Essays on Utilisation

Question One

I would present to the board of directors finance committee details like methods of raising monetary resources for funding the budget when seeking approval for new fiscal year budget. During presentation details like collecting money from patients, received funds from the government and donations from development partners like nongovernmental organisations are revealed. These details are significant as they determine whether the proposed budget can be financed from the existing resources (Wolper, 2011). Details like how the organisation would ensure accountability in the utilisation of money budgeted for would also be presented to the board of directors finance committee. The ...

CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE ROLE OF CRISIS IN INDUCING POLICY CHANGE

Introduction Most nations make policies after they enter serious crisis. There is a general notion that a critical problem requires a critical solution. Thus, nations that came under Nazi or Japanese attack in the eve of the Second World War declared a state of emergency and made sweeping changes to their national policies. These changes had far-reaching impacts on the functioning of the arms of governments and the entire nation had to suspend various activities to implement the policies in response to the crises. However, after World War II, significant events have been considered as turning points in national ...

Introduction

The Health and Social Care Act was introduced in April 2012 as part of a series of efforts by the government to reorganise the structure of the National Health Service of England. The Act fundamentally provides autonomy to healthcare providers and abolishes the NHS primary care trusts and strategic health authorities in order to make way for clinical commissioning groups which are controlled more actively by professional practitioners. The purpose of this paper is to critically analyse the changes in the National Health Service after the introduction of the Health and Social Care Act, 2012. This will include the ...

Introduction

In the current business world where firms are striving to achieve a better brand recognition and market competitiveness, the concept of supply chain management is of considerable significance. According to Jones and Riley; “Supply chain management is defined as an integrative approach dealing with the planning and control of the materials flow as well as information from suppliers to end-users” (Piotrowicz & Cuthbertson, 2015, p.226). An efficient supply chain management can benefit organisations to reduce lead time and to achieve an uninterrupted flow of production processes. Today, it is a challenging task for business houses to maintain an efficient supply ...

Abstract

Aim: This research examines how science and technology was utilised and applied in the building of major edifices and structures in Ancient Egypt. Methodology: It is done by first examining the social organisation and social structures that existed in the country over 3,000 to 5,000 years ago and how it laid the foundation for science and how this science was applied to engineering and the construction of buildings in Ancient Egypt. This is followed by the evaluation of the methods and dominant cultures in construction and civil engineering in Ancient Egypt. The data is taken from credible ...

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THE “DEAD-DONOR RULE” IN THE ETHICS OF ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION Abstract Organ transplantation has given rise to numerous questions in the minds of the medical professionals of the world across the globe. There have been an enormous number of unanswered questions regarding the ethical issues about the concept of organ donation and organ transplantation. In this paper, we will discuss the role of dead donors rule and brain death in the context of organ donation. It has been seen since years that different parts of the world and different people of the medical fraternity have different definitions of death. For ...

Strategic and non-strategic decision making process for Hilton Worldwide

Introduction The aim of the report is to critically assess the strategic and non-strategic decision making process of any international business organisation and analysing the maturity and desire towards the management of risks and proposing significant strategies that the organisation can adapt for further development. For the attainment of these objectives, Hilton Worldwide has been a target and the paper has been outlined into four major segments. The first segment presents the theoretical perspective on strategic management and strategic decision-making and the implementation of the concepts of the targeted organisation. The second section describes the concepts of non-strategic management ...

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National accountants have been confronting critical public scrutiny because traditional accounting models take for granted the cost of environmental damages. Supporters of environmental accounting argue that the complete consolidation of the economy and environment can merely be attained through calculation of the actual costs of the interplay between the economy and the environment. As revealed in the case studies, developing countries, like Ghana, have initiated massive attempts to determine the cost of damages or depletions to their natural resources. In contrast, highly developed countries, like France, Sweden, and the UK, appear to be satisfied with gathering environmental protection costs ...

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This proposal examines the possibility of using Lego Serious Play (LSP) as an aid to enhancing career development training programmes. To this end, the proposal evaluates and examines the means through which the Taiwanese educational system can be enhanced and enriched by this. The paper identifies that the best way of doing this is to utilise a case study to examine two scenarios to identify the importance and criticality of using LSP to promote teaching and learning experience in career development. This will include the examination of a case where career development is taught in Taiwan using traditional generally ...

Comparative Financial Performance Analysis of Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG and Audi AG from 2010 to 2014

Introduction This research paper is dedicated to make financial performance analysis of BMW AG for last five years from 2010 to 2014. Apart from the intra (within the company) analysis, the financial performance of BMW AG is compared to one of its business rivals in the German automotive industry. The competitor selected for comparative inter-firm (outside company) analysis is Audi AG. Not only in the German market, BMW AG and Audi AG compete in the global automobile manufacturing industry as well which makes the analysis presented in this report more important to all the market forces including existing shareholder ...

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The current and ongoing debate around renewable and alternative energy sources has led to the scientific examination of such energy sources. The result has been the continuous development of two energy sources, the wind and solar energy. The two have been subject to research into the ways through which they can be utilised to obtain the best results from them. Hence, the question of viability has arisen. Australia is one country where the impact of climate change is been felt. Thus, wind and solar energy could offer the best option for reduction of these effects. As a result, ...

1. Introduction In the current increasingly uncertain market environment, it is difficult for firms to maintain their competitiveness in the marketplace and to increase their market share. In this context, businesses recognise the importance of enhancing managerial efficiency in planning, organising, and controlling various organisational activities so as to achieve a competitive edge over market rivals. The concept of project management has gained great popularity over the last few decades as a result of growing complexity in the business landscape and mounting volume of business transactions (Webb, 2000, p.69). Corporate managers believed that the idea of project management might assist ...

Introduction

The central feature of the mega city plan of Victoria’s capital, Melbourne 2030 outlines a comprehensive network of activity centres which comprises of a range of centres and functions that are linked with a strategic public transport network. This is to prevent the clustering and concentration of all commercial activities in central Melbourne and decentralise these activities to different little central business districts within the neighbourhoods to ensure an even distribution of activities throughout the city. The purpose of this paper is to critically analyse the importance and purpose of activity centres in the development of cities and its importance in ...

Overview of the Quality Improvement Plan

The nursing shortage puts a strain on the present nursing workforce. With unfilled nursing positions on the one hand and a high demand for services on the other, innovative staffing patterns are needed to optimally manage the existing human resource in nursing to effect the best patient outcomes. In the perioperative setting, this was accomplished by permitting nurses from one surgical speciality to float to or cover for nurses in other specialties during times of shortage. However, this proved problematic because the specialisation of nurses prevented them from matching the skills needed in the areas there were floated to. Thereafter, ...

Background of Research:

How quickly is society moving towards the depletion of oil? The particular question, with huge political and financial, communal and cultural implications, is one of those causing intense controversy. Oil-producing countries and oil companies are reassuring when insisting that the depletion of oil is not visible in the near future. The counterargument, which incorporates the main part of the so-called theory of oil- peak (Peak Oil), argues that, even if it is not directly visible, the depletion of the main at the moment energy source of the world is uncertain, that almost half the oil resources have been consumed ...

Researchers have affirmed that inappropriate dumping of non-biodegradable materials presents regrettable impacts to the environment. Large companies that make huge profits from manufacturing non-biodegradable materials have undermined the attempt to turn modern world into a green environment. It is apparent that there is a need of formulate realistic and practical measures for fostering a green world in order to protect the current and generations. The video on the bottled water highlights how the society continues to consume harmful products without their attention as companies whose main motive is maximizing their returns deceive them. From the video, one learns that contrary to ...

Introduction

The United HealthCare Corporation traces its roots to the emergence and development of Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). United HealthCare Corporation is a reputable national leader in the management of healthcare services in United States of America (Kongstvedt, 2001). The organisation is currently serving over three million individuals through Local Based Health Maintenance Organisations. The institution also serves over 20 million people in all America states through other managed-care speciality services including Employees Assistance Services, Preferred Physician Organisations, Workers Casualties and Compensation Services, Substance Abuse Services, Managed Mental Care Services and Pharmaceutical Cost Services. The current success of United HealthCare Corporation ...

Simulation Proposal Dashboard: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Discharge Simulation Lab

Introduction Simulation proposal dashboard presents a critical analysis on the manner in which a specific project would be executed to meet its intended goals and objectives. Studies have confirmed that simulation proposal dashboards help in the identification of the areas that require radical improvement in a proposal that fosters the attainment of the project’s objectives (Bagust, Place & Posnett, 1999). The paper presents a Simulation proposal dashboard for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Discharge Simulation Lab Project. The evaluation of this program will especially be helpful to the management of Vanderbilt children hospital and patients who seeks for health services from the ...

The Apple Inc and Samsung Company use websites to promote and sell their laptops. Effective utilisation of website links has been effective in developing the companies’ profitability, reputation, and revenue. The rationale of the Apple Inc and Samsung Company use of websites entails establishing a strategy of accessing huge number of customers in the world. Systematic utilisation of website services in selling their products has significantly advanced customers attitudes towards online purchases. The negative perceptions that previously existence on the efficiency of online services has been transformed by the efficiency of the website that are used by the two companies. ...

Management at Sprint

Management at SPRINT Introduction Sprint Nextel Corporation is a based in the United States and it is engaged in telecommunication business. Sprint Nextel Corporation was founded in the year 1899, by Jason Brown and Cleyson Brown. The corporation has been operating as Sprint Corporation until the year 2005when it underwent branding to Sprint Nextel Corporation. The corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and it mainly specialises in the provision of both wire line and wireless communications networks. Management comprises of the following various function, which include organising, directing, staffing, planning, controlling and leading. All ...

Introduction

Primary health care (PHC) is considered the pillar of health care systems because it aims to reduce health-related inequities and enhance access to health care. It is regarded as essential, universally accessible and affordable health care founded on interventions that have been scientifically proven (UNICEF 2008). PHC is comprised of the following elements: “health education, adequate nutrition, maternal and child health care, basic sanitation and safe water, control of major infectious diseases through immunization, prevention and control of locally endemic diseases, treatment of common diseases and injuries, and the provision of essential drugs” (UNICEF 2008). However, decades after ...

The case of L’Oreal v Bellure came up due to a dispute between Bellure, the manufacturer of low cost “smell-a-like” perfumes and L’Oreal, the owner of several, famous, perfume brands. L'Oréal filed a suit against for trade mark infringement, in 2006. While the product names were dissimilar, the packaging of Bellure perfume emulated that of the L’Oréal correspondent, and the products became marketed using a comparison list to compare the perfume to the well recognised equivalent.

The ECJ declared that the use of L’Oréal’s trade marks in its comparison list, by the defendant, was ...

The media and its responsibilities

Introduction The recent past has experienced an increase in utilisation of the media in various spheres of life. Arguably, globalisation could be the reason as for the increase in the use of the media by various entities. Use of the media provides an ample ground for profound benefits, particularly in the economic productivity of any particular nation. Precisely, the media, such as the internet harmonises various activities thereby allowing for close monitoring and evaluation of the activities, which in turn facilitates a number of decision-making options for the mutual benefit of different population segments. As such, the media performs a ...