Author: chris

This is 5 of 6 deliverables.  Meaning the same  company (IQR Consulting- Data Analytics) must be used for each assignment.  Here’s the link for the company:

 

http://www.jazdtech.com/techdirect/company/IQR-Consulting-Data-Analytics.htm?categoryPath=Data-Management%2FDatabase-Tools%2FData-Analysis&supplierId=60036648

 

***PART 5***

 

This assignment consists of two (2) sections: an infrastructure document and a revised Gantt chart or project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it is written for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

 

The use of specific software has been suggested however equivalents including but not limited to OpenOffice, Dia, and Open Project are also permitted. If equivalent tools are used, files must be saved and submitted for grading using extensions that are readable by their equivalent Microsoft Windows edition. Assignment submissions that fail to follow this request may result in a reduced grade.

 

The infrastructure which encompasses the network solution and security considerations is a major consideration for your company. Considering that the company will be expanding from one (1) floor to three (3) floors in the very near future you, as the CIO, are responsible for the design of the infrastructure and security protocols. You have been tasked with designing a network that is stable, redundant, and scalable. In addition, speed and reliability are important considerations. Assumptions should be drawn regarding network usage in relationship to network services and resources. All the established criteria that were set at the onset should be adhered to within your plan. The network solution that is chosen should support the conceived information system and allow for scalability. The network infrastructure will support organizational operations; therefore, a pictorial view of workstations, servers, routers, bridges, gateways, and access points should be used. In addition, access paths for Internet access should be depicted. Additionally, the security of the network should be in the forefront of your design because protecting your data is a primary consideration.

 

Section 1: Infrastructure Document

1. Write a four to six (4-6) page infrastructure document in which you:

1. 1. Justify and support the relationship between infrastructure and security as it relates to this data-collection and analysis company.
   2. Present the rationale for the logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network.
   3. Design a logical and physical topographical layout of the current and planned network through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
   4. Illustrate the possible placement of servers including access paths to the Internet, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and firewalls. Note: Facility limitations, workstations, databases, printers, routers, switches, bridges, and access points should be considered in the illustration.
   5. Create and describe a comprehensive security policy for this data-collection and analysis company that will:

1. Protect the company infrastructure and assets by applying the principals of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA). Note: CIA is a widely used benchmark for evaluation of information systems security, focusing on the three (3) core goals of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
2. Address ethical aspects related to employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access to networked resources and information.

 

Section 1 of your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
• Include charts or diagrams created in MS Visio or Dia as an appendix of the infrastructure document. All references to these diagrams must be included in the body of the infrastructure document.

 

Section 2: Revised Project Plan

Use Microsoft Project to:

1. Update the project plan from Project Deliverable 4: Analytics, Interfaces, and Cloud Technology, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) sub-tasks.

 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Develop information systems-related activities to maximize the business value within and outside the organization.
• Demonstrate an understanding of existing and emerging information technologies, the functions of IS, and its impact on the organizational operations.
• Evaluate the issues and challenges associated with information systems integration.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in information systems.
• Write clearly and concisely about strategic issues and practices in the information systems domain using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

Reviewing The Adventures of an IT Leader For this assignment, complete a 4-5 page summary based on your readings in The Adventures of an IT Leader.

As you read the chapters, think about pertinent issues and the relationship of these factors to situation outcomes. As you prepare your paper, respond to the following questions:

• How much time and effort should an information technology (IT) department devote to scanning for and analyzing emerging technologies?
• What are your responses to Bernie Ruben’s three questions in taking action on the blog issue at IVK:
  • What if anything should we do about this blog entry?
  • What should be our general policy about blogging based on inside information from within the company?
  • What should be our process for spotting emerging technologies and analyzing them to see how they might be relevant to use for better or worse?
• Which of the three proposed processes should IVK sue for enforcing infrastructure technology standards? Recommend and justify.
• Is IT standardization and innovation (or flexibility) in conflict in an organization like IVK?
• What do you think of the kid’s toolkit approach to management?

Use University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines, citing references as appropriate. 4-5 References.

It is strongly encouraged that you submit all assignments to the Turnitin Originality Check prior to submitting it.

The Final Paper will involve applying the concepts learned in class to an analysis of a company using data from its annual report. Using the concepts from this course, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the company and write a report recommending whether or not to purchase the company stock.

