Assignment 1: Value Proposition in Patient Care

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Assignment 1: Value Proposition in Patient Care

Due Week 3 and worth 200 points

Paradise Hospital, Inc. is a for-profit hospital. As the facility’s new hospital administrator, you have been tasked with improving the service value of the hospital. The administration has not done this process since the hospital began operating in the year 1995. The investors are not familiar with the value proposition strategies of hospitals in the current day America.

Note: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

  1. Articulate the meaning of value-added service as it pertains to patient care services, and argue the major reasons why it matters to add value to patient services. Justify your response.
  2. Outline a system for identifying the functional areas in which changes might be necessary in order to improve the hospital’s service value. Recommend the key methods that you would use to acquire the information necessary to identify the specified functional areas.
  3. Specify four (4) specific areas where you believe the administration can add value in Paradise Hospital, and argue the most significant reasons why such value proposition would improve the value of services to the patients.
  4. Use four (4) recent (within the last five [5] years) quality academic resources in this assignment.

    Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not qualify as quality academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Propose methodologies that have been proven to increase value in health care delivery systems.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in health care management.
  • Write clearly and concisely about health care management using proper writing mechanics.

reply 100-150 words response.

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When I hear the word culture, I automatically think about other countries, when in fact, we have many cultures right here in our own back yard.  Webster defines culture as “the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group;  shared by people in a place or time” so it doesn’t necessarily mean that it has to be another country. Whether growing up in the north and playing hockey during the winter or drinking “pop” compared to growing up in the south with Sunday dinners and sweet tea after church, we all have been impacted by a certain culture simply based on what part of the country we grew up in. Based on the information in the video, we are not nearly as “globalized” as we think we are. We either overestimate the numbers to make our argument more favorable for us or we are not as informed as first thought. While technology allows us to reach out to people in other countries, it makes us a very small percentage of who we actually interact with. Global connections can come in the form of countries import/exports to working together in times of war. These allow for countries to work together and end up seeing how everyone lives, seeing the differences and similarities. Trading goods allow for countries to show off their skills at whatever goods are being produced and allow companies to interact, thus forming friendships and cultural integration. Learning other cultures is a great thing and can make you more proud or thankful with the culture you grew up in or have now. With every culture being different, there will be some that we either don’t like or disagree with. That doesn’t make them or us wrong, just makes us human and being human is going to mean there will be differences. That is the great thing about human life, no one is exactly the same.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culture (Links to an external site.)

TED. (2012). Pankaj Ghemawat: Actually the World isn’t Flat. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/pankaj_ghemawat_actually_the_world_isn_t_flat

Assignment 3: Biotechnology Applications

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Assignment 3: Biotechnology Applications

Biotechnology refers to the technical applications of living organisms or their functions. These applications may be used in engineering, medicine, or agriculture, to name a few. Biotechnology processes and procedures are varied and range from the domestication of animals to genetic engineering. At its core, biotechnology involves the modification of a biological process for a human defined purpose.

Use the Internet, Argosy University library resources, and your textbook to research the field of biotechnology.

Write a paper which includes the following:

  • Evaluate current or future applications of biotechnology in the fields of medicine or agriculture.
  • Provide at least three real-world examples of current or future applications of biotechnology in either of these fields. Present a minimum of three reliable references.

Write a 2–3-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.doc.

By Wednesday, July 23, 2014, deliver your assignment to the M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox for Turnitin testing and grading.

You will need to conduct extensive research on the Internet to complete assignments. Download and review this checklist to learn about identifying reliable sources.

Assignment 3 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Demonstrated an understanding of the basic scientific and technical concepts of biotechnology.
28
Evaluated current or future applications of biotechnology in the field of medicine or agriculture with three real-world examples.
32
Provided at least three reliable references to support examples of current and future biotechnology applications.
20
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total:
100
 

  

 

Questions

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Approximately 70%–75% of homicides are committed with firearms. Write 4–5 pages that answer the following questions:

Part 1

·         Explain how a handgun is manufactured, most specifically the bore of the barrel.

·         Why is rifling present in the bore of the barrel? What is the purpose of rifling?

