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Assignments The CEO of your company recently met with the external auditors to discuss the scope of the year’s audit. The auditors suggested that they conduct an integrated audit. The CEO has asked you, the accountant, to make a presentation at the next board of directors meeting that includes the following: Give a definition of auditing . Explain the purposes and reasons for public accounting firms to perform an integrated audit. Address the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Explain corporate governance and its relation to integrated audits. Cite an example of a recent failure in corporate governance. Find an article in which the actions that the public perceived as necessary to improve the quality of corporate governance are discussed; list the actions requested according to the article. Requirement 7 to 10 slides Objectives Understand the practical need for internal and external auditing Understand the risks that exist in both the business and auditing environment and a problem-solving methodology for assessing risks .
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company’s financial statements with its cchief executive officer (CEO) and chief financial
officer (CFO), SOX mandated that these executives certify the following items (among others)
for each annual and quarterly report:
• They have reviewed the report
• Based on their knowledge, the financial information included in the report is fairly presented
• Based on their knowledge, the report does not contain any untrue statement of material fact or
omit a material fact that would make the financial statements misleading
• They acknowledge their responsibility for establishing and maintaining internal controls over
financial reporting and other disclosures
• They have evaluated the effectiveness of these controls, presented their conclusion as to
effectiveness and disclosed any material changes in the company’s controls.
SOX required companies to provide audit committees with the resources and authority to engage
independent counsel and advisers to help them carry out their duties. SOX also required audit
committees to establish procedures for receiving whistleblower complaints regarding accounting,
auditing and internal control irregularities and to provide for the confidential and anonymous
treatment of employee concerns regarding such matters. In addition, SOX enhanced the external
auditor’s required communications with the audit committee to include the following:
• A discussion of all critical accounting policies and practices used by the company
• All alternative accounting treatments that have been discussed with management, the
ramifications of the use of alternative disclosures and accounting treatments and the accounting
treatment preferred by the audit firm
• Other material written communications between the auditor and management.
Conclusion: I think the provisions of Sarbanes oxely Act are adequate, We should also focus on
the practicality of ever changing corporote world . A recent report showed that chances of
reinstatement of financial statements are 46% higher for the companies who do follow sarbanes-
oxley act.
See this provision of Sarbanes oxely act.
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officer (CFO), SOX mandated that these executives certify the following it.
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None of these questions has a style component, thus you don't have to write in complete sentences and well-formed paragraphs. You can use lists where appropriate if you want.
You are a partner in a medium-sized, regional CPA firm and have been approached by XYZ, Inc., a relatively small, public company, to do their audit for next year. XYZ is registered with the SEC and has filed audited 10-Ks for the last 10 years since they went public. They haven't indicated why they are switching auditors.
XYZ specializes in developing shale gas using fracking technology. Fracking technology involves drilling wells into shale formations and injecting high pressure water containingspecial chemicals into the well to fracture the shale formation and release the trapped natural gas.
You and your firm currently are members of the AICPA. All the partners and managers are licensed CPAs in the state of New Mexico and also members of the AICPA. Your firm has limited experience with oil and gas extraction and has no other fracking clients. However, your firm has offices that can cover the physical locations where the prospective client does business.
a) Develop a checklist of five areas or issues that you would want to research before you accepted this firm as an audit client. For each area or issue, explain why you would want to research it and give an example of where you might go to get some information about each issue.
i) Issue 1 - Royalty: The royalty is to be paid by the lessor without any deductions for the cost of the drilling or production and royalty is negotiable, therefore it should be assessed.
ii) Issue 2 – Bonus: The bonus is to be paid to the lessor as consideration for execution of the lease. It should be expressed as a fix dollar amount per net mineral acre.
iii) Issue 3 – Post production Cost: Taking into consideration if royalty is based on pricing received by the company, the post production cost should also be revised or checked to be computed.
iv) Issue 4 - Lease Terms: It’s imperative to be able to understand how the lease term function in this particular industry such as oil and gas. Not to mention, the time period of lease to be able to identify and understand the ongoing concerns.
v) Issue 5 – Safety Management: The need of the study of safety management system being adopted by the company in regards to employee involvement, safety training, hazard identification, management of labor and control.
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Reason 1: The firm and it’s auditors are very capable and have been permitted by the states to perform the external audit and not to mention, can perform the audit responsibil ...
ACC 675 Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric As an audit.docx
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As an auditor, the ability to transcribe formalized or narrative processes into functional workflows allows you to identify potential gaps in accounting systems.
These gaps can result in material audit findings necessitating changes in the company control structure.
For Milestone Two, prepare an analysis of Trinity Industries’ first year of Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) compliance. The vice president (VP) and chief audit executive
described the company as a likely candidate for a material weakness in the first year of SOX compliance. What were the elements critical to the company’s
decisive success in its first year of compliance? Define a material weakness and explain the material weaknesses that are specific to Trinity. Describe the factors
that made Trinity a success by illustrating the flow processes of the organization both in a narrative and process flowchart. This flowchart will be used to identify
gaps and other threats to potential audit weaknesses.
Prompt: Formulate your processes into a comprehensive flowchart that will be used to identify gaps in processes and other threats to potential audit
weaknesses.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
II. First Year of SOX Compliance
a) The VP and chief audit executive described the company as a likely candidate for a material weakness in the first year of SOX compliance. What
were the elements critical to the company’s decisive success in its first year of compliance?
b) What internal controls are important for preparing accurate and reliable financial reports? Support your response using both examples provided
in the case study, as well as research into accounting standards (i.e., Public Company Accounting Oversight Board [PCAOB]).
c) Define, using support from accounting standards or other empirical evidence, what a material weakness is in terms of SOX compliance.
d) Assess, through reflection on the case study as well as the comparable industries identified in the overview, what material weaknesses are
specific to Trinity.
e) Articulate standards addressed in PCAOB regarding the concept of material weaknesses in development of internal control compliance. Ensure
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f) Describe the factors that made Trinity successful by illustrating the flow processes of the organization both in a narrative and process flowchart.
