Your cookie company is growing but not as rapidly as you would like. You are exploring producing products for businesses. During a recent conversation with the owner of a local car dealership, he offered to buy 500 cookies for a special event in the community. He asked that the cookies be displayed in the shape of a car and he would like the dealership's logo on each cookie. He has agreed that the cookies can be your signature flavor. The display will cost $200 to build and the logo for each cookie will cost $.03. This is a rush order and may require some overtime. You are required to deliver the cookies to the event and provide a napkin for each cookie. The business owner would like a deal since he is purchasing so many cookies and you are "getting your name out there". This could potentially lead to more business. Requirements:On an Excel spreadsheet, with at least two tabs;Prepare calculations to determine what price you will charge the business owner for the entire project (Tab 1). After presenting the bid to the business owner, he offered to pay 85% of what you would like to charge.Can you do it for the reduced price and still make a profit? Prepare a new cost analysis assuming the new price (Tab 2). Remember to address fixed Prepare detailed analysis for each part of the assignment, outlining all your costs and revenues. Clearly explain whether you will take the job at the reduced price or pass on it. Explain why.

(Response 1 need 250 word response with a cited source)Discussion Question: You are the security manager for a small/medium size electronics firm and have been given the authority to write a security officer contract to hire up to 20 personnel. These personnel are already state certified as armed guards. What additional areas do you want to have your new officers trained on prior to arriving at your facility? Address a minimum of three requirements you would like to see your guards have before showing up for work. Written and verbal communication:Oftentimes the security staff needs to complete reports and communicate situations that will involve others outside of the department. Human Resources, legal and senior leadership in various departments reply on the eyes and ears of the security staff to report important information. The written reports of security officers will become center stage in legal cases that will either protect the organization or expose them for civil and criminal actions. At the same time it’s important that security officers are able to effectively communicate verbally. This is important on many levels including while talking with co- workers and leadership in day to day interactions and also when called to testify in court or dispositions.Experience in Access Control and Camera Systems:In a technology heavy security environment, companies and security forces reply on complex technology security programs. Access control and camera systems are commonly used in medium and large businesses to help supplement the security officer programs. Though the systems vary from business to businesses, the overall theory of these systems remain the same. Understanding how these tools work and can be used are beneficial to the security department. A good understanding of these basis computer systems and running reports is necessary to the successes of the team or department.Experience working for a large organization:A security staff of twenty armed officer’s suggest that this organization is fairly large and will have a large employee population. Compared with police officers, security guard training and licensing standards are not well established and in some contexts there are no regulations for security guards( Nalla &Crichlow, 2017). Experience and formal education will be very important for a new team but other qualities will be needed. When hiring a completely new team or security force, it would important to have experiences team members working in this type of environment. A careful blend of education and real boots on the ground experiences will provide the organization with the skills necessary to reduce the organizational risk. A well rounded team will help ensure a talent rich department. Formal education gives a team the fresh blood and clear eyes to a situation; however experience coupled with education will result in a team built for success.I have witnessed security managers that hired security staff that relied on retired law enforcement, former military and other sources of experience to create a team. Education and experience both have a place in a department as a whole. Blending of team members that understand and respect the qualities of each group is important. Organization leaders must ensure they have the necessary personnel to assess, plan, and manage the security operations for their organization (Nalla &Crichlow, 2017). As a manager, it becomes necessary to look at the total program and not focuses on a group of potential hires. Each group has something special that they bring to the table.References:Nalla, M., & Crichlow, V. (2017). Have the standards for private security guards become more stringent in the post 9/11 era? An assessment of security guard regulations in the US from 1982 to 2010. Security Journal, 30(2), 523–537. https://doi.org/10.1057/sj.2014.21(Response 2 need 250 word response with a cited source)The state requirements for Texas break down into three separate categories: II, III, IV. The level II is a training course that is provided to every officer and is the beginner/basic level qualification. The level III is a training course that is a mimum of 45 hours and a test, which includes course of fire (DPS, 2018). The level IV training course is a 15 hour course that also includes a test. For contractors in my state, I would prefer for all of the contractors to have the IV training certification. This would ensure there was adequate time and training completed in order to fufill security officer duties. The age limit in Texas to be a security officer is only 18 years. If an individual applying were an 18 year old with the basic level qualifications it would be extremely difficult to be assured he had enough experience to know what