BUS 409 – Student Notes
(Prerequisite: BUS 310)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduces and analyzes the basic concepts of compensation administration in organizations. Provides an intensive study of the wage system, methods of job evaluation, wage and salary structures, and the legal constraints on compensation programs.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Martocchio, J. J. (2013). Strategic compensation:A human resource management approach (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall / Pearson.
Supplemental Resources
Andersen, S. (2012). The keys to effective strategic account planning. Velocity, 14(1), 23-26.
Burkhauser, R. V., Schmeiser, M. D., & Weathers II, R. R. (2012). The importance of anti-discrimination and workers’ compensation laws on the provision of workplace accommodations following the onset of a disability. Industrial & Labor Relations Review, 65(1), 161-180.
Employee compensation: 12 trends for 2012. (2012). HR Specialist, 10(2), 1-2.
Survey of the Month: Companies Focus On Updating Compensation in 2012. (2011). Report on Salary Surveys, 18(12), 1-5.
The Society of Human Resources Management (2012). General format. Retrieved fromhttp://www.shrm.org
WorldatWork. (n.d.). General format. Retrieved fromhttp://www.worldatwork.org
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Analyze how compensation practice can be applied to positively impact an organization and its stakeholders.
2. Examine the ways in which laws, labor unions, and market factors impact companies’ compensation practices.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of traditional bases for pay (seniority and merit) against incentive-based and person-focused compensation approaches.
4. Compare and contrast internally consistent and market-competitive compensation systems.
5. Analyze the fundamental principles of pay structure design.
6. Evaluate the role of benefits in strategic compensation.
7. Suggest viable options to current practices regarding executive compensation.
8. Make recommendations for leveraging flexible and contingent workers for any given organization.
9. Determine the best possible approach for the compensation of expatriates.
10. Analyze differences between compensation, benefits, and legal and regulatory influences in the United States and the rest of the world.
11. Use technology and information resources to research issues in compensation management.
12. Write clearly and concisely about compensation management using proper writing mechanics.
WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE
The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.
Week
Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation
Points
1
Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 1: Strategic Compensation
· Chapter 1, Case: Competitive Strategy at Sportsman Shoes
Activities
· Introduction Discussion
· Discussions
Evaluation
· None
20
20
2
Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 2: Contextual Influe ...
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Create a 3 page paper identifying the health concern that you think is most appropriate to address for the community in your practice environment. Your choice should be based on the evaluation the relevant data that you have gathered for your chosen issue.
Scenario
Your organization has created an initiative to improve one of the pervasive and chronic health concerns in the community. Some examples of possibilities for health improvement initiatives are nationwide concerns, such as type 2 diabetes, HIV, obesity, and the Zika virus. However, your organization wants you to identify the health concern that is most appropriate to address for the community in your practice environment. You will need to do your own research to gather and evaluate the relevant data for your chosen issue.
Instructions
Be sure that your population health improvement plan addresses all of the bullets below, at minimum. Evaluate the environmental and epidemiological data about your community so that you can illustrate and diagnose widespread population health issues.
· Develop an ethical health improvement plan that addresses the population health issue you have identified in your evaluation. The plan should be based upon the best available evidence and meet the cultural and environmental needs of your community.
· Justify the value and relevance of the evidence you used as the basis for your population health improvement plan.
· Propose criteria that can be used to evaluate the achievement of your health improvement plan's outcomes.
· Explain how you plan to apply strategies for communicating with community members and colleagues in the health care profession in an ethical, culturally sensitive, and inclusive way about the development and implementation of your health improvement plan.
· Integrate relevant sources to support assertions, correctly formatting citations and references using APA style.
.
Submission Requirements
· Length of submission: 3 double-spaced, typed pages. Your plan should be succinct yet substantive.
· Number of references: Cite a minimum of 3–5 sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your evaluation, recommendations, and plans.
· APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style.
IST 612 – Business Analysis
Spring 2021
Cleveland State University
Abdullah Oguz, Ph.D
IST 612 – Business Analysis
Spring 2021
Cleveland State University
Abdullah Oguz, Ph.D
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT - 1
This is the first of your two individual assignments. This assignment is 100 points. It is due on Sunday, February 5, at 11:59 pm.
This assignment must be typed in a Microsoft Word document with 12 pt. Times New Roman font. The text must be double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" by 11") with 1" margins on all sides, and a minimum of 3 (three) full pages in length including the references, if available.
If you have references, you should document your references including the in-text citations using the guidelin ...
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ACC 565 – Student Notes
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Provides a basis for examining additional, more complex topics in corporate and partnership taxation. Additional topics such as estate and gift taxes, fiduciary accounting, tax-exempt entities, and qualified and non-qualified plans are discussed. Ethics, research, and tax planning are an integral part of the course.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Pope, T. R., Rupert, T. J., & Anderson, K. E. (2015). Prentice Hall’s federal taxation 2015 corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts. (28th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
Supplemental Resources
Dellinger, K. (2012). Thinking about due diligence in tax practice. Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure, 14(6), 49-52.
Michel, S. D. (2013). FATCA: A new era of financial transparency. Journal of Accountancy, 215(1), 52-56.
O’Malley, William (2013). Planning for play or pay. Journal of Accountancy, 215(6), 58-63.
Starkey, J. N., & Cullinan, T. A. (2012). Is the IRS always right? Judicial deference to treasury regulations and other IRS positions. Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure, 14(4), 31-62.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Analyze tax issues regarding corporate formations, capital structures, income tax, non-liquidating distributions, or other corporate levies.
2. Prepare client, internal, and administrative documents that appropriately convey the results of tax research and planning.
3. Evaluate tax-planning strategies related to liquidating distributions, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
4. Create an approach to tax research that results in credible and current resources.
5. Research and analyze tax issues regarding consolidated tax returns.
6. Research and analyze tax-planning issues about partnership formation, operation, and dissolution.
7. Analyze tax issues regarding S corporations.
8. Analyze tax issues regarding the gift tax and the estate tax.
9. Analyze tax issues regarding trusts and estates.
10. Create strategies to respond to administrative notices, audits, or levies and liens.
11. Analyze tax issues regarding foreign-related transactions.
12. Use technology and information resources to research issues in organizational tax research
and planning.
13. Write clearly and concisely about organizational tax research and planning using proper writing mechanics.
WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE
The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.
Week
Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation
Points
1
Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 1: Tax Research
· e-Activity
· Go to the Tax Almanac Website, located at http://www.taxalmanac.org/index.php/Tax_Research_Resources. Review the U.S. Tax Court - Memorandum Decision case Alacare Home Health Services, Inc., Petitioner v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Respondent. Be prepared to discuss. Note: The case noted above can be found by .
In light of a changing cyber environment, is the Presidents Natio.docxbradburgess22840
In light of a changing cyber environment, is the President's National Strategy for Securing Cyberspace efficient enough? Explain your answer.
In your opinion, what are the inherent flaws in the Department of Homeland Security's Blueprint for a Secure Cyber Future? Explain your answer.
HSA 599 – Health Services Administration Capstone
Welcome Message to HSA 599
Facilitator: Dr. Louisa-O, Ukoch
Office hours: Monday 5:00-10:00pm EST all other dates/times are by appointment only.
Mobile Phone: 919-889-4922 (you can call or text me with questions);
Here are just a few mobile phone rules - please do not call me after 10pm EST or before 8:30am EST. Additionally, Sundays I attend church and other family activities so unless we have set up a time please send me email instead.
Email: (Work) [email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Examines the strategic management process and implementation of successful strategies in health care organizations. This course is the capstone course for the HSA program. Analytic, integrative, and decision-making skills will be exercised through the use of case analysis and decision making. A grade of "B" or higher is required.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Casepack HSA 599: Health Services Administration Capstone. Ann Arbor, MI: XanEdu.
Ginter, P. M., Duncan, W. J., & Swayne, L. E. (2013). Strategic management of health care organizations (7th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Supplemental Resources
Association for Strategic Planning. (2013). Resources. Retrieved from http://www.strategyplus.org/resources_articles.shtml
Beckham, D. (2010). Physician involvement in hospital strategic planning. Trustee, 63(6), 6-7.
Health Research & Educational Trust. (2012). A guide to strategic cost transformation in hospitals and health systems. Retrieved from http://www.hpoe.org/strategic-cost-transformation
Longest Jr., B. B. (Fall 2012). Management challenges at the intersection of public policy environments and strategic decision making in public hospitals. Journal of Health & Human Services Administration, 35(3), 207-230.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Differentiate between strategic management, strategic thinking, strategic planning, and managing strategic momentum.
2. Analyze the significance of the external environment’s impact on health care organizations.
3. Examine the purpose and importance of service area competitor analysis.
4. Examine the role of internal environmental analysis in identifying the basis for sustained competitive advantage.
5. Examine the organizational value chain, including the components of the service delivery and support activities.
6. Analyze the roles of and the relationships among organizational mission, vision, values, and strategic goals, and why they are called directional strategies.
7. Apply analytic skills to define strategic problems, generate and evaluate strategic alternatives, and develop implementation tactics.
8. Examine the nature of directional, adaptive, ma.
Assignment 2 Accounting and Audit EnforcementDue Week 7 and wor.docxbraycarissa250
Assignment 2: Accounting and Audit Enforcement
Due Week 7 and worth 300 points
Using the Internet, Strayer databases, or the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Website, located at http://www.sec.gov/divisions/enforce/friactions/friactions2012.shtml, perform a search on several U.S. health care publicly-traded companies and choose a health care organization that has been accused of committing health care fraud.
Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:
Evaluate the level of SOX regulations that applies to for-profit and not-for-profit health care organizations, indicating whether or not mandating SOX requirements for non-profits might reduce fraud and increase corporate governance. Provide support for your rationale.
Determine whether SOX has been effective in regulating ethical behavior of for-profit health care organizations. Defend your position.
Review the audit report issued by the external auditing firm from the company's Website for the year it was accused of fraud. Then, determine whether the external auditors were negligent in preparing the audit report for the company. Formulate an opinion regarding which Internal Control was deficient or what GAAP was violated. Defend your position.
Determine what provision(s) of SOX was / were violated in the health care fraud case in question. Indicate whether or not SOX adequately provides sanctions to deter the behavior or if changes are needed to the regulations to remedy the issue(s) and thus ensure compliance.
Based on the fraudulent activity that occurred, recommend two (2) improvements to the internal control environment to reduce those occurrences. Provide detailed recommendations.
Use at least four (4) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Evaluate internal controls within an organization and create a risk assessment.
Analyze ethical theories to evaluate a decision-making process to determine compliance with professional codes of ethics.
Evaluate the health of organizations to assess the level of risk in an audit engagement.
Evaluate financial data for potential fraud and prepare an audit approach for detecting fraud.
Assess the risk of financial misstatement in an IT-based environment.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in accounti ...
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CT-M7-opt1#TransactionAccount DRCR1The General Fund recorded liabilities of $40,000 to other funds for services received from the Water Utility Fund during the year. Of this amount, $31,000 should be charged to Public Safety and $9,000 to General Government. At the government-wide level, you should credit Internal Payables to Business-type Activities. 2The General Fund paid $350,000 on the vouchers payable that were outstanding at the end of FY 2013.Tax anticipation notes issued by the General Fund were paid at maturity at the face amount plus interest of $10,000. For the General Fund charge Miscellaneous for the interest expenditure. At the government-wide level, debit Expenses—Interest on Tax Anticipation Notes.3The General Fund paid $350,000 on the vouchers payable that were outstanding at the end of FY 2013.4The General Fund paid the $13,000 reported as Due to Other Funds at the end of FY 2013. This amount was reported as Internal Payables to Business -type Activities at the government-wide level. Assume that it is Tax Year 2014. Complete the yellow area.Chart of Accounts for General FundCashTaxes Receivable—CurrentEstimated Uncollectible Current TaxesTaxes Receivable—DelinquentEstimated Uncollectible Delinquent TaxesInterest and Penalties Receivable on TaxesEstimated Uncollectible Interest and PenaltiesDue from Other FundsDue from State GovernmentInventory of SuppliesVouchers PayableTax Anticipation Notes PayableDue to Other FundsDue to Federal GovernmentDue to State GovernmentFund Balance—Nonspendable—Inventory of SuppliesFund Balance—Restricted—General GovernmentFund Balance—Restricted—Public SafetyFund Balance—Restricted—Public WorksFund Balance—Restricted—Health and WelfareFund Balance—Restricted—Culture and RecreationFund Balance—Committed—General GovernmentFund Balance—Committed—Public SafetyFund Balance—Committed—Public WorksFund Balance—Committed—Health and WelfareFund Balance—Committed—Culture and RecreationFund Balance—Assigned—General GovernmentFund Balance—Assigned—Public SafetyFund Balance—Assigned—Public WorksFund Balance—Assigned—Health and WelfareFund Balance—Assigned—Culture and RecreationFund Balance—UnassignedBudgetary Fund BalanceEncumbrances OutstandingEstimated RevenuesRevenuesAppropriationsEstimated Other Financing Uses—Interfund Transfers OutExpendituresOther Financing Uses—Interfund Transfers Out
Unit 4 Discussion 1 (Due Immediately) $10
Third-Party Reimbursement – 250 Words
Resources
· Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.
· APA Style and Format.
Discuss the history of third-party reimbursement. Describe the most common reimbursement methodologies used in the past, and then discuss the methodologies that are most common today. Explain the long-term implications for the health care provider, the payer, and the patient, as the method for reimbursement continues to evolve.
Remember to use citations and references as appropriate. Your post must follow APA sixth edition style and formatting guidelines. An iGuid.
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Website Evaluation Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to allow the learner to demonstrate effective strategies for evaluation of credible scholarly websites.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
• Demonstrate effective verbal, written, and technological communication using legal and ethical standards for transferring knowledge. (PO #3)
• Use leadership strategies that promote quality nursing practice and increase collaboration with other disciplines when planning comprehensive care for individuals and groups. (PO #2)
4. Integrate critical thinking and judgment in professional decision-making in collaboration with faculty and peers. (PO #4)
6. Relate application of the legal and ethical requirements of nursing laws and standards to interactions with faculty, peers, and others. (PO #6)
9. Demonstrates responsibility for personal and professional development by assessing computer competence, implementing plans for upgrading computer skills, and using effective strategies for online student success. (PO #5)
Preparing the Website Evaluation Assignment
• Read this document (Website Evaluation Guidelines), including the Rubric.
• From Doc Sharing, download the Website Evaluation Template. Rename the document as Your Last Name Website Evaluation.docx. Save it to your own computer or flash drive in a location where you will be able to retrieve it later. Type your assignment directly on the saved document. Remember that only Microsoft Word 2010 or a later version is acceptable. The document must be saved as a .docx. Save your work frequently as you type to prevent loss of your work.
• Before you prepare your Website Evaluation Assignment, review the Evaluating Internet Health Information tutorial from the Week 5 Assignments page.
• Select a website on a health topic (not a nursing or professional organization) with a domain name ending in .org or .gov. This should be an entire website (not an individual web page). Complete the Website Evaluation Assignment by completing the activities required on the Website Evaluation Template. Work on this assignment during Weeks 5 and 6. Don’t wait until the due date to begin your work!
• When your assignment is completed, save and close the document. Enter the course and submit the document as an attachment to the Week 6 Dropbox. See the Week 6 Assignments page for step-by-step instructions on how to use the Dropbox.
Directions and Grading Criteria
Category
Points
%
Description: See Grading Rubric for Details
General Information
15 points
10%
Clearly state the following regarding the selected website: search engine used to locate website and URL of homepage of selected website. URL must link to homepage when copied or clicked.
Authority
25 points
16.66%
Clearly describe the reasons this website would be considered a reliable resource for information on the topic. Include the contact information (group name, address, and phone num.
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The Course Project is due. The project should be 1,200–1,800 words, excluding title and reference page. It should include items 1–7 as listed under Course Project Overview above. The
The course project relates to the compensation and benefit strategy of an organization. Students will select an organization that is experiencing challenges with its compensation and/or benefit program. Some examples where challenges exist within the organization's compensation and benefit plan could include a high rate of employee turnover, an inability to recruit talented employees due to lack of proper compensation, an inability to fund an adequate benefit program, an incentive program where few employees reach their objectives, an inadequately funded retirement system, or a retirement plan that does not offer proper investment choices. Your paper will be graded according to how well you meet the tasks below.
1. Follow proper APA style/citations, grammar and punctuation, and so on. An APA tutorial is located on the HUB for assistance.
2. Identify an organization with compensation or benefits challenges. It could be an organization with which you are familiar personally or through the media.
3. Provide a detailed review of the compensation and/or benefit challenge (problem) at the organization. It is recommended that you concentrate on the principle compensation and/or benefit challenge(s) within a single organization, rather than a number of less important issues. Be careful to avoid selecting a topic that is too broad. At the same time, the challenge facing the organization should be broad enough to provide multiple strategies to help resolve the problem.
4. Discuss the compensation and/or benefits strategies other organizations have utilized related to your challenge, along with a review of their success and failure. As an example, if you are interested in an employee assistance program and why usage is less than expected, detail the strategies other organizations have followed to improve participation and see a return on their investment. Information regarding other organizations should be gathered through a research process and consist with academic-quality materials rather than word-of-mouth information.
5. Recommend the strategy you propose the organization should follow to address its compensation and/or benefit challenge. Explain why you have selected this strategy. Include research (theory) to substantiate your selection.
6. Discuss impediments to this strategy, including any contingency plans that should be considered.
7. Finally, detail how the strategy you propose would address the organization's challenge (as detailed in step 2 above) and its impact on both the organization and the employee. Include specific items that should be included in the action plan.
TEACHERS NOTES ON FIRST PART OF COURSE PROJECT - I think you have potential here but you need to tie this to compensation. Focus your energies on the perspective of the organization, not ...
