Sherafgan Khan

SFK-GICRI

Introduction The SFK Global Intelligence and Cognitive Reasoning Inventory is a hybrid of a traditional intelligence test, paired with an intelligence inventory. The SFK-GICRI aims to circumvent regular IQ tests that have right or wrong answers. In contrast, the SFK-GICRI has a preset score for each answer submitted by the candidate. The tiered scoring system […]

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Islamic Finance and the Equate Project

The Equate Project presents a seemingly attractive opportunity for project sponsors: It would be the country’s first significant investment following the Gulf War, and would also be its first opportunity to involve foreign partners with a Kuwaiti project. Given these two facts, the Equate project would pave the initial pathways for future projects involving international

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Cybercrime Policy Proposal

Such a policy on a national level requires a very detailed and nuanced approach, tailored to the country at hand. I will go over in moderate detail the necessary laws, policies, and infrastructure required for Ocaura to roll out stage one of its initial cybersecurity strategy. I hope that you will go over this memo and pass along the recommendations to the foreign minister of Ocaura.

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The Bridgespan Group: A Case Study

Social impact consulting can be a very dynamic and challenging field. Those from a typical consulting background tend to attack problems with the financial bottom line in mind. While it is true that non-profits need to make money to fund projects, the bottom line for non-profits typically revolves around a central mission. Impact consulting then

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“Re-marketing the Skoda”

I. Problem When your brand name in the public mind is comparable to that of gutter oil, you may have a problem. As a consultant hired by Chris Hansen, I have noted some peculiar issues with Skoda’s brand that may put the launch of its new model, the Fabia, in quite the conundrum. The problem

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Financial investment in cybersecurity

Attn: Warren Buffet         CEO, Berkshire Hathaway Re: The future of cybersecurity and potential investment opportunities. Dear Mr. Buffet: You had mentioned during our board meeting earlier today that you were interested in potential investment opportunities for Berkshire Hathaway within cybersecurity companies and emerging technologies in the cybersecurity space. Before we get into

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Financing India’s Solar Panels Post RPO

After implementing the RPOs mandated by the government of India, the future for renewable energy seems promising. Under the RPO, all electricity companies, and companies that consume significant amounts of power, are required to source 15% of their energy from renewable sources by 2020. Currently, the electricity industry in India has an installed capacity of

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MSF Access: Making Access a Reality

MSF Access: Making Access a Reality Khan, S., Gerritsen, AP., Singh, DP. (2014)DOI / Citations All organizations must start somewhere, and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is no different. As with any startup story, its foundation lies loosely on a combination of historical facts and anecdotal tales. “Loosely” because the startup story of any organization is

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