...South Dakota is finding solutions to meet the needs of its elderly citizens as evidenced by overwhelming support for House Bill 1156, which passed in 2006. State faces both challenges and opportunities in designing a system of long-term care that promotes the health of its residents, preserves independence, guard’s dignity and is fiscally responsible. Some of the issues in front of the State include: • An aging population; • Geographic mismatch between the places where services exist today and the places where the elderly population is expected to grow over the next 20 years; • Historically low utilization of home and community based services that can help seniors fulfill their desire to remain independent and in their homes; • Aging skilled nursing facilities; • Shortages of front-line health care workers; • Sharply rising costs of care coupled with tightening of Federal dollars for program support and provider reimbursement; and Inadequate individual planning and financing of long-term care costs. Limited use of long-term care insurance with a growth in the Elderly Population fueling a Rising Demand for Services Demand for long-term care services is projected to grow sharply over the next two decades. Predicting by 2025, residents in South Dakota: • The number of elders (over age 65) will double: increasing by 92,000-105,000 and reaching 24% of the State’s population; • Disabled elders will increase by 42,000-50,000, reaching over 10% of the State’s population;...
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...Unit 3: Investigating Marketing TASK 2 Assessment Objective: A03 |EVIDENCE |Content suggestion |Notes | |Explain the purpose of marketing research for businesses. |You need to say why businesses carry marketing research out and what the benefits | | | |to the business are. | | |Identified and explain who your possible target market is |You should use the information you identified through segmentation in Task 1. | | |likely to be. | | | |Identified the size, structure and dynamics of the market in |Your explanation should include: | | |which your product is entering into. |What size is the market nationwide? ...
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...population. In response to this epidemic, “TB Support Program” was implemented by the county health department director, Henry Evans, to control and prevent further transmission of TB in Lull County. Evaluation Goal The goal of this evaluation is to determine the effectiveness of “TB Support Program” in preventing transmission of TB among Salvadoran immigrants. This evaluation will investigate components of the TB Support Program that are performing optimally and should be expanded and replicated in future initiatives. In addition, this evaluation will help determine the funding needs of TB Support Program for the following year. Evaluation Team Our team consists of TB Support program staff and a nurse from the TB clinic who works within the system and can access clinic/program data easily. A member of the county commission was asked to participate on the team to review plans and ensure needs for information are met. Carlos, a leader from the local...
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...their roles are no longer in-demand to their area. Finding a job isn’t easy, especially if this is the first time you’re looking, but it’s also far from impossible. The key is to prioritize what’s most important to you in the process. The first step to finding employment after college is to put discouragement aside. You need to have a plan and no matter how many times you apply for jobs you can't let your discouragement in not landing the position keep you from trying again and again. It is advised that people don’t follow their passion. Most passions do not translate into successful careers. Instead you need to look at your effort. Whatever it is you spend the most time doing may be the perfect career. This is because when you spend a lot of time doing something, much skill is gained making you an expert in that field. The second step to finding employment is to fully put yourself out there. You need to step out into the world and let it know you are there. You should create a personal profile on a job website or sign up on a social message board. This will help you get started in socializing. Young people should do this as early as their senior year in high school. Your profile should give a brief overview of who you are and what you have to offer. You need to remember that it can be extremely helpful to start building your list of connections early, first impressions leave the biggest impact. The third step to finding employment would be to seek immediate internship...
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...Treating Intercity Youths………………………………………………….5. Technology Impact……………………………………………………………………………….5 Relationship between Behavior of Intercity Youths and Role Models………………………….6 Application of Findings…………………………………………………………………………7 Integration of future Vision and Scholarships…………………………………………………..7 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………….7 References……………………………………………………………………………………….8 Abstract This paper explains the visions and goals of a psychology practitioner who specifies in the Community Psychology. It explores the passions that associated this particular field of psychology. It will define and describe what “Community Psychology” is and the needed skills, abilities, and requirements that associated with the field. While exploring the field of Community Psychology, intertwining the visions and goals of the practitioner with specifics that will assist with the passion to achieve those goals and visions is explored. The practitioner’s compassion for intercity youth’s mindset, their behavioral relationship with positive role models, and practices that can assist with the findings will also be investigated. Finally, the evaluation of the research found and the fit it has on the integration of scholarships in the field of Community Psychology is that in a community with needs there is always room for other practitioner scholar. Through observations...
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...recommended. Implications of the results and future research directions are also presented. The results presented here may facilitate improvements in the … INTRODUCTION Establishing the importance of the topic: The topic of natural convection in enclosures is one of the most active areas in heat transfer research today ... One of the most significant current discussions in nanotechnology is .... The knowledge of the X in Y is important for an understanding of ... The X has been investigated by many researchers using ... In the recent decades, X has been one of the major interesting research subjects due to ... In the past two decades, X spaces have been studied extensively. Recent developments in X have heightened the need for .... In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in .... Recent developments in the field of X have led to a renewed interest in .... Recently, researchers have shown an increased interest in ...... The past decade has seen the rapid development of X in many .... The past thirty years have seen increasingly rapid advances in the field of...
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...section of a research paper describes, defines and expresses to the reader the outcome, conclusion or findings of the research project. Utilizing some simple and clear-cut techniques, methods or procedures in the preparation of this section produces a clear and comprehensible presentation of results of the research. The goal of research is not just to discover something but to communicate that discovery to a larger audience other social scientists, government officials, teachers, the general public, perhaps several of these audiences. Subsequently there are many research reports that are very incomplete or poorly written or that speak to only one of several interested audiences. The failure may not be complete, but the project’s full potential is not achieved. The stage of reporting research results is also the point at which the need for new research is identified. In chapter 20 the focus was on summarizing and discussing the results. As a result the initial task will be to provide a verbal summary of the research findings. Therefore there is no need to repeat the findings and the findings should be in simple terms. In addition the need for figures is not a good ideal based on the fact that the results are generally or purely summary. Subsequently taking into account the brief, concise and short summary in relation to the findings should ultimately be related to other research findings and speculative or theoretical models in an attempt to put in plain words, enlighten, describe...
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...steps will be included on how they are define and what purpose it serves will scientific methods are applied. Human services professionals use the scientific methods to gain information on the client as well as how to approach the clients issues. Also researching other resources to meet the needs of the client to ensure the client is receiving accurate help. Scientific Method Scientific method is a method that used to research and study that involves investigation and evaluation of present or future problems. Scientific method helps with produce the right answers to questions that cannot be answered with common sense alone. Researchers can use scientific methods to exploit all the facts, evidence, opinions, and records to find the right plan. As a Human service professional using scientific method can help with identifying the solution of the client’s problem and finding a resolution to ensure it will help to rebuild the client’s life. No matter field an individual is in when it concerns Human services, research will always be needed to ensure self-thoughts, bias, and ones on solution is not used. The high level of individuals whom are homeless, abused, jobless, and have health issues will need a full research to assist with sending them in the right direction. The unanswered question to the client’s issues can be resolve effectively if the right research is conducted. The steps in scientific methods The steps in the scientific method includes six steps according to the text...
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...summarizes the key points of a lengthy research report or publication. Although research reports are often highly technical in nature, the goal of an Executive Summary is to communicate in a simple manner so that the information can be understood by all readers, regardless of their knowledge or expertise. The Executive Summary is used by managers to understand the broader policy context of research and make decisions about changes to policies, programs, or investment decisions. Typically, an Executive Summary is 3-6 pages in length. A longer summary is often used when it contains charts or other illustrations. The Executive Summary should be organized according to the following categories – Project Summary, Background, Process, Finding and Conclusions and Recommendations for Action. Following is a description of the type of information to consider for each of these categories. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of the type of information that is appropriate to convey—these are examples to help you think about key items that should be communicated. PROJECT SUMMARY What is the research project and why was it conducted? • Provide a brief (2-3 sentence) description of the project. • What is the problem or issue? • What is the purpose of the research? BACKGROUND What is the history of the research? • Did a specific event or issue provide the impetus for the research? • Is this a second or third phase to earlier research conducted by us or someone...
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...Business Research Report New product line recommendations Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 4 Finding Number 1 4 Finding Number 2 5 Finding Number 3 5 Recommendations 5 Conclusion 6 References 7 Executive Summary The company has recently decided to expand its product line to include a product that is a deviation from our traditional offerings. The expansion presents two potential outcomes. Outcome one has a potential for profit, incremental growth, and additional market share for the company. Outcome two has a potential for financial loss, reputation or brand damage and reduced market share. We have analyzed our current assets, liabilities, revenues, operational expenses, and credit history in order to make realistic and informed decisions about the expansion. In addition, a clear understanding of the company’s current capabilities in regards to financing, marketing and production had to be ascertained in order to develop and recommend a course of action. The research and analysis that was conducted was showing a clear need for the new product line in the desired market and the financial portion of the analysis showed that the potential gains of venturing into the new product line outweigh the risk to the company’s finances and brand. The recommendation to proceed will be cautious but aggressive and in two phases. Phase one will involve small-scale implementation of all needed infrastructure for the new product...
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...PASS/REFER | COMMENTS | LO1: Understand what data needs to be collected to support HR practices | 1.1 Explain why an organisation needs to collect and record HR data. | | | 1.2 Identify the range of HR data that organisations collect and how this supports HR practice. | | | LO2: Know how HR data should be recorded and stored | 1 2 3.1 Describe different systems for recording and storing HR data and the benefits of each. | | | 3.2 Explain legal requirements relating to the recording, storage, and accessibility of HR data. | | | LO3: Be able to analyse HR data and present findings to inform decision-making | 3.1 Analyse and interpret HR data. | | | 3 4.3 4.4 Present findings in a clear, concise, and meaningful manner to inform decision-making within an organisation. | | | ASSESSMENT OUTCOME | PASS/REFER | | Students should please note that the above Assessment Outcome for this Unit is provisional and is subject to Internal EHWLC verification (IV) and external CIPD Verification (EV). Tutor: Date: Tutor’s signature: RECORDING, ANALYSING AND USING HR INFORMATION (3RAI) OriolTrilles CIPD Level 3 Foundation Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Report: Understand what data needs to be collected to support HR practices, know how HR data should be recorded and stored and be able to analyse HR data and present findings to inform decision-making. Centre: Ealing, Hammersmith...
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...competitive intelligence and analysis regarding the development of the company’s marketing strategy and tactics. Importance of Marketing Research The importance of marketing research is a process to define a marketing problem and opportunity to resolve the issue. Marketing research systematically collects and analyzes data, and recommends actions to the organization. The purpose for marketers is to help the organization to reduce the company’s risk, discovering consumers taste, set the price for products and make reasonable estimates about what consumers want and will buy. Kerin (2011), discusses a five-step marketing research approach consisting of defining the problem, developing the research plan, collecting relevant information, developing findings, and taking marketing actions. Five-Step...
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...CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY, FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION 5.1 INTRODUCTION The previous chapter dealt with analysis and interpretation of data obtained by way of focus group interviews. In this chapter, a brief summary on the research project will be presented. The findings from both the literature review and the empirical investigation on co-operative governance in schools in Gauteng District 11 and schools in general, will also be presented. The recommendations that will serve as guidelines to assist school governors to maintain co-operation in schools in Gauteng District 11, will be made. 5.2 SUMMARY The purpose of this research project was to probe the essence of co-operative governance in schools in Gauteng District 11. The empirical investigation has been triggered by changes in school governance brought about by the Constitution (RSA, 1996a) and the South African Schools Act 84 (RSA, 1996b) and the need for school governing body members to understand their roles and functions in schools. Co-operative governance is vested in the school governing body. The principle underlying this approach is that education is a shared responsibility of the principal, parents, educators, non-educators, learners, the immediate school community and residents of the school catchment area. The empirical research was limited to the schools in Gauteng District 11. To collect qualitative data, focus group interviews with: three principals as ex-officio members...
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...Contents What transferable skills should students develop during their time at university? 1 1. Introduction 1 2. Research Objectives 1 3. Summary of Findings 2 4. Commentary on findings 2 Oral Communication 2 Fluency in a Second Language 3 Presentation skills and time management 3 Skills considered of least importance 3 5. Recommendations 3 What transferable skills should students develop during their time at university? 1. Introduction Transferable skills can be described as ‘skills developed in one situation which can be transferred to another situation’ e.g. problem-solving, decision-making, or communication skills. These skills are also known as ‘soft skills’, ‘key skills’ or ‘generic skills’ and are essential in all areas of life, not just in learning or work situations. In recent years Higher Education institutions have begun to identify particular transferable skills they wish their own graduates to develop during their time in third-level education. However, an essential part of identifying important skills for students to develop is to seek the opinions of students themselves. The focus of this HEA-funded project is on modern language students. Hence this survey was conducted with this student cohort only, rather than with a cross-section of the student body. Most surveys undertaken to ascertain students’ opinions on the important transferable skills for them to develop, have been surveys of diverse student populations. It is interesting to note that...
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...practical advice on how to read them, should help you read journal articles more effectively. If this sounds tempting, read on. Journal articles offer a window into the inner workings of social psychology. They document how social psychologists formulate hypotheses, design empirical studies, analyze the observations they collect, and interpret their results. Journal articles also serve an invaluable archival function: They contain the full store of common and cumulative knowledge of social psychology. Having documentation of past research allows researchers to build on past findings and advance our understanding of social behavior, without pursuing avenues of investigation that have already been explored. Perhaps most importantly, a research study is never complete until its results have been shared with others, colleagues and students alike. Journal articles are a primary means of communicating research findings. As such, they can be genuinely exciting and interesting to read. That last claim may have caught you off guard. For beginning...
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