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Ben is a recent Santa Clara University graduate who has just started his first job in the finance department of a publicly traded Silicon Valley company. One of his main responsibilities is to create and distribute extensive Microsoft Excel reports that analyze costs and revenues for different divisions. Ben sends completed reports to his direct supervisor and the CFO. The CFO then uses the information to create the company’s financial reports, in addition to the strategy and forecasting formulation. While Ben considers himself to be detailed-oriented, the complicated nature of and the sheer volume of data sometimes overwhelm him, which is exacerbated by their strict deadlines. While Ben works hard to prepare the reports as accurately as possible, he often finds errors after he has submitted his final report. When the errors are critical, he revises the reports and resends them. However, some of the errors are minor, in Ben’s estimation, and he doubts that the CFO will use or look at these figures. Ben is ambitious and wants to be promoted, but worries that if he frequently sends out revised reports he will appear unreliable and unqualified. At the same time, the potential consequences from inaccurate financial reports put the company, the CFO and CEO, and Ben himself at risk. (Amanda Nelson, Hackworth Business Ethics Fellow 2013) What actions should Ben take when he catches a mistake? Is he obligated to report every error, particularly since he works for a publicly traded company? Is there such a thing as a small error in this context? 

Dining Services are important in assisted living/senior housing.  Select True or False

Which skill is essential for scientific inquiry in young children?

What should teachers encourage children to do during scientific investigations?

Which outdoor observation can help children learn about weather patterns?

How can outdoor activities enhance children’s scientific learning?

This assessment aligns with Student Learning Objective G. Please refer to your course syllabus for more information.Quiz Overview & InformationHow many questions? This quiz will consist of 20 questions.What is the time limit? Students will have 30 minutes to complete. You will notice a timer in the corner of the screen during the quiz. Blackboard will automatically shut off after the allowed time; any unanswered questions will be counted wrong. Your highest grade will be recorded.How is it graded? Blackboard will automatically grade your quiz after you save and submit your answers. You will not be able to see what you missed automatically. After the deadline, results will be viewable.What Else Do I Need to Know Before I Start?Try to complete the test in one sitting. This means you may not log off and finish at a later time after you start. This also means you may not navigate away from the testing window, doing so will result in the quiz auto-submitting. Therefore, before you start the quiz, ensure you have closed all pop-up windows and security settings. Also ensure you have a stable internet connection. Do not use a mobile device to complete a quiz. Mobile signals are often unstable, therefore it is best again to use a computer that is hardwired into your internet connection if possible.What if there is a technical problem? Should you be ‘knocked offline’ or ‘kicked out’ during the quiz or have some other technical difficulty, send me an email immediately explaining what happened plus tell me what steps you have taken or will take to prevent this from happening again. If you need technical help with Blackboard, SJC Blackboard Technical Support can be reached at 281-542-2084.How do I complete the test? When you are ready to begin, scroll down the page and find the first question and answer it. Click Next to go to the next question. 

What type of inquiry is emphasized in outdoor scientific practices?

How should teachers handle unpredictable elements in outdoor investigations?

Which term is used to describe the physician who first treats the injured or ill employee?