Category: Computer Science

 
Search the internet for software tools that could be applied to various aspects of Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Decision Support or Analytics. Provide a review of the software tool selected including functionality and capabilities and the application to the DW/BI industry.

You have to provide a web site link using http://www.weebly.com. Your website should describe the software application, include either a demonstration, video or other example screen images and evaluation of software. You should include your findings, comments and recommendations regarding the software evaluation. Products may be available for download trials from the vendors web sites.

The main purpose of this assignment is to provide everyone exposure to as much state of the art software as possible

I will upload a sample file which the prof upload it for us.

 
Kudler Fine Foods is a client of the accounting firm where you work. Kudler’s management is interested in effectively integrating technology into its business operations. They have asked you to prepare a paper detailing how computer systems might be more effectively integrated to meet their business needs and improve their accounting operations.

Resource: Kudler Fine Foods Virtual Organization found by using the Virtual Business Portal

Write a paper between 1,300 and 1,400 words in which you address the following:

1.Identify Kudler’s key business and accounting information needs.
2.Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Kudler’s current computer system and technology use, including hardware and software.
3.Explain what opportunities Kudler has in terms of technology and provide suggestions for improving Kudler’s ability to maximize these opportunities.
4.Evaluate the threats that Kudler may encounter given their current systems and offer your suggestions, in terms of using technology.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

 
“An actant in modern computing does not act in isolation.” Discuss.

To achieve this:

Select TWO computing news stories of your choice, published anytime between 01/09/2015 and 01/02/2016. Analyse these using Actor Network Theory.

Your analysis should be written as an essay, and include the following points:

Describe why Actor Network Theory is a relevant theory for studying computing.

Name and categorise the actants in your stories. Describe how they are “acting” in the assemblage.

Discuss how these actions can enhance management functions.

Outline what larger issues/questions these actions raise. To achieve this, compare and contrast the viewpoints of a range of theorists and critics explored throughout the module.

Conclude by summarising how your answers relate to the statement “An actant in modern computing does not act in isolation.

Write a one page essay (one full page of text – at least 300 words) addressing the following questions: How did computers change American life? Compare the impact of the computer to the impact of the automobile in the 1920s. Remember to cite all sources and to proofread for format and mechanics (double space, 12 size font, spelling, grammar, etc.)

 
Academic Paper of 6000 words on Microsoft company.

task has four elements reflected on :

1- What are the strategic issues facing the organisation?

2- What goals should the organisation be setting ?

3- What actions would you recommend the organisation takes ? What would be a strategy statement that summarised those actions ?

4- What would be the key elements of a performance management system to develop the strategy ?

Introduction- Background- Main body- discussion – Conclusion.

Needed to have the definition of strategy.

define the microsoft organisation vision and mission. ( Page 33 of the SMP notes will be uploaded).

Concern the two models on page 13 for the organisation in the SMP notes.

Analyse organisation and use theories to define it.

Key words: Sector, Industry and analysis.

SWOT model, PESTLE analysis and Portal five forces models of competition framework.

Use the models in page 6 on the SMP notes.

Needed to think if the expand of the company to specific market e.g. China is it worth it or what other chances can company do to increase earnings.

Process of strategic management and planning process of company.

Key models to analyse and measure: generic strategy, value chain, Strategic grouping, background, financial analysis, Balance sheet analysis, Market share, Workforce number.

What bench mark and what would use to apply the mission strategy of the company.

Identify the company on the market and its strategy

Essential book : Explore strategy

homework
1) Write about computer security affects YOU at school and in your personal life. You may be surprised at how many things you do that depend on some aspects of secure computer records and communications, like banking, grades, e-mail, timesheets, library, and movie rental records, and many more.

2) Go to the Web and find out about software and hardware that protect your computer and home network, respectively.
a. Find THREE different firewall software packages on the Web. A good place to start looking would be the sites that sell anti-virus software. Compare these software packages on price and features.
b. If you have a home network, look into hardware firewall options. How many different hardware firewalls can you find on the Web site of your favorite electronics retailer?

 
Computer Network Security
1) Write about computer security affects YOU at school and in your personal life. You may be surprised at how many things you do that depend on some aspects of secure computer records and communications, like banking, grades, e-mail, timesheets, library, and movie rental records, and many more.

2) Go to the Web and find out about software and hardware that protect your computer and home network, respectively.
a. Find THREE different firewall software packages on the Web. A good place to start looking would be the sites that sell anti-virus software. Compare these software packages on price and features.
b. If you have a home network, look into hardware firewall options. How many different hardware firewalls can you find on the Web site of your favorite electronics retailer?

You are to select a book of your choice related to Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Analytics, and/or Big Data to review and critique. The first page of this assignment should present a summary of the book and should be two pages double spaced. The summary should include three key points the author makes with specific examples and the author’s conclusions or receommendations. The remainder of the paper (maximum two additional pages) is your critique and critical analysis. You should discuss what the author(s) was/were trying to accomplish with the book, if it was successful, suggestions for improvement, etc.Your opinion should include what you liked, what you disliked, what you agrees with or disagreed with. You should also stress two key learnings and how you understanding of the topic changed as a result of reading this book. Please employ the course readings, other academic and credible book sources, and your own research to support your comments regarding the book. Part of the paper should note if you enjoyed the book, will you keep the book for your own library, and will you recommend the book to others.

The results with STATA or SPSS are complete, but would like assistance with the analysis.
I have attached chapter 2 and also chapter 3 together with the questionnaires for employees and managers. Also included are the results from the STATA program for the responded
questionnaires received back from the respondents. You will also find the excel spreadsheet attached with the coding with the variables numbered for the STATA program.

Population and Sampling Distribution Excel Worksheet
Details:
Refer to “Visual Learner: Statistics” for examples to help complete the problems in the attached worksheet. Also, to aide in the Excel calculations, view the appropriate section of the Excel tutorials. Answer each question completely in the Excel worksheet provided.