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Scenario

 You are a network professional on the IT team at Alliah Company, a new but fast-growing social media provider. One year ago, Alliah launched a social media website aimed at young professionals. The company also released a mobile app for accessing the site from cellular devices. Alliah was able to launch its website with money generated by a crowd-funded campaign, but most of the funds were spent on the site and app development, with relatively little money (and time) devoted to the internal office network infrastructure.

Alliah has 35 full-time employees, all of whom have offices or shared work spaces in a three-story building that serves as the company headquarters. The building is an old warehouse that was converted for office use and is approximately 10,000 square feet. Currently, the employees occupy only two floors; the third floor is vacant and available for expansion.

The Alliah WLAN has a gigabit managed switch, a multiservice wireless LAN controller, and seven wireless access points strategically located to provide coverage to office staff. One access point services a large back patio area for employee use. The network is protected by a firewall. The Alliah website servers are located in a data center 100 miles from Alliah headquarters.

Five employees are account representatives who are on the road at least 80 percent of the time, and each rep has a company-issued laptop, tablet, and smartphone. They use a large, shared office in the headquarters building when they are not traveling.

Employees use company-owned computers that connect to the WLAN, and, in an effort to control costs during the launch, Alliah has a bring your own device (BYOD) policy.

The IT staff consists of five employees; three are devoted to website maintenance, one manages the headquarters’ computers and network, and another employee assists with the website and the office network. IT staff uses wired Ethernet connections to remotely access the website servers.

The Alliah website is successful, attracting more and more visitors each month. Jennifer, the CEO, anticipates hiring more employees and is considering a strategy that would take the company public within a few years. In preparation, she wants to ensure that Alliah’s wireless networking infrastructure is highly secure, especially because it may need to grow quickly in a short period of time, and she wants to understand the security risks the company faces. She also wants to decide if Alliah should continue allowing BYOD or restrict network access to company-owned devices only, or if a compromise solution is available.

Requirements

A.  Describe two WLAN vulnerabilities that present risks for Alliah, based on the details in the scenario.

B.  Describe two mobile vulnerabilities that present risks for Alliah, based on the details in the scenario.

C.  Summarize the steps for mitigating each  identified WLAN and mobile vulnerability, including the specific tools or documentation that will be needed for mitigation.

D.  Recommend preventive measures to maintain the security posture of WLAN and mobile environments in a small business, such as Alliah. Reference federal, state, or industry regulations that justify these measures.

E.  Recommend a solution for the company’s BYOD approach, including research to justify your recommendation.

F.  Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

G.  Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

Submission Type:

3-to-4-page paper and PICOT template

Details: Draft three PICOT questions for clinical issues of your interest and submit them for approval.  Download and fill out the PICOT template Download  templateto submit with this paper.

The PICOT Questions 

This assignment should be 3-4 pages (not including the title or references pages) and shall consist of the following components: 

• Title Page: In APA format
• Introduction: include a summary of the primary intent of your paper
• Problem Statement: Fully describe the primary problem you are addressing as part of your potential EBP Project. Integrate contemporary/scholarly evidence (no more than five years old) to support the need for change.
• Improved PICOT Questions: Focused, searchable, and answerable PICOT questions should include the following:  
  • Population of Interest: Describe your population of interest.
  • Intervention of Interest: Describe your intervention of interest.
  • Evidence: Evidence from the literature must be present with at least 3 scholarly references to support the evidence-based practice intervention. 
  • Comparison of Interest: Describe your comparison of interest.
  • Outcome of Interest: Describe your outcome of interest. Is it measurable? Is the tool that you will use to measure outcomes proven reliable and valid?
  • Timeframe: Briefly identify the timeframe associated with the implementation phase of your project. 
• Conclusion: Summarize the key points you made within your paper without introducing any new information in this section. 
• References Page: In APA format

United States Preventive Service Taskforce (USPSTE)
Following the guidelines of the United States Preventive Service Taskforce (USPSTF), discuss and describe the screening recommendations for the
following:
• Cervical cancer
• Breast cancer
• Osteoporosis
• Colorectal cancer
• Lung cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Intimate partner violence (IPV).
Submission Instructions:
• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
• The paper is to be no shorter than 3-4 pages in length, excluding the title and references page.
• Your paper should be formatted per APA.
• Your submission will be reviewed for plagiarism through Turnitin.
• Incorporate current practice guidelines for diagnosis and treatment and a minimum of 4 current (published within the last five years) scholarly
journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to

Many people feel that once an individual is placed under arrest that law enforcement is required to advise that individual of their Miranda rights. Based on the U.S. Supreme Court guidelines, Miranda is only required when both custody and interrogation are present. Do you feel that an individual should be Mirandized at the point of arrest, regardless of the Supreme Court’s guidelines? Why, or why not?

Background Include a short paragraph of no more than five or six sentences describing the known details about the privacy breach and HIPAA violation. Privacy Breach—HIPAA Violation Summarize the relevant health care compliance concepts that apply to this privacy breach and HIPAA violation. Be sure to consider the following: Federal, state, and local laws and associated regulations. Disclosure. Human resource concepts and laws. Industry and accrediting body standards. Seven Essential Elements of an Effective Compliance Program Apply to this HIPAA breach the seven essential components of an effective health care compliance program, as determined within the Federal Register. Privacy Breach Consequences Provide a synopsis of the consequences for an individual leader and for other internal health care organization stakeholders for not taking immediate actions to address a privacy breach. At a minimum, be sure to consider all of the following in your synopsis: Patient safety. Financial losses. Individual and organizational violations of the law. Evidence-Based Recommendations Construct evidence-based recommendations to resolve the HIPAA-related privacy breach. You may also want to include relevant information related to: Human resource laws. Professional codes of ethical conduct and standards. Previous case precedents. Current alleged health care legal violations. For help in identifying appropriate evidence-based recommendations, you may want to visit some of the authoritative sources, such as the DOJ/OIG, CMS/HHS, et cetera, listed under the suggested resources for this assessment. Ethical Decision-Making Framework for Health Care Leaders Describe an ethical decision-making framework as one of your concluding recommendations. Tip: You may want to use the ACHE’s ethical decision-making framework. Conclusion Write a paragraph that summarizes the following: Key concepts. Importance of compliance. Best practices to monitor for future quality improvements. Short list of resources.

The document titled “International Evidence on Financial Derivatives Usage” by Söhnke M. Bartram, Gregory W. Brown, and Frank R. Fehle provides a comprehensive analysis of the use of financial derivatives by non-financial firms across 48 countries, including the United States. The study covers a sample of 7,292 firms and aims to fill the gap in understanding how and why firms use derivatives, especially outside the U.S. Here are the key points and findings from the document.

Overview and Objectives

The study has four main objectives:

1. Documenting Derivatives Usage: It examines the use of foreign exchange (FX), interest rate (IR), and commodity price (CP) derivatives, comparing characteristics of users across countries and firms.
2. Motivations for Derivative Use: It investigates the economic rationales behind derivative use, such as risk management and speculation.
3. Country-Level Analysis: It explores country-specific factors that influence derivative usage.
4. Impact on Firm Value: It assesses whether the use of derivatives is associated with higher firm value.

Key Findings

1. Prevalence of Derivatives Use:
   • Across all countries, 59.8% of firms use some type of financial derivative.
   • FX derivatives are used by 43.6% of firms, IR derivatives by 32.5%, and CP derivatives by 10.0%.
   • U.S. firms have similar usage rates, with 64.0% using derivatives, 36.9% using FX derivatives, 40.3% using IR derivatives, and 16.3% using CP derivatives.
2. Types of Derivatives:
   • For FX risk, forwards are the most common (35.3%), followed by swaps (11.0%) and options (9.6%).
   • For IR risk, swaps are the most popular (28.8%), with options used by 7.3%.
   • CP derivatives are used more evenly across forwards, futures, swaps, and options.
3. Firm-Specific Factors:
   • Firms using derivatives tend to be larger, more profitable, and have higher leverage.
   • Derivatives use is associated with higher foreign assets, sales, and income for FX derivatives, and higher leverage for IR derivatives.
   • Firms with higher growth opportunities and more tangible assets are less likely to use derivatives.
4. Country-Specific Factors:
   • The size of the local derivatives market is a significant factor in determining derivatives use.
   • Economic, financial, and political risks, as well as the legal environment, also play roles but are less consistently significant.
   • Better shareholder rights and lower ownership concentration are associated with higher derivatives use.
5. Impact on Firm Value:
   • The study finds positive valuation effects primarily for firms using IR derivatives.
   • The use of derivatives is likely to be associated with higher firm value, supporting the idea that risk management can enhance firm value.

Theoretical Implications

The findings support some traditional theories of risk management, such as the financial distress hypothesis, which suggests that firms use derivatives to reduce the probability of financial distress. However, the study also finds evidence that contradicts some theoretical predictions, indicating that more profitable firms and those with fewer growth opportunities tend to hedge more.

Conclusion

The study concludes that while firm-specific factors are crucial in determining derivatives use, country-specific factors also play a significant role. The mixed results highlight the complexity of derivatives usage and suggest that a wide range of factors influence firms’ decisions to use derivatives. The positive association between derivatives use and firm value underscores the importance of risk management in corporate finance.

This document provides valuable insights into the global use of financial derivatives, highlighting both commonalities and differences across countries and firms. It emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of the motivations and impacts of derivatives use in the context of international finance.

After reading this document I have a better understanding of global derivatives usage, bridging gaps in prior studies that predominantly focused on U.S. firms.

Explain how the organization’s mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements. Include examples of ways a local and/or global initiative supports organizational mission and vision and promotes public health and safety. Evaluate an organization’s ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in the community. Consider the effects of social, cultural, economic, and physical barriers. Assess the impact of funding sources, policy, and legislation on the organization’s provision of services. Consider the potential implications of funding decisions, policy, and legislation for individuals, families, and aggregates within the community. Explain how an organization’s work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community. Consider how nurses might become involved with the organization. Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling. Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references exhibiting nearly flawless adherence to APA format.

Instructions

Fiscal and Resource Utilization in Nursing

This assignment will help you explore the issues of fiscal and resource utilization. This question explores what these resources are and what decisions are made by nursing leaders in the utilization of these resources.As a nursing leader, you have been asked to develop a program that allows greater access to care.Using the South University Online Library, find at least three peer-reviewed scholarly articles on fiscal and resource utilization in nursing.Based on your research, write a 4- to 5-page paper that addresses the following questions:
What financial and resource utilization issues must be taken into account while developing a nursing program proposal?
What are the fiscal and other types of resources available?
What strategic decisions should a nursing leader consider while developing a nursing program proposal in terms of resource utilization? Why?
How can nursing leaders track the impact of these strategic decisions monthly as well as yearly? What tools are available to nursing leaders to track the impact of these strategies?

WEEK 1 PROJECT GRADING RUBRIC

Explained the financial and resource utilization issues that must be taken into account while developing a nursing program proposal. Consider how external forces, like a pandemic could impact your proposal.

Explained the fiscal and other types of resources available to nursing leaders.

20

15

Analyzed and described the strategic decisions that a nursing leader should consider while developing a nursing program proposal in terms of resource utilization.

15

Explained how nursing leaders can track the impact of these strategic decisions monthly as well as yearly.

10

Explained the tools available to nursing leaders to track the impact of these strategies.

10

Used correct spelling, grammar, and professional vocabulary. Cited all sources using APA format. Authoritative sources were current.

10

Total:

80

Content Requirement: 4-5 Pages (Does not include cover page or reference page.)

Project Instructions:

Please carefully review the project instructions for each week. Specifically note for Project 1 that the theme of your project is the following: Develop a Program that Allows Greater Access to Care.

Topic Headings:

For the Week 1 Project you must have the following topic headings within the content section of your assignment:

Cover Page
Content Section
Introduction
Financial & Resource Utilization Considerations
Primary Data Needed by Nurse Leaders to Develop a Proposal
Connecting Organizational Strategy to the Proposal
Outcome Measures to be Tracked
Project Tracking Tools
Conclusion
Reference Page
Note: There will be a 10-point deduction for not including the above topic headings in your Content Section of your project assignment.

Please always check back on your Turnitin Similarity Score to make sure that you are appropriately citing material. At the Graduate Level there is an expectation that you synthesize material to support your original assertions!

Contextual information: This project aims to equip students with advanced skills in analyzing and interpreting sports data using data analytics techniques.

Students will select a Paper among the ones informed below (or a new one, as long as you send it to me first) and the Delloitte Financial Report to produce

insights through comprehensive analysis. The focus will be on understanding the application and use of data analytics in sports.

Task description: As the newly appointed Business Data Analyst for a sports organization, and the organization made you responsible for a new data

analysis project, this project focuses on conducting an in-depth analysis of a football club featured in the Deloitte Football Money League 2024. The goal

is to explore the club’s financial health, evaluate its sports performance, and analyze the applicability of sports management strategies outlined in a

selected academic paper. This analysis will culminate in actionable recommendations to improve the club’s management, financial stability, and on-field

results over the next five seasons.

Task deliverables:

1) Choose a club featured in the featured in the Deloitte Football Money League 2024

2) Analyze the club’s financial health by incorporating data from the Deloitte Football Money League 2024

3) Choose one of the papers below:

a. Injuries in Female Futsal Players: A Systematic Review

b. Identification of Game Periods and Playing Position Activity Profiles in Elite-Level Beach Soccer Players Through Principal Component Analysis

c. Diagnostic Applications of AI in Sports: A Comprehensive Review of Injury Risk Prediction Methods

d. Beyond xG: A Dual Prediction Model for Analyzing Player Performance Through Expected and Actual Goals in European Soccer Leagues

e. … (MDPI – Publisher of Open Access Journals)

4) Produce a report analyzing the financial, sportive results and the possible applications of the chosen paper into the club’s management practices.

Table of contents:

1. Introduction

• The Chosen Club

• The Chosen Paper

• Group Members

2. Financial Analysis: Detailed exploration of the financial situation of the club based on the Deloitte’s Report and the Financial Statements of the

Club

• Perform an in-depth review of the club’s financial health, using data from the Deloitte Football Money League 2024.

• Identify the most significant revenue streams and expense categories.

• Assess the cost-revenue structure and analyze risks and potential threats to the club’s financial stability.

What are the primary revenue streams and expense categories, and how do they influence the club’s financial stability and exposure to potential risks?

What risks and inefficiencies exist in the current financial structure?

3. Paper analysis

• Methodology: Evaluate the approach and techniques used in the paper.

• Data Analysis: Understand how the findings can be applied to sports contexts.

• Conclusions & Applicability: Assess the practical relevance of the paper’s insights for improving the club’s management and

performance.

What are the main objectives, research questions, hypothesis, methodological approach concerning data collection and analysis, and

conclusions of the paper?

4. Insights Produced by the Group: Develop critical insights and actionable recommendations based on the combined analysis of Deloitte data

and the club’s financial and paper analysis

• Develop actionable insights by integrating financial analysis and findings from the selected paper.

• Provide strategic recommendations to enhance the club’s financial health and sports performance over the next five seasons.

What strategic recommendations can enhance the club’s financial and sports performance over the next five seasons based on the data

analyzed in correlation with the chosen paper?

5. Conclusions: Summarize findings, implications, and potential strategies based on the insights generated from the analysis.

• Focus: Provide a concise overview of the key takeaways from the data analysis, actionable insights that could benefit the football

club in both the short and long term.

What are the most significant findings from the analysis, and how can they guide the club’s strategic priorities in both the short and long

term?

6. References: Properly cited sources in Harvard citation style. Ensure all sources are properly cited in Harvard citation style, acknowledging all

data and literature used in the report.

Description

Assignment Details

You have read about achieving competitive dimensions through three primary operations strategies: Differentiation (better), cost leadership (low-price), and response (faster). These strategies are impacted by many different approaches and functions across the business, including the following:

• Product
• Quality
• Process
• Location
• Layout
• Human resources
• Supply chain
• Inventory
• Scheduling
• Maintenance

For this week’s Individual Project, select 1 of these pairs:

• IKEA vs. Haverty’s Furniture
• Toyota vs. Porsche
• Zales vs. Tiffany & Co.

Research both companies in the pair you selected. Then, in a 3–5-page paper, answer the following:

• Which of the three strategies (differentiation, cost leadership, or response) do you feel each company is using? Provide examples to support your decision.
• Do you feel one or both of the companies are successful? Explain why they are or are not successful.
• Provide an example of what you feel each company could do better.
• Is the strategy that each of the companies you researched is using the best strategy for them? Why or why not?

You must use at least 2 references.