Explain how the shape of the load duration curve for a particular system affects the selection of technology mix

Discuss how the COSO's Enterprise Risk Management — Integrated Framework relates to internal Control for Technology

According to economic theory, if a resource is scarce then it should bring a high return in its use. Capital and technology are scarce in the world and given economic theory, should flow to the place of highest return. Since capital and technology are most scarce in the developing world relative to the developed world, capital should flow from the developed world to the developing world. However, if the data is examined, capital seems to flow from the developing world to the developed world. Is this a violation of economic theory? Explain

There are many practical applications of biological knowledge that we mostly accept and take for granted. Many (though not all) modern techniques in medicine, agriculture and sanitation are examples of widely accepted practices. However, our knowledge about biology has enabled us to do things that raise ethical and social issues. Cloning is one example of such a technology, but there are many others. Choose one such example, then:

Describe the technology.

Describe the ethical and social issues that are raised by the issue, and how you think that society should proceed.

1. Smaller and newer firms in the software and technology sectors are often targets for mergers and takeovers. Discuss two reasons a larger firm may view a smaller software or technology company as an attractive target for an acquisition.                                                            

2. Takeover offers are not always welcomed by target companies. Explain one takeover defence strategy a target company can employ to ward off an acquirer’s interest in the target firm.

Do shareholders of target and acquiring companies always derive tangible benefits from a takeover? Why or why not?                                                                                                     

You want to transfer a document from one computer to another, and you want the document to be encrypted. The destination computer is on another network, so you know data has to travel through one or more routers. The network technology on your network is Token and ring, but the technology on the destination network is Wi-Fi. From what you have learned about networking, should this document transfer work? Why or why not? Which layers of the OSI model are involved in the italicized parts of this description?

Clinical Decision Support is considered a major reason to implement health IT systems/EHRs. Based on randomized controlled studies,the results on the effectiveness of CDS is mixed. What has been your experience with CDS? What is your view on the research to date on CDS? Any suggestions as to how to improve either the technology in terms of functionality or interactivity with providers (e.g., how it is used)? Is this “growing pains” for a new technology—what do you think is a potential path-forward for more effective CDS.

1. CK Tech, a technology company, has had a 20% rate of growth for five consecutive years and has produced steady positive cash flows. The most recent economic and technology sector indicators show signs of slowing growth. CK Tech recently announced the issuance of bonds totaling 40% of the company’s current market cap.What would be a possible reason CK Tech has decided to raise capital this way? Explain why it is or is not an appropriate financing method for this organization?

Some people believe that the use of staffing technology and software is wrong because it dehumanizes the staffing experience, making it nothing but a mechanical process that treats applicants like digital widgets. Others believe staffing technology helps organizations identify the most qualified applicants while weeding out those who are not qualified at all, making the hiring process smooth and freeing up the HR department for other tasks. Where do you stand on this topic? Defend your position.