...Individual Case Study – Google PART ONE: HISTORY & CURRENT STRATEGY Background Google was the leading Internet search firm in 2013 with a mission to “organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.” Larry Page and Sergey Brin, both computer science graduate students, met at Stanford University in 1995. In January 1996, they began development of Google’s search technology. They first named the search engine BackRub. By 1997, BackRub had gained a loyal following by Silicon Valley Internet users because it was so accurate. Yahoo founder, David Filo, was hooked on BackRub and even tried to convince Page and Brin to leave Stanford to focus on making their technology the support of a new Internet company (1). BackRub was renamed to Google, which is a play on the mathematical term googol, a number represented by 1 followed by 100 zeros. The new name echoed the mission of Brin and Page: to organize an infinite amount of information on the Internet. After renaming the company, Page and Brin opened a company bank account and went on to raise $1 million in venture capital from family, friends and investors by the end of 1998. Even with this large amount of money, the two partners ran Google on a small budget (2). Google recorded successes very quickly. In 2000, Google expanded with wireless search technology, search capabilities in 10 languages and a Google Toolbar. On April 29, 2004 Google offered an initial public offering (2). At the end...
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...Handling Security and Ethical Issues at TBWI Course: IT560-01 Handling Security and Ethical Issues at TBWI A growing concern, especially with the recent information leak at Target, is the issue of security. Outlined are security concerns for TBWI and how best to handle them. In addition to handling security issues, there may be complicated ethical issues that may occur. To best handle these situations, those ethical issues are addressed, with recommendations for how best to handle them. Security Concerns In 2013, B2B International and Kaspersky Lab conducted a Global Corporate IT Security Risks survey and the results were quite startling. In a conservative estimate, “The average damage suffered by large companies from a single serious incident was $649,000. For small and medium-sized companies, the average damage was $50,000” ("Global corporate it," 2013). These damages can be the result of fines, lawsuits, as well as lost revenue from customers, who no longer have faith in the security of the company. It takes many years for a business, such as TBWI, to build a reputation, but it can all be lost in a matter of seconds. Because of this, the following security concerns need to be recognized, with a plan in place for prevention. External threats External threats are those that occur from people not involved with TBWI. These could be competitors or random hackers or thieves. These types of threats can occur at the software and hardware...
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...INTRODUCTION ABOUT APU APIIT Education Group has risen throughout the years as one of Malaysia's Largest Education Groups tending to all levels of Education. The Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) is amongst Malaysia's Premier Private Universities, and is the place a one of a kind combination of innovation, advancement and imagination works adequately towards planning graduates for huge parts in business and society all around. APU has earned an advantageous notoriety as a honor winning University through its accomplishments in winning a large group of prestigious grants at national and global levels, and additionally a fabulous reputation in creating profoundly employable graduates who can quickly add to industry upon graduation. . Initially settled as the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) in 1993 and the Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI) in 2004, APU's sound way to deal with supporting school leavers into qualified experts has brought about our graduates being exceptionally looked for after by businesses. With a universal understudy group from more than 110 nations examining in its Malaysian grounds, APU offers a genuinely cosmopolitan learning environment which gets ready understudies well for the worldwide difficulties which lie ahead. While Technology frames a typical center as an empowering influence over its scholarly projects, APU offers a wide scope of projects including territories...
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...Case Study 2 ACCT 504 Group A December 2, 2012 LJB Company Internal Controls Evaluation For the President of the company Prepared by Group A Accounting Firm December 2, 2012 Table of Contents: I. Introduction – Stating the Issue II. Body of the Report – LBJ Company Findings and Analysis III. Summary and Conclusions – Findings Communicated to the President and Recommendations IV. Work Cited – References to support Recommendations Introduction: The purpose of this document is to discuss the internal controls and why the principle activities are important for a business to operate effectively. Our goal is to make the necessary recommendations and evaluate the system for future planning. We hope to uncover any issues that will prevent the company’s productivity. We’ll submit our recommendations to correct and improve the current system in place. In conclusion we’ll present our analysis to the President along with the recommendations needed to implement a better system of internal control. Issues: There’s an issue with too much responsibility placed on one employee. The accountant serving as the controller and treasurer creates a problem with documentation as you don’t have anyone to verify cash and revenue is accounted for correctly. It’s too easy for one employee to manipulate the books in his favor without a clear segregation of duties. The accountant is leaving checks in his office during the week exposing sensitive information and increasing...
