Using Financial Ratios to Assess Organizational Performance

Assignment 2: Using Financial Ratios to Assess Organizational Performance

Due Week 6 and worth 240 points

Using the financial statements from your selected health care organization in Assignment 1, develop a financial plan for the next three (3) years.

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

  1. Suggest the financial ratio that most financial analysts would use to evaluate the financial condition of the company. Provide support for your rationale.
  2. Speculate on the organization’s ability to meet its financial obligations as they come due. Provide support for your rationale.
  3. Based on your ratio analysis, determine whether the profitability trends are favorable or unfavorable and explain your rationale.
  4. Using financial ratio analysis, predict whether or not the company will be viable in five (5) years based on its performance over the past three (3) years. Provide support for your prediction.
  5. Use at least two (2) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Evaluate the financial statements and the financial position of health care institutions.
  • Describe the overall planning process and the key components of the financial plan.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in health financial management.
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Live Lecture

Please write about three most important items you took away from the three files below (please submit three items in bulleted, complete sentence format) I have total of three files uploaded. Please feel free to talk about or explain to things that intrest you lthe most in the files pertaining to leadership or however you wish to explain them. 

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Nursing homework help

Argumentative Research Paper

 
This paper requires you to take a clear stance on a controversial topic and support your thesis with solid research. This paper will be 4-5 pages and will include at least 6 sources.
 
Consider the following:
· Before you choose a topic, you need to brainstorm several research questions. Consider which research question may be most appropriate for the scope and requirements of this assignment.
· You need to ensure that your topic has at least two distinct, arguable sides/positions/perspectives.
· You must make sure that your argument is not centered on a belief system (religion) or personal bias (prejudice).
· You may NOT choose a topic on the “Forbidden Topics List” or a topic you have previously worked with.
· Who cares most about this issue? How could you appeal especially to them in your research paper?
· Think about your plans for the type of argument you want to make (i.e., purpose, occasion, and kind).
· Think about the support you anticipate using. How might you use the appeals?
· Where will you start your research?
· Why is this issue important to you or society? Why will it be worthwhile for you to research your topic? What will you learn?
 
The Forbidden Topics List
The following is a list of subjects that have been written about time and again. Your chances of successfully persuading the opposite side to believe as you do (in 4 pages) are practically zero. Strive for some topics that are new and innovative, or things that go beyond the old standbys listed below. Unless an astounding advance has been made, or a wealth of new information uncovered, there isn’t going to be anything new you can say about any of these topics that we haven’t already heard.
 
 
· Abortion
· Adoption
· Anorexia/Bulimia/eating disorders in general, or fad diets, etc.
· Racism/Sexism/Ageism
· Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide
· Abuse (Domestic, Substance, Child, etc.)
· Steroids
· Global warming
· Capital Punishment/ Death Penalty
· Smoking/Vaping
· Drug Legalization
· Gun Control
· The Driving Age
· Abstinence/Safe Sex/Teenage Pregnancy
· Conspiracy theories
· Texting while driving
· Immigration
· Gay marriage
· Virtually any topic where your primary source of defense rests in 1 main source
· Virtually any topic where your main source of information is only on the Internet
· Virtually any topic where your main evidence is opinion-based
· Any topic that attempts to link two or more of the above
· Any topic you have previously worked with
 
Note: If you’re finding it impossible to come up with a topic on your own, see https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/02/04/200-prompts-for-argumentative-writing/
 
Your essay should include the following parts:
· Introduction: this is where you tell your readers what the essay is about. It may be necessary to define your topic, give a brief history of the issue, or relate an interesting story. This is also where you need to make sure that you capture readers’ attention.
· Thesis: this is where you establish your claim (What are you trying to prove in this paper?). Make sure that your thesis statement is specific. Your thesis could include a brief outline of your whole paper (think “points”) and should occur within the intro.
· Body:
· Each paragraph in the body of your paper needs to have a main point that you can support with specific evidence and that supports your thesis clearly.
· Support your main points through a close analysis of at least six sources. To support your claims, you will need to quote from the texts and cite your sources.
· Make sure to acknowledge the other side of the argument in some way: by conceding to and/or refuting some points from that side.
· Conclusion: this is where you round up your essay: briefly restate what your essay was about, what you think the ultimate outcome of your issue will be on society, or the future directions for this issue, etc.
· Works Cited Page: This essay must include a works cited page in which you list the correct MLA citations for the each of the sources you use in your essay. Also, remember to have corresponding in-text citations for all of the sources on your works cited page.
 
Length: 4-5 double-spaced pages
150 pts. possible
 
Grading Rubric:
 

Content
 
[10]		 Does the essay meet the assignment criteria in terms of subject matter? Are the ideas presented appropriate for the assignment?  
  Does the essay avoid repetition? Does it employ tight, polished paragraphs containing one main idea in the correct format or are ideas just thrown together?  
Conventions
 
[10]		 Does the essay use proper sentence structure, commas, pronouns, etc.? Does it avoid errors: fragments, contractions, tense shifts, spelling mistakes, etc.?  
  Did the essay meet the assignment criteria in both format and appearance?
Correct MLA formatting? Page length? Proper citations?		  
Coherence/ Structure
 
[15]
 
 		 Does the essay have a clear, well-structured thesis?  
  Does each body paragraph include one main idea that points the reader back to the thesis? Are there effective transitions? Does every paragraph present a unified argument? (Does it “flow” well?)  
  Does the essay contain a strong backbone/ structure? Does it use the intro. well? Does the essay contain a solid conclusion that wraps up the paper?  
Critical Thinking
 
[15]		 Does the paper provide adequate proof for the argument? (Quotations or paraphrase, research, expert opinions, statistics, examples, details, etc.?)  
  How advanced is the essay? Does it explore new ideas that challenge both the writer and reader or simply regurgitate class discussions? Does the essay contain strong, unique ideas that go beyond surface-level?  
  Does the argument make a logical connection between the thesis, topic sentences, and examples/proof? (i.e. Does it “connect-the-dots” between claims made in the thesis and examples for that claim?)  
Total Pts. / 50
  X 3
  = /150

 
 
Writing Instructions
· Save your documents with your “Last Name Assignment Title” (EX: Smith Essay 1).
· Assignments must use MLA document formatting and citations, including your full name, the course number, and the assignment title in the upper-left corner; page numbers; and a title. See the following MLA sample essay: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/documents/20180702110400_747-2.pdf
· Assignments must fulfill all requirements and be proofread to be graded.
· Rough and final drafts must have at least 3 pages of double-spaced essay text.
 
Submission Instructions
· Submission deadlines are by the beginning of class time on Blackboard.

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Health Policy and Financial Considerations

Health Policy and Financial Considerations
As future leaders in the nursing profession, it is critical that you understand the scope and role of policy and finance in relationship to individual and population outcomes. For this discussion, consider the following:Where can you find current trends in policy and finance as they apply to healthcare in general? To your area specifically?(DENVER COLORADO)
Analyze the relationship between legislative processes and their impact on healthcare financing and service delivery systems.
Analyze how financial reimbursement affects quality of care, and conversely, how quality of care affects financial reimbursement.
Analyze the roles individual nurses and professional organizations play in influencing health policy.
Be sure to support your discussion with references to the literature as appropriate.
must be at least 150 words with at least one APA formatted reference in the post and at the end as a reference.
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identify the problem statement or statement of purpose of the article

Nursing Article critique   Please use the attached article for the critique.   Instructions:   Please select any nursing research article from any one of the scientific journals found in the Nursing-Related Databases and Journals list. Select an article from an area that you are interested in or from the field you are working in. Using the article selected, construct a critique of the article, 6 to 10 pages (including cover page and references). The critique should
  • identify the problem statement or statement of purpose of the article
  • describe the participants being studied, stating inclusion and exclusion criteria
  • discuss the sampling issues, such as probability or nonprobability and number of subjects used
  • identify the study setting—where data collection occurred
  • discuss informed consent—whether the participants were fully informed, how their consent was obtained, and any other ethical considerations
  • identify the hypothesis or research question
  • identify the research design—for example, experimental or nonexperimental; descriptive, exploratory, explanatory, or predictive?
  • identify research variables, both independent and dependent
  • comment the on article’s literature review—how the study data were analyzed (what statistical measures were used)
  • describe the results of the study and appropriateness of the methods used; include study limitations
  • accurately critique comments on level of evidence used, nursing theory, and implications for nursing practice or research
  • discuss how the research findings can be applied to the clinical area
The following resources provide helpful guidelines for constructing a critique of a nursing research article. Video Articles The Learning Resources page lists resources that provide several guidelines for constructing a critique of a nursing research article you may find helpful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your instructor.  
 

Rubric Name: Assignment #2: Research Paper Critique

Criteria
(7-10 points) Provides clear, accurate comments on the title, abstract, introduction, and purpose of the study
(3 – 6 points) Provides comments on the title, abstract, introduction, or purpose of the study
  (0-2 points) Lacks comments on the title, abstract, introduction, or purpose of the study
(7-10 points) Discusses participants, inclusion and exclusion criteria, sample size, consent, and other ethical considerations
(3-6 points) Includes information on participants, but lacks information regarding sample size and/or consent
(0-2 points) Provides little or no information regarding participants, sample size, or consent
(13 – 20 points) Accurately identifies research question/hypotheses, including independent and dependent variables
(6-12 points) May not accurately identify research question/hypotheses or independent and dependent variables
(0-5 points) Lacks discussion of research question/hypotheses and/or study variables
(13-20 points) Accurately comments on literature review, research methods, data analyses, and limitations of the study
(6-12 points) Includes comments on literature review, research methods, data analyses, and limitations of the study, but discussion was somewhat vague
(0-5 points) Does not comment on literature review, research methods, data analyses, and limitations of the study; or inaccurately discusses these aspects
(13-20 points) Accurately comments on level of evidence used, nursing theory, and implications for nursing practice or research
(6-12 points) Comments on level of evidence used, nursing theory, or implications for nursing practice or research
(0-5 points) Inaccurately comments on level of evidence used, nursing theory, or implications for nursing practice or research
(7-10 points) Discusses realistic applications of the research to the clinical area
(3-6 points) Discusses somewhat realistic applications of the research to the clinical area
(0-2 points) Does not discuss realistic applications of the research to the clinical area
(7-10 points) Expertly applies APA guidelines in formatting and referencing; exhibits excellent spelling and grammar throughout the paper; is well organized and easy to read
(3-6 points) Applies APA, but exhibits some formatting or referencing mistakes; has some spelling and grammar errors; is generally well written and easy to read, with minimal organization
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The Impact of Chronic Illness

QUESTION

Nursing

The Impact of Chronic Illness

Identify one person from the illness group you chose in Week 1. The person should not be a patient at the facility in which you work. You can use friends, family members, or coworkers. Do not use the person’s name in the paper but only initials. Administer the questionnaire you created in Week 1 to that person. Compile the data and analyze the responses to better illustrate where this person, his or her family, and friends are in relation to accepting the diagnosis in relation to the standard health or illness definitions. The analysis should also include coping skills, treatment, and support aspects of the illness. Identify how this will direct care plan development for the chosen illness group.

Compile a report of your interview with the questions you created, the responses you received, your analysis, and your interpretation of how it will affect planning care for the group in a 4 page Microsoft Word document.

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histrology

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Select a policy initiative in the student’s practice setting.NURSE PRACTITIONER. It can be either an internal policy affecting a group of patients/service/staff or an external policy affecting the larger community.

Select a policy initiative in the student’s practice setting.NURSE PRACTITIONER. It can be either an internal policy affecting a group of patients/service/staff or an external policy affecting the larger community. 250 WORDS 2 REFERENCES WITHIN 5 YEARS (NURSING JOURNALS ONLY!! IN TEXT CITATIONS ARE A MUST!!

  • Provide a brief overview of the initiative, the context of the initiative, and the stakeholders
  • Discuss how the organization is currently addressing the issue(s)
  • Identify the various organizations and agencies supporting/opposing or involved in the policy effort
  • Explain who or what department functions as the policy advocate and actions taken that made this effort successful
  • Discuss briefly how the issues affects healthcare beyond the institution.
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Management homework help

External and Internal Environments

Overview

In this assignment, you are to use the same corporation you selected and focused on for the Strategic Management and Strategic Competitiveness assignment.
Using the corporation you chose from the Week 3 assignment, Strategic Management and Strategic Competitiveness, examine the industry in which the entity operates. Use any or all of the following resources to conduct research on the company:

  • Company website.
  • Public filings from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Filings & Forms page.
  • Strayer University’s online databases.
  • The Lexis Advance database.
  • Other miscellaneous sources. Note: the company’s annual report will often provide insights that other resources may not include.

Use the External and Internal Environments Template [DOC] to ensure that your assignment meets the requirements.

Requirements

Write a 4–6 page paper in which you do the following:

  • Choose the two segments of the general environment that would rank highest in their influence on the corporation you chose.
    • Assess how these segments affect the corporation you chose and the industry in which it operates.
  • Considering the five forces of competition, choose the two that you estimate are the most significant for the corporation you chose.
    • Evaluate how well the company has addressed these two forces in the recent past.
  • With the same two forces in mind, predict what the company might do to improve its ability to address these forces in the near future.
  • Assess the external threats affecting this corporation and the opportunities available to the corporation.
    • Give your opinions on how the corporation should deal with the most serious threat and the greatest opportunity. Justify your answer.
  • Give your opinion on the corporation’s greatest strengths and most significant weaknesses.
    • Choose the strategy or tactic the corporation should select to take maximum advantage of its strengths, and the strategy or tactic the corporation should select to fix its most significant weakness. Justify your choices.
  • Determine the company’s resources, capabilities, and core competencies.
  • Go to the Strayer University Online Library to locate three quality references. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is as follows:

  • Analyze the effects of the general environment, competition, threats, opportunities, strengths, and weaknesses relative to a corporation.
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Explain the importance of proteins

Read Chapter 14 and answer the following questions:
1.  Explain the importance of proteins.
2.  Define amino acids, non-essential amino acids, essential amino acids, complete protein, and incomplete proteins.
3.  Define complementary proteins and supplementary proteins.
4. Why are vitamins important?
5.  Define fat soluble and water soluble.
6.  What is DNA?  RNA?
7.  Which vitamins play essential roles in the formation of blood cells and hemoglobin?
8.  Which vitamins regulate bone growth?
9. Define collagen.
10.  Which vitamins regulate energy metabolism?
11.  Define neuromuscular and spina bifida.
12.  What are megadoses?
13.  Define minerals and tell why they are important.
14.  What minerals support growth?
15.  What are the major minerals found in bones and teeth?
16. Why is fluoride added to water supplies of communities? Why is fluoride important?
17.  What are the major food sources of calcium and phosphorus?
18.  Define hemoglobin.  Define iron-deficiency anemia.
19.  What are the major food sources of iron?
20.  Why is water so important to children?  How is water lost and replaced in children?
21.  Name three (3) problems caused by children drinking too much fruit juice.
https://books.google.com/books/about/Health_Safety_and_Nutrition_for_the_Youn.html?id=7zcaCgAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button#v=onepage&q&f=false

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