Research Topics
For your final paper, you are hired as the Director of operations for the Health Department in your City.
A. Describe in detail your staffing and their roles.
B. The programs you will offer and why.
C. The types of Technology that will be used.
D. Conclude with your overall goals for your operation.
Submit no less than 5 full pages, make sure your paper is properly formatted and your sources are cited.
Compose an essay that will have a clear focus and detailed illustrating points
Demonstrate mastery of tools that help generating ideas and text
Apply commas rules (Grammar)
Please complete ALL of the course activities for Module 2 by the due dates.
• Interesting. original, meaningful subject that engages the reader Significance of the event/person is clearly expressed or implied
• Shows awareness of audience
Readers feel like they have learned something from the essay
Shows an honest self-reflection on your journey as a reader/writer/s
•Strong use of imagery and detail — readers can picture people and places
• Effective description and appropriate/correct use of dialogue
• Specific narrative detail highlights important moments
• Interesting and correct word choice and sentence variety
• Correct punctuation, usage, format, grammar, and spelling
• Evidence of careful revision
•Sufficient focus; doesn’t cover too much time or include unnecessary details
• Introduction gets reader’s attention and makes him/her want to keep reading
• Conclusion ties up loose ends and closes effectively
•Events flow together logically with good time transitions and cueing devices
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this assignment you should be able to:
CLO1 Translate simple problem statements into programmable solutions using flow chart/pseudo code (C3, PLO2).
CLO2 Comprehend knowledge of basic and advanced programming concepts (C2, PLO1).
CLO3 Show the ability to write computer programs for a given problem statement (P4, PLO3).
1.0 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
Title
Online Pharmacy Management System (OPMS)
Section A: Program Specification
You are required to develop OPMS which will be used by “OCEAN Sdn Bhd” a Malaysian leading company to manage pharmacy functionalities.
Due to covid pendamic government decided to go for lockdown in country due to which all peoples are restricted to come out of their house. In this situation it become difficult for customers to purchase mediciens also. So, OCEAN decided to develop OPMS.
A good System allows you to effectively manage all transactions of customers easily.
Functionality of OPMS
There are 3 users for this system, 1. Admin 2. New Customer 3. Registered Customer. The following characteristics are important to be included in your system:
Admin
1. Can login to access system.
2. Can upload Medicine detail in system. (Medicine name, exp date, price, specification, etc…)
3. Can view all uploaded Medicines.
4. Can update/modify Medicine information if required.
5. Can delete Medicine information.
6. Can search specific Medicine detail.
7. Can view all orders of customers.
8. Can search order of specific customer.
9. Exit
New Customer
1. Can view Medicine detail.
2. Can do registration by providing their detail like Name, Address, Email ID, Contact Number, Gender, Date_Of_Birth, User ID, Password, Rewrite Password, etc…
3. Exit
Registered Customer
1. Can login to the system.
2. View all Medicines detail.
3. Place order of medicines and do payment.
4. Can view own order.
5. Can view personal information.
6. Exit
The application has to be developed using python programming language. Data may be stored in lists, files, etc.
2.0 REQUIREMENTS
i. You are required to carry out extra research for your system and document any logical assumptions you made after the research.
ii. Your program should use symbolic constants where appropriate. Validations need to be included to ensure the accuracy of the system. State any assumptions that you make under each function.
iii. You are required to store all data in text files. There is no limit on the number of text files that can be used but they should be kept minimum.
iv. You are expected to use list and functions in your program. Your program must embrace modular programming technique and should be menu-driven.
v. You may include any extra features which you may feel relevant and that add value to the system.
vi. There should be no need for graphics in your program, as what is being assessed, is your programming skill not the interface design. The marking scheme for the assignment has been provided so that you clearly know how the assessment for this assignment would be done.
vii. You should include the good programming practice such as comments, variable naming conventions and indentation.
viii. In a situation where a student:
– Failed to attempt the assignment demonstration, overall marks awarded for the assignment will be adjusted to 50% of the overall existing marks.
– Found to be involved plagiarism, the offence and will be dealt in accordance to APU regulations on plagiarism.
ix. You are required to use Python programming language to implement the solution.
