Assignment Question(s): (Marks 5)

1. Expenditure cycle case analysis

Karim Books Inc. is one the fastest growing book distributors in KSA. Karim Books was originally a side project of founder and current president Khan Walker, who at that time was employed by a local law firm. Because reading was much more that just o hobby of his, he decided to use some of his savings to build a neighborhood bookstore.

As the years passed, Khan Walker quit the law firm and began concentrating fully on his bookstore. More sales were attained each year that passed. Walker has rapidly become on the largest book distributors in the country. Walker was faced with two problems: many large, upscale bookstores were being built in the area, and the use of internet for findings and ordering books was becoming cheaper and more popular for current customers.

Some of his customers, however, are now experiencing problems with Walker Books that threaten their business relationship. Such problems as booking being ordered but net sent, poor inventory management by Walker causing stock outs, and the inability of Walker to provide legitimate document of transactions have become common.

Question: Gives some solutions to the problems faced Walker. [2.5 marks]

2. What are the threats that may face production operations and what could be the possible controls for those threats? [1 mark]

3. What internal control procedure(s) would be most effective in preventing the following errors or fraudulent acts?

• A programmer obtained the payroll master file and increased his salary. [0.5 mark]
• Some time cards were lost during payroll preparation; consequently, when paychecks were distributed, several employees complained about not being paid. [0.5 mark]

A large portion of the payroll master file was destroyed when the disk pack containing the file was used as a scratch file for another application.

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Critical Thinking Assignment (70 Points)

Important! Read First

Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do
not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title
of your submission.

Option #1: Silver Fiddle Construction Case Study

You are the president of Silver Fiddle Construction (SFC), which
specializes in building high-quality, customized homes in the Grand
Junction, Colorado, area. You have just been hired by the Czopeks to
build their dream home. You operate as a general contractor and employ
only a part-time bookkeeper. You subcontract work to local trade
professionals. Housing construction in Grand Junction is booming, and
you are tentatively scheduled to complete 11 houses this year. You have
promised the Czopeks that the final costs will range from $450,000 to
$500,000, and that it will take five months to complete the house once
groundbreaking has begun. The Czopeks are willing to have the project
delayed in order to save costs.

You have just finished a preliminary scope statement for the project
(see below). You are now brainstorming potential risks associated with
the project.

1. Identify potential risks associated with this project. Try to come up with at least five different risks.
2. Use a risk assessment form similar to the example in Figure 1 below to analyze identified risks.
3.
Develop a risk response matrix similar to the example in Figure 2 below
to outline how you would deal with each of these risks.

PROJECT SCOPE STATEMENT

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

Construct a high-quality, custom home within five months at a cost not to exceed $500,000.

DELIVERABLES

• A 2,500-square-foot, 2½-bath, 3-bedroom, finished home
• A finished garage, insulated and sheet-rocked
• Kitchen appliances to include range, oven, microwave, and dishwasher
• High-efficiency gas furnace with programmable thermostat

MILESTONES

1. Permits approved July 5
2. Foundation poured July 12
3. “Dry in” (including framing, sheathing, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical inspections) passed September 25
4. Final inspection November 7

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Home must meet local building codes.
2. All windows and doors must pass NFRC class 40 energy ratings.
3. Exterior wall insulation must meet an “R” factor of 21.
4. Ceiling insulation must meet an “R” factor of 38.
5. Floor insulation must meet an “R” factor of 25.
6. Garage will accommodate two cars and one 28-foot-long Winnebago.
7. Structure must pass seismic stability codes.

LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

1. The home will be built to the specifications and design of the original blueprints provided by the customer.
2. Owner is responsible for landscaping.
3. Refrigerator is not included among kitchen appliances.
4. Air conditioning is not included, but the house is prewired for it.
5. SFC reserves the right to contract out services.

CUSTOMER REVIEW

“Bolo” and Izabella Czopek

Figure 1:

Risk Event	Likelihood	Impact	Detection Difficulty	When
Interface problems	4	4	4	Conversion
System freezing	2	5	5	Start-up
User backlash	4	3	3	Post-installation
Hardware malfunctioning	1	5	5	Installation

(Source: Larson & Gray, 2017, Figure 7.6, p. 212)

Figure 2:

Risk Event	Response	Contingency Plan	Trigger	Who Is Responsible
Interface problems	Mitigate: Test prototype	Work around until help comes	Not solved within 24 hours	Nils
System freezing	Mitigate: Test prototype	Reinstall OS	Still frozen after one hour	Emmylou
User backlash	Mitigate: Prototype demonstration	Increase staff support	Call from top management	Eddie
Equipment malfunctions	Mitigate: Select reliable vendor Transfer: Warranty	Order replacement	Equipment fails	Jim

(Source: Larson & Gray, 2017, Figure 7.8, p. 217)

Be sure to properly organize your writing and include a cover page,
an introduction, headings / subheadings for the body of your work,
analysis and recommendations, a conclusion, an appendix, and a list of
references. Consult this assignment template for a more complete list of
requirements: http://csuglobal.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=21534702 (Links to an external site.).

Your paper should be 3-4 pages (900-1200 words) in length (not including the title and references pages) and conform to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA (Links to an external site.).
Include at least three scholarly references in addition to the course
textbook. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these
references.

Refer to the Critical Thinking Assignment grading rubric below for more information on assignment expectations and grading.

Reference

Larson, E. W. & Gray, C. F. (2018). Case Study 7.2. In Project management the managerial process (5th ed., pp. 255-256). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.

Option #2: Peak LAN Case Study

Trans Systems is a small information system consulting firm located
in Meridian, Louisiana. Trans has just been hired to design and install a
Local Area Network (LAN) for the city of Meridian’s social welfare
agency. You are the manager for the project, which includes one Trans
professional and two interns from a local university. You have just
finished a preliminary scope statement for the project (see below). You
are now brainstorming potential risks associated with the project.

1. Identify potential risks associated with this project. Try to come up with at least five different risks.
2. Use a risk assessment form similar to the example in Figure 1 below to analyze identified risks.
3. Develop a risk response matrix similar to the example in Figure 2 below to outline how you would deal with each of the risks.

PROJECT SCOPE STATEMENT

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

Design and install a new Local Area Network (LAN) for the Meridian
Social Service Agency within one month, with a budget not to exceed
$90,000 and with minimum disruption to ongoing operations.

DELIVERABLES

• Twenty workstations and twenty laptop computers
• Server with dual-core processors
• Two color laser printers
• Windows R2 server and workstation operating system (Windows 10)
• Migration of existing databases and programs to new system
• Four hours of introductory training for client’s personnel
• Sixteen hours of training for client network administrator
• Fully operational LAN system

MILESTONES

1. Hardware January 22
2. Setting users’ priority and authorization January 26
3. In-house whole network test completed February 1
4. Client site test completed February 2
5. Training completed February 16

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Workstations with 17-inch flat panel monitors, dual-core processors,
   4 GB RAM, 8X DVD+RW, wireless card, Ethernet card, and 500 GB hard
   drive.
2. Laptops with 12-inch display monitor, dual-core processors, 2GB
   RAM, 8X DVD+RW, wireless card, Ethernet card, 500 GB hard drive, and
   weighing less than 4½ lbs.
3. Wireless network interface cards and Ethernet connections.
4. System must support Windows 11 platforms.
5. System must provide secure external access for field workers.

LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

1. Onsite work to be done after 8:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
2. System maintenance and repair only up to one month after final inspection.
3. Warranties transferred to client.
4. Only responsible for installing software designated by the client two weeks before the start of the project.
5. Client will be billed for additional training beyond that prescribed in the contract.

CUSTOMER REVIEW

Director of the City of Meridian’s Social Service Agency

Figure 1:

Risk Event	Likelihood	Impact	Detection Difficulty	When
Interface problems	4	4	4	Conversion
System freezing	2	5	5	Start-up
User backlash	4	3	3	Post-installation
Hardware malfunctioning	1	5	5	Installation

(Source: Larson & Gray, 2017, Figure 7.6, p. 212)

Figure 2:

Risk Event	Response	Contingency Plan	Trigger	Who Is Responsible
Interface problems	Mitigate: Test prototype	Work around until help comes	Not solved within 24 hours	Nils
System freezing	Mitigate: Test prototype	Reinstall OS	Still frozen after one hour	Emmylou
User backlash	Mitigate: Prototype demonstration	Increase staff support	Call from top management	Eddie
Equipment malfunctions	Mitigate: Select reliable vendor Transfer: Warranty	Order replacement	Equipment fails	Jim

(Source: Larson & Gray, 2017, Figure 7.8, p. 217)

Be sure to properly organize your writing and include a cover page,
an introduction, headings / subheadings for the body of your work,
analysis and recommendations, a conclusion, an appendix, and a list of
references. Consult this assignment template for a more complete list of
requirements: http://csuglobal.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=21534702 (Links to an external site.).

Your paper should be 3-4 pages (900-1200 words) in length (not including the title and references pages) and conform to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA (Links to an external site.).
Include at least three scholarly references in addition to the course
textbook. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these
references.

Refer to the Critical Thinking Assignment grading rubric below for more information on assignment expectations and grading.

Reference

Larson, E. W. & Gray, C. F. (2018). Case Study 7.3. In Project management the managerial process (5th ed., pp. 256-257). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.

Rubric

PJM410 Mod 3 CT

PJM410 Mod 3 CT

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Requirements	10.0 to >8.0 pts Meets Expectation Includes all of the required components, as specified in the assignment. 8.0 to >6.0 pts Approaches Expectation Includes most of the required components, as specified in the assignment. 6.0 to >4.0 pts Below Expectation Includes some of the required components, as specified in the assignment. 4.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Includes few of the required components, as specified in the assignment.	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content	15.0 to >12.0 pts Meets Expectation Demonstrates strong or adequate knowledge of risk assessment; correctly represents knowledge from the readings and sources. 12.0 to >9.0 pts Approaches Expectation Some significant, but not major, errors or omissions in demonstrating knowledge of risk assessment. 9.0 to >6.0 pts Below Expectation Major errors or omissions in demonstrating knowledge of risk assessment. 6.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the materials.	15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Critical Analysis	20.0 to >16.0 pts Meets Expectation Demonstrates strong critical analysis in creating a risk assessment form and risk response matrix. 16.0 to >12.0 pts Approaches Expectation Some significant, but not major, errors or omissions in analysis and interpretation in creating a risk assessment form and risk response matrix. 12.0 to >8.0 pts Below Expectation Major errors or omissions in analysis and interpretation in creating a risk assessment form and risk response matrix. 8.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Fails to provide critical analysis and interpretation of the information given.	20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Sources/Examples	5.0 to >4.0 pts Meets Expectation Sources or examples meet required criteria and are well chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue under examination. 4.0 to >3.0 pts Approaches Expectation Sources or examples meet required criteria, but are less than adequately chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue under examination. 3.0 to >2.0 pts Below Expectation Sources or examples meet required criteria, but are poorly chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue under examination. 2.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Source or example selection and integration of knowledge from the course are clearly deficient.	5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Demonstrates College-level Proficiency in Organization, Grammar, and Style	10.0 to >8.0 pts Meets Expectation Project is clearly organized, well written, and in proper format as outlined in the assignment. Strong sentence and paragraph structure; few errors in grammar and spelling. 8.0 to >6.0 pts Approaches Expectation Project is fairly well organized and written, and is in proper format as outlined in the assignment. Reasonably good sentence and paragraph structure; significant number of errors in grammar and spelling. 6.0 to >4.0 pts Below Expectation Project is poorly organized; does not follow proper format. Inconsistent to inadequate sentence and paragraph development; numerous errors in grammar and spelling. 4.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Project is not well organized or written and is not in proper format. Poor quality work; unacceptable in terms of grammar and spelling.	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Demonstrates Proper Use of APA Style	10.0 to >8.0 pts Meets Expectation Project contains proper APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA, with no more than one significant error. 8.0 to >6.0 pts Approaches Expectation Few errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA, with no more than two to three significant errors. 6.0 to >4.0 pts Below Expectation Significant errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA, with four to five significant errors. 4.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Numerous errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA, with more than five significant errors.	10.0 pts
Total Points: 70.0

Choose an international conflict with which both NATO and the European Union have been engaged. One chocie is the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In one clear, cogent, concise and compelling essay, discuss how NATO and the EU have so engaged the conflict, and assess the effectiveness of their involvement in the conflict. Your essay should not exceed 3,000 words, including in-text citations and your bibliography. The assignment should use single space and presented in Times New Roman 12 format. Use APA style in-text citations and for bibliography. The paper should include a cover page where only the title of the paper, the name of the author, and the number of words will be indicated.

Rubric to follow

The following criteria will be used in assessing students’ papers:

1. Definition of the topic
2. Structure of the essay
3. Content
4. Analysis
5. Presentation

Has the topic been clearly defined and directly addressed?

Does the introduction present a clear statement of the issues to be covered?

Does the essay have a clear structure or organization in which

a) the main points are developed logically; and

b) the relevance of the material to the theme or argument is clear?

Is there an effective conclusion which draws together the main points?

Is there evidence of adequate reading and research?

Is the breadth of coverage adequate?

Are the issues and ideas analyzed in sufficient depth?

Are arguments supported by evidence, examples, sources and quotations?

Are the arguments logical and consistent?

Are opinions based on evidence and/or logic?

Does the essay show evidence of original or independent thought?

Fluency and style of writing

Spelling, grammar, paragraphing

Presentation of data: effective use of figures and tables and correct use of units and quantities

Neatness and legibility

Sources: are sources acknowledged? Are references cited? Are references presented correctly

hello i want you to read this three short stories and write just one page journal for each of them. The journal should be about what did you understand about the story, find and include theme, and write a one page just about it that what was the story about and write your idea about it. It’s very simple. I provide you a sample that i did for one of the stories. Is just that you need to read each one and just write one page about what did you underestand about it and use your own critical thinking about it for sure.

Be sure to read the PDF and watch the video provided before this exercise

comparing and contrasting two works of art to find their similarities and difference)

provide an analysis of these artworks AND answer the questions that follow:

Monet, “Boulevard des Capucines, Paris” (1873-4, French Impressionism, oil on canvas)

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– COMPARED / CONTRASTED TO… –

Unknown photographer, “Boulevard des Capucines, Paris” (ca. 1880s, photograph)

– QUESTIONS –

• Which of these do you think best captures the feeling of modern day city life on the streets of Paris? Why is this? What specific formal features express these feelings of modernity?

• How is this affected by the different choice of medium: oil on canvas versus photography?

• If you were alive at this time ad identified yourself as a Realist, which of these two images would you prefer and why?