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HA1020 Individual Assignment T1 2026

Individual Assignment

Assessment Details and Submission Guidelines
Trimester	T1 2026
Unit Code	HA1020
Unit Title	Accounting Principles and Practices
Assessment Type	Individual Assignment
Weight	40%
Word limit (if applicable)	2500 words ± 500 words
Submission Guidelines	This assignment must be submitted on Blackboard by the published due date along with a completed Assignment Cover Page. This assignment must be in Microsoft Word format unless otherwise specified.
Academic Integrity Information	Holmes Institute is committed to ensuring and upholding academic integrity. All assessments must comply with academic integrity guidelines. Please learn about academic integrity and consult your teachers with any questions. Violating academic integrity is serious and punishable by penalties that range from deduction of marks, failure of the assessment task or unit involved, suspension of course enrolment, or cancellation of course enrolment.
Penalties	This assessment must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date and time, as late penalties apply (refer Student Handbook). Assessment submitted without a completed Assessment Cover Page will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. This assessment must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (unless otherwise explicitly specified in the assessment instructions). Submissions which breach this requirement will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. Assessments submitted to Blackboard via a Virtual Private Network will receive a fifty percent (50%) penalty. Assessment submitted to Blackboard via an overseas IP address is a direct breach of the Holmes’ Student Academic Conduct and Integrity Policy and will be reported for academic misconduct with associated penalties imposed. Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using Holmes Institute Adapted Harvard Referencing method. The use of an incorrect reference method, and/or missing/incorrect citations will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. For all other penalties, please refer to the Assessment Instructions listed on Blackboard.

Individual Assignment Guidelines and Specifications

Assignment Instructions and Requirements

Each student has been allocated a company for completing this assignment. In the excel file “Find Your Company” located under “Assessments”, “Individual Assignment” “Individual Assignment Instructions” on Blackboard, you will find the listed company that you have been allocated for this assignment. Companies were randomly allocated from a list of Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) listed companies. Locate your company by searching for your student ID no.

Important note: You are NOT allowed to select your own company. You must complete this assignment with the company that you have been allocated. Your assignment will not be marked if you use a different company to the one that you have been allocated.

Obtain the 2025 Annual Report of your allocated company and save a copy to your computer. The report can be accessed from the company’s website or through the ASX website by clicking here: Company directory and then search for your company, then its 2025 Annual Report. Do not use your company’s interim financial statements or their concise financial statements.

Using the company’s 2025 Annual Report, including the financial statements, you are required to answer the following questions

Part A (25 marks)

a) Provide a brief overview of the company you have been assigned to include:

• The nature of the business operations
• The company’s main products and/or services
• Its primary sources of revenue
• Key financial indicators, namely:
• Total Equity (net assets)
• Net Profit after tax
• Earnings per share (EPS)

(4 marks)

b) Identify and describe the purpose of the financial statements presented in your company’s annual report. (6 marks)

c) Choose three (3) external users who may have an interest in the financial statements of your allocated company, and answer the following:

i) Identify each external user selected. (3 marks)

ii) For each user, explain the reasons for their interest in the company’s financial statements. (6 marks)

iii) For each user, provide two (2) specific examples of information from the financial statements that would be useful to them. Present your answer in a table. (6 marks)

Answers must be clearly linked to the chosen company. Generic answers that are not company-specific will receive lower marks.

Part B (12 marks)

You have learnt the accounting cycle in class over several weeks. Reflect and describe your understanding of how the accounting cycle leads to the preparation of financial statements for decision-making by users. Support your answer with two (2) relevant evidence, including screenshots from your allocated company’s financial statements (e.g. balance day adjustments for depreciation, accruals, prepayments, to name a few).

Higher marks will be awarded for responses that include specific, company-based examples rather than generic explanations. (12 marks)

Additional Information:

• You must properly reference relevant lecture materials used in your answers.
• The link to the 2025 Annual Report must be included in the reference list.
• You must source at least three (3) relevant journal articles from the academic literature. Journal articles must be published from year 2015 to current. You can search for journal articles online using Google Scholar (not Google) or access relevant Accounting Journals via the ProQuest Database.
• Students must not use AI-generated material (including ChatGPT or similar tools). Breaches of this requirement will result in substantial mark deductions.

Log-in details in ProQuest are – Username: Holmes2004; Password: PQLogin2025@.

Some journals can be accessed in ProQuest by clicking on the links below:

• Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal
• Journal of Applied Accounting Research
• The Accounting Review
• Journal of International Accounting Research

All sources used must be referenced using the Holmes Adapted Harvard Referencing Style, which include providing the hyperlink to the full text of the cited reference source.

Assignment Structure:

The assignment should include the following components:

a. The assignment cover page which clearly states your name and student number, and all other required details.

b. Executive summary

c. Table of contents

d. A brief introduction or overview of what the assignment is about

e. Body of the assignment with appropriate section headings

f. Conclusion

g. List of References (follow the Holmes Adapted Harvard Referencing guidelines)

Marking Criteria	Weighting
Part A
a) Company Overview	4%
b) Identify and describe the purpose of the financial statements presented in your company’s annual report.	6%
c i) Identification of Users (3 marks)	3%
c ii) Explanation of User Interest	6%
c iii) Information Needs	6%
Part B
You have learnt the accounting cycle in class over several weeks. Reflect and describe your understanding of how the accounting cycle leads to the preparation of financial statements for decision-making by users. Support your answer with two (2) relevant evidence, including screenshots from your allocated company’s financial statements (e.g. balance day adjustments for depreciation, accruals, prepayments, to name a few).	12%
Overall Presentation of Assignment	3%
TOTAL Weight	40%

Student Assessment Citation and Referencing Rules

Holmes has implemented a revised Harvard approach to referencing. The following rules apply:

1. Reference sources in assignments are limited to sources that provide full-text access to the source’s content for lecturers and markers.

2. The reference list must be located on a separate page at the end of the essay and titled: “References”.

3. The reference list must include the details of all the in-text citations, arranged A-Z alphabetically by author surname with each reference numbered (1 to 10, etc.) and each reference MUST include a hyperlink to the full text of the cited reference source.

For example:

1. Hawking, P., McCarthy, B. & Stein, A. 2004. Second Wave ERP Education, Journal of Information Systems Education, Fall, http://jise.org/Volume15/n3/JISEv15n3p327.pdf

4. All assignments must include in-text citations to the listed references. These must include the surname of the author/s or name of the authoring body, year of publication, page number of the content, and paragraph where the content can be found. For example, “The company decided to implement an enterprise-wide data warehouse business intelligence strategy (Hawking et al., 2004, p3(4)).”

