...University A1. Country to compare and A2. Access The country I chose to compare with the United States healthcare system is Japan. Access to healthcare in Japan is fairly easy. Every individual, including the unemployed, children and retirees, is covered by signing up for a health insurance policy. They can obtain insurance either through their work or through a community based insurance. For those Japanese citizens that are too poor to afford health insurance, the government supplies their insurance through a social insurance. If a Japanese citizen loses his/her job and becomes unemployed, the individual will just switch to a community based insurance rather than a work insurance (Reid, 2008). In contrast, in the United States, if you become unemployed, you lose your health insurance. An individual can, however, obtain insurance through a private source but it is often more expensive. In 2010, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law in the United States. The PPAAC was designed to enhance coverage for uninsured or low-income Americans. This was met with much controversy since a large number of Americans felt like it was unconstitutional for the government to mandate that American citizens who were not insured by another source purchase this healthcare or otherwise have to pay a fine based on percent of income through yearly taxes. There are numerous insurance avenues for children, unemployed and the elderly in the United States; examples include...
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...family is important to study because it is the primary agent for socialization. It is the first unit that teaches the rules of society to children. One of the two social entities recognized universally, the other is religion. The function of family has changed over time because it has shifted from an extended family to more of a nuclear family. The functions of a family: Protection, affection, procreation, production, education transfer of status. What are the three important differences between family systems in East Asia and the United States? Explain each. 1. Confucian values- places emphasis on loyalty and obedience to the group and its leader, where the United states has individualism 2. Gender Inequality- In east asia there is a patrinlean and multi-generational system, with the inheritence rights traveling down the male line, where in united states its bi-lateral and emphasis is placed on nuclear family. 3. Demographic Transition- Change from high fertility high mortality to a low fertility and mortality rates causing an aging population. Same in US but there is more immigration to the US which helps keep it more age balanced. How did the Japanese religious tradition view women? What roles were available to them? Confucian values states that women were inferior to men and theat they were to obey men. Buddhism states that women would not acheieve salvation and were inferior, Buddhism perceived women as inferior and an obstacle for men to achieve Nirvana...
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...to intervene in the free movement of international trade, thus affecting where companies can produce most efficiently. D) Countries wrestle with the questions and set policies on what, with whom, and how much they should import and export, thus affecting companies' abilities to produce given products efficiently and sell them into given markets. Answer: C Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast theories of international trade Skill: Concept Objective: 1 2) Why should managers in international business understand international trade theories? A) Countries' trade policies, based on trade theories, influence which products companies might export to given countries. B) The understanding helps managers decide whether their companies should follow laissez-faire management practices. C) The theories help managers decide whether to use large-scale versus small-scale technologies for serving their export markets. D) The comprehension is useful when deciding whether to transfer managers abroad to manage foreign operations. Answer: A Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast theories of international trade Skill: Concept Objective: 1 3) Because all countries face the questions of what, how much, and with whom they should import and export,...
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...WRITING 5 Comparison/Contrast * Use the chart we discussed in class to brainstorm ideas for an essay using comparison/ contrast organization. You have two choices: * Write an essay that compares and/or contrasts certain aspects of culture in the United States and in your native country. Limit your discussion to the aspects of everyday life listed in the chart (or one you discuss with me). Write from your own experience as an observer of life. * Alternatively, you can compare your native country today to the way it was in your parents or grandparents time. Also, if there is a recent event in your or your parents’ lifetime that revolutionized life in your country, you can compare life before and after the event. You can also write about difference and similarities in rural and urban life in your county. (Don’t’ write about government or politics.) * If you choose the first option, choose one category from the chart to write about. Name the category in the thesis statement. Then divide that category into 3 subtopics. (It is possible to combine categories from the chart in your subtopics, but be sure the three subcategories are closely related. They must both belong to the topic of the thesis statement.) * In other words, the thesis can’t say that there are three differences between country X and the United States. Name the category of differences such as three differences in how people raise children, or three differences in how elders are treated...
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...the left hand column and your editions in the right-hand column. You have an example. (30 pts) CAN MEDICATION CURE OBESITY IN CHILDREN? A Review of the Literature In March 2004, U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona called attention to a health problem in the United States that, until recently, we have overlooked: childhood obesity. Carmona highlighted that the “astounding” 15% child obesity rate constitutes an “epidemic.” Since the early ‘80s, that rate has “doubled in children and tripled in adolescents.” Now more than nine million children are classified as obese. While the traditional response to a medical epidemic is to hunt for a vaccine or a cure-all pill, childhood obesity has proven more elusive. Lacking success of recent initiatives suggests that medication mightn’t be the answer for the escalating problem. In this literature review, I will consider whether the use of medication is a promising approach for solving the childhood obesity problem by responding to the following questions: 1. What are the implications of childhood obesity? 2. Is medication effective at treating childhood obesity? 3. Is medication safe for children? 4. Is medication the best solution? Understanding the limitations of medical treatments for children highlights the complexity of the childhood obesity problem in the United States and underscores the need for physicians, advocacy groups, and policymakers to search for other solutions. What Are the Implications...
