There are a number of cellular phone companies each serving their own unique geographical areas. Likewise, they each may use a different technology to transfer communication. Research the pros and cons 3G and 4G technologies and its role in today’s applications.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1. Compare the pros and cons of 3G and 4G technology to determine the best uses of 3G and 4G technology in today’s applications.
2. Describe how an enterprise would use 3G, 4G, WWAN, and WIAMX to improve business. Explain why they would use one (1) solution over the remaining three (3).

Select one (1) of the following topics in which you will base your responses in the form of a term paper:

• Network Neutrality
• Web2.0
• Wireless Technology
• Broadband Convergence
• U.S. Telecommunication Policy
• Internet Security
• IPv6
• WWAN
• WLAN
• DNSSEC
• WAN

Write a ten to fifteen (10-15) page paper in which you:

1. Compose an executive summary highlighting the paper’s contents and reasoning for your chosen topic.
2. Conduct a SWOT analysis by analyzing the strengths, weaknesses, application opportunities, and threats from competitors of the chosen topic.

CIS 505 Week 2 Assignment 1 – Standards Research

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CIS 505 Week 4 Case 1 – Florida Department of Florida

CIS 505 Week 5 Assignment 3 – Elastic and Inelastic Traffic

CIS 505 Week 6 Case Study 2 – ING Life

CIS 505 Week 7 Case Study 3 – Carlson Companies

CIS 505 Week 8 Assignment 4 – Services in Your Area

CIS 505 Week 9 Assignments 5 – Wireless Technology

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Refer to the activity diagram Figure 2-15 on page 59 of the textbook. The diagram omits several error-handling pathways.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

1. Using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia, update the diagram to include two (2) error-handling pathways. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included within the required page length.

Refer to the RMO CSMS marketing subsystem shown in Figure 3-11 on page 79-80 of the textbook.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

Using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia, create a use case graphic rendering that shows all actors and all use cases for the RMO CSMS marketing subsystem. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.

Refer to the RMO CSMS domain model class diagram shown in Figure 4-23 on page 111 of the textbook and the discussion of subsystems in Chapter 3.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

1. Using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia, create a domain model class diagram for the RMO CSMS marketing subsystem. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.

According to the textbook, there are at least two (2) approaches to the SDLC, two (2) approaches to software construction and modeling, and many techniques and models. The following could be possible reasons for such a diversity of approaches:

• The field is young.
• The technology changes quickly.
• Different organizations have different needs.
• There are many types of systems.
• Developers have widely different backgrounds.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

1. Analyze each reason listed above as a reason for a diversity of approaches to software construction and modeling, and give your opinion on whether or not each reason is valid.

Imagine that you have applied for the position of Manager of Human Resources at an acute care hospital in your community. The hospital is planning to expand its services to meet the needs of a growing community. As part of the application screening process, you have been asked to write a document that outlines the steps you would take, as the manager of HR, to improve the effectiveness of HRM in this organization.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1. Analyze two (2) current trends in health care that are affecting human resources management that may likely impact your hiring decision as HR manager. Provide support for your analysis.
2. Suggest a significant opportunity for HR to become more of a strategic partner within an organization. Justify your response.

Continuing with the scenario from Assignment 1, imagine that you have been hired as the Manager of Human Resources for the acute care hospital. Your first task is to create a set of policies and procedures to ensure that the organization’s HRM processes are aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives. You are also responsible for completing a hiring plan, training plan, compensation and benefits plan, and a performance appraisal.

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

1. Examine a significant way that the Joint Commission has influenced the basic functions of HRM and predict the likely impact of the policies and procedures at the your acute hospital. Provide support for your rationale.
2. Analyze the importance of collaboration between HR and department managers when filling open positions, indicating the most likely impact on the hiring process.
3. Create a detailed outline of a training program for managers. The outline should include, at a minimum, interviewing techniques that both help managers identify the best candidate for the job and meet the requirements of appropriate employment laws and regulations.

Building on the work that you completed in Assignment 2, continue evaluating the role of functions HR in creating a set of Human Resources’ policies and procedures for the acute care hospital.

Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

1. Explain the importance of maintaining accurate and objective employee records, indicating the consequences that may result from lack of record keeping. Provide support for your rationale.
2. Provide an example of formal and an example of informal documentation that would normally be maintained in an employee file, indicating how each is likely to protect an employer.
3. Determine the most significant factor that will ensure an effective legal termination, indicating the most likely way employees can protect themselves from termination in a downsizing situation. Provide support for your rationale.