·         Compare and contrast a revolver versus a semiautomatic handgun. How is the caliber of a handgun determined?

·         Explain the difference between a bullet, shell casing, and a projectile.

·         When examining a handgun, projectile, or shell casing, provide examples of class and individual characteristics.

·         What is the difference between a perforating gunshot wound and a penetrating gunshot wound?

·         Compare and contrast the characteristics of an entrance wound versus an exit wound.

Part 2

·         What are the characteristics that might exist or not exist for determining the muzzle-to-target distance?

·         There are four ranges. At each range, what is the muzzle-to-target distance?

o    contact to near contact

o    close range

o    medium range

o    distant range

·         Explain the characteristics that might exist or not exist at each range. For example, a bullet hole will be a characteristic at each range.

·         What types of evidence would an investigator document from a handgun of a death scene?

Cite all references using APA citation format.

The following guidelines will be used for grading:

55%

Part 1: The students answer all questions posed and supports their answers.

40%

Part 2: The students answer all questions posed and supports their answers.

5%

The students use APA references and citations to support their research.

 

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http://test.projectsails.org/test/SPQ-JTW/703-170

 

Prepare: As you prepare to write your second discussion response for this week, be sure to complete the following:

 

    Review our readings and discussions about library research methods.

    Review your own methods for researching and finding library resources.

    Take the SAILS exam. Your results are anonymous. This is a nationally-normalized, standardized exam to measure information literacy skills for students in universities all over the United States, and the results will guide the university in developing the best possible library resources and research methodologies training.  Information literacy can loosely be defined as the ability to find, evaluate, and use sources of information. Thus, the exam measures your research abilities.

    Review the grading rubric for this discussion.

 

Reflect: Before drafting your initial post, take time to reflect on your exam experience. Which questions were most challenging? How will you improve in these areas? How will you apply your new skills and knowledge to activities in the future?

 

 

 

Write (due Thursday, Day 3): In 150 to 200 words, share your SAILS Exam experience by discussing each of the following:

 

    Explain how you prepared for this exam on information literacy (in other words, research skills).

    Based on your experience taking the exam, identify an area you feel you did well in (for example, organizing information) and an area you feel you need to work on (evaluating a website for authority). Be sure to explain your choices.

    Discuss how you plan to apply your new skills and knowledge to future activities. How will you address any areas of weakness you discovered when taking the exam?

 

Please take SAILS exam  https://student.ashford.edu/SingleSignOn/?provider=sails&course=ENG122  and review ENG Discussion 8 post.

Question

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NB:-

You are not using SPSS.

That makes work easy

 

Assignment Instructions SOCI 332 – Statistics for Social Sciences Final Portfolio Project (Due Week 7) Overview One of the most crucial components of this course is developing a research project from conceptualizing a research problem and develop a numb

Assignment Instructions

SOCI 332 – Statistics for Social Sciences

Final Portfolio Project (Due Week 7)

 

Overview

One of the most crucial components of this course is developing a research project from conceptualizing a research problem and develop a number of complementary design, measurement, and data collection approaches to bring evidence to bear on the problem.  We are going to create a research study based on previous research you choose to use.  We will then determine which variables we can use from the General Social Survey (GSS) which are representative of our interests and satisfy our research question and hypotheses.  Not to worry, there are over 5,000 variables within this dataset to choose from.

 

This paper will enable us to complete the following objectives:

1.     Describe and apply the concepts and logic of elementary statistics.

2.     Conduct statistical analysis in SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences).

3.     Compare and contrast different types of data and the statistics that can be used to analyze them

4.     Examine the differences between descriptive and inferential statistics and their use in the social sciences.

5.     Form critical interpretations of quantitative research literature in sociology and other social sciences.

6.     Complete and interpret descriptive and inferential statistical data analysis

7.     Critically evaluate the quality of research design and evidence in published social research.

 

 

Instructions

This paper and the accompanying presentation are a compilation of the assignments and activities that you will complete for your weekly Forum posts.  Each week you will have an activity to complete.  You will post your work and engage with your instructor and classmates throughout the week to determine the “perfect” version of your work.  In other words, you are expected to revise anything prior to placing it you’re your ‘Final Portfolio Project’ file. 

