7
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
A.M.
7–7:30
Walking Dogs
Walking Dogs
Walking Dogs
Walking Dogs
Walking Dogs
Walking Dogs
Walking Dogs
A.M.
7:30–8
Shower
Shower
Shower
Shower
Shower
Shower
Shower
A.M.
8–8:30
Eating
Eating
Eating
Eating
Eating
Eating
Eating
A.M.
8:30–9
Getting Son ready for School
Getting Son ready for School
Getting Son ready for School
Getting Son ready for School
Getting Son ready for School
Getting Son ready for School
Getting Son ready for School
A.M.
9–10
Work
Work
Work
Errands
Work
Errands
Errands
A.M.
10–11
Work
Work
Work
Work
A.M.
11–12
Work
Work
Work
Work
P.M.
12–12:30
Work
Work
Work
Work
P.M.
12:30–1
Work
Work
Work
Work
P.M.
1–2
Work
Work
Work
Work
P.M.
2–3
Work
Work
Work
Work ...
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Your name
Instruction Page
1. On the cover page
a. Replace ‘Your Company Name’ with your company name, city and state
b. Replace ‘Date’ with the date of the plan
c. Consider inserting graphics:
i. Company logo
ii. Insert a picture or graphic of your product or service
iii. Photo of your facilities
iv. Photo of your location
2. Replace ‘ENTER YOUR COMPANY NAME HERE’ with your company name on the page with the Statement of Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure
3. Open the document header and enter your company name and your name
4. Update the table of contents as you build your business plan.
Delete this page before submitting your business plan.
Business Plan
Your Company Name Here
City, State
Date
Statement of Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure
THIS BUSINESS PLAN CONTAINS PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
All data submitted to the receiver is provided in reliance upon its consent not to use or disclose any information contained herein except in the context of its business dealings with ENTER YOUR COMPANY NAME HERE (Company). The recipient of this document agrees to inform its present and future employees and partners who view or have access to the document's content of its confidential nature.
The recipient agrees to instruct each employee that they must not disclose any information concerning this document to others except to the extent such matters are generally known to, and are available for use by, the public. The recipient also agrees not duplicate or distribute or permit others to duplicate or distribute any material contained herein without the Company's express written consent.
The Company retains all title, ownership and intellectual property rights to the material and trademarks contained herein, including all supporting documentation, files, marketing material, and multimedia.
Disclaimer Notice
THIS BUSINESS PLAN IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY SECURITIES.
The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any and all proposals made by or on behalf of any recipient, to accept any such proposals, to negotiate with one or more recipients at any time, and to enter into a definitive agreement without prior notice to other recipients. The company also reserves the right to terminate, at any time, further participation in the investigation and proposal process by, or discussions or negotiations with, any recipient without reason.
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Table of Contents
Introduction and Overview 6
Executive Summary 6
Objectives 6
Mission 6
Keys to Success 6
Company Summary 6
Company Ownership 6
Start-up 6
What We Sell 7
Summary 7
Our products 7
Our services 7
Market Analysis and Sales Forecast 8
Market and Sales Forecast Summary 8
Total Market 8
Target Market Summar.
Your Company NameYour Company NameBudget Proposalfor[ent.docxhyacinthshackley2629
Your Company Name
Your Company Name
Budget Proposal
for
[enter years here]
BUSN278
[Term]
Professor[name]
DeVry University
Table of Contents
Section
Title
Subsection
Title
Page Number1.0Executive Summary
2.0Sales Forecast
2.1Sales Forecast
2.2Methods and Assumptions
3.0Capital Expenditure Budget
4.0Investment Analysis
4.1Cash Flows
4.2NPV Analysis
4.3Rate of Return Calculations
4.4Payback Period Calculations
5.0Pro Forma Financial Statements
5.1Pro Forma Income Statement
5.2Pro Forma Balance Sheet
5.3Pro Forma Cash Budget
6.0Works Cited
7.0Appendices
7.1Appendix 1: [description]
7.2Appendix 2:
[description]
(Please put page numbers in the last column of the table of contents above, because they apply to your finished assignment. Do this after your project is complete. Remove this text and all text that is in italics in this template when finished with your project.)
(Also, please submit your Excel spreadsheet that shows your supporting calculations.)
1.0 Executive Summary
The first paragraph of this executive summary should give a brief description of the business to which this budget applies. Very briefly describe the products and services of this company, the geography or demographics of the customers it serves, and why people purchase the main product of this business. Much or all of this information will be found in the business profile provided to you. Please use your own words, and please do not simply copy and paste the explanation in the course materials. Make assumptions if necessary.
Also, provide a second paragraph that describes how the budget supports the company’s strategy.
Finally, provide a third paragraph in which you summarize the key points from your budget, including the planning horizon; the amount of up-front investment; the NPV, payback, and IRR of the project; and key figures from your income statement, cash budget, and balance sheet.
Remember, this is not a thesis or introduction of what you will talk about—it contains the major, specific content of each section. The second and third paragraphs should be written after you have completed all other sections of this template.
As you complete sections of this template, please remove all italicized text in all sections of this template and replace it with your own text or you will lose points!
2.0 Sales Forecast
Briefly introduce the sales forecast section.
2.1 Sales Forecast
Here you should include a simple table showing the years and the total sales for each year, along with a brief explanation of why sales are expected to rise, fall, change, or stay the same in certain years. Provide a brief explanation of the sales forecast, indicating why you expect sales to rise or fall during the planning horizon. Your explanation should be consistent with the trends and changes in sales found in your table.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Sales
2.2 Methods and Assumptions
Here you should describe how you arrived at your sales forecast in sect.
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Your company recently reviewed the results of a penetration test on your network. Several vulnerabilities were identified, and the IT security management team has recommended mitigation. The manager has asked you to construct a plan of action and milestones (POA&M) given that the following vulnerabilities and mitigations were identified:
The penetration test showed that not all systems had malware protection software in place. The mitigation was to write a malware defense process to include all employees and retest the system after the process was implemented.
The penetration test indicated that the data server that houses employee payroll records had an admin password of “admin.” The mitigation was to perform extensive hardening of the data server.
The penetration test also identified many laptop computers that employees brought to work and connected to the internal network,some of which were easily compromised. The mitigation was to write a bring your own device (BYOD) policy for all employees and train the employees how to use their devices at work.
Complete
the 1- to 2-page
Plan of Action and Milestones Template
. (Must use this template!)
.
Your company wants to explore moving much of their data and info.docxhyacinthshackley2629
Your company wants to explore moving much of their data and information technology infrastructure to the cloud. The company is a small online retailer and requires a database and a web storefront. Currently, only IT is over budget on database maintenance. The initial analysis points to significant cost savings by moving to a cloud environment.
Research
the differences between Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
Discuss
the differences between IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS. Give an example of the appropriate use of each of the cloud models (Iaas, SaaS, and PaaS).
.
Your company plans to establish MNE manufacturing operations in Sout.docxhyacinthshackley2629
Your company plans to establish MNE manufacturing operations in South Korea. You have been asked to conduct a cultural audit focusing on leadership behaviors of South Korea. The results of your report will be used for internal training for plant managers due to be reassigned to work with South Korean managers in a few months. You are aware of a high-collectivism culture with a Confucian code of ethical behavior in South Korea. What kinds of South Korean leadership behaviors would you expect to include in your report? Describe these in terms of interaction between the U.S. and Korean managers as well as interaction between Korean leader-followers.
By
Saturday, June 21, 2014
respond to the discussion question assigned by the faculty. Submit your response to the appropriate
Discussion Area
. Use the same
Discussion Area
to comment on your classmates' submissions and continue the discussion until
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
.
Comment on how your classmates would address differing views.
.
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- Research:
network topology to protect database server (Google Term and click images)
-
Create a diagram using proper UML
icon, the protects the server and the 3 workstations.
-
Include where Internet access will be located
, firewall and other details.
- The
body (Min 1 page)
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• Audience 1: executive leadership of the organization, such as the CIO, CFO, etc.
• Audience 2: cross-functional team, including members from IT who will be implementing the product
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Your company is a security service contractor that consults with businesses in the U.S. that require assistance in complying with HIPAA. You advertise a proven track record in providing information program security management, information security governance programs, risk management programs, and regulatory and compliance recommendations. You identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks for clients with the end goal of securing and protecting applications and systems within their organization.
Your client is Health Coverage Associates, a health insurance exchange in California and a healthcare covered entity. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) enables individuals and small businesses to purchase health insurance at federally subsidized rates. In the past 6 months, they have experienced:
A malware attack (i.e., SQL Injection) on a critical software application that processed and stored client protected health information (PHI) that allowed access to PHI stored within the database
An internal mistake by an employee that allowed PHI to be emailed to the wrong recipient who was not authorized to have access to the PHI
An unauthorized access to client accounts through cracking of weak passwords via the company’s website login
Health Coverage Associates would like you to
develop
a security management plan that would address the required safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data from the attacks listed above and protect their assets from the vulnerabilities that allowed the attacks to occur.
Write
a 1- to 2-page high-level executive summary of the legal and regulatory compliance requirements for Health Coverage Associates executives. The summary should provide
Accurate information on the HIPAA requirements for securing PHI
FISMA and HIPAA requirements for a security plan
Scope of the work you will perform to meet the Health Coverage Associates’ requests
Compile
a 1-to 2-page list of at least 10 of the CIS controls that provide key alignment with the administrative (policies), physical (secured facilities), and technical safeguards required under HIPAA to protect against the attacks listed above. Include corresponding NIST controls mapped to the selected CIS controls.
Write
a 1- to 2-page concise outline of the contents of the security management plan. Include
Policies Health Coverage Associates will need to manage, protect, and provide access to PHI
The recommended risk management framework Health Coverage Associates should adopt
Key elements Health Coverage Associates should include in its plan of actions and milestones
Cite
all sources using APA guidelines.
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Your company has just sent you to a Project Management Conference on.docxhyacinthshackley2629
Your company has just sent you to a Project Management Conference on the latest trends in project scope management. When you return to work, you will have to provide a report at the staff meeting on what you learned.
In your initial post
, share some of the trends that you heard at the conference. Conduct research and use sources to support your findings. Be sure to acknowledge any sources you use.
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Your company has designed an information system for a library. The .docxhyacinthshackley2629
Your company has designed an information system for a library. The project included a new network (wired and wireless), a data entry application, a Web site, database and documentation.
Design a generic test plan that describes the testing for an imaginary system, make sure to address unit, integration and system testing.
Create a one-page questionnaire to distribute to users in a post-implementation evaluation of a recent information system project. Include at least 10 questions that cover the important information you want to obtain.
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Your company has had embedded HR generalists in business units for t.docxhyacinthshackley2629
Your company has had embedded HR generalists in business units for the past several years. Over that time, it has become more costly and more difficult to maintain standards, and is a frustration for business units to have that budget “hit.” The leadership has decided to move to a more centralized model of delivering HR services and has asked you to evaluate that proposition and begin establishing a project team to initiate the needed changes. The project team is selected, and you must now provide general direction.
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Your company You are a new Supply Chain Analyst with the ACME.docxhyacinthshackley2629
Your company: You are a new Supply Chain Analyst with the ACME Corporation. We design specialty electronics that are components in larger finished goods such as major appliances, automobiles and industrial equipment. Manufacturing is outsourced to low-cost suppliers due to the significant labor contribution and closeness to electronic component suppliers.
Your product: ACME Corp. designs a leading-edge family of devices branded as “Voice Assistants.” These are add-on boxes that many OEMs are using as plug-and-play devices in a wide variety of Internet-of-Things products. They are also sold directly to consumers as after-market items, but only for IoT devices that were built with our proprietary data-port.
Figure 1: Product line of ACME Corp Voice Assistant IoT Add-on Boxes
Your task: Your Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) is requesting a review of supplier-to-customer processes as related to recent growth in our company and increasing demand for faster responsiveness to customers. One alternative is to decentralize our inventory into regional Distribution Centers; however, our ERP system is currently limited in the data available to make some of these decisions – and the output reports are very antiquated. Starting off the process, the CSCO directed that your Analysis Team use population data to pro-rate our national sales data as a starting point. For this analysis, you are asked to focus only on the flagship product, Voice Assistant IoT Add-on Box, 4GB, SKU #123-456789. The challenge is now yours to complete some computations and interpret the results!
Your data: A detailed report from your ERP system along with secondary data from the U.S. Census Bureau (reference: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/data-sets.html) is provided. (Note: Sales to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico are handled by a 3PL provider and therefore are NOT part of this analysis.) The consolidated EXCEL® file has incorporated several tasks already performed by the Analysis Team --- sort, cleanse, inventory optimization, etc. Other tasks remain for your team.
Detailed Requirements: Prepare a formal report summarizing your results and providing recommendations that are supported by facts. The required layout follows:
A. Supply Chain Management:
a. Identify a single key supplier and a single key customer for your product, including a brief description of their product.
b. Identify the proper type of business relationship that your company should have with the supplier and customer from Part A, above, then briefly describe the data that you would share with them.
c. When implementing Supply Chain Management with your #1 key supplier for the first time, create a timeline that lists each of the six SCOR processes in the order that you recommend implementation; include process leader (by job title), primary contact at supplier/customer (by job title), and duration to implement.
d. Briefly describe each of the four enablers of supply chain .
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Your company has asked that you create a survey to collect data on customer satisfaction related to their health care experience at your hospital.
Assignment Details (4-5 pages)
Please Add Title to page
Page 1:
A brief summary of the health care issue/topic (wait time, medication errors, etc.)
Number and access of source to sample and population
Limitations of the survey (parameters)
Time line for completion of survey
Page 2: Survey Questions
Survey questions: Limit the questions to 10
Page 3: Compilation of Data
Time line for assessment and evaluation of data
Challenges faced during this process
Page 4: Results and Conclusions
Results of study
Conclusions and potential value of the findings
Reference page
Deliverable Length
4–5 pages
Title and reference pages
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"Your Communications Plan"
Description
A.
What is your challenge or opportunity?
The topic I would like to present is pitching an Project idea for some investor to invest in my Women’s Resources center.(Voices Of Women)
B.
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Why is this professionally important to you?
Goal
A.
What goal or outcome do you want to achieve with this communication?
I.
Is it clear, concise, and actionable?
Audience
A.
Who is you target audience?
What are the professional positions of the audience?
I.
What demographic characteristics will the audience comprise?
II.
What is your relationship to the audience?
III.
What background knowledge and expertise does the audience have?
IV.
What does the audience know, feel about, and expect concerning this communication?
V.
What preconceptions or biases do you possess that might prevent you from building rapport with your audience?
B.
What information is available about your audience?
A.
b.
c.
I.
What research/sources will you use to obtain information about the audience?
II.
What conclusions have you been able to draw about the audience?
C.
What tone will you
"Your Communications Plan"
Description
A.
What is your challenge or opportunity?
The topic I would like to present is pitching an Project idea for some investor to invest in my Women’s Resources center.(Voices Of Women)
B.
.
Why is this professionally important to you?
Goal
A.
What goal or outcome do you want to achieve with this communication?
I.
Is it clear, concise, and actionable?
Audience
A.
Who is you target audience?
What are the professional positions of the audience?
I.
What demographic characteristics will the audience comprise?
II.
What is your relationship to the audience?
III.
What background knowledge and expertise does the audience have?
IV.
What does the audience know, feel about, and expect concerning this communication?
V.
What preconceptions or biases do you possess that might prevent you from building rapport with your audience?
B.
What information is available about your audience?
A.
b.
c.
I.
What research/sources will you use to obtain information about the audience?
II.
What conclusions have you been able to draw about the audience?
C.
What tone will you use to convey your message?
I.
Is the setting casual or formal?
II.
Is the communication personal or impersonal?
Key Message
A.
What is the primary message you must convey to your audience?use to convey your message?
I.
Is the setting casual or formal?
II.
Is the communication personal or impersonal?
Key Message
A.
What is the primary message you must convey to your audience?
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Your community includes people from diverse backgrounds. Answer .docxhyacinthshackley2629
Your community includes people from diverse backgrounds. Answer the following questions related to how culture affects nutrition.
1. How does your culture shape decisions that you make about nutrition? (Culture includes history, values, politics, economics, communication styles, beliefs, and practices.)
2. Describe at least 1 different cultures present at your community. How do these cultures impact food choices?
3. Describe how you interact with someone from another culture related to diet. Provide specific examples.
4. Assume that you are preparing a Thanks Giving dinner for a group of your classmates that represent a variety of cultures. Describe how you will prepare the menu and set the table. Include how you will address food safety at the picnic.
Explore ways to address the problem of food insecurity in your community.
1. What programs are available to meet the nutrition needs of individuals in the area?
2. What types of options exist in the area to purchase food?
3. What role do you believe society should take to ensure that individuals have access to adequate healthy food?
4. What do you see as your role in the community related to proper nutrition?
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Your Communications Plan Please respond to the following.docxhyacinthshackley2629
"Your Communications Plan"
Please respond to the following:
Provide a brief overview of your Strategic Communications Plan. Include a short description for each of the following
in bullet point format
:
- The purpose of the communication
- Your goal
- Audience
- Key Message
- Supporting Points
- Channel Selection
- Action Request
Note:
Remember, feedback is a powerful and essential tool. Thoughtful, useful feedback is specific. It combines suggestions for improvement with the recognition of good ideas. When you offer feedback, you should contribute new ideas and new perspectives to help your peers learn and move forward.
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Your Communication InvestigationFor your mission after reading y.docxhyacinthshackley2629
Your Communication Investigation
For your mission after reading your assignment, you are to take yourself and a notebook into your environment and observe human interaction for 15 minutes noting two persons and their interpersonal exchange(s) but don't join the conversation. This can be a place of your choosing but describe it in some (not complete) detail. Note significant features of the communication environment. Using terms from our textbook write down your observations.
Identify the elements from our Transactional model
Briefly describe the transactional nature of the communication of the persons you are observing. Do you see attempts at ‘communicare’ of "making something common"? What is it that you saw that led you to this conclusion? Sender? Receiver? Message?
Report back to us
Describe the communication behavior you observed in a brief but specific report. What got your attention? Why? What elements of the transactional communication model did you see as you were observing their behavior? What about your 'decoding' of the scene? Do you think you had any personal 'noise' or bias that may have affected how you saw or interpreted the scene?
Post your report to the Discussion Board and then read all of the posts
Post your replies to two classmates and using your skills in perception take a position of empathy
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Explain how you perceive the scene your classmate reports and take a perspective demonstrating empathy as defined in our textbook in chapter 2 (page 52) putting yourself in the place of either or both persons your classmate observed. What you can learn from the description of the scene reported by your classmate and you considering Empathy, Perception, and observed Communication. More through reports and replies will receive higher scores.
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Your Communications PlanFirst step Choose a topic. Revi.docxhyacinthshackley2629
"Your Communications Plan"
First step: Choose a topic. Review the Communication Challenge Topics and choose one that is relevant and interesting to you. Make sure to review the examples and anecdotes that follow each topic in this document. You can also find this information under the Course Info tab.
Second step: Review the Strategic Communication Plan example. Your plan should mirror this example in format and length. You can also find this example under the Course Info tab.
Third step: In this discussion, please respond to the following:
Part 1: What is your topic?
Part 2: Provide a rough draft of your Strategic Communications Plan for peer review and instructor feedback. Your draft should include enough detail that we can provide strong constructive feedback and input.
COM510 ASSIGNMENT COMMUNICATION CHALLENGE TOPICS
In the world of business, we can create opportunities through strategic communication. Throughout our professional careers, there are key events that raise the stakes of our communications approach.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
1) Review the Communication Challenge Topics and their accompanying case study examples.
2) Select 1 topic that is professionally relevant for you.
3) Use for your COM510 assignments (the topic you have selected, not the case study example).
Note: If there is another challenge or current opportunity in your professional life that is more relevant for you, you may choose a topic that is not on this list. Keep in mind that the communication challenge you select must in- clude both written and verbal communication elements to meet the needs of this course. (Your professor must approve your selection before you proceed.)
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Examples of each scenario are provided to demonstrate what thoughtful, professional communication would look like in each of these situations. These are only examples and should not be used for completing the assignment. You can create and establish all necessary assumptions. The scenario is yours to explain.
COMMUNICATION CHALLENGE TOPICS
Choose one of the following topics for your assignments.
• Internal Promotion Opportunity
• New Job Opportunity Interview
• Running a Meeting
• Coaching Your Direct Employees
• Pitching a Project Idea
INTERNAL PROMOTION
Seeking a promotion from within your company is one opportunity in which strategic communication could mean the difference be- tween success and failure. If you choose this scenario, you’ll need to create both a written and a verbal (audio or video) communica- tion. These elements should explain why you are the right person for the internal promotion while addressing potential questions you might need to answer as part of the process.
Things to Consider
• Have you checked the listings on your company’s job board lately?
• Is there a new position you would like to secure?
• Have you taken on more responsibility at work?
• Have your outcomes been positive?
• Do your job title and job description match what you do? .
Your coffee franchise cleared for business in both countries (Mexico.docxhyacinthshackley2629
Your coffee franchise cleared for business in both countries (Mexico, and China). You now have to develop your global franchise team and start construction of your restaurants. . You invite all of the players to the headquarters in the United States for a big meeting to explain the project and get to know one another since they represent the global division of your company.
You are concerned with the following two issues. Substantively address each in a two-part paper, applying Beyond the Book, MUSE, Intellipath and library resources to support your reasoning
Part 1: Effective communication with participants
What are the implications of the cultural variables for your communication with the team representative from each country in the face to face meeting?
Address Hall’s high and low context regarding verbal and non-verbal communication. The United States is a low context culture, while each country is high context.
Tip: Write at least one substantive paragraph for each country
Video on Hall's high and Low Context Communication
Part 2: Effective communication among participants
What are examples of barriers and biases in cross-cultural business communications that may impact the effectiveness of communication among the meeting participants and in potential negotiations?
What are some of the issues you should be concerned about regarding verbal and nonverbal communication for this group to avoid misinterpretations and barriers to communication?
Please submit your assignment.
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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Macroeconomics- Movie Location
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Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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4. Cover Page
Student
James Johnson
Internal/Student ID
34697061
Account
Argosy University
Assessment Started
July 16, 2015 @ 2:00 PM CDT
Assessment Completed
July 16, 2015 @ 3:20 PM CDT
Assessment Summary
General Summary Learning Styles
Your primary learning style is Social
Typing Accuracy
Measured at 98 %
Typing Speed
Measured at 17 WPM
Comparison To National Averages
5. The national average represents the average of all students from
all schools who have taken this version of the
assessment. These national averages are automatically updated
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10. Life Factors
Many students strongly desire to continue their education.
However, often other situations in life prevent them
from being able to do so. The Life Factors section of this
assessment asks questions about other elements in
your life that may impact your ability to continue your
education. The section measures five items: Time, Place,
Reason, Resources, and Skills.
You may be able to modify circumstances which impact some of
these life skills. If so, you are encouraged to take
appropriate action to help yourself succeed. But some of the
circumstances in life may be beyond your control. If
this is the case, being aware of these realities and planning
accordingly may be beneficial for you.
The maximum possible score for this section is 100%. You
scored a total of 73%. Your results for each of
the five areas are below.
Detailed Item Results
3 Time
The amount of time you have available to participate in
activities related to your school work is a minor
concern. While you do have some time available for your school
work, you need to communicate with
others that you are continuing your education and may need to
opt out of some activities to devote
time to studying. You need to identify exactly what times of day
you have available for studying and
then guard that time just like it was an appointment on your
calendar. Avoid activities like social
networking which research has shown can easily consume too
11. much time and distract you from
studying.
A generally accepted rule of thumb for time spent with college
classes is that you should expect to
study about 2 to 3 hours per week for each unit of credit in a
typical 16 week class. Based on this rule
of thumb, a student taking 15 credit hours should expect to
spend 30 to 45 hours each week with
school work. Realize that this is similar to the time required of
a typical job. Continuing your education
requires a substantial investment of time. Of course, if you are
working while you attend school, you
will need to budget your time carefully. As a rough guideline,
your studying time might be divided as
follows.
If your
course
is
time for reading the
assigned text (per
week)
time for homework
assignments (per
week)
time for review and test
preparation (avg. per
week)
12. total study
time (per
week)
3
credits
1 to 2 hours 3 to 5 hours 2 hours 6 to 9 hours
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2 to 3 hours 3 to 6 hours 3 hours 8 to 12 hours
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73%
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0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
55%
80%
90%
80%
13. 60%
credits
2 to 3 hours 3 to 6 hours 3 hours 8 to 12 hours
5
credits
2 to 4 hours 4 to 7 hours 4 hours 10 to 15 hours
4 Place
Your answers indicate that having an identified, appropriate
place to study is not really a concern for
you. Review the resources below for helpful hints about how
you can make your places of study most
conducive to learning.