Rubric
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margins, and at least three sources cited in APA format.
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Directions: Answer each question completely and in detail. If the question has a minimum word
count, it is likely because it is a complex subject that cannot be fully addressed in fewer words.
Cite your sources with in-text citations and references. Turnitin score at or below 40%.
1. Research the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Write a minimum of 250 words, cite your sources and
completely address the following:
Solution
The act comprises of the following-
It creates a central oversight board for registering auditors, defining the specific procedures for
compliance audits, inspecting and policing conduct and quality control, and enforcing
compliance of the specific mandates of SOX.
Auditor Independence
It establishes standards for external auditor independence, to limit conflicts of interest. It
addresses new auditor approval requirements.
Corporate Responsibility
It mandates senior executives to take individual responsibility for the accuracy and completeness
of corporate financial reports. It details the interaction of external auditors and corporate audit
committees, and also specifies the responsibility of corporate officers for accuracy and validity
of corporate financial reports.
Enhanced Financial Disclosures
It describes enhanced reporting requirements for financial transactions, off-balance-sheet
transactions, pro-forma figures and stock transactions of corporate officers.
Analyst Conflicts of Interest
It includes measures designed to restore investor confidence in the reporting of securities
analysts.
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The Sarbanes-Oxley , 2002 contains following provisions which determines more adequacy of
control over financial statements.
One of the core elements of Sarbanes-Oxley was to clearly define and place responsibility for a
company’s financial statements with its cchief executive officer (CEO) and chief financial
officer (CFO), SOX mandated that these executives certify the following items (among others)
for each annual and quarterly report:
• They have reviewed the report
• Based on their knowledge, the financial information included in the report is fairly presented
• Based on their knowledge, the report does not contain any untrue statement of material fact or
omit a material fact that would make the financial statements misleading
• They acknowledge their responsibility for establishing and maintaining internal controls over
financial reporting and other disclosures
• They have evaluated the effectiveness of these controls, presented their conclusion as to
effectiveness and disclosed any material changes in the company’s controls.
SOX required companies to provide audit committees with the resources and authority to engage
independent counsel and advisers to help them carry out their duties. SOX also required audit
committees to establish procedures for receiving whistleblower complaints regarding accounting,
auditing and internal control irregularities and to provide for the confidential and anonymous
treatment of employee concerns regarding such matters. In addition, SOX enhanced the external
auditor’s required communications with the audit committee to include the following:
• A discussion of all critical accounting policies and practices used by the company
• All alternative accounting treatments that have been discussed with management, the
ramifications of the use of alternative disclosures and accounting treatments and the accounting
treatment preferred by the audit firm
• Other material written communications between the auditor and management.
Conclusion: I think the provisions of Sarbanes oxely Act are adequate, We should also focus on
the practicality of ever changing corporote world . A recent report showed that chances of
reinstatement of financial statements are 46% higher for the companies who do follow sarbanes-
oxley act.
See this provision of Sarbanes oxely act.
Officers and directors are prohibited from trading during pension “blackout” periods: The Act
prohibits corporate officers and directors from trading company securities during a pension fund
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It was never there . It was aptly introduced by Sarbanes-oxely Act.
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iv) Issue 4 - Lease Terms: It’s imperative to be able to understand how the lease term function in this particular industry such as oil and gas. Not to mention, the time period of lease to be able to identify and understand the ongoing concerns.
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As an auditor, the ability to transcribe formalized or narrative processes into functional workflows allows you to identify potential gaps in accounting systems.
These gaps can result in material audit findings necessitating changes in the company control structure.
For Milestone Two, prepare an analysis of Trinity Industries’ first year of Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) compliance. The vice president (VP) and chief audit executive
described the company as a likely candidate for a material weakness in the first year of SOX compliance. What were the elements critical to the company’s
decisive success in its first year of compliance? Define a material weakness and explain the material weaknesses that are specific to Trinity. Describe the factors
that made Trinity a success by illustrating the flow processes of the organization both in a narrative and process flowchart. This flowchart will be used to identify
gaps and other threats to potential audit weaknesses.
Prompt: Formulate your processes into a comprehensive flowchart that will be used to identify gaps in processes and other threats to potential audit
weaknesses.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
II. First Year of SOX Compliance
a) The VP and chief audit executive described the company as a likely candidate for a material weakness in the first year of SOX compliance. What
were the elements critical to the company’s decisive success in its first year of compliance?
b) What internal controls are important for preparing accurate and reliable financial reports? Support your response using both examples provided
in the case study, as well as research into accounting standards (i.e., Public Company Accounting Oversight Board [PCAOB]).
c) Define, using support from accounting standards or other empirical evidence, what a material weakness is in terms of SOX compliance.
d) Assess, through reflection on the case study as well as the comparable industries identified in the overview, what material weaknesses are
specific to Trinity.
e) Articulate standards addressed in PCAOB regarding the concept of material weaknesses in development of internal control compliance. Ensure
that you demonstrate the requirements of SOX from inception in 2002.
f) Describe the factors that made Trinity successful by illustrating the flow processes of the organization both in a narrative and process flowchart.
Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Your analysis must be submitted as a 2–3-page Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch
margins, and at least three sources cited in APA format.
Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value
First Year of SOX
Compliance: Success
Accurately determines elements critical
to the company’s success in its first
year of compliance
Determines elements critical to the
company’s success in its.
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2. Other committees discussed include the Greenbury Committee (1995) which recommended remuneration committees, and the Turnbull Report which provided guidance on internal controls for directors.
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compliance of the specific mandates of SOX.
