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Total Marks = 30 (15+15=30% of total assessment)
Purpose of the assessment:
The purpose of this assignment is to exercise and develop skills required to analyse
and design networks to address the need of clients. In this assessment, students will be
able to
 Apply their knowledge of networking technologies.
 Apply their knowledge to analyse and evaluate a network to meet customers
need
 Decide and choose among competing technologies and products
Description of the assessment:
Your lecturer will choose a Scenario out of three to prepare you assignment PART
I(Individual) and PART II(Group). Use the instructions within the Scenario to prepare a
report for PART I on week 10 and PART II at week 12. The object of this assignment is
to improve your skill of collecting and analyzing network information. The assignment
will also increase your knowledge regarding practical implementation of those
technologies in enterprise setup.
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Scenario 1: [30 marks]
You must install a network with 20 computers for a new business that wants to run
TCP/IP and have access to the Internet. The ISP in town will assign you only two
public IP addresses, so you decide to assign the computers addresses in the range
172.16.1.1/16 through 172.16.1.125/16. You also need to install a network monitoring
tool to the central server to monitor network activities which shows status of each
computer in the network. You need to report the following to your supervising boss
before you are assigned with the project.
Part I:
 Each students of the group need to identify a freeware tool that can monitor
the entire network and show status of each computer in the network.
[3 marks]
 Each student need to prepare a report which detail of the identified tool and its
features. You should use a number of screenshots of the tool and its features
that will help you to monitor network activities.
[12 marks]
Your report should not exceed 5 pages limit and screenshots should not be collected
from internet.
HS1011 Data Communication and Networks Trimester 1 2016 2
Part II:
 Prepare a report that will state all the require hardware and software to
implement this network.
[5 marks]
 Design the prototype of the network using packet tracer and describe it in the
report.
[10 marks]
Mark sure your report and prototype is aligned with your part I report. Your report
should not exceed 7 pages in total. You also need to submit the .pkt file of your
prototype.
Scenario 2: [30 marks]
You are hired as a consultant to place a WiFi network (for 50-60 customers) for
which you need to carry out wifi scanning, to notify you of all the nearest and closest
Access points AP’Ss, as well as identify if the networks are 802.11/a, 802.11/b,
802.11/g. Also, its main features should include AP information (SSID, MAC
Address) and signal quality chart. Your wireless network should be supported by 2
servers (Web and email servers) that are connected to LAB of 20 users. You need to
report the following to your supervising boss before you are assigned with the project.
Part I:
 Identify a freeware tool for wifi scanning that can report all the required
activities mentioned in the case details of scenario 2.
[3 marks]
 You need to prepare a report which will have screenshot of this tool and its
features that will help you to monitor network activities.
[12 marks]
Your report should not exceed 5 pages limit and screenshots should not be collected
from internet.
Part II:
 Prepare a report that will state all the require hardware and software to
implement this network.
[5 marks]
 Design the prototype of the network using packet tracer and describe it in the
report.
[10 marks]
Mark sure your report and prototype is aligned with your part I report. Your report
should not exceed 7 pages in total. You also need to submit the .pkt file of your
prototype.
HS1011 Data Communication and Networks Trimester 1 2016 3
Scenario 3: [30 marks]
You have been called in to consult on a new network design for CNT Books. The
requirements of this design are summarized as follows:
 The building has three floors.
 There are 300 user workstations and 10 servers.
 Users must be grouped according to the projects they’re working on, but the
users for each project are located on all three floors.
 There must be fault tolerance for communicating between the floors.
 Performance analyzing tool to evaluate performance and QoS of the network.
Part I:
 Identify a freeware tool for performance and QoS evaluation tool and prepare
a report which will have screenshot of this tool and its features that will help
you to monitor network activities.
[3+12= 15 marks]
Your report should not exceed 5 pages limit and screenshots should not be collected
from internet.
Part II:
 Prepare a report that will state all the require hardware and software to
implement this network.
[5 marks]
 Design the prototype of the network using packet tracer and describe it in the
report.
[10 marks]
Mark sure your report and prototype is aligned with your part I report. Your report
should not exceed 7 pages in total. You also need to submit the .pkt file of your
prototype.
Assignment Submission:
Assignment Date Due: PART I (Friday Week 10 by 5:00 PM) and PART II (Friday
Week 12 by 5:00 PM)
Assignment Submission Guideline: Please submit your softcopy online using the
respective BlackBoard assignment submission link. ( In special circumstances, you
can submit hard copy of your assignment in the class to your lecturer or submit your
hard copy of your assignment at Holmes Institute reception ground level, 185 Spring
Street. )

