Organizations need to clearly identify risks before they become relative issues. Therefore, it is important for security professionals to comprehend what must be done to construct strategies that are considered to be proactive resources for analyzing and assessing cybersecurity threats before they become active issues.

In 750-1000words, select an area of the industry that you are interested in and create a hypothetical business. Refer to the “Business Profile Template” when completing this portion of the assignment. Define the business environment by making sure to:

1. Describe the organization’s mission, objectives, stakeholders, and how it fits into the industry.
2. Describe the main product, service offerings, and consumer base.
3. Describe the main departments and their roles, including all major stakeholders.
4. Describe the company’s information technology infrastructure to include hardware, software, networks, data centers, facilities, and related equipment used to develop, test, operate, monitor, manage, and/or support information technology services.
5. Describe a common flow of information and decisions at the following levels within the organization: Executive, Business/Process, Implementation/Operations.

Then, in a Word document, begin implementing a cybersecurity framework. Refer to the “Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity,” located within the Course Materials, focusing specifically on “Table 2: Framework Core.” Make sure to:

1. Align the hypothetical business to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework CSF
2. Prioritize organizational efforts and business needs.
3. Identify individual elements of cybersecurity risk (threats to and vulnerabilities of) and how to manage them.
4. Describe how the organization incorporates privacy principles in relation to data collection, disclosure, and retention.

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

Refer to “Organizational Objectives and Priorities Scoring Guide,” prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. 

 

List the norms, folkways, and mores from American society. Is it difficult to identify them? Why?

Discuss the importance of these in American culture. Do any of them seem silly, irrelevant, etc.? What would happen if someone “broke a norm” (not a law)? How would people respond? Why?

If your parents/grandparents were to make this list would it look the same/different? What do these differences imply about the social changes that have taken place in our society? Has cultural leveling influenced any of these changes?

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Many social norms which we follow involve respecting others and representing ourselves well. A few social norms which I believe to be most important are dressing properly for certain occasions, like work, tipping at restaurants, saying please and thank you, asking for permission to do things when at others’ homes, not commenting on someone’s appearance, and respecting others’ personal space. These social norms have become an integral component of our society. Some of these social norms may seem silly at times, but they are very important in creating strong social relations. It is important that we respect one another and are aware of how we present ourselves. If anyone chooses to divert from these social norms, they may be perceived as disrespectful and unaware of their surroundings. People would react very negatively to this, possibly vocally expressing their concern, or by showing their discontent. If my parents and or grandparents were to create their own list of social norms, I believe that there would be many similarities, but also many differences. Because my parents and grandparents grew up during a time where society was so different, their concept of what is socially acceptable is not the same as my own. Technology is a big contributor to this, as it has caused the evolution of mankind and society to be exaggerated and accelerated. One example of this is that my dad often uses his iPhone speaker audio in crowded public areas. Because he never experienced having access to such technology up until the past decade, he has not been acclimated to the social responsibility and expectation that comes along with using these devices. Although I, and many people my age, view this as disrespectful because it creates social tension, my dad does not understand this concept because he lived a majority of his life without having to worry about such social norms. A similarity I have noticed between my own concept of social norms and my parents’ and grandparents’ concepts is being especially polite when in others’ homes. I think that this similarity has sustained itself because humans naturally value respect. Social norms are bound to change and evolve based on the current society, but the basic concept of respect has been expressed since the beginning of time. Cultural leveling has contributed greatly to a shift in social norms. Diversity and how we address it has changed drastically over time, and along with it, so have our norms. The United States of America is an extremely diverse country that houses many ethnic and racial backgrounds. Over time, we have become more accepting and tolerant of other cultures. One example of this is that in the past, we used to have separate restrooms for white people and people of color. Although we now see this as wrong, that was what was socially acceptable in the past. If people participated in this action today, they would be labeled as racist, but because it was socially acceptable in the past, everyone assumed it to be normal. We are still a very diverse country, but we have become more integrated over time, leading to the widespread shift in social norms.

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Norms are classified as the expectations within a given society, depending on the cultural values. A normless society would bring about disorder since norms relate to a set of rules and conduct. Norms also allow society to follow enforceability, which can create further order and stability in a society. It is important to note that norms are deeply rooted in most state of affairs, in which they are either colloquial or formal in nature. All the more, people would intrinsically know how to act and participate in a given environment when acknowledging the rules. Folkways are the degree/mode of conduct, which are behaviors that are followed by a certain set of groups. They are classified as salient beliefs, based upon the costumes of a subset of individual groups. Mores are stern norms that are unequivocally able to control ethical and moral values. The majority of mores are the laws and rules within a given culture. Through the means of violating a more, one would be punished according to the law. Distinguishing between norms, folkways, and mores is made simple, in which all are classified with a given set of examples in accordance with their individual descriptions. Each are held at certain levels that differ from each other, in which folkways are based on belief, norms are based on expectations, and mores are able to control ethical and moral values through strict norms. Following, such factors are found in most situations in today’s day and age, as they relate to day-to-day life.

             In American culture, the idea of folkways is still heavily used in today’s day and age in which certain groups of people are enthralled by traditional values and theology. As folkways relate to behaviors that are influenced by individual groups, many desire to spread their ideologies. This in my opinion is made silly since some individuals go against mores as they base their beliefs on their religion, thereby changing laws when successful. This ties into the idea of theocracy vs democracy in which such factors must be separated in society. If someone were to break a norm, they would break a general rule in which they will be judged by their humanistic behavior in a society, this could eventually lead to social deviance. Yes, if my parents/grandparents were to make such a list, such factors would be similar; they have experienced society long enough to understand such implications. As they are influenced by society, they would have similar ideologies to most others who are following the norms, mores, and folkways. However, each individual has their own beliefs on society so they would not be exact; especially when taking politics and religion into account (serving as examples out of many). Due to social changes, society must take time to adjust since the aforementioned factors must slowly change overtime. Depending on the individual, one can be progressive or vice versa, in this given case scenario both my parents and grandparents share the same values; thereby reinforcing the aforementioned statement. cultural leveling has influenced such changes due to technology and globalization etc., in which people are able to adjust to changes at a faster level due to the further perpetuation of human advancement. Likewise, mores, folkways, and norms will always have their place in society,  however, they are always adjusting with the times due to societal transformation. 

There are a lot of information to take into consideration when making decisions about investments. According to U. S. Securities & Exchange Commission (n.d.), there are at least ten things investors should consider before investing in a company. Here I have listed the top three suggestions they have advised: 

1) Draw a personal financial roadmap. Thoroughly review your current financial status and determine if you’re are able to take a gamble with an investment. 2) Discover your comfort level on risky business. You should have an understanding and stand firm on your decisions about an investment. And also be aware that you stand a chance to lose or gain money. 3) Invest in different categories. Having investments in multiple asset-categories reduces the chances of losing money because categories don’t move up and down at the same time. 

When evaluating a capital investment project, there could be significant information you may need to help make a sound decision. Gaining the understanding of different investment options, such as stocks or bonds, could help investors gain a financial security over time, and even having the independency of managing their own money.

References:

Gapenski, Louis C.; Reiter, Kristin L. (2016). Healthcare Finance:  An Introduction to Accounting & Financial Management. Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions. ( n.d.). Financial Navigating in the Current Economy: Ten Things to Consider Before You Make Investing Decisions. Retrieved from https://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/tenthingstoconsider.htm

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Executive Program Practical Connection Assignment

At UC, it is a priority that students are provided with strong educational programs and courses that allow them to be servant-leaders in their disciplines and communities, linking research with practice and knowledge with ethical decision-making. This assignment is a written assignment where students will demonstrate how this course research has connected and put into practice within their own career.

Assignment: Provide a reflection of at least 500 words of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.

Requirements:

Provide a 500 word minimum reflection.

Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited.

Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course.

Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment.

You should NOT, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace.

Note: A grading rubric for this assignment is attached                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

Financial Ratios and Basics of Time Value of Money (TVM)

*Complete the problems from Module 3 and Module 4 in an Excel spreadsheet. Be sure to show your work to receive credit, no hard keys.

Problem 4-1: Compound Interest

To what amount will the following investments accumulate?

a. 5,000 SAR invested for 10 years at 10% compounded annually

b. 8,000 SAR invested for 7 years at 8% compounded annually

c. 775 SAR invested for 12 years at 12% compounded annually

d. 21,000 SAR invested for 5 years at 5% compounded annually

Problem 4-2: Future value calculations

You would like to make a single investment and have 2 million SAR at the time your retirement in 35 years. You have found a mutual fund that will earn 4 percent annually. How much will you need to invest today? If you were a finance major and learned how to earn a 14% annual return, how much would you have to invest today?

Problem 4-3: Present value calculations

What is the present value of the following future amounts?

a. 800 SAR to be received 10 years from now discounted back to the present at 10%.

b. 300 SAR to be received 5 years from now discounted back to the present at 5%.

c. 1,000 SAR to be received 8 years from now discounted back to the present at 3%.

d. 1,000 SAR to be received 8 years from now discounted back to the present at 20%.

Problem 4-4 Financial Ratios

The Balance Sheet and the Income Statement for Morris Manufacturing Corporation are as follows:

DATA (All amounts in SAR unless otherwise indicated, all sales are on credit and no hard keys.)

Morris Corporation Balance Sheet

2019

Cash

500

Accounts receivable

2,000

Inventories

1,000

Other current assets

3,500

Net fixed assets

4,500

Total assets

8,000

Accounts payable

1,100

Accrued expenses

600

Short-term notes payable

300

Current liabilities

2,000

Long-term debt

2,000

Owners’ equity

4,000

Total liabilities and equity

8,000

Morris Corporation Income Statement

2019

Sales (all credit)

8,000

Cost of goods sold

-3,300

Gross profits

4,700

Operating expenses (includes 500 depreciation)

-3,000

Operating profits

1,700

Interest expense

-367

Earnings before taxes

1,333

Income taxes

-280

Net Income

1,053

Calculate the following ratios:

• Current ratio
• Times interest earned
• Inventory control
• Total asset turnover
• Operating profit margin
• Operating return on assets
• Debt ratio
• Average collection period
• Fixed-asset turnover
• Return on equity

Problem 4-5: Present value of annuity calculations

What is the present value of a 10-year annuity that pays 2,500 SAR, given a 7% discount rate?

Problem 4-6: Future value of annuity calculations

In 10 years, you are planning on retiring and buying a house. The house you are looking at currently costs 100,000 SAR and is expected to increase in value each year at a rate of 5 percent annually. Assuming you can earn 10 percent annually on your investments, how much must you invest at the end of each of the next 10 years to be able to buy your dream home when you retire?

Problem 4-7: Loan Amortization

A man purchased a new house for 80,000 SAR. He paid 20,000 SAR down and agreed to pay the rest over the next 25 years in 25 equal end-of-year payments plus 9% compound interest on the unpaid balance. What will these equal payments be?

EVERY PROBLEM IN A SHEET TAB AND ANSWER HIGHLIGHTED

Requirements: EXCEL