A Checklist on Effective Team Working

Abstract This paper presents a checklist of the qualities that make individuals effective team members. The checklist comprises of seven qualities which are communication skills, commitment towards attaining the team objective, competence members’ respective fields of specialty, creativity, support and respect for other members, effective organization and management skills, and responsibility and accountability. A further explanation of the relevance of these qualities is also presented. Introduction Teamwork is defined as the collaboration of several associates, each playing a role that will contribute to the attainment of the whole group’s objective (Hill & Parsons, 2014). Effective teamwork requires team members to possess certain qualities in order to facilitate a constructive relationship amongst them (Galbraith & Webb, 2013). This paper presents a checklist and rationale of teamwork qualities. The checklist is developed from my personal career experiences. Checklist of Qualities of a Team Player Effective communication skills Commitment towards attaining the team objective Competence in one’s field of specialty Creativity Respect and support for other team members Effective management and organization skills Accountability and responsibility Rationale This section presents an explanation of the relevance of the above qualities to team work. Reference is also made to academic sources to provide a more detailed explanation of these qualities.Communication SkillsIn order to function successfully in a team, members ought to be able to effectively communicate on both emotional and intellectual levels (Lencioni, 2012). Possession of this skill enables one to effectively present their ideas to other group members or express their displeasure in certain ideas without being threatening. Communication also involves listening, which is vital for internalizing the ideas presented by other team members. The present–day technological advancements like the internet and mobile phones have further eased the communication process, which is also advantageous for team work and has led to the ‘virtual team’ phenomenon (Duarte & Snyder, 2011). Lack of communication skills often lead to conflicts within the team or groupthink, where some team members agree with ideas without any constructive debate.Commitment to Attainment of the Team ObjectiveThe level of team members’ commitment to collaborate and accomplish the team’s goals is a critical contributing factor towards the success of the team (Dunin-Keplicz & Verbrugge, 2011). All teamwork projects involve the contribution of individual members towards the attainment of an overall objective. Therefore, commitment starts by their acknowledgement of the fact that what they are working to achieve cannot be solely done by one individual (Mohammed & Harrison, 2013). Committed team members have a high regard for the roles that they have been allocated and work as hard as possible to ensure that they are well accomplished within the allocated time. Commitment however depends on how organizations motivate the team members (Sheng et al., 2010).CompetenceAllocation of roles and responsibilities in team work is done according to the specialty of each team mem ber (Lencioni, 2012). For instance, it is expected that a marketing role will be delegated to an individual who has a rich background in marketing and not engineering. By exercising competence in the roles they are allocated, team members create a sense of confidence in team leaders and other members that they will deliver the required level of quality (Galbraith & Webb, 2013). It is also necessary for team members to only accept roles in which they are sure of delivering paramount quality (Dunin-Keplicz & Verbrugge, 2011). The lack of the required levels of competence results in poor delivery of individual roles, which adversely affects the overall results of the team.CreativityCreativity is defined as the ability to come up with ingenious solution for certain issues or problems (Mumford, 2012). In teamwork, it is a very important tool, especially when the problem at hand has no pre-defined approach of addressing it. When a team has creative members, one of the main advantages is t hat the project at hand will not be hindered by common challenges that may arise in the course of its progress. Whereas creativity can be considered as an individual quality, Foss et al. (2013) also argued that creativity can be nurtured within the team because team members provide different suggestions of approaches that can be used in solving problems.Effective Management and OrganizationIn the course of a team project, there are short-term objectives to be met that contribute to the attainment of the larger goal (Mohammed & Harrison, 2013). It is therefore vital for team members to effectively manage and organize time and resources that they have been allocated to accomplish their roles. The lack of management and organization skills is likely to result in delays or failure of some team members in accomplishing their roles within the allocated time schedule and resources (Galbraith & Webb, 2013). Management and organization also determines the punctuality of team members in atten ding meetings or reporting the progress of their allocated duties.Respect and Support for other Team MembersOne of the pillars of teamwork is the acknowledgement of the roles played by each member of the group (Duarte & Snyder, 2011). This eliminates the subscription to the ideology by other team members that their roles are more important than others. According to Sheng et al. (2010), support of other team members who may be experiencing difficulties exemplifies a sense of loyalty towards one another. Expressing respect and support rather than playing the blame game builds confidence in team members and contributes towards a constructive working relationship (Galbraith & Webb, 2013). It also increases the possibility of successful collaboration in future projects.Accountability and ResponsibilityAccountability and responsibility play a major role in instilling self discipline among members when handling projects they have been assigned to (Graham & Englund, 2013). Whilst not all te am members can be allocated a leadership position in the team, they have to be responsible for the small roles they have been assigned and ensure that they deliver them on time (Sheng et al., 2010). Accountability in team work ensures that every action taken in contribution to the team project is justifiable. It is however argued that accountability limits creativity because of the fear of mistakes that can arise when trying out creative problem solving procedures (Mumford, 2012). Conclusion Teamwork is an inevitable phenomenon in any organization. It is therefore necessary for individuals to hone skills that enable them to be better team players. This paper has outlined some f the qualities that are considered as being vital for anyone who wants to be successful team player. Whereas I possess all of the discussed skills, I also intend to improve my level of perfection in them in order to be a better team player in future. References Duarte, D.L. & Snyder, N.T., 2011. Mastering Virtual Teams: Strategies, Tools, and Techniques That Succeed. San Fransisco: Josey-Bass. Dunin-Keplicz, B. & Verbrugge, ?J., 2011. Teamwork in Multi-Agent Systems: A Formal Approach. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons. Foss, L., Woll, K. & Moilanen, M., 2013. Creativity and implementations of new ideas: Do organisational structure, work environment and gender matterInternational Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship, 5(3), pp.298-322. Galbraith, D.D. & Webb, F.L., 2013. Teams That Work: Preparing Student. American Journal Of Business Education Teams For The Workplace, 6(2), pp.223-33. Graham, R.J. & Englund, R.L., 2013. Creating an environment for successful projects. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons. Hill, F. & Parsons, L?., 2014. Teamwork in the Management of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. New Jersey: Routledge. Lencioni, P., 2012. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: Intact Teams Participant Workbook. San Francisco: Pfeiffer. Mohammed, S. & Harrison, D.A., 2013. The clocks that time us are not the same: A theory of temporal diversity, task characteristics, and performance in teams. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 122(2), pp.244-56. Mumford, M.D., 2012. Handbook of Organizational Creativity. London: Elsevier. Sheng, C.W., Tian, Y.F. & Chen, M.C., 2010. Relationships among teamwork behavior, trust, perceived team support, and team commitment. Social Behavior and Personality: An International Journal, 38(10), pp.1297-305.

Loan Syndication

LOAN SYNDICATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS FINANCING STRATEGY IN NIGERIA TABLE OF CONTENT Title page Approval page Dedication Acknowledgement Abstract CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1. Background of the study 2. Statement of the problem 3. Objectives of the study 4. Significance of the study 5. Scope, limitations and delimitations 6. Statement of hypothesis 7. Definition of terms. CHAPTER TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 1. Types and sources of loan to Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. 2. Factors to be considered by Consortium of Financial Institutions before giving out Loans to business Organization. . Factors to be considered by Union Bank of Nigeria before using Loan syndication as a source of finance. 4. Securities and interest rates acceptable to the Union Bank of Nigeria. CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY 1. Sources of data 2. Survey Instrument or Instrument of Data collection. 3. Location of data 4. Research questions. CHAPTER FOUR DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS 1. Presentatio n of Data 2. Analysis of data 3. Interpretation of Data. CHAPTER FIVE FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 1. Findings 2. Recommendation 3. Conclusion Bibliography Appendix PROPOSALLOAN SYNDICATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS FINANCING STRATEGY IN NIGERIA Lack of fund has been one of the major problems militating against the progress and growth of our business organizations in Nigeria. This is caused by a lot of factors such as low savings (vicious circle of poverty), ignorance of the public to invest, mismanagement etc. there are many ways of solving the problems of finance and providing adequate finance to our business organizations such as equity stock, savings, ploughing back profits, but for the purpose of this research, we have to pay attention to loan syndication.This research will focus on the appraisal of the methods and ways through which Union Bank of Nigeria Plc source for fund in form of loan from a group of financial institutions such as commercial banks, merchant ba nks, insurance companies, development banks and financial institution like governments thrift societies friends. It will also focus on the different classes of loan notably, long-term loan, medium term loan, and short term loan.The classes of loan provided by the different types of financial institutions enumerated above will also be considered by Union Bank of Nigeria before using loan as a source of finance instead of other sources. Similarity, it is also pertinent to treat the factors, which are considered by consortium of financial institutions before giving out loans to business organizations. The securities and interest rates treatment acceptable to the consortium will also be look into. Also, the reason why some financial institutions do not go into loan syndication will also be inquired into.Before ending this research, it is important to study how the interest of the constitution is protected in the Union Bank of Nigeria as well as how the interest of each member of the con sortium is protected within the group. These points enumerated above when treated, Union Bank of Nigeria chooses to finance their projects and particularly loan syndication and we feel anybody who enjoys it. Summarily, the research work will be grouped into five chapters. Chapter one will contain the introduction, sub-topics as background of study, statement of problem, objectives of study, significance of study and so on.Chapter two contains the literature review. This chapter will give the detailed analysis of the topic. It is here that we state the meaning of the topic of the research different types of syndicated credit finance, the procedures for syndicating a loan etc. Chapter three will cover the research methodology and techniques. The sources of data, the instrument of data of data collection and the place the data is located. Chapter four, which is the data presentation and analysis will show the presentation of the data collected both in tables and charts, pie chart may a lso be used. Finally, chapter five which summaries the other chapters.The findings recommendations and the conclusion will be contained in this chapter. Having said much, this research study will be specifically limited to Union Bank of Nigeria Plc Onitsha Anambra State. CHAPTER ONE 1. 1 INTRODOUCTION OF THE STUDY The velalive insufficiency of fund for capital investment is a common factor in every economy especially in developing counties of the world. In developing counties like Nigeria; the low level of capital investment manifest in high unemployment rates; low productivity and corresponding low standard of living for greater majority of the population.Finding a solution to this problem of providing fund for capital investment has been a major pre-occupation of financial institutions in Nigeria. Beyond the traditional term loan; share offers; bonds and on; business organizations and financial institutions alike have sought out avenue to tackle the problem of insufficient fund fo r capital investment. One of the solutions they have come up with is syndicated loan or multiple credit facilities , which is aimed at spreading risks and weakening the impact of restricting laws and regulation on lending by financial institutions .Syndicate has been defined as an association of industrialist, or financial or banking consortium forced to carry out some industrial projects. Accordingly, loan syndication is basically defined as an agreement between two or borrower with credit facility utilizing common loan documentation. The spectacular growth of loan syndication as an alternative financial instrument for business organization occurred as response to several economic factors in Nigeria. Notable among these were: – The National industrial policy of 1989, which is aimed at achieving, accelerated pace of industrial growth in Nigeria economy. The Introduction of structural adjustment programmed in 1986, culminating in the establishment of foreign Exchange market (F E M) and depreciation of the aria, This made imported machinery and equipment very expensive and requiring hung capital outlays which most companies or financial institution can not comfortably afford. – Restriction on credit expansion by government and monetary authorities to minimize inflation. Central bank of Nigeria dose not included syndicated loan finance with in the credit checking, banks are there fore, able to syndicate loans with out interfering with the credit ceiling. The scrapping of import license regime which enabled more users of imported equipment and machineries to source and bring into the country. – Deregulation of interest rate made loan syndication attractive to both business organizations and financial institutions. The above factors concerned with the persistent domestic inflation and arising cost of domestic production have increased the magnitude of credits demand by vanoys users of fund particularly the industrial producers.In addition, ther e are certain legal and regulatory limitations on lending activities of commercial and merchant banks such as the statutory lending limit as provided in the banking act of 1969s. 13 (1) , the liquidity requirement ,e t c . In order to surmount these legal and regulatory limitations on lending activities of commercial bank (union bank) and merchant banks, loan syndication has become an attractive credit delivery technique aimed at spreading risks reducing the impact of the restricting laws and regulations.Currently, there exists no comprehensive enacted law on loan syndication in the country as to regulate the activities of the financial institution that lead and participate in the syndication. What is perhaps significant about loan syndication in the country is not the rapid growth of the financial institutions involved loan syndication, but their activities which have been quite remarkable over the years.Also, the study of the extent to which union bank of Nigeria plc employ syndic ated loan as an alternative financing means with particular reference to Anambra and Enugu states respective financing means with loan as an alternatively have been carried out in this study. The researcher carefully appraised all aspects of loan syndication as financing alternative in the country from the point of view of the borrower. It is also made clear in this work that consideration of numerous merits of syndicated loan financing as against its demerits.It is not to be used as a last resort but should be considered alongside with equivalent alternatives. All these notwithstanding the most important of this study (it empirical study) is to know the popularity of syndicated loan financing among business organization in the country and the extent to which they employ it as financing alternative, no such study has been carried out in Nigeria. For