...PLANNING Learning Objectives – module 2 At the end of the session the student should be able to understand the decision making process, the various types of decision making and the planning process in an organisation. They are also expected to comprehend the outcomes of a planning process like vision, mission, objectives & strategy. The module has 4 sessions Topics – Module 2 (4 sessions) Decision making Types of planning The planning process/ framework Strategic planning in an organisation Outcomes of planning process Hierarchy of strategy MBO – Peter Drucker Decision Making ‘the process of identifying & selecting a course of action to solve a problem / take advantage of an opportunity’ Problem – the discrepancy between ideal & actual situation ‘Problem – something that that endangers the organisations ability to reach its objective Opportunity – some thing that offers a chance to exceed objectives’ Peter F Drucker Problem finding process Deviation from the past experience Deviation from set plan Other people Performance of competitors intuition Problem finding - errors False association of events False expectation False self perception & social image Other factors Threshold of problem recognition Setting priorities Selecting the right ones – leave the easy ones Allow self solutions Types of DM STRUCTURED Made under established situation i.e. definable, predictable & analysable Called programmed DM Routine problems Application of rules/ procedures/...
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...Moral Issues Welfare in the United States Moral Issues Welfare in the United States In our society today the welfare program is a hand out not a hand up. I believe that as a society we should go back to what the welfare system was when it was started in the colonies with the British Poor Laws. These laws established guidelines for two different groups of people. The first group was those that cannot work due to their age, or physical or mental health. This group was given assistance with cash and other forms from the government. The second group was those who could work but did not have a job. The people in this group were given help by giving them employment in workhouses. In 1935 President Franklin D. Roosevelt enacted the Social Security Act “to provide for the general welfare by establishing a system of Federal old-age benefits, and by enabling the several States to make more adequate provision for aged persons, blind persons, dependent and crippled children, maternal and child welfare, public health, and the administration of their unemployment compensation laws; to establish a Social Security Board; to raise revenue; and for other purposes.” Under this plan, it was easy to receive money, food and medical assistance if you were a single woman raising children, the more children you had the more assistance you received. This system has grown generations of families that have been dependent upon the government to support their children. In 1996, President...
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...Executive Summary Most of the organizations face problems when they hire incompetent people for a job. This can be a huge problem for organizations. When an employee is not competent enough for the duties entrusted to him, the employees around him will be disappointed and de – motivated. Not only the employees around him, When the employee realize that his/her competency level was far below to the required standards he/she will also be disappointed in themselves. In this case Global Consumer Products Company wanted to hire a Brand Manager for their newly developed Baby Soap as it was an urgent need for them. In recruiting a suitable candidate for the job they have came across many problem areas. According to this case company haven't been able to attract potential candidates to fit into the job well and they have conduct interviews in a rush manner. Somehow they manage to hire a candidate who is not suitable for this job and had not been exposed to strategic Management initiatives in his previous job. They haven't given proper induction and involved him in business activities from the first day without familiarized with the systems and processes of the company. His competency level was far below to the required standards. His Branding team members were really disappointed and de-motivated. In this case study I have identify the problem areas and recommended solutions for the problems. The case has been examined by identifying the similar cases as literature review...
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...Mini Case 2 Macie Steiner Florida Southwestern January seventeenth How Long Can They Fly In summary of case four Boeing: How Low Can They Fly? Druyun still worked for the air force when she was offered a job with Boeing, Druyun assisted Boeing with obtaining contracts with the air force. Now if we take a step back and look at the big picture late 2001 Druyun, an acquisitions for the U.S Air Force starts negations with Boeing to lease Boeing jets as refueling tankers, she later than awarded them a 4 billion dollar contract, and gave them proprietary pricing data. After ethical violations of CEO (Stonecipher) of McDonnell Douglas Boeing incorporates ethical monitoring. The identified stakeholders are Boeing, Druyun and Stonecipher. The Procurement Integrity Act prohibits the release of source selection and contractor bid or proposal information. Also, a former employee who served in certain positions on a procurement action or contract in excess of $10 million is barred for one year from receiving compensation as an employee or consultant from that contractor ("Procurement Integrity"). The ethical implications of the procurement act are that it can be a conflict of interest to negotiate with a supplier. The relevance in this case is that Druyun was still a part of the military when negotiations began for a new position at Boeing and per Druyun she awarded Beoing “a parting gift” before leaving the military that made Boeing more...
