Abstract This paper seeks to address the current hardware platform trends and the key managerial challenges that organizations face in the process of acquiring and investing in information systems and technologies. For most companies, strategic decisions face several challenges concerning the rising cost of computing services and the integration of...
Racial discrimination and segregation are still a problem for many people involved in the criminal justice system. Today many racial and ethnic minorities have a skeptical belief for law enforcement and the criminal justice system as a whole. In order not to allow increasing in violence, the criminal justice system...
Introduction The emergence of the Information Age imposed certain challenges on society, and in that regard, these challenges can enforce realities in which people have to cope with the unprecedented growth rate of information expansion (“Presidential Committee on Information Literacy: Final Report,” 1989). Looking at these realities, the dependency on...
When the economy is robust, there are advantages in buying any equipment. With the economic downturn the credit market tightens which increases the cost of debt. Therefore, any decision to buy or lease should consider the impact on the profitability of the business before arriving at the decision. In case...
At the beginning of the 21st century, IT is viewed as a strategic tool that helps organizations to expand their activities and increase profits. IT outsourcing is often seen as an opportunity to provide a competitive advantage and increased value for the enterprise. The absorptive capacity based on appropriate technology-related...
Importance of Human Resource Management Human resource is an important aspect in any workplace as it is the essence that carries the goal and objectives of various tasks to their end. The world has moved from the traditional use of labor where man-hours were what counted regarding how much work...
Information System Planning or IS Planning is a much important aspect of an organization in today’s world of constant change. Change Management is an integral part of the corporate fraternity these days and that too with reasons. In general sense it can mentioned that Change management includes assessment of changes,...
Introduction This assignment has two parts and the first part is to review the journal articles and summarize them and the second part is the research essay derived from the literature review. Assessment 2 (Part A) Josephs, R. (2009) Effective Management Controls. Journal of MCB UP. 1 (4). Pp 30-33....
A number of people have issued conflicting ideas on whether it should be scrapped and a new one adopted or whether it should be left the way it is because it is the envy of the world. This essay shall summarize two examples of articles with opposite views. The debate...
Introduction The well-being of all people around the world depends largely on their health status. Functional health systems and structures should attain their functions without the threat of collapse or reduced efficiency. This implies that it must be sustainable, dynamic and all rounded to cater for the needs of patients...
Introduction All people in the world come across stressful experiences in life. It is a major problem that leads to many life disturbances such as emotional, physical, and mental changes and in the long run precipitating factors to the development of various diseases. It is proven that chronic psychological stress...
Introduction Some decades back, the presence of women in athletics and sports was a rare phenomenon. After the 1970’s women started participating in all athletic sports. The huge increase in women participants in sports and especially athletics has contributed significantly to physical fitness and other health benefits. However, the increased...
School is a separate and strange world, where new comers or those, who are different, usually appear in the situation that they are not accepted in the school society. The situations may be different and children who appeared in the situations when bullying is imparted on them, they should know...
Due to the rapid development of the World Wide Web, the art of hacking has penetrated into the world of computer technologies. It means that e-business and e-commerce are under the threat of destruction. That is why, electronic information transfer is not the safest method. Nowadays, the problem of hacking...
Accomplishing good health is a serious issue (Dianne Kinnon, 2002). Many academics and policy makers accept this truth that they want health but they do not focus on this (Toward Flourishing for all, 2009). In Australia professional interest in man’s health has increased from the past few years. At the...
Executive Summary In order to enable the user to see the business “through the eyes of management’ by studying the of the financial statements, operating segment information has been made to be presented externally in the same way the information is presented to the top management of the entity internally,...
Introduction It is paramount that every government conducts an economic analysis of the country. Economic analysis refers to a systematic process of determine the effective utilization of resources. The analysis involves a comparison of a number of alternatives in attaining a specific objective. For efficiency, there are a set of...
The implementation of informational technologies in the health sector can be seen to fundamentally change the medical practice and the interrelation between the medical staff and the patients. The informational processes are existent in the all the sectors of medicine and health. The accuracy of the functioning of the sector...
Introduction Juvenile delinquency has been a social problem for a very long time. Young people are involved in crimes such as rape, robbery, assault, larceny, car theft, murder, burglary and arson. The rise in cases of Juvenile delinquency has been linked to a failed judiciary system which is unable to...
Looking at the current situation concerned with the implementation of the IT technologies throughout the companies it is vital to note that the significance of such procedures inside corporations outlines, in fact, their place on the market and their effectiveness in comparison with rivals. Modern world of business is directly...
In the management of human resources of an organization, there are a number of functions which have to be performed by the human resource department. Some of these activities are recruitment of potential candidates, selection of the qualifying ones, choosing whether the staffing of the organization can be done by...
Health care is an important aspect in any country and is usually a contributor to the success of the country. Citizens of a country should receive the right medication at a value that is affordable to them. An example of such country is United States. United States of America has...
The United States is one of the main developed nations that do not have a Universal Healthcare system. In contrast it has a combination of different healthcare programs tailored for different groups depending on their employers, their income levels and also according to their age groups. These programs are not...
Introduction According to Day and Altman 2000, p.504, “human behavior is influenced by what we know or believe”. This is a factor that has a significant impact on clinical trials, as we have both patients and health care professionals involved in clinical trials and their behavior during the clinical trial...
The United States, Healthcare delivery system has been portrayed as chalet domains that are attributed by disintegration at the public civilization, state as well as the practice echelons. The healthcare structure in the US is not supported by a concrete legal framework, hence amorphous guidelines have existed in dividing responsibilities...
The American healthcare systems has been indicated to be “sick” because of failing to attend and successfully attend to current and present difficulties-that could also be experienced in future. Most of the Americans (1 out of 6) do not enjoy health insurance cover. There have been reported high medical drug...
Introduction Competitiveness in the business sphere is an issue of high demands. Financial markets show harder requirements for the companies, where to achieve desirable profit the companies might consider entering new areas in business. It is accepted that using powerful analytical instruments, the companies would be able to choose the...
Outline The following report is about the twenty eight week co-op experience that I had the pleasure of being a part of. It contains an Introduction of Morgan Stanley with reference to the Investment Management department. This is followed by a theoretical presentation of various valuation techniques and analysis of...
Introduction Technology is the soul of today’s life and with out technology no body can even think of surviving as now everything is dependant over technology. Basically technology is the practical implementation scientific methods and techniques in order to gain any industrial or commercial benefit and purpose. Different electronic components...
Introduction This paper would discuss the present financial condition of the two companies those are willing to be merged. The paper along analyzes their cash flow and debt equity ratio to making decision of merging by LEI with Shang-Wa. It should be evaluated first by analyzing the situation, develop end...
Researches show that alcohol is responsible for many deaths and disabilities globally as smoking or high blood pressure are. The studies further attribute about 60 different diseases with alcohol consumption. In similar development it was found that 4% of the global burden of disease is linked to alcohol, compared with...
System security may be defined as the control of access to system’s resources especially its data and files from common users. This means authorized users will only have access to view and process sensitive data and all unauthorized users are denied access to it. The main aim of system security...
Introduction Economic growth is the constant rise in a country’s creation of goods and services over a certain period. It is characterized by a general improvement in the living standards of the citizens. Rahman et al. (2018) view economic growth as “the most powerful tool for creating jobs, reducing poverty,...
Many companies are expanding their business activities into foreign markets to explore opportunities inherent in the international market. To succeed, a multinational corporation may have to pursue integrated, global strategies to exploit its full potential, make aggressive investments, and manage its operations carefully (Hout et al., 1982). In their article...
Introduction Every company, including start-ups and giants in their business industry, is likely to face certain risks related to different aspects of its activity. Therefore, an effective risk management strategy is essential to ensure the successful performance of an organization. Risk management can be described as the process of identifying...
Substance abuse has become one of the most serious issues in countries across the world. Moreover, the problem is generally more widespread in affluent societies, which proves that it differs significantly from other global concerns and should be analyzed and addressed with a wide range of new tools. Substance abuse...
If a country is gaining from free trade, then firms must be maximizing their profits. The statement is valid. Free trade between countries means fewer trade restrictions like tariffs and import duties on exports and imports. There will be higher trade volumes due to the easiness of conducting trade. There...
Abstract Health informatics is currently one of the most critical focus areas for researchers since accurate and timely data analysis facilitates organizational decision making. Still, most healthcare organizations cannot effectively manage huge volumes of data, which means that medical practitioners cannot leverage data analysis for quality improvement. According to current...
Introduction At the global level, governments and private sectors have tried to improve healthcare systems using approaches that enhance the quality of care for individuals. In the contemporary world, value-based care has emerged as a solution for people to get the suitable care required at an affordable rate. However, populations...
Business internationalization is a process that contributes to the gradual transformation of a company from a local to a global player in the respective product markets. Through internationalization, the company crosses the borders of one country and expands its business to a new market or the markets of several foreign...
Leadership is the ability to control the achievement of objectives by a group. Almost all companies in the world, regardless of the industrial scope, need good governance for them to succeed. Studies have proven that there is a significant relationship between excellent leadership training and financial output, specifically in business...
An unhealthy, toxic, or strained environment can significantly damage an organization’s productivity and affect the employees’ motivation. In the case study of Kaluyu Memorial Hospital, one can see that a variety of factors affect the staff’s performance and their internal communication. It is vital to assess the situation at the...
Sociological theories seek to explain human interaction and the factors that influence it. They all have different approaches to defining key characteristics, since society and people’s interactions are a system of complex elements and mechanisms. These causal mechanisms and relations are the basis and explanation of various theories and their...
One of the most important principles of healthcare is to provide accessible and effective medical services to all groups of the population. At the same time, this task can be challenging for medical workers, because there are certain groups of patients that require a particular approach. These groups are referred...
The Selected Health Information Technology (HIT) System The chosen system is on the implementation of the new integrated acute and ambulatory EHR (Electronic Health Record). The system entails improving documentation of all the relevant information regarding the patient and health care. The documentation of the CDS (Clinical Decision Support), medical...
An environmental scan is a process of searching, collecting, and incorporating information from internal and external environments for strategic planning and decision making. It is particularly relevant among health-related organizations in public health practice and research. Health information technology involves the processing and exchange of health information in an electronic...
Introduction The United States juvenile justice system was established with the primary mandate of rehabilitating minors who are engaging in criminal activities. Juvenile delinquency is common in various parts of the country, especially in low-income neighborhoods. Drug smuggling, abuse of drugs, breaking, robbery, vandalism, and illegal possession and use of...
Introduction Health is directly related to economic progress and sustainability goals since a country’s development agenda depend on its health status. According to McCartney et al. (2019), health is a significant aspect of overall growth as it impacts people’s economic, social, cultural, and political lives. To maintain high health status,...
Leadership Interview Introduction to the Interview Leadership as a broad and multifaceted concept has been investigated by scholars engaged in various fields and industries to the fullest extent. The development of several leadership theories that apply to numerous industries and organizational types has allowed for the construction of a substantial...
Introduction Since 1972 – the time of normalization of bilateral ties between the United States and China – the relations between these two countries have gone through different complex periods, with evident “economization” of the strategic agenda. After the cooling of relations in 1989, the role of a “lifeline” for...
During his short literary career, Flannery O’Connor managed to draw the attention of many influential literature experts and critiques and win the hearts of millions of people. Her status as a devout Catholic woman resident in the mostly protestant South and the times of World War II and the Cold...
Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart is recognized as one of the most influential books in African literature by many critics and scholars. It brought in the limelight the narrative of the “Dark Continent” through an African intellectual’s expression, who used art to reveal the conflict between Western Christianity and African...
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common diseases and has dangerous health consequences. At the same time, a significant part of the population does not know about their diagnosis or attend hospitals after several years of illness with complaints on its complications. The Australian community is also faced...
Mother tongue refers to the local language of a person. It is the dialect that an individual learns to speak when he or she is born. It is the dominant form of speech that a person has and may know or develop over time. Mother’s tongue is like an inborn...
Abstract Current research on macro trends that influence customer decision-making strategy focuses on product presentation and the role of social media. Factors, including the economic status of the surrounding population, culture, consumer behavior, and demographics, play a critical role in determining the purchasing decision that consumers can make. Social media...
Leadership is a natural gift and cannot be developed The phenomenon of leadership has been an object of scientific and practical interest for a long time. Sociologists, psychologists, and management specialists study it, but there is still no common understanding of the content of this phenomenon and the mechanisms of...
Introduction Leadership is the actual social influence process within an organization or in public, which increases others’ efforts towards attaining a goal. Numerous researches have been conducted to examine the relationships between the trait and functional leadership approaches. Most scholars in the U.S. and the world, in general, have developed...
Monetary and fiscal policies are elements of economic control that the government uses to balance it. Most often, changes in these policies occur simultaneously to achieve more likely and faster results; however, they can also be used separately for most cases. The U.S. government decisions in 2019 and 2020 demonstrate...
Introduction The book How to Win Friends and Influence People was published in 1936. It has been a bestseller since then. People all over the world bought 30 million copies, not taking into consideration electronic versions. The reason for the success is the high value of tips given in the...
Introduction Ruigrok and van Tulder claimed that large companies who perform operations globally are, in fact, not truly global (159). This statement was made more than 20 years ago when international relations and trade were on a completely different level than they are now. Yet, the general rules of internationalization...
Introduction Diabetes mellitus is an umbrella term for a number of conditions that stem from body insulin deficiency or inadequate cell reaction to its action (Arcangelo, Peterson, Wilbur, & Reinhold, 2017). Under the general term, researchers identify type 1, type 2, gestational, and secondary diabetes that emerge as comorbidity. Combined,...
Company #1 Name of CRM Provider Salesforce Company Website www.salesforce.com CRM Category Operational CRM Software. It deals with marketing, sales, and service. Brief Company Overview It was founded in 1999 by Parker Harris, Marc Bernioff, Frank Dominguez, and Dave Moellenhoff. It went public in June 2204 and it has its...
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major issue that concerns the public health sector all over the world. Such type of abuse is referred to as violent behavior between couples. The World Health Organization defines IPV as “any behavior within an intimate relationship that causes physical, psychological or sexual harm...
Introduction The success of an organization is defined by various characteristics. They include both external and internal aspects of its activities as well as the coordination of its work. One of the examples of manufacturing companies that managed to coordinate their business operations in the most efficient way is General...
Introduction Due to a variety and number of errors caused by the human factor, medical personnel needs not only wised-developed policies but also reliable support related to advanced technology. Health Information System (HIS) is a tool specifically designed to provide staff, clinicians, or patients with person-specific information, clinical guidelines and...
Introduction “Right to Work” legislation refers to a set of laws that allow employees to work without joining a union and paying fees. In that regard, union membership is not one of the requirements for employment. Currently, 27 states have enacted the laws. In those states, employees can enjoy the...
Introduction Entrepreneurs should make informed decisions before selecting the most appropriate entry strategy when they plan to invest in a given industry or sector. Since there are several options to choose from, companies need to identify the best model that has the potential to maximise profits and succeed without incurring...
Coronavirus disease – 2019 (COVID-19) is a highly infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2). The outbreak of this disease was reported in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, but it has spread virtually to every country around the world. The specific mechanism through which the virus...
In the health sector, technology has redefined the way care services are delivered, improved patient-caregiver interaction, enhanced research, promoted easy learning, and increased patient safety. In other words, the different aspects of technology work in concert for better patient and health outcomes. The proliferation of the Internet gives patients access...
Introduction Business ethics is a relatively new area of science, which has already attracted ample attention among scholars, directors, workers, and consumers. The main issues that business ethics deals with are building influential corporate culture, resolving ethical dilemmas and conflicts, developing leadership, and providing corporate social responsibility and sustainability in...
Introduction Opportunities to address current consumer needs and promote specific categories of goods and services may be achieved successfully not only due to effective business models but also adequate marketing programs. One of the main principles of product promotion and maintaining customer loyalty is to support brand value through appropriate...
Today, one of the most important issues in the long-term care field is the so-called “2030 problem”. The essence of the issue lies in assuring that in ten years, there will be sufficient resources for providing competent medical services. The estimated growth of the elderly is, at least, twice what...
The benefit of Moving to Cloud Cloud computing is the use of a remote server for storing, managing, and processing data over the internet (Bildosola et al., 2015). The main services that are provided through cloud computing include servers, databases, networking, storage, and software services. Moving to cloud services will...
Interview Techniques When assessing a patient’s history or inquiring about one’s social determinants of health, it is crucial to apply correct interviewing techniques. The use of suitable methods enables a healthcare specialist to obtain the most sincere and reliable information from a person. For the present assessment, it was aimed...
Abstract The present essay seeks to answer the question whether economic growth should be constrained by the consideration of environmental and social development. The latter two elements make part of the sustainability concept that has gained a great deal of traction in the last few decades. The brief historical overview...
Introduction The financial system of any state is a complex mechanism that is created with the primary goal to cultivate the stable functioning of the country, and protect its citizens by offering solid guarantees and controlling the inflation level. Because of the complexity and scope of these tasks, there are...
Introduction Money has existed for thousands of years, and its value, management, and production have been increasing in intensity and complexity. In the last few centuries, money has become the primary medium of exchange in economic transactions. Its value has evolved from aiding business transactions to the central controller of...
Abstract Medical cannabis can be considered a controversial substance. Despite its increased accessibility and use, healthcare professionals and general public struggle to assess the positive and negative effects of prescribed cannabinoids. Clinical benefits of marijuana are identified in numerous research studies. However, ethical issues arise as doctors question their professional...
Introduction Global food production and distribution have become a politicised matter, which determines the overall access to food by different countries. The current global food system imposes unequal access to food. Recent food crises mostly impact least developed countries but also have an overall influence on global food security since...
Introduction Diabetes is a considerable bother of the Australian healthcare system as it contributes considerably to morbidity and mortality of the Australian population. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW, 2019a), 1.2 million or 6% of Australians aged 18 and older reported having diabetes. In 2016-2017, there...
