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"Managed Care Contracting and Ratio Analysis" From the scenario, interpret the operating indicators used to analyze the financial performance of the organization. Indicate specific ways in which this information will help management improve the performance of the organization. Provide support for your rationale. Assume that you are a hospital administrator, and one of your responsibilities is selecting financial ratios to be included on your management dashboard. Determine the two (2) most critical financial ratios for you to monitor at your facility, and indicate how each of these ratios would help you assess the current performance of your facility. Provide support for your rationale. .

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Make a list of people you consider to be your close friend. For each, identify ways that they are culturally similar to and different from you. Then form groups of four to six students and answer the following questions. Select a recorder for your discussion so you can share your answers with the rest of the class. - Do people generally have more friends who are culturally similar or different from themselves? - What are some of the benefits of forming intercultural friendship? - In what ways are intercultural friendships different or similar to friendship with people from the same cultures? - What are some reasons people might have for not forming intercultural friendship? .

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Make sure questions and references are included! Determine how scareware has become a serious threat and why you believe end users often fall victim to this form of hoax. From the e-Activity, discuss the different famous malware threats, the specifics of each threat, how they worked, why they were or weren’t successful, and how they were eventually defeated. Compare and contrast the two selected malware threats and explain which you believe was the stronger threat and why. Consider the need for education in protecting against all types of malware. Determine whether or not you believe security departments are properly educating employees on common threats. Determine whether or not you believe bit torrent sharing networks are a breeding ground for Trojan proliferation and if so, suggest what can be done to mitigate the risks. Justify your response. Describe the technical and security considerations that should be taken in account when migrating a Web-based e-Commerce application from development to the production environment. Explain the significance and type of testing that would be performed in this scenario. From the e-Activity, select one of the retail payment systems laws and describe their application into Web-based security. Determine the challenges this presents to U.S. companies in an international context. .

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Major Paper #2--The Personal Narrative Essay A narrative is simply a story. A personal narrative is a true story, focusing largely on the writer’s own life. For Essay #2, the Personal Narrative, you will be writing a short essay (at least 3-4 pages in length) about a significant event in your own life. This event need not --and probably should not--be inherently, overly dramatic. Sometimes the most influential moments in our lives are smaller moments, events that we may not recognize as influential until years after the experience. In the personal narrative essay, you will want to tell the story as accurately as you can—search your deep memory—and tell the story from your own perspective. You will also want to exercise your selectivity as a writer, choosing to summarize background information/exposition, and really dramatize important scenes for the reader. During the course of this unit, you will want to read the examples of the Personal Narrative in Chapter 2. You will want to start brainstorming ideas for your own personal narrative, and--by the end of Unit 5--you will want to have selected a significant event that you wish to focus on in this essay. INSTRUCTIONS: Elements of Story: Plot, Character, Setting, Dialogue The following four terms (plot, character, setting, and dialogue) are the four major elements of story. In other words, these are all essentials for your personal narrative. 1.) PLOT: A plot is a pattern of events or actions that lead to a change in a character or situation. In the case of this assignment, the plot of your essay should be limited to a key event or series of events that actually occurred in your real life, and resulted in some sort of change in your character, your relationships with others, your worldview, or your situation. Plot also always includes some kind of tension or conflict. This conflict may be external, between two people (for instance, a fist-fight with your brother, or a disagreement with your mother). In contrast, the conflict may be purely internal (for instance, a conflict between what you desire and your sense of morality). By the end of your essay, we should have some sense that the conflict has been dealt with somehow, if not entirely resolved. 2.) CHARACTER: A character is any person depicted on the page. We often think of characters in terms of fiction, characters “made-up” or “invented” by the author to further the story or illustrate a point. Even in fiction, however, characters are often based on real-life people. In your narrative essay, you yourself will become a character—even though you must remain true to the facts of your life, personality, etc.—just because you will be reproducing yourself on the page. As a readers, we’ll want to get a sense of who you are as a character on the page in the course of your essay. By the end of the essay, we will also want to know why/how your experience was significant. How did it change you? To take it even further, beyond the scope of .