Auditor Independence
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addresses new auditor approval requirements.
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Results
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Go to
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Type your answers in as you proceed through this section.
7.
Ready to begin? Read the “About the Topic” section and proceed through the rest of the lab. Once you have completed each section, don’t forget to save the document with your name in the file name. Submit on Moodle!
About the Topic
Sources Of Genetic Variability
Genetic variations provide the raw material for
evolution
. These variations come from two sources:1.
mutations
that produce different
alleles
, and 2. sexual reproduction, in which alleles from parents segregate and recombine in offspring.
Evolution
Biological evolution involves genetic changes in a group of organisms. These changes occur on two levels:
macroevolution
(the grand scale), and
microevolution
(the small scale). On the "macro" scale of evolution, different species arise, live for a while, and then pass into extinction as new species arise to replace them (over thousands or millions of years). Microevolution involves small-scale changes within a single species. This occurs as populations respond to their own unique circumstances over a period of a few generations. Given enough time, microevolution can lead to macroevolution.
Populations Evolve, Not Individuals
Because an individual's genes are determined at conception, individuals can't evolve. But individuals are part of a
population
that may change over time. Some individuals have
genotypes
that are preferentially suited for survival. These individuals tend to produce more offspring. Thus, a larger proportion of their alleles is passed down to succeeding generations. Over time, the proportion of "good" alleles within the population increases and the "less good" alleles decrease. (
However, note that some traits are neither “good” or “bad”.
Biological Psychology WorksheetAnswer the following questions wi.docx
The document discusses biological psychology and asks 5 questions: 1) The core assumptions are that biology influences behavior. 2) Biological psychology converged from biology, physiology, and psychology. 3) Some early examples included studying brain lesions and the effects on behavior. 4) Modern careers include neuroscience, behavioral genetics, and pharmaceutical development. 5) Biological psychology is generally viewed positively today by other psychologists as a valuable approach.
Biodiversity hotspots are one conservation strategy used to direct f.docx
Biodiversity hotspots are one conservation strategy used to direct funds to areas in the globe that have the highest biodiversity and are most threatened. To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot an area must have more than 1,500 endemic plant species (0.5% of the world's total of 300,000) AND have experienced a 70% loss of habitat.
1) Each person will select a biodiversity hotspot (sign list in class) and use the Conservation Internationl Biodiversity Hotspots website as a key starting resource to find the following information to bring into class to
write on the board and share orally. USE THE WEBSITES POSTED UNDER ASSIGNMENTS/CH 1&2/HOTSPOTS to get started
:
a)
Overview
: Vital Signs Table: Total Endemic Plants, Human Population Density (
can copy and paste the table, but you must use an in-text citation
)
b)
Species
: Diversity and Endemism Table: Total Endemic Species for Plants, Mammals, Birds, Reptile, Amphibian and Fish (
copy and paste the table, but you must use an in-text citation)
c)
Threats
: List top three threats with
evidence
of why and how they impact the hotspot
d)
Projects
: What will take you the most time to find and evaluate is specific information about conservation actions in the hotspot region. You will want to include
who
(government, nonprofit, international agency) is
doing
what
(fence, antipoaching squad, protected area, farming project) at what
cost
(dollars) with
what measure of success
(#species saved over time, increase population size over time, area protected increased, % invasives reduced) and then
analyze if this is what is needed based
on the human impact and biodiversity loss data you have collected.
2) Your research results with
in-text citations
AND your list of at least
10 scientific references
using APA. You must physically have in your property and have read every source you cite.
REMEMBER YOU ARE SUMMARIZING KEY FACTS IN YOUR OWN WORDS
.
.
BIO9 Human Biology Term ProjectGoals1. Being able to understand.docx
BIO9 Human Biology Term Project
Goals:
1. Being able to understand and analyze information in the media.
2. Stimulate critical thinking and curiosity.
3. Being able to carry out bibliographical research.
4. Being able to write in a clear and precise way ideas and scientific information.
What the term project will consist of?
1. Find a news article (New York Times, Science Daily, BBC News or a different source) about some topic related to human biology that interests you.
2. Come up with a question related to that topic. The questions must be interesting enough so you can write a short paper based on it.
3. Attend the following library workshops: B, P and W (
http://www.ccsf.edu/en/library/research-help/instruction.html).These
workshops will help you to use the available resources to find scientific articles.
4. Write a paper that provides an answer to your question based on the information found in scientific articles.
What should the paper include?
1. A short summary of the news article you based your question on (no longer than half a page).
2. The question you want to answer in relation to the news article.
3. The answer to your question (2-4 pages). Include a conclusion.
4. Bibliography (at least three scientific articles).
What format should the paper have?
The paper needs to be typed, double-spaced and in 12 font.
How will the paper be evaluated?
1. Creativity: Is your question interesting enough that allows you to write a paper on it? (20 pts.)
2. Clear summary of the new article: Can I understand the main points of the news article by reading your summary? (10 pts.)
3. Do you answer the posed question? (15 pts.)
4. Does your paper have a sound conclusion? (20 pts.)
5. Did you use and cite in the proper way scientific articles? Did you attend the three library workshops? (15 pts.)
6. Is your paper written in a clear manner that makes use of proper grammar? (20 pts.)
**The news article you have chosen must be submitted by October 27th**
**The paper is due on December 3rd**
.
Bill of RightsWhen the Constitution was completed in the summer of.docx
Bill of Rights
When the Constitution was completed in the summer of 1787, approval by representatives from nine of the thirteen states was needed for it to become the nation’s law. The issue of individual rights was managed—though this, too, created conflict among the Framers—with the addition of the Bill of Rights. Change was written into the supreme law of the land; since then, legal institutionalization of changes has occurred. Since the Constitution’s adoption, change has taken place through the amendment process identified in the Constitution. Change has also occurred under the direction of the branches of government established in the Constitution: the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary.
