Design a logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.

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Due Week 8 and worth 150 points

 

This assignment consists of two (2) sections: an infrastructure document and a revised Gantt chart or project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment for which it is written. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

The last section of the project plan will present the infrastructure in accordance with the parameters set forth at the outset of the project. The network solution that is chosen should support the conceived information system and allow for scalability. The network infrastructure will support organizational operations; therefore, a pictorial view of workstations, servers, routers, bridges, gateways, and access points should be used. In addition, access paths for Internet access should be depicted. A narrative should be included to explain all the nodes of the network and the rationale for the design. Lastly, using the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) Triangle, define the organizational security policy. CIA is a widely used benchmark for evaluation of information systems security.

 

Section 1: Infrastructure Document

1. Write a five to ten (5-10) page infrastructure document in which you:

a. Design a logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.

b. Illustrate the possible placement of servers including access paths to the Internet and firewalls. Note: Facility limitations, workstations, printers, routers, switches, bridges and access points should be considered in the illustration.

c. Explain the rationale for the logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network.

d. Create a comprehensive security policy for the company that will:

i. Protect the company infrastructure and assets by applying the principals of CIA. Note: CIA is a widely used benchmark for evaluation of information systems security, focusing on the three core goals of confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.

ii. Address ethical aspects related to employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access to networked resources and information.

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.
  • Include charts or diagrams created in MS Visio or Dia as an appendix of the infrastructure document. All references to these diagrams must be included in the body of the infrastructure document.

Section 2: Revised Gantt Chart / Project Plan

Use Microsoft Project or an open source alternative, such as Open Project, to:

2. Update the Gantt chart or project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 3: Database and Programming Design, with all the project tasks.

Points: 150 Project Deliverable 4: Infrastructure and Security
Criteria  

Unacceptable

Below 60% F

 Meets Minimum Expectations

60-69% D

  

Fair

70-79% C

  

Proficient

80-89% B

  

Exemplary

90-100% A
Section 1: Infrastructure Document
1a. Design a logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia.

Weight: 20%

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1b. Illustrate the possible placement of servers including access paths to the Internet and firewalls.

Weight: 20%

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1c. Explain the rationale for the logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network.

Weight: 15%

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1di. Create a comprehensive security policy for the company that will protect the company infrastructure and assets by applying the principals of CIA.

Weight: 10%

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1dii. Create comprehensive security policy for the company that will address ethical aspects related to employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access to networked resources and information.

Weight: 10%

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Section 2: Revised Gantt Chart / Project Plan
2. Update the Gantt chart or project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 3: Database and Programming Design, with all the project tasks.

Weight: 15%

 Did not submit or incompletely updated the Gantt chart or project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 3: Database and Programming Design, with all the project tasks. Insufficiently updated the Gantt chart or project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 3: Database and Programming Design, with all the project tasks. Partially updated the Gantt chart or project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 3: Database and Programming Design, with all the project tasks. Satisfactorily updated the Gantt chart or project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 3: Database and Programming Design, with all the project tasks. Thoroughly updated the Gantt chart or project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 3: Database and Programming Design, with all the project tasks.
3. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements

Weight: 10%
 

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Psychographic segmentation is the: category that includes the benefits that consumers seek from products and how consumers use the product. vital starting point for most efforts to segment B2B markets but is seldom used in B2C market. division of the market based on consumer characteristics such as age, ethnicity, and gender. category used to complement other types of market segmentation in B2C markets. 4 points

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Psychographic segmentation is the:

category that includes the benefits that consumers seek from products and how consumers use the product.

vital starting point for most efforts to segment B2B markets but is seldom used in B2C market.

division of the market based on consumer characteristics such as age, ethnicity, and gender.

category used to complement other types of market segmentation in B2C markets.

4 points

Question 2

When Suzanne was shopping for school supplies in the mall, she was approached by a woman with a clipboard, asking questions about her preference for jeans. Therefore, Suzanne is part of __________ research.

secondary

unobtrusive

survey

observation

4 points

Question 3

All of the following are outcomes associated with changes in digital technology and the rise of the Internet EXCEPT:

mass customization.

cognitive dissonance.

new types of promotional tools and methods.

a shift in power from producers to customers.

4 points

Question 4

The biggest disadvantage of observation research is that it:

tends to be extremely expensive.

yields little or no insight into the motivation behind the observed behavior.

generates secondary data rather than primary data.

focuses on what people say rather than what they actually do.

4 points

Question 5

Jesse is the marketing manager for a large Midwest-based producer of food products. He is in the process of developing the __________, which takes into consideration the marketing strategies for product, price, promotion, and place.

competitive mix

value chain

marketing environment

marketing mix

4 points

Question 6

A key to successful customer relationship management is to:

develop marketing strategies that are universal.

collect, manage, and apply the right data at the right time to the right customer.

help customers identify new needs-even if they are met by other firms.

focus most marketing resources on the pricing and distribution functions of the marketing mix.

