...employees who are disabled, experience medical problems or who are pregnant. Gather at a Pre-Determined location Department head counts must be taken to ensure all employees have been accounted for If there is staff missing, notify the Penson Fire Marshals and they will notify emergency services Everyone must remain in this location until called upon for disaster relief or released to return home. The Business Unit Managers must insist that everyone released return directly to their home in the event their services will be needed later. Fundamentals of a Disaster Recovery Planning Process The fundamental basis of Disaster Recovery Planning is to develop a methodology beginning with project planning and loss avoidance and following through to ongoing testing and maintenance. Below are graphics that describe some rudimentary steps to develop Penson’s fundamental Disaster Recovery Plans: Fundamental 1 - Preparing for the Planning Process A....
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...its human capital and provide competitive positions within the organization. Recently, Human Resource departments have focused on the latest compensation trends or are geared toward rewards without merit, relevance or fit. This is a common mistake as compensation management should be focused on primary components of job analysis, pay structure and salary surveys. Human Resource departments must apply these fundamentals in the compensation management system in order to integrate well in an organization. Compensation management affords an organization the ability to reward superior execution and maintain the top employees in a particular field that contribute to the overall success and profitability of an organization. Through utilization of the basic fundamentals, organizations can visibly assess the employee’s performance and make compensation decisions that benefit both employee and employer. According to Richard Henderson’s 10th edition Compensation Management in a Knowledge Based World, “Job analysis is the process of carefully observing and appraising a job and then recording the details of the work performed.” It is important to remember that job analysis analyzes the job and not the...
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...World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Social, Behavioral, Educational, Economic and Management Engineering Vol:7, No:10, 2013 Supplier Selection Criteria and Methods in Supply Chains: A Review Om Pal, Amit Kumar Gupta, R. K. Garg International Science Index Vol:7, No:10, 2013 waset.org/Publication/16944 Abstract—An effective supplier selection process is very important to the success of any manufacturing organization. The main objective of supplier selection process is to reduce purchase risk, maximize overall value to the purchaser, and develop closeness and long-term relationships between buyers and suppliers in today’s competitive industrial scenario. The literature on supplier selection criteria and methods is full of various analytical and heuristic approaches. Some researchers have developed hybrid models by combining more than one type of selection methods. It is felt that supplier selection criteria and method is still a critical issue for the manufacturing industries therefore in the present paper the literature has been thoroughly reviewed and critically analyzed to address the issue. Keywords—Supplier selection, Mathematical Programming. AHP, ANP, TOPSIS, I. INTRODUCTION I N most industries, the cost of raw materials and component parts represents the largest percentage of the total product cost. For instance, in high technology firms, purchased materials and services account for up to 80% of the total product cost....
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...A. The vendor selection process is preceded by, and is also guided by a cost-benefit analysis. related to the positive impacts of the proposed action(s) are quantified and added together, and all the negatives are similarly noted. The difference between the two is assessed and its significance will help to determine whether the planned action is advisable. In the case of the healthcare organization the cost-benefit analysis will help in deciding whether to upgrade to an electronic health record system or remain paper-based. A request for information is usually made to obtain information on the products and/or services for which a proposal may eventually be made. This includes information on vendors who can meet certain requirements for delivery of formal services and products. A request for a proposal seeks to obtain definitive requirements for portions of or all of a project as identified and is specifically related to the procurement of services and/or products required to implement the project. A request for proposal might be preferred to the request for information because it contains details of the project, and also requests the cost of goods and services inclusive of timelines, required to complete the project. Bothe the request for information and the request for proposal are often required to provide details of exactly what is to be accomplished and hold performers accountable for the outcome of the project. This includes both internal and external stakeholders...
