How Technology Meets Business and Management Needs

 

In a 5 – 7 page paper, describe a non-e-commerce Business to Business or Business to Customer and select the appropriate technology for that business. Analyze and differentiate between the strategic and operational uses of informational systems.  Explain how the software, applications, information system selected meets the needs of the business and provide a review of issues and future considerations for the business’s information management needs.

 

Requirements:  

 

1. Describe the non-eCommerce Business to Business or Business to Customer that you will be giving technology recommendations (1 -2 pages).

• A description of the company, its clients and products or services.
• A description of the current technology being used including things that work well and things that need improvement.
• A description of the desired features of technology solutions including but not limited to software, applications, and information systems.   

Identify a technology solution (or multiple solutions) that would meet their needs. (3 – 4 pages)

• Describe each solution in accurate detail.
• Align the features of each solution to address the needs of the B2B or B2C.

Differentiated between the strategic and operational uses of the recommended technology.

• Support your discussion with relevant resources from the course or your own research.

Conclude by discussing future considerations for technology and information systems to meet the business and management needs.

• Discuss any potential pitfalls of the chosen solution(s)

The case study should include the following: 

• APA Formatting including heading and subheadings. 
• Should include introduction and conclusion

 

 

 

Text for the class: McKinney, E, & Kroenke, D. (2014). Processes, Systems, and Information: An Introduction to MIS (2nd Edition).

 

Week Three Exercise Assignment

 

Inventory

 

 

 

1. Specific identification method. Boston Galleries uses the specific identification method for inventory valuation. Inventory information for several oil paintings follows.

 

Painting		Cost
1/2 Beginning inventory	Woods		$21,000
4/19 Purchase	Sunset		21,800
6/7 Purchase	Earth		31,200
12/16 Purchase	Moon		4,000

 

 

 

Woods and Moon were sold during the year for a total of $35,000. Determine the firm’s

 

a. cost of goods sold.

 

b. gross profit.

 

c. ending inventory.

 

2.  Inventory valuation methods: basic computations. The January beginning inven­tory of the Gilette Company consisted of 300 units costing $40 each. During the first quarter, the company purchased two batches of goods: 700 Units at $44 on February 21 and 800 units at $50 on March 28. Sales during the first quarter were 1,400 units at $75 per unit. The White Company uses a periodic inventory system. Using the White Company data, fill in the following chart to compare the results obtained under the FIFO, LIFO, and weighted-average inventory methods.

 

 

 

FIFO		LIFO		Weighted Average
Goods available for sale	$		$		$
Ending inventory, March 31
Cost of goods sold

 

 

 

 

 

3. Perpetual inventory system: journal entries. At the beginning of 20X3, Beehler Company implemented a computerized perpetual inventory system. The first transactions that occurred during 20X3 follow:

 

·         1/2/20X3 Purchases on account: 500 units @$6 =  $3,000

 

·         1/15/20X3 Sales on account: 300 units @ $8.50 = $2,550

 

·         1/20/20X3 Purchases on Account: 200 units @ 5 = $1,000

 

·         1/25/20X3   Sales on Account: 300 units @ $8.50 = $2,550

 

The company president examined the computer-generated journal entries for these transactions and was confused by the absence of a Purchases account.

 

a. Duplicate the journal entries that would have appeared on the computer printout under FIFO & LIFO

 

b. Calculate the balance in the firm’s Inventory account under each method.

 

c. Briefly explain the absence of the Purchases account to the company president.

 

 

 

 

 

4. Inventory valuation methods: computations and concepts.

 

 

 

Wild Riders Surfboard Company began business on January 1 of the current year. Purchases of surfboards were as follows:

 

 

 

Date	Quantity	Unit Cost	Total Cost
1/3	100	$125	$12,500
4/3	200	$135	$27,000
6/3	100	$145	$14,500
7/3	100	$155	$15,500
Total	500		$69,500

 

 

 

 

 

Wild Riders sold 400 boards at $250 per board on the dates listed below.  The company uses a perpetual inventory system.

 

 

 

Date	Quantity Sold	Unit Price	Total Sales
3/17	50	$250	$12,500
5/17	75	$250	$18,750
8/10	275	$250	$68,750
Total	400		$100,000

 

Instructions

 

a.       Calculate cost of goods sold, ending inventory, and gross profit under each of the following inventory valuation methods:

 

·         First-in, first-out

 

·         Last-in, first-out

 

·         Weighted average

 

 

 

b. Which of the three methods would be chosen if management’s goal is to

 

(1) produce an up-to-date inventory valuation on the balance sheet?

 

(2) show the lowest net income for tax purposes?

 

 

 

5. Depreciation methods. Mike Davis Enterprises purchased a delivery van for $40,000 in January 20X7. The van was estimated to have a service life of 5 years and a resid­ual value of $6,000. The company is planning to drive the van 20,000 miles annually. Compute depreciation expense for 20X8 by using each of the following methods:

 

a. Units-of-output, assuming 17,000 miles were driven during 20X8

 

b. Straight-line

 

c. Double-declining-balance

 

6. Depreciation computations. Alpha Alpha Alpha, a college fraternity, purchased a new heavy-duty washing machine on January 1, 20X3. The machine, which cost $2,000, had an estimated residual value of $100 and an estimated service life of 4 years (1,800 washing cycles). Calculate the following:

 

a. The machine’s book value on December 31, 20X5, assuming use of the straight-line depreciation method

 

b. Depreciation expense for 20X4, assuming use of the units-of-output depreciation method. Actual washing cycles in 20X4 totaled 500.

