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Discuss the Media Release and newspaper article in the context of the statement “regulation is the output of a political process”.

PART A – Critical evaluation of information source 10 MARKS
Required:
Review the requirements for this assessment item carefully. Giving due consideration to the requirements, find and review one (1) scholarly academic journal article on each theory sourced from the CQUniversity Library database. Your articles should be (i) appropriate to the key requirements of the assessment item and also be (ii) identifiable as a quality source. To demonstrate this you must justify the quality of your articles using the five standard criteria for evaluating sources on the Library “Compass: library help online” site (see links to criteria on the Moodle course website or you can access it by navigating through the Library site). You may use a table in this part to summarise your evaluation.
You should write approximately 800 words in this Part.
PART B – Practical application of accounting theory 24 MARKS
(i) Write an explanation of each theory sourced, in the most part from the academic journal articles evaluated in Part A above (you may use additional sources to support your discussion including your set text). Your discussion in this section should be focussed on the key features of the theories. (12 marks)
You should write approximately 1000 to 1200 words in this section.
(ii)
Following from your reading of the Media Release and newspaper article attached, you should now do some background research on:
• The Resource Super Profits Tax (RSPT) proposed by former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd;
• The RSPT’s replacement with a Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) by former Prime Minister Julia Gillard; and
• The recent repeal of the MRRT by Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
Which theory of regulation best explains the position of the Government when proposing the Resource Super Profits Tax (RSPT)? Justify your answer. (5 marks)
You should write approximately 300 words in this section.
(iii) Which theory of regulation best explains the regulatory process that occurred with the RSPT’s replacement with a MRRT and/or the MRRT’s repeal on 5 Sept 14? Justify your answer. (7 marks)
You should write approximately 500 words in this section.

PART C – Accounting regulation processes 2 MARKS
Discuss the Media Release and newspaper article in the context of the statement “regulation is the output of a political process”. Do you agree or disagree? Why, or why not? Include in your discussion what the potential social/economic consequences could be for the mining companies and society if a ‘mining tax’ is or is not adopted.
You should write approximately 200 words in this section.
PART D – Journal and/or reflection 4 MARKS
Graduate attributes are the qualities, skills and understandings that a student should develop during their studies. These attributes shape the contribution students are able to make to their profession and society. Graduate attributes include: communication; problem solving; critical thinking; information literacy; team work; information technology competence; cross cultural competence; and ethical practice.
You will be assessed based on your ability to demonstrate your developing self-awareness of these attributes. Provide a self or group reflection on how this course and specifically this assessment assisted you in building these attributes. You may address only some or the entire list of graduate attributes.
If you have chosen to work as a group you must also include a work journal for this task. The journal should include details of group activities (when, where, what and how) and individual work undertaken (similar to a diary outlining your contribution). You should submit your journal/s as an appendix to the

Explain how it differs from viruses, worms and trojan horses. Give 4 examples of alien software and explain how they work.

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Assignment – Part A
DO NOT FORGET TO USE INTEXT CITATIONS IN EVERY QUESTION (do not remove this instruction)————USE THE REFERENCES AFTER YEAR 2010 ONLY !!!!

• Question 1: Describe ‘social engineering’ from an I.S. security perspective. Provide two examples of social engineering and two safeguards to prevent these examples. (~250 Words)

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• Question 2: Define ‘alien software’. Explain how it differs from viruses, worms and trojan horses. Give 4 examples of alien software and explain how they work. (~250 Words)

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• Question 3: Define the difference between ‘unintentional’ and ‘deliberate’ threats to information systems. Provide 4 examples of deliberate threats and explain how they work. (~250 Words)

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• Question 4: Define ‘asymmetric encryption’ from an I.S. perspective. Discuss the relationship between encryption, certificate authorities and digital certificates. (~250 Words)

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Reference List: (DO NOT MOVE THIS LIST TO THE END OF THE ASSIGNMENT)———–ALL REFERENCES MUST BE AFTER YEAR 2010
List full references used (only) in alphabetical order by Author Surname.
Please read ‘Assignment Details’ document to find the explanation of the sources that can be used. Failure to use the correct sources or reference them correctly will result in your answers not being marked.

Assignment – Part B
A case study analysis using Toulmin’s Model of Argument (~600 WORDS)
Use the following Table provided for your answers as instructed.
1. You must use the case study provided in the Assignment Details Document.
2. You must analyse every sentence individually in the case study to establish whether it is a Toulmin element and each identified sentence should be individually included in the table below.
3. Not all sentences in the case study will be used in the table below
4. Sentences must be copied from case study and pasted into the appropriate Toulmin element section. You cannot abbreviate or paraphrase the sentences. Abbreviated or paraphrased sentences will not be marked.
5. Sentences can only be used in one element section of the Toulmin table.

Part B of the assignment requires you to apply Toulmin’s Argument Model to analyse a case study to determine the validity or otherwise of the case study’s claim, again reference any additional information sources that you may use.

You MUST use these instructions to complete the ‘Your Opinion’ section of Part B:
Toapplythemodeltotestthevalidity/strengthofaCLAIMthereadermustexamineeach sentenceinthe article and categorise them as a Toulmin element or as an unnecessary extra
e.g.‘opinion’,‘hearsay’,‘definitions’etc.Onceallsentenceshavebeencategorisedthenthe elements should be examined in sequence.
1. What is the CLAIM?
2. Is there any EVIDENCE to support the CLAIM? If so how much and how does it affect the strength of the
CLAIM.
3. Is there a WARRANT (Explicit or Implicit)? Explicit WARRANTS are often stronger because the author can
direct the reader to accept the CLAIM. Implicit WARRANTS leave the reader’s opinion open to
interpretation and this may go against the author’s intended purpose.
4. Is there BACKING? If so how much? If so how much and how does it affect the strength of the CLAIM. 5. Is there a REBUTTAL? The quantity and scope of the REBUTTAL may reduce the strength of the CLAIM
and thus dissuade the reader’s acceptance of the CLAIM.
6. Is there a QUALIFIER? If so, to what extent does it reduce the scope of the CLAIM because this will
impact on the strength of the CLAIM?
7. Your Opinion – this is a personal perception based on your interpretation of the article. The presence,
quality and quantity of the different Toulmin elements must be applied to make this critical assessment. You must discuss whether you agree or disagree with the claim based on the stronger argument.

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Discuss appropriate to the time allocated……I would like to add though its a group presentation I would like all parts, in order for me to during the assessment centre take on any position in the presentation.

I have another piece of work I was hoping you could provide assistance with. It is basically two presentations for a assessment centre scenario, one individual and one group…..

With the individual presentation…..I would like a write up of the structure/approach (i.e what needs to be taken into account) in order to help me if the scenario changed slightly and would also like a speech write up…with a word limit appropriate to the time limit allocated.

With the group one….I would again like the structure and approach (like above), so during the group discussion I can have a positive input…..additionally I would also like the speech, again appropriate to the time allocated……I would like to add though its a group presentation I would like all parts, in order for me to during the assessment centre take on any position in the presentation.

I would like all work to use only the time allocated, as I feel it would be unnecessary to have the perfect finished copy, as they are looking for what can be done in the time not over a longer period. If that makes sense?

Lastly I have the briefs, which I will send through on your request, please be aware these are clear photos of the hard copy, as electronic copy are not available.

Hope you can help? I will upload the documents if you can help?

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Comments from Support Team: PLEASE be aware i only need the presentation slides for the individual work….but for both the main thing is the structure write up….Thanks

Analyze the process used over the past two years by the district to adopt the new Language Arts’ curriculum.

