Theories of leadership | PAD 515 – Leadership and Conflict Resolution | Strayer University

 
Assignment 1: Theories of LeadershipDue Week 4 and worth 150 points
For all assignments, assume that the City Manager has hired you as the Chief of Staff for your local government. The City Manager has tasked you with developing and implementing the government’s new million dollar grant funded Public Leadership Academy. The mission of the Public Leadership Academy is to provide ongoing training and development of the local government’s current and prospective public leaders. This program was developed in an effort to build and sustain world class public leadership that exemplifies exceptional leadership traits and skills, while fostering long-term relationships internal and external stakeholders and constituents. In the upcoming weeks, you will deliver your first presentation to the government’s local councilpersons, in which you address the type of public leadership model(s) that is both needed within the local government for its public leaders and required to fulfil the mission of the Public Leadership Academy.
After careful review and analysis of the steps needed to meet your goal, your first assignment is to revisit the theories and styles of leadership. You will examine the theories and styles that support the role of the public leader.
You may use the Internet and / or Strayer databases to complete any additional research.
Note: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.
Use the basic outline below to draft your paper. Organize your responses to each question (except Question 4) under the following section headings:

Defining The Public Leader (for Question 1)
Leadership Theories (for Question 2)
Leadership Styles (for Question 3)

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

Determine two (2) leadership theories and two (2) leadership styles that support the definition of a public leader. Provide a rationale for your response.
Assess the effectiveness of the two (2) leadership theories from Question 1. Provide two (2) examples for each leadership theory.
Assess the effectiveness of the two (2) leadership styles from Question 1. Provide two (2) examples for each leadership style.
Include at least four (4) peer-reviewed references (no more than five [5] years old) from material outside the textbook. Note: Appropriate peer-reviewed references include scholarly articles and governmental Websites. Wikipedia, other wikis, and any other websites ending in anything other than “.gov” 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 the theories and models of public leadership.
Differentiate among the styles of public leadership.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in public leadership and conflict resolution.
Write clearly and concisely about issues in public leadership and conflict resolution using proper writing mechanics.

Public administration | PADM 700 | Liberty University

You will discuss assigned questions for the Module/Week. 
· Answers to questions must be supported with research and citations. It is not unusual, for instance, to have 3–4 citations per paragraph in doctoral-level research. 
· Remember also that writing a research paper, especially at the doctoral-level, requires you to weave in ideas from numerous sources and then in turn synthesizing those ideas to create fresh insights and knowledge.
Specifics:
· 10-12 pages of content, double-spaced
· Must include citations from all readings and presentations for the assigned module (including the Fischer presentations and readings) and at least 15 scholarly sources
· Must include Biblical integration (the Fischer sources will help to that end)
· Current APA format
Module/Week 5 Essay
Discuss the following:
· Define governance. 
· What are some of the connotations of the term governance as well? 
· What is meant by “good” governance?
· Provide a Biblical perspective on governance in the public administration context.
Essay Paper Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content 
(70%)
Advanced 
94-100%
Proficient 
88-93%
Developing 
1-87%
Not present
Total
Content
42.5 to 45 points:
·  Thoroughly answers each assigned question.
·  Provides a well-reasoned synthesis of key ideas.
39.5 to 42 points:
·  Answers each assigned question.
·  Provides some synthesis of key ideas.
1 to 39 points:
·  Fails to answer one or more questions.
·  Largely fails to provide a meaningful synthesis of key ideas.
0 points
Not present
Research & Support
42.5 to 45 points:
·  Goes beyond required reading to provide an in-depth, researched discussion of the assigned questions.
·  Supports assertions with research and numerous citations from all required reading, presentations, and scholarly source material.
39.5 to 42 points:
·  For the most part, goes beyond required reading to provide a discussion of the assigned questions.
·  For the most part, supports assertions with research and citations.
1 to 39 points:
·  Largely fails to go beyond the required reading to answer questions.
·  Limited use of research and citations to support assertions.
0 points
Not present
Biblical Integration
30.5 to 32.5 points:
Provides a nuanced discussion of Biblical concepts as related to the content and assigned questions.
28.5 to 30 points:
For the most part, provides a discussion of Biblical concepts as related to the content and assigned questions.
1 to 28 points:
Provides only a limited discussion of Biblical concepts as related to the content and assigned questions.
0 points
Not present
Structure (30%)
Advanced 
94-100%
Proficient 
88-93%
Developing 
1-87%
Not present
Total
Sources & Citations
19 to 20 points:
· All required readings and presentations from the current and prior modules must be cited.
· At least 15 scholarly sources are used.
17.5 to 18.5 points:
· Most of the required readings and presentations from Modules are cited.
· 13-14 scholarly sources are used.
1 to 17 points:
· Few of the required readings and presentations from the Modules are cited.
· Less than 13 scholarly sources are used. 
0 points
Not present
Grammar & APA
16.5 to 17.5 points:
Limited to no errors in grammar, spelling, APA, etc.
15.5 to 16 points:
Some errors in grammar, spelling, APA, etc.
1 to 15 points:
Numerous errors in grammar, spelling, APA, etc.
0 points
Not present
Page Length
14.25 to 15 points:
12-14 pages of content in length (not counting the title page or references); double-spaced.
13.25 to 14 points:
1 page more or less than the required length range (not counting the title page or references); double-spaced.
1 to 13 points:
More than 1 page more or less than the required length range (not counting the title page or references); double-spaced.
0 points
Not present
Instructor’s Comments:
Total:
/175

Unit6np due 08/12/2019 | Social Science homework help

UNIT 6 ASSIGN1
Leadership Development: Philosophy, Governance, and Skills
In this assignment, you will address leadership skills and philosophies, and how the skills of the leader, as well as the leader’s management philosophy, impact service delivery. As part of this assignment, you will look at your own skills and consider the skills and practices of leaders you have observed.
This assignment has three components:

Imagine you are taking a leadership role for the organization you have identified in your previous assignments. 

Describe the leadership role and title for your position.
Develop a leadership statement that you would use as your leadership philosophy in this role or position. Your leadership philosophy must reflect service delivery practices for all internal and external customers. The philosophy must also address the unique components of service delivery as a nonprofit, for-profit, or government organization.
Provide a rationale for the philosophy you identified.

Create a list of 10 to 15 leadership skills or competencies you believe will be important skills for you to have in assuming the leadership role you will be taking in your identified organization. 

Provide a brief definition for each skill.
Evaluate how these skills are important for addressing the trends and competitive forces that influence the identified organization.
Include literature sources to support your decisions about the skills you identified.

Assess your competency at each of the skills you have identified above. 

Select your level of mastery at each skill, using a scale of one to five, with five indicating you have achieved mastery and one indicating you believe you are still a novice at the skill.
Identify the top five skills you want to focus on for your professional development over the next three to five years.
Discuss what actions you believe you will need to take to improve your skills in each identified area.
Identify someone whom you might ask to mentor you for each skill area, and discuss how you would approach that person to obtain mentorship support.

Use the template provided in the assignment resources to complete the assignment.
Assignment Requirements

Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Writing style: Present the content of this assignment in a paragraph format. Include transitional phrases, headings to define document sections, appropriate subheadings, and references.
References: Include at least 6 academic references. References must be from academic journals, textbooks, or other scholarly sources.
APA formatting: Use current APA style and formatting for headings, in-text citations, and references at the end of the assignment.
Length of paper: 5–7 typed, double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

UNIT 6 DISC1
Developing a Leadership Statement 
Your Responsive Leadership in Social Services textbook discusses several domains for inspiration. Leadership development involves practices of self-reflection and seeking mentorship. These practices take time to develop and are likely to change over time based on specific situations, roles, programs, or processes.
In your initial post, discuss your reflections on the following question from the end of Chapter 6 in your textbook:
“What insights and strategies offered within the domains stimulated ideas or thinking for you around possibilities for inspiration?” (deGroot, 2016, p. 170). 
How does a leader’s philosophy and ability to inspire others shape the capacity to build successful collaborative teams? 

Ha499 unit 4 discussion | Applied Sciences homework help

After answer the question, in two different paragraph give your personal opinion to  Zachary Rayburn  and   Nikki Thompson 
The Business Plan
Research business plan models and choose a model appropriate for a hypothetical medical facility. You are responsible to present this plan to obtain a bank loan for the initial capital/start-up funding. Summarize your chosen model, and explain the elements you would include in your business plan and why? Cite and reference your resources.
 Zachary Rayburn 
The business model that I would use would be the collective business model. According to Muehlhausen (n.d.) a collective business model is similar to a franchise but has many likeminded people coming together to purchase and market but does not pay royalties like a franchise. Some things I would include in our business plan would be services provided such as: radiology, lab, operating rooms, and optometry. I would also list the amount of revenue that is expected from pay for services and also what we would estimate insurance to give us. The big selling point would have to be how many people we estimate would use this facility. Depending on the location, that could be upward of a couple hundred thousand. The facility could also offer primary care offices. This would help bring people in more frequently and also be more centralized with the rest of the medical community. I think having everything more centralized would also be a selling point. It is better for the community to go to a one-stop shop essentially rather than driving multiple places to complete your visit.
Muehlhausen , J. (n.d.). Examples of Business Models. Retrieved fromhttps://www.dummies.com/education/college/examples-of-business-models/
 Nikki Thompson 
The hypothetical medical facility needs to be founded and so the most appropriate model for this case will be the start up business model. This business plan is quite effective since it will help outline the various elements that are needed to ensure that the project is convincing and it is well planned (Pan, 2017). This plan will be comprised of several elements, the first one is the general business strategy that will be employed. The product and the services that will be offered by the medical facility. This will help understand how relevant this facility will be to the surrounding community (Attaran, 2017).  These elements will help the financiers and other individuals who are associated with the project plan. This model is so important more so when the organization is at the start up stage.  This will give the business a conclusive approach and information about the whole business process (Liu, Li, Zhao & Mao, 2016).
References
Liu, G., Li, K., Zhao, D., & Mao, C. (2016). Business model innovation and its drivers in the Chinese construction industry during the shift to modular prefabrication.                           Journal of management in engineering, 33(3), 04016015.
Pan, J. (2017). FACTORS INFLUENCE CHOICE DECISION OF FOREIGN PATIENTS TOWARD MEDICAL TOURISM IN BANGKOK, THAILAND: A CASE                            STUDY OF BANGKOK HOSPITAL, BUMRUNGRAD INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL, SAMITIVEJ HOSPITAL.
Attaran, M. (2017). The internet of things: Limitless opportunities for business and society. Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability Vol, 12(1), 11.
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influencing multiple systems through evidence-based change

  
Influencing Multiple Systems Through Evidence-Based Change
As an advance practice nurse, your work is informed by many factors beyond your direct reach, and your influence extends beyond the immediate context in which you labor. Likewise, the changes you propose as a nurse leader are influenced by multiple systems and, in turn, can have an impact on many different groups. One of the ways to distinguish yourself as a leader is to be knowledgeable about these spheres of influence and to promote awareness of the potential effects that may result from a change.
Indeed, with the fluid and persistently evolving nature of change, it is essential that you stay abreast of latest developments that may affect the practice environment. This is especially critical for maintaining or adapting a change once it has been implemented. As discussed in Weeks 8 and 9, you may need to make adjustments based on evaluation of outcomes; in addition, you must also be prepared for adjustments based on developments within or outside your targeted environment.
To prepare:

What are some possible adjustments that you might      need to make based on the evaluation of outcomes? Consider insights from      the Discussion in Weeks 8 and 9.
Consider the evidence-based change you are proposing      for your practicum setting: What other systems or components of a system      are within the sphere of influence of this change? How could evolving      issues internal to the setting, such as budget, staffing shortage,      regulations or external to it, such as supply, funding, national      priorities, and disasters, affect the implementation—and ultimately the sustainability—of      such a change?
How might your proposed change, in turn, affect      policy or practice at other levels beyond your initial focus?

By tomorrow Wednesday 5/1/19  2pm (America/New York time), write a minimum of 550 words essay in APA format with at least 3 references (see list or required readings below). Include the level one headers as numbered below:
Post a cohesive response that addresses the following:
1) Describe at least three evolving issues that are internal or external to your practicum setting that could affect the implementation and sustainability of your proposed change.
2)  From what systems level do those issues originate (e.g., organizational, local, state, national, global) and what other systems are then involved in response to that factor?
3) How might your proposed change, in turn, lead to shifts at other levels beyond your initial focus?
Required Readings
White, K. M., & Dudley-Brown, S.(2016). Translation of evidence into nursing and health care practice. (2nd edition)  New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.

Review Chapter 11  “Information Technology:      A Foundation and Enabler for Translation”
Review Chapter 15 “Best Practices in      Translation: Challenges and Barriers in Translation”

Braithwaite, J., Westbrook, M., Nugus, P., Greenfield, D., Travaglia, J., Runciman, W., & … Westbrook, J. (2013). Continuing differences between health professions’ attitudes: the saga of accomplishing systems-wide interprofessionalism. International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 25(1), 8-15. doi: 10.1093/intqhc/mzs071
Hoyle, C., & Johnson, G. (2015). Building skills in organizational and systems change. Nurse Practitioner, 40(4), 15-23. doi:
10.1097/01.NPR.0000461948.38539. fc
Jeungok, C., & Zucker, D. M. (2013). Self-assessment of nursing informatics competencies for Doctor of Nursing practice students. Journal of Professional Nursing, 29(6), 381-387. doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2012.05.014
Toussaint, J. S. (2015). The Framework for a Whole-System Transformation. Journal Of Healthcare Management, 60(6), 386-389. 

Case 4 | Literature homework help

  
Bill & Jean’s Restaurant 
Mother’s Day is Bill & Jean’s Restaurant’s busiest day of the year. The restaurant has seating for 350 guests. On a normal Sunday the restaurant will serve a total of 1200 guests. Five years ago the original owners of Bill & Jean’s Restaurant, Bill and Jean, decided to try something different on Mother’s Day. On Mother’s Day the restaurant converted to all buffet service. The Mother’s Day buffets were an instant success and have been continued every year with the number of guests served increasing every year. Bill & Jean’s is well known for its elaborate Mother’s Day breakfast, brunch and dinner buffet. 
The Mother’s Day buffet also becomes something looked forward to by all of the restaurant’s staff. A tradition had been established the rst year when Bill and Jean invited the immediate family members of all staff to be their guests for the breakfast buffet. A staggered schedule was even established that allowed the staff member to have 45 minutes to eat with their family. 
Last year between 8am and 8pm the restaurant served 2800 guests, 50 of which were staff and their family members, up from 2550 the previous year. Bill and Jean decided to retire shortly after Mother’s day last year and sold the restaurant. The goal of the new owners is to increase the number of paying guests by fifteen percent this year for a total of 3048 paying guests. They have reviewed the previous year’s Mother’s Day sales and profitability. It is clear to them that the impact of the free meals for the staff member’s families on profitability and extra labor cost for the special scheduling has to be stopped. The cost is just too high. 
The key to success on Mother’s Day at Bill & Jean’s has always been planning and execution of the plan grounded in a foundation of teamwork. Planning for the buffets began the week after Mother’s Day. Bill and Jean had started the planning process with the Mother’s Day team (better known as the MDT) of the managers and chef before leaving. After their departure the new owners, Ron and Jeff, took over the planning personally. They quickly made it known to the previous members of the MDT that there would be no “family comps or staff member eating with family” on the upcoming Mother’s Day. 
Ron and Jeff know that too succeed in their goal on Mother’s Day the level of teamwork throughout the restaurant must be high. They are 1 month away from the big day and worried. Everything they have tried to maintain and increase the level of teamwork has failed. The staff just does not seem to have any enthusiasm for either the day-to-day business or the upcoming “big day.” A number of staff members have indicated that they are not willing to work overtime to do prep for or on Mother’s Day. Ron and Jeff have even heard rumors that members of the management team, including the chef, are looking at jobs with other restaurants. 
Based on what you have learned from previous chapters and the content of this chapter answer the following questions. 
Case Study Analysis Questions 
• What is the overall reason for the challenges occurring in Bill & Jean’s Restaurant?  
• What are the primary fundamental causes for the challenges occurring in Bill & Jean’s Restaurant?  
• What specific steps could have been taken to avoid the current situation occurring in Bill & Jean’s Restaurant?  

The purpose of school ( follow the guide to repond to two classmates)

 
 
Begin each of your responses by summarizing your two classmates main idea(s) and then offer your perspective and insights. 
Your response
References
Your response
  
In the Ted video that I just watched, this short clip was very powerful I can say that I learned alot in just a few minutes. Ted was saying that creativity is important in education literacy, he also said that students are scared to be wrong, they always wanted to right. He also talked about Dynamic, he also went on to say that we as parents, teachers, etc, that we are the children hope that they are or job and that we have to help them, and also prepare them for whats to come in the world today. Once again this video open up my eyes to think about, things in a different way.
   The common core state standards, Initiative in the United States that details with k-12 students should know English, Language Arts, and Mathematics at the end of each grade.
Have we created a trillion-dollar, multimillion-student, sixteen-year schooling cycle to take our best and our brightest and snuff out their dreams—sometimes when they’re so nascent that they haven’t even been articulated? Is the product of our massive schooling industry an endless legion of assistants? The century of dream-snuffing has to end. The real shortage we face is dreams, and the wherewithal and the will to make them come true. We’re facing a significant emergency, one that’s not just economic but cultural as well. The time to act is right now, and the person to do it is you.
We can teach them not to care; that’s pretty easy. But given the massive technological and economic changes we’re living through, do we have the opportunity to teach productive and effective caring? Can we teach kids to care enough about their dreams that they’ll care enough to develop the judgment, skill, and attitude to make them come true? (
  
What connections do you see to the ideas that Sir Ken suggested about school killing creativity?
Sir Ken suggested that all children have different way of learning. their learning at their pace, but because the school system is killing creativity it make it hard for children learn and teacher have to find a new way of teaching children. 
Are a help or a hindrance in fostering creativity?
I think the Common Core Standards is a set high-quality academic standards in mathematics and English language art/literacy. However, these learning goals outline what children need know and be able to do at the end of each grade levels. 
How would following Seth Gordon’s advice support or inhibit the ideas that our students need to be better prepared to compete against other in global economy?
Teacher are designed to ensure that children are prepared for entry-level careers, freshman-level college courses, and workforce training programs. Students need to able develop the critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills students will need to be successful. 
How would this advice inhibit or improve the ability for students to learn twenty-first century skills? Explain your thinking.
I believe that the standards are designed to prepared students for the outside the classroom. They include critical-thinking skills and the ability to closely and attentively read tests in a way that will help them understand and enjoy complex works of literature. Students will learn how to use cogent reasoning and evidence collection skills to be successful in the 21st century. 
Reference
Ted. (2006, June). Retrieved from robinson say schools kills creativity.
Ted. (2012). Stop stealing Dreams: Seth Godin at TEDX
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Bay area environment paper | Environmental science homework help

Introduction
Throughout this course we’ve investigated the basics of sustainability (Social Ecology Model), what sustainability means to different economy sectors, the longterm and short-term processes that shape our landforms, how climates play a role in our lifestyles and how our lifestyles affect microclimates, the importance of climate change on flooding and droughts, the health of the SF Bay estuary and how urbanization has affected biodiversity, the benefits and impacts of agriculture, how intricate and vital water resources are for our future, the value and problems of transportation on society, current and future energy use in California, the relevance of trees, parks and wilderness to an urban environment, and the enormity of urban garbage and waste. Although it is impossible for one individual to enact immediate change in all these areas, making small personal changes every day can help move the Bay Area towards a sustainable future.
Project Summary 
Your final paper will be a minimum 1,500 word written synopsis of your personal impact on the Bay Area Environment. You need to address the topics covered in this course and how your lifestyle choices relate to each topic (e.g. carbon footprint, water footprint, energy use, transportation habits, dietary habits, etc.). You should consider formatting your synopsis around the scientific method/process, where you are asking a question (how can I change my lifestyle to promote a sustainable future), complete background research by gathering external sources to support your position, include data (numerical values of your carbon footprint, water footprint, etc.), and you should also discuss how the Bay Area as a whole can change (e.g. you can bike to school/work more often, but the Bay Area can invest in rebuilding our transportation infrastructure to promote increased public transit). Finally, a strong conclusion detailing how you, and all of those who call the Bay Area home, can reduce your personal impact on the Bay Area environment.
HERE IS THE CARBON FOOTPRINT; you can use it as your data.
https://depts.washington.edu/i2sea/?page=fpcalc
I. Introduction 
• Addresses the topic & it’s importance  
• Provide central question of your paper (i.e. how can I change my lifestyle to promote a sustainable future?)  
II. Discussion  
• Part I: Discuss your personal impacts on the Bay Area environment. This includes data from your previous labs. Include steps you can take to reduce our personal impact on the Bay Area environment. Discuss personal results and what results mean personally.  
• Part II: Make connections between the different topics we’ve covered throughout the semester (e.g. how water use affects the agriculture industry, the energy sector, the environmental sector, etc.). Every topic we’ve discussed about the Bay Area environment affects some aspect of the other topics, so connect the dots, so-to-speak. I don’t want simple summaries of your previous lab reports. This final paper needs to connect everything together. 
• Part III: Discuss how the Bay Area as a whole can change to promote a more sustainable future. You can discuss increasing our tree canopy cover, investing in green energy, improving our transportation network, etc. These are changes different from your personal changes discussed in the first body paragraph, but you can discuss how your personal changes will affect the societal changes (e.g. installing solar panels on your home). This section definitely needs supporting information from outside sources. There are numerous posted on iLearn to get you started. Don’t forget to cite the sources in the text of the paper and include a references section. 
III. Conclusion  
• Readdresses the overall topic & it’s importance  
• Summarizes main points    
• Proper formatting  
• References 

Ethc-445 principles of ethics – week 2 ethics paper, a+ tutorial

 
Assignments
Choose between these two groups of problems, noting that there are two problems in each group:
Group A:
A newspaper columnist signs a contract with a newspaper chain. Several months later she is offered a position with another newspaper chain at a higher salary. Because she would prefer making more money, she notifies the first chain that she is breaking her contract. The courts will decide the legality of her action. But what of the morality? Did the columnist behave ethically?
An airline pilot goes for his regular medical checkup. The doctor discovers that he has developed a heart murmur. The pilot only has a month to go before he is eligible for retirement. The doctor know this and wonders whether, under these unusual circumstances, she is justified in withholding the information about the pilot’s condition.
Group B:
An office worker had a record of frequent absence. He used all his vacation and sick leave days and frequently requested additional leave without pay. His supervisor and co-workers expressed great frustration because his absenteeism caused bottlenecks in paperwork, created low morale in the office, and required others to do his work in addition to their own. On the other hand, he felt he was entitled to take his earned time and additional time off without pay. Was he right?
Rhonda enjoys socializing with fellow employees at work, but their discussion usually consists of gossiping about other people, including several of her friends. At first Rhonda feels uncomfortable talking in this way about people she is close to, but then she decided it does no real harm and she feels no remorse for joining in.
Please wait until at least Thursday to begin working on this assignment so you can include the information we are learning in the threads and in our readings in your thought processes.
Parameters for writing this paper:
1.      Answer the questions raised in the problems above. You will have two separate sections to your paper, one on each separate question in your chosen group. 
You do not have to write an “English class” style paper this week. Answer each problem separately.
2.      While writing your answers, incorporate the ideas of “good vs. evil,” “wrong vs. right,” and “ought/should be vs. what is.”
3.      Explain in your answer to each problem how Augustine and Aquinas would have solved the problem based on what we learned about each here in the materials and course, and if they differ, why?
4.      Your two sets of answers should be about two pages, double spaced.
Write your answer and save it in a Word document, entitled, “YourLastnameEthicsWeek2.docx,” 
for example, Christopher Columbus would turn in a document named “ColumbusEthicsWeek2.docx.“
Submit your lab to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions or watch this  Dropbox Tutorial.
See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date information.

