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“Statistics are Everywhere” MAT 1
“Statistics are Everywhere” (Note: Please respond to one [1] of the following two [2] bulleted items)
- From the e-Activity, summarize the blog entry that you have read. Next, explain the manner in which Nate Silver’s analysis in your chosen blog entry addresses the salient points of one particular topic related to this class.
- H.G. Wells once said “Statistical thinking will one day be as necessary for efficient citizenship as the ability to read and write!†Take a position on whether you agree or disagree with this statement, and provide a rationale for your response.
INFO340 WK2
1. Imagine that you are interviewing for a job when the interviewer asks you which cost-benefit analysis technique is best for assessing a project’s economic feasibility. What would your response be? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
2. Take a tour of FastTrack Schedule 9’s top features. See how you can use the leading easy-to-use project management software for planning, tracking, and visualizing project goals on a Mac or PC. For your discussion question, explain how three features of the FastTrack Schedule 9’s features will help you manage information systems projects. Be specific in relating the feature to the systems tasks you would want to achieve with it.
200 WORDS FOR EACH QUESTION.
ACC 205
Focus of the Final Paper
Write a five-to seven-page financial statement analysis of a public company, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. In this analysis you will discuss the financial health of this company with the ultimate goal of making a recommendation to other investors. Your paper should consist of the following sections: introduction, company overview, horizontal analysis, ratio analysis, final recommendation, and conclusions. Your paper needs to include a minimum of two scholarly resources in addition to the textbook as references.
Here is a breakdown of the sections within the body of the assignment:
Company Overview
Provide a brief overview of your company (one to two paragraphs at most). What industry is it in? What are its main products or services? Who are its competitors?
Horizontal Analysis of Income Statement and Balance Sheet
Prepare a three-year horizontal analysis of the income statement and balance sheet of your selected company. Discuss the importance and meaning of horizontal analysis. Discuss both the positive and negative trends presented in your company.
Ratio Analysis
Calculate the current ratio, quick ratio, cash to current liabilities ratio, over a two-year period. Discuss and interpret the ratios that you calculated. Discuss potential liquidity issues based on your calculations of the current and quick ratios. Are there any factors that could be erroneously influencing the results of the ratios? Discuss liquidity issues of competitive companies within the same industry.
Recommendation
Based on your analysis would you recommend an individual invest in this company? What strengths do you see? What risks do you see? It is perfectly acceptable to state that you would recommend avoiding this company as long as you provide support for your position.
Will check to see if paper is original must submit no later then 10:30pm today (5/21)!!!
1. Must be five to seven double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
7. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Riordan Manufacturing Power Point (ATTN CREATIVE INSTRUCTOR)
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I need assistance with a power point presentaittion. It should be 15 page PP to include speaker notes/reference
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IV. Competitive Advantages
What competitive advantages does Riordan have, and which competitive strategies should Riordan utilize to improve innovation and sustainability in both domestic and international applications?
V. Measurement Guidelines
What measurement guidelines should be used to verify strategy effectiveness?
VI. Internal Dynamics
What internal dynamics along with cultural and structural leadership considerations should be used in implementing business strategy for Riordan?
References
Anderson, C. (2015). The Advantages of Employee Involvement in Decision Making. Retrieved from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/advantages-employee-involvement-decision-making-18264.html
Darcy, H. & Marsha, W. (2005). The business guide to sustainability: Practical strategies and tools for organizations. UK: TJ International
Isobel, D. & Robin, L. (2008). International marketing strategy: Analyzing, development and implementation. London: Cengage learning
Mary, C. (2011). The sustainable global market place: Proceedings of the 2011 academy of marketing science conference. USA: Springer
Rita, G. (2013). The end of competitive advantage: How to keep your strategy moving as fast as your business. USA. Harvard business review press
University of Phoenix. (2011). Virtual Organizations [Multimedia]. Retrieved from University of Phoenix, MGT/498 website.
Competitive Advantages Paper
Riordan Manufacturing is an industry leader in global plastics manufacturing (University of Phoenix, 2011). This paper will discuss the competitive advantages of Riordan, with the similarities of the competitive advantages of that of Android, and Apple. It will also discuss strategies for improving Riordan’s innovation and sustainability, the long-term effect of these strategies, and the effect global markets will have on Riordan’s business strategies.
Comparing Competitive Advantages
Riordan Company has similar competitive advantages to Android and Apple. Some similarities between Riordan and the two mobile phone companies includes the companies’ efficient customer service department and their handling of customer raised issues, and the organization’s updated database that allows consistent flow of communication between the customers and the company. This also gives the company prospects for higher volumes and future sales (Rita, 2013). They have a strong, well-motivated sales team and provide discount incentives for the customers buying huge volumes. Their products are found in many outlets and produced in masses to generate high profits.
