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Abstract Technology has had so many impacts in our societies. It was with the invention and the adoption of the new technology, which saw the rise of so many communities. This is because technology involves the use of advanced tools which are used in the production of goods and services and a good example to explain this is the use of computers. So through the paper, we will try to see some of the uses of the new technology in our societies today. Introduction In a broader concept, technology can be taken to deal with the use of knowledge of tools and crafts hence its impacts on the ability to try and adapt and control our environment. Technology has involved the use of science and advanced tools in many economic activities we do today. It is out of this advanced technology which has seen so many communities benefiting so much since those communities that have used the new technology have benefited through effective work. It is due to the role of the new technology that we will try and see some of the impacts of the new technology in most of the societies today. So through the paper, we will try to see some of the uses of the new technology in our societies today. (Abbate, 2000). Impacts of the new technology in our societies today One of the impacts of technology today can be seen with the introduction of computers in many schools. The new technology has been in a position to provide a good learning and effective learning to most of our students hence leading to improved performance by most of these students. This is because the educational technology which is used by many schools has enabled these students to even learn online hence making it possible for most of them to do other activities during their free times. The students can be in a position to even learn through the internet hence can add on their knowledge what they have been told in class. You tend to find that most of the students make use of these computers even at there homes hence you will find that in most of the times, these students will stick in these computers hence try and learn more. It is through the introduction of the computers in the classroom and also at home which has made the learning system to be quite effective for them since it has led to improved performance. These students will try and learn better in less time when they receive computer based instructions. They will also try and develop a positive attitude towards learning with the introduction of such computers in their classes since they would wish to learn more from them hence leading to improved performance by these students. This will eventually lead to educative society which has so many people who very much enlightened are hence leading to community development. This is very much important in any community since you will find that effective labor will be used in the allocation of the available resources hence leading to the growth of the country. (Adams, 2000). The new technology has led to the growth of our economy today. You find that due to the global economy, many countries have applied the new technology in the produc
Introduction   * During the past 30 years health care costs in the United States have risen from 4 to 14 percent (Fries, et al., 1993).   * Improvement of health care services while ensuring low costs requires the following measure taken:       + High-cost pharmaceutical management;       + Management of chronic care;       + Management of drop-in appointments;       + Primary prevention;       + Health maintenance;       + Hospital contracting;       + Medical error reduction (Leatherman, et al., 2003). The Quality Initiative The Quality Initiative was inaugurated by the Medicare and Medicaid health care services in 2001 and launched nationally in 2002 encompassing nursing homes, hospitals, physicians, home health care providers and other health services in an effort to improve health care and lower costs (Sultz & Young, 2008). Programs in the Quality Initiative   * Quality Monitoring to collect, analyze and interpret data to improve the quality of health care given to its benefactors.   * Pay for Performance a system which rewards doctors, hospitals and health care providers for their efficiency.   * The Hospital Compare Website. A website which tracks the performance of hospitals based on 4 common conditions and 20 criteria.   * Non payment for Hospital acquired infections and reductions in treatment payment for problematic hospital events (Sultz & Young, 2008). Objective of the Initiative   * To encourage hospitals and health care providers to improve the quality of health care.   * To create incentives for the improvement of healthcare and support public accountability.   * To work with other health care organizations to set the standards of hospital quality measures and voluntary reporting.   * To ensure ongoing regulation by state surveying agencies.   * Rewards for performance and continued improvement through community interactions and increase in knowledge and resources (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 2005).   * Ensure that the quality initiative meets the following ethical requirements:       + Justify the costs and risks of investment in terms of health care;       + Structured to achieve its goals;       + Fairly distribute responsibilities and burdens;       + Limit risks and maximize benefits;       + Respect the patients and ensure they are informed of the risks of receiving this form of health care so that they can make informed decisions and ensure accountability (Lynn, et al., 2007). Impact on health care organizations   * A study was taken and calculated to predict average costs for 3,794 hospitals in the United States in 2009.   * There is a relationship between the lower risk adjusted costs and low nurse ratio in hospitals with increased profits and larger number of Medicare beneficiaries.   * The number of hospitals exhibiting low costs also exhibited low performance in the treatment of acute m
