...Work-Related Project Analysis Sheri Miller BSA/376 March 7, 2016 John Neels Work-Related Project Analysis A work-related project analysis helps any business to predict the challenges they may face when implementing a new system to better their business. It is also a step done to help plan for the project, making the implementation phase go as smoothly as possible. A system analysis is taking a system the business is going to use to better their organization and breaking it down to see how it can better the business and what problems need to be fixed before implementing the system. It also predicts the cost of the system and the money it will save the business that is using it. The system I am going to be using is the implementation of Electronic Health Records (EHR) into small rural health care facilities. This particular one is for D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital. D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital is a 49 bed community hospital who are located in Brewton, Alabama. D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital decided they wanted to take a shot at implementing HER to make their organization more modern and up to date on technology that is being used nationwide. Not only will it benefit their patients, but also the workers, and the organization as a whole. D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital realized they needed and EHR system when they started using the bar code medication administration system. Up until the point they realized they need an automated system, they always used the traditional...
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...Introduction A case study is a puzzle that has to be solved. The first thing to remember about writing a case study is that the case should have a problem for the readers to solve. The case should have enough information in it that readers can understand what the problem is and, after thinking about it and analyzing the information; the readers should be able to come up with a proposed solution. Writing an interesting case study is a bit like writing a detective story. You want to keep your readers very interested in the situation. In this case study we try discuss about Southern California Supermarket Strike. The Southern California Supermarket Strike of 2003-2004 was a strike among supermarket workers in Southern California. The walkout lasted for twenty weeks. In this case study, we try to discuss common issues related to the strike of Southern California Supermarket's staff. We are discussing various alternatives and solutions related with it. To prepare this case study we follow Goggle, Wikipedia and various article related with this situation. Overview Grocery clerks in Southern California are fairly well paid when compared to other grocery workers in the US. Their health benefits are not as good as the benefits of, say, most K12 teachers, but better than most other wage workers -- also true of their pensions. This gave the grocery workers what they themselves see as a middle-class income, whether that is in fact the case or not. Wages of...
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...Increasing health plan premium costs are a growing burden for the employers who choose to provide health insurance coverage to employees. For small business owners operating on limited budgets, these increases are even more significant. The passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) creates additional responsibilities for employers regarding the minimum requirements and pricing of insurance plans for employees. Employers make difficult decisions to determine how to continue to provide health insurance at a fair and reasonable price, without harming the small business. The case study by Spencer (2014) examines the options of small business owners, John and Liza, faced with a 25% increase in health insurance rates. Once it is determined that the increase is due to the age and health status of several employees, the owner must decide whether to penalize certain employees with increased contributions, or have all workers absorb the added costs equally. In addition, there is concern that hiring a potential new employee, Robert, will increase insurance rates even further due to the pre-existing health condition of his spouse. It is challenging to select an option that has a fair and balanced impact on the company and its employees. While financially it is easiest for the company to have each employee absorb the cost of the premium increase, this is not a fair option if premium increases for all are due to the lifestyle factors of a small representation. There is an increased risk of...
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...Unit 27: Understanding Health and Safety in the Business Workplace Unit code: H/502/5458 QCF Level 3: BTEC National Credit value: 10 Guided learning hours: 60 Aim and purpose The aim of this unit is to enable learners to develop knowledge of the legislation and regulations relating to health and safety in a business workplace in order to conduct an audit and carry out a risk assessment. Unit introduction It is important, when working in business, to ensure compliance with organisational procedures and legal requirements, as the consequences of non-compliance can have serious implications for employees and employers. It is important, therefore, for learners to appreciate that those working in business must understand the principal issues which affect the working environment, for all individuals and the organisations that employ them. This involves keeping up to date with information on the legal issues that affect safe working practices. Everyone at work plays an important part in ensuring health and safety and it is essential that key personnel are aware of their roles and responsibilities. Employers must take reasonable care to protect their employees, and others, from the risk of injury, disease or death, while employees must take care to protect themselves and others. Safe working conditions and the ‘welfare of employees’ can contribute to the success of an organisation. It is important that organisations take steps to prevent accidents...
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...Events in Business Research Business Research RES/351 January 13, 2016 Instructor: Business research can be described as a study in which a business or company gather data and analyzes it in order for better decision making and output. There are several steps in executing a research the first step is data collection process. There are several ways to collect data like interviews, surveys, questionnaires and databases. I’m currently employed at the Weed Army Community Hospital in the Medical Evaluation Board Department. We evaluate soldier’s medical diagnoses and process cases for medical discharge. Over the years I have counseling numerous mental health patients that are returning from deployment. Our goal is to advise and refer soldiers and family members to the appropriate sources to include, Social Work Service. Cases with extreme mental disability are soldiers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with major sleep disorders. The problem is regardless of the psychotherapy and medication the soldiers are given they continue to have extreme nightmares of death and fear. Soldier that are diagnose with PTSD normally gets two to four hours of sleep a night. Beginning with the first step in the research process is to identifying the problem. Our dilemma was soldier Behavioral Health Care beyond Army life. Data was gathered from our Mental Health Department and Traumatic Brain Injury database. After we identify the problem a Case Review Committee...
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...|COURSE: HND in Business ( Accounting/Management) | |SUBJECT: Entrepreneurship (HNDBA/BM) | |CORE: 1.5 120 Hrs | |LECTURER: Ms G William | |ASSESSMENT: Coursework Assignment 60% End Test 40% | |A small group class presentation with an accompanying written report on a relevant business-related topic. (20%) | |A group assignment on Business Plan with power-point presentation. (25%) | |A phase test. (15%) | | | |Objectives: ...
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...MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH OF SMALL & MICRO-ENTERPRISES (SMES) ACASE STUDY OF (UWMFO) MICRO FINANCE INSTITUTION BY HENRY EGYEYU DEDICATION To the memory of my grand father Daniel Egeyu Whose love & enthusiasm for academia first kindled mine? ABSTRACT This research study investigates the impact of microfinance institutions on entrepreneurial development of Small & Micro-enterprises (SMEs) that are craving for growth and development in a war revived district called Gulu. The researcher used questionnaire as an instrument of primary data collection. Tables and simple percentages were used in data presentation. For clear analysis, the study centers on two broad variables; the dependent variable which is entrepreneurial development and the independent variable which is microfinance institutions. Three different hypotheses were formulated and tested using various statistical tools such as chi-square test, analysis of variance and simple regression analysis. The study reveals that (i) there is a significant difference in the number of entrepreneurs who used microfinance institutions and those who do not use them; (ii) there is a significant effect of microfinance institutions activities in predicting entrepreneurial productivity; and (iii) that there is no significant effect of microfinance institutions activities in predicting entrepreneurial development. The researcher concludes...
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...Case Study Assignment No. ENG401-03-013-01: A Year of Water 1 2 Case Study What is a Case Study? There is no universally accepted definition for a case study, and the case method means different things to different people. Consequently, all case studies are not structured similarly, and variations abound in terms of style, structure and approach. Case material ranges from small caselets (a few paragraphs to one-two pages) to short cases (four to six pages) and from 10 to 18 page case studies to the longer versions (25 pages and above). A case is not a problem. A problem usually has a unique, correct solution. On the other hand, a decision-maker faced with the situation described in a case can choose between several alternative courses of action, and each of these alternatives may plausibly be supported by logical argument. To put it simply, there is no unique, correct answer in the case study method. Good features Case study research excels at bringing students to an understanding of a complex issue or object, and can extend experience or add strength to what is already known through previous research. Case studies emphasize detailed contextual analysis of a limited number of events or conditions and their relationships. Researchers have used the case study research method for many years across a variety of disciplines. Social scientists, in particular, have made wide use of this qualitative research method to examine contemporary real-life situations and provide...
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...1857 – 7881 (Print) e - ISSN 1857- 7431 MARKET ANALYSIS AND THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING SMALL BUSINESSES Azzam Azmi Abou-Moghli, PhD Applied Science University Ghaith Mustafa Al-Abdallah, PhD Applied Science University Abstract This study aims to explore the nature of relation and effect between market analysis and feasibility of establishing small businesses operating in the services sector in Jordan. Four independent variables were identified to market analysis: location, demand, price and competitors. The study population consisted of (163) cases and the researchers used a close ended 42-item questionnaire, with a (83.43%) reliability coefficient, as per the Chronbach Alfa equation for collecting the primary data of the study. Furthermore, two types of analysis were employed: simple regression analysis and stepwise multiple analysis. The study made a number of conclusions, most important of which is: there is a statistically significant relationship between the location, demand, price and competitors and the feasibility of establishing small businesses. Keywords: Market Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Service Sector, Small Businesses, Jordan 1.0 Introduction Market analysis of businesses is deemed as scientific tool to obtain relevant information about the realities of the proposed market. This will benefit the investor in showing the business feasibility to be studied and its preference over alternative investment opportunities, subsequently...
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...This week’s case study involves issues related to health insurance that small businesses can face. John and Liza are small business owners who need to hire a new mechanic to work at their boat repair business. However, they are faced with a dilemma when it comes to hiring Robert, their best applicant; because his wife is ill and their already increasing insurance premiums will increase again. Their other employees have also contributed to the increasing premiums due to factors including age, gender and smoking. In order to hire Robert, John and Liza must weigh out their options and decide how to handle their premiums. John and Liza’s solutions could include giving incentives to those who quit smoking, asking the smokers to pay a larger portion of their health insurance costs or simply do nothing and incur the costs themselves. Another option is to divide the costs equally among all of the employees. Each option that John and Liza have as business owners has pros and cons associated with it. Their first option, to do nothing and incur the costs, will only make their financial situation worse. By hiring Robert, their premiums will rise again. With the couple absorbing the already increasing cost, hiring Robert will only put them in the hole more than they already are. In order to make the financial situation better, their best bet is to offer a small incentive to those mechanics that quit smoking. For the mechanics that choose to continue smoking, John and Liza could ask them to...
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...08168759420 WE WILL THEN SEND YOU THE ABSTRACT,TABLE OF CONTENT AND CHAPTER ONE FOR FREE NOTE ALSO: IF YOU ALREADY HAVE AN APPROVED PROJECT TOPIC THAT IS NOT ON OUR WEBSITE,WE CAN ALSO DEVELOP IT FOR YOU.WE WILL SEND YOU THE ABSTRACT,TABLE OF CONTENT AND CHAPTER ONE FOR FREE WITHIN 48 HOURS JUST SEND THE APPROVED TOPIC TO 08068231953,08168759420 PROJECT TOPICS IN ECONOMICS: 1. URBANIZATION A PROBLEM TO FOOD PRODUCTION AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT. (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE) ( 5 chapters and 62 pages) 2. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULT EDUCATION GRADUATES IN ENUGU STATE NIGERIA)(5 chapters and 76 pages) 3. THE GROWTH OF INDIGENOUS FIRMS IN NIGERIA PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS: (A CASE STUDY OF AJAOKUTA STEEL COMPANY LIMITED IN KOGI STATE) ) ( 3 chapters and 37 pages) 4. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PREREQUISITE FOR HIGH PRODUCTIVITY (A CASE STUDY OF BEECHAM PLC) ( 3 chapters and 38 pages) 5. EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION AND PRODUCTIVITY (A CASE STUDY OF ESUT, ENUGU) (5 chapters and 69 pages) 6. THE ROLE OF PLANNING AND FORECASTING IN BUSINESS...
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...Running head: Colgate-Palmolive Case Study – Product and Pricing Strategy 1 Colgate-Palmolive Case Study – Product and Pricing Strategy Paper Lydia Hines Indiana Wesleyan University August 25th 2013 2 Colgate-Palmolive Case Study – Product and Pricing Strategy Introduction Colgate – Palmolive is a multinational company based in United States. It is a consumer product organization which focuses mainly on the health care and personal products. The products are widely available in many countries and are popular among the general consumers. The company has been able to position itself in the market as a major company in the industry. In the year 1991, the sales of the company were recorded as $ 6.06 billion. With this success, the company was considered as a global leader in the industry. In 1992, the company launched a new toothbrush in the United States.The division of the company, Oral Core Division, developed the toothbrush which was at the time of launch a unique product. Evaluation of the Current Product positioning and product Life Cycle The product, Precision toothbrush was introduced as a unique product in the market and hence ...
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...CASE STUDIES Amy’s Kitchen Case Study From start-up to leading natural and organic frozen food brand Reference Code: CSCM0256 Publication Date: August 2009 DATAMONITOR VIEW CATALYST Amy’s Kitchen was established by Andy and Rachel Berliner in 1987, and concentrates on the production of natural and organic meals. The company has dramatically expanded its product range in the 22 years since its founding from its one initial vegetable pot pie and in the fiscal year 2008, recorded revenues of 240million USD. The global economic crisis has been problematic for Amy’s Kitchen, as consumers seeking to make savings to their household budgets have reduced their spending on organic and natural food. However, core customers remain and many will continue to both regularly purchase the brand and be unpaid ambassadors for it, which has been part of its marketing success since its inception. SUMMARY • The Amy’s Kitchen company began as a business in 1987 in California and is named after Amy Berliner, the daughter of the two founders Andy and Rachel Berliner. The company has grown into the leading natural frozen food brand in the US, benefiting from the rise of the organic foods market. • The two founders had previous experience of working in the food industry with the Magic Mountain Herbal Tea Company and in the case of Rachel Berliner’s family from organic farming. This placed them in good stead for the creation of their organics company. • The company is resolutely in favor of...
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...Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development Emerald Article: Differentiation for competitive advantage in a small family business Alex Douglas, Jacqueline Douglas, John Davies Article information: To cite this document: Alex Douglas, Jacqueline Douglas, John Davies, (2010),"Differentiation for competitive advantage in a small family business", Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, Vol. 17 Iss: 3 pp. 371 - 386 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14626001011068680 Downloaded on: 19-04-2012 References: This document contains references to 30 other documents To copy this document: permissions@emeraldinsight.com This document has been downloaded 1910 times. Access to this document was granted through an Emerald subscription provided by UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA For Authors: If you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service. Information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Additional help for authors is available for Emerald subscribers. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.com With over forty years' experience, Emerald Group Publishing is a leading independent publisher of global research with impact in business, society, public policy and education. In total, Emerald publishes over 275 journals and more than 130 book series, as well as an extensive...
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...Operational case study exam – February 2016 Pre-seen materials – Students’ copy February 2016 Operational case study examination Pre-seen materials First Class Bakery Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Introduction Products Production Customers Distribution/suppliers/recycling Employees Financial statements Information and costing systems The industry News articles ©CIMA 2015. No reproduction without prior consent Page 2 3 7 10 12 13 15 19 20 21 Page 1 Operational case study exam – February 2016 Pre-seen materials – Students’ copy Introduction First Class Bakery manufactures cakes and desserts which are packaged and sold directly to food retailers. All production is carried out on a single site in the west of Beeland, a country that has B$ as its currency. Most of the cakes manufactured are for large food retailers who sell the cakes as their own brand. First Class Bakery packages the cakes using the brand required by each retailer. Some cakes and desserts are sold to small independent food retailers under First Class Bakery’s own brand. All sales are made in Beeland, in B$. First Class Bakery was established over 30 years ago by three brothers: John, James, and Frank Mitchell. The three brothers owned and ran the business until recently when 80% of its equity shares were sold to Universal Foods, a large group quoted on Beeland’s stock market. The two older brothers John and James retired from the business altogether...
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