the empirical study, Anambra and Enugu State respectively have been chosen due to constraint imposed by cost and short-term on the rese archer, otherwise the researcher could have conducted the survey throughout the country. . STATEMENT OF PROBLEM There are conflicting views as to whether business organizations should be financed by syndicated loan or not. The opposition to the use of this alternative, especially in Nigeria, argues that syndicated loan is expensive and involves much administrative work. Also, there is need to point out in every clear terms the advantages inherent in syndicated loan as medium and long term financing alternative. Besides, a review of the role of financial institutions in financing Nigeria business organization through syndicate loan is of paramount importance.In addition to the above, the extent to which syndicated loan financing is embraced by Union bank of Nigeria Plc. In the country need to be studies to know actually whether the much emphasized syndicated loan financing is being employed as financing alternative in Nigeria. 3. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY The purpose of this study inclu des inter-allies; – An examination in general terms of the various issues involved in loan syndication. – To find out whether loan syndication is really a new approach to or another form of borrowing. To synthesize the merits and demerits of syndicated loan-financing vis-a-vis other sources of medium and long-term financing both by cost and codeless. – To survey the extent and prospects of loan syndication business in Nigeria analyzing critically the role of business organizations and financial institutions. – To find out whether loan syndication can help in industrial development of the country, especially under the current economic situation. – To examine the extent of penetration of syndicated loan financing among business organizations in the country. 1. 4SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDYThis study will be of crucial benefit to the borrowers. The attention of the researcher was drawn by the need for loan syndication in Nigeria especially in the area of providing the borrower with credit facilities. This becomes obvious that will be a need to grant study that could examine loan syndication as it affects the investment and capital project outlays. Therefore, the significant of this study is to look into ways of making it easy for financing a capital project outlays which requires a syndicated loan, and also to encourage financial firms to jointly finance project which one financial firm cannot single handedly finance.It is hoped that after this study. It will be useful to every bank especially those in merchant banking and development banking. It will also provide information to general public on how to employ loan syndication as alternative business financing. This work is expected to be of immense values to the students in financial studies and other related courses mostly accountancy, banking and finance and so on, since this is part of what they are going to practice in their various place of work.Lastly, it will and government and other institutions to formulate suitable policy that will guide them in financing a big projects jointly with other financing firm. 1. 5SCOPE OF THE STUDY This research work only covers the loan syndication as an alternative business financing strategy in Nigeria. I took a close looks at the needs, functions and various benefit associated with Nigeria loan syndication. LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY The first limitation, which was obvious, is the dearth of statistical data.Lack of statistical data from our financial institutions like central bank of Nigeria (CBN), ministry of finance, including commercial and merchant banks where the researcher visited at Enugu, Onitsha and Lagos to collect list of corporations they have financed through syndicated loan adhered strictly to the rule of secretly in banking, thus they refused to release such information. Another problem is the time constraint. A research of this nature need relatively long time during which information for accurate infi rmness could be drawn, the period for the study is short , hence time posed as a constraint to the researcher.Lastly, as the cost, the researcher would have extended the survey to other states at the empirical level and this would have produced accurate and more comprehensive work but for the hinge cost of transportation and accommodation in the various state of the federation. It is not possible. 1. 6 STATEMENT OF HYPOTHESIS: Ho syndicated loan has been employed against other alternatives as a medium long term financing strategy. Hi syndicate loan has not been employed against other alternatives as a medium long term financing strategy. Ho does syndicate loan has any impact on our national economy?Hi syndicated loan has much impact in our national economy. Ho syndicated loan has much impact in our national economy. 1. 7 DEFINITION OF TERMS: The research topic has some key words, which call for treatment before anything else. SYNDICATE: It has been defined as an association of indus trialist, or financials or banking consortium forced to carry out come industrial projects. LOAN SYNDICATION: It is defined as an agreement between two or more lending financial institutions to provide a borrower with credit facility utilizing common loan documentation. —–Important Instructions Start here—- PLEASE, print the following instructions and information if you will like to order/buy our complete written material(s). Remember that our approved websites are www. careerslight. com or www. trustyprojects. com and our official phone numbers are 08169533305, 08158646653, 08126773402. Take Note of our websites and phone numbers or write them down. 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Analysis Of Marina Abramovic s Photograph, Light Side And...

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Security and Privacy Challenges in Cloud Computing †Free Samples

Question: Discuss about the Security and Privacy Challenges in Cloud Computing. Answer: Introduction: I have executed this business research program on the topic Advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing for businesses. I have discussed the increasing use of cloud computing in the business along with the advantages and disadvantages associated with the use of cloud computing for businesses. Technology is widely being used by the businesses with a motive to gain a competitive advantage over the others in the industry. I have discussed the concept of cloud computing which is facilitating storage of the data in the space (Feng, et. al., 2011). Companies are looking for storage mediums for storing the data of the company at a safe and secure platform. I have framed an objective on the basis of which information related to the research program has been gathered. The objective behind conducting the research program is to advantages business is gaining from investing in the cloud computing and challenges faced due to cloud computing (Catteddu, 2010). I have defined a project scope according to which this research has covered the advantages business has realized from the use of cloud computing in the daily operations as well as disadvantages acting as a challenge for businesses using cloud computing. I have developed knowledge of the different aspects related to cloud computing and factors which motivate the business to use cloud computing. I have gathered quality data for the purpose of gaining a better understanding of the concept. I have analyzed different examples of the companies of the real world which are using cloud computing for enhancing the effectiveness of the operations and enhancing the performance (Takabi, et. al., 2010). I have understood that businesses are using cloud computing with a motive to deliver smooth technological services to the customers all around the globe. With the change in business environment, there has been a change in the manner data or information is stored by the business. I have understood t hat these changes in the business environment have resulted in increasing use of cloud computing by businesses (Zhang, et. al., 2010). I have developed knowledge of the various advantages and disadvantages of using cloud computing for businesses. These advantages of using cloud computing include storing the data at a common platform which is safe and secure, minimising the cost of the business involved in storing the data, ease of accessibility of data anytime, enhancement I the productivity of the services and from anywhere, reduction in the chances of error or duplicity as data is being managed from a single computer and retrieval of the data is fast (Sultan, 2010). Disadvantages of using cloud computing are lack of privacy, a threat to the confidentiality which is against the interest of the company, increase the need for technical staff for performing the operations and increase in the financial implications on the part of the business. I have analyzed different cases which proves that use of cloud computing has increased the chances of a threat to privacy and confidentiality. For the purpose of coping with this issue of threat to privacy and confidentiality, proper techniques or measures need to be applied (Subashini Kavitha, 2011). I have gathered data on the basis of the research questions and objectives set for the research program. For gathering quality and authentic data, I have used secondary sources of data collection. Secondary data has enhanced the reliability of the data discussed in this research program. Various books, articles, newspapers, journals, magazines, companys annual reports and other internet sources have been used for collecting data. Knowledge gained during the execution process of this research program has enhanced the skills and knowledge which will help me throughout my life (Chawla Sodhi, 2011). I have gained knowledge of the manner in which a research program has to be conducted. I have taken help from the internet sources which have guided my efforts in the right direction. This learning process has encouraged for performing the research programs in future in a better manner. I found this research program very useful which has formed a base for the future programs I will initiate for meeting the career goals (Danping Lee, 2011). I have come across that conducting a business research has developed my knowledge as well developed my skills which I will apply in future for attaining the goals set. Cloud computing is a trending aspect of the business environment and having knowledge of this will help me in taking better decisions for the management or storing the data. Management of data or information is crucial in this business environment as a threat to confidentiality is increasing. This knowledge has helped in completing this research program effectively and fulfilling the objectives of the business (Hofmann Woods, 2010). Completion of this research was required for attaining the objectives of the program. This knowledge will be used in the future career as knowledge of the trending aspects of the business environment for working effectively. Different roles and responsibilities are assigned to an individual for meeting the goals of the future career. Knowledge of the current trending aspects of the busines s environment will help me in fulfilling the future roles and responsibilities which are part of a future career in a better manner (Kuada, 2012). I have conducted this research program in a sequence for ensuring that the research is completed in an effective manner by covering every