Use of any other language like C/C++/Java is not allowed.
x. Global variables, build in functions like min, max, sort, etc… are not allowed.
3.0 DELIVERABLES
You are required to submit a softcopy of:
i. Program coded in Python – submitted as .py file.
– Name the file under your name and TP number (e.g.
KATHY_SIERRA_TP123456.py)
– Start the first two lines in your program by typing your name and TP number (e.g. as follows):
#KATHY SIERRA
#TP123456
ii. Text files created through test data – submitted as .txt files.
iii. A documentation of the system – submitted as NAME_TPNUMBER.pdf file – that incorporates basic documentation standards such as header and footer, page numbering and includes: – Cover page
– Table of contents
– Introduction and assumptions
– Design of the program – using pseudocode and flowcharts – which adheres to the requirements provided above
– Program source code and explanation
– Screenshots of sample input/output and explanation
– Conclusion
– References (if any) using Harvard Name Referencing
4.0 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
i. Design (Pseudocode and Flowchart) 30%
Detailed, logical and accurate design of programmable solution.
ii. Coding / Implementation (Python code) 30%
Application of Python programming techniques (from basic to advance); good programming practices in implementing the solution as per design; and adequate validation meeting all system requirements with all possible additional features.
iii. Documentation 25%
Adherence to document standard format and structure; screen captures of input/output with explanation; and inclusion of generated text files.
iv. Demonstration 15%
Ability to run, trace code, explain work done and answer questions.
5.0 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Distinction (80% and above)
This grade will be assigned to work which meets all of the requirements stated in the question. The program runs smoothly when executed. There is clear evidence and application of Python concepts up to advanced level. The program solution is unique with excellent coding styles and validation. The program implemented maps completely against the design (pseudocode and flowchart) as seen in the documentation. The design of the solution varies in styles and has unique logic with hardly any errors / omissions. The documentation does not have any missing components. Sample inputs/outputs documented have clear explanation. Student must be able to provide excellent explanation of the codes and work done, show additional concepts / new ideas used in the solution, able to answer all questions posed with accurate / logical answers / explanation provided with sound arguments and clear discussion. Overall an excellent piece of work submitted.
Credit (65%-74%)
This grade will be assigned to work which is considered to be of good standard and meets most of the requirements stated in the question. The program runs smoothly when executed. There is clear evidence and application of Python concepts up to at least intermediate level. The program solution is unique with good coding styles and validation. The program implemented maps well against the design (pseudocode and flowchart) as seen in the documentation. The design of the solution varies in styles and has unique logic with minor errors / omissions. The documentation does not have any missing components. Sample inputs/outputs documented with some explanation. Student must be able to provide good explanation of the codes and work done, answer most questions posed with mostly accurate / logical answers / explanation.
Overall a good assignment submitted.
Pass (50%-64%)
This grade will be assigned to work which meets at least half of the basic requirements (approximately 50%) stated in the questions. The program runs smoothly when executed. There is clear evidence and application of Python concepts at basic level. The program solution is common with basic coding styles and validation. The program implemented somewhat maps with the design (pseudocode and flowchart) as seen in the documentation. The design of the solution is average in terms of logic and style with some errors / omissions. The documentation has some missing components. Sample inputs/outputs documented but without any explanation. Student must be able to explain some codes and work done and able to answer some questions posed with some accurate / logical answers / explanation. Overall an average piece of work submitted.
Fail (Below 50%)
This grade will be assigned to work which achieved less than half of the requirements stated in the question. The program is able to compile but not able to execute or with major errors. The program solution has only basic coding styles with no validation. The program solution has little or no mapping with the design. The design of the solution has major / obvious errors / omissions. The documentation has some missing essential components. Student is barely able to explain the codes / work done and answer given on the questions posed but with mostly inaccurate / illogical answers / explanation. Overall a poor piece of work submitted.
Marking S
Marking Scheme
Design
(30%)
CLO1 – PLO2
Fail Marginal Fail Pass Merit Distinction
0 – 5 6 – 7 8 – 9 10 – 11 12 – 15
• Inappropriate or no pseudocode submitted.