 

The completed report should include:

• An introduction to the company, including background information.
• A financial statement review.
• Pro Forma financial statements (Balance Sheet and Income Statement) for the next two fiscal years, assuming a 10% growth rate in sales and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for each of the next two years.
• A ratio analysis for the last fiscal year using at least two ratios from each of the following categories:

 

a.       Liquidity

b.      Financial leverage

c.       Asset management

d.      Profitability

e.       Market value

• Calculate Return on Equity (ROE) using the DuPont system.
• Assess management performance by calculating Economic Value Added (EVA).
• Evaluate the soundness of the company’s financial policies (e.g. capital structure, debt, leverage, dividend policy, etc.) based on the material covered during class.
• A synopsis of your findings, including your recommendations and rationale for whether or not to purchase stock from this company.

 

This report should be 15 to 20 pages long, excluding title page and reference page(s), using APA 6th edition formatting guidelines. Support your findings and recommendations with evidence from at least five scholarly sources in addition to the annual report, such as the textbook, industry reports, and articles from the Ashford University Library. Be sure to include links to websites that were used as references or to access company information.

 

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

1. Must be 15 to 20 double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.
2. Must include a cover page that includes:

   – Title of paper

   – Student’s name

   – Course name and number

   – Instructor’s name

   – Date submitted

3. Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
6. Must use at least five scholarly sources.
7. Must use APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources.
8. Must include, on the final page, a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide

It’s about HTC the phone company and how they find new technologies in their phones. . it should be 20 pages. It should cover everything about the technology in their phones

Scenario Marketing

Congratulations. You have just been named marketing manager of a major franchise. Your job will be to perform the daily tasks of a marketing manager.

So what does a marketing manager do? As you know, marketing plays an essential role in almost every industry segment. In its simplest form, marketing management is about making certain that customers’ needs and wants are met while increasing the profits of a company. A marketing manager’s responsibilities can vary a great deal, but will always have this as a central purpose.

Click here to learn more about being a marketing manager.

Select one of the company’s below for which you would like to be marketing manager.

Edible Arrangements® – Edible fruit baskets – Creates fresh fruit arrangements and gourmet chocolate dipped fruit to order.

Cartridge World® – Cartridge Company – carries a complete line of both inkjet and toner printer cartridges. Offers both remanufactured and Original Brand (OEM) ink and toner cartridges for nearly all brands of printers, copiers, fax and postage machines.

Liberty Tax Service® – Taxes – provides tax service to both consumers and businesses.

Assumptions

The CEO of your company wants you to create a strong current customer relationship management plan. You will present the plan as a PowerPoint presentation with audio to all of the franchisees at the next annual franchise meeting.

You may use these simple instructions to add audio to your presentation

Directions: Write a 1-2 page response to the following prompt using proper APA Style.

 

Select an event during which a specific, intended message was delivered successfully.  The event could be based on fact or fiction.  For example, perhaps you watched one of the President’s speeches on television, or maybe you watched a movie in which a character delivers an effective speech.

 

Step 1: Review the information presented in Module 1 about the elements of communication.

 

Step 2: Using a word processor (such as MS Word), write a short summary of the event that includes the following information:

 

• Type of event,
• Setting of the event (where, when, and so on),
• Audience for the communication, and
• Main goal of the message being delivered.

 

Step 3: Describe the communication elements involved in the event.  Write brief descriptions of the following elements of communication observed during the event:

 

• Message – information being communicated

• Listener – receiver of the intended message
• Feedback – response to the message provided to the speaker by the listener
• Channel – method used to communicate the message
• Environment – occasion and physical setting for the communication
• Noise – distractions that inhibit the successful completion of the message delivery

 

Step 4: What made the Speaker – person delivering the message in a communication process – successful?  Write a paragraph that describes the communication elements that played the biggest roles in making the communication successful.

 

Write a response to the following prompt using proper APA Style.

 

Prompt 2: You will watch a short sales presentation for an “As Seen on TV” product.

 

Step 1: Review the information presented in Module 4 that discusses organizing a speech.

 

Step 2: Select a short infomercial presentation to watch.

 

1. Navigate to the following website: http://www.asseenontv.com/.
2. Scroll down to the Best Sellers section.
3. Select one of the top selling products.
4. Toward the left side of the screen, there is a Play Video Clip button.  Click the Play button to start the presentation.

 

Step 3: Watch the presentation video.

 

Step 4: Answer the following questions:

 

1. How was the presentation organized?
2. Do you believe the organization of the presentation was successful?  Explain.
3. What would you change about the presentation and why?

