Abstract
In this work the writer seeks to identify the skill set of the CISO, or the chief information security officer, in the business world of today with the complex problems that are faced. It is the belief of the researcher that there must be special and identifiable attributes and through phenomenological study of a vast amount of literature, survey and case study documentation, this work seeks to make those identifications. This paper discovers that there are most certainly special attributes of these individuals in performing their role and successfully fulfilling their responsibilities in such roles.

Outline:
Abstract
Objective
Significance of the Study
Hypothesis
Rationale
Literature Review
Ten Top Challenges Rates by Federal CISOs
Critical Technology Ratings of 10 Federal CISOs
Federal CISO and CIO Responsibilities
Figures
Use of Security Tools and Technology
Summary of the Literature Reviewed
Theoretical Framework
Research Question
Data Collection and Analysis
Testable Hypotheses
Rival Hypotheses
Contribution to the Body of Knowledge
Research Methodology
Data Collection and Analysis Design
Project Plan for Execution of Design and Reporting Results
Projected Results and Presentation of Projected Results
Bibliography

From the Paper
"The rationale upon which this study is based is that in today's increasingly complex world of Information system and information technology and the applications that are utilized each and every day by the business and finance, economic, banking, governmental, and other transactions that are necessary for the world to function the responsibility that lay in the hands of the CISO, or 'Chief Information Security Office' is one of great import both in terms of their own stability, but the security of those depending upon them to carry that heavy load. There must be specific attributes that assist these individuals in skillfully carrying out their appointed role and that allows them to remain in their role successfully. This study seeks to identify a specific set of skills or attributes of these individuals through exploration of literature seeking to identify the same."

Tags:Federal, technology, applications, responsibilities

Abstract
As you know, the Privacy and Legislation Branch (PLB) is part of our Office, that is the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer. PLB is responsible for, among other things, administering the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. As such, we are entrusted with making the difficult decisions involved when the good of the many (that is, the citizens of British Columbia, guided by their duly elected representatives) against the rights of the few (that is, those citizens or businesses who seek access to information). Thus, our job is to "promote and guide government's management of information as a strategic business asset and to enable information use and sharing in a privacy protecting and secure environment" (Ministry of Labour and Citizen's Services, Government of British Columbia, on web page cited).

From the Paper
Memorandum: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy From the Desk of: John Smith, Project Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Government of British Columbia Briefing Note To: Dave Nikolejsin, Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Government of British Columbia Date: 22 February 2008 Re: Fee Structure for FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Requests Dear Mr. Nikolejsin 1. Statement of the Problem:

Tags:freedom, information, costs

Abstract
This papers outlines the role played by the American president. It discusses the fact that the President is subject to the issues that are laid out in the Constitution, an eighteenth century document that was intended for governing a rural nation, far removed from the advanced, industrialized America of today. The writer explains that despite this fact, the office of President of the United States has become one of the most powerful and influential positions within world politics and economics.

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"Although, on the one hand, the President of the United States is one of the most powerful and influential individuals in the world, it is an office that is also subject to the rules and limitations which are clearly set out in Article II of the US Constitution. This constitutional definition of the office of President is highly specific on issues such as the term of office, the qualifications required to become President, and the structure of presidential elections. However, in regard to many of the important powers and roles of the President, there exists a degree of room for interpretation and evolution. Despite being generally considered as "one of the great successes of the Constitution" ( Pritchett, 1981), the modern office of President has acquired authority and functions which were neither intended nor outlined by the Constitution, and, through the legislation of Congress and the courts, the powers of the US President continue to expand and adapt to deal with today's issues (White, 1982)."

Tags:politics, elections, constitution, legislation, congress, chief, executive, cabinet

Abstract
This paper examines how, originally formed in 1989, the Information Technology Management Reform Act and the Federal Acquisition Reform Act were amended in the year 1996 and renamed as the Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA). It shows how the objective of CCA is to influence performance-based and results-based management by means of an effective use of information technology (IT). It also discusses how the CCA also gives various means to government information technology to function in the same manner as any well-organized and cost-effective business would operate.

