Discuss the effectiveness of at least two (2) of the steps to reduce aggression and violence
Critical Writing
Option 2 – Critical Writing Assignment on Interview with the Dalai Lama Write a 1200-1500 word paper in which you critically analyze the perspective of the Dalai Lama as found in Module 7 of the course from the vantage point of John Hick’s pluralistic hypothesis, which is encountered in the same module. You need not agree with Hick’s position and you may role play if you choose, but your paper must take up and defend a clear thesis and the paper must include substantial engagement and specific references to both the Dalai Lama interview and the article by Hick. Before getting started, please be sure to review the requirements to be observed for this and all other PHI 110RS Critical Writing Assignments. Your paper must: Defend a thesis and should proceed according to the following format: Thesis, Argument, Objection(s), Response(s), and Conclusion. Include citations to the primary required class readings. These and any additional sources must be properly cited using MLA format. Fall within the following length requirements: 1200-1500 words. Use a standard 10-12 pt. font and be double-spaced.
Saint Leo University. Encountering the Real. 2013 ed. New York: Cengage Custom. Print. ISBN: 978-1-285-55349-8
Crime Causation and Diversion Presentation
Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which you compare two juvenile diversion, intervention, or prevention programs operating in your city or state. Include the following:
- How do the programs work to reduce juvenile crime?
- What are the programs’ major goals, objectives, and core beliefs?
- How do community-based programs address issues related to juvenile gang violence?
- What is the role of law enforcement in the programs?
- Who are the key participants in these programs?
- What services do they provide to juveniles?
- Which of the two programs is more effective at reducing juvenile crime? Why?
Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.
Managing Change Effectively
The CEO has said he does not want anyone to lose his or her job. Some may need to be retrained, but no one will be let go from their job. There will be a merger and it will take place in two weeks, but the timing for blending the organizations will be over several months.
Change is inevitable in organizations and your organization is about to go through a major change with the new merger.
In a 2 page paper, cover the following:
- What is the importance of Change Management?
- How will you effectively manage the change in your organization?
- What kind of hurdles will you encounter and how will you overcome them?
- Provide 2 sources.
APA FORMAT REQUIRED
invasive species
Part I
To prepare for this article, in paragraph format (one paragraph should be plenty):
- Define “invasive species” using the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) website: National Invasive Species Information Center. USDA. https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/unitedstates/state.shtml
- Provide three examples of invasive species in your region.
- Define “endemic species,” and provide an example of an endemic species from anywhere in the world. If you can find an example of an endemic species in your region, please include it as well.
Now read the article Political Responses: Where eagles dare. (2013, Sep 14). The Economist, 408(8853):9. Accessed at http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21585083-more-prosperous-countries-now-favour-protecting-wildlife-not-killing-it-where-eagles on August 16, 2016.
After you have read the article, answer the following questions in paragraph format by using an introduction sentence, related topic sentences, and a conclusion statement that draws connections between the ideas presented. You should be able to address all questions in Part I in 1–2 paragraphs.
- Name some ways that governments are trying to redress threats against endemic species. Briefly describe the examples presented in this article.
- What is described as the biggest challenge for governments?
- How are governments addressing this challenge?
Part II
With habitat loss, less land and resources means lower carrying capacity. For the second part of this assignment, you will apply the readings from your Module 4 Home page to two cases in which conservation of habitat applies to carrying capacity and economics. Choose one of these large predators to investigate: African predators (lions, hyenas, etc.), cougars (mountain lions), or polar bears.
- What size of land/water is required to support this animal?
- What pressures threaten this organism’s habitat?
- What role does international trade and political regulation play in protecting this organism? Are these in place and enforced?
Resources
Available via Summon in the Trident Online Library:
Haywarda, M. W., O’Brien J., & Kerley, G. I. H. (2007). Carrying capacity of large African predators: Predictions and tests. Biological Conservation. 139:219–229.
Glick, H. B. (2014). Modeling cougar habitat in the Northeastern United States. Ecological Modeling. 285:78-89.
Websites
Wildlife Conservation Society at www.wcs.org
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife at wdfw.wa.gov/living/cougars.html
Polar Bears International at www.polarbearsinternational.org
Part III
Finally, examine the costs and benefits of conservation using the Montgomery Botanical Centre as a case study. View the results of a study on the costs and benefits of preserving a collection of plants at the following site: http://www.bgci.org/resources/article/0634/.
In 1–2 paragraphs summarize the following, using complete sentences:
- What are the costs associated with maintaining this collection (generally speaking, not exact numbers)?
- What are the benefits of preserving this collection and how are they measured? (Hint: They are described as “conservation success.”)
- What part of this collection gives diminishing returns and why?
- How does collection size relate to efficiency of management of the collection?
- When is it most valuable to preserve a plant species?
Cash Budgets
A cash budget helps an organization plan and control the movement of cash into and out of the company. It is important for an organization to have a good understanding of its cash needs in order to identify instances of cash idleness or shortage. Cash on hand allows the organization to make commitments to various stakeholders, including employees and suppliers. Idle cash represents missed opportunities to reinvest into the organization and to return value to shareholders.
In this Application, you will use the information on cash budgets outlined in the Resources to prepare a cash budget for Gladiator Robotics given the data provided in the scenario below.
You will create and use an Excel spreadsheet for your calculations for the problems below, and the spreadsheet you develop is what you submit for the Application. Note: The Resources section includes tutorials for those who might need help in designing and using an Excel spreadsheet.
Gladiator Robotics
Read the information below and complete Parts I, II and III
The board of directors of Gladiator Robotics is considering whether or not to donate to a national robotics convention for high school students interested in technology and engineering. The company needs you to prepare a monthly cash budget to determine the available cash reserves for January, February, and March. Relevant data appear below.
| October actual |
November actual |
December actual |
January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | $300,000 | $325,000 | $450,000 | $310,000 | $350,000 | $400,000 |
All sales are on account. Collections are expected to be 60% in the month following the sale, 25% in the second month following the sale, and 10% in the third month following the sale. Five percent are deemed to be uncollectible.
The company sold equipment in February for $20,000 and received a dividend on investments of $4,000 in March.
Cash on hand as of January 1st is $14,000.
Material purchases are as follows:
| October | November | December | January | February | March |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $80,000 | $85,000 | $105,000 | $80,000 | $88,000 | $92,000 |
Material purchases are paid 50% in the month purchased and the remainder in the following month.
Other disbursements are paid in the month incurred.
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor and wages | 150,000 | 185,000 | 215,000 |
| Selling costs | 62,000 | 68,000 | 78,000 |
| G & A costs | 30,000 | 31,000 | 38,000 |
| Income taxes | 32,000 | ||
| Capital equipment | 50,000 |
The company wants to maintain a cash balance at the end of each month of at least $10,000. It has a $250,000 line of credit at the bank and will borrow from the bank in order to maintain this balance.
Part I: Prepare a monthly cash budget for January, February, and March following the template that is provided to complete.
Part II: Analyze the cash budget and make recommendations to the board of directors of Gladiator Robotics regarding your findings. Be specific regarding possible causes and remedies (if applicable).
Part III: What if any concerns do you have about the ability to make the donation? Also, do you have any concerns about cash on hand which might impact variable HR expenses such as recruitment costs or other commitments to employees including staffing, development or rewards? Be specific.
Auditing, Reporting, and Registry
Resources:Integrated Electronic Health Records: A Worktext for Greenway Medical Technologies’ PrimeSUITE® (2nd ed.) and PrimeSUITE®
At least a 150 word response
9. [LO 6.5] Explain fraud in terms of the healthcare profession.
15.[6.9] What is the difference between fraud and abuse?
6. [LOs 6.4, 6.5, 6.9] Anna Devlan is a healthcare professional. Recently she posted some patient claims; when performing the coding process, Anna could not find a code that exactly matched the diagnosis made by the care provider. So she found the closest match and coded that. Did Anna commit fraud and/or abuse? Explain your answer.
2. [LO 9.5] Why might a hospital need to periodically run an entire Master Patient Index?
7. [LO 9.4] If you needed to run a report of all the patients in your practice who were diagnosed with asthma, were African American, and were under the age of 15, what type of report would you be running? Explain your answer.
10. [LO 9.6] List three things a registry might be used for.
3. [LO 9.6] Why are registries kept in chronological order?
5. [LOs 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.6] Imagine that the state you reside in recently passed a measure requiring that a report of all immunizations administered at your practice be submit- ted to the state office of public health. How would you go about fulfilling this request while maintaining patient confidentiality? How could your office use the data to improve patient care?
Use your own words and provide examples to support your answers.
Cite any outside sources. For additional information on how to properly cite your sources, check out theReference and Citation Generator resource in the Center for Writing Excellence.
Importance of Language and Culture
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that includes or responds to the following:
- Create a definition for language as it relates to communication.
- Describe how language can vary among cultures and discuss how the ambiguity of language can affect communication across cultures.
- Determine how face systems based on the concept of language ambiguity can lead to miscommunication.
- Why is understanding the study of language imperative to improving communication among cultures in society? What is the benefit of understanding how other cultures communicate?
- Identify two cultures that you are associated with and describe some of the language you use when communicating with other in-group members. Provide examples of what this interaction is like when communicating.
- How does your usage of language change or shift when communicating with out-group members? If there is language ambiguity when communicating with out-group members, how do you deal with the miscommunication?
- Discuss how to address the issue of language ambiguity among different cultures. What communication practices do you use to better understand the language of other cultures.
Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines
marketing
300 words APA
We defined marketing as, “the art and science of getting people to spend their money on your product rather than the other guy’s, and be happy that they did so.” Do you think that’s true? Does some Wizard of Oz person-behind-the-curtain get you to buy something by manipulating you through the 7 Ps? And is “manipulate” the right word for us to use? Which one of the Ps gets you to purchase – a great price? Superior product no matter what the cost? Or are you influenced by a cool promotion? Give an example of a product and why you bought/buy it. Be specific in referring to the 7 Ps in your post, and include which of the Ps is less relevant to you as well. Don’t forget that the Ps often are inter-related – there may be more than one P that influences your decision to buy a product.
financial intermediaries
300 word APA 2 Sources
For this first discussion, consider the role of financial intermediaries (banks, credit unions, insurance companies, broker/dealers, etc.) and their impact in/on your economic life.
What role do these entities play in both your personal and business lives…and, to what level/degree do you follow the level of interest rates and market (market index such as the ‘DOW’) valuations…?