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Extend and improve your Critical Literature Review based on feedback from your supervisor.
Contextualize your proposed research in the existing literature. Choose the most relevant studies to frame and contextualize your research aims, methodology and theoretical framework.
Discuss the ongoing debates relevant to your research question(s). At the end of this section, you should clearly identify the gap in knowledge and discuss/provide a rationale for how you intend to address this gap in your proposed research.
Include propositions or hypothesis (build up from argumentations in your literature
Attachments:
4781909_1_Assignment-on-Proposed-Management-Research-Project.docx

In recent years there has been incredible growth in the number of software applications that have been designed to help support project management and project management teams. These software options are quite diverse, with individual applications being designed to fit both particular industries as well as different types of project groups with varying constituencies and makeups. With this huge variety of applications available, it is important for project managers to understand the capabilities of several systems, as well as being able to select a system that best meets the needs of the project team that they are managing. In some cases, project groups will use pre-selected software packages, but in other groups, the project manager may have the liberty to select applications that are the best fit for that team.
In this assignment, we will be evaluating web-based project management tools that are primarily designed to help manage team interaction and project reporting. In a later assignment, we will be evaluating other tools that are more specifically designed to create schedules and reports.
Basecamp(link below) is the service we’re going to choose. Write a short review of its features and benefits. Be sure to include the following in your evaluation:
Are the features of this software?
How does this software facilitate group interaction?
How does this software facilitate the sharing of files or project updates?
Who do you believe is the primary Market for this service?
Thinking about your own project, with this software be a good fit? Why or why not?
All assignments should be completed in a Word document using correct APA formatting (Headers, one-inch margins and double spacing, title page and References page, etc.). Please complete the essay in a Microsoft Word document. The length of your essay response should be around 800 words. You must also include screenshots from your account in the application to support your points.

This assessment addresses the following learning outcomes:
1. Integrate and apply their knowledge and skills in
public health
2. Apply research skills to a public health issue
3. Analyse the results of data collected from research,
taking into consideration prior evidence and theory
4. Understand the ethical implications for conducting a
piece of public health research
6. Create a final research report
Instructions:
Part 1: Due Sunday end of Module 1 Week 1
Based on the feedback from your Capstone A Research Proposal, revise your research plan and
GANTT chart.
Submit these to your Capstone A facilitator by Sunday end of Module 1 Week 1. You may not
proceed with your data collection until this has been approved by your supervising facilitator.
Part 2:
The final assignment for this subject will be the write-up of the findings of your research into a final
report. This will be comprised of the following parts:
1) Abstract
a. Summary of your report (as you would find in a published research article)
2) Introduction
a. Introduction to and justification of the topic area, drawing upon your literature review (from
Capstone A), and including the knowledge gap your project addresses
b. Your research question
3) Research design and methods
a. Summarise your research design/methods (from Capstone A) – what type of project did you do?
b. How did you collect the data (ie search strategy and process/ policy consultation process)? If a
policy consultation, explain how any organizations/individuals that you consulted with were
approached
c. How did you analyse the data (ie thematic analysis, systematic review process, consultation
synthesis)?
d. Briefly explain the ethical issues that should be considered
4) Results
a. Report the results of your findings, e.g. key themes if a qualitative study, results in table
format if a quantitative study
b. Clearly explain key figures, tables and graphs
5) Discussion: Analysis and interpretation of yourresults
a. Place your results in the context of your literature review (from Capstone A)
b. Analyse the results in light of the academic literature in public health and discipline specific
concepts and tools covered in the MPH course
6) Conclusion
a. Conclusions from this study
b. Limitations of thisstudy
c. Recommendations for future research or policy change based on feasible solutions
7) Supplementary material
a. Reference List
b. Any appendices
This research report format has been based on the standard format for a journal article, and thus
may be submitted to a journal in the future if the student is interested.
Attachments:
4858945_1_brief-capstone-b.pdf

In this assignment, read Case Study 3.2 – Keflavik Paper located in the Pinto (2009) text.
Present a case analysis 2500 word in length.
You are to use a minimum of 5 to 7 sources as in accordance with APA standards.
CASE STUDY 3.1 Keflavik Paper Company
In recent years, Keflavik Paper Company has been having problems with its project management process. A number of commercial projects, for example, have come in late and well over budget, and product performance has been inconsistent. A comprehensive analysis of the process has traced many of the problems back to faulty project selection methods. Keflavik is a medium-sized corporation that manufactures a variety of paper products, including specialty papers and the coated papers used in the photography and printing industries. Despite cyclical downturns due to general economic conditions, the firm’s annual sales have grown steadily though slowly.
About five years ago, Keflavik embarked on a project-based approach to new product opportunities. The goal was to improve profitability and generate additional sales volume by developing new commercial products quickly, with better targeting to specific customer needs. The results so far have not been encouraging. The company’s project development record is spotty. Some projects have been delivered on time, but others have been late; budgets have been routinely overrun; and product performance has been inconsistent, with some projects yielding good returns and others losing money.
Top management hired a consultant to analyze the firm’s processes and determine the most efficient way to fix its project management procedures. The consultant attributed the main problems not to the project management processes themselves, but to the manner in which projects are added to the company’s portfolio. The primary mechanism for new project selection focused almost exclusively on discounted cash flow models, such as net present value analysis. Essentially, if a project promised profitable revenue streams, it was approved by top management.
One result of this practice was the development of a “family” of projects that were often almost completely unrelated. No one, it seems, ever asked whether projects that were added to the portfolio fit with other ongoing projects. Keflavik attempted to expand into coated papers, photographic products, shipping and packaging materials, and other lines that strayed far from the firm’s original niche. New projects were rarely measured against the firm’s strategic mission, and little effort was made to evaluate them according to its technical resources. Some new projects, for example, failed to fit because they required significant organizational learning and new technical expertise and training (all of which was expensive and time-consuming). The result was a portfolio of diverse, mismatched projects that was difficult to manage.
Further, the diverse nature of the new product line and development processes decreased organizational learning and made it impossible for Keflavik’s project managers to move easily from one assignment to the next. The hodgepodge of projects made it difficult for managers to apply lessons learned from one project to the next. Because the skills acquired on one project were largely nontransferable, project teams routinely had to relearn processes whenever they moved to a new project.
The consultant suggested that Keflavik rethink its project selection and screening processes. In order to lend some coherence to its portfolio, the firm needed to include alternative screening mechanisms. All new projects, for instance, had to be evaluated in terms of the company’s strategic goals and were required to demonstrate complementarity with its current portfolio. He further recommended that in order to match project managers with the types of projects that the company was increasingly undertaking, it should analyze their current skill sets.
Although Keflavik has begun implementing these and other recommendations, progress so far has been slow. In particular, top managers have found it hard to reject opportunities that offer positive cash flow. They have also had to relearn the importance of project prioritization. Nevertheless, a new prioritization scheme is in place, and it seems to be improving both the selection of new project opportunities and the company’s ability to manage projects once they are funded.

2. Given the international movement towards International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), which favours a more judgement based versus rules-based approach to accounting which perspective (process or performance) and approach to measuring JDM quality do you believe would best serve the users of accounting information and why?
3. Do you believe that accounting practitioners would have a different perspective then accounting academics in terms of measuring JDM quality? Why or why not?
4. Looking specifically in terms of knowledge content and structure as described in Chapter 3 what JDM challenges relating to knowledge content and structure do you think are faced by the accounting profession? Are these challenges unique to the accounting profession? Why or why not? What recommendations could you make in terms of addressing these challenges?
There are some additional articles on the course site which may provide some other perspectives to consider when looking at how to measure JDM quality.
Assignment #2
:
The material in chapters 6 and 7 completes the portion of Bonner’s framework that identifies the three main factor categories which she believes accounts for differences in JDM quality. For this assignment I would like you to build upon the understanding of the framework to date in order to look in detail at a significant accounting scandal. In particular you should focus on the task and environmental variables described in the chapters.
For many of these scandals it is very easy to merely state that bad people did bad things but that may be an oversimplification. Many people were involved, many poor decisions were made and it would be helpful to see if there were patterns from which we can learn to hopefully reduce the likelihood of future similar scandals.
Required:
1. Briefly describe the company involved and the background of the scandal. What were the main issues involved?
2. Examine a recent major accounting scandal in terms of the task and environmental variables proposed by Bonner. The scandal should be large enough so that there is adequate publicly available information for you to examine. There is no shortage (unfortunately) of these types of scandals so you can select one within the last 10 years that is of interest to you. Here is a link with some possibilities you could consider: http://www.forbes.com/2002/07/25/accountingtracker.html
3. Not all of the variables suggested by Bonner will be applicable so you should identify the main ones you see as affecting the JDM quality which ultimately led to the scandal. If you feel there were other task or environmental factors which were present in the scandal you should identify them and their role.
4. Based upon your examination of the scandal, what recommendations would you make at a:
· Corporate level
· Regulatory/industry level
· Government level
You will want to consider sources outside of Bonner’s textbook in order to support your findings and conclusions.
Assignment #3
:
The material in the final three chapters:
address JDM from the perspective of third parties who rely upon the judgment of accounting professionals;
puts forward some suggestions for improving JDM;
suggests some research areas which could be pursued.
In Chapter 8, Bonner discusses the third party users of the judgements and decisions of accounting professionals and asks whether these users understand the factors that cause variation, that is high or low JDM. The list of third party users Bonner identifies includes:
Managers
Investors
Industry regulators
Government
Analysts
Loan Officers
Auditors
Bonner also proposes several theories which might offer insights into how third party users of accounting information might evaluate the quality of the information.
Required:
1. Discuss Bonner’s suggestion that third party users may use different approaches when evaluating the quality of the accounting information and the JDM behind the information. Do you agree with her suggestions? Why or why not?
2. Briefly evaluate the theories Bonner suggests may help understand how third party users evaluate the quality of the information. Do they make sense? Why or why not?
3. Using the company you analyzed in your last assignment discuss how the third party users involved assessed the JDM and the accounting information available to them. Were their approaches consistent with Bonner’s suggestions? Were there other approaches the third party users considered when evaluating the JDM and the information that was produced?
4. What, if any, are the implications to the producers of the accounting information if third party users have different approaches to evaluating JDM and the quality of the information?
5. Based upon your above analysis what recommendations would you make in terms of any changes to Bonner’s approach to how third party users evaluate the quality of accounting information and the JDM behind the information?

. Research title Project management in Cybersecurity, Invasion of Privacy, Information management, and Security. 2. Research aims (and/or objectives) and research questions (must be realistically achievable within limited time – SMART Criteria) Reasons for Selecting this Topic and the Rationale The rising cases of cybercrime and inefficient measures applied by organizations to counter cyber threats are concepts that have inspired this research. In efforts to tame e-criminals, organizations invest heavily, and some are not able to meet the high costs of security protocols. The findings of this research will provide clarity on the concept of cybersecurity and the best approaches to counter e-criminals. Gap Analysis Gap analysis in this research will determine the difference between the current approaches to securing information systems in organizations and the anticipated advancements to meet future threats of cybercrime. Research Aims This project aims to establish a fundamental shift in cybersecurity project management approaches, towards a methodology that relieves the existing limitations of the modern cybersecurity risk management designs, laying a critical focus on business-related infrastructures. A particular focus on the detrimental effects on the multi-sector business environment, particularly in project management. Research objectives 1. Present and promote an all-round rational approach to the issue of cybersecurity in project management using top-quality scientific studies and experimental proofs. 2. To coin a design exhibiting techniques for the understanding and analysis of cybersecurity risks in project management. 3. Form a stable foundation for the promotion of ideas on software engineering tool development by advancing the involvement and collaboration of key stakeholders in security sectors. 4. Integration of appropriate modeling and visualization techniques to facilitate practicality in the prediction and representation of multiple cybersecurity attacks. 3. Research in context – what is the background of your research Technology use in business operations and project management operations is increasingly growing in all organizational processes raising the question of security threats as well as the efficiency of the protective measures put in place by project managers. Proper protection of user data, privacy, and money from invasion by cybercriminals is essential and should be prioritized when installing new technology in organizations as a way of blocking unwarranted access to user’s data.
Attachments:
4929987_1_OS-Thesis-Proposal.docx

Assignment Instructions
Goal: Demonstrate the ability to create a field of study project that uses both research-based and personal content while using presentation software to communicate with an intended audience.
Course Objective: CO3
Instructions:
During the first six-weeks you formulated a project plan, researched the content of the plan, and collected quality academic and non-academic sources. For the week 7 Field of Study Project you will create a PowerPoint presentation that builds upon the week 2 Project Plan and the week 4 Location and Access (Source Organization worksheet) that effectively communicates the knowledge you have gained during COMM110.
Please consider the following:
Presentation will include an introduction, body, conclusion, and properly formatted reference/work cited slide in the citation style of your degree program (APA, MLA, Chicago).
Clear evidence that the topic was researched and expanded upon the week 2 Project Plan.
Presentation provides audience with information to increase their knowledge of the topic presented.
Presentation engages the audience by using elements such as images, graphs, and charts. Appropriate citations must be included.
Three (3) vetted credible sources. One (1) of the sources must be scholarly and from the library.
Appropriate length 7-9 slides.
If you have multimedia skills and want to add creative content to your presentation, please do! Try to add any of the following enhancements and as you do, think about how it will impact your presentation and improve communication with the intended audience.
Voice narration, closed captioning, script.
Appropriate background music (must be cited on reference page).
Creative use of slide animations and transitions.
Attachments:
4925125_2_intro-to-the-research-paper.docx

COURSE NAME: PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS
Create a project plan using industry standard software.
In this assignment, you will be creating a Work Breakout Structure (WBS), GANTT Chart and Network Diagram for your project using the software application that you have selected. Please include:
At Least 30 Activities, each with
Duration/Dates
Predecessors
Resources
A Critical Path
Include a copy of the source file from your application. In the case of Smartsheet, include detailed screenshots embedded in a Word file.
Submit in word file.

Project is to be a 4500 word paper.
· Part one of the Project is to be a well-crafted Project Plan.
· Part two of the Project is to be a Project Summary which gives a detailed narrative of the proposed project.
The rationale behind the summary section is to test your knowledge of Advanced Project Management in light of real world application. As such, the summary is to discuss each component of the Project Plan in light of the reading material and concepts learned throughout the duration of the course.
The summary section is to be written in accordance with APA standards which will require that you integrate appropriate in text citation. Further, you will be required to use a minimum of 10 sources to be included in the reference section. This project is to be submitted as one document and is to contain a cover sheet and reference section and does not count toward the final page count.
Project Plan Components:
· Purpose of project*
· Stated goals and objectives*
· Clearly defined scope*
· Required deliverables*
· Internal and external constraints
· Basic assumptions
· Project schedule**
· Project milestones**
· Budget
· Risk assessment
· Detailed description of quality controls
· Proposed control tools
· Proposed resource estimates**
· Description of standards
· Change procedures
· Work plan
· Post project sign-off forms
* Use the documents created in Week 1 (ATTACHED) for these components.
** Use the GANTT Chart created in Week 5 (ATTACHED) for these components. Include the software source file and reference it as a Figure; use screenshots as needed.
Attachments:
5118834_1_Project-Charter–1-.docx
5118834_2_RFP.docx
5118834_3_Project-Plan–1-.docx

Lewin’s change management model
Developed in the 1940s, Lewin’s change management model remains relevant because of its simple yet
effective structure. According to the change model’s namesake, Kurt Lewin, organizational change
management can be broken down into three smaller, more manageable stages:
Unfreeze
Change
Refreeze
A physicist by trade, Lewin used the example of turning a cube of ice into a cone of ice and applied it to
organizational change management.
Attachments:
5202367_1_7-Fundamental-Change-Management-Models—Lucidchart-Blog.pdf