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Answer 5 of the 6 questions. Each question answered is worth a possible 20 points. 1. The Fair Labor Standards (1938) and the Equal Pay Act (1963) which amends it are the primary legal constraints faced by companies in the determination of wages/salaries. Explain the following as it pertains to the FLSA: the two stage process to determine coverage under the FLSA; the minimum wage provisions; the overtime provisions; comp time. 2. There are four common job related exemptions that companies typically use in relation to the FLSA: executive, administrative, professional, and outside sales. Explain the “test”/conditions that the job must pass or meet to be considered exempt from the Act (choose any two of the four). 3. The Fair Labor Standards Act (1938) and the Equal Pay Act (1963) which amends are the primary legal constraints faced by companies in the determination of wages/salaries. Explain the Equal Pay Act. 4. The Social Security Act (1935) established a number of crucial programs which still exist today. Describe as completely as you can the following programs: retirement/survivor’s benefits/disability and medicare/medicaid. Be sure to indicate what these are, how they are funded, what they cover, the current situation facing these benefits and what the future might hold for these benefits. 5. The Social Security Act (1935) established a number of crucial programs which still exist today. Describe as completely as you can unemployment insurance and workers compensation. Indicate what each covers and how they are funded. Also, for unemployment insurance, indicate how this operates in Alabama. 6. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act is a very important pension related statute. Define/explain the following concepts which relate to ERISA and pensions in general: vesting, portability, the pension benefit guarantee corporation, defined benefit plan, defined contribution plan. For defined benefit plan and defined contribution plan, indicate which parties (i.e., employer or employee) face which risks associated with each plan. Will provide video to watch to answer these question

Creative Breweries has decided to branch out from their craft beer line to include a new line of distilled beverages. They hire a genius at creating new and interesting drinks, and are worried that his very presence is going to encourage competitors to try a little intellectual property theft in order to benefit from the expert work of their new employee without having to pay the hefty price he charges for his work. The CEO of Creative Brewery has been talking to friends in the information security industry and suggested the first thing he might want to consider is to harden the edges of their network in order to protect their data from external penetration. One of the first steps he has chosen to accomplish this goal is to implement a demilitarized zone. You have been hired to create a design and recommendations for how to accomplish that goal.

Use the study materials and engage in any additional research needed to fill in knowledge gaps. Write a 3 page paper that covers the following:

What are the alternatives available to this small, single-site business for creation of an effective DMZ?
What are the security implications of your choices?
What are the pros and cons of including a screening router on the outer edge of the DMZ?

Assignment Requirements

Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (sixth edition) style and formatting.
Length of paper: 3 pages, excluding the references page.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point

Creative Breweries has decided to branch out from their craft beer line to include a new line of distilled beverages. They hire a genius at creating new and interesting drinks, and are worried that his very presence is going to encourage competitors to try a little intellectual property theft in order to benefit from the expert work of their new employee without having to pay the hefty price he charges for his work. The CEO of Creative Brewery has been talking to friends in the information security industry and suggested the first thing he might want to consider is to harden the edges of their network in order to protect their data from external penetration. One of the first steps he has chosen to accomplish this goal is to implement a demilitarized zone. You have been hired to create a design and recommendations for how to accomplish that goal.

Use the study materials and engage in any additional research needed to fill in knowledge gaps. Write a 3 page paper that covers the following:

• What are the alternatives available to this small, single-site business for creation of an effective DMZ?
• What are the security implications of your choices?
• What are the pros and cons of including a screening router on the outer edge of the DMZ?

Assignment Requirements

• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (sixth edition) style and formatting.
• Length of paper: 3 pages, excluding the references page.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Coursework Assignment Brief
Semester: E15
Module Code: PAA102
Module Title: Accountant in Business
Programme: BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Level: 4
Awarding Body: University of Plymouth
Module Leader: Andrew Mckenzie
Format: Essays and Report
Presentation: No
Any special
requirements:
All work should be submitted on the Student Portal along with an
acceptable Turnitin Report
Word Limit: 2,000 words (with 10% plus or minus leeway)
Deadline date for
submission:
Thursday 10th December 2015
Learning outcomes to
be examined in this
assessment:
Demonstrate an appreciation for organisational factors, which could
influence the effectiveness of the function of accounting.
Percentage of marks
awarded for module:
This assignment is worth 50% of the total marks for the module
Assessment criteria: Explanatory comments on the
assessment criteria
Maximum marks for
each section
Content, style,
relevance, originality:
Clear demonstration of rigorous research
from recognised authoritative sources.
10%
Format, referencing,
bibliography:
Harvard 10%
Constructive critical
analysis, introduction,
conclusion:
Demonstration of a clear understanding of
the issues. Use of academic models.
80%
Candidates must clearly label their ID Number on additional separate reference, formula or
answer sheets.
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Assignment Task:
1. Identify three differing organisational structures and explain in what circumstances they
may be used, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Include in your answer an
explanation of Scalar Chain and Span of Control. (750 words)
2. Using publicly available information on Intercontinental Hotels Group plc
(www.ihgplc.com), identify what sort of organisational structure is employed. Explain why
you believe this structure is in place, clearly explaining the advantages to the Company
and discuss any shortcomings of the employed structure. (750 words)
3. You have been employed as a Consultant to Intercontinental Hotels Group plc.
Write areport to the Chief Executive of the Company explaining the importance of employee motivation. (500 words).
Total marks for assignment 100
What is expected within students’ answers:
Ability to introduce the essays forming parts 1 and 2, by including assignment objectives.
The description, advantages, disadvantages and contrasts of each structure should
demonstrate a clear understanding of the issues.
Clear understanding of the Intercontinental Hotels Group plc organisational structure
highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of the employed structure.
Arguments should be clearly summed up to reach a conclusion.
In respect of Part 3, a business report including an Introduction, Main Body and Conclusion.
Clear, professional evidence of wide research should be provided in respect of all parts.
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Marking Scheme
Marks awarded
Introduction (to cover parts 1 and 2 only) 10
Analysis and Discussion 60
Conclusion (to cover parts 1 and 2 only) 10
Content, style, relevance, originality 10
Format, referencing, bibliography 10
Total marks 100

Standard marking system to be used when marking coursework assignments – for all programmes at
GSM.
Indicative Grade UK% marks Characteristics.
Distinction 70%+ Very high standard of critical analysis using appropriate
conceptual frameworks.
Excellent understanding and exposition of relevant issues.
Clearly structured and logically developed arguments.
Good awareness of nuances and complexities.
Substantial evidence of well-executed independent research.
Excellent evaluation and synthesis of source material.
Relevant data and examples, all properly referenced.

Choose an Impressionist painting that intrigues or inspires you from one of the following artists:

Mary Cassatt
Paul Cezanne
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Claude Monet
Edgar Degas

Complete the following:

Identify the artist, the title of the artwork, and the date it was completed in the first paragraph.
Paste an image of the painting in your paper. Examples of each of these artists can be found in the textbook. (The images in the textbook are copyright-protected and cannot be copied. To find the exact painting, search the Internet by the artist’s name and the title of the work. Right-click and copy the image. Open a Word document and right-click and paste. If the image does not paste into your paper, try another image. Sometimes images are protected and cannot be copied. Wherever you do find the image, make sure to cite your source in APA style. If you are unsure how to cite an image, this resource can help you.)
Identify the following elements and how they characterize the Impressionist style:
Color
Brushstroke
Light
Subject matter
Indicate specific areas in the painting in your explanation.
How does the Impressionist style differ from the style of Realism? Identify 3 distinct differences.
How does the Impressionist style differ from Post Impressionism? Identify 3 distinct differences.

Part 2

Using a camera or cellphone, take 3 photographs from your immediate environment that exemplify each of the following styles of art. Be creative!:

Realism
Impressionism
Post Impressionism

You can manipulate your photographs with any software effects to achieve the appropriate results. For example, you can take a photo of a friend or family member, and using software, blur the image to represent impressionism.

