Category: Essays

Optimizing Database Design” Please respond to the following:

•Many legacy systems require normalization. Identify at least two factors that should be considered in order to produce an optimal normalized set of tables when performing normalization. Include in your discussion a detailed example on how each factor would eliminate data redundancy.

•Optimal database design recognizes proper organization of table structures and relationships. Suggest at least two methods that can be used to improve the design of a database system.

Week 4 Discussion 2

“Denormalization Functionality” Please respond to the following:

•Having an adequate data model to serve specific business needs of an organization is important. Evaluate the need for denormalization within an organization. Provide at least three examples that prove denormalization is useful to data consumers.

•Using a data-modeling checklist can help database developers design efficient data repositories. Suggest at least two possible scenarios that could take place if one of the steps in the data-modeling checklist is missed.

Week 5 Discussion 1

“Relational Set Operators”

•A relational Database Model allows database users to analyze data thoroughly. To accomplish this, advanced commands such as UNION and INTERSECT may be used. Describe a business scenario where a UNION relational set operator may be used to merge two similar data sets. Within the context of your business scenario, analyze the analysis and data consistency advantages of using a UNION operator rather than simply merging two data sets into one result table.

•Suppose you are tasked with finding common data elements amongst various data sets. Specify how an INTERSECT operator may assist you in accomplishing this task. Construct a query that can perform the same function as the INTERSECT operator without using the “INTERSECT” syntax within the query. Note: The Strayer Oracle Server may be used to test and compile the SQL Queries developed.

Week 5 Discussion 2

“Advanced SQL and PL / SQL” Please respond to the following:

•Extracting and interpreting data can be very valuable to an organization. Describe the importance of using sub queries in a database system. Provide at least two business case scenarios to support your response.

•A good IT professional is able to be versatile in SQL programming styles. Identify at least two possible advantages of utilizing PL / SQL instead of standard SQL Syntax. Explain whether either syntax provides enhanced code processing capabilities with examples. Note: The Strayer Oracle Server may be used to test and compile the SQL Queries developed.

Week 6 Discussion 1

“Planning the DBLC” Please respond to the following:

•The development of a database requires thorough methodology that ensures quality within the solution. Imagine you have been contracted to develop a finance database that will help an organization track monthly expenditures by departments. Using the DBLC, discuss the various activities that you would have to achieve each phase. Assess possible challenges that may exist within each phase. Suggest actions that one can perform in order to overcome these possible challenges.

•In order to mitigate risks associated with a database, it is essential to consider common sources of database failures. Describe at least two possible database failures that may occur once a database is placed into operation. Suggest actions that may be performed in order to avoid or mitigate these possible failures.

Week 6 Discussion 2

“Logical and Physical Design” Please respond to the following:

•In order to ensure optimal database performance, the logical and physical design should consider the user requirements thoroughly. Suppose you have been hired to transform a conceptual model into a logical model for a sales database. Describe the specific steps that you must perform in order to appropriately construct the database model. For each step mentioned, speculate the risks that would take place and how you would avoid or mitigate those risks.

•Suggest at least three activities that are required in the physical design process of a database to ensure adequate physical storage and data access. Analyze why user, security groups, and role definitions are essential to maintain the integrity of the database

Due Week 3 and worth 150 points

In Assignments 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3, you will be building up a formal, researched justification report (one part at a time) that culminates in a recommendation to implement a particular product, service, or program in your place of employment. This recommended product, service, or program should resolve a problem that you identify in your workplace and should be directed to your employer (even if you do not actually plan to share it with your employer).

Use the basic outline below to draft Assignment 2. Organize your responses to each question under the following section headings:

• Problem Statement (for Question 1)
• Overview of Alternatives (for Question 2)
• Criteria (for Question 3)
• Methods (for Question 4)

Using the provided template, write Part 1 of a single-spaced report in which you:

1. Discuss in detail a problem at work, persuading and convincing the reader that it needs fixing.
2. Provide a detailed description of two (2) possible solutions (“alternatives”) that could be implemented to resolve the problem identified in Question 1.
3. List and detail five (5) criteria that you will use to measure the worth of each alternative in Question 2. Note:The alternative that satisfies the most criteria to the highest degree will be the one you recommend later to your employer (in Assignment 2.3). Criteria are standards that the audience values and are therefore used to measure the worth of each alternative (common examples include cost, desirability, durability, efficiency, time it will take to implement, and practicality).
4. Describe in detail how you will conduct the research needed to determine the best alternative to recommend to your employer. Note: This is a one to two (1-2) paragraph description of what research needs to be completed in order to evaluate the alternatives. This is not a detailed procedure for solving the problem.

Your assignment must:

• Be typed, single 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, your 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:

• Support ideas or claims in body paragraphs with clear details, examples, and explanations.
• Organize ideas logically by using transitional words, phrases, and sentences.
• Use sentence variety and effective word choice in written communication.
• Apply writing process strategies to develop formal business reports and / or proposals.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues related to selected topics.
• Write clearly and concisely using proper writing mechanics

Locate a recent high profile company that has been sued for employment law violations. In a 3-4 page paper, explain the circumstances of the case; what law(s) were violated? Were they federal or state laws that were violated? Do you agree with the court’s decision? Why or why not? What could the company have done differently that led to the violation(s)? Cite your sources

5-7 page paper on the below lister topic. Must use the 2 references provided and 2 more references.

Global Virtual Organizations: Issues in Management

As technology continues to be dominant, virtual organizations are becoming increasingly more popular in the workforce today. Many companies are going virtual to reach a broader audience, save on overhead, and expand. Virtual establishments resemble traditional organizations in many ways, and can adapt to change almost as quickly as it is introduced. While reading about the many issues faced when managing a virtual organization, these four issues were the most popular.

1. Communication: Language barriers, perception, and and interpretation play a huge role in the success of a company. Lacking cohesiveness in these areas can have a detrimental affect on productivity.

2. Interpersonal Issues: Due to the lack of face-to-face interaction, there is a lost of connectively with co-workers. How does a team build trust amongst each other? How does a manager effectively measure performance, deliver performance reviews, and develop an employee?

3. Economy: A benefit to a virtual organization is the ability to employee people from all over the world. Consider the necessities needed to work virtually. Technology is the lifeline to a successful organization. Many issues can stem from internet connectivity, available equipment, the cost to setup, run and maintain your work station.

4. Culture: When employing international employees, it is important to consider cultural differences and the many company cultures. Many times issues can arise due to the lack of sensitivity and/or understanding of another’s culture or beliefs

Did Jim and Laura Buy a Car?

Worth 200 points

HINT: See Chapters 10-14 of the text to help understand some of the legal issues covered in this assignment.

> I WILL TRY TO GET COPIES OF CHAPTERS 10-14.

Jim and Laura Buyer visit the local car dealership because they are interested in buying a new car. The car they currently have is aging and is starting to have mechanical problems. Jim and Laura would share the new car, and use it to go back and forth to work and school. Before going to the dealership, Jim and Laura decide that they can only afford $400.00 a month in car payments.

Once at the car dealership, Jim and Laura meet Stan Salesman. Stan shows them several vehicles and Jim and Laura test-drive several of the cars. Jim and Laura particularly like the blue 4-door sedan. Therefore, they agree to give Stan Salesman a $100.00 deposit to hold the car for a day. Stan Salesman does not give them the receipt but guarantees that the $100.00 is refundable. No documents were signed.

The next day, Stan Salesman calls Jim and Laura to ask them when they would like to take delivery of the car. Jim and Laura, on the way home from the dealership, decided that they were not going to buy the car because they did not want to spend that money each month. Therefore, Jim and Laura tell Stan salesman that they have decided not to buy the car and request their $100.00 deposit back.

Stan insists that the $100.00 was a deposit on the car and was meant to be part of the contract to buy the car. Stan is very persistent and insistent that Jim and Laura have contracted to buy the car; therefore, the $100.00 will be applied to the purchase price of the car. Jim and Laura are shocked and angry as not only do they not want to spend the money, but now feel as though they are being duped by Stan Salesman.

Jim and Laura have an appointment to see a lawyer in a few days, but know you are a student taking a business law class and come to you for advice. They are very frazzled, and understandably upset that they may have just purchased a car. Since you have been taking business law, you have read and understand the elements of a contract and the defenses to a contract. Therefore, although you are not a lawyer, you provide some basic advice from what you’ve learned in your business law class.

In three to five (3-5) pages, advise Jim and Laura based on the above facts as presented, the material provided in the text, and material covered in the lecture. In your paper, be sure to address the following:

Define the elements of a legal contract using examples from the scenario where applicable.
Decide whether or not there was a contract for the purchase of the automobile.
Identify the facts from the scenario which support your decision on whether or not a contract exists for the purchase of the automobile.
Use at least two (2) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as quality academic resources.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
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 is not included in the required page length.
Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric

Integrating Disaster Recovery / IT Service Continuity with Information Technology Governance Frameworks

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Need This Paper in 4 hrs Urgently Kenyan time

Title:Integrating Disaster Recovery / IT Service Continuity with Information Technology Governance Frameworks

Paper typeResearch Paper

Deadline31st Jan 2016 @ 03:17:17 AM

Paper formatAPA

Course levelUndegraduate

Subject AreaIT Management

pages3 or 825 words Minimum

SpacingDouble Spacing

sources9

Paper Details

Case Scenario:

You have been assigned to a large, cross-functional team which is investigating adopting a new governance framework for your company’s Information Technology governance program. Your first assignment as a member of this team is to research and write a 2 to 3 page white paper which discusses one of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) functional areas. The purpose of this white paper is to “fill in the gaps†for team members from other areas of the company who are not familiar with the functions and responsibilities of the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer.

Your assigned CISO functional area is: Disaster Recovery / IT Service Continuity (IT Service Continuity is a subset of Business Continuity). Your white paper must address the planning, implementation, and execution aspects of this CISO functional area. Your audience will be familiar with the general requirements for business continuity planning (BCP), business impact analysis (BIA), and continuity/recovery strategies for business operations (e.g. restore in place, alternate worksite, etc.). Your readers will NOT have in-depth knowledge of the requirements / implementation strategies which are specific to restoring IT services which support the critical functions of the business (as identified in a BIA).

Note: in your Critical Analyses and Discussion for this case study you will address specific aspects of a governance framework, e.g. COBIT®, ITIL®, or ISO/IEC 27002, which apply to planning and implementation of disaster recovery / IT Service Continuity.

Research:

1.Read / Review the Week 3 readings:

2.Find three or more additional sources which provide information about best practices for IT Service Continuity / Disaster Recovery planning, implementation, and execution. (Hint: begin by exploring http://www.ready.gov/business ) For the purposes of this assignment, implementation means the advance work necessary to implement recovery plans by acquiring or contracting for products, services, infrastructures, and facilities. Execution means activating the DR/BCP plans and overseeing the recovery operations.

Write:

Using standard terminology (see case study #1), write a two to three page summary of your research. At a minimum, your summary must include the following:

1.An introduction or overview of disaster recovery / IT Service Continuity which provides definitions and addresses the reasons why cybersecurity should be specifically addressed in the company’s DR/BCP strategies and plans. This introduction should be suitable for an executive audience.

2.A separate section which addresses disaster recovery / IT Service Continuity planning functions performed by staff members in the Office of the CISO.

3.A separate section which addresses best practices for implementing disaster recovery / IT Service Continuity.

Submit For Grading & Discussion

1.Submit your case study in MS Word format (.docx or .doc file) using the Case Study #2 Assignment in your assignment folder. (Attach the file.)

2.Post your case study for discussion with your classmates. First, create a new topic in the Case Study #2 Discussion Forum. Then, paste the contents of your Case Study #2 document directly into that message. (Do not attach the file.)

3.Last posting or no posting for discussion will be penalized heavily so it is in your best interests to post your case study before the assigned due date.

Formatting Instructions

1.Use standard APA formatting for the MS Word document that you submit to your assignment folder. Formatting requirements and examples are found under Course Resources > APA Resources.

Additional Information

1.You are expected to write grammatically correct English in every assignment that you submit for grading. Do not turn in any work without (a) using spell check, (b) using grammar check, (c) verifying that your punctuation is correct and (d) reviewing your work for correct word usage and correctly structured sentences and paragraphs. These items are graded under Professionalism and constitute 20% of the assignment grade.

2.You are expected to credit your sources using in-text citations and reference list entries. Both your citations and your reference list entries must comply with APA 6th edition Style requirements. Failure to cre

Need a 150 word post. Need within 4 hours.

Read the article, “’Risk Masters’ Chart Course for Developing Risk Capabilities.” Based on the information presented in the article, discuss the following:

Describe some of the challenges of implementing a continuity strategy for an organization.
How would you overcome these challenges?
What risks do you run by not implementing this strategy

Fill-in-the-blank: According to the law of demand, an increase in price ________________ the quantity of demand.

Fill-in-the-blank: A change in price causes movement along a demand curve and a change in _________________.

Fill-in-the-blank: A change in demand causes a __________________ the demand curve. A change in quantity demanded causes a __________________ the demand curve. (note: blank may be more than one word)

Fill-in-the-blank: An increase in demand for a product __________________ the equilibrium price and ___________________ the equilibrium quantity.

Fill-in-the-blank: An increase in the price of wood shifts the supply curve for pencils _______________; an improvement in pencil-production technology shifts the supply curve for pencils ___________________; a tax on pencil production shifts the supply curve for pencils _____________________.

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1. Indicate whether each of the following questions is normative or positive:

Should your city build levees strong enough to protect the city from Category Five hurricanes?
How did Hurricane Katrina affect housing prices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge?
Who should pay for a new skate park?
Should a school district increase teachers’ salaries by 20%?
Would an increase in teachers’ salaries improve the average quality of teachers?

Fill-in-the-blank: An increase in the wage for high-school graduates ___________________ the opportunity cost of college

Sensitivity Analysis and Regression” Please respond to the following:

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1. Compare the major strengths and weaknesses of the forecasting models.

2. Outline the primary conditions in which regression is a useful and applicable forecasting tool. Provide one (1) example of such a condition to support your answer

communications skills for leaders

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1 In today’s society, we see several different types of graphs that are commonly used by companies and media to display information to consumers.

Identify one type of graph that is commonly used. How is its information displayed? Explain.
Why is it important to understand how to read graphs? How might you use graphs in your own life?

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Define self awareness. Describe an experience with a leader in your life who demonstrated being self-aware and how that leaders self awareness affected you. Please use class material to support your answer