...Intellectual Capital The term intellectual capital (IC) is synonymous with Intangible capital. IC collectively refers to all the resources and assets that defy conventional accounting measures, but which still determine the value and the competitiveness of an enterprise. IC is commonly divided into the areas of Human Capital, Structural Capital, Relationship/Relational Capital, and the Business Model. In our modern Information and Knowledge Economy, intangibles have progressively become the driving factors around which business revolves. Conventional bricks-and-mortar accounting is no longer sufficient to explain how Google, Netflix, LinkedIn, Apple, and General Electric are far more valuable than their financial assets. As of June 2011, Netflix's tangible equity was $290 million USD, yet its market value is over $12.8 billion USD (source: Yahoo Finances). The Apple Corporation, with $55 billion USD in conventional hard assets, was valued at over $272 billion USD with its intellectual capital included (source: Yahoo Finances). These dramatic value differences in company wealth defy traditional accounting logic. Intellectual capital is the new economics discipline that strives to explain the value of these high-knowledge organizations, and how they add value for their customers far beyond what bricks-and-mortar can measure. Karl-Erik Sveiby and Leif Edvinsson are commonly considered to be the first thought leaders of modern Intellectual Capital. Thomas Stewart and Patrick Sullivan...
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...-- the behaviors and events depicted in one of the films listed below. You are not being asked to critique the film in terms of its value as a work of art or as entertainment. Rather, you should think carefully about the human actions and events portrayed in the film. Assignment Choose one of the films listed below. Most should be available at any video rental store. View the film you choose at least once. (Two viewings may offer an advantage). Then, after reviewing your notes and readings, identify 2 different social-psychological principles that appear to be operating in the events or individuals depicted in the film . For each principle that you identify: (a) Provide a clip to show in class. You may assume that we will have internet access, or you can bring in a DVD (or even a VHS tape), or you may create the entire presentation on DVD to show in class. (b) describe in detail the social-psychological principle you believe is relevant. Your job here is to demonstrate that you understand the principle or theory, and that you can describe it in your own words. You don’t need to do library research for this – using your text or your lecture notes as resources is fine. You need you to show us that you have a good understanding of the concept/principle. It’s best if you are specific about the principles you discuss. For example, don’t just indicate that your scene illustrates helping, or conformity, or persuasion, or aggression. Instead, indicate what specific theory...
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...Lab Two Extra Sources Some of the things that I have learned from searching information on chapter two are that there are way more networking systems then I have ever dreamed about. I just thought WAN stood for wide area network and was just another name for the internet. I learned that WAN is everywhere we are and imbedded in our lives. One of the biggest claims of this would be the ATM. I have used it many times but never knew that it was running off of a WAN. I also found out that WAN can be localized as well as worldwide and that it can incorporate the city you live in, the state you live in, and even the United States. Mind Mapping is a brain emulating method for generating and organizing ideas. This was inspired by a great man and his way of doing things, which was Leonardo da Vinci's and his approach to note-taking. Now that is something really cool and another reason we should have been doing something like this a long time ago. Mind mapping is more than just a simple brain storming tool, it is a tool that we can use to organize our lives, organize our jobs and our responsibilities, and it can even be used to organize our day to make us more proficient in our jobs. I am glad that I have been introduced to this tool so early in my career. Bibliography WAN, MAN, LAN, PAN, And SAN: Evolution, Not Revolution | Digital ICs content from Electronic Design. (n.d.). Retrieved June 29, 2013, from http://electronicdesign.com/digital-ics/wan-man-lan-pan-and-san-evolution-not-revolution ...
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...develop a system that would enable a user to control a RC car over a locally hosted website on any device with WiFi capability. The locally hosted website was created using HTML5 and CSS to format the layout of the website along with Javascript code to create and program buttons on the website. WebIOPi was used to convert the Javascript code to Python code to activate/deactivate the GPIO pins on the Raspberry Pi. Ruaan Klem 23653000 ITRW 324 | Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2 2. The Internet of Things (IoT) 2 3. Raspberry Pi (RPi) 3 4. Python 4 5. System Development Methodology (SDM) 5 6. Development 6 7. Testing 11 8. Implementation 12 9. Experimentation 14 10. Results and Discussion 14 11. Conclusion 16 Bibliography Appendix A 18 Appendix B 19 Table of Figures Figure 1: Raspberry Pi 2 Model B 3 Figure 2: Python example code 5 Figure 3: Prototyping SDM graphical representation 5 Figure 4: RC car used for Pi Car 6 Figure 5: L293D motor driver IC 7 Figure 6: "Bare bones" RC car 8 Figure...
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... Company Overview The purpose of this proposal is to implement wireless communication at Westwood Resort, address the current network status and how to improve network capabilities throughout the resort. The goal of the company is to provide free Wi-Fi access to guests and at the same time ensure that the internal network remain secure. In addition, the resort wants to provide better cell phone access in the Fitness Center. Westwood Resort is located in Atlanta GA; it is a single building structure which is composed of ten stories, 500 guest rooms, two banquet halls, seven meeting rooms, hotel lobby, reception, coffee shop, fitness center, and poolside. The Business Center and half the guest rooms are wired for internet access with a dedicated T-1 connection. The hotel currently runs an Ethernet network at 10Mbps with Linux as their primary application, and is a dedicated hotel property management system. The Westwood Resort is operating on wired network and has decided to implement a complete Wi-Fi solution in order to remain competitive and provide...
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...A & B)8 As Stanley Stewart, what sales proposal would you recommend? How would you pitch it to the board? How would you market it to the potential investors/acquirers? 9 . * AGI strategic intent is to divest Amtelecom Communications, a wholly-subsidiary of AGI, in order to increase value for AGI shareholders. * AGI board unanimously approved to market off the business, but it subject to three conditions; * Retirement of current debt in full; * Payment of a reasonable dividend to AGI shareholders; and * The courier business had to be left with sufficient capital to stay in business. * Proposal To address the above situation, we propose the following valuation: * TEV/EBITDA multiple for both ICS and Amtelecom Communications * METHOD #1 - Using the Stock Price / Dividend Yield. * METHOD #2 -Average EBITDA Industry Trading Multiples * METHOD #3 - Using Average EBITDA Transaction Multiples (M&A Comparable Method) * METHOD #4 - Discount Cash Flow Valuation Analysis. * Fundamental Analysis using g @5% and WACC @6% If the market value of a stock is lower than its intrinsic value, this stock is defined as “trades at a discount. To figure out whether AGI is...
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...training programs, rules and policies, and performance management processes all contribute to culture creation and management. Informally, the culture’s norms of daily behavior keep the culture alive and indicate to both insiders and outsiders whether the formal systems represent fact or façade. Culture defines us and reflects the corporate public image. Ethics is an integral part of that organization’s overall culture. Kinicki’s Organization Behavior (OB) 8th Edition states OB is interdisciplinary field dedicated to better understanding and managing people at work…..Three basic levels of analysis in OB are individual, group, and organization,” (Kinicki, P5). This paper analyzes cultural challenges faced by an organization that hires ICs versus employees through the levels in OB:...
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...contains several different kinds of these obsolete and nearly vanished machines. The history of computers starts out about 2000 years ago, at the birth of the abacus, a wooden rack holding two horizontal wires with beads strung on them. When these beads are moved around, according to programming rules memorized by the user, all regular arithmetic problems can be done. Another important invention around the same time was the Astrolabe, used for navigation. Blaise Pascal is usually credited for building the first digital computer in 1642. It added numbers entered with dials and was made to help his father, a tax collector. In 1671, Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz invented a computer that was built in 1694. It could add, and, after changing some things around, multiply. Leibniz invented a special stepped gear mechanism for introducing the addend digits, and this is still being used. The prototypes made by Pascal and Leibniz were not used in many places, and considered weird...
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...ActiveX control is similar to a Java applet. Unlike Java applets, however, ActiveX controls have full access to the Windows operating system. This gives them much more power than Java applets, but with this power comes a certain risk that the applet may damage software or data on your machine. To control this risk, Microsoft developed a registration system so that browsers can identify and authenticate an ActiveX control before downloading it. Another difference between Java applets and ActiveX controls is that Java applets can be written to run on all platforms, whereas ActiveX controls are currently limited to Windows environments. 3- Briefly explain Firewalls A firewall is a software or hardware device that protects your computer from internet dangers, such as (among...
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...Print this document Security Systems & Cameras By Llanor Alleyne February 2,2015 ShareThis rss Order a reprint This Integration Guide was sponsored by Honeywell, as a supplement to Residential Systems, February 2015 In a millennium, when students are studying our present as their past, much will be made of the role of the smart phone in fueling a technology revolution. Undoubtedly this small device, which has already reconfigured how everyday people engage with not only each other but also other devices around them, has given way to the Internet of Things concept, which gains tractions seemingly daily. Indeed, the idea of connecting all of the things we surround ourselves with through a central device has been the basis of custom home automation, but it is relatively recently that a universal device—the smart phone or smart device—has been recognized as the potential hub manager for this level of control. The impact has been visible and quantitative, especially in the security systems sector, which has experienced tremendous growth as a consequence. “Mobile smart phones have really been the catalyst for integrated security systems,” said Delia Hansen, Crestron’s residential marketing manager. “Prior to them becoming mainstream, it was perfectly acceptable to have a large, unattractive security panel at the front door. Now people are looking for more sophisticated options. The smartphone has been able to provide an answer ...