Academic Integrity

Holmes Institute is committed to ensuring and upholding academic integrity, as it is integral to maintaining academic quality and the reputation of Holmes’ graduates. Accordingly, all assessment tasks need to comply with academic integrity guidelines. Table 1 identifies the six categories of Academic Integrity breaches. If you have questions about Academic Integrity issues related to your assessment tasks, please consult your lecturer or tutor for relevant referencing guidelines and support resources. Many of these resources can also be found through the Study Skills link on Blackboard.

Academic integrity breaches are serious offences punishable by penalties ranging from deduction of marks, failure of the assessment task or unit involved, suspension of course enrolment, or cancellation of course enrolment.

Table 1: Six categories of Academic Integrity breaches
Plagiarism	Reproducing the work of someone else without attribution. When a student submits their own work on multiple occasions this is known as self-plagiarism.
Collusion	Working with one or more other individuals to complete an assignment, in a way that is not authorized.
Copying	Reproducing and submitting the work of another student, with or without their knowledge. If a student fails to take reasonable precautions to prevent their own original work from being copied, this may also be considered an offence.
Impersonation	Falsely presenting oneself, or engaging someone else to present as oneself, in an in-person examination.
Contract cheating	Contracting a third party to complete an assessment task, generally in exchange for money or other manner of payment.
Data fabrication and falsification	Manipulating or inventing data with the intent of supporting false conclusions, including manipulating images.
Source: INQAAHE, 2020

Marking Rubric

Criteria	Excellent (HD)	Very Good (D)	Good (C)	Satisfactory (P)	Unsatisfactory (F)
Part A (25 marks) a) Company Overview (4 marks)	(3.4–4) Comprehensive and accurate overview. Clearly explains operations, products/services, revenue sources, and all key financial indicators (equity, NPAT, EPS). Uses correct figures.	(3.0–3.3) Clear overview with most elements covered. Minor omissions or limited explanation.	(2.5–2.9) Adequate overview but lacks depth or clarity. Some indicators missing.	(2.0–2.4) Basic description with limited detail. Minimal use of financial data.	(0-1.9) Incomplete, inaccurate, or very generic.
b) Financial Statements (6 marks)	(5.1–6) Accurately identifies all financial statements and provides clear, detailed explanations of their purpose and content.	(4.5–5.0) Correct identification with good explanations, minor gaps.	(3.8–4.4) Identifies most statements; explanations are basic.	(3.0–3.7) Limited understanding; vague or incomplete explanations.	(0-2.9) Incorrect or missing identification; poor understanding.
c i) Identification of Users (3 marks)	(2.6–3) Clearly identifies three appropriate external users.	(2.3–2.5) Mostly appropriate users identified.	(2.0–2.2) Some appropriate users, minor issues.	(1.5–1.9) Limited or unclear identification.	(0-1.4) Incorrect or missing users.
c ii) Explanation of User Interest (6 marks)	(5.1–6) Insightful and well-developed explanations clearly linked to decision-making needs.	(4.5–5.0) Good explanations with some depth and relevance.	(3.8–4.4) Basic explanations; some links to decision-making.	(3.0–3.7) Limited or generic explanations.	(0-2.9) Poor or incorrect explanations.
c iii) Information Needs (Table) (6 marks)	(5.1–6) Two specific, relevant, company-based examples per user. Clear, well-structured table. Strong linkage to financial statements.	(4.5–5.0) Good examples with some company linkage; minor gaps.	(3.8–4.4) Adequate examples but somewhat generic.	(3.0–3.7) Limited or mostly generic examples.	(0-2.9) Incomplete or irrelevant responses.
Part B (12 marks) Accounting Cycle & Financial Reporting (12 marks)	(10.2–12) Excellent reflection showing strong understanding of the accounting cycle and its link to financial statements. Uses two clear, relevant company-based examples (e.g., depreciation, accruals). Evidence (screenshots) is well integrated and explained.	(9.0–10.1) Good understanding with relevant examples and evidence. Minor gaps in depth.	(7.5–8.9) Sound understanding; examples provided but lack depth or clarity. Evidence included but not fully explained.	(6.0–7.4) Basic understanding with limited or generic examples. Minimal evidence.	(0-5.9) Poor understanding; lacks relevant examples and/or evidence

Assessment Description

Analyzing ManageEngine OpManager: In this task, you are required to analyze ManageEngine OpManager by conducting a review of research papers, book chapters, and independent scholarly reports by experts, as well as research-based videos. you should choose at least three articles related to ManageEngine OpManager and conduct an in-depth analysis of the overall contribution, scope, and limitations of each research work. The analysis should focus on the following aspects of ManageEngineOpManager: –

• Network Performance Management • Why OpManager is the perfect fit for network monitoring • The network monitoring and troubleshooting process illustrated with a diagram

In addition, you should discuss the applications of ManageEngine OpManager in the following domains: • Real-time availability monitoring • Network traffic analysis

Finally, you should compare ManageEngine OpManager with another network management tool (Select any of your own choice) and discuss the similarities and differences between the two tools in detail.

HA1020 Individual Assignment T1 2026 Individual Assignment

Assessment Details and Submission Guidelines Trimester T1 2026 Unit Code HA1020 Unit Title Accounting Principles and Practices Assessment Type Individual Assignment Weight 40% Word limit (if applicable) 2500 words ± 500 words Submission Guidelines This assignment must be submitted on Blackboard by the published due date along with a completed Assignment Cover Page. This assignment must be in Microsoft Word format unless otherwise specified. Academic Integrity Information Holmes Institute is committed to ensuring and upholding academic integrity. All assessments must comply with academic integrity guidelines. Please learn about academic integrity and consult your teachers with any questions. Violating academic integrity is serious and punishable by penalties that range from deduction of marks, failure of the assessment task or unit involved, suspension of course enrolment, or cancellation of course enrolment. Penalties This assessment must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date and time, as late penalties apply (refer Student Handbook). Assessment submitted without a completed Assessment Cover Page will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. This assessment must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (unless otherwise explicitly specified in the assessment instructions). Submissions which breach this requirement will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. Assessments submitted to Blackboard via a Virtual Private Network will receive a fifty percent (50%) penalty. Assessment submitted to Blackboard via an overseas IP address is a direct breach of the Holmes’ Student Academic Conduct and Integrity Policy and will be reported for academic misconduct with associated penalties imposed. Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using Holmes Institute Adapted Harvard Referencing method. The use of an incorrect reference method, and/or missing/incorrect citations will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. For all other penalties, please refer to the Assessment Instructions listed on Blackboard. Individual Assignment Guidelines and Specifications Assignment Instructions and Requirements Each student has been allocated a company for completing this assignment. In the excel file “Find Your Company” located under “Assessments”, “Individual Assignment” “Individual Assignment Instructions” on Blackboard, you will find the listed company that you have been allocated for this assignment. Companies were randomly allocated from a list of Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) listed companies. Locate your company by searching for your student ID no.

Important note: You are NOT allowed to select your own company. You must complete this assignment with the company that you have been allocated. Your assignment will not be marked if you use a different company to the one that you have been allocated.

Obtain the 2025 Annual Report of your allocated company and save a copy to your computer. The report can be accessed from the company’s website or through the ASX website by clicking here: Company directory and then search for your company, then its 2025 Annual Report. Do not use your company’s interim financial statements or their concise financial statements.

Using the company’s 2025 Annual Report, including the financial statements, you are required to answer the following questions

Part A (25 marks) a) Provide a brief overview of the company you have been assigned to include:

The nature of the business operations The company’s main products and/or services Its primary sources of revenue Key financial indicators, namely: Total Equity (net assets) Net Profit after tax Earnings per share (EPS) (4 marks)

b) Identify and describe the purpose of the financial statements presented in your company’s annual report. (6 marks)

c) Choose three (3) external users who may have an interest in the financial statements of your allocated company, and answer the following:

i) Identify each external user selected. (3 marks)

ii) For each user, explain the reasons for their interest in the company’s financial statements. (6 marks)

iii) For each user, provide two (2) specific examples of information from the financial statements that would be useful to them. Present your answer in a table. (6 marks)

Answers must be clearly linked to the chosen company. Generic answers that are not company-specific will receive lower marks.

Part B (12 marks) You have learnt the accounting cycle in class over several weeks. Reflect and describe your understanding of how the accounting cycle leads to the preparation of financial statements for decision-making by users. Support your answer with two (2) relevant evidence, including screenshots from your allocated company’s financial statements (e.g. balance day adjustments for depreciation, accruals, prepayments, to name a few).

Higher marks will be awarded for responses that include specific, company-based examples rather than generic explanations. (12 marks)

Additional Information: You must properly reference relevant lecture materials used in your answers. The link to the 2025 Annual Report must be included in the reference list. You must source at least three (3) relevant journal articles from the academic literature. Journal articles must be published from year 2015 to current. You can search for journal articles online using Google Scholar (not Google) or access relevant Accounting Journals via the ProQuest Database. Students must not use AI-generated material (including ChatGPT or similar tools). Breaches of this requirement will result in substantial mark deductions. Log-in details in ProQuest are – Username: Holmes2004; Password: PQLogin2025@.

Some journals can be accessed in ProQuest by clicking on the links below:

Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal Journal of Applied Accounting Research The Accounting Review Journal of International Accounting Research All sources used must be referenced using the Holmes Adapted Harvard Referencing Style, which include providing the hyperlink to the full text of the cited reference source.

Assignment Structure: The assignment should include the following components:

a. The assignment cover page which clearly states your name and student number, and all other required details.

b. Executive summary

c. Table of contents

d. A brief introduction or overview of what the assignment is about

e. Body of the assignment with appropriate section headings

f. Conclusion

g. List of References (follow the Holmes Adapted Harvard Referencing guidelines)

Marking Criteria Weighting Part A a) Company Overview 4% b) Identify and describe the purpose of the financial statements presented in your company’s annual report. 6% c i) Identification of Users (3 marks) 3% c ii) Explanation of User Interest 6% c iii) Information Needs 6% Part B You have learnt the accounting cycle in class over several weeks. Reflect and describe your understanding of how the accounting cycle leads to the preparation of financial statements for decision-making by users. Support your answer with two (2) relevant evidence, including screenshots from your allocated company’s financial statements (e.g. balance day adjustments for depreciation, accruals, prepayments, to name a few). 12% Overall Presentation of Assignment 3% TOTAL Weight 40% Student Assessment Citation and Referencing Rules Holmes has implemented a revised Harvard approach to referencing. The following rules apply:

1. Reference sources in assignments are limited to sources that provide full-text access to the source’s content for lecturers and markers.
2. The reference list must be located on a separate page at the end of the essay and titled: “References”.
3. The reference list must include the details of all the in-text citations, arranged A-Z alphabetically by author surname with each reference numbered (1 to 10, etc.) and each reference MUST include a hyperlink to the full text of the cited reference source.

For example:

1. Hawking, P., McCarthy, B. & Stein, A. 2004. Second Wave ERP Education, Journal of Information Systems Education, Fall, http://jise.org/Volume15/n3/JISEv15n3p327.pdf
2. All assignments must include in-text citations to the listed references. These must include the surname of the author/s or name of the authoring body, year of publication, page number of the content, and paragraph where the content can be found. For example, “The company decided to implement an enterprise-wide data warehouse business intelligence strategy (Hawking et al., 2004, p3(4)).”

Academic Integrity Holmes Institute is committed to ensuring and upholding academic integrity, as it is integral to maintaining academic quality and the reputation of Holmes’ graduates. Accordingly, all assessment tasks need to comply with academic integrity guidelines. Table 1 identifies the six categories of Academic Integrity breaches. If you have questions about Academic Integrity issues related to your assessment tasks, please consult your lecturer or tutor for relevant referencing guidelines and support resources. Many of these resources can also be found through the Study Skills link on Blackboard.

Academic integrity breaches are serious offences punishable by penalties ranging from deduction of marks, failure of the assessment task or unit involved, suspension of course enrolment, or cancellation of course enrolment.

Table 1: Six categories of Academic Integrity breaches Plagiarism Reproducing the work of someone else without attribution. When a student submits their own work on multiple occasions this is known as self-plagiarism. Collusion Working with one or more other individuals to complete an assignment, in a way that is not authorized. Copying Reproducing and submitting the work of another student, with or without their knowledge. If a student fails to take reasonable precautions to prevent their own original work from being copied, this may also be considered an offence. Impersonation Falsely presenting oneself, or engaging someone else to present as oneself, in an in-person examination. Contract cheating Contracting a third party to complete an assessment task, generally in exchange for money or other manner of payment. Data fabrication and falsification Manipulating or inventing data with the intent of supporting false conclusions, including manipulating images. Source: INQAAHE, 2020 Marking Rubric Criteria Excellent (HD) Very Good (D) Good (C) Satisfactory (P) Unsatisfactory (F) Part A (25 marks) a) Company Overview (4 marks) (3.4–4) Comprehensive and accurate overview. Clearly explains operations, products/services, revenue sources, and all key financial indicators (equity, NPAT, EPS). Uses correct figures. (3.0–3.3) Clear overview with most elements covered. Minor omissions or limited explanation. (2.5–2.9) Adequate overview but lacks depth or clarity. Some indicators missing. (2.0–2.4) Basic description with limited detail. Minimal use of financial data. (0-1.9) Incomplete, inaccurate, or very generic. b) Financial Statements (6 marks) (5.1–6) Accurately identifies all financial statements and provides clear, detailed explanations of their purpose and content. (4.5–5.0) Correct identification with good explanations, minor gaps. (3.8–4.4) Identifies most statements; explanations are basic. (3.0–3.7) Limited understanding; vague or incomplete explanations. (0-2.9) Incorrect or missing identification; poor understanding. c i) Identification of Users (3 marks) (2.6–3) Clearly identifies three appropriate external users. (2.3–2.5) Mostly appropriate users identified. (2.0–2.2) Some appropriate users, minor issues. (1.5–1.9) Limited or unclear identification. (0-1.4) Incorrect or missing users. c ii) Explanation of User Interest (6 marks) (5.1–6) Insightful and well-developed explanations clearly linked to decision-making needs. (4.5–5.0) Good explanations with some depth and relevance. (3.8–4.4) Basic explanations; some links to decision-making. (3.0–3.7) Limited or generic explanations. (0-2.9) Poor or incorrect explanations. c iii) Information Needs (Table) (6 marks) (5.1–6) Two specific, relevant, company-based examples per user. Clear, well-structured table. Strong linkage to financial statements. (4.5–5.0) Good examples with some company linkage; minor gaps. (3.8–4.4) Adequate examples but somewhat generic. (3.0–3.7) Limited or mostly generic examples. (0-2.9) Incomplete or irrelevant responses. Part B (12 marks) Accounting Cycle & Financial Reporting (12 marks) (10.2–12) Excellent reflection showing strong understanding of the accounting cycle and its link to financial statements. Uses two clear, relevant company-based examples (e.g., depreciation, accruals). Evidence (screenshots) is well integrated and explained. (9.0–10.1) Good understanding with relevant examples and evidence. Minor gaps in depth. (7.5–8.9) Sound understanding; examples provided but lack depth or clarity. Evidence included but not fully explained. (6.0–7.4) Basic understanding with limited or generic examples. Minimal evidence. (0-5.9) Poor understanding; lacks relevant examples and/or evidence.

