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There are a number of different programs funded by the government of the USA. The purposes of such programs and agencies may be absolutely different, like various science foundations, nature and environment protection agencies, transportation and agricultural agencies, pieces foundations, etc. Federal funds are distributing to all those foundations depending on the main idea of the agencies and the contribution they make to the society. The US Peace Corp agency has been created with the intention to promote peace in the world and help people support friendly relations. The main purpose of this evaluation synthesis is to consider the main idea of the US Peace Corps Agency, its needs and program, check the program assessment and its rating by administration, analyze the achievements the agency managed to reach via the evaluation of the prior periods of the agency functioning, and analyze the subsequent budget proposals the Peace Corps agency managed to get. The needs for Peace Corps’ programs The main idea of the Peace Corps is highlighted in the mission of the agency. Thus, being an agency founded in 1961 by John F. Kennedy, the ex-President of the USA, the Peace Corps tries to promote the following mission. It is aimed at helping countries to train people in the fields they really need, at helping people better understand Americans on the parts where they serve, and vice versa, at helping Americas better understand other nationalities on the part of Americans (Peace Corps). One of the main ideas of this organization is to provide a volunteer help for people in the developing countries. Thousands of volunteers work all over the word in different spheres of human needs, like health promotion, HIV/AIDS help, environmental protection, information technology implementation, development of agriculture and business. The Peace Corps has created projects which could help people in different countries collaborate by means of volunteers who learn the language and the traditions of the country they go to (“PEACE CORPS” 499). The opportunities the Peace Corps offers for students are rather exciting. Different loans during deferment periods may be interesting for those who want to continue studying and help the organization on the volunteer terms. There are numerous programs which offer students to incorporate their service hourly (Service Based Scholarships 12; Dunaj-Kullman). The Peace Corps functions worldwide and it is obvious that the organization needs a lot of additional volunteers to deliver a peaceful message to people. The volunteers of the Peace Corps try to notice the needs of the people they live with and provide those with the necessary facilities. Thus, Elizabeth Spencer while servicing in La Lomota noticed that people there wanted their children spend more time on learning and socializi
Reflecting on Patient Information A 78-year-old patient presents with pain in her left leg after a fall. It is known that she has had a right above-the-knee amputation recently, and her medical history includes such diseases as diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, RAKA, and stage 3 chronic kidney disease. It is also highly important to mention that the patient’s hemoglobin (Hgb) is 8. The question regarding nutrition seems to be significant as the absence of dietary supplements may signalize a lack of iron in the body (Buttaro, Trybulski, Polgar Bailey, & Sandberg-Cook, 2017). In addition, the patient’s age eliminates the consideration of menorrhagia blood loss, while kidney disease may promote the development of anemia in response to erythropoietin reduction (Partridge, Harari, Gossage, & Dhesi, 2013). It is also beneficial to ask about any similar cases in the family health history as well as about chronic conditions. The review of the abovementioned factors, primarily the level of hemoglobin, allowed for revealing the primary diagnosis that is anemia of chronic disease (ACD). Differential Diagnoses  1. Anemia of chronic disease (ACD). It occurs due to the reduced production of erythrocytes as a result of the stimulation of cellular immunity and increased
The Financial Scam On October 3 rd , 2008, the US Senate passed the popular bill known as The Bailout Package. The bailout plan had followed after the worst financial scam in US history. The stock indices touched the low ground and big giants like AIG, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch and Bank of America went to the verge of bankruptcy. Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy while AIG was rescued by an $85 billion bailout by the US government. Merrill Lynch and BOA were forced to a merger. On September 29, the house of senate rejected the Bailout package proposed by the US president. The three indices suffered severely the result and lost points hugely. With a few amendments, the bill was passed by congressional support after Bush signed the bill on October 3 rd . investors were not helped as the DOW fell by 1000 points that day, marking the lowest in history. AIG- Background American International Group, Inc. provides insurance and financial services in the United States and other countries, through its subsidiaries. It has got index membership of S&P 500, S&P 100, and S&P 1500 Super Comp. The mortgage industry has been one of the most prosperous ones in the USA over the last few decades. The USA mortgage market now is hugely and well developed, offering a range of products on very flexible rates and terms. The famous sub-prime mortgage crisis began in 2006-07 as real state prices and especially house prices began to decline. Consequently, investors ran to sell the mortgage securities and investing in commodities markets. In mid-2008, stock indices began to experience the downturn of the financial markets. On September 15 th , all three big indices Dow Jones, S&P, and NASDAQ went most bearish since the 2001 attacks. The same day Lehman Brothers declared it filing for bankruptcy. The financial markets and investors panicked even more and indices went even more bearish. That day, AIG’s ability to stay put was cast under severe doubts and its stock suffered a 60% cut in price. AIG-Bailout In the worst aftermath of the financial crisis, almost 90% of debtors on house mortgages filed for returns of contracts as house prices had fallen greatly. AIG faced a severe liquidity crisis and short-term liabilities were huge. Meanwhile, AIG was rescued by the US government on September 17 th through an $85 billion bailout in exchange for 80% equity of the firm. The rescue –bailout of AIG has been in a debate since then. Many economists and financial analysts believe that it was necessary to rescue a big mortgage giant for the stability of the economy, while many others have criticized such a move as based on partiality and resulting in more taxes on the general public. AIG was saved from bankruptcy but its stock price continued to tumble along
According to the school of medicine at the University of California (2012), there is a need to develop algorithmic pathways for best practices toward the treatment of ear, nose and throat infections. Clinical outcomes are used to measure best practices in ENT treatment. In addition, the satisfaction of practitioners and patients should also be put into consideration as best practices. In cases where available resources are inadequate, it is imperative to encourage economic use of these resources by setting priorities. Moreover, the same resources should be used optimally. When ENT patients are admitted to healthcare centers, a prompt diagnosis should be carried out in order to save the time needed for treatment. For example, a primary care physician may not work speedily on a procedure such as nasopharyngoscopy. In such a case, a specialist in this field should be assigned the task in order to facilitate quick healthcare delivery for ENT patients. On the other hand, when a middle-level or primary care practitioner is assigned a simpler diagnosis or treatment procedure, it amounts to best practice in ENT (Berdeaux et al., 1998). According to CRNBC (2012), it is vital for medical practitioners who are specialized in the treatment of ear, nose and throat infections to be very cautious when handling patients, especially during their first hospital admissions. This precaution has been found to be integral in the sense that hospital re-admissions are costly to healthcare establishments. Therefore, the ear, nose and throat patients should be assessed thoroughly before any form of treatment is administered. To begin with, the system review and history of current illness should form the basis of best practice in the ear, nose and throat treatment. It is necessary to explore and elicit the features of all the signs and symptoms such as chronology, the present situation of the admitted patient, impacts of regular activities, suitability and efficiency of past treatments. Moreover, location of the patient, nature of the onset of the infection (whether it is gradual or abrupt), aggravating and precipitating factors, past treatments, the severity of the condition as well as any other relieving factor should be considered (CRNBC, 2012). In addition to the above overall measures of best practices, a medical practitioner should go further and understand the specific symptoms that are integral in the diagnosis. Some of the specific factors include Q-tip use, vertigo, presence of itching, painful feelings either inside or outside the ear, the efficiency of the hearing aid, discharge from the ear or nose as well as any other latest alterations in the hearing mode of the patient. The aforementioned specific symptoms are necessary so that an ENT expert can narrow down the actual causes and development of the infection. In cases where best practices of these magnitudes are not followed, wrong diagnosis and consequent ineffective treatments are inevitab
Introduction The economic uncertainties experienced for some time now have undoubtedly cast a gloomy outlook over the heads of many business leaders. The onset of the financial crisis coupled with monumental increases in global oil prices and cut-throat competition heralded a new era of an organizational restructuring that was previously unknown to many. The upheavals that characterized the financial markets in 2008 shook even the most assiduous and conscientious business managers, in the process causing mayhem to some of the most astute corporations the world has ever known. But the smart ones survived the great wave. Companies that had initiated organizational-wide restructuring and quality programs to coincide with the changing market needs were not overly affected. Streamlining of organizational processes, especially in supply chain and logistics came in handy to save many companies from the imminent danger of collapse. This essay evaluates how McClarin Plastics, headquartered in Hanover, PA, has benefited from undertaking logistics quality initiatives to streamline its operations. Brief description of logistics and supply chain Logistics is sometimes confused with the supply chain. However, the terms are different, though interrelated. In business terms, logistics is an all-encompassing business planning framework that is developed for purposes of managing materials, core services, communication and information, and capital inflows (Logistics World, 2009). It follows