4 points

Question 7

A well-chosen target market embodies the following characteristics:

size, profitability, accessibility, and limited competition.

size, limited profitability, accessibility, and competition.

limited size, profitability, accessibility, and intense competition.

size, profitability, limited accessibility, and intense competition.

4 points

Question 8

Rapid improvements in digital technology and the rise in Internet usage over the past 20 years have:

shifted the balance of power away from customers and toward producers.

decreased the costs of marketing new products and services.

increased the costs of distributing new products and services.

contributed to a movement away from mass customization and toward demographic marketing exclusively.

4 points

Question 9

__________ is a vital starting point for most marketers.

Psychographics

Analyticals

Demographics

Cultural awareness

4 points

Question 10

Decisions about advertising, publicity, and product placement are all part of a firm’s:

product strategy in its marketing matrix.

promotion strategy in its marketing mix.

demographic strategy in its marketing matrix.

distribution strategy in its marketing mix.

4 points

Question 11

__________ refers to marketing activities designed to stimulate wholesalers and retailers to push specific products more aggressively over the short term.

Brand equity

A pull strategy

Publicity

Trade promotion

4 points

Question 12

__________ are brands that a producer owns and markets.

National brands

Private labels

Store brands

Retailer brands

4 points

Question 13

The creation of __________ is most likely to mark the beginning of the creative development process for the promotion of a product.

line extensions

brand identity

a mission statement

a positioning statement

4 points

Question 14

In its broadest sense, __________ refers to an organization’s ongoing efforts to create positive relationships with its consumers, employees, suppliers, the community, the general public, and the government.

publicity

advertising

sales promotion

public relations

4 points

Question 15

Successful product differentiation requires that the:

difference be real rather than merely perceived.

marketers put most of their efforts into developing an appropriate brand name.

product not only be different from those of competitors but also be better.

products have both higher quality and higher cost than those of the competition.

4 points

Question 16

Rick is a salesperson for a local company. He has just finished presenting his sales message to a customer. The immediate next step in the selling process is to:

close the sale by asking for payment.

follow up with additional opportunities.

handle objections.

choose the right prospects.

4 points

Question 17

__________ involves purchasing the right to use another company’s brand name or symbol.

Diffusion

Exporting

Branding

Licensing

4 points

Question 18

Many insurance companies utilize __________, while __________ often handle real estate and seasonal products.

merchant wholesalers; retailers

agents; brokers

retailers; distributors

full-service merchants; limited-service merchants

4 points

Question 19

When comparing the advantages of trucks and rail as modes of transportation, a key advantage of trucks is that they __________, while an advantage of railroads is that they __________.

are less costly; offer the greatest flexibility in handling

offer faster and more frequent shipments; offer lower shipping costs

offer more flexibility in handling; offer greater dependability

are the fastest mode of transportation; are the most readily available mode of transportation

4 points

Question 20

A(n) __________ takes legal possession of the goods being distributed.

broker

agent

merchant wholesaler

store retailer

4 points

Question 21

__________ are marketing intermediaries that sell directly to final consumers.

Wholesalers

Brokers

Truck jobbers

Retailers

4 points

Question 22

Walmart and Costco achieve long-term profitability through volume sales. They both use __________ pricing strategy.

penetration

high/low

everyday-low

loss-leader

4 points

Question 23

A firm’s distribution strategy is concerned with two key elements:

shipping and warehousing.

the channel of distribution and physical distribution.

pricing strategy and credit standards.

facility location and value stream mapping for product flow.

4 points

Question 24

Companies like McDonald’s, who place their stores in as many locations as possible, are using a strategy called __________ distribution.

intensive

selective

exclusive

direct

4 points

Question 25

The goal of distribution strategy is to:

minimize the number of distributors in the channel of distribution.

allocate goods from producers to consumers in the fairest possible way.

reconcile conflicts between pricing strategies and promotion strategies.

get the right product to the right person at the right place at the right time.

 

 

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. An exchange rate of €1 = $1.30 indicates that: A. one euro buys 1/1.3 dollars B. one could get 1.30 euros for $1. C. one euro buys 1.30 dollars. D. $1 is worth 1.30 euros. 0.4 points 

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Question 1
1. An exchange rate of €1 = $1.30 indicates that:
A. one euro buys 1/1.3 dollars
B. one could get 1.30 euros for $1.
C. one euro buys 1.30 dollars.
D. $1 is worth 1.30 euros.
0.4 points
Question 2
1. Which of the following is a disadvantage of global capital market?
A. Foreign investments may be driven by speculative flows in the market.
B. A truly global market reduces the liquidity of investments.
C. The availability of capital is low in a global capital market.
D. The cost of capital is more in a global market than a domestic market.
0.4 points
Question 3
1. Eurodollars .
A. are used to pay for imports from Europe
B. are dollars banked outside of the United States
C. refer to the exchange buffer that Euro has against dollar
D. refer to the exchange value of dollar with Euro
0.4 points
Question 4
1. In 1997, two South Korean manufacturers of semiconductors, LG Semicon and Hyundai Electronics, were accused of selling dynamic random access memory chips (DRAMs) in the U.S. market at below their costs of production. It was alleged that the firms were trying to unload their excess production in the United States. This is an example of:
A. subsidy
B. ad valorem tariff
C. import quota
D. dumping
0.4 points
Question 5
1. Under a _____ exchange rate regime, a country will attach the value of its currency to that of a major currency.
A. free float
B. currency board
C. pegged
D. managed float
0.4 points
Question 6
1. Which term refers to the rate at which one currency is converted into another?
A. Exchange rate
B. Interchange rate
C. Basic point
D. Spread
0.4 points
Question 7
1. Which of the following selections accurately depicts the levels of economic integration from least integrated to most integrated?
A. Common market, economic union, full political union, free trade area and customs union
B. Full political union, free trade area, common market, customs union and economic union
C. Free trade area, customs union, common market, economic union and full political union
D. Free trade area, common market, economic union, customs union, and full political union
0.4 points
Question 8
1. Research and Development division of a company has recently designed a new coffee vending machine that is likely to sell very well in the market. It is compact, user-friendly, and provides unprecedented efficiency in terms of cost per cup. Consequently, the company fears that its competitors would soon mimic the design of their product and to protect its product, it is now seeking a for the same.
A. Certificate
B. Trademark
C. Patent
D. Copyright
0.4 points
Question 9
1. Sony was a pioneer in the portable music market segment. Sony’s Walkman was an innovative product which created a new category altogether and made Sony a technological leader. This gave the company an edge over other consumer electronics brands that introduced portable music players for a very long time. In this example, Sony had the _______
A. vertical integration advantage.
B. purchasing power parity advantage.
C. first-mover advantage.
D. free-rider advantage.
0.4 points
Question 10
1. Identify the INCORRECT statement about trade barriers.
A. They raise the costs of exporting products to a country.
B. They may put a firm at a competitive advantage to indigenous competitors.
C. To conform to local content regulations, a firm may have to locate more production activities in a given market than it would otherwise.
D. They may limit a firm’s ability to serve a country from locations outside of that country.
0.4 points
Question 11
1. Which of the following is NOT true regarding culture?
A. Culture is a system of values and norms that are shared among a group of people.
B. Culture is static (it doesn’t evolve over time)
C. Culture varies across and within nations
D. Culture involves the knowledge and beliefs of people.
0.4 points
Question 12
1. Which of the following is a consequence of subsidies?
A. Subsidies protect inefficient domestic producers.
B. Subsidies are only towards the state-owned businesses.
C. Subsidies make domestic producers vulnerable to foreign competition
D. Subsidies produce revenue for the government.
0.4 points
Question 13
1. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of globalization?
A. Increasing flow of information and products
B. Increasing interdependence between national economies
C. Increasing outsourcing of services
D. Separation between national markets
0.4 points
Question 14
1. Suppose the price of a Big Mac in New York is $3.00 and the price of a Big Mac in Paris is equivalent to $3.75 at the prevailing euro/dollar exchange rate. Using the concept of purchasing power parity, the euro is:
A. undervalued by 25 percent [(3.75-3)/3] against the dollar
B. overvalued by 25 percent [(3.75-3)/3] against the dollar
C. equal to the dollar
D. None of above
0.4 points
Question 15
1. A market economy encourages innovation because _____.
A. the prices of goods and services, including new products, are fixed by government
B. economic freedom leads to greater incentives for innovation.
C. state ownership of enterprises reduces risks of innovation.
D. government-owned and funded research centers become hubs of innovation.
0.4 points
Question 16
1. Identify the INCORRECT statement pertaining to Raymond Vernon’s product life-cycle (PLC) theory.
A. As a new product becomes widely accepted internationally production starts in other countries
B. Early in their life cycle, most new products are produced in and exported from the country in which they were developed
C. A product may ultimately be exported back to the country of its original innovation
D. A product in the early stage of the life cycle is imported by the country where it was innovated
0.4 points
Question 17
1. Which of the following is a financial risk associated with globalization?
A. Differentiation of markets
B. Restrictions on competition
