Write an essay discussing sqlmap, an automated tool for sql injection and database takeover in 600 words. Why do we need an automated tool for sql injection?
Use the five paragraph format. Each paragraph must have at least five sentences. Include 3 quotes with quotation marks and cited in-line and in a list of references.
Include an interesting meaningful title.
Answer questions 5 and 6 of Case 9-1:
Should AILS recommend that the manufacturing plant be located in Patna or Lucknow? Why? Would your answer to the above question change if the shirts are exported through the Port of Kolkata? Why or why not?
Apply Total Cost of Procurement principles as they apply.
The Case 9-1: All-Indian Logistics Services paper:
Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
Discussion 1:
discussion question focuses us on better understanding global marketing concepts. In your main post, be sure to use all of the marketing terms bulleted in the prompt (bold and underline the terms in your post), and demonstrate your understanding of these concepts/theories by applying them to one of the following companies:
Below are the marketing terms required to be highlighted throughout the post
Global marketing
Marketing mix
competitive advantage
Product or market expansion framework
driving forces affecting global marketing
Restraining forces affecting global marketing
Your initial discussion post should be 250 words. Do not forget to cite your textbook and any other sources used to support your ideas.
Discussion 2:
Your initial discussion post should be 250 words. Do not forget to cite your textbook and any other sources used to support your ideas.
Discussions in this course are post-first activities, which means that you are required to upload your completed initial post first before others posts are viewable.
Before posting the discussion messages, please read the term project instructions.
This activity will provide you with an opportunity to engage in a discussion with this class on a project topic that you have selected to implement as the term project. The class interaction will foster a learning environment in which you will learn from each others experiences and opinions.
In addition, you will practice using project management jargon and expressing your opinions in a professional manner. The options available in this discussion have ethical considerations that are important to consider as a project manager.
My project proposal would be the Tesla Cybertruck. I choose this because it seems to be a hot topic online lately as far as the newest innovation of technology out so far.
The industry Tesla is mainly about electric cars and other renewable energy resources, but mainly, electric cars. The company is mainly known for their electric cars, and only within the last couple of years gotten into the solar business. Current industry trends show that they are gaining popularity quickly because their cars are becoming affordable to the masses, instead of only for the rich.
A SWOT analysis is that their strengths are they have perfected the manufacturing process and acquisition of electric cars and their components/battery packs. They are able to negotiate well with vendors to keep the pricing of said components down. Their weaknesses are the unreliability and impulsiveness of Elon Musk which can sometimes make a good or bad presentation for them, as well as their struggle to get their production facilities at full output on the schedule they expected. Their opportunity is when they get into the solar department, they are able to sell complete kits including the vehicle, the solar panels, and the battery packs needed to charge them and on off the grid. Their threat would be the other companies such as Ford coming into the electric car market where they are already well known as a manufacturer and can put up good competition at the same affordable price.
I will focus on the marketing side of things where they can change their marketing to make the cybertruck appeal more to the people who would get the most benefit from a vehicle such as that. People who are already in the market for a truck but do not want to spend the $40,000-50,000 on a new Ford or Toyota because they want to be able to use it for just short commutes and the occasional “truck task” here and there.
I calculated the ROI spreadsheet based on average market variables such as vendor discounts typically given to long term customers as well as cost of manufacturing going down further and further based on the timeline they expect to expand and finish developing their newest production factories around the world.
The most challenge part of this was to determine what the topic should be, there are so many interesting, new technologies out there right now, it is hard to settle on just one to look in to, but this one is so controversial right now, it sounded fun.
Discussions in this course are post-first activities, which means that you are required to upload your completed initial post first before others posts are viewable.
Before posting the discussion messages, please read the term project instructions.
This activity will provide you with an opportunity to engage in a discussion with this class on a project topic that you have selected to implement as the term project. The class interaction will foster a learning environment in which you will learn from each others experiences and opinions.
In addition, you will practice using project management jargon and expressing your opinions in a professional manner. The options available in this discussion have ethical considerations that are important to consider as a project manager.
Describe the real or fictitious strategic context for your project topic.
