Author: chris

This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a design 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.

Large companies have been using the power of business analytics for quite a while now. Your company desires to get in on the action; company executives believe that using advanced data analysis will enable the company to make smarter decisions and improve business performance. Business analytics gives companies the ability to look at past realizations and performance as well as set up new expectations and performance goals. Analytics-as-a-Service is a new delivery model that uses cloud technology to provide business insights without enormous infrastructure enhancements. The executive team has heard great things about analytics and cloud technology but is apprehensive because they are unfamiliar with the look and feel of the technology. The executive team is interested in your recommendations and eagerly awaiting your forward-thinking viewpoint.

Section 1: Design Document

• Write a four to six (4-6) page design document in which you:      
• Support the need for the use of analytics and cloud technology within this company.
• Create a workflow diagram to illustrate how analytics and cloud technology could align with the company’s business processes. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length but must be included in the design document appendix.
• Create three to five (3-5) screen layouts that illustrate the interface that organizational users will utilize. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length but must be included in the design document appendix.
• Give one (1) recommendation for solution providers that could help your company secure a firm advantage by using analytics and cloud technology. 

   

  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 design document. All references to these diagrams must be included in the body of the design document.

   

  Section 2: Revised Project Plan

  Use Microsoft Project to:

• Update the project plan fromProject Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design, 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:

• Demonstrate an understanding of existing and emerging information technologies, the functions of IS, and its impact on the organizational operations.
• Evaluate an organization through the lens of non-IT senior management in deciding how information systems enable core and supportive business processes as well as those that interface with suppliers and customers.
• 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.

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

• Write a four to six (4-6) page infrastructure document in which you:
• Justify and support the relationship between infrastructure and security as it relates to this data-collection and analysis company.
• Present the rationale for the logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network.
• 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.
• 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.
• Create and describe a comprehensive security policy for this data-collection and analysis company that will:
• 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. 
• 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:

• 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.

For this assignment address the following:

Examine various theories of human development, describing relevant terminology, and addressing how the theory assists in the understanding of issues involved in the selected topic.
Identify and describe at least two domains of human development (physical, biological, emotional, cognitive, and/or social) and how they are impacted by the chosen topic.
Identify and describe the stages of development that are affected by the chosen topic.
Describe the cultural and historical perspectives of the chosen topic, demonstrating an understanding of how the topic has been perceived over time and by other cultures. Provide relevant examples.

Writing the Assignment

The Assignment:

Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and references pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Begin with an introduction to the selected topic in which you define all concepts that will be discussed in the paper.
For example, if you select “How do memory and intelligence change as we age?” as your topic, you will need to define the terms memory, intelligence and aging.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Conclude with an answer to the selected question. Did the evidence you surveyed answer the question satisfactorily? Including your analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the available evidence.
If possible, suggest the course that future research should take if answers to the selected question are less than conclusive.
Must use at least two scholarly sources, all of which must come from the Ashford University Library or Google Scholar.
It is important that you ask yourself if the articles specifically address the selected topic. It is not always easy to find the right articles. Thus, give yourself some time to search before you finalize your selection.
You may reference your textbook and other required materials from the course; however, these will not fulfill the resource requirements.
Must include an annotated bibliography which briefly summarizes each article including the purpose of the investigation, its methodology, and results.
If possible, select peer-reviewed articles that summarize the evidence available in a given field of study (e.g., meta-analysis combines the findings of different studies to uncover trends, commonalities and differences).
Order the articles in the way you think you will discuss them in your paper. Then develop a summary of the scientific evidence that answers the question you selected.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
The reference section will be the final page of the paper.

Title: Liquefaction

Topic: What cause Liquefaction in soils? 5 slides of power points with pictures.

Slide 1 – Introdcutory
Slide 2- What causes it?
Slide 3- Cause with details
Side 4- Details
Slide 5 – Conclusion

Using the definitions of culture and climate presented in Chapter 6, think of a human service organization with which you are familiar with (volunteered, previous employer, current employer, etc). Make a list or create a chart of the key attributes of the climate of this organization as you observed and experienced them.

Using your list or chart, write a 350-450 word paper answering the following:

How did you and others react to these aspects of the climate? Specifically, did your reaction to these aspects of the agency’s life lead you to be more or less committed to the organization’s goals, more or less satisfied with your job, more or less likely to think about (or actually) changing jobs, and more or less invested in helping clients? What is each employee’s responsibility to the culture and climate of the workplace? What makes a workplace rewarding to you? How could a manager incorporate those essential factors into the workplace?

Be sure to analyze the importance of organizational climate and culture to human service administration and apply of RESPECT in your discussion

Include citations (do not use direct quotes; paraphrase), a cover page, and reference page with references. The cover page and reference page do not count as part of the content. Follow APA Guidelines

For this assignment, use your coursepack to review the case of “Apple Inc.: Managing a Global Supply Chain” by Mark and Johnson. In 2–4 double-spaced pages, analyze this case and address the following questions:

• What are Apple’s key advantages in how it manages its global supply chain operations? Support your analysis with data from the case.
• What are challenges that Apple faces in the future, and what are the implications for its global supply chain?
• How does Apple’s supply chain compare with Wal-Mart’s supply chain? How are they different and how are they similar?

Hamartiology: The Problem of Evil (Theodicy)

Your neighbor Sam greets you outside as you return home from church one Sunday. He confides in you that he has been troubled with the news—recent reports of natural catastrophes, wars, disease, and so on. He asks if you could help him make sense of the presence of evil in the world, if indeed God exists.

Keeping this scenario in mind, answer the following questions in your essay:

What is the problem of evil?

Define moral evil and natural evil, and illustrate them with examples.

Seek to explain why there is sin among mankind (the philosophical problem of moral evil) and why bad things happen in nature (the philosophical problem of natural evil). Consider the various theodicies presented in the reading, and address the merits and faults of each one.

Briefly explain why a theodicy must be internally consistent, and defend the internal consistency of your explanation of evil’s existence.

Consider how personal experience of evil may affect one’s relationship with God (the religious problem of evil). Do you believe someone can dispute a certain belief about God without actually attacking God Himself?

Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday, and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

• Using Coach Boone or Yoast as an example, identify situations where either man demonstrated the four functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling).
• Identify the diversity challenges that Coach Boone had to face by coming into the head-coaching role.
• Walk through the six decision-making steps to determine if you would have made the same decision as Coach Boone to leave the decision to kick the two players off of the team to Gerry.
• What leadership qualities did the Coaches demonstrate to be able to bring the team together to win the championship?

For this assignment, your focus on discussing specific management and leadership theories is central to your success in this paper. As such, you will need to include research (with citations and references) to support and validate your work. Follow APA formatting for all citations and references used.

Using the company that your instructor previously approved, apply Kotter’s eight (8) steps of change management to an HR situation you have selected for change. You will address all eight (8) of the Kotter steps, developing an action plan for each step.

write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

1. Ascertain how each of the steps applies to your specific organization.
2. Develop a strategy that illustrates how you would address each of the eight (8) stages of change:
   1. Establishing a sense of urgency
   2. Creating coalition
   3. Developing vision and strategy
   4. Communicating the vision
   5. Empowering broad-based action
   6. Generating short-term wins
   7. Consolidating gains and producing more change
   8. Anchoring new approaches into the culture
3. Use at least four (4) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

:

• 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.