Research
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Review the Bill of Rights in your textbook and select one of the first ten amendments to research more thoroughly. Using the Argosy University online library resources, select at least three peer-reviewed articles about the amendment you have selected. Look specifically for articles that focus on current events or controversies related to the amendment and be prepared to summarize the content of each article.
Annotated Bibliography
Prepare an annotated bibliography of your research. Please read
Annotated Bibliography.pdf
for an overview on annotated bibiographies. Click
here
for an example of what an annotated bibliography looks like. Include the following:
For each article, write details such as the article title, author name, journal title, and publication date.
Write a summary of each article in 200–250 words.
Write the conclusions you have drawn from research and your opinion in 1–2 paragraphs.
Write a reference list of the selected articles in APA style.
Write a 2–3-page annotated bibliography in Word format. Apply APA standards for writing style to your work.
.
Biotechnology ApplicationsBiotechnology refers to the technical ap.docx
Biotechnology Applications
Biotechnology refers to the technical applications of living organisms or their functions. These applications may be used in engineering, medicine, or agriculture, to name a few. Biotechnology processes and procedures are varied and range from the domestication of animals to genetic engineering. At its core, biotechnology involves the modification of a biological process for a human defined purpose.
Use the Internet, Argosy University library resources, and your textbook to research the field of biotechnology.
Write a paper which includes the following:
Evaluate current or future applications of biotechnology in the fields of medicine or agriculture.
Provide at least three real-world examples of current or future applications of biotechnology in either of these fields. Present a minimum of three reliable references.
Write a 2–3-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention:
.
Bios of 20 Important WomenStudents will be required to complete bi.docx
Bios of 20 Important Women
Students will be required to complete bios of 20 important women contributing to American society to the Civil War. The bios should be no more than 8 sentences for each woman. You must include some of the following information about the topic:
a.
birthday and birthplace
education
family data
important events in her life
important influences in her life
historical contributions that she made or is making
awards or achievements
books, publications… by her
other data you deem important to note about her
you must use at least three sources for each bio; only one can be an electronic source.
.
Biomedical Essay 5 sources minimum. MLA Format. Classical Argumen.docx
Biomedical Essay: 5 sources minimum. MLA Format. Classical Argument 4-5 Typed Pgs., 1500 words min. Sources Highlighted in accordance with syllabus. Write an essay which supports your position concerning a debatable topic related to any aspect of biomedical phenomena in any social or historical context. Your essay must demonstrate classical argument form—i.e. include introduction/thesis, arguments, opposing views, refutations, and conclusion.
Topics Examples, (Do not use these topics) Create your own.
*Bio-Medical Focus: Facts, Ethics, and Corporate/Media Dynamics
Airport Searches and Scanners (Rapiscan & radiation)
*Vaccines: Pro and Con / Government Reimbursement
*GMO foods – Pro and Con
*Mental Telepathy
*Remote Viewing
*Guardasil
*Designer Babies
*Psychics
XXV.
MLA FORMAT SUMMARY: A METHOD OF DOCUMENTING SOURCES
(See also Guide in Textbook, pgs. 640-655 or
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
)
(A Complete MLA Format Essay can be viewed at
http://www.dianahacker.com/pdfs/hacker-Daly-MLA.pdf
)
I IN-TEXT CITATIONS:
References in a paragraph to the source material from which research data is taken.
*In-Text citations can be in the midst of a sentence itself, or in a parenthetical reference at the end of the
sentence.
* In-text citations consist of the author’s last name (if available); if not--use
title (if available); if not—use
website from which the source is taken [in this order].
*If in-text citation lists title or website, short form should be used in in-text citation; and complete form in
Works Cited.
*List page number—only if it existed in the original source.
II.
WORKS CITED LIST:
A complete list of all source actually USED in the essay.
*Includes complete bibliographical information for each source
* Sources are listed in alphabetical order
* The Works Cited List is a separate page at the end of the essay (See textbook page 662 and examples below.
Works Cited List MUST follow these formats)
*Internet sources must include the date
you
looked at the source.
*Do not number your Works Cited List
III. NOTES
1. ALL OF THESE
MUST
BE DOCUMENTED IN MLA FORMAT:
*
Direct Quotes
: exact words from the original source
--in quotation marks or a long quote format
*
Paraphrases
: ideas taken from the original source, but the wording
is changed—no quotation marks.
*
Summaries:
Shortened version of original, but the wording is changed—no quotation marks
2. In a paragraph, the parenthetical reference goes at the end of the sentence BEFORE the period.
3.
LONG QUOTES
: (Exact words of the original author—which last more than lines.
Special rules
:
a) indent
10 spaces;
b) left justify; c) no quote marks; d) the parenthetical reference comes AFTER the period at the end of the long
quote.
SEE FOLLOWING PAGES FOR EXAMPLES
IV. EXAMPLES OF MLA CITATIONS WITH CORRESPONDING
WORKS CITED
LIST ENTRIES—
1. Direct Quote from Internet Source
--with parenthetical in-text citation
--note that .
Biology 110 Online Evolution lab Student Directions 1. Go to htt.docx
Biology 110 Online Evolution lab Student Directions: 1. Go to http://www.sasinschool.com/login 2. In the Quick Launch box (will have QL# inside) on the...
Biology 110 Online Evolution lab
Student Directions:
1.
Go to
http://www.sasinschool.com/login
2.
In the Quick Launch box (will have QL# inside) on the upper right corner of the screen, enter: 4
3.
When prompted by the popup enter the username: located5questions (it’s weird, but no password is needed with this login).
If you have pop-ups blocked you will have to allow pop-ups from SAS Curriculum (when I work in Chrome, a little red x appears at the end of the URL address box—I click on the x and am allowed the option of “always allow pop-ups from SAS Curriculum…). The program
requires Java
and maybe additional add-ons. Be sure to “allow” these in order to get the simulation to run.
