develop a recommendation in the form of a memo to acquire outsourcing services for the purposes of having a totally external IT operation for one of the companies provided below.

Please develop a recommendation in the form of a memo to acquire outsourcing services for the purposes of having a totally external IT operation for one of the companies provided below. Identify the needs of the company based on the scenario to select the appropriate cloud service (PaaS, IaaS, or Identity as a Service). The memo should include the following: define the scope of the problem, review of the cloud provider, estimated cost, describe the services to be provided, and explain the justification.Paper Requirements:

  • Select a valid cloud vendor
  • Specify which scenario you are addressing by naming the business from the scenario in your paper.
  • Paper length: 2 – 3 pages
  • Minimum References: 3
  • APA

Select from one of the following scenarios and research a cloud platform to address its needs. The solution must be of the following: PaaS, IaaS, or Identity as a Service

  1. Stark Accounting Inc. – Stark Accounting plans to merge with another company, DGT Inc. As a part of the planning process, Stark wants to identify an appropriate method to provide authentication for both companies during the merge. They both currently use Active Directory (SAML). They are open to a Federated system or moving to a new shared authentication method as long as it does not require centralized hardware in either location.
  2. Emerald Consulting LLC – Emerald Consulting has 5 massive data centers which has a high cost to the IT operations budget. The CTO of the company has mandated a 25% reduction in cost over the next year. As the director of IT, you are required to identify possible solutions to present to the executives showing options to reduces the cost associated with the data centers. Also, the company expects to expand globally which may create more stress on the IT budget.
  3. JML DevOps Inc. – JML is working on a major project with limited funding. The project requires the build on new servers for their developers to create, design, and deploy a new web application. JML does not have any server administrators available to work on the hardware infrastructure which leaves the developers in a critical bind. The project will also need storage for its content as the application will collect over 10Gb of data daily. Although, the project has limited funds, if a solution is found to complete the project in a timely fashion without pulling from the server admins, they are open to additional funding for the project.
How have your racial and ethnic identities shaped your lived experiences? Have they provided access/opportunity/privilege?

Before completing this assignment, make sure you review the relevant module content so you are able to answer effectively and completely (the assigned readings and the second and third module videos may be particularly relevant to this exercise).

This assignment asks you to reflect on your own racial and ethnic identities and how they have impacted your life experiences. There are no right or wrong answers here, I just ask that you use this exercise as an opportunity to reflect on your identities and experiences and respond to the provided prompts.

Part 1:  With what races and/or ethnicities do you identify (i.e., how do you classify/describe your race and ethnicity when communicating to others)? Have your racial and ethnic identities remained stable throughout your life or have they changed? How did you come to identify this way (e.g., learned from your parents/family, learned from school, learned from media, others, etc.)?

Part 2:  How have your racial and ethnic identities shaped your lived experiences? Have they provided access/opportunity/privilege? Have they led to blocked opportunities or discrimination? Please feel free to list some ways or describe them in a narrative format.

What challenges did the officer face when deciding to “blow the whistle?”

1. Was the whistleblowing in this case moral according to the guidelines discussed in the course textbook? Did the officer make the correct decision?

2. What challenges did the officer face when deciding to “blow the whistle?”

3. How does the fear of retaliation impact officers who witness corruption on the job?

https://katzbanks.com/whistleblower-blog/police-whistleblowers-could-help-curb-unethical-practices-within-force

Based on your literature search, provide a summary of evidence-based strategies that have been shown effective in promoting or reducing the behavior in your target population.

By now, you have identified and done some literature search on your Module 1 Session Long Project (SLP) topic/health behavior and target population. In short, you have assessed the need for a program or intervention to address the health behavior you previously identified.

For Module 2 SLP, you will again conduct a literature search utilizing peer-reviewed journal articles, books, professional organization articles, etc., to help you identify evidence-based strategies to best address the health behavior in your target population and create a program/intervention plan.

(3 pages in length) summarizing your findings on evidence-based strategies and a workplan to address the health behavior. A workplan sample can be found at https://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/Publications/Cancer/nbccedp/training/workplans/introduction.htm

The following items will be assessed in particular:

  1. Using the same topic you have chosen from Module 1 SLP, develop a program goal and at least two objectives (1 learning objective and 1 behavioral objective) for your target population. Your objectives must be specific, measureable, achievable, realistic, and time-phased (SMART). Make sure that you have read the required readings on SMART objectives before developing your goal and objectives.
  2. Based on your literature search, provide a summary of evidence-based strategies that have been shown effective in promoting or reducing the behavior in your target population.
  3. Identify two evidence-based strategies that you will use to implement your program or intervention. Provide an explanation why you have chosen these strategies and defend your choices.
  4. For now, include a workplan table with your goals, objectives, and activities/strategies. NOTE: Other parts of the workplan such as the data measurement tools, timeframe, responsible person, and measures of success will be completed in the next module SLP.
Determine what initial steps Alicia Pia should take when arriving at South Town.

Read “Case Study 7.1: Going Digital” on p. 385 in Ch. 7 of Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership: Casting Light or Shadow.

· Determine what initial steps Alicia Pia should take when arriving at South Town.

· Explain how Alicia Pia should frame the change to employees at South Town Press (e.g., What ethical messages should she communicate? What alternative frames might be offered by workers and subscribers?).

· Explain the advantages Alicia Pia has, as well as obstacles Pia faces, in communicating high expectations to the entire staff.

· Explain how Alicia Pia can foster self-efficacy in her entire staff.

· Explain how Alicia Pia can use indirect channels to communicate high expectations to each individual member of her leadership team.

CASE STUDY 7.1GOING DIGITALAfter 125 years, the South Town Press is going digital. A large Connecticut-based newspaper chain recently purchased South Town, which is the only paper in a medium-size Alabama city. Soon South Town will be converting from traditional daily paper delivery to an online format. Executives at headquarters decided to make this change at all of the chain’s papers in response to shifting reading habits. The subscriber base for traditional newspapers is shrinking as more people access their news through phones, tablets, and computers. The chain’s owners believe that going to a digital format will ensure that its publications survive.Converting to a digital format is a major challenge, particularly for a newspaper with a long history like South Town. Every aspect of the operation will be impacted, including the news department, advertising, and circulation. The electronic version of the paper will be much shorter, requiring layoffs in the newsroom. At the same time, new technical support staff will be hired.Alicia Pia has been assigned as the new publisher at South Town Press to oversee the transition. Pia has a long history in the newspaper business. She believes that journalism is more important than ever given recent attacks on the media. Alicia recently led the move to digital publishing at another of the company’s papers in the Midwest. That transition succeeded but at a high cost. Employees didn’t think they could make the change, which slowed the process, and some quit. Salespeople struggled to sell digital ads and the number of online subscriptions was low at first, though circulation eventually rebounded. Some of the initial digital editions of the paper crashed due to technical problems.Alicia wants to learn from her prior experience to ensure a smoother switch over at South Town Press. She believes that South Town employees have the ability to make the change but, like the staff at her last post, lack confidence in their ability to do so. She also knows that layoffs will initially lower employee morale.Pia takes a couple of days before arriving at South Town to develop a strategy for the transition. In addition to all the technical details, she gives careful thought to whom she needs to influence and what she wants to communicate to each group and individual. She knows she wants to boost the confidence of both the entire staff of 40 while setting a high standard for her leadership team made up of the news editor, information systems manager, circulation manager, and advertising manager. She wants all employees to know that they are doing important work that supports a greater cause—a free press. However, she is not sure how he should go about conveying these messages to her staff and team.

What approach would you use to determine the optimal capital structure? Defend your position.

The mix of debt and equity financing used by an organization is called its capital structure. Many managers struggle with finding a balance between these two options. It is a critical decision, as it impacts the organization’s assets, liabilities, and bottom line.

There is a cost associated with raising money to finance capital projects (cost of capital). The main objective is to minimize the cost of capital. What approach would you use to determine the optimal capital structure? Defend your position.

Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates’ posts, comparing and contrasting the different approaches to the memorandum

Write how is the disease transmitted, what is the portal(s) of entry and, where does it cause problems in humans’ body (what organs or system(s) are affected.

Infectious diseases project

This project is PowerPoint, or a paper and is the mandatory 10% LIRN.

1– Guidelines for the Project: It could be  either a PPT or a paper  academic style

The paper must have academic style (you pick it)

The PPT must have a minimum of 8 slides, do not type many lines in one slide make it easy to follow, add photos.

Either for the PPT or the paper, this work should have all of the following aspects about your disease: (Write each topic in the order given)

– Include name of the disease and student(s) name

– Mention the organism(s) that cause the disease.

– Pick the most common organism that causes the disease and tell:

– About the organism:

-Classification of the organism, organism’s habitat, general characteristics and virulence factors of the organism (Include pictures of the common microorganism that causes the disease).

– About the disease: 

– Write how is the disease transmitted, what is the portal(s) of entry and, where does it cause problems in humans’ body (what organs or system(s) are affected.

– Signs and symptoms (include pictures of the signs and sypmtoms).

– Diagnosis and Treatment.

– Prevention.

– Epidemiology: Include cases in U.S. and/or where is mostly present, who gets affected (kids, women, men, all), and it there are cases of nosocomial infections (cases transmitted in health care settings) or not and why.

– References (minimum 3 references)

Give examples of discrimination, difficulties, and persecution that Adama and her family experienced in the documentary film

Religion Reflection

CHDV 3210 Torres

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Watch the documentary “ America Reframed – Adama”. The video link is on our Canvas course page under the “Week 2” module.

2. Write a four-paragraph written reflection addressing the points in the prompt below.

 

 

POINTS: This assignment is worth 30 points total: 5 points for the draft; 25 for the final submission. Students will be graded on the criteria described in the attached grading rubric.

 

WRITING PROMPT

 

In a 4 -paragraph response, students will address the following:

 

Paragraph 1: Describe the experience of Adama and her family from 2005-2007.

a. Describe key aspects of Adama and her family’s experience (must cite the film!)

b. Give examples of discrimination, difficulties, and persecution that Adama and her family experienced in the documentary film (must cite the film!)

 

Paragraph 2: How is the experience of Adama and her family (2005-2007), similar to what is currently going on in the U.S. regarding the detainment of undocumented immigrants or refugees seeking asylum?

a. Describe the current detainment of undocumented immigrants or refugees seeking asylum in the U.S. Give examples from current events (must cite 1 outside source)!

b. Draw parallels between Adama’s experience and the current experience of undocumented immigrants/refugees. What is similar? (use citations!)

 

Paragraph 3: Identify ONE form of capital from the Community Cultural Wealth Model that Adama exhibits, and explain how Adama and her family benefit from this form of capital.

a. Pick 1 form of capital to discuss. Define the capital observed (cite Yosso article!)

b. Describe example(s) of the capital that Adama exhibited. Give specific example(s)!

c. How does Adama’s capital benefit (help) her ? Give specific example and explanation of the benefit for the form of capital you selected.

d. How does Adama’s capital benefit (help) her family ? Give specific example and explanation of the benefit for the form of capital you selected.

What goals and solutions would you propose as a leader in order to rejuvenate their energy and trigger inspiration in the group members?

Assignment:

Think about the most important audiences in your context (e.g., teachers, parents, students, community). Consider which of the audiences is in the greatest need of a transfusion of resonating energy. Once you have identified that audience, identify the top three needs, questions, or concerns of that group.

Write an essay that focuses on the top three needs of that audience. Address each need or concern separately according to the following structure. Be sure to also include an introduction and a conclusion.

· What is the need and why do you think this is so? What evidence do you have to support that this is a need or concern?

· What goals and solutions would you propose as a leader in order to rejuvenate their energy and trigger inspiration in the group members?

· How would you measure the effectiveness of the implementation of your solutions and what would the signs look like?

Your essay should be 1800 – words. Clearly use headings in the paper so you’re your instructor can easily identify which points you are discussing. Support your ideas with at least three (3) citations from the text in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount.