Essays on Board

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is an independent body which was formed with the intent to develop and improve the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (Financial, 2017). The financial accounting guidelines and reporting standards promulgated by this body are aimed at protecting the interest of the public, as per order by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The FASB has a role in protecting the public interest, thus it shares a collective mission with with the FAF and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). These agencies have a mission “to establish and improve financial accounting and ...

Chapter III

This chapter will review the background of Real Property Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In order to lay the foundation for comparisons in subsequent chapters, the elements of the Saudi judicial system and real property law will be reviewed. The background information pertaining to Saudi Arabia will feature the judicial court system, the property rights and real property ownership. A review of the current mortgage law in Saudi Arabia will be analyzed as well as possible reform to include the application of anti-deficiency laws.

Introduction

Saudi Arabia is governed by a monarchy. Its current legal system under the ...

Project management process consists of five major groups, which include commencing, planning, implementing, observing and control as well as closing process groups. This report paper summarizes and gives opinions on all the areas of knowledge involved in the entire stages of the planning process groups. In all the process groups, project integration together with project stakeholder management are the areas of knowledge involved. Planning, monitoring and control stages include project scope, time, cost, and risk management as the areas of knowledge. Project HRM and communication management area of knowledge is paramount in planning and execution process. Procurement management as ...

{Author Name [first-name middle-name-initials last-name]} {Institution Affiliation [name of Author’s institute]} Behavior and substance abuse related issues are also a challenge to the every section of the society. The problem of substance abuse has been common across all the cultures and occupations as well as nursing profession. The data suggests that one out of ten nurses may be impaired, taking drugs or has been a drug addict. According to the calculations of the American Nurses Association (1997) 10-20% nurses have the problem of chemical impairment or substance abuse and 6% to 8% registered nurses are the victim of ...

Assignment Executive Summary

Introduction Delivery of quality services is a priority in healthcare as excellence determines patient outcomes. Various factors affect quality service delivery in health facilities. Healthcare facilities employ the most competent healthcare professionals yet patients continue to receive poor quality services. The hospital setting is dynamic as different personnel are responsible for the patient’s well being. Proper communication structures between health professionals reduce chances of information misinterpretation or conveyance of erroneous information. Both medical and non-medical factors affect the quality of service. According to Hughes (2008), delivery of poor services occurs because of errors within the healthcare system. For ...

Introduction

Social work is a noble endeavor of the highest order. In the midst of all sorts of negativity, man still finds time to help his fellow beings. A charitable organization can also be a source of income if one has the resources to further this cause. Donations and volunteering are the major source of income for non-profit companies today. Twin Cedars is one such organization that is involved in charity for empowering children, youth, families, and the community in general. This essay begins with the goals and objectives and the formal structure of Twin Cedars. It also discusses the ...

Response 1

I agree with your opinion that Google is likely to have a data monopoly. As a matter of fact, the company is not a pure monopoly but has a monopoly on data. The company is distant from a monopoly in terms of the whole range of internet services (Investopedia, 2015). Most of the people prefer Google in searching the web to its competitors including Bing and Yahoo, among others due to the extensive availability of information it offers. It boasts of offering some of the most well-liked digital products. According to Martin (2015), Google’s search engine has turned ...

Cultural competence in medicine is the ability of health facilities and health professionals to take into considerations the cultures and beliefs of other people apart from one’s own (Horvat, Horey, Romios, & Kis‐Rigo, 2014). Cultural competence is necessary within the health sector because it will assist in understanding the attitude and perception of patients towards certain illnesses. In addition, cultural competence will help in determining the right medication and diagnosis of patients in accordance with beliefs and values of different societies. As a leader in the health care, it is appropriate to think of the most suitable strategies ...

JetBlue is an airline company which is good at building long-term customer relationships. The staff take into account their customers’ needs: more legroom when flying coach, the LCD entertainment system embedded in each seat, free beverages and snacks on board, and facilities to use email and messaging services in the air. Moreover, the company offers other services which customers want: reserving ‘Even More Legroom’ seats for extra $10 and watching a movie or television show for another $6 on board; high-ending dining, retail stores with a wide selection of goods, and lounge areas for adults and children in the ...

Discussion Board Five

Management’s Role in Implementation of Code The idea behind feedback is that management needs to develop employees who are aware of the expectations from them. The employees that fall behind in terms of their understanding of the code should be re-trained. Finally, management should get all employees to sign an agreement where they agree to abide by the guidelines (The State of Queensland).

Communication Plan

Successful communication plan for the project will follow certain steps which are; deciding the methods of delivering the code, understanding of the code, and taking action the code is accepted. The management will carry out ...

Introduction

Genting Singapore is an international hospitality company that deals with integrated resort development and gaming (Genting 2017). Specifically, the company builds integrated resorts and runs casinos as its core business. It also consults for the hospitality industry businesses and investments in the area of sales and marketing support. Besides, it offers information technology services such as software development, systems integration and maintenance among others. Its markets of operation include Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, the Bahamas, Australia and the UK. The company that began as Genting International was first listed on the Singapore Securities exchange in 2005. It acquired the Stanley ...

Introduction

The financial crisis of 2007/9 was the worst in the U.S. since the Great Depression of the 1930s. It was the cause of the failure of some of the biggest financial institutions including Washington Mutual which was closed in 2008, and its assets transferred to JP Morgan. In 2008, the crisis reached its peak with loans dropping dramatically to the lowest levels to be witnessed in a half a century. For example, new loans to large borrowers fell by 47 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008 as compared to the previous quarter and by 79 percent relative to ...

Lots of the contemporary U.S. companies face the real dilemma regarding the leaders and their role in the companies’ development. In fact, a number of huge businesses of nowadays lack the leadership resources to establish proper relationships within the company. Among them, Yahoo is worth of our attention in this paper. The main issue arose within the company are associated with its top executives, who, according to the latest, reports failed to comply with the difficult situation inside the company. These problems are dismal financial performance, poor management execution, egregious compensation and hiring practice, and the absence of proper ...

Introduction

Engineering profession in Canada is self-regulated while in the U.S. it is state-regulated. However, there has been a long-standing debate on whether self-regulation in the engineering profession in Canada has served the public interest in a similar way as the U.S. and other state-regulated regimes. Before engineering was made a self-regulated profession in Canada, there were other professions like medicine and law which were being self-regulated. However, these self-regulated fields had been marred with numerous scandals because they were putting their interests before those of the public. They would increase the cost of professional services and engage in professional ...

In the 1996 case, United States v. Virginia, the Supreme Court held that the state run Virginia Military Institute’s (VMI) official and traditional policy of only allowing male students to be admitted was unconstitutional. According to the Court, as a state institution that barred woman from entering without a showing that the policy was furthered or was substantially related to an important government purpose, violated the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause (United States v. Virginia, 1996). The Court came to this decision even though Virginia had decided to establish a female only school, the Virginia Women’s ...

Introduction

A comparison of engineering licensure and regulation in the United States and Canada reveal critical differences between the two countries. Nonetheless, the licensure and regulation between the two countries converge at the point where government intervention in the profession offer some level of autonomy for engineers in their duty to promote public welfare and consumer protection. It has to be noted that privileges given to engineers in Canada present tremendous responsibility to the players. Besides, state regulation and licensure in the United States gives the state the watchdog powers to oversee the operations of individual engineers and corporate entities ...

Charity 1: School PTA

The Parent Teachers Association in focus is a charitable school organization in a primary school. It is made up of volunteers who consist of parents, guardians, alumni and teachers who come together to generate resources for school programs, events or the acquisition of resources that are not included or planned for in the school budget. The PTA’s committee is made up of five executive members and other volunteers selected during the School’s Annual General Meeting held every September. The Executive position on the PTA Board include; the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and the Vice Treasurer. The ...

A private club refers to any type of a club that is limited to private members thereby implying that it is not open to the public. It brings out the difference between a private club and a restaurant where the restaurant is open to anyone who can pay the menu process while the club is limited to private members (Davis et al. 34). The customer base is comprised of the registered members in addition to guests or new members, who have been accepted by board members after being recommended or sponsored by an existing member of the club. After ...

