https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQxlIJQCxJo Must watch this video in order to complete the paper as necessary
First, watch the video. It walks you through how to use the TRIZ matrix. You may use the scenario from last week or you may choose a new problem. Keep in mind that TRIZ works best with complex problems. If alternatives are easily generated, then a fancy tool is of little use!
INSTRUCTIONS
Use TRIZ techniques to generate new ideas, alternatives, and potential solutions for your business problem.You may use the scenario from last week or a new scenario. You must use the TRIZ tool. Discuss the tool and your use of the techniques and the results on your problem. You should include a cover page and a second page with brief detail regarding your problem and objectives.Include the specific numbers and labels for the principles, features, etc.
You should include a cover page and a second page with a brief summary that defines the problem, its background, and a list of objectives.
The response should be of your personal view or experience and include at least two external sources to support your views (beyond the textbooks).
The length should be between 600 and 900 words excluding the title, problem statement, and references.
Formal writing is required using APA.
Copied input, quotations, and paraphrasing will require citations and references conforming to APA 6th edition standards.
Objectives:
• Segregating duties within each department to ensure cross check and balancing
• Segregating those who input transactions with those who balance them
• Requiring proof of purchases (receipts) for every transaction entered in accounts payable
• Requiring proof of sale (invoices) for every transaction entered in accounts receivable
• Having tools in place when large variances occur to investigate
• Separate those who deposit checks from those who record them in the books
• Separate person writing the check and person signing
• Require disclosure of significant deviations from budgeted numbers
• Create audit trails within the computing system used to enter financial information
• Creating threshold amounts for certain transactions, if transaction exceeds the threshold it would need approval from a separate person
• Personal employee expenses need to be documented and approved
• Excessive bonuses are to be compared with company’s financial performance to ensure accuracy
• Requiring employees to take vacations, potentially exposing any fraud that is being covered
Background:
Many cases have arisen in the corporate world where workers get away with fraud for many years before they are uncovered and reprimanded. These fraudsters are able to get away with such actions mainly because there are no adequate internal controls in place. This is a problem that many companies face, and can be very detrimental not only to their profits but also to their reputation. With the proper internal controls in place, business can significantly decrease the risk of fraud.