that logistics management is that crucial component of supply chain management that is delegated with the duty of efficiently and effectively planning, executing, and controlling the flow and storage of goods and services between the source and the destination to responsively meet the needs and requirements of customers. Logistics management also deals with directing crucial information throughout the processes described above (Gourdin, 2006). Organizations that have invested heavily in logistics, especially in ensuring the quality of all the processes and systems involved, have been able to reap immense benefits in terms of increasing value for both their customers and shareholders. McClarin Plastics is one of them. Quality Initiatives are taken by McClarin Plastics, Inc. According to Gitlow (2000), “quality is a predictable degree of uniformity and dependability, at a low cost and suited to the market” (p. 2). Before McClarin Plastics undertook to initiate quality initiatives in 2000, the organization utilized traditional business processes and practices with no provisions whatsoever for checking the quality of the business processes involved using tools and techniques such as Total Quality Management (TQM) or Six Sigma (Krausman, 2008). The pursuit of quality calls for the respective companies to fully integrate their system of interdependent business processes and stakeholders. This was not the case at McClarin’s before the log
Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world. It lags behind in terms of development and civilization, with 85% of its citizen’s still living in rural areas. It suffices to mention that the country is tiny, with a third of it being covered by the waters of Lake Malawi. The economy has been steadily improving, but there have been numerous challenges that have been faced. Famine and food shortage have been some of the key challenges for the Malawian government. There are various reasons that have been cited for the food shortage in the country. This essay discusses the history of food shortages in Malawi. It also explains the reasons that have been given for the shortage and the suggestions presented to help the situation. The essay proves that poor planning by the government has enhanced food insecurity in Malawi. History of food shortages in Malawi Malawi is the seventeenth poorest country in the world. Half of the country’s 16 million citizens live under the poverty line. About 90% of the remaining half live on US $2 per day, which is also very little. In numerous cases, they eat one or at most two meals per day. The deplorable economy has seen 46,000 children severely malnourished. Malawi has recorded food crisis periods since time immemorial. In the historical timeline, the problem escalated in 1990 when a drought in the sub-Saharan Africa reduced maize production in the country immensely. It would appear that the country has never been able to recover. The first major famine in the country was registered in 2002. The famine led to the death of approximately 3,000 people, who succumbed to starvation. The government announced a state of emergency that year due to the food crisis. The government also sought help from donor organizations. The next harvest also helped the country reduce the impact of the famine. However, three years later, the country faced another food crisis. The food crisis was initiated by a drought, which destroyed food crops and the little food that was available became very expensive. The government had to declare another national disaster and asked for help from developed countries. It is interesting to note that the country is dealing with another food shortage at the moment. It suffices to mention that food shortage in the country has always been elevated by donor organizations and seasonal harvests. Maize is the main food crop in the country; thus, many of the farmers in the area focus on planting maize or cash crops. Reasons for food shortage The first reason given for the food crisis in Malawi is the focus on cash crops and not food crops. The main crops grown in the region are cotton, tobacco, and tea. It
Introduction The virtual and national expansion of companies is happening at an ever-growing pace. Most virtual and online stores have shifted from multi-domestic marketing to international marketing. The appearance of virtual market has been enthused by the speedy enlargement and mixing of countries; the configuration of local trading blocs; the formation of market economies; and advances in production and communications technologies 1 . Today, virtual marketing is proving to be of ever-increasing importance to companies of all sizes, to their customers, and to national economies. Worldwide, most companies are now selling to, using materials or equipment from, or competing with products from other nations. Peapod is a leading retailer of groceries and a subsidiary of Giant Foods. For many companies, like Peapod, the current market provides additional profits and is all that enable some companies to make any profits at all. Virtual consumers are not familiar with grocery shopping online but they are familiar with main food brands and products. The virtual market represents great opportunities for Peapod to expand its international activities and enter the new market. Business Overview & Overall Marketing Plan Description of Product Peapod proposes products for two types of customers: home buyers and for business purposes 2 . The main types of products involve general grocery, meat, and seafood, the Deli, meals made easy, health and beauty products. Like the traditional value chain, the virtual value chain is carefully managed if its full potential. The processes by