In 3-4 sentences, discuss an example of how you have seen chemistry in YOUR everyday life. Discuss what you have learned in this class that gave you a new perspective or a deeper understanding on this matter.

 SHORT ANSWER:              Sender / Receiver / Message / Feedback / Context / Channel /  “Noise”(Interference) I expect that you recognize this list as the primary elements present in every communication situation (I call them the Big 7).  As you know, basic communication competence in these elements is difficult, and communicating interculturally creates even more considerations and challenges. Take two(2) elements from this list (Select “Context”  & any other one(1) element of your choice. ) and give an illustration of how that element will be uniquely impacted within an Intercultural situation.   Your illustrations should be concrete examples of special considerations for handling that element effectively when in an intercultural encounter. Approach it as if you are adding a segment to Edward T. Hall’s insights in Beyond Culture.  Concrete example means you should cite something specific you have read about, observed, or experienced regarding how that element is impacted when it is in an Intercultural situation.   Avoid generalizations.   

Answer the question and be specific and to the point. Any flexibility in the question is to give the student the option to choose which approach or report to describe or to use in answering questions. Quantity (count of words) is not the main objective or focus of this exam VI-a  One ERP implementation component is moving the business data over to the new system.  An IT manager stated that “in uploading data to the new system/software, we ran into few complications due to different programs and different levels of data”. What do you think is being referred to by “different levels of data”? [hint: you may use or reflect on data and tables used in Sage 50 exercise and in multiple units of this course] VI-b  During implementation of ERP system it was suggested to upload data from the old “legacy” system into the new ERP system.  VI-b(i) Do you recommend this approach or not and why, and VI-b(ii) If you do or don’t recommend the above approach, what other alternative you propose; explain very briefly your answers and give example(s) if it makes your points clear. VI-c  It was stated in an article that when implementing ERP, few procedures and in few cases a whole department may be eliminated!  Briefly explain and give one example to support your explanation of how streamlining procedures in ERP implementation may lead to such consequence? VI-d  When implementing a new system, few companies decide to install software as is (plain/vanilla or out-of-the-box installation) while other companies prefer customized implementation.  Explain briefly each approach and the corresponding pros and cons of each approach? VI-e  An IT specialist who works with Materials Management module of ERP Software, shared in one presentation the following about items on the Materials Master Table (adapted to Sage 50 exercise): ALUM I/O: 0.05/.10 ALUM I/O:   .05/.10 I/O: 0.05/.10 ALUM I/O:   .05/.10 ALUM Based on the above, and based on familiarity with the BOM and parts’ numbers in the Sage 50 manufacturing case we did in class, briefly explain (1) what was the IT specialist referring to, (2) whether it is or it is not an issue, and (3) what is best approach to tackle such an issue or situation if it exists? VI-f  As a systems auditor/accountant your client asks you about the best approach to replace the legacy/old system and implement a new information systems (ERP) for her company.  LIST the four different approaches for implementing ERP software? VI-g  In your own words, define briefly each implementation approach (you listed in preceding item/question VI-f) and use simplified and specific examples to explain the approach.

Please watch the following TED Talk: (32 minutes) Hearing impaired Scottish Percussionist, Evelyn Glennie, discusses sound in “How to Truly Listen.” There is a profound difference between ‘hearing’ and ‘listening’ to music. Please watch the video entirely and consider not only her opinions and experiences as a musician, but also what you have gleaned from this course, concerning the concept of listening. Following the video, please respond to the three questions/prompts.   https://www.ted.com/talks/evelyn_glennie_how_to_truly_listen#t-143543Links to an external site.   Thoughtful, critical, and introspective inquiry is necessary as you consider ‘music’ and what you have learned about “listening” to music.  Please respond to the following prompts and questions with a minimum of 3 sentences for each. You are required to reference interesting, related points made by Evelyn Glennie in each response. Failure to follow these directions will result in loss of points.    2.  What do you think the advantages are of active “listening” to music? (33 possible points)  

In his book The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith found no evidence that nations were harmed by large levels of public debt.

Answer the question and be specific and to the point. Any flexibility in the question is to give the student the option to choose which approach or report to describe or to use in answering each part of the question. Quantity (count of words) is not the main objective or focus of this exam.   A manufacturing company officer adopting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system indicated that “after ERP implementation the company will be searching for consultants to guide them through their business process streamlining and reengineering”. IX-a.   What is the officer referring to in saying “…business process streamlining and reengineering”? Name and explain in your own words (i) what is the concept (covered within ERP implementation topic) that is being referred to in the statement above, and (ii) how the concept relates to ERP implementation ? [Hint: Use as reference the articles posted on Canvas and the articles you read and summarized during the semester] ? IX-b.   List the main or critical success factors for implementing an ERP system and define each factor in one sentence and using your own words. [Hint: Use as reference the articles posted on Canvas (you read and summarized during the semester)]? IX-c  Based on your understanding of BPR, do you Agree or DisAgree with the manufacturing company officer’s statement at the outset/beginning of this IX question above (italicized and underlined)?  You need to defend and explain the basis for your agreement or disagreement? IX-d     List two steps in an IT audit which are similar to two steps in financial audit, and two steps which are different. Briefly explain  the steps or give an example to explain each of the IT audit steps?

What is the total (sum) actual sales in USD in North America (NA) according to the data in the file? Report your answer as a number with two decimal points, e.g., 1004.04.

I acknowledge that: I did download the Excel working file. Exam I Excel Working file_ChangeYourNameLastname.xlsx  I will not discuss the contents of the exam with anyone until the entire exam period is over and the exam and results have been posted. This includes, but is not limited to, posts to websites, personal discussions with anyone, tweets, texts, e-mails, etc. You may use Excel Help to work on solutions. You may not use any generative pre-trained technology to solve the exam problems.  I further understand that breaking these rules is an Honor Code violation that will result in sanctions that may be applied by the Office of Academic Integrity, up to and including permanent expulsion from the University.  Select True if you agree with the statements above; select False otherwise. (0 points) Unless otherwise selected, the True option will be considered by default.

The nurse is providing care for a female patent diagnosed with displacement disorders currently being treated with placement of a pessary. What actions should the nurse take in the care of this patient?

A doctor orders an IV infusion of 1,000 mL of normal saline to be administered over 8 hours. The IV set delivers 15 drops/mL. How many drops per minute should the IV be set to deliver? (Round to the nearest whole number)