You will create a designated word file to act as a repository of assignments.  Each week you will copy and paste your work for the discussion board (not including your responses to classmates) into this file and format-as-you-go to become a cohesive paper.  You are encouraged to use subheaders for each section. Construct a paper that fully explores each of the following areas:

Each section should have information for context which provides your reader with the background necessary to understand what you are presenting.  What I mean by this is that you will want to ‘present’ the topic of hypothesis testing while citing resources like Babbie (your textbook) and other resources located in the class.  You may than present your outline of this testing as it relates to your variables.  Without context, the reader may be lost.  Your professor is looking to see whether you understand what you are writing about, not simply going through the motions.

The project will be presented to the Professor as a professionally written paper approximately 5-7 pages in length, not including the title page or references section.  In addition, this project will be presented to the class in the Week 8 Forum as a multimedia presentation using either Power Point with narration,Screencast-o-matic, or Prezi.  Other programs need to be submitted to the instructor for review.

 

The following table is an outline of each task that you will complete on the discussion forums.

 

Project Outline

Week

Task

1

·         Choose a topic based on previous paper, assignment, or research

·         Post topic to the DB

2

·         Create frequency tables, including descriptive statistics data, and histograms.  Provide a brief explanation of your findings.

3

·         Find correlation data for your variables

·         Create and explain crosstabs for your variables

·         Identify a research question and develop your hypotheses (research and null).  Also include if this is a directional or non-directional hypothesis

·         Clearly identify your variables (independent v. dependent, levels of measurement, if they are discrete or continuous, etc.)

4

·         Present research articles which utilize quantitative data

·         Write your literature review

* For the DF you will need to focus on critiquing the statistical process of these articles, BUT for your final portfolio project you will need to provide a literature review based on these articles.  In other words, you will need to provide more of a comprehensive overview (as you would in a research paper) of these articles for the final version.

5

·         Chi-square test

·         Determine your test statistic (see table for more details)

6

·         t Test

·         Determine your ideal test statistic 

·         Perform the ANOVA test.  You will need to choose an appropriate variable where many groups can be considered (religious background, political affiliation, level of education, SES, or income for example).  Remember to recode certain variables (income for example) to make reasonable categories. 

7

·         Proofread the file and work on “tightening things up”

·         Do not forget to include your conceptual framework (based on a theory within your field of interest), literature review, research question and hypotheses

8

·         Submit your presentation to the Forum

 

* You will want to provide a brief introduction to the sections above in your final paper.  For example, you may find that defining the concept or topic is a valid way for you to provide context for the reader.  You will cite these definitions as you include them.  This style of writing is expected and demonstrates your level of understanding and confidence using the material from class.

** Remember to revise as needed based on feedback you receive from your instructor and fellow classmates.

 

 

You will also include the following:

Citing your research, identify a conceptual framework which sets the stage for your research.  Conceptual frameworks are particularly useful as organizing devices in empirical research.  Likewise, conceptual frameworks are abstract representations, connected to the research project’s goal that direct the collection and analysis of data.  You will want to provide a theory as well.  Perhaps you want to use one that is in your literature. 

Include a short overview (no more than 3-5 sentences) on your instrument- the General Social Survey.  Provide the questions verbatim that were asked in the survey which became the variable which you chose to use.  You will also need to include the answer choices for each of them.  This portion can be a table if you choose.

Don’t forget to include proper APA-style citation and reference. However, you do not need to include an abstract or table of contents.  You can find guidance in APA by clicking here to access the Purdue Online Writing Lab.

 

The paper should be typed, double-spaced, 1” margins, Arial or Times New Roman 11 pt font, and saved as .doc, or .docx in the format: lastname_SOCI332_FinalPort.doc

 

Assignment 2: Serial Killers

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Assignment 2: Serial Killers

Serial killers attract a lot of attention because of their motives and brutal methods of committing heinous crimes. At the heart of studies of serial killers is the nature versus nurture argument. This argument can be expanded by asking whether serial killers commit crimes because of genetic dispositions or whether a person can be taught to be a serial killer. A lot can be learned from the in depth study and profiling of serial killers. As a victimologist, it is important that you understand that the serial killers don’t necessarily fit nicely into a little box with a theory label attached. Therefore, you know how and why a particular theory is used in these cases. This will help you predict and possibly prevent future victimization.

Victimology is important in the overall investigative process because it not only provides information about the victims (their health, personal history, social habits, and personalities) but also explains why they became victims.

To understand victimology, it is important to understand the method of approach, the method of attack, and the risk assessment by the offender. If we know the victim’s personality, then we may be able to determine, in conjunction with an analysis of the crime scene, how the offender initially approached the victim. The same will apply to the way the victim was attacked and overpowered.

If this information cannot be obtained by studying the crime scene, then an analysis of the victim’s overall risk, that is, the chances of his or her becoming a victim, may help. If we examine this along with the risks the offender was willing to take to acquire a certain victim, then we will get an overall picture of who the victim was and what drove the offender to choose a particular person as a victim.

Learning about the victims of serial killers is not less important than learning about carjacking, robbery, or theft victims. Learning about serial killers’ victims is as important as studying the victims of carjacking, robberies, or thefts. In the criminal justice system, the community and the government place a higher priority on homicides—including serial killings—than on other crimes. Police officers, detectives, and victim services workers are expected to prioritize cases involving homicides and serial killings even if they happen rarely.

Task:

Select a serial killer you find interesting. Using the Argosy University online library and the textbook readings, write a 2–3-page report that includes the following:

·         Any relevant information that was used or that you feel could have been used in profiling the serial killer.

·         Theories of criminology you feel might help explain the serial killer’s criminal behavior.

·         The theory of victimization you think best explains the selection of the victim.

·         For each theory selected:

o    Discuss the key points.

o    Apply the key points to explain the serial killer’s specific criminal behavior (method of operation).

o    Identify the characteristics (for example: ethnicity, gender, age, profession, and socioeconomic status) of his or her victims and discuss how the characteristics seem to be associated with the type of serial killer you chose.

Include an APA-formatted reference page that links back to your in-text citations and supports your recommendations. Remember, you cannot have only in-text citations or only references. You must have both because in-text citations and references link to each other.

Submission Details:

·         Save the report as M2_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc.

·         By Wednesday, May 31, 2017, submit your report to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Profiled a serial killer and explained why the killer fit into the selected profile type.

24

Analyzed and explained the theory of criminology that best explains the behavior of the serial killer.

24

Analyzed and described the profile of the victim selected by the serial killer and the theory of victimization that best explains the selection of the victim.

20

Described the characteristics of the victim that gave the killer the motivation to commit the crime.

12

Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in the accurate representation and attribution of sources; and used accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

20

Total:

100

 

 

Recipe Project

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Practical Final Project 40 points

I hope that you have been heeding the advice on starting this practical project early. If not, do not panic! Please be careful in selecting the ingredients of your creation and be sure to read any warnings associated with the medicinal plants you use. There were some mis-identifications of plants on the neighborhood walk. Please be very careful with the Final Project and do not use any herb or take anything internally unless you are 100% certain of the identity and even then you should have another person confirm the identity. See the content page for places to buy herbs. The tea section in health food stores is also an excellent place to look!

I hope you enjoy the practical nature of this final project.

Part 1

·         

o    Select one of the recipes from your textbook  and try it out. Please plan ahead! Make sure you use more than one ingredient; in other words do not just brew a cup of tea. If you do not want to choose a recipe from the text, it must be cleared with me ahead of time. I want you to make something you have never made before not a trusted family recipe that you have had many times!

o    You will actually create and use this recipe so choose wisely and carefully!

o    Include a description of the product, the recipe, how you made it, and whether or not you like it and think it is effective. (About 1000 words should be enough – the idea is to DO something, not just research it).

Part 2

·         Write a short advertisement blurb for your product and include two faulty arguments in order to “sell” your product. Label them in parentheses and red text.

·         Example, “My stress-free tea is excellent for students and will absolutely relieve all stress from studying!. It relieves stress because it causes students to be stress free (circular reasoning).

