Essays on Certificates

What is BHHS?

According to Coppa and Hickman-Allen (n.d), BHHS stands for Behavioral Health and Human Sciences. BHHs involves the study of human behavior and human development within the context of the biophysical, social, and psychological environment in which individuals live (p.3).

What is the correct name of the degree and/or certificates you are pursuing?

The correct name of the degree I am pursuing is Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Behavioral Health/Human Services. Besides AAS degree, there are two certificates which constitute BHHS program which include Human Services and Recovery and Transformation (previously known as Addiction Studies) (p.4).

What is a field practicum?

A practicum is a learning environment that has a classroom component and a fieldwork experience ...

Introduction

Bank typology has grown more complex as more formerly niche banking services gain greater customer bases, encouraging different banks to shift focus from the traditional retail banking format to a more complex and specialized arrays of banking services. Moreover, large banks, particularly multinational companies, maintain their retail operations while serving non-retail accounts, such as businesses, investors, and purely online customers (Pritchard, 2016). Further, certain organizations offer banking-like services to its members, such as credit unions and savings and loans associations (S&Ls). Thus, to manage this typological complexity, this explorative paper covers only primary forms described in its most typical ...

The Responsibilities of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

FAA is an independent national authority based in the United States that controls all civil aviation. Among its responsibilities include, controlling the commercial state transportation in America. It has the mandate of providing licenses to facilitate the launch of the commercial space facilities (James, 2013). FAA equally regulates the private launching of the space payloads. The agency is also responsible for the development of air traffic control and navigation and ensuring their operation to accommodate both the military and civil aircraft (James, 2013). FAA runs flight service stations, airport towers, and air route control centers and thus are capable ...

What is a 'Ponzi Scheme', how it Works and How does it Collapse?

A Ponzi scheme represents a fraudulent investment trick where the promoter pays return on investment to previous investors from the money invested by new investors instead of the money earned through profit or gain. Customers are promised to receive higher investment returns, compared to market averages, with no risk at all since they will be paid from the money provided by new clients. This investment scam requires an ample flow of clientele for powering the whole fraudulent system. A Ponzi scheme comes into existence when the promoter is able to cllect initial investment funds from a person. This scheme ...

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Event management applies the use of the skills of project management to create and develop both small and large scale events that include a great deal of planning and logistics such as ceremonies, conferences, weddings, formal and informal parties among others. The field involves identifying the target audience, coming up with concepts that are related to the event and relating the technical aspects of the event beforehand. Event management is merged to serve as the marketing tool for the event being organized. In this case, event organizers devise the best methods they can employ to reach the target audience ...

Different techniques are used to protect the integrity of data as well as unauthorized access to such data using different techniques. Cryptography is one of the many techniques whereby plain text is changed to unreadable text with the aid of mathematical algorithms. One of these techniques is Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). A pair of keys is used in Public Key Cryptography to encrypt and decrypt information. Of these two keys, one is available publicly and can be known to anyone while the other is a private key and is only known to the owner of the key and used ...

Information System Security Plan for a Bank

Executive Summary The information security plan applies to AmeriBank, its auxiliaries, employees, information, system, processes, data, and networks collectively referred to as the Bank. AmeriBank is committed to protecting critical assets and securing information to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of the information, preventing damage to the network and systems that are vital to the bank’s business to ensure business continuity, and minimize risk to the businesses. This is achieved by implementing administrative, technical, and physical controls such as information security policies, software, and hardware controls, which have to be implemented, monitored, and improved upon to ...

Finance is a vast area of discussion that requires one's dedication and interest to understand it better. Under finance, there are major issues like corporate financial policy which has a lot to be studied. The corporate fiscal policy is defined as an innovative corporate finance course that mainly touches on equity and debt management, for example, the descriptions of types of debt and equity, distribution policy and security issuance, for instance, the design of capital structure and securities that controls information problems. The sub-topics in securities and financial policy can be discussed in details as below.

Debt and equity management.

Debt and equity ...

1.0 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Background and Rationale of the Research The industry of construction is not only a key player in the national economic growth; but also a crucial sector affecting the economic and social welfare of citizenry, particularly in its primary function in providing reliable and decent shelter. It is viewed as one of the most essential sector to highly contribute to the growth of an entire economy at the provincial, national and international levels (Artto & Kujala, 2008). In the recent years, cost modelling and estimation for construction projects have attracted major attention of several research scholars. ...

In the recent past, governments through the health department have been calling for the increase in outpatient services among health care facilities considering that payers have come up with incentives as a way of reducing hospitalization charges in addition to the length of stay. As a result, a new shift oriented towards payment for performance and accountability in health care provision has emerged in addition to health organizations concentrating on medicine for preventive health, educating of patients, and care changes. Today, the most affordable medical therapy is offered in ambulatory care setting, yet the outcomes of adverse drug events ...

Ray WA, Chung CP, Murray KT, Hall K, Stein C. Prescription of Long-Acting Opioids and Mortality in Patients With Chronic Noncancer Pain. JAMA. 2016;315(22):2415-2423. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.7789.

Prescription of Long-Acting Opioids and Mortality in Patients With Chronic Noncancer Pain Wayne A. Ray, PhD1; Cecilia P. Chung, MD, MPH2; Katherine T. Murray, MD2,3; Kathi Hall, BS1; C. Michael Stein, MB, ChB2,3 [+] Author Affiliations JAMA. 2016;315(22):2415-2423. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.7789.

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Abstract ABSTRACT | INTRODUCTION | METHODS | RESULTS | DISCUSSION | CONCLUSIONS | ARTICLE INFORMATION | REFERENCES Importance  Long-acting opioids increase the risk of unintentional overdose deaths but also may increase ...

The objective of this paper was to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the possible security vulnerabilities that an organization’s computer and network operating systems may have; and also to provide appropriate techniques in order to boost protection based on the findings of the said assessment. The organization, whose computer and network operating system framework would be focused on, that was chosen is Target, operator of one of the largest network of malls in the United States’ retail industry. What makes this computer and network operating system security case analysis significant is that any form of risk involving ...

Financial institutions and financial markets play a massive role in guiding the international economy. The financial industry is the purveyor of credit in the market, allowing individual investors to prepare for their retirement and consumers to purchase homes. The financial industry also works closely with the central banking system of the countries they are located in through legislation and interest rate control, directly relating them to the machinations of the central banking authorities. The roles of financial institutions have changed over time, developing as economics advanced and more needs accrued. Banking institutions were originally created for people to store ...

Abstract

The paper explores the research on the global pilot shortage in aviation, in relation to human resource management on the sector and airport industries affairs as the area of concern. Consequently, it also evaluates how the industry safety is compromised, resulting in few airlines benefiting commercially (Jehn, 2009). Also, it points out the distinct sectors of the airline industry as major carriers and regional affiliates in regard to their individual efficiency on pilot’s employment.

Background Introduction

The impact of shortage in trained pilots and efforts to keep the cockpits staffed to meet the passenger demands for flights is discussed in ...

Chapter 2: Literature Review

Introduction The chapter consists of all the relevant information that can be collected from past studies and are combined to present a clear view. It is the initial for determining the factors that can be used to synthesize the overall study through findings and discussion. The positivist approach is used to collect and summarize the information from the previous studies and determine the model that can be used to conduct a viable study. The positivist approach emphasizes all the relevant information regarding the topic that is to compare Islamic and Traditional banks using data envelopment analysis. The theoretical framework ...

In the current economy, it is important for companies to hire the right employees who can help the companies to achieve their objectives. In doing this, companies usually develop various protocols for employment application and background check. This paper aims to perform a critique on Google’s employment application processes and background checks. The paper will look at the company’s job application practices and its check policies and will also identify some of the shortcomings of these processes. Headquartered in Mountain View, San Francisco, Google is an information based company which provides information services to the people globally ...

Executive Summary

The recruitment and retention process are the critical activity that ensures the organization has the right personnel with the qualities and skills that the organization demands to achieve its objective. This is clearly explained in the introduction part of this paper. The process needs a strategic plan to ensure its success hence the paper is giving the steps and activities to be useful in making the best recruitment for the post of human resource coordinator. There is job analysis that incorporates the full description of the position, and personal specifications we admire to see in our candidate. There is ...

Abstract

When one hears about an educated person, what comes to their mind is the level of education, their discoveries, their social class and value to the people. Being an educated person is quite a noble achievement in the society, and allows one to walk tall over the others. It is the reason politicians, professors, engineers, and doctors among other professionals have more respect than the local news vendor, mailman or supermarket attendant. However, the notion created by the society is wrong since education does not depend on the number of certificates one has but how they treat the common ...

Reflection Paper about ACCA and CMA

The ACCA, which stands for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, is one of the international bodies for the professional accountants based in the United Kingdom. It was established in the year 1904 by eight individuals. During its initial years, ACCA was known as the London Association of Accountants. Its name changed to ACCA in 1984. The core values of this accounting body have been accountability, integrity, innovation, diversity, and opportunity. Regarding membership, ACCA supports 455,000 students and 178,000 members in 181 countries (ACCA, 2015). Consequently, this demonstrates that ACCA is popular, especially in the Commonwealth nations. ...

Introduction

A light sport aircraft (LSA) is a plane that is characterized by its small size, flight simplicity, and restrictions regarding weight and performance. LSAs have become increasingly popular in recent years as a result of low cost, low fuel consumption, and decreased pilot experience requirements. This has made them aircrafts of choice for flight schools as well as private owners. The aviation requirements for regional pilots to have served for a certain minimum number of flight hours before applying for private pilot certificate has contributed to LSAs providing grounds for building flight hours for those willing to pursue a ...

Death in early twentieth century

Causes-In the beginning of the twentieth century, the most common causes of death were infectious diseases. These were the likes of pneumonia, influenza, and tuberculosis. Most treatments at the time were not very effective. In the event of severe attacks on individuals, they took a massive toll on health and often led to death. Other diseases included gastrointestinal infections such as diarrhea, typhoid, and cholera. At that time, most people did not maintain proper hygienic standards. Though most were aware, they at times ignored them or never took them seriously. Nevertheless, these diseases were not very fatal and could ...

Introduction

This paper outlines the web security required for a brand new Windows PC for home use with Windows 10 operating system. The PC connects to the internet using existing internet connection. It will also detail the essential security software that is needed for the keeping the computer secure, the password policy for the home computer, the steps that one has to take to ensure that the online banking process is secure. It will also outline the guidelines that one has to discuss with a 13-year old son regarding operating a Facebook account.

Securing the home Windows PC

Home computing carries the risk of theft ...

Affiliate Institution

Abstract The period of the World War 1saw changes in perception of the society concerning the gender roles. This work intends to examine the effects of the World War 1 and the way the interaction of the society changed the dimensions in the workplace. Importantly, this analysis depended on the secondary materials. The written literature in the various thoughts of the war was very central in this analysis. The information is then employed to help in determining the transition in the public views of societal relationship. For instance, the work looks at the periods, before, during and after the ...

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This research established in the article sought to explain the issue of marriage regarding Chinese rural young women and to give the grounds if the issue served as a risk or protective factor for their suicide. The analysis included a brief summary of the main ideas of the article, the purpose of the research, key findings and consequences of the results. Moreover, the major theoretical perspective to clarify the findings was based on Emile Durkheim’s social integration theory of suicide which highlights sources of people’s social support. The observations allowed ...

Impact of the Internet on Delivery of Financial Services in Canada

Impact of the Internet on Delivery of Financial Services in Canada

Introduction

As the business world these days is highly driven by globalization pressures and increased focus on integration of global marketplaces, the rise of technology has changed the manner in which businesses carry out their activities. Specifically, such a technological revolution could be easily noticed in the finance industry of every economy or country. With an introduction of technological advancement, the nature of finance industry, particularly in Canada, has changed from holding of tangible securities to the intangible assets. People in Canada used to carry stock and bond certificates ...