...a copy of the proposed regulation along with your responses to these five questions. The proposed regulation can be submitted as either a separate Word document (.doc) or Adobe file (.pdf). This means you will submit two attachments to the Week 2 Dropbox: (1) a Word doc with the questions and your answers and (2) a copy of the proposed regulation you used for this assignment. (10 points) 2. Describe the proposal/change. (10 points) 3. Write the public comment which you would submit to this proposal. If the proposed regulation deadline has already passed, write the comment you would have submitted. Explain briefly what you wish to accomplish with your comment. (10 points) 4. Provide the "deadline" by which the public comment must be made. (If the date has already passed, please provide when the deadline was). (5 points) 5. a. Once you have submitted your comment, what will you be legally entitled to do later in the promulgation process (if you should choose to do so)? (See the textbook's discussion of the Administrative Procedure Act.) b. If the proposal passes, identify and explain...
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...Texas Government – Final Assignment After the first introduction of HB 1937 bill, the Texas Government Code 3106 was then further developed by many other bills like HB 1977, HB 1164 and SB 877, etc. Over the past years, those changes have made the Stars of Texas awards become an award which not only honors more and more people, but also encourages more and more people to get engaged in Texas security building work. Generally speaking, by having the bill of HB 1937, Gallego, the author of the bill, wanted the men and women whose profession was peace officer, firefighters or emergency medical first responders across Texas, and who have been killed or injured in the line of duty to be honored by Texas government. In 2003, when the bill was first introduced, Gallego, made clear definition of professions relating to Texas memorial medal of valor awards (this award was named star of Texas Awards after the review of House Committee). For example, in his introduced bill of HB 1937, he explained the meaning of “Emergency medical first responder”, “Firefighter”, and “Peace officer”. And, Gallego intended to clarify who would be able to issue the award, who would be able to receive the award, and who would be able to decide the recipients of the award. For instance, Gallego said that the Texas Peace Officers Memorial Medal of Valor Advisory Committee shall advise the governor on the issuance of the award. Also, Gallego mentioned the committee consists of three current or retired...
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...focus on losing 5 pound per month. I will cut down on my food intake, and stop eating meat and poultry. I will continue to eat fruit and vegetables and drink 40 ounces of water per day. To accomplish my second goal I will make payments to the trivial agent in the amount of $100 per month until April 2012 to pay for the trip. EXERCISE 6.2 Partializing Freydia. ‘Clinician: What goal do you think we should have for our work together? Client: I want to get my children back. Clinician: What would it be like to have your kids back? Client: I would be able to feed them, love them and take care of them to adulthood. Clinician: What kinds of thing do you have to do to make this happen for you? Client: I would have to stop doing drugs, follow through with my caseworkers plans for me. Thomas Clinician: What goal do you think we should have for our work together? Client: I want to go back to school Clinician: What would it be like to be back in school? Client: I would be able to go to class and do my work so I can get a degree. Clinician: What things do you have to do to make this happen? Client: I would have to take my prescribed medication, and become stable in my behavior then get enrolled in school. Rad Clinician: What goal do you think we should have for our work together? Client: I want to go to school to learn English and then get my engineer certificate then I want to get a job so I can bring my...
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...Paternalism, as defined by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein, is an act that attempts to influence the choices of others in such a way that those others will be better off, and that these others would agree that they are better off. A less coercive form of paternalism is known as libertarian paternalism. Libertarian paternalism is when policies are designed to influence people to make certain choices without limiting their liberty or options. The means by which people are to be influenced to make these decisions are known as nudges. Nudges are factors in a choice that will change individuals’ behaviors in a way that the person nudging has anticipated. Thaler and Sunstein are advocates of nudges and see libertarian paternalism as a nice medium between outright coercion and complete free choice. They make the claim that libertarian paternalism can help anticipate and correct certain instances in which a person does not make decisions in their best interests. Daniel Hausman and Brynn Welch of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, contend that the definition of paternalism put forth by Thaler and Sunstein is wrong and that nudges are, in fact, paternalistic. I will first outline the claims of Thaler and Sunstein and then the criticism of the policies as put forth by Hausman and Welch. Finally, I will argue that libertarian paternalism is essentially the same concept as the paternalism defined by Hausman and Welch. As already stated, according to Thaler and Sunstein, paternalism...
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...The problem within the FBI case are numerous and some of them are directly related to the culture of the place. One FBI executive described the general approach of information sharing within the organization as “withhold, and share by exception” which can being seen either a lack of social skills or just distrust among agent and their leadership. When Kenneth Williams Learned that Mustapha Soubra had enrolled in civil aviation courses in Arizona, he investigated a little bit to know what exactly was going on. However, in a Hierarchy culture he had to send a memo to his superior and others agent to for support and authorization in order to proceed with the investigation, they thought that he over analyzed it and rejected his work. Those are example of lack of union between quality and efficiency. The quality of work of the agent is there, but the efficiency of the Hierarchy is not. Moreover, the distrust about who to share information with and the refusal to share information. The individuals in the meeting on June 2001 collectively possessed valuable information, yet they did not share. The consequences of all that 9/11...
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...1) Which of the following (according to Charles Fombrum) is not one of the four determinants that influence a company's reputation? a. Credibility. b. Reliability. c. Profitability. d. Responsibility. 2) The 5 E's of the accounting profession in Texas are Ethics, Enthusiasm, Education, Examination and Experience. a. True b. False 3) The P in CPA stands for Public? a. True b. False 4) The difference between what the public thinks it is getting in audited financial statements and what the public is actually getting is known as: a. Credibility gap b. Expectations gap c. Audit gap d. Stewardship gap e. None of the above 5) Which of the following is not a trend described in Chapter 1 as having an impact on the ethics of business? a. Directors’ legal liability b. Management’s stated intention to protect reputation c. Auditors’ legal liability d. Management’s assertions to shareholders on the adequacy of internal controls e. Management’s stated intention to manage risk 6) Which corporate report discusses subjects that include environmental, health and safety, philanthropic and other social impacts? a. Corporate annual report b. Corporate social responsibility report c. Corporate quarterly report d. Corporate stakeholder report e. Corporate ethics committee report 7) The goal of the State Board of Public Accounting is...
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...What is eFPS ? eFPS stands for Electronic Filing and Payment System, and it refers to the system developed and maintained by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for electronically filing tax returns, including attachments, if any, and paying taxes due thereon, specifically through the internet. What is e-Filing? e-Filing is the process of electronically filing returns including attachments, if any, specifically through the internet. What is e-Payment? e-Payment is the process of electronically paying a tax liability through the internet banking facilities of Authorized Agent Banks (AABs). Why do we need to use eFPS? What are its objectives? With eFPS, taxpayers can avail of a paperless tax filing experience and can also pay their taxes online through the convenience of an internet-banking service via debit from their enrolled bank account. In addition, since eFPS is available on the Internet, taxpayers can file and pay for their taxes anytime, anywhere as long as he or she is using a computer with an internet connection. What are the expected benefits of the system? The eFPS is: - Convenient to use - it is quick and simple to use, as well as secure. - Interactive - information exchange is immediate and online, users get immediate feedback from the system when enrolling, e-filing or performing e-payments. - Self-validating - errors are minimized because all of the information supplied by the taxpayer is validated before final submission. - Fast - response...
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...Introduction Young, Beckman and Baker conducted a study on the influence of financial incentives in a pay for performance based research experiment of professional physicians. Their study aimed to provide further evidence on the effect of the agency theory in incentivizing the agent by providing financial rewards particularly in professional organizational settings. There is much debate in the field about the real benefits of financial incentives on human behavior management in the workplace. The subject remains controversial and many studies have provided equivocal results. Their study exposes that physicians in the test group responded differently to the financial incentives offered based particularly on their belief in the importance of the goals or on their feeling of having their autonomy undermined (Young, et al., 2012). However the results are not conclusive and hinge largely on the underlying motivation and attitudes of the professional test subjects themselves and how they perceived the incentive scheme. This research is a loose experiment in a narrow field of professional organisation, however the results of this study do provide some insight into the motivation behind and acceptance of pay for performance schemes by those in a professional field with a certain level of autonomy. Limitations need to be observed in interpreting the overall conclusion of the findings. Theoretical Perspectives The authors focus a great portion of the article to the discussion of the...
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...9-510-040 REV: MARCH 3 0 , 2 0 1 1 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Professors Julio J. Rotemberg and John T. Gourville prepared this case. HBS cases are developed solely as the basis for class discussion. Cases are not intended to serve as endorsements, sources of primary data, or illustrations of effective or ineffective management. Copyright © 2009, 2010, 2011 President and Fellows of Harvard College. To order copies or request permission to reproduce materials, call 1-800- 545-7685, write Harvard Business School Publishing, Boston, MA 02163, or go to www.hbsp.harvard.edu/educators. This publication may not be digitized, photocopied, or otherwise reproduced, posted, or transmitted, without the permission of Harvard Business School. JULIO J. ROTEMBERG JOHN T. GOURVILLE New York Life and Immediate Annuities In July 2009, Ted Mathas, the chairman and CEO of New York Life Insurance Company (NYL), was satisfied with the bet he had placed on immediate annuities back in 2002. An immediate annuity was a financial product sold to a current or soon-to-be retiree. In the annuity’s simplest form, a 65-year-old person would give NYL a lump sum, say $100,000. In return, NYL would provide that person with a guaranteed income stream, say $650 a month, for the rest of his or her life. In 2002, immediate annuities were a somewhat neglected $120 million annual business for NYL. But because Americans were...
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...Sol Davitt HSA 410 Professor Moore-Ramos 15 July 2013 Hospices Under Federal Scrutiny Investigations by federal agents have found that many hospices, especially in Florida, have systematically billed Medicare for patients not eligible for care or over-billed for “crisis care” that patients did not need. A huge false-billing lawsuit has been launched against Miami-based Vitas Healthcare, one of the nation’s largest hospice providers, accusing the organization of collecting tens of millions of dollars through unjustified and inflated bills (Lamendola). The suit came after four years of investigation in which the government found that eleven smaller hospices had been over-billing. Those hospices had to pay $88 million in settlements. And in January the government joined a lawsuit accusing Hospice of the Comforter near Orlando in phony billings at an estimated $11 million. The federal Inspector General’s office overseeing Medicare has placed hospice overcharges among one of its investigative projects for the year. They have also proposed tightening billing codes that hospices have used to increase Medicare payments six-fold since 1998 (Lamendola). Paul Ledford, executive director of the Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association says that although hospice has escaped scrutiny over the years, they are getting more attention now. He does not think that hospices in Florida are committing fraud but that instead they are big targets for the government due to the fact...
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...check-forunderstanding questions. It is suggested you print the guide prior to taking the WBT. You may use it to take notes prior to taking the course exam. The guide may also be used in the tax office for researching topics found in this course. Module 1: Importance of Ethics By the end of this module, you should be able to: • Define ethics. • Identify how ethical standards protect taxpayers, Tax Professionals, and H&R Block. • List risks and penalties of noncompliance. • Name points of contact for ethics questions, situations, or violations. Check for Understanding: 1. What should you do if you discover that a taxpayer has previously not complied with the revenue laws of the United States? • Call the IRS immediately • Notify your Field Leader • Advise the taxpayer of the facts and the consequences for noncompliance • Nothing: you are only responsible for the return you are preparing 2. What should you do if you receive an IRS letter indicating that you have committed a paid preparer violation? • Contact the confidential H&R Block Talkline • Respond to the letter on your own • Ask another Tax Professional to help you • Notify your supervisor or District Manager immediately Notes: Module 2: Due Diligence, Know Tax Law After completing this module, you will be able to: • State basic tax details of: Qualifying child/qualifying relative, dependency Head of household Tie-breaker rules • Define the contemporaneous records requirement and show how...
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...capacity to lead, 3) the act or an instance of leading” (Merriam-Webster, nd). I have often wondered if I have what it takes to be a good leader. Even as a child and young adult, I can remember always wanting to be in charge, always trying to tell someone how to do things and find new ways to improve a process or situation. I think I was destined to be a leader but lately I find that I question myself as to what that actually means, to be a leader. When I first considered earning my doctorate, I questioned my purpose for doing so. I was not really interested in teaching. A part of me felt the need to accomplish this goal to prove to myself that I could do it. But what I have discovered is that I want to share with others the knowledge I have gained, I want to encourage people to be and do their best, and to believe they can achieve whatever they want. I want to be supportive in my role as a leader and instill passion in what others do. In order to be this type of leader I knew it would be necessary to earn my doctorate. This reflective leadership plan will serve as a guide throughout my pursuit of my Doctorate in Business Administration. Leadership Theories Each person defines leadership in a way that best suits them to accomplish the goals and plans set forth for success in their respective organizations, in their own personal journeys for success, and even what gets them through everyday life. Some leaders are positive and successful in their endeavors, others are not...
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...Course Syllabus Sociology 100 Introduction to Sociology Course Start Date: Course End Date: Cohort: SF02FYS1 Facilitator Information Your Name aarono’brien@email.phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix) (510)274-5261 (PST) Facilitator Availability I encourage you to post questions in the OLS forums, which I check at least once a day. You can also reach me by phone any day from 10am through 8pm. For emergencies, when you are not able to gain access to messages on the Online Learning System (OLS), please send a message to my personal email address. In the event a third party needs to contact me, please direct them to my contact information listed under "facilitator information." No third party should use your login credentials to gain access to the classroom. Where to Go to Class: Your Course Forums Main: This is the main forum for the class and is where you may ask questions between class meetings. It has read-and-write access for everyone. Chat-Room: This is a read-and-write access forum. It is designed as a place to discuss issues not related to the course content. Course-Materials: This is a read-only forum, which means you can read messages here but cannot send any. This is where I will post the course syllabus and materials. Learning-Team-A, B, C, D, E and F: These six Learning...
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...``Push-pull'' factors influencing international student destination choice Tim Mazzarol Graduate School of Management, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia Geoffrey N. Soutar Graduate School of Management, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia Keywords Students, Decision making, Learning, Country of origin Introduction Why do students choose to study overseas? Demand for education, particularly higher education, has traditionally been driven by expectations of its ability to raise the economic and social status of the graduate. For people in less developed countries, limited access to education in their own countries led to a significant rise in the number of international students studying overseas. Between 1960 and 1970, the average growth in international student flows was around 9 per cent, and continued at about 6 per cent from 1970 to 1980 (Hughes, 1988). While there is some evidence of a slowing in the overall flow of international students during the 1980s and 1990s (Kemp, 1995), a global industry has been created. The global pattern of international student flows may be explained by a combination of ``push and pull'' factors that encourage students to study overseas. ``Push'' factors operate within the source country and initiate a student's decision to undertake international study. ``Pull'' factors operate within a host country to make that country relatively attractive to international students. Some of these factors are inherent...
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...rarely want to interact * Solitary play- it allows the child to test his hypothesis or theories about things. What will happen if I pour the water from a big container to a small container? * Still unable to grasp the notion of others- so if someone pick up his toy, he may throw a tantrum or voice a protest as he sees his object is an extension of his self Age 3 * Child’s brain is almost fully grown * Lying- a developmental milestone! As it demands quite advanced cognitive and social skills * Almost 4- children will lie on a regular basis * Purpose is different: 3- lie to avoid punishment; older child- control a social situation * Awareness of gender identity * Enjoy grown-up role play * Sharing responsibilities: household chores They enjoy learning about their world through role play and imitation * Sense of self has expanded- to include sense of others and this inspired him to share, take turns, empathize, and do cooperative play. It is also an ideal time to establish shared family events such as regular mealtimes * Peer pressure * When it comes to deciding on who is right and who is wrong, 3 year olds will go with the majority. * Age 3 * Play is the dominant feature of preschool life. Preschool phase is said to be the most playful stage of human life. Based on your observations or experiences, what are the toys usually enjoyed by preschool children? * Cooperative play * e.g. invention or copying of a set...
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