...AUDIT MISSION ANALYSIS PROJECT Integrated Case Application- Pinnacle Manufacturing Table of contents Organizational History INTEGRATED CASE APPLICATION — PINNACLE MANUFACTURING: PART II a. Identification of specific considerations from Parts I and II b. Assessment of acceptable audit risk c. Identification inherent risks INTEGRATED CASE APPLICATION — PINNACLE MANUFACTURING: PART III (1) Controls (2) Deficiencies (3) Control risk Assessment Integrated Case Application- Pinnacle Manufacturing I. Organizational History Pinnacle was set up in 1996 in Pithampur, near city of Indore in Madhya Pradesh (INDIA). Over the last several years the company has continuously invested in and expanded its technology partnerships, manufacturing systems, product range and clientele to emerge as India’s largest commercial vehicle, bus seating and Interiors Company. [pic] INTEGRATED CASE APPLICATION — PINNACLE MANUFACTURING: PART II a. Identify specific considerations from Parts I and II of the case that affect your assessments of engagement risk and acceptable audit risk. Use each of the three factors in the text to...
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...FORM C: ABDC 2013 JOURNALS LIST REVIEW RATING UPGRADE SUBMISSION *** PLEASE NOTE THAT: FORM C is designed to formalise requests to the ABDC Journals Review Panel 2013 seeking an upgrade in rating of an academic journal which is currently included and rated in the ABDC 2010 list e.g. seeking to raise a rating from a “B” to an “A” journal. Please complete a separate form relating to each journal for which you wish to make a submission of this type. Journal Title: THE TQM JOURNAL QC1. FIELD of RESEARCH (FoR) PANEL to which this request is directed (tick one box only): 0806 Information Systems 1401-1499 Economics 1501 Accounting 1502 Finance 1503 Management 1504-07 Marketing/Tourism/Logistics 180105/1801025 Business and Taxation Law QC2. WHAT ABDC 2013 RATING DO YOU PROPOSE FOR THIS JOURNAL? A* A B C QC3. WHAT ABDC 2010 RATING WAS THIS JOURNAL ASSIGNED? A* A B C QC4. WHAT ERA 2010 RATING WAS THIS JOURNAL ASSIGNED? A* A B C not applicable QC5. NOMINATE “THE BEST” COMPARATOR JOURNAL (journal from the ABDC 2010 list that is most similar in research quality): TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS EXCELLENCE QC6. JOURNAL INFORMATION Editor’s Name: Dr Alex Douglas Web Address: www.emeraldinsight.com/tqm.htm Institution: Liverpool John Moores University, UK NATURE OF SUBMISSION QC7. Primary submitter type (tick one box only) Higher Education Institutional Submission (e.g. formal submission from Business Faculty/School)...
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...ELITES – THE GEN Y TRANSFORMERS Nature abhors vacuum, and so do homo-sapiens. The latter, in its unrelenting quest, goes a step further and evolves to improvise, adapt and overcome. Given the nature of how non-conformist descended from the same ancestor, we’re all the same; and yet we’re so different. At the very outset, the elite, since time immemorial, has enjoyed a stellar reputation by virtue of their elevated status, which was, is and continues to be shaped by their social status; political background; cultural hegemony and/or economical might. There is no doubt in mentioning that the elite has toiled hard, slogged painstakingly and worked tirelessly to mount on the pinnacle in every walk of life. However, the existential question still looms large; to what extent the ‘elite’ has contributed and is contributing in the national and global discourse. The answer may well be fraught with complications, and full of labyrinth cross-questions, but this is what this essay seeks to do. I live in India, a developing economy whose population is over 1.2 billion. Though it is the seventh largest country in terms of area it houses the maximum number of people second to China. If we are optimistic, then in one way we have the second largest manpower in the world and we can use it to do wonders. Infact the steady progress which India has been doing in the past has made the developed nations be wary and cautious of India’s achievements. But, on the contrary, if we look at the real...
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...Operating Assets of Housekeeping Operating assets Cleaning Supplies Cleaning supplies are categorized under operating assets and are included in the property’s operating budget. Cleaning supplies comprise the chemical necessary to perform myriad cleaning jobs throughout the property and the nonchemical utensils needed to apply, scrub, rub, cleanse, wipe, etc. the chemical onto all types of surfaces. There are several hundred manufacturers of cleaning chemicals, each of which markets and sells countless products. The responsibility of selecting and using the right chemicals rests with the executive housekeeper. Housekeeping Chemical The three major purposes of chemical used in the housekeeping department are to remove dirt, to destroy harmful microorganisms, and to preserve and beautify furniture, fixtures, and surfaces. Chemical cleaners are manufactured to remove soils from surfaces through chemical action. The stronger are chemical is, the better it will get the job done. The strength of cleaning chemicals is measured on the pH scale. In chemistry, pH is a measure of the acidity and basicity of a solution; a low pH indicates a high concentration of hydronium ions, while a high pH denotes a low concentration. The scale goes from 1 to 14,1 indicating a very acidic solution very alkaline solution, and 7 a neutral solution. For example, a very acidic solution should near pH 1; pure water is neutral, giving a pH of 7; and a solution highly alkaline should be to pH 14...
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...Chapter 10 Internal Control, Control Risk, and Section 404 Audits Review Questions 10-1 Management typically has three broad objectives in designing effective internal controls. 1. Reliability of Financial Reporting Management is responsible for preparing financial statements for investors, creditors, and other users. Management has both a legal and professional responsibility to be sure that the information is fairly presented in accordance with reporting requirements such as GAAP or IFRS. The objective of effective internal control over financial reporting is to fulfill these financial reporting responsibilities. 2. Efficiency and Effectiveness of Operations Controls within an organization are meant to encourage efficient and effective use of its resources to optimize the company’s goals. An important objective of these controls is accurate financial and non-financial information about the entity’s operations for decision making. 3. Compliance with Laws and Regulations Section 404 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act requires all public companies to issue a report about the operating effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. In addition to the legal provisions of Section 404, public, nonpublic, and not-for-profit organizations are required to follow many laws and regulations. Some relate to accounting only indirectly, such as environmental protection and civil rights laws. Others are closely related to accounting, such as income...
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...Indian Furniture Retail Industry The Indian furniture retail market is one of the 14th largest furniture markets in the world due to the rising purchasing power of the Indian middle class population. This USD 8 billion industry has been growing at 30% compound annual growth rate. According to a Cushman and Wakefield report, the demand for residential spaces is forecasted to hit 4.25 million units while the demand for office spaces is expected to hit 400 million sq.ft. between 2010 and 2014 in India. Another major segment is contract furniture which is driven by the increasing hotel developments and tourism demand in the country. The Indian furniture retail market has been classified by CSIL Milano as one of the 14th largest furniture markets in the world due to the rising purchasing power of the more than 400 million middle class population. This USD 8 billion industry has been growing at 30% compound annual growth rate in just the organized sector which accounts for only 15% on the entire industry. According to a Cushman and Wakefield report, the demand for residential spaces is forecasted to hit 4.25 million units while the demand for office spaces is expected to hit 400 million sq.ft. between 2010 and 2014. Another major segment is contract furniture which is driven by the increasing hotel developments and tourism demand. All these factors, clubbed with the evolving consumer demographics and increase in spending on lifestyle products bodes very well for the Indian furniture...
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...been accepted for inclusion in AMCIS 2000 Proceedings by an authorized administrator of AIS Electronic Library (AISeL). For more information, please contact elibrary@aisnet.org. A Comprehensive Framework for Classifying the Benefits of ERP Systems Shari Shang, Department of Information Systems, The University of Melbourne, sshang@jeack.com.au Peter B. Seddon, Department of Information Systems, The University of Melbourne, p.seddon@dis.unimelb.edu.au Abstract This paper presents a framework for assessing the business benefits of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. After analyzing the features of ERP systems, the literature on IT benefits, data from 233 ERP-vendor success stories published on the web, and interviews with 34 ERP cases, we have produced a consolidated framework of five benefit dimensions. This framework tries to classify the types of benefit that organizations can achieve by using ERP systems and provide a comprehensive foundation for planning, justifying, and managing the system. The framework focuses on benefits only, from the point of view of management as stakeholders; it...
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...vipul rohit Indian Telecommunication Industry Last Updated: July-September 2008 [pic] The Indian telecommunications has been zooming up the growth curve at a feverish pace, emerging as one of the key sectors responsible for India's resurgent economic growth. India is has surpassed US to become the second largest wireless network in the world with a subscriber base of over 300 million in April, according to the the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai). The year 2007 saw India achieving significant distinctions: |1 |having the world's lowest call rates |2-3 US cents | |2 |the fastest growth in the number of subscribers |15.31 million in 4 months | |3 |the fastest sale of million mobile phones |in a week | |4 |the world's cheapest mobile handset |US$ 17.2 | |5 |the world's most affordable color phone |US$ 27.42 | |6 |largest sale of mobile handsets |in the third quarter | Segment-wise growth Wireless segment has emerged as...
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...discovered that led to the recalls. Sticky gas pedals, pedal entrapment, and software glitches that affected braking in some models were some of the problem areas (Trudell, 2014). Over time, the safety related recalls continued growing. In fact, by May 2011, the automaker had recalled close to 20 million vehicles (Trudell, 2014). Naturally, the numerous recalls and lawsuits that ensued threatened to damage Toyota’s image; thus, to rectify this the company should organize its decision processes more efficiently. Keywords: organizational change, recall, total quality management Introduction For decades, Toyota set the standard for quality and reliability in the automotive industry. In fact, the Toyota brand has been touted as the pinnacle of automotive excellence by rating industries and industry consultants (Piotrowski & Gray, 2010). The automaker founded in 1937, has strived over the years to manufacture superior quality automobiles (Rajasekera, 2013). Toyota has built a global reputation for engineering affordable, quality vehicles, capitalizing on the principles of Just-In-Time (JIT), the Total Production System (TPS), and the Japanese concept of Kaizen, or continuous improvement (Rajasekera, 2013). Known...
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...Management Table of Contents Business System Planning (Week 1) Introduction 4 Identify how the following critical success factors will be addressed by case study 5 Governance 5 Business plan alignment 6 Process improvement 6 Resource optimization 6 Operating excellence 7 Identify how the following critical success factors will be addressed by case study 7 Business management issues 7 Strategic and competitive issues 7 Planning and implementation concerns 8 Operational items 8 Identify how the variables defined by Strassmann's Model will be measured 8 Efficiency 8 Effectiveness 8 Competitivness 8 Profitability 8 Strategic Information Systems Assessment (Week 2) Create an analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for case study 9 Case study continued 9 SWOT analysis of case study 10 SWOT analysis continued 11 12 13 Create an assessment of the forces that are presently governing competition for case study 14 Using Wiseman’s Framework of Strategy Development define the strategic thrusts and advantages 15 Information Systems Business Case (Week 3) Critical success factors for IT Manager 16 Continued. 17 General stratgy for IT goals and objectives of the case study. 18 General strategy on how IT department will support the goals and objectives of the case study 19 Information Technology Strategy Statement (Week 4) Business aspects 20 Technical issues 21 Organizational concerns. 21 Financial Matters...
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...Apple has toppled Google as the world's most valuable brand Marketing Management – Assignment Case Study Report CONTENTS CASE DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................................... - 3 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. - 4 HISTORY .......................................................................................................................................................... - 5 CREDIBILITY CHECK .................................................................................................................................... - 6 HOW APPLE ACHIEVED IT? ......................................................................................................................... - 7 Constantly Improving Products ..................................................................................................................... - 7 Creating New Products .................................................................................................................................. - 7 High Margins ................................................................................................................................................. - 8 Distribution .....................................................................................................