4.
Clicking on the “Getting Started” tab will provide the information provided below. Be sure to read through this information prior to beginning.
5.
Clicking on the “data and observations” tab will provide the same information that I’ve included below. No need to print again. You will need to follow the directions and answer these questions as you go through the simulation.
6.
Clicking on the “analysis and conclusions” will also provide the same information as I’ve provided below after the “data and observations section”. Type your answers in as you proceed through this section.
7.
Ready to begin? Read the “About the Topic” section and proceed through the rest of the lab. Once you have completed each section, don’t forget to save the document with your name in the file name. Submit on Moodle!
About the Topic
Sources Of Genetic Variability
Genetic variations provide the raw material for
evolution
. These variations come from two sources:1.
mutations
that produce different
alleles
, and 2. sexual reproduction, in which alleles from parents segregate and recombine in offspring.
Evolution
Biological evolution involves genetic changes in a group of organisms. These changes occur on two levels:
macroevolution
(the grand scale), and
microevolution
(the small scale). On the "macro" scale of evolution, different species arise, live for a while, and then pass into extinction as new species arise to replace them (over thousands or millions of years). Microevolution involves small-scale changes within a single species. This occurs as populations respond to their own unique circumstances over a period of a few generations. Given enough time, microevolution can lead to macroevolution.
Populations Evolve, Not Individuals
Because an individual's genes are determined at conception, individuals can't evolve. But individuals are part of a
population
that may change over time. Some individuals have
genotypes
that are preferentially suited for survival. These individuals tend to produce more offspring. Thus, a larger proportion of their alleles is passed down to succeeding generations. Over time, the pr.
Biblical Worldview Essay InstructionsRationale for the Biblical .docx
Biblical Worldview Essay Instructions
Rationale for the Biblical Worldview Essay
Every person has a worldview whether he realizes it or not. What is a worldview? James W. Sire defines a worldview as:
[A] commitment, a fundamental orientation of the heart, that can be expressed as a story or in a set of presuppositions (assumptions which may be true, partially true or entirely false) that we hold (consciously or subconsciously, consistently or inconsistently) about the basic constitution of reality, and that provides the foundation on which we live and move and have our being.
[1]
Stated more succinctly, "…[A] worldview is simply the total set of beliefs that a person has about the biggest questions in life." F. Leroy Forlines describes such questions as the "inescapable questions of life." Life's inescapable questions include the following: "Is there a God? If so, what is He like? How can I know Him? Who am I? Where am I? How can I tell right from wrong? Is there life after death? What should I and what can I do about guilt? How can I deal with my inner pain?" Life's biggest, inescapable questions relate to whether there is a God, human origins, identity, purpose, and the hereafter, just to mention a few.
Satisfying answers to the "inescapable questions of life" are provided by the Holy Scriptures. The Holy Scriptures, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, form the starting point and foundation for the biblical worldview. More specifically related to our purposes, the apostle Paul reflects several components of the biblical worldview in his letter to the Romans.
The apostle Paul authored Romans toward the end of his third missionary journey, about 57 A.D. He addressed this letter specifically to the Christians in Rome. At the time the church in Rome consisted of Jewish and Gentile believers, with Gentile Christians in the majority. Paul wrote to the Christians in Rome in order to address specific concerns and challenges they were facing. While Romans was an occasional letter (not a systematic theology), Paul presents the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a very systematic fashion. The Gospel is actually the overarching theme of Romans as Paul spells this out in his programmatic statement in 1:16–17. As the systematic presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Romans is foundational to the biblical/Christian worldview.
Recognizing that Romans is not a systematic theology and does not contain all the essential truths that are relevant to a worldview per se, the apostle Paul articulates truths that are foundational to the biblical worldview. In Romans 1–8, Paul addresses certain components of a worldview that relate to the natural world, human identity, human relationships, and culture.
In a 750–1000-word essay, describe what Romans 1–8 teaches regarding (1)the natural world, (2)human identity,(3) human relationships, and (4) culture. Furthermore, (5)explain how this teaching of these topics affects your worldview. Make sure that you addr.
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This document asks the reader to analyze two biblical passages in 2 Samuel about a sexual issue, read two commentaries on it, and write a 2 page reflection answering questions about what caught their attention, why, and their reaction and thoughts on reading the passages and commentaries.
Benefits of Nongoverning Volunteer Orientation and TrainingBoard G.docx
Benefits of Nongoverning Volunteer Orientation and Training
Board Governance & Volunteer Management
APA Format 1-3 pages Friday by 10pm New York Time 2-3 References
Even when volunteers come to an organization with a name that is recognized, community connections, and years of professional expertise and experience, they still require an understanding of the background, purpose, and procedures of the specific organization to which they plan to dedicate their time. Volunteer orientation serves this purpose. Volunteer training goes further. Training introduces and teaches the specific skills and expertise needed to carry out the volunteers’ roles.
Post by Friday 10pm New York Time:
a brief description of your Final Project organization
www.saveoursons.webs.com
Then describe two benefits of nongoverning volunteer orientation, and two benefits of nongoverning volunteer training, specific to the organization you selected. Use examples that illustrate why orientation and training are essential to the volunteer program at your organization.
Web Sites
Penner, M. (2002).
Volunteer Placement, Orientation and Training
. Retrieved October 23, 2009, from
https://charityvillage.com/Content.aspx?topic=volunteer_placement_orientation_and_training&last=164
.
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evidence
of why and how they impact the hotspot
d)
Projects
: What will take you the most time to find and evaluate is specific information about conservation actions in the hotspot region. You will want to include
who
(government, nonprofit, international agency) is
doing
what
(fence, antipoaching squad, protected area, farming project) at what
cost
(dollars) with
what measure of success
(#species saved over time, increase population size over time, area protected increased, % invasives reduced) and then
analyze if this is what is needed based
on the human impact and biodiversity loss data you have collected.