C. Excessive market regulation
D. Global financial contagion
0.4 points
Question 18
1. Which of the following statements about the legal systems of countries is NOT true?
A. They are influenced by the prevailing political system of the country
B. They are almost the same for all countries
C. They are of immense importance to international business
D. They can affect the attractiveness of a country as an investment site or market.
0.4 points
Question 19
1. Which of the following arguments strengthen the idea of floating exchange rates?
A. Trade deficits can be corrected through changes in exchange rates.
B. Changes in exchange rates will not impact the trade balance in a country.
C. External agencies should not interfere in the monetary policies of a country.
D. Governments should act in ways to minimize the uncertainty in monetary markets.
0.4 points
Question 20
1. Which of the following is an example of a greenfield investment?
A. A Serbian automobile company purchasing a Croatian component manufacturer
B. A Finnish mobile phone manufacturer expanding its production facility in Finland
C. An Indian oil exploration company acquiring an oil refining company
D. A Chinese sugar maker setting up a sugar crushing facilityin Cuba
0.4 points
Question 21
1. _____ occurs when a firm exports goods or services to consumers in another country
A. Foreign direct investment
B. Outsourcing
C. International trade
D. Inward investment
0.4 points
Question 22
1. Which of the following occurs when the quantity of money in circulation (money supply) in a country rises faster than the country’s stock of goods and services?
A. Credit squeeze
B. Deflation
C. Inflation
D. Production surplus
0.4 points
Question 23
1. The _____ suggests that given relatively efficient markets, the price of a “basket of goods” should be roughly equivalent in each country.
A. theory of price inflation
B. theory of competitive advantage
C. random walk theory
D. purchasing power parity (PPP) theory
0.4 points
Question 24
1. Country A can produce product X, but it can also buy it at a cheap rate from Country B. Which of the following courses of action is suitable in this situation according to Adam Smith’s theory of absolute advantage?
A. Country A should import product X from country B and it should not attempt to produce it at home.
B. Country A should subsidize the production of product X to obtain an absolute advantage over country B.
C. Country A should produce more of product X and should attempt to obtain an absolute advantage for the product.
D. Country A should partly import the product and produce it domestically.
0.4 points
Question 25
1. In a pure free market economy:
A. collectivist goals are given priority over individual goals.
B. production is determined by the interaction of supply and demand
C. the prices at which goods are sold is determined by the government.
D. all productive activities are owned by the state
0.4 points
Question 26
1. The social organization of Western society tends to emphasize on:
A. a group orientation.
B. work groups.
C. individual achievement.
D. collectivist values.
0.4 points
Question 27
1. Peoples’ right to protest on issues of accountability in public expenditure would be possible in a _____ political set-up.
A. democratic
B. dictatorial
C. fascist
D. totalitarian
0.4 points
Question 28
1. What was the main objection raised by those in the United States and Canada who opposed the ratification of the NAFTA?
A. Job losses
B. Balance of payment problems
C. Threat of competition from Asian companies
D. Threat of a loss of national sovereignty
0.4 points
Question 29
1. Which of the following is an example of ethnocentrism?
A. An upper-middle-class woman talks rudely to a sales person, because she looks down upon individuals belonging to the working-class.
B. A manager in India looks down upon his subordinates because they are from a lower caste, compared to him.
C. An American manager criticizes the cultural practices of Saudi Arabia, when he is sent there on business, because it differs from his own cultural norms.
D. A French business owner, who plans to expand his market to China, conducts a detailed cultural study of China to customize his marketing campaign.
0.4 points
Question 30
1. A multinational enterprise (MNE) is a firm that .
A. exports its products to multiple countries
B. has production units in more than two countries
C. does most of its business on the Internet
D. lists its securities on a public exchange
0.4 points
Question 31
1. Which of the following is the main principle of mercantilism?
A. It is in a country’s best interests to maintain a trade surplus
B. Countries should encourage absolute free trade
C. Protection of domestic industries is not essential for a nation’s welfare.
D. Government intervention is not required in global trade
0.4 points
Question 32
1. A pair of shoes costs £40 in Britain. An identical pair costs $50 in the United States when the exchange rate is £1 = $1.50. Which of the following is correct?
A. The U.S. offers a better deal.
B. A trader can make money by buying the shoes in Britain and selling it in the U.S. at $50.
C. Britain offers a better deal.
D. The deal is the same in both countries.
0.4 points
Question 33
1. A(n) involves delaying collection of foreign currency receivables if that currency is expected to appreciate and delaying payables if the currency is expected to depreciate.
A. Lag strategy
B. Follower strategy
C. Lead strategy
D. Interim strategy
0.4 points
Question 34
1. Which of the following statements about individualism is NOT true?
A. Individualism promotes free market economics.
B. Individualism creates an anti-business environment.
C. Individualism advocates for a democratic political system.
D. Individualism promotes private entrepreneurship.
0.4 points
Question 35
1. If the demand for dollars outstrips its supply and if the supply of Japanese yen is greater than the demand for it, what will happen?
A. The dollar will depreciate against the yen
B. The exchange rates will remain the same
C. The dollar will appreciate against the yen
D. The yen will appreciate against the dollar

