STUDY CASE QUESTIONS: 1. What are the inputs‚ processing‚ and outputs of UPS package tracking system? The input s in the UPS package tracking system is the detailed information about the sender‚ the destination‚ and when the package should arrive. The processing takes places when the information is inputted in the scannable bar-coded label which is attached to a package. The information from the smart label is then transmitted to one of UPS’s computer system‚ and then it is finally sent
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The Right to Access Clean Water Only 2% of earth’s water is available for human consumption because 98% of the earth’s water is frozen in ice caps‚ flowing in the ocean‚ and even in animal bodies‚ etc. More than a billion people have no decent water supply‚ adding to that about 2.4 billion people do not have proper sanitation; therefore more than 60% of global illness is linked to the lack of healthy water. Water is a natural source of nature and access to clean water should not be used as a traded
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Keep Our Water Clean: Clean Water Act The Clean Water Act has made advances to our society that have helped our environment to flourish with life. The objective of the Act when it was enacted in 1972 was to restore and maintain the chemical‚ physical‚ and biological integrity of the Nation’s water. This objective was accompanied by other statutory goals to eliminate the discharge of pollutants into waters used by boats by 1985 and to attain waters deemed "fishable or swimmable" by 1983. So far
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be discussing the Clean Air Act of 1970 along with the amendments made in 1977 and 1990. I will discuss the law and some of the provisions that have been made. I will discuss the economic impact as a result of this law; if there are any fines‚ costs‚ or benefits economically along with data to support this information. I will also discuss my feelings on whether this law has been beneficial and also provide information to support my answer. Clean Air Act The Clean Air Act of 1970 is
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Case Study on Nike Inc. What is the WACC and why is it important to estimate a firm’s cost of capital? The WACC is a firm’s overall cost of capital‚ taking into account the weighted average of its equity and debt costs of capital. A firm’s WACC is the minimum return (hurdle rate) required by its capital providers to stay invested. Therefore managers of a firm should only invest in projects that generate returns exceeding the firm’s cost of capital. For the company’s owners the WACC is the minimum
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1. Arthur Young was criticized for not encouraging Lincoln to invoke the substance-over-form principle when accounting for its large real estate transactions. Briefly describe the substance over form concept and exactly what it requires. What responsibility‚ if any‚ do auditors have when a client violates this principle? Substance-over-form is an accounting principle used to ensure that financial statements give a complete‚ relevant‚ and accurate picture of transactions and events. If an entity
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The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 Republic Act 8749 Salient Features of the Act The State shall pursue a policy of balancing development and environmental protection. To achieve this end‚ the framework for sustainable development shall be pursued. As such‚ it shall be the policy of the State to: Formulate a holistic national program of air pollution that shall be implemented by the government through proper delegation and effective coordination of function and activities; Encourage
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Identifying Data JJ is a 38-year old female‚ Chinese‚ Roman Catholic‚ married‚ residing in Pasig City. Chief Complaint: vaginal bleeding‚ 1 day History of Present Illness LMP = April 21‚ 2010 PMP = March 2010 AOG = 27 6/7 weeks EDD = Jan. 26‚ 2011 The present condition started about an hour prior to consult. The patient while walking around the mall experienced sudden onset of passage of bloody vaginal discharge of unknown quantity. There was no associated hypogastric pain‚ uterine contraction
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Accessibility to clean water(Problems associated) Vietnam is considered as one of the world’s most populated country in the worth since ranked thirteenth in recent survey. Vietnam has a river count of about 2360 rivers in the country with its length of more than 10km. These rivers serve as important economic values and use. There have been very causes of water pollution which deprives most people in Vietnam access to clean water or even water at all. The ecosystem around Vietnam’s rivers is eventually
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1. List the various ways that DIAD (Delivery Information Acquisition Device) improves customer service. DIAD has improved customer service by: Real time tracking and data tracking – The ability to track customer package on the spot using Technology (GPRS/CDMA) Fast delivery and on time Accountability and Reliable – Efficient tracking Efficient and Reduction of data entry error Availability information and immediate Response – Scanning the package and all information related to the package is readily
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