Category: Essays

In this assignment, you are required to create and present an essay that addresses a real-world scenario regarding the anticipation of a devastating crisis emergency (student selected), and you must make an assessment of the necessary technology (software or hard technology) to mitigate, resolve, and restore normalcy. The scenario may be of a terrorist attack, a natural phenomenon (hurricane, tornado, earthquake, flooding, etc.), a school shooting or act of workplace violence, an infrastructure failure, a natural gas line explosion and resulting fire, a forest fire threatening homes and lives, and so forth.

Assignment Guidelines

Address the following in an essay of 750–1,000 words:
In detail, describe your selected scenario.
As stated above, your scenario can include terrorist attacks, natural disasters, violent domestic acts, school shootings, infrastructure failures, natural gas explosions, forest fires, and so on.
Regarding your scenario, what are 1–2 types of technology that you would use during each of the different phases of emergency management? Consider technology that is used to improve operational efficiencies, such as communications, industrial technology, and data storage.
The 4 phases that need to be addressed are as follows:
Mitigation
Preparation
Response
Recovery
For each technology that you have selected, address the following:
Is this technology applicable to any of the other emergency management phases? Why or why not?
Based on past use, how effective is the technology? Explain.
How much does the technology cost? Explain.
Consider equipment, training, maintenance, and implementation costs.
Considering future advancements, is the technology practical for long-term applications? Explain.
Compile your responses into the final essay, and submit the file to your instructor.
Be sure to reference all sources using APA styl

Address the following in a research paper of 750–1,000 words:

Describe and summarize your selected detection, inspection, or surveillance technology that could be used to increase law enforcement agency capabilities.
How exactly will the technology be able to improve the ability of an agency to prevent or mitigate catastrophic events? Explain.
Consider the following when evaluating the technology:
Monetary costs
Benefits to civilian populations
Consequences of not implementing the technology
Next, select and briefly summarize 2–3 different detection, inspection, or surveillance technologies that are currently being used to ensure the security of the United States.
Address the following questions for each of the selected technologies:
How expensive and complex is the technology? Explain.
What are the implications of the technology with regard to citizens’ rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution? Explain.
What unethical activities could the use of this technology facilitate? Explain.
How can human error play a role in the use of this technology? Explain.

Compile your responses into the final research paper, and submit the file to your instructor.
Be sure to reference all sources using APA style

The Science and Technology Division of DHS is divided into six operating units for research and development of technology, as well as means and methods of enhancing and protecting the integrity of the security of the United States.

 

FEMA’s Building Science Branch consists of subject matter experts who work to develop tools used to foster a disaster-resilient environment.

 

In this assignment, you will research and examine the various aspects of federal science and technology organizations.

 

Assignment Guidelines

 

• Address the following in a research paper of 750–1,000 words:
  • Research 3 Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) science and technology organizations. The following are examples:
    • Borders and Maritime Security Division
    • Chemical and Biological Division
    • Command, Control, and Interoperability Division
    • Explosives Division
    • Human Factors Behavioral Sciences Division
    • Infrastructure and Geophysical Division
    • Building Science Branch
  • Describe and discuss the selected organizations with regard to the following:
    • What are the organizational goals? Explain.
    • What are the organization’s functions, activities, operations, and exercises? Describe and summarize them.
    • What does the organization produce? Explain.
    • Presently, what are the contributions made by the organization? Be as specific as possible.
  • Assuming you work for the DHS Science and Technology Division, what would be your argument to convince an angry audience of protestors that a controversial tool, such as scanning vans or facial recognition technology, is in the best interest of security?
    • How do these not constitute an illegal search requiring probable cause?
      • Even if you disagree, you must play devil’s advocate and fully support your argument

Consider what we have talked about in class in lecture and prior to completing this journal entry be sure you have watched the video, VV 4 “Skin Deep.”

 

This journal entry opens on Wednesday, December 2 at 8 am and closes on Saturday, December 5 at 11 pm.

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Do you think that the way in which race is used as a biological classification system in the United States will change as more people gain accurate information on the subject? Why or why not? Has your perspective on race changed in your own lifetime? Has it changed over the course of your first year(s) in college? Think about the video we watched in class and the lecture to respond to this journal entry. Be sure to include your own perspective and a discussion on the video in your entry.

Answer the following questions and attach for submission. Make sure to give full and complete answers with support. Explanations should be a minimum of 5-6 sentences each.

o If the Federal Open Market Committee is not allowed to simply declare Interest Rates, what authorities do they have? How do these lead to changes in the interest rate you pay?

o Go to the “Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System” page (there is a link provided under the reading list). Open the statement provided from the most recent FOMC meeting and explain their current outlook on Economic Growth. What are the positives and negatives they have identified?

o What is the dual mandate of the Federal Reserve? How are these two things consistently at odds? Explain. How does this make the job of the Federal Reserve tricky? Explain.

