Maurice Scott

Task RequirementsTopics relate keywords and concepts to real-world debates and problems in which culture and technology intersect. Discussion of these will run through the course. Many of the sources listed for topics here are not required but they are here as additional resources if you are interested. We will add additional resources, and quite possibly new topics, over the course of the semester. For your course project, you will choose a topic on which to work and develop a ques...

Question 1: Computing the intrinsic value of Firm A’s common sharesAssume today is 31 December 2021. Firm A, a commodity producer, is expected to adopt the following payout policy for the next 4 years: Year 2022 2023 2024 2025 Dividends ($’ m) 9 12 5 0 The estimated net profit after tax is $50 million for the year 2025. The company has no preference share financing, and does not plan to do so for the next 4 years...

What we expect from studentsPlease check and sign this as soon as possible. What we expect from students The important point to remember about your research project is that it is your project and you have responsibility for it. Your supervisor is here to offer advice and guidance to help you effectively manage the process. However, it is your project and your opportunity to demonstrate your ability to manage independently a substantial piece of research in your chosen subject. Maintain res...

Part 1: Analyzing Ethical CaseThe Task Your assessment will take the form of a 3,000 word (you are allowed to go over by 10% making it a maximum of 3,300 words) submission consisting of three parts in total. You will be expected to show that you understand the importance of individual and organisational ethical thinking and practice and that you can apply ethical decision making. You will also need to show that you can think critically about the role of business in society. Further, you will ne...

Understanding UK-EU Trade Relations This assessment is weighted 100% towards your final module mark. Please submit your work on or before 23.59 Zürich time, 12th  January 2020. The aim of this assignment is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your understanding and legal skills in undertaking legal research, undertaking analysis of legal texts, reasoning skills, presenting research, and very importantly the ability to reference appropriately using the OSCOLA method You a...

Social Engineering AttacksContext: You need to write an academic report to present the viewpoint of a cyber security professional or ethical hacker for identifying the employees’ security awareness and vulnerability to social engineering attacks in the context of a bank.  This will help the bank to plan effective security training and awareness materials and procedures.  You need to first identify what kind of social engineering attack would be appropriate for testing the vu...

Afghanistan into the Hands of TalibanThis essay explores Human rights violations in Afghanistan. Over the past two centuries, communists, monarchs, Islamic regimes, and Taliban emirates have governed the nation. The violations of the human rights of women and minorities are rampant in the country. Recent events in Afghanistan have grabbed the world's attention. After the United States withdrawal in 2021, putting an end to a 20 years’ long war, the Taliban seized the nation. There is a r...

Task1. Use the scenario below to answer the questions. 2. Use MS Excel or the BA II plus calculator for calculations. Use MS Excel spreadsheets for charts and to summarize your data 3. Submit your report in either Word or MS Excel format. If using Word, attach supporting Excel documents to the D2L assignment tool. Find the following Betas for the companies listed below:  Assuming a risk free rate (Rf) of 2% and the Return from the market (Rm) of 6.5% calculated the expected r...

Part A: Virtual Gallery VisitWriting Report: Virtual Gallery Visit and Art CritiqueThere are two parts to this writing assignment. Part A involves visiting an art gallery using the Google Arts and Culture portal and reporting or describing your experience of attending a gallery virtually. In part B, you will choose one artwork that you saw in this gallery and discuss this work, including research about the context in which it was produced. You must use the Google Arts and Culture portal and c...

Attestation and Financial Statement AuditThe TMA is intended to:Increase the students’ knowledge about the reality of Auditing as a profession.Assess students’ understanding of key learning points within chapters 1 to 7. Develop the ability to understand and interact with the nature of the professional standards & internal control. Develop students’ communication skills, such as memo writing, essay writing, analysis, and presentation of material.Develop basic I...