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Major earthquakes and volcano eruptions occurred long before there were humans on Earth. However, there have been many in recorded history that significantly impacted human civilization. Choose one significant, important earthquake or volcano and report on it. Be sure to cover how it affected the Earth, the damages and death tolls, the economic impact, and any permanent consequences. Your paper should meet the following requirements: Be 3-4 pages in length NOT INCLUDING REF OR TITLE PAGE Cite 1-2 outside sources APA FORMAT. .

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Major Paper #1-The Point of View Essay Deadline: October 29, 2015 at 11:59 pm Purpose: This paper assignment has several purposes. As the first major paper for this class, the Point of View Essay is designed to re-engage you with the fundamentals of all good writing, including using lush sensory details to show the reader a particular place (rather than tell them about it), basic organization, clear focus, etc. However, this unit does not function as a mere review. The Point of View Essay will also introduce you to the concept of "thinking and seeing rhetorically, and analyzing writing rhetorically"--using the Writer's Toolbox described in this unit to improve your writing and critical reading skills. Finally, the Point of View Essay allows you to reflect on this process. The Assignment: 1. Pleasant/Unpleasant Description of the Place: Choose a place you can observe for an extended period of time (at least 20-30 minutes). Use all of your senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, even taste if possible) to experience the place, and record all of the sensations that you experience. As you record your data, you may wish to note which details naturally seem more positive, negative, or neutral, in terms of tone. (For instance, a stinky and overflowing trash barrel swarming with flies in a nearby alley might seem more inherently negative than a little white bunny rabbit hopping playfully across the lawn.) Then, you will use this information to help your write descriptions of the place: one positive, one negative. Both descriptions should be factually true (same real time and real place), but you will want one description to be positive in terms of tone and the other to be negative. In addition to including the information and sensory details you've collected as the basis for these descriptions, you will also use the Writer's Toolbox to create your two contrasting impressions for this assignment. (The Writer's Toolbox is explained in the Lecture Notes section of this unit.) As you revise and refine your descriptions, please be sure you are "showing" your readers your place (really putting the readers "there" in the moment and in this scene), rather than simply "telling" them about it. You will also want to try to eliminate unnecessary linking verbs as much as you can, incorporating verbs that show "action" whenever possible. 2. Rhetorical Analysis: Looking back at your descriptions, analyze how you created these two very different impressions of the place (one positive, one negative) without changing any of the facts. How did you make your place seem so positive in one paragraph and yet so negative in the other paragraph, without changing the facts? Discuss how you incorporated each of the tools from the Writer's Toolbox, and cite examples of this from each of your descriptions. (This analysis should be at least 400-500 words in length.) 3. Reflection: In one to two paragraphs, cnsider at least one of the following questions.

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting Describe the maintenance procedures planned for the proposed network, including a schedule of maintenance activities and the steps required for each activity. Identify the network operations that will be monitored, the information that will be gathered, and the meaning of the information as it relates to potential system problems. List at least 3 potential network problem scenarios, and identify the troubleshooting procedure that will be used if this scenario occurs. .

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Maintaining the Loyalty of Stakeholders To maintain political, governmental, staff, and patient loyalty, the healthcare organization must provide a sense of organizational stability and view of the legislative landscape. In Chapters 14 and 15 we have researched and investigated the need to align both public opinion with staff trust. The political landscape is the basis for healthcare policy, guidance, state, local, and community support (both fiscal and legal) engaging in political trade-offs to stabilize the healthcare industry (such as in the cost, pharmaceuticals, insurance premiums, and organizational ROI in the healthcare industry). Healthcare organizations must provide the necessary guidance and advocacy for stakeholders in the setting of both state and federal legislature as a voice of reason, authority, and integrity. Provide information on the following: Research a policy associated with the Affordable Care Act in your home state or another state that may affect healthcare reform and/or the way health care is provided in the chosen state. Describe the policy and who wrote and/or promoted the policy legislature (provide statistical data). What are the trade-offs offered to bring balance to the healthcare stakeholders? What role have public perception and disinterestedness played in the valuation of healthcare performance? Describe how process innovation, risk taking, health policy analysis, and governance “sense-making” provide balance for stakeholders. Your paper Must be 4 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must use at least four scholarly sources in addition to the course text. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment. .

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Macro Paper Assignment - The Eurozone Crisis - Due Oct 22, 2015 1:00 PM Principles of Macroeconomics Section 602 Fall Semester 2015 Macro Paper Assignment - The Eurozone Crisis Due Oct 22, 2015 1:00 PM Starts Aug 19, 2015 12:59 PMEnds Oct 22, 2015 1:00 PM The EURO (€), was introduced as the official currency of the European Union (EU) on January 1, 1999 and launched as ‘legal’ tender January 1, 2002. To date, it is the official currency of 18 member states (aka EUROZONE) and pegged to other currencies used by over 210 million people worldwide. Title: ● What is the Eurozone Crisis? ● What measures have been used/suggested to resolve the crisis? ● What are the effects of the measures implemented? Paper Requirements: ü Minimum of Four pages (top to bottom), double spaced, neatly typed. ü Attach an additional page for bibliography/work cited. ü Bibliography references should be four or more . ü Include introduction and conclusion; NO Wikipedia please! ü Submit via the Dropbox functionality on icollege. ü Submit a hardcopy in class on designated date. .

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M7A1: Resolving Conflict If viewing this through the Assignment tool, click the title above to go to the Submissions area. Resolving Conflict The Orbe and Harris (2015) textbook identifies the Ten Commandments for Racial and Ethnic Harmony of the Baha’i faith ( p . 265). The Martin and Nakayama (2014) textbook provides tips on building intercultural skills ( p . 251-252). Based on the reading, Module 7 web links, or other resources, develop your own list of recommendations for preventing or resolving conflict between people of different cultures, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, etc . Once you have made your recommendations, discuss how one might apply your recommendations. Your essay is to be written using Microsoft Word or Open Office (freeware found at Apache OpenOffice ). Submit your paper using the assignment dropbox. Paper requirements: 250—300 words Double-spaced APA writing conventions Your research should be documented by citing one or more credible sources such as a newspaper, a biographic article, book, or website. .

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Main content area Based on the readings this week with special attention to Tobin’s (2013) article, define what is meant by organizational culture and how it is created, influenced, and changed based on globalization. Provide an example of an organization with which you are familiar (e.g., your gym, church, workplace, or a well-known organization) and describe how that organization has changed, or not changed, its organizational culture due to globalization. .

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M5_A2 Communication Strategies for Managers Due Sept. 28, 2015 12pm Pacific Standard Time Assignment: 2 Parts Part 1. Word Format Report Create an 8–10-page report in Word format covering the points mentioned below Part 2. PowerPoint Presentation Develop a 10–12-slide PowerPoint presentation summarizing the key concepts and salient points of the plan 4. Tasks: Create a complete Communications Plan with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation for key stakeholder group(s). The Communications Plan should focus on a specific project or initiative to be implemented or event to be managed. The plan should describe the specific project to be implemented including the business problem or purpose, the specific objectives of the project, and the key stakeholder groups and their role in the initiative. The Communications Plan for this initiative should include the following: Goals and Objectives of the Communication Plan Key Messages Audience(s) Media and Tools Specific Tactics (describe the implementation) Schedule/Timelines Legal or ethical Issues Monitoring/Control Strategy (during implementation) Communications Strategy (to include communication of financial as well as ethical or value-based implications to various stakeholders) Outcome Evaluation, including contribution to the mission of the organization .

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M5D2: The Dangers of Medicine Cabinets The drugs discussed in Chapter 11 are the primary targets of medicine cabinet raiding. Medicine cabinet raiding refers to people looking through medicine cabinets and drawers in bathrooms to steal pills; often from people they know (parents, relatives, parents of friends, etc. ). How much of a problem do you think medicine cabinet raiding is and how might it easily be prevented? .

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M4D1: Marijuana: The Gateway Drug? In a Chapter 10 discussion about the causal link between smoking marijuana and using other illegal drugs, sociologist Erich Goode distinguished between two schools of thought that should be looked at when considering and researching whether marijuana use leads to other illegal drug use: the intrinsic argument and the sociocultural argument. Briefly explain each one and then state which of these viewpoints you support. Explain your choice. .

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M5LASA While on patrol with the Centervale Police Department (CPD) you are dispatched to a robbery in progress at the Centervale grocery store. You arrive to find the suspects have fled the scene. There are several witnesses inside the store including customers and two store employees. Obviously shaken, they are huddled together discussing the robbery. You know that taking witnesses' statements is a critical piece of any investigation because witnesses often hold valuable information about the incident and critical evidence. Further, witnesses also have first-hand knowledge that can be helpful in narrowing the scope towards apprehending a suspect and the eventual successful prosecution of a case. After calling in a Be on the lookout (BOLO) for the suspects and their vehicle, you proceed by separating the three witnesses inside the store in order to appropriately conduct interviews: Cashier—Connie Cousins; Maintenance manager—Larry Sweeney; and Customer—Sally Frederickson. Connie Cousins, who is noticeably upset, shares that she has seen these culprits in the store before. She states, "They have been here before, one of them knows Larry, they seemed to know right where we keep our cash and who may be able to retrieve it, me. The older guy had a huge gun; he put it right in my face. He's the one that drove the vehicle that they came in." Sally Frederickson, a customer, states, "I've never seen these guys before. They had a gun and seemed to want to shoot someone. I think I can identify them if I see them again, hey, I heard one of them call that guy (pointing to Larry) by his name. Larry right?" During your investigation you develop a lead that another witness, Larry; the maintenance person of the store, is related to one of the suspects. Larry Sweeney is 80 years old and he appears mentally challenged. You learn from a fellow employee that Larry's mental capacity is below the fifth grade level. You know that it is crucial that Larry's mental capacity, his age, as well as his potential relationship to one of the suspects are factors that must be considered throughout the duration of the interview process. During your investigation you notice some communication challenges as well as some inconsistencies between witness statements. Based on your findings, you begin to theorize that Larry Sweeney might have been involved in the crime. Because you have no probable cause you continue with the investigation by gathering important information to help determine who was involved and whose level of involvement meets the legal elements in order to be appropriately charged. Two hours after the incident, a fellow police officer spots a vehicle sitting at a stoplight that matches the description of the suspect's vehicle. The officer observes two individuals sitting in the front driver's seat and front passenger's seat of the vehicle. Based on the information in the BOLO both individuals fit the descriptions that were given by witnesses at the store. The off.

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Machiavelli's two best known works are The Prince and Discourses . Each offers good insight into the philosophy of Machiavelli. Based on these readings, in securing the state, to what extent should a prince (leader) be motivated by the happiness of the people? With specific examples, are current American leaders motivated by the happiness of the people? Only 2 paragraphs needed this is a discussion post, APA Format with intext citation .

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M5.A1 Truth Table Exercises Back-up QUESTION SET 1 Premise: P → Q Conclusion: ~P → ~Q Answer: P Q 2 Premise: P → Q Conclusion: ~Q → ~P Answer: P Q 3 Premise: (P & Q) → R Q → R Conclusion: P → R P Q R 4 Translate the following argument and use truth tables to test for validity. "If 9 is less than 10 and every odd number less than 10 is divisible by 3, then 9 is divisible by 3. THEREFORE If 9 is less than 10 it is less than 10 it is divisible by 3." N = "9 is less than 10" O = "Every odd number less than 10 is divisible by 3." D = "9 is divisible by 3." Premise: Conclusion: N O D 5. Translate the following argument and use truth tables to test for validity. "If it rains tomorrow, I will have a tough commute. If it snows tomorrow, I will have a tough commute. It will either rain or snow tomorrow. THEREFORE I will have a tough commute." R = "It rains tomorrow." S = "It snows tomorrow." T = "I will have a tough commute." Premise: Conclusion ANSWER: R S T .

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MA260.2.1 Statistical Analysis ILog Out Online Exam 6_06 Return to Assessment List Part 1 of 2 -30.0/ 50.0 Points Question 1 of 400.0/ 2.5 Points Jody checked the temperature 12 times on Monday, and the last digit of the temperature was odd six times more than it was even. On Tuesday, she checked it 18 times and the last digit was odd eight times more than it was even. Determine which series is closer to the 50/50 ratio of odd/even expected of such a series of temperature checks. A. The Monday series is closer because 1/6 is closer to 1/2 than is 1/8. B. The Monday series is closer because 6/12 is closer to 0.5 than is 8/18. C. The Tuesday series is closer because the 13/18 is closer to 0.5 than is 9/12. D. The series closest to the theoretical 50/50 cannot be determined without knowing the number of odds and evens in each series. Question 2 of 402.5/ 2.5 Points Joe dealt 20 cards from a standard 52-card deck, and the number of red cards exceeded the number of black cards by 8. He reshuffled the cards and dealt 30 cards. This time, the number of red cards exceeded the number of black cards by 10. Determine which deal is closer to the 50/50 ratio of red/black expected of fairly dealt hands from a fair deck and why. A. The first series is closer because 1/10 is farther from 1/2 than is 1/8. B. The series closer to the theoretical 50/50 cannot be determined unless the number of red and black cards for each deal is given. C. The second series is closer because 20/30 is closer to 1/2 than is 14/20. D. The first series is closer because the difference between red and black is smaller than the difference in the second series. Question 3 of 402.5/ 2.5 Points On a multiple choice test, each question has 6 possible answers. If you make a random guess on the first question, what is the probability that you are correct? A. 1/5 B. 1/6 C. 1/4 D. 2/5 Question 4 of 402.5/ 2.5 Points Suppose you have an extremely unfair die: The probability of a 6 is 3/8, and the probability of each other number is 1/8. If you toss the die 32 times, how many twos do you expect to see? A. 2 B. 4 C. 3 D. 5 Question 5 of 402.5/ 2.5 Points Suppose you buy 1 ticket for $1 out of a lottery of 1000 tickets where the prize for the one winning ticket is to be $500. What is your expected value? A. $0.00 B. −$0.40 C. −$1.00 D. −$0.50 Question 6 of 400.0/ 2.5 Points The distribution of B.A. degrees conferred by a local college is listed below, by major. Major Frequency English 2073 Mathematics 2164 Chemistry 318 Physics 856 Liberal Arts 1358 Business 1676 Engineering 868 9313 What is the probability that a randomly selected degree is not in Business? A. 0.7800 B. 0.8200 C. 0.8300 D. 0.9200 Question 7 of 402.5/ 2.5 Points The probability that Luis wi.

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M4D1: Diversity in our Lives Once you have read the articles, please do some research of your own and formulate a response to the discussion question. Your interaction with the ideas of others in the class will build our dialogue around this topic. In the readings, we have seen a variety of views about ways to introduce people to the growing diversity of the society around them. We learned about teaching tolerance as a part of multicultural education. It has been suggested that there is a clash of cultures, beliefs, races, and ethnicities in a global economy and that in order to live and work together people must be taught to appreciate each others’ differences. Please compose your initial response to the following statements based on your ideas and the resources you have located to support them. Exposure to people from different, backgrounds, races, ethnicities, and belief systems is sufficient to learn both tolerance and an appreciation for what they can contribute to our society. We do not need to be taught “multiculturalism” in our schools and work places. You cannot change what people think by “teaching” them about other groups different from themselves. In your initial post (250+ words) , you are to respond to the question but support your thoughts by including at least two references from academic sources that you have researched on this topic in the Excelsior Library and use appropriate citations in APA style. .

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