2) Your research results with
in-text citations
AND your list of at least
10 scientific references
using APA. You must physically have in your property and have read every source you cite.
REMEMBER YOU ARE SUMMARIZING KEY FACTS IN YOUR OWN WORDS
.
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BIO9 Human Biology Term Project
Goals:
1. Being able to understand and analyze information in the media.
2. Stimulate critical thinking and curiosity.
3. Being able to carry out bibliographical research.
4. Being able to write in a clear and precise way ideas and scientific information.
What the term project will consist of?
1. Find a news article (New York Times, Science Daily, BBC News or a different source) about some topic related to human biology that interests you.
2. Come up with a question related to that topic. The questions must be interesting enough so you can write a short paper based on it.
3. Attend the following library workshops: B, P and W (
http://www.ccsf.edu/en/library/research-help/instruction.html).These
workshops will help you to use the available resources to find scientific articles.
4. Write a paper that provides an answer to your question based on the information found in scientific articles.
What should the paper include?
1. A short summary of the news article you based your question on (no longer than half a page).
2. The question you want to answer in relation to the news article.
3. The answer to your question (2-4 pages). Include a conclusion.
4. Bibliography (at least three scientific articles).
What format should the paper have?
The paper needs to be typed, double-spaced and in 12 font.
How will the paper be evaluated?
1. Creativity: Is your question interesting enough that allows you to write a paper on it? (20 pts.)
2. Clear summary of the new article: Can I understand the main points of the news article by reading your summary? (10 pts.)
3. Do you answer the posed question? (15 pts.)
4. Does your paper have a sound conclusion? (20 pts.)
5. Did you use and cite in the proper way scientific articles? Did you attend the three library workshops? (15 pts.)
6. Is your paper written in a clear manner that makes use of proper grammar? (20 pts.)
**The news article you have chosen must be submitted by October 27th**
**The paper is due on December 3rd**
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Bill of Rights
When the Constitution was completed in the summer of 1787, approval by representatives from nine of the thirteen states was needed for it to become the nation’s law. The issue of individual rights was managed—though this, too, created conflict among the Framers—with the addition of the Bill of Rights. Change was written into the supreme law of the land; since then, legal institutionalization of changes has occurred. Since the Constitution’s adoption, change has taken place through the amendment process identified in the Constitution. Change has also occurred under the direction of the branches of government established in the Constitution: the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary.
Research
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Review the Bill of Rights in your textbook and select one of the first ten amendments to research more thoroughly. Using the Argosy University online library resources, select at least three peer-reviewed articles about the amendment you have selected. Look specifically for articles that focus on current events or controversies related to the amendment and be prepared to summarize the content of each article.
Annotated Bibliography
Prepare an annotated bibliography of your research. Please read
Annotated Bibliography.pdf
for an overview on annotated bibiographies. Click
here
for an example of what an annotated bibliography looks like. Include the following:
For each article, write details such as the article title, author name, journal title, and publication date.
Write a summary of each article in 200–250 words.
Write the conclusions you have drawn from research and your opinion in 1–2 paragraphs.
Write a reference list of the selected articles in APA style.
Write a 2–3-page annotated bibliography in Word format. Apply APA standards for writing style to your work.
.
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Biotechnology Applications
Biotechnology refers to the technical applications of living organisms or their functions. These applications may be used in engineering, medicine, or agriculture, to name a few. Biotechnology processes and procedures are varied and range from the domestication of animals to genetic engineering. At its core, biotechnology involves the modification of a biological process for a human defined purpose.
Use the Internet, Argosy University library resources, and your textbook to research the field of biotechnology.
Write a paper which includes the following:
Evaluate current or future applications of biotechnology in the fields of medicine or agriculture.
Provide at least three real-world examples of current or future applications of biotechnology in either of these fields. Present a minimum of three reliable references.
Write a 2–3-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention:
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Bios of 20 Important Women
Students will be required to complete bios of 20 important women contributing to American society to the Civil War. The bios should be no more than 8 sentences for each woman. You must include some of the following information about the topic:
a.
birthday and birthplace
education
family data
important events in her life
important influences in her life
historical contributions that she made or is making
awards or achievements
books, publications… by her
other data you deem important to note about her
you must use at least three sources for each bio; only one can be an electronic source.
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Biomedical Essay: 5 sources minimum. MLA Format. Classical Argument 4-5 Typed Pgs., 1500 words min. Sources Highlighted in accordance with syllabus. Write an essay which supports your position concerning a debatable topic related to any aspect of biomedical phenomena in any social or historical context. Your essay must demonstrate classical argument form—i.e. include introduction/thesis, arguments, opposing views, refutations, and conclusion.
Topics Examples, (Do not use these topics) Create your own.
*Bio-Medical Focus: Facts, Ethics, and Corporate/Media Dynamics
Airport Searches and Scanners (Rapiscan & radiation)
*Vaccines: Pro and Con / Government Reimbursement
*GMO foods – Pro and Con
*Mental Telepathy
*Remote Viewing
*Guardasil
*Designer Babies
*Psychics
XXV.
MLA FORMAT SUMMARY: A METHOD OF DOCUMENTING SOURCES
(See also Guide in Textbook, pgs. 640-655 or
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
)
(A Complete MLA Format Essay can be viewed at
http://www.dianahacker.com/pdfs/hacker-Daly-MLA.pdf
)
I IN-TEXT CITATIONS:
References in a paragraph to the source material from which research data is taken.
*In-Text citations can be in the midst of a sentence itself, or in a parenthetical reference at the end of the
sentence.