Include your 3 original photographs in your paper. (Save the photos to your desktop. If you use your phone camera, you can e-mail them to yourself. Open the image and right-click and copy. Open a Word document and right-click and paste.)

Answer the following questions in paragraph style:

Number each photo and identify the style it closely resembles. Explain the characteristics of each style that you tried to emulate.
What style of art would best be used to communicate a direct message? Explain
What style of art would evoke an emotional response? Explain.
Identify 3 examples of Realism in art or design that you see on a daily basis.
Describe a situation in which the style of Impressionism might best be used in art and/or design today?

In-text citations and a list of references are required when including or paraphrasing any idea, fact, date, or other information from the textbook or other references.

Complete the following:

• Identify the artist, the title of the artwork, and the date it was completed in the first paragraph.
• Paste an image of the painting in your paper. Examples of each of these artists can be found in the textbook. (The images in the textbook are copyright-protected and cannot be copied. To find the exact painting, search the Internet by the artist’s name and the title of the work. Right-click and copy the image. Open a Word document and right-click and paste. If the image does not paste into your paper, try another image. Sometimes images are protected and cannot be copied. Wherever you do find the image, make sure to cite your source in APA style. If you are unsure how to cite an image, this resource can help you.)
• Identify the following elements and how they characterize the Impressionist style:
  • Color
  • Brushstroke
  • Light
  • Subject matter
  • Indicate specific areas in the painting in your explanation.
• How does the Impressionist style differ from the style of Realism? Identify 3 distinct differences.
• How does the Impressionist style differ from Post Impressionism? Identify 3 distinct differences.

Part 2

Using a camera or cellphone, take 3 photographs from your immediate environment that exemplify each of the following styles of art. Be creative!:

• Realism
• Impressionism
• Post Impressionism

You can manipulate your photographs with any software effects to achieve the appropriate results. For example, you can take a photo of a friend or family member, and using software, blur the image to represent impressionism.

Include your 3 original photographs in your paper. (Save the photos to your desktop. If you use your phone camera, you can e-mail them to yourself. Open the image and right-click and copy. Open a Word document and right-click and paste.)

Answer the following questions in paragraph style:

• Number each photo and identify the style it closely resembles. Explain the characteristics of each style that you tried to emulate.
• What style of art would best be used to communicate a direct message? Explain
• What style of art would evoke an emotional response? Explain.
• Identify 3 examples of Realism in art or design that you see on a daily basis.
• Describe a situation in which the style of Impressionism might best be used in art and/or design today?

In-text citations and a list of references are required when including or paraphrasing any idea, fact, date, or other information from the textbook or other references.

Reference

Hume-Pratuch, J. (2010). There’s an art to it. APA Style Blog. Retrieved from http://blog.apastyle.org/apastyle/2010/04/theres-an-art-to-it.html

This assignment will also be assessed using additional criteria provided here.

Please submit your assignment.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Please refer to the following multimedia course material(s):

• Unit 4: Baroque, Enlightenment & Romantic Age
• Unit 4: The Baroque Period
• Unit 4: Impressionism
• Unit 4: Post-Impressionism & Art Nouveau
• Unit 4: Avant-garde
• Unit 4: The Belle Époqu

Choose an Impressionist painting that intrigues or inspires you from one of the following artists:

• Mary Cassatt
• Paul Cezanne
• Pierre-Auguste Renoir
• Claude Monet
• Edgar Degas

Complete the following:

• Identify the artist, the title of the artwork, and the date it was completed in the first paragraph.
• Paste an image of the painting in your paper. Examples of each of these artists can be found in the textbook. (The images in the textbook are copyright-protected and cannot be copied. To find the exact painting, search the Internet by the artist’s name and the title of the work. Right-click and copy the image. Open a Word document and right-click and paste. If the image does not paste into your paper, try another image. Sometimes images are protected and cannot be copied. Wherever you do find the image, make sure to cite your source in APA style. If you are unsure how to cite an image, this resource can help you.)
• Identify the following elements and how they characterize the Impressionist style:
  • Color
  • Brushstroke
  • Light
  • Subject matter
  • Indicate specific areas in the painting in your explanation.
• How does the Impressionist style differ from the style of Realism? Identify 3 distinct differences.
• How does the Impressionist style differ from Post Impressionism? Identify 3 distinct differences.