Assessment 2

Information and Rubric

Subject Code	NTW201
Subject Name	Scalable IP Networks
Assessment Number and Title	Assessment 2a: Network Planning and Design for a Multi-Campus Institution. Assessment 2b: 8-10 PPT slides, 5-10 minutes face-to-face in class invigilated presentation
Networking Tool	Packet Tracer
Assessment Type	Group Assignment
Length / Duration	2000 words +/- 10%
Weighting %	Total: 30% Assessment 2a: 20% Assessment 2b: 10%
Total Marks	100
Purpose of the assessment (with the learning outcome Mapping)	Purpose of this assessment is to enable students to research, analyse, and design a theoretical scalable IP network for Polytechnic Institute Australia (PIA). This task serves as the first stage of Assessment 3, where students will practically configure and test the network using Cisco Packet Tracer. Through this assessment, students will gain an understanding of subnetting, routing, and network design principles necessary for implementing a reliable and scalable multi-campus network.
Due Date	• Report and PPT submission: Week 7- Sunday at 23:59 • In class Invigilated Face-to-Face Presentation: Week 8 During class.
Submission Guidelines	• All work must be submitted on Moodle by the due date along with a completed Assignment Cover Page. • The report must include clear headings and subheadings for all requirements mentioned below in the assessment description and instructions. • Assignment must be in MS Word format 1.5 spacing, 12-pt, Times New Roman (Body) font, and 2 cm margins on all four sides of your page with appropriate section headings. • Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using APA referencing style.
Mode	• Group Assessment Report • Face-to-Face In class Invigilated Presentation
Format	• Microsoft Word, Pdf • Microsoft Power Point

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Late submission	• Late report submission penalty may be applied (10% per late day)
Academic Misconduct	• Academic Misconduct is a serious offense. Depending on the seriousness of the case, penalties can vary from a written warning, zero mark, half mark deduction to exclusion from the course or rescinding the degree. All the assessment with similarity index > 25% and AI detection > 40% will be reported.

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Assessment Description

Purpose of this assessment is to enable students to research, analyse, and design a theoretical scalable IP network for Polytechnic Institute Australia (PIA). This task serves as the first stage of Assessment 3, where students will practically configure and test the network using Cisco Packet Tracer. Through this assessment, students will gain an understanding of subnetting, routing, and network design principles necessary for implementing a reliable and scalable multi-campus network.

Students are required to research and develop a conceptual network design proposal for PIA, which operates across three campuses, Sydney, Melbourne, and Geelong. Each campus includes multiple departments that must be interconnected through a single scalable network infrastructure, the task focuses on planning and theoretical design rather than configuration.

Students must use a Class C IP address range and apply Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM) to efficiently divide the network among the campuses and their departments. Sydney campus may function as the core network hub hosting shared services, while Melbourne and Geelong act as remote sites connected via routed links. Proposed design should demonstrate understanding of IPv4 addressing, subnetting, routing concepts, and hierarchical network models.

Students should also identify suitable networking devices such as routers, switches, PCs and explain the role of Cisco Packet Tracer in testing and validation. The assessment emphasizes theoretical justification, scalability, and logical structure. The conceptual design will later be implemented in Assessment 3 using Cisco Packet Tracer. Following are the host requirement of each campus:

• Sydney Campus: Administration- 10 users, IT Support- 25 users, Lab- 40 users
• Melbourne Campus: Administration- 8 users, IT Support- 20 users, Lab- 30 users
• Geelong Campus: Administration- 6 users, IT Support- 15 users, Lab- 25 users

Network must be designed using Class C IP address with VLSM to efficiently allocate IP addresses. Each campus should include routers and switches for connectivity, and OSPF should be used as the dynamic routing protocol to enable seamless communication among campuses. Students must design the network to support scalability, security, and redundancy while minimizing IP wastage.

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Assessment Structure

Summary Report should begin with a short summary explaining the purpose and scope of the assessment. It should describe how the theoretical network design will form the foundation for the practical implementation in Assessment 3.

Table of Contents

• List all sections and subsections with corresponding page numbers.

1. Introduction This section should explain the importance of scalable networks in modern organizations and introduce IPv4 addressing, subnetting, and OSPF routing. It should also highlight their role in ensuring efficient and reliable communication across multiple campuses.

2. Network Design Concepts and Theories Students should discuss subnetting and VLSM as techniques for efficient IP address allocation. The section should also explain why OSPF is suitable for scalable campus networks and outline the benefits of hierarchical network design.

3. Device and Tool Selection This section should identify the networking devices and tools appropriate for the proposed design. Students should justify their choices and explain how Cisco Packet Tracer supports simulation and validation.

4. Proposed Network Design Plan Students should present a conceptual network topology for the three campuses, showing how departments will connect. The section should include a theoretical subnetting plan using IPv4 address from the Class C and describe how OSPF will manage routing and inter-campus communication.