 

 

Communications FOR A PLUS ESSAY

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Week 5 Assignment 3: Email Based on Listening Skills Scenario

Due Week 5 and worth 150 points

Your supervisor has asked to you write a brief email on the vacation policy changes to be distributed to staff. You will need to listen to a voice mail from your supervisor with instructions on how to create the email to announce the new vacation policy. The voice mail will include specific details that must be followed in creating the email. This audio voice mail can be found in your course shell.

Create an email message in which you:

  1. Listen to your supervisor’s voice mail here.
  2. Create a one to two (1-2) paragraph email with five to seven (5-7) sentences that follows your supervisor’s instructions.  
  3. Target the appropriate professional audience.
  4. Use appropriate language for professional audience.
  5. Use correct email formatting.
  6. Follow appropriate netiquette rules for electronic communication.
  7. Meet the 250-to-500-word minimum requirement.
  8. Use correct sentence mechanics, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.

Your assignment must follow these APA formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, single-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with 1-inch margins on all sides. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Demonstrate understanding of the basic fundamentals of communication.
  • Develop and practice communication skills, including skills in verbal, nonverbal, listening, writing, interpersonal, perception, and critical thinking as appropriate for the audience.
  • Use various electronic communication platforms in their academic and professional work.
  • Relate to the interpersonal and organizational dynamics that affect communication in organizations.
  • Analyze and assess effective communication.
  • Use correct sentence mechanics, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in communications.
  • Write clearly and concisely about communications using proper writing mechanics

Question

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MBA 5101 unit III powerpoint and DQ question

Unit III PowerPoint Presentation

In 1970, Milton Friedman wrote an article titled “The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profits” that

sparked a debate about corporate responsibility that remains heated to this day. Read the Schwartz and Saiia article,

“Should Firms Go ‘Beyond Profits’? Milton Friedman versus broad CSR1,” pages 1-10, in order to gain a perspective on

Mr. Friedman’s views on corporate responsibility.

In addition to the Schwartz and Saiia article, read Archie Carroll’s “The Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility:

Toward the Moral Management of Organizational Stakeholders.”

Both articles are available in the Business Source Complete database in the CSU Online Library.

These articles will help you develop an understanding of their business and ethical principles. You are encouraged to

conduct additional research about Friedman and Carroll using outside sources.

Compare the theories of Freidman and Carroll, and create a PowerPoint presentation on your comparative study. Your

PowerPoint presentation should include the following elements:

· Slide 1: Title page

· Slide 2: Table of content or objective slide

· Slide 3: A summary of Milton Friedman’s main points

· Slide 4: A summary of Archie Carroll’s main points

· Slide 5: The principles you would like implemented at your current place of work (or where you wish to work in the future), and why you would include them

· Slides 6-7: Two detailed examples of organizations where Friedman’s theories are applied

· Slides 8-9: Two detailed examples of organizations where Carroll’s theories are applied

· Slide 10: Conclusion

· Slide 11: References in proper APA format

Please ensure that every slide has a title at the top explaining what the slide covers. Add citations in proper APA format,

use applicable pictures or graphics (with citations), use a slide template, and avoid wordy slides by focusing on bullet

points. Remember, this is an academic presentation.

These CSU Success Center videos are available if you need additional assistance in the development of your PowerPoint

presentation:

Basic:

PowerPoint: From Zero to Hero

This webinar will demonstrate how to make a basic PowerPoint presentation, as well as how to incorporate backgrounds,

text, pictures, screen shots, and other elements that will be useful for making a basic presentation.

Advanced:

PowerPoint Presentations

This webinar will cover guidelines and tips for making a PowerPoint presentation for the academic setting. While there will

be some information about how to use PowerPoint, this webinar will mostly focus on the accepted norms for creating a

professional presentation. This webinar will also go over how to make a PowerPoint presentation APA compatible

 

DQ Question

Pick a company and visit their website, or use one you have already been researching. After studying the information contained within the company’s website, assess the company’s record on meeting its social responsibility goals. How does the company meet its discretionary responsibilities? In a brief synopsis, give an example of a social responsibility action taken by the company. Do you think that more businesses should adopt their strategy? Why, or why not? What are the positives and negatives of their program?