Category: Essays

Accountants can use data flow diagrams (DFDs) to depict the physical flows of data through an AIS (like document flowcharts), or the logical flow of data through an AIS (like system flowcharts). Like document or system flowcharts, their main objective is to document data flows in an orderly, graphic, and easily-understood format. But DFDs use fewer symbols than either document or system flowcharts, and do not require columns (like document flowcharts).

Discuss how a document flowchart assists each of the following individuals:
A systems analyst.
A systems designer.
A computer programmer.
An auditor.
A data security expert.
Flowcharting is both an art and a science. Guidelines can be used to make better flowcharts. What are these guidelines for document, system, and data flow diagram flowcharts?
What are the four symbols used in data flow diagrams? What does each mean?
Discuss why data flow diagrams are developed in a hierarchy? What are the names of some levels in the hierarchy?

1-2 pages in length

Analyzed the givens situation in the IP.

50%

Additional research supporting the initial answer to the IP.

30%

Justified ideas and responses by using appropriate examples and references from texts, Web sites, and other references or personal experience

After reading the “Structuring Language Instruction to Advance Stalled English Learners” article, create a brochure to inform others about this new approach. Provide at least three examples of how you could incorporate these linguistic components into your English language instruction

Review the Global Education and Global Citizenship video and read the article “A Model of Global Citizenship: Antecedents and Outcomes” by Stephen Reysen and Iva Katzarska-Miller. Please take some time to reflect on how the concept of global citizenship has shaped your identity and respond to the following prompts:

Based on the video, explain the importance of educating others on global citizenship.
Address each of the following outcomes of global citizenship as they pertain to the development of your own identity: intergroup empathy, valuing diversity, social justice, environmental sustainability, intergroup helping, and the level of responsibility to act for the betterment of this world (found in the article). Explain how your environment influences these outcomes.
Provide at least two personal examples or events in your life that illustrate the development of global citizenship based on the outcomes.
Analyze how your general education courses influenced you to become a global citizen.
Demonstrate critical thinking by accurately interpreting the evidence (scholarly sources) provided.

Your paper

Must be at least 750 words in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must cite at least the two sources used for this assignment.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

From the scenario for Katrina’s Candies, determine the relevant costs for the expansion decision, and distinguish between the short run and the long run costs. Recommend the key decision-making criteria that Katrina’s Candies should use for expansion decisions in the short run and in the long run. Determine under what conditions, a company should or should not continue to produce the good or service.
From the scenario for Katrina’s Candies, determine the appropriate type of market structure for the situation in question. Cite at least four (4) defining characteristics that have helped you reach this decision regarding the appropriateness of the chosen structure.
Imagine that you are a manager of a chemical company. An accident has occurred in which chemicals leaked into the ground water nearby. The community is unaware of the accident. Compare the primary costs involved in cleaning up the water immediately (and thus confessing) versus hiding your culpability now and possibly paying more in the future. Predict the impact on profitability in both situations.
From the scenario, assuming Katrina’s Candies is operating in the monopolistically competitive market structure and faces the following weekly demand and short-run cost functions:

VC = 20Q+0.006665 Q2 with MC=20 + 0.01333Q and FC = $5,000

P = 50-0.01Q and MR = 50-0.02Q

*Where price is in $ and Q is in kilograms. All answers should be rounded to the nearest whole number.

Algebraically, determine what price Katrina’s Candies should charge in order for the company to maximize profit in the short run. Determine the quantity that would be produced at this price and the maximum profit possible

Managed Care Organizations and Information Technology

The most important function of information technology (IT) for the managed care organization (MCO) is to support the business of the MCO. How the IT department aligns with the operational dynamics of the MCO is a vital management consideration. A well-functioning IT department will help the MCO reduce risk (e.g., costs). The IT department should design, implement, and operate the systems that run the MCO. Efficiency is the hallmark of a good system.

Your task as the manager of the MCO is to determine what the IT department in your organization should consist of, what its function will be, and what critical elements will be turned over to the IT department. Complete the following:

Describe the key elements of an information system for an MCO. What elements are different than for a physician office or group?
Describe the technology that you think the MCO would need to operate fully.
Propose a specific electronic health record (EHR) or electronic medical record (EMR) program that is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant. Describe the essential functions, costs, and projected savings for the MCO.
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of insourcing versus outsourcing your IT needs, and make a final recommendation based on that evaluation.

Create an 8- to 10-slide presentation explaining the advantages and disadvantages of twisted pair cabling and fiber optics as well as the importance of wireless communication in today’s business environment.

Write a report with answers to the following four questions

How does the Marymount University mission statement differ from two other institutions (one you went to and one you did not)?
How do you think it make a difference to the education you receive here at Marymount?
What is the most important part of the mission statement for you personally?
What else do you want to say?

The last question is open-ended and you can make it your own.

Your response should be about one page in length (at least 400 words), with at least one paragraph in response to each of the four questions.

Please make sure that the report identifies clearly the three institutions that you are analyzing.

Write a 525- to 700-word response that addresses the following prompts:

Define statistics with citation and reference.
Contrast quantitative data and qualitative data with citation and reference.
Describe the levels of data measurement.
Describe the role of statistics in business decision-making.
Provide at least two business research questions, or problem situations, in which statistics was used or could be used.

Copy and paste the five prompts above into a Microsoft® Word document and write a response below each prompt. Add an APA title page to your document. Use APA quotation, citation, and reference format for all sources used.

Imagine that you are an expert in the principles of business leadership. You have been invited to present at a conference held for some of the top executives at Fortune 500 companies. Your assigned topic is leveraging leadership to maximize business success.

Create a 16- to 20-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which you address the following:

Introduction to leadership
Explain the differences between management and leadership and how cultivating leadership skills in managers can benefit the organization.
Explain how managers can set effective expectations for their employees to increase organizational performance.
Organizational culture
Describe how managers, when applying leadership principles, can contribute to a healthy organizational culture.
Managerial control
Identify some key control mechanisms and describe how management can apply them to aid in achieving organizational goals.
Leveraging diversity
Summarize some best practices for leading a diverse workforce, and the benefits that can come to the organization through leveraging diversity.

Support your presentation with the concepts discussed in class and from the text, and your personal experiences.

Include the speaker notes to explain the key points in your presentation

Assignment 3: Biotechnology Applications

Biotechnology refers to the technical applications of living organisms or their functions. These applications may be used in engineering, medicine, or agriculture, to name a few. Biotechnology processes and procedures are varied and range from the domestication of animals to genetic engineering. At its core, biotechnology involves the modification of a biological process for a human defined purpose.

Use the Internet, Argosy University library resources, and your textbook to research the field of biotechnology.

Write a paper which includes the following:

Evaluate current or future applications of biotechnology in the fields of medicine or agriculture.
Provide at least three real-world examples of current or future applications of biotechnology in either of these fields. Present a minimum of three reliable references.

Write a 2–3-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.doc.

By Wednesday, January 13, 2016, deliver your assignment to the M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox for Turnitin testing and grading.

You will need to conduct extensive research on the Internet to complete assignments. Download and review this checklist to learn about identifying reliable sources.
Assignment 3 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Demonstrated an understanding of the basic scientific and technical concepts of biotechnology.
28
Evaluated current or future applications of biotechnology in the field of medicine or agriculture with three real-world examples.
32
Provided at least three reliable references to support examples of current and future biotechnology applications.
20
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation