We have followed Fred Maintainer as he has had to lease additional space, figure out the operating costs associated with a new production line and then develop a ten year capital plan for ACME Industries. As is often the case, change is constant and business has to be nimble based on consumer demand. A recent downturn in the economy has left ACME with declining sales, revenues and profits while costs are staying the same or increasing slightly due to inflation and raising health insurance costs.
It is clear ACME needs to do something dramatic to help its balance sheet. Projects will need to be scaled back as ACME’s growth assumptions need to be put on hold. More importantly, the CEO and CFO have issued a directive that all non-revenue generating business units are required to create two budget cutting options – the first is to provide a budget reduction of 5% and the other is 15%. Let’s assume today’s date in the ACME Industries world is July 1st and the fiscal year is the same as the calendar year. In other words, Fred is half-way through the current fiscal year.
Based on cuts of 5% and 15%, develop a consolidated (include operating and capital budget) for the current year and next year’s budget reflecting those two scenarios and how you would recommend ways to save money using your work in previous modules.
Provide a spreadsheet and narrative in no more than 5 pages to address this most urgent situation that ACME Industries finds itself in and be sure to address the following competencies from the field as identified in the syllabus:
1.1 Appropriately communicate orally and in writing in diverse settings.
1.3 Identify all stakeholders involved in the project process.
2.1 Demonstrate principles of effective project and process management.
2.3 Analyze methods, materials and equipment required to implement projects.
2.4 Demonstrate scheduling and resource planning techniques to project activities.
2.6 Implement workplace processes, procedures and safety strategies.
2.8 Employ contract, procurement and delivery strategies to the project process.
4.1 Demonstrate business and management fundamentals of the organization – people, place and service
4.3 Evaluate project disputes based upon case facts and contract content
4.4 Demonstrate business and project accounting and cost control
*Attached below are past assignment resources to utilize for this project from the course*
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“Budget Cutting Options for ACME Industries: Strategies to Reduce Costs and Maintain Financial Stability”
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Title: “Comparative Analysis of Cloud Service Models and Their Security Services”
I will narrate.
In this project, the CEO of Best Clothes Online Inc. (BCO) has asked you to
develop a detailed comparative analysis of cloud service models and their
security services. A comparative analysis provides an item-by-item
comparison of two or more alternatives, processes, products, or systems.
In this scenario, you will compare the pros/cons of cloud service models in
terms of security responsibilities and level of control between cloud
consumers and Cloud Service Providers.
Questions from the CEO to answer:
What are the differences between IaaS, PaaS, SaaS in terms of shared
responsibility between cloud consumer and Cloud Service Provider?
What are the pros/cons of each model?
What security services are offered by each model?
How can each model be used to support Disaster Recovery?
How do the costs compare between models?
Which model is considered better for small, medium, and large
businesses?
You will present your findings to the owner of the company in a narrated
PowerPoint presentation with 15 to 28 slides. Use the Cloud Security
Presentation Template.
Presentation Guidelines
It is recommended to use the Cloud Security Presentation Template.
Your presentation should be comprised of the following:
One slide to introduce the presentation and describe what is a Shared Responsibility Model (SRM)
One to two slides on the SRM for IaaS
One to two slides on the Security Services of IaaS
One to two slides on how IaaS can be used to support Disaster Recovery
One to two slides on the pros/cons of IaaS
One to two slides on the SRM for PaaS
One to two slides on the Security Services of PaaS
One to two slides on how PaaS can be used to support Disaster Recovery
One to two slides on the pros/cons of PaaS
One to two slides on the SRM for SaaS
One to two slides on the Security Services of SaaS
One to two slides on how SaaS can be used to support Disaster Recovery
One to two slides on the pros/cons of SaaS
One slide on the conclusion.
One to two slides for references used for the presentation
All slides must be narrated by you, the student, covering 15–28 slides. -
Title: “Organizational Change and Intervention: A Case Study of A to Z Apps”
Read Chapter 6, and review various case studies within the textbook that identify organizational change problems that required intervention. To succeed in the marketplace, business leaders need to continuously align strategy, culture, and internal processes, while optimizing cross-departmental communication.
A to Z Apps
Established in 2003, A to Z Apps is a successful company offering a wide range of products and services, including mobile app development, start-up support, web and podcast development, support, and various other customizable options. The company is a brick-and-mortar and remote organization operating from a home office in Kansas City, KS. There are approximately 80 in-office positions and 25 remote positions. The company has multiple divisions including C-Suite administration, finance, HR, research, legal and safety, product design, product development, implementation, marketing, facility operations, and IT.
Use the previously described organization (A to Z Apps) and assume the role of Human Resource Manager. Be sure to recognize that the organization has multiple departments and divisions and multiple levels of management.
As HRM, you have identified a problem within the organization that requires the assistance of an external Organizational Development Consultant. For the purpose of selecting the correct consultant for the job, it is necessary to describe the problem and define the desired outcome of the intervention.
Create a brief description of the organization and its objectives by completing the following:
Describe a hypothetical problem requiring OD intervention within the A to Z Apps organization that relates to one of the following areas:
Productivity
Employee development
Gender equity
Succession planning
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Collaboration and communication
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“The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health” Introduction Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, with millions of people using various platforms to connect, share, and engage with others. While social media has its benefits, such as
CAREFULLY The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions. All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
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Customer Profile and Digital Marketing Strategy Development for XYZ Company
Part One: Create a Customer Profile
In this part of the course project, you will use the information you gathered from your customer research to create a customer profile that will help you translate the results of your research into a “persona” on whom you can focus your product development and marketing.
Part Two: Gather Customer Feedback
In this part of the course project, you will create a simple prototype or mockup for something you haven’t yet offered or for an improvement or expansion on something you already offer. This could be anything from a tangible product, like a spill-proof coffee mug, to a service model for your company or practice. Then you will practice gathering feedback from potential customers to ensure your product development is moving in the right direction.
Part Three: Develop Your Brand Positioning Statement
In this module, you’ve considered the ways in which your brand identity must reflect your value proposition and differentiate your company from your competitors. In this part of the project, you will develop your own perceptual map to show where your brand fits into the competitive landscape. Then, you will use the map to draft a positioning statement for your brand that helps it stand apart from others.
Part Four: Plan Your Digital Marketing Strategy
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“Lab 1: Applying Practices and Reviewing Lab Activities”
Instructions Lab 1
This Lab 1 consists of 15 multiple-choice questions that will ask you to apply practices covered by the assigned lab activities. To be successful with Lab 1, it’s important to thoroughly read and work through assigned activities for Lab 1. It will also be beneficial to review the lab session recording -
Dissecting the Will of Walt Disney: A Checklist Analysis
Wills are public record and can be found at your local courthouse. The public nature of wills allows anyone to look at the will of a deceased neighbor or even a celebrity.
Using the checklist below, dissect the will of Walt Disney , Does each item exists in your chosen will? What are the exact terms given in the will?
Checklist
for a Will
Part What is it? Is it Here?
Testator
Identified Clearly identifies testator.
Declaration Clause Clearly and specifically (by date) revokes all
prior wills.
Bequest Clause Directs distribution of assets. Usually multiple bequests.
Residuary Clause Directs transfer of assets not specifically
listed in bequest clauses.
Identifies Executor Clearly identifies executor and the extent of
their powers. May include compensation
for executor.
Identifies Successor Executor Clearly explains what happens if the first
executor is either unwilling or unable to fulfill duties.
Guardianship Clause Clearly identifies who will care for surviving
children or dependents.
Payment of Debts/Taxes Clearly explains how debts and taxes will be
paid. Typically done with residuary.
Simultaneous Death Clause Clearly explains what to do in the event the
testator dies at the same time as a beneficiary.
Survivorship Clause Requires beneficiary to survive for a specified
period of time after the testators death in order to inherit.
No-Contest Clause Substantially decreases or eliminates bequest
to any beneficiary who challenges the will.
Disclaimer Clause Reminds heirs they can disclaim bequest and may
allow control over specific disclaimer.
Attestation Clause At least two qualified witnesses saw testator
sign will.
Self-Proving Clause Notary signs that he saw witnesses and testator
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Title: “Achieving Justice in Healthcare Distribution: Designing a Policy for Improving Health, Addressing Disparities, and Building Integrated Systems in the U.S.”
Basic question:
What should we do to achieve justice in healthcare distribution?
1. Describe the problem. Indicate why this is a problem. Use evidence (with documentation) to support that this is a problem.
2. Identify the best theory to be applied and why it is the best theory. Include the weaknesses of other theories and why they won’t work.