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...America. Also known as Pueblos, they are Spanish speakers and usually indulge in hunting and gathering as their tradition. 2. Creoles- an American-born Spaniard in Spanish colonies, descended from the original French settlers of the southern United States, especially Louisiana. II. General Identifications: 1. Conquistadors- A conqueror, the 16-century Spanish soldiers who defeated Indian civilizations of Central America. 2. Sapa Inca- the Inca was the powerful emperor and leader of the Inca people, which basically means emperor. 3. Cannibal Law 1503- In 1503 Queen Isabella of Spain, created a law that prohibited the arrest or capture of her new children stating further that, no harm or evil was permitted against their person or possessions. 4. Royal Fifth- An old royal tax that reserves to monarch for metals acquired by subjects as treasure or extracted mining, instituted in Muslim states. III. Specific Identifications: 1. Hernan Cortes- Spanish conquistador, who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico, led an expedition and brought large portions of mainland Mexico. 2. Hernando De Soto- Spanish explorer and conquistador while leading the first European expedition into territory of the modern-day United State. 3. Montezuma II- Last Aztec emperor in Mexico and was overthrown and killed by Hernando Cortés. 4. Francisco Pizarro- who conquered the Inca Empire or what is now called Peru or founded the city of Lima. 5. Ferdinand & Isabel-...
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...Comparative Writing What is a comparative writing? Comparative writing asks that you compare at least two (possibly more) items. These items will differ depending on the assignment. You might be asked to compare • positions on an issue (e.g., responses to healthcare in Canada and the United States) • theories (e.g., capitalism and communism) • figures (e.g., Auto production in the United States and Britain) • texts (e.g., Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Macbeth) • events (e.g., the Great Depression and the global financial crisis of 2008–9) Although the assignment may say “compare,” the assumption is that you will consider both the similarities and differences; in other words, you will compare and contrast. Make sure you know the basis for comparison The assignment sheet may say exactly what you need to compare, or it may ask you to come up with a basis for comparison yourself. • Provided by the question: The question may ask that you consider the gradual loss of morals by major characters in Yann Martel’s Life of Pi and George Orwell’s Animal Farm. The basis for comparison will be the loss of morals by central figures in each text. • Developed by you: The question may simply ask that you compare the two novels. If so, you will need to develop a basis for comparison, that is, a theme, concern, or device common to both works from which you can draw similarities and differences. Develop a list of similarities and differences Once you know your basis for comparison...
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...The American Dream is the idea that each and every single individual has an equal opportunity to achieve success through determination and hard work. America has long been seen as a place where anyone, despite his or her circumstances, can thrive in society as long as he or she puts in enough hard work. However, some now argue that equality is diminishing and being replaced by inequality. In “American Dream? Or Mirage?”, by Michael Kraus, Shai Davidai, and A. David Nussbaum, and “It’s Now the Canadian Dream”, by Nicholas Kristof, the authors discuss the concept of the American dream in very different ways. The authors of “American Dream? Or mirage?” explain and analyze why most Americans are unconcerned with the economic inequality in the...
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...Research Questions 3 Hypotheses 4 Definition of Key Terms 5 Brief Review of the Literature 5 Summary 7 Research Method 7 Operational Definition of Variables 9 Measurement 10 Summary 11 References 12 Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography 13 Introduction Inclusion is the current terminology (replacing mainstreaming and integration) that is used to describe a classroom where students with and without disabilities learn together. According to Georgiadi, Kalyva, Koukoutas, and Tsakiris (2012), “Inclusion is defined as access to mainstream settings, where children with special educational needs are educated together with their typically developing classmates through an array of useful and appropriate activities” (p. 531). The belief is that students with an identified disability should be educated and integrated into the regular education classroom and be given the same benefits and access to the general curriculum that their peers are given. According to Golmic and Hansen (2012), “the Individual with Disabilities...
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...In the essay “What Written Knowledge Does: Three Examples of Academic Discourse”, Charles Bazerman presents a four part model through which we can analyze written works (Bazerman 24-26). The model includes the object under study, literature of the field, anticipated audience, and the author’s own self. Furthermore, we can apply Bazerman’s framework to different works. These works, though facing a difference in subject matter, nevertheless fit into this framework. The framework can be used to compare two different pieces, “Connecting natural landscapes using a landscape permeability model to prioritize conservation activities in the United States” by David M. Theobald, Sarah E. Reed, Kenyon Fields, and Michael Soulé as well as “Gender and Wilderness Conservation” by Kimberly Jarvis. All four parts in the framework are of immense importance, as we can use them to determine their purposes of each article. Consequently, we can compare the ideas and arguments made in these two essays, notwithstanding their difference. Additionally, we will learn through said comparison how each article seeks to persuade the readers that conservation is a virtuous task which which one should choose to involve himself in. The first essay, “Connecting natural landscapes...
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...English 1101 Compare/Contrast Paper This research report will compare and contrast the poverty level, financial, spiritual, physical, and support system for the regions for Georgia and Alabama. These states are both southern states that border each other. Alabama is the heart of Dixie and Georgia is known as the empire state of the south, because of its rich peach crops. Both states have a lot of history. Most of Alabama's history coming from slavery and Georgia's history dealing a lot with the people who impacted freedom. History played a big part in poverty’s life style and how it became all about. The following points will discuss how many different aspects of life are related to the way people in the states live each and every day. For many years the finances in Alabama was ruled by their cotton crops. When their cotton crops were poor the economy suffered. Many crop failures cause the people to look at other varieties of crops to make money. In the 1900s heavy industry became a part of Alabama’s leading mineral resources Alabama also depended on mining as a chief source by producing natural gas, limestone, and coal. On the other hand, Georgia economy and finances were ruled by fruits and peanuts. Additional sources of income in Georgia were the mining of copper and manganese. They also produced alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. The economy in Georgia suffered due to civil strife. Since 1995 the World Bank helped Georgia achieve growth and...
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...Belonging and being a member of a society or culture, requires a certain degree of passivity. Parents, teachers, adults who are accepted members of society, raised children to become part of the culture. Children are expected to learn these ideals and replicated it as they grow up. Thoughts, customs, traditions are passed on and embedded within children. As children, they internalize these without much thoughts, it simply becomes an imitation game. In this way, children reproduce these ideologies without thoughts, a very passive action. However, at a certain age, once the children had enough knowledge and tools to think and reason for themselves, they begins to question social norms. From that point onwards, it becomes a constant battle of fitting in and still maintaining a sense of...
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...Organizational Behavior Issues Paper ABC, Inc. is a competitor of your organization headquartered in a different country on a different continent. ABC has just announced that its shareholders approved the acquisition of your company. As the CEO in the acquired company, you have been asked to start the process of creating the changes necessary to make the merger-acquisition successful. You are being held accountable for maintaining your organization’s performance measures while dealing with the human elements of this situation. Resources: University Library and textbook readings Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper describing the key challenges that will face the organizations as they merge. To accomplish this, you must complete the following: * State the assumptions you will use for your analysis; specifically, identify the industry for both companies and the country where each company is located. In addition, identify the specific organizations you will be discussing. Select a company, for example, that will be ABC, Inc. for your specific situation. * Identify the elements of your organization’s culture and your perceptions of the importance of each element for your organization to operate effectively. * Use the text reading and at least three peer-reviewed sources from the University Library resources to identify the key elements of ABC’s organizational culture. * Assess the challenges in creating cooperation between the two organizations. What elements of national culture...
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...AFRICA VS UNITED STATES In our world each country has a set of standards to follow in order to establish health care insurance for people in different communities. The state contributes about 40% of all the expenditures on health while the public health sector delivers 80% of the population. Many resources are concentrated in the private health sector. These resources see to the health needs of the remaining 20% of the population. Public health consumes around 11% of the government’s total budget. The way the resources are allotted, and the standard of health care delivered, varies from country to country. Although there are similarities between South Africa and the United States regarding healthcare, South Africa remains at a lower level than the United States because of funding, education, medical supplies, and equipment/ machines to complete diagnostic testing. South Africa has a private and public healthcare system. There are more than 200 private hospitals owned by different private physicians or large corporations. Private hospitals have 24,537 beds while public hospitals have 110,143, according to David Hidler of PHNP. Public health care is free to pregnant women and children under the age of six. Other patients receiving care pay on a fee for service basis. This means that the patient’s pays for only treatment received while under the physicians care. The gross inequity between the two sectors has led health ministers to threaten regulation that requires the private...
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...ABARHAM LICOLN Abraham Lincoln was a freer of slavery and never judge anybody. He was always good to everybody he saw. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the united states. And served his country with respect Abe did not like slavery at all. Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12th 1809. He was assassinated on april 15th 1865. He lived until 60 years old. Abe was 6’4 a tall man he used his height to wright the emasapation proclamation and the most popular won Getty’s Burge address. Abe had four children. Robert, todd, Lincoln, Tod, Lincoln, William wallce Lincoln, and Edward, baker, Lincoln. All of these children are his and he was married too a widow named Marry Tod Lincoln. Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson 1919 Cairo. He died 1972 Stamford. For his long life Jackie Robison played for the Brooklyn dodgers. Jackie had educational training in several places. And states just as university of California. Los Anglos, Pasadena city college, and john muir high school he had a lot of educational training. Jackie Robinson got a national award for most valuable player. He also gave me an award because I can play baseball and probably make it to the major league. Compare and contrast Robinson and Lincoln were friends to blacks. They both wanted African Americans to do what Americans did. Abraham Lincoln and Jackie Robinson were trying to help blacks. All skin colors to be free and to do what Americans do to. Both of these guys were a company to blacks...
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