Financial statements and ratios are very useful in determining a company’s financial position. This paper provides an interpret ion of Company G’s financial condition using the provided financial statements and pertinent industry data. A number of useful ratios have also been calculated for year 11 and are shown on the...
Introduction Companies that have properly utilized information technology have gained from increased revenues and reduction in operation costs. Additionally, these companies have also benefited from the extensive information available on the internet e.g. marker surveys, new production techniques and available opportunities. However, Internet supplies a wide range of entertainment avenues...
Introduction Cultural diversity is the state whereby people differ in culture, ethnicity, and race. People may live together but differ in one of these and this is what is termed as cultural diversity. Cultural diversity has great influence on health care today. People still hold on to their culture, beliefs,...
Capital punishment is defined as a form of punishment that involves “the deliberate killing of a supposed or actual offender for an offense” (Fieser, 2001, Para 29). Most of the people who face capital punishment are murderers. As a way of justifying the execution of such offenders, both retributive and...
Introduction Emergence of web 2.0 paradigm opened windows for Information Technology (IT) business outsourcing and off-shoring (Garner, 2004). Outsourcing has developed mainly due to changes in the market and industry conditions. There has been a common boost in outsourcing of information processes within business cycles. The needs and expectations of...
Introduction Managerial accounting is a branch of accounting that provides information to management for decision-making. Managers need to make informed decisions in order to ensure the sustainability of the business. The importance of managerial accounting in a multinational environment can not be over-emphasized. This is due to the complexity of...
Introduction Activity-based costing is a method used in large organizations to allocate costs to services and products. Activity-based costing is used as an alternative for traditional cost management and it addresses problems associated with traditional cost management. Organizations use activity-based costing in control and planning. The use of activity-based costing...
Introduction A team is a collection of persons who in most cases have a similar goal to achieve. This collection has important elements that influence how the team behaves and how it interacts. It also affects the processes the team will adopt in order to complete its tasks and achieve...
Introduction Over the last few years, many companies have been using activity-based costing methods when accounting for overheads. Companies are shifting from the traditional method of allocating overheads due to a considerable increase in overhead costs, increased customer demands, batch size variation, and a lack of correlation between machine hours...
Background Information In the current business environment which is characterized by intense competition, attainment of competitive advantage is vital. There are diverse options that business management teams can consider in an effort to attain their predetermined objectives. The 21st century has presented businesses with a wide range of opportunities. One...
Organizational change is a fundamental aspect for any organization willing to utilize opportunities that come along with change. In a rapidly changing world, change has become very important and all the organizations have to accept it otherwise they might not meet the people’s changing needs and consequently they will be...
Abstract The composition of air in different localities varies depending on its constituents. Air pollution occurs when foreign elements enter into the atmosphere. These elements may be gases, particulate matter or some organic volatile particles. Inhaling polluted air risks an individual’s life. Air pollution is increasing at a very high...
Overview of the Medicaid Program Eligibility The eligibility of candidates in the Medicaid program is variable, depending on the requirements of every American State. However, the program is subject to financial and categorical eligibility requirements because only people with low incomes are supposed to be beneficiaries of the program (Health...
Abstract The United States expenditure on its health care systems has risen to very high levels in the recent past. However, the nation has not attained the sufficient levels of health care. Many Americans have lost access to health care services because of the escalating costs of the services and...
Culture Culture refers to the unique behavioral patterns and lifestyles that are shared by groups of individuals, people and such patterns distinguish and provide clear cut differences between the variety of groups. Any culture is characterized by the totality of a varied set of beliefs, views, values, customs, life ways,...
Introduction The emergence of the web 2.0 paradigm opened the floodgates for Information Technology (IT) business outsourcing and off-shoring (Garner, 2004). Since then, outsourcing has developed mainly due to changes in the market and industry conditions, and the business cycles have experienced a common boost in outsourcing of information processes....
There are several ways in which companies generate income. A company can generate income by borrowing from other financial institutions, investing in other activities or generally keeping good management of the core business that defines its existence. It is due to these differences in income generation that a cash flow...
Introduction An information system refers to the integration of information technology with the organizational activities, with the main objective of offering support and efficient execution of management and organizational operations (Burkholder 140). The nature of an information system deployed in an organization is determined by the manner through which individuals...
Introduction This paper analyzes the Houston gay community in Texas, USA as a special group requiring health programs for HIV prevention. For purposes of this study, focus is given to the Montrose area because it bears the highest number of gay people in Houston. Montrose is located in Harrison County....
Abstract Training is vital for every employee as it contributes to the development of skills and improved performance. Healthcare is not an exception as its workforce deals with the delicate issues of protecting lives. Therefore, effective training is important to avoid mistakes. In addition, training can work as a motivation...
Introduction Tourism industry is one of the largest industries across the world. Contemporarily, it is growing exponentially with an annual growth rate of 7.4 % and 14.7% in East Asia and Pacific regions respectively. The exponential growth rate of tourism has a significant impact on both community and environment; thus,...
Introduction A case brief is a summary of the proceedings of a given case. In writing a case brief, a writer finds ways of systematically representing the statements and facts of a case but in a short summary. A case brief therefore entails looking at the decisions made, facts of...
Introduction Medical Data Processing Inc. is a medical organization involved in the data processing on behalf of other health institutions in America. It has an employee base of over 50 dedicated professionals spread across five departments, i.e. administration, sales, human resource, data processing and finance department. Each department has a...
Introduction In the global business world, financial statements are very important and of great significance to investors as well as customers, among other stakeholders. This makes it mandatory for businesses to prepare financial statements, which usually reflect their fiscal position. Moreover, businesses cannot gain access to bank loans or financial...
Introduction Proper and professional management of the tourism sector is a prerequisite for its growth, development, and ultimate success. Destination management and destination marketing are fundamental cornerstones of the tourism sector management. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the reasons why the use of concepts of destination marketing...
Introduction Diabetes is a disease that has been of global concern in the recent past. Several types of diabetes have so far been diagnosed. These types include diabetes mellitus, diabetes inspires as well as brittle and gestation diabetes. Gestation diabetes is highly associated with pregnant women while brittle diabetes is...
The emerging trends in health care include: Electronic health records Individualized medicine Integrative medicine Medical home, and Telehealth. The two pertinent trends in health care delivery are integrative medicine and electronic health records. The former trends are gaining popularity because conventional medicine may fail to meet the patient’s expectations. These...
Executive summary The aim of business is to attract and maintain customers, to expand its customer base. Despite the reality of this adage, organizations still waste a lot of time and energy handling matters that do not directly add or give value to the customer. Considering the case of a...
Executive Summary This report shows that Cambden Company needs to adopt the activity based costing model (ABC) because it improves its efficiency and complements its product and service delivery process. Recommendations are given for the adoption of the model because the company operates a dynamic product line and it experiences...
Is it ethical difference between ending a terminally ill patient’s life and letting nature take its course? This form of “assistance” is also known as Euthanasia and has been the center of controversy for the longest time. It has been surrounded by ethical as well as religious deliberation, especially in...
Introduction Case management focuses primarily on facilitating care delivery for vulnerable clients including the elderly and people with chronic illnesses. The condition of these patients, coupled by the fragmentation in the healthcare system, makes case management a necessary healthcare service. Compared to the traditional care, the current case management offers...
Introduction Different children cope differently when exposed to the stress of hospitalisation. When children have been separated from familiar figures following an admission at the hospital, this may cause them to become emotionally upset (Bonn, 1994, p. 21). The most vulnerable group is children of between 6 months and 4...
Introduction The cost of health care in the U.S. has skyrocketed over the last two decades. This expense has markedly increased the burden on health care payers and providers. Consequently, health care stakeholders have devised various means of limiting health care cost. Concurrent utilization review (UR) is one such strategy....
Introduction The destination is an area of any size popular among tourists due to the quality of destination products and services. It happens that destination brand image plays an important role in economic sustainability and brand loyalty. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account another controversy...
Introduction Starting up a new business is taking a risk; however, if the decision is well though numerous benefits produce investing in a business. Before one is set to start a new venture there are short and long terms parameters that he should consider ensuring that there will be continuity...
Introduction Breast cancer is usually uncommon amongst young women, and only about 5 percent of women are diagnosed with breast cancer at an age of 40 years old. However, the disease may strike at any age (Chitale, 2011). In women between ages 35 to 54 years, breast cancer is reported...
Introduction The patient, in this case, is a seventy-seven-year man who has been admitted with a condition, which is perceived to be dementia. The reason why the man is perceived to have this condition is the symptoms that the patient was showing. Among them was the agitation and being emotionally...
The process for selecting and acquiring an organization health care information system Today’s information briefing identifies the process for selecting and acquiring a healthcare information system, the roles of every stakeholder, and how an organizational goal affects the selection and acquisition processes. The management of any health care organization in...
Introduction The health industry is very dynamic and constantly under pressure to deliver excellent services. Community demand for quality health care services is increasing and so is the cost of providing these services. Resources are also extremely scarce and governments, insurers, and owners are demanding value for money. Rapid advances...