HA1020 Individual Assignment T1 2026 Individual Assignment

Assessment Details and Submission Guidelines Trimester T1 2026 Unit Code HA1020 Unit Title Accounting Principles and Practices Assessment Type Individual Assignment Weight 40% Word limit (if applicable) 2500 words ± 500 words Submission Guidelines This assignment must be submitted on Blackboard by the published due date along with a completed Assignment Cover Page. This assignment must be in Microsoft Word format unless otherwise specified. Academic Integrity Information Holmes Institute is committed to ensuring and upholding academic integrity. All assessments must comply with academic integrity guidelines. Please learn about academic integrity and consult your teachers with any questions. Violating academic integrity is serious and punishable by penalties that range from deduction of marks, failure of the assessment task or unit involved, suspension of course enrolment, or cancellation of course enrolment. Penalties This assessment must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date and time, as late penalties apply (refer Student Handbook). Assessment submitted without a completed Assessment Cover Page will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. This assessment must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (unless otherwise explicitly specified in the assessment instructions). Submissions which breach this requirement will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. Assessments submitted to Blackboard via a Virtual Private Network will receive a fifty percent (50%) penalty. Assessment submitted to Blackboard via an overseas IP address is a direct breach of the Holmes’ Student Academic Conduct and Integrity Policy and will be reported for academic misconduct with associated penalties imposed. Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using Holmes Institute Adapted Harvard Referencing method. The use of an incorrect reference method, and/or missing/incorrect citations will receive a twenty percent (20%) penalty. For all other penalties, please refer to the Assessment Instructions listed on Blackboard. Individual Assignment Guidelines and Specifications Assignment Instructions and Requirements Each student has been allocated a company for completing this assignment. In the excel file “Find Your Company” located under “Assessments”, “Individual Assignment” “Individual Assignment Instructions” on Blackboard, you will find the listed company that you have been allocated for this assignment. Companies were randomly allocated from a list of Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) listed companies. Locate your company by searching for your student ID no.

Important note: You are NOT allowed to select your own company. You must complete this assignment with the company that you have been allocated. Your assignment will not be marked if you use a different company to the one that you have been allocated.

Obtain the 2025 Annual Report of your allocated company and save a copy to your computer. The report can be accessed from the company’s website or through the ASX website by clicking here: Company directory and then search for your company, then its 2025 Annual Report. Do not use your company’s interim financial statements or their concise financial statements.

Using the company’s 2025 Annual Report, including the financial statements, you are required to answer the following questions

Part A (25 marks) a) Provide a brief overview of the company you have been assigned to include:

The nature of the business operations The company’s main products and/or services Its primary sources of revenue Key financial indicators, namely: Total Equity (net assets) Net Profit after tax Earnings per share (EPS) (4 marks)

b) Identify and describe the purpose of the financial statements presented in your company’s annual report. (6 marks)

c) Choose three (3) external users who may have an interest in the financial statements of your allocated company, and answer the following:

i) Identify each external user selected. (3 marks)

ii) For each user, explain the reasons for their interest in the company’s financial statements. (6 marks)

iii) For each user, provide two (2) specific examples of information from the financial statements that would be useful to them. Present your answer in a table. (6 marks)

Answers must be clearly linked to the chosen company. Generic answers that are not company-specific will receive lower marks.

Part B (12 marks) You have learnt the accounting cycle in class over several weeks. Reflect and describe your understanding of how the accounting cycle leads to the preparation of financial statements for decision-making by users. Support your answer with two (2) relevant evidence, including screenshots from your allocated company’s financial statements (e.g. balance day adjustments for depreciation, accruals, prepayments, to name a few).

Higher marks will be awarded for responses that include specific, company-based examples rather than generic explanations. (12 marks)

Additional Information: You must properly reference relevant lecture materials used in your answers. The link to the 2025 Annual Report must be included in the reference list. You must source at least three (3) relevant journal articles from the academic literature. Journal articles must be published from year 2015 to current. You can search for journal articles online using Google Scholar (not Google) or access relevant Accounting Journals via the ProQuest Database. Students must not use AI-generated material (including ChatGPT or similar tools). Breaches of this requirement will result in substantial mark deductions. Log-in details in ProQuest are – Username: Holmes2004; Password: PQLogin2025@.

Some journals can be accessed in ProQuest by clicking on the links below:

Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal Journal of Applied Accounting Research The Accounting Review Journal of International Accounting Research All sources used must be referenced using the Holmes Adapted Harvard Referencing Style, which include providing the hyperlink to the full text of the cited reference source.

Assignment Structure: The assignment should include the following components:

a. The assignment cover page which clearly states your name and student number, and all other required details.

b. Executive summary

c. Table of contents

d. A brief introduction or overview of what the assignment is about

e. Body of the assignment with appropriate section headings

f. Conclusion

g. List of References (follow the Holmes Adapted Harvard Referencing guidelines)

Marking Criteria Weighting Part A a) Company Overview 4% b) Identify and describe the purpose of the financial statements presented in your company’s annual report. 6% c i) Identification of Users (3 marks) 3% c ii) Explanation of User Interest 6% c iii) Information Needs 6% Part B You have learnt the accounting cycle in class over several weeks. Reflect and describe your understanding of how the accounting cycle leads to the preparation of financial statements for decision-making by users. Support your answer with two (2) relevant evidence, including screenshots from your allocated company’s financial statements (e.g. balance day adjustments for depreciation, accruals, prepayments, to name a few). 12% Overall Presentation of Assignment 3% TOTAL Weight 40% Student Assessment Citation and Referencing Rules Holmes has implemented a revised Harvard approach to referencing. The following rules apply:

1. Reference sources in assignments are limited to sources that provide full-text access to the source’s content for lecturers and markers.
2. The reference list must be located on a separate page at the end of the essay and titled: “References”.
3. The reference list must include the details of all the in-text citations, arranged A-Z alphabetically by author surname with each reference numbered (1 to 10, etc.) and each reference MUST include a hyperlink to the full text of the cited reference source.

For example:

1. Hawking, P., McCarthy, B. & Stein, A. 2004. Second Wave ERP Education, Journal of Information Systems Education, Fall, http://jise.org/Volume15/n3/JISEv15n3p327.pdf
2. All assignments must include in-text citations to the listed references. These must include the surname of the author/s or name of the authoring body, year of publication, page number of the content, and paragraph where the content can be found. For example, “The company decided to implement an enterprise-wide data warehouse business intelligence strategy (Hawking et al., 2004, p3(4)).”

Academic Integrity Holmes Institute is committed to ensuring and upholding academic integrity, as it is integral to maintaining academic quality and the reputation of Holmes’ graduates. Accordingly, all assessment tasks need to comply with academic integrity guidelines. Table 1 identifies the six categories of Academic Integrity breaches. If you have questions about Academic Integrity issues related to your assessment tasks, please consult your lecturer or tutor for relevant referencing guidelines and support resources. Many of these resources can also be found through the Study Skills link on Blackboard.

Academic integrity breaches are serious offences punishable by penalties ranging from deduction of marks, failure of the assessment task or unit involved, suspension of course enrolment, or cancellation of course enrolment.