he was doing. The hypothetical company is a small/medium size firm so, to an extent it would be a place to learn. However, if they had additional qualifications and training it would be easier to on board them and have the trust in their potential. I would also like for the individuals hired to have military experience if possible. The amount of training military members go through would aid in their knowlegde of protection. In Texas, military experience can count towards the training requirements to become an officer. Military members have been or are still qualified on multiple weapons but at the very least are qualifed on one. They are more likely to be comfortable with using and understanding weapons than someone who did one test for the qualification course and goes through continuation every now and then. Lastly, I would like there to be a degree or prior experience in the individual's background. I think the courses to become a security officer do provide a slight foundation for individual's to understand the security realm. However, I think in order for the contract security force to understand how to integrate and operate effectively, there needs to be a solid foundation of understanding or experience. Ideally, I would like each individual to have at least 5 years of experience or if they have less time it could be supplemented by a degree/schooling. Early on into my security career, I only had to review contracts for a few things and I never really looked at the details too much. After learning a bit more, I now know that it is imperative that the description be as clear and thorough as possible. The last thing any company needs is a group of twenty newly established security guards who don't understand security or feel comfortable holding a weapon. Hiring individuals with a background in security would alleviate much of the risk for the company becuase it would be a well-developed team. Best Practices for Hiring PMSC Personnel. Retrieved from: http://apus.intelluslearning.com/v3/course-widget/1401/#/document/201623187/1/05db3f0f89d3e77710a739b92c85faf1/042cb0158f2342b0494ebf668a2562b2/browse_published_content/15284/64734/122197/6/lesson/lesson?hideClose=true&tagId=138961&external_course_id=402482&external_course_name=SCMT553%20I001%20Sum%2019Ferry, K. (2017). Futurestep Makes 2018 Talent Trend Predictions: https://www.kornferry.com/press/korn-ferry-futurestep-makes-2018-talent-trend-predictionsDPS. (2018). Training and Continuing Education. Retrieved from: https://www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/psb/Testingindex.htm(My initial response)Additional areas do you want to have your new officers trained on prior to arriving at your facilityBefore my new officers report to work, I would like them to have thorough training on how to write reports. Equipping my security team with excellent report writing skills will be essential just in case an incident occurs at the firm. However, report writing should be every week with or without an event occurring. The written report will help summarize what the guard experienced on his shifts, including any unusual activities that he might have noticed (Broder& Tucker, 2011). The officers will also be required to write a maintenance report. The primary purpose of the maintenance report will be to help in ensuring that all the equipment of security is always in the best condition. All these can only be possible if the team receives proper training in report writing skills. By training on report writing, the firm will be able to run smoothly as any unusual activity will be noticeable as soon as it occurs. Secondly, I would want my new officers to have thorough training on first aid and handling emergencies. Security officers who handle guns and weapons undergo lots of comprehensive training, unlike those who are not armed. They usually learn forced and safety laws. However, it will be my responsibility to ensure that they all the necessary knowledge in matters of first aid and emergency handling. The officers should always familiarize themselves with First Aid policies of employers, which include accident reporting. It is also the officer’s responsibility to keep unnecessary individuals away and protect the firm’s belongings during an accident. It is the job officers to respond to emergencies, and that is why it will be essential to train them on First Aid before they can arrive at my facility. Address a minimum of three requirements you would like to see your guards have before showing up for work.Before showing up for work, I would expect the new officers to present an electronic fingerprint imaging with us on the first day. The fingerprints will be able to help determine whether the officer has any criminal record in the state. The print will also help in running a background check on the officer. It is also very essential for a security officer to give his fingerprints at the firm as some of them will be influential on the regular business of the firm. Secondly, security officers must present their license before coming to work (Jacobs &Crepet, 2007). Submitting their licenses will indicate that they are of the right age, they underwent a drug test and passed it, and their criminal record is clean. Since they are armed guards, their license qualifications are generally stricter as they also have to get the license for their firearms. Lastly, I would expect the officers to have an undergraduate degree. As much as most employers usually prefer guards with postsecondary degrees, I would require my officers to have an undergraduate degree in law enforcement or criminal justice. I need well equipped personnel with both physical and educational strengths for my firm. I do not mean that those with postsecondary degrees are not well equipped; they are just not of my preference. The security officers with undergraduate degrees have been taught thoroughly on courses like security management and investigation techniques, which make them more suitable for my firm (Lees, 2012).(Response 3 250 word response one cited source to the teacher posed question below)Why is a degree important to you? Would you ever make an exception to this requirement?

In this module, you will finish writing your research paper and submit your final document.Summary of StepsResearch the last IS-related solution you chose during Module 3.Edit your research paper document based on the feedback you received after submitting it in Module 7.Following the instructions below, finish writing and editing your research paper, including the fifth IS-related solution, conclusion, and references.Submit your document for grading.SuggestionsSome suggestions on the types of data that you might include to build your paper are as follows:Describe how the information systems will benefit your company.Provide details and examples of applications and solutions offered by retail vendors.Describe the framework for each solution that the internal staff of your company might develop and implement.Present an account of the strengths, weaknesses, and cost considerations for those solutions.Identify and describe how a solution can provide a competitive advantage, influence strategy, affect organizational performance, and increase operational efficiency.Detailed instructions for this assignment are below and in the Detailed Instructions and Research Project Requirements sections, which describes the complete project.OverviewThere's a rumor going around the coffee break room that if you conduct thorough research on the five selected IS topics and submit a scholarly, well-reasoned and composed document, the "powers that be" are certain to promote you into that management position for which you have labored and worked so diligently. If you can produce some critical analyses that will give the upper management folks a clear picture of the bottom line with respect to which IS solutions could greatly benefit the company, you will be certain to receive an offer of a larger office along with a hefty pay raise. This is all part of the career plan that you first developed.Your document submission is due by the posted due date. Your instructor will use the 8.3 Research Project: Submission 4 Rubric for evaluating and grading your submission.Follow the guidelines in the Detailed Instructions section.Assignment DetailsThe requirements for Project Submission 4 are similar to Project Submission 3. The following are the submission requirements for this assignment:Submit researched scholarly data for the fifth of the IS-related solutions that you selected.Submit a minimum of TWO full pages of double-spaced text in the Body of the Text section for the fifth of the IS-related solutions that you selected. The total number of pages in the Body of the Text section is TEN full pages. The Title and the paragraph consisting of 4-5 sentences that introduce the need for IS-related solutions in your company, and Reference List pages, are not considered part of the “TEN full pages” in the Body of the Text section requirement.Precede the paragraphed data for each topic in the Body of the Text section with the left-justified title of the topic.A minimum of FIVE primary reference sources outside of the course textbook are required to be cited and referenced in the document submission (ONE per topic).Refer to the notes that you have been keeping in the previous research project assignments to compose the Conclusion section in your final document.Allow enough time after researching the last topic to complete the Conclusion section, and the Reference List page of your paper.Don’t forget to save the working document when you have finished adding the new data.Follow the guidelines in the Research Project Requirements section.PART 2: IS Technology Current EventOverviewContinuous developments in the realm of information systems technology are promulgated in the news media on an almost daily basis. Somewhere out during the 'wee hours' of the night, the latest Bill Gates clone is 'burning the midnight oil' working to develop another remotely possible concept into an actual productive technology.IS Current Event AssignmentReview the Current Event Requirements section, as well as the Course Specific-APA Style requirements.In this assignment, search through the articles in the RSS news feed below, and choose one from the last year relating to an information systems technology that has impacted a business decision or served prominently as a solution utilized by an enterprise. Be aware that some articles in the news feed may not be appropriate for this assignment. The idea here is to locate timely, newsworthy data relating to an MIS that one might utilize as a manager in today's On-Demand Economy. You will evaluate and synthesize your new-found data and post a summary (minimum 250 words) of the topic in the forum below to share the knowledge with your peers.Note: Only ONE post is required. You are NOT required to respond to posts made by your peers in this activity, as this is not a discussion assignment.Follow the guidelines in the Current Event Requirements section.Your discussion post is due by the posted due date. Your instructor will use the rubric for evaluating and grading your submission.RSS FeedNote: The RSS feed below is live. If you choose a story today, it may not be visible tomorrow or in a week. Please bookmark your story URL or save a local copy of your story to your computer.Purpose of Current Event AssignmentIn the IS Technology Current Event assignment, you will create summary report on topics relating to Information Systems technologies that have impacted a business decision or served prominently as a solution utilized by an enterprise. The idea here is to locate timely, newsworthy data from a source that presents interesting articles relating to the latest developments in Information Systems. You will evaluate and synthesize your new-found data and post a summary of the current event in a discussion forum to share the knowledge gained with your peers.Replies to PeersA discussion forum modality is utilized for this assignment so that others in the class may review your posted data. However, you are NOT required to respond to the initial posts submitted by your peers in this activity. The instructor has the option to post responses.REQUIREMENTSOnly ONE initial post is required.NO responses are required.Event must be current within ONE year.Do NOT submit replies as attachments.Include current APA style citations and references.Post must be a MINIMUM of 250 words.Proofread before submitting – you will NOT be able to edit in Canvas after selecting Post Replyhttps://www.techrepublic.com/article/leadership-ho...PART 3 Discussion: MIS Reflection ActivityNow that this course has taken you on a journey of introduction to the world of management information systems, it is time to reflect back on the concepts and topics presented in this course. The purpose of this activity is to give you an opportunity to present your overall understanding of how MIS solutions impact and assist businesses in their day-to-day operations, decision-making, and strategic planning. Your fellow students, while not obliged to do so, will be able to review your data and post comments in responses as in the other discussion activities.Follow the guidelines in the Requirements section. For this activity, select an information system that you feel has greatly impacted or assisted business processes during your employment history. Be sure to include data that specifically explains how the implemented solution has contributed to a higher level of efficiency, increased profits, or other evaluation metric.Another approach that you can take is to explain where an information system solution could have been implemented in your employment history, pointing out issues or shortcomings in business processes that could have been reduced or eliminated.If you choose to do so, you can post an additional paragraph or two to conclude your post to express your opinions and specific thoughts on how well the course syllabus, textbook, module activities, and assignments were presented. You could comment on how the course has enlightened you and will enable you to progress successfully in your career.Please note that your critiques and comments will be publicly visible and available for review by your instructor and fellow students. Your peers may join in the discussion and add their thoughts or post questions in your thread.This activity is evaluated as Complete/Incomplete.