Discussion 5- project risk & quality mngt

Chapter 7: Project Risk Identification Tools
Project Quality Conference Paper:  https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/practice-three-project-quality-management-7198
Project Quality Conferecne Paper:  https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/developing-grading-system-project-quality-6731
Six Sigma Conference Paper:  https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/quality-commitment-six-sigma-initiatives-4801
Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

What is TQM?
What must a Project Quality Plan address?
What does the cost of quality refer to?
What is Six Sigma?
Compare and contrast Quality Control and Quality Assurance.

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Title: Managing Project Risks 
ISBN: 9781119489733 
Authors: Peter J. Edwards, Paulo Vaz Serra, Michael Edwards 
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons 
Publication Date: 2019-08-13

Introduction to Plate Tectonics with Google Earth Essay

Plate tectonics is a unifying framework for understanding the dynamic geology of the Earth.  The theory posits that the outermost layers of the Earth (the crust and uppermost mantle) make up the brittle lithosphere of the Earth.  The lithosphere is broken up into a number of thin plates, which move on top of the asthenosphere (middle mantle).  The asthenosphere is solid, but flows plastically over geologic time scales.   Plate interiors are relatively stable, and most of the tectonic action (earthquakes, volcanism) takes place where plates meet – where they collide at convergent boundaries, move away from one another at divergent boundaries, or slide past one another at transform boundaries. Reconstructions of the Earth’s tectonic plate locations through time are available, for example, at: But how do we define plates and plate boundaries?  On what are plate reconstructions and animations based?  How do we know plates are moving, how can we track their positions in the past, and how can we predict their positions in the future? To answer these questions, this assignment guides you through an examination of patterns on Earth – the topography of the earth’s surface above sea level, the bathymetry of the ocean floor below sea level, and the distribution of earthquakes and volcanic rock ages.  These patterns reveal plate boundaries, just as they did for geologists first developing plate tectonic theory in the 1960s.  You’ll then use geologic data to determine long-term average plate motions, to predict how our dynamic planet will change in the future.To do this, you’ll use the program Google Earth, and Google Earth layers compiled from various sources.A.  Getting started with Google Earth   On your computer, install the latest version of Google Earth Pro from           Once installed, open Google Earth, under the Tools/Options/3D View/ menu on a PC, or under the Preferences/3D View menu on a Mac, choose the “Decimal Degrees” and “Meters Kilometers” options and makes sure the “Use High Quality Terrain” box is checked.Open the View menu.  Go ahead and experiment with the options, but in general you should just have the Tool Bar, Side Bar and Status Bar checked.  Also, on the View menu, hover over Navigation and you will see several options for the compass arrow and slide bars in the upper right corner of the Google Earth screen.  “Automatically” is a good choice as it leaves a ghost of the image visible until you hover over it.Load the DynamicEarth.kmz file from into Google Earth Pro.  It is located at Once the DynamicEarth.kmz is loaded, click and drag to move it from “Temporary Places” to “My Places.”  Then save “My Places” by clicking File/Save/Save My Places.   DynamicEarth.kmz will now be available every time you open Google Earth Pro on your computer.  When you exit, Google Earth Pro should save “My Places” for the next time. But you should manually save “My Places” whenever you make significant changes to it, as Google Earth Pro does not autosave during a session.You now have an interactive view of the Earth!  Take some time to explore the Earth with Google Earth and figure out how the navigation works using the keyboard, your touch pad, your mouse.  For example:Zoom in and out, move N, S, E, W, grab and spin the globe, etc.  The resolution will change as you zoom.  Clicking on the “N” of the navigation compass reorients the view so north is “up.” At top left, “search” (and fly to) any place of interest.  Zoom in and click on the “street view” icon (orange stick figure under the compass at top right) to explore an area as if you were on footZoom in to see individual buildings, roads, cars, etc. Go 3D – zoom into a significant topographic feature (e.g. Mount Everest, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls).  Hold the Shift key down and tilt the terrain using the Up/Down arrows to tilt the terrain, and spin the terrain using the Right/Left buttons.  Do the same thing for topographic features on the ocean floor.  Note that under Tools/Options/3D View you can increase the vertical exaggeration by up to 3x.  This is useful to emphasize subtle features, but is pretty scary when you look at the Grand Canyon that way!On the Google Earth tool bar, click the clock-with-an-arrow icon to explore historical imagery in an area of interest (views through time of your favorite city, for example)By clicking and dragging, you can move things that you have found and want to save, from the “Search” menu into “My Places.”  You can also re-organize “My Places” by adding and deleting items, changing the order of things, making subfolders, etc. Explore the built-in items under the Layers menu at bottom left, and Dynamic Earth layers in your Places menu.B.  Topographic Patterns    Uncheck all of the layers and focus on topographic features of the Earth.Topography of the earth ABOVE sea levelAre mountains randomly distributed on the continents, or do they tend to occur in particular patterns (clusters, linear chains, arcs, etc.)?Topography of the earth BELOW sea levelWe are all relatively familiar with the topography of the Earth’s surface above sea level, but less so with the bathymetry of the Earth below sea level.  Before this was known, most people assumed that the seafloor was relatively flat and featureless, and personal experience with lakes and rivers suggested that the deepest part would be in the middle.  Actual mapping of the sea floor, however, showed some surprises. Such mapping began in the 1930’s but accelerated during World War II with the advent of submarine warfare.  Princeton Geosciences Professor Harry Hess played a pivotal role; as captain of the USS Cape Johnson he used the ship’s echo-sounder to “ping” the seafloor and measure depth as the ship traversed the Pacific Ocean between battles.  After the war, this data led him to propose seafloor spreading, a process crucial to the development of the theory of plate tectonics.On Google Earth, the bathymetry is shown in shades of blue: the darker the blue, the greater the depth.  You can get Google Earth Pro to draw topographic profiles by a) using the “Add Path” tool to draw a path across a region of interest; b) saving that path to My Places and c) right-clicking on the path in My Places and choosing “Show Elevation Profile.”  In order to see a bathymetric profile of the sea floor, (as opposed to a topographic profile on land), there is one more important step to take.  In the information box for the path you create, click on “Altitude”, and then choose “clamped to the sea floor” instead of “clamped to the ground”.  Otherwise your profile will simply show you a flat line for the sea surface.Examine the Atlantic Ocean between North/South America and Eurasia/Africa.  Note that the deepest part is not the middle; instead, an underwater mountain range runs down the middle of the ocean. Features like this are called mid-ocean ridges or spreading ridges (more on the “spreading” later in this lab).  Zoom in enough to see that although the ridge is a topographic high, it also has a valley (the “rift valley”) running along the middle of it.  In the space below, complete the topographic profile of the Atlantic Ocean floor between South America and Africa. Take a digital photograph of your sketch to including in your lab report.Scan around to see the ocean ridges in the Indian, Pacific and Southern Oceans. If the earth’s lowest spots aren’t in the middle of the ocean, where are they?  Focus on the west coast of South America, and in the space below complete the topographic profile of the Pacific Ocean floor from South America westward about 600 miles (1000 km).   Take a digital photograph of your sketch to including in your lab report. The deep linear features, the lowest points on Earth, are called ocean trenches.Challenger Deep reaches 11 km (11,000 meters, equivalent to 36,000 ft) below sea level.  Which is greater, the elevation of Mt Everest above sea level (see Question 3), or the depth of Challenger Deep below sea level, and by how much?In the space below, give the locations of three other ocean trenches on Earth.C.  Seismic PatternsAn earthquake is a vibration of Earth caused by the sudden release of energy, usually as an abrupt breaking of rock along planar fractures called faults. Earthquakes originate at a point called the focus (or hypocenter) which is not at the surface of the earth, but instead at some depth within the earth.  The epicenter of an earthquake is the point directly above the focus on either the land surface or seafloor; the depth of an earthquake has nothing to do with water depth, but instead is the depth in the solid earth from epicenter to focus. Only rocks that are cold and brittle (the earth’s lithosphere) can be broken in earthquakes.  Rocks that are hot and ductile will stretch and deform slowly over time without breaking (the earth’s asthenosphere) – and thus do not produce earthquakes.  So observing where earthquakes occur, both horizontally and with depth, tells us something about where stress is concentrated, and also about the material properties of the earth. (Source: Expand the Lab 1/Earthquakes item and click “on” the “Twenty years of large earthquakes” layer to show the epicenters of large earthquakes (those with magnitudes >= 6.0) during a 20-year period.Describe any patterns you see in the distribution of earthquake epicenters over the Earth’s surface – do they form lines, arcs, circles or clusters?  Are patterns connected or disconnected?The different colors refer to the depths of the earthquakes. What color are the shallowest earthquakes? What color are the deepest earthquakes?Look closely at and around the Earth’s ridges and trenches.  The earthquake depth patterns associated with these features are different.  Complete the chart below:E.  Plate BoundariesThe theory of plate tectonics holds that the Earth’s lithosphere is broken into a finite number of jigsaw puzzle-like pieces, or plates, which more relative to one another over a plastically-deforming (but still solid) asthenosphere.  The boundaries between plates are marked by active tectonic features such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain ranges and there is (relatively) little tectonic activity in the middle of plates. Unclick all the layers, and then click on the “plate boundary model” layer (click the box to show it and then click the + or arrow to expand the legend).  This shows plate boundaries and the names of major plates.Find the boundary between the African and South American plates Where is this plate boundary, relative to the coastlines of Africa and South America?Now click the other layers on and off so that you can see relationships between plate boundaries and these features.  If you did not have the “plate boundary layer” available to you, how could you determine where this plate boundary was?  Be sure to consider topography/bathymetry as well as the earthquake and volcano layers.  List several ways and be specific.Travel westward across the South American plate to its boundary with the Nazca plateWhere is this plate boundary, relative to South America?If you did not have the “plate boundary layer” available to you, how could you determine where this plate boundary was?  List several ways and be specific.How many million years (abbreviated Ma) does each colored band represent?On average, continental crust is 2 billion years old; the oldest rocks are 3.8 billion years old, and some of the grains in those rocks are even older. What is the age of the oldest seafloor?  _______________________________ On average, which is oldest – the continents or the ocean basins? _________________Find the South American plate, the African plate, and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge that marks the boundary between them.  What happens to the age of the seafloor as distance increases away from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?Is crust being created or destroyed at this plate boundary (and other spreading ridges)?Is this plate boundary divergent, convergent, or transform? ________________Focus on the northern Atlantic Ocean, near the east coast of the US and the northwest coast of Africa.  How long ago did the northern Atlantic Ocean begin to open up or start spreading? Describe your reasoning.Did the northern Atlantic Ocean basin start to open at the same time as the southern Atlantic Ocean basin?  How much older or younger is the northern Atlantic basin than the southern Atlantic basin?  Describe your reasoning.G.  Putting it all together:Prepare a report documenting this lab activity.  Your report should discuss how plate tectonic theory relates to earthquakes, volcanoes, and the bathymetry (sea floor topography) of oceans.  Along the way, include answers to all of the questions in this lab.  Your paper should be accompanied by the two drawings of your ocean floor profile sketches in questions 3 and 4.  Your paper should be well organized and written in flowing paragraph form, instead of just a numbered list of questions and answers. Use APA format, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements (Links to an external site.) including a title page, and citing and referencing any sources that you use to support your work, apart from this lab sheet. 

Autism and The Transition to Adulthood Discussion and Response

From what you have learned about Jeff, Craig, and Maria so far, do you believe each is able to demonstrate an understanding of his or her rights as a person with a disability? Explain.Respond to student discussion. DO NOT include question with discussion:(Deb) I think in their own unique, individual ways, Maria, Jeff, and Craig are able to understand autism spectrum disorder and express their wants, needs, and interests. All three individuals will need continued support from their families, teachers, job coaches, employers, mentors and agency representatives to continue the process of understanding and advocating for their individual rights. Maria had a great self-advocacy experience when she controlled her transition meeting. This was a great, self-advocacy experience for Maria. Maria needs to continue to work on handling schedule changes and letting co-workers know that she may need a break to regain her composure and process a schedule change. As Maria ventures into community college, she will need patience, support, and time to adjust to a new learning environment. Craig is supported in his assisted living situation. In assisted living, Craig’s daily living needs are met and he is being supported in a safe environment. Craig has limited communication skills, so he would need to have a communication system in place so that he could express his wants and needs. Since Craig has communication deficits, his family and support system will need to help him with a deeper understanding of his rights and how to ensure that they are not being violated. Jeff has high cognitive skills, however he may need support to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of certain situations, especially if it is a new situation. Jeff has a job as a plant care specialist and a plan for post-secondary education. All three of these individuals have a plan for their futures and support systems in place. As their personal lives and routines change, they will all need continued support to adapt to those changes. Maria, Jeff, and Craig will need continued support to live their best lives and to ensure that their rights are being adhered to.Reference:Wehman, P., Datlow-Smith, M., & Schall, C. (2009). Autism and the transition to adulthood: Success beyond the classroom. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.(ELIZ) An important aspect that the family/caregiver needs to do after transition planning, is that they need to compose legal documents that let others know their child’s lifestyle, financial, and other requirements for their care (Danya International, Inc., 2006). The child, parent/caregiver, and entire team should be involved in order to make sure that all aspects needed for the child’s future is correct and in order. It is important to have someone appointed to care and advocate for Jeff if something were to happen to parents/caregiver, even though he is able to do many things independently he may still need support at some point.Jeff-Jeff would be able to advocate for his understanding and rights as a person with a disability. I think it would still be important to have someone available if he needs any assistance with his rights, questions, or frustrations that he may go through. His team should all sit down and work together to get his legal planning, guardianship, will, special needs trust, and financial planning, etc. so that his future and needs can be met no matter what happens in the future.Craig-I feel that Craig is going to need a lot of support since he is not able to completely verbalize his needs and wants. Craig has significant needs in all aspects of life skills (Wehman, Smith Datlow, & Schall, 2009). I feel that he would easily be taken advantage of if someone wanted to. Craig needs someone to help him advocate and understand his rights. It would be very important for his family/caregivers to make sure he has a lifestyle plan in place. He will need legal planning, guardianship, a will, special needs trust, and financial planning, etc.Maria-Maria would be able to advocate and understand her rights and disability with some support and modeling. She will need some specific planning and instruction to help her learn to advocate her needs, wants, and rights. It will still be important for some supports to be put in place and a lifestyle plan. She will need legal planning, guardianship, a will, special needs trust, and financial planning. Etc.ReferenceDanya, International, Inc. (2009). Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide for Transition to Adulthood. Arlington, VA: Organization for Autism Research, Inc.Wehman, P., Smith Datlow, M., Schall, C. (2009). Autism & the transition to adulthood: Success beyond the classroom. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.(Sar) Each student has been given supports and opportunities to learn how to express their needs. I think that Jeff, Craig, and Maria are each able to demonstrate an understanding of their rights as a person with a disability to a certain extent. All of the students have support and safeguards in place to help ensure that they will not be taken advantage of or left alone in case of an emergency. Jeff lives in a supervised apartment with 2 roommates and receives 10 hours of assistance per week to help him with independent living skills like money management and household chores. I would assume that his parents are still a wonderful part of his life as well as often as they find suitable. Craig also has two roommates and receives ongoing support from trained staff. Maria lives in a house with housemates (one of which is her best friend).The students have all received multiple levels of support throughout the end of high school and the beginning of their adult lives, and I believe they have grown in self-awareness and self-management throughout the transition process. I think that ongoing care will be essential to help them continue to learn self-advocacy skills, especially when they require supports in a new environment. I think that because each person has a great support network, someone will step in to help and advocate if Jeff, Craig, or Maria are at risk of having their rights violated. Jeff might need more processing time for new environments or conflict. Craig might not communicate his personal needs in a way that everyone is accustomed to, which might mean that he won’t receive necessary supports in certain situations and environments unless someone is there to support him. Maria has worked hard with her transition team to understand her own strengths and limitations, which will benefit her in many ways. She might be more likely to ask for help and healthily express her negative emotions with others because of this. Living more independently requires greater autonomy, and though all three people have matured and gained multiple skills, they all still require some level of support. “Residential success is often hampered by lack of necessary supports” (Wehman, Smith, & Schall, 2009, p. 235). My hope for each person is that they know enough of their rights as a person with a disability so that they are able to advocate for their individual needs and ask for any accommodations they need. I also hope that they continue to develop self-advocacy skills with the help of trained staff, their parents, and their friends as much as possible.Wehman, P., Smith, M. D., & Schall, C. (2009). Autism and the transition to adulthood: Success beyond the classroom. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing Company.

Bi – big data analytics | Business Intelligence

 
Fundamentals of Big Data Analytics
As in the case with any other large IT investment, the success in Big Data analytics depends on a number of factors. The figure 9.4 on page 520 of your recommended textbook shows a graphical depiction of the most critical success factors of Big Data Analytics according to Watson (2012).
Assignment: Mention the most critical success factors for Big Data Analytics (Watson, Sharda, & Schrader, 2012), then describe them briefly.

arizona university film analysis

Descriptionfilm assignmentBefore attempting this assignment make sure the film lecture has been completed, as well as the relevant glossary entries.A) For this assignment you will be renting or obtaining from the library one of the three films listed below. You may choose Slumdog Millionaire (2008 – R), The Artist (2011 – PG-13), or Hugo (2011 – PG).B) DO NOT present this as an outline. Present it in paragraph form as you would any paper.C) This assignment will be uploaded in the film drop box as a doc, docx, or pdf file. Type it within your word processor and then upload it to the film assignment box.In the first paragraph identify the film selected and an introduction to what will be discussed in the rest of the paper. Assume that the reader has not seen the film and this is their first introduction to it. What could you say about it in one or two brief sentences that would give some basic understanding of it?Begin the second paragraph with a general discussion of the mise en scene as it applies to the entire film. This is an introduction to the applications. No terminology other than mise en scene needs to be applied at this point. But, it needs to be applied to this specific film. How does it enhance this particular film? Choose three scenes from the film (ones that are not used in the rest of the paper) that are both significant to the film and feature an aspect of the mise en scene (sets/locations, costumes, properties, make-up, lighting) that clearly reinforces that scene and its importance. Each term should be applied within a different scene. Choose scenes that have importance within the film, as it will make applying the term and discussing the effectiveness of that application easier and more meaningful.Begin the third paragraph with a general discussion of the cinematography as it applies to the entire film. This is an introduction to the applications. No terminology other than cinematography needs to be applied at this point. But, it needs to be applied to this specific film. How does it enhance this particular film? Choose four different scenes from the film (ones that are not used in the rest of the paper) that are both significant to the film and feature an aspect of the cinematography (close-up, medium shot, long shot, establishing shot, follow shot, high angle shot, low angle shot, subjective point of view, objective point of view, etcetera) that clearly reinforces that scene and its importance. Each term should be applied within a different scene. Choose scenes that have importance within the film, as it will make applying the term and discussing the effectiveness of that application easier and more meaningful.Begin the fourth paragraph with a general discussion of the editing as it applies to the entire film. This is an introduction to the applications. No terminology other than editing needs to be applied at this point. But, it needs to be applied to this specific film. How does it enhance this particular film? Choose three different scenes from the film (ones that are not used in the rest of the paper) that are both significant to the film and feature an aspect of editing (transitions such as direct cuts, wipes, fades, and dissolves, as well as lengths of cuts, cross-cutting, montages, etc.) that clearly reinforces that scene and its importance. Each term should be applied within a different scene. Choose scenes that have importance within the film, as it will make applying the term and discussing the effectiveness of that application easier and more meaningful.Begin the fifth paragraph with a general discussion of continuity as it applies to the entire film. Use the term continuity in this introduction. In order for continuity to be established repetition needs to be identified. Two examples of continuity are required. For each example identify at least two scenes (ones that are not used in the rest of the paper) that create the repetition of that idea. The examples can be from the mise en scene, cinematography, editing, music, or even the plot. However, terminology must be utilized when making the applications. Remember that you will need two scenes for each example – four scenes in all.In the final paragraph provide a brief conclusion. This should be a brief conclusion to the paper. Wrap up what you have been discussing clearly. Two sentences should be enough. (part 10 of the above rubric)Present the assignment in paragraph form with proper spelling, grammar and sentence construction.Examples:Bad:The scene was shot with a subjective point of view.Bad:The scene was shot with a subjective point of view which made us feel as we were seeing things through Steve’s eyes.Good:The scene was shot with a subjective point of view letting us feel the emotions that Steve had as he watched his best friend taking his last breath.

MU Environmental Effects of Deforestation and Possible Solutions Essay

GuidelinesYour argumentative essay will be on an environmental topic from the list of options below. Consider your audience for this paper to be your peers. The essay must include:An introduction, a minimum of 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusiona clearly articulated thesis that states the claim, position, or stance that your essay will prove in the introduction to your paperTopic sentences that focus the discussion in the body paragraphsExamples, details, and explanations, and other researched evidence in the body paragraphs that clearly support the claim of your thesisCounterarguments and refutations that show you understand the complexity of your argument and can accurately acknowledge the views of the opposition and refute themChoose ONE of the following topics for your paper. Each topic provides an article you can read to get started on your research.Research alternative energy sources; then make an argument for the three most desirable ones to introduce in South Florida. Here is a link with a list of renewable energy resources to get you started: Research the status of sea-level rise in South Florida today and the ways in which it is being addressed through State processes. Make an argument that the solutions today are or are not sufficient. Here is a link to a web page that will help you get started with your research: Research the effects of the environment on human health. Does the health of the environment affect the health of the human beings within it? Make an argument that supports your answer. Start your research by reading this article: Should access to drinking water be privatized? Start your thinking about this topic by watching this short video: Where does recycled plastic end up? What solutions to “plastic pollution” are most feasible? Start your thinking on this topic by watching the videos on this page: How is biodiversity important to a thriving planet? What are the dangers of the high rate of species extinction that the planet is facing? What are the proposed solutions to this problem and how effective will they be? Start your research by reading this article: Are electric vehicles better for the environment? Start your research by reading this article from Forbes magazine: What are the effects of consumerism on the environment? What must be done to address the problem? Start your research by reading this article from Science Daily: The government makes the claim that using public transportation has positive effects on the environment(See: What are the environmental effects of our agricultural practices? What are some solutions to these problems? Start your research by looking at this web page from the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota: and this article about the threat to food resources: Overpopulation is among the top environmental problems facing the world today. What is the connection between educating women, supporting family planning, and reducing the risks of overpopulation? Should educating women be a priority on the world stage? Start your research by reading this editorial: What are the effects of urban sprawl on the environment? Should the government institute strong regulations to curb urban sprawl? Start your research by reading the information here: What are the environmental effects of deforestation? What should be done to solve the problem of deforestation? Start your research by reading this article from National Geographic: How does our overreliance on fossil fuels damage the environment? What are the advantages of ending our reliance on fossil fuels? Make a capitalist argument against the fossil fuel industry. Start by reading the following opinion article: Despite the disasters at the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear power plants, some still make the argument that nuclear power is a more feasible alternative to fossil fuels than other alternative energies. Make an argument for or against the feasibility of nuclear power. Here are the arguments made by the World Nuclear Association: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Laws and Regulations: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Data: World Bank Data: United Nations Environment Program: 350.org: NASA on climate change: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC):

The Operation Technology and Management Plan Paper

For this assignment, you will plan out the operations, technology, management, and organization for your company. To do this, you will use the “NAB Company Portfolio” that you downloaded from the Student Center.Before you get started on this exercise, watch the video below for some helpful tips on completing Assignment 3 Part 1.For fullscreen viewability click here to open the video in a new windowAssignment 3 Operation, Technology, and Management Plan with FinancialsDue Week 8 and worth 100 pointsUse the NAB Company Portfolio (see Required Course Files in Week 1).Write a 4–8-page paper in which you provide the following information below.Operations Plan(1–2 pages)Note: Remember to assign a dollar amount to each operational cost you find, as you will need these figures for your income statement and cash flow in Week 8.1. Create an operations plan for your NAB company using the template in the text as a guide (p. 214 | Operations Plan Preparation Form).Extract appropriate information from the NAB Company Portfolio, where applicable. Other required items in the template should be filled in using your personal preferences.  Note: Most of the research pertaining to the hints provided here can be found in the NAB company portfolio. Hints: Consider whether you will rent or buy your facilities or outsource production to an existing company. Hints: One of your biggest expenses as a startup non-alcoholic beverage company will be transitioning from a small-batch prototype of your beverage to production on a large scale. Research the equipment you will need (vats, refrigerators, burners, ovens, bottling equipment, and so on), whether you will rent or buy, how you will maintain and clean the equipment, and so forth. Consider how you will ensure quality control. What capacity do you intend to reach? Hints: Deliberate your inventory control. Where do your supplies come from and what is your turnaround time to produce your beverage once you have received an order? Hints: Consider your distribution method. Refer back to your notes for the SWOT analysis assignment in Week 2 of the class. 2. Describe your research and development activities and explain how they will contribute to the company. Hints: How will you stay abreast of new developments in your industry? What new products do you have in development now, in addition to your flagship product?  Technology Plan (1–2 pages)3. Create a technology plan for your NAB company using the template in the text as a guide (p. 227 | Technology Plan Preparation Form). Extract appropriate information from the NAB Company Portfolio, where applicable. Other required items in the template should be filled in using your personal preferences. Hints: Consider the type of technology your company will use to conduct the following activities: managing personnel;taking, fulfilling, and tracking orders; managing inventory; communicating with customers and providing customer service; and producing your beverage. Management and Organization(1–2 pages)4. Create a management plan for your NAB company using the template in the text as a guide (p. 248 | Management Plan Preparation Form).Extract appropriate information from the NAB Company Portfolio, where applicable. Other required items in the template should be filled in using your personal preferences. 5. Using the flow charts on page 242 as a guide, outline your company’s management hierarchy.Note:Charts or diagrams must be imported/included in the MS Word document.Create an Ethics and Social Responsibility Plan (1-2 pages)6.  Describe the ways in which your company is committed to being a good corporate citizen.  Hints: Consider the following areas: Creating jobs  Following the laws of every jurisdiction in which your company operates  Fair and honest treatment of employees  Non-discrimination of employees and increasing diversity of your work force  Hints: If your company is designed as a social venture—in which you have a primary purpose of achieving a social or environmental goal—describe what that goal is and what aspects of your company are designed to reach that goal. Provide a rationale for why you have or have not chosen this to be a social venture.  7. Discuss how your company’s activities will affect the environment and identify the steps you will take to mitigate any negative impacts.  Hints: As a beverage company, consider such issues as your choice of packaging, disposal of bottles/packages by consumers, and your use of resources, such as water in areas where water may be scarce.? 8. Determine any health issues/claims related to the product you are making, whether negative or positive. Suggest the strategy your company will use to mitigate any negative issues and to ensure any positive claims are true. 9. Many beverage products have negative health impacts on certain segments of a population (e.g., children, pregnant mothers, etc.). Suggest your company’s plan, through advertising, distribution, and/or other methods, to target and reach only appropriate market segments.?Section 2: Business Plan Financials (MS Excel worksheets bundled with course textbook) For year one, submit  “Business Plan Financials”  the completed Excel template based on feedback from week 7 discussion. Format your assignment according to these formatting requirements: