Expand the checklist with your well-thought-out suggestions and include why you have added each item.
The 2010 Report to the Nations contains a Fraud Prevention Checklist. The checklist says, The most cost-effective way to limit fraud losses is to prevent fraud from occurring. There are 11 sections on the checklist; evaluate the effectiveness of this checklist to accomplish its stated goal of helping an organization test the effectiveness of its fraud-prevention measures. Comment on every measure in the checklist. Is every item necessary to accomplish the checklists goals? Expand the checklist with your well-thought-out suggestions and include why you have added each item.
Record your evaluation in a 23 page paper.
Discuss the financial impact of emotional reactions to change so your audience buys in to any proposed investments of time or money.
You anticipate a great deal of resistance to change from the employees of Pegasus, especially if there are layoffs involved. You and the HRD group must first identify the emotional factors of change and then present a plan to address these issues to the company in a meeting. You must consider the overall culture of the organization as well as all the subcultures.
Research how people and organizations react to change, both positive and negative. If possible, interview coworkers, family, and friends who have experienced substantial change in their lives. Review articles and books on how organizations have successfully moved through changes, and study those that have failed to make changes to succeed. Develop a set of recommendations that will minimize the negative reactions from individuals and the organization to the change being planned for Pegasus.
a presentation for Pegasus senior management team (5 to 7 slds), focusing on anticipated employee reactions to organizational change (including the possibility of layoffs), and complete the following:
Present your findings from your research and surveys on how people react to change.
Propose an action plan to address these reactions.
Discuss the financial impact of emotional reactions to change so your audience buys in to any proposed investments of time or money.
Prepare a differential analysis on whether to continue with the old machine (Alternative 1) or purchase the new machine (Alternative 2).
CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT (120 points): Differential Analysis
There are four problems for this modules Critical Thinking Assignment.
Complete the following questions using Microsoft Excel. No other submission format is allowed. Review the grading rubric to confirm you are meeting the assignment requirements. (All amounts in SAR unless otherwise indicated.)
Problem 1
Kassel Corporation is considering trading a truck with a book value of SAR 85,000 with an estimated five-year life for a new truck that would cost SAR 200,000. The old truck could be sold for SAR 75,000. The new truck has a seven-year life with no residual value. The new truck would reduce annual operating costs by SAR 20,200 per year.
Required:
Prepare a differential analysis on whether to continue with the old machine (Alternative 1) or purchase the new machine (Alternative 2).
Problem 2
A condensed income statement by product line for Brion Sporting Goods indicated the following for baseball equipment for the past year:
(All amounts in SAR)
Sales
5,400,000
Cost of goods sold
3,700,000
Gross profit
1,700,000
Operating expenses
1,850,000
Loss from operations
(150,000)
It is estimated that 15% of the cost of goods sold represents fixed factory overhead costs, and that 20% of the operating expenses are fixed. Because sporting equipment is only one of the many products, the fixed costs will not be materially affected if the product is discontinued.
Required:
Prepare a differential analysis to determine whether Baseball Equipment should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2). Should Baseball Equipment be retained? Explain and indicate the dollar difference in favor or against.
Problem 3
Marburg Manufacturing produces various-sized plastic panels for its main product. The manufacturing cost for small bottlesis SAR 200 per unit, including fixed costs of SAR 65 per unit. A proposal is offered to purchase plastic panels from an outside source for SAR 180 per unit, plus SAR 6 per unit for freight.
Required:
Prepare a differential analysis to determine whether the company should make (Alternative 1) or buy (Alternative 2) for bottles, assuming fixed costs are not affected by the decision.
Problem 4
Whole milk is produced for SAR 17 per gallon. Whole milk can be sold without additional processing for SAR 24 per gallon or processed further into ice cream at an additional cost of SAR 8 per gallon. Ice cream can be sold for SAR 32 per gallon.
Required:
Prepare a differential analysis on whether to sell whole milk (Alternative 1), or process further into ice cream (Alternative 2).
What are the key issues that need to be considered in determining global expansion?
Respond to the following in a minimum of 200 words:
Research and use one or more peer reviewed journal articles to support this response. Properly cite your reference in APA format. DO NOT use the text book as your reference.
Read the following case study, and reply to one of the prompts:
Audiotech Electronics, founded in 1959 by a father and son, currently operates a 35,000-square-foot factory with 75 employees. The company produces control consoles for television and radio stations and recording studios. It is involved in every facet of productiondesigning the systems, installing the circuits in its computer boards, and even manufacturing and painting the metal cases housing the consoles. The companys products are used by all the major broadcast and cable networks. The firms newest products allow television correspondents to simultaneously hear and communicate with their counterparts in different geographic locations. Audiotech has been very successful meeting its customers needs efficiently.
Audiotech sales have historically been strong in the United States, but recently, growth is stagnating. Even though Audio-tech is a small, family-owned firm, it believes it should evaluate and consider global expansion.
What are the key issues that need to be considered in determining global expansion?
What are some of the unique problems that a small business might face in global expansion that larger firms would not? Should Audio-tech consider a joint venture?
Should it hire a sales force of people native to the countries it enters?
Does this mean that, during the 1990s, dot-coms that focused on hits rather than revenues or profits had bad business plans? Explain.
During the early days of the Internet, most dot-coms were driven by revenues rather than profits. A large number were even driven by hits to their site rather than revenues. This all changed in early 2000, however, when the prices of unprofitable dot-com stocks plummeted on Wall Street. Most analysts have attributed this to a return to rationality, with investors focusing once again on fundamentals like earnings growth.