* In-text citations consist of the author’s last name (if available); if not--use
title (if available); if not—use
website from which the source is taken [in this order].
*If in-text citation lists title or website, short form should be used in in-text citation; and complete form in
Works Cited.
*List page number—only if it existed in the original source.
II.
WORKS CITED LIST:
A complete list of all source actually USED in the essay.
*Includes complete bibliographical information for each source
* Sources are listed in alphabetical order
* The Works Cited List is a separate page at the end of the essay (See textbook page 662 and examples below.
Works Cited List MUST follow these formats)
*Internet sources must include the date
you
looked at the source.
*Do not number your Works Cited List
III. NOTES
1. ALL OF THESE
MUST
BE DOCUMENTED IN MLA FORMAT:
*
Direct Quotes
: exact words from the original source
--in quotation marks or a long quote format
*
Paraphrases
: ideas taken from the original source, but the wording
is changed—no quotation marks.
*
Summaries:
Shortened version of original, but the wording is changed—no quotation marks
2. In a paragraph, the parenthetical reference goes at the end of the sentence BEFORE the period.
3.
LONG QUOTES
: (Exact words of the original author—which last more than lines.
Special rules
:
a) indent
10 spaces;
b) left justify; c) no quote marks; d) the parenthetical reference comes AFTER the period at the end of the long
quote.
SEE FOLLOWING PAGES FOR EXAMPLES
IV. EXAMPLES OF MLA CITATIONS WITH CORRESPONDING
WORKS CITED
LIST ENTRIES—
1. Direct Quote from Internet Source
--with parenthetical in-text citation
--note that .
Biology 110 Online Evolution lab Student Directions 1. Go to htt.docx
Biology 110 Online Evolution lab Student Directions: 1. Go to http://www.sasinschool.com/login 2. In the Quick Launch box (will have QL# inside) on the...
Biology 110 Online Evolution lab
Student Directions:
1.
Go to
http://www.sasinschool.com/login
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3.
When prompted by the popup enter the username: located5questions (it’s weird, but no password is needed with this login).
If you have pop-ups blocked you will have to allow pop-ups from SAS Curriculum (when I work in Chrome, a little red x appears at the end of the URL address box—I click on the x and am allowed the option of “always allow pop-ups from SAS Curriculum…). The program
requires Java
and maybe additional add-ons. Be sure to “allow” these in order to get the simulation to run.
4.
Clicking on the “Getting Started” tab will provide the information provided below. Be sure to read through this information prior to beginning.
5.
Clicking on the “data and observations” tab will provide the same information that I’ve included below. No need to print again. You will need to follow the directions and answer these questions as you go through the simulation.
6.
Clicking on the “analysis and conclusions” will also provide the same information as I’ve provided below after the “data and observations section”. Type your answers in as you proceed through this section.
7.
Ready to begin? Read the “About the Topic” section and proceed through the rest of the lab. Once you have completed each section, don’t forget to save the document with your name in the file name. Submit on Moodle!
About the Topic
Sources Of Genetic Variability
Genetic variations provide the raw material for
evolution
. These variations come from two sources:1.
mutations
that produce different
alleles
, and 2. sexual reproduction, in which alleles from parents segregate and recombine in offspring.
Evolution
Biological evolution involves genetic changes in a group of organisms. These changes occur on two levels:
macroevolution
(the grand scale), and
microevolution
(the small scale). On the "macro" scale of evolution, different species arise, live for a while, and then pass into extinction as new species arise to replace them (over thousands or millions of years). Microevolution involves small-scale changes within a single species. This occurs as populations respond to their own unique circumstances over a period of a few generations. Given enough time, microevolution can lead to macroevolution.
Populations Evolve, Not Individuals
Because an individual's genes are determined at conception, individuals can't evolve. But individuals are part of a
population
that may change over time. Some individuals have
genotypes
that are preferentially suited for survival. These individuals tend to produce more offspring. Thus, a larger proportion of their alleles is passed down to succeeding generations. Over time, the pr.
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Biblical Worldview Essay Instructions
Rationale for the Biblical Worldview Essay
Every person has a worldview whether he realizes it or not. What is a worldview? James W. Sire defines a worldview as:
[A] commitment, a fundamental orientation of the heart, that can be expressed as a story or in a set of presuppositions (assumptions which may be true, partially true or entirely false) that we hold (consciously or subconsciously, consistently or inconsistently) about the basic constitution of reality, and that provides the foundation on which we live and move and have our being.
[1]
Stated more succinctly, "…[A] worldview is simply the total set of beliefs that a person has about the biggest questions in life." F. Leroy Forlines describes such questions as the "inescapable questions of life." Life's inescapable questions include the following: "Is there a God? If so, what is He like? How can I know Him? Who am I? Where am I? How can I tell right from wrong? Is there life after death? What should I and what can I do about guilt? How can I deal with my inner pain?" Life's biggest, inescapable questions relate to whether there is a God, human origins, identity, purpose, and the hereafter, just to mention a few.
Satisfying answers to the "inescapable questions of life" are provided by the Holy Scriptures. The Holy Scriptures, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, form the starting point and foundation for the biblical worldview. More specifically related to our purposes, the apostle Paul reflects several components of the biblical worldview in his letter to the Romans.
The apostle Paul authored Romans toward the end of his third missionary journey, about 57 A.D. He addressed this letter specifically to the Christians in Rome. At the time the church in Rome consisted of Jewish and Gentile believers, with Gentile Christians in the majority. Paul wrote to the Christians in Rome in order to address specific concerns and challenges they were facing. While Romans was an occasional letter (not a systematic theology), Paul presents the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a very systematic fashion. The Gospel is actually the overarching theme of Romans as Paul spells this out in his programmatic statement in 1:16–17. As the systematic presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Romans is foundational to the biblical/Christian worldview.