Part 2

Using a camera or cellphone, take 3 photographs from your immediate environment that exemplify each of the following styles of art. Be creative!:

• Realism
• Impressionism
• Post Impressionism

You can manipulate your photographs with any software effects to achieve the appropriate results. For example, you can take a photo of a friend or family member, and using software, blur the image to represent impressionism.

Include your 3 original photographs in your paper. (Save the photos to your desktop. If you use your phone camera, you can e-mail them to yourself. Open the image and right-click and copy. Open a Word document and right-click and paste.)

Answer the following questions in paragraph style:

• Number each photo and identify the style it closely resembles. Explain the characteristics of each style that you tried to emulate.
• What style of art would best be used to communicate a direct message? Explain
• What style of art would evoke an emotional response? Explain.
• Identify 3 examples of Realism in art or design that you see on a daily basis.
• Describe a situation in which the style of Impressionism might best be used in art and/or design today?

In-text citations and a list of references are required when including or paraphrasing any idea, fact, date, or other information from the textbook or other references

Choose an Impressionist painting that intrigues or inspires you from one of the following artists:

Mary Cassatt
Paul Cezanne
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Claude Monet
Edgar Degas

Complete the following:

Identify the artist, the title of the artwork, and the date it was completed in the first paragraph.
Paste an image of the painting in your paper. Examples of each of these artists can be found in the textbook. (The images in the textbook are copyright-protected and cannot be copied. To find the exact painting, search the Internet by the artist’s name and the title of the work. Right-click and copy the image. Open a Word document and right-click and paste. If the image does not paste into your paper, try another image. Sometimes images are protected and cannot be copied. Wherever you do find the image, make sure to cite your source in APA style. If you are unsure how to cite an image, this resource can help you.)
Identify the following elements and how they characterize the Impressionist style:
Color
Brushstroke
Light
Subject matter
Indicate specific areas in the painting in your explanation.
How does the Impressionist style differ from the style of Realism? Identify 3 distinct differences.
How does the Impressionist style differ from Post Impressionism? Identify 3 distinct differences.

Part 2

Using a camera or cellphone, take 3 photographs from your immediate environment that exemplify each of the following styles of art. Be creative!:

Realism
Impressionism
Post Impressionism

You can manipulate your photographs with any software effects to achieve the appropriate results. For example, you can take a photo of a friend or family member, and using software, blur the image to represent impressionism.

Include your 3 original photographs in your paper. (Save the photos to your desktop. If you use your phone camera, you can e-mail them to yourself. Open the image and right-click and copy. Open a Word document and right-click and paste.)

Answer the following questions in paragraph style:

Number each photo and identify the style it closely resembles. Explain the characteristics of each style that you tried to emulate.
What style of art would best be used to communicate a direct message? Explain
What style of art would evoke an emotional response? Explain.
Identify 3 examples of Realism in art or design that you see on a daily basis.
Describe a situation in which the style of Impressionism might best be used in art and/or design today?

In-text citations and a list of references are required when including or paraphrasing any idea, fact, date, or other information from the textbook or other references.

Reference

Hume-Pratuch, J. (2010). There’s an art to it. APA Style Blog. Retrieved from http://blog.apastyle.org/apastyle/2010/04/theres-an-art-to-it.html

This assignment will also be assessed using additional criteria provided here.

Please submit your assignment.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Please refer to the following multimedia course material(s):

Unit 4: Baroque, Enlightenment & Romantic Age
Unit 4: The Baroque Period
Unit 4: Impressionism
Unit 4: Post-Impressionism & Art Nouveau
Unit 4: Avant-garde
Unit 4: The Belle Époqu