 

 

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Question 1.1.(TCO 1) _____ refer to a resource or capability a company must have before it can start competing in a given market. (Points : 5) Assets Economies of scale Barriers to entry Technological requirements Fixed costs

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Question 1.1.(TCO 1) _____ refer to a resource or capability a company must have before it can start competing in a given market. (Points : 5)

Assets
Economies of scale

Barriers to entry

Technological requirements

Fixed costs

Question 2.2.(TCO 1) The _____ function of an organization coordinates the incoming flow of materials and the outgoing flow of finished products. (Points : 5)

finance

logistics

human resource

purchasing

sales

Question 3.3.(TCO 1) Which of the following positions would be responsible for establishing the long-term financial goals of the company, investing its funds and raising capital for the business? (Points : 5)

Cash manager

Internal auditor

Chief information officer

Forensic accountant

Treasurer

Question 4.4.(TCO 1) When the number of competitors in a market is quite small, a situation known as _____ is created. (Points : 5)

monopoly

monopsony

oligopoly

monopolistic competition

pure competition

Question 5.5.(TCO 1) _____ is a steady rise in the average prices of goods and services throughout the economy. (Points : 5)

Recession
Depression

Deflation

Inflation

Arbitration

Question 6.6.(TCO 1) ________ taxes, levied on the earnings of individuals and businesses, are the government’s largest single source of revenue. (Points : 5)

Income

Property

Sales

Excise

Payroll

Question 7.7.(TCO 1) _____ intelligence involves reasoning, problem solving, memorization, and other rational skills. (Points : 5)

Cognitive

Emotional

Social

Collaborative

Networking

Question 8.8.(TCO 1) The overall plan might be supported at the next level down by such plans as a research and development plan, a manufacturing plan, and a marketing plan. Such functional plans are called _____ plans. (Points : 5)

appraisal

strategic

contingency

tactical

corporate

Question 9.9.(TCO 1) _____ is the management function of keeping a company’s activities on track toward previously established goals. (Points : 5)

Organizing

Leading

Planning

Motivating

Controlling

Question 10.10.(TCO 2) An embargo is a _____. (Points : 5)

quantity restriction on the import of particular goods or services

surcharge imposed on the import of certain products

subsidy offered to products exported from a country

complete ban on the import or export of certain products

form of financial assistance extended to domestic producers

Question 11.11.(TCO 2) The _____ was established to foster international financial cooperation and its primary functions include providing short-term loans to countries that are unable to meet their financial obligations and working to alleviate poverty in developing economies. (Points : 5)

World Trade Organization

World Commerce Center

European Union

North American Free Treaty

International Monetary Fund

Question 12.12.(TCO 2) _____ refers to buying goods or services from a supplier in another country. (Points : 5)

Franchising

Importing

Licensing

Partnering

Intermediating

Question 13.13.(TCO 2) _____ refers to the degree to which information flows freely within an organization, among managers and employees, and outward to stakeholders. (Points : 5)

Philanthropy

Materialism

Whistle-blowing

Transparency

Utilitarianism

Question 14.14.(TCO 2) Which of the following is an example of whistle-blowing? (Points : 5)

An employee discloses confidential information about the company to a rival firm for personal gain.

An employee suggests some process changes to his manager that he claims will increase the productivity of the team.

An employee avoids taking ownership of his mistakes by blaming it on his coworkers.
An employee informs the manager that some of his team members are misusing confidential customer details from the company database.

An employee who is unsatisfied with his performance appraisal requests his manager for a re-evaluation of his performance.

Question 15.15.(TCO 2) Which of the following statements is true regarding ethical decision making? (Points : 5)

When an employee is unable to make a decision because more than one side of an issue can be supported with valid arguments, it is called an ethical lapse.

The disclosure of information by a company insider that exposes unethical behavior by others within the organization is called an ethical lapse.
Stakeholders’ needs often conflict, requiring managers to make tough decisions about resource allocation.

Making objective decisions will lead to ethical lapses.
When the question of what is right and what is wrong is clear, ethical decisions are easy

 

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1. Question : (TCO 5) A group of employees in American Game Technology Inc., a manufacturer of gaming machines, got together to arrange a paper recycling drive in the office. Though they came from different departments, they shared a common belief in environmentalism, and often discussed issues related to environmental conservation. This is an example of _____. scapegoating informal organization groupthink work specialization emotional contagion

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1. Question : (TCO 5) A group of employees in American Game Technology Inc., a manufacturer of gaming machines, got together to arrange a paper recycling drive in the office. Though they came from different departments, they shared a common belief in environmentalism, and often discussed issues related to environmental conservation. This is an example of _____.

scapegoating

informal organization

groupthink

work specialization

emotional contagion

Question 2. Question : (TCO 5) Which of the following does an organization chart do?

Depicts the attrition rate in the organization

Depicts the costs incurred by the organization

Shows lines of authority in the organization

Shows the performance of the organization

Shows the growth curve of employees

Question 3. Question : (TCO 5) _____ is defined as a pathway for the flow of authority from one management level to the next.

Span of management

Span of control

Departmentalization

Network structure

Chain of command

Question 4. Question : (TCO 5) Ace Inc., an American multinational computer software company, has a large number of hierarchical levels. Each manager is responsible for a few employees and maintains a tight control on them. At Ace Inc., the time taken to make decisions is very high, as each decision needs to go through numerous management layers. Which of the following statements is true about the organizational structure of Ace Inc.?

Ace Inc. has a narrow span of management.

Ace Inc. is a flat organization.

Ace Inc. lacks work specialization.

Ace Inc. is a decentralized organization.

Ace Inc. encourages employees to form self-managed teams.

Question 5. Question : (TCO 5) Kelly, who had recently joined an organization, participates in all corporate events because she wants to be accepted as a friend by her coworkers. According to David McClelland’s three-needs theory, this desire is known as _____.

need for power

need for achievement

need for self-esteem

need for affiliation

need for security

Question 6. Question : (TCO 5) Which of the following is a drawback of David McClelland’s three-needs theory?

It explains motivation in limited contexts.

It has limited practicality in terms of identifying needs.

It is criticized because of the methodology used in the original research.

Subsequent research was unable to validate the model.

It is illogical.

Question 7. Question : (TCO 5) Belief in your ability to complete a task is known as _____.

drive

self-efficacy

self-actualization

rootedness

self-motivation

Question 8. Question : (TCO 5) _____ refers to the idea that carefully designed performance targets and aims can motivate employees to higher performance.

Goal-setting theory

Equity theory

Herzberg’s two-factor theory

David McClelland’s three-needs theory

Expectancy theory

Question 9. Question : (TCO 5) _____ refers to a motivational approach in which managers and employees work together to structure personal goals and objectives for every individual, department, and project to mesh with the organization’s goals.

Scientific management

Theory X-oriented management

Management by objectives

Theory Y-oriented management

Micromanagement

Question 10. Question : (TCO 5) K.M. Retailers, an international consumer products retail chain, gives preference to women and minority-owned suppliers and subcontractors. The firm hires a large number of employees from ethnic minorities and the human resource department keeps the interests of these groups in mind while framing company policies. In this example, K.M. Retailers uses which of the following strategies?

Job enrichment

Ethnocentric policies

Decentralization

Deregulation

Diversity initiatives

Question 11. Question : (TCO 5) Harmony House, a software development firm, had recently hired a large number of software developers to work on several new projects. Colleen, the manager of the human resource department, wanted to assess the effectiveness of the recruitment team. She used a combination of criteria, including the percentage of qualifications met, and subjective assessment by managers to measure how closely newly-hired employees met the company’s needs. Colleen is most likely to be using which of the following tools?

Quality of hire

Employee satisfaction

Utilization percent

Job enrichment

Outplacement

Question 12. Question : (TCO 6) _____ refers to the efficiency with which an organization can convert inputs to outputs.

Productivity

Sustainability

Security

Capacity

System value

Question 13. Question : (TCO 6) _____ refers to the creation of a unique good or service for each customer.

Mass production

Batch production

Customized production

Mass customization

Standard production

Question 14. Question : (TCO 6) Jass Glass Studio has been hired to make a church window. A church hires the company to make ten windows based on a design provided by the church. This is an example of _____.

mass production

batch production

customized production

mass customization

standard production

Question 15. Question : (TCO 6) Dell Computers allows customers to place orders online. The company produces major parts using bulk production and allows customers to personalize such features as software, color, memory size, and screen size. This type of manufacturing is an example of _____.

mass customization

mass production

customized production

mass manufacturing

 

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Explain how humans have impacted the biome in which you live. List the types of environmental damage that have been caused and the species that have been impacted.

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Each part of the United States has at least one ecological crisis based on location, biome, and industrialization pattern. For example, the Midwest was once a prairie with very fertile soil. However, when people realized that with the right watering and drainage system this area could become productive farmland, there arose ecological problems. The conversion of the prairie to farmland is the root cause of many ecological problems in this region.