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...1. Discuss where a computer stores its basic hardware settings, why it does so, and what some of those settings are. A computer stores its basic hardware settings in the ROM (read-only memory) it does this because it is non-volatile. Which means when the computer powers off the information on the Rom will stay. Unlike RAM (random access memory) which is volatile and gets emptied when the computer gets turned off. 2. Compare storage devices using four criteria: versatility, durability, speed, and capacity. Storage device do about the same thing but there are a lot of factors to look at for when u are looking for the best versatile storage u wouldn’t want to go with a hard disk because it can access data only form its fixed disk platters. Were as more versatile device like a dvd drive can access any DVDs, DVD movies, and CDS. Then u want to look at durability. Most storage device or even anything technological can be damaged if misused or mishandled so u want to find something that can hold up better. Like CDs and DVDs would be more durable than hard disks. Being able to access data is always important. Most storage devices people look are always looking for speed. Most devices take that into aspect like Hard disk, CD, DVD, Blu- ray, and solid state drives are all really fast compared to older technology’s like tape drives. Another huge factor in people buying a storage device is capacity. When someone looking for storage the more the better. The hard disk usual holds more...
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...for MyITLab choose MS Office 2013 and no e-text. Join our course using the course ID# provided in the syllabus. * Completing the Modules in MyITLab * Start by going under Course Materials after you enroll and log into our course. * Then to the folder Excel Modules 1 -10 and later Access Modules 11-14. * Under each module folder (#1-10 and #11-14) there are a number of links in each module. Each module provides a PowerPoint, online lecture, and e-text related to the material for that module under the folder labeled Module 1 Resources. It is RECOMMENDED that you view the PowerPoint lecture for each module and/or read the e-text. * When you are ready to begin the assessment/training for each module, just open the folder Excel Module 1: Introduction to Excel and then open the folder Module 1 Activities and then click on the assessment (e.g. "Excel Module1: Study Plan [Project-Based]: Pre-Test > Training > Post-Test"). * Each assessment has three parts: 1) Pre-test, 2) Training, and 3) Post-test. Your grade is based on your score for your HIGHEST attempt on the Post-test. * However, you have to get permission to take the post-test first. This can be done one of two ways: 1. Take the Pre-test and earn a minimum score of 70% which allows you to skip the training and go straight to the post-test. 2. If you don't earn a 70% or better on the pre-test you must do 100% of the training and then you will have permission to take the post-test...
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...overview of computers and programming Working with data, creating modules and designing High Quality programs Understanding Structure Modularization Making Decisions Designing & Writing a complete program Looping Arrays File Handling & Applications 100 DIP-DS 511 Maximum Marks: Unique Assignment Number: Background This assignment is based on the content to be covered in the first semester. Naturally all material provided or prescribed will be used. Purpose: The purpose of the assignment is to: a. Ensure that you come to thorough grip with content, in particular of the provided or prescribed material and b. Gain an in depth understanding of the core concepts and the significance of the theories discussed in the module. PC TRAINING & BUSINESS COLLEGE 1 HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING FACULTY OF MEDIA, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET: DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE 511 Name of Learner…………………………………………………….… Student No: ………………………….. Module…………………………………………………………………..…Date: …………………………………….. ICAS Number……………………………………………………………..Year: …………………………………….. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Question Number 1 2 3 4 Total Examiner’s Comments Mark Allocation 30 40 20 10 100 Examiner’s Mark Moderator’s Marks Moderator’s Comments NB: All Assignments will be handled in as it forms part of continuous assessment that goes towards the final mark. QUESTION 1 [30 MARKS] 2 Draw the hierarchy chart and design and the logic for a...
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...Vennelaganti-Fs0792 1. Summary: In the case study we can see that the authors talk about the importance of innovation when it comes to the long-term success of every product company. By reading the article one gets an understanding that the authors are asking executives of any product company should not view manufacturing as a cost center and by shifting their manufacturing units offshore they are hindering a company’s capacity to innovate. In the end the authors give us different methods that a company can use to better improve their product line without shifting their manufacturing bases offshore and a way the government can help by providing policy incentives for the companies so that they can open their manufacturing units in United States. 2. Key Points: When we read this case study the one major point it talks about is the importance of manufacturing for United States. The article talks about the importance of product and process innovation, the role R&D plays in manufacturing. In the case study we can see that the authors talk about modularity and the maturity of manufacturing process. Modularized products lead to flexibility when it comes to the needs of end users and marketing. When it comes to manufacturing process the article talks about manufacturing levers such as sourcing and process innovation. From reading the article we can see that the authors provide an inherent understanding of the relationship between modularity and innovation, their importance to a product company...
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...same for both: admin. User names and passwords are not case sensitive. It is a good idea to change the password to something that only you know. To amend the ‘admin’ user’s password: Ø Ø Ø Ø On the ‘Account management’ tab ensure that the username ‘admin’ is shown in the drop down box for ‘Login name’ Enter a new password in the ‘Password’ field Enter the new password again in the ‘Confirm password’ field Click the Password button Please make a note of this password as it may only be cleared by Fast React Systems Ltd or their appointed agents. Administrative functions: The administrative functions within this training course provide the ability to: Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Create and delete student logins Rename student login names View the final module databases View all students and their respective scores Change the working folder location Each of these areas is addressed below. Creating student logins The training database starts with no student accounts configured. To create new student accounts: Ø On the ‘Account management’ tab click on the Create new login button...
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...little lamb. Mary had a little lamb whos sheep was white as snow. Where are you going? Don’t you like nursery rymes? Instructions for CITI Training 1. Login to www.citiprogram.org 2. Look under “My Learner Tools for Oakland University” 3. Click “Add a Course or Update Learner Groups” 4. Under Question 1 select “Student and Faculty Advisor” 5. Under Question 2 leave everything blank (uncheck all boxes) 6. Under Question 3 select “Not at this time” 7. Under Question 4 leave everything blank 8. Under Question 5 select “Not at this time” 9. Under Question 6 select “No” 10. Under Question 7 leave everything blank 11. Under Question 8 select “Not at this time” 12. Click Submit 13. Under “Oakland University Courses” you should now see “Student and Faculty Advisor Basic/Refresher”. Click on it. 14. Under “Student and Faculty Advisor Basic/Refresher-Basic Course click “Complete The Integrity Assurance Statement before beginning the course” 15. Agree to the Conditions of use 16. Under Required Modules, click the first available link. 17. Complete the module and take the quiz (if applicable) 18. Receive at least 85% on the required quiz 19. Click “Go to the next required module” 20. Repeat steps 17-19 until all modules are complete 21. Click “Main Menu” at the top of the screen, under the “CITI Program” logo. 22. Under “Status” the “Student and Faculty Advisor Basic/Refresher course should now be marked...
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...engineering, line maintenance and materials management (full implementation). And the insufficiency of some other departments; heavy maintenance, shop maintenance and finance. (partial implementation) 2) How does Maintenix improve operational efficiency and decision-making? • Matintenix provides a system platform that is accessible via the Web and easy to deploy to all stations around the world. Mxi claims that their software reduces repetitive tasks and time chasing missing or incomplete information by allowing maintenance, engineering, and finance divisions to easily share information. This assures the improvement of operational efficiency. • Maintenix can supply data to the company’s existing enterprise resource planning and financial software. • Wireless deployment also make Maintenix more effective, since aviation technicians, equipment, and parts are always on the move. • All of the information provided by Maintenix’s various modules is located in one place. This results in more rapid scheduling and avoids pitfalls of poorly organized information systems. 3) Give examples of three decisions supported by the Maintenix system. What information do the Maintenix modules provide to support each of these decisions? Maintenix software package consists of 6 different modules which are separate segments of the product and interconnect. • The Maintenix engineering...
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...be completed as required by our company policy and procedure guidelines. 1. Acquire unit or unit’s specs from the company database to retain the compatible upgraded RAM for the system or systems being updated. 2. Pull the allotted memory upgrades from our warehouse and proceed to your specified area of operation. 3. Power down the unit(s) and remove all connections from the system. 4. Locate and procure a clean and clear area to process the work order. 5. Pull cover from system and clean the unit of dust and other materials with your kit. 6. Wash and dry hands thoroughly and put on company issued static shield bracelet. 7. Carefully pull each individual RAM stick from the motherboard and place the dated hardware in the shield sleeves from your kit. 8. Clear all connections or components that may obstruct your path to the motherboard. 9. If removal of any hardware is necessary, place each component into a protective shield sleeve from your kit. 10. Unpack all memory modules one at a time for installation. “Handle memory modules with care” and “don’t stack cards or modules because you can loosen a chip” (A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, Jean Andrews, Ch. 7, page 293) 11. Ensure the notches in the RAM module are a match...
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...Module Specifications 2014/15 Module Code: 14CSCI13H Title: Graduation Project Modular weight: 30 Examination weighting: 0 % Prerequisite modules: Any analysis, design and programming module Reassessment: No restrictions, Module Leader: ICS academic staff Semester taught: 1 and 2 Key words: Final year project, Conclusion project. Date of latest revision: May 2014 Aims The aim of this module is to allow students to develop and demonstrate their investigative and research skills and to demonstrate their analysis, design, planning, evaluation, and programming skills acquired in previous modules, by applying what they have learned to a substantial problem in Software Development. Intended Learning Outcomes On completion of this module students should be able to: Knowledge and understanding 1. Demonstrate a requisite understanding of the main body of knowledge for their programme track where applicable to the undertaken project;[3] 2. Understand any new knowledge acquired for the direct purpose of developing the undertaken project;[5] Subject-specific skills 3. Plan the development of, and progress towards, a solution to a problem, (this can include computer systems, information systems, software engineering, computer networks, embedded systems and distributed systems);[8] 4. Apply appropriate theory, practices and tools for the design, implementation and evaluation of the project showing judgement in the selection and application of tools and techniques; and to plan the testing...
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...Unit 4 Labs Introduction to Programming Mr. Nguyen Lab 4.1 – Pseudocode and Modules Module main ( ) //Declare local variables 1. Declare String clientName 2. Declare Real feetUTP 3. Declare Real subtotal 4. Declare Real taxCost 5. Declare Real totalCost //Module calls 6. Module inputData ( ) 7. Module calcCosts ( ) 8. Module displayBill ( ) End Module //this module takes in the required user input There will //be a display and input for each variable Module inputData (Real Ref feetUTP, String Ref clientName) 9. Display “What is your name? “ 10. Input clientName 11. Display “How many feet of UTP do you need? “ 12. Input feetUTP End Module //this module calculates subTotal, taxCost, and totalCost //you also need feetUTP passed in to calculate subTotal Module calcCosts (13. subTotal, taxCost, and totalCost) 14. subTotal = feetUTP * 0.21 15. taxCost = 0.06 * subTotal 16. totalCost = taxCost + subTotal End Module //this module displays clientName and totalCost Module displayBill (17. clientName, and totalCost) ` 18. Display “clientName” 19. Display “totalCost” Lab 4.2 - Flowcharts and Modules Lab 4.3 – Visual Basic and Modules Module Module1 Sub Main() Dim clientName As String = "NO VALUE" Dim feetUTP As Double = 0 Dim subTotal As Double = 0 Dim taxCost As Double = 0 Dim totalCost As Double = 0 inputData(clientName...
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...Hi Students, Welcome to the Fall Semester! Here are your assignments for Week 1, beginning August 19. Read Chapter 1 in the Schermerhorn textbook. Listen to and study the PowerPoint slides for Module 1. These links are also in your BB menu under PowerPoint Modules. • Module 1 http://ucmconnect.ucmo.edu/p14239331/ Do the self-assessment, 21st Century Manager, for the Module. You will find them at the textbook web site at www.wiley.com/college/schermerhorn (click on your textbook, then click on “Visit companion sites,” next click on “Student companion site.” Remember to post your comments and reflection about the assessment either in an online journal or off line. You may use the information later in a memo. The case for Module 1 in the back of your textbook: Always do the first 3 discussion questions. Do not do Question 4. Page 416 Trader Joe’s Each member on your team should post/reply 6 times. Please complete your posts/replies by 11:30 p.m. on Thursday August 22. For instructions please refer to BB Assignments. Do the Web Quizzes for this chapter/module. Note: The first online test will be over Chapters 1, 2, 3, & 4 on Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please check your schedule and adjust accordingly. The test will open in “Tests” in BB at 8:00 a.m. on Sept. 12 (not a minute before). Also, you should plan to meet in the scheduled classroom during your class time on Sept. 17 for an activity. Points will be assigned for the activity. ...
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