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Ds11

or some, advocacy might conjure images of speaking at a congressional hearing or soliciting petition signatures at library entrances. Yet, social workers engage in advocacy as an agent of social change in numerous ways:  Case advocacy—When a social worker addresses the lack of services or resources at the micro level, educates the client about available resources […]

Ds 4

Discussion 1: You’re the Editor The APA Publication Manual is an essential reference guide for all students and practitioners in the social and behavioral sciences. The purpose of this Discussion is to assist you in becoming familiar with and applying key parts of the manual. For this Discussion, you will play the role of an […]

Leadership class

Case study Instructions For this assignment, you will first review the following case study: A textile manufacturer is closing its North Carolina plant and moving the production of its products to a developing nation in Southeast Asia. The primary reason for the move is because the lower labor cost will allow the organization to benefit […]

Ds 2

Discussion 2: Preparing for Academic Success: Managing Your Time and Resources Many students begin their graduate programs without considering how they will incorporate their studies into their current responsibilities and schedules. Online learning offers flexibility, but this is within the framework of a program that is built around weekly assignments and due dates.  In this […]

Replies

1. REPLY TO STUDENT’S COMENT BELOW My name is Connie Taylor, I am from Marietta, GA.  I am currently employed with Lockheed Martin, working as an RN in the onsite Wellness Center.  I am currently in the process of earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration.  I plan, in the future, to be promoted […]

Module Six Content • . • Module Overview In this module, you will explore efficiency and effectiveness as they relate to labor. Workforce personnel have a significant impact on product quality and services rendered. This quality can be heavily im

Module Six Top of Form Bottom of Form Content 6-1 Assignment: Efficiency and Effectiveness This assignment will allow you to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization. It will also assist you in using software for a professional presentation. To complete this assignment, view the Module Six Assignment Guidelines and Rubric document .   […]

1 pages due tuesday 6pm pst

 In this week’s lecture we discuss how Physicians (..think, Part B; Outpatient; RBRVS; Professional Component; Fee-for-Service/Fee Schedule) are paid for their services. This reimbursement methodology, while similar in structure, is completely different from how Hospitals (…think, Part A; Inpatient; MS-DRGs; Technical Component; PPS) are reimbursed. You will need to research what challenges/impacts/synergies occur as a […]

Principles of Marketing

Instructions The marketing mix is used within the implementation of the marketing strategy. Please select one of the industries listed below, and search for information about the marketing mix used by at least two companies in your selected industry:  soft drink,  fast food/restaurant,  hotel,  cell phone provider,  banking,  automobile,  airline, or  entertainment.  Provide an example […]

Healthcare Management

Instructions By the end of this course, you will need to prepare and submit a management action plan (MAP) addressing a specific healthcare problem or scenario. This can be either a “real world” management problem within your own healthcare organization or a scenario from the list in the Unit II Project Topic assignment. Click here […]

Ds 1

Discussion: Psychological Perspectives and Determinants of Behavior Each psychological perspective offers a unique vantage point or lens through which to view human behavior. Consider violent behavior and, in particular, school shootings as an example. After a school shooting occurred, you probably recall hearing arguments from survivors, students, politicians, news anchors, bloggers, co-workers, family, and friends […]