1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910458349703321

Autore

Sacks Elisha <1958->

Titolo

The configuration space method for kinematic design of mechanisms / / Elisha Sacks and Leo Joskowicz

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge, Massachusetts : , : MIT Press, , 2010

[Piscataqay, New Jersey] : , : IEEE Xplore, , [2010]

ISBN

0-262-26558-3

1-282-63819-X

0-262-26587-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (212 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

JoskowiczLeo <1961->

Disciplina

621.8/11

Soggetti

Machinery, Kinematics of

Computer-aided design

Configuration space

Machine design

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sommario/riassunto

This book presents the configuration space method for computer-aided design of mechanisms with changing part contacts. Configuration space is a complete and compact geometric representation of part motions and part interactions that supports the core mechanism design tasks of analysis, synthesis, and tolerancing. It is the first general algorithmic treatment of the kinematics of higher pairs with changing contacts. It will help designers detect and correct design flaws and unexpected kinematic behaviors, as demonstrated in the book's four case studies taken from industry. After presenting the configuration space framework and algorithms for mechanism kinematics, the authors describe algorithms for kinematic analysis, tolerancing, and synthesis based on configuration spaces. The case studies follow, illustrating the application of the configuration space method to the analysis and design of automotive, micro-mechanical, and optical



mechanisms. Appendixes offer a catalog of higher-pair mechanisms and a description of HIPAIR, an open source C++ mechanical design system that implements some of the configuration space methods described in the book, including configuration space visualization and kinematic simulation. HIPAIR comes with an interactive graphical user interface and many sample mechanism input files. The Configuration Space Method for Kinematic Design of Mechanisms will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, and engineers in mechanical engineering, computer science, and robotics.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910783514903321

Autore

Jackson Peggy M

Titolo

Sarbanes-Oxley for nonprofits [[electronic resource] ] : a guide to gaining competitive advantage / / Peggy M. Jackson, Toni E. Fogarty

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : John Wiley & Sons, c2005

ISBN

1-280-25523-4

9786610255238

0-471-73199-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (256 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

FogartyToni E

Disciplina

657/.98

Soggetti

Nonprofit organizations - United States - Finance - Management

Nonprofit organizations - Accounting - Law and legislation

Nonprofit organizations - Auditing - Law and legislation

Nonprofit organizations - United States - Management

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-228) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits; Contents; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Preface; Chapter 1: Overview of the Legislation and Its Implications for Nonprofits; What Is the Sarbanes-Oxley Legislation About?; Relevance of SOX to Nonprofits; Current Legislative Environment for Nonprofits; Conclusion; Endnotes; Chapter 2: Safeguarding Your Nonprofit's Financial Resources and Assets: Establishing Auditor Independence and Audit Committee Competence;



SOX Titles II and III; The Value of Accurate Financial Statements; The Importance of a Good Audit

The Board's Responsibility Regarding the Financial StatementsConclusion; Chapter 3: Reading and Interpreting Financial Statements; Balance Sheet; Statement of Operations; Statement of Changes in Net Assets; Statement of Cash Flows; Financial Statement Analysis; Conclusion; Chapter 4: Form 990: Unnecessary Paperwork or a Useful Tool?; What Are Form 990 and Form 990-EZ?; Why Is Form 990 Important?; Management's Role in Improving Form 990: Creating a Good Internal Control System; The Board's Role in Form 990; Conclusion

Chapter 5: SOX Sections VIII and XI: Document Retention and Whistleblower Protection ObligationsWhistleblower Protection; Creating a Confidential Reporting System; Document Retention, Archiving, and Retrieval; First Steps: Beginning the Process; Conclusion; Chapter 6: Raising the Bar of Accountability: SOX Best Practices and the Board; Legislative Environment: Best Practices and Governance; New Expectations for Board Oversight and Governance; Higher Expectations for Board Membership and Deliberations; SOX and the Board: Higher Performance and Greater Accountability

Championing SOX Best Practices: The Board's Governance RoleConclusion; Chapter 7: SOX Best Practices and Organizational Culture: Changing the Environment; The Nonprofit's Organizational Culture and the Adaptation of SOX Best Practices; Introducing Change; Nonprofit Board Culture; Strategies for Introducing Change in the Board Culture; Conclusion; Endnote; Chapter 8: A Platinum Operating Standard Starts with Good Bones; SOX Best Practices: Moving to a Platinum Operating Standard; What Are Platinum Operating Standards?; Review of Internal Controls; Conducting the Review of Internal Controls

Content and Structure of the Review of Internal Controls ReportConclusion; Endnote; Chapter 9: Creating a Competitive Advantage: Leveraging SOX Best Practices; Competitive Advantages of Being in Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Best Practices; Conclusion; Endnotes; Chapter 10: SOX Best Practices for Small Nonprofits; Five Myths That Hold Small Nonprofits Back; Adopting SOX Best Practices; Scaling the SOX Best Practices to Fit the Needs of Small Nonprofits; Keys to Success in Customizing SOX Best Practices; Conclusion; Appendices: Best Practices: Checklists, Worksheets, and Sample Documents

Appendix A: Working Through the Four Basic Financial Statements

Sommario/riassunto

A complete guide to leveraging the power of Sarbanes-Oxley--specifically for nonprofitsThe first book to discuss the implications of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation as it relates to nonprofit organizations, Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits is an essential guide for all nonprofit executives and boards who want to know how the new legislation can enhance their organization's mission.By establishing a ""platinum standard"" of operations and governance within nonprofit organizations, executives and board members will be better equipped to attract high-quality staff and board members, as we