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...each and finally deliver a recommendation for the course of action that will be best for Furntown. The organization choosing the build or buy criteria would make such a choice depending on the size of the business, the complexity of its structure, the demands of its service and how its rendered. Applications differ in use according to how they are built to suit the organizations catered for. Small organizations usually use standardized commercially built software as they work efficiently for their model whereas bigger and more developed ones need specific software uniquely made for them to cater for the complex and more demanding models they serve. A budget of any organization also forms a fundamental basis from which this choice can be made. Buying an Application from commercial vendors is more cost effective than building one as thorough research from each sector of the bigger organization needs to be made. Extensive research requiring time and professionals usually stretches the budget of any project before any implementation of the finished product is done. Implementation of an application requires test runs to ensure a quality product for the efficiency of the organization. The Build...
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...has undergone significant change in recent years due to growing threats of resource depletion (scarce suppliers), intensified competition and accelerating technological developments (Kraljic, 1983). Consequent to such causes, many companies have been exposed to numerous supply interruptions and have grown accustomed to rapidly fluctuating supply and demand patterns. Kraljic (1983) asserts that purchasing calls for a total change of perspective: from a mere operating function to a strategic management of supply. In an intricate supply environment, simple monitoring of current developments is inadequate for a growing organisation like, OMITTED. Rather, the risks and complexities associated with purchasing should undergo comprehensive pre-evaluation and be curbed under extensive management strategy. In 1983, Peter Kraljic delved deeper into this issue by devising a simple but effective technique in assessing supply conditions with the intention of formulating effective supply strategies. To this day, the method is widely regarded as one of the most powerful supply management tools and has acted as the backbone of many organisations, bringing long established success to large companies - most notably, Shell, Alcatel and Philips (Van Weele 2000). The two phase Kraljic approach The approach devised by Kraljic follows a simple two step procedure in formulating different supply strategies. First, all purchased items and services are classified in a matrix form with respect to their...
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...A Risk Analysis for Information Security and Infrastructure Protection Special Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice Columbia Southern University January 03, 2012 A Risk Analysis for Information Security and Infrastructure Protection OBJECTIVE The sole purpose for performing a risk analysis for IT systems is to ensure businesses and or organizations, whether small or large to accomplish its missions by better securing the IT systems that store, process, or transmit organizational information. The primary function of risk analysis is to identify and correct the vulnerabilities and threats of an IT system. It enables management to make well-informed risk management decisions and justify the spending that is part of an IT budget. This also assists management in authorizing or accrediting the IT systems based on the performance results of a risk analysis. TARGET AUDIENCE Risk analysis will encompass a basic guide for experienced and inexperienced, technical and non-technical personnel who support or use risk analysis for their IT systems. This will included a detail listing and job description of personnel based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) research: Senior management and mission owners make decisions about the IT security budget, and they ensure the implementation of risk management for agency systems and the security provided for the IT systems. The Designated Approving Authority (DAA) is responsible...
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...Lawrence Sports Problem Solution University of Phoenix MBA-550 January 19, 2008 Liquidity must become a primary focus for any business hoping to create sustainable growth. Lawrence Sports, a fictional company, is presently in need of capital management analysis and methodology overhaul. Included in this paper is a discussion of the issues, opportunities, values and solutions that the firm should be considering. The 9 step problem solution model is the format used to take the reader through critical identification, evaluation and implementation of elements that will transform a problem into new growth opportunity. Lawrence Sports is a $20 million dollar revenue company that assembles and distributes sporting goods. The focus of the scenario is to provide the opportunity for the student to develop solutions to trade off issues, thus establishing stability for the firm. Mayo, who is a retailer responsible for 95% of sales, is hindering Lawrence from paying raw materials suppliers. Unfortunately, this cash positioning problem is direct result of the Lawrence credit policy and the Mayo request to delay payment until the week of April 14-20. Borrowing money to deal with supplier payables is not an option, due to the $1.2 million dollar maximized bank limit. Therefore, this paper will strategize from the perspective of a financial manager who will turn a working capital problem into the chance to design a new credit policy, implement cash management models and introduce...