Regardless of what biome you consider, humans have likely had an impact on the ecology of that area.

For this assignment, identify the biome in which you live. The following are a few examples of biomes:

Tropical rainforests: This biome has high average temperatures, high moisture levels, and high species diversity.
Prairies: The prairies have grassland-variable temperatures, variable moisture levels—depending on proximity to mountain ranges—and are mainly dominated by grasses and ungulate herbivores.
Deserts: These biomes have hotter average temperatures, low moisture, lower species diversity, and a composition of species limited mainly to those that are adapted to hot temperatures.
Temperate forests: The temperate forests have variable temperatures, high moisture levels, and higher species diversity.
Taigas: These biomes have colder average temperatures, lower moisture levels, and lower species diversity.
Tundras: The tundras have cold average temperatures, low moisture levels, and low species diversity.
Coral reefs: These biomes have high average temperatures and high species diversity.
Open oceans: These biomes have a wide range of temperatures and species diversity varies.
Chaparrals: The chaparrals have higher average temperatures, lower moisture levels, and are dominated mainly by grasses and shrubs.
Alpines: These biomes have low average temperatures, low precipitation, and receive high ultraviolet (UV) rays due to high elevation.
Using the readings for this module, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, respond to the following:

Explain how humans have impacted the biome in which you live. List the types of environmental damage that have been caused and the species that have been impacted.
Describe the major pollution issues for your biome, and elaborate on the sources of this pollution.
List any species that have become extinct in this biome.
Support your statements with appropriate examples and scholarly references.

Write your initial response in approximately 300–350 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By Saturday, November 26, 2016, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, November 30, 2016, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. Address the following:

Propose how the environmental damage listed in your classmates’ posts could be reversed.
Consider if any “ideal” laws exist today to address these issues. Cite your examples.
Recommend the type of laws you would implement, from an ecological standpoint, to manage and restore this biome.

 

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1, Discuss the nuclear reactions within the reactor of a nuclear power plant? Contrast the Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima Da-Ichi incidents with respect to the cause of the incident and radiation levels measured after the incident.

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1, Discuss the nuclear reactions within the reactor of a nuclear power plant? Contrast the Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima Da-Ichi incidents with respect to the cause of the incident and radiation levels measured after the incident.

2.Develop an answer to each of the following explosive related questions, using at least 200 words total for parts a and b. Paraphrased and/or quoted materials must have accompanying in-text and reference citations in APA format.

  1. The DOT regulation at 49 C.F.R. §177.835(a) requires shippers and carriers to load and unload explosives from a motor vehicle only when the engine is not operating. What is the most likely reason DOT prohibits operation of the vehicle’s engine during these processes?
  2. During an inspection of an abandoned site, a fire marshal discovers the presence of several dynamite sticks within a locked shed attached to a warehouse. Although some sticks are packed within a wooden box, others are lying on shelves. On checking the city’s records, the fire marshal discovers that the building was abandoned 22 years earlier. What immediate actions should the marshal take to protect public health, safety, and the environment? Aside from the explosive nature, discuss the health effects associated with its component nitroglycerin.

Your responses must be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced. Paraphrased and/or quoted materials must have accompanying in-text and reference citations in APA format.

 

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What specific factors about police interrogative tactics do you think will be important to the defense strategy? Discuss interrogation tactics that lead to false confession, specifying at least two examples and explain the reason they are considered coercive. Include information about how this would look in an actual interrogation and how the client experienced this behavior.

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You are a forensic psychologist working with Forensic Consultants, Inc. An attorney is using your services as a consultant in a case. During a meeting with the attorney, the attorney tells you that the client, while undergoing police interrogation, confessed to murder. When the attorney asked the client, the client reported to being not guilty.

As you conduct a preliminary investigation, draw up a plan on how you will assist your the attorney with this case. The plan should answer the following questions posed by the attorney:

 

  1. What specific factors about police interrogative tactics do you think will be important to the defense strategy? Discuss interrogation tactics that lead to false confession, specifying at least two examples and explain the reason they are considered coercive. Include information about how this would look in an actual interrogation and how the client experienced this behavior.
  2. Will you look for any specific personality characteristics in the client? What are they and why will they help or hurt your case? Are issues of competency going to come up? Discuss information about what types of people are more at risk with coercive interrogation tactics. Include at least one research study that has demonstrated this risk.
  3. What type of personality assessment instrument will you want to use to either identify or rule out the characteristics listed in question 2? Be specific and support your answer: Identify at least one psychological test that can be used and include information on why it would be useful in determining whether a person was vulnerable.

 

Based on the client’s response to police interrogation, how should you conduct your interview? Specifically, what should you avoid when attempting to gather accurate information from the client?