Strategies to Improve Innovation and Sustainability
Riordan should allow its employees to contribute their ideas in the strategic planning process, and work toward understanding the competitors’ tactics in the market, and come up with a clearly defined plan on the trends and customs of the global market (Darcy & Marsha, 2005). Riordan should understand all the areas of their operations, guide the employees on how to achieve set goals and objectives, prepare a clear plan of how to connect plans, teams and know how to align their strategy with their organizational culture, and have a solid leadership structure in place.
Riordan should diversify its products to open up new markets, offer products and services that are relevant to the market, introduce loyalty reward programs, increase its knowledge on the global market to exploit any opportunities presented, strengthen its brand name in the global market, and explore and implement environmentally friendly products. By embracing these strategies, the company will do well both in the United States and in the global market (Darcy & Marsha, 2005).
Effect on Long-Term Organizational Performance
By allowing Riordan employees the ability to contribute in the decision making process, the employees will feel appreciated and hence feel motivated to work hard for the company, resulting in increased productivity from the employees and increased profits for the company (Anderson, 2015). Having the knowledge of the competitors will help the company adapt policies that will help it to be more competitive in the market; having a clear plan on the trends in the global market will help the company come up with product that will be attractive and competitive in the global market, enabling it remain competitive globally (Darcy & Marsha, 2005).
Riordan must know the full capabilities of its human resources in order to maximize production by placing the right people for the job, this will aid in the reduction of production cost. Management must train their employees in goal setting; setting small achievable goals will keep the company competitive and will enable the company to meet its long-term organizational goals and objectives.
Planning, coordination, and collaboration in every team element will provide a clear path for Riordan and the achieving of its goals. It is important that Riordan have competent management, where their goals align with the organization in order to implement the strategy and ensure greater levels of success. Leadership, accountability, and a set chain of command is vital to the management structure. Putting into practice the free flow of information from one department to another will improve the coordination of the various departments within the organization and further its performance without disruption.
Loyalty rewards for customer will help the company attract and retain more customers, which will translate in more sales. Designing and diversifying its products to meet the customer appeal may increase sales and profits, providing environmental friendly products will attract capital from investors and communities who like collaborating with companies that protect the environment.
Effects of Global Market
As the competition increases overtime due to new entrants in the industry, the strategy will have to change to adapt to the situation. In this situation, Riordan will have to differentiate or specialize their products in order to set themselves apart from the competition (Mary, 2011). The pricing of the product will be affected as global markets sets the standards of the labor, fuel and material hence affecting the operational cost. Riordan may also face the challenge of similar products with less price in the market, the market may set high quality standard for Riordan depending on superiority and comparability of the products in the market.
Trading in the global market creates the need for a change in Riordan’s production and distribution strategy for meeting the demands of a larger market. Diversifying the management structure in order to accommodate new branches in the global market creates new opportunities, as Riordan will have to hire staff from different ethnic backgrounds for it to be in a position to deal well with the diversity in the global market (Isobel & Robin, 2008). The company can take advantage of low cost resources in the global markets they operate. Riordan will have access to developments in the global market, as it will interact with many business partners in the global market, the company will be need to create products that will attract the expanding market for it to be competitive globally as the customers’ demands and expectations can differ in the global market than in the U.S. markets.
Conclusion
This paper has discussed strategies for improving Riordan’s innovation and sustainability, the long-term effect of these strategies, and the effect the global market will have on Riordan’s business strategies. In comparing the competitive advantages of Riordan with those of Apple, and Android, there are clear similarities present in each or their strategies for achieving success in their industry, attributing much of their success to their adaptive strategic business planning.
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Introduction
Patients usually go through a lot and in most instances; other people influence their decisions in all aspects. They are forced to follow certain aspects even though they themselves are against them. This is because they are sick and as thus depend on the help of others in order to regain their healthy.
The scenario
Ella has been sick and as thus has been requiring medical help. She wishes to stick to the alternative and complementary medical practices but is coerced to follow the mainstream medical advice. Her husband, who insists to make decision on her behalf, as he is the head of the family, opts for traditional practices.
There are alternatives for her care as she may be discharged home to receive treatment and care from there.However; the family members at home also have individual problems. The son is an alcoholic while the daughter has diabetis.The grandson has drugs problems while the grand daughter is bipolar and also has drug problems. The daughter in law is also stressed because of the medical issues in the family which include nephew with leukemia, brother who has HIV and her father’s view that they are all crazy.
Ella is expected by the doctor to go home and receive care from there. The family members are thus expected to provide her with all the care needed in order to enhance her recovery. The question is, keeping in mind the current situation with family members; will she be able to recover adequately?
Cultural Aspects and alternative treatments
Ella’s husband wants the family traditions to be followed in her medications. Assessment of therapy process and its outcome usually vary across cultures. A cure in a system may be regarded as a failure in another system. This makes assessment of success or failure a daunting task.
The biomedical perspective of traditional systems is that they usually lack models necessary for chronic disorders. In a scenario, a medicine man may say that their therapy works as their patients never come back. A physician may say that their therapy works as their patients do come back. Physicians view this as success to an ongoing process while the medicine mans` cure does not appear to need any further therapy. These thoughts reflect the different expectations of people on illnesses and therapy. These methods are based on various expectations of patients and their families. (Jennifer Christine Mills Niemeyer, 2010)
The current scenario is complicated further as the husband opts for traditional mechanisms. He wants a therapy that will adequately provide a permanent cure and relief. The husband challenging the use of biomedical to traditional poses a great task to physicians and healers of any tradition. This makes the patients to struggle and reject with the chronic illness. The physician should thus recognize the psychosocial problems and try to analyze the complexities of the cross-cultural settings of caring for the patient. This is to ensure positive progress of the patient’s health.
In dealing with this Ella’s husband, the physician may apply the following guidelines:-
Negotiate with the patient, Ella’s husband and the family at large on all issues that are related to the biomedical illness processes and Ella’s experience and views on the illness.
Create awareness to the family of their importance in involving themselves to therapy. This should be emphasized at all levels of care and physicians should empower and support the patient and the family in the whole care process.
Physicians should also encourage actions in the family that will enhance the peoples needs in participating to help and neutralize the fears that are linked between the traditional beliefs and the biomedical aspects.
Physician should also compare the various explanations given by the patient and the patient’s husband. From this, they should mould a therapeutic plan that will accommodate the special perceptions and beliefs held by the patient’s husband.
The physician should analyze the discrepancies between the patient-family goals and the biomedical goals. All the difficulties that may relate to miscommunication or communication style should be addressed that cut across cultural boundaries.
Complementary medicine and beliefs
Ella wishes for the use of a complementary system in her treatment. These treatments are used in addition to the conventional medicine. She wants to integrate both the scientific proven therapy with the traditional herbal formulas. Complementary medicines unite the best practices of both worlds. (Helen E Sheehan; Barrett P Brento, 2002)
Some of the reasons patients opt for complementary medicine and therapy include: some patients emphasize on the value of treating the whole person; some believe that the complementary medicine will be effective on the specific problem than mainstream therapy; the believe that the complementary therapy will enable them to take an active role in maintaining their health; while others believe that the mainstream treatment was not adequately effective on the specific problem.
As Ella has been chronically sick for a long time, the above factors are the basis for her choice of opting for a complementary therapy.
Mainstream medicine
Mainstream medicine is the system applied by medical doctors in diagnosing and treating diseases. (Helen E Sheehan; Barrett P Brento, 2002) This is the doctor’s choice for Ella’s therapy. The doctor will provide guidelines and procedures to be followed in the whole therapy process. As both the Ella and her husband are against this system, the doctor may be unable to effectively provide the medical care during therapy.
In conclusion, the different aspects of traditional, complementary and mainstream systems of treatments are incompatible and will only make the patient’s situation even harder to manage. The three parties should agree on which system is most effective in order to enhance medical care of the patient.
Family conflicts and differences likely to be encountered in the family
Everyone in the family have their own individual problems. They range from drug addiction, illnesses such as diabetes, leukemia and HIV to stress. These are the family members that are supposed to take care of Ella. In case of therapy, the family members are assigned responsibilities as too how each is supposed to play a role in the therapy.
In view of this, everyone in the family feels that even them they require special care. This is because everyone is undergoing difficult situations in their lives that affect them physically, socially and emotionally.
From the scenario, one can truly say that each member of the family does whatever they think is best for them without considering the repercussions or other family members. It seems like all the family members are irresponsible and there is no one to guide them into doing what is right. With Ella coming home and requiring special care from all family members, this will indeed be a hard task. The other family members will too feel that they also need the special care as they too are undergoing difficult situations in their lives.
All the above factors will cause conflicts and differences among the family members and make everyone’s situation even worse. All these aspects will derail Ella’s progress in her therapy. They will indeed have an impact on their social and psychological perspective on their basis of life.
Reaction and role of the community in meeting the diverse family circumstances
The extended family plays an important role in the whole therapy process of Ella. They are the immediate people to offer therapy care to her and in view of this, their action on the situation will indeed have an impact on the situation. The neighborhood is also like part of her family as they live in the same surroundings.
High chances are that the extended family and the neighbors may not feel it as right to have Ella be taken care of at home. This is because of the circumstances surrounding her family members who are supposed to take care of her. Their view would be that the family members might have a negative impact on the treatments of Ella and thus derail her recovery.