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...Case 12.5 Leonel v. American Airlines, Inc., poses some unusual circumstances to the legal minded individual, but also rises some ethical and socially unacceptable facets to the case. I feel like the applicants won the suit on a mere technicality, though the ADA does provide support for people like the applicants here in this case, and American Airlines must show that they are willing to work with people with disabilities. As the circumstances in the situation suggest, Leonel and the other applicants were offered employment that was contingent upon passing background checks and medical examinations. The hinging factor was that American Airlines decided to have the applicants complete the medical examinations first before the also required background checks. FindLaw.com says this about the case: "When employers rescind offers made conditional on both non-medical and medical contingencies, applicants cannot easily discern or challenge the grounds for rescission. When medical considerations are isolated, however, applicants know when they have been denied employment on medical grounds and can challenge an allegedly unlawful denial." (Findlaw, 2016) This is the mistake that American Airlines made. They allowed the circumstances to dictate how their procedures were carried out. At the least they should have waited to rescind the offers of employment until after all examinations were completed. This might have provided more of a covering and could have prevented this type of lawsuit...
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...The Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta. From past experience until this very day there needs to be more strict background checks implemented when it comes to the basis of hiring volunteers and employees. If a stronger hiring process is not implemented I really feel that this location of the Boys and Girls in Metro Atlanta will be in a crisis because the wrong individual(s) were perhaps mentoring young adolescents that shouldn’t be. If this continues this could ultimately crush the dreams and aspirations of young mind. Today in 2014 there is a new generation when it comes to technology, and it’s improving each and every day of our lives. So it wouldn’t be a bad idea to take opinions and suggestions from the public within the community area of Metro Atlanta. Atlanta isn’t really a big place for the most part, and everybody knows everybody as it may seem scarily strange. These surveys could deliver information about the needs of The Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta, a comments section for the public, and ideas and information that they can share to better the individuals that mentor the young adolescents within the community. So the question is are the children safe and can parents put trust in the organization when it comes to their children. Discussing the analysis portions of my paper I want to touch basis on not only implementing a firmer background check but also implementing stress tests as well as psychological test as well to be aware if an individual actually...
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...Selecting the right employee is crucial for any organization. Organizations may use two or more techniques for this process. Some of these techniques are, interviews, tests, background check, reference, check and more. Implementing these techniques the right way is extremely important, if not employers may face high rates of employee turnover. Introduction The process of selecting employees is critical, and is something every organization goes thru. This process can be time consuming and cost a lot of money. Therefore, organizations must be careful with their selection. Selecting the right employee will be beneficial to the organization long-term and as a result, the productivity and the overall environment of the workplace will benefit. With employee selection involves many procedures, laws, and regulations that must be followed. During the process of selection, employers should keep in mind that the employees would be a reflection of the company. Thus, when selecting employees, employers must follow proper guidelines and steps so that they will only have to do that once. When this is done, employers can diminish employees that would not work efficiently and effectively. Employers use several of techniques for selection of employment. Some of these techniques are background investigations, interviews, tests, and much more. These techniques are use to make sure that applicant is telling the truth by the information they provided. Interviewing There are many ways to conduct...
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...number 594 concerns revolutionizing existing criminal and public safety background checks by licensed dealers to encompass all firearm sales and transfers by incorporating gun show, private sales, and online sales. With this measure to be voted on the ballot on November 4, 2014, there are some exemptions permitted for family, police (local and federal), military, and those in imminent danger. (Voters' Pamphlet) Cherie and I have put together this planning guide to give us the opportunity to think about the upcoming negotiation we have with Andrew and Ryan regarding the measure 594 and our thoughts. This measure is a topic that is relevant to the regional area as the vote is only a few weeks away. Background checks for gun transfers is being discussed in many forums, around many dinner tables, and the supporters of both sides of the measures are bombarding the voters with commercials, mailings, and phone calls to ensure knowledge of the measure and to sway the voters to their side. Cherie and I are mindful that the better the planning, the better the probabilities of a successful negotiation and thus are taking advantage of this opportunity and time to investigate the many facets to shield the public from unnecessary carnage in an effort to protect our society. 1. Identifying needs of both parties (6 pts.) Cherie and Shauna (representing the Public) want Initiative measure No. 594 to pass providing background checks for all gun transfers in the State of Washington with a few...
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...According to SHRM, 86% of employers have uncovered misrepresentations through background screens. This is just one statistic that highlights the importance to your business of background screening. In addition to misrepresentations, other common findings that background screens uncover: Lies about educational degrees earned Fibs regarding being a key player in huge company deals Stretches on the truth regarding tenure at influential companies The importance of findings like these is threefold. First, keep in mind that you are interested in this candidate in the first place based on the information on their resume or application. It fits the job description. This becomes defunct if the information therein is false as you learn in a background...
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...Well, most plaintiffs will go after the deeper pockets of the employer, and juries may be more inclined to side with the plaintiff rather than one of these “big” companies. Therefore, it is important that business protect themselves from liability. The type of protection depends on the industry. Often, however, doing simple things like conducting a thorough background check, having a code of ethics or conduct can shield companies from liability. Conducting a thorough background check seems to be the most efficient way to protect a company from an employee’s criminal activity—by preventing that employee from working at the company in the first place. Filtering out employees with criminal pasts or problems with prior employers can help minimize the liability of a company from its employees’ actions. As we can see in the case of Jackson v. County of Wayne, ordering a thorough background check could have saved the County of Wayne from the large amount of legal fees and negative publicity. In this case, the County of Wayne contracted with a company, Juvenile Rehabilitative Services (“JRS”). JRS performed criminal background checks on all foster parents before sending a child to them. The...
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...offers to the officers that are currently employed. Just like most jobs the hiring process for the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) starts with a written application. This application can also be completed online however it must be printed out and turned in to the police department in person. The application consists of basic background information like: full name, date of birth, address, and also past employment history and drug or crime history. Once the applicant has filled out the application and turned it in they will be scheduled to take the written exam. Applicants must pass the written exam with a minimum score of 70 percent. On the same day as the written exam if the applicant passes, the next step is the physical fitness exam. The fitness exam consists of push-ups, sit-ups, running, climbing a five foot wall, and dragging a 180 pound dummy 20 feet. There are minimum standards and according to the "San Antonio Police Department Careers" (2013) website the physical fitness test is a significant struggle for many applicants. Once the physical fitness test has been completed successfully an applicant moves on to the background investigation. The investigation looks at the following things to determine if the applicant is suitable for the department: personal history and character, employment history, military history (if applicable), driving...
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...Angela Li Physics 171 Problem Set 6 Leaking landfill 2014/10/4 Dear citizens: I’m really sorry about the leaking landfill in our city. Many of you may concern the impact of releasing radioactive radon gas on your health but I’m here to assure you that you are not in too much danger and do not have to over worry. First, let’s consider the short-term effects of radiation damage to cells. If a whole body exposes to less than 100 rem (1 Sievert) dose of radiation, people will experience no short-term radiation illness. You will expose to approximately an extra 1 milli-Sievert whole-body dose per year due to the leak. The dose is far below 1 Sievert. So you will not be sick because the cells in your body can repair the tiny damage naturally. Then, I’ll talk about extra risks of getting cancers. According to the Linear Hypothesis which predicts cancer effects at very low levels, each of you will get 4*10^-5 extra risk of getting cancers each day, which is only 0.04 extra cancers. When we expand the time range into a year, extra 14 to 15 people in 1000 of you will get cancers due to radiation. Much fewer people than 14 will actually die from cancer. Even without radiation, about 40% people will get cancer and about 20% of them will die of it. So even if there is no releasing radiation, about 400 people among you will get cancer sometime in your lives and 200 people will die for it. So the danger of getting cancer from radiation is very minimal compared to the natural rate...
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...GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Child and Family Services Agency CFSA Contractor __________________________ Agency Name Request for a Child Protection Register Check (CPR Check) This form may be used for either 1) an in-person request for a CPR Check (Part IV-A); 2) access to substantiated reports of child maltreatment to chief executive officers (CEO) or directors of day care centers, schools, or any public or private organization working directly with children, for the purposes of making employment decisions (Part IV-B); 3) or a child-placing agency licensed in D.C. for purposes of making placement decisions. (Part V). INSTRUCTIONS: Please PRINT or TYPE, filling in all requested information, and sign in the places marked “Applicant Signature.” Please do not use initials to represent your first or middle name. However, if your first or middle name consists of only an initial, please indicate. A complete street address is required in addition to P.O. Box numbers. All in person applicants are required to present one of the following valid photo identifications: Drivers License, State Identification Card, or Passport. All requests for a CPR check in accordance with Part IV-B shall attach this form, with Part I, II, III and IV-B completed, along with a written request from the CEO or director which clearly articulates the basis for the request. All requests for a CPR check in accordance with Part V shall attach this form, with Part I, II, III and IV-B completed. Note...
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...landscape of background investigation in hr | OBJECTIVE: To know the need for background investigation in hiring a candidate. Through this paper, we bring out the logic behind the investigations and discuss some cases to corroborate that logic. Laws and rules governing the investigations will also be looked into. Some of the best practices will then be discussed as a practical approach to the issue. DEFINITION: A background check or background investigation is the process of looking up and compiling criminal records, commercial records and financial records of an individual or an organization. REASON: Litigation problems can arise if employees have an incorrect background to them. Every employer has a legal duty to exercise due diligence in hiring and protecting its employees and assets. Estimates are that 30%-40% of job resumes includes some false or inflated facts. Additionally, some Federal and State Laws require background checks be conducted for certain positions. Background checks are often requested by employers on job candidates for employment screening, especially on candidates seeking a position that requires high security or a position of trust, such as in a school, hospital, financial institution, airport, and government. These checks are traditionally administered by a government agency for a nominal fee, but can also be administered by private companies. Background checks can be expensive depending on the information requested. Results of a background check typically...
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...Radiation Exposure Karen Glave University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas Author Note Karen Glave, ARRT, RT (R) is the Lead Radiologic Technologist at the UT Physicians, Cinco Ranch Health Center in Katy, Texas. A multi-specialty, community based clinic that is a division of the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. Correspondence concerning this report should be addressed to Karen Glave, RT, Department of Radiology, UT Cinco Ranch Health Center, 23923 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, Texas 77494. E-mail: karen.glave@uth.tmc.edu Abstract During my 20 years of imaging in the radiology field, I have been questioned by patients about the dangers of radiation exposure daily. I often state that unlike other medical trials we are unable to intentionally test the long term effects of these procedures. To take a group of people and irradiate them, follow them throughout their lives. That type of study would be never-ending and difficult to follow. Our history lessons teach about the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan in 1945 and the 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant explosion in Ukraine. However those events do not expose human beings to the same ionizing radiation that is used in the medical x-rays of today. I would like to put these risks into perspective. That the benefit of the information we receive from a test far outweighs the risk to the patient. My ultimate goal is to arm the patient with enough information to make...
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