Create a 3 page paper identifying the health concern that you thinCruzIbarra161
Create a 3 page paper identifying the health concern that you think is most appropriate to address for the community in your practice environment. Your choice should be based on the evaluation the relevant data that you have gathered for your chosen issue.
Scenario
Your organization has created an initiative to improve one of the pervasive and chronic health concerns in the community. Some examples of possibilities for health improvement initiatives are nationwide concerns, such as type 2 diabetes, HIV, obesity, and the Zika virus. However, your organization wants you to identify the health concern that is most appropriate to address for the community in your practice environment. You will need to do your own research to gather and evaluate the relevant data for your chosen issue.
Instructions
Be sure that your population health improvement plan addresses all of the bullets below, at minimum. Evaluate the environmental and epidemiological data about your community so that you can illustrate and diagnose widespread population health issues.
· Develop an ethical health improvement plan that addresses the population health issue you have identified in your evaluation. The plan should be based upon the best available evidence and meet the cultural and environmental needs of your community.
· Justify the value and relevance of the evidence you used as the basis for your population health improvement plan.
· Propose criteria that can be used to evaluate the achievement of your health improvement plan's outcomes.
· Explain how you plan to apply strategies for communicating with community members and colleagues in the health care profession in an ethical, culturally sensitive, and inclusive way about the development and implementation of your health improvement plan.
· Integrate relevant sources to support assertions, correctly formatting citations and references using APA style.
.
Submission Requirements
· Length of submission: 3 double-spaced, typed pages. Your plan should be succinct yet substantive.
· Number of references: Cite a minimum of 3–5 sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your evaluation, recommendations, and plans.
· APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style.
IST 612 – Business Analysis
Spring 2021
Cleveland State University
Abdullah Oguz, Ph.D
IST 612 – Business Analysis
Spring 2021
Cleveland State University
Abdullah Oguz, Ph.D
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT - 1
This is the first of your two individual assignments. This assignment is 100 points. It is due on Sunday, February 5, at 11:59 pm.
This assignment must be typed in a Microsoft Word document with 12 pt. Times New Roman font. The text must be double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" by 11") with 1" margins on all sides, and a minimum of 3 (three) full pages in length including the references, if available.
If you have references, you should document your references including the in-text citations using the guidelin ...
ACC 565 – Student NotesCOURSE DESCRIPTIONProvides a basis .docxannetnash8266
ACC 565 – Student Notes
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Provides a basis for examining additional, more complex topics in corporate and partnership taxation. Additional topics such as estate and gift taxes, fiduciary accounting, tax-exempt entities, and qualified and non-qualified plans are discussed. Ethics, research, and tax planning are an integral part of the course.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Pope, T. R., Rupert, T. J., & Anderson, K. E. (2015). Prentice Hall’s federal taxation 2015 corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts. (28th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
Supplemental Resources
Dellinger, K. (2012). Thinking about due diligence in tax practice. Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure, 14(6), 49-52.
Michel, S. D. (2013). FATCA: A new era of financial transparency. Journal of Accountancy, 215(1), 52-56.
O’Malley, William (2013). Planning for play or pay. Journal of Accountancy, 215(6), 58-63.
Starkey, J. N., & Cullinan, T. A. (2012). Is the IRS always right? Judicial deference to treasury regulations and other IRS positions. Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure, 14(4), 31-62.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Analyze tax issues regarding corporate formations, capital structures, income tax, non-liquidating distributions, or other corporate levies.
2. Prepare client, internal, and administrative documents that appropriately convey the results of tax research and planning.
3. Evaluate tax-planning strategies related to liquidating distributions, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
4. Create an approach to tax research that results in credible and current resources.
5. Research and analyze tax issues regarding consolidated tax returns.
6. Research and analyze tax-planning issues about partnership formation, operation, and dissolution.
7. Analyze tax issues regarding S corporations.
8. Analyze tax issues regarding the gift tax and the estate tax.
9. Analyze tax issues regarding trusts and estates.
10. Create strategies to respond to administrative notices, audits, or levies and liens.
11. Analyze tax issues regarding foreign-related transactions.
12. Use technology and information resources to research issues in organizational tax research
and planning.
13. Write clearly and concisely about organizational tax research and planning using proper writing mechanics.
WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE
The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.
Week
Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation
Points
1
Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 1: Tax Research
· e-Activity
· Go to the Tax Almanac Website, located at http://www.taxalmanac.org/index.php/Tax_Research_Resources. Review the U.S. Tax Court - Memorandum Decision case Alacare Home Health Services, Inc., Petitioner v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Respondent. Be prepared to discuss. Note: The case noted above can be found by .
In light of a changing cyber environment, is the Presidents Natio.docxbradburgess22840
In light of a changing cyber environment, is the President's National Strategy for Securing Cyberspace efficient enough? Explain your answer.
In your opinion, what are the inherent flaws in the Department of Homeland Security's Blueprint for a Secure Cyber Future? Explain your answer.
HSA 599 – Health Services Administration Capstone
Welcome Message to HSA 599
Facilitator: Dr. Louisa-O, Ukoch
Office hours: Monday 5:00-10:00pm EST all other dates/times are by appointment only.
Mobile Phone: 919-889-4922 (you can call or text me with questions);
Here are just a few mobile phone rules - please do not call me after 10pm EST or before 8:30am EST. Additionally, Sundays I attend church and other family activities so unless we have set up a time please send me email instead.
Email: (Work) [email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Examines the strategic management process and implementation of successful strategies in health care organizations. This course is the capstone course for the HSA program. Analytic, integrative, and decision-making skills will be exercised through the use of case analysis and decision making. A grade of "B" or higher is required.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Casepack HSA 599: Health Services Administration Capstone. Ann Arbor, MI: XanEdu.
Ginter, P. M., Duncan, W. J., & Swayne, L. E. (2013). Strategic management of health care organizations (7th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Supplemental Resources
Association for Strategic Planning. (2013). Resources. Retrieved from http://www.strategyplus.org/resources_articles.shtml
Beckham, D. (2010). Physician involvement in hospital strategic planning. Trustee, 63(6), 6-7.
Health Research & Educational Trust. (2012). A guide to strategic cost transformation in hospitals and health systems. Retrieved from http://www.hpoe.org/strategic-cost-transformation
Longest Jr., B. B. (Fall 2012). Management challenges at the intersection of public policy environments and strategic decision making in public hospitals. Journal of Health & Human Services Administration, 35(3), 207-230.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Differentiate between strategic management, strategic thinking, strategic planning, and managing strategic momentum.
2. Analyze the significance of the external environment’s impact on health care organizations.
3. Examine the purpose and importance of service area competitor analysis.
4. Examine the role of internal environmental analysis in identifying the basis for sustained competitive advantage.
5. Examine the organizational value chain, including the components of the service delivery and support activities.
6. Analyze the roles of and the relationships among organizational mission, vision, values, and strategic goals, and why they are called directional strategies.
7. Apply analytic skills to define strategic problems, generate and evaluate strategic alternatives, and develop implementation tactics.
8. Examine the nature of directional, adaptive, ma.
Assignment 2 Accounting and Audit EnforcementDue Week 7 and wor.docxbraycarissa250
Assignment 2: Accounting and Audit Enforcement
Due Week 7 and worth 300 points
Using the Internet, Strayer databases, or the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Website, located at http://www.sec.gov/divisions/enforce/friactions/friactions2012.shtml, perform a search on several U.S. health care publicly-traded companies and choose a health care organization that has been accused of committing health care fraud.
Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:
Evaluate the level of SOX regulations that applies to for-profit and not-for-profit health care organizations, indicating whether or not mandating SOX requirements for non-profits might reduce fraud and increase corporate governance. Provide support for your rationale.
Determine whether SOX has been effective in regulating ethical behavior of for-profit health care organizations. Defend your position.
Review the audit report issued by the external auditing firm from the company's Website for the year it was accused of fraud. Then, determine whether the external auditors were negligent in preparing the audit report for the company. Formulate an opinion regarding which Internal Control was deficient or what GAAP was violated. Defend your position.
Determine what provision(s) of SOX was / were violated in the health care fraud case in question. Indicate whether or not SOX adequately provides sanctions to deter the behavior or if changes are needed to the regulations to remedy the issue(s) and thus ensure compliance.
Based on the fraudulent activity that occurred, recommend two (2) improvements to the internal control environment to reduce those occurrences. Provide detailed recommendations.
Use at least four (4) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Evaluate internal controls within an organization and create a risk assessment.
Analyze ethical theories to evaluate a decision-making process to determine compliance with professional codes of ethics.
Evaluate the health of organizations to assess the level of risk in an audit engagement.
Evaluate financial data for potential fraud and prepare an audit approach for detecting fraud.
Assess the risk of financial misstatement in an IT-based environment.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in accounti ...
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CT-M7-opt1#TransactionAccount DRCR1The General Fund recorded liabilities of $40,000 to other funds for services received from the Water Utility Fund during the year. Of this amount, $31,000 should be charged to Public Safety and $9,000 to General Government. At the government-wide level, you should credit Internal Payables to Business-type Activities. 2The General Fund paid $350,000 on the vouchers payable that were outstanding at the end of FY 2013.Tax anticipation notes issued by the General Fund were paid at maturity at the face amount plus interest of $10,000. For the General Fund charge Miscellaneous for the interest expenditure. At the government-wide level, debit Expenses—Interest on Tax Anticipation Notes.3The General Fund paid $350,000 on the vouchers payable that were outstanding at the end of FY 2013.4The General Fund paid the $13,000 reported as Due to Other Funds at the end of FY 2013. This amount was reported as Internal Payables to Business -type Activities at the government-wide level. Assume that it is Tax Year 2014. Complete the yellow area.Chart of Accounts for General FundCashTaxes Receivable—CurrentEstimated Uncollectible Current TaxesTaxes Receivable—DelinquentEstimated Uncollectible Delinquent TaxesInterest and Penalties Receivable on TaxesEstimated Uncollectible Interest and PenaltiesDue from Other FundsDue from State GovernmentInventory of SuppliesVouchers PayableTax Anticipation Notes PayableDue to Other FundsDue to Federal GovernmentDue to State GovernmentFund Balance—Nonspendable—Inventory of SuppliesFund Balance—Restricted—General GovernmentFund Balance—Restricted—Public SafetyFund Balance—Restricted—Public WorksFund Balance—Restricted—Health and WelfareFund Balance—Restricted—Culture and RecreationFund Balance—Committed—General GovernmentFund Balance—Committed—Public SafetyFund Balance—Committed—Public WorksFund Balance—Committed—Health and WelfareFund Balance—Committed—Culture and RecreationFund Balance—Assigned—General GovernmentFund Balance—Assigned—Public SafetyFund Balance—Assigned—Public WorksFund Balance—Assigned—Health and WelfareFund Balance—Assigned—Culture and RecreationFund Balance—UnassignedBudgetary Fund BalanceEncumbrances OutstandingEstimated RevenuesRevenuesAppropriationsEstimated Other Financing Uses—Interfund Transfers OutExpendituresOther Financing Uses—Interfund Transfers Out
Unit 4 Discussion 1 (Due Immediately) $10
Third-Party Reimbursement – 250 Words
Resources
· Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.
· APA Style and Format.
Discuss the history of third-party reimbursement. Describe the most common reimbursement methodologies used in the past, and then discuss the methodologies that are most common today. Explain the long-term implications for the health care provider, the payer, and the patient, as the method for reimbursement continues to evolve.
Remember to use citations and references as appropriate. Your post must follow APA sixth edition style and formatting guidelines. An iGuid.
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Website Evaluation Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to allow the learner to demonstrate effective strategies for evaluation of credible scholarly websites.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
• Demonstrate effective verbal, written, and technological communication using legal and ethical standards for transferring knowledge. (PO #3)
• Use leadership strategies that promote quality nursing practice and increase collaboration with other disciplines when planning comprehensive care for individuals and groups. (PO #2)
4. Integrate critical thinking and judgment in professional decision-making in collaboration with faculty and peers. (PO #4)
6. Relate application of the legal and ethical requirements of nursing laws and standards to interactions with faculty, peers, and others. (PO #6)
9. Demonstrates responsibility for personal and professional development by assessing computer competence, implementing plans for upgrading computer skills, and using effective strategies for online student success. (PO #5)
Preparing the Website Evaluation Assignment
• Read this document (Website Evaluation Guidelines), including the Rubric.
• From Doc Sharing, download the Website Evaluation Template. Rename the document as Your Last Name Website Evaluation.docx. Save it to your own computer or flash drive in a location where you will be able to retrieve it later. Type your assignment directly on the saved document. Remember that only Microsoft Word 2010 or a later version is acceptable. The document must be saved as a .docx. Save your work frequently as you type to prevent loss of your work.
• Before you prepare your Website Evaluation Assignment, review the Evaluating Internet Health Information tutorial from the Week 5 Assignments page.
• Select a website on a health topic (not a nursing or professional organization) with a domain name ending in .org or .gov. This should be an entire website (not an individual web page). Complete the Website Evaluation Assignment by completing the activities required on the Website Evaluation Template. Work on this assignment during Weeks 5 and 6. Don’t wait until the due date to begin your work!
• When your assignment is completed, save and close the document. Enter the course and submit the document as an attachment to the Week 6 Dropbox. See the Week 6 Assignments page for step-by-step instructions on how to use the Dropbox.
Directions and Grading Criteria
Category
Points
%
Description: See Grading Rubric for Details
General Information
15 points
10%
Clearly state the following regarding the selected website: search engine used to locate website and URL of homepage of selected website. URL must link to homepage when copied or clicked.
Authority
25 points
16.66%
Clearly describe the reasons this website would be considered a reliable resource for information on the topic. Include the contact information (group name, address, and phone num.
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The Course Project is due. The project should be 1,200–1,800 words, excluding title and reference page. It should include items 1–7 as listed under Course Project Overview above. The
The course project relates to the compensation and benefit strategy of an organization. Students will select an organization that is experiencing challenges with its compensation and/or benefit program. Some examples where challenges exist within the organization's compensation and benefit plan could include a high rate of employee turnover, an inability to recruit talented employees due to lack of proper compensation, an inability to fund an adequate benefit program, an incentive program where few employees reach their objectives, an inadequately funded retirement system, or a retirement plan that does not offer proper investment choices. Your paper will be graded according to how well you meet the tasks below.
1. Follow proper APA style/citations, grammar and punctuation, and so on. An APA tutorial is located on the HUB for assistance.
2. Identify an organization with compensation or benefits challenges. It could be an organization with which you are familiar personally or through the media.
3. Provide a detailed review of the compensation and/or benefit challenge (problem) at the organization. It is recommended that you concentrate on the principle compensation and/or benefit challenge(s) within a single organization, rather than a number of less important issues. Be careful to avoid selecting a topic that is too broad. At the same time, the challenge facing the organization should be broad enough to provide multiple strategies to help resolve the problem.
4. Discuss the compensation and/or benefits strategies other organizations have utilized related to your challenge, along with a review of their success and failure. As an example, if you are interested in an employee assistance program and why usage is less than expected, detail the strategies other organizations have followed to improve participation and see a return on their investment. Information regarding other organizations should be gathered through a research process and consist with academic-quality materials rather than word-of-mouth information.
5. Recommend the strategy you propose the organization should follow to address its compensation and/or benefit challenge. Explain why you have selected this strategy. Include research (theory) to substantiate your selection.
6. Discuss impediments to this strategy, including any contingency plans that should be considered.
7. Finally, detail how the strategy you propose would address the organization's challenge (as detailed in step 2 above) and its impact on both the organization and the employee. Include specific items that should be included in the action plan.
TEACHERS NOTES ON FIRST PART OF COURSE PROJECT - I think you have potential here but you need to tie this to compensation. Focus your energies on the perspective of the organization, not ...
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Week 1 - Assignment
Research Topic and Question
Prior to beginning this assignment,
· Read Module 1 in your course textbook.
· Watch the GEN103 Annotated Bibliography and Picking Your Topic IS Researchvideos.
· Review the Week 5 Annotated Bibliography Example, and the 4 Easy Steps to Using the Ashford Library for Background Research, Possible Topics for Research, and How to Ask an Open-Ended Question handouts.
· Download and review the Week 1 Research Topic and Question worksheet that you will complete and turn in for this assignment.
This week, you will develop a research question for your annotated bibliography:
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Choose a research topic.
1. How is the use of robotics is changing infantry training and tactics?
2. I've also wondered what the military consensus is for what has gone wrong in Afghanistan over nearly 20 years of being there. Why haven't we won?
3. With the Arctic region being more important, what are are tacticians saying should be the level and types of deployment for American forces in the region?
4. What evidence is there that America needs a "Space Force" as part of our national armed services?
5. If you want to go historical you could try and assess what American efforts in Korea and Vietnam stalled in the 20th century. What was the overall impact of air power in WWI? There are limitless inquires you could make in that area.
2. Explore your topic.
3. Write your research question.
Choose a Research Topic
Choose a research topic related to your program or major. This topic will be used for all five weeks so choose one that interests you and for which two scholarly articles, one e-book , and two non-scholarly sources are available. Review the Possible Topics for Research handout if you need ideas. It is recommended that you review the GEN103 Week 1 Assignment example.
Provide a two to three sentence explanation of the research topic and how it is related to your major on the Week 1 Research Topic and Question worksheet.
Explore your Topic
On the Week 1 Assignment worksheet, fill in the KWHL chart to explore the research topic. Be sure to carefully follow the instructions on the worksheet. The 4 Easy Steps to Using the Ashford Library for Background Research is a helpful resource at this point.
Write Your Research Question
Write the first draft of your research question in the table at the bottom of the Week 1 Assignment worksheet. Your research question will help you focus your research by defining the information you are looking for as you research your topic.
