App Discuss 2

 Determine the top five (5) IT assets to include in a security control for a typical organization.  Justify your selection 

Business Finance

 Describe the differences between the top-down and bottom-up budgeting processes. Compare and contrast the two processes and explain when one process might be preferred over … 

There are many differences with the measurement of assets between IFRS and U.S. GAAP. For each of the following topics, please describe how it would be handled with both sets of standards, and provide a minimum of 2 examples of issues surrounding the first time adoption of IFRS:

•Inventories (IAS 2) ◦Expense recognition 

◦Restructuring 

◦Costs included in inventory 

•Property, plant, and equipment (IAS 16) ◦Cost elements 

◦Cost measurements 

◦Depreciation (component) 

•Investments (IAS 40) ◦Fair value model (FVM) versus cost model 

•Borrowing costs (IAS 23) 

•Intangible assets (IAS 38)

Inertnational Human resource class 

Inertnational Human resource class 

Answer 2 separate question with 300-350 word answer each  question below. Must be in APA format and 1 reference each question. Quality detailed research and answer.

1. Discuss one of the ten "lessons learned" regarding virtual teams. Describe how could it apply to the team you will be associated in this course? Be sure to cite your sources in APA style.

2. Discuss IHRM's role in the three stages of combination, in support of International mergers & acquisitions, and International joint ventures. Explain which of the stages presents the greatest challenge to IHRM, and why?

Module 03 Written Assignment – Shaping The Image Of Black America

In your research of television programs from the 1950's and  1960's, you will also be required to write an essay about how African Americans  were portrayed in shows that were broadcast during this era. Describe how television helped to shape the image of Black America during the 1950's and 1960's. Discuss racial stereotyping. Research Roots from the 1970's. How was Roots different from these earlier television shows (Good Times, Sanford & Son, etc.) in terms of the depiction of African American popular culture? Give examples. This paper should be 1-2 pages, in APA style, utilizing the college's library resources. One scholarly article as a minimum should be included in your essay. 

Read the Case Study 1-22 Organizational Reports to Stakeholders on p. 29 in Core Concepts of Accounting Information Systems.

Write a 45- to 175- word response to each of the six questions in the case study.

1-22.  Organizational Reports to Stakeholders

The annual report is considered by some to be the single most important printed document that companies produce. In recent years, annual reports have become large documents. They now include such sections as letters to the stockholders, descriptions of the business, operating highlights, financial review, management discussion and analysis, segment reporting, and inflation data as well as the basic financial statements. The expansion has been due in part to a general increase in the degree of sophistication and complexity in accounting standards and disclosure requirements for financial reporting.

The expansion also reflects the change in the composition and level of sophistication of users. Current users include not only stockholders, but financial and securities analysts, potential investors, lending institutions, stockbrokers, customers, employees, and (whether the reporting company likes it or not) competitors. Thus, a report that was originally designed as a device for communicating basic financial information now attempts to meet the diverse needs of an expanding audience.

Users hold conflicting views on the value of annual reports. Some argue that annual reports fail to provide enough information, whereas others believe that disclosures in annual reports have expanded to the point where they create information overload. The future of most companies depends on acceptance by the investing public and by their customers; therefore, companies should take this opportunity to communicate well-defined corporate strategies.

Requirements

    The mission of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. Identify several ways that the SEC accomplishes its mission.

    The goal of preparing an annual report is to communicate information from a company to its targeted users. (a) Identify and discuss the basic factors of communication that must be considered in the presentation of this information. (b) Discuss the communication problems a company faces in preparing the annual report due to the diversity of the users being addressed.

    Select two types of information found in an annual report, other than the financial statements and accompanying footnotes, and describe how they are useful to the users of annual reports.

    Discuss at least two advantages and two disadvantages of stating well-defined corporate strategies in the annual report.

    Evaluate the effectiveness of annual reports in fulfilling the information needs of the following current and potential users: (a) shareholders, (b) creditors, (c) employees, (d) customers, and (e) financial analysts.

    Annual reports are public and accessible to anyone, including competitors. Discuss how this affects decisions about what information should be provided in annual reports.

DILEMMA

6-year-old develops a high fever accompanied by violent vomiting and convulsions while at school. The child is rushed to a nearby hospital. The attending physician makes a diagnosis of meningitis and requests permission from the parents to initiate treatment. Both parents are Christian Scientists, and they insist that no medical treatment be given to the child. The physician initiates treatment anyway, and the parents later sue the physician and the hospital.

In a formal, written paper of 750 words, provide the following:

 In this case, the ethical dilemma can be defined as the decision to begin or abstain from treatment. While the parents are considered the healthcare proxies for their child, making the decision to refuse treatment in the case of meningitis is more than likely lethal as bacterial meningitis has a fatality rate of up to 70% (Castillo et. al, 2012). On the other hand, treating the child without proper consent from the parents would violate the principle of informed consent, and in some ways autonomy, while opening up the facility to legal action, which is later taken.  

 1. Assuming the role of the hospital administrator, provide a solution to resolve the identified ethical dilemma in this case.

2. Include, at the end of your paper, a 200-word dialog in which you explain your decision to the family. (Remember to use language that the family would understand).

Include at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed references 

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines 

Assignment 1: Trends in the Workplace (Graded)

Assignment 1: Trends in the Workplace (Graded)

Due Week 3 and worth 150 points

According to the text, there are a number of key trends in the workplace that have significant influences on organizations. HR professionals play a key role in helping organizations respond to evolving trends, comply with federal and state regulations, and manage workplace flexibility. As an HR professional it is important for you to demonstrate your understanding of the ever changing global environment.

Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:

1. Specify the key functional areas of Human Resources Management. Explore the manner in which each function contributes to the overall performance of an organization. Support your response with specific examples of the activities for which HRM is typically responsible. (Dr. Vic’s Tips: the entirety of Ch. 1 will be useful for your response to this question. Look at Fig. 1.1 on p. 3 and also, Table 1.1 on p. 7 for example of the functional areas of HRM. Select at least five areas and discuss them with regard to how your selected five areas contribute to overall performance.  Please provide specific examples. Plan to spend at least one whole page on this question.

2. Examine three (4) federal equal employment opportunity laws. Suggest the primary manner in which each law influences fair employment practices within the organization where you currently work or an organization for which you have worked in the past. Support your response with specific examples of the chosen organization’s employment practices. (Dr. Vic’s Tips: in Ch. 3 p. 65-66 including  Table 3.1, here listed are several important EEO Laws and Regulations – please select from among this list – you may want to also provide a brief description of each of the three laws you selected – your definition/descriptions will offer a good opportunity to use external information. Then, based on your experience from an organization where you current work or have previously worked please describe how each of the four laws you selected was practiced. Also add if you agreed with the method these laws were practiced or disagreed. Please provide specific examples. Plan to spend at least one whole page on this question.

3. According to the text, there are three (3) significant trends affecting organizations today: the aging workforce, diversity, and skills deficiencies in the workplace. Analyze the primary manner in which each of these three (3) trends has impacted the organization where you currently work or one (1) where you have worked in the past. Support your response with specific examples of said impact.(Dr. Vic’s Tips: the three trends identified in the question are located within p.p. 30-35, please re-read that section of Ch. 2 – look at the section called, “Change in the Labor Force”. Then based on your experiences, observations and insights from the workplaces you have been at and are currently working, please describe how these trends have impacted HRM and overall management and performance at your work places. What changes have you observed, what is being accomplished to address these trends and what is not being done based on your observation? How have these trends and your employer’s response to them impacted you or a close co-worker? Please provide examples and insight. Plan to spend at least one whole page on this question).

4. According to the text, workplace flexibility is essential for organizational success in the rapidly changing world. Explore two (2) ways that the organization where you currently work, or one (1) where you have worked in the past, might respond to the need to be flexible. Provide a rationale for your response. (Dr. Vic’s Tips: please review again, Ch. 2, p.p. 52-54 on Flexibility, then respond to this question based on your experiences, observations and insights from the places you have worked at before or currently work with regard to how these pleases have responded to flexibility demands and realities of employees. Please provide specific examples and insight. Plan to spend at least one whole page on this question.

Use at least four (4) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Leadership And Ethical Decision Making

Theresa and Mike want to create a merged company that is defined by a culture of integrity, thus aiding employees in making ethical decisions, such as in Joe’s ethical dilemma. They will begin by understanding the methods of embedding ethical decision making and behaviors into the culture, including their responsibilities as leaders. You, the consultant, are asked to provide recommendations and guidance to help them shape the culture they intend. This discussion is about values, a culture of integrity, and the role of leaders in creating and maintaining it.

Materials in Beyond the Book, intellipath, and the M.U.S.E. will help you prepare for this discussion.

Answer the following:

• Identify the key initiatives that are required to build a values-driven culture that is defined by integrity. 
  • Discuss the development of values, including what ethical theories underpin organizational values.
  • Discuss specific decision-making processes that lead to ethical decision making. Include any insights from your professional experience. 
  • What programs or processes help achieve a values-driven culture of integrity? 
• Identify the key behaviors required of Theresa and Mike to embed the desired culture.
  • What is their role in leading the initiatives? 
  • What actions are important to communicate and establish alignment across the merged organization?

Research And Summary

Research current media stories related to cases involving e-discovery  issues being tried or settled, etc. through newspapers, radio, T.V.,  Internet search. Two good sources for a free database on e-discovery  issues are below but you may try others as well:

Electronic Discovery Case Database

The Most Significant eDiscovery Cases under New FRCP

Provide a brief summary of the case and identify the e-discovery issue based on your knowledge.