...Applied Legal Concepts in Healthcare Law Brewster v. University Hospital This paragraph will include a summary from the case which was obtained from the Healthcare Law Writing Assignment. In December 31, 1987 the Brewster’s had a daughter Emma that was born a week premature. Emma was transported to Children’s Hospital Medical Center the next day when she began showing signs of respiratory distress. She was treated by Dr. Craig Jackson, a neonatologist employed by the University of Washington. Emma suffered from hyperbilirubinemia, or jaundice, caused by elevated levels of bilirubin, a substance that is released into the bloodstream. Jaundice is not uncommon among infants as approximately a third or more of all newborns at the intensive care unit at Children’s hospital have jaundice. Greatly elevated bilirubin levels can result in permanent in brain damage. When Emma was admitted to Children’s Hospital, her serum bilirubin level was 4.2 micrograms per deciliter. It gradually increased to as high as 22.0 mcg/dl on January 7, 1988, then decreased to 5.7 mcg/dl on January 18, 1988. The type of jaundice Emma experience is generally treated with phototherapy. More serious cases are treated with a transfusion of all the blood in the infant’s body, a treatment entailing greater risks including cardiac arrhythmia, bleeding, bacterial infection and the development of air bubbles in the circulatory system. Dr. Martin prescribed phototherapy for Emma, which was unsuccessful, and Emma...
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...Concepts and Process of marketing applied in Cadbury Annelize Vermeulen 8/3/2012 Task 1 | Table of Contents Step 1: Understand the marketing place and customer needs 2 Step 2: Designing a customer driven marketing strategy 3 Essential customer value 3 Market Segmentation 3 Demographic Segmentation 4 Segmentation according to age and life cycle of the target market: 4 Gender 4 Income 4 Generation 4 Psychographic Segmentation 5 Behavioural Segmentation of Cadbury dairy Milk 5 Readiness to buy the product 5 Benefits 6 Attitude 6 Step 3: Preparing an integrated marketing plan and program 7 Product: 7 Product and Service Attributes 8 Price: 9 Promotion: 10 Place: 11 Step 4: Building customer relations 12 Step 5: Capturing value from customers 12 Benefits and disadvantages of marketing for Cadburys 13 References 14 Cadbury and its marketing process Marketing is an important process in which customers’ needs and want are identified, fulfilled and estimated in a way that is also economic and beneficial to the company. (CIM, 2001) It is essential for every company to make use of these tools in order to make there company the best it can be. It is important to give customers what they want, when they want it and at a competitive market price. Step 1: Understand the marketing place and customer needs It is of crucial nature that the market place and wants and needs of clients and prospected clients are clearly understood. ...
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...business. The concept was introduced and being used during the beginning of internet utilization by all organization. It is not easy to have this kind of thinking to create a business model and strategy which is two different concept needed to be applied. By looking at this concept, business model required to identify your customer and need to plan how to make money from them by providing a value services while strategy explain how we can be different by others in term of providing services and so on. Inside the article, Magretta give us a well constructed thought on the concept that being used by certain example of company that was succeed. This will enable us to define whether the concept is useful only for certain type of business or it can apply to all. A set of tool need to be distinguished before a business model and strategy may applied by carried out a few test and from there assumption can be made. Both business model and strategy may be combining to produce a better business organization. Introduction Magretta, 2002 writes an article about Why Business Models Matter. This article presents us on how a good business is start by having a good human motivation producing a well profit to the company or organization. Magretta quote ‘a company didn’t need a strategy or a special competence, or even any customer – all it needed was a Web-based business model that promised wild profit in some distant, ill-defined future’. There are two set of concepts that Magretta discussed...
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...effectively, in a way that satisfies its customers. Operations Management is said to be common responsibility of all managers irrespective of which function they are in. A manager needs to be aware of the overall operations of the organisation to contribute well to end to end process/processes. Your Task This assignment requires you to write a report on the operations management of a chosen organisation (preferably a medium sized firm). In the report you must: a) Identify the overall input, transformation and output operations of the firm b) Identify those major operation areas that are critical to the competitive advantage of the chosen organisation c) Critically evaluate the performance of each identified area while using the appropriate concepts (capacity planning, inventory management, supply chain design, performance measures, total quality management) d) Give final recommendations as solution of the identified problems within the operation areas or/and to increase the current efficiency of overall operations management of the chosen organisation (Use information from case...
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...points = 10% of final grade Late penalty: 1 point per day, no essays will be accepted after November 13th 2014 Assignment: Find examples of psychology in your day to day life 1) Pick ONE psychological concept from the class a. A concept is a small idea, not a whole chapter or section. e.g. the four stages of sleep, not sleep in general, or all of biological rhythms, or all states of consciousness 2) Write an introductory paragraph describing the concept you’ve picked, and why you picked it (1 point) a. This paragraph should contain a brief description of the topic, I want to be able to clearly see what topic you’ve picked and that you understand what it is, I don’t need a detailed explanation though. 3) Write THREE paragraphs, each giving an example of how you’ve seen this concept at work in your daily life (2 points each = 6 points total). a. Each of the paragraphs should give an example of the same concept applied to a different situation in your life. b. Do not write three paragraphs on three separate concepts. c. Describe the situation, and explicitly identify how your experience illustrates the concept. 4) Write a brief concluding paragraph summing up your essay, and speculating on any changes you might make in your life as a result of applying this concept to your own life (1 point). 5) Edit your paper for writing quality (2 points) a. Your paper should be i. Double spaced ii. 12 point font iii. Standard margins iv. Page numbers v. Spelled correctly ...
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...purpose of explaining social behaviors. It emphasizes that “learning occurs in a social context, and that much of what is learned is gained through observation” (Anderman & Anderman, 2009, p. 834). This theory has been applied to a wide spectrum of areas of study such as human functioning as career choice, athletics, organizational behavior, and mental and physical health. It has also been used in the areas of behavior in the classroom including motivation, learning, and achievement. The social cognitive theory has five major concepts. The first concept is observational learning. This idea is also known as vicarious modeling because learning is a result of watching behaviors in the environment. According to this theory, observational learning is dependent on attention, retention, production, and motivation (Anderman & Anderman, 2009). Attention is needed because students must first be watching a behavior in order to learn it. Retention is needed in order to transform what is observed into something that can be used for later. Production is necessary in order for students to draw on stored conclusions and perform what they have learned, and motivation is needed in order for students to participate in any of these processes. The second major concept is outcome expectations. These “reflect individuals’ beliefs about what consequences are most likely to ensue if particular behaviors are performed” (Anderman & Anderman, 2009). These beliefs are important in regard to...
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...Viewpoint Design in Information Systems Just found "Consistency in multi-viewpoint design of enterprise information systems" by Remco M. Dijkman, Dick A.C. Quartel, and Marten J. van Sinderen. It was published on Information and Software Technology Volume 50, Issues 7-8, June 2008, Pages 737-752. "Different stakeholders in the design of an enterprise information system have their own view on that design. To help produce a coherent design this paper presents a framework that aids in specifying relations and consistency rules between such views. The contribution of our framework is that it provides a collection of basic concepts. These basic concepts aid in relating viewpoints by providing: (i) a common terminology that helps stakeholders to understand each others concepts; and (ii) re-usable consistency rules. We show that our framework can be applied, by performing a case study in which we specify the relations and consistency rules between three RMODP viewpoints" Viewpoint Effectiveness In my thesis I have conducted different case studies to validate the use of the viewpoint analyzer, a tool based on a production system, to help the analysis of viewpoints. Using different descriptions written in VWPL the tool would identify "candidates" for wrong information, inconsistencies and missing information. The case studies did also pointed out that by having an agenda for discussing discrepancies would increase the overall knowledge about the topic at hand. The paper...
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...Circuit City, Fannie Mae, Gillette, Kimberly-Clark, Kroger, Nucor, Philip Morris, Pitney Bowes, Walgreens, and Wells Fargo maintained great results and accomplished enduring greatness, evolving into companies that were undeniably “Built to Last”. It’s strange that the research performed showed an opposition of what we had always thought, “People are our most important asset”. Instead the researched showed that the right people are the better people, in other words “First get the right people on the bus and the wrong people off the bus” and then later decide on when and where to drive the bus. Collins plans out three stages, each with two key concepts. These six concepts are the heart of Good to Great and he dedicates a chapter to explaining each of them: Level 5 Leadership, First Who Then What, Confront the Brutal Facts, The Hedgehog Concept, A Culture of Discipline and Technology Accelerators. “Level 5 leadership” is what separates good companies from great companies. This style of leadership forms the top level of a 5-level triangle or hierarchy that ranges from just about skilled...
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...1. Give examples of needs, wants and demands that Build-A-Bear customers demonstrate, differentiating each of these three concepts. We understand a need as a basic part of the human design resulting in the state of felt deprivation. So from the article, it can be said that the Build-A-Bear consumers have a basic need of self-expression or creation. Each child that comes into a store has a distinct need to construct a bear, fueled by their own imagination. The article touches on the notion that each kid leaves, “[with] a product that they have created”. In addition, other needs that emerge are choice, playtime, free-will, individuality, stimulation, and bonding. I believe that bonding is more for the parents than the child. It fulfills a need to connect with their child by creating an experience which they can all share: “Parents love Build-A-Bear just as much as the kids do”. These needs lean into the wants, which is finding that specific place where their imaginations can run wild, i.e. make the end product. They choose what style of animal, stitch them, pick the clothes, name them, and when everything is finished, receive a birth certificate. These wants begin to take shape and ultimately form into the demands of the consumer. Build-A-Bear patrons now seek a very specific product that delivers value and satisfaction. And how Maxine Clark meets their expectations successfully is by introducing a trendy line of accessories, new store locations and popularized characters...
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... Running Head: INVESTIGATING YOUR OWN MENTAL MODELS 1. 1. Describe the mental model thoroughly, including its origins, how long it has been established, conversations you have heard about it, etc. According to Hrepic (2011), “wider studies of mental model definitions show that no consensus exists about the definition of the term mental model and “some definitions of the concept are even contradictory.” “Canas and Antol”, believe the main reason for disagreements in the definition of the mental model is that the term has been used by researchers who work in different fields and who focused on its different aspects. However, “Van der Veer” believes that although there is no agreement about the exact definition of the concept, in general, “mental model” refers to the internal representations that people form of the environment through their interaction with it”(p. 1). In other words, mental models are believed to be assumptions, beliefs, generalizations even stereotypes of a person’s belief system that is often generated by their experiences. According to Senge (2006), “our mental models determine not only how we make sense of the world, but how we take action. Philosophers have discussed mental models for centuries, going back at least to Plato’s parable of the cave; “The...
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...innovation” on the basis that seemingly minor changes to technology which may earlier be classified as an incremental innovation can have competitive consequences of a radical one. The key concept is the distinction between component knowledge and architectural knowledge. The paper argues that firms concentrate on refining components within a stable architecture established by a dominant design, and consequently, their “information-processing capabilities” are shaped by the existing architecture. While building upon component knowledge, their architectural knowledge is outmoded and made obsolete by architectural innovations. Their resulting inability to identify or understand new interactions between components has serious competitive consequences. The conceptual framework of the paper is clear and straightforward. The main argument is advanced in a logical manner, and supporting premises (such as the way organizations manage knowledge) are supported by prior literature. Within the boundaries of the paper’s assumptions, the argument is persuasive. Furthermore, the application to the photolithographic alignment (PA) equipment industry justifies the model. The trends in the industry suggest the conceptual framework is largely accurate. Nonetheless, the assumptions made limit the usefulness of the concept. Firstly, the analysis of firms’ information-processing is restricted to communication channels, information filtering and problem-solving strategies, ignoring other institutions,...
