Delinquency Influences -content– Gangs have become increasingly more violent over time and have increased their activity in drugs and other illegal activities to support the gang and help recruit new gang members, often from U.S. middle and high schools. In this scenario, you have been asked to begin a gang initiative with a community that has suffered an increase in gang activity over time. Your police department closely follows the community policing paradigm, meaning that it has realized the importance of working with the community as a whole to resolve long-term problems that have often stymied efforts led only by the police in the past. Recently, one of these community groups came to you, as police chief, and asked that you respond to what it feels is an increasingly dangerous gang problem in the community. There have been several serious incidents of violence and drive-by shootings, along with the increase in drug traffic and attempts to gain new gang members in your local middle and high schools. You recognize that increasing patrols and arrests in the area will only solve the problem short term or perhaps just displace the problem, so you want to seek a more long-term solution. For this assignment, your police department has picked you to write an action plan that addresses this problem in the community. Your action plan should include, but is not limited to, the following: Several initiatives that will assist in rectifying the problems, including the following: Educational initiatives Local initiatives How can the negative effects of violence on children be lessened? Do you believe that there should be a limitation on the violent video games children are permitted to play? What type of assistance will you ask from the community as a whole? What role will the department itself take? How will you measure the effectiveness of your plan? PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH US TODAY AND GET A GOOD DISCOUNT Read More »
Management multichoice questions -content– Q1. An objective of prototyping is to minimize life-cycle cost. a. true b. false Q2. A project can be terminated prematurely because the original objectives may no longer be valid. a. true b. false Q3. If review of a project’s status indicates that EV = $400, AC = $400, and PV = $500, the project is: a. On budget, behind schedule b. On budget, ahead of schedule c. Over budget, behind schedule d. Over budget, ahead of schedule Q4. A challenge of the matrix project organization is that: a. Team members are full of ego b. Team members are selected from the same functional area c. Team members have divided loyalties d. It enables functional managers to provide career guidance to their workers Q5. A four step risk assessment process reflecting standard risk management good practice consists of: a. Risk identification, Risk deflection, Risk impact analysis, Risk monitoring and control b. b. Risk acceptance, Risk impact analysis, Risk response planning, Risk monitoring and control c. Risk deflection, Contingency planning, Risk impact analysis, Risk monitoring and control d. Risk identification, Risk impact analysis, Risk response planning, Risk monitoring and control Q6. Using working time or elapsed time to calculate the time it will take to complete a task produces the same results. a. true b. false Q7. Bottom-up estimates: a. Are based on historical trends b. Can be derived from the WBS c. Must employ Monte Carlo simulation d. a and c Q8. The purpose of mid-project evaluation is: a. Continual monitoring of budget and estimates b. To focus on achievement of individual element of the project plan c. To determine whether the original objectives are still relevant d. To re-baseline the project budget Q9. Top-down estimates (also called parametric estimates): a. Are based on historical trends b. Can be derived from the WBS c. Can be determined by analyzing work packages d. Provide accurate assessments of project costs Q10. Which of the following is an elapsed time task? a. Paint is drying b. A painter paints the wall c. Software is being written d. A sandwich is being made Q11. Concurrent engineering involves overlapping tasks and phases to accelerate a project’s schedule. a. true b. false Q12. When crashing a project, we typically choose critical path tasks whose costs of crashing are highest. a. true b. false Q13. The poor man’s hierarchy is a method for: a. Project estimation b. Project scheduling c. WBS construction d. Project selection Q14. An autocratic management style: a. Is effective in most project management situations b. Is effective in highly routine efforts c. Is effective in high flux, state-of-the-art projects d. Will lead to the tyranny of the majority Q15. The bottom-most level of the WBS — the level at which project budget and schedule data are captured — is called: a. Work package b. Code of accounts c. Budget baseline d. Change control level Q16. A modern view in Human Resource Management is that positive motivation results from an opportunity to achieve and experience self-actualization. a. true b. false Q17. A major strength of task Gantt charts is that they can: a. Offer a sophisticated model of a project b. Show how many resources will be used on the project c. Show the interdependencies of tasks d. Show actual versus planned schedule status Q18. In resource planning, one of the issues that needs to be considered is: a. Staff empowerment b. Technical requirements of the project c. Theory X management principles d. Theory Y management principles Q19. A project team structure that closely reflects the physical structure of the deliverable is known as: a. Egoless b. Specialty c. Surgical d. Isomorphic Q20. In project management, the level of uncertainty plays a major role in determining the adequacy of a project plan. a. true b. false Q21. Good functional requirements a. Describe how the deliverable should be developed b. Provide detailed technical insights into what the deliverable will do c. Describe what the deliverable looks like and what it should do d. Are created after development of the technical specifications Q22. Needs recognition is the first stage of the needs-requirement life cycle. a. true b. false Q23. Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective reporting system? a. SMART b. KISS c. MBO d. LOWBALLING Q24. Ensuring a one-to-one correspondence between specification items and general design items is a feature of: a. Scope statement definition b. WBS construction c. Rapid prototyping d. Configuration management Q25. Which of the following methods involves performing tasks in parallel? a. Crashing b. Fast tracking c. Leveling d. Hammocking Q26. Under rapid prototyping (also called application prototyping), the customer actually sees and works with the deliverable as it evolves. a. true b. false Q27. In risk management, insurance is an example of: a. Risk avoidance b. Risk deflection c. Risk acceptance d. Contingency planning Q28. If you want to shorten the length of a project, you must: a. Shorten the critical path b. Shorten the free float c. Spend more money d. Cut back on the features you plan to deliver Q29. Which of the following is a scope planning tool? a. Benefit/cost analysis b. WBS c. Earned Value analysis d. Fast tracking Q30. A work package is to be found at the summary level of the WBS. a. true b. false Q31. If the latest time you can start a task is five hours into the project, and the earliest time is three and a half hours into the project, how much slack (also called float) does the task have? a. 0.5 hours b. 1.5 hours c. 2.5 hours d. 8.5 hours Q32. An effective project manager must: a. Tell his team members what to do b. Be the most capable person on the team technically c. Be focused on achieving results d. Not trust his team members to achieve results without his personal attention to detail Q33. A key weakness of the Benefit-Cost ratio project selection mechanism is that: a. It only focuses on things that can be measured b. It takes time frame into consideration c. It is too much based on subjective judgment d. It does not entail prioritizing Q34. According to PMI, a WBS should focus on a. Tasks b. Deliverables c. Interrelationships among activities d. Cost of the project Q35. Scope creep means: a. Needs emergence and identification b. Uncontrolled changes to a project’s requirements during project execution c. Migration of project needs to requirements d. Imprecise scope statement Q36. There is a definite link between the level of risk an enterprise encounters and project time frame. a. true b. false Q37. Under what conditions may a project manager accept a change request? a. If the request has no effect on project objectives, deadlines, or resources b. If the request has no effect on project objectives, although it has effects on deadlines and resources c. If the request is coming from a valued customer d. If the request is from the Chief Executive Officer Q38. Functional requirements provide us with detailed technical specifications. a. true b. false Q39. When we have objective data on the probability of an event, we are involved with decision making under certainty. a. true b. false Q40. A key objective of change control in configuration management is to keep track of actions taken in response to change requests. a. true b. false PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH US TODAY AND GET A GOOD DISCOUNT Read More »
HOMEWORK -content– 1 Given a social problem such as homelessness, use sociological imagination to interpret the problem, assess possible solutions, and illustrate how a social scientist may view this issue in a cultural context. 2 Given a hypothesis such as, “Using a cell phone while driving is as dangerous as driving under the influence,” apply the scientific method and use appropriate scientific techniques in refining the hypothesis, applying operational definitions, and selecting the appropriate research method for validating the hypothesis. 3 Given a social issue or case study involving an applied sociological situation, such as the current state of the educational, prison, health care or public assistance system in a state or province, analyze the situation from the major sociological, theoretical perspectives, determine if one theory seems more applicable to this issue than another, and provide basic guidelines for improving the system. 4 Given a sample reading, such as Lois Lowry’s The Giver (1993), or a film such as Avatar, analyze the meaning of culture within society and demonstrate how the concepts of culture and society are inseparable. 5 Given a case study dealing with issues of the interactions of ethnic or racial groups within social organizations, identify areas of social stratification, discrimination, differentiate between racial and ethnic groups, illustrate stereotypes and analyze these interactions based on the cultural characteristics of the groups within the case study. 6 Given the changing demographics of the United States and the globalization of markets, compare and contrast cultural differences and illustrate their impact on providing services to members of different cultures, especially non-dominant populations in the United States. 7 Given a case study on a multicultural issue other than race and ethnicity, such as the aging North American population, changing family forms, marriage equality, undocumented workers, the location of religious houses of worship, etc., analyze this issue in the context of a subgroup within a larger “normative” population and evaluate the extent to which the subgroup fits in with society’s overall norms. 8 Given a film involving a multicultural issue or issues, such as Higher Learning, A Class Divided, or Do the Right Thing, extrapolate at least three major and two minor sociological concepts and demonstrate in a well written essay how these concepts are sociologically related through the film’s storyline. PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH US TODAY AND GET A GOOD DISCOUNT Read More »
Pretrial Procedures -content– Assume a law enforcement officer has probable cause to arrest a defendant for armed assault, and he also has probable cause to believe that the person is hiding in a third person’s garage, which is attached to the house. What warrants, if any, does the officer need to enter the garage to arrest the defendant? What if the officer is in hot pursuit of the defendant? What if the defendant is known to be injured and unarmed? Provide evidence to support your answer. Formulate a set of circumstances in which there is probable cause to search but not probable cause to arrest or in which there is probable cause to both arrest and to search. Mr. A walks into a police station, drops three wristwatches on a table, and tells an officer that Mr. B robbed a local jewelry store 2 weeks ago. Mr. A will not say anything else in response to police questioning. A quick investigation reveals that the three watches were among a number of items stolen in the jewelry store robbery. Do the police have probable cause to do any or all of the following? Arrest Mr. A Arrest Mr. B Search Mr. A’s home Search Mr. B’s home If you answered no to any of the above, explain why in detail. If you answered yes to any of them, draft the complaint or affidavit for a warrant or explain why a warrant is not needed. PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH US TODAY AND GET A GOOD DISCOUNT Read More »
Healthcare system -content– One of the most criticized areas in the United States is the healthcare system. Lack of accessibility and affordability are of major concern. Many American’s site the success of universal healthcare in countries such as Canada and the United Kingdom; however, others point out the financial strain, long wait times, and high tax rates associated with Universal Healthcare Plans. Taking into account all you have learned about healthcare systems, how would you describe an IDEAL healthcare system for the United States? Be realistic. How would it be structured? How would it be funded? How would people qualify for healthcare… would it be automatic upon birth or would people still need to register for service? Would care be totally free or would there be co-payments associated with care? Would preventative care be required to maintain benefits, or would individuals get to choose if and when they went to the doctor? How would you ensure there would be enough providers for the 300 million people in the U.S.? You may wonder how if our politicians cannot get it right, how you can figure it out, but the goal here is to recognize that as healthcare professionals we must work together to create a functioning healthcare system. There is no single system in the world without flaw, but with the common goal of doing what is best, we can set goals and objectives to improve healthcare in the United States. PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH US TODAY AND GET A GOOD DISCOUNT Read More »
Industrial and organizational psychology -content– Explain how Affirmative Action influenced the workforce and changed the modern workplace. Explain how the contemporary workforce differs from the work force prior to affirmative action. What are the differences in the core values of employers and employees between then and now?Are these differences a result of the more diverse workplace? Is Affirmative Action synonymous with Affirming Diversity in the work place? Does a more diverse workplace translate into a more effective workplace? Does a more diverse workplace instill tolerance and understanding of different cultures in individuals, or does it lead to conflict and poor performance? Why or why not? PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH US TODAY AND GET A GOOD DISCOUNT Read More »
BUSINESS -content– Time and money are key considerations for any project, or any endeavor for that matter. In reference to scheduling when planning a project, we need to define the activities and the sequence of activities, and then estimate the activity resources and durations – the length of time these activities should take. We should also estimate the costs and determine the budget. Consider the concept of the critical path. The critical path combines the project activity network (the order of activities from start to finish) with the estimated time it takes to complete each activity. Sequence of activities is important – in what order are these activities to be performed? This project network helps determine how long the project will take, from start to finish. This time factor plays an important role when we calculate the labor and resources needed. Identify your project and provide a brief scope statement. Develop a set of activities necessary to accomplish this project. Place these activities in order in a precedence manner to create sequential logic. Show predecessor and successor activities. Identify any material and labor needs for this project. Are any special considerations needed such as subcontractors, travel or equipment? Explain how you would go about preparing a budget for this project. PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH US TODAY AND GET A GOOD DISCOUNT Read More »
Discussion -content– Prenatal and infant development is a particularly delicate and formative period of the life span. When genetic and environmental factors are good, the beginning stages of life can provide a solid foundation for later development. If hazards or risk factors exist, the development of the fetus or infant as well as the infant–parent bond can be greatly affected. Discuss what steps can be taken to promote optimal development during prenatal, birth, and postpartum periods and examine individual differences between heredity and environment that may occur. What resources are available to expectant mothers to promote healthy early development? Consider both widely available resources (such as national programs) and those in your own community. PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH US TODAY AND GET A GOOD DISCOUNT Read More »
Information Systems in Business -content– True or False Questions: 1) Business processes are logically related tasks for accomplishing tasks that have been formally encoded by an organization. (1.5 POINTS) 2) Two computers using TCP/IP can communicate even if they are based on different hardware and software platforms. (1.5 POINTS) 3) A DBMS separates the logical and physical views of data. (1.5 POINTS) 4) A Skype conference call using VOIP and webcams is an example of a remote, synchronous collaboration tool. (1.5 POINTS) 5) Fiber-optic cable is more expensive and harder to install than wire media. (1.5 POINTS) 6) In general, the cost of hardware, software, and telecommunications for building and operating a Web site has fallen by over 50 percent since 2000. (1.5 POINTS) 7) Research has shown that only 25% of firms are able to align their information technology with their business goals. (1.5 POINTS) 8) A cookie is a small file containing information about you and your Web activities that is deposited on your hard disk by a Web site. (1.5 POINTS) 9) Protection for trade secrets is enforced at the federal level. (1.5 POINTS) 10) N-tier computing is a multi-tier, load-balancing scheme for Web-based applications in which significant parts of Web site content, logic, and processing are performed by smaller, less expensive servers located nearby the user. (1.5 POINTS) Short Answer Questions: 11) A Web interface used to present integrated personalized business content to users is called a(n) ________. (1.5 POINTS) 12) A(n) ________ is a system that provides tools for the management of various types of employee education and training. (1.5 POINTS) 13) A(n) ________ is software that handles all application operations between browser-based computers and a company’s back-end business applications or databases. (1.5 POINTS) 14) An online arena in which participants bet on specific outcomes of popular events, such as elections or designs for a new product, is called a(n) ________. (1.5 POINTS) 15) The moral dimension of ________ is concerned with the standards that data and systems should achieve in order to protect individual rights and the safety of society. (1.5 POINTS) 16) Data ________ describes a situation in which the same attribute of a data entity may have different values. (1.5 POINTS) 17) ________ seeks to enhance human perception by combining a live direct view of the physical world with computer-generated images. (1.5 POINTS) 18) ________ is permission given with knowledge of all the facts needed to make a rational decision. (1.5 POINTS) Essay Questions: 38) List three organizational factors that can prevent a firm from fully realizing the benefits of a new information system, and provide examples for each. (3.5 POINTS) 39) You have been hired by a small new Web design firm to set up a network for its single office location. The network is primarily needed for exchanging files, accessing and managing beta Web sites on their Web server, and connecting to the Internet. The firm hires many freelancers who come into the office on an ad-hoc basis and it does not have a lot of money to spend on infrastructure. What type of network will you recommend? (3.5 POINTS) 40) What is the difference between information technology and information systems? Describe some of the functions of information systems. (3.5 POINTS) 41) List and describe three main capabilities or tools of a DBMS. (3.5 POINTS) 42) What is the difference between a neural network, fuzzy logic, and genetic algorithms? Which would be most useful to an organization of astronomers analyzing gamma ray emissions reaching Earth? (3.5 POINTS) 43) Blogs, wikis, and social networking sites were designed for individuals to communicate with each other. What uses do businesses have for these tools? Give specific examples. (3.0 POINTS) 44) What is the most profound way in which e-commerce and the Internet have changed the relationship between companies and their customers? Support your answer. (3.5 POINTS) 45) Define the basic concepts of responsibility, accountability, and liability as applied to ethical decisions. How are these concepts related? (3.5 POINTS) 46) List and describe the five moral dimensions that are involved in political, social, and ethical issues. Which do you think will be the most difficult for society to deal with? Support your opinion. (3.5 POINTS) 47) Briefly explain why corporations are increasingly interested in using Unix or Linux for their operating system. (3.0 POINTS) 48) List and define the six ethical principles discussed in your text. (3.5 POINTS) 49) List and describe the seven major components of IT infrastructure. (3.5 POINTS) 50) Why are knowledge workers so important to the digital firm? What are their functions and which of these do you feel is most critical to the success of the firm? Why? (3.5 POINTS) PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH US TODAY AND GET A GOOD DISCOUNT Read More »
BUSINESS -content– Article: Wayward Airbus Airbus was faced with one of the “costliest blunders in the history of commercial aviation” due to issues with wiring compatibility. Although the problem appeared to be isolated to an engineering flaw, it was in fact much deeper. Over the years, Airbus had become a company deeply divided across geo-political lines. The firm had capitalized on this political landscape during its early years; benefiting from tax breaks and other incentives provided by various European governments. However, it created a somewhat decentralized production model which led to territorial infighting between different manufacturing facilities located throughout Europe. The problems within Airbus demonstrated how coalitions can decrease productivity and efficiency. Communication between factions had completed broken down. For example, whereas one production facility had modernized its modeling software, other facilities had fallen behind and were using older versions which caused compatibility issues between hardware components. As noted, the debacle exposed a bigger issue at Airbus. Despite political boundaries, executives must implement consistent systems and policies and strive to promote a unified workforce. Managers must also learn to trust, listen and sometimes accept the advice of their employees. Better analytics and systems integration can also help to mitigate production problems. Arguably, Airbus’ greatest asset was its political diversification and its influence on market forces. Concerned stakeholders within governments and the airline industry were not willing to allow Airbus to fail over the costly wiring debacle. The company was indeed fortunate that they are the only other competitor to Boeing. Supporters believe that Airbus helps to advance the airline industry by fostering innovation and efficiency that ultimately benefits government, airline services and the consumer. Questions: What are some ways to reduce the silo effect created by incompatible software systems? How can processes become more centralized in a company driven by public-private partnership? Is it appropriate for governments to bail out large companies in order to keep market forces in check? Article: The Seasoned Executive’s Decision Making Style Top-level executives are always learning and evolving in their ability to make key decisions. There are four styles of decision making: decisive, flexible, hierarchic and integrative. Decisive people value “action, speed, efficiency and consistency”. They stick to a plan and value the characteristics of honesty, loyalty and clarity. Those who adhere to a flexible style are distinguished by their adaptability. When faced with a problem, flexible decision makers will gather enough new data to mount an attack and change direction. Hierarchic decision makers are known for their analytical behavior. They gather a great deal of information before making decisions and will “readily challenge other’s views”. Integrative decision makers use a broad range of techniques to determine solutions to problems. They take into account multiple elements which usually result in multiple courses of action. Most managers don’t fall into just one category and seasoned ones will generally develop their own style based on pieces of each category. Successful leaders will completely change beliefs/styles from the start of their careers as line managers all the way up to the highest-ranking positions. As one moves up the ladder, they generally will move further away from the action. This makes it easy to lose touch with what’s truly going on within the organization. One of the most important characteristics of successful management require is to maintain an open communication style with subordinates. This provides a top-level executive with the information they need to make the most well-informed decisions. Of utmost concern to managers is the importance of evolving throughout one’s career. Failing in this area can be “fatal to one’s career”. It is critical not to revert to lower level management styles as you move up through the ranks. A senior executive who acts like a line manager, micro-managing every phase of the work, will not succeed. Understanding how to trust, train and engage lower-level managers is paramount to executive success. Questions: What are some common mistakes made by upper level managers? What decision-making style would you use? How can managers reduce uncertainty and remain “in-touch” with operations at lower-levels of the organization. PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH US TODAY AND GET A GOOD DISCOUNT Read More »
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