As all the family members are in need of therapy because of their various situations, the communities has resources and programs to deal with the circumstances. This include –
The alcohol anonymous program that is run in the community helps alcoholics who are in need of changing their situations. They usually meet, share their experiences on how alcohol has ruined their lives and they are given therapy on how to change. Also those that have successfully finished their therapy encourage others of the impact of such therapy on their lives. This program will indeed help her son Sam, grandson Josh and granddaughter Lucy.
There is also a social agency in the community that offers counseling services to people. The various counselors at the station are trained with vast experience to help in mitigating some problems people encounter in their lives. This counseling service will best suit all the family members including Ella’s husband. After successful completion of the counseling process, the family will now be joined together in helping Ella.
The above community services will adequately help in meeting the needs of the diverse family circumstances.
Hospital care and home care
A home based care is usually affordable and cost effective than a hospital based care especially for chronic conditions. However, the cost of caregivers remains at a higher rate as compared to their incomes.
Palliative care is the best option for Ella as its most suitable for people experiencing stress, pain or other conditions caused by a serious illness. This care is appropriate at any of the stages of serious illness and patients usually are given together with the treatment prescribed to cure the patient. (John Arras, 1995)
Importance of Palliative care
The palliative care team helps in identifying the sources of discomfort and pain and thus provides the necessary treatments that offer relief.
The team comprises of good communicators and as thus, they apply their communication and coordination skills in ensuring that the family needs are met. This will indeed be most essential to Ella’s family as there lacks communication and coordination.
The palliative team offers emotional support focusing on the person as a whole rather than just the illness. The team addresses the psychological, social or emotional needs of the family.
This team also offers support to the family members as they also go through a lot of stress. They help to ease their stress and tension and also help in decision-making.
In view of the above, a home care enables one to have a more control of their lives and care and provides a supportive and comfortable atmosphere that helps to reduce stress and anxiety. The home care also with palliative team enables one to go on with their daily lives while at the same time improving their ability to continue their therapy. It helps one to better understand their conditions and the treatment choices available.
Impact of the situation and each person perspectives on their lifespan development
The situation has indeed changed the whole family’s perspective of life. There are many problems to be solved and with a patient at home requiring care, this will make things even worse. Each member of the family minds about their affairs without being responsible for others in relation to the actions they show. This will indeed hinder a positive development of their lives’. As everyone in the family requires the same care, their position on the situation may shift. They may understand what Ella is going through but may not be able to help her appropriately.
However, with the necessary social agencies around the community, the situation may change and have a positive impact.
References
Helen E Sheehan; Barrett P Brento (2002) Global perspectives on complementary and alternative medicine
John Arras (1995) Bringing the hospital home : ethical and social implications of high-tech home care
Jennifer Christine Mills Niemeyer (2010) The impact of a coordinated care program on chronically ill patients
Healthcare Policy: What You Need to Know About the Affordable Care Act
Go to the ANA website and retrieve the following PDF article:
- What are some benefits of the new healthcare reform, the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
- Why is it important to be aware of changes in healthcare policy?
- How will these changes impact healthcare in this country?
- Please your answer must be related to NURSING
MGT 230 Management Planning Presentation
MUST BE ORIGINAL WORK WITH SPEAKER NOTES
Imagine you are an executive for BP, JP Morgan or, GoldMan Sacs, and you are preparing a presentation for the board of directors about the organization’s direction.
Create a 10-slide Microsoft®PowerPoint® presentation, with speaker notes on each slide, in which you address the following:
- Analyze factors that influence each of the following: the company’s strategic planning, tactical planning, operational planning, and contingency planning.
- Analyze the influence that legal issues, ethics, and corporate social responsibility have had on management planning. Provide at least one example for each.
- Evaluate the planning function of management as it relates to the organization’s goals and strategies. Use steps in the specific formal planning process outlined in the text.
Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.
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Research Paper Draft
Assignment 2: Research Paper Draft Okay, you have your thoughts down on paper and have gone over your organizational structure to be sure that your argument is presented in the clearest possible way. Then you have reviewed your claims to be sure that your reasoning is sound. You may have written a first draft that contained only your own words. Now it is time to add in the support that external sources provide. Think of your sources as a scholarly friend standing beside you when you make a claim, saying that you are right. This friend cannot be the main speaker but can offer affirmation of whatever you are saying. As you add in support, be sure to cite every idea that is not your own. Be sure to indicate with quotation marks and APA style citations presicely what material is from a direct quote, paraphrase, or summary, so as to avoid plagiarism. The second draft should be the best you can offer without feedback from your instructor. Here are the traits of a good second draft:
By Wednesday, December 18, 2013, post your research paper draft to the M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox.
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