 

Create a presentation to give to the attorney. You will need to explain each of your arguments. You should expect to have 30 minutes to present your arguments. You should include detailed speaker notes to assist in your presentation. Please make sure to have at least 12 slides for review besides a title slide and a References slide. Each slide should be thoroughly referenced and cited based in psychological research, using APA formatting.

 

Submit your assignment to the M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox by Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

 

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Discuss interrogation tactics that lead to false confession, specifying at least 2 examples and explain the reason they are considered coercive. Include information about how this would look in an actual interrogation and how the client experienced this behavior.
52
Discuss information about what types of people are more at risk with coercive interrogation tactics. Include at least one research study that has demonstrated this risk.
48
Describe one type of assessment that could be used to determine if the client fit into these vulnerable populations. Include at least 1 psychological test that can be used and include information on why it would be useful in determining whether a person was vulnerable.
36
Using the information established in the report, draw a conclusion on how the client should be interviewed in order to get the most accurate information.
20
Style (4 points): Tone, audience, and word choice

Organization (12 points): Introduction, transitions, and conclusion

Usage and Mechanics (12 points): Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure

APA Elements (16 points): In text citations and references, paraphrasing, and appropriate use of quotations and other elements of style
44
Total:
200
 

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The “You Decide” tab to the left presents a difficult and painful dilemma to you in an imagined professional role. Go through the You Decide presentation, make the decision it calls for, and write your weekly paper to make your decision and explain, in the given format, your reasoning and justification for it.

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The “You Decide” tab to the left presents a difficult and painful dilemma to you in an imagined professional role. Go through the You Decide presentation, make the decision it calls for, and write your weekly paper to make your decision and explain, in the given format, your reasoning and justification for it.

Your dilemma is that you have to make a painful medical decision and to explain, in writing, who benefits from what you decided, who gets denied a needed benefit, and why. The document is to be in the form of an official memorandum that will be kept for the record and could be potentially read by not only your Peer Review Committee, but also possibly those involved in charitable fundraising to support hospital development and others with financial interests in the choice made.

You will see in the You Decide tab that there is time pressure in the simulated situation to make your decision, so remember that you would not have the luxury to dawdle in the decision-making process, and as the decision-maker, you would not have the luxury of consulting others. It all falls on YOU!

Include in the document the utilitarian ethical philosophy of John Stuart Mill (from the lecture and audio for this week) and ONE OTHER ETHICAL PHILOSOPHER of your choice that we have studied to date, and use both of those philosophies to bolster your decision. This paper will be at least two double spaced pages but limited to three pages. Remember both professional written form and potential audience, as well as tone when writing this sensitive paper.

You may want to wait until at least Thursday to begin working on this assignment so you can include the information we are learning in the threads and in our readings in your thought processes.

Write your answer and save it in a Word document, entitled, “YourLastnameEthicsWeek5.docx.”

For example, Dr. Christian Barnard, who performed the first heart transplant surgery, would turn in a document named “BarnardEthicsWeek5.docx.”

This problem may take more than a few paragraphs to answer. I would think that about two pages should cover this. You may include a reference to up to two outside sources, if properly documented. Outside sources are NOT required.

Submit your lab to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions or watch this  Dropbox Tutorial.

See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date information.

Your dilemma is that you have to make a painful medical decision and to explain, in writing, who benefits from what you decided, who gets denied a needed benefit, and why. The document is to be in the form of an official memorandum that will be kept for the record and could be potentially read by not only your Peer Review Committee, but also possibly those involved in charitable fundraising to support hospital development and others with financial interests in the choice made.

You will see in the You Decide tab that there is time pressure in the simulated situation to make your decision, so remember that you would not have the luxury to dawdle in the decision-making process, and as the decision-maker, you would not have the luxury of consulting others. It all falls on YOU!

Include in the document the utilitarian ethical philosophy of John Stuart Mill (from the lecture and audio for this week) and ONE OTHER ETHICAL PHILOSOPHER of your choice that we have studied to date, and use both of those philosophies to bolster your decision. This paper will be at least two double spaced pages but limited to three pages. Remember both professional written form and potential audience, as well as tone when writing this sensitive paper.

You may want to wait until at least Thursday to begin working on this assignment so you can include the information we are learning in the threads and in our readings in your thought processes.

Write your answer and save it in a Word document, entitled, “YourLastnameEthicsWeek5.docx.”

For example, Dr. Christian Barnard, who performed the first heart transplant surgery, would turn in a document named “BarnardEthicsWeek5.docx.”

This problem may take more than a few paragraphs to answer. I would think that about two pages should cover this. You may include a reference to up to two outside sources, if properly documented. Outside sources are NOT required.

Submit your lab to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions or watch this  Dropbox Tutorial.

See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date information.

 

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