Chapter 5

The Texas education system raised concern since the declaration of independence in 1836 following the failure of the government to begin the public education system. However, in late 1983, a constitutional amendment that advocated for the provision of bonds by the school fund was passed through voting. Currently, school funds generated an income of approximately $756 million dollars thus, making education facilities more available to the students (Champagne and Edward 16). The dropout rate is the indicator of the holding power of various schools in Texas during that period. Data indicates that 106 counties recorded a reduction in the ...

Introduction

Regulation and licensure is the act of giving a permit to those qualified in particular field of specialty while at the same time keeping in checking their activities. It is usually established under a variety of jurisdictions that aim at promoting the welfare of the public. Licensure is the process under which engineers receive authorization to practice as well as provide professional engineering services to people [5]. Just like any other profession, engineering is usually protected by the law under some jurisdictions. In the United States, the practice of architecture is often governed by individual states. The licenses are ...

Impact of Policy Changes on Financial Stability of Commercial Banks in India

Paper Due date Abstract The study envisages financial stability of Indian Banks, especially schedule commercial banks, in the backdrop of macro-prudential policy changes. Banks are put under microscopic vision in terms of performing as commercial units while strictly adhering to the policy norms. The effect of regulatory and supervisory policy changes can be evidently seen in stressed performance of banks in the recent years, in-spite of growth in their retail portfolios. The policy changes of increased provisioning for NPAs, improvement in asset account quality, revised guidelines for Net Stable Funding Ratio, restructuring of large accounts and many more have ...

Newspaper Article 1: Employee Retention- How to Retain Employees

Introduction The purpose of the paper Employee Retention- How to Retain Employees is to highlight several tactics that a human resource manager can employ to retain the employees in their organization. As such, the organizations that utilize the outline tactics benefit from the associated high turnover costs as well as productivity. The paper aims at ensuring employers create a strong workforce by retaining the employees.

Summary

The paper highlights twelve tactics that any employer aiming to retain their employees can utilize. For instance, the paper talks about offering highly competitive benefits packages that relate to the needs of the employees. ...

Introduction

The SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) Act was enacted in 2002 by the Congress of U.S. As President Bush signed the Act, he characterized the law as the most far-reaching reformations of business practices in America business practices since the reign of Franklin Delano Roosevelt." The motive of the legislation was to protect investors and the public in general, from fraudulent practices and accounting errors in business. The bill also aimed to better the corporate disclosures' accuracy. The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the U.S. is in charge of the act, publishing rules and setting compliance deadlines on requirements. The Act ...

Introduction

Traditionally, employment relationships have generally been governed by the common law doctrine of employment at will. In the nineteenth-century American common law, the employment-at-will doctrine became the norm. The at-will-doctrine holds that unless the parties expressly agree in particular duration, the employment relationship can be served by either employer or the employee at any time and for any reason. According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics, however, there are major exceptions to Employment-at-Will including implied contract exception; policy exception and convention of good faith and fair dealing (Muhl, 2001). Employment at will is basically a voluntary and indefinite employment ...

Affiliated Institution

Introduction Pedagogical documentation refers to the processes of keeping a record of the child’s thinking and learning development and using the information gathered to make the development process visible to the child and the family. The process enables the teacher to keep a record and improve the importance of the child’s development. The information can be collected using samples the child’s work such as images of different stages of their work in a bulletin board, and class books, among other methods. The documentation should include artifacts and evidence of progress in fields such as expected behavior, ...

Introduction

Thalmic Labs is a software- and hardware-company primarily based in Canada. Its primary product is digital devices aimed for the Canadian sector. The company caters to individuals and organizations, connecting people and providing network capabilities. It has partnered with relevant companies in Canada and North America, such as Intel and Microsoft. Its main program of e-waste management is effective, which includes “cradle to “cradle,” and recycling of electronic materials and devices known as the “Buyback” program, where the company buys back used cell phones and gadgets. ThalmicLabs buys back used mobile devices from customers, no matter how aged they ...

Introduction

Under Armour is the brainchild of Kevin Plank who initiated the company in 1996, which has grown to a multi-billion business venture operating in the American market and producing accessories and sports clothing. It is among the largest suppliers of casual and sportswear apparel in the Americas. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with franchises across Houston, Austin, Denver, Texas, New York and other major states in North and South America. Further, Forbes notes that Under Armour’s core business is the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of branded sports apparel including footwear, accessories for men and women and ...

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Introduction

In 2000, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Qwest, Joseph Nacchio, was charged civil and criminal liabilities after it has been found that he violated the provisions of GAAP against fraud and insider trading. He was sentenced to six years in prison in 2007 and was slapped with a $19 Million fine and a forfeiture order for proven illegal stock sales transactions worth $52 Million. In this memo, the author discusses the different aspects of Qwest’s case, emphasizing the role of GAAP and the PCAOB.

The Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) refers to a standard framework of ...

The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission refers to the United States’ agency that is tasked to enforce the securities laws, policies and guidelines, including the country’s stock and options exchange activities. It is the objective of this agency to “ protect investors, maintain fair, orderly and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation” (U.S, 2017). One of the main roles of the SEC is to ensure that investors who turn into the securities exchange market are protected and activities that are geared towards capital and investment formation are sustained for economic growth.

The Creation of the PCAOB

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) was ...

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Accounting Standard Setting under the Australian Conceptual Framework and Application in Business Practices

Introduction A conceptual framework establishes the concepts and provides the guidelines that underlie financial reporting. As a coherent system of notions that flow from an objective, which in turn serve to identify the purpose of financial reporting, a conceptual framework also provides guidance on the identification of the boundaries of financial reporting. Its concepts further provide guidance on the selection of transactions, related events, and circumstances to be presented, and how such elements should be summarized and ultimately reported (Financial Accounting Standards Board [FASB], 2008). One such conceptual ...

Introduction

A load cell is a transducer used to convert a physical quantity (force) to electrical quantity (voltage). A strain gage is one of the commonest types of load cells. In these types of load cells, gages are connected to a structure that bends on the application of a force. A Wheatstone bridge circuit is a four type strain traducer that gives a maximum sensitivity as well as temperature compensation (Westwood 38). A quarter or half bridge are used to perform the same purpose. In the Wheatstone bridge device, two gages are under tension while the other two are in ...

Interpreting Laws and Court Decisions

Introduction Laws are continuously changing and are always put in a language difficult for the common citizen to understand. The average working American is mostly unable to understand the legal language and terms. This makes the interpretation of laws and, even court decisions, a difficult undertaking. Labor laws in the US provide a necessary legal relationship among the workers’ labor unions, workers themselves, and the employers. The laws also form a basis on which the labor cases are determined in courts. The interpretation of both the court decisions and laws, therefore, remains significant to both the workers and their ...

Question & Answer

Before the 1970s, students with special needs seeking education were barred from attending public schools. They could only attend private schools of institutions run by the state but were subjected to live under conditions that were very horrible. Using the Brown v. Board of Education by the Supreme Court, lawyers filed a lawsuit under the argument that these children also deserved equal education opportunities that black children had won in the previous years (Disability Justice, 2017). The 1954 ruling on Brown v. Board of Education set the foundation for the Individuals with Disabilities Act federal law of 1975 that ...

Introduction

Founded in 1983, AOL (America Online) is an American media conglomerate that specializes in the digital distribution of online services, products, and content and handles such websites as The Huffington Post and TechCrunch. It was one of the first and biggest companies to build the business on the Internet use. In 2015, AOL became a part of Verizon Communications. Nowadays, it has about 4,000 employees and more than 2 million dial-up subscribers (Karaian, 2015).

Mission Statement and Vision

AOL’s mission is to: Unleash the most skilled and talented coding and cultural builders and simplify the Internet for consumers (Glassdoor.com, n. d.) ...

Question 1

The website visited is Current Nursing. The website provides crucial information to professionals in the field of nursing on various topics such as Nursing Research, Theories, Education as well as Metal Health Nursing (Nursing Theories, 2012). The sites promote theory by providing more information of the objectives, importance, characteristics, evolution as well as purposes of theory in the field of nursing which in, turn, increases the nurse’s understanding of theory and its usefulness in their profession.

Question 2

One of the purposes of theory in nursing is to provide a rationale to health professionals for collecting valid as well as ...

Introduction

In practice, Early Childhood Education is considered as one of the best environments for preschool age children based on a multitude of learning opportunities that it provides (Clark & Moss, 2005). This kind of early childhood education helps the children to foster in their language development, physical development and social ability in every dimension (Fasold, 1990). It is important that childhood teachers examine the trends in the today's society that influence the way the children play. Children's play behaviours will always be different depending on various contextual facts. For example, changes in the way technology get driven including children playing ...

The delay problems arose from the failing of the software. A system that worked well with one team or one project could easily fall when used on a different team. The waterfall approach was also to blame for the delay problems. The system relied on the mass launch rather than a sequential launch of the software (Bright pg 2). Why has the Waterfall Method "stuck around"? i.e. why is it still in use? The Waterfall method has stuck around since waterfall method mostly offers the stepwise approach to any problem. It shows the developers the steps and the ...

Data Analysis

Data Analysis The investigation for the ways in which the children can develop creative thinking skills are supported by various data coming from the education practitioners themselves. Additionally, the collected data aims to support and answer the question, “What is the role of play in developing creative thinking skills in kindergarten students?” This analysis will encompass various factors, such as the observation conducted to three different teachers in relation to the practical applications and programs that are successful in using play as a development tool of kindergarten students, how teachers can create creative thinking skills within their classroom environment, ...

Worldviews The ultimate impact of the different worldviews on nursing practice is that they create some form of diversity in the ability for nurses to deliver on their expected health care services. Leininger (2002) argues that health care service delivery has experienced a major challenge due to some form of disconnect between the options presented by nurses when compared to the expectations of views presented by individual patients. In most cases, nurses encounter a situation where the quality of services that they offer does not match the set of views presented by their patients, thus, creating the need for ...

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Reasons for not choosing classroom learning9

Executive Summary

Premiere College has been in operation since 2006. In a bid to embrace technological advancement and make education more convenient for the students, the college embarks on the development of an online program for the courses offered. The research proposal outlines a plan to add the online component through a step-by-step exploration of what is needed and how it can be achieved. It explores the issue of costs and ensuring the program is in line with the college mission and goals. It analyzes how the program is likely to benefit the ...

Significant Areas Addressed by Management

Cedar addresses the compliance of the guidelines of Government Accounting Standards Board in the city accounting reports. Compliance to (GASB) regulations through the provision of an overview of its financial performance for the fiscal year Accounting Policies Utilized by the City The policies include Analysis of financial statements The policies of liabilities, assets, deposits and investments (Rodenbeck, 2013) Statistical Section The statistical section will cover the computational outcomes of the management decisions. For example Depreciation of capital assets over the respective annual ranges The effects of deposits and investments Determining the values of the net assets, and its liabilities ...

Introduction

HRIS is an essential tool in large corporations as it helps in connecting HR management with all departmental roles. Technology is the key tool that connects organization systems and HR software. The HRIS allows the human resource management activities and process to be carried out electronically. The electronic systems and software enable the organization to undertake different activities such as management, accounting, and payroll. HRIS aims in increasing efficiency in decision making by HR (Martin, 2006). The decisions made are essential in increasing quality and productivity of both the human resource manager and employees. Furthermore, it offers different solutions ...

Every state has its own licensing board that is responsible for developing its set of requirements which nursing students are required to abide by in order to be BSN graduates from their respective institutions. The establishment of these requirements is a means of ensuring nursing students are endowed with the ideal and recommended set of qualities and qualifications required to undertake their roles as Registered Nurses in the best way possible. As a Chamberlain College of Nursing student, I am bound by certain requirements established by the institution as discussed below, which I am required to fulfill in order ...

The committee membership in the United States of America is not diverse. The polarization of the states is dividing the area into different districts which awards one political party an electoral advantage, and while forming the committees, most members are from the benefited political party. The varying of the voter's ID throughout the states results in a lack of diversity as not all citizens are given a representation chance in the government. While electing the committee, the voter’s turnover is less, and those people who are not present are not likely to be presented. The legislators play a ...

The President,

United States of America. Introduction The concept of corporate ethics is widely accepted today. In order to stabilize the growth and development of the overall U.S economy, industries regardless of their nature or size must be instructed to follow certain ethical guidelines. In the current corporate environment, it is advisable for the U.S government to introduce three key changes to its corporate governance framework. First, there should be a single body or statutory regime to deal with corporate governance affairs in the country. Second, corporate ethics is essential to distinguish the roles of chairman and chief executive officer in ...

The facts of the case in Sure-Tan, Inc. v. NLRB, 467 U.S. 883 (1984), are as follows: Two small leather processing companies based in Chicago named Sure-Tan Inc. and Surak Leather Company both employed 11 workers and most of them were illegal immigrants. In July 1976, eight of the workers from these two companies have given the authority to Chicago Leather Workers Union to be their collective bargaining representative. The said Union won during the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election sometime in December 10, 1976. However, these two companies filed their respective complaints before the NLRB and raised ...

An Overview of the Standard-Setting Industry And Its History

Introduction Accounting Standards have been in existence since the beginning of the recorded history. Some of these standards were set up by rulers or reigning kings. However, as the world developed, States started coming up with bodies aimed at controlling the quality and standards of products and services in the accounting sector. In the ancient world, the man used to come up with standards with a desire of harmonizing his activities with important changes in the environment. Some standards were also set in response to a rise in needs in the society. The standard setting body in America was ...

Compensation strategy of an organization is essential in ensuring a competitive advantage over rivals. In the contemporary business world, companies face increasing pressure to offer high-quality products and services. Compensation strategy is important to employees and employers. Workers often depend on salaries, wages, as well as benefits for income provision. Compensation practices differ in various companies. Managing compensation is a primary mechanism for decisions in the job market. Proper compensation management is crucial in improving organizational performance. Most companies adopt compensation strategies that enable employees to produce high-quality work. Companies such as Baker Hughes have a strategy aligned with ...

Introduction

Healthcare is one of the pillars of the society. In fact, in a community where the people receive quality and affordable care, the population is productive and healthy. Notably, health care facilities are located all over the country, and there are different kinds of healthcare centers, depending on the needs of the community around and the specifications of the kind of services that need to be offered at the facility. Some hospitals deal with specific cases. For instance, one may find a hospital that only specializes in children's issues or heart complications. As a matter of fact, such hospitals ...

Improving Board Performance

Improving Board Performance

Introduction

In a non-profit organization that has been in operation for a considerable amount of time now, it is required that the Board of Directors is compact and the primary driving force for the organization's relevance in its business. However, in our organization, the board has not performed as expected leading to stagnation and poor performance of the organization. After being appointed as the chairperson of the board, my vision is to improve the board performance during my tenure.

In my bid to improve the performance of the board, I will ensure that each board member is ...

Policy Analysis: Issue of Health Disparities in Alaska Natives and American Indians

Health disparities among Alaska Natives and American Indians (AI/ANs) have been reported since the initial contact that occurred nearly 500 years in the past. Moreover, the disparities are common in every age and across a wide spectrum of various disease categories (Sarche & Spicer, 2008). Accordingly, AI/ANs endure persistent health disparities that include health status decline, barriers to essential health services, and high uninsured rates. The group also experiences a lower status of health in comparison to other Americans (Frizzell, 2016). The disproportionate burden of disease and reduced life expectancy in AI/ANs can be attributed to cultural differences, discrimination in ...

The aim of this memo is to give a brief portrayal of supply chain design and its advantages. Nowadays, SCD is the management incline in the market used to accomplish upper hand. Supply chain is considered to be an incorporated business process that includes the cooperation of various business bodies including providers, manufactures, distributors, and retailers, to procure crude materials, change over the crude materials into the completed product, and convey them to retailers. Supply chain management, is the administration of all exercises to satisfy a request for a made good that outcomes in fulfilled clients. SCM incorporates the ...

Abstract

The positive impact that gender equality and diversity produce on companies’ financial performance and success has already been proven. However, these aspects are still the acute problems in business. The process of fostering a diverse workforce implies accepting and supporting differences in the population and promoting a supporting working environment for every individual, regardless of race, religion, sexuality, gender, age, etc. In addition, it is particularly important to understand and meet the demands of the diverse customers, and diversity in the workforce is the answer. Moreover, companies should introduce mentoring and coaching programs to regulate gender equality issues and ...

Disaster recovery management

Introduction A disaster is an unwanted/unexpected havoc that occurs and causes detrimental effects. The effects might cause harm to individuals and lead to the destruction of property. Examples of disasters include fire, floods, and volcanic eruptions (Hermansson, 2015). Disaster recovery management is the act of controlling the emergence of disasters through the institution of stringent measures that aim at curbing chances of occurrence of accidents.

The essential task, ongoing evaluation, and major policies and procedural changes

As a business continuity lead manager, the fundamental task would be to ensure that the right personnel is in the right areas of work so as to maximize the business continuity performance. Also, the ...

Latent prints can be defined as the pretense of individual’s ridged skin. They are generally known as friction ridges or fingerprints. These impressions are regularly imperceptible to the exposed eye despite the fact that they are surrounding us and each one of us accidently leaves them everywhere. At the point when an investigator is dealing with a crime, other than taking a gander at the physical proof, one of the main things they do is check for fingerprints. This is an exceptionally sensitive process on the grounds that relying upon the surface a latent print can without much ...

All the states in the U.S. have nursing acts that have distinct similarities and differences. The Maryland Nurse Practice Act and the Ohio Nurse Practice Act underline that nurses should strive to know and understand some of the rules and regulations that guide their day to day practice. Furthermore, the acts underline the regulations that guide nursing practice in Ohio and Maryland. The Ohio Board of Nursing regulates the nursing practice in Ohio while the Maryland Board of Nursing regulates the nursing practice in Maryland (Maryland Board of Nursing, 2017). The primary difference between the two acts is that ...

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Chapter 1 Introduction.1 Background.2 Statement of the Problem3 Purpose of the Research.4 Primary Research Questions5 Research Sub Questions6 Theoretical/Conceptual Framework.7 Nature of Study..8

Significance of the Study9

Definition of Key Terms10 Summary11 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5

References

Feasibility of the Study Introduction Central to the case study into the impact of mining and quarrying activities in the Akamkpa mining region located in Nigeria is a feasibility assessment; an essential component of a doctorial research dissertation (Creswell, 2013). Problematic issues are investigated such as program time management, data and participant availability, site permissions availability, and considerations in terms of ethical conduct ...

Local nursing boards are quite crucial when it comes to handling changes across the community. Instead of ignoring the changes that arise when these boards take charge of the nursing provision, it is important to understand their role in legal and ethical issues, an aspect that can be explored through an examination of the New York Nursing Board. It provides different services to its members, an aspect that creates an important understanding of the changes that arise in such cases (NSBCN, 2016). Examples include webinars, videos, brochures, newsletters, online courses, toolkits, and publications. The services offered are based on ...

Business continuity Planning

Having a business continuity plan is a very important requirement for businesses. A business continuity plan allows a business to be able to deal with large-scale incidences and disaster and allows the business to be able to resume normal operations as soon as possible.

Business impact analysis

The first task the business continuity manager needs to carry out is a business impact analysis. Any business will have risks. The primary role of a business impact analysis is to figure out the impact of risks on the business (Hiles, 2011). Different risks are classified differently. There are critical risks that cannot be allowed ...

Introduction

This is an individual business research report that focuses on the Philip Morris International Corporation (PMI). This paper will critically analyze the corporate elements of the company and evaluate the various strategies employed by Philip Morris (PMI). The critical analysis will culminate in the identification of gaps that would be utilized in drawing a set of recommendations for the company.

Corporate History and Background

PMI is an American company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It is known for producing and marketing cigarettes and tobacco around the world. PMI is a conglomerate of four major cigarette and tobacco companies including Sampoerna, PMFTC ...