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... Windows XP operating system sets new standards for optimal performance and system reliability. Whether you are a network administrator or just an end-user you can expect to get the most from this system due to its dependable computing and efficient uses. Windows XP operating system was built on Windows NT/2000 technology, which was proven to be more stable than previous operating systems such as 95, 98 or Me (Millennium Edition). Windows XP has a much brighter look and better GUI (graphical user interface) technology. This operating system automatically keeps your PC up to date with the latest security enhancements such as windows firewall that helps to protect your computer from viruses and worms that are spread throughout the Internet. Windows XP also allows quicker access to wireless networks from your laptop and with the built-in Encrypting File System (EFS), found only in Windows XP Professional this provides an additional level of file protection from hackers and data theft by encrypting files with a randomly generated encryption key based cryptographic scheme that encrypts all files in a folder. Users with itinerant profiles can use the same key with trusted remote systems. EFS have some key features that it offers such as, transparent encryption, strong protection of encryption keys, integral data-recovery system and secure temporary and paging files. Most end-users with personal computers use Windows XP operating system on their home system; there are several...
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...Acknowledgement We would like to acknowledge and pay our heartfelt gratitude to my assignment supervisor honorable Nusrat Jahan, Assistant Professor, United International University, for her sublime guidance, warm advice and affectionate encouragement to carry out work as well as in preparing this assignment. We feel ourselves lucky to be in touch of this great faculty member. We also want to express our deep sense of gratitude to all of our respected teachers especially to our honorable teacher Nusrat Jahan, Assistant Professor, United International University. We also thank all the member of this department for their sincere support. Executive Summary Prime Bank has started its journey from 17th April 1995. It was formed by a group of highly successful local entrepreneurs who had an idea of floating a commercial bank with different outlook The sponsors of Prime Bank are reputed personalities in the field of trade and commerce and their stake ranges from shipping to textile and finance to energy etc. As a fully licensed commercial bank, Prime Bank is being managed by a highly professional and dedicated team with long experience in banking. They constantly focus on understanding and anticipating customer needs. It basically has four categories of products and services: Retail banking, Loan, Hasanah Islamic Banking, and SME Banking. Prime Bank provides services to their customers based on these categories and it has ample of products under each category which...
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...|Student Website User Manual |[pic] | | | | Table of Content I. Introduction 1 A. Summary 1 B. Purpose 1 C. Glossary of Terms 1 II. Center for Writing Excellence 2 A. Introduction to the Center for Writing Excellence 2 B. WritePoint 2 C. Tutor Review 3 D. Plagiarism Check 3 E. How to submit a document for review 3 F. Writing Tools 4 1. Tutorials and Guides 4 2. Writing Manuals 5 3. Finding Help 5 III. Library Services 6 A. Introduction to Library Services 6 B. Search FAQ’s 7 C. Ask a Librarian 7 D. Request a Specific Document 8 E. View the Research Tutorial 9 F. Read the Library Guide 9 G. Library Resources 9 1. Article Databases – Major 10 2. Article Databases – Specialized 10 3. Books, Dissertations, and Theses 10 4. Canadian Indexes 10 5. Company Directories and Financials 10 6. Country Profiles and Economic Data 10 7. Encyclopedias and Dictionaries 10 8. Journal Indexes and Abstracts 11 9. Test Guides and Preparation 11 10. Writing and Publishing Resources 11 11. Choose Databases by Subject 11 12. Find a Specific Publication 11 13. Biblioteca in Español 11 14. Library Resources Location 11 IV. Center for Mathematics Excellence 13 A. Introduction...
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...REMOTELY CONTROLLED HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM’ A thesis submitted in Patial fulfillment of the Requirements for the degree Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology by Saurav Chandra Anurag Sahu Anjali Agarwal Sachin Kushwaha Ved Prakash Gautamm to the COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT MOTILAL NEHRU NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY allahabad May,2014 1 Undertaking We declare that the work presented in this thesis titled ”Remotely controlled Home automation” submitted to the Computer Science and engineering depatment,Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology,Allahabad,for the awardof the Bachelor of Technology degree in Information Technology ,is our original work.We have not plagiarised orsubmitted tha same work for the award of any other degreeIn case this undertaking is found incorrect, we accept that our degree can be unconditionally withdrawn • Saurav Chandra May 2014, Allahabad • Anurag Sahu • Anjali Agarwal • Sachin Kushwaha • Ved Prakash Gautamm 2 Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Project Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1.1 Automation . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1.2 Project Aim . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1.3 Project Scope and Limitations 1.1.4 Benefits of Project . . . . . . . 1.2 Report Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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...value or quality for some purpose (Northeastern University, n.d.). * Possession is the control state of ownership of an item (Northeastern University, n.d.). Provide a summary of the security goal of each category of the Expanded CIA triangle. * Confidentiality keeps unauthorized persons from data sensitive to the nature of its business, clients, or users (Kim and Solomon, 2012). This keeps unauthorized persons from data sensitive to the company or to other persons in the company. If unauthorized users had access to secret formulas, one could use that information for sale to destroy the company’s reputation or sell to competitors. When working in Arizona at CMC–a new steel mill facility, we had a transmission through the internet the security team intercepted. The perpetrator was attempting to send...
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