Recognizing that Romans is not a systematic theology and does not contain all the essential truths that are relevant to a worldview per se, the apostle Paul articulates truths that are foundational to the biblical worldview. In Romans 1–8, Paul addresses certain components of a worldview that relate to the natural world, human identity, human relationships, and culture.
In a 750–1000-word essay, describe what Romans 1–8 teaches regarding (1)the natural world, (2)human identity,(3) human relationships, and (4) culture. Furthermore, (5)explain how this teaching of these topics affects your worldview. Make sure that you addr.
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Board Governance & Volunteer Management
APA Format 1-3 pages Friday by 10pm New York Time 2-3 References
Even when volunteers come to an organization with a name that is recognized, community connections, and years of professional expertise and experience, they still require an understanding of the background, purpose, and procedures of the specific organization to which they plan to dedicate their time. Volunteer orientation serves this purpose. Volunteer training goes further. Training introduces and teaches the specific skills and expertise needed to carry out the volunteers’ roles.
Post by Friday 10pm New York Time:
a brief description of your Final Project organization
www.saveoursons.webs.com
Then describe two benefits of nongoverning volunteer orientation, and two benefits of nongoverning volunteer training, specific to the organization you selected. Use examples that illustrate why orientation and training are essential to the volunteer program at your organization.
Web Sites
Penner, M. (2002).
Volunteer Placement, Orientation and Training
. Retrieved October 23, 2009, from
https://charityvillage.com/Content.aspx?topic=volunteer_placement_orientation_and_training&last=164
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Tenbrunsel, A. (2011, January 17). Notre Dame Magazine. Retrieved March 5, 2015, from http://magazine.nd.edu/news/18097-ethics-now-when-the-worst-is-done-intended-or-not/
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Communication is of utmost importance in diverse teams. How a manager approaches a situation can determine the future direction of teamwork and ultimately the level of success achieved. When communicating with diverse teams, whether verbally, via e-mail, or in writing, managers need to consider the potential reactions as well as the intention of the message.
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Remind both managers and employees of the benefits of a culturally diverse workgroup.
Make recommendations on how to avoid scheduling issues due to the religious observance.
Explain how you arrived at your decision using relevant academic references.
Justify your suggestions by using empirical evidence and reference to any applicable laws.
Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
.
Benchmark - Evidence-Based Practice Project—Paper on Diabetes .docx
Benchmark - Evidence-Based Practice Project—Paper on Diabetes
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Unsatisfactory 0-71%
0.00%
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Less Than Satisfactory 72-75%
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Satisfactory 76-79%
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Good 80-89%
89.00%
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Excellent 90-100%
100.00%
80.0 %Content
30.0 %Research or Evidence-Based Article Identified. Article Focuses on a Specific Diabetic Intervention or New Diagnostic Tool.
Research or evidence-based article not identified.
Research or evidence-based article identified but does not address a specific diabetic intervention or diagnostic tool.
Research or evidence-based article identified that focuses on a specific diabetic intervention or diagnostic tool in general.
Research or evidence-based article identified that focuses on a specific diabetic intervention and a diagnostic tool.
Research or evidence-based article identified that focuses on a specific diabetic intervention or diagnostic tool in a comprehensive manner, allowing all criteria of assignment to be fully addressed.
50.0 %Summary of Article Includes the Following Content: Discussion of Research Performed Clinical Findings, and Significance to Nursing Practice.
Content is incomplete or omits most of the requirements stated in the assignment criteria. Does not demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles. Does not demonstrate critical thinking and analysis of the overall program subject.
Content is incomplete or omits some requirements stated in the assignment criteria. Demonstrates shallow understanding of the basic principles only a surface level of evaluation is offered, methods are described but flawed or unrealistic and strategies are discussed, but incomplete.
Content is complete, but somewhat inaccurate and/or irrelevant. Demonstrates adequate understanding of the basic principles. Reasonable but limited inferences and conclusions are drawn but lack development. Supporting research is inadequate in relevance, quality, and/or currentness.
Content is comprehensive and accurate, and definitions are clearly stated. Sections form a cohesive logical and justified whole. Shows careful planning and attention to details and illuminates relationships. Research is adequate, current, and relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria.
Content is comprehensive. Presents ideas and information beyond that presented through the course, and substantiates their validity through solid, academic research where appropriate. Research is thorough, current, and relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in assignment criteria. Final paper exhibits the process of creative thinking and development of proposal. Applies framework of knowledge, practice and sound research. Shows careful planning and attention to how disparate elements fit together.
15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
5.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.
Thesi.
Below I attached the instructions and requirements for this paper..docx
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*Explain what motivation is and why managers need to be concerned about it.
*Explain what leadership is, when leaders are effective and ineffective, and the sources of power that enable managers to be effective leaders.
*Explain how different elements of group dynamics influence the functioning and effectiveness of groups and teams.
*Explain why strategic human resource management can help an organization gain a competitive advantage.
Below is all of these questions answered by different classmates in my class. Please use their answers as a base to formulate your own...
Motivation is the psychological forces that determine the direction of a person’s behavior in an organization, a person level of effort and a person level of persistence in the face of obstacles. Managers should be concerned with motivation because it explains why people behave the way they do. It can explain why a waiter is mean or nice, or why the customer service representative you are dealing with is helpful and understanding or rude and unhelpful.
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There are five key elements of group dynamics. Group size: the number of members in a group can be an important determinant of members’ motivation, commitment and group performance. Group roles: a set of behaviors and task that a member of a group is expected to perform because of his or her position in the group. Group leadership: leadership is a key ingredient for high- performing groups, teams, and organizations. Group development over time: it sometimes takes a self-managed team two or three years to perform up to it true capabilities. Group norms: shared guidelines or rules for behavior that most group member follow. Group cohesivenes.
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these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
9
Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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