** Hint: You’ll need to find the Dual Mandate on the Federal Reserve’s website. It may also be helpful to research the intent of the mandate.

o Describe the necessity for the Board of Governors within the Federal Reserve Banking System to maintain some isolation from public policy (politics). What protections are they afforded to help avoid the issue of political persuasion/corruption? Why might these protections also be counterproductive?

What are the strengths and weaknesses of an objective approach to personality assessment? A subjective approach?How are the concepts of reliability and validity approached from these two ways of assessing personality?Please give some examples

Select a publicly held company to use as the basis for this assignment.

Research your selected company and acquire the company’s most recent financial statements using the Internet.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper analyzing the disclosures contained within the notes to the financial statements related to cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and inventories. Include a list identifying the components of the organization’s cash and cash equivalents.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

(Use Microsoft Word)

 

Instructor comments: The SEC.gov website under the EDGAR section is the most reliable source for financial reports on US based publicly traded companies.  Be sure to use the 10-K, not the 10-Q.  The information for this assignment is in the notes to the financial statements and on the balance sheet.  Choose a company that has all 3 elements.  A substantial grade deduction will be imposed for using a company that does not have cash, accounts receivables and inventor

Due Week 10 and worth 150 points

 

During this course, you have developed many of the artifacts utilized by project managers. You have learned that, contrary to common misconceptions, project managers are involved in more than scheduling. In this paper, you will cover some of the other areas in which project managers are involved including procurement, change control, communication, and leadership.

 

Write an eight to ten (8-10) page paper in which you:

 

1. Explain the project procurement process.
2. Explain how change control is implemented in the information technology processes.
3. Analyze the required elements of a communication plan.
4. Describe the different organizational structures as it relates to project management (i.e., functional, project-based, matrix).
5. Assess the importance of the project manager’s role in organizational leadership.
6. Examine the different leadership approaches and determine when each approach is best utilized.
7. Describe three (3) conflict resolution techniques that project managers can utilize to keep team members productive.
8. Describe five (5) ethical situations that project managers may face in their role.
9. Explain the role of technology in project management.
10. Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources

Select one (1) not-for-profit organization in an area of interest to you and review the financial statements and audit report for the organization. The financial statements and audit report of the not-for-profit organization should be readily and publically available on an active Website.

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

1. Analyze the selected not-for-profit’s financial statements to determine if the statements conform to Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidance in Statement No. 117, Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Organizations (FASB ASC 958-205-45). Explain the selected organization’s use of the three (3) fund categories. Recommend at least two (2) areas of potential interest to the stakeholder concerning the status of revenue and expenses.
2. Analyze the organization’s statement of cash flows. Explain the format that the organization utilizes, including any unique areas of emphasis that differ from-GAAP accounting format.
3. Compare the organization’s reporting of pledges and contributions to its reporting of exchange transactions. Discuss the funds that are utilized.
4. Assess the fiscal condition of the selected organization utilizing and interpreting financial indicators, using financial ratios that are widely accepted as being indicative of fiscal health. This assessment should also be expanded to include fund-raising analysis, program review, contributions, and grant analysis and revenue analysis.

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.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Assess the accounting and financial reporting requirements for not-for-profit organizations.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in government and not-for-profit accounting.
• Write clearly and concisely about government and not-for-profit accounting using proper writing mechanics

Select one (1) not-for-profit organization in an area of interest to you and review the financial statements and audit report for the organization. The financial statements and audit report of the not-for-profit organization should be readily and publically available on an active Website.

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

1. Analyze the selected not-for-profit’s financial statements to determine if the statements conform to Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidance in Statement No. 117, Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Organizations (FASB ASC 958-205-45). Explain the selected organization’s use of the three (3) fund categories. Recommend at least two (2) areas of potential interest to the stakeholder concerning the status of revenue and expenses.
2. Analyze the organization’s statement of cash flows. Explain the format that the organization utilizes, including any unique areas of emphasis that differ from-GAAP accounting format.
3. Compare the organization’s reporting of pledges and contributions to its reporting of exchange transactions. Discuss the funds that are utilized.
4. Assess the fiscal condition of the selected organization utilizing and interpreting financial indicators, using financial ratios that are widely accepted as being indicative of fiscal health. This assessment should also be expanded to include fund-raising analysis, program review, contributions, and grant analysis and revenue analysis.

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.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Assess the accounting and financial reporting requirements for not-for-profit organizations.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in government and not-for-profit accounting.
• Write clearly and concisely about government and not-for-profit accounting using proper writing mechanics