Week 8 Discussion: Contemplation and ConsiderationRequired ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:Textbook: Chapter 13LessonMinimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)IntroductionSome people believe that you can tell who a person is by what they do when no one is looking. Let's look at the following case. John Doe, a nurse, has downloaded an application to her phone that allows him to download copyrighted textbooks for a nursing course (that Doe is going to take) without his Internet Service Provider knowing it. The application is called "Cloak" as in cloak of invisibility (a hooded coat one wears to make it so others cannot see you). The application disguises his phone and makes it so the information on it is inaccessible. John is aware that other people who are of a lower socio-economic status (like him) also use this software program for the same reason (and to save money). John Doe knows that his religion forbids him from using this application to download in this manner. John Doe is focused on his own economic situation and does not consider the publisher, author, and others involved in the books. Think about a course of social action; what social values should be used to address this moral issue and conflict.Initial Post InstructionsCreate a personal ethical philosophy and explain from which philosophy or philosophies (it must include at least one of the following: virtue ethics, Kantian ethics, utilitarianism, virtue ethics, or social contract ethics) you created it and why the contents are important and meaningful for you. List its precepts.Take your personal ethical philosophy statement and use it to work through John Doe's case. What is moral and immoral per your theory?How would the veil of ignorance or a different theory of justice address John Doe's case?Follow-Up Post InstructionsRespond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. When possible, respond to a peer who chose a different ethical theory than you did in your posting. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Case Project 8-1: Inline VS. Passive IDPSs. You work for a network solutions provider. Your goal is to become a network engineer and design enterprise networks. You began with the company as a technical support analyst who helped clients troubleshoot hardware and software. Because of your strong communication skills, your boss has been sending you on sales calls, but you feel that this task is moving you away from your goal of network engineering. As a compromise, you and your boss have agreed on a plan in which you will make a series of video training programs to explain complicated networking topics to clients. Your first video will explain the difference between inline and passive IDPS devices. In preparation for video production, you must submit an outline of your presentation along with explainatary diagrams. PREPARE A ONE-TO TWO PAGE outline that DEFINES INLINE AND PASSIVE IDPSs, the hardware required, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and typical situations, and typical situations in which one is preferred over the other. Include at least two diagrams.

OverviewSuccessful entrepreneurs understand all aspects of business, especially costs and costing systems. In the course project, you will assume the role of the owner of a small business and apply managerial accounting principles to evaluate and manage costs related to your services within a costing system. In the first milestone of the project, you will determine and classify the costs necessary for opening your business.ScenarioYou plan to open a business manufacturing collars, leashes, and harnesses for pets. To begin, you will manufacture these in a standard style and size with plans to expand your range over the year. In a few weeks, you will present your company’s financial strategy to some key investors. To begin creating your strategy, you need to consider and record all the costs associated with operating your business. You have decided to use the job order costing system.PromptUse the given operational costs in the Milestone One Operational Costs Data Appendix document to complete the first two tabs, “Cost Classification” and “Variable and Fixed Costs,” in the Project Workbook.Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:Cost Classification. Accurately classify all your costs in the “Cost Classification” tab of your workbook.Identify direct material, direct labor, overhead, and period costs. (Note: Fixed and variable costs have been classified for you.)Variable and Fixed Costs. Complete the “Variable and Fixed Costs” tab of your workbook. (Note: Some costs are provided for you. Fill in only the missing costs.)Determine your total variable cost per unit and the total fixed costs for each product. Show your work using calculations to the side of the table or using appropriate formulas in the table.Guidelines for SubmissionSubmit the Project Workbook with the “Cost Classification” and “Fixed and Variable Costs” tabs completed. This file should be completed and submitted using Microsoft Excel.