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Realism, Liberalism, and Constructivism

All three mainstream approaches to studying international relations – realism, liberalism, and constructivism – sometimes discuss the role and behavior of non-state actors (both subnational and transnational) in international affairs. But all three at the same time treat state actors as primary.On the topic of global issues,  domestic conflicts (involving ethnic and other types of subnational groups) and transnational terrorism are the principle threats to peace and stability in the international system.

Does the fact that the principle sources of threat to global peace and security come from non-state actors imply that mainstream approaches to international relations privilege “wrong” actors and are thus unable to explain much of what is going in contemporary world?  In answering this question discuss what each of the three mainstream approaches could do (or not do) to explain both subnational domestic conflicts and transnational terrorism. Make sure you address BOTH the strengths and limitations of each of the approaches.
Your essay will be evaluated according to the points breakdown indicated below.
 Content
strengths and limitations of realism-30 points each
strengths and limitations of liberalism-30 points each
strengths and limitations of constructivism-30 points each

Style
5 points – spelling/grammar/readability
5 points – overall organization

 

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Pay Systems

Your response should be at least 200 words in length and in APA format.

1. You are the compensation manager for a startup internet company. The CEO wants to know what the best pay level policy is for this organization. Prepare a memo to the CEO explaining the three options the company can choose from and what your recommendation is, and why. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

2.Explain the similarities and differences that exist among merit pay systems, incentive pay systems, and person-focused pay systems. Of the three of these pay systems, which one would you implement at your company? Explain your choice. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

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Best Financial Practices for Health Care

Develop a powerpoint presentation devoted to the best financial practices for health care. Each presentation should: 

  1. Identify and describe your healthcare organization (e.g. hospital, physician organization, laboratory, other).
  2. List at least five “Best financial practices” that you believe are important for your healthcare organizations to follow. Base your choice on your reading in this course and research.
  3. Explain why each of these practices are important for your healthcare organizations given the current policy and regulatory environment.

    4.  Explain what can go wrong if the practice is not followed

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Case Study of Financial Analysis and Operating Ratios

Case Study of Financial Analysis and Operating Ratios
Instructions 
Use the income statement and balance sheet information identified below and evaluate the firm’s financial condition based on three profitability ratios: a) Total Margin, b) Return on Assets and c) Return on Equity.  You will also conduct a DUPONT ANALYSIS using the information on the financial statements.   You will be graded based on your understanding of the 3 ratios analyzed and the DUPONT ANALYSIS, the accuracy of your calculations, the validity of you conclusions and your ability to clearly communicate your analysis. To complete this assignment, follow these steps.
1. Review Chapter 17 in the Gapinski textbook and Chapter 14 in the Nowicki textbook. 
2. Examine the Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet provided as part of Problem 17.4 at the end of Chapter 17 in Gapenski textbook.
3. From this financial information calculate the three profitability ratios: a) Total Margin, b)Return on Assets and c) Return on equity and conduct a Dupont Analysis based on the financial statement information above
4. Write a short paper and indicate  Cover page with your name, class/section and instructor’s name
1. For each ratio, in a paragraph: define the ratio, explain what it measures, show your calculation and explain what the ratio tells you about your organization’s health and any limitations of using the ratio.
2. Explain the importance of a Dupont Analysis
3. Write a conclusion about your organization’s financial condition based on your ratio analysis. Use Industry benchmarks provided in Problem 17.4 of Gapenski.
4. Describe and discuss the use of operating indicators in additional to financial ratios in measuring financial performance.

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Type 2 Diabetes

Two well presented articles each of 1250 words, with complete copy right for publishing to regional/national medical journal.
Both as literature based topic relevant to type 2 diabetes, any interesting topics can be choosen from 2000-2016 medical trusted publications.

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Historical Perspective and Critical Analysis

Historical Perspective and Critical Analysis (2-4 pages)
Research, apply and outline the historical processes and perspectives of case management and counseling as it has evolved in human service delivery in relation to this scenario. How would the situation have been dealt with in the past?
Critically evaluate at least two articles from the Virtual Library and at least one other scholarly
source of your choosing (an organization’s website). Show how these sources relate to your
case. These sources may deal with the historical perspective of the scenario chosen or with your
recommendations for dealing with the current state.

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Parent plan

Develop a one year family involvement plan using the six types of family involvement.D                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         evelop a detailed outline and materials for six of the family involvement activities.

Task:
1. Read the information about Epstein’s 6 Types of Parent Involvement, available here: http://www.nhparentsmakethedifference.org/index_htm_files/6%20Types%20Strategies%20&%20Outcomes.pdf

2. Conduct additional research regarding family involvement.

3. Develop a family involvement plan which includes a parent/family activity for each of 12 months, utilizing Epstein’s six types of parent involvement.  Each monthly plan should include a time for parents and families to get together for a defined purpose.Make sure that all six types of family involvement are included at least twice.

For each monthly plan  include the month in which you will hold this activity, the title or name of the activity, the specific type of activity from Epstein’s types, one or two clear specific objectives (what you want parents or other family members to learn and do), and the method for conducting the activity. 

Here is a sample format you might consider:
Month: October
Name of Activity: Reading a favorite book
Type of Activity: Encouraging volunteering at school and in the community.
Objectives: 1. Parents or other family members will discuss the importance of reading to young children. 2. Parents or other family members will choose an appropriate children’s book and read it in the program with the children.
Method: Parents or other family members will participate in a 30 minute evening meeting led by the director about the importance of reading to young children.  They will observe a demonstration reading session led by the lead teacher in their child’s classroom.  Following the demonstration, a question/answer time will be held by the individual lead teachers.  The parents or family members will then be encouraged to schedule a 20 minute time to read one of their child’s favorite books to the children in their child’s class.
4. Choose three of your activities to develop in detail.
For those three chosen activities, in addition to the above information include a narrative explaining:
a) characteristics and needs of the parents and the greater community and how this activity connects with those characteristics and needs (consider geographic, ethnic, education, etc.).
b) how this activity will benefit:
• the parents/families,
• the children,  
• your staff
For each of the three activities also include:
c) a list of the materials you need to lead this activity,
d) a copy of the handout or handouts you create to give to participants, and
e)  a bibliography (APA citation) of sources used to develop the topic and/or used during the training.

 

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Persuasive Electronic Mail [email]

Persuasive Electronic Mail [email] 

Instructions:  This is an exercise in formatting, and writing a persuasive email. You must use the correct format,  spacing, the placement of Toulmin elements, and the proper tone.

• Identify a dangerous or inconvenient area or situation on campus or in your workplace. Write a justification email to your boss or dean describing the problem, making recommendations for improvement, and encouraging immediate action. Your email should include at least 3 elements of Toulmin [claim, support, warrants]. It should be at least 200 words. Compose your email in a separate word doc., or rich.txt file, name your file <Completed-Email-Last Name> then submits as an attachment.
Requirements: Your document should include the following sections. In effect, it should look like a typical email you might create at work or in your ISP environment. 

From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Message Body
Signature Block

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The Arguable Claim Letter

Technical Writing

The Arguable Claim Letter

Instructions:
Choose one of the following writing options. This is an exercise in writing an arguable claim letter. Review the Toulmin and spacing illustrations for the arguable claim letter . You will need to include Toulmin elements of argumentation in this letter, and this letter must be formatted exactly like the illustration in the book.

It should be composed in block format.

• Option 1 – As a student, write an arguable claim letter about a problem you’ve had with the quality of your coursework, campus safety, or goods or services offered by the college.  State your case clearly and objectively, and request a specific adjustment. Compose your letter in a separate word doc.

• Option 2 – Write an arguable claim letter about a problem you’ve had with goods or services from a specific business. State your case clearly and objectively, and request a specific adjustment. Compose your letter in a separate word doc.

Format Requirements:
Single-Spaced
Typeface: Ariel
Font Size: 12 point
Margins: 1” top/bottom; left, right, 1.25”

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Pay Structure

Pay Structure
You are the compensation manager for a growing manufacturing company. The CEO has decided that the company needs to have a formal pay structure, something they have not had in the past. Create a PowerPoint presentation explaining the specific steps you need to take to create a new pay structure. Include your recommendations for each step. You PowerPoint should consist of no less than seven slides, not including your title slide and reference slides. Any citations or references should be in APA format.