which this value is created are themselves online (bringing together disparate pieces of information, analyzing, sorting, and distributing that information), as are its customers (companies that need information for their own needs). The methods and underlying company’s ideologies of the virtual economy are likely to be of direct interest to the local community, but understanding how these concepts can be applied in the new environment also tells a lot about how these new ways of business and shopping can be exploited in other functions within the industry. Peapod pays special attention to delivery service and proposes fast delivery for all consumers. The advantage is that a potential customer can choose the time of delivery and check on the site whether this time is available or not. The actual product is grocer while the augmented product is delivery service 3 . In terms of the product life cycle, Peapod is in the maturity stage. The traditional characteristics of this stage are exceedingly resourcing intensive. They require the company to remain abreast with the current developments in their own environments and preferably several other fields as well. The core benefit of the product is fast delivery and high-quality products of all types. The customer can order exotic and traditional goods online and check their availability and time of delivery. In other words, the more experiences to which customers are subjected
Office Politics Tomas Green is a manager that faced difficulties in communication with his bosses. To improve his relations with his superiors Thomas Green is to use personal meetings and dialogues. Communication of this kind creates understanding between the partners and helps them to work out common strategies designed to make the operation of the whole company more efficient. What Thomas Green should do to prepare for his meeting with Davis and McDonald? Answer: The plan entails three approaches; meeting preparation requirements, acceptable communication patterns, and mistakes of staff members in corporate communication (Appleman 113). Meetings are crucial decision-making instruments for any organization. Hence, the preparation and participation in meetings are important to all the employees of Dynamic Displays. The meetings also tend to improve the communication, human relations, and team spirit of the participants (Argenti 203). Thomas must prepare adequately for the meeting with his boss, Davis, and career mentor, McDonald. Preparation entails understanding the best approach to setting work objectives. Determining work targets is a participatory process between staff and immediate supervisor (Morgan 53). Thomas must seek information on the objectives of the meeting from the convener, McDonald. The objectives illustrate the key discussion issues (Kanigel 181). The most likely objective of this meeting is to improve the working relationship between Thomas and Davis. The preparation also entails Thomas identifying his weaknesses at the workplace. The main intention of this is to seek ways of improvement. Work colleagues observe our work pattern; hence, they best understand how we can be effective (Robbins 87). The current communication trends in corporations utilize four major elements. The first factor is a communicator. The second factor illustrates the message. The next factor describes the audience, and finally, the fourth factor illustrates response (Munter 65). Apart from the four, Munter presented two additional elements. These are channel types and cultural environment. Channel type is the medium the sender uses in passing the message; for example email. The message must adhere to the cultural beliefs and values of the targeted audience (Riel 117). Work-related messages always illustrate continuous improvement. Mary Munter illustrates the communication approaches of corporations, enterprises, companies, firms, and organizations. Communication concepts describe the challenges that occur during corporate communication. Many individuals believe that communication flows in one direction, from one individual to another. The recipient, usually, r
This essay answers questions from two scenarios about Mrs. Zwick and Mr. Davis who are both sick and need medical insurance cover. Medicare part A will fully cover the inpatient care within the hospital for the five days Mrs. Zwick spends there. It will also cover meals and semi-private room and general nursing. She will pay $ 1156 deductible and no co-pay at the hospital. After being transferred to the skilled nursing home, the costs that will be covered include meals and the semi-private room, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing and other supplies and services. She will pay $ 144.50 (Carmen, 2010). Since Mrs. Zwick qualified for Medicare part A, she automatically qualifies for Medicare part B. Mrs. Zwick’s costs that will be covered by Medicare part B include the charges made by physicians, X-rays and other charges out of the hospital (Carmen, 2010). Medicare part B will cover all the costs incurred at the skilled nursing home. It will cover any other costs such as those of medication, any visits by the doctors, medical equipment such as the walker she was given, health services out of the hospital and laboratory tests. Medicare part B has a deductible of $140. It has co-pay because she will pay 20% of her costs. The insurance will cover the remaining 80 percent of these costs. Mrs. Zwick pays a premium every month that is subject to adjustments every year. In the year 2012, the premium has been set at $99.90 every month. These premiums will cater for 25 percent of the actual costs that Mrs. Zwick will incur after leaving the hospital. The remaining 75