 

c. Accumulated depreciation on December 31, 20X5, assuming use of the double-declining-balance depreciation method.

 

 

 

7. Depreciation computations: change in estimate. Aussie Imports purchased a specialized piece of machinery for $50,000 on January 1, 20X3. At the time of acquisition, the machine was estimated to have a service life of 5 years (25,000 operating hours) and a residual value of $5,000. During the 5 years of operations (20X3 – 20X7), the machine was used for 5,100, 4,800, 3,200, 6,000, and 5,900 hours, respectively.

 

Instructions

 

a. Compute depreciation for 20X3 – 20X7 by using the following methods: straight line, units of output, and double-declining-balance.

 

b. On January 1, 20X5, management shortened the remaining service life of the machine to 15 months. Assuming use of the straight-line method, compute the company’s depreciation expense for 20X5.

c. Briefly describe what you would have done differently in part (a) if Aussie Imports had paid $47,800 for the machinery rather than $50,000 In addition, assume that the company incurred $800 of freight charges $1,400 for machine setup and testing, and $300 for insurance during the first year of use.

Focus of the Research Paper 

The Research Paper will be a comprehensive research review of the significant principles of management communications used to successfully achieve organizational objectives. For this assignment of a minimum of eight pages, you need to integrate material from the readings, multimedia, and class discussion boards, and also reflect on professional experience where possible. It is mandatory to include research from the classroom text as well as from six scholarly sources to support your views. Consider the validity of your resources carefully before using them in academic papers. Use at least one professional example to address the topics below.

The following components must be included in order for the paper to be complete:

• Explain effective communication norms in a business setting.
• Describe the role of interpersonal communication both as a manager and as an employee. What specific techniques have you used to overcome barriers to communication? Be sure to specify your role in the communication.
• Explore the role of international and intercultural interpersonal communications in today’s global businesses.
• Describe both verbal and nonverbal management communication.
• Explain approaches for effective written management communication.
• Analyze various approaches for engaging an audience during a presentation and encouraging active listening.
• Describe effective methods of conflict resolution.
• Analyze techniques for leading teams and group meetings.

Writing the Research Paper

The Research Paper:

 

1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
   1. Title of paper
   2. Student’s name
   3. Course name and number
   4. Instructor’s name
   5. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least six scholarly resources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford Online Library.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

1.Final Project Milestone #5: Stakeholders

 

Read Stakeholder Management Capability and A Stakeholder Approach to Corporate Social Responsibility. In a post titled 5-2: Stakeholders, answer the following questions:

 

• How does your selected company involve its stakeholders in decisions?
• What has been your experience? What do stakeholders report?
• How do the reports of the different stakeholder groups differ?
• How does the company manage opposing stakeholder interests?
• How do corporate values and vision affect its decisions?

 

Provide examples. Remember, you are to report on what the company says about itself, your experience, and the experience of its stakeholders. Cite at least two sources (maybe the articles listed above?).

2. Case Study #2: Partnership for Lebanon and Cisco Systems

 

 

The project manager for the Partnership for Lebanon (PFL) and Cisco Systems’ regional director of corporate affairs for the Middle East and Africa met three years after PFL was first initiated.

Their meeting revolved primarily around the challenge of sustainability and what useful suggestions they could put forward to their partners to ensure that the projects initiated through PFL would have a life of their own and not be dependent on the continuous substantive investments of the partners.

 

This case focuses on how companies can leverage their core competence to maximize value for both business and society and the various social and economic goals this can achieve.

 

In this case study analysis, you are to address the following, utilizing the headings below in the body of the paper. You must cite all facts from the case study itself. In addition to citing from the case study, you must also cite at least two other resources. Suggested assignment length (not including cover page and reference page): 6–8 pages.

 

Introduction ï‚· Provide a synopsis of the company and the case.

CSR Lessons ï‚· Analyze the case and discuss the key strategic lessons learned from the PFL concerning the implementation and running of development programs that could be adopted by any senior manager. Cisco, Corporate Sponsors, and PFL ï‚·

Discuss the leadership position that Cisco assumed in the PFL. Analyze the engagement of the PFL corporate partners. How did they benefit from their engagement? What added value do partnerships bring to CSR initiatives, in particular to PFL and in general to any

 

The Challenge of Sustainability ï‚· Make recommendations to help address the challenge of sustainability in development projects led by CSR initiatives.

Base your suggestions on PFL examples from the case.

Conclusion  Summarize in 2–3 paragraphs the most important elements addressed in this analysis.

References ï‚· Include a separate page of APA-formatted references. At the minimum, the case study should be included, as well as two outside references. There should be no items listed in the references that were not included in the body of the paper as in-text citations.

The second assignment as to be between 6-8 pages.

 

Bloom Is arguing Huamns are not machines, we are very much alive and able to think for ourselves.

 

I want to argue with Bloom and agree with him.

 

In the attached are the five articles that need to be quoted. Each at least once. The main article is “The War on Reason” by Paul Bloom.