...Social care governance is a framework for making sure that social care services provide excellent ethical standards of service and continue to improve them. Culture values, behaviours, decisions and processes are open to scrutiny as people develop safe and effective evidence-based practice. Good governance means that people recognise our accountability, people act on lessons learned and they are honest and open in seeking the best possible outcomes and results for society. Social Care confronts enormous changes as local authorities and the efforts of health authorities have to deal with the heavy challenges of the Personalisation programme. Though, how can it be taken ahead in the present circumstances of important cuts in people’s financial support? All have responsibility for the quality of the social care they provide. Achieving quality is a combination of individual, team and organisational responsibility. Organising that effectively is the purpose of social care governance. Evidence-based practice tells us that this is best achieved by teams reflecting in a structured way on the service they currently provide and then on how it could be developed. Social care is in the process of changing working methods, organisational systems and culture to achieve the range of intentions around creating a more personalised care for older people in our regions social care system. For example Personal budgets comprise funding from different agencies whilst individual budgets just comprise...
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...CONTENTS 4|Page III. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 5|Page IV. INTRODUCTION 6|Page V. EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS 1. Definition of Industry Table 5.1 Real Estate Industry Classification Industry Supersector Sector Subsector 8000 Financials 8600 Real Estate 8630 Real Estate Investment and Services 8633 Real Estate Holding and Development Industries are the circles in the supply chain diagram. Each industry is a set of firms that operate in the same space in a supply chain, competing to control some of the space and so capture value. Industries have structure, history/trajectories and competitive dynamics that set the context for new entrants. In the Real-Estate Industry organizations primarily engaged in renting or leasing real estate to others; managing real estate for others; selling, buying, or renting real estate for others; and providing other real estate related services, such as appraisal services. Companies that invest directly or indirectly in real estate through development, investment or ownership. Excludes real estate investment trusts and similar entities, which are classified as Real Estate Investments. Source: www.icbenchmark.com/ICBDocs/Structure_Defs_English.pdf 7|Page 2. Analysis of Potential Changes in the Macro-Environment Industries operate within the Macro-Environment, where most analysis starts. This includes all factors that can influence and organization, but that are out of their direct control. It is continuously...
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...105–118. Family Involvement in Residential Long-Term Care: A Synthesis and Critical Review* Joseph E. Gaugler The University of Kentucky Abstract The objective of this review is to critically synthesize the existing literature on family involvement in residential long-term care. Studies that examined family involvement in various long-term care venues were identified through extensive searches of the literature. Future research and practice must consider the complexity of family structure, adopt longitudinal designs, provide direct empirical links between family involvement and resident outcomes, and offer rigorous evaluation of interventions in order to refine the literature. NIH-PA Author Manuscript Keywords Family Involvement; Nursing Homes; Assisted Living Facilities; Family Care Homes; Family Caregiving; Informal Care NIH-PA Author Manuscript Over the past several decades, various research studies have demonstrated that family members remain involved in the lives of their loved ones following placement in residential long-term care facilities (e.g., Bowers, 1988; Maas et al., 2000; Rowles & High, 1996; Smith & Bengston, 1979; York & Calsyn, 1977; Zarit & Whitlatch, 1992, to name a few). These collective findings have helped debunk the myth that families abandon their relatives in nursing homes or similar settings to die in isolation (Rowles, Concotelli, & High, 1996). Although the roles of families in residential long-term care have continued...
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...January13, 2013, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) has already reported 21 murders. Although it shows 9% decrease compared to 23 murders in 2012, it reflects 50% increase compared to the 14 murders in 2011 for the same time period. Is the situation in Chicago indicative of a socially disorganized community? It is noteworthy that majority or at least 70% of said homicide incidence involved Black victims and offenders. Walker, Spohn, and Delone (2012) argue that the high involvement of Black people in the criminal justice system can be explained by discrimination and structural inequalities in the American society. The community structural factors and other social factors as they relate to crime serve as the common theme in the readings subject of this critique. Most specifically, this critique examines Sampson and Groves’ (1989) research testing Shaw and McKay’s Social Disorganization Theory (SDT); Ellen and O’regan’s (2009) study on the patterns and implications of crime in the U.S. cities; Walker, Spohn, and Delone’s (2012) discussion on race, ethnicity, social structure and crime; and Reiman and Leighton’s (2013) review of crime control in America. Further, the analysis of said readings is applied in the...