3. Explain the solution and policies that are needed following the theory that is being applied. Use evidence (with documentation) to support the solution.
4. Use both internal citations and a reference list as part of your documentation.
Some things you might consider:
How do we identify unjust health inequalities?
Who should receive care and why are they the ones that get it?
What type of care should be provided: preventive, emergency, maintenance, continuous?
Do we apply triage (who gets care first)?
Do we use any type of rationing of health care?
Can we share health information through the use of electronic records?
How can we meet competing health needs fairly under reasonable resource constraints?
Indicate and defend the limits of care that ought to be given to the categories covered by the policy.
Indicate who should be paying for the care and why.
Compare to the medical distribution methods used by other countries [2 of them].
Should we include malpractice reform?
Basic assignment:
Design a healthcare distribution policy on changing the U.S. Health Care System to focus on improving health, include value-based care, stop racial disparities, and build integrated systems. Include the following items in your response:
A clear statement of the ethical basis that is used as the underlying justification for this policy.
Clarify and defend the moral community that is included in your distribution policy.
Include some of the items listed in the “Some things you might consider” section.
Apply the policy to some specific example or issue in order to see how the application of the policy that you have designed is just to everyone within your moral community.
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Challenging the Myth of Writer’s Block Challenging the Myth of Writer’s Block Writer’s block is a common term used to describe a period of time when a writer is unable to produce any written work. It is often portrayed as
For this essay, you will need to select a misconception, myth, or just flat-out bad idea about writing and address it. You will need to find evidence to dispute that idea. This will require you to consider a number of things:
Who espouses or promulgates this bad idea? (Context)
Why is it bad? (Thesis)
Why does it matter that it is bad? (Exigency)
What is the reality, and how do you know? (Research)
For example, you could write about the myth that African-American vernaculars are grammatically flawed, how that affects African-American communities, and how the myth has been proven false. Or, you could look into writer’s block as a pervasive phenomenon or take to task the myth of the writer as a solitary genius. Please do not shy away from linking two or three of our “bad ideas” together to make a larger point about how writing is misunderstood. Whatever you do, follow up with a new interpretation, rule, or heuristic for writing that displaces the myth you’ve chosen to expose. We will talk about how to do this effectively, but you should know that simply disproving a myth does not necessarily make it go away; people are not often welcoming of uncertainty in the place of former, perceived certainty.
For this assignment, you will need to incorporate a minimum of six (6) sources. At least one of your sources must help you articulate the strongest opposing viewpoints or counter-argument to the position you are taking regarding the cultural myth you are addressing. Use primary, secondary and tertiary sources to support your claim. These sources can include a person you interview yourself, excerpts from primary source interviews, a documentary, a book, a journal article, a newspaper article, or course readings from Bad Ideas About Writing. Any sources that you find outside of the Farmingdale Library Databases must be approved by me. The rhetorical success of your argument will depend largely on your ability to choose strong evidence that your audience finds plausible and persuasive. Use the MLA style format to document your sources.
Your essays must be typed, using 12-point font and 1.5 spacing. Please submit the final draft of your essay to the DropBox.
Before submitting your essay, ask yourself the following questions:
Is my introduction enticing? Would a reader with only a marginal interest in my topic be motivated to read further after reading my introduction?
Is there any way for me to strengthen and/or clarify my thesis (without using personal pronouns)?
Have I done a good job of explaining the myths or misperceptions I am challenging?
Have I effectively addressed opposing viewpoints without resorting to condescension or disrespect?
Have I chosen strong evidence/example/s to debunk the myth/s in question?
Are my paragraphs well developed with a controlling idea tying the information in each paragraph together?
Am I transitioning smoothly from one idea to the next, one sentence to the next, and one paragraph to the next?
Have I accurately paraphrased important information from my sources in my own words?
Have I cited my sources correctly in the body of my essay?
Have I sufficiently introduced, contextualized, and explained quoted material i.e. have I “sandwiched” my quotes?
Have I avoided over-using quotation?
Are my sources properly formatted on the Works Cited page?
Are there any grammatical errors or typos in my essay that might distract my readers?
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Title: The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: Exploring the Connection and Potential Solutions I. Introduction A. Explanation of social media and its prevalence in society B. Overview of mental health and its importance C
My outline below is the general flow of how I want it to go. If you think you can do better please do haha. But also 5 primary and 5 secondary sources.