Essays on Transition

Summary of Article Macy & holder

Complainant, V.

Eric Holder,

Attorney General, (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives),

Agency.

Short Description of the Case The complainant was denied employment by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in the Walnut Creek Lab despite having the required qualifications. She was interviewed by the director of Walnut Creek Lab. The director told her that she would be hired after the lab conducts some background checks. At this time, Macy (complainant) was presenting herself as a man. However, as the process of background check was going on, she started her transition from male to female. She called her prospective ...

Introduction

People all over the world live according to their own preferences and needs, but try to orienteer better in the society by reading current newspapers and analyzing the environment around them. This way, news is extremely important in our lives, as it performs a variety of functions, beginning from the one of informative pattern and ending with the educational achievements. This paper is to evaluate the level of influence, carried by news into people’s lives along with mentioning changes in awareness throughout society in the form of the role of social determinants of health (SDH), which are mentioned ...

Critical analysis of The Influence of a Post discharge Intervention on Reducing Hospital Readmissions in a Medicare Population by Costantino, M. E., Frey, B., Hall, B. & Painter, P. October 2013 16(5), 310-316.

Interventions Reducing Readmissions

Abstract Discharging patients from a hospital is a complex and intricate process that should be handled with a lot of attention and care to avoid the unnecessary readmission of patients. The study states that some reasons cause hospital readmission in Medicare patients between 30 days of discharge and they may include failure to follow the physician’s directions, reoccurrence of the condition, lack of follow-up care ...

Business Project Plan

Business Project Plan In the contemporary age, carefully managing the mental and social health concerns of the veterans is a crux role of every government, and this demands every responsible government to formulate an action plan that can be applied in the management of these health concerns. This is especially so as medical scholars continue to acquire new insights regarding the mental, vocational or physical health of veterans as applies to mental health, as well as the difficult and traumatic experience of the veterans in their transitioning to normal life after completion of service (American Public Health Association, 2014). ...

Part 4

A. The impact of being a carer can be felt in many different ways.Complete the table below outlining who is the carer, and the impact to the carer in each of the situations from the scenario. B. Now that Kostas is in the CareShore residential facility, Anna’s care relationship with him has changed. State the current or potential risks for Anna with the change to the care relationship. C: In this scenario, Anna is not visiting Kostas. Outline what you could do to assist Anna to visit Kostas and to participate in the changes and transition of moving ...

Training Methods

Training of managers is very essential for the success of an organization since it ensures a strong management team. There are various ways to conduct training for managers to ensure short-term and long-term benefits for the organization. On the job training is the most commonly used mode of training where employees undergo training while undertaking their usual duties. Many studies support this form of training since the individual learns practically and can be able to apply the knowledge in their work (Gruicic & Benton, 2015). Pederson, Dresdow & Benson (2013) indicate the importance of conducting training as the managers develop their ...

Abstract:

The purpose of writing this report is to determine the nature, occurrence, and pathophysiology of sleep-wake disorders after sustaining Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and their impact on recovery and relation with other effects of TBI, along with analyzing treatment options. It also presents in the meaning of sleep-wake disturbance or disorder, a method of assessing, sample characteristics features like time and severity of TBI after the injury occurred and control of significant impacts like pain, anxiety, depression or medications. Because sleep wake disorders found in human beings who get affected by mental illness. This will lead to many problems ...

Andrea Wright

Jessica Dagoglou RACE AND POLICE Specific Purpose: To make my audience aware of the close relationship between racism against African Americans and the police today. Thesis Statement: It is my wish to share what I have found out about racism in the police department, and the different policies and standards found to be used when interacting with African American citizens in comparison with other races.

INTRODUCTION

Attention material: Minority citizens such as the African Americans are constantly, arrested, searched, and policed (Correll et al., 2007). This is done at a higher rate than other citizens such as the whites. The ...

Lab Assignment

1. Business Intelligence-It refers to a technological process or tool used by business people such as managers and owners in analyzing and presenting information. The objective is to collect, prepare and examine data for better business decision making. 2. Hardware-The physical parts of the HIS, and this includes the monitors, hard disk, graphic cards and other physical components needed to run a computer system. 3. HIS architecture-This is the overall design of an HIS system, which aims to help in facilitating transfer and communication of data. 4. HIS planning-This involves the designing the strategies and procedures in carrying out ...

Integrated Learning Homework

The focus of my interview was the effect of childhood transition that takes place to a child as they move to adolescent. The psychosocial change that occurs between the childhood and adulthood and between the mortality learned by a child, as well as ethics developed by an adult as Erikson's theory suggest. Before my interview, I gathered some information on this psychosocial stage among adolescents from various sources that increase independence to an adolescent through career development, occupational, families, relationships and their personal views and beliefs. According to Erikson stages, the fifth stage that best suits the change in ...

Latha K. (2016). Assessment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Among Postnatal Mothers Who Under Went Emergency Lower Segmental Caesarean Section, Government Hospital, Tambaram. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2016; 8(3): 172-175. Gross, C., L. (2016). Maternal age and postpartum depression during the transition to parenthood. Kent State University. Pdf. Using Survey from mothers and analysis of data from National U.S. Survey of Women’s Childbearing Experiments, the authors analyzed the relationship between age of first birth and postpartum depression. The results showed that there was no significant association between the age of first birth and ...

Health care settings function in a well collaborative manner where multidisciplinary work environment exists. In a complex care situation, such as transition care of patients, the role of nurse care professionals was believed to be vital in coordinating the care. For instance, in geriatric settings, it is these professionals who can take up the complex tasks to enable the elderly individuals in transition from the care center to their residence seek suitable care and therapy (Cortes, Wexler & Fitzpatrick, 2004). So, there is a growing research interest on how these nurses utilize their potential in administering the care quality for ...

Romania is a country that is located strategically in Southeastern Europe. According to the CIA world fact book, it has a GDP of $186.5 billion and an annual growth rate of 5% as per 2016. It has a Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) of $441 billion and GDP per Capita of $22,300. Romania has a population of around 19 million people. A comparison between the communism era which lasted up to 1989 and the post-communism era upon introduction of a free market economy indicates that there has been a higher growth rate regarding trade. For instance, its Foreign Direct ...

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t

This management book by Jim C. Collins discusses how organizations or firms shift from being good companies to great companies. It also tackles why some companies fail to in such transition. Collins studied companies from 1965 to 1995. He filtered the companies and made sure that only those who outperformed in their industries were included. The companies that were studied were Abbott Laboratories, Fannie Mae, Circuit City, Gillete, Kroger, Kimberly-Clark, Nucor, Pitney Bowes, Philip Morris, Walgreens, and Wells Fargo. The main premise of the book was that all the companies that were studied have Level 5 leaders. Level 5 ...

Age has been considered the biggest achievement one has to attain a lot of respect in the society. The elderly are considered as the most valuable members of the society because they have a lot to give to the growth of a community. In middle life, the number of the aged in the community was higher since people were expected to live longer. During the average life, the elderly were well cared for. They had many siblings who could be at their disposal to meet their needs. For instance, the Arabs and Islam law taught that the children should ...

INTRODUCTION

Color Kinetics Incorporated (CKI) used the Disruptive technology. Disruptive technology refers to the technology in which when introduced it displaces the technology that has been established. This particular technology was applied in the case whereby CKI targeted its products to a different market that is the merchandising, retail and architectural as well as display industries. It was initially selling its products to the professional and entertainment industries. The particular change that CKI applied is also known as visual or “Retailtainment” merchandising. (Narayandas, & Caravella, 2001). Through the application of the visionary market sales strategy, CKI was able to succeed in ...

Sanofi is a leading pharmaceutical company based in the United States. Having been in the drug production industry, it has over the years been rising and making sales globally through its transformative management they have employed in running of its affairs. Technology in this organization has brought about a more personalized customer experience as marketers bring only the relevant information to customers. They thus choose only the details of the product that they need and discard the rest (Sanchez, Macada, Sagardoy, 2014). Once information is directed to a consumer, this makes them feel special as the company addresses them ...

What are the interventions to promote oral intake in preterm infants?"

Overview An estimated fifteen million infants are prematurely born every year. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in every ten children born in America is affected by preterm birth. The term preterm is used to refer to babies who are born before the normal thirty-seven weeks gestation period. Preterm births are classified based on the gestation age. Babies born less that twenty-seven weeks or the gestation period are categorized as extremely preterm. Very Preterm babies are those born between twenty seven weeks and thirty-two weeks while moderate to late preterms are born between thirty-two ...

Investment

Introduction Foreign direct investment (FDI) is the investment by an individual or a company from a different country and in which the particular investor has full control over the business. FDI has many benefits to the investor and the host country (Lyroudi, John, and Athanasios 97). FDI keeps changing from time to time. This paper will analyze the prediction on what FDI will be in 2020.

The overall benefits of FDI are overwhelming and assist in the economic growth of a country or the world. The prediction of future FDI, therefore, becomes important because it affects global economic growth ( ...

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

Southern Institute of Technology 2016

List of Tables 3

Section 1. Introduction 4 1.1 Purpose of the proposal 4 1.2 Research Aim 4 1.3 Research Questions and Objectives 4 1.4 Research hypothesis 5 1.5 Background and overview of business 5

Section 2. Literature Review 6

2.1 Introduction 6 2.2 Micro and Macro-Economic Indicators and Business Confidence 6 2.3 Recent Trends, Strategies and the Market Potential 7 2.4 Consumer Preferences 8 2.5 Conclusion 9

Section 3: Methodology 9

3.1 Introduction 9 3.2 Secondary Research Method – Literature Review 9 3.3 Case Study 10 3.3.1. Research Design 10 3.2.2. The Sample 11 3.2.3. The Process 11 3.5 ...

Abstract

The separation processes in industry are a common practice especially in the developed countries as well as in the developing world. As a result, it is a good step to improve the separation techniques to ensure a better process for the production of the finished commodities. The classification of the distillation columns and the packed bed columns together with an analysis of their ability to perform efficiently in the industry is vital. Therefore, the paper entails an analysis of each group of distillation columns, taking into account their ability to carry out their duties, as well as the reason ...

Introduction

Nurses play an integral, challenging, and complex role in the healthcare system. Nurses are considered as the backbone of the complex and diverse system that comprises patients and a multidisciplinary team of experts. Nurses are educated and trained to cater to a large group of patients and often seek continuing education and upgrade their skills and knowledge. It is only through clinical exposure that nurses learn and implement new strategies and techniques. Nurses are known to transform the healthcare system by acting as mediators between the patient population and the medical team (physicians and other allied healthcare members). Through ...

This report shall be a case study on change management and it shall focus on one particular company. However, rather than focus on a gleaming example of change management done right or a company that emerged stronger when it came to the practice of change management, this report shall instead focus on a company that did it too wrong and too late. Indeed, Blockbuster Video used to have a commanding share of the video rental market. However, they failed to read the proverbial tea leaves when it came to the paradigm shift to streaming and the use of kiosks ...

Introduction

On June 23, 2016, UK held a referendum in which 52% of the voters chose to leave the European Union (EU) against 48% who chose to stay (Taub, 2016). The Brexit presents a massive change. Without a doubt, the Brexit will strongly influence how project managers will run their projects. Hillary and Allen (2016) observe that all sectors and organization will have to review the risks and opportunities that will emanate from Brexit. Unfortunately, project managers, like everyone else, have limited information that would help them to assess the risks and opportunities associated with the Brexit. Notwithstanding the lack ...

Abstract

This peer review looks at Alex Pierce’s story, The Challenging Two Mile, which is a story about a young man who is running a two mile race at Virginia State Championships. This tale is a self-reflection and personal growth story that follows a chronological plot format, focusing on the character and his pain as the main imagery from the audience’s viewpoint. While the overall image of the two-mile race sets the backdrop, it is the internal and external body struggles that make this story so captivating. Fast-paced and well-written it is an honest, simple and down-to-earth learning ...

The concept of childhood is a good thing because nowadays childhood is the time for children to stay happy little people, while it did not exist previously. According to UNICEF, «it is a time period to be in school and at play, to grow strong and confident with the love and encouragement of their family and an extended community of caring adults» (Childhood defined, n.d.). The pros of this concept mean that children stay safe from violence, they are protected from abuse and exploitation, and the government protects children (Childhood defined, n.d.). In other words, they enjoy their status, ...

Pervin Goker

Introduction Man has created various concepts for his convenience, one of which is institutions, and these are essential for maintaining order in that they streamline the activities to achieve a particular objective. There is a formal organisation to institutions which lay out rules and regulations for the conduct of the operations earmarked for them. This essay deals with the issue of mind and culture over institutions in nurturing social capital in four selected nations of the world. The essay has basically two parts viz. the theoretical basis and the implementation. The theoretical basis consists of resource, bare necessities and ...

The design and goals of management policies are primarily influenced by the fisheries and marine ecosystems health mental concepts. The Cognitive Maps: Cartography and Concepts for an Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Policy article, discusses how these mental concepts that are held by some individuals are fostered by the approach of Back to the Future (BTF) to the policy of fisheries (Tony & Nigel 1976). Such cognitive maps are normally obtained from local and traditional knowledge and the interplay of science. The approach of Back to the Future action employs all the sectors in remedial and positive and is meant to engage the ...

Adolescent idealism involves having ideas about what a perfect world would be. It involves views on how people should behave in a world where everything is good. I held on to the wish that the world would be a place where everybody was willing to help the poor. It is not realistic because suffering will always exist. Concerning adolescent criticism, adolescents tend to be judgmental of themselves, others, and situations viewed as inadequate. I was very critical of my physical appearance and had a mental image of perfection I hoped to attain. In adolescence, egocentrism is evident through a ...

Every person lives through the moment when they leave their childhood and have to enter the world of adulthood. For me, it was a transition when I graduated from high school and started going to a university that was in another city. I knew that it was a time when I leave my parents’ house and it is very likely that there is no return. For me a period of childhood is usually associated with staying with your family, so now when I come back to visit my parents I sometimes feel that I am back to being a ...

Introduction

The use of social media enables the American and the global society to communicate through social networking. Additionally, individuals have been able to actively participate in different activities relating to their lives such as leadership. Various internet platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have significantly contributed to the capacity of individuals to make effective communications with the social world (Ore 12). However, the use of social media has caused various problems to the American and the global society as a whole. This paper will focus on the discussion of some of the common and potential problems that are currently ...

Introduction

Managing change within an organization can be a challenging endeavor. Generally, the larger and longer existing an organization and its practices have been, the harder it would be to implement a proposed set of changes. In this paper, the author assumes the role of a consultant team leader who is working on a client organization’s planned organizational change management. The objective of the present paper is to be able to discuss the different theoretical and operational issues involved in the lead up to the planned change management scenarios.

Main Theoretical Perspectives on Leadership and their Relevance to Organizational Change

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Analysis of the People Dynamics of the Construction Project of New Century Global Centre, Chengdu, China

Introduction Chengdu was designated by the Chinese government to become a major convergence point for trade between China and the rest of the world. The New Century Global Centre in Chengdu is the world’s biggest building and was constructed between 2010 and 2013 as a major project by the Chinese government in the Sichuan Province. The building has a floor space of 1.7 million meters square and covers a floor area of over 170 hectares. The purpose of this essay is to critically evaluate the human dynamics of the project management that transpired in the construction of the ...

China: Success in the Market despite being a Centrally Planned Economy

Neo-classical economists have often quipped that market economies create the most conducive environment for economic growth and development; however, the rise of China as an economic giant over the last three decades despite being a centrally planned economy has cast doubt on the neo-classical argument, which makes it necessary to evaluate the unique factors that have led to China’s economic fortunes despite being a centrally planned economy.

Annotated Bibliography

Das, D (2011). China: Epitome of an Emerging Market. Journal of Emerging Knowledge on

Emerging Markets 3 (1): 57-78 Retrieved January 11, 2017 from

http://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1039&context=jekem Das, a lecturer at the Solbridge International School, paints a vivid picture of China’s economic ...

Tesla is an auto company incorporated in July 2003. It was formed by Elon Musk and Marc Tarpenning. The company's aim is to utilize its powertrain and proprietary battery technologies to manufacture electric cars that would reduce the dependence on fuel. It produced and sold its first car in 2007. The period between 2008 and 2012 was a challenging period for the company with losses totaling to $943.5 million. In 2013, the company turned around and saw its global revenues increase to $2.0 billion. The stock market price rose from $34 in January 2013 to $250 by March 2014. ...

Some people would say that delayed transition to adulthood is a poor decision. Individuals argue that it puts people behind, mentally, in relation to how they are supposed to function in society. However, there are other people who would say that it is a double-edged sword. The reason people would argue this, is because when an individual has a delayed transition to adulthood, they get to explore more of who they are. Moreover, the reading “The Longest Decade” expands upon this as well. What it says about delayed transition to adulthood, is that giving time for individuals to discover ...

The Mendelsohn elements, in theory, include portal quest, immersive, intrusion and liminal that helps in classifying the antagonists in the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and ‘The Midsummer Night's Dream.' The protagonists and antagonists from both pieces of fantasy literature have various character traits that are similar and different. Fantasy literature has been used to refer to an imaginary universe that uses magic as well as other supernatural elements. Therefore, the authors have created the characters according to imaginary creatures to fit the overall genre of the story. In most fantasy literature stories, there is a happy ending for the protagonist ...

Introduction

The success of any business venture is characterized by its ability to manage its assets, with respect to features such as the members of staff, the expenses incurred during the production process of its products as well as its distribution stratagems. The reason why most business entities and conglomerates fail to thrive in the long term is due to poor mismanagement of various core sectors hence leading to the redundancy for income generated and in an increase in the cost of productivity. The overall result is the decline in the trajectory of the business entity. Such was the characteristic ...

Introduction

The study of human body movement assists in understanding different biomechanical, psychological, and physiological mechanisms of the body. Taking care of a newborn from the time of birth to the age of about twelve months requires the mother or the caregiver to understand some concepts necessary for the survival of the baby. According to Davis, Cladis & Motoyama (2011), the breathing pattern of newborns from up to the age of six months is purely diaphragmatic (abdominal), hence; the need to understand various positions that allow the infant breath effectively. Understanding diaphragmatic breathing patterns acts as one of the major clinical ...

Question 1

The video illustrates transition as a type of challenge indicating that in the transition stage, the concept of ethos is codified into creed meaning that military officers may face a major challenge in trying to comprehend what to expect in a new environment. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (2016) argues that although transition helps in creating a higher level of possibility in ensuring that military officers engage in environmental changes, it may also lead to a situation where some of these officers are unwilling to accept the impending changes. In terms of personal knowing, I understand that some of ...

Introduction

The transgender policy was created through a comprehensive and inclusive process involving the leadership of all armed services, members of transgender services, medical experts, advocacy groups, and the Rand Corporation (Defense.gov, 2017). It was to serve members openly so that they may no longer be discharged, and isolated from the military because of being transgender people. Moreover, the policies were to be implemented in stages by addressing the needs of the present service members, commanders as well as the whole force, and ultimately, the forces were to recruit based on transgender.

PART A

The paper is to address the experiences of ...

Gap in Care Quality during the Discharge Process for Care Coordination for Patients with Chronic Illnesses

Patients in the United States who experience long-term illnesses may change from one health care setting to another. They might move from home to a hospital, to an assisted living facility, or to other types of residential care. The coordination of care for patients with chronic illnesses is reliant on the abilities of health care providers to interact effectively in order to provide optimum outcomes (NTCC, 2010). In order to determine the best possible option for the patient, care coordinators must accurately assess the patient’s condition, reach a consensus on prognosis, evaluate possible resources, and develop and initiate ...

Introduction

Numerous types of color processes in film has been witnessed throughout time. It is evident that some color has been more successful in film than others. As a matter of fact, some colors have remained dominant for an extended period while others fade away quickly if not required. In the future, the film industry will go ahead to experience advanced technology that will enable filmmakers to use more attractive and sophisticated colors. Probably an essential point to remember is that the evolution in film has been undergoing a gradual transformation since time immemorial. Like a century ago, people thought ...

Problem Statement

Nurse residency programs prove to be an effective means of facilitating the smoother transition of the qualified nurse professionals to clinical practice. This critical analysis explores the systematic requirement of developing the nurse residency programs with the objective of helping the nurse graduates in joining nurse residency following the successful accomplishment of their advanced practice degree program.

Recommendation

The configuration of multiple stages of a nurse residency program requires the systematic development of the program infrastructure in the context of evidence-based literature. Consistent execution of the nurse residency program requires its periodic evaluation and dissemination of the findings between the ...

Apollo–Soyuz Test Project was a program of co-pilot manned flight of the Soviet spacecraft "Soyuz-19" and the American "Apollo" spacecraft implemented on July 15, 1975. The main objectives of the program included: testing of orbit approach compatible elements; testing of the active-passive docking assembly; verification of technology and equipment to ensure the transition of astronauts from one ship to another; accumulation of experience in conducting joint flight of Soviet and American spacecrafts. In addition, the program included examination of inter-ship communication and coordination of actions of the Soviet and American mission control centers. The initiator of such a ...

China's leading role on the world market is undeniable. Over the years, Chinese reforms transformed this country from a backward agrarian one into a leading industrial power, by industry of which the stability of many countries depends on. Another proof was the fact that since 2010, China has become the second largest economy in the world after the US, ahead of Japan, which had occupied this position for 42 years (Greenaway & Milner, 2010, p. 20). Today, China is the largest consumer, producer and exporter in the world. China encourages the discovery of new commercial and industrial enterprises, the implementation ...

Introduction

Employees are the most potent and valuable resources for any organization. An organization should take employees separation as a sensitive issue. Discretion, empathy, and planning are the most important aspects to be considered when separating employees permanently from the organization. There are several reasons that HRM practitioner may base on, such as incapacity, resignation, removal, and so that the organization has the best workforce that will produce high-quality products and services to meet customer expectations (Boxall & Purcell, 2011). Also, employees may be separated due to contract expiration or workforce downsizing. The most organization have established separation practices and procedures ...

According to Dekun Zheng (1983), China has been one of Asia’s most distinguished countries, and it has been known to have a class structure which has divided it into two Chinas. The upper class and the rural class has had clear demarcations in the country. The upper class of the Chinese civilization has enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle which has been visible from their expenditure, way of living and spending. Moreover, the author mentions the importance of gaining a classical education, which has been important to the Chinese upper class that helped them rise above the rural class of ...

Introduction

Changes and developments in the technology and in the internet led to enhancements in the creativity in relation to marketing. In addition, technology enabled numerous innovations to build up. To cope with the continuous change in the innovations, the companies started to focus on the differentiation of applications and activities to reach the consumers through diversified communication devices. The key aspects of the communication devices are mobile devices. In today’s diversified business environment, mobile phones, smart phones, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant), notebook and tablets PCs are considered key mobile devises. The earlier described mobile devices are able to ...

Article Summary

Insigniam: Ten Disruptive Forces in Healthcare The article articulates the factors that are perceived as disruptive in the healthcare sector. Part of the discussion includes transition to value-based reimbursement, which turned hospital systems into a healthcare system by providing pre-emptive care. In addition, the system is currently shifting volumes and lower reimbursement in order to reduce cost while maximizing the utilization of all systems. Another important areas of concern in healthcare are when the system moves from caring for the sick to focus on primary care. This issue is related to the prevailing increase in government regulation where agencies ...

The establishment of the modern national education system in Malaysia is one of the major effects of the post-colonial development within the nation (Zohar, 2004). During the British colonial rule in Malaysia, education system could be considered socially and academically narrow since it did not confine multicultural dynamics of the Malaysian society as well as the demographics of the nation. After the colonial period in the 1950s, the education system reform was implemented on the nation and segregated linguistic ethnic streams which comprise their population. The period of the end of the colonial rule in Malaysia also marks the ...

Institutions:

In reference to the case scenario, it is quite apparent that discharge planning is the key variable that should be addressed by the RN (Registered Nurse) in planning the discharge for the patient. Essentially, discharge planning usually involves identifying the patient needs and what he/she requires in order to have a safe as well as smooth transition from the hospital to the next care destination. As such, developing an effective and efficient discharge plan for the patient would enable the healthcare provider to identify the needs of the patient and the support required by the patient and come up ...

Behavioral interventions can be grouped as either antecedent-based interventions (ABI) or consequence-based interventions (CBI). CBI is a group of practices in which the problem behaviors are addressed by manipulating the reinforcement or punishment stimuli following an observed behavior, whereas ABI refers to a group of behavioral interventions that are concerned with the modification of environmental factors that are believed to precede problem behaviors (Tullis, Cannella-Malone, & Payne, 2015). Therefore, ABI strategies are implemented before the problem behavior occurs, so their unique quality is the possibility of problem behavior prevention, which makes the behavioral change easier to maintain compared to results ...

The first proposals of the European integration have been made at the Paris Conference in 1867. However, the practical realization of the idea of integration was not accomplished: the contradictions between the two countries were so deep that the awareness of the need to cooperate in the union went through two world wars and several local wars. Integration trends in Europe re-emerged immediately after the Second World War, when major European countries have realized that the restoration and development of national economies is the only possible way combining efforts and resources. Plan for the creation of the European Community ...

The demographic transition model and how it was developed by the demographers

Demographic transition is a model describing change in population over a particular period and it is based on two demographic characteristics; birth rates and death rates. The model was developed by Warren Thomson, an American demographer, after observing experimented changes of various countries’ birth rates and death rates over the last two decades (Wilson, 2007).

Four phases of demographic transition model

The four phases of demographic transition are; pre-transition, early transition, late transition, and post transition. During the pre-transition phase, population growth is described to be low. Crude death rates are higher than crude birth rates and so population is declining. During the early transition ...

Validity is related to the manner in which one treats the data that one has collected. This usually implies analyzing, making inferences and drawing conclusions from it. It is an important aspect to consider in one’s research, as it determines its quality. In terms of internal validity, this usually refers to whether one is actually investigation what one claims to be researching. This is usually related to the research design, and especially with regards to the dependent and independent variables. One of the ways to do this is to control as many variables as possible, in order to ...

Executive summary

This report is an analysis of the performance of Kodak over time since its inception. The report finds that the dismal performance of Kodak is largely as a result of the poor leadership elected to lead the company. The report traces the failures of the company to the hierarchical and toxic leadership styles that saw the company lag behind in joining the competitors in the migration to digital photography. The report concludes by highlighting the specific failures of leadership that cost the company a fortune had it transformed into digital promptly. The report recommends a series of actions to ...

The case study presented here demonstrates a clear diagnosis of Benign Prostratic Hypertrophy or BPH.

Pathophysiology: The disease condition known as benign hypertrophy of the prostate usually develops initially in the transition zone of the periurethral region of prostate. This zone usually consists of separate lobules of tissues lying external to the sphincter. Majority of ducts of the transitional zone of urethra lie on the lateral part of urethral wall. It is important to note that it is the point of urethral angulation near verumontanum. Near the origin of this transition zone, there are glands of periurethral region. These are usually confined in the preprostatic opening. According to a renowned researcher, majority of the ...

A. Summarize the physical changes that occur in children during this age and the factors that influence these changes. Include a comparison of male and female. The growth of children during early to middle childhood has slowed a bit compared to the growth rate during infancy. However, this is still a period of tremendous growth and development, as remarkable changes occur in the body proportions. As children lose their baby fats, their arms and legs start to stretch and come in proportion to the head and other parts of the body. Studies showed that on average, children add 2 ...

The energy transition law was the result of long debate related to the industry. The law was passed to provide more care of the environment by taking different issues related to the environment into consideration. The environmental issues were common in the European nations and the law was passed with the view of having some solutions. The law focuses on carbon emissions and reducing other types of problems related to the environment. The law has been passed after a long debate, but it still has some areas with weak ground that requires improvement in order to make it more ...