Acc 340 final exam | Business & Finance homework help

     
1.
The “S” in the acronym   “AIS” stands for:
A)
Standard
B)
System
C)
Symbol
D)
none of these
  
2.
Which of the following   best describes a data warehouse?
A)
A repository of   historical information from one accounting application
B)
A repository of   historical information from a set of accounting applications
C)
A repository of   information from many business applications—some not accounting
D)
A repository of   information from many businesses in the same industry
  
3.
One reason why AISs   fail is because:
A)
They are not   computerized
B)
They try to process   non-accounting data
C)
They cannot produce   good information from bad data
D)
They are incompatible   with the existing processing procedures
  
4.
The hardware of a   computer system includes the computer itself and other devices that help the   computer perform its tasks. These   “other devices” are commonly also called:
A)
Helper equipment
B)
IT devices
C)
Peripheral equipment
D)
Secondary equipment
E)
Accessory equipment
  
5.
All of the following   are examples of peripheral equipment except:
A)
Input equipment
B)
Output equipment
C)
Communications   equipment
D)
Primary memory   equipment
E)
Secondary storage   equipment
  
6.
POS devices, bar code   readers, and OCR devices are examples of:
A)
Input devices
B)
Output Devices
C)
Processing Devices
D)
Transaction Devices
  
7.
Printers and monitors   are examples of:
A)
Output devices
B)
Input devices
C)
Processing devices
D)
Storage Devices
  
8.
Which type of company   is most likely to use MICR?
A)
Grocery store
B)
Bank
C)
Phone company
D)
Web site seller
  
9.
An older computer   system, typically using a mainframe, centralized data processing, and COBOL   software, is often called a:
A)
Supercomputer system
B)
Primary system
C)
Legacy system
D)
Traditional system
  
10.
A USB drive that uses   flash memory is an example of a(n):
A)
Input device
B)
Output device
C)
Secondary storage   device
D)
Web device
  
11.
Which of the following   is not an example of a source document?
A)
Receiving report
B)
Purchase order
C)
Sales order
D)
Aging report
  
12.
Networked enterprises   and globalization have enabled a new business model called   “business-without-boundaries.” Which   of the following statements describes this business model?
A)
Companies no longer   have all of their employees in one location
B)
It is called offshoring   and companies contract with firms in other countries to do such business   processes as human resources, payroll, and accounting
C)
Companies are under a   great deal of scrutiny to manage costs and generate revenue so they contract   with foreign firms to do various business processes at a lower cost to the   company
D)
all of the above   statements describe this model
  
13.
Hacking involves:
A)
Stealing carbons of   credit cards
B)
Destroying computer   hardware
C)
Gaining illegal entry   to computer files from remote locations
D)
Inserting a logic bomb   in a computer program
  
14.
A computer virus is:
A)
A disease that computer   programmers are very susceptible to
B)
A small processing   routine that the user accidentally introduces into the system
C)
A misnomer, since   unlike biological viruses, computer viruses cannot reproduce themselves
D)
Harmless
  
15.
An ideal control is:
A)
A control procedure   that reduces to practically zero the risk of an error or an irregularity   taking place and not being detected
B)
A control procedure   that is anticipated to have the lowest possible cost in relation to its   benefits
C)
A control procedure   that should always be implemented into a company’s system due to the   efficiency and effectiveness that will result from its implementation
D)
A control procedure   that is always cost effective
  
16.
An approach used by   many companies to reduce the risk of loss caused by the theft of assets by   employees is to:
A)
Utilize polygraphs
B)
Acquire arbitrage loss   protection
C)
Acquire fidelity bond   coverage
D)
Institute punitive   management
  
17.
Which of the following   personnel policies would be the most useful in mitigating fraud or   embezzlement?
A)
Fidelity bonds for key   employees
B)
Careful hiring   procedures for key employees
C)
Having a Code of   Conduct
D)
Required vacations for   key employees
  
18.
Logical access to the   computer system would be best controlled by:
A)
Intrusion alarm systems
B)
Complex operating   systems
C)
Restrictions on   physical access to online terminals
D)
Password codes
  
19.
All of these are   reasons why databases are important to AISs except:
A)
AIS databases store valuable   information
B)
Many AISs are large and   therefore potentially unwieldy
C)
The databases of some   organizations are very complex
D)
The hard disk space   used to store AIS databases is comparatively expensive
E)
all of these are   reasons why databases are important to AISs
  
20.
All of the following   are items within the data hierarchy except:
A)
Bit
B)
Character
C)
Data field
D)
Record
E)
all of these items are   part of the data hierarchy