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...| Competencies Assessment | Submitted for MBA 602 | | | Submitted on June 30th 2013 | | This survey taught me a lot about my perception of the government’s role, and the importance government regulation has when it comes to the medical industry. I scored with the majority of the students when it came to describing the roles of biostatics serves in the discipline of public health. I found it to be of low/medium importance level. I do feel there is a need for biostatistics however; it is one of the concepts that does not play in my mind on a daily basis and it seems like most of the other students would agree. It tends to only strike me as important when it is on a national, worldwide, or has gained the importance of the media or news. I also scored with the majority of the class when it came to the statistical concepts as well. I do feel that averages and statically concepts can be very helpful when it comes to the impact that things health wise can have on the human population. When it comes to statistic the number can be manipulated pretty easily to portray whatever picture that people want. That does not mean is what is always being done, but I think is a large reason why as a class we generally find a low importance on it. For example, drug companies do a great job using statistics to show how great their products are with helping the world’s health problems. What the drug companies do not rave about is the other side effects their new medication cause to...
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...Concept Analysis Assignment Grand Canyon University Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practice NUR 502 Ms. Maria Mendez June 13, 2013 Concept Analysis Assignment Today’s nursing profession encompasses a variety of specialties and disciplines that demonstrate a wide range of phenomena. According to McEwin and Willis, in clinical practice, those phenomenon that are frequently seen aid advanced practice nurses in developing interventions and clinical protocols because they are said to be stable and reliable components of the practical nursing experience (McEwin & Willis, 2011, p. 47). The observed phenomena may or may not have had research studies associated with them in the past to concretely define them, and therefore the notion of concept development and analysis arose to clarify the meanings of the phenomena encountered in one’s practical setting. McEwin and Ellis define concepts as “terms that refer to phenomena that occur in nature and thought” (McEwin & Willis, 2011, p. 47). Furthermore, concepts can be concrete, nonconcrete, variable, and non-variable in manner and described in words or phrases. Concept analysis is utilized to clarify vague concepts in nursing that may be overused and unclear and also to promote a mutual understanding amongst colleagues (Falan, 2010). For the purpose of this assignment, an article found in the Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences regarding the concept of abuse in healthcare was selected for concept analysis...
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...terms which contain too much connotation. The forms of corruption depend on who is initiators or profiteers, what approaches are and the scale. In addition, the causes and the results of corruption are diverse. And it can be traced in both governments and civil societies, in economic systems, in administrative systems and in judiciary systems etc. According to Arnold Heidenheimer, when we attempt to define corruption, the various meanings among different languages and culture should be taken into consideration. On the contrary, Diego Gambetta is in favour of “a core concept for corruption”. At the present, many interpretations depend on the sense of rules and violation. That is to say, no matter how broad and complicated the concept is, it can reflect rules and violators who against those rules can be identified and punished. ! In the Chinese context, there are two major definitions which can be applied to China in the transition period. yansun For those who are in favour of a tough enforcement and party disciplinary, they would like to provide a more broad-based definition which includes public offices, public interest and public opinions factors. By contrast, for those who are in favour of a effective effacement and market efficiency, they would focus on the abuse of public office. Though there is no formalistic answer to the question on what the definition is, this paper would use a definition corresponding with the Chinese context. The corruption is defined as the abuse...
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...Refocusing a Nursing Lens Distorted by Perfection: The Call for a Mid-range Theory This article describes the concept of the nursing lens and the nursing gaze. The nursing lens is a term describing how nurses view their own safety, their practice, their environment and the clients/families they care for. Although a difficult concept to grasp, the nursing lens and the nursing gaze can be described as a looking glass, The gaze is the nurse who peers into the glass and the lens is the device itself. It is basically what nurses perceive and what influences their perception. One factor explored is the concept of perfection and how it distorts the nursing lens. We as humans are fallible creatures. However errors in nursing such as medication errors, failure to take adequate precautions and inadequate monitoring post-procedure are viewed as inexcusable mistakes and have far reaching implications. What causes these errors? Was it reckless or risky behavior by the nurse? Was it inadequate training and/or education? Perhaps prior experience with colleagues or a supervisor after a prior mistake influenced that nurse. Whatever the cause, these factors alter the perception of that nurse and thus alter the nursing lens and the nursing gaze. These factors must be analyzed to remove distortion from the lens. But how is this to applied to a practical research application? To do so you must have an understanding of what goes on in a nurse’s head, their basic thought process. Such as how...
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