Introduction Personal effectiveness is a desirable attribute for an individual in all professionals. This is because, through this attribute, a person can capitalize on their strengths and hence become more productive for the good of the entire organization. Efficiency is especially desirable in the IT field where skills such as...
Introduction In today’s tumultuous economy, organizations are aggressively looking for ways of remaining competitive. Organizations have employed a variety of different to achieve or maintain their competency in their respective market segments, including staff reductions and organizational restructuring. More often, these strategies do not yield the expected results. Simply put,...
Introduction A good personal career reassures a person of moving up a well-defined career ladder in a given organization. However, this cannot be ascertained if the organization does not have a well-defined professional development plan for its employees who are willing to spend the rest of their working lives with...
Introduction The paper discusses the exercise of power in an organization from two unique perspectives: critical theory and postmodern theory. Each perspective exercises power and authority differently and represents a unique version of organization processes and management. The critical theory relies on the workforce in an organization as a source...
Research Support There is an urgent need of providing an utterly feasible solution to the lack of handwashing problem among nurses. The practice is observed to be distributed to physicians in hospitals’ bedside nurses. Parts A and B emphasize the extent of the problem, particularly about opportunistic infections from contaminated...
Introduction Health disparities refer to differences established within a given population that lead to dissimilar exposure and prevalence to diseases. These variations may directly or indirectly lead to disparities in mortality and tolerance of common illnesses. As such, some disproportions exist within populations which may result in different health outcomes...
Abstract The first step to achieving space tourism is the development of trans-atmospheric vehicles. The initiation of public space travel is a new application of the aerospace heritage that is hesitant, despite its potential to become a market size in billions of dollars. At the same time, space tourism is...
Communications and Media Increased technology has greatly affected many sectors of our lives. Communication in many sectors has been made easier among people. The health care system is one of the sectors of the economy that is affected by the new technology. Communication between the customers and health care providers...
Outline The paper evaluates the current US health care reforms as stated in the website www.ncsl.org. The paper further suggests the steps which need to be taken by the US states, particularly Georgia, in effectively implementing the health care reforms in their state. Introduction Health care reform is a term...
Introduction The issue of immigration has covered news heads for a long time. The issue of immigration all over the world has brought up many debates around the world. People have been witnessed trying to escape the harsh economical condition of North Africa to Europe. There are thousands of immigrants...
Introduction Criminal justice system in US is governed by the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Street Act of 1968; the criminal justice system comprises of all those range of institutions that are involved in prevention and control of crimes as well as criminal rehabilitation programs (Currie, 1998). As such it...
There are a number of solutions for the tragedy of the commons as the situation in which a shared limited resource is overexploited by individuals who consult only their short-term self-interests. In spite of their natural desire to appropriate more goods, different people may have different temperaments and views and...
Abstract Physicians and other medical staff are often faced with a plethora of legal and ethical medical professional practice issues that are so plentiful to discus in this research paper. As a result, only the key professional legal and ethical matters will be addressed. The main duties of care are...
The Salem witch trials have been cited as one of the darkest periods in American history. Researchers and scholars alike have been fascinated by the event and various aspects of the trials have been extensively analyzed. Several explanations have been provided in order to explain the reasons behind the witch...
Introduction Today’s world has people who seem to have fixed ideas about current events that happen around them. For instance, many people in the society today have their own thoughts and opinions regarding whether juvenile offenders should go through the same trial and punishment as adult offenders. There those who...
Introduction Innovation is the act of creating or introducing something new in terms of thinking, products, processes and organisations (Saks, 2006). Launching of new ideas and inventions offers outstanding opportunities for development within organisations. Good management is important, because even with the proposal of innovation to a company, the success...
Introduction Maintaining an effective accounting system provides many advantages. Firstly, the information provided is reliable; secondly, it becomes easy to protect company assets from theft. Moreover, it ensures that the company polices are adhered to and lastly, it makes it easy to comply with the government’s regulations. An effective accounting...
Introduction The essay is a critical examination of benefits associated with cloud computing in businesses. The term cloud computing simply refers to a situation whereby resources for computation are provided to users based on their demands usually through computer networks. It is worth noting that the approach can be seen...
Introduction The use of the Internet is rapidly increasing in Saudi Arabia. Yet, there are not enough reliable online services where a person can do his/her needs without physical involvement. Nowadays, almost everything can be done online without the need of leaving the house. This research investigates what kind of...
Introduction RFID is a technological innovation that allows wireless data collection using readers from electronic tags that are normally tied or engrafted in goods. RFID uses radio waves to transmit data between a readers an electronic tag that is normally tied to goods. It is usually used to identify and...
Introduction With the increasing scope of operations for the Construction Company UK, it is becoming extremely important to implement company policies aimed at streamlining the execution of organizational activities. In the context of CCUK, there is dire need to implement policies related to the concept of Network Security, because it...
Introduction Homicide is a crime that is perpetrated by both whites and non whites. This paper seeks to understand why non whites perpetrate this crime against whites and establish some measurable aspects and explanations that can be used to address the problem. Homicide is a major social problem whose effects...
Research Topic and Thesis Statement The variety of cultures gives a great number of options for interpretation of values and beliefs possessed by people that live in accordance with certain rules and traditions. In this respect, every culture is unique by its nature with its laws and rules that are...
Cost and Revenue Assumptions Preparation of estimated financial statements requires certain assumptions concerning the likely gains and expenses of the proposed business. These assumptions will form the basis for the calculation of profit and cash flow from the business during the first year or first three-year period. In the case...
Abstract Network infrastructure is constantly under threat and it is the role of network security personnel to ensure that the system is protected from threats and vulnerabilities. Network forensics assists with this by capturing data and analyzing it so as to identify attacks and/or intrusions. This process is critical in...
Introduction Supply chain management refers to “the management of a network of interconnected businesses involved in the ultimate provision of goods and service packages required by end users” (Mentzer 2001, p. 5). It involves harmonizing the activities of all the businesses within the supply chain in order to enhance long-term...
According to the World Health Organization, health promotion is defined as the process of creating awareness amongst people so that they can be able to increase control over their health. Health promotion encompasses all those activities that are directed towards developing public health policies and activities that will be used...
Introduction Health care communication is a relatively young field and has emerged as a result of health care experts analyzing the power of information in the health care industry. Health care professions have realized that human communication is one of the most powerful tools that can be used to tackle...
Abstract Comparative studies aim at bringing about better understanding of issues at hand (Dickson & Alakeson 2010; Kluge & Henner 2007). In this paper we look at the various health system issues in two countries namely Saudi Arabia and Romania. The selection of both countries is informed by their close...
Introduction Development in technology has led to innovation of new technologies that are contributing greatly to business, as well as to other sectors. Invention of internet has been of great benefit and has also led to development. Cloud computing is one important possibility which has been brought about by availability...
Introduction Theology refers to the study of God about the human experience. Theology involves most of the practices that take place in the houses of worship and are mainly inclined towards religious leaders. Though it is mainly prevalent in Christianity, theology may as well concern other religions such as Islam,...
Introduction There are three social schools of criminological theories that are used to explain criminology and these include social learning theories, social control theories, and social process theories. Each of these three theories seeks to explain criminality and the perpetration of criminal acts by viewing crime as a social process....
Introduction The ratio of women in science, mathematics, and engineering has witnessed a dramatic increase in recent decades (NSF 4). On the other hand, women tend to be concentrated in specific disciplines, while most specialties perpetuate sex-segregate (CPST 85). As such, a balanced representation would afford women proportionate access to...
Area of Knowledge A summary of how you have learned the area of knowledge Evidence of applying the claimed knowledge to a working situation Data and Information Management The data and information management aspects of the computer science training were aimed at helping me chart clear paths to the attainment...
Introduction Businesses and organizations around the world are subject to laws, regulations, and standards which govern their business operations. The body of knowledge that sets these rules and regulations for businesses to use is referred to as business law. Business law is defined as a set of regulations and guidelines...
Introduction Over the past decade, the world has witnessed a significant increase in technological applications and advancements. As such, technology has in most instances proven to be a valuable ally towards the provision of efficient and cost-effective means of operation. Key among these advances is the integration of Electronic Health...
Introduction In the contemporary world, information technology has significantly evolved. Many business transactions have been computerized. In the present-day business world, many organizations are forced to apply the recent technology to improve their efficiency as well as operational costs. Information is of great importance to any organization. It acts as...
Abstract This paper discusses the business information systems at Lufthansa and British Airways and how some of the systems have been used to resolve various problems in both companies. In particular, the paper provides insights into how the two organizations use technology to exploit the most from the information they...
Introduction It is said that one of the most influential and popular theories in the field of economics and corporate finance was serendipitously discovered by two professors who had been assigned to teach a subject that they were not familiar with. The two were Franco Modigliani and Merton Miller, and...
Introduction A dividend decision refers to a decision made by the chief executive officers and directors of a company about the amount and timing of cash payments that will be made out to the company’s shareholders. The dividends in dividend decisions refer to the distributions made to shareholders after the...
Introduction Dividend decisions play an important role in a company’s financial management because these strategies can have a significant impact upon the stakeholders’ preferences and their impact upon the company’s operations. Deciding between various patterns of sharing the company’s dividends between the stakeholders or reinvesting them into operations, decision-makers have...
Introduction Technological advancement has a profound effect on different aspects of human life. New inventions are always released every other day and most of them are either directly or indirectly connected to the crime. Technology also affects the way people communicate including criminal justice systems. Criminal justice systems face continued...
Over time, computers have on very many occasions been vulnerable to interruptions that would otherwise have been avoided had there been better preparation and protection. The urgent need to safeguard computers goes hand in hand with the sophistication of technology as it grows. Understanding particular protocols are considered helpful since...
Introduction This paper provides comparisons between various Microsoft’s operating systems. It compares Windows Vista and Windows 7 as well as Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008. Windows Vista and Windows 7 are client’s operating systems while Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 are server systems. The paper provides...
As Treiber (2007) points out, theory construction is an informed creative endeavor that connects what is known to what is unknown in a measured way. Criminologists, therefore, use theories to come up with logical, systematic, mathematical, and formal ways through which they can solve crimes. According to Glasier (2001), sociological...
Introduction Entrepreneurship is progressing more in the news. Governments world wide praise, glorify, or honor its benefits and put into practice plan of action aimed at promoting it. There are quite a lot of grounds for this concentration, and a feeling of excitement for entrepreneurship. Proprietor-supervisors of small ventures manage...
Introduction In the business world today, it is impossible to avoid diversity in organizations hence managers need to develop strategies of promoting diversity within the business environment. With the introduction of globalization and the need to become competitive in different markets by organizations, the need for embracing diversity has become...
Introduction Date of patient care ‑ Dec.12.2009. Care and all the contacts were arranged either in family apartment, or in the family nursing hospital department. Length of time spent in direct contact with family – 5 sets, 1-2 hours each (8 hours in total). Client J.C. Age 28. TPAL index...
Introduction A juvenile delinquent can be defined as a person who is below a specific age and commits criminal offences. In some state, a juvenile is a person who is below 16 years while in other states the age limit is not specified but the maximum age is 20 years...
Introduction Actions that are undertaken during crime scene investigation play a significant role in ensuring the resolution of a criminal case. A careful and thorough investigation process are imperative in ensuring that the available physical evidence is not manipulated. The potential witnesses who might play a significant role in resolving...
Introduction Organized crime is undertaken for the sole purpose of making profits, attaining power or influence. It involves more than one person and includes a substantial planning and organization. Most of these criminal activities are punishable by law. The activities of the organized crime are kept secret and communication is...
Strategy Considering the challenges faced by Hometown Deli about declining business over the last five years, a number of changes will be undertaken with regard to its operational strategy. According to Patrick (2000, p.230), effective formulation and implementation of business strategy are one of the ways through which a firm...
Introduction For several decades now, researchers have sought to scrutinize the issue of work-life balance and from these studies, it is increasingly becoming evident that lack of a good balance between work and private life can cause a crisis. This is the crisis called work-life conflict. Because of the conflict,...
The significance of “market values” of UK Listed Companies The market value is the current price in the market at which the seller and the buyer are willing to trade their property. The parties who are fixing this price are acting without any pressure. This price results from a thorough...
Introduction Investments and interest rates go hand in hand in business since they determine the expected benefits from a certain venture. The cost of capital thus clearly defines what interest rates are as well as their availability. Equity investors make more money when the interest rates are high since this...
Introduction Stock markets in developing economies mainly in the Far East, Asia, Latin America and Africa are no longer mere shadows of stock markets in developed economies such as the London Stock Exchange or the New York Stock Exchange. According to Claessens, Klingebiel and Schmukler (2001), high economic growth supported...
It would be impossible to ignore the current debate as to whether Congress should allow the ‘Bush Tax cuts’ to expire. Back when they were first introduced, as the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 and Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, the US...
Production Budget A production budget is only developed from the sales budget after considering a policy on closing stock level. The production budget in quantity will then be translated into budgeted requirements for the major production resources like raw materials and labour. The Production Budget in this case is; Month...
Introduction As the world globalizes and trade becomes liberalized, the risks of poor economic decisions affecting other global partners are growing very high. This can be confirmed by the just ending economic crisis of the year 2007-2009. The adverse effects of this crisis were adversely felt in the United States...
Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola is a renowned company in the production of beverages across the world. It has operations in over 200 countries across the world and has been in operation for over 124 years. It is estimated that the company sees aver 1.6 billion servings every single day. The mother...