• Pseudocode covers less than 40% of system requirements with correct logic/solution. • Pseudocode covers between 40% – 50% of system requirements with correct logic/solution. • Pseudocode covers between 50% – 65% of system requirements with correct logic/solution. • Pseudocode covers between 65% – 80% of system requirements with correct logic/solution. • Pseudocode covers more than 80% of system requirements with correct logic/solution.
• Inappropriate or no flowchart submitted.
• Flowchart covers less than 40% of system requirements with correct logic/solution and shapes. • Flowchart covers between 40% – 50% of system requirements with correct logic/solution and shapes. • Flowchart covers between 50% – 65% of system requirements with correct logic/solution and shapes. • Flowchart covers between 65% – 80% of system requirements with correct logic/solution and shapes. • Flowchart covers more than 80% of system requirements with correct logic/solution and shapes.
Total: / 30
Coding
(Implementation)
(30%)
CLO3 – PLO3
Fail Marginal Fail Pass Merit Distinction
0 – 5 6 – 7 8 – 9 10 – 11 12 – 15
• No program submitted.
• Incomplete / illogical solution.
• Program has major errors, does not compile and/or does not run when executed.
• Solution/output meets less than 40% of system requirements.
• No / least mapping between program design and solution. • Program compiles with no/some errors and runs when executed.
• Solution/output meets between 40% – 50% of system requirements.
• Little or no mapping between mapping between program design and solution.
• Program compiles with no/some errors and runs when executed.
• Solution/output meets between 50% – 65% of system requirements.
• Average/some mapping between program design and solution. • Program compiles with no/minimum errors and runs when executed.
• Solution/output meets between 65% – 80% of system requirements.
• Good mapping between program design and solution. • Program compiles with no errors and runs when executed.
• Solution/output meets more than 80% of system requirements.
• Excellent mapping between program design and solution.
0 – 3 4 5 – 6 7 8 – 10
• No program submitted.
• Only basic programming techniques applied to build program solution.
• Application of programming techniques like modular programming, menu-driven application development, nested lists, nested control structures and File I/O is not evident. • Program solution shows application of programming techniques like modular programming, menu-driven application development, nested lists, nested control structures and File I/O is minimum or below average level. • Program solution shows average use of programming techniques like modular programming, menu-driven application development, nested lists, nested control structures and File I/O.
• Program solution shows adequate application of programming techniques like modular programming, menu-driven application development, nested lists, nested control structures and File I/O.
• Program solution shows mastery level of candidate in using programming techniques like modular programming, menu-driven application development, nested lists, nested control structures and File I/O.
0 – 1 2 3 4 5
• No program submitted.
• Very poor coding style. Adherence to good programming practices like commenting, variable naming and indentation is less than 40%.
• No validation. • Poor coding style. Adherence to good programming practices like commenting, variable naming and indentation is between 40% – 50% only.
• Poor/minor validation. • Basic coding style. Adherence to good programming practices like commenting, variable naming and indentation is between 50% – 65% only.
• Average/some validation. • Adherence to good programming practices like commenting, variable naming and indentation is between 65% – 80% only.
• Good validation. • Excellent adherence to good programming practices like commenting, variable naming and indentation.
• Excellent validation.
Total: / 30
Documentation
(25%)
CLO2 – PLO1
Fail Marginal Fail Pass Credit Distinction
0 – 5 6 – 7 8 – 9 10 – 11 12 – 15
• No source code included.
• No / poor / inaccurate explanation on the internal working of codes in program solution. • Major printout of source codes not included.
• Insufficient explanation on the internal working of codes in program solution. • Document missing some minor printout of source codes.
• Moderate explanation on the internal working of codes in program solution. • Most of the source code printout included in the documentation. • Provided detail and accurate explanation on the internal working of codes in program solution. • All source codes included in documentation.
• Provided detail and accurate explanation on the internal working of all codes in program solution.
0 – 3 4 5 – 6 7 8 – 10
• No documentation submitted or shows no attention to documentation format and structure.
• No or very minimum sample input/output screenshots attached in documentation without any explanation.
• No text file attached in documentation. • Shows least attention to documentation format and structure.
• Insufficient sample input/output screenshots attached in documentation without or with minimum explanation.