 

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Prompt 4: You will read a description of a speaking situation, make decisions about how to adjust the speech delivery based on the situation, and answer questions about your decisions.

 

Step 1: Review the information presented in Module 6 that explores speech delivery and how it should be modified based on the characteristics of the audience and other factors.

 

Step 2: Read the following description of a speaking situation:

 

You work as a technical support manager for a satellite television company.  As part of a company-sponsored tuition reimbursement program, you are also attending college courses part time and pursuing a degree in communications.  Your Human Resources representative asks you to give a presentation to a group of people at an upcoming career fair.  The HR manager is interested in you helping motivate potential applicants to apply for part-time positions that pay a relatively low hourly wage and include only limited benefits.  This is exactly the type of position you accepted when you first started with the company.  The job fair will be held in a part of the city with a relatively low unemployment rate.  The people attending are likely to come from middle- to upper middle-class families.  The people who attend the career fair from upper middle-class families are used to getting what they want without too much effort; therefore, they may not be able to relate directly to the persistence you showed to work your way from a part-time low-paying position into a higher-paying one that includes benefits.  The ones from middle-class families may relate more to your personal story.  You can’t gather all the characteristics of all the career fair attendees in advance, but you do know that the way in which you explain the advantages of working for the satellite television company and the type of language you use will affect the attendees’ decision on whether or not to apply for a position with the company.

 

Step 3: Write a paragraph or more to answer each of the following questions related to this speaking situation:

 

1. When you state you thesis, how will you phrase it to avoid negative reactions from potential applicants who are expecting more pay and better benefits when they first start with the company?
2. What language strategies would you use in your speech to make it sound more appealing to the entire group?
3. What techniques could you use to establish common ground with everyone in the audience?
4. How would you change your speech delivery if the audience consisted mostly of low-income mothers trying to enter or re-enter the workforce?

 

Write a response to the following prompt using proper APA Style.

 

Prompt 5: You will select a topic for your informational speech.  Limit the scope of your topic based on the idea that you can present the actual speech in four to seven minutes.

 

Step 1: Review the information presented in Module 7 that explores informative speeches.  In particular, focus on the goals of informative speeches, principles of effective informative speeches, and types of informative speeches.

 

Step 2: Select a topic that fits into one of the categories of informative speeches: description, definition, or demonstration.

 

Step 3: In a word processing document for this assignment, determine and enter the following information about your topic:

 

• Description of the audience for your speech (you get to define your audience)
• Topic
• Specific purpose
• Thesis
• Question based on thesis
• Three to five main points

 

 

Prompt 6: You will select a topic for your ceremonial speech.  Limit the scope of your topic based on the idea that you can present the actual speech in four to seven minutes.

 

Step 1: Review the information presented in Module 8 that explores ceremonial speeches.  In particular, focus on the situations in which you might need to present a ceremonial speech and principles to use to present a ceremonial speech effectively.

 

Step 2: Select an occasion or situation for your ceremonial speech.

 

Step 3: In a word processing document for this assignment, determine and enter the following information about your topic:

 

o   Description of the setting (occasion or situation) for your ceremonial speech

o   Description of the audience for your speech (you get to define your audience)

o   Topic

o   Specific purpose

o   Thesis

o   Question based on thesis

 

o   Three to five main points

Childhood obesity is growing at an increasing rate.  Should fatty foods, such as potato chips, cookies, and soft drinks, be banned from elementary school?  Develop a persuasive speech that argues for or against banning fatty foods from elementary school.  You will construct a traditional, five-paragraph speech (introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, concluding paragraph) that answers this prompt.  The total length of pages should not exceed 3 typed pages.

 

1. First step in developing a speech is prewriting.  Decide whether you agree or disagree to ban fatty foods from elementary school.

 

2. Next, make a list of as many reasons why you agree or disagree to ban fatty foods from elementary school.

 

3. Then try to see if any of those reasons can be grouped together.  Using the numbers (1), (2), and (3), number those reasons according to where they should appear in the body paragraphs.  For example, group (1) would appear in the first body paragraph, group (2) would appear in the second body paragraph, and group (3) would appear in the third body paragraph.

 

4. Create an outline using the model below.  You will skip the introduction and conclusion sections and will return to them in later modules.  Focus on the body section for now.