Your research question must be:
· Open-ended (should begin with "how," "why" or "what")
· Clear
· Concise
· Detailed
TheHow to Ask an Open-Ended Question handout can help you formulate an open-ended question.
Maryland Technology Consultants, Inc. (MTC)
Business Analysis and System Recommendation (BA&SR)
Name
Class
Date
I. STRATEGIC USE OF TECHNOLOGY
INTRODUCTION:
Maryland Technology Consultants, Inc. is an Information Technolog ...
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LONG-TERM INVESTMENT DECISIONS
Assignment 3: Long-Term Investment Decisions
Renata Giannetti
Professor Robert Pennington
ECO550: Managerial Economics & Globalization
June 8, 2014
Assume that the low-calorie frozen, microwavable food company from Assignments 1 and 2 wants to expand and has to make some long-term capital budgeting decisions. The company is currently facing increases in the costs of major ingredients.
Use the Internet and Strayer databases to research government policies and regulation.
Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
1. Outline a plan that managers in the low-calorie, frozen microwaveable food company could follow in anticipation of raising prices when selecting pricing strategies for making their products response to a change in price less elastic. Provide a rationale for your response.
2. Examine the major effects that government policies have on production and employment. Predict the potential effects that government policies could have on your company.
3. Determine whether or not government regulation to ensure fairness in the low-calorie, frozen microwavable food industry is needed. Cite the major reasons for government involvement in a market economy. Provide two (2) examples of government involvement in a similar market economy to support your response.
4. Examine the major complexities that would arise under expansion via capital projects. Propose key actions that the company could take in order to prevent or address these complexities.
5. Suggest the substantive manner in which the company could create a convergence between the interests of stockholders and managers. Indicate the most likely impact to profitability of such a convergence. Provide two (2) examples of instances that support your response.
Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.
BUS 508 – Contemporary Business
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Examines the functions and processes within a business enterprise and key factors affecting productivity. Reviews the dynamics of the business operating environment both internal and external, factors affecting competition, and considerations for global operations. Provides a conceptual base for managers to assess and enhance strategic performance in a business organization through the integration of the core business functions, effective resource management, and sound leadership.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Boone, L. E., & Kurtz, D. L. (2013). Contemporary business (15th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
WileyPLUS access code. (Note: Students are emailed a registration code for this product when they purchase new course materials from MBS Direct Bookstore, located at http://www.strayerbookstore.com. Students access WileyPLUS through the online learning platform, Blackboard. The Blackboard course shell is integrated with WileyPLUS.
ACC 574 – Student Notes
(Prerequisite: ACC 562)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on the assurances given to financial statements and other documents by the independent auditor in the context of auditing organizations and their business strategies. It compares the traditional independent auditing procedures to those found in the emerging new audit process and risk models.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Hall, J. (2011). Information Technology Auditing (3rd ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning.
Prentice, Robert, & Bredeson, Dean (2011). Student Guide to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act: What Business
Needs to Know Now That it is Implemented. Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. (Note: This is located in Week 1 of the course shell)
Supplemental Resources
Audit and Attest Standards, Including Clarified Standards (2012). Retrieved from: http://www.aicpa.org/Research/Standards/AuditAttest/Pages/audit%20and%20attest%20standards.aspx
Fan, Q., & Zhang, X. J. (2012). Accounting Conservatism, Aggregation, and Information Quality.
Contemporary Accounting Research, 29, 38-56.
McNeal, A. (2010). What’s your fraud IQ? Journal of Accountancy, 209(5), 50-52.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Assess the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other regulatory requirements on the ability of public accounting firms and professionals’ ability to provide advisory services.
2. Evaluate the conceptual framework model that links general controls, application controls, and financial data integrity, and the sufficiency related to establish internal controls.
3. Assess how security and controls processes related to networks, operating systems, and data management are designed and implemented to create sufficient controls over organizational assets.
4. Evaluate the factors that impact the risks, controls, and tests of controls related to information technology governance, including those related to outsourcing.
5. Explore various computer-assisted audit tools and techniques for auditing operating and database systems for establishing a control environment in various business environments.
6. Evaluate the key activities requirements that constitute the system development life cycle (SDLC).
7. Examine the objectives related to the effective implementation of transaction processing and financial reporting systems.
8. Analyze various fraud schemes, determine the implications for the audit, and identify fraud detection techniques.
9. Assess the risks and benefits of implementing operating systems, communication networks, Electronic Data Interchange, and PC-based accounting systems.
10. Evaluate auditing procedures and techniques to audit the revenue and expense cycles to meet various business requirements.
11. Examine Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and the auditing issues related to implementation and control.
12. Analyze issues related to automated procedures, internal control, and audit tests.
13. Use technology and information resources.
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Problem 3: 15% points:
The following items were taken from the post adjusted trial balance of Flop Company. (All balances are normal.)
Mortgage payable $ 1,443 Accumulated depreciation 3,655
Prepaid expenses 880 Accounts payable 1,200
Equipment 11,000 Notes payable after 2016 1,444
Long-term investments 1,100 Flop’s capital 10,480
Short-term investments 1,756 Accounts receivable 2,690
Notes payable in 2015 1,000 Inventories 2,100
Cash 1,696 Service Revenue 9,000
Rent Expense 1,000 Wages Expense 5,000
Utilities Expense 1,000
Instructions: Prepare a classified balance sheet in good form as of December 31, 2014.
Problem 4: 10% points:
Prepare journal entries to record the following transactions entered into by Flip Company:
2012
June 1 Accepted a $10,000, 12%, 1-year note from Flop as full payment on her account.
Nov. 1 Sold merchandise on account to Flap, Inc. for $12,000, terms 2/10, n/30.
Nov. 5 Flap, Inc. returned merchandise worth $500.
Nov. 9 Received payment in full from Flap, Inc.
Dec. 31 Accrued interest on Flop's note.
2013
June 1 Flop honored her promissory note by sending the face amount plus interest. No interest has been accrued in 2013
Problem 5: 10% points:
Flip Company purchased equipment on July 1, 2011 for $90,000. It is estimated that the equipment will have a $5,000 salvage value at the end of its 5-year useful life. It is also estimated that the equipment will produce 125,000 units over its 5-year life.
Instructions
Answer the following independent questions.
1. Compute the amount of depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2011, using the straight-line method of depreciation.
2. If 14,000 units of product are produced in 2011 and 26,000 units are produced in 2012, what is the book value of the equipment at December 31, 2012? The company uses the units-of-activity depreciation method.
3. If the company uses the double-declining-balance method of depreciation, what is the balance of the Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment account at December 31, 2013?
Problem 6: 10% points:
Flip earns a salary of $7,500 per month during the year. FICA taxes are 8% on the first $100,000 of gross earnings. Federal unemployment insurance taxes are 6.2% of the first $7,000; however, a credit is allowed equal to the state unemployment insurance taxes of 5.4% on the $7,000. During the year, $25,600 was withheld for federal income taxes and $5,700 was withheld for state income taxes.
Instructions
(a) Prepare a journal entry summarizing the payment of Flip’s total salary during the year.
(b) Prepare a journal entry summarizing the employer payroll tax expense on Flip’s salary for the year.
(c) Determine the cost of employing Flip for the year.
MBA Management Report (BU7757) Supervisor’s Handbook - Steve Page
Department of
Business, Strategy & Entrepreneurship
Module Handbook 2013 - 2014
Module Code: BU7757
Module Title: MBA Management Project
Tutor: Steve PageAbstract
This guide addresses two p.
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· Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; APA style errors are noted throughout; Fails to use APAcitations when appropriate 3 times in document. (0.525 - 0.59)
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· Attempts to presents company conclusion that emphasizes the purpose/significance of the analysis, the consequences of findings, and indicate the wider application derived from main points using course material and research to support the reasoning and conclusions but significant clarity or development is needed.
Instructions
Project 2: Internal Environmental Analysis/Strategy Analysis (Week 6)
NOTE: All submitted work is to be your original work (and only yours). You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse. You are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy, and know that it is your responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. (Students are held accountable for in-text citations and an associated reference list only).
Purpose:
This project is the second of three projects. Students will perform an internal environmental analysis using the tools and concepts learned in the course to date. You will also draw from previous business courses to develop an understanding of how organizations develop and manage strategies to establish, safeguard and sustain its position in a competitive market.
Students also have the opportunity to review an organization’s objectives and goals and the key functional areas within the organization. Performing an internal environment analysis helps assess a firm’s internal resources and capabilities and plays a critical role in formulating strategy by identifying a firm’s strengths to capitalize on so that it can effectively overcome weaknesses.
Skill Building:
In this project, you are building many different skills including research, critical thinking, writing and developing analytical skills related to various financial analysis tools and strategy tools used in business.
Outcomes Met With This Project:
· utilize a set of useful analytical skills, tools, and techniques for analyzing a company strategically;
· integrate ideas, concepts, and theories from previously taken functional courses including, accounting, finance, market, business and human resource management;
· analyze and synthesize strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) to generate, prioritize, and implement alternative strategies in order to revise a current plan or write a new plan and present a strategic plan.
Instructions:
Step 1: Research
In completing the report, students will use the chapters in the eBook as a guide and perform research on the company from Project 1 so that they can answer the required elements below in narrative form following the steps.
Library Resources
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Instructions and RubricBased upon class discussions, assigned LaticiaGrissomzz
Instructions and Rubric
Based upon class discussions, assigned readings and reputable resources, agency information you will be developing a program evaluation plan based upon your work in your field placement setting.
Your research question should consider some aspect of client satisfaction..
You are not expected to collect the information you are discussing. Your work should reflect a basic understanding of (1) selecting questions for research purposes, (2) making sure your measurements are clearly linked to your research question (3) approaches used to collect data (4) the challenges in data collection and (5) the importance of disseminating the results of assessments. This assignment is worth 100 points.
Your answers must be addressed in FULL
The paper should include the following sections:
Section I-IV shouldbe at least 4-5 pages (Worth 30 points)
I: Provide the Name and Mission of your agency
II: Identify and discuss the specific program(s) you are working with at your agency. Provide the goals of the program you are working with. Describe your program in full.
III: What type of activities are you engaged in at your field placement? Who are the people that
you serve? (ex. Adolescent mothers, older adults). What are some of the challenges that you face providing services for your clients/organization? What are some of the challenges your clients face? (
This section should be at least 2 pages)
IV: Identify a specific research question pertaining to the program you are working with at the
agency. Note: The question should reflect an assessment of the program overall and not an
individual
VI: Background Information on your Program Evaluation Plan:
See below A-C
(15 points)
Background Information on your Program Evaluation Plan
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What are the goals of the
program evaluation? What are the performance issues driving the evaluation?
Who are the critical partners, sponsors, and other stakeholders of the evaluation?
What are the desired results of the evaluation plan? What outputs or products are expected from the evaluation?
VI. Data Collection Form and Rationale
(See form below)
(10 points)
WORKSHEET: DEFINING DATA COLLECTION QUESTIONS
In the column on the left, write down the questions you desire to answer through data
collection. You should have at least
3 questions. The questions should focus on your overall
research question. On the right, please explain how each of the questions will generate data
that will help you with your need assessment.
Evaluation Questions to be answered through Data Collection
Rationale for the Question (How will the question generate data relevant to
the goal of your evaluation plan?)
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VII: WORKSHEET: NEEDS ASSESSMENT DATA COLLECTION PLAN
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Instructions and RubricBased upon class discussions, assigned TatianaMajor22
Instructions and Rubric
Based upon class discussions, assigned readings and reputable resources, agency information you will be developing a program evaluation plan based upon your work in your field placement setting.
Your research question should consider some aspect of client satisfaction..
You are not expected to collect the information you are discussing. Your work should reflect a basic understanding of (1) selecting questions for research purposes, (2) making sure your measurements are clearly linked to your research question (3) approaches used to collect data (4) the challenges in data collection and (5) the importance of disseminating the results of assessments. This assignment is worth 100 points.
Your answers must be addressed in FULL
The paper should include the following sections:
Section I-IV shouldbe at least 4-5 pages (Worth 30 points)
I: Provide the Name and Mission of your agency
II: Identify and discuss the specific program(s) you are working with at your agency. Provide the goals of the program you are working with. Describe your program in full.
III: What type of activities are you engaged in at your field placement? Who are the people that
you serve? (ex. Adolescent mothers, older adults). What are some of the challenges that you face providing services for your clients/organization? What are some of the challenges your clients face? (
This section should be at least 2 pages)
IV: Identify a specific research question pertaining to the program you are working with at the
agency. Note: The question should reflect an assessment of the program overall and not an
individual
VI: Background Information on your Program Evaluation Plan:
See below A-C
(15 points)
Background Information on your Program Evaluation Plan
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What are the goals of the
program evaluation? What are the performance issues driving the evaluation?
Who are the critical partners, sponsors, and other stakeholders of the evaluation?
What are the desired results of the evaluation plan? What outputs or products are expected from the evaluation?
VI. Data Collection Form and Rationale
(See form below)
(10 points)
WORKSHEET: DEFINING DATA COLLECTION QUESTIONS
In the column on the left, write down the questions you desire to answer through data
collection. You should have at least
3 questions. The questions should focus on your overall
research question. On the right, please explain how each of the questions will generate data
that will help you with your need assessment.
Evaluation Questions to be answered through Data Collection
Rationale for the Question (How will the question generate data relevant to
the goal of your evaluation plan?)
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VII: WORKSHEET: NEEDS ASSESSMENT DATA COLLECTION PLAN
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With generous support from AT&T, America’s Promise will invest in two states and three communities to support more young people toward the critical milestone of high school graduation.
Submission deadline is November 8th, 2017
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Case Analysis/Scenario
The Senior Vice President of Human Resources has just informed you that she would like for you to research various HRM practices of Fortune 500 companies. This research will be presented to the board of trustees next month. They want to review other company’s best practices to help them realign their strategic initiatives. In organizational studies, the process of reviewing other organizations’ best practices and adapting them to one’s own organization is called “benchmarking.”
Begin by identifying 2 -3 organizations listed in the Fortune 500. Once you have identified those companies, research best practices used by those organizations, paying particular attention to these HRM functional areas:
· Recruitment/On boarding
· Training & Development
· Employee/Labor Relations
· Performance Management
· Compensation & Benefits Incentives/Practices
To begin your paper, provide a summary of key details about the organizations you are using to benchmark HRM best practices. Who are the organizations? What do they do? Why are they a good candidate for benchmarking? This section of you paper only needs to be a paragraph or two.
For the next section of your paper, evaluate the pros and cons of the best practices you have benchmarked in each functional area. For example, if external recruitment is a “best practice,” what are some pros and cons of external recruitment? As a guide, your evaluation of best practices in each functional area should be 1 to 2 pages.
For the final section of your paper, justify the top best practices recommendation in each HRM functional area that you will make to the board of trustees. Imagine that you are actually going to present the recommendations to the board. What will you recommend? Why? How will you link them altogether to form a cohesive and persuasive presentation? Hint: Based upon your evaluation of those best practices in the earlier sections of the paper, summarize the key arguments and research support for your recommended practices to justify them to the board. This section of your paper should be 2 to 3 pages in length.
Submit your report as an eight to ten page paper written in APA format to the Drop Box.
Paper should include at least 5 references in APA format.
Research hints…
In addition to searching for the specific organization name “and best practices” or “best HRM practices,” you might find it helpful to search for the specific organization name “and recruitment.” “Specific organization name and training & development,” and so forth. For example, if Walmart is one of your organizations, search terms could include:
· Walmart and best practices
· Walmart and best HRM practices
· Walmart and Recruitment
· Walmart and Onboarding
· Walmart and Training & Development
· Walmart and Employee Labor Relations
· Walmart and Performance Management
· Walmart and Compensation
· Walmart and Employee Benefits
· Walmart and Employee Incentives
· Etc.
You can follow the above search ...
MGT 410Homework Set 1Provide a short answer to each of the fDioneWang844
MGT 410
Homework Set 1
Provide a short answer to each of the following questions.
1. Explain the difference between internal and external customers.
2. What might be some of the dangers of relying solely on customer input when designing or improving a product or service? What other inputs should be taken into account?
3. Compare and contrast Deming’s, Juran’s, and Crosby’s philosophies about quality.
4. What is the difference between quality control and quality assurance?
5. Discuss the differences between a dimension and a metric. How are they related? How do they differ?
6. Why is it important to assign weights to dimensions? What do the weights indicate?
7. How does a weighted dimension score differ from a raw dimension score?
8. What is the difference between the validity and reliability of a survey questionnaire?
9. How might an affinity diagram assist in content analysis?
10. Would “excellent product quality” be a strength for your firm if it was equivalent to the quality of competing products in the same market? Why or why not?
Exhibit 6.B: Elements of a Formally Structured Needs Assessment
Elements
Examples
Decide to conduct needs assessment
Make a conscious decision to complete a needs assessment with a commitment from key decision makers.
The Division of Continuing Medical Education, as part of the requirements for three major grant proposals, conducts a systematic statewide needs assessment of primary care physicians in a variety of settings.
Identify people and develop plan for needs assessment
Identify individuals to be involved in planning and overseeing the needs assessment, and develop a plan.
A steering committee of seven people is appointed, composed of two members of the Continuing Medical Education (CME) staff, two primary care physicians, a medical school faculty member, the assistant dean of the medical school, and an outside consultant. One of the CME staff is appointed as the project manager. The majority of the committee meetings are held online.
Determine context, purpose, and major questions
Determine important contextual factors, and develop purpose and major questions for the needs assessment.
The political and economic climate of the state, current trends in health care, and changes in the delivery of medicine constitute important contextual factors. The purpose for the needs assessment is to fulfill grant requirements for the proposals CME staff are preparing. With this context and purpose in mind the steering committee focuses the needs assessment on the following questions: (1) what are the major issues, needs, problems, and opportunities primary care physicians face in their practice?; and (2) in three years, how might these identified areas change, based on future forecasts and trends?
Determine logistics
Layout the target dates, time lines, budget, and staff.
The steering committee determines that it has to complete the needs assessment in six months. Two members of the CME staff ...
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BUS M02C – Managerial Accounting
SLO Assessment project
Randy’s Kayaks, Inc. manufactures and sells one-person fiberglass kayaks. Randy’s balance sheet at the end
of 2011 was as follows:
RANDY’S KAYAKS, INC.
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2011
ASSETS LIABILITIES
Cash $ 52,000 Accounts payable $ 131,000
Accounts receivable 1,200,000
Raw materials inventory* 120,000 STOCKHOLDERS’EQUITY
Finished goods inventory** 287,500 Common Stock 1,600,000
Plant assets, net of accumulated Retained Earnings 2,063,500
Depreciation 2,135,000
Total Assets $ 3,794,500 Total Liabilities & SE $ 3,794,500
*40,000 pounds
**1,000 kayaks
The following additional data is available for use in preparing the budget for 2012:
Cash collections (all sales are on account):
Collected in the quarter of sale 40%
Collected in the quarter after sale 60%
(Bad debts are negligible and can be ignored)
Cash disbursements for raw materials (all purchases are on account):
Cash paid in the quarter of purchase 70%
Cash paid in the quarter after purchase 30%
Desired quarterly ending Raw materials inventory 40% of next quarter’s production needs
Desired quarterly ending Finished goods inventory 10% of next quarter’s sales
Budgeted sales:
1
st
quarter 2012 10,000 kayaks
2
nd
quarter 2012 15,000 kayaks
3
rd
quarter 2012 16,000 kayaks
4
th
quarter 2012 14,000 kayaks
1
st
quarter 2013 10,000 kayaks
2
nd
quarter 2013 12,000 kayaks
Anticipated equipment purchases:
1
st
quarter 2012 $30,000
2
nd
quarter 2012 $0
3
rd
quarter 2012 $0
4
th
quarter 2012 $150,000
Quarterly dividends to be paid each quarter in 2012 $4,000
Expected sales price per unit $400
Standard cost data:
Direct materials 10 pounds per kayak @ $3 per pound
Direct labor 10 hours per kayak @ $20 per hour
Variable manufacturing overhead $5 per direct labor hour
Fixed manufacturing overhead (includes $9,000 depreciation) $103,125 per quarter
Variable selling expenses $25 per kayak
Fixed selling and administrative expenses:
Insurance $45,000 per quarter
Sales salaries $30,000 per quarter
Depreciation $6,000 per quarter
Income tax rate 30%
Estimated income tax payments planned in 2012:
1
st
quarter $0
2
nd
quarter $50,000
3
rd
quarter $400,000
4
th
quarter $500,000
Randy’s desires to have a minimum cash balance at the end of each quarter of $50,000. In order to maintain
this minimum balance, Randy’s may borrow from its bank in $10,000 increments with an interest rate of 6%.
Money is borrowed at the beginning of the quarter in which a shortage is expected. Repayments of all or a
portion of the principle (plus accrued interest on the amount being repaid) are made at the end of any quarter
in which the cash balance exceeds the required minimum.
Requirements:
1. Use the above information to prepare the following components of th ...
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BUS LAW 2
HRM Management Discussion board
Discuss what challenges an HR department may face when their company decides to expand into other countries. Do you think it would be beneficial if the company that is expanding is already affiliated with an international union? How would it affect the challenges that HR is already faced with?
References
Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2011). Fundamentals of human resource management (4thed.). Chicago, IL: McGraw-Hill.
HRM Management Discussion board
Discuss what challenges an HR department may
face when their company decides to
expand into other countries. Do you think it would be beneficial if the company that is
expanding is already affiliated with an international union? How would it affect the
challenges that HR is already faced with
?
R
eferences
Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2011).
Fundamentals of human
resource management
(4
th
ed.). Chicago, IL: McGraw
-
Hill.
HRM Management Discussion board
Discuss what challenges an HR department may face when their company decides to
expand into other countries. Do you think it would be beneficial if the company that is
expanding is already affiliated with an international union? How would it affect the
challenges that HR is already faced with?
References
Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2011). Fundamentals of human
resource management (4
th
ed.). Chicago, IL: McGraw-Hill.
BILTRITE PRACTICE CASE
Module XV of the Biltrite audit practice case contains an audit report exercise.
This exercise may be completed at this time.
Module XV: Audit Report
The Denise Vaughan audit team completed its audit field work on February 15,
2010. A conference was held on that date involving members of the audit
firm and Biltrite management. Participants in the conference were Denise
Vaughan, partner in charge of the Biltrite engagement; Carolyn Volmar,
audit manager; Richard Derick, in-charge auditor; Trevor Lawton, Biltrite’s
CEO; Gerald Groth, Biltrite’s controller; and Marlene McAfee, Biltrite’s trea-
surer. The Biltrite representatives agreed to all of the audit adjustments and
reclassifications proposed by the audit team, and they agreed to reflect them
in the December 31, 2009, financial statements. They also agreed to modify
and/or add footnote disclosures as recommended by the audit team.
At the conclusion of the conference, the audit team obtained a client repre-
sentation letter from Biltrite management and presented management with a
copy of the “significant deficiencies” letter outlining discovered internal control
deficiencies. The original of this letter was sent to Biltrite’s audit committee.
The legal action initiated against Biltrite by Rollfast, a competitor, for
alleged patent infringement, was not yet settled as of February 15. Because the
letter obtained by Derick from Biltrite’s outside legal couns ...
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BUS 571 Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Strategy Project
Techtron Corporation is a developer and manufacturer of electronic window systems for small and medium-size automobiles. It has several international customers, including Vauxhall Motors (UK) and General Motors Holden Ltd. (Port Melbourne, Australia). Techtron has recently landed a contract to produce electronic window systems for the Hyundai Sonata, manufactured in Montgomery, Alabama. They have nearly completed a manufacturing facility within the suburban perimeter of the largest city in your state, and the senior leadership and support staff are in place. The company is now ready to begin the recruiting and hiring process for production floor employees.
Here is the projected income statement for Techtron in its first year:
Revenues (from sales and all sources) $35,000,000
Manufacturing expenses:
Cost of materials (10,000,000)
Cost of manufacturing operations (2,000,000)
(includes all plant and equipment
maintenance and depreciation) (12,000,000)
Administrative Costs and Overhead
Administrative Overhead and Expense (1,000,000)
Research and Development (1,000,000)
Employee Expenses (10,500,000)
(target is 30% of sales over time) (12,500,000)
Capital Budget
Capital purchases (2,000,000)
Loans payable (4,000,000)
(for the first seven years, then
dependent on plant expansion) (6,000,000)
___________
Projected Pretax income for the first year of startup 4,500,000
Depending on tax policy of state and federal governments,
net income may be used for additional research and development,
capital purchases, reduction of debt, dividends, and/or retained earnings.
The company projects that sales for years 2-6 will increase by 2%, 4%. -3%, 3%, and 4%.
The company projects that materials and overhead costs will rise by approximately the current rate of inflation (about 2.4%) for years 2-6.
Techtron will require approximately 140 hourly production technicians, 3 production supervisors, 2 manufacturing engineers, 1 process engineer, and 1 computer technician for their floor operations. Minimum qualifications and job descriptions for these jobs are as follows:
Hourly production technicians: Responsible for production and assembly of electronic window system components and subassemblies. Responsible for quality control of manufactured products. Minimal educational requirement is an associate’s degree in business or manufacturing technology; applicants must have general mathematics skills and be able to interpret control charts and basic computer output. Prior experience valued but not required.
Production supervisor: Responsible for supervision of manufacturing processes, including troubleshooting problems and interfacing between production technicians and other company functions such as HR, Information Systems, etc. Minimal educational requirement is a BA degree in industrial management or quality managemen ...
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BUS 210 Exam Instructions.
Please read the exam carefully and answer all of the questions.
When considering the legal issues, structure your answers as follows:
1. State the relevant issue;
2. Make the arguments of the parties involved;
3. State the applicable rule of law;
4. State your conclusion and the reasons therefore.
You may consult the text to answer the exam questions. However, your answers MUST be your own work and you may not consult with anyone in or outside of the class.
BUS 210
Be specific in your answers and state the applicable law used to reach your conclusions.
Question #1
Mike is a homeowner. Jill runs a snowplowing business. Mike asks Jill to provide an estimate for how much she would charge to snowplow Mike’s driveway. After Jill inspects Mike’s driveway, the parties have the following conversation on September 1, 2011:
Jill: “$50 each time I snowplow your driveway.”
Mike: “OK, sounds good. Please do so.”
Jill regularly snowplows Joe’s driveway during the 2011-12 season. In May 2012, Jill sends a bill to Mike for all visits she made in the 2011-12 season, and Mike promptly pays that bill in full without any other communication taking place between Jill and Mike.
• Jill regularly snowplows Mike’s driveway during the 2012-13 season and sends a bill for those visits in March 2013. What are the rights and responsibilities of the parties under contract law?
• Instead, assume that Jill does not come during the first major snowfall in 2012. Does Mike have any contractual rights against JILL? Explain fully.
• Ignore the previous bullets. Instead, assume Mike promptly pays the 2011-12 bill in full without any other communication. On September 1, 2012, Jill raises her prices 20% for all of her customers, and she notifies Mike of this fact. He does not respond. Jill regularly snowplows Mike’s driveway during the 2012-13 season and in March 2013 sends Mike a bill for those visits reflecting her increased prices. What are the right and responsibilities of the parties under contract law.
Question #2:
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Soon after moving into Frank’s home, Tom and Mary used their own money to add a new wing to the house, pay the outstanding property taxes, and pay off an existing mortgage of $25,000.
One year after Tom and Mary moved into the home, Tom reminded Frank of his promise to convey the property to them. Frank became angry, and refused to execute the deed and ordered Tom and Mary to leave the premises.
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BUS 137S Special Topics in Marketing (Services Marketing)
Miwa Y. Merz, Ph.D.
Service Journal Entry Form
Your Name:
Name of Firm: T-Mobile
Type of Service (industry): Phone Company
Date of Encounter: September 27, 2015
Time of Encounter: 4PM
1. How did the encounter take place (e.g., in person, by phone, via a self-service technology)?
In person
2. What specific circumstances led to this encounter?
My girlfriend bought a new phone and she wanted to put a screen protector
3. Exactly what did the firm/employee say or do?
The employee directly showed us the different type of screen protector. He also explained in detailed about the advantage and disadvantage for each of the screen protector.
4. How would you rate your level of satisfaction with this encounter? (Circle the most appropriate number).
Very dissatisfied
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Very satisfied
5. What exactly made you feel this way?
I was so surprised that the employee still remembered my girlfriend and I. A week ago we went to the T-Mobile to ask about the IPhone 6s.
6. What could the employee/firm have done to increase your level of satisfaction with the encounter?
Nothing because I am completely satisfied with their service
7. What improvements need to be made to this service system?
I don’t think they need to improve anything because the employees always ask the customer if they need help or not as soon as they saw the customers.
8. How likely is it that you will go back to this service firm?
Very Unlikely
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Very Likely
Please provide the reason(s). I will definitely go back because the employees are so kind, patient and really helpful.
Service Journal Entry Form
Your Name:
Name of Firm: 99 Chickens
Type of Service (industry): Restaurant
Date of Encounter: September 19, 2015
Time of Encounter: 5 PM
1. How did the encounter take place (e.g., in person, by phone, via a self-service technology)?
In person
2. What specific circumstances led to this encounter?
We wanted to eat the chicken
3. Exactly what did the firm/employee say or do?
They didn’t say a single word. They just took our order and then directly leave.
4. How would you rate your level of satisfaction with this encounter? (Circle the most appropriate number).
Very dissatisfied
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Very satisfied
5. What exactly made you feel this way?
Because the employee did not talk at all
6. What could the employee/firm have done to increase your level of satisfaction with the encounter?
They should treat the customer better. The service is seriously so bad. I feel that they are actually really rude.
7. What improvements need to be made to this service system?
Actually the service system is not bad because it is a self-service restaurant. But I think the company should tell the employees to have more interaction with the customers to make a good and friendly impression.
8. How likely is it that you will go back to this service firm?
Very Unlikely
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Ver ...
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BUS 313 – Student Notes
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces the students to the key components of entrepreneurship. Topics covered include identifying new venture opportunities, getting started in a new venture, creating a business plan, financing and marketing ideas, and organizing and managing a small business.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Kaplan, J. M., & Warren, A. C. (2013). Patterns of entrepreneurship management (4th ed.). Danvers, MA: John Wiley & Sons.
Supplemental Resources
Fast Company. (2013). General format. Retrieved from www.fastcompany.com
Hess, E. D. (2012). Grow to greatness: Smart growth for entrepreneurial businesses. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press.
Inc. Magazine. (2013).General format. Retrieved from www.inc.com
Schweikart, L. & Pierson, D. L. (2010). American entrepreneur: The fascinating stories of the people who
defined business in the United States. New York, NY: American Management Association.
Stanford Graduate School of Business. (2013). Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. Retrieved from http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/ces/resources/links.html
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Examine entrepreneurship and different types of entrepreneurs.
2. Analyze the stages in the entrepreneurial process.
3. Examine the process of innovating and developing ideas and business opportunities.
4. Analyze different innovative business models to determine the best model for a specific venture.
5. Analyze the market, customers, and competition of entrepreneurs.
6. Examine the process of developing a business plan and setting up the company.
7. Analyze money sources for finding and managing funds.
8. Compare the different forms of intellectual property and how they differ.
9. Analyze the management of a successful innovative company.
10. Determine the most effective communication process to present the business to investors.
11. Analyze methods for exiting the venture.
12. Use technology and information resources to research issues in entrepreneurship.
13. Write clearly and concisely about entrepreneurship using proper writing mechanics.
WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE
The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.
Week
Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation
Points
1
Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 1: Getting Started as an Entrepreneur
· Chapter 2: The Art of Innovation
Activities
· Introduction Discussion
· Discussions
Evaluation
· None
20
20
2
Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 3: Designing Business Models
· e-Activities
· Go to Minority Business Entrepreneur (MBE) Website and explore the organization’s offerings, located at http://www.mbemag.com/. Then, go to the MBE Business Resource Directory, located at http://www.mbemag.com/index.php/resources/mwbe-resource-directory, and consider two to three businesses that would be good partners for one another. Be ...
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BUS 1
Mini Exam – Chapters 05 – 10
40 Points
Short Answer – Mind your time
Answer four questions from #1 - #6. Must answer #3 and #6. Answer
the XC question for extra credit. Question point count weighted equally.
It is all about business, so make sure to demonstrate / synthesize the bigger picture of business in each and
every answer.
Like all essays, specifying an exacting target word count is rather problematic. I am thinking each answer
would be about 250 - 300 words each, depending upon writing style. If you tend to be descriptive and whatnot,
that number could be 350 - 450 words.
Sidebar: Gauge your knowledge level in this way. This exam should take about 90 – 120 minutes to complete.
Students taking much longer may want to work with me to assess / discuss ways to help master this material in
a future conference session.
1. Although most new firms start out as sole proprietorships, few large firms are organized this way. Why
is the sole proprietorship such a popular form of ownership for new firms? What features of the sole
proprietorship make it unattractive to growing firms?
2. List and discuss at least three causes of small business failure. Workarounds, fixes, or methods to avoid
failure should be discussed.
3. Describe three different leadership styles and give an example of a situation in which each style could be
most used effectively.
4. Discuss Max Weber's views on organization theory. Is there a few principles that particularly resonate
in business today?
5. How has the emphasis of quality control changed in recent years? Describe some of the modern quality
control techniques that illustrate this change in emphasis.
6. Explain how managers could motivate employees by using the principles outlined in expectancy
theory? Create a story/example of expectancy theory at work, incorporating the three questions that
according to expectancy theory employees will ask.
7. XC – What is selective perception? Can you describe a business-centric scenario where selective
perception may hinder a businessperson’s ability to respond to a customer need?
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Fireworks, Manifesto, 1974.
The Architectural Paradox
1. Most people concerned with architecture feel some sort
of disillusion and dismay. None of the early utopian ideals
of the twentieth century has materialized! none of its social
aims has succeeded. Blurred by reality! the ideals have turned
into redevelopment nightmares and the aims into bureau
cratic policies. The split between social reality and utopian
dream has been total! the gap between economic constraints
and the illusion of all-solving technique absolute. Pointed
Space
out by critics who knew the limits of architectural remedies,
this historical split has now been bypassed by attempts to
reformulate the concepts of architecture. In the process, a
new split appears. More complex, it is not the symptom of
prof ...
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Bullying
IntroductionBullying is defined as any form of severe physical or psychological consequences.Bullying has been identified as a social issue in schools, homes and communities.Bullying can lead to both short term and long negative side effects.
Bullying is defined as any form of severe physical or pervasive act that includes communication in writing, electronically that is aimed at a student, or a group of student and it could have the following effects on the target. Bullying has been identified as a social issue in schools, homes and communities. Bullying can lead to both short term and long negative side effects. Many people tend to develop psychological problems as a result of engaging in bullying activities. Adopting effective measures to prevent bullying would also help to deal with the problem once and for all.
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Forms of BullyingMere teasing.Talking trash about other peopleTrading insults.Physical harassment
The following actions have been identified as physical conduct forms that demonstrate forms of bullying. They include; Mere teasing.
Talking trash about other people. This shows an example of bullying that is practiced by people. Trading insults has also been widely recognised as a form of bullying. Physical harassment
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Effects of BullyingBullying can lead to both long term and short term side effects.Bullying can change personalities, psychological wellbeing and even lead to physical injuries.Negatively affecting the students’ mental or physical health
Bullying has serious negative consequences for the people who do practice it. Bullying can lead to both long term and short term side effects.
Bullying can change personalities, psychological wellbeing and even lead to physical injuries. People who have been bullied tend to development long term problems such as depression. Development of stress tends to happen once people have engaged in actions that lead to bullying. This is because the actions against bullying tend to overpower the minds and also brings in psychological problems,.
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A graphic showing No to Bullying
All forms of bullying are not acceptable in the society.
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How to Prevent BullyingTaking immediate action.Dealing with bullies physically.Criminalizing actions against bullying.
In order to deal with bullying effectively, several measures should be enacted to prevent any form of bullying. Measures such as taking immediate action upon any case of bullying would help to deter the action from ever arising again. The other solutions entail taking immediate forms of action would also help to prevent the act from ever occurring. Dealing with bullies physically and also criminalizing actions against bullying helps to prevent it at all costs. Social and emotional learning is a bullying prevention mechanism aimed at ensuring that students do not fall victim to bullying by equipping them with social and emotional skills. This technique is aimed at ensuring that students are equipp ...
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BUS 508 – Contemporary Business
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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Boone, L. E., & Kurtz, D. L. (2013). Contemporary business (15th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Long-term investments 1,100 Flop’s capital 10,480
Short-term investments 1,756 Accounts receivable 2,690
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Cash 1,696 Service Revenue 9,000
Rent Expense 1,000 Wages Expense 5,000
Utilities Expense 1,000
Instructions: Prepare a classified balance sheet in good form as of December 31, 2014.
Problem 4: 10% points:
Prepare journal entries to record the following transactions entered into by Flip Company:
2012
June 1 Accepted a $10,000, 12%, 1-year note from Flop as full payment on her account.
Nov. 1 Sold merchandise on account to Flap, Inc. for $12,000, terms 2/10, n/30.
Nov. 5 Flap, Inc. returned merchandise worth $500.
Nov. 9 Received payment in full from Flap, Inc.
Dec. 31 Accrued interest on Flop's note.
2013
June 1 Flop honored her promissory note by sending the face amount plus interest. No interest has been accrued in 2013
Problem 5: 10% points:
Flip Company purchased equipment on July 1, 2011 for $90,000. It is estimated that the equipment will have a $5,000 salvage value at the end of its 5-year useful life. It is also estimated that the equipment will produce 125,000 units over its 5-year life.
Instructions
Answer the following independent questions.
1. Compute the amount of depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2011, using the straight-line method of depreciation.
2. If 14,000 units of product are produced in 2011 and 26,000 units are produced in 2012, what is the book value of the equipment at December 31, 2012? The company uses the units-of-activity depreciation method.
3. If the company uses the double-declining-balance method of depreciation, what is the balance of the Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment account at December 31, 2013?
Problem 6: 10% points:
Flip earns a salary of $7,500 per month during the year. FICA taxes are 8% on the first $100,000 of gross earnings. Federal unemployment insurance taxes are 6.2% of the first $7,000; however, a credit is allowed equal to the state unemployment insurance taxes of 5.4% on the $7,000. During the year, $25,600 was withheld for federal income taxes and $5,700 was withheld for state income taxes.
Instructions
(a) Prepare a journal entry summarizing the payment of Flip’s total salary during the year.
(b) Prepare a journal entry summarizing the employer payroll tax expense on Flip’s salary for the year.
(c) Determine the cost of employing Flip for the year.
MBA Management Report (BU7757) Supervisor’s Handbook - Steve Page
Department of
Business, Strategy & Entrepreneurship
Module Handbook 2013 - 2014
Module Code: BU7757
Module Title: MBA Management Project
Tutor: Steve PageAbstract
This guide addresses two p.
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· Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; APA style errors are noted throughout; Fails to use APAcitations when appropriate 3 times in document. (0.525 - 0.59)
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· Attempts to presents company conclusion that emphasizes the purpose/significance of the analysis, the consequences of findings, and indicate the wider application derived from main points using course material and research to support the reasoning and conclusions but significant clarity or development is needed.
Instructions
Project 2: Internal Environmental Analysis/Strategy Analysis (Week 6)
NOTE: All submitted work is to be your original work (and only yours). You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse. You are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy, and know that it is your responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. (Students are held accountable for in-text citations and an associated reference list only).
Purpose:
This project is the second of three projects. Students will perform an internal environmental analysis using the tools and concepts learned in the course to date. You will also draw from previous business courses to develop an understanding of how organizations develop and manage strategies to establish, safeguard and sustain its position in a competitive market.
Students also have the opportunity to review an organization’s objectives and goals and the key functional areas within the organization. Performing an internal environment analysis helps assess a firm’s internal resources and capabilities and plays a critical role in formulating strategy by identifying a firm’s strengths to capitalize on so that it can effectively overcome weaknesses.
Skill Building:
In this project, you are building many different skills including research, critical thinking, writing and developing analytical skills related to various financial analysis tools and strategy tools used in business.
Outcomes Met With This Project:
· utilize a set of useful analytical skills, tools, and techniques for analyzing a company strategically;
· integrate ideas, concepts, and theories from previously taken functional courses including, accounting, finance, market, business and human resource management;
· analyze and synthesize strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) to generate, prioritize, and implement alternative strategies in order to revise a current plan or write a new plan and present a strategic plan.
Instructions:
Step 1: Research
In completing the report, students will use the chapters in the eBook as a guide and perform research on the company from Project 1 so that they can answer the required elements below in narrative form following the steps.
Library Resources
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Instructions and RubricBased upon class discussions, assigned LaticiaGrissomzz
Instructions and Rubric
Based upon class discussions, assigned readings and reputable resources, agency information you will be developing a program evaluation plan based upon your work in your field placement setting.
Your research question should consider some aspect of client satisfaction..
You are not expected to collect the information you are discussing. Your work should reflect a basic understanding of (1) selecting questions for research purposes, (2) making sure your measurements are clearly linked to your research question (3) approaches used to collect data (4) the challenges in data collection and (5) the importance of disseminating the results of assessments. This assignment is worth 100 points.
Your answers must be addressed in FULL
The paper should include the following sections:
Section I-IV shouldbe at least 4-5 pages (Worth 30 points)
I: Provide the Name and Mission of your agency
II: Identify and discuss the specific program(s) you are working with at your agency. Provide the goals of the program you are working with. Describe your program in full.
III: What type of activities are you engaged in at your field placement? Who are the people that
you serve? (ex. Adolescent mothers, older adults). What are some of the challenges that you face providing services for your clients/organization? What are some of the challenges your clients face? (
This section should be at least 2 pages)
IV: Identify a specific research question pertaining to the program you are working with at the
agency. Note: The question should reflect an assessment of the program overall and not an
individual
VI: Background Information on your Program Evaluation Plan:
See below A-C
(15 points)
Background Information on your Program Evaluation Plan
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What are the goals of the
program evaluation? What are the performance issues driving the evaluation?
Who are the critical partners, sponsors, and other stakeholders of the evaluation?
What are the desired results of the evaluation plan? What outputs or products are expected from the evaluation?
VI. Data Collection Form and Rationale
(See form below)
(10 points)
WORKSHEET: DEFINING DATA COLLECTION QUESTIONS
In the column on the left, write down the questions you desire to answer through data
collection. You should have at least
3 questions. The questions should focus on your overall
research question. On the right, please explain how each of the questions will generate data
that will help you with your need assessment.
Evaluation Questions to be answered through Data Collection
Rationale for the Question (How will the question generate data relevant to
the goal of your evaluation plan?)
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VII: WORKSHEET: NEEDS ASSESSMENT DATA COLLECTION PLAN
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Instructions and RubricBased upon class discussions, assigned TatianaMajor22
Instructions and Rubric
Based upon class discussions, assigned readings and reputable resources, agency information you will be developing a program evaluation plan based upon your work in your field placement setting.
Your research question should consider some aspect of client satisfaction..
You are not expected to collect the information you are discussing. Your work should reflect a basic understanding of (1) selecting questions for research purposes, (2) making sure your measurements are clearly linked to your research question (3) approaches used to collect data (4) the challenges in data collection and (5) the importance of disseminating the results of assessments. This assignment is worth 100 points.
Your answers must be addressed in FULL
The paper should include the following sections:
Section I-IV shouldbe at least 4-5 pages (Worth 30 points)
I: Provide the Name and Mission of your agency
II: Identify and discuss the specific program(s) you are working with at your agency. Provide the goals of the program you are working with. Describe your program in full.
III: What type of activities are you engaged in at your field placement? Who are the people that
you serve? (ex. Adolescent mothers, older adults). What are some of the challenges that you face providing services for your clients/organization? What are some of the challenges your clients face? (
This section should be at least 2 pages)
IV: Identify a specific research question pertaining to the program you are working with at the
agency. Note: The question should reflect an assessment of the program overall and not an
individual
VI: Background Information on your Program Evaluation Plan:
See below A-C
(15 points)
Background Information on your Program Evaluation Plan
20
What are the goals of the
program evaluation? What are the performance issues driving the evaluation?
Who are the critical partners, sponsors, and other stakeholders of the evaluation?
What are the desired results of the evaluation plan? What outputs or products are expected from the evaluation?
VI. Data Collection Form and Rationale
(See form below)
(10 points)
WORKSHEET: DEFINING DATA COLLECTION QUESTIONS
In the column on the left, write down the questions you desire to answer through data
collection. You should have at least
3 questions. The questions should focus on your overall
research question. On the right, please explain how each of the questions will generate data
that will help you with your need assessment.
Evaluation Questions to be answered through Data Collection
Rationale for the Question (How will the question generate data relevant to
the goal of your evaluation plan?)
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VII: WORKSHEET: NEEDS ASSESSMENT DATA COLLECTION PLAN
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Submission deadline is November 8th, 2017
Case AnalysisScenarioThe Senior Vice President of Human Resou.docxtidwellveronique
Case Analysis/Scenario
The Senior Vice President of Human Resources has just informed you that she would like for you to research various HRM practices of Fortune 500 companies. This research will be presented to the board of trustees next month. They want to review other company’s best practices to help them realign their strategic initiatives. In organizational studies, the process of reviewing other organizations’ best practices and adapting them to one’s own organization is called “benchmarking.”
Begin by identifying 2 -3 organizations listed in the Fortune 500. Once you have identified those companies, research best practices used by those organizations, paying particular attention to these HRM functional areas:
· Recruitment/On boarding
· Training & Development
· Employee/Labor Relations
· Performance Management
· Compensation & Benefits Incentives/Practices
To begin your paper, provide a summary of key details about the organizations you are using to benchmark HRM best practices. Who are the organizations? What do they do? Why are they a good candidate for benchmarking? This section of you paper only needs to be a paragraph or two.
For the next section of your paper, evaluate the pros and cons of the best practices you have benchmarked in each functional area. For example, if external recruitment is a “best practice,” what are some pros and cons of external recruitment? As a guide, your evaluation of best practices in each functional area should be 1 to 2 pages.
For the final section of your paper, justify the top best practices recommendation in each HRM functional area that you will make to the board of trustees. Imagine that you are actually going to present the recommendations to the board. What will you recommend? Why? How will you link them altogether to form a cohesive and persuasive presentation? Hint: Based upon your evaluation of those best practices in the earlier sections of the paper, summarize the key arguments and research support for your recommended practices to justify them to the board. This section of your paper should be 2 to 3 pages in length.
Submit your report as an eight to ten page paper written in APA format to the Drop Box.
Paper should include at least 5 references in APA format.
Research hints…
In addition to searching for the specific organization name “and best practices” or “best HRM practices,” you might find it helpful to search for the specific organization name “and recruitment.” “Specific organization name and training & development,” and so forth. For example, if Walmart is one of your organizations, search terms could include:
· Walmart and best practices
· Walmart and best HRM practices
· Walmart and Recruitment
· Walmart and Onboarding
· Walmart and Training & Development
· Walmart and Employee Labor Relations
· Walmart and Performance Management
· Walmart and Compensation
· Walmart and Employee Benefits
· Walmart and Employee Incentives
· Etc.
You can follow the above search ...
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MGT 410
Homework Set 1
Provide a short answer to each of the following questions.
1. Explain the difference between internal and external customers.
2. What might be some of the dangers of relying solely on customer input when designing or improving a product or service? What other inputs should be taken into account?
3. Compare and contrast Deming’s, Juran’s, and Crosby’s philosophies about quality.
4. What is the difference between quality control and quality assurance?
5. Discuss the differences between a dimension and a metric. How are they related? How do they differ?
6. Why is it important to assign weights to dimensions? What do the weights indicate?
7. How does a weighted dimension score differ from a raw dimension score?
8. What is the difference between the validity and reliability of a survey questionnaire?
9. How might an affinity diagram assist in content analysis?
10. Would “excellent product quality” be a strength for your firm if it was equivalent to the quality of competing products in the same market? Why or why not?
Exhibit 6.B: Elements of a Formally Structured Needs Assessment
Elements
Examples
Decide to conduct needs assessment
Make a conscious decision to complete a needs assessment with a commitment from key decision makers.
The Division of Continuing Medical Education, as part of the requirements for three major grant proposals, conducts a systematic statewide needs assessment of primary care physicians in a variety of settings.
Identify people and develop plan for needs assessment
Identify individuals to be involved in planning and overseeing the needs assessment, and develop a plan.
A steering committee of seven people is appointed, composed of two members of the Continuing Medical Education (CME) staff, two primary care physicians, a medical school faculty member, the assistant dean of the medical school, and an outside consultant. One of the CME staff is appointed as the project manager. The majority of the committee meetings are held online.
Determine context, purpose, and major questions
Determine important contextual factors, and develop purpose and major questions for the needs assessment.
The political and economic climate of the state, current trends in health care, and changes in the delivery of medicine constitute important contextual factors. The purpose for the needs assessment is to fulfill grant requirements for the proposals CME staff are preparing. With this context and purpose in mind the steering committee focuses the needs assessment on the following questions: (1) what are the major issues, needs, problems, and opportunities primary care physicians face in their practice?; and (2) in three years, how might these identified areas change, based on future forecasts and trends?
Determine logistics
Layout the target dates, time lines, budget, and staff.
The steering committee determines that it has to complete the needs assessment in six months. Two members of the CME staff ...
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BUS M02C – Managerial Accounting SLO Assessment project .docxhartrobert670
BUS M02C – Managerial Accounting
SLO Assessment project
Randy’s Kayaks, Inc. manufactures and sells one-person fiberglass kayaks. Randy’s balance sheet at the end
of 2011 was as follows:
RANDY’S KAYAKS, INC.
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2011
ASSETS LIABILITIES
Cash $ 52,000 Accounts payable $ 131,000
Accounts receivable 1,200,000
Raw materials inventory* 120,000 STOCKHOLDERS’EQUITY
Finished goods inventory** 287,500 Common Stock 1,600,000
Plant assets, net of accumulated Retained Earnings 2,063,500
Depreciation 2,135,000
Total Assets $ 3,794,500 Total Liabilities & SE $ 3,794,500
*40,000 pounds
**1,000 kayaks
The following additional data is available for use in preparing the budget for 2012:
Cash collections (all sales are on account):
Collected in the quarter of sale 40%
Collected in the quarter after sale 60%
(Bad debts are negligible and can be ignored)
Cash disbursements for raw materials (all purchases are on account):
Cash paid in the quarter of purchase 70%
Cash paid in the quarter after purchase 30%
Desired quarterly ending Raw materials inventory 40% of next quarter’s production needs
Desired quarterly ending Finished goods inventory 10% of next quarter’s sales
Budgeted sales:
1
st
quarter 2012 10,000 kayaks
2
nd
quarter 2012 15,000 kayaks
3
rd
quarter 2012 16,000 kayaks
4
th
quarter 2012 14,000 kayaks
1
st
quarter 2013 10,000 kayaks
2
nd
quarter 2013 12,000 kayaks
Anticipated equipment purchases:
1
st
quarter 2012 $30,000
2
nd
quarter 2012 $0
3
rd
quarter 2012 $0
4
th
quarter 2012 $150,000
Quarterly dividends to be paid each quarter in 2012 $4,000
Expected sales price per unit $400
Standard cost data:
Direct materials 10 pounds per kayak @ $3 per pound
Direct labor 10 hours per kayak @ $20 per hour
Variable manufacturing overhead $5 per direct labor hour
Fixed manufacturing overhead (includes $9,000 depreciation) $103,125 per quarter
Variable selling expenses $25 per kayak
Fixed selling and administrative expenses:
Insurance $45,000 per quarter
Sales salaries $30,000 per quarter
Depreciation $6,000 per quarter
Income tax rate 30%
Estimated income tax payments planned in 2012:
1
st
quarter $0
2
nd
quarter $50,000
3
rd
quarter $400,000
4
th
quarter $500,000
Randy’s desires to have a minimum cash balance at the end of each quarter of $50,000. In order to maintain
this minimum balance, Randy’s may borrow from its bank in $10,000 increments with an interest rate of 6%.
Money is borrowed at the beginning of the quarter in which a shortage is expected. Repayments of all or a
portion of the principle (plus accrued interest on the amount being repaid) are made at the end of any quarter
in which the cash balance exceeds the required minimum.
Requirements:
1. Use the above information to prepare the following components of th ...
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BUS LAW 2
HRM Management Discussion board
Discuss what challenges an HR department may face when their company decides to expand into other countries. Do you think it would be beneficial if the company that is expanding is already affiliated with an international union? How would it affect the challenges that HR is already faced with?
References
Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2011). Fundamentals of human resource management (4thed.). Chicago, IL: McGraw-Hill.
HRM Management Discussion board
Discuss what challenges an HR department may
face when their company decides to
expand into other countries. Do you think it would be beneficial if the company that is
expanding is already affiliated with an international union? How would it affect the
challenges that HR is already faced with
?
R
eferences
Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2011).
Fundamentals of human
resource management
(4
th
ed.). Chicago, IL: McGraw
-
Hill.
HRM Management Discussion board
Discuss what challenges an HR department may face when their company decides to
expand into other countries. Do you think it would be beneficial if the company that is
expanding is already affiliated with an international union? How would it affect the
challenges that HR is already faced with?
References
Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2011). Fundamentals of human
resource management (4
th
ed.). Chicago, IL: McGraw-Hill.
BILTRITE PRACTICE CASE
Module XV of the Biltrite audit practice case contains an audit report exercise.
This exercise may be completed at this time.
Module XV: Audit Report
The Denise Vaughan audit team completed its audit field work on February 15,
2010. A conference was held on that date involving members of the audit
firm and Biltrite management. Participants in the conference were Denise
Vaughan, partner in charge of the Biltrite engagement; Carolyn Volmar,
audit manager; Richard Derick, in-charge auditor; Trevor Lawton, Biltrite’s
CEO; Gerald Groth, Biltrite’s controller; and Marlene McAfee, Biltrite’s trea-
surer. The Biltrite representatives agreed to all of the audit adjustments and
reclassifications proposed by the audit team, and they agreed to reflect them
in the December 31, 2009, financial statements. They also agreed to modify
and/or add footnote disclosures as recommended by the audit team.
At the conclusion of the conference, the audit team obtained a client repre-
sentation letter from Biltrite management and presented management with a
copy of the “significant deficiencies” letter outlining discovered internal control
deficiencies. The original of this letter was sent to Biltrite’s audit committee.
The legal action initiated against Biltrite by Rollfast, a competitor, for
alleged patent infringement, was not yet settled as of February 15. Because the
letter obtained by Derick from Biltrite’s outside legal couns ...
BUS 571 Compensation and BenefitsCompensation Strategy Project.docxhartrobert670
BUS 571 Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Strategy Project
Techtron Corporation is a developer and manufacturer of electronic window systems for small and medium-size automobiles. It has several international customers, including Vauxhall Motors (UK) and General Motors Holden Ltd. (Port Melbourne, Australia). Techtron has recently landed a contract to produce electronic window systems for the Hyundai Sonata, manufactured in Montgomery, Alabama. They have nearly completed a manufacturing facility within the suburban perimeter of the largest city in your state, and the senior leadership and support staff are in place. The company is now ready to begin the recruiting and hiring process for production floor employees.
Here is the projected income statement for Techtron in its first year:
Revenues (from sales and all sources) $35,000,000
Manufacturing expenses:
Cost of materials (10,000,000)
Cost of manufacturing operations (2,000,000)
(includes all plant and equipment
maintenance and depreciation) (12,000,000)
Administrative Costs and Overhead
Administrative Overhead and Expense (1,000,000)
Research and Development (1,000,000)
Employee Expenses (10,500,000)
(target is 30% of sales over time) (12,500,000)
Capital Budget
Capital purchases (2,000,000)
Loans payable (4,000,000)
(for the first seven years, then
dependent on plant expansion) (6,000,000)
___________
Projected Pretax income for the first year of startup 4,500,000
Depending on tax policy of state and federal governments,
net income may be used for additional research and development,
capital purchases, reduction of debt, dividends, and/or retained earnings.
The company projects that sales for years 2-6 will increase by 2%, 4%. -3%, 3%, and 4%.
The company projects that materials and overhead costs will rise by approximately the current rate of inflation (about 2.4%) for years 2-6.
Techtron will require approximately 140 hourly production technicians, 3 production supervisors, 2 manufacturing engineers, 1 process engineer, and 1 computer technician for their floor operations. Minimum qualifications and job descriptions for these jobs are as follows:
Hourly production technicians: Responsible for production and assembly of electronic window system components and subassemblies. Responsible for quality control of manufactured products. Minimal educational requirement is an associate’s degree in business or manufacturing technology; applicants must have general mathematics skills and be able to interpret control charts and basic computer output. Prior experience valued but not required.
Production supervisor: Responsible for supervision of manufacturing processes, including troubleshooting problems and interfacing between production technicians and other company functions such as HR, Information Systems, etc. Minimal educational requirement is a BA degree in industrial management or quality managemen ...
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BUS 210 Exam Instructions.
Please read the exam carefully and answer all of the questions.
When considering the legal issues, structure your answers as follows:
1. State the relevant issue;
2. Make the arguments of the parties involved;
3. State the applicable rule of law;
4. State your conclusion and the reasons therefore.
You may consult the text to answer the exam questions. However, your answers MUST be your own work and you may not consult with anyone in or outside of the class.
BUS 210
Be specific in your answers and state the applicable law used to reach your conclusions.
Question #1
Mike is a homeowner. Jill runs a snowplowing business. Mike asks Jill to provide an estimate for how much she would charge to snowplow Mike’s driveway. After Jill inspects Mike’s driveway, the parties have the following conversation on September 1, 2011:
Jill: “$50 each time I snowplow your driveway.”
Mike: “OK, sounds good. Please do so.”
Jill regularly snowplows Joe’s driveway during the 2011-12 season. In May 2012, Jill sends a bill to Mike for all visits she made in the 2011-12 season, and Mike promptly pays that bill in full without any other communication taking place between Jill and Mike.
• Jill regularly snowplows Mike’s driveway during the 2012-13 season and sends a bill for those visits in March 2013. What are the rights and responsibilities of the parties under contract law?
• Instead, assume that Jill does not come during the first major snowfall in 2012. Does Mike have any contractual rights against JILL? Explain fully.
• Ignore the previous bullets. Instead, assume Mike promptly pays the 2011-12 bill in full without any other communication. On September 1, 2012, Jill raises her prices 20% for all of her customers, and she notifies Mike of this fact. He does not respond. Jill regularly snowplows Mike’s driveway during the 2012-13 season and in March 2013 sends Mike a bill for those visits reflecting her increased prices. What are the right and responsibilities of the parties under contract law.
Question #2:
At the wedding of Tom and Mary, Tom’s father, Frank, told them that he wanted to live with them and to have them care for him for the rest of his life. He said, “If you agree to do this, I will deliver to you, within two years, a deed to my home.” Tom and Mary told Frank they accepted his offer and promised to look after Frank with loving care in Frank’s home. They immediately moved in with him.
Soon after moving into Frank’s home, Tom and Mary used their own money to add a new wing to the house, pay the outstanding property taxes, and pay off an existing mortgage of $25,000.
One year after Tom and Mary moved into the home, Tom reminded Frank of his promise to convey the property to them. Frank became angry, and refused to execute the deed and ordered Tom and Mary to leave the premises.
Answer the following questions by arguing both sides of the issues and applying ...
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BUS 137S Special Topics in Marketing (Services Marketing)
Miwa Y. Merz, Ph.D.
Service Journal Entry Form
Your Name:
Name of Firm: T-Mobile
Type of Service (industry): Phone Company
Date of Encounter: September 27, 2015
Time of Encounter: 4PM
1. How did the encounter take place (e.g., in person, by phone, via a self-service technology)?
In person
2. What specific circumstances led to this encounter?
My girlfriend bought a new phone and she wanted to put a screen protector
3. Exactly what did the firm/employee say or do?
The employee directly showed us the different type of screen protector. He also explained in detailed about the advantage and disadvantage for each of the screen protector.
4. How would you rate your level of satisfaction with this encounter? (Circle the most appropriate number).
Very dissatisfied
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Very satisfied
5. What exactly made you feel this way?
I was so surprised that the employee still remembered my girlfriend and I. A week ago we went to the T-Mobile to ask about the IPhone 6s.
6. What could the employee/firm have done to increase your level of satisfaction with the encounter?
Nothing because I am completely satisfied with their service
7. What improvements need to be made to this service system?
I don’t think they need to improve anything because the employees always ask the customer if they need help or not as soon as they saw the customers.
8. How likely is it that you will go back to this service firm?
Very Unlikely
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Very Likely
Please provide the reason(s). I will definitely go back because the employees are so kind, patient and really helpful.
Service Journal Entry Form
Your Name:
Name of Firm: 99 Chickens
Type of Service (industry): Restaurant
Date of Encounter: September 19, 2015
Time of Encounter: 5 PM
1. How did the encounter take place (e.g., in person, by phone, via a self-service technology)?
In person
2. What specific circumstances led to this encounter?
We wanted to eat the chicken
3. Exactly what did the firm/employee say or do?
They didn’t say a single word. They just took our order and then directly leave.
4. How would you rate your level of satisfaction with this encounter? (Circle the most appropriate number).
Very dissatisfied
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Very satisfied
5. What exactly made you feel this way?
Because the employee did not talk at all
6. What could the employee/firm have done to increase your level of satisfaction with the encounter?
They should treat the customer better. The service is seriously so bad. I feel that they are actually really rude.
7. What improvements need to be made to this service system?
Actually the service system is not bad because it is a self-service restaurant. But I think the company should tell the employees to have more interaction with the customers to make a good and friendly impression.
8. How likely is it that you will go back to this service firm?
Very Unlikely
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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BUS 313 – Student Notes
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces the students to the key components of entrepreneurship. Topics covered include identifying new venture opportunities, getting started in a new venture, creating a business plan, financing and marketing ideas, and organizing and managing a small business.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Kaplan, J. M., & Warren, A. C. (2013). Patterns of entrepreneurship management (4th ed.). Danvers, MA: John Wiley & Sons.
Supplemental Resources
Fast Company. (2013). General format. Retrieved from www.fastcompany.com
Hess, E. D. (2012). Grow to greatness: Smart growth for entrepreneurial businesses. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press.
Inc. Magazine. (2013).General format. Retrieved from www.inc.com
Schweikart, L. & Pierson, D. L. (2010). American entrepreneur: The fascinating stories of the people who
defined business in the United States. New York, NY: American Management Association.
Stanford Graduate School of Business. (2013). Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. Retrieved from http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/ces/resources/links.html
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Examine entrepreneurship and different types of entrepreneurs.
2. Analyze the stages in the entrepreneurial process.
3. Examine the process of innovating and developing ideas and business opportunities.
4. Analyze different innovative business models to determine the best model for a specific venture.
5. Analyze the market, customers, and competition of entrepreneurs.
6. Examine the process of developing a business plan and setting up the company.
7. Analyze money sources for finding and managing funds.
8. Compare the different forms of intellectual property and how they differ.
9. Analyze the management of a successful innovative company.
10. Determine the most effective communication process to present the business to investors.
11. Analyze methods for exiting the venture.
12. Use technology and information resources to research issues in entrepreneurship.
13. Write clearly and concisely about entrepreneurship using proper writing mechanics.
WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE
The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.
Week
Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation
Points
1
Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 1: Getting Started as an Entrepreneur
· Chapter 2: The Art of Innovation
Activities
· Introduction Discussion
· Discussions
Evaluation
· None
20
20
2
Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 3: Designing Business Models
· e-Activities
· Go to Minority Business Entrepreneur (MBE) Website and explore the organization’s offerings, located at http://www.mbemag.com/. Then, go to the MBE Business Resource Directory, located at http://www.mbemag.com/index.php/resources/mwbe-resource-directory, and consider two to three businesses that would be good partners for one another. Be ...
BUS 1 Mini Exam – Chapters 05 – 10 40 Points S.docxhartrobert670
BUS 1
Mini Exam – Chapters 05 – 10
40 Points
Short Answer – Mind your time
Answer four questions from #1 - #6. Must answer #3 and #6. Answer
the XC question for extra credit. Question point count weighted equally.
It is all about business, so make sure to demonstrate / synthesize the bigger picture of business in each and
every answer.
Like all essays, specifying an exacting target word count is rather problematic. I am thinking each answer
would be about 250 - 300 words each, depending upon writing style. If you tend to be descriptive and whatnot,
that number could be 350 - 450 words.
Sidebar: Gauge your knowledge level in this way. This exam should take about 90 – 120 minutes to complete.
Students taking much longer may want to work with me to assess / discuss ways to help master this material in
a future conference session.
1. Although most new firms start out as sole proprietorships, few large firms are organized this way. Why
is the sole proprietorship such a popular form of ownership for new firms? What features of the sole
proprietorship make it unattractive to growing firms?
2. List and discuss at least three causes of small business failure. Workarounds, fixes, or methods to avoid
failure should be discussed.
3. Describe three different leadership styles and give an example of a situation in which each style could be
most used effectively.
4. Discuss Max Weber's views on organization theory. Is there a few principles that particularly resonate
in business today?
5. How has the emphasis of quality control changed in recent years? Describe some of the modern quality
control techniques that illustrate this change in emphasis.
6. Explain how managers could motivate employees by using the principles outlined in expectancy
theory? Create a story/example of expectancy theory at work, incorporating the three questions that
according to expectancy theory employees will ask.
7. XC – What is selective perception? Can you describe a business-centric scenario where selective
perception may hinder a businessperson’s ability to respond to a customer need?
I
Fireworks, Manifesto, 1974.
The Architectural Paradox
1. Most people concerned with architecture feel some sort
of disillusion and dismay. None of the early utopian ideals
of the twentieth century has materialized! none of its social
aims has succeeded. Blurred by reality! the ideals have turned
into redevelopment nightmares and the aims into bureau
cratic policies. The split between social reality and utopian
dream has been total! the gap between economic constraints
and the illusion of all-solving technique absolute. Pointed
Space
out by critics who knew the limits of architectural remedies,
this historical split has now been bypassed by attempts to
reformulate the concepts of architecture. In the process, a
new split appears. More complex, it is not the symptom of
prof ...
BullyingIntroductionBullying is defined as any for.docxhartrobert670
Bullying
IntroductionBullying is defined as any form of severe physical or psychological consequences.Bullying has been identified as a social issue in schools, homes and communities.Bullying can lead to both short term and long negative side effects.
Bullying is defined as any form of severe physical or pervasive act that includes communication in writing, electronically that is aimed at a student, or a group of student and it could have the following effects on the target. Bullying has been identified as a social issue in schools, homes and communities. Bullying can lead to both short term and long negative side effects. Many people tend to develop psychological problems as a result of engaging in bullying activities. Adopting effective measures to prevent bullying would also help to deal with the problem once and for all.
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Forms of BullyingMere teasing.Talking trash about other peopleTrading insults.Physical harassment
The following actions have been identified as physical conduct forms that demonstrate forms of bullying. They include; Mere teasing.
Talking trash about other people. This shows an example of bullying that is practiced by people. Trading insults has also been widely recognised as a form of bullying. Physical harassment
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Effects of BullyingBullying can lead to both long term and short term side effects.Bullying can change personalities, psychological wellbeing and even lead to physical injuries.Negatively affecting the students’ mental or physical health
Bullying has serious negative consequences for the people who do practice it. Bullying can lead to both long term and short term side effects.
Bullying can change personalities, psychological wellbeing and even lead to physical injuries. People who have been bullied tend to development long term problems such as depression. Development of stress tends to happen once people have engaged in actions that lead to bullying. This is because the actions against bullying tend to overpower the minds and also brings in psychological problems,.
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A graphic showing No to Bullying
All forms of bullying are not acceptable in the society.
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How to Prevent BullyingTaking immediate action.Dealing with bullies physically.Criminalizing actions against bullying.
In order to deal with bullying effectively, several measures should be enacted to prevent any form of bullying. Measures such as taking immediate action upon any case of bullying would help to deter the action from ever arising again. The other solutions entail taking immediate forms of action would also help to prevent the act from ever occurring. Dealing with bullies physically and also criminalizing actions against bullying helps to prevent it at all costs. Social and emotional learning is a bullying prevention mechanism aimed at ensuring that students do not fall victim to bullying by equipping them with social and emotional skills. This technique is aimed at ensuring that students are equipp ...
BUS1001 - Integrated Business PerspectivesCourse SyllabusSch.docxhartrobert670
BUS1001 - Integrated Business Perspectives
Course Syllabus
School of Professional Studies
BUS1001- Integrated Business Perspectives
Note to Instructors: Items highlighted in yellow apply to on ground courses, those in blue apply to online courses, and those in green apply to blended courses. Please select the appropriate sections for your course (eliminate the highlighting), and delete the other sections. Items highlighted in magenta must be completed prior to publishing the syllabus. Items highlighted in grey are for your information only and should be removed before publishing the syllabus.
*All activities listed in the syllabus must be administered in order to meet the credit requirements for this course
Contents
Overview4
Course ID4
Course Name4
Department4
Credits4
Prerequisites4
Instructor4
Telephone4
E-mail4
Office4
Office Hours4
Class Meetings4
Classroom4
Learning Management System4
Course Description4
College Information5
Centenary Greater Expectation Learning Outcomes (CGEs)5
Business Department Learning Outcomes5
Classroom Conduct5
Academic Code6
Academic Honesty6
“Publication” of Written Work and Assignments6
Academic Assistance7
Accommodations7
Technical Support7
Course Information7
Course Material7
Reference Websites7
Instructional Techniques7
Course Objectives7
Student Evaluation7
Attendance9
Participation9
Assignments10
Late Assignments10
Course Schedule11
Session 111
Session 211
Session 311
Session 412
Session 512
Session 613
Session 713
Session 813
Activities and Rubrics15
Threaded Discussion Requirements15
Threaded Discussion Rubric15
Project and Teamwork Exercise16
Project and Teamwork Exercise Rubric16
Web Assignment17
Web Assignment Rubric17
Case Study Exercise18
Case Study Rubric18
Part Ending Project19
Part Ending Project Rubric19
Launching Your Career20
Launching Your Career Rubric20
Activities Calendar21
Overview
Course ID:BUS1001Course Name:Integrated Business PerspectivesDepartment:
Business - UndergraduateCredits:
4 CreditsPrerequisites:
None
Studentsshould be competent in Microsoft WordInstructor:
Jane ZhaoE-mail:
[email protected]Class Meetings:
Thursday 6:00 pm from January 14th to March 3rd Classroom:
TBALearning Management System:
Access the Moodle student tutorial at: http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/moodle-help-center/moodle-help-center/students/ for instructions on how to log in, navigate, and submit assignments.
Moodle accessibility versions are available for download; please contact the IT Help Desk at ext. 2362 or [email protected] for assistance.Course Description:
This Business course provides the student with the opportunity to discover the role of business in society and to explore career opportunities. The relations among different business disciplines are analyzed. Students learn team building and communication and apply that learning as they work in teams to create, implement, and assess projects.
College InformationCentenary Greater Expectation Learning Outcomes (CGEs):
In ...
BUMP implementation in Java.docxThe project is to implemen.docxhartrobert670
BUMP implementation in Java.docx
The project is to implement the BUMP client in java, with window size 1. Here is an overview of the three WUMP protocols (BUMP, HUMP, and CHUMP). Here are the files wumppkt.java, containing the packet format classes, and wclient.java, which contains an outline of the actual program. Only the latter file should be modified; you should not have to make changes to wumppkt.java.
What you are to do is the following, by modifying and extending the wclient.java outline file:
· Implement the basic transfer
· Add all appropriate packet sanity checks: timeouts, host/port, size, opcode, and block number
· Generate output. The transferred file is to be written to System.out. A status message about every packet (listing size and block number) is to be written to System.err. Do not confuse these!
· Terminate after a packet of size less than 512 is received
· Implement an appropriate "dallying" strategy
· send an ERROR packet if it receives a packet from the wrong port. The appropriate ERRCODE in this case is EBADPORT.
An outline of the program main loop is attached
recommended that you implement this in phases, as follows.
1. Latch on to the new port: save the port number from Data[1], and make sure all ACKs get sent to this port. This will mean that the transfer completes. You should also make sure the client stops when a packet with less than 512 bytes of data is received. Unless you properly record the source port for Data[1], you have no place to which to send ACK[1]!
2. For each data packet received, write the data to System.out. All status messages should go to System.err, so the two data streams are separate if stdout is redirected. To write to System.out, use System.out.write:
System.out.write(byte[] buf, int offset, int length);
For your program, offset will be 0, buf will typically be dpacket.data(), where dpacket is of type DATA (wumppkt.DATA). The length will be dpacket.size() - wumppkt.DHEADERSIZE (or, equivalently, dg.getLength() - wumppkt.DHEADERSIZE, where dg is a DatagramPacket object).
3. Add sanity checks, for (in order) host/port, packet size, opcode, and block number.
4. Handle timeouts, by retransmitting the most recently sent packet when the elapsed time exceeds a certain amount (4 seconds?). One way to do this is to keep a DatagramPacket variable LastSent, which can either be reqDG or ackDG, and just resend LastSent. Note that the response to an InterruptedIOException, a "true" timeout, will simply be to continue the loop again.
5. Add support for an dallying and error packets. After the client has received the file, dallying means to wait 2.0 - 3.0 timeout intervals (or more) to see if the final data packet is retransmitted. If it is, it means that the final ACK was lost. The dally period gives the client an opportunity to resend the final ACK. Error packets are to be sent to any sender of an apparent data packet that comes from the wrong port.
vanilla Normal transfer
lose Lose ever ...
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BUS 303 Graduate School and Further Education Planning
Read and watch pieces on Planning for Graduate School. Answer related questions and write an essay.
· Read about earning a Master’s Degree.
· https://www.gradschools.com/masters/business
· Choose and read about two Master’s degree programs from the left hand column of Subject Selection options (image below) found on the webpage https://www.gradschools.com/masters/business
1-Report - List two subject that you selected to read/research:
One: ____________________
Two: _____________________
2-Discover:
Conduct research on two Master’s degree programs related to your undergraduate major that are offered by Virginia, DC, or Maryland Universities. Choose programs at two separate universities. If you are interested in other universities outside of this area, please feel free to research them as alternatives.
Discover information such as: What are the application processes, preferred GPA, required entrance exams, or prerequisites. What are the options for study (full time study, part time study, face-to-face classes or online classes)? What is the typical timeframe for completing the graduate program? What are the typical career opportunities for graduates from the Master’s program?
Section One- First - University and Graduate Program:
List the university and graduate program that you researched. Answer the research questions with words, phrases, or sentences.
· University and graduate program that you researched
(Enter information here)
· What are the application processes, preferred GPA, required entrance exams, or prerequisites?
· What are the options for study (full time study, part time study, face-to-face classes or online classes)?
· What is the typical timeframe for completing the graduate program?
· What are the typical career opportunities for graduates from the Master’s program?
Section Two: Second - University and Graduate Program
List the university and graduate program that you researched. Answer the research questions with words, phrases, or sentences.
· University and graduate program that you researched
· What are the application processes, preferred GPA, required entrance exams, or prerequisites?
· What are the options for study (full time study, part time study, face-to-face classes or online classes)?
· What is the typical timeframe for completing the graduate program?
· What are the typical career opportunities for graduates from the Master’s program?
3-Write:
Questions to answer in an essay with at least 400 words. The expectation is that the essay in made up of flowing sentences that are organized in to paragraphs. WORD formatted document is required.
· What did you learn about Master’s degree programs and earning a Master’s degree? If you have researched graduate programs in the past, what are the most important aspects of information that you learned about graduate education opportunities?
(At least one paragraph)
· List and discu ...
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Bulletin Board Submission: 10 Points. Due by Monday at 9:00 a.m.
As you've learned, it is important to be able to determine the elements of a crime and there are several places to turn for assistance in doing so.
First - Look at the statute for the crime. For example, in New York, the statute for Petit Larceny is Penal Law 155.25.
Second - Check to see if any of the terms in the statute are defined in another statute. For example, in New York, Larceny is defined in Penal Law 155.05
Third - If the elements are not clear from the statute, you may want to research case law to see if the courts have established the elements for the crime.
Fourth - Always remember to check the Jury Instructions.
They are an excellent source for identifying the elements, as this is how the court explains the crime to the jury.
Many states are now posting their Jury Instructions on the internet.
Section One –
Keeping the above in mind, please provide the statute under which a Defendant in your state would be charged with Rape (1st Degree if your state breaks it down in that manner) In addition, provide any relevant statutory definitions and an overview of the Jury Instructions. Then, provide cases addressing at least one of the elements of the statute.
Section Two –
Discuss whether or not a woman can be charged with Rape in your state. If not, what could she be charged with?
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BUS 371Fall 2014Final Exam – Essay65 pointsDue Monda.docxhartrobert670
BUS 371
Fall 2014
Final Exam – Essay
65 points
Due: Monday, December 9 at 11:59 p.m. EST (Blackboard submission)
Directions:
Part One (this part) of your final exam is to be just that – yours! I expect you will work independently of your classmates to complete the exam.
As always in BUS 371, your grade will be affected by the quality of your writing – clarity, spelling, grammar, syntax, etc.
1. How has this course changed your view and/or understanding of management and its role in contemporary organizations? In your answer, compare your understanding/perception of management at the beginning of the class with your current understanding/perception. Be specific and honest. (10 points)
2. Would you describe your experience with your class team in BUS 371 as better than most of your experiences with previous class teams, about the same as most of your experiences with previous class teams, or worse than most of your experiences with previous class teams? Be specific and explain what happened with your team for you to form your impression. (10 points)
Depending on your answer to question 2, you will answer EITHER question 3 or question 4.
3. If your experience with your class team was better than most of your experiences with previous class teams, what do you think contributed to the positive experience? From what you’ve learned in BUS 371 this semester, what can you do, as an individual student, in future class (and workplace) teams to contribute to their success? Be specific in your answer. (If your experience with your class team in BUS 371 this semester was about the same or worse than your previous experiences with class teams, skip this question and answer question 4.) Be specific in your answer, referring to course material as appropriate. (10 points)
4. If your experience with your class team was about the same or worse than your experiences with previous class teams, what can you do, as an individual student, in future class (and workplace) teams to increase their success? Be specific in your answer, referring to course material as appropriate. (10 points)
5. What do you consider to be your most important “take aways” from this course? In other words, what concepts and/or ideas have you found most interesting? What elements of the course do think will be most likely to be useful to you when you become a manager?
NOTE: Be sure to include both what you’ve found most interesting and most likely to be useful from the course. (10 points)
6. Define, compare and contrast content, process and reinforcement theories of motivation, giving and explaining an example of each. How could a manager apply each of the theories in the workplace? Your answer should be specific and clearly demonstrate your understanding of these motivation theories and their application. (25 points)
feedback for group work:
Business 371 - Fall 2014
Individual Assignment Five
Peer Assessment – Round Two
Due: Friday, December 5 (submitted i ...
BUS 305 SOLUTIONS TOPRACTICE PROBLEMS EXAM 21) B2) B3.docxhartrobert670
BUS 305: SOLUTIONS TO
PRACTICE PROBLEMS EXAM 2
1) B
2) B
3) No, fan pattern (heteroscedasticity)
4) No, nonlinear relationship between X and Y
5) The black line is the regression line because it get closest to the sample points (minimizes error between the points and the line). The red line has a larger error; that is, larger total distance from points to the line.
6) Because it is reasonable to suppose that costs are dependent on production volume (since units are produced, directly resulting in costs), then regression is more appropriate for this data since regression is appropriate when an cause-and-effect relationship is assumed.
7) C
8) a) r = 0.8;
b) T = 1.31;
c) p = 0.117
d) There is no evidence of a significant correlation between X and Y in the population because we did not reject the null of H0: = 0.
9) Note: the following are not complete answers to Question 11; they are just enough for you to know whether your short answer addressed the correct things.
a) 1 = population slope, b1 = sample slope. On exam, would also want to address what you know (or don’t know) about each of these and how each is found.
b) An outlier can “drag” the regression line toward it. On the exam, also think about how this would affect the quality of your regression model and the predictions.
10) Yes, there appears to be a straight line relationship between the variables. Linear regression appears to be appropriate. The regression output is:
11) a) T = -0.09, p = 0.929, do not reject Ho, conclude there is no evidence of a relationship
b) R2 = 0.002 = 0.2%, No because value is very close to zero
c) Correlation = r = -0.0421. No, there is not a strong relationship between these variables. The correlation is nearly 0.
d) Regression line is Y^ = 1.26 – 0.035X.
Y^ = 1.26 – 0.035(100) = 1.26 – 3.5 = -2.24. No this does not make sense because you cannot have a negative number of near misses. It is not wise to predict with this model. The R-squared value is extremely low (essentially 0%), which means that there is no relationship at all between near misses and flights in this data. Therefore, predicting misses from flights is meaningless.
e) b1 = -0.035. As Number of flights increases by 1, we expect number of near misses to go down by 0.035. Or, put another way, as flights increases by 1000, we expect number of near misses to go down by 35. No, this does not make sense. We would assume that as flights increase, so would near misses.
12) a. Multiple regression is a direct extension of simple regression, except that now we have more than one independent (X) variable.
b. Note: the following is not a complete answer; it is just enough for you to know whether your short answer addressed the correct things: Multicollinearity is when the independent variables are highly correlated with one another. On the exam, also indicate how this affects the model, how one can identify if it is present, and what can be done to correct it.
c. Dummy variables are us ...
Burgerville- Motivation Goals.
Peer-reviewed articles.
Here are some articles I found:
1) Employees Motivation in Organizations: An integrative literature
Review:
http://www.ipedr.com/vol10/106-
S10089.pdf
2) Impact of Employees Motivation on Organizational
Effectiveness:
http://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/EJBM/article/viewFile/265/150
3) Shareholders win when employees are motivated:
http://www.forbes.com/2009/08/23/employee-motivation-stocks-intelligent-investing-returns.html
1. THE THEORY OF PURPOSEFUL- WORK BEHAVIOR: THE ROLE OF PERSONALITY, HIGHER-ORDER GOALS, AND JOB CHARACTERISTICS
http://web.a.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=fa02d089-2c07-4af2-8637-23192c8c3b1f%40sessionmgr4004&vid=14&hid=4209
0. Relative Importance and Utilityof Positive Worker States: A Reviewand Empirical Examination
http://web.a.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=fa02d089-2c07-4af2-8637-23192c8c3b1f%40sessionmgr4004&vid=27&hid=4209
Cam Sommer
1. http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/apl/72/4/658/
Comparative analysis of goal setting theories across cultures
0. http://amj.aom.org/content/29/2/305.short
Effects of Team building and goal setting on productivity: A field Experiment
The first employee’s interview
Mr. Kay Nguyen is working at Burgerville for over 2 years. He said that working at Burgerville is only temporary while attending school. The hour he works is outside of his school time, so it helps pay for tuition. The work is very busy during high traffic hours, especially at the drive-through during dinnertime. His main responsibility is handling cashier, but he often help others where needed. He starts pay at minimum wages.
His supervisor encourages employees from time to time, but the wage is very low for employee to stay. He explains that turnover at Burgerville is below average compare to other place he has worked before.
Goal Setting:
What did you learn from this job? How does it impact your future? I encounter customers every day, I learn a lot about customer service in person. He dealt with all type of customers. He learned about servicing and created a friendly environment for customers
While studying and working, his self-motivation can encourage his learning and success, whatever be the scenario. He won’t stop staying here as a cashier. He will keep pushing himself to reach his goal setting
What are your obstacles? How do you deal with it? The most frustrate situation he endures during his tenure at Burgerville is the irresponsibility of other employees. They sometime either do not show up for work or call in. This creates a lot of pressure at work, as he has to cover for their shift. He usually has to stay extra hours to clean up and cover for other shifts.
Does BurgerVille create rewards or something to motivate its employee? Does it make you feel happy or comfortable when working there? Mr. Nguyen’s supervisor usually awards his employees with movie tickets for their performances. Also, they are a ...
Bullying Bullying in Schools PaperName.docxhartrobert670
Bullying
Bullying in Schools Paper
Name
Class
Date
Professor
Bullying in Schools Paper
Bullying is mean spirited and unwanted intimidation by another student. Bullying can come in many different forms but the result is an imbalance of power where one student suffers physical and verbal attacks as well as social exclusion. The bully repeatedly focuses in on their victims and subjects them to continued harassment and false rumors. Bullying causes the victims extreme emotional damage and lifelong pain but occurs most commonly in the school setting. In order to ensure that bullying is prevented the educational system will need to become more proactive and create programs and services designed to educate, reduce, deter and punish bullying.
Types and Extent of Bullying
The three types of bullying experienced by the youthful victim in the school setting consist of verbal and physical assaults as well as social exclusions. The types of verbal threats the victims of bullying suffer are name calling, false gossip, lewd sexual comments, taunts, and threats to cause harm. Physical assaults include hitting, kicking, pushing, tripping, pinching, and spitting on the victim. Social exclusions includes the bully taking steps to isolate the victim from peers by leaving them out of social events or gatherings and talking rudely about them to other peers. Other students will fear the bully and go along with their mean spirited actions. The victim will be isolated and the bully will take steps to embarrass the student in front of other peers. The bully will spread malicious rumors and make rude comments to the victim.
Adolescents are extremely sensitive to rejection and the opinions of peers, both of which can serve as catalysts for revenge (Booth, 2011). The result is the bullying becomes escalated and the victim takes revenge on the bully or physical altercations occur. Bullying is a major problem in society. While bullying occurs most in the school setting there are other places where bullying occurs. Bullies target victims using social networks and will bully them at social events. Victims of bullies are harassed and attacked on school buses and on school playgrounds as well as in the victim’s neighborhood. While bullying can happen anywhere it is most prevalent in schools making it the responsibility of educational systems to take steps to see it stopped.
In 2001 in a report conducted by the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Statistics it was discovered that 20% of all students will be bullied while in high school while the number creeps up to almost 30% when dealing with school children from second to sixth grade (DeVoe, 2009). This comes to one in seven students from kindergarten to twelfth grade being victims of bullying. Over half of the students surveyed have been witness to bullying in the school setting and over 70% find bullying is a real issue in their school as well as the report found girls where far more ...
Building Design and Construction FIRE 1102 – Principle.docxhartrobert670
Building Design and
Construction
FIRE 1102 – Principles of Fire Science
Reference: Chapter 4 of Cote, Fundamentals of Fire Protection
UAE Tamweel Tower
Objectives of Fire-Safe Building Design
1. Life Safety
2. Property Protection
3. Continuity of Operations
4. Environmental Protection
5. Historical Preservation
Life Safety
• Achieved by early warning of a fire, extinguishment
of a fire, proper egress for prompt escape
• Can the occupants get out before the room becomes
untenable?
– We know that flashover is a time when the room
is untenable,
– However there may be a time before flashover
where a room is untenable where concentration
of fire gases (CO) can create such a situation.
• We can do modeling of how long it takes for
occupants to evacuate out of a building and predict
when a room becomes untenable.
• Human Behavior Research
Fire Modeling of Station Night Club Fire
Human Behavior Research
Property Protection
• Materials that can be replaced which have a dollar
value assigned to them.
• Billions of dollars are lost due to fires each year.
• Achieved by installing proper fire extinguishing
systems, compartmentation features to limit spread
and construction of building materials.
Heritage Preservation
• Irreplaceable items and artifacts.
• Accomplished using appropriate fire
extinguishing systems.
Mona Lisa Original Copy of
Declaration of
Independence
Hand Written Quran
National Museum of Saudi Arabia
Continuity of Operations
• Getting back to business
• Accomplished by installation of proper fire
extinguishing systems
Environmental Preservation
• Protecting our environment from fire and/or
fire extinguishing agent.
• Installation of fire extinguishing systems that
limit fire size, minimize run-off from water,
using agents that do not adversely affect the
ozone layer.
Types of Building Construction
• NonCombustible Construction
– Type I
– Type II
• Combustible Construction
• Type III
• Type IV
• Type V
Type I Construction
Non-combustible
• Fire Resistive
• Constructed of concrete
and protected steel
• Columns and beams are
covered with fire resistive
spray on material.
• Primary hazard are the
contents in the structure.
• High-rise office buildings,
shopping centers
Type II Construction
Non-combustible
• Non-Combustible
• Lower degree of fire resistance than
Type I.
• Fire resistant rating on all exterior
and interior load bearing walls.
• May have combustible non-
loadbearing partition walls.
• Columns and beams are not
protected and will be exposed
during a fire.
• Office buildings, warehouses,
automobile repair shops.
Type III Construction
Combustible
• Ordinary Construction
• Office buildings, retail stores, mixed
occupancies with store on first
floor and dwelling on second floor.
• Exterior walls of the building have
2-hr fire resistance rating and non-
com ...
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Building on your initial user interface (UI) design mock-up of the organization’s program UI, the interface now needs to present more information to the user. Complete the following for this assignment:
· The interface should present information visually with icons or graphics and text regarding critical issues related to the system, such as the following:
· New orders
· Change in employee status
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BUS 409 – Student Notes(Prerequisite BUS 310)COURSE DESCR.docx
1. BUS 409 – Student Notes
(Prerequisite: BUS 310)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduces and analyzes the basic concepts of compensation
administration in organizations. Provides an intensive study of
the wage system, methods of job evaluation, wage and salary
structures, and the legal constraints on compensation programs.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Martocchio, J. J. (2013). Strategic compensation:A human
resource management approach (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River,
NJ: Prentice Hall / Pearson.
Supplemental Resources
Andersen, S. (2012). The keys to effective strategic account
planning. Velocity, 14(1), 23-26.
Burkhauser, R. V., Schmeiser, M. D., & Weathers II, R. R.
(2012). The importance of anti-discrimination and workers’
compensation laws on the provision of workplace
accommodations following the onset of a disability. Industrial
& Labor Relations Review, 65(1), 161-180.
Employee compensation: 12 trends for 2012. (2012). HR
Specialist, 10(2), 1-2.
Survey of the Month: Companies Focus On Updating
Compensation in 2012. (2011). Report on Salary Surveys,
18(12), 1-5.
The Society of Human Resources Management (2012). General
format. Retrieved fromhttp://www.shrm.org
2. WorldatWork. (n.d.). General format. Retrieved
fromhttp://www.worldatwork.org
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Analyze how compensation practice can be applied to
positively impact an organization and its stakeholders.
2. Examine the ways in which laws, labor unions, and market
factors impact companies’ compensation practices.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of traditional bases for pay
(seniority and merit) against incentive-based and person-
focused compensation approaches.
4. Compare and contrast internally consistent and market-
competitive compensation systems.
5. Analyze the fundamental principles of pay structure design.
6. Evaluate the role of benefits in strategic compensation.
7. Suggest viable options to current practices regarding
executive compensation.
8. Make recommendations for leveraging flexible and
contingent workers for any given organization.
9. Determine the best possible approach for the compensation of
expatriates.
10. Analyze differences between compensation, benefits, and
legal and regulatory influences in the United States and the rest
of the world.
11. Use technology and information resources to research issues
in compensation management.
12. Write clearly and concisely about compensation
management using proper writing mechanics.
WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE
The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for
students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes
preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery
mode.
Week
Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation
Points
1
3. Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 1: Strategic Compensation
· Chapter 1, Case: Competitive Strategy at Sportsman Shoes
Activities
· Introduction Discussion
· Discussions
Evaluation
· None
20
20
2
Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 2: Contextual Influences on Compensation Practice
· e-Activity
· Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research laws within
your state that would directly affect compensation practices. Be
prepared to discuss.
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· Quiz 1: Chapter 1
4. 20
45
3
Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 3: Traditional Bases for Pay
· e-Activity
· Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research a publicly
traded company or organization headquartered in your state with
a focus on its approach to base pay system (i.e., seniority versus
merit pay systems). Be prepared to discuss.
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· Quiz 2: Chapter 2
20
45
4
Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 4: Incentive Pay
· Chapter 5: Person-Focused Pay
· e-Activity
5. · Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research a company
or organization for which you would like to work focusing on
its current base of employee pay. Be prepared to discuss.
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· Quiz 3: Chapter 3
· Assignment 1: Compensation Practice
20
45
250
5
Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 6: Building Internally-Consistent Compensation
Systems
· Chapter 6, Case: Internal Consistency at Customers First
· Chapter 7: Building Market-Competitive Compensation
Systems
· e-Activity
· Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to find a position with
a company or organization with which you would consider
working. Be prepared to discuss.
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· Quiz 4: Chapters 4 and 5
6. 20
90
6
Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 8: Building Pay Structures that Recognize Employee
Contributions
· e-Activity
· Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research person-
focused pay programs with a focus on how they could be
incorporated into your current (or future)place of employment.
Be prepared to discuss.
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· Quiz 5: Chapters 6 and 7
7. 20
90
7
Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 9: Discretionary Benefits
· Chapter 10: Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans and Health
Insurance Programs
· Chapter 10 Case Study: A Health Savings Account at Frontline
PR
· e-Activity
· Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research the
discretionary benefits offered by the company for which you
would like to work, or for which you currently work. Be
prepared to discuss.
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· Quiz 6: Chapter 8
20
8. 45
8
Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 11: Legally Required Benefits
· Chapter 11, Case Study: Benefits for Part-Time Workers
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· Quiz 7: Chapters 9 and 10
· Assignment 2: Compensation Plan Outline
20
90
300
9
Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 12: Compensating Executives
· Chapter 13: Compensating the Flexible Workforce
· e-Activities
· Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research the debate
concerning seeming excessive executive compensation. Be
prepared to discuss.
· Use the Internet or Strayer Library to research compensation
practices for contingent workers at a company for which you
would like to work. Be prepared to discuss.
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
9. · Quiz 8: Chapter 11
20
45
10
Preparation
· Reading(s)
· Chapter 14: Compensating Expatriates
· Chapter 15: Pay and Benefits Outside the United States
· e-Activity
· Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research a foreign
country of your choice (excluding Canada), with a focus on that
country’s cultural characteristics. Be prepared to discuss.
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· Quiz 9: Chapters 12 and 13
10. 20
90
11
Preparation
· Reading(s): None
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· Quiz 10: Chapters 14 and 15
20
90
GRADING SCALE – UNDERGRADUATE
Assignment
Total Points
% of
Grade
Quizzes (open book with a 1-hour time limit per chapter)
(15 chapters, 15 questions each, worth 3 points apiece)
675
46%
Assignment 1: Compensation Practice
250
17%
Assignment 2: Compensation Plan Outline
300
20%
Participation (22 discussions worth 10 points apiece;
Introduction Discussion worth 20 points)
13. date.The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
· Analyze how compensation practice can be applied to
positively impact an organization and its stakeholders.
· Examine the ways in which laws, labor unions, and market
factors impact companies’ compensation practices.
· Evaluate the effectiveness of traditional bases for pay
(seniority and merit) against incentive-based and person-
focused compensation approaches.
· Use technology and information resources to research issues in
compensation management.
· Write clearly and concisely about compensation management
using proper writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality,
logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills,
using the following rubric.
Points: 250
Assignment 1: Compensation Practice
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 60% F
Meets Minimum Expectations
60-69% D
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Briefly describe the company you researched, its
compensation strategy, best practices they are applying, and
compensation-related challenges they are facing.
14. Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely described the company you
researched, its compensation strategy, best practices they are
applying, and compensation-related challenges they are facing.
Insufficiently described the company you researched, its
compensation strategy, best practices they are applying, and
compensation-related challenges they are facing.
Partially described the company you researched, its
compensation strategy, best practices they are applying, and
compensation-related challenges they are facing.
Satisfactorily described the company you researched, its
compensation strategy, best practices they are applying, and
compensation-related challenges they are facing.
Thoroughly described the company you researched, its
compensation strategy, best practices they are applying, and
compensation-related challenges they are facing.
2. Analyze how your company applies compensation practice to
determine the positive or negative impact to the company and
its stakeholders.
Weight: 25%
Did not submit or incompletelyanalyzed how your company
applies compensation practice to determine the positive or
negative impact to the company and its stakeholders.
Insufficiently analyzed how your company applies
compensation practice to determine the positive or negative
impact to the company and its stakeholders.
Partially analyzed how your company applies compensation
practice to determine the positive or negative impact to the
company and its stakeholders.
Satisfactorily analyzed how your company applies compensation
practice to determine the positive or negative impact to the
company and its stakeholders.
Thoroughly analyzed how your company applies compensation
practice to determine the positive or negative impact to the
company and its stakeholders.
3. Examine the ways in which laws, labor unions, and market
15. factors impact the company’s compensation practices. Provide
specific examples to support your response.
Weight: 25%
Did not submit or incompletelyexamined the ways in which
laws, labor unions, and market factors impact the company’s
compensation practices. Did not submit or incompletely
provided specific examples to support your response.
Insufficiently examined the ways in which laws, labor unions,
and market factors impact the company’s compensation
practices. Insufficiently provided specific examples to support
your response.
Partially examined the ways in which laws, labor unions, and
market factors impact the company’s compensation practices.
Partially provided specific examples to support your response.
Satisfactorily examined the ways in which laws, labor unions,
and market factors impact the company’s compensation
practices. Satisfactorily provided specific examples to support
your response.
Thoroughly examined the ways in which laws, labor unions, and
market factors impact the company’s compensation practices.
Thoroughly provided specific examples to support your
response.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of traditional bases for pay at the
company you researched.
Weight: 25%
Did not submit or incompletelyevaluated the effectiveness of
traditional bases for pay at the company you researched.
Insufficiently evaluated the effectiveness of traditional bases
for pay at the company you researched.
Partially evaluated the effectiveness of traditional bases for pay
at the company you researched.
Satisfactorily evaluated the effectiveness of traditional bases
for pay at the company you researched.
Thoroughly evaluated the effectiveness of traditional bases for
pay at the company you researched.
5. 3references
16. Weight: 5%
No references provided
Does not meet the required number of references; all references
poor quality choices.
Does not meet the required number of references; some
references poor quality choices.
Meets number of required references; all references high quality
choices.
Exceeds number of required references; all references high
quality choices.
6. Clarity,writing mechanics, and formatting requirements
Weight: 10%
More than 8 errors present
7-8 errors present
5-6 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
Assignment 2: Compensation Plan Outline
Due Week 8 and worth 300 points
Using the same company you researched in Assignment 1,
evaluate the company’s compensation plan to determine how it
could be improved.
Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
1. Evaluate the existing compensation plan to determine if it is
the most appropriate for your company. Explain your rationale.
2. Determine the most beneficial ratio of internally consistent
and market consistent compensations systems for the company
you selected.
3. Evaluate the current pay structure used by your company and
assess the recognition of employee contributions.
4. Make two (2) recommendations for improving the
effectiveness of the discretionary benefits provided by the
company you selected.
5. Evaluate the types of employer-sponsored retirement plans
17. and health insurance programs provided by the company you
selected and compare them to that company’s major
competitors.
6. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and
other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment mustfollow these formatting requirements:
· Be typed, doublespaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow
APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for
any additional instructions.
· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the
date. The cover page and the reference page are not includedin
the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
· Evaluate the effectiveness of traditional bases for pay
(seniority and merit) against incentive-based and person-
focused compensation approaches.
· Compare and contrast internally consistent and market-
competitive compensation systems.
· Evaluate the role of benefits in strategic compensation.
· Use technology and information resources to research issues in
compensation management.
· Write clearly and concisely about compensation management
using proper writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality,
logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills,
using the following rubric.
Points: 300
Assignment 2: Compensation Plan Outline
Criteria
Unacceptable
18. Below 60% F
Meets Minimum Expectations
60-69% D
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Evaluate the existing compensation plan to determine if it is
the most appropriate for your company. Explain your rationale.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletelyevaluated the existing
compensation plan to determine if it is the most appropriate for
your company. Did not submit or incompletely explained your
rationale.
Insufficiently evaluated the existing compensation plan to
determine if it is the most appropriate for your company.
Insufficiently explained your rationale.
Partially evaluated the existing compensation plan to determine
if it is the most appropriate for your company. Partially
explained your rationale.
Satisfactorily evaluated the existing compensation plan to
determine if it is the most appropriate for your company.
Satisfactorily explained your rationale.
Thoroughly evaluated the existing compensation plan to
determine if it is the most appropriate for your company.
Thoroughly explained your rationale.
2. Determine the most beneficial ratio of internally consistent
and market consistent compensations systems for the company
you selected.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletelydetermined the most beneficial
ratio of internally consistent and market consistent
compensations systems for the company you selected.
Insufficiently determined the most beneficial ratio of internally
19. consistent and market consistent compensations systems for the
company you selected.
Partially determined the most beneficial ratio of internally
consistent and market consistent compensations systems for the
company you selected.
Satisfactorily determined the most beneficial ratio of internally
consistent and market consistent compensations systems for the
company you selected.
Thoroughly determined the most beneficial ratio of internally
consistent and market consistent compensations systems for the
company you selected.
3. Evaluate the current pay structure used by your company and
assess the recognition of employee contributions.
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or incompletelyevaluated the current pay
structure used by your company and did not submit or
incompletely assessed the recognition of employee
contributions.
Insufficiently evaluated the current pay structure used by your
company and insufficiently assessed the recognition of
employee contributions.
Partially evaluated the current pay structure used by your
company and partially assessed the recognition of employee
contributions.
Satisfactorily evaluated the current pay structure used by your
company and satisfactorily assessed the recognition of
employee contributions.
Thoroughly evaluated the current pay structure used by your
company and thoroughly assessed the recognition of employee
contributions.
4. Make two (2) recommendations for improving the
effectiveness of the discretionary benefits provided by the
company you selected.
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or incompletely made two (2) recommendations
for improving the effectiveness of the discretionary benefits
20. provided by the company you selected.
Insufficiently made two (2) recommendations for improving the
effectiveness of the discretionary benefits provided by the
company you selected.
Partially made two (2) recommendations for improving the
effectiveness of the discretionary benefits provided by the
company you selected.
Satisfactorily made two (2) recommendations for improving the
effectiveness of the discretionary benefits provided by the
company you selected.
Thoroughly made two (2) recommendations for improving the
effectiveness of the discretionary benefits provided by the
company you selected.
5. Evaluate the types of employer-sponsored retirement plans
and health insurance programs provided by the company you
selected and compare them to that company’s major
competitors.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletelyevaluated the types of employer-
sponsored retirement plans and health insurance programs
provided by the company you selected. Did not submit or
incompletely compared them to that company’s major
competitors.
Insufficiently evaluated the types of employer-sponsored
retirement plans and health insurance programs provided by the
company you selectedand insufficiently compared them to that
company’s major competitors.
Partially evaluated the types of employer-sponsored retirement
plans and health insurance programs provided by the company
you selectedand partially compared them to that company’s
major competitors.
Satisfactorily evaluated the types of employer-sponsored
retirement plans and health insurance programs provided by the
company you selected and satisfactorily compared them to that
company’s major competitors.
Thoroughly evaluated the types of employer-sponsored
21. retirement plans and health insurance programs provided by the
company you selected and thoroughly compared them to that
company’s major competitors.
6. 3 references
Weight: 5%
No references provided
Does not meet the required number of references; all references
poor quality choices.
Does not meet the required number of references; some
references poor quality choices.
Meets number of required references; all references high quality
choices.
Exceeds number of required references; all references high
quality choices.
7. Clarity,writing mechanics, and formatting requirements
Weight: 10%
More than 8 errors present
7-8 errors present
5-6 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
BUS 409 – Assignments and Rubrics
Weekly Course Schedule
The purpose of the course schedule is to give you, at a glance,
the required preparation, activities, and evaluation components
of your course. For more information about your course,
whether on-ground or online, access your online course shell.
The expectations for a 4.5 credit hour course are for students to
spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This time estimate includes
preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of the delivery
mode.
Instructional Materials
22. In order to be fully prepared, obtain a copy of the required
textbooks and other instructionalmaterials prior to the first day
of class. When available, Strayer University provides a link to
the first three (3) chapters of your textbook(s) in eBook format.
Check your online course shell for availability.
Review the online course shell or check with your professor to
determine whether Internet-based assignments and activities are
used in this course.
Strayer students are encouraged to purchase their course
materials through our designated Strayer Bookstore.
http://www.strayerbookstore.com If a lab is required for the
course, the Strayer Bookstore is the only vendor that sells the
correct registration code so that Strayer students may access
labs successfully.
Discussions
To earn full credit in an online threaded discussion, students
must have one original post and a minimum of one other post
per discussion thread.
Please note: Material in the online class will be made available
on the previous Thursday. As it is always possible that students
could lose their work due to unforeseen circumstances, it is a
best practice to routinely save a working draft in a separate file
before posting in the course discussion area.
Professors hold discussions during class time for on-ground
students. Check with your professor if any additional discussion
participation is required in the online course shell outside of
class hours.
Tests
Tests (quizzes, midterm and final exams, essay exams, lab tests,
etc.) are available for student access and completion through the
online course shell. Check the online course shell to determine
how you are expected to take the tests.
· Online students are to complete the test by Monday 9:00 a.m.
Details regarding due dates are posted in the Blackboard
Calendar tool.
23. · On-ground students are to complete the tests after the material
is covered and before the next class session.
Assignments
A standardized performance grading rubric is a tool your
professor will use to evaluate your written assignments. Review
the rubric before submitting assignments that have grading
rubrics associated with them to ensure you have met the
performance criteria stated on the rubric.
Grades are based on individual effort. There is no group
grading; however, working in groups in the online or on-ground
classroom isacceptable.
Assignments for online students are always submitted through
the online course shell. On-ground professors will inform
students on how to submit assignments, whether in paper format
or through the online course shell.
Resources
The Resource Center navigation button in the online course
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Resources are available here as well as other important
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answers to common questions.
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and use instructions.
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