• Not all created text files are attached in documentation. • Shows moderate attention to documentation format and structure.
• Moderate amount of sample input/output screenshots attached in documentation with some explanation.
• Almost all created text files are attached in documentation. • Shows sufficient level of attention to documentation format and structure.
• Sample input/output screenshots attached in documentation is almost comprehensive with adequate explanation.
• All created text files are attached in documentation. • Shows high degree of attention to documentation format and structure.
• Sample input/output screenshots attached in documentation is comprehensive and explained in detail.
• All created text files are attached in documentation.
Demonstration
(15%)
CLO2 – PLO1
0 – 5 6 – 7 8 – 9 10 – 11 12 – 15
• Did not turn up for presentation.
• Not able to trace any of the codes / work done.
• Unable or barely able to answer any of the question asked. • Barely able to trace the codes / work done.
• Mostly inaccurate / illogical answers / explanation provided or barely able to answer some of the questions asked • Able to trace some codes / work done with hesitation.
• Able to answer some questions posed accurately or logically. • Able to trace the codes and work done.
• Able to answer most questions posed accurately and shows a good understanding of how the program works. • In depth understanding of the codes / work done.
• Able to answer all questions posed with minimal omissions.
• Show additional concepts / new ideas used in the solution.
Total: / 40
Coding
(Implementation)
(30%)
CLO3 – PLO3
Fail Marginal Fail Pass Merit Distinction
0 – 5 6 – 7 8 – 9 10 – 11 12 – 15
• No program submitted.
• Incomplete / illogical solution.
• Program has major errors, does not compile and/or does not run when executed.
• Solution/output meets less than 40% of system requirements.
• No / least mapping between program design and solution. • Program compiles with no/some errors and runs when executed.
• Solution/output meets between 40% – 50% of system requirements.
• Little or no mapping between mapping between program design and solution.
• Program compiles with no/some errors and runs when executed.
• Solution/output meets between 50% – 65% of system requirements.
• Average/some mapping between program design and solution. • Program compiles with no/minimum errors and runs when executed.
• Solution/output meets between 65% – 80% of system requirements.
• Good mapping between program design and solution. • Program compiles with no errors and runs when executed.
• Solution/output meets more than 80% of system requirements. • Excellent mapping between program design and solution.
0 – 3 4 5 – 6 7 8 – 10
• No program submitted.
• Only basic programming techniques applied to build program solution.
• Application of programming techniques like modular programming, menu-driven application development, nested lists, nested control structures and File I/O is not evident. • Program solution shows application of programming techniques like modular programming, menu-driven application development, nested lists, nested control structures and File I/O is minimum or below average level. • Program solution shows average use of programming techniques like modular programming, menu-driven application development, nested lists, nested control structures and File I/O.
• Program solution shows adequate application of programming techniques like modular programming, menu-driven application development, nested lists, nested control structures and File I/O.
• Program solution shows mastery level of candidate in using programming techniques like modular programming, menu-driven application development, nested lists, nested control structures and File I/O.
0 – 1 2 3 4 5
• No program submitted.
• Very poor coding style. Adherence to good programming practices like commenting, variable naming and indentation is less than 40%.
• No validation. • Poor coding style. Adherence to good programming practices like commenting, variable naming and indentation is between 40% – 50% only.
• Poor/minor validation. • Basic coding style. Adherence to good programming practices like commenting, variable naming and indentation is between 50% – 65% only.
• Average/some validation. • Adherence to good programming practices like commenting, variable naming and indentation is between 65% – 80% only.
• Good validation. • Excellent adherence to good programming practices like commenting, variable naming and indentation.
• Excellent validation.
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Documentation
(25%)
CLO2 – PLO1
Fail Marginal Fail Pass Credit Distinction
0 – 5 6 – 7 8 – 9 10 – 11 12 – 15
• No source code included.
• No / poor / inaccurate explanation on the internal working of codes in program solution. • Major printout of source codes not included.
• Insufficient explanation on the internal working of codes in program solution. • Document missing some minor printout of source codes.
• Moderate explanation on the internal working of codes in program solution. • Most of the source code printout included in the documentation. • Provided detail and accurate explanation on the internal working of codes in program solution. • All source codes included in documentation.
