I need help with a project. The instructions are attached. Thank you for your help.
You have just been hired as the Security Manager of a medium-sized Financial Services company employing 250 people in New York, and have been asked to write two new security policies for this company. The first one is an e-mail policy for employees concentrating on personal use of company resources. The second policy is that of WIFI and Internet use within the company.
There are many resources available on the web so researching these topics and policies should be easy. The most difficult part of this exercise will be determining how strict or how lenient you want to make these policies for this particular company.
Project Plan
You are asked to create two separate policies on use of EMAIL and a WIFI/INTERNET USE within the company.
Be specific in your terms and conditions of use. Consider these items to be included in your policies (as applicable).
1. Overview
2. Purpose
3. Scope
4. Policy
5. Policy Compliance
6. Related Standards, Policies and Processes
7. Definitions and Terms
No need for an introduction or a conclusion – just state the questions and answer them one by one.
A helpful resource is chapter 8 of Sekaran & Bougie, Research Methods for Business. This Coursework will be associated with Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 of one of the required texts: Sekaran, U., and Bougie, R., (2016), Research Methods for Business: A Skill Building Approach (7th ed.). United Kingdom: Wiley.
Task 1
1.Describe the key purpose of observation, outlining advantages and disadvantages of this research approach to collecting data.
– define observation – what is meant by ‘observation’ as a research method in a general sense?
– what is the purpose of observation?
– advantages and disadvantages, pp. 142-143
2.Discuss four dimensions that distinguish various approaches to observation.
– four dimensions to consider are controlled/uncontrolled, participant/nonparticipant, structured/unstructured and concealed/unconcealed.
3.1.A disadvantage of observation is observer bias. Discuss at least two ways of minimizing observer bias.
– what are possible reasons for observer bias?
– consider p. 143 of Sekaran & Bougie – remedies for reducing bias are presented.
https://researchdesignreview.com/2018/08/23/ethnography-mitigating-observer-bias/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3032358/
4.1.Provide a critical evaluation of the ethics of using concealed observation as a research method.
– pp. 44-45, pp. 162-163, p. 189
http://www.ethicsguidebook.ac.uk/Observation-103
https://esrc.ukri.org/funding/guidance-for-applicants/research-ethics/
https://esrc.ukri.org/files/funding/guidance-for-applicants/esrc-framework-for-research-ethics-2015/
BSBMGT616 Develop and Implement Strategic Plans Assessment Task 2-Case Study
Instructions for Students:
In this assessment, you are required to complete an analysis of the organisation’s environment to develop an understanding of potential competitors and allies and the associated risks and benefits.
Assessment Requirement:
Complete a Value Chain Analysis, PEST and SWOT for your organisation, plus analysis of the potential competitors and allies supplied in the case study. You are also required to review competitors/allies to MacVille, as described in the case study. For the provided case study,
you are required to complete the following for your organisation:
1. PEST analysis (including a review of legislation impacting on MacVille).
2. SWOT analysis (including an evaluation of the value-chain).
3. Identify and describe existing and potential competitors/allies, then summarise the strengths and weaknesses of each. Once you have developed these materials, you need to meet with your supervisor (your assessor) to discuss and confirm the analysis you have completed, together with the summary of potential co-operative venture allies. Take notes in the meeting with your supervisor and make any changes as suggested by them, before submitting your final version. You must provide:
â— A completed set of analysis (PEST and SWOT).
â— A review of existing and potential competitors and allies.
â— A review of potential allies and a statement of their alignment with organisational values and tender requirements.
â— Summary notes from the meeting with your supervisor. Your assessor will be looking for:
â— Evidence that you have analysed and identified the needs of the case study, and reflected these in the reviews and summary notes you have developed.
Case study
Having completed MacVille’s review of the vision, mission and values, you should then consider the environmental factors that could impact on MacVille’s goals and objectives. To help you with this assessment, you are provided with an industry consultant’s report that contains a recent and comprehensive review of the industry and general operating environment.
Industry consultant’s report
You have noted the following points from the report:
â— New commercial espresso machines are being developed that use 30% less energy to run, with an innovative and more efficient heat exchanger.
◠Planned changes in trade where all tariffs on imported goods, including espresso coffee machines, will be removed in line with the Government’s free trade policy.
â— The development of the home consumer market for consumer espresso machines is experiencing high growth.
â— The lifestyle trend towards eating out more frequently as the population ages and becomes more affluent.
â— The prediction of a steady population growth rate for Australia from 22 million in 2010 to 36 million in 2050.
â— The prediction of a strengthening Australian dollar against all our major trading partners over the next few years is also a concern.
â— The prediction of higher-than-expected growth in the economy, as a result of a resources boom.
◠The strong possibility of a carbon tax being introduced on all energy intensive products used in a commercial enterprise. Senior manager’s meeting At a meeting with the CEO and other senior managers, the following points were noted in regard to the operations of MacVille. In response to your question about how effectively MacVille adds value to its products and services, the following responses were agreed by all.
â— Inbound logistics is a problem, due to the lack of experienced personnel in importation and customs operations. The lack of solutions from Human Resources Management has meant that delivery timelines are sometimes delayed because the proper procedure was not followed.
◠The operations of MacVille is an area of strong value-add, with the state of the art Management Information System (MIS) forming part of MacVille’s infrastructure. The MIS has allowed for sound corporate/strategic planning, along with strong internal controls in accounting and finance.
â— Outbound logistics is an area that could be improved. Currently, MacVille relies on a three year contract with a delivery firm to deliver its goods to customers. Sometimes there is a delay in getting the appropriate vehicle to deliver the espresso coffee machines, which is causing some issues with customers. The contract delivery firm seems to be struggling to deliver the promised quality with their fast expansion.
â— All managers agreed that marketing and sales is a strong point for MacVille. The marketing communications and promotions mix seems to be working well, particularly with the social marketing that MacVille has introduced in the past year. Technology developments are helping MacVille to reduce costs, yet expand the message via internet marketing activities.
◠Service is another strong point for MacVille, which enjoys a good reputation in this field. The installation, after-sales service, complaints handling and training all get top marks from our customers. Some of MacVille’s procurement policy has helped in this regard, with MacVille outsourcing work where it cannot meet customer demand. The policy of putting the customer first and guaranteeing service calls within 24 hours has been a key reason for the increased sales.
In a brainstorming session with the CEO and Senior Managers, the following points were noted. When asking about the potential for opportunities, threats and competitors, the consensus was:
â— Moving into the new Sydney market, where the bulk of espresso machines are sold each year, and from which a major (but ineffective) competitor has withdrawn.
â— Other opportunities could be found in strategic alliances with coffee bean suppliers, where market penetration could easily be achieved and costs of advertising and service could be shared.
â— There was also concern about the raising Australian dollar having a severe longterm impact on tourism, which was a major category buyer of espresso machines. Raising interest rates that are predicted for the coming years could impact negatively on the disposable income of coffee-drinking patrons.
◠The concerns of the group were centered on a global corporation Nufix Inc. shifting from instant coffee into the espresso bean and machine market. The resources they would have at their disposal in marketing, finance and human resources could be a serious threat to MacVille’s plans. However, they would still struggle to gain a foothold in a market that already has strong supplier/buyer allegiances, with most stretching over many years. Global players like Nufix Inc. have difficulty being adaptable to the needs of niche market buyers.
â— Another competitor of note was BeanEx, a large coffee bean supplier that had recently started importing espresso machines for their customers. There was talk of them selling the espresso machines as wholesalers. They certainly had easy access to markets with their coffee bean trade, but they had no established service arm to help wholesale clients maintain the machines that they purchased.
â— MacVille has been keen to pursue strategic alliances as part of its strategy to achieve its objectives. It called for tenders from interested parties, who were asked to complete a tender application form that provided information relating to the tender requirements. Some notes have been included by senior managers who assessed some of the information.
Tender submissions
Three submissions are attached to this case study.
Business name – Home Espresso Trades
Description of business (include vision, etc.) – Selling consumer home espresso machines to the home market, only in Sydney, and incorporating other digital home entertainment products.
Description of joint venture – Shared space in four trade shows per year.
Venture: Strengths and weaknesses – Strength: covers the consumer market for espresso machines (that compliments the commercial espresso machines) to make a full range offer to clients. Weakness: in working with a strategic partner who is not solely focused on the hospitality industry
Venture: Risks
1. Partner not fulfilling their financial commitment.
2. Association with a non-industry partner may have a negative effect on our customer base.
3. Partner access to MacVille’s trade secrets.
Venture: Cost-benefit analysis – Costs of the shows is $2,500 each. Four shows costing $10,000, selling 10 machines per show at $500. Profit for each would see a profit of $10,000 for the year and a breakeven after two shows.
Venture: Financials
Home Espresso Traders
Statement of Financial Position
as at 31 December 201X
Assets
Current Assets
cash at bank 10,000
accounts receivable 15,000
stock 8,000
prepaid expenses 2,500
Total current assets 35,500
Non current assets
Buildings 0
Less accumulated depreciation 0
Equipment 356,000
less acccumulated depreciation (24,998)
Goodwill 10,000
Total non current assets 341,002
Total assets 376,502
Represented by
Liabilities
Accounts Payable 25,000
Long term loan 251,500
Total liabilities 276,500
Owners Equity
Initial Capital 2
current earnings 100,000
Total Owners Equity 100,002
Venture Trend analysis
2014 – $1.0m 2015 – $1.3m 2016 – $1.5m 2017 – $1.6m 2018 – $1.6m
Able to provide access to due diligence materials?
◠Copies of other strategic alliance agreements? YES x NO ¨
◠Statement of Financial Position from last tax return? YES x NO ¨
◠Full personal contact details of all directors? YESxNO¨
◠Supporting data for trends and cost benefit analysis? YES x NO ¨
Business name – Ambrosia Coffee Roast
Description of business (include vision, etc) – Sell all grades of coffee bean to supermarkets and hospitality outlets around Australia.
Description of joint venture – Share in the cost of outdoor advertising for cafes and restaurants, with shared branding of umbrellas and barriers.
Venture: Strengths and weaknesses – Supplier is committed to the coffee bean industry, with some sharing of the client base. Product image is not quality but more commodity-based. Venture: Risks
1. Risks with poor brand association.
2. Long-term commitment in signage
Venture: Cost-benefit analysis – 50 cafes per year, at $200 per cafe cost for each partner. 50 machines sold at $500 profit is $15,000 profit return for the year. Breakeven after 20 cafes.
Venture: Financials – Not available.
Venture: Trend analysis – Sales
$2,850,000 $2,900,000 $2,950,000 $3,000,000 $3,050,000 $3,100,000 $3,150,000 $3,200,000 $3,250,000 $3,300,000 $3,350,000 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Sales Year Ambrosia Coffee Roast
2014 – $3.2m 2015 – $3.0m 2016 – $2.9m 2017 – $3.0m 2018 – $3.3m
Able to provide access to due diligence materials?
◠Copies of other strategic alliance agreements? YES x NO ¨
◠Statement of Financial Position from last tax return? YES ¨NO x
◠Full personal contact details of all directors? YES ¨ NO x
◠Supporting data for trends, and cost benefit analysis? YES x NO ¨
Business name – Java Estate
Description of business (include vision, etc) – To sell quality Arabica roasted coffee beans to all states of Australia. Description of joint venture – Java Estate provides MacVille espresso machines to client for no-charge. Java Estate pays MacVille cost price for the delivery and installation of the machine, and then pays the remainder of the purchase price on a 12 month repayment program.
Venture: Strengths and weaknesses – Australia wide partner – 100% committed to hospitality and coffee bean market. Other coffee bean suppliers may not recommend MacVille machines with this strong strategic alliance.
Venture: Risks– Concern over the amount of money outstanding.
Venture: Cost-benefit analysis – Potentially 200 machines installed in the first year. Interest costs $40,000 p.a. profit $100,000. Break-even after 80 machines sold.
Java Estate
Statement of Financial Position
as at 31 December 201X
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash at bank 78,000
Accounts Receivable 123,000
Stock 100,000
Prepaid expenses 12,000
Total Current Assets 313,000
Non Current Assets
Buildings 240,000
Less Accumulated depreciation (123,000)
Equipment 230,000
Less Accumulated depreciation (78,000)
Goodwill 39,500
Total Non Current Assets 308,500
Total Assets 621,500
Represented by
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable 25,500
Long term loan 151,000
Total Liabilities 176,500
OWNERS EQUITY
Initial Capital 100,000
Current earnings 345,000
Total Owners Equity 445,000
Venture: Trend analysis – Sales
Able to provide access to due diligence materials?
◠Copies of other strategic alliance agreements? YES x NO¨
◠Statement of Financial Position from last tax return? YES x NO¨
◠Full personal contact details of all directors? YES x NO¨
◠Supporting data for trends and cost benefit analysis? YES x NO¨
$0 $2,000,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000 $8,000,000 $10,000,000 $12,000,000 $14,000,000 $16,000,000 $18,000,000 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Case Study Question
Society is becoming increasingly dependent on computers and technology for functioning in every day life. Every aspect of our lives has been affected by the infiltration of computers and technology. Computers are used to conduct business from home, meet new friends and find old friends, maintain communications with distant family, and to met out some stress relief after a long day at the office. As more and more people rely on computers to succeed each day, it begs the question – are people becoming too dependent on computers, your paper should look at either the historical changes that shook up society or future changes being developed now that will shake up society?
Submission Instructions:
Please answer the question with a minimum of 500 words. Attach the submission in a word document. Credit will not be given if the document is not the minimum number of words.
Case Study Grading Criteria
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Case Study Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points |
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Appropriate use of terms, correct spelling and grammar |
2 |
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Uses external resources validating position with applicable knowledge |
2 |
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Completion of required tasks |
10.0 |
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Compliance with APA Style Formatting |
2 |
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Total Points: |
16.0 |
1)What are 5 primary agents of socialization, and explain why they are a powerful social force.
2)If you were to study resocialization, what about this topic would you study, and why?
3)What is internalization and how can it create a self-fulfillling prophesy?
4)What is social learning theory, and how is useful to understanding socialization and behavioral change?
5)Why is role-taking considered such an important developmental achievement in socialization?
6)Describe anticipatory socialization and its importance as a milestone in socialization?
7)What do sociologists call the sense of one’s social identity?
8)What are reference groups, and how do they impact socialization and behavior?
Attached is the textbook and it’s in chapter 4 socialization. You will need this to answer the questions. MUST NOT copy word for word Benokraitis’s writing – they must RESTATE in their own words the answers to each question.
Students may NOT use outside internet sources. Copying and pasting from the Internet answers to the quiz questions will receive a ZERO. This is considered plagiarism and will be treated as such.
Chalker (1996/2006) describes curricula in an alternative school or program to be innovative and diversified with complementing resources of support. Within your group, begin discussion of which type(s) of educational classes are necessary for your new innovative alternative education school or program needs. Use figures 6.1-6.7 to guide you as to which are most important in curriculum for your new innovative alternative education school or program (pp. 54-70).
For this discussion, argue for the one type of education class you think would be most effective for your new innovative alternative education school or program:
Remember to brainstorm your ideas and tell why this is important to the alternative education school or program you and your group have selected to design and create. Be sure to use resources to cite your opinions and ideas in APA style.
Man charged with stealing Wi-Fi signal ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (AP) — Police have arrested a man for using someone else’s wireless Internet network in one of the first criminal cases involving this fairly common practice. Benjamin Smith III, 41, faces a pretrial hearing this month following his April arrest on charges of unauthorized access to a computer network, a third-degree felony. Police say Smith admitted using the Wi-Fi signal from the home of Richard Dinon, who had noticed Smith sitting in an SUV outside Dinon’s house using a laptop computer. The practice is so new that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement doesn’t even keep statistics, according to the St. Petersburg Times, which reported Smith’s arrest this week. Innocuous use of other people’s unsecured Wi-Fi networks is common. But experts say that illegal use often goes undetected, such as people sneaking on others’ networks to traffic in child pornography, steal credit card information and send death threats. Security experts say people can prevent such access by turning on encryption or requiring passwords, but few bother or even know how to do so. Wi-Fi, short for Wireless Fidelity, has enjoyed prolific growth since 2000. Millions of households have set up wireless home networks that allow people to use the Web from their backyards but also reach the house next door or down the street. Prosecutors declined to comment, and a working phone number could not be located for Smith.
Please read related article on WarDriving:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wardriving (Links to an external site.)
Your reaction?
Can you find other examples of wireless security concerns?
Write a college level research paper describing the psychological and behavioral factors of individual terrorists (i.e. recruits and suicide bombers; not terrorist leaders such as Bin Laden).
Note:Only need to research and discuss individual psychological and behavioral factors in this paper. Also remember that “psychological” does not mean “psychotic” and we are only addressing those of sound mind who deliberately choose violence for a political purpose, or retribution or to instill fear (not crazy mass shooters).
Assignment Specifics:
Make sure you read the instructions carefully and that you focus your paper on answering the assigned questions. This assignment is a research paper, not an opinion paper, so you need to use scholarly sources to support your thesis. Make sure you use APA style in-text parenthetical citations at the end of every sentence where you are quoting another’s ideas (or any information) that is not your own thoughts and words, like this (Bergen, 2015, para. 14). Citations are required for paraphrases as well, but not the page or paragraph number in that case. You are welcome to use supplementary sources to compliment the assigned readings based upon your research, but make sure you use only scholarly and credible sources (do not use open websites and you never want to use wikipedia for a college level paper). Also, dictionaries and encyclopedias as well as general news sites (like CNN, FOX News) are not appropriate for college level research papers.
Requirements:
Finally, be mindful of excessive direct quotes as the paper should not contain just a string of quotations from sources. “Quotes cannot make up more than 10% of the text of your assignment.†So paraphrase where you can and provide your own analysis and synthesis of your research (direct quotes only when necessary to support your thesis). The bottom line for academic integrity is to write an original work for this assignment (not copied from anywhere on the internet or recycled content from your own previous papers) and to properly cite your references.
I need help in biology writing a short essays ( 1 and half page with list resources of the writing )about ” pollution, how can we reduce pollution? and what organisms can be live or non live to the environment.
