Essays on Selecting

The social media has become one of the basic tools for interaction and where individual learn new things each day. Organizations today have embarked into using the social media as the medium for reaching their target customers and analyzing their competitor’s strengths and weaknesses. The information presented on the blog “Lessons Learned in 2016 from the #SMSports” plays a critical role in promoting the person’s professional and social growth in the sports career. Comments found in the social media and sports community's Twitter accounts teach existing and upcoming entrepreneurs new and advanced ways of growing profession. Achieving ...

Introduction

While job description refers to the specific roles or duties of a given position in an organization, job specification indicates the required attributes for someone to be considered competent for a given task (Verboncu & Zeininger, 2015). HR managers utilize the two concepts (job specification and description) in attracting and evaluating potential employees and in identifying proper strategies of managing an organizational workforce. Some of the important attributes evaluated during job description include necessary goals and skills for a given position. In job specification, the human resource (HR) managers take account of individual attributes, experience, skills and training that are ...

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ABSTRACT

The businesses today have identified the need to focus more on customer and the key to retain customer is through development of customer relations. CRM or customer relationship management is based on the idea that loyal customers are profitable for the company. The loyalty has been identified by several researchers to be linked to the level of satisfaction of customers. Organizations require attracting the customers, developing relations so that satisfaction is ensured and retain customers by maintaining the relations. Due to intense rivalry and competition, businesses require focusing on building stronger customer base by promoting goodwill and providing them ...

Every organization has its specific way of recruiting new employees. One organization might select its employees through the internet while another might conduct face to face interviews. The article measuring adverse impact in employee selection decisions. In Practitioner's Guide to Legal Issues in Organizations by Dunleavy, Morris, & Howard (2015) broadly discusses the relationship between the terms employee recruitment, adverse impact, and disparate treatment. The article argues that adverse impact and disparate treatment are among the biggest problems faced by possible employers when looking for qualified employees. The article also discusses the specific guidelines that are used to recruit workers.

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Information and Communication Teachnology

ABSTRACT As telemedicine is used throughout the rural parts of Africa, there are many professionals and patients who find the entire process very beneficial because there is an allowance for a decrease in transmission of highly contagious diseases such as MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). If there are clinics that are found in locations surrounding rural Africa, there are strong concerns that patients will be able to transmit their diseases to other people who are otherwise healthy. With the use of telemedicine, the patients and the health care providers can see each other through a confined space and there is ...

The Effect of Social Media on the Selection or the Desire of UAE Nationals Living in Abu Dhabi to Choose a Tourism Destination

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of social media on UAE nationals living in Abu Dhabi in their choice of tourist destinations. The study will identify the challenges the social media users in the city go through as they select the places to visit for leisure as well as offer solutions to these issues. The researcher will collect data from 50 Facebook users in Abu Dhabi using online survey questionnaires. Purposive non-probability ...

The modern day business environment has numerous dynamics that present organizations with both opportunities and challenges. To this end, Babbie (2013) provides that managers are always striving to understand the business environment to track any changes and trends to develop and implement the appropriate responses where necessary. In this regard, social research has become an essential business practice as it helps organizations to keep track of the market environment. Shipman (2014) advises that it is essential for business managers to utilize the appropriate social research methods to ensure that they get an accurate view of changes and trends in ...

Problem Statement

Japanese companies have enjoyed a high market share in the world market since 1980s. The products are preferred due to their high quality as compared to their competitors available in international markets. The main reason for high response of consumers is the use of advanced technologies that differentiate Japanese products from others. Unfortunately, the situation has become challenging in the last decade as Japanese companies are suffering low business activity due to the decreasing demand for Japanese products in the global market. There are numerous factors and reasons for this sudden and continuous decline in the market share (Fukao, ...

Description of the Ethical Issue

Generally, implementation of shared governance within a health care environment projects several ethical issues some of which impact the ability of nurses and other health care workers to provide their patients with quality health services. An example of an ethical issue arising with regard to shared governance relates to the issue of patient freedom when compared to the need for nurse control. In this particular case, a nursing team working within a health facility makes the decision to implement a policy focused on increasing the level of control that nurses have towards their patients. The nursing team believed that ...

Fostering Successful Emergency Planning

Fostering a successful emergency plan ensures that the plan focuses on intensive training and exercises. In doing so, the plan reinforces emergency preparedness for a number of potential emergencies. The exercises that emergency planners can create to test their plans include trial or testing through prototypes and operations, rehearsing the plan and explaining the plan to others and memorizing it (‎Perry, 2016). The best way to access emergencies is through trials. I believe this is true because when accessing emergency systems using trial, one bases the trial on socialist systems. The use of socialist systems in responding to emergencies ...

Introduction

A national organization operating in the United States has offices in all four time zones in the country. The organization wishes to complete an important and confidential project within the next three and a half months. The completion of the project will require the formation of a virtual team comprising of mostly senior managers and directors from all major business departments of the organization. For the project to be a success, a team charter needs to be created to direct the different team members on what is required of them. Also, since the team members will be working from ...

Achieving optimal staffing levels of nurses especially in the cardiac unit is a huge milestone that would help in minimizing adverse events, increase job satisfaction among nurses and ultimately foster quality outcomes. Hence, this emphasizes the need to develop a comprehensive implementation plan relating to the proposed solution in order to ensure that the intervention is properly integrated into the organizational system and subsequently enhance care delivery. The project is based in a cardiac care unit and shall involve various stakeholders including: the senior hospital administrators, nurse managers and the general nursing staff. Thus, it is important to obtain ...

Proposal for Business Plan Model for EMR Project

Proposal for Business Plan Model for EMR project Business Plans are documents that represent the specific details of a business covering three major aspects of a business – the concept, market for the intended product or service and the financial sources which are further broken down into summary of the plan, details of the business, marketing strategies, competition assessment, growth strategies, operations and management, and financial information (Burns Millyard, 2016). The primary purpose of the business plan is to demonstrate the objectives and direction of the business .Six typical of Business plans have been described as start-up, internal, strategic, feasibility, ...

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Decision maker and responsibilities 3 Issues and significance 4 Reasoning for current issue and decision maker involvement 5 Timeline and urgency 6 Exhibits analyze 7 Second Step: Analyzing the Case 8 Defining the issue 8 Analyzing the data of the case 8 Genearting alternatives 8 Selecting decision criteria 9 Analyzing and evaluating alternatives 10 Selecting the preferred alternative 10 Developing an action/implementation of plan 10

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First Step Decision maker and responsibilities The decision maker in this case is Jim Kilts. Kilts is a former CEO of Nabisco and was appointed as Gillette’s new chairman and CEO in 2001. ...

Management: Performance Appraisals

Introduction Performance appraisal is a tricky process that demands the Rater to be objective and tactful in judgment. The Performance Appraisal Process in Coca-Cola gives the employees a chance to grow their careers and the company as well. The senior management is meticulous in how they handle the process. The report in this paper summarizes the process in four strategies that include, improving appraisal formats, selecting the right Raters, understanding how raters process information and training raters to rate more accurately.

The performance appraisal policy of Coca-Cola Company, the company I would like to work for after graduation, provides ...

How does a firm’s corporate strategy affect its operation management?

Corporate strategy, by definition, views the organization as a complete system which is known to be formulated of departments or functions which are interconnected and dependent on each other in such a manner that they aim to achieve the ultimate corporate goals (Krajewski & Ritzman, 2005). In other words, we can say that corporate strategy is a bigger picture which shows how inter-linkage about various departments or functions can result in the attainment of final aims and objectives. Operations management or operation strategy basically focuses on ensuring that the small tasks are carried out effectively which ultimately makes the achievement ...

Recruitment and Selection Issues

Human resource planning is an essential but a complex task which encompasses predicting and formulating plans for selection and recruitment process. Planning entails the determination of the right kinds and numbers of personnel required by the organization in a given time. Additionally, planning involves performing a critical analysis of the human resource needs of a firm under the required conditions in a way that the selection and recruitment will benefit the organization (Francis and Joy 2012 p 69). However, due to the complexity of the planning role, there are various selection and recruitment issues that may arise. The selection ...

EHRs

Electronic Health Records are a broad category of HITs containing a patient’s clinical history. The system’s primary user is the provider and would encompass primary clinical information relevant and unique to the patient from the provider’s perspective. Some of the information contained in EHRs include demographics, medication reports, patient charts, laboratory data, and past medical information. Thus, the system is an automated version of patient information offered as part of the support process from various interface users (Keyhani et al., 2008). This paper considers the lifecycle of EHRs through a description of the process involved in ...

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication

Abstract Communication represents a significant component of institutions. Effective communication is mandatory for a particular business to meet its objectives. Communications among the employees as well as other stakeholders keep the business on track. It is essential for the management of an institution to be aware of the barriers to effective interpersonal as well as institutional communication. Besides, the managers must also understand the various communication modes that are appropriate to the business entity. Effective communication is a crucial ingredient in the success of a business entity. Therefore, a proper understanding of institutional and interpersonal communication is necessary. Keywords: ...

Steps in Criminal Jury Trial

Upon being charged with a crime, the defendant is provided with some documents including an appearance notice and promise to appear in court, summons, the information, etc. This states the charges, the offense, and then date, time and place of the opening court appearance (Walston-Dunham, 2011). In this instance, the case now proceeds to the trial phase. For a case to be complete, it has to follow through six main steps i.e. selecting a jury, opening statements, evidence presentation and cross-examination, the final remarks, jury instructions, and finally the jury verdict. Selecting the jury - The first step begins ...

It is important to first examine the question on the value or importance of a college degree from a financial standpoint. Student debt continues to rise as tuition rates have increased to over 400 percent between the years 1982-2007 (London 361). Without adequate financial support or planning, for many individuals college may lead to overwhelming debt that will not be justified by the jobs that they will obtain. Too often students are graduating college only to find themselves employed in positions that did not require a college degree, yet the student loan payments remain a burden that cannot be ...

Management in Sporting Industry

Management in Sporting Industry Sports industry has been prominent in recent years, making it possible for people who are naturally attracted to sports to pursue sports-related courses in various fields that suit them. To make it even more interesting, women have also been involved in internationals sports particularly football, drawing more attention towards international football. The fact that women are also engaging in international football is a positive aspect to all people across the world especially women, to see that they can actually do what they love and what they are most passionate about. On the same note, even ...

Abstract

The research paper is based on non-conviction based confiscation system. The system was recently proposed by the European Commission. In general, the paper gives a comparative approach between non-conviction based confiscations and conviction-based confiscation. However, in some nations, non-conviction based confiscation is referred to as Civil Forfeiture. The main aim of conducting this study, therefore, is to have a comparative study of the conviction-based confiscation in Kuwait and non-conviction based confiscation in Australia. The study as well will identify the gaps involved in non-conviction based confiscation that will enhance its adoption or not. The significance of the study, however, ...

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The Coca-Cola Company has a long history of innovation and development. The company was founded in 1886 by a recipe concoction created by pharmacist John S. Pemberton (Coca-Cola, n.d.). The beverage enjoyed moderate success until Pemberton passed away, and several businessmen worked to ensure the trademark drink would become a world famous flavor. In the early 1900s the product expanded rapidly from its roots in the southeastern United States across the country, and the cause of all of this growth can be traced back to successful leadership in terms of management and innovation. The purpose ...

Incorporating theory

The theory that best suits the application of massage therapy in addressing the pains that post cancer treatment patients usually go through is the theory of goal attainment that was crafted by Imogene Kings (Kiresuk, Smith & Cardillo, 2014). The main components of this theory are in regards of how nurses and their patients interact during the care provision process. The primary focus of this theory is on how communication between these two parties sees to it that the patient emerges with desirable outcomes. This goal can be achieved when a system directed at achieving the well-being of patients exists ...

Introduction

Hypertension is among the most progressive and widespread health problems that contributes to significant negative outcomes including increased mortality as well as morbidity rates especially among the African-Americans. Typically, African-Americans usually develop the disease in their early stages of life, have higher blood pressure levels on average and experience various severe hypertension-related illnesses as compared to the other racial groups (Ferdinand, 2013). Although hypertension is untreatable, the illness can be effectively managed through the use of medications and establishing the relevant lifestyle changes. Nonetheless, management of hypertension is suboptimal among the African-Americans due to various factors such as poor ...

The Need for A Vacation

According to Gump & Matthews (2000) and Hartig et al. (2013), the growing demands that people endure from their daily jobs to other responsibilities, there is very little time for them to fully recover. As such, workers tend to suffer from accidents, distress, illness and other issues. The costs associated with restoration that is insufficient is rather on the high side in both the short term as far as well as in the long term. Employers are continually seeking ways to improve the lives of their employees by mitigating the problems related to overwork and the like. These provisions that ...

Abstract

The paper describes a test and an activity conducted to check convincingly whether there is gender discrimination amongst bank employees and to demonstrate how randomization techniques can help determine whether there difference between proportions is statistically significant in a given case. The test yields a position wherein 35 out of 48 bank supervisors recommend an application for promotion, wherein the applications are varied just by gender and yields 21 male and 14 female recommendations. The test result is put to test using a randomization technique. The original sample is resampled 100 times and with every resampling a different composition ...

Staffing philosophy recognized at Chicago Food and Beverage Company

Chicago Food and Beverage Company is an American multinational company that strives to hire employees capable of leading the firm to national and international success as it has subsidiaries located in North America, Asia, and Europe (“The Chicago Food and Beverage Company”). Therefore, it hires employees skilled and experienced to implement new organizational strategies guarantying business growth and development. Based on Paul’s history as an employee at the firm, it is evident the company’s staffing philosophy is based on the notion of directly hiring employees to provide them with training as they gain experience. For example, it ...

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RE: A Recommendation for the Car Model of the Delivery Fleet

Introduction I wrote this report to provide a recommendation in choosing a car model for the fleet of 35 that we plan to purchase. We need a car that would support our business model of online ordering meals from hundreds of restaurants in Toronto. The choice of the car would be based on criteria that would reflect economy, reliability and other factors. The discussion would present the criteria for choosing the car models and their makers. The three options would then be described and explained on how each would meet the criteria; a recommendation would then ...

The article, “The Effect of Training and Development on Employee Attitude as it Relates to Training and Work Proficiency” by Debra L. Truitt looks into the impact that development efforts directed towards workers have to organizations. The study is built on the realization that an informational gap exists in the concept of employee development in small and mid-sized companies (Truitt, 2011). The study seeks to find out whether there is a relationship between employee training and the development of positive attitudes to training and proficiency in a given job. The study takes an experimental approach since it involves the ...

Many people agree that the most severe crimes deserve the most severe punishment. A great deal of people views the death penalty as a just and the most appropriate measure in this case. But do you know how many executions were carried out since 1978? Only thirteen. And these thirteen deaths cost about $4 billion taken from the pocket of California taxpayers (Alarcon and Mitchell 541). Impressive numbers, aren’t they? These figures speak for themselves. The death penalty system turned out to be ineffective and has to be replaced with more productive measures. The Proposition 34 is a ...

Introduction:

Dunkin Doughnuts Industries for the given condition is looking for recruiting and selecting the skilled workers as a part of human resourcing strategy, which also includes retention of the workers as well as preparing new job design for the employees. As one of a job of a District Manager, the staffing strategy of Dunking Doughnuts is to be improved by restructuring its staffing method so that the identified gaps in human resource can be filled up purposefully. Also, the district manager at the same time is supposed to be in charge of overall company’s operation as well as ...

Complications of Removable Implant Supported Prostheses

Introduction The two main complications that result from removable implants are biological and mechanical/technical complications. There is need to assess and interpret data on the incidence of complications, both biological and technical with caution. Berglundh, Persson, and Klinge (2002), found that implant loss was the most common problem, while technical complications were observable in about 60-80% and biological complications – 40-60% of the studies they evaluated. According to Sadowsky (2007), there are no specifications on the length, distribution, and number of implants; however the suggestion for non-palatal coverage designs should be a minimum of 4 implants. In case of risk ...

Significance of Accounts Receivable Practice

The most primary element for the success of a business is the way in which the systems of accounts receivable management, collections and billing are maintained. Often, this type of management collectively is known as the system of collections management. The main key to the success of this system is to manage it diligently. It is because having large amount of customers is not enough to run a successful business; revenue needs to be collected from these customers (Clarke, 2016). There are a number of reasons for a business setting up the accounts receivable in a given organization. When ...

Successful learning and listening depend on the availability. There are four fundamental factors to consider when installing and furnishing an adults and children’s learning center. They include highlighting the appropriate items that will satisfy the requirements of the service area, adults, and children, formulating criteria that will assist in the identification of vendors and equipment, developing a system to purchase and order the items, and instituting a program that will assist the management of the equipment. This essay takes a critical look at the essential equipment that the services area, adults, and children require. The guidelines in this ...

Abstract

Exploring new territories for business outside known boundaries has become a preferred growth Strategy for business firms intending expansion of business operations. However, transferring business operations to new countries is not an easy proposition as it involves investigation of several factors affecting global business and establishing growth objectives in qualitative and quantitative terms. Business goals and environmental factors act as decisive elements in finalizing the country as well as formulation of strategy for expansion. The expansion goals of PPQ parts have been quantified within a period of 4 years and have been a basis for developing the strategic plans ...

Introduction

Windows operating systems provide certain advantages over other operating systems in specific environments. However, for certain operations such as those required by Linx LLC new research and development group, a new version of Linux operating system triumphs Windows operating system. It is imperative to point out that Microsoft no longer offers support for Windows XP operating systems. Also, it is worth noting that the new research and development group for Linx LLC has several computers and systems running and operating on Windows XP. Given the lack of support by Microsoft in addition to other factors such as security issues ...

#2 Describe the human practices that most clearly demonstrate speciesism. Singer states that if any living being suffers, this suffering stands morally indefensible (Light and Rolston 367). The author compares the plight of black slaves under the rule of slaveowners, which justified their immoral actions with racism. Singer posits that the logic of racism – which arbitrarily defines black’s suffering as insignificant – stands parallel to that of speciesism (Light and Rolston 367). In essence, the fact that one species stands as more intelligent, resourceful or stronger than another, does not bear any moral high ground so that the privileged ...

1. Compare Kendall Regional Medical Center data and rankings with Lower keys medical center and the state or national averages in the category of patient experiences, and timely and effective care. While comparing the patient survey summary star rating of Kendall Regional Medical Center with that of Lower Keys Medical Center, it seems that both the hospital have achieved two-star rating out of five. When 73% patients of Kendall reported that their nurses had ‘always’ communicated well, the same thing was reported by 71% of Lower Keys’ patients (Kendall, Hospital compare). Compared to the state average (76%) and national ...

MATH221

Statistical Concepts: Probability Binomial Probability Distribution Calculating Binomial Probabilities Open a new Excel worksheet. Open spreadsheet In cell A1 type “success” as the label Under that in column A, type 0 through 10 (these will be in rows 2 through 12) In cell B1, type “one fourth” In cell B2, type “=BINOM.DIST(A2,10,0.25,FALSE)” [NOTE: if you have Excel 2007, then the formula is BINOMDIST without the period]

Then copy and paste this formula in cells B3 through B12

In cell C1, type “one half” In cell C2, type “=BINOM.DIST(A2,10,0.5,FALSE)”

Copy and paste this formula in cells C3 through C12

In cell D1 type “three fourths” In cell D2, type “=BINOM.DIST(A2,10,0.75, ...

The Criminal Justice system is not just a crime solving entity. It has several other functions besides dealing with criminal activity. The leadership roles within this institution require a variety of skills to conduct daily operations. There are several administrative considerations for any law enforcement or correctional agency. Accuracy in the selection of suitable leadership within these institutions is difficult. For example, in the police department, an officer who makes the most collars in a year might not make detective grade based on number of cases. The reasons can range from poor communication skills to inadequate interpersonal skills. However, ...

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Introduction The main idea behind the mind of every investor is to achieve long- term growth of his or her business by serving a wider market to increase profitability. However, the existence of various factors such as competition and government regulations tends to impede the successful accomplishment of most investors’ goal. Besides, the efficiency of the strategies implemented by different investors constitutes fundamental hindrances to the realization of their long-term objectives. Therefore, efficient management is crucial to realize business expansion. Additionally, the consideration of other factors with a significant influence on the business environment is essential when formulating the ...

Abstract

There are various ethical issues that a counselor can encounter when conducting a group counseling session. Some of the issues are similar to those in the individual counseling, but there are others which are unique. There is an ethical issue of confidentiality where the therapist should not disclose any information about the group members. However, there are definite limits to confidentiality where the counselor can disclose the information. The counselor should uphold his/her professionalism in the session. They must have sufficient knowledge and information on the issues that the members are presenting. All the group members should have enough ...

Essay for Business School

The urge to excel in life and perform exemplary acts has led people to tread paths that were arduous but filled with learning and wisdom. I am no different since I have always managed to tread difficult paths in the face of insurmountable obstacles and always managed to achieve unbridled success in such attempts. At present, my aim would be to gain entry into EBS for a variety of reasons. EBS school is a world renowned business school that is known for its Executive MBA program. This program is a top notch program that is combined with the Durham ...

A critical analysis of decision- making methods/ heuristics

Decision making involves a process in which choices are made by setting goals, collecting relevant information, and performing an assessment of the available alternatives to make the best choice. Decision making is crucial to the management in determining the optimal choices from multiple alternatives available in business operations. According to Goodwin and Wright (2014), various heuristics are deployed in the process of decision making by the individuals or organizations depending on the alternatives involved. These methods include recognition, minimalistic, and lexicographic approaches.

Recognition method

In this method, the decision making is determined using set criteria for evaluating the available alternatives. Primarily, ...

Abstract

The above paper seeks to explain the significance of celebrity endorsement in marketing and its rationale in enhancing brand awareness. However, the paper indicates that celebrity endorsement may have a negative or positive influence on consumer behavior. The paper starts with an introduction to the significant use of celebrity endorsement in advertisements. The paper then indicates the application of the concept in integrated marketing and how it is used as an effective tool to enhance communication. In a different section, the study suggests the importance of celebrity endorsement in influencing consumer behavior with a warning that efficient management of ...

Executive Summary

The background for this paper is the analysis of the "Large Technology Company" referred to as LTC hereafter. The paper looks at the LTC's requirements for an ERP system recommends a suitable ERP solution for the company. Due to the growing complexity of the business environment in most industries and the increased globalization and the resulting internationalization, managing and utilizing information effectively is very important for the success of modern companies. Managing the whole operations requires IS that can integrate both external and internal information into readily available and usable forms. ERP systems are being used by many companies ...

Cost, control and coverage

The “pull” strategies entails getting channels to carry and sell a product while the “push” strategies entail requires motivation of the customers to ask for your brand name (Aswathappa, 531). The decision to go for either option is pegged on the producer’s need to control the pricing, make higher profits by varying the prices according to demand and market forces (Gorchels, Marien and West, 18). The quest to control the distribution process and coverage of the target market establishes the demand and consumer patterns thereby create needs that cause customers to ask for specific brand names. Intensive distribution ...

Research Skills

2016 Introduction The use of social media has mainstreamed the marketing platforms for most companies today. This practice has been so common due to the introduction of digital technologies that connect the entire world. Therefore, information dissemination and realization of connectivity is highly manifested on the social media platform than any other marketing precepts. On the other hand, there has been a massive transition from traditional marketing concepts, even as most companies embrace this new marketing portfolio (Wollan, Smith, & Zhou, 2010). Jingle Clothing Limited Company is not exempt to this massive migration since it needs to catch up with ...

Abstract

E commerce is one of the most recent consumer dynamics that has called for a change in the marketing plans and strategies for most of the consumer based merchants and manufacturers. This paper focuses on the consumer access and knowledge of shopping online for grocery in US and challenges this particular area of ecommerce experiences within the retail market in the United States. Recent statistics show that 6 billion and 6.5 Billion US dollars were spent on online grocery shopping in 2012 and 2013 respectively. The large sales volume was highly attributed to the after sale deliveries by the ...

Question 1: reasons why references are used for technical or academic writing

In technical and academic writing, referencing may be applied to ensure that previous information on a certain subject is acknowledged. The writer, in this case, is able to indicate that indeed he or she has researched related literature concerning the topic at hand and provides information on what has been achieved in the topic of concern. Consequently, once the previous literature has been acknowledged, the writer is able to table his or her position based on the previous information thereby providing a basis for the argument or claim they intend to make. Thirdly, referencing is done to ensure that ...

Acknowledgements

The research was supported by [name of foundation] who provided the information on the company present and past. I would like to thank [name] for assistance with the information, sharing and evaluation the process of strategy building, sharing the ideas about the built strategy and telling what was done before to develop the company. I would also like to show my gratitude to [name] who gave some precious comments about the work of the company that helped to process the research and work out some ideas of improvement.

Approval Sheet

Executive Summary The case study of the Golden Horizon Placement Agency ...

Introduction

In the recent years, CPGs (Clinical Practice Guidelines) have been widely incorporated into clinical practice to facilitate efficient as well as effective medical practice and improve the care of patients as well as their health outcomes. Essentially, CPGs are statements that are systematically developed mainly to assist healthcare professionals in making the relevant clinical decisions in regard to the suitable healthcare involved in specific clinical issues (Brouwers et al., 2012). As such, CPGs provide clear and succinct instructions on the screening and diagnostic tests that should be ordered in certain clinical circumstances, medical services to be offered, length of ...

Introduction

Human Resource Management (HRM) is an important formal system that guides the management of employees within an organization. In essence, HRM creates a firm, goal-oriented, and effective organization by maximizing the efficiency of the workforce and directing on the policies of the organization (Chadwick, 2005). Also, the HRM creates an efficient team of the workforce that guides the entire process of planning, recruiting, selecting, hiring, and retaining the best-suited employees to enhance the organization success. In this paper, we analyze some of the stages and steps involved in the employment of staffs/employees. Next, the paper develops a strategy for ...

a) The selected company is Coca-Cola and their legendary product Coke. As a brand, Coke is a product that is present on a global level, as is a major part of lifestyle of consumers and businesses on a daily basis. The global reach is evident from the fact that Coca-Cola has more than 250 bottling partners on a global level (Our Company, 2016). The distribution system at Coca-Cola uses multiple channels locally, and the final product is distributed through multiple channels, and they are, grocery stores, street vendors, convenience stores, amusement parks, movie theatres to name a few, and ...

Ministry of Health

Oman Specialized Nursing Institute Health Services Management Program 2015-2016 Research Methodology for Health Sciences I Identification of Causes and Consequences of Work- Related Stress among Midwives in South Al-Sharqia Region 4. Methodology

Research design

This study will employ a descriptive design to address the study questions. In this case, the researcher will conduct a survey to obtain data from the study participants. A descriptive design is used in studies that do not involve the manipulation of the study variables by the researcher (Valencia-GO, 2015, p. 97). This study seeks to identify the factors associated with work-related stress (WRS) and its consequences ...

Application Paper

I have learnt about individual and society, and came to know that everyday feelings, activities, actions, and thoughts of an individual are a result of complex interaction between many social forces and characteristics of an individual at personal level. Sociological imagination is a capability of considering influence of social forces on personal lives of individuals. There are three major types of rules in every society, which are norms, values, and mores. Rules can be in the written form, or they can be just known. However, people individuals who break unwritten rules are called deviants, while those who are involved ...

Prospect Theory and Disappointment Aversion

The Allais paradox is a problem designed by French economist Maurice Allais in 1953 to show common inconsistencies between the predictions of expected utility theory and actual observed choices of individuals. Many theories have been proposed to solve the Allais paradox, among which the Prospect Theory and the Theory of Disappointment Aversion, and both will be described in this essay.

Prospect Theory

Guthrie, C. (2003) describes how the two original proponents of the Prospect Theory, Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, would meet every mid-day for a long time, and spend their time inventing interesting sets of gambles and observing our their ...