The USA is one of the few developed countries where there is no universal health insurance system. The American health care system continues to be the centre of the conversation and controversy, in spite of having one of the most advanced medicine in the world. It is most commonly debated...
Introduction The tourism industry in the United States is booming, as the number of domestic and international tourists grows at a stable rate. Even though domestic travel spending is accounted for 80% of the industry growth for the last five years, international travelers spent $7.7 billion in Miami alone between...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest state on the Arabian Peninsula. Borders on Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait in the north, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in the east, Oman in the southeast, and Yemen in the south. It is washed by the Persian Gulf in the northeast...
Staff shortage is a serious issue for all US healthcare organizations. As it stands, nurse turnover rates vary between 13% and 25%, depending on the facility, with understaffing median levels being at roughly 20% (Metcalf, Wang, & Habermann, 2018). The situation is further exacerbated by the ongoing health crises, such...
It might be assumed that the housing sector of the economy is a crucial aspect to consider while assessing the state of the art of a country. Hence, it is essential to understand the factors that affect this part of the economy to predict shifts that may cause substantial changes....
The contribution of Maya Angelou (1928-2014) in modern literature and civil rights activism is immeasurable. The long list of Angelou’s accomplishments includes her work as an actress and screenwriter, an author and poet, a dancer, and a civil rights advocate. She is best recognized for her autobiographical work called I...
History The occurrence of financial crises led to major changes in terms of policies and regulations. These regulations bring changes in the market and might disrupt financial institutions operation. Kling (2009) opined that financial regulations elicit responses from the firms in the private sector seeking to maximize returns within the...
Introduction Child sex trafficking in Texas is the issue that requires high attention and investigation. The human trafficking is considered a public health emergency as the outcomes are costly to the healthcare and justice systems, and it needs to be investigated on various levels to prevent such cases and eradicate...
The first week was dedicated to the phenomenon of conflict and the study of various theories of conflict management. People’s differences of opinion, inconsistencies in perception and assessment of different events often lead to different situations (Wallensteen, 2018). Conflict should be perceived as a lack of agreement between two or...
Abstract Outsourcing a long-standing approach in the business world, however, it did not reach a widespread use these days. The introduction of outsourcing practices into the current market is considered as an essential tool for enterprises. With regard to its general notion, outsourcing is the execution of targeted operations by...
Introduction According to the widespread beliefs, US lifestyle patterns are the ones considered to be the most threatening for human health. Poor nutrition and inactive lifestyle cause various illnesses such as diabetes, heart diseases, and obesity. Speaking of the latter, 71% of adults and 20% of adolescents in the US...
Abstract Recently, scholarly studies revealed that a single-dose immunization against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine might be as effective as three doses. The purpose of this paper is to examine the recent studies relative to single-dose HPV vaccines. Existing guidelines recommend three doses of the HPV vaccine over a 12-month...
Executive Summary Child labor has been recognized as a pervasive issue and a threat to children’s mental and physical well-being all around the world. Working children are at risk of developmental delays, social isolation, depression, and undereducation. The problem exists due to the soaring rates of poverty in developing countries,...
Introduction Chronic pain management is one of the most serious challenges that are faced by public health in the United States. With the growing use of opioids for the purpose of pain relief, the problem is complicated by the opioid use disorder epidemic. According to the recent proceedings of a...
As Libby Larsen said in her note for the song “Jazz at the Intergalactic Nightclub,” “The great myth of our times is that technology is communication.” Indeed, in modern society, communication and technology are intrinsically linked, being the main drivers of societal change. This presentation aims at demonstrating that drastic...
The debates regarding abortion in the United States are influenced by certain legal and ethical views of pro-life and pro-choice supporters. Three main stages are determined in these debates: Debate 1 developed before the decision in Roe v. Wade (1973), Debate 2 as the discussion on the federal funding for...
Mental and physical health is fundamentally interconnected: poor physical health puts a person at risk of developing mental conditions. Likewise, mental health problems may exacerbate a person’s physical state. Yet, for treating these two types of problems, patients are referred to different specialists that rarely collaborate and amplify each other’s...
Virtual teams have become increasingly popular over the past few years. At present, organizations create virtual teams specifically for innovative projects and new developments. This paper explores the benefits of geographically dispersed teams for new product development compared to co-located teams, such as their ability to implement up-to-date business and...
Lack of massively developed immunity, a more extended incubation period, and an asymptomatic course of the disease are the main factors in the spread of COVID-19 on a global scale. COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has transmitted around the world and reached a global level. Even the most seasoned...