This scenario involves a curriculum issue, the district level administrators, school level administrators, teachers and parents. The district is one of the largest in the state and is situated in a large urban area. The SES in the district ranges from very low to high-middle class. The district has a number of buildings: a K-8 building, a P-3 building, a 4-6 building, a lab school run in coordination with the local university, and a Jr. High (7-8). In addition to the public schools, within the district’s boundaries, there are a number of parochial and private schools. Each of these buildings has a very distinct culture based on the parents’ expectations, the school leadership, and the local area SES. 

During the past five years, across the district, there has been a growing dissatisfaction with the Language Arts curriculum and student test scores specifically in fundamental Language Arts concepts. Two years ago, the superintendent initiated district-wide Language Arts curriculum review process. The curriculum review committee consisted of: one teacher each from grades P-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8; the P-8 district curriculum coordinator; two school board members; two high school seniors who attended and graduated from the elementary district’s schools, the high school curriculum coordinator, and an Elementary Education faculty member from the local university that works closely with the district schools and the Lab School. 

The state has also been dissatisfied with the Language Arts curriculum and the test results. As part of its 7 year curriculum review cycle, the statewide learning objectives and expected outcomes in Language Arts were revised three years ago with required statewide implementation this year. Using the new curricular objectives for each grade, the district Language Arts Review Committee selected a textbook series to be used for K-6 and a literature based approach for grades 7 and 8. The new Language Arts curricula were approved by each of the local school councils and the district board. The new series was introduced to the faculty during the past spring semester. A series of in-service meetings was held to in order to: assist the faculty into transitioning to the new curriculum; discuss instructional techniques; and identify materials available to support the new series. There was also a voluntary attendance informational parent meeting held after the boards had approved the series. 

The new curriculum was introduced district-wide at the start of the fall semester. There did not appear to be any issues until late October. The adopted 3rd–grade Language Arts textbook included a unit that contained a number of folk tales and poems. The readings related to trolls, giants, princesses, and witches. One of the unit’s assignments required the students to read a number of rhyming witches’ spells and to write their own rhyming spell. A group of parents from the K-8 school became very upset with the stories and the assignment. They scheduled a meeting with the principal to express their concerns about what they perceived to be witchcraft being taught in the school. They left the meeting very dissatisfied and with the assurance from the principal that the curriculum would not be changed. The next morning, a larger group of parents, including some who had students in other grades, decided to picket the school. The local media covered the picketing during the evening news.

The superintendent and the principal have different leadership styles (e.g., Trait, Style, Situational, authoritarian, participative, delegative, servant leadership, transformational, etc.).

In a formal written analysis:

1. Assign a leadership style to the principal and the superintendent. Make sure that they each have a different style. Identify and explain the characteristics of these styles. Focus on the communication style that is identified as being part of the selected leadership style assigned to each one.
2. Analyze the process used over the past two years by the district to adopt the new Language Arts’ curriculum. What do you see as the strengths and the weaknesses of the process?How does this process differ from the way in which your district handles new curriculum adoption?

3. There are distinct communication points during this process: convening of the Language Arts Review Committee; board approval process; presentation of curricula to the whole faculty (in-service, etc.); parent information meeting; small group meeting with parents; follow-up related to the evening news coverage. The following may be organized in a chart format.
• Identify what you consider to be the critical communication issue to be addressed at each communication point. These may or may not be the same issue. Provide a rationale for the selection of the issue for each group/sub-group.
• Identify the types of documents that will be given to each group at these points. You do not need to develop the actual documentation involved. (e.g., curriculum map, data tables, summative reports, etc.). Explain what they are and their purpose.
• Identify the types of documents that will be generated by each group as a result of the meeting. You do not need to develop the actual documentation involved. (e.g.,curriculum map, data tables, summative reports, etc.). Explain who is to get their documentation and what those people/groups are to do with the documentation. 
• Identify, based on your assigned leadership style for the principal and the superintendent, based on the materials generated as a result of the meetings, their projected roles, and related activities throughout the process.
• Identify strategies and communication tools to be used in the process– including technology.

Identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses in the warehousing, outsourcing, and supplier aspects in the case of “New Look and P&O (Retail Fashion and 3PL.

For those students who are not a Supply Chain Management major, an alternative written assignment is required in lieu of taking the Program Comprehensive Exam:

In a two-to-three page paper (not including the title and reference pages), complete the New Look and P&O learning activity. Identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses in the warehousing, outsourcing, and supplier aspects in the case of “New Look and P&O (Retail Fashion and 3PL Distribution” case on page 222-223 of the text. What would be your recommendations for improving the supply chain?

Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide and should ci

Explain Law of diminishing marginal returns and total productivity.

Different products have different elasticities. Heart medication, for example, is inelastic, and corn is elastic. Find a product that has not already been selected by another student and describe its price elasticity and income elasticity. How much control might an organization have over pricing based on a product’s elasticity? Discuss which of the elasticity rules you used to determine your answer.
Movie theaters generally charge the same ticket price for all movies with evening show times, regardless of popularity. This pricing strategy causes surpluses (empty theater seats) for unpopular films and shortages (turning away prospective viewers) for popular films. How can movie theaters improve the pricing strategy to eliminate these inefficiencies? What is a disadvantage to your suggested approach?
Explain the market equilibrating process

Explain Law of diminishing marginal returns and total productivity.
Marginal analysis benefits and costs? How it relates to everyday

What is an opportunity cost? How does the idea relate to the definition of economics? Which of the following deci- sions would entail the greater opportunity cost: Allocating a square block in the heart of New York City for a surface parking lot or allocating a square block at the edge of a typ- ical suburb for such a lot?

Evaluate the risk exposure associated with import / export operations and determine the best way to manage those risks.

Assignment 1: Ten Critical Steps for Risk Managers
Due Week 3 and worth 100 points

 

Review the “Ten Critical Steps for Risk Managers” located in Chapter 3. Then, go to the Political Risk Insurance (PRI) Center Website, located at http://www.pri-center.com/country/index.cfm , and select a country that interests you in terms of political risk. Lastly, using the ten (10) critical steps as your guideline, analyze the country you selected.
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
  1. Explain how you would apply the ten (10) critical steps for risk managers to prevent losses in this country. CHINA
  2. Recommend the action steps you would take to begin an import / export relationship within this country.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA 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.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
  • Assess the purchasing and risk management skill sets required for international trade environments.
  • Evaluate the risk exposure associated with import / export operations and determine the best way to manage those risks.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in exporting and importing.
  • Write clearly and concisely about exporting and importing using proper writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Analyze the metrics that are used to evaluate the measures.

Most measures of business performance are internal financial measures, such ROI, ROA, and cost per unit. Measures of marketing performance are external measures that consider customer perception and competitor position. Business and marketing performance measures can paint very different pictures.

Part 1: Researching Marketing Performance Metrics

Using mainly articles from the library’s full-text databases, research the measures of marketing performance. You may rely on general research in the area or focus on an industry that is related to your career. Complete the following:

  • Discuss 3 measures of marketing performance.
  • Analyze the metrics that are used to evaluate the measures.
  • Provide a case study of a company that exemplifies the best practices of each measure.

This section of the paper should be 3 pages in length and use research from the library’s full-text databases.

Part 2: Researching Net Marketing Contribution Over the Life Cycle

Using mainly articles from the library’s full-text databases, apply these concepts to the real world. This section must address the following:

  • Present 2 marketing strategies, and analyze how they can affect the net marketing contribution in the short-term.
  • Analyze net marketing contribution in the introductory stage.
  • Analyze net marketing contribution in the late-growth stage.

This section of the paper should be 3 pages in length and use research from the library’s full-text databases and other quality college-level resources.

Your assignment should contain a cover page, an abstract page, and a reference page in addition to the body. The body of the paper should be 6 pages in length, starting with a brief, 1-paragraph introduction and ending with a short conclusion. The entire submission will be 9–12 pages in length.