My project topic for this class would be starting my own car wash business. Here in San Diego a company called Soapy Joes that my friends and I always use to wash our cars. I like this business because we are busy and are always on the move, and a car wash that allows people to drive thru and be done in just a few minutes would be perfect. I believe a car wash business would generate good profit.
Present a SWOT analysis on the selected industry/organization.
STRENGTHS
The key strengths inherent in AutoCare Car Wash Services include the following:
The good credit record of the entrepreneurs, as well as the commitment in terms of the amount of owners contribution towards the cost of business operations
Good relationships with customers while working informally. These customers will upon launch of the formalized business make use of the improved services of the entity
The past experience of the entrepreneurs in a similar business environment
The good leadership and communication skills of the entrepreneurs
The knowledge and qualifications of the members of the management team regarding general business management and cleaning motor vehicles
Shared values that demonstrate a strong business culture
WEAKNESSES
The weaknesses inherent in AutoCare Car Wash Services include the following:
The lack of sufficient capital to finance the business operations. The business will need to depend on external funding providers.
Extensive marketing will be required to ensure that the business attracts a reliable number of clients every month to meet its operational costs
The informal structure in the business as a result of the insufficient number of back office support employees and other administrative staff. This shall later be rectified as more people come on board as the business expands.
The lack of a good understanding of the management information systems, performance management systems and accounting systems required to manage the business efficiently
OPPORTUNITIES
The key driving forces responsible for the increase in the demand for car wash services include the following:
The advent of new cleaning technologies and cheaper methods and processes on the market
The possibility to benefit from financial and non-financial support programmes for small to medium sized entities
The growing need for automated car wash businesses
The growth potential of the motor vehicle industry
The existence of untapped markets
There is a great deal of emerging technologies through research and development
The possibility to benefit from BBEEE
The possibility to benefit from skills training
The opportunity to enhance sales via internet marketing
THREATS
The key driving forces in the external environment which are likely to have a negative influence on the operations of the business include the following:
The potential for possible claims/ penalties against the CC as a result of none compliance in terms of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Labor Relations Act, the Employment Equity Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Unemployment Insurance Act and the Income Tax Act. The business will ensure that it complies with the laws of the Republic by all means
The incidence of HIV/AIDS which may deprive the business of some of the productive employees
The fierce competition from other competitors in the market
Higher ESKOM tariffs may strain the business
The threat from customers given the fact that they can dictate terms and conditions to small businesses. Changes in terms of needs and preferences may also affect the operations of the business. The business will pay attention to the needs and preferences of the customers so as to consistently exceed their expectations
Choose a business area for your project topic. Focus on, and explain a specific area within the organization such as marketing, information technology, finance, etc.
Analyze your options and recommend your project topic. This will be a project in the chosen business area.
Calculate and share the ROI and payback period for the recommended project. You can click to download the ROI & Payback Period template. Preview the document [XLS, file size 23.5 KB] for this calculation.
ROI is based on an estimate. Had a change of heart on the topic last minute causing ROI to not be as accurate as it can be. Also, I am still trying to wrap my brain around this topic.
Finally, in a reflection of at least 30 words, describe the most interesting and challenging parts of preparing the project proposal, as well as any recommendations to your classmates for preparing the proposal.
The most interesting and challenging part in preparing this project proposal is the ROI. Before this class I have never heard of ROI before in my life. My recommendation to my peers is try to not have a change of heart, especially last minute, because it will make this class a lot harder than it should be.
Reference:
Sample Car Wash Business Plan AutoCare Car Wash Services SWOT Analysis. (N/A) Retrieved from http://www.business-plan.co.za/car_wash_business_plan/19_swot_analysis.html
question 1 )
Your state has a forthcoming referendum concerning no smoking in public places including bars and restaurants. Follow the ten steps on page 137 on negotiation planning. A 250-word response must be posted.
question 2)
Understanding the Flow of Negotiations: Stages and Phases
A. The typical steps or flow in a negotiation can be found in the phase models of negotiation:
1. Initiation.
2. Problem-solving.
3. Resolution.
Defines these three phases and give a thorough example of each.
Two questions to be answered separately must include in-text citations and references in APA style formatting. If you do not use in-text citations or they are not in APA format you will lose 3 points. If you do not have references or if they are not in APA format, you will lose 5 points.
