Define budget? Define budgetary control? What are some of the key benefits of budgeting?
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Postoperative pain management experiences among school-aged children: a qualitative study
Statement of the Phenomenon of Interest
a. What is the phenomenon of interest and is it clearly stated for the reader?
b. What is the justification for using a qualitative method?
c. What are the philosophic underpinnings of the research method?
Purpose
a. What is the purpose of the study?
b. What is the projected significance of the work to nursing?
Methodology
a. Is the method used to collect data compatible with the purpose of the research?
b. Is the method adequate to address the phenomenon of interest?
c. If a particular approach is used to guide the inquiry, does the researcher complete the study according to the processes described?
Sampling
a. What type of sampling is used? Is it appropriate given the particular method?
b. Are the informants who were chosen appropriate to inform the research?
Data Collection
a. Is data collection focused on human experience?
b. Does the researcher describe data collection strategies (i.e., interview, observation, field notes)
c. Is the protection of human participants addressed?
d. Is saturation of the data described?
e. What are the procedures for collecting data?
Data Analysis
a. What strategies are used to analyze data?
b. Has the researcher remained true to the data?
c. Does the reader follow the steps described for data analysis?
d. Does the researcher address the credibility, auditability, and fittingness of the data?
Findings
a. Are the findings presented within a context?
b. Is the reader able to apprehend the essence of the experience from the report of the findings?
c. Are the researcher’s conceptualizations true to the data?
d. Does the researcher place the report in the context of what is already known about the phenomenon? Was the existing literature on the topic related to the findings?
Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations
a. Do the conclusions, implications, and recommendations give the reader a context in which to use the findings?
b. How do the conclusions reflect the study findings?
c. What are the recommendations for future study? Do they reflect the findings?
d. How has the researcher made specific the significance of the study to nursing theory, research, or practice?
Criterion
Introduction-5
Problem/Purpose-5
Literature Review- 8
Framework/Theoretical Perspective-11
Research Objectives, Questions, or Hypotheses-2
Definition of Variables-11
Attribute/Demographic Variables-3
Research Design-5
Sample/Setting-10
Measurement Methods & Instruments-10
Data Collection-5
Statistical Analyses- 10
Interpretation of Findings-10
Study Limitations:
Generalization of Findings:
Implications of Findings:
Suggestions for Further Studies
Format- 5
APA references, writing style, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation.
marketing in internet recommendation
those 3 articles need to be write about concept not opinion in recommendation, influenced, like and dis like form customers . those articles requirement do not use any out resources additional.
A persuasive Analysis Letter to (scholership in School)about i am sick with cancer
Normally I don’t notice my body. I’ve always been relatively thin and people tell me that I appear to be fit even when I know that I’m not. Growing up, I wore glasses, was physically awkward, and didn’t feel particularly attractive, so I studied diligently and lived more in my head than my body. Sure, I love fun clothes, but more for how they make me feel than how I look in them. On top of all this, I live in Cambridge, Mass. where you can pair a Chanel dress with Birkenstocks and no one would look twice.
But the other day after a shower, I caught myself in the mirror. Suddenly noticing the scars from all my surgeries, the colostomy bag on my abdomen and the power port embedded in my chest, it felt like I was looking at someone familiar but not me. I was jolted into accepting that this is really me, now.
The noises from the kids getting ready for school snapped me back to starting my day, so I got dressed and moved on.
Later, I reflected on how much my life has changed since I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer four years ago. Sure, there were the physical changes, including my shorter hairstyle. Nothing says “chemo patient” like a super-short hairstyle.
After each physical change occurred, it was upsetting, and then I would get used to it. I got used to the way my once-flat abdomen now pooches. I got used to dealing with the colostomy bag. I got used to the power port. I even love the super-short hair.
The diagnosis itself shook the ground beneath me, but I was lucky enough to find a new stable spot to stand. Then the ground shook a few more times: When I learned of a recurrence, and then another. When I learned it was stage four. When I learned that I would need to integrate chemotherapy every other week into my otherwise happily full calendar. Each time, I was unsettled for awhile, then eventually got used to the change and found a new normal.
It is the intangible changes that rock my daily life and the life of my family.
Most people would say that, on my good days, I look like any other person walking around. They can’t see the change in how my mind works, but it looks like this:
I watched my husband drive a new, sporty car into our driveway. He has been thinking about getting a sportier car since we met 20 years ago, so I was thrilled for him.
The boys and I made a big fuss about the car, then we continued with our evening.
Later, I asked my husband what made him decide to get a new car today. I didn’t mind that he didn’t consult me; it is just unlike him to do anything without careful thought over an extended period of time.
“We talked about this,” he reminded me, without defensiveness or blame. “I asked if you wanted to look at cars with me, and I told you that I was trying to decide between a practical car and something sporty. Do you remember?” He showed me a few brochures. “We talked about it with our neighbors at the party last month. You told me to go for something sporty, something that made me feel good.”
I remembered none of these conversations (blame it on chemo brain). But, like a doddering old lady, I knew they all very likely happened and I genuinely appreciated that my husband explained things so patiently and kindly.
Our children are impacted by my inept mind. For example, I cannot seem to keep track of which day is library day and which day they have movement. At ages 5 and 8, they are fully responsible for knowing when to return their library books and when they need to dress for sports. Honestly, I am not much help here: It’s not my picture of the totally on-top-of-everything mother I aspire to be, but it is our reality.
My energy level is unpredictable as well. One minute I am dancing; the next, I am sacked out on the sofa. One minute I tell the kids we are headed for the museum, and just before we leave the house, I abruptly cancel and tell them to play together in the backyard instead.
Like my body, this is not the life I envisioned. It falls short of the “me” that I hold in my mind.
Then, just as suddenly, I re frame it. So my kids have a crazy, unpredictable mother. They wouldn’t be the first, and they seem to take it in stride. My husband became a very involved father, and he would say a better parent than he even envisioned. I allow myself to be taken care of, in ways that I never imagined I would need, much less welcome. We lead less stressful, lower-key lives together, and we learned that we have quite a resilient relationship. I see blessings around every corner and find few things to complain about.
So my body has missing parts, added parts, and scars, but it still seems to work. My life has daily bumps and twists and turns, as well as joy and beauty. If I feel that my body, my life, or I, fall short in any way, it is because those things are not what I imagined they would be, and not necessarily because of what they actually
Article
The article dissection must include the APA citation for the article. Only peer-reviewed empirical articles will be accepted. Article dissections should address the following in this order. A. Describe the purpose/aims of the study. B. Note the theory/ evidence-based intervention/or policy being applied; also note whether the author’s use of theory is explicit or implicit and briefly explain why. Identify the key concepts. Are their definitions clear? Do they fit with the theoretical framework provided? C. Describe the methodology (sample, design, analytic strategy) employed. Does the method fit with the theoretical framework? – consider the type of sample selected, the types of variables included, the approach to data collection and analysis. Are the key variables, and their operationalization, what you expected based on the introduction? If the analysis is sophisticated, does the author do a good job tutoring the reader so you can appreciate the analytic approach? D. Describe the key findings of the study. Overall, what does this study contribute to basic and/or applied knowledge? E. What are the key limitations and implications for practice of the study? – note those mentioned by the author as well as additional limitations and implications you observed (make sure to distinguish between the limitations/implications you identify and those identified by the authors). F. What do you think are some good next steps/good questions to ask for future research.
Write a response paper about “Into the woods(1987)”
Your essay must with following format: Paragraph 1: Introduction and Thesis Statement – This paragraph should tell me what your paper is about, what arguments you’re going to make, and how you’re going to make them. The Introduction must also include: the title of the musical (this need to be underlined or italicized), who wrote the music, who wrote lyrics, who wrote the libretto. Your thesis statement, in which you succinctly map-out your entire argument, should be the last sentence of this paragraph. If your paper is missing a clear thesis statement, then it is impossible for your reader to clearly follow the rest of the paper. Your thesis statement MUST do TWO things: 1) Choose a significant/central theme that you saw in this musical 2) Make a claim about that theme, which you will prove through the duration of your paper. What is this musical saying about that theme? For example, “love” is not a sufficient theme/thesis statement, but a stronger theme/thesis will make a claim that your paper will prove such as “XYZ musical represents that love does /does not conquer all obstacles.”
Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4: These paragraphs must begin with a clear topic sentence that guides the central idea/argument and connects back to the thesis statement. The body of the paragraph should include clear and specific examples that will prove your thesis statement. For each paragraph, choose a specific song, scene or moment that illustrates the theme you have chosen. Be as specific and detailed as possible in your examples to help prove your argument. Use quotes from song lyrics or dialogue to help bolster your argument. **Do not simply retell the plot (your reader already knows the plot). To avoid plot recap, make sure the details and the way you present the details are followed by analysis and always reconnect back to your thesis.
Paragraph 5: Conclusion – In your final paragraph, synthesize, without restating, the argument you have been working on throughout the paper in order to answer the question, “Is this theme still relevant today?” Consider other questions such as why do we care about this musical? Why is it an important part of the history of American Musical Theatre? Ultimately, you must answer the question “Is this theme still relevant today?” and support that claim with specific evidence
WITHHOLDING OR CONTINUING ENTERAL FEEDINGS DURING REPOSITIONING AND THE INCIDENCE OF ASPIRATION
Objectives
After completing this paper project the student will be able to:
1. identify a minimum of two scholarly/peer-reviewed articles related to the topic of choice.
a. Must be original research, (not a literature review or survey article)
b. Should have a PICO question, subject group(s), methodology, results of research and discussion/ conclusion
2. correctly use American Psychological Association (APA) formatting for a title page, reference page and body of the paper, including a running head.
3. write a two-page summary/overview of one of the articles, correctly citing the article in the body of the paper with a focus on briefly explaining the research and the nursing interventions used in the article. The article must include:
• an introductory paragraph
• 2-3 paragraphs summarizing the research article used, including information about the question being researched, the sample size used, the methods of investigation, the conclusions reached by the researcher
• a conclusion/ summary paragraph.
Process
1. Identify a nursing practice/intervention that has been discussed in lecture or in your text, e.g. fall prevention, immobility, use of the incentive spirometer, medication administration safety, etc.
2. Discuss the topic with a faculty member for approval
3. Identify the chapter in the Taylor textbook that includes the topic
4. Research the topic and select two scholarly articles that address this topic
5. Write a two page paper that summarizes ONE of the articles
a. Start with a brief introduction of the topic and what the article will do, i.e. summarize a research paper
b. Include brief information on the research question of the article, the sample size used, the investigation methods used and the conclusions
c. Focus on nursing interventions that were used or that could improve care
d. Conclude the paper with a brief summary of what article review showed.
6. Complete a title page for the article summary/review, formatting it according to APA guidelines, including a running head
7. Format the reference page, using APA format
a. Reference the chapter of the textbook correctly
b. Reference each of the articles correctly, including online references
8. Submit the paper to Safe Assign to evaluate for plagiarism. Correct any problems.
9. Submit corrected paper online for grading
NFL Injuries
My topic is N.F.L. Injuries and in this 300-500-word, Formal Sentence Online, you will organize and outline the project that you intend to write about for your final Research Paper. If your Formal Sentence Outline is less than the word count, it is likely you have not fully developed your outline or adhered to the assignment appropriately, and this lack of development can severely impact your grade for this assignment. Your outline will include the elements listed below.
Your Formal Sentence Outline should also include a list of references in APA style and should adhere to APA convention throughout for in-text citation and style. You should include an APA-style cover page for your Formal Sentence Outline. The running head should include up to 50 characters from the title of the paper, along with a sequential page number in the upper right-hand corner. The entire outline should be double-spaced throughout, without additional spaces between sections. The thesis statement should be provided at the beginning of the outline, and it should be labeled “Thesis,” followed by a colon. The thesis statement should be an argumentative statement that embodies the argument of your paper. When writing your outline, make certain that every topic and subtopic is written as a complete sentence. Additionally, it is required to include in-text citations within your outline. For instance, one of your subtopics may be a direct quote; therefore, you would place an in-text citation at the closing of the sentence just as you would do if it were written in essay form. For example:
I. Hybrid vehicles are far inferior to our country’s available
A. Electric cars are more energy efficient and do not have tailpipe pollutants.
1. Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn (2008), states, “I want a pure electric car. I don’t want a
range extender that still uses oil. That is unsustainable” (para. 2).
Furthermore, any in-text citation will also have a correlating reference entry listed on the reference page. For the purpose of this outline, you will only reference the sources, which have in-text citations to match (in the outline). In later drafts, you will include every source that you used in your essay on your reference page. However, the outline only requires that you reference sources that were used solely in the outline.
You must include at least four headings in your outline, indicated by Roman numerals (I, II, III, IV). Each of these headings must have at least two subheadings, indicated by capital letters (A, B, C). The best outlines will break down these subheadings into topics, indicated with numerals (1, 2, 3).
1. NFL Injuries (Topic)
2. Life of an NFL player after his career is over. (Topic)
B. Subheading 1.2
1. Topic
2. Topic
II. Heading II
A. Subheading 2.1
1. Topic
2. Topic
B. Subheading 2.2
1. Topic
2. Topic
C. Subheading 2.3
1. Topic
2. Topic
III. Heading III
A. Subheading 3.1
1. Topic
2. Topic
3. Topic
B. Subheading 3.2
1. Topic
2. Topic
IV. Heading IV
A. Subheading 4.1
1. Topic
2. Topic
B. Subheading 4.2
1. Topic
2. Topic
3. Topic
Quality-Management Viewpoint
Write a 350- to 700-word paper summarizing the basics of that viewpoint including highlighting at least one of the key figures related to that viewpoint
View Point Paper
Behavioral Viewpoint: Behaviorism, Human Relations, & Behavioral Science To understand how people are motivated to achieve, what can I learn from the behavioral viewpoint? THE BIG PICTURE The second of the three historical management perspectives was the behavioral viewpoint, which emphasized the importance of understanding human behavior and of motivating employees toward achievement. The behavioral viewpoint developed over three phases: (1) Early behaviorism was pioneered by Hugo Munsterberg, Mary Parker Follett, and Elton Mayo. (2) The human relations movement was pioneered by Abraham Maslow (who proposed a hierarchy of needs) and Douglas McGregor (who proposed a Theory X and Theory Y view to explain managers� attitudes toward workers). (3) The behavioral science approach relied on scientific research for developing theories about behavior useful to managers.
The behavioral viewpoint emphasized the importance of understanding human behavior and of motivating employees toward achievement. The behavioral viewpoint developed over three phases: (1) early behaviorism, (2) the human relations movement, and (3) behavioral science.
Early Behaviorism: Pioneered by Munsterberg, Follett, & Mayo
The three people who pioneered behavioral theory were Hugo Munsterberg, Mary Parker Follett, and Elton Mayo.
Hugo Munsterberg & the First Application of Psychology to Industry Called �the father of industrial psychology,� German-born Hugo Munsterberg had a PhD in psychology and a medical degree and joined the faculty at Harvard University in 1892. Munsterberg suggested that psychologists could contribute to industry in three ways. They could:
1. Study jobs and determine which people are best suited to specific jobs.
2. Identify the psychological conditions under which employees do their best work.
3. Devise management strategies to influence employees to follow management�s interests.
Why Munsterberg Is Important: His ideas led to the field of industrial psychology, the study of human behavior in workplaces, which is still taught in colleges today.
Mary Parker Follett & Power Sharing among Employees & Managers A Massachusetts social worker and social philosopher, Mary Parker Follett was lauded on her death in 1933 as �one of the most important women America has yet produced in the fields of civics and sociology.� Instead of following the usual hierarchical arrangement of managers as order givers and employees as order takers, Follett thought organizations should become more democratic, with managers and employees working cooperatively.
Page 50The following ideas were among her most important:
1. Organizations should be operated as �communities,� with managers and subordinates working together in harmony.
2. Conflicts should be resolved by having managers and workers talk over differences and find solutions that would satisfy both parties�a process she called integration.
3. The work process should be under the control of workers with the relevant knowledge, rather than of managers, who should act as facilitators.
Why Follett Is Important: With these and other ideas, Follett anticipated some of today�s concepts of �self-managed teams,� �worker empowerment,� and �interdepartmental teams��that is, members of different departments working together on joint projects.
Elton Mayo & the Supposed �Hawthorne Effect� Do you think workers would be more productive if they thought they were receiving special attention? This was the conclusion drawn by a Harvard research group in the late 1920s. Conducted by Elton Mayo and his associates at Western Electric�s Hawthorne (Chicago) plant, what came to be called the Hawthorne studies began with an investigation into whether workplace lighting level affected worker productivity. (This was the type of study that Taylor or the Gilbreths might have done.) In later experiments, other variables were altered, such as wage levels, rest periods, and length of workday. Worker performance varied but tended to increase over time, leading Mayo and his colleagues to hypothesize what came to be known as the Hawthorne effect�namely, that employees worked harder if they received added attention, if they thought that managers cared about their welfare and that supervisors paid special attention to them. However, later investigators found flaws in the studies, such as variations in ventilation and lighting or inadequate follow-through, that were overlooked by the original researchers. Critics also point out that it�s doubtful that workers improved their productivity merely on the basis of receiving more attention rather than because of a particular instructional method or social innovation.15 Why the Hawthorne Studies Are Important: Ultimately, the Hawthorne studies were faulted for being poorly designed and not having enough empirical data to support the conclusions. Nevertheless, they succeeded in drawing attention to the importance of �social man� (social beings) and how managers using good human relations could improve worker productivity. This in turn led to the so-called human relations movement in the 1950s and 1960s.
Response
Instructions:
Please respond to the research below. Whether you agree with this research or disagree with the research, and what you might add to it. Do not summarize what you have read. This is a discussion topic so provide your interpretation of what you have read. All that is needed is your opinion on the research below. Please include two references.
J.Crew is in the business of fashion and converting that fashion to style and selling it to customers worldwide is what they have done for many years. That is why according to the J. Crew (2015) website it states, “We side with style over fashion”. They are continually making changes within their corporate structure to improve the brand as a whole and that is why according to PRNewswire (2015), “These changes reflect J. Crew Group’s commitment to long-term growth, and the same time, streamline operations to support its omni-channel business and reduce overall expenses”.
According to David & David (2015), a shift in external forces “translate into changes in consumer demand for both industrial and consumer products and services” (p. 61). The technological force has impacted J. Crew by allowing them to offer their line of merchandise in countries that do not have brick & mortal stores (B&M). Offering the sale of their brand through internet sales has allowed them to distribute to different markets.
In order to counter any sort of external economic forces, J. Crew announced that they were making changes within their organizational structure to “better align with the current and future retail environment” (PRNewswire, June 2015). As a result of these changes, a reduction in force was implemented across its full time and corporate base employees.
As a part of the competitive nature in fashion, J. Crew keeps a watchful eye on the ever changing trends in fashion. Staying competitive in the business of fashion is difficult so employing the best team possible was also a part of the announcement about organizational changes. In it they describe how certain individuals are being promoted within their corporate structure and will introduce a new outlook on items that have been successful for the company. So with competitors such as The GAP, Banana Republic and Old Navy competing for the same customer base requires forward thinking in fashion.
As far as the social responsibility force goes, J. Crew announces on their website that they support the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act. The purpose of this announcement is to inform us, the customers, that according to J. Crew (2015), “we are working to evaluate and address any risks of human trafficking and slavery in our supply chain”. It is important to make sure that they do not support any suppliers that willfully engage in these practices because doing so can negatively affect both their customer base as well as the company. It also provides us with information about their day-to-day operations. According to the J. Crew (2015) website, “it’s one of our goals to make as little impact as possible on the environment”. Some of the areas that they focus on include energy efficiency, waste minimization, and paper and natural resources.
Under the government external force, J. Crew’s privacy policy follows the guidelines set forth by the European Union (“EU”) along with that of Switzerland. According to the J. Crew (2015) website the policy encompasses the “Safe Harbor Statement” that deals with protecting customer data via the U.S. Department of Commerce. They must also participate and follow California law when it comes personal information from California residents. Before they make any attempt to disseminate information for marketing purposes, they must first obtain permission