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...Chapter 8 – Approaches to System Development 1 Table of Contents ← Chapter Overview ← Learning Objectives ← Notes on Opening Case and EOC Cases ← Key Terms 2 Chapter Overview There are two closely related yet independent concepts in this chapter. The first important concept is that there are two types of Systems Development Life Cycle approaches—a predictive approach and an adaptive approach. The second important concept is that there are two types of development methodologies—a structured approach and an object-oriented approach. These are two separate concepts. Projects can be any mix of these two approaches, the approach to the life cycle and the approach to the methodology—predictive with structured, predictive with object-oriented, adaptive with structured, or adaptive with object-oriented. The chapter first presents and explains the differences in the life cycle approach—the predictive and the adaptive approaches. These two approaches are really a continuum and any give project may have elements of both approaches. The predictive approach to the SDLC is used for projects that are well understood and low risk. The adaptive approach to the SDLC is used for projects that are not well understood and are higher risk. Adaptive SDLCs are more iterative and allow the project team to adapt the project to changing circumstances. The other important concept that you should learn from this chapter are the difference between the two...
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...Organizational Theory – Organizational Systems Analysis Organizational Theory – Summary Paper Today’s organizations draw upon the concepts of social and cultural anthropology, political science, strategic management, and organizational behavior. To become a successful manager in today’s organizations, mangers must understand and adjust to organizational concepts, implementation and management of change within organizations, concepts of systems of theory problem solving and decision making. As a manger in my current organization, this course has taught me how to improve my managerial skills through recognizing and understanding the concepts mentioned above. The following is a complete system analysis of my company based on the Six-Box Model. Within the six-box model I will demonstrate how the following factors: (1) Boundaries and Environments; (2) Organizational Structure; (3) Formal and Informal Systems; (4) Reward Systems; (5) Power; (6) Force Field Analysis, (7) Organizational Interventions; and (8) Reactions to Proposed Changes affect a managers management style. Organizational Boundaries and Environments Boundaries in organizations can be defined as “the umbrella under which rules are implemented to shape their purpose and goals.” (Ware, 2005). Boundaries are in place to determine the sphere of influence for the internal activities of an organization and to govern the reactions to external environments...
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...Understanding the Goal | Application of the theory of constraints | Christopher Wilson | 02/09/2013 BADM635 – 0 Spring 2013 02/09/2013 BADM635 – 0 Spring 2013 The basis of the novel, The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement revolves around the life of Alex Rogo. Rogo is the Plant Manager for Uniware a division of a company called Unico. Rogo’s problems arise after and upset customers contacts Rogo’s boss, Bill Peach, complaining that their order is overdue by several weeks and they are not happy. Once Rogo is confronted by Peach, Peach informs Rogo that he does not see any reason to keep his plant open. They are behind on almost every order, they are in the red in terms of profit and he is going to make a recommendation to close the plant. Rogo pleads with Peach to give him time to turn the plant around and show an improvement. Peach offers Rogo three months to show some type of improvement or his recommendation will stand. Due to the limited amount of time available, there are not many outside tools available such as consultants, surveys, etc. With very few hopes, Rogo foresees the inevitable until he remembers his conversation with Jonah, a physicist Rogo knew from a previous job. When Rogo determines that there is no hope for his plant and he feels that all is lost, he remembers the conversation that he had with Jonah while waiting for a flight. During the conversation, Jonah inquires a series of questions to analyze how well Rogo’s plan is actually...
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...Momentum 2014 Middle-Market Private Equity Outlook A CohnReznick LLP Report FEBRUARY 2014 Table of Contents Today’s Private Equity Business Environment.................1 Critical Issues Facing Private Equity in 2014...................6 Private Equity Due Diligence Focus................................24 The Road Ahead..................................................................29 A CohnReznick Report 3 Preface The private equity (PE) industry is well-positioned for an optimistic 2014. After five challenging years, there were a number of positive developments for the industry in 2013, including a rebound in fundraising and a record $120 billion returned to investors in private equity. mo • men • tum noun: the impetus gained by a moving object Overall, 2013 will be remembered as a solid year for private equity. Although the year started off slowly, activity picked up considerably in the second half, particularly in the world of exits. The fourth quarter of 2013 was one of the strongest quarters on record for PE exits, attributable largely to a robust IPO market. The key topic that must be considered in projecting the industry’s outlook for 2014 is whether it can build upon this momentum, or whether the industry’s capital overhang and competition for quality deals will prove too great a resistive force. While we’ll analyze the industry in its broadest sense, our focus is decidedly on the outlook for middle-market private equity firms―those firms with...
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