Table 1: Six categories of Academic Integrity breaches Plagiarism Reproducing the work of someone else without attribution. When a student submits their own work on multiple occasions this is known as self-plagiarism. Collusion Working with one or more other individuals to complete an assignment, in a way that is not authorized. Copying Reproducing and submitting the work of another student, with or without their knowledge. If a student fails to take reasonable precautions to prevent their own original work from being copied, this may also be considered an offence. Impersonation Falsely presenting oneself, or engaging someone else to present as oneself, in an in-person examination. Contract cheating Contracting a third party to complete an assessment task, generally in exchange for money or other manner of payment. Data fabrication and falsification Manipulating or inventing data with the intent of supporting false conclusions, including manipulating images. Source: INQAAHE, 2020 Marking Rubric Criteria Excellent (HD) Very Good (D) Good (C) Satisfactory (P) Unsatisfactory (F) Part A (25 marks) a) Company Overview (4 marks) (3.4–4) Comprehensive and accurate overview. Clearly explains operations, products/services, revenue sources, and all key financial indicators (equity, NPAT, EPS). Uses correct figures. (3.0–3.3) Clear overview with most elements covered. Minor omissions or limited explanation. (2.5–2.9) Adequate overview but lacks depth or clarity. Some indicators missing. (2.0–2.4) Basic description with limited detail. Minimal use of financial data. (0-1.9) Incomplete, inaccurate, or very generic. b) Financial Statements (6 marks) (5.1–6) Accurately identifies all financial statements and provides clear, detailed explanations of their purpose and content. (4.5–5.0) Correct identification with good explanations, minor gaps. (3.8–4.4) Identifies most statements; explanations are basic. (3.0–3.7) Limited understanding; vague or incomplete explanations. (0-2.9) Incorrect or missing identification; poor understanding. c i) Identification of Users (3 marks) (2.6–3) Clearly identifies three appropriate external users. (2.3–2.5) Mostly appropriate users identified. (2.0–2.2) Some appropriate users, minor issues. (1.5–1.9) Limited or unclear identification. (0-1.4) Incorrect or missing users. c ii) Explanation of User Interest (6 marks) (5.1–6) Insightful and well-developed explanations clearly linked to decision-making needs. (4.5–5.0) Good explanations with some depth and relevance. (3.8–4.4) Basic explanations; some links to decision-making. (3.0–3.7) Limited or generic explanations. (0-2.9) Poor or incorrect explanations. c iii) Information Needs (Table) (6 marks) (5.1–6) Two specific, relevant, company-based examples per user. Clear, well-structured table. Strong linkage to financial statements. (4.5–5.0) Good examples with some company linkage; minor gaps. (3.8–4.4) Adequate examples but somewhat generic. (3.0–3.7) Limited or mostly generic examples. (0-2.9) Incomplete or irrelevant responses. Part B (12 marks) Accounting Cycle & Financial Reporting (12 marks) (10.2–12) Excellent reflection showing strong understanding of the accounting cycle and its link to financial statements. Uses two clear, relevant company-based examples (e.g., depreciation, accruals). Evidence (screenshots) is well integrated and explained. (9.0–10.1) Good understanding with relevant examples and evidence. Minor gaps in depth. (7.5–8.9) Sound understanding; examples provided but lack depth or clarity. Evidence included but not fully explained. (6.0–7.4) Basic understanding with limited or generic examples. Minimal evidence. (0-5.9) Poor understanding; lacks relevant examples and/or evidence

Benefits and Compensation Budget—Due in Week

Complete the following:

Benefits

1. What benefits will be offered during Year 1 to all employees?
2. What benefits will be offered for Years 2 through 5 to all employees?
3. Create and explain an executive compensation package.

Compensation Budget

1. Budget includes benefits and wages.

• Develop a budget for Year 1 and a yearly projection for the total compensation plan for 5 years.

2. Discuss the cost of the total compensation plan yearly increases in cost to the business and employees.

Reflection

o   Write two-three paragraphs about your take-a-ways from this assignment.

o   Rubric:

Week : Course Project – Benefits and Compensation Budget

Benefits and Compensation Budget

• Develop a benefits and compensation budget.
• Follow APA style and format, and ensure the assignment contains a title page and reference page.
• See the Individual Course Project Overviewpage in the Introduction & Resources Module for more details and expectations.

Remember to submit your assignment for grading when finished.

Rubric

HRM598 Week  Course Project (1)

HRM598 Week 8 Course Project (1)
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBenefits What benefits will be offered during Year 1 to all employees? What benefits will be offered for Years 2 through 5 to all employees? Create and explain an executive compensation package.	30 to >24.0 ptsFull MarksStudent demonstrating an understanding of a pay structure 24 to >0.0 ptsMid MarksStudent demonstrated some of the elements of the assignment. 0 ptsNo MarksStudent did not meet the requirments of the assignment.	30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompensation Budget Budget includes benefits and wages. Develop a budget for Year 1 and a yearly projection for the total compensation plan for 5 years. Project the costs for each program included in the plan per year with a total cost for 5 years. Discuss the cost of the total compensation plan yearly increases in cost to the business and employees.	30 to >24.0 ptsFull MarksStudent demonstrating an understanding a pay structure. 24 to >0.0 ptsMid MarksStudent demonstrating some understanding of a pay structure. 0 ptsNo MarksStudent did not meet the requirments of the assignment.	30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Spelling, and APA Formatting A paper of 4 to 5 pages in length, double-spaced, is customarily necessary to cover each deliverables topic adequately. This does not include the title and reference pages. If using a font larger than 12pt, then more pages might be produced. Use a font that works best to represent your work. At least one peer-reviewed source besides the textbook for this course. The source should be listed as an in-text citation in the paper and a full reference of that citation on the reference page.	5 to >4.0 ptsFull MarksPaper is written in a clear concise manner that is free of grammatical, spelling, and APA formatting errors. Student has provided one peer-reviewed source besides the textbook. 4 to >3.0 ptsMid MarksPaper has a few grammatical, spelling, and APA formatting errors. Student has provided one peer-reviewed source besides the textbook. 3 to >0 ptsNo MarksPaper is not written in a clear concise manner that is free of grammatical, spelling, and APA formatting errors. Student has not provided one peer-reviewed source in addition to the textbook.	5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelection Write a couple of paragraphs to what you have learned from this assignment. What were your take-a-ways. Have at least two-three paragraphs.	10 ptsFull MarksStudent has met the expecations of the reflection. 0 ptsNo MarksStudent did not meet the expecations fo the reflection.	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall Paper Submit all three sections as one final complete course project. Incorporate feedback from previous submissions and ensure all components are included and final.	25 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks	25 pts

Total Points: 100

Pay Structures

Staffing and Pay Structures

Staffing Analysis

The Human Resources Generalist I role demands a strong understanding of the labor market, as it is at the heart of recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits support, and policy administration. The job holder of this position should be conversant with the fundamentals of employment laws, employment hiring procedures, compensation policies, record-keeping policies, and communication expectations of managers and employees. Moreover, the labor market now prefers applicants with the ability to balance administrative accuracy and judgment with communication and flexibility. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), human resources specialists usually require a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, communications, or a similar area, and it states that the ability to communicate, make decisions, and be attentive to detail are the key attributes to succeed in the occupation. Thus, technical human resources knowledge, professionalism, discretion, data accuracy, and the capacity to perform various functions simultaneously are the knowledge and skills required in this job.