 

1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Reason #1
4. Supportive example #1
5. Supportive example #2
6. Reason #2
7. Supportive example #1
8. Supportive example #2
9. Reason #3
10. Supportive example #1
11. Supportive example #2

III. Conclusion

You will turn in the outline

Prompt 2: Childhood obesity is growing at an increasing rate.  Should fatty foods, such as potato chips, cookies, and soft drinks, be banned from elementary school?  Develop a persuasive speech that argues for or against banning fatty foods from elementary school.  You will construct a traditional, five-paragraph speech (introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, concluding paragraph) that answers this prompt.  The total length of pages should not exceed 3 typed pages.

 

1. Continuing from Module 1 Homework Assignment, take out your outline and reread your position and reasons.

 

2. Based on your outline, write a thesis statement.  Your thesis statement should state the reason why you ultimately chose your position.

 

3. You will now construct an introductory paragraph by using the model below:
4. Introduction
5. Attention Getting: opening line that attracts the audience’s attention
6. Supply any interesting background information that will make the audience better understand the issue and why it is important
7. Thesis statement: State your position and why you chose your position

 

4. You will turn in the introductory paragraph (in paragraph form, not outline form).

 

Prompt3: Childhood obesity is growing at an increasing rate.  Should fatty foods, such as potato chips, cookies, and soft drinks, be banned from elementary school?  Develop a persuasive speech that argues for or against banning fatty foods from elementary school.  You will construct a traditional, five-paragraph speech (introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, concluding paragraph) that answers this prompt.  The total length of pages should not exceed 3 typed pages.

1. Continuing from Modules 1 and 2 Homework Assignments, take out your outline and introductory paragraph and reread them.
2. Using your outline, write the 3 body paragraphs of your speech and the conclusion.  Include as much reasoning behind your position as possible.  Make sure that you transition between sentences and paragraphs.
3. You will turn in your complete speech (introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and conclusion).  Make sure that it is in one document (one attachment).

 

 

Prompt 4 The Internet is home to worldwide content, which can be informational and sometimes controversial.  Should the Internet be censored by the government?  Develop a persuasive speech that argues for or against having the government censor the Internet.  You will construct a traditional, five-paragraph speech (introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, concluding paragraph) that answers this prompt.  The total length of pages should not exceed 3 typed pages.

1. First step in developing a speech is prewriting.  Decide whether you agree or disagree to have the government censor the Internet.
2. Next, make a list of as many reasons why you agree or disagree to have the government censor the Internet.
3. Then try to see if any of those reasons can be grouped together.  Using the numbers (1), (2), and (3), number those reasons according to where they should appear in the body paragraphs.  For example, group (1) would appear in the first body paragraph, group (2) would appear in the second body paragraph, and group (3) would appear in the third body paragraph.
4. Create an outline using the model below.  You will skip the introduction and conclusion sections and will return to them in later modules.  Focus on the body section for now.

 

1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Reason #1
4. Supportive example #1
5. Supportive example #2
6. Reason #2
7. Supportive example #1
8. Supportive example #2
9. Reason #3
10. Supportive example #1
11. Supportive example #2

III. Conclusion

5. You will turn in the outline.

Prompt 5 The Internet is home to worldwide content, which can be informational and sometimes controversial.  Should the Internet be censored by the government?  Develop a persuasive speech that argues for or against having the government censor the Internet.  You will construct a traditional, five-paragraph speech (introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, concluding paragraph) that answers this prompt.  The total length of pages should not exceed 3 typed pages.

1. Continuing from Module 5 Homework Assignment, take out your outline and reread your position and reasons.
2. Based on your outline, write a thesis statement.  Your thesis statement should state the reason why you ultimately chose your position.
3. You will now construct an introductory paragraph by using the model below:
4. Introduction
5. Attention Getting: opening line that attracts the audience’s attention
6. Supply any interesting background information that will make the audience better understand the issue and why it is important
7. Thesis statement: State your position and why you chose your position
8. You will turn in the introductory paragraph (in paragraph form, not outline form).

Prompt 6: The Internet is home to worldwide content, which can be informational and sometimes controversial.  Should the Internet be censored by the government?  Develop a persuasive speech that argues for or against having the government censor the Internet.  You will construct a traditional, five-paragraph speech (introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, concluding paragraph) that answers this prompt.  The total length of pages should not exceed 3 typed pages.

1. Continuing from Modules 5 and 6 Homework Assignments, take out your outline and introductory paragraph and reread them.
2. Using your outline, write the 3 body paragraphs of your speech and the conclusion.  Include as much reasoning behind your position as possible.  Make sure that you transition between sentences and paragraphs.
3. You will turn in your complete speech (introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and conclusion).  Make sure that it is in one document (one attachment).

 

Prompt 7: The Internet is home to worldwide content, which can be informational and sometimes controversial.  Should the Internet be censored by the government?  Develop a persuasive speech that argues for or against having the government censor the Internet.  You will construct a traditional, five-paragraph speech (introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, concluding paragraph) that answers this prompt.  The total length of pages should not exceed 3 typed pages.

The adoption of wireless technologies varies from one industry to another, and is often based on the benefits provided versus the challenges, implementation issues, and security issues associated with wireless technologies. Consider the wireless challenges, opportunities, and advancements in government versus the financial industry.

 

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper on the wireless technology of the  government versus the financial industry in which you:

1. Analyze wireless applications and the degree of support and adoption of wireless devices for each industry.
2. Discuss current advancements in wireless technologies in these industries. Analyze the potential areas for advancements in wireless technologies for these industries and determine the driving forces behind those advancements.
3. Analyze the primary strategic business advantages and disadvantages of wireless technologies in each industry.
4. Analyze the primary technical advantages and disadvantages of wireless technologies in each industry.
5. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Compare and contrast wireless systems and their recent advances.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in wireless networks.
• Write clearly and concisely about wireless computing topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

According to studies of graduates of bachelor-degree programs in psychology, entry-level positions tend to pay relatively little and may be relatively unsatisfying. Although the positions, pay, and reported job satisfaction of psychology majors tend to significantly improve many years after graduation, those who enter the workforce immediately upon graduation risk at least a few years of less-than-satisfactory employment (Landrum & Elison-Bowers, 2009; Rajecki & Borden, 2011).

Although graduate school can be a route to a better paying, more satisfying job and career, it is quite expensive. According to the APA (2003), a doctoral degree results in most students entering into debts worth $50,000 to $75,000 or even more. The median debt incurred for a master’s degree is approximately $25,000 (Kantrowitz, 2011).

Using your textbook, the Internet, and the Argosy University online library resources, research choices such as entering the workforce immediately upon graduation or enrolling in a graduate school. On the basis of your research, respond to the following:

• Select one of the options: entering the workforce upon graduation or attending graduate school. Identify at least five benefits and at least five risks associated your chosen option. For example, if you choose to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation, identify the benefits and risks of doing so. Cite at least two sources of this information.
• Design a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation illustrating the risks and benefits. Include at least one graph, chart, or table to add to the presentation’s visual appeal.
  • If you have chosen to enter the workforce, imagine you are designing the presentation for a job fair at which you are a recruiter trying to convince new graduates of undergraduate programs to work for your organization.
  • If you have chosen to enter graduate school, imagine you are designing the presentation for a professional conference where you hope to recruit undergraduate seniors to apply to your graduate program.
  • Include one slide with a speech or a persuasive narrative, in your own words, to persuade students or recent graduates to make one choice (join the workforce or enter graduate school).
  • Include at least one slide addressing recent trends in the job market and analyzing whether this is an optimal time to enter the workforce or to continue your studies in graduate school.
  • Include at least one slide addressing the pitfalls recent graduates from bachelor’s degree programs face and how best to avoid those challenges. One pitfall must be related to the financial risk of or the debt incurred as a result of making each choice (joining the workforce and continuing school).

Click here to review a tutorial on how to design a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.

• Support your statements with information from academic sources, one of which can be your textbook. Be sure to include in-text citations and a reference list on the final slides of the presentation.

References:

American Psychological Association. (2003). Frequently asked questions

about graduate school. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/education/

grad/faqs.aspx?item=11

Kantrowitz, M. (2011). Student loans. Retrieved from http://www.finaid.org/

loans/

Landrum, R. E., & Elison-Bowers, P. (2009). The post-baccalaureate

perceptions of psychology alumni. The College Student Journal,

43(2), 676–681.

Rajecki, D. W., & Borden, V. M. H. (2011). Psychology degrees:

Employment, wage, and career trajectory consequences.

Write a 1,250- to 1,500-word paper on the innovation planning and design process addressed in Week Two. Include the following in your paper:

• Analyze the internal and external factors related to designing innovation strategies. Describe how they relate to one another and to the overall innovation process.
• Describe the factors involved in innovation systems design. Explain the importance of innovation systems.
• Describe the steps involved in the innovation planning process.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines and incorporate at least four scholarly references in addition to your texts.