Outline
Introduction
Clinger-Cohen Act & Law Governing IT Management
Requirements for Chief Information Officer

From the Paper
"In order to ensure that information technology activities align with agency plans and operations, senior user management guidance is used along with standard evaluation of information technology skills record, skills necessities, and skills development programs. In brief, the Clinger-Cohen Act attempts to develop an operative and well-organized, mission-oriented, user-oriented and results-oriented information technology practice in all Federal agencies (University Washington)."

Tags:chief, officer, brooks, government

Abstract
This paper covers the complexity of being a modern chief financial officer in a large company. The paper takes a look at what governs the CFO in business today and examines whether or not the writer would want to be a CFO.

From the Paper
"After looking through the article "The CFO's Great Balancing act" I would have to express the opinion that it would a lot more difficult to be a CFO in today's market. Many factors play a role in a company's financial position. Today the amount of pressure placed on generating a profit has really escalated. It appears at no time would a CFO be able to predict exactly what's expected of them since the market keeps generating new desires. In this paper, we will cover some of the difficulties placed on the modern CFO and analyze some possible hurdles they might have to overcome to meet the CEO's demands and look at what laws or Acts that have been put in place to help govern their responsibilities."

Tags:act, cfo, chief, decisions, finacial, officer, oxley, sarbanes

Abstract
The paper presents a research proposal to identify current chief executive officer compensation plans among Egypt's privatized industries and the impact these plans have had on the respective firm's performance. The paper outlines the research questions, the methodology and the ethical considerations involved.

Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Research Objective
Research Importance
Research Methodology
Ethical Consideration

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"The term "corporate governance" refers to a process whereby the interests of all of the stakeholders involved in a corporation are taken into account in its management. In this regard, corporate governance is defined by Fort and Schipani (2003) as "a top management process that, when operating correctly, should manage value creation and value transference among various corporate claimants in a way that ensures accountability toward those claimants" (377). In the case of privatized national enterprises, the stakeholders involved can even include an entire country's population. For instance, Fort and Schipani add that, "Claimants can be broadly defined to include all of those with a stake in corporate operations, including shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, creditors, and the local community" (377).
"The definition of corporate governance provided above therefore includes elements of efficiency as well as fairness. Although effective corporate governance provides transparency in operations and a goal of providing value creation for all of the stakeholders involved, it can also contribute to a nation's economic growth in other ways, including a reduction of regional violence (Fort & Schipani 2003). As a result, effective corporate governance can contribute to a peaceful society during periods of political turmoil and changes in the balances of power (Mayer 2002)."

Tags:corporate, governance, stakeholders, management

Abstract
This paper evaluates Southcorp Limited. It discusses the difficulties experienced by Southcorp in many areas of its management, and as a result, its large financial losses. The paper examines Southcorp's business activities and looks at the reasons for Southcorp's expansion and analyzes the problems associated with expansion. The paper explains that in an attempt to improve its results, Southcorp has re-organised its management, which includes removal of one level of middle management, and the appointment of John Ballard as Chief Executive Officer. The paper shows how Mr Ballard has implemented Project Veraison, which is designed to improve Southcorp's performance by reducing costs in 50 key areas of the business. The paper includes pie charts, maps, tables and appendices.

Outline:
General information about Southcorp Limited.
Business Activities
Reasons for Expansion: Minimising Competitive Risk, Development of Global Consumer Markets, Creating Economies of Scale, Changing Government Regulations, Technology.
Methods of Expansion: Expansion, Diversification, Foreign Direct Investment.
Issues/Problems Associated with Expansion: Social/Cultural Issues, Political Issues, Legal Issues, Economic Issues.
Success/Failure of Southcorp's Expansion Program
Financial Management: Methods of Payment, Credit Risks, Hedging, Derivatives, Insurance, Obtaining Finance
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Southcorp began operations as an independent company in 1993, after it separated from its parent company, South Australian Brewing. Southcorp became Australia's largest wine producer in 2002. During the mid 1990s, Southcorp diversified its operations into industries such as electrical goods, water heating and packaging. These diverse operations were a financial disaster and costly to the business, and in the late 1990s Southcorp began do divest itself of all its non-wine related businesses. In February 2001 Southcorp announced an AU$1.5 billion merger/takeover with Rosemount Estates, "the most successful wine company in the world in terms of [the size of its] return on equity"3. However, the merger has been described as "nothing short of a disaster" after disappointing financial results. The Rosemount Estate brand name, for example, was revalued at only AU$340 million (AU$240 million down from before the merger), and, partly because of this, the company recorded an AU$922.9 million loss for the Financial Year ending June 30, 2003 (FY2003)."

Tags:business, activities, economies, of, scale, technology, foreign, investment

Abstract
The paper relates that the US President is the head of state of the United States, the chief executive of the federal government, as well as the commander in chief of the US armed forces. As such, the paper reveals that he is probably the most powerful person in the world. He wields considerable powers derived from the US constitution, the super-power status of the US and the influence and prestige of his office. The paper details the many roles the President plays in leading the country, such as his legislative and judicial role. The paper explains that the office of the US Presidency has evolved over the years and is no more the same as envisaged by the country's founding fathers.

From the Paper
"From the time of the first US President (George Washington) to the end of the 19th century, the presidency had a limited role restricted mainly to the execution of policies made by the Congress. As the US became a world and industrial power in the 20th century, a stronger presidency was required for managing the country's foreign policy and its growing domestic economy. The Great Depression of the 1930s and the Second World War saw a further expansion of the President's role--a role that persists to date. Apart from the force of circumstances--industrialization, war, depression, terrorist attacks etc., certain strong presidents, e.g., Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, and Franklin Roosevelt helped to expand the powers of the office by the force of their personalities and decisive actions at appropriate times."

Tags:executive, federal, government, policy, economy

Abstract
This paper first explains that, on March 2, 1801, two days before he was to leave office, the Federalist President John Adams made out scores of last minute judicial appointments, which were challenged leading to the constitutional case, "Marbury vs Madison". The paper then goes on to present several key legal questions involved in this case and the Supreme Court decision. The paper concludes that Chief Justice Marshall's classic argument in "Marbury vs. Madison" firmly established the ultimate supremacy of the Constitution for all laws held in the U.S., set up the Supreme Court's power of judicial review and authenticated the Supreme Court as a true and powerful organ of the United States government, able to provide fundamental guarantees to the basic rights of the individual and society.

Table of Contents:
Background of "Marbury vs. Madison"
The Constitutional Questions
The Supreme Court's Decision
The Constitutional Significance of "Marbury vs. Madison"

From the Paper
"If the appointment was binding, what was the proper recourse for the petitioners? Marbury and the others looked for a Mandamus from the Supreme Court, while the Jefferson Administration claimed there was no recourse.
"Was the Supreme Court the proper venue to decide this question? At first blush, it seemed clearly so, as by the Judiciary Act of 1797, and reaffirmed by the Judiciary Act of 1802, the Supreme Court was explicitly named as the body to issue acts of Mandamus. However, the Marshall court decided to review this question as part of their decision."

Tags:appointments recourse venue supremacy, judicial review

Abstract
This paper examines the financial analysis statements of the Compass Group in order to shed some light on the challenges the company is facing as well as to ascertain the opportunities and threats facing Compass in both the UK and in their North American served markets. Based on insights gained from this analysis and from the review of the company's history between 2001 and 2005 a series of strategies are made for each of the four regions in which the company competes.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Compass Group's Turbulent Flight: 2001 - 2005
Assessment of Opportunities and Threats
Strategy Recommendations
Table 1: Compass Group PLC Ratio Analysis
Table 2: Compass Group PLC Income Statement Analysis
Table 3: Compass Group PLC Balance Sheet Analysis

From the Paper
"In the Rest of the World (RoW) geography segment, healthcare is the sector with the highest turnover followed by Business & Industry with Defense, Offshore & Remote and Education having positive turnover as well. Travel Concessions in this geographic has been a costly business to operate, delivering negative turnover. This illustrates the point made earlier of Travel Concessions being an inordinate drain on the financial and operational sources of the organization."

Tags:deterioration liquidity logistics, supply chain, chief governance officer