• Provided detail and accurate explanation on the internal working of all codes in program solution.
0 – 3 4 5 – 6 7 8 – 10
• No documentation submitted or shows no attention to documentation format and structure.
• No or very minimum sample input/output screenshots attached in documentation without any explanation.
• No text file attached in documentation. • Shows least attention to documentation format and structure.
• Insufficient sample input/output screenshots attached in documentation without or with minimum explanation.
• Not all created text files are attached in documentation. • Shows moderate attention to documentation format and structure.
• Moderate amount of sample input/output screenshots attached in documentation with some explanation.
• Almost all created text files are attached in documentation. • Shows sufficient level of attention to documentation format and structure.
• Sample input/output screenshots attached in documentation is almost comprehensive with adequate explanation.
• All created text files are attached in documentation. • Shows high degree of attention to documentation format and structure.
• Sample input/output screenshots attached in documentation is comprehensive and explained in detail.
• All created text files are attached in documentation.
Demonstration
(15%)
CLO2 – PLO1
0 – 5 6 – 7 8 – 9 10 – 11 12 – 15
• Did not turn up for presentation.
• Not able to trace any of the codes / work done.
• Unable or barely able to answer any of the question asked. • Barely able to trace the codes / work done.
• Mostly inaccurate / illogical answers / explanation provided or barely able to answer some of the questions asked • Able to trace some codes / work done with hesitation.
• Able to answer some questions posed accurately or logically. • Able to trace the codes and work done.
• Able to answer most questions posed accurately and shows a good understanding of how the program works. • In depth understanding of the codes / work done.
• Able to answer all questions posed with minimal omissions.
• Show additional concepts / new ideas used in the solution.
Title Online Pharmacy Management System (OPMS) Section A: Program Specification You are required to develop OPMS which will be used by “OCEAN Sdn Bhd” a Malaysian leading company to manage pharmacy functionalities. Due to covid pendamic government decided to go for lockdown in country due to which all peoples are restricted to come out of their house. In this situation it become difficult for customers to purchase mediciens also. So, OCEAN decided to develop OPMS. A good System allows you to effectively manage all transactions of customers easily. Functionality of OPMS There are 3 users for this system, 1. Admin 2. New Customer 3. Registered Customer. The following characteristics are important to be included in your system: Admin 1. Can login to access system. 2. Can upload Medicine detail in system. (Medicine name, exp date, price, specification, etc…) 3. Can view all uploaded Medicines. 4. Can update/modify Medicine information if required. 5. Can delete Medicine information. 6. Can search specific Medicine detail. 7. Can view all orders of customers. 8. Can search order of specific customer. 9. Exit New Customer 1. Can view Medicine detail. 2. Can do registration by providing their detail like Name, Address, Email ID, Contact Number, Gender, Date_Of_Birth, User ID, Password, Rewrite Password, etc… 3. Exit Registered Customer 1. Can login to the system. 2. View all Medicines detail. 3. Place order of medicines and do payment. 4. Can view own order. 5. Can view personal information. 6. Exit The application has to be developed using python programming language. Data may be stored in lists, files, etc. 2.0 REQUIREMENTS i. You are required to carry out extra research for your system and document any logical assumptions you made after the research. ii. Your program should use symbolic constants where appropriate. Validations need to be included to ensure the accuracy of the system. State any assumptions that you make under each function. iii. You are required to store all data in text files. There is no limit on the number of text files that can be used but they should be kept minimum. iv. You are expected to use list and functions in your program. Your program must. embrace modular programming technique and should be menu-driven. V. You may include any extra features which you may feel relevant and that add valuc to the system. vi. There should be no need for graphics in your program, as what is being assessed, is your programming skill not the interface design. The marking scheme for the assignment has been provided so that you clearly know how the assessment for this assignment would be done.
As the Human Resource Manager at GreenTech Ltd., you are ready to prepare your next report. You will review, assess, and analyze a topic, event, or case, and based on your findings, you will share a written report with your supervisor, the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Your report will summarize the topic, event, or case and will include a recommendation for improving HR practice at your company.
Unit 7 Topic:
Read the Koeppel v. Speirs case study found in Chapter 15 of your textbook
readings this week.
