1. What are your research interests in the area of Information Technology? Why do you think it is important to research in this area?
2. Why did you select to pursue a program at our university  instead of other institutions?
3. As an individual, what are your strengths and weaknesses? How will these impact you as a doctoral information technology student?
4. Where do you see the future of Information Technology heading?
5. How can obtaining a doctorate impact your contribution to the practices of information technology? Where do you see yourself after obtaining a doctorate from our university? 

1) Please describe the meaning of diversification. How does diversification reduce risk for the investor?

 

2) What is the opportunity cost of capital? How can a company measure opportunity cost of capital for a project that is considered to have average risk? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

300 Words: Use at least three sources. Include at least 3 quotes from your sources enclosed in quotation marks and cited in-line by reference to your reference list. Cite your sources. Do not copy. Write in essay format not in bulleted, numbered or other list format. 

 

 

 

3 quotes are required and they must be enclosed in quotation marks and cited in-line by referring to your reference list.

 

 

 

No plagiarism / need references and should be clickable/ need it by 5pm EDT 8/22.

Use Bloom’s Taxonomy or Appendix C in the textbook to determine higher order thinking activities for your unit plan. Post your topic, standards, objectives, and higher order thinking skills on the discussion board. Respond to at least one of your classmates. Do their higher order thinking activities accurately reflect the Bloom’s level they suggested?

Due in Week 10 and worth 100 points

 

The information you provided in your PowerPoint presentation on Threats to the Global Environment has led to productive debates at the United Nations General Assembly! Hence, they are now asking you to create an additional analysis report to respond to the issues raised in these debates.

 

Your fourth project as a consultant for the United Nations is to develop a report that addresses the issues raised by some of the member states of the United Nations.

 

Step I. Consider the Issues

 

In Assignment 3a, you were asked to create a PowerPoint identifying the four most critical threats out of eight threats provided in the table below.

 

Energy sources

 

Civil war

 

Globalization

 

Poor health of entire populations

 

Lack of educational opportunities

 

Cultural taboos

 

Inappropriate uses of technology

 

Climate change

 

There are four remaining threats that you did not discuss in your PowerPoint. This assignment will focus on those four. Here are the specific tasks you will complete:

 

• Review the remaining four threats that you did not use in Assignment 3a.
• Pick two of the four to focus on in Assignment 3b.
• Identify the reasons why you think these two threats are less critical than the four threats you chose for your PowerPoint presentation.

 

Step II. Prepare Your Report

 

The UN has given you the following guidelines.

 

Introduction

 

Briefly introduce the topic of the analysis (about 100-150 words).

 

1. State the topic and intent of the paper.
2. Identify the four threats you will discuss in the paper in the order in which they appear in the paper.

 

Section I. Threat 1

 

1. Write an opening statement describing the perception of the threat.
2. Write one page giving three reasons that explain why you saw this threat as less critical than the four you chose for your presentation in Assignment 3a.
3. Support these reasons with at least three credible sources.

 

Section II. Threat 2

 

1. Write an opening statement describing the perception of the threat.
2. Write one page giving three reasons to explain why you saw this threat as less critical than the four you chose for your presentation in Assignment 3a.
3. Support these reasons with at least three credible sources.

 

Conclusion

 

• Offer a summary (one page or less) of your defense of your choices that the United Nations can use to address their prioritization concerns.

 

Formatting Requirements

 

• Your paper may consist of up to four pages (not including the cover or reference pages).
• Create headings for each section of your paper as follows:
  • Introduction
  • Threat 1 (include the name of your chosen threat)
  • Threat 2 (include the name of your chosen threat)
  • Conclusion
• Use and cite four to six credible sources in your analysis. You may use the same source for more than one threat as long as you use a minimum of four different sources. A list of potential resources is available at the end of this course guide.
• Make sure your paper contains both in-text citations and a source list, per SWS guidelines; refer to the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) document for reference.
• Include a cover page with your name, the date you submitted the paper, and your instructor’s name.

 

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is as follows:

 

• Examine the factors that account for why the growth in the world’s population can negatively affect the global society. 

 

 

Due Week 9 and worth 150 points

 

Congratulations! The members of the United Nations found great value in the two analyses you provided. They are now asking you to develop a PowerPoint presentation that addresses the four most critical threats to the global environment. They are listed in the table below.

 

Energy sources

 

Civil war

 

Globalization

 

Poor health of entire populations

 

Lack of educational opportunities

 

Cultural taboos

 

Inappropriate uses of technology

 

Climate change

 

To complete this task, you must do the following:

 

Step I. Narrow the List from Eight to the Four Most Critical Threats

 

To complete this step, complete the following tasks in order:

 

• Review research on each of the eight threats listed in the table.
• Determine what you believe to be the current and potential future impacts of each threat on the global environment.
• Choose the four threats that you see as the most critical by considering which pose the greatest or most immediate risk to us. 

 

Step II. Create the PowerPoint Presentation

 

The completed version of this presentation will include a minimum of 19 slides. Your audience consists of the United Nations General Assembly.

 

PPT Content and Structure

 

1.  A Title Slide: Include your name, course title, current date, and the name of your instructor.

 

2.  An Introduction Slide: List the four threats you chose, and in the Notes section offer a brief narrative justifying these choices

 

3.  Body Slides: The slide content is listed in the outline below. For each body slide you develop, please include a paragraph in the Notes section explaining how the details you have provided in the slide are pertinent to the United Nations’ discussion on selecting and prioritizing goals.

 

I.  For your first threat (this is the threat you consider to be the greatest risk/highest priority)

 

a.  One slide on a brief history and assessment of the threat

 

b.  One slide on the countries most affected by the threat, and how those countries are affected (please give examples)

 

c.  One slide on the effects of this threat on the world population as a whole

 

d.  One slide including a chart, graph, or compelling visual that relates to the content you present in body slides a–c

 

II.  For your second threat (this is the threat you consider to be the second greatest risk/second highest priority)

 

1. One slide on a brief history and assessment of the threat
2. One slide on the countries most affected by the threat, and how those countries are affected (please give examples)
3. One slide on the effects of this threat on the world population as a whole
4. One slide including a chart, graph, or compelling visual that relates to the content you present in body slides a–c

 

III.  For your third threat (this is the threat you consider to be the third greatest threat/highest priority)

 

a.  One slide on a brief history and assessment of the threat

 

b.  One slide on the countries most affected by the threat, and how those countries are affected (please give examples)

 

c.  One slide on the effects of this threat on the world population as a whole

 

d.  One slide including a chart, graph, or compelling visual that relates to the content you present in body slides a–c

 

IV.  For your fourth threat (this is the threat you consider to be the fourth greatest threat/highest priority)

 

a.  One slide on a brief history and assessment of the threat

 

b.  One slide on the countries most affected by the threat, and how those countries are affected (please give examples)

 

c.  One slide on the effects of this threat on the world population as a whole

 

d.  One slide including a chart, graph, or compelling visual that relates to the content you present in body slides a–c

 

4.  A Conclusion Slide: Summarize your findings for the Assembly.

 

5.  Optional – Reference Slide: You can include full-text citations in the Notes section of each slide or provide a reference slide at the end of the presentation with the full citations of your sources.

 

Note: Please discuss the threats in order of priority as described above, so the threat you consider the greatest should be discussed first in the presentation and so on.

 

Note: Please use at least five credible sources to back up your discussion

 

Note: The body slides should summarize your key takeaways, whereas the Notes section of each body slide should discuss the evidence and the details that support your takeaways. The content in both the Notes and body sections requires citations and sources.

 

Formatting Guidelines

 

• Adhere to guidelines for effective PowerPoint presentations discussed in the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) documentation.

 

Success Tip: For more information and help in creating a PowerPoint, review the content found in the PowerPoint Essentials course on Lynda.com. (https://www.lynda.com/PowerPoint-tutorials/PowerPoint-2019-Essential-Training/740357-2.html?org=strayer.edu)

 

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is as follows:

 

• Examine the factors that account for why the growth in the world’s population can negatively affect the global society.

 

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the presentation, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric:

 

Points: 150

 

Assignment 3a: Presentation on Threats to the Global Environment

 

Criteria

 

Exemplary

 

90–100% A

 

Proficient

 

80–89% B

 

Fair

 

70–79% C

 

Meets Minimum Expectations
60–69% D

 

Unacceptable

 

Below 60% F

 

From the given list, prioritized four of the eight global threats for the presentation.

 

Weight: 20%

 

Selected and prioritized four issues from the given list.

 

Selected and prioritized only three issues from the given list.

 

Selected only two issues from the given list.

 

Selected only one issue from the given list.

 

Did not select any issues from the given list.

 

Completed a minimum of four slides per threat (minimum of 16 total slides), addressing the following: the threat’s history, affected countries, and effects on the global population.  

 

Weight: 20%

 

Compiled 4 or more slides per threat and exceeded expectations explaining the threat’s history, affected countries, and effects on the global population.

 

Compiled 4 slides per issue and proficiently explained the threat’s history, affected countries, and effects on the global population.

 

Compiled 4 slides per issue and briefly addressed all of the required topics: the threat’s history, affected countries, and effects on the global population.

 

Compiled 2–3 slides per issue and did not adequately address all the required topics: the threat’s history, affected countries, and effects on the global population.

 

Compiled fewer than 2 slides per issue.

 

Incorporated a relevant visual for each threat and explained in the notes how the details provided in the slide are pertinent to the UN’s discussion on selecting and prioritizing goals.

 

Weight: 20%

 

Exceeded expectations in providing one relevant visual per threat and comprehensive notes that explain how the slide information is pertinent to the UN’s discussion on selecting and prioritizing goals.

 

Met expectations in providing one relevant visual per threat and notes that explain how the slide information is pertinent to the UN’s discussion on selecting and prioritizing goals.

 

Provided visuals for all threats and sufficient notes for most slides that explain how the slide information is pertinent to the UN’s discussion on selecting and prioritizing goals.

 

Provided visuals for 2–3 threats and some notes for most slides that explain how the slide information is pertinent to the UN’s discussion on selecting and prioritizing goals.

 

Provided fewer than 2 visuals and notes for fewer than 50% of the slides.

 

Met the minimum requirement of five credible sources/citations.

 

Weight: 20%

 

Met the minimum credible source and proper citation requirement.

 

Used 4 credible sources, with few citation errors.

 

Used at least 3 credible sources and properly cited sources.

 

Used at least 2 sources but did not properly cite sources.

 

Used 1 or fewer sources.

 

Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting.

 

Weight: 20%

 

0–2 errors present.

 

3–4 errors present.

 

5–6 errors present.

 

7–8 errors present.

 

More than 8 errors present.

This course has major project assignments due in Week 3 and Week 5. It will take more than a week’s effort to adequately complete them. Plan time to start the research and work on those assignments earlier than the week in which they are due.

 

As the Vice President of Rochester Preferred Travel, you are upset with Premier Promos.

 

Premier is a catalog company that provides imprinted promotional products for companies. Your travel service was looking for something special to offer in promoting its cruise ship travel packages. Premier offered free samples of its promotional merchandise, under its “No Surprise” policy.

 

You asked yourself, “What can we lose?” and on January 11, you placed a telephone order for a number of samples. These included:

 

• An insulated lunch sack
• A portable power strip in a zippered case
• A square-ended barrel bag with fanny pack
• A deluxe canvas attaché case
• Two colors of garment-dyed sweatshirts

 

All items were supposed to be free. But it seemed odd to you when they asked for your company’s credit card number. This was because Premier had promised to bill you only if you decided to keep these sample items.

 

When the items arrived, you were not pleased. You returned them all on January 21. You have a postal receipt showing the return. However, your February credit card statement showed a charge of $258.20 for the sample items. You called Premier in February and spoke to Virginia, who assured you that a credit would be made on your next statement. However, your March statement showed no credit. You called again and received a similar promise. It’s now April and no credit has been made. You realize that this situation is now too complicated for another telephone call, and you decide to write and demand action.

 

Based on your research and understanding of the scenario, create a document in Microsoft Word that is a draft of a complaint letter. Using search terms such as “writing” AND “business letter” or “complaint letter”, use the South University Online Library to find resources that will help you write the letter.

 

The complaint letter needs to be addressed to:

 

Ms. Arletta Sandusky, Customer Services, Premier Promos, 2445 Bermiss Road, Valdosta, GA 31602.

 

Your letter should include the following elements:

 

• All the essential parts of a business letter.
• The opening and closing of the letter must demonstrate originality.
• The letter must have positively phrased content.

 

Submission Details:

 

• Cite any sources you use in APA format on a separate page.
• Submit your letter in a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document.
• Name your file SU_BUS2023_W1_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.
• Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

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 it is written for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

 

The infrastructure which encompasses the network solution and security considerations is a major consideration for your company. Considering that the company will be expanding from one (1) floor to three (3) floors in the very near future you, as the CIO, are responsible for the design of the infrastructure and security protocols. You have been tasked with designing a network that is stable, redundant, and scalable. In addition, speed and reliability are important considerations. Assumptions should be drawn regarding network usage in relationship to network services and resources. All the established criteria that were set at the onset should be adhered to within your plan. 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. Additionally, the security of the network should be in the forefront of your design because protecting your data is a primary consideration.

 

Section 1: Infrastructure Document

 

1. Write a four to six (4-6) page infrastructure document in which you:
   • Justify and support the relationship between infrastructure and security as it relates to this data-collection and analysis company.
   • Present the rationale for the logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network.
   • Design a logical and physical topographical layout of the current and 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.
   • Illustrate the possible placement of servers including access paths to the Internet, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and firewalls. Note: Facility limitations, workstations, databases, printers, routers, switches, bridges, and access points should be considered in the illustration.
   • Create and describe a comprehensive security policy for this data-collection and analysis company that will:

 

• Protect the company infrastructure and assets by applying the principals of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA). Note: CIA is a widely used benchmark for evaluation of information systems security, focusing on the three (3) core goals of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. 
• Address ethical aspects related to employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access to networked resources and information.

 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

 

• This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow SWS 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 Project Plan

 

Use Microsoft Project to:

 

1. Update the project plan from Project Deliverable 4: Analytics, Interfaces, and Cloud Technology, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) sub-tasks.

 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

 

• Develop information systems-related activities to maximize the business value within and outside the organization.
• Demonstrate an understanding of existing and emerging information technologies, the functions of IS, and its impact on the organizational operations.
• Evaluate the issues and challenges associated with information systems integration.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in information systems.
• Write clearly and concisely about strategic issues and practices in the information systems domain using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

Use Bloom’s Taxonomy or Appendix C in the textbook to determine higher order thinking activities for your unit plan. Post your topic, standards, objectives, and higher order thinking skills on the discussion board. Respond to at least one of your classmates. Do their higher order thinking activities accurately reflect the Bloom’s level they suggested?

The information you provided in your PowerPoint presentation on Threats to the Global Environment has led to productive debates at the United Nations General Assembly! Hence, they are now asking you to create an additional analysis report to respond to the issues raised in these debates.

 

Your fourth project as a consultant for the United Nations is to develop a report that addresses the issues raised by some of the member states of the United Nations.

 

Step I. Consider the Issues

 

In Assignment 3a, you were asked to create a PowerPoint identifying the four most critical threats out of eight threats provided in the table below.

 

Energy sources

 

Civil war

 

Globalization

 

Poor health of entire populations

 

Lack of educational opportunities

 

Cultural taboos

 

Inappropriate uses of technology

 

Climate change

 

There are four remaining threats that you did not discuss in your PowerPoint. This assignment will focus on those four. Here are the specific tasks you will complete:

 

• Review the remaining four threats that you did not use in Assignment 3a.
• Pick two of the four to focus on in Assignment 3b.
• Identify the reasons why you think these two threats are less critical than the four threats you chose for your PowerPoint presentation.

 

Step II. Prepare Your Report

 

The UN has given you the following guidelines.

 

Introduction

 

Briefly introduce the topic of the analysis (about 100-150 words).

 

1. State the topic and intent of the paper.
2. Identify the four threats you will discuss in the paper in the order in which they appear in the paper.

 

Section I. Threat 1

 

1. Write an opening statement describing the perception of the threat.
2. Write one page giving three reasons that explain why you saw this threat as less critical than the four you chose for your presentation in Assignment 3a.
3. Support these reasons with at least three credible sources.

 

Section II. Threat 2

 

1. Write an opening statement describing the perception of the threat.
2. Write one page giving three reasons to explain why you saw this threat as less critical than the four you chose for your presentation in Assignment 3a.
3. Support these reasons with at least three credible sources.

 

Conclusion

 

• Offer a summary (one page or less) of your defense of your choices that the United Nations can use to address their prioritization concerns.

 

Formatting Requirements

 

• Your paper may consist of up to four pages (not including the cover or reference pages).
• Create headings for each section of your paper as follows:
  • Introduction
  • Threat 1 (include the name of your chosen threat)
  • Threat 2 (include the name of your chosen threat)
  • Conclusion
• Use and cite four to six credible sources in your analysis. You may use the same source for more than one threat as long as you use a minimum of four different sources. A list of potential resources is available at the end of this course guide.
• Make sure your paper contains both in-text citations and a source list, per SWS guidelines; refer to the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) document for reference.
• Include a cover page with your name, the date you submitted the paper, and your instructor’s name.

 

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is as follows:

 

• Examine the factors that account for why the growth in the world’s population can negatively affect the global society.