Does this mean that, during the 1990s, dot-coms that focused on hits rather than revenues or profits had bad business plans? Explain. (Chapter13- Problem 14)
2. During the dot-com era, mergers among some brokerage houses resulted in the acquiring firm paying a premium on the order of $100 for each of the acquired firms customers.
Is there a business rationale for such a strategy?
Do you think these circumstances are met in the brokerage business? Explain. (Chapter 13- Problem 17)
Need at least two paragraphs for each, with analysis and reasoning, and bringing up an example for your claim, with references (at least one), and in-text citations.
Write a Research paper on the following topics as it relates to or complements Systems Analysis and Design (SAD)
Write a Research paper on the following topics as it relates to or complements Systems Analysis and Design (SAD):
1. Descriptive, Predictive & Prescriptive Analytics (why SAD should consider Analytics)
2. Cloud Computing (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, DaaS, AaaS) (how SAD is different for cloud solutions)
3. Hadoop and Advanced Data Management (data sources that may impact SAD)
Your research paper must be at least 4 pages in length and include at least 5 references.
Do not include a cover page. Do not include an abstract. The reference page is NOT included in the 4-page length requirement.
The paper should include an Introduction (to include a Hypothesis based on the research), Literature Review (Evidence) and Analysis of the Literature. All references must be cited within the text. Since the paper includes multiple topics, each topic must be separated and start with a HEADING. Include a conclusion at the end of the paper to summarize the entire paper and analyze how each topic relates together as related to the use of Systems Analysis and Design.
Compare and contrast the differences involved between purely domestic logistics operations and the challenges of global logistics systems as related to aviation and aerospace companies.
Compare and contrast the differences involved between purely domestic logistics operations and the challenges of global logistics systems as related to aviation and aerospace companies.
Assume you are the logistics vice president for a major airline seeking to expand its international operations. What factors would you consider when determining where to locate parts and maintenance warehouses and facilities? What are the cost trade-offs involved?
Include at least one authoritative reference source with your report.
Write the paper in accordance with current APA style rules including a cover page, narrative body, and reference list on a separate final page.
Discuss your opinion of the tactics used by Vice President Dick Cheney in his effort to expand the power and authority of the Presidency during the Bush Administration.
Discuss your opinion of the tactics used by Vice President Dick Cheney in his effort to expand the power and authority of the Presidency during the Bush Administration. Do you approve or disapprove of his tactics? More importantly, I want you to discuss (regardless of Cheneys tactics) whether you agree with Cheney that the President should have unlimited war powers? Why or Why not? What powers do think the President should have to ensure the nations security in the war on terrorism?
no references, 1 paragraphs, no big vocabulary usage.
Develop the network activity chart and identify the critical path for a project based on the information provided in the Gantt Chart Activity document.
This assignment consists of four parts. Please label each part of the assignment Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 in the document, and insert a page break after each part. Click here to see an example. The total assignment is worth 100 points. Please submit as one document.
Note: This assignment requires the use of MS Project or similar software. If you do not have MS Project or similar software, you may look for free or trial versions on the Internet.
Part 1: Develop an in-depth schedule for your initial project based on the Work Breakdown Structure you completed in Unit III. Please refer to the Integrated Project in Chapter 10 of the textbook on page 318 for more information. (40 points total)
Be sure to include:
1. An activity precedence diagram (10 points)
2. An activity duration table (10 points)
3. A network diagram and Gantt charts (20 points)
Part 2: Please complete Case Study 10.2, Project Scheduling at Blanque Check Construction on pages 315 and 316 in the textbook and respond to the questions for discussion. Please make sure that each question is answered thoroughly using a minimum of 200 words for each case study question. (10 points)
Part 3: Develop the network activity chart and identify the critical path for a project based on the information provided in the Gantt Chart Activity document. To access the Gantt chart activity document, click here. (25 points total)
1. Draw the activity network as a Gantt chart. (20 points)
2. What is the expected duration of the project? (5 points)
Part 4: Consider the project with the information provided in the Project Activity Network document. To access the Project Activity document, click here or on the link above. (25 points total)
1. Construct the project activity network using AON methodology and label each node. (15 points)
2. Identify the critical path and other paths through the network. (10 points)
Pinto, J. K. (2010). Project management: Achieving competitive advantage (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
What would you do to further increase the level of personal responsibility that Ryan developed among employees?
Case 16: Apollo Hotel (Textbook page: 609)
Guideline and Suggestions
Please read the General Guideline to Solving Case Studies before start, as posted on the Blackboard.
Read the case twice: once from top to down; second, by focusing on each statement
When you analyze the case, think professionally. You better review the related chapter(s).
Provide complete and appropriate response for each question (not less, not much)
Please use the framework as provided below (second page)
Using bullet points is the best style
The format of the assignment
Length: Maximum 2 pages (remember: the content is more important than no of pages)
1.5 space, with Arial or Times New Roman, 11 fonts
Margins: 1. inch from left & right, 0.5 inch top & bottom
Evaluation:
Assignments will be evaluated in terms content with an emphasis on originality, analysis, completeness of the information, organization of your ideas, appropriate, conciseness, and clarity.
Copy-and-paste the questions to an MS Word document in order to answer them.
1. What recommendations would you offer to Ryan to:
a. Increase occupancy
b. Improve REVPAR
c. Improve Operations
2. What would you do to further increase the level of personal responsibility that Ryan developed among employees? (seeking your opinion based on the facts given in the case)
3. Do you believe that employees should be cross-trained to do many tasks in a hotel? Does this alienate applicants who might otherwise be good employees?
4. Should Ryan hire an ad agency to help position and market the hotel?