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...The Sourcing Of Outsourcing — Presentation Transcript * 1. The Sourcing of Outsourcing Sourcing 2007: May 1 * 2. Why is outsourcing happen? Micro Drivers • You have the opportunity to reduce costs by 20% to 40% • Increasing accountability and improving services • Access to World Class capabilities • Shifting from relatively fixed to variable costs Macro Drivers • Shifting focus to strategic business objectives • Transforming your business through innovation • Being agile and ready to respond to market change: M&A , growth, divestitures, etc. 1 * 3. Global Trends Global Birth Rates Global Birth Rates ChinaPotential Player – Offshore IT services market in China will continue per 1,000 population: per 1,000 population: Eastern Europe: : China: : Potential Player – Offshore IT services market in China will continue China China 13.25 13.25 Eastern Europe to show aggressive growth over the next few years. BPO is a less mature Regional Player – to show aggressive growth over the next few years. BPO is a less mature India India 22.01 22.01 Regional Player – industry in China. English skills are being developed in government supported Large English- industry in China. English skills are being developed in government supported Philippines Philippines 24.89 24.89 Large English- programs to ensure further growth. Core competencies: low-end PC-based speaking educated programs to ensure further growth. Core competencies: low-end PC-based USA USA 14.14 14.14 speaking educated...
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...Green Supply Chain Management : Logistics and Distribution Prabhakar Ravishankar White Paper Important Confidentiality Notice This document is disclosed only to the recipient to whom this document is addressed to and is pursuant to a relationship of confidentiality under which the recipient has obligations to confidentiality. This document constitutes confidential information and contains proprietary information belonging to MphasiS Limited. The confidential information is to be used by the recipient only for the purpose for which this document is supplied. The recipient must obtain MphasiS Limiteds written consent before the recipient or any other person acting on its behalf, communicate any information on the contents or the subject matter of this document or part thereof to any third party. The third party to whom the communication is made includes individual, firm or company, or an employee or employees of such a firm and company. The recipient, by its receipt of this document, acknowledges that this document is confidential information and contains proprietary information belonging to MphasiS Limited and further acknowledges its obligation to comply with the provisions of this notice. The contents of this document are provided in commercial confidence, solely for the purpose of evaluating whether the contract should be awarded to MphasiS. The information contained in this document represents the views and opinions of MphasiS on the issues discussed, as of the date...
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...Business Process Management: Past, Present, Future Wil M.P. van der Aalst Information technology has changed business processes within and between enterprises. More and more work processes are being conducted under the supervision of information systems that are driven by process models. Examples are workflow management systems such as Staffware, enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP and Baan, but also include many domain specific systems. It is hard to imagine enterprise information systems that are unaware of the processes taking place. Although the topic of business process management using information technology has been addressed by consultants and software developers in depth, a more fundamental approach has been missing. Only since the nineties, researchers started to work on the foundations of business process management systems. As a result, many questions still wait to be answered. Moreover, new developments like Web Services pose new ones. Trends To put workflow management in the proper context, it is interesting to consider ongoing trends. In the sixties information systems were built on top of a small operating system with limited functionality. Since no generic nor domain specific software was available, these systems mainly consisted of tailor-made applications. Since then each year new types of product software are absorbing new functionality. Today's operating systems offer much more functionality than in the sixties. Database management...
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...Assignment B Zoe Suet Yee Wan, Jason Lau, Yaoyu Su OutThere Pty Ltd Z3416862 Zoe Suet Yee Wan Z3416733 Jason Lau Z3353653 Yaoyu Su Tutorial: Friday 9-11am Tutor: Jason Simpson Date Submitted: 12/10/2012 Word Count (excluding appendix and overview) : 3113 Word Count for Overview: 301 1 Assignment B Zoe Suet Yee Wan, Jason Lau, Yaoyu Su Executive Summary This following report focuses on providing recommendations and appropriate suggestions to OutThere Pty Ltd regarding the success for FillUp and QuickStop brands. Although FillUp has been growing steadily for the past five years, constant evaluation of efficiency and productivity is necessary for its continual success. On the other hand, standalone QuickStop shops has not been as successful as compared to FillUp as most newly established stores are located in remote areas which may be a contributing factor as to why new tools and strategies are essential to sustain profitability in the long run. Regarding the Chief Information Officer’s priorities to improve purchasing power and distribution efficiency, store layout and product mix, detect fraudulent activities and offer personalised promotion, different types of Business Intelligence Tools will be recommended specifically with the aim to achieve these priorities. 2 Assignment B Zoe Suet Yee Wan, Jason Lau, Yaoyu Su Table of Contents Executive Summary ...........................................................................................
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...Assessment Task 1 Tatiane Augusta Da Cunha – ID 245202 POSITION DESCRIPTION AND PERFORMANCE WORK PLAN PART I: POSITION DESCRIPTION (SECTIONS 1 - 8) SECTION 1. EMPLOYEE , POSITION AND ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION 1. Employee Name and SSN: VACANT 2. Position Number: 01234 3. Class Title: Program Manager 4. Date: 10/1/2013 5. Working Title if Different: 6. Agency Code: 236 7. Supervisor Name and SSN: Robert Boss 789-78-9789 8. Organizational Unit: Network Services SECTION 2. PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION | Develop an integrated (linked) comprehensive surveillance system that tracks community-level data, program services delivered and meets all minimum data element requirements by the end of the first fiscal year. Designs network installations and expansions to include all hardware, devices and cabling schemes, and performs, directs and/or coordinates network installations with personnel. Organize efficient communication between staff. SECTION 3. WORK AREA AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT Supports personnel with telecommunications systems, data and voice integration, network architecture and engineering, and network operations. Ethernet, FDDI networking, some token ring, Centrex telephone environment, Novell, Banyan, peer-to-peer networking over IP, SNA, connections used by mainframe, and 120+ dial-in modems. SECTION 4. MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS JOB FUNCTIONS | PERCENT OF TOTAL WORKING...
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...our feet making targeted progress toward goals for our organization. According to the website http://www.healthcareitnews.com/blog/plan-healthy-system-selection-process, Communication should start day 1. IT staff may advocate for a system that is easiest to manage from a technical standpoint (one that reduces risk of technical error, requires fewer end user staff, or needs less maintenance). Clinical staff may be purely focused on a system that has an interface that is easier to navigate though and is less time consuming compared to the user interfaces of other potential vendors. It is important to identify each department’s agendas and needs prior to beginning the system selection process so that they can be discussed and addressed. It is more difficult to resolve conflicts of interest later in the decision-making process. These are some questions that definitely should be asked during the initial vendor selection; what are the goals of each department for selecting a new PM or EHR system? What is the timeline for selecting and implementing the new system? What is our organization’s budget for a new...
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...youngsters with conceptual and interpersonal skills and social purpose for managerial decision-making and its execution in real situations. 3. To develop and encourage the entrepreneurial capabilities of young generation to make them effective change agents. 4. To meet the demand for trained and professional people in the country at the top level management of business and industrial organizations in the light of the new economic and industrial policy of the country. 2. COURSE DURATION The MBA (Full Time) programme of Mahatma Gandhi University shall be spread in two years duration with 4 Semesters. Each semester shall comprise of a minimum of 16 instructional weeks of 5 days each of 5 hours a day (total contact hours 400). Continuous Internal Evaluation during the course period and University examination at the end of each semester shall be conducted. There shall be a semester break of 15 days each in addition to the usual Onam, Christmas and summer holidays. 3. ELIGIBILTY FOR ADMISSION 1. A pass in any Bachelor’s Degree Examination of Mahatma Gandhi University or an equivalent degree of any other universities duly recognized by M.G.University with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate for all parts of examination or a Master’s Degree examination with 50% marks in aggregate. 2. SC/ST students A pass in any Bachelor’s Degree examination is needed for SC/ST candidates 4. ADMISSION PROCEDURE Admission to MBA Degree programme of the study shall be on the basis of merit as determined...
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