Information Systems

Chapter 7 presents a comparative analysis of various tools useful in policymaking. Select two tools described in chapter 7 from different categories, and describe how these tools could be used to develop a policy for optimizing bus and local train schedules to minimize energy use and passenger wait times in a SmartCity environment.  To complete this assignment, you must do the following: As indicated above, select two tools described in chapter 7 from different categories, and describe how these tools could be used to develop a policy for optimizing bus and local train schedules to minimize energy use and passenger wait times in a SmartCity environment.

Regardless of what type of relationship we are in—whether in terms of friendship, romance, or family members, all relationships are in the process of either developing or dying.  This paper requires you to analyze a family relationship using communication concepts/theories and principles from the text, discussions etc. The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize students with all of the course objectives.  You are to analyze interpersonal communication principles and concepts in the development, maintenance, and possibly, the deterioration of a long term significant family relationship.  The relationship you choose to write about can be one that you are currently engaged in, or one that has already ended.   It should, however, be a fairly recent one, not a relationship you had in grade school.  If you cannot think of one involving a family member then and only then can it be a friendship relationship or a romantic relationship.  You don’t need to disclose any information you are not comfortable with disclosing and please change names for privacy. Content This paper involves more than just simply summarizing the development of a relationship.  While you will want to offer some description of the relationship; the main emphasis should be on how it has developed in communication between two people.  You should organize your paper into the following three parts: 1. Introduction:  Describe the relationship.  Who are the participants?  What is the history of the relationship?  What is the current status of the relationship?  This information should be relatively brief.  Next, introduce the body of the paper by indicating the terms/concepts you will use to analyze the relationship. 2. Body:  In this section of the paper you will analyze the relationship using interpersonal communication concepts, terms, topics, etc.  This is by far the longest section of the paper. First, organize the body of the paper around the stages of relationship development (see your textbook and utilize your research).  These stages can provide an excellent outline of the paper.  The key here is to talk about how the stages are created in COMMUNICATION.  How did communication change to move the relationship to another stage, and how did communication define a certain stage? Select at least three concepts that we’ve discussed in class and apply them to your relationship.  You may discuss these concepts and how they affected the communication in your relationship as you take us through the stages, or you may want to discuss them apart from the stages in terms of how they have played out in your relationship.  Use evidence to support your claims and use it in each stage—using direct quotes from the text, and specific examples from your relationship. 3. Conclusion:  This section includes a brief summary of the body of the paper.  End the paper with some reflections on your relationship, and what you learned as a result of writing this paper.

We as a society, within the boundaries of the United States and its territories, are addressing a faceless global threat that we have come to know as the coronavirus or COVID-19.  It attacks at the heart and soul of the nation and requires a multifaceted approach with a host of parties: federal government, state governments, municipalities, private sector, and non-governmental organizations as well. Should the pre-planning on the part of the private sector  and non-governmental organizations be interfaced with the government’s planning prior to any nationwide disaster or national emergency? If so, what is the best or better path forward? 

Some organizations prohibit workers from bringing certain kinds of devices into the workplace, such as cameras, cell phones, and USB drives. Some businesses require employees to use clear or see-through backpacks when carrying personal items. What other devices might not be allowed in certain facilities, and why would they be restricted? The video on Google’s Data Center may give you some ideas to write about for this assignment.

Topic 1 Simulation technology has been transformative in nursing education. Through the use of simulation, nurses can repeatedly practice skills and gain clinical confidence in a risk-free environment. Simulation, however, is not just for health care professionals. How can nurses leverage simulation technology for patient and family education? (Include your rationale.) Share your experiences and ideas for leveraging simulation technology for patient education. REFERENCE: McGonigle, D. (2017). Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge.

Search the web for four different project management software packages. What are the relative strengths and weaknesses of each packaged software? What advice would you give to someone intending to buy project management soft ware for his or her PC? Why? 2. A project has been defined to contain the following list of activities along with their required times for completion. Activity No. Activity Time (Weeks) Immediate Predecessors 1 Collect Requirements 2 — 2 Analyze processes 3 1 3 Analyze data 3 2 4 Design processes 7 2 5 Design Data 6 2 6 Design screens 1 3,4 7 Design Reports 5 4,5 8 Program 4 6,7 9 Test and document 8 7 10 Install 2 8,9 a. Show the Gantt Chart for the activities. b. Calculate the earliest expected completion time of the project (in weeks). c. What would happen if activity 6 were revised to take six weeks instead of one week (be specific)? You must use MS Project to show the Gantt Chart.