aspect. I have prepared a research plan on the basis of which research has been conducted. This research plan or schedule has provided a direction to me while conducting this research and ensuring that the research is performed without skipping out any important aspect which could have affected the successful completion of the research. I have selected the research topic and gathered data related to the research topic. I have learned about different methods or techniques which are being used by the researchers for conducting the research successfully and within the time frame. Challenge faced while conducting this research program was the completion of the research within the limited time available. For coping with this challenge, I have effectively used research methods or techniques (Aljabre, 2012). This research is very useful which has shaped my knowledge in a better manner regarding the research topic. I have understood that there is a need to consider different factors while selecting cloud computing for the business. These factors have the potential to create positive as well as negative impact on the business. Positive factors which I have analyzed include a reduction in the cost and increase in saving, enhancing the speed of the performing the functions of the business, enhancement in the productivity of the business and enhances the reliability as a backup of data can be created with the use of cloud computing. Negative factors which I have analyzed are lack of suitability for everyone, limited connectivity as cloud computing is dependent on the internet, lack of security and lack of customer support. I have used qualitative method for collecting data for the research. I have selected two major organizations of this area and name of the organizations are IBM and Google ( Armbrust, et. al., 2010). Secondary data has been collected which is second-hand data and is a reliable form of data which has contributed towards the quality of the research. Authentic sources have been used for this research program. Reliability and validity are important for every research as these factors together determine the quality of the research. I have identified few limitations while conducting this research. These limitations are related to data collection process, analysis of the data and maintaining the reliability and validity of the collected data for the research. Time schedule has been prepared by me for the identification of the different activities of this research and identifying the time which will be required for completing the activities (Chawla Sodhi, 2011). I have conducted this research in a systematic manner for ensuring that the research is focused on the goals set. For the attainment of the objective of the research, it was crucial to divide the research into different activities. These activities have ensured that the research has been conducted as per the plans and is moving in the right direction. Assignment one has covered the literature review part, objectives and scope which have formed a base for the concept of cloud computing. Assignment two has covered the research methodology section and summary of the literature review. This methodology section has developed my knowledge regarding the various approaches which can be used for conducting the research, collecting data, analyzing the collected data and forming conclusions on the basis of analyzed data (Danping Lee, 2011). I have understood that the research learning process is important as this enhances the learning and knowledge. This business research has encouraged and prepared me for conducting research programs in future for attaining the objectives. I will use this knowledge gained from the execution of this research program for conducting research in future. For attaining success in the future as a profession, there is a need to gather data of the business environment and how to apply the knowledge gained for performing the roles and responsibilities assigned. I have learned a lot from the execution of this research which will help me in meeting the career goals. References Aljabre, A. 2012, Cloud computing for increased business value, International Journal of Business and social science, 3(1). Armbrust, M., Fox, A., Griffith, R., Joseph, A. D., Katz, R., Konwinski, A. Zaharia, M. 2010, A view of cloud computing, Communications of the ACM, 53(4), 50-58. Catteddu, D., 2010, Cloud Computing: benefits, risks and recommendations for information security, Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, pp. 17-17. Chawla, D. Sodhi, N., 2011, Research methodology: concepts and cases, Vikas Publishing House. Danping, L. Lee, C.K., 2011, A review of the research methodology for the re-entrant scheduling problem, International Journal of Production Research, 49(8), pp.2221-2242. Feng, D.G., Zhang, M., Zhang, Y. Xu, Z., 2011, Study on cloud computing security, Journal of software, 22(1), pp.71-83. Hofmann, P. Woods, D. 2010, Cloud computing: The limits of public clouds for business applications, IEEE Internet Computing, 14(6), 90-93. Kuada, J., 2012, Research methodology: A project guide for university students, Samfundslitteratur. Subashini, S. Kavitha, V., 2011, A survey on security issues in service delivery models of cloud computing, Journal of network and computer applications, 34(1), 1-11. Sultan, N. 2010, Cloud computing for education: A new dawn?, International Journal of Information Management, 30(2), 109-116. Takabi, H., Joshi, J.B. Ahn, G.J., 2010, Security and privacy challenges in cloud computing environments, IEEE Security Privacy, 8(6), pp.24-31. Zhang, Q., Cheng, L. Boutaba, R. 2010, Cloud computing: state-of-the-art and research challenges Journal of internet services and applications, 1(1), 7-18.

Joe DEustachio Essays (785 words) - Cinema Of The United States

Joe D'Eustachio PBS 101 Outside speaker For my outside speaker paper, I went to see Glenn Hockley, who is running for office in my hometown of Westchester. In here, he talked about why the jails are overpopulated and what makes a criminal. I am going to try to summarize it best here. " Charlie, there are two kinds of thieves in this world: the ones who steal to enrich their lives and those who steal to define their lives." There are many ways a criminal can enrich or define their lives with crime, and the ways they enrich or define their lives with crime almost always has something to do with their motive. These motives can range from revenge to crime being the only thing they know how to do to greed, and many, many more. Revenge is an extremely common motive to become a criminal, and The Italian Job and "Girlfriend's Revenge Case" bring this motive to life. In The Italian Job, Stella says something that clearly displays her motiverevengefor becoming involved in crime: "'I want to see the look on that man's face when his gold is gone. He took my father from me, I'm taking this." She didn't care about the money, she didn't care about the consequences; all she cared about was taking vengeance on her father's killer. In "Girlfriend's Revenge Case", Barbara Wu tries to get her boyfriend to kill an ex-boyfriend of hers for revenge on him for breaking up with her through an email. Later in her trial, another one of her exes came forward and said she'd tried to get him to do the same thing to another ex-boyfriend . The fact that her boyfriends took her seriously about killing her exes means that she would become a criminal if it meant getting revenge on her exes, so she tried. Sometimes, people become criminals because hey start at an early age so crime ends up being the only thing they know how to do. For example, In The Rescue Artist, Peter Scott, an English cat burglar, said "'As a husband I was a failure and as a lover indifferent because my real passion was to be out on the roof, or creeping through the country, or making a little tunnel through a wall. I'd found this private world which yielded a sexual, antisocial excitement unobtainable by other means.'" Scott's motives were the thrill of stealing as well as crime being the only thing he knew how to do well, so much that he was still committing crimes at age of 67, when he was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for trying to fence a 650,000 Picasso. In The Italian Job, John said "'I've spent half my kid's life in prison. Don't get to be my age with nothing but his, Charlie.'" Stealing was all John had ever done, knew how to do, and would ever do, so he continued to do it, even after going to prison, until he died. Probably the most common motive for someone to become a criminal is greed. "Greed to Steal $500,000 Motive for Boss's Murder" displays this motive blatantly to anyone that reads the article. An employee named Sneza Suteski of an accountant named Richard P iech paid her hairdresser's boyfriend $3,000 to murder Piech so she could steal $500,000 from him since he wouldn't be at work. (Brooke 1) Both the boyfriend and Suteski became criminals because of greed in the end, showing how common this motive is. Another example of this motive is that Steve betrayed his friends, tried to kill them (and killed one of them), and it was all to get 35 million dollars in gold bricks. John Hancock (yes, the John Hancock) succumbed to greed near the end of his life when he was traveling in the California and Nevada area. He and his companion, Winny , were stranded because their failure of a team gave out, and when two men named Engelke and Edmiston stopped by where they had been for the three weeks they had been stranded, Hancock and Winny left with them. In the middle of one night, Hancock killed the two men and buried their