comment and reply on the following two sources, about 150 words for each.
First source:
1. The reason that they manipulate their percentages and level of inventory is to receive the recognition. A bonus and a shoutout in the newsletter looks good for the managers and shows the employees that they are doing well. How they could do this would be by manipulating the amount of indirect costs and by undercounting the inventory. By doing this their percentage will look better and they will look like they have sold more.
2. I do not think this is a good idea because the manager will probably get very defensive and feel as though they are being attacked. I think that McNall should go to those plants and do an inspection on what is going on and see if she sees anything out of the ordinary.
3. The ethical responsibility to both of them is to come clean about what is going on. They should send over all of the correct information and take full responsibility. They should also have to apologize to Amanda for anything that was going on so that she is not reprimanded.
4. McNall would be able to do this by going to the plants and doing the numbers herself. She could spend a quarter on each plant ensuring that the information being collected is correct.
Second source:
1.) Managers might have a tendency to manipulate their monthly estimates of % completion and level of inventory, especially within the manufacturing industry sector, due to the negative impact high inventory levels have on cash flow and warehouse capacity. To contribute to high inventory levels, production would exceed sales figures. If inventory levels decreased due to increased sales, then cash flow & warehouse capacity would establish a favorable result for the manager to promote.
2.) In today’s corporate environment, whistleblowing is a protected right, and is treated with the utmost respect and care. Assuming this company has an HR department, if I were Amanda, I would make HR aware of the anonymous communication and actively investigate the claim. If the claim has merit, then Amanda has created an environment where she is protected, as long as the findings proven & investigative methods abide by the company bylaws.  Amanda has a right to legitimize the benchmarking program, and hold those who look to cut corners for personal gain accountable.
3.) Amanda McNall is a representative of Scott Quarry, and as such, the same ethical responsibility each plant controller directs toward the business entity should also be encapsulated in the ethical responsibility exhibited to Ms. McNall. The plant controller should report accurate results in order to drive the business’ reputation and profitability forward, which ultimately preserves their sustainability from a monetary and tenure standpoint. If inaccurate estimates are provided, leading to production rates being overstated, the company could end up with excess inventory that they couldn’t move. The excess product would then negatively impact cash flow & warehouse capacity, and the company would then need to eat the loss or sell the product at a discount just to break-even. This would result in a decrease in profit, which could then translate into job cuts. It’s best to be ethical than not, and avoid short-term gains in place of long-term success.
4.) The discovery of manipulated data could reveal itself by reconciling real results at the end of the month to estimated projections. Taking multiple months into account, a transparent trend should appear in regards to which controller is meeting projected results vs. not. Estimates are generally based upon historical data. By auditing and reconciling actual results over the course of the fiscal year, Amanda will be able to see how out of bounds certain controllers’ projections truly lie.

An Ethical Dilemma in Nursing Homes

  • This week’s readings identify a number of broad based ethical dilemmas found in nursing homes. Choose one from the following list and write a 2-3 page paper that explains the dilemma. Include in your writing how you would approach the decision making process to resolve issues within the dilemma you chose.
 

  • Nursing Home Placement
  • Autonomy and Informed Consent
  • Making a Determination of Incapacity
  • Compliance & Everyday Interventions
  • Rehabilitation
  • Unreasonable Demands
  • RestraintsSupport your statements with evidence from the Required Studies and your research. Cite and reference your sources in APA style.
1. Meals on the wheels organization’s Cloud Computing implementation and the benefits they realized from the implementation. What was the result of implementing Cloud Computing? Did they meet their objectives for fall short? (250 words)
write a one-page paper describing the Meals on wheels organization’s Cloud Computing implementation and the benefits they realized from the implementation. What was the result of implementing Cloud Computing? Did they meet their objectives for fall short?
This paper should be written in third-person. The third-person point of view belongs to the person (or people) being talked about. The third-person pronouns include he, him, his, himself, she, her, hers, herself, it, its, itself, they, them, their, theirs, and themselves (Not I, we, us, our).
The paper must adhere to APA guidelines including Title and Reference pages.  The Title and Reference pages do not count towards the page count requirement. There should be at least one scholarly source listed on the reference page.  Each reference cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and each entry in the reference list must be cited in text. APA requirements for this class include:

  • A title page
  • 12-point Time New Roman font
  • Your paper should be typed and double-spaced with 1″ margins on all sides
  • The first sentence of each paragraph should be indented one tab space
  • All papers should contain the page number, flush right, in the header of every page. Use the automatic page-numbering function of your word-processing program to insert page numbers in the top right corner; do not type page numbers manually.
  • APA 7th edition in-text citations
  • Reference page

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2.  Data mining (250 words)
Regression and classification are categorized under the same umbrella of supervised machine learning. For your assignment this week
1) Write a short paper  on the comparison and contrast between regression and classification methods.  Provide a formal definition for Regression and one for classification (20 point).
2) Using the require text Only, write an essay that discussed Two similarities and Two differences between Regression and Classification. (40 Points)
(3) Provide one example to illustrate each similarity and differences discussed (40 points)
Requirement

  • Your response must be written in no less than 250 word,
  • Use  properly formatted APA in-text citation
  • Use your Text Book as the sole reference to support all writing for this assignment
  • You will need a thesis statement in the first paragraph
  • One paragraph should focus on a single idea

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3. 250 words:
 
The focus of this week’s discussion is on your reading of Chapter 4 for this week
Part 1. Describe in your own words two (2) differences between “shallow” neural networks and deep neural networks discussed in this section. (20 Points). Only support from your the required textbook is needed.
Part 2. List and discuss  two (2) characteristics of Deep Learning. (20 points)  Only support from your the required textbook is needed.
NOTE: Label each response with numbers. I don’t have to search through your post to find your response to each question.

Topic: Servant Leadership From a Christian Perspective: In the Real World

                                   Leadership Journal: Humility

Journaling provides a valuable tool for recording, reflecting on, and reviewing your learning. This approach provides an opportunity for you to “connect the dots” and observe the relationships between and among activities, interactions, and outcomes.

Unlike a personal journal of thoughts and feelings, this Leadership Journal is a record of your activities, assessments, and learning related to this academic experience.

Journal entries should include a record of the number of hours spent with your nurse leader each week.

Write a journal entry of 750-1,500 words on the subject of humility, including the following:

1. Provide observations and thoughts on the activities in Weeks 13-14.

2. Describe an interaction or decision point this semester in which your nurse leader demonstrated humility or a missed opportunity to promote the success of others.

3. Summarize your practicum experience with your nurse leader. What insight into your own leadership style were you able to see? What do you believe was the most important thing you learned in this experience?

4. Utilizing servant leadership principles, outline a plan to improve your own success as a leader. Identify specific steps you plan to take to create this improvement.

5. Reflect on at least two things you learned from the “Issue of Humility” video

One of the first steps in making entrepreneurial business opportunities a reality is deciding what form the business will take.
Write a 525 to 700 word paper on the various forms of business organization.
Define each of the following forms and address the advantages and disadvantages of each:
Sole proprietorships
Partnerships
Corporations
Limited liability companies
Answer the following question and explain your answer:
What is the most appropriate form of ownership for an aggressive entrepreneurial firm?
Cite 3 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references to support your paper.
Format your assignment according to APA guidelines. This should include a introduction, conclusion and at least three references.
 

This is a discussion post, ABOUT 250 WORDS, tittle page not require In- text citation is required original work please, scholarly references are required for this assignment, website source strongly preferred.
QUESTION 1: The author of the assigned article, “A Patient-Driven Adaptive Prediction
The authors of the assigned article, “A Patient-Driven Adaptive Prediction Technique to Improve Personalized Risk Estimation for Clinical Decision Support (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3392846/) have found that using patient-driven, adaptive technologies to guide clinical decision making are influencing the quality of patient care. How might these technologies minimize risk, promote health, and encourage patient engagement in their own care? A minimum of THREE academic references from credible sources are required for this assignment

Asthma is a chronic lung disease caused by inflammation of the lower airways and episodes of airflow obstruction. Asthma episodes or attacks can vary from mild to life-threatening. In 2007, about 7% percent of the U.S. population was diagnosed with asthma and there have been a growing number of new cases since that time. There are several known risk factors identified as triggers of asthma symptoms and episodes, including inhalation of allergens or pollutants, infection, cold air, vigorous exercise, and emotional upsets. There is also growing evidence relating body-mass index to asthma in both children and adults. Design a study to investigate whether there is such an association.

Choose a study design and justify the reasons you chose the design over others.

Select a statistical measure you would use to describe the association (if there is one) between body mass index and asthma.

In addition, address:

1. Subject selection

2. Issues relating to the measurement of both the exposure and the outcome

3. Potential biases that the study might be prone to, and how they might be handled

4. Possible confounding factors and effect modifiers and how to overcome their effect.

Present the information in a 750-1000-word report, using section headings where each requirement is described and justified under each of the following headings: Study Design, Statistical Measures, Subject Selection, and Measurement Issues.

Refer below to the “Key Elements of a Research Proposal.”

You are required to use a minimum of three scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Key Elements of a Research Proposal

If you need a review of study design components, view the resources below.

 

Review the Key Elements page of the Research Methods Knowledge Base website at Social Research Methods – Knowledge Base – Key Elements

Social Research       Methods – Knowledge Base – Key Elements

Key Elements of a Research Proposal

Background / purpose / rationale of the study

Literature review

Hypothesis/key questions 

Research objectives

Research methods

  • Study      design
  • Statistical      bias
  • Procedures/timeline
    • Specific       steps to be taken to complete the study
    • Instruments/data       collection methods
    • Outcomes
  • Proposed      data analysis plan
    • Statistical       analyses planned
    • Power       analysis if appropriate
  • Data      safety monitoring if appropriate

Study participants

  • Description      of participates
  • Recruitment      of participates
  • Confidentiality/human      subject’s protection/legal-ethical issues (if appropriate)
  • Sampling      / rationale
    • Inclusion/exclusion       criteria
    • Number       of subjects

Statistical Analysis (only if applicable)

Anticipated Results and Potential Pitfalls

Implications for Practice

Adapted from “Key Elements of a Social Science Research Proposal: Statement of Research Plan” by the Office of Research at Northwestern University at www.research.northwestern.edu

  • AsthmaStudyFormat.docx
Submit your Ethnographic Narrative, which should be 5–6 pages long and include the following:

  • A descriptive reflection on the Taino indigenous group you selected during the course. Please include any additional insights about the group’s history/origins, culture, beliefs that you found after Weeks 2 and 3.
  • A comparison of the similarities or differences that you found between the Taino indigenous group and your own American culture.
  • An evaluation of how two of the five role perspectives from Thinking Like an Anthropologist (pp. 8–9) influenced, changed, or reinforced your conception while studying indigenous peoples.

A description of two or three questions about the Taino indigenous group that you studied that remains unanswered, and that you may pursue in the future.

There is growing concern about poverty and income inequality. These two concepts, however, are not the same. Income inequality deals with the percentage of income earned by the different income groups, while poverty is concerned with how difficult it is for the poor to meet basic needs. In Section1.3, you read about deontological and consequential approaches to …

Application of Technology in Nursing and Patient Education
Each student will select one technology application and describe its use within nursing in general or in patient education. Address the significance of the selected technology, attributes of the selected technology (i.e., accuracy, cost, accessibility, etc.), and provide specific examples with rationale of situations in which the technology application as an educational tool would provide advantages as well as disadvantages. In addition, relate the use of the selected technology application to the appropriate professional standards and competencies.
ORDER YOUR CUSTOM PAPER
This Application of Technology in Nursing and Patient Education assignment may be completed in one of the following formats (with quantitative criteria) listed below:
1.APA-formatted paper (1,000-1,250 words)
2.PowerPoint presentation with comprehensive speakers’ notes (12-15 slides)
3.Podcast (10-15 minutes)
4.Blog or Web page (1,000-1,250 words)
5.Any other technology application as approved by the instructor
After you have completed this assignment, you will further post the assignment to the Topic 4 Discussion Forum as specified by the instructor. Within the Topic 4 forum, select and review four technology applications that are new to you in that you have not experienced them in the nursing environment. Explain how each of the four reviewed applications may be modified or adapted for your specific field or to a specific patient population. Ask questions as needed to each classmate about the application. In addition to providing constructive feedback to your peers, your posts should include responses to any questions asked, as well as replies.
APA format is required for essays only. Solid academic writing is always expected. For all assignment delivery options, documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.