Here are some helpful hints about creating an appropriate place
to study. (1) Find an environment that
suits you. Some persons prefer silence and some prefer
background noise. (2) Select a comfortable
place, but not so comfortable that you will fall asleep. (2)
Claim the space as yours. Inform others the
space is your study area and they are not to disturb items or you
while in the space. (4) Avoid common
areas such as kitchen tables or den couches. (5) Avoid multi-
tasking. While you are studying close
your email and do not participate in social networking. (6)
Feed your stomach then your mind. If you
are hungry you may not be able to focus and may be tempted to
take frequent breaks to snack. (7) Be
supplied. Keep all of the supplies such as pens, paper and
14. highlighters at your study space. (8) Have a
bright idea. Make sure that your study space has appropriate
lighting.
4 Reason
Your answers have indicated that you have well defined, strong
reasons for going to school. Keeping
yourself motivated with the goal in mind is important as you
take your courses. You are encouraged to
write down the ways that going to school will benefit you.
Occasionally review this list to stay
motivated.
Several research studies have shown that the more education a
person has, the more annual income
they generate and the better their quality of life. Today, a
college degree is an essential ingredient.
Employers frequently use degrees as a way to screen applicants.
Then even after you get the job your
salary may be reflective of your educational credentials. On
average, a person with a Master's degree
earns $31,900 more per year than a high school graduate—a
difference of as much as 105%! So keep
yourself motivated and your eyes on the prize.
4 Resources
Your answers indicate that resources such as support from
family, friends and your employer are not
much of an issue for you. Consider yourself fortunate and write
a letter of appreciation to any people
who are being supportive of your decision to go back to school.
Review the resources below for more
15. helpful ideas on finding support for going to school.
To be successful, you really need the support of others and the
appropriate resources. To make sure
that you have access to the financial resources to continue your
education, talk to the financial aid
office at your school. If you are concerned about having the
physical stamina, consider getting a
physical exam from your doctor. If you have family or friends
who can support you in ways such as
childcare, have a discussion with them about your plans for
going to school and express how you
would appreciate their support. If appropriate, have a
discussion with your employer. Ask if the
company has an educational reimbursement plan and any
policies regarding studying while on the job
or during breaks.
3 Skills
Your responses to this section indicate that you have had some
success in the past with academic
pursuits, but you are moderately concerned about your academic
success now. Think about what you
did in the past to be academically successful. Were there certain
study strategies or ways that you
received assistance? If so, find out about all of the resources for
academic support that your school
currently provides. Many schools offer resources such as
tutoring, writing support, etc. Review the
resources below for more tips on being academically successful.
College is where you become more intelligent. You are not
expected to be a genius to get in, just
prepared enough to know how to work and willing to make the
16. necessary sacrifices of your time and
energy. Do you know how to study? Can you stick with a task
until it is finished? Being successful in
college is often as much attitude as aptitude.
Individual Attributes
This section measures six items: time management,
procrastination, persistence, academic attributes, locus of
control, and willingness to ask for help. These attributes can be
enhanced or improved through academic
interventions. Ask your faculty member or academic advisor
about the resources for remediation and/or support
which your school may provide.
The maximum possible score for this section is 100%. You
scored a total of 78%.
Detailed Results
4 Academic Attributes
Academic attributes reflect your history of success with
academic pursuits as well as your perceived
ability to perform well academically. Your prior academic
history indicates that you should not
experience academic challenges. Keep up the good work!
3 Help Seeking
The Help Seeking category reflects your willingness to ask for
17. help when you encounter a problem. It is
very important that you seek help from the faculty member or
other appropriate person when you are
confused about the course content. Your score indicates that
you are moderately comfortable
seeking help. When you experience problems in your courses,
do not waste time, but seek help soon.
3 Persistence
Persistence is a measure of your likelihood to finish what you
started. Your score indicates a
moderate rate of persistence based on your prior experience.
During your courses you may have
feelings of isolation or feel overwhelmed. At these times don't
allow yourself to become discouraged
and entertain ideas of dropping out. Hang in there!
3 Procrastination
Procrastination is putting off until tomorrow what could be done
today. It is easy to delay starting work
on assignments. Your score indicates that you are somewhat
likely to procrastinate. You are
encouraged to get started immediately on course assignments.
Imagine how good it would feel to
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Managem ent
Locus O f Control
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complete an assignment early.
4 Time Management
Courses have differing expectations regarding attendance and/or
participation. However, a significant
amount of time is still required each week for reading course
materials. Your score indicates that time
management is not a problem for you. However, it is
recommended that you plan for a specific
number of hours each week to work on course assignments.
19. 3 Locus Of Control
Locus of Control is a measure of the degree to which you feel
that you are in control of what happens
to you. A person with high (internal) locus of control believes
that their experiences are controlled by
their own skill or efforts. Your score indicates a moderate
degree of locus of control. This may leave
you having feelings that regardless of your efforts, your grade
will mostly be determined by how much
the teacher likes you or just fate. You are encouraged to
periodically discuss your performance in the
course with your faculty member.
Learning Styles
People learn differently. Some people are very comfortable
reading large amounts of text. Others are more
comfortable listening to someone speak or writing things down
for themselves. A person's preferred "learning
style" is the approach to learning that feels most natural to
them. It is based on a combination of their
experiences, strengths, weaknesses, and preferences. Everyone
has a mix of learning styles, and some people
have strong, dominant learning styles. There are no "right" or
"wrong" learning styles. Most people tend to
adapt their learning style to the context of learning. With
practice a person can strengthen themselves in the
learning styles that are least comfortable for them. When a
person recognizes the learning styles that work best
for them, they can then make a better informed decision about
the ways that they approach learning new
things.
20. Your primary learning style is Social. You can view more
information about each learning style in the
expanded learning styles details located in the Appendix.
Learning Style Score
Social 8
Aural 7
Solitary 6
Visual 6
Logical 5
Verbal 4
Physical 3
About Your Primary Style
Social (interpersonal) – You feel most comfortable learning
when you are surrounded by others.
REMINDER: You can view more information about each
learning style in the expanded learning styles
details located in the Appendix.
Physical, 3 Verbal, 4
Logical, 5
Visual, 6
Solitary, 6
21. Aural, 7
Social, 8
Reading Rate & Recall
The average adult reading rate for English prose text in the
United States is around 250 to 300 words per
minute. Research shows that reading is around 25% slower from
a computer screen than from paper. Thus you
may slightly increase your results to find your speed when
reading from paper.
Your on-screen reading recall was measured at 80% as indicated
below
Your on-screen reading rate was measured at 107 WPM as
indicated below
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Technical Competency
In order to participate in class, a student must have some way to
get to the classroom. A student in a traditional
class may drive a car on a highway to attend class, but a student
in an online course "drives" a computer on the
Internet (the Information Highway) to "attend" class.
The maximum possible score for this section is 100%. You
scored a total of 90%.
Your score indicates that you have most of the basic skills
needed to participate in your courses.
4 Computer Competency
Your responses indicate that you have had some experience
using a computer but that there are still
some computing skills that you can sharpen. You may find it
difficult to complete assignments in your
courses if you need to spend time learning how to use the
computer. (Imagine if you had to drive a car
to a class, and you started learning to drive on the first day of
class!) You may want to consider
becoming competent in basic computer skills, such as printing
and opening and saving files, before you
commit yourself to a course. Here are a few sites that offer free
computer tutorials:
http://www.techtutorials.com/
http://www.trainingbetter.com/computer.htm
23. http://tutorials.beginners.co.uk/
4 Internet Competency
Your responses indicate that you have considerable experience
using the Internet. These skills will
serve you well as you are continuing your education. However,
there are always new and more
powerful services becoming available on the Internet. You are
encourage to take the time to use
resources such as http://www.internettutorials.net/ which offers
several free tutorials on using the
Internet.
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24. http://www.techtutorials.com/
Technical Knowledge
The maximum possible score for this section is 100%. You
scored a total of 56%.
Detailed Results
2 Technology Usage
You do possess a basic level of experience using technology.
However many courses are integrating
new, advanced forms of technology. You are encouraged to seek
the resources provided by your
school in assisting you with using technology. You may also use
the Technology Tutorials provided
below.
2 Technology in your Life
You are at a moderately low level of technology usage on this
scale. Persons who regularly use several
items of technology and who regularly complete tasks online
will have the experience needed to be
comfortable and confident taking courses. You are integrating
some technology into your regular
routine. This is good; however there is room for growth in your
knowledge and skills of existing
technologies. You are encouraged to take advantage of the
technology support services provided by
your institution. You may also use the Technology Tutorials
provided below.
25. 3 Technology Vocabulary
You are at a moderately high level of technology knowledge on
this scale. In courses some of the terms
used on this assessment may be regularly used. You will be
expected to know what the terms mean
and how their meaning impacts your ability to learn. While you
do understand most of these
technology terms, you may occasionally encounter a technology
term which is confusing. When this
happens don’t be afraid to ask your instructor or technology
support person for clarification. You may
also use the Technology Tutorials provided below.
Personal Computer/Internet Specification
4
Do you own a computer?:
Your answer: Yes
It is good that you own your own computer. You are encouraged
to make sure that your virus
protection is kept updated and that you regularly back up your
files.
Estimate how many years old the computer is which you will
use to participate in your
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Vocabulary
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Estimate how many years old the computer is which you will
use to participate in your
courses.:
Your answer: 1 - 2
With a computer this new you should not have any problems
accessing your courses.
4
How do you connect to the Internet?:
Your answer: CableDSLFiber Optic
You should not experience problems connecting to your online
courses using a cable, DSL, or
fiber optic connection.
4
27. What type of operating system do you have on the computer?:
Your answer: Windows 7
You should not have any problems accessing online courses
with this operating system.
Typing Speed & Accuracy
A student does not have to be an expert typist to succeed in a
course. However, the faster you can type and the
fewer errors you make will impact your ability to participate in
your courses.
The average workplace typist reaches about 50 to 60 words per
minute. The average web surfer comes in at
around 30 words per minute, at a peak. Many courses require
you to type as you participate in discussion
boards, email the instructor, and compose papers. If you type
slower than about 20 words per minute, you
should consider using a resource such as www.learn2type.com.
This resource is the leading FREE Web site that
helps you master the skills of touch typing. Whether you're a
typing expert or just a "hunt & peck" beginner, the
interactive exercises in this Typing Tutor automatically adjust
to your skill level. The better you get, the more
challenging the typing exercises become. You can come and go
as you please and pick up the typing lesson
where you left off.
Gross Score: 17 WPM
Total Errors: 1
Net Score: 17 WPM
28. Time Elapsed: 2 minutes 27 seconds
Characters Per Minute: 111
Accuracy: 98%
Text Given:
Probably the greatest benefit of online education is the
incredible convenience that it
offers. Unlike a traditional class, online courses usually do not
have regular meetings.
There still may be due dates for assignments and exams, and
you may have
scheduled chat sessions.
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Proably the greatest benefit of online education is the incredible
convenience that it
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There still may be due dates for assignments and exams, and
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scheduled chat sessions.
Errors Found:
Probably the greatest benefit of online education is the
incredible convenience that it
offers. Unlike a traditional class, online courses usually do not
have regular meetings.
There still may be due dates for assignments and exams, and
you may have
scheduled chat sessions.
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Appendix
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Answer: 1537213636
Term ID
Answer: 160403
Course Code
Answer: AU111
Course Title
Answer: Skills for Success | ASP100 G01
Resources For Support
A multitude of resources exist on the World Wide Web. Those
listed here are just a small sample of what is
available in terms of information or tutorials on the topics
focused on in this assessment. Some of these sites are
free; a few require a subscription or fee. To find more or
different information beyond these sites, feel free to
perform your own web search.
Life Factors
What It Takes To Be A Successful Student
Stress Management
Finding time to study – Tips from other student moms.
Finding a place to study
The Study Spot: Creating a Place to Get Your Work Done.
The value of a college degree
What good is a college education anyway
Eight questions to ask before going back to school
College entrance exam study tips and strategies
Am I smart enough to get into college?
Take a free online IQ test.
How do you find time to study? A practical guide including a
32. time budgeting worksheet provided by
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The challenge: Finding time to study
Study finds link between Facebook usage and low grades in
college
Budgeting time for studying.
Effective study skills
Individual Attributes
Goal Setting
Motivation
Motivation
How to Stop Procrastinating
10 Tips to Beat Procrastination
Maximizing Your College Experience
Study Tips & Note-Taking Strategies
Test Anxiety - Strategies To Help You Succeed
Time Management
Understanding & Conquering Procrastination
How to Study
33. Study Skills Help Information
Learning Styles
Advice on Bringing Your Learning Styles Into Balance
Discover Your Learning Style
Successful Learning: Cycle through Learning Styles
Reading Rate & Recall
Speed Reading Test Online
Reading Rate Test & Improvement Techniques
Reading Comprehension Lessons
Technical Competency
Computer Tutorials
Microsoft Office Training
Web Searching
Outline of Computer Literacy Skills
How Stuff Works click on the computer option on the left menu
Technical Knowledge
Outline of Computer Literacy Skills
How Stuff Works click on the computer option on the left menu
Typing Speed & Accuracy
Interactive Typing Lesson
Listing of Touch Typing Tutors (including freeware)
Typing Tutor Game
Expanded Learning Styles Information
Social
34. Social (interpersonal) – You feel most comfortable learning
when you are surrounded by others.
Have others described you as a "people person?" Does being
around friends seem to energize you? Do you feel
sad or fatigued if you have to spend long periods of time alone?
Are you the type of person that others come to
when they just need to talk about something? Have others
commented that you are a good listener or
conversationalist? Do you find that studying in a group is
beneficial? Does your understanding of something
increase when you can "bounce your ideas off of someone?" Do
you enjoy games that involve other people? If
these ideas describe you, then you have a social learning style.
A person with a social learning style may often say these
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36. faculty member did. The energy and accountability that the
group can provide can be a real plus. However,
recognize that groups can often be distracted from the task at
hand just by one or two persons in the group.
Often groups can waste quite a bit of time with "socializing"
that is not connected to learning. If you are
studying with a group, plan to take frequent breaks to allow for
informal and off-the-topic discussions. Then get
back on task as quickly as possible.
Many social learners avoid participating in online courses
because they fear they will miss the social interaction.
While it is true that online courses do not typically provide
face-to-face contact, there are many ways in which
socialization can occur even in an online course. Ask your
faculty member for permission to email the class to
form an online study group. Many online courses provide tools
such as group chat, discussion boards, and group
email functions.
If you find that the tasks associated with continuing your
education cannot be taking place in a very social
environment, be sure to plan for time away from your studies
for social interaction. If you do not, you are likely
to get discouraged in your course work.
Aural
Aural (auditory-musical) - You find that using sound and music
in your learning environment is a good strategy.
Do you seem to most often have a "song in your head?" Do you
find yourself regularly strumming your fingers or
tapping your pencil? Can you sing well or play a musical
instrument? Have others commented that you have
strong musical abilities? When you hear certain songs, does it
37. evoke strong emotions? If this describes you,
then you most likely have an aural learning style.
A person with an aural learning style may often say these
phrases:
That sounds good to me.
That name rings a bell.
Your voice is "music to my ears."
I am "tuning you out."
I hear you loud and clear.
Implications for learning
So what does being an "aural" person like this mean to you as
you attempt to learn new things? One of the
most often used advantages is that aural learners can "set facts
to music" which helps them to learn the
information. Aural learners can often "make up a song" about a
concept to serve as a memory aid. Examples of
this include "The President's Song" or "The Alphabet Song"
which young learners use early in their education.
Another useful technique is to have music playing in the
background as you are studying. Aural learners often
report that they can focus much better when music is present
than in silence. Some even report that during a
test they can recall a song that was playing while they were
learning certain facts.
Even persons with low levels of aural learning styles may find it
useful to think of a popular jingle from a
television commercial and "put the facts to music" using the
rhyme and rhythm of the jingle as a memory aid.
A final strategy for aural learners is to identify music that
38. motivates them. Perhaps it is a song like "Eye of the
Tiger" which stirs motivation. Then when beginning an exam or
learning activity, the person can be humming that
song to themselves to boost their motivation and confidence.
Solitary
Solitary (intrapersonal) – When it is time to focus on a learning
task, you prefer to be alone.
Do you find that you can think best when you are not distracted
by others? Have you ever found yourself
retreating to a quiet place when it is time to study? Have you
ever turned down an invitation to study with a
retreating to a quiet place when it is time to study? Have you
ever turned down an invitation to study with a
group? Do you consider yourself to be introspective – aware of
your own thoughts and feelings? Do you keep a
journal or other private log? Are self-help books one of your
favorite types of reading? Do you tend to select
vacation places that are not too crowded? If these statements
describe you, then you probably are inclined
toward a solitary learning style.
Contrary to popular beliefs, people with a solitary learning style
are not necessarily "loners." In fact they may
really enjoy being around others and have many friends. But
when it comes time to mentally focus on a task
such as studying for a test, people with a solitary learning style
feel more natural and can be more productive
when alone.
Solitary learners are often typified as being "thinkers." Solitary
39. learners enjoy a peaceful and quiet moment
alone with their thoughts. Because of this, they are typically
aware of their own thoughts and emotions. They
often are highly motivated because they take time to assess their
own accomplishments and goals.
A person with a solitary learning style may often say these
phrases:
I just need to get away for a while.
I need some time to think it over.
I need some "me" time.
Silence is golden.
Implications for learning
What does being a "solitary" person like this mean to you as
you attempt to learn new things? First of all
recognize that there are no "right" or "wrong" learning styles.
Often people with a solitary learning style may
feel criticized by individuals with "social" learning styles.
However, a wise person knows their own preferences
and is confident in defending their choices. Express to your
friends that it just feels more natural for you to study
alone, and you appreciate their understanding of that.
If learning alone feels most natural for you, then plan time to be
alone as a part of your educational activities.
You may also need to plan for a space which is free from
distractions.
Being alone can have advantages and disadvantages. The
advantage of being able to focus more may be
cancelled by the disadvantage of the lack of accountability.
Even if you are a solitary learner, it is good to share
your progress with another person so that they can help to keep
40. you motivated. While your "study partner" may
not be physically there with you as you study, they can check in
on you to make sure that you are staying on
task.
If, while studying, you find that you do not understand
something, don't spend too much time trying to "figure it
out for yourself." Don't hesitate to call someone else such as a
classmate or the instructor. This may prevent you
from wasting considerable time.
Resist the temptation to use your alone time which should be
used for studying for other pleasures such as
napping, electronic games, or non-education related reading.
Keeping a journal of the amount of time that you
spend actually studying may be a beneficial exercise.
Take advantage of the fact that you are alone. This may allow
you to talk out loud to yourself as you are
studying. You may also find it useful to even role play
situations by yourself. You can also use the private time to
strengthen your aural learning styles by putting course content
to music and singing the songs to yourself to
help you remember the information.
Visual
Visual (spatial) – You seem to comprehend new information
when you can see a picture or graphic to illustrate it.
If someone asks you for directions, do you tend to draw them a
map? Do you typically find that you have a
"good sense of direction?" Can you easily remember where you
parked your car in a large parking lot? Do you
often find yourself "doodling" while taking notes? If these ideas
seem to describe you, then you are likely a
41. visual learner.
A person with a visual learning style may often say these
phrases:
Let me show you.
I can picture it in my mind.
I can see his face, but I can't remember his name.
I don't look at it that way.
Implications for learning
What does being a "visual" person like this mean to you as you
attempt to learn new things? With the evolution
of the Internet, there has never been a better time to be a visual
learner. Using a search engine, one can easily
locate images and diagrams for most concepts covered in a
course. Take advantage of these resources.
In addition to the visual resources which you can find online,
there is benefit to drawing things out for yourself
and/or visualizing things in your mind. You may find it
beneficial to draw concept maps to illustrate related ideas.
Make use of your impulse to scribble by producing items that
are related to the course content.
Organizing information using colors may be especially
beneficial for you. As you take notes, underline or highlight
items using colors.
Logical
Logical (mathematical) – When it comes to understanding and
remembering new information, you feel most
42. comfortable when you use logic, reasoning, and systems
thinking.
Do you enjoy word puzzles such as crosswords or math puzzles
such as Sudoku? Can you conduct basic or even
moderately complex math computations in your head? Do you
find comfort in setting a financial budget and/or
keeping a to-do list and checking things off? Do you often rank-
order the items on your to-do list? Do you find
yourself sometimes identifying flaws in someone else's
reasoning? If these statements describe you, then you
have a tendency toward being a logical learner.
A person with a logical learning style may often say these
phrases:
Now that really seems logical.
It just makes sense to me.
The facts speak for themselves.
I am going to check that off my list.
Implications for learning
What does being a "logical" person like this mean to you as you
attempt to learn new things? As a logical
learner you are naturally inclined to want to understand
something rather than just memorizing facts. This can
be a strength or a weakness. Use your natural curiosity to
deeply understand the concepts in your courses, but
don't allow yourself to get too bogged down in something that
you do not understand. Some have called this
"analysis paralysis." Recognize that at times when preparing for
a test, memorization is appropriate.
Use your natural organizational skills for your benefit. Make
lists of all the things you need to study, and reward
43. yourself by checking them off upon completion.
A logical person enjoys a mental challenge. If you are feeling
mentally fatigued by your course content, it may
actually rejuvenate your thinking to take some time out and
work a crossword or math puzzle.
Finally, understand that not all people are as logical as you in
their approach to learning. You may find that you
have completed your assignments far ahead of your classmates.
Do not be critical of others if they do not keep
up your same pace or use the same orderly process toward
learning that you use.
Verbal
Verbal (linguistic) – You prefer to be able to describe the new
information that you are learning by using words.
Has anyone ever called you a "wordsmith?" Do you excel at
word games ranging from crossword puzzles to
tongue twisters to word related board games? Do you seem to
have a knack for making up rhymes or acronyms?
Do you consider your vocabulary to be more robust than most
others? Do you look up the meaning of words that
you do not know? If these questions relate to you, then you have
a verbal learning style.
A person with a verbal learning style may often say these
phrases:
Put it in writing.
I need to talk to you about something.
Did you mean to say this word?
In other words...
Let me spell it out for you.
44. Implications for learning
What does being a "verbal" person like this mean to you as you
attempt to learn new things? Recognize that
being a "verbal" learner can be a real advantage. There are
many learning strategies that may come naturally
for you and be quite effective. Consider using these learning
strategies:
1. Read the content of the course out loud to yourself. Verbal
learners pick up on clues when they can both
see and hear words.
2. Make use of acronyms when memorizing or organizing
content.
3. Talk out loud to yourself and put the course content in your
own words.
Physical
Physical (kinesthetic) - You like to be actively involved in
learning by using your hands, body, and sense of touch.
Have you ever found that you can think clearly when you are
exercising or doing something like going for a walk?
Do you often find yourself getting up from your desk just to
move around? Do you enjoy physical activities like
sports and making things with your hands? If so, then you have
a tendency toward the physical learning style.
A physical learning style can exhibit itself in many ways. It
may be that you like doing detailed tasks with your
hands such as sewing or carving. You may enjoy "getting your
45. hands dirty" with manual labor like gardening. Or
it could be that you seem to have a strong sense of feel to notice
differences in textures or fabric. You could be
the type of person who seems to "talk with their hands." As a
child you may have been inclined to take your toys
apart just to see how they worked.
A person with a physical learning style may often say these
phrases:
This feels like the right thing to do.
I can't get a handle on the situation.
Let's keep in touch
I follow your drift.
They need to get a grip.
That idea just does not sit right with me.
My gut instinct is...
Implications for learning
What does being a "physical" person like this mean to you as
you attempt to learn new things? Some physical
learners report that they feel trapped or confined in a lecture
classroom. Just listening to someone else talk does
not appeal to them. They feel the desire to "get up and move
around."
When you find yourself in a lecture class, it should help if you
are active with taking notes. The act of taking
notes will keep your hands and mind busy. As things are being
described try to imagine what they would feel like
if you were actively doing them. For example, if you are
studying about forests try to imagine going on a hike.
Think about the sensations of walking up a steep hill. Imagine
how tired your legs and feet would feel. Identify
what sounds you might hear and the smells you might
46. encounter.
As you are preparing your study materials, use physical objects
as much as possible. This may be in the form of
flash cards for math or manipulatives to help you organize
mathematical concepts. If you are studying a subject
like biology, as much as possible try to actually hold, touch,
and feel the objects being studied.
Experiential learning is a beneficial learning technique for all
types of learners, but especially for physical
learners. Experiential learning is when you get out of the
classroom or away from the computer and actually
"experience" what you are studying. Reflect on your elementary
learning experiences. It may be that you recall
the "field trips" as much as any other learning strategies. As an
adult learner you may need to craft your own
"field trips."
If possible, you may also find it useful to do role playing to "act
out" the concepts that you are studying. For
example, if you are in a psychology course exploring topics
related to hyperactivity, you might benefit from
replicating the behavior of a hyperactive person.