Based on your review of the case study, consider the following:
The district court determined evidence of an actual, rather than attempted, intrusion was
required and granted summary judgment for the defendant. However, the court of
HRM341 – Employment Law
Unit 7 Assignment Forum
appeals reversed, finding the evidence of intrusion was sufficient to survive summary
judgment. Most businesses have some level of surveillance systems in place. Consider
how invasion of privacy and intrusion laws impact your practice as a Human Resources
Manager.
Based on your review of the case study, address surveillance and actual or perceived
intrusion of privacy in the workplace and its effect on the practice of HR.
Part 1
• Summarize the law or legal principle involved. (This can generally be done in one
paragraph.)
• Summarize the case or event. Share the important facts and highlights that are
important from a Human Resources practice perspective. (This can generally be
done with one or two short paragraphs.)
• Explain why the facts and highlights you chose were important for the practice of
HR.
Part 2
• List at least five ways this case or event might impact the practice of HR. (This is
a brainstorming activity. A bulleted list is fine for this.)
• Identify which of the five items is most important to HR. Provide an assessment
and analysis of that item, along with one directly related specific recommendation
for the HR team. The recommendation must be actionable, must be explained,
and must be supported with evidence from your readings and research.
(Keep in mind generic statements, broad ideas, unsupported personal opinions, and
merely repeating what is in this assignment description do not satisfy the assignment
requirements.)
This assignment is your opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the law or
legal principles based on the case or event reviewed as it relates to the practice of HR.
This assignment is also your opportunity to demonstrate your critical thinking and
analytical skills by using the case or event as a catalyst to explore how HR practices
can be improved.
Imagine you could go back in time and give your childhood self a letter in which you explain your current view of the good and ethical life. Write a 3-4 page letter to your childhood self explaining your view of the Good in which you:
Identify at least one philosopher who might agree with your view of the Good. Explain that philosophical ethical theory and discuss how it compares to your own views.Discuss how another philosopher might disagree. For example, if you discuss deontology in support of your view, utilitarianism might be a good point of contrast. Virtue and care ethics are very similar, but it would be interesting to explore their differences as well.Support your account of the theories with citations to the textbook and online lectures in correct APA format.
Due Friday
Imagine that you have been given a piece of sovereign land upon which to build a just society. In a 3-4-page paper, discuss the following:
Identify and explain your definition of justice.Identify and discuss the social philosophy/philosophies that are similar to your own vision of justice. For example, you might draw upon Rawls’ idea that justice is fairness and original position and discuss how reflecting upon the original position influenced the structure of your new society. Alternatively, you might explain intersectionality and discuss how your society will ensure that discrimination on the basis of identities like race, class, gender, and sexuality will not occur.Identify and discuss a contrasting theory.Support your account of the theories with citations to the textbook and online lectures in correct APA format.
As the Human Resource Manager at GreenTech Ltd., you are ready to prepare your
next report. You will review, assess, and analyze a topic, event, or case, and based on
your findings, you will share a written report with your supervisor, the Chief Human
Resources Officer (CHRO). Your report will summarize the topic, event, or case and will
include a recommendation for improving HR practice at your company.
Unit 6 Topic:
Read the R. Williams Construction Co. v. OSHRC case study found in Chapter 14
of your textbook readings this week.
Based on your review of the case study, consider the following:
The court ultimately found that the Williams Construction Co. failed to instruct its
employees in proper safety measures and made no effort to ensure that employees did
not enter the trench on the day of the collapse. Consider the determining factors that led
to this conclusion. Consider any specific OSHA violations that were referenced in their
HRM341 – Employment Law
Unit 6 Assignment Forum
ruling. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) impacts a variety of businesses
and industries. Evaluate how OSHA regulations impact your practice as a Human
Resources Manager.
Based on your review of the case study, address the role of safety requirements in the
workplace and the employer’s responsibility to ensure a safe work environment for
employees.
Part 1
• Summarize the law or legal principle involved. (This can generally be done in one
paragraph.)
• Summarize the case or event. Share the important facts and highlights that are
important from a Human Resources practice perspective. (This can generally be
done with one or two short paragraphs.)
• Explain why the facts and highlights you chose were important for the practice of
HR.
Part 2
• List at least five ways this case or event might impact the practice of HR. (This is
a brainstorming activity. A bulleted list is fine for this.)
• Identify which of the five items is most important to HR. Provide an assessment
and analysis of that item, along with one directly related specific recommendation
for the HR team. The recommendation must be actionable, must be explained,
and must be supported with evidence from your readings and research.
(Keep in mind generic statements, broad ideas, unsupported personal opinions, and
merely repeating what is in this assignment description do not satisfy the assignment
requirements.)
This assignment is your opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the law or
legal principles based on the case or event reviewed as it relates to the practice of HR.
This assignment is also your opportunity to demonstrate your critical thinking and
analytical skills by using the case or event as a catalyst to explore how HR practices
can be improved.
The goal of this assignment is not to do as much writing as possible but to do as much
focused and thoughtful idea-sharing as possible.
Make sure you use evidence and support for each section of your response.
The ideal assignment will include the following:
• Introduction
• Response to Part 1 (with citations linked to a reference)
• Response to Part 2 (with citations linked to a reference)
• Conclusion (with citations linked to a reference)
• References (with a minimum of three references)
Requirements:
• Submit your assignment in the text box of the designated Unit Assignment
Forum. APA format is not required for any assignment forum submission.
However, all assignments should be well-organized and include an introduction
and conclusion.
• Support your answers with evidence from at least three resources (text, readings,
research, etc.) using citations and references.
• The required length of your entire response is approximately four to five
paragraphs (summary, evaluation, comparison, opinion).
• Review one to two classmate’s postings after posting your submission to the
assignment forum. Use the RISE model of peer feedback to provide your
classmates with constructive feedback that they may consider when finalizing the
final project later in the semester.
Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated b
As you begin the project, it is important to select an industry that is of interest to you. You may select virtually any industry, including retail, education, telecommunications, health care, finance, etc. Create a fictional business within this industry to be the basis for your project. Imagine yourself in the role of the Chief Intelligence Officer.
In this assignment, complete the first stage of our “Business Continuity Plan (BCP)” by developing the primary outline for the BCP, identifying key aspects of the organization.
It is important to remember that, a BCP is “documented procedures that guide organizations to respond, recover, resume, and restore to a pre-defined level of operation following disruption.”
Reference the “FEMA Small Business Continuity Plan Template” and “Risk Assessment Matrix Template,” located in the topic Resources, to complete the assignment. The FEMA template can be used, but copying and pasting any section of the document for the assignment constitutes plagiarism and will be treated as such. Use your own words when filling out each section of the BCP.
Develop the Phase 1 content for your company’s BCP. Phase 1 should include the following:
Executive Overview: Be precise and detailed, and provide a thorough understanding of the program.Document Change Control: The table should be completed.Introduction: Include the overview, plan scope, and applicability that evaluates the appropriateness of cybersecurity frameworks for developing a cybersecurity program to align with business needs, plan objectives, and plan assumptions. Analyze various cyber threat models used to identify and protect against cybercrime threat vectors, motivations, and ideologies.Risk Assessment Matrix Template: Complete the “Risk Assessment Matrix Template” provided as this element is not shown in the sample BCP template. Evaluate system risks, threats, vulnerabilities, and practices and processes to ensure the safety and security of business information systems.Critical Business Functions Overview: Detail components that are critical to business operations and provide a clear understanding of what the program is designed to address.Company Organizational Chart: Create your own as this is not shown in the sample template. Include the following key positions: CEO, CFO, CIO, CISO, and COO.
Submit the BCP, including the completed “Risk Assessment Matrix Template” and Company Organizational Chart.
Support the BCP with a minimum of three scholarly resources.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines
The following questions must be answered:
QUESTION 1
Write an essay about the following topics:
Ø Explain and discuss the differences between absorption costing and variable costing methods.
Ø Compare and contrast between Traditional Costing, Activity Based Costing and Standard Costing.
QUESTION 2
Solve the practical problem shown on page 4.
· Students can form a group of two members (Use the link provided in the Blackboard).
· Each group should have a one leader, who is able to manage the group and to ensure that each member must contribute in the project.
· Only one copy of the answer should be submitted by the group leader on behalf of the group.
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Use the structure for your essay of question1 as follows:
This section contains a summary about the entire report. It provides a brief summary and introduction of what is included in the report in relation to the selected standards and the selected companies.
This section is divided into several subsections according to the selected companies & standards. It also contains a brief information about the companies including background on their industry and their business operation. In addition, a thourough information about the selected standards including (the standard’s definition and disclisure requirements). In this section, an explaination should be provided whether the standard’s disclosure have been partially or fully adopted by the company, with clear justifications behind partial disclosure, if available information are provided
· Conclusions
The conclusion brings together the main points of the report. It refers back to the key findings which leaves the reader with a final thought and sense of full understanding by clarifying the ideas brought up in the report. It may also adress the student(s’) opinion and thoughts a concluding point. In the conclusion section, new topics or ideas that were not addressed in the main body should not be introduced.
References :
List all references that you have used to obtain data and information from various resources (e.g. books, articles, internet websites, company’s records & reports or any publications, etc.).
Example:
1. Books
Schiffman, L.G. & Kanauk, L.E (2007). Consumer Behavior, New Jersey, Prentice Hall Co. Quotah , M. and El aasi, S. (2008) How to write a Report. Jeddah, Jarir Co.
2. Articles
Monacelli, T. (2001) New International Monetary Arrangements and the exchange Rate. International Journal of Finance & Economics, Vol 6 (4) PP. 389 – 400
3. Electronic Sources (WWW document)
Monacelli, T. (2001) New International Monetary Arrangement and the Exchange Rate. International Journal of Finance & Economics, Vol 6 (4) PP 389 – 400.
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TechnoSide, Inc., manufactures and sells a unique electronic part. Operating results for the first three years of activity were as follows (absorption costing basis):
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Sales
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,200,000
$ 1,500,000
Cost of goods
sold
$ 1,200,000
$ 840,000
$ 1,230,000
Gross margin
$ 300,000
$ 360,000
$ 270,000
Selling and
administrative expenses
$ 255,000
$ 225,000
$ 300,000
Net operating income (loss)
$ 45,000
$ 135,000
$ (30,000)
Sales dropped by 20% during Year 2 due to the entry of several foreign competitors into the market. TechnoSide had expected sales to remain constant at 100,000 units for the year; production was set at 100,000 units in order to build a buffer of protection against unexpected spurts in demand. By the start of Year 3, management could see that spurts in demand were unlikely and that the inventory was excessive. To work off the excessive inventories, TechnoSide cut back production during Year 3, as shown below:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Production in units
100,000
120,000
80,000
Sales in units
100,000
80,000
100,000
Additional information about the company follows:
1. The company’s plant is highly automated. Variable manufacturing costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) total only $4 per unit, and fixed manufacturing overhead costs total $500,000 per year.
2. Fixed manufacturing overhead costs are applied to units of product on the basis of each year’s production (units produced). That is, a new fixed overhead rate is computed each year.
3. Variable selling and administrative expenses are $2 per unit sold. Fixed selling and administrative expenses total $90,000 per year.
TechnoSide’s management can’t understand why profits tripled during Year 2 when sales dropped by 20%, and why a loss was incurred during Year 3 when sales recovered to previous levels.
Required:
1. Compute the unit product cost in each year under:
a) Absorption costing (Show how much of this cost is variable and how much is fixed)
b) Variable costing
2. Prepare a contribution format variable costing income statement for each year.
3. Refer to the absorption costing income statements, reconcile the variable costing and absorption costing net operating incomes for each year.
4. Refer again to the absorption costing income statements, explain why net operating income was higher in Year 2 than it was in Year 1 under the absorption approach, in light of the fact that fewer units were sold in Year 2 than in Year 1.
5. Refer again to the absorption costing income statements, explain why the company suffered a loss in Year 3 but reported a profit in Year 1, although the same number of units was sold in each year.
6. Assume that the company must obtain additional financing. As a member of top management, which of the income statements above would you prefer to take with you to negotiate with the creditor? Why?
Note: You can use Microsoft Excel software to prepare income statement and other calculations.