Healthcare professionals need their own professional liability insurance coverage in order to shield themselves from malpractice lawsuits. According to healthcare industry experts, liability insurance is defined as “a product that protects doctors and other medical workers when courts award patients financial damages in medical malpractice lawsuits” (Danzon, 2005, p. 14). Furthermore, some healthcare establishments require their workers to have liability insurance cover. The insurance premiums that are paid by different healthcare professionals as liability cover are determined by insurance companies in accordance with various considerations such as the professional’s specialty, level of experience, and career history. On some occasions, individuals who are covered by their employer’s liability insurance still require their own individual cover for a number of reasons. For instance, some lawsuits might name individual healthcare professionals as defendants. Consequently, the coverage that is provided by the employer will not cover instances where a lawsuit names a healthcare professional individually. Furthermore, healthcare professionals such as physicians are required to pay for part of the damages that are awarded to patients during malpractice lawsuits (Studdert & Brennan, 2008). Other healthcare professionals such as dental assistants and nurses are also required to take up their own liability insurance in case they are named in a malpractice lawsuit. My employer’s insurance policy is fitted into his/her own interests in regard to malpractice lawsuits. The interests of the healthcare professional are secondary to those of the employer in case of a lawsuit. For instance, some employers require their employees to take up mandatory insurance covers to ensure that their establishments are not affected by events that might transpire in the incident of a malpractice l
Executive summary Samsung Corporation (Samsung) is an international designer, manufacturer, and marketer for electronic products such as computers, TV/Audio/Video, camera, home appliances, and printing/press. The company’s headquarters are located in Seoul, South Korea. However, it has a strong presence in various parts of the world. In the Middle East, the company operates a regional office in the city of Dubai, UAE. The office is responsible for marketing, supplying, and marketing research in the region. It uses both direct and indirect market entry strategies such as company stores and joint ventures, respectively. This paper identifies the company’s current mission, vision, objectives, and strategies for marketing in the UAE. It also identifies the problems facing the company in its UAE market. To deal with these problems, the paper formulates a new marketing strategy and develops a method of evaluation. Section 1: Primary Policies, Objectives, and Strategies Samsung’s main aim is to increase its market share in the UNITED Arab emirates. Therefore, the company has outlined a number of objectives, policies, and strategies to achieve this dream. Noteworthy, the United Arab Emirates is a fast-developing nation, with major cities and towns growing at a fast rate. In addition, the population is diverse, with a large population of foreigners in cities like Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It is also worth noting that the country does not host any of Samsung’s manufacturing organs, which means that the presence of the company in the country is purely based on marketing. Therefore, the company’s strategies, objectives, and policies in the UAE are meant to improve its presence in the market by increasing its market share every year. Mission Samsung hopes to inspire the world and create the future for the global community through the provision of customized, digital, and user-friendly products in the local markets. It aims at making the products available to every person at reasonable prices in all parts of the region. In line with the company’s global vision, the mission is to emphasize new technology, innovative products and create solutions to the problems facing communities. Strategic marketing objectives The marketing objectives outlined in the company in its UAE outlets are similar to the set of objectives developed for its presence in the Middle East and North Africa. In general, Samsung aims at improving its sale of all brands from the current 40% to more than 75% in the next five years. In addition, the company aims at creating a market driven strategy and a valuable design for the customers in UAE. Marketing policies To achieve these objectives, the company aims at increasing the number of outlets and partnerships with local and regional retailers thro
Introduction Leadership is one of the essential personal factors for succeeding in the business or any other occupation. Improving leadership skills enables a person to career advancements and recognition. There are several personal qualities, which have been identified that a successful leader possesses. Following is a brief discussion on some of these traits. Moral Courage The courage to pursue those acts, which one believes to be correct even against severe criticisms, is the first quality that a leader should possess to be successful. This quality inspires the followers and makes the leader a great personality in the minds of the followers. Mahatma Gandhi is one of the great leaders who showed considerable moral courage to hold on to his policies and this made him a great person of the century. Consistency in showing courage is very important to garner success. Judgment Successful leaders develop the quality of making precise judgments through their interaction with other people and use of intelligence. By asking questions to several other people and listening to their answers, a leader develops the trait of making better judgments. Sense of Priority There will arise a large number of issues while managing a business and lead people. The successful leader normally prioritize the issues, brushes the minor issues and focuses on the major issues which needs an immediate solution. Leader will first attend to such issues that have a huge impact on the development of the business (Johnson). Focus and Disposal Staying focused is one of the important traits that a successful leader should develop. Efficient allocation of time and energy among various competing issues brings success to a leader. Conserving energy could help a leader to tackle serious issues with vigor and strength. Winston Churchill can be cited as an example, who possessed this exemplary trait of a successful leader. Humor Humor must have a place in the essential qualities of a successful leader. Lightness can always help to improve grim situations. Having a sense of humor does not indicate lack of professionalism on the part of the leader. Communication Ability to communicate effectively is an important attribute to create a successful leader. On all occasions, the leader should be able to convey his ideas and directions precisely to the followers so that he can expect them to act in the way he wants them to act (Donadio). Lessons Learned from the Failure of King/Drew Medical Center The