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...The UCLA Housing and Roommate Matching System The UCLA Housing Services aim to create students a pleasant living and learning environment though providing various housing facilities and dining services that enable students to peruse academic success and enjoy campus life. We will further discuss about the operation of the UCLA housing system and the process of allocating students into different housing facilities. Moreover, we will design our own sample data with focus on first-year students (freshmen and first-year transfer students) and make analysis to attest the success of the UCLA Housing Services in applying an economic algorithm in the housing allocation process. The UCLA housing matching is a 10-13 day process in which the housing system categorizes students into three groups that include returning students, freshmen students and transfer students, and match them with various buildings and rooms based on their declared preferences on their housing applications. The UCLA Housing Services surveys on the assignment preference to identify the three important preference criteria for best housing matching, which are Facility/Room Type, Roommate Requests, and Lifestyle Preferences. Facility/Room Type is the most important criterion for the matching process, which makes it the first step in the housing application. During the application, the student ranks his/her top three choices based on Building Type and Room Type. Building Type is weighted more heavily...
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...Comintan , Ryan Cinense, Bryan Omar and Karl Guapo. Ryan Cinense is one of the assistant sales manager here in Global City. He previously sold 10 units of condominium in just 2months of being my assistant. Karl Guapo owned 3 units of condominium by working at here MegaWorld Corporation . Introduction Megaworld Corporation is transforming the Metro Manila landscape through a series of large-scale residential and office developments including urban centers integrating office, residential and commercial components. Apart from its core business of property development, Megaworld as a holding company is into merchandise trading as well as hotel and leisure. Megaworld continues to build upon a track record for quality and innovation centered on customer satisfaction through high-caliber projects delivered on time and backed by professional property management and after-sales services. Megaworld is also currently developing Uptown Bonifacio in Global City. The 15.4-hectare Uptown Bonifacio is Megaworld’s newest township project in the area and is envisioned to be a huge community of modern condominiums, offices, and retail establishments. To be...
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...Case studies Acknowledgements We are grateful to the following for permission to reproduce copyright material: ‘Getting to know you’ (Acreman, S. and Pegram, B.), originally published in Research Magazine, November 1999, pp. 36–41. In some instances we have been unable to trace the owners of copyright material, and we would appreciate any information that would enable us to do so. Case 1 Nike sprints ahead of the competition? Nike was founded by Bill Bowerman, the legendary University of Oregon track and field coach, and Phil Knight, a University of Oregon business student and middle-distance runner under Bowerman. The partnership began in 1962 as Blue Ribbon Sports (BRS); their first-year sales totalled $8,000. In 1972 BRS changed its name to Nike, named after the Greek winged goddess of victory. Nike employs 22,000 people worldwide, from Nike World Headquarters in Oregon. With 1,500 employees working at the Laakdal Customer Service Centre, Belgium has the most employees of any EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) country. The Netherlands is a close second, with 1,200 employees working at the European HQ in Hilversum. Nike is the number one athletic footwear company in the US and the number two American brand in terms of name recognition among overseas consumers, a status shared with IBM and second only to Coca-Cola. This high degree of recognition is probably one of the main reasons Nike has been so immensely successful. For the 2001 fiscal year sales...
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...Case studies Acknowledgements We are grateful to the following for permission to reproduce copyright material: ‘Getting to know you’ (Acreman, S. and Pegram, B.), originally published in Research Magazine, November 1999, pp. 36–41. In some instances we have been unable to trace the owners of copyright material, and we would appreciate any information that would enable us to do so. Case 1 Nike sprints ahead of the competition? Nike was founded by Bill Bowerman, the legendary University of Oregon track and field coach, and Phil Knight, a University of Oregon business student and middle-distance runner under Bowerman. The partnership began in 1962 as Blue Ribbon Sports (BRS); their first-year sales totalled $8,000. In 1972 BRS changed its name to Nike, named after the Greek winged goddess of victory. Nike employs 22,000 people worldwide, from Nike World Headquarters in Oregon. With 1,500 employees working at the Laakdal Customer Service Centre, Belgium has the most employees of any EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) country. The Netherlands is a close second, with 1,200 employees working at the European HQ in Hilversum. Nike is the number one athletic footwear company in the US and the number two American brand in terms of name recognition among overseas consumers, a status shared with IBM and second only to Coca-Cola. This high degree of recognition is probably one of the main reasons Nike has been so immensely successful. For the 2001 fiscal year sales...
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... submit your Part 2: Analysis of Ethical Dilemma paper to your instructor, who will provide feedback. Papers should be submitted to the assignments section of the course and follow the required guidelines. In this second part of the project, provide an analysis of a hypothetical ethical dilemma that you have developed. Keep in mind that the hypothetical ethical dilemma you are analyzing should also be within the same work environment that you analyzed and submitted in Unit 5 for Part 1: Analysis of Work Environment. There are several substantial areas that you must consider in your analysis. The following questions will help you to begin your analysis of the ethical dilemma you have chosen. • What is the ethical dilemma and who are the individuals involved? Be sure to fully describe the dilemma and its context. • What are the main ethical concerns presented in the dilemma? What sources and references can you use to support your analysis? • How could you apply the theories and techniques of human service professions to a wide variety of ethical dilemmas? • What documentation would you provide for the Ethics committee if it were a real-life situation? What decision making process would you present to them upon review of this case? How would you define and relate the role and functions of ethical standards in scientific research in the human service professions? These questions are only meant to help you start your analysis. You should also include ...
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...background. However, many new immigrants voluntarily choose to live in a segregated society. Segregation can be easily seen in certain communities where there is a concentration containing a particular racial group. The area where one lives significantly influences their overall quality of life as well as their job, education opportunities, formation of social relationships and networks or access to a mortgage. These aspects have an impact on socio-economic status and the accumulation of assets, and this makes housing crucial for the integration of minorities into society. Neighbourhoods that have a higher poverty rate are not able to support as many retail establishments, leading to inadequate access to quality of goods and services. When the neighbourhoods are geographically isolated it “may limit access to employment or social contact with other urban residents” (Walks, 2010). Segregation is defined as the policy or practice of separating people based on their race, class, ethnic group, religion or gender, especially as a form of discrimination. Racial segregation is not an isolated phenomenon. There are examples of segregation that can be dated back through history, most notably the racial segregation of African Americans in the southern United States, and the apartheid policy that was implemented in South Africa. Residential segregation can lead 1 to the development of racially stigmatized ethnic neighbourhoods including Chinatowns, and ...
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...Managing Organizations & Leading People C200 Tuwanna McDaniel WGU Student 000555757 Managing Organizations & Leading People Task 1 Managing Organizations & Leading People C200 A1. Organization Description Describe the organization and its objectives Youth Villages is a residential mental health treatment facility for children founded in 1986. The owner Patrick Lawler, combined two residential campuses at that time to create one Youth Villages. The company's main goal then and now is to build strong families. Over the past 30 years the company has grown tremendously and is nationally known for its great work. While it is known for its residential treatment, Youth Villages encompasses many areas. Youth Villages is made up of five residential campuses in Memphis, TN and one residential campus in Linden, TN. There are two residential campuses in Georgia and one residential campus in Massachusetts. Youth Villages also has two wonderful intense in home treatment programs using multi systemic therapy. The company has an adoption and foster care program that began in 1999. The company also has implemented a Specialized Crisis Services in 2003 with trained counselors that are available 24 hours a day. They implemented a mentoring program and MYPAC (Mississippi Youth Programs Around the Clock). Finally, there is YVLifeSet, a transition to adulthood program. Patrick Lawler and Youth Villages has served more than 23,000 families across thirteen states. U.S. News & World Report recognized...
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...The area has been revamped and given a new identity in the last ten years or so, and is now a destination for stylish, high-end restaurants and clothing stores (IBI Group 2013). Land use in King-Spadina has shifted from an area focused predominantly on industrial and other employment uses to a district that has become a melting pot of new residential, commercial, and entertainment uses. During my observation at a cafe on King St., at the Aroma Espresso bar, I saw a number of people who looked to be in their late twenties to mid thirties, many of whom were on foot, and several on bikes. There weren't many cars, and people in this area seemed to be the type of people I’d pictured as a child when thinking of global cities like New York: stylish, busy and successful. Most of the old warehouses I’d passed by had been renovated into condos, and there were a number of construction sites dotted around. It was wonderful to see; these old buildings being brought back to life instead of being demolished or left to slowly...
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...following essay is on Alternative care, Alternative care is known as both residential care and foster care. The discussion will be based on the residential care system in Ireland. Therefore, this essay will firstly begin by outlining the residential care system. It will then go on by discussing the needs of the child within residential care (Share and McElwee, 2005). The analysis continues by identifying and discussing the aspects of working in the residential care system. Finally, it will look at the importance of the social care practitioner within the residential care system and how the practitioner addresses the needs of the children within the care system. The discussion will then be concluded. The needs of young people in Residential Care Throughout society, it is a widely known certainty that young kids pass through the Residential Care system for many troublesome causes. Everyone in society is different to one another, different children have different needs which result from the poor care experience undergone by each child. The setting of Residential Care should, therefore, as much as possible, offer a home atmosphere to these children, that is, a welcoming and warm environment. Article 42.5 distinctly commits the Irish state to allocate care to a child under the age of 18, for whatever the cause, cannot be protected by their guardian/ parents at this time. “The main purpose of residential care is to provide and safe environment for children and young people who cannot...
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...Brand Extension Marketing Plan for D.Light and the State of Virginia 1.0 Executive Summary Solar Photovoltaic (PV) consumer products are reliable, renewable and pollution-free energy sources that collect energy from the sun. PV systems are utilized within commercial and residential areas and are becoming more affordable for consumers to purchase. Here at D. Light we are offering PV options to consumers that will help lower their electricity cost. D.Light’s D3200 is an off-grid solar photovoltaic system that allows consumers to purchase three different sized systems that will generate more power than needed to do daily chores or run a business. Lowering the cost of electricity for consumers in the Virginia Beach area is our goal; utilizing this brand extension and the marketing mix with various strategies. Operating in the PV industry can bring more investors and create value for the company while providing a return on investment for all stakeholders. Utilizing the research conducted on the targeted area, we will sale and promote our product to the 62% homeowners creating a 30% sales potential from the market. In addition, low operating costs will permit the company to design and sell the most affordable solar-powered products on the market, offer consumer’s energy independence, and create a sustainable energy economy all while remaining true to its vision: transform millions of lives. Utilizing off-grid systems provide numerous benefits for both the customer’s and...
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...Arc of Justice- Residential Segregation The Arc of Justice depicts the struggles, injustices, and hatred experienced by ethnic minorities in the United States during early part of the 20th century. Throughout the book, author Kevin Boyle shows to us the violence and oppression endured by blacks as they strived towards success and racial equality. A key struggle for many African American families trying to improve their lifestyle and social status in northern American cities, was finding a place to live and raise their families. Those who dared to move from the cities’ black quarters into white neighborhoods faced fierce opposition from white supremacist groups and residents alike. An analysis of the Arc of Justice shows us that social, cultural, and economic forces challenged the African Americans’ fight against residential segregation. In his introduction to the book, Boyle paints the situation that black Americans faced in the 1910’s and early 1920’s. Looking to escape the prejudices, oppression, and low working wages of the south, many individuals looked to the North as a gateway to financial stability and independence. With the emergence of the steel and automobile industries, thousands upon thousands of black men and women were drawn into the northern cities of Chicago, Detroit, and New York by the opportunities to earn higher wages and provide for themselves. There they faced the reality of what their life would be like. Blacks were often restricted to living in overcrowded...
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