Hiring in this position should be fairly manageable, but keeping good workers might be more challenging when the company is not able to pay them competitively and show them visible career advancement. The human resources talent labor market is dynamic. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), human resources specialists will see an increase in employment of 6% between 2024 and 2034 and approximately 81,800 vacancies annually, indicating the constant need for qualified candidates. Simultaneously, applicants are very sensitive to compensation when considering opportunities. Newman et al. (2026) discovered that compensation and workplace flexibility are some of the most significant attributes that organizations can indicate to attract talent. An employer can hire entry-level employees with little trouble, but it will find it hard to maintain quality employees when rival companies are providing more definite advancement, better flexibility, or better compensation.

The ideal employee pool for this focal job would be early career professionals who have a bachelor’s degree and 0 to 2 years of experience in a related field, such as internships, human resources assistant work, or administrative support in people operations. Such an employee base ought to exhibit good communication skills, familiarity with confidential information, and the capacity to acquire learning compensation, benefits, and employee relations procedures. Since the job is not highly specialized but broad, the employer can recruit individuals who have attended business, communications, or human resources courses and then train them through a well-planned onboarding and mentoring process. The role should not, however, be considered as a clerical one in the organization. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), human resources generalists are involved in recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, and policy administration, which implies that the organization requires applicants with professional potential instead of transactional skills only. Thus, the staffing plan will be focused on flexible, promotable employees who can advance to the next level of generalist or supervisor positions.

The issue of staffing and pay structure is closely related since the kind of candidates that an organization is able to attract is largely dependent on how the organization prices the position, as well as how it communicates progression. In cases where employers require wide-ranging ability, sound judgment, and retention in a position, they should develop a pay system that indicates fairness and development. Compensation systems must be consistent with market data, organizational strategy, and pay grades and ranges must be used to reflect training, experience, and time on the job (Gerhart et al., 2023). Similarly, pay systems and transparent pay practices affect turnover intentions and employee attitudes towards fairness (Berber & Gašic, 2024). As a result, compensation design cannot be separated from staffing decisions. To achieve a better applicant pool and reduced turnover, an employer needs to match pay to external market conditions and internal career mobility.

Pay Structure Design

Recent market information indicates that the Human Resources Generalist I position should be in an entry professional pay grade. According to Salary.com (2026), the average salary of a Human Resources Generalist I in the United States is 58,923 as of April 1, 2026, with a 25th percentile of $52,055, a 75th percentile of $64,517, and a 10 th -90 th percentile range of $45,802 Moreover, Salary.com demonstrates a rational development of the Human Resources Generalist II at $73,178 and Senior Human Resources Generalist at $89,721, which confirms the notion that this entry position must be placed in a lower professional grade with an opportunity to grow instead of being a flat rate job (Salary.com, 2026). According to that market trend, I would place Human Resources Generalist I in Grade 6 in a professional support and specialist structure, with Grade 5 taking advanced assistants and Grade 7 taking Human Resources Generalist II.

Pay bands on reference rates give the benchmark on which salaries are administered. The reference rate or midpoint is the target remuneration of a fully competent employee who is doing the job successfully. The pay band will then set a floor and a ceiling around that midpoint to enable the managers to identify differences in experience, development, and sustained performance without necessarily limiting the labor costs and internal consistency. Grades cluster jobs that are significantly equal in terms of pay, and each grade has a range that has a midpoint, minimum, and maximum. The range provides flexibility to the managers, whereas the midpoint maintains the pay in relation to the market, and the grade maintains internal alignment (Gerhart et al., 2023). In this case, I would take the market average of 58,923 as the midpoint and a spread of 20% below and above it. That produces a minimum of $47,138, a midpoint of $58,923, and a maximum of $70,708. This scale is market-appropriate since the minimum is near the bottom of the market rates, and the maximum is near the 90th percentile, allowing the organization to compensate long-term contributions without reclassifying the job too soon.

Reflection

This assignment reinforced my conception of staffing and compensation decisions being a single system and not two different human resources processes. Prior to this analysis, it was simple to consider recruitment as a hiring problem and pay structure as a budgeting problem. Nevertheless, this exercise demonstrated that organizations can do a better job in staffing when they clarify the job, research the external market, and construct salary scales that are responsive to both the realities of the labor market and internal career progressions. I also got to know that a midpoint is not just a number since it articulates the pay policy of the organization and defines how the employees understand fairness and opportunity.

Another lesson that I learned is the need to balance flexibility and control. A pay range provides the managers with flexibility to compensate for growth and experience, but also prevents the organization from making unequal pay decisions. Furthermore, I also got to know that market data is not sufficient. Employers need to relate market rates to job content, promotion, and retention strategy. That knowledge is important since a company can hire talented individuals with an attractive initial salary, but will keep them only when the system allows seeing and believing in future growth. All in all, this assignment put compensation planning in a more strategic, more practical, and more workforce quality-related perspective.

References

Berber, N., & Gašić, D. (2024). The mediating role of employee commitment in the relationship between compensation system and turnover intentions. Employee Relations: The International Journal, 46(4), 721–755. https://doi.org/10.1108/ER-05-2023-0270

Gerhart, B., Newman, J. M., & Milkovich, G. T. (2023). Compensation (14th ed.). McGraw-Hill.

Newman, S. A., Kinchak, P., & Gopalkrishnan, S. (2026). What job attributes are most important for job seekers? Hint: Compensation and benefits—what to do with this knowledge and how to signal to job seekers. Compensation & Benefits Review, 58(1), 22–36. https://doi.org/10.1177/08863687251351440

Salary.com. (2026). Human Resources Generalist I salary in the United States. https://www.salary.com/research/salary/benchmark/human-resources-generalist-i-salary

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2025). Human resources specialists. Occupational Outlook Handbook. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Academic Experts

24 Apr 2026 • 3 min read

Purpose

One of the best ways to gather information on a career is by talking with professionals

that are already working in the field. Conducting informational interviews, where you

“interview” a professional, is a great way to learn about industries you may want to

pursue.  It also gives you an opportunity to ask questions about a job and see if it fits

your interests, skills, and personality. Through informational interviews, you can gather

information on the requirements, rewards, and even day-to-day responsibilities of

working in a specific industry or corporation from someone on the inside. An

informational interview is not asking for a job, rather it is about getting “AIR: Advice,

Information and Referrals/Resources.”

The purpose of this assignment is for you to receive advice and information to gain

more clarity in your career exploration, feel empowered with your career development

process and gain confidence in your communication skills. More specifically, conducting

informational interviews helps you to develop career readiness competencies such as

career management, communication and professionalism.

Instructions (1250 words)

A common experience students face is that they think they know what a career is like, only to enter into it and find out that it is completely different from their expectations! Before spending years of training in the wrong career, it is important to truly understand what you are getting into. To this end, you will conduct an informational interview in which you will meet with someone in your field of interest (not necessarily at your field site) to discuss their typical day, the pros and cons of their career, what types of strengths make someone well-suited to their position, what types of qualifications are necessary to achieve the position, what they feel are major challenge or problems in the field. After this interview, you will write a 1250-word reflection piece on what you learned from the experience, whether the career choice seems like a good fit for you and why, and what steps you will take to move towards this career (or towards a different career, depending on the outcome of your interview).

This paper will be worth 20 points.

Part 1: Review the following resources on conducting informational interviews

-Watch the video titled, “What Is an Informational Interview?” Part 2: Conduct an Informational Interview

Submit the Informational Interview Reflection after completing all of the following.

1. Identify someone you would like to meet with to learn more about the work they do. Ideally, this would be someone at your fieldwork site but could also be a family friend, professor, employer, alumni.
2. Contact the professional and ask if you can meet with them and learn more about their background, experiences, and what it is like to work in their occupation. Set a meeting time and place that is convenient for them (meeting at their work is always a plus). Depending on the circumstances, a virtual meeting may also be more feasible or convenient.
3. Prepare for the conversation and create a list of interview questions using the provided informational interview guides. Make sure your questions will allow you to answer all of the following questions in your reflection:
4. What is a typical day like for the interviewee?
5. What are the pros and cons of interviewee’s career?
6. What types of strengths make someone well-suited to their position?
7. What qualifications are necessary to achieve the position?
8. What do they feel are major challenges or problems in the field?
9. What did you learn from the experience?
10. Does this career choice seems like a good fit for you and why or why not?
11. What steps you will take to move towards this career (or towards a new career, depending on the outcome of your interview)?
12. Send a thank you email within 24 hours of the meeting and follow-up as appropriate with updates.
13. Process what you learned from the meeting. Use the worksheet linked above to help capture and reflect on what you learned.

History

Assignment Five (Part One): Discussion: Kathryn “Kate” Carter Social History

Instructions: Read the below social history and answer the following questions:

•         What are your impressions of Kathryn (Kate) Carter?

•         What do you think she would be likely to do or not to do?

•         How likely is she to die by suicide following this visit?

•         How readily can she stand up for herself?

•         What strengths and supports does she have?

•         What contradictions do you see in looking at her life?

Requirements: A post must be at least 175 to 250 words to be considered substantive.

 

Figure 15.3 Example of a Completed Social History

NAME: Kathryn (Kate) Carter

Agency # 04587

SOCIAL HISTORY

Date: 7/10/2027

Prepared by: Dariel Baptiste, Case Manager

Presenting Problem

Kate, a 47-year-old married woman with one daughter away in college, is requesting help for a depression she states has lasted almost 2 years starting with the death of her mother. At the time her mother was ill, Kate did not follow doctor’s recommendations that she take off work and stay home. She was very involved in caring for her mother, who subsequently died. Kate states she was not aware of being depressed until after the funeral, but grew depressed during the 7-month period she and her husband cleaned out her mother’s house and settled her mother’s affairs. She describes this work as “heart wrenching” and involving several legal difficulties.

Currently Kate describes her depression as characterized by hypersomnia, an inability to go to work several days a month, and a loss of interest in social activities and friends. She states she is here in part because her husband insisted she get help.

Kate believes she needs medication “to jolt me out of this.” She blames herself for letting it go so long but says she felt it would lift on its own. She also states she didn’t want to disturb her husband with the problem. She is asking for a session with a “doctor” and a prescription. She seems uncertain that she needs therapy, stating “I don’t think there is anything wrong in my life, really.”

Family of Origin

Kate’s father died when she was 6 years old, and Kate describes feeling responsible for her mother most of her life. She describes her childhood as a happy one. A number of aunts and uncles took an interest in her, and she grew up with a number of cousins close by. She described happy family gatherings for holidays.

She depicts her mother as living from the Social Security that came after her father died and being unable to sustain a consistent work history. She states her mother sought her advice often, and Kate feels that she made many of the important decisions for the family. At present only one aunt remains and is in a nursing home, and the cousins have moved out of the state. Kate has some contact with them at Christmas.

Birth and Childhood

For Part Two of this assignment, you are responsible for completing a Brief Social History Form. You may complete this form with a friend, family member, or peer. Please make sure to explain to the individual that they do not have to answer any uncomfortable questions and may create information to fill in the gaps or pretend to be a fictional character.

This assignment is designed for you to become comfortable developing therapeutic rapport with a client, demonstrate how to layout a social history in a written document, and practice your interpersonal skills.  See the below link for the Brief Social History Form.

Basic Case Management Assessment Form.docx

Academic Experts

24 Apr 2026 • 2 min read

Prior to beginning work on this assignment,

Read Chapter 6 from your course textbook, Strategic Marketing for Health Care Organizations: Building a Customer-Driven Health System (2nd ed.). Review the article Marketing Technique in Healthcare Services: A Narrative ReviewLinks to an external site.. Review the Strategic Marketing SolutionsLinks to an external site. video. According to Kotler et al. (2021) “the primary reason that hospitals are stuck in neutral are that (1) they have developed a complex and highly variable portfolio of assets, (2) there is strategic uncertainty about how to leverage those assets, and (3) there is cultural reluctance to take calculated risks that upset the status que. Hospitals are focused on solving problems related to decreasing financial margins, improving customer engagement, responding to disruptive innovations, and others. However, strategic marketing can help solve these problems” (p. 205).

Next, choose one of the six hospital problems and strategic marketing solution examples found on pages 205 through 229 of your textbook.

Review the Strategic Marketing Solutions video.

MHA626: Week 04 Strategic Marketing Solutions TranscriptDownload MHA626: Week 04 Strategic Marketing Solutions Transcript

In your paper,

Define a contemporary marketing problem and its effect on your chosen example. Analyze the provided data or your researched data regarding your chosen example. Explain the rationale behind the suggested marketing solution in your chosen example. Compare and contrast the suggested marketing solution with your suggested solution. The Strategic Marketing Solutions paper

must be 3 to 5 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. resource. must include a separate title page with the following in title case: title of page in bold font Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page. student’s name name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus) course name and number instructor’s name due date must utilize academic voice. Review the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance. must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper. For assistance in writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. and Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources. must use at least 3 scholarly or peer-reviewed sources in addition to the course text. The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source. To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, refer to this Quick and Easy Library ResearchLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process and provides some library search tips. must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. guide.