PY360 Week 6 Discussion

Discuss three or more uses of computer simulation. Cite your sources in APA format.

Are we living in a computer simulation?

According to Michael J. Quinn, "Sometimes the effects of a computer error are trivial...At other times computer malfunctions result in a real inconvenience...On a few occasions, failures in a computerized system have even resulted in fatalities." Please provide an example for each of these three possibilities.

 

PY360 Week 5 Discussion

Provide at least two (2) examples of crimes on the Internet that were identified as crimes before the Internet existed. What has their impact been in an online environment?

Define hacker. Discuss how the term was used originally and how it is used now.

 

PY360 Assignment 5

Assignment 5

PY360 Ethics in Technology

Directions:  Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading.  Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar.  Sources must be cited in APA format.  Your response should be a minimum of one (1) single-spaced page to a maximum of two (2) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

 

 

Write a short essay for each of the following topics.

 

Part 1:  Provide a detailed description of what worms and Trojan horses are.

 

Part 2:  The example of releasing a worm given in the text is the situation where Morris stated his goal was to see how many Internet computers he could infect with the worm.  He was not thinking about the computers he would crash and that data that would be lost. 

 

1.      Consider the morality of the issue of releasing a worm.  State if Morris's release of a worm would be morally justifiable according to Kantian ethics.  Provide a discussion of Kantian ethics and fully explain your position regarding Morris's actions.

 

2.      Consider the morality of the issue of releasing a worm.  State if Morris's release of a worm would be morally justifiable according to Utilitarian ethics.  Provide a discussion of Utilitarianism and fully explain your position regarding Morris's actions.

 

Total possible points of 100 include ten (10) points for organization and use of language, including grammar and punctuation.

 

 

 

 

PY360 Assignment 3

Assignment 3

PY360 Ethics in Technology

Directions:  Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading.  Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar.  Sources must be cited in APA format.  Your response should be a minimum of one (1) single-spaced page to a maximum of two (2) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

 

 

Write a short essay for each of the following topics.

 

1.      Define copyright, trade secrecy, and patents as they relate to software.

 

2.      The owner of a copyright has five (5) principle rights. What are they?

 

3.      Discuss the legal protections related to copyright, trade secrecy, and patents. Include an example for each where legal protection has been enforced.

 

Total possible points of 100 include ten (10) points for organization and use of language, including grammar and punctuation.

 

OPS571 Week 6 Signature Assignment

About Your Signature Assignment

This signature assignment is designed to align with specific program student learning outcome(s) in your program. Program Student Learning Outcomes are broad statements that describe what students should know and be able to do upon completion of their degree. The signature assignments may be graded with an automated rubric that allows the University to collect data that can be aggregated across a location or college/school and used for program improvements. 

Purpose of Assignment 

The purpose of this assignment is for students to demonstrate mastery of operations management concepts and tools. 

Assignment Steps 

Develop a 700- to 1,050-word memo to a prospective employer outlining your credentials, including: taking this class, all of the projects you have done for this class individually and with your team, and their impact on the businesses you have engaged with so a senior manager reading it would want to hire you as either an operations consultant or permanent employee. 

Summarize the business case for each project. 

Outline what you specifically accomplished, assuming these projects were implemented, and their estimated impacts on the business. 

Utilize the learnings from Week 6 to highlight your skills in global sourcing, procurement, and outsourcing which can also be of benefit to your target firm. 

Format your assignment as if you would be giving a presentation to senior management.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPS571 Week 5 Operations Forecasting

Operations Forecasting

Purpose of Assignment 

The purpose of this assignment is for students to learn how to apply Operations Forecasting.

Assignment Steps 

Resources: Microsoft^® Excel^® 

Select a business operations dataset from the internet or other sources which can be used for forecasting in the University Library. 

Develop a minimum of three quantitative forecasts using Microsoft^® Excel^®.

·    Compare and contrast each quantitative forecast you develop.

·    Choose the one forecast you determine would be the best for the firm and be prepared to explain why you chose this.

·    Evaluate the impact this forecast would have on the firm from a financial metrics standpoint.

Develop a 700-word report in which you describe your forecasting project including details on all the assignment steps.

 

OPS571 Week 2 Statistical Process Control Methods

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is for students to learn how to apply Statistical Process Control Methods to a business process. 

 

Assignment Steps 

Resources: Microsoft^® Excel^® and PowerPoint^® 

 

Select a complex continuous process from your personal life or work. The process can be the same as in Week 1 assignment.

 

Complete the following: 

• Use Microsoft^® Excel^® to calculate the defined process metrics including variation and process capability. 
• Use Microsoft^® Excel^® and PowerPoint^® to develop and display a control chart for the process. 

Evaluate the control chart and process metrics using Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods. 

 

Evaluate whether the process could benefit from the use of Six Sigma tools.

 

Develop a 525-word executive summary in which you describe your Statistical Process Control project and include the control chart with SPC.