 

Week 7 Assignment
Assignment Instructions

Prepare answers to the following cases from this week’s reading.
• Case 29.1: Creation of an Agency on pages 498
• Case 37.7: Piercing the Corporate Veil on page 636
Your responses should be well-rounded and analytical, and should not just provide a conclusion or an opinion without explaining the reason for the choice.
It is important that you incorporate the question into your response (i.e., restate the question in your introduction) and explain the legal principle(s)

or concept(s) from the text that underlies your judgment.
For each question, you should provide at least one reference in APA format (in-text citations and references as described in detail in the Syllabus. Each

answer should be double spaced in 12-point font

• Case 29.1: Creation of an Agency on pages 498
29.1 Creation of an Agency Renaldo, Inc., doing business as Baker Street, owned and operated a nightclub in Georgia. On the evening in question, plaintiff

Ginn became “silly drunk” at the nightclub and was asked by several patrons and the manager to leave the premises. The police were called, and Ginn left

the premises. When Ginn realized that his jacket was still in the nightclub, he attempted to reenter the premises. He was met at the door by the manager,

who refused him admittance. When Ginn persisted, an unidentified patron, without the approval of the manager, pushed Ginn, who lost his balance and fell

backward. To break his fall, Ginn put his hand against the door jamb. The unidentified patron slammed the door on Ginn’s hand and held it shut for several

minutes. Ginn, who suffered severe injuries to his right hand, sued the nightclub for damages. Is the unidentified patron an agent of the nightclub? Ginn

v. Renaldo, Inc., 183 Ga.App. 618, 359 S.E.2d 390, Web 1987 Ga.App. Lexis 2023 (Court of Appeals of Georgia)

• Case 37.7: Piercing the Corporate Veil on page 636
37.7 Piercing the Corporate Veil M.R. Watters was the majority shareholder of several closely held corporations, including Wildhorn Ranch, Inc. (Wildhorn).

All these businesses were run out of Watters’s home in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Wildhorn operated a resort called the Wildhorn Ranch Resort in Teller County,

Colorado. Although Watters claimed that the ranch was owned by the corporation, the deed for the property listed Watters as the owner. Watters paid little

attention to corporate formalities, holding corporate meetings at his house, never taking minutes of those meetings, and paying the debts of one

corporation with the assets of another. During August 1986, two guests of Wildhorn Ranch Resort drowned while operating a paddleboat at the ranch. The

family of the deceased guests sued for damages. Is Watters personally liable? Geringer v. Wildhorn Ranch, Inc., 706 F.Supp. 1442, Web 1988 U.S. Dist. Lexis

15701 (United States Di
strict Court for the District of Columbia)

 

 

 

Report Content:

– Current Market Situation:
• Brand: (1) where it originates from, (2) when it was introduced in the UAE, (3) existing product lines/items in the UAE
• Organization that markets the brand: (1) business activities, (2) date of establishment in the UAE, (3) structure and size, (4) strengths and

weaknesses
• Market environment: (1) micro-environmental and macro-environmental factors that have the biggest impact on the brand’s existing product

lines/items in the UAE, (2) major changes and trends that impact marketing decisions of the brand’s existing product lines/items in the UAE

– Market Description:
• Market for the brand’s product lines/items in the UAE: (1) define the market, (2) current size of the market, (3) future size of the market (4)

who are customers buying them from, (5) customers’ current needs and wants, (6) potential changes to customers’ needs and wants
• Market segments: (1) define the existing market segments, (2) segments in which the brand’s existing product lines/items are offered, (3)

potential changes to existing segments, (4) potential new segments
Market segmentation could be done using at least two variables. Target market for the brand/ product identified and described using at least two

variables; use of more relevant variables will be graded higher

– Marketing Opportunities
• From the market information, infer the marketing opportunities for the brand in each of the existing and potential new market segments using the

product/market expansion grid
• Decide whether to target existing market segments or potential new market segments by offering existing product lines/items or new product

lines/items. Explain with reference to the market research.

– Analysis from market research (Charts are encouraged)
• Current brand/ product usage rate including usage of competitor brands/ products.
• Level of satisfaction with brand / product including competitor products.
• Reason for satisfaction with brand / product including competitor products. This may include elements of the marketing mix.
• the customers’ current needs and wants, (3) potential changes to customers’ needs and wants (based on your research)
• Include any other relevant information that you feel is necessary to explain the marketing opportunity.
• Identification of the marketing opportunity.

– Also, a questionnaire is needed:
• Prepare a survey questionnaire to determine: (1) customers’ current needs and wants, (2) potential changes to customers’ needs and wants, (3)

existing market segments, (4) potential changes to existing segments, (5) potential new segments, (6) customer psychographics, (7) customers’ buying

behaviour.

 

Assignment
Examine a curriculum guide for a subject and grade level of your choice.
1. Giving clear examples from the document, indicate the two (2) orientations that are most evident? (4 marks)
2. Why do you think these orientations are emphasized at this level? (Give evidence to support your answer) (6 marks)

 

Relevant Notes
Session 1.2
Curriculum Orientations
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
1. Distinguish between five curriculum orientations
2. Verify the inclusion of curriculum conceptions in different educational settings

Introduction
The different definitions of curriculum that exist indicate that educators have different views about the meaning of curriculum. The outlook that one

has to curriculum is influenced particularly, by three things:
1. the way one sees the world (philosophy);
2. the values that one holds about how children develop and learn (psychology);
(3) one’s ideas on social issues (sociology).
Nonetheless, curriculum writers generally agree that five conceptions or orientations capture the essence of contemporary thought on this subject.

Sowell (2000) informs us that a conception of curriculum suggests a particular purpose of education with appropriate content and organisation.

Curriculum content is derived from the same sources that give rise to the purpose of education- subject matter, needs of the society and culture, and

needs and interests of the learners.
Eisner and Vallance (1974) identified five orientations to curriculum. They are as follows:
1. Curriculum as the Development of Cognitive Processes
This orientation to curriculum seeks to develop in the learner arepertoire of cognitive skills that are applicable to a wide range of intellectual

problems. Of importance is the way in which the subject matter is presented. Therefore, focus is on the process of education, not the product.

Advocates of this orientation take the position that education should not place emphasis on learners’ memorization of information, rather, on the

problem solving skills needed to help them become independent in the pursuit of understanding the world.

2. Curriculum as Self-Actualisation
This orientation emphasises the personal and social aspects of the curriculum. Schooling is expected to become means of personal fulfilment to provide

a context in which individuals discover and develop their unique abilities. This view is a child-centred one which focuses on the affective side of the

learner.

3. Curriculum as Technology
This orientation views education as a systematic and predictable process that can be made more efficient through proper organisation. As such it is

preoccupied with the efficient development and packaging of information to facilitate pre-specified learning outcomes. Behavioural objectives are

specified, content and activities are sequenced to coincide with the objectives. Learning activities are evaluated in relation to those stated goals

and objectives. The individuality of the learner is not emphasized in this orientation at all.

4. Curriculum as Academic Rationalism
The major goal of this orientation is to transmit the cultural heritage of a society. In this orientation, the purpose of education is to cultivate

cognitive achievements and the intellect, by helping students to understand knowledge. Academic rationalists argue that through study of the various

disciplines (sciences, history, languages) students learn to think with precision, generality and power in problem-solving in all areas of life.

5. Curriculum as Social Reconstruction-Relevance
Social reconstructionists see schooling within the larger context of society. Schooling is seen as an agency of social change and they demand that

education be relevant both to the students’ interests and to society’s needs. The role of the curriculum is not only to prepare individuals to fit into

a rapidly changing society but also to prepare them to intervene to effect change in their societies.

 

 

Research a current event related to an ethical and financial topic affecting an international business (topic must have occurred within the past three years). Paper must address the following:

-Discuss what was uncovered about the event that made it relevant to the topic of ethical and financial business.
-Would this event be considered a common situation in management? Why or why not?
-How did the ethical and financial topic specifically affect international business? Explain.
-Discuss how what was found is similar or different to what was covered in our course readings and videos.

Course readings and videos are as follows:

-Mitchell, C. (2009). A short course in international business ethics: Combining ethics and profits in global business. Petaluma, CA: World Trade Press. Retrieved from http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=438230&scope=site
Chapter 1: Why Ethics Matter (12 pages)
Chapter 5: Codifying Business Ethics (9 pages)
Chapter 11: Managing an International Corporate Ethics Program (12 pages)

-Emerging Markets Monitor. (2015). Emerging Markets Monitor, 21(1), 1-24. Retrieved from: http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=100260828&site=eds-live&scope=site

-Menkhoff, L. (2013). Foreign Exchange Intervention in Emerging Markets: A Survey of Empirical Studies. World Economy, 36(9), 1187-1208. doi:10.1111/twec.12027
Retrieved from: http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=90096230&site=eds-live&scope=site

-Films for the Humanities and Sciences. (2007). Global capital markets: Risks and rewards [Video file, 33 min 17 sec]. Retrieved from http://digital.films.com.vlib.excelsior.edu/PortalViewVideo.aspx?xtid=34993
Specifically, watch these segments:
Financial Globalization: A Controversial Issue [Video file, 3 min 27 sec]
Benefits of Financial Globalization: Inter-Temporal Trade [Video file, 4 min 43 sec]
The Benefits of Financial Globalization: Risk Diversification [Video file, 1 min 31 sec]
Costs of Financial Globalization [Video file, 6 min 19 sec]

Using the topic and objectives uploaded proceed with the following. This is the first portion of my
capstone project Complete as many activities as possible of the following Phase 1 tasks: Conduct a
literature review pertaining to your project Design and conduct a needs assessment/gap analysis. 5
Analyze the results of your needs assessment/gap analysis to identify administrative problems or
opportunities. Refine your practicum project idea based on your analysis and define the project
objectives. Finalize your practicum project statement and scope Begin your report covering all

Phase 1 tasks. Your final report for Phase 1 tasks should be a minimum of 5 pages. Integrate
appropriate tools and procedures from your findings into your proposal. Provide in-text citations

and references for all sources cited. Format your paper, including the reference page, according to

APA guidelines. Consult with your mentor to share your documents and discuss your findings.
Incorporate the feedback from your mentor into your report.

Practicum Learning Agreement

This form must be completed during Practicum I of the MSN/ADM and MSN/NED programs. Students will receive instructions from their faculty on how to

complete this form.
Practicum Site Information

Agency Name

Agency Contact

Site Address City State Zip

Mentor Information

Mentor Name (including title and credentials)

Mentor E-mail Address Phone Number

Mentor Agency Name

Agency Address City State Zip

Practicum Topic Information
Please list the objectives of your planned project and how those objectives align to those of your MSN concentration (see the Nursing Program

Handbook for information on program objectives).
Please describe your planned practicum project:
(Please include a description of your target audience)
Planned Practicum Project Activities
(Include hours spent on research, writing, presenting etc. Do not include hours commuting, classroom time, photocopying, work hours, assignment

hours not related to practicum or breaks.) Estimated Hours

Student Name (printed)

Student Signature Date

Bernie, a budding engineer apprentice, was getting used to working

with all types of people on project-management teams. He seemed to

“fit in” wherever he was assigned and built good relationships. Recently,

however, because of a realignment of personnel, Bernie was transferred

(against his wishes) to the traffic department. In his new assignment,

he would have to build seven horizontal relationships and one vertical

relationship. Bernie was the junior member of the department. All the
other employees, including the supervisor, were much older than he.
After one week in the new department, Bernie discovered that it was
difficult to approach his supervisor Gloria, let alone talk to her. Bernie
also found that Gloria stayed aloof from the workers in the department

and that she often seemed critical of most people. Bernie could feel a

psychological barrier between his boss and the rest of the department

employees. Once a week, Gloria held a short staff meeting. In Bernie’s
first departmental meeting with Gloria and coworkers, he observed that
most of the employees were silent and even seemed somewhat hostile.

How could Bernie build a strong, worthwhile vertical relationship
with his boss, whose nature was so distant, within an environment
that was so structured? Wouldn’t he be wiser to concentrate exclusively on horizontal relationships until an opportunity presented itself
to establish a better relationship with Gloria? After giving the matter
some serious thought, Bernie decided to concentrate on horizontal
relationships and weather it out.

A. Discuss: Was this a smart decision on Bernie’s part? Would you
have gone about it differently? Support your point of View.

B. Expand Your Understanding: Research the topic of building work
(career) relationships. Contrast similarities and differences between
the importance of building relationships vertically versus horizon-
tally. Discuss the significance of communication and how much a
conscious effort plays into building strong relationships. Support your
research by citing sources from books, magazines, and the Internet.
Draw some conclusions about your findings to share with Bernie.

*Discuss: Was this a Smart decision on Bernie’s part?
*Would you have gone about it differently?
*Support your point of view.
*Expand your understanding: research the topic of building work (career) relationships.
*Contrast similarities and differences between the importance of building relationships vertically versus horizontally.
*Discuss the significance of communication and how much a conscious effort plays into building strong relationships.
*Support your research by citing sources from books, magazines, and the internet.
*Draw some conclusion about your findings to share with Bernie.

How much does it cost to run for office in Texas?
https://www.texastribune.org/2017/03/01/heres-how-much-texas-candidates-spent-vote-general-election/
How will you raise money? (read this handy info from the Texas Democratic Party before you violate any campaign finance laws:

https://www.txdemocrats.org/act/run-for-office )
What interest groups will support/oppose you? Go to: https://votesmart.org/interest-groups/TX/#.WXjT4ojyuUk and identify two (2) interest

groups that you think will support your campaign, and two (2) who will oppose your campaign. Explain why, referring to your platform.
What’s your SLOGAN?
Design a campaign sign.
Which newspaper, official, celebrity endorsements will you seek? Why?
How do you get out the vote? Given your issue stands, what voter groups do you need to target? What is (refer back to the district

analyses documents on your current legislator’s homepage).

 

Please complete the following from the textbook:

Case 13.6 Butler Lumber Company
This case has been selected to give you an opportunity to apply financial analysis to a firm. To do this you will use the firm’s published financial and

select financial ratios to make a determination about the case. (Please look at the case questions for guidance on the types of questions you should be

focusing on when doing your analysis.)

 

Please note that there is an attached spreadsheet that has much of the necessary financial information for this case.

 

Remember that these cases are not to be presented in a question and answer format. Use the case template as a guide on how to write your case solution.)

 

The capstone project is “Strategic Business Analysis: Developing a Plan for Growth.” It requires you to assess an organization’s business

strategy, leadership system, global prospects, code of conduct, and profitable growth opportunities with an ethical emphasis.

The capstone project will require you to construct a detailed and well-thought-out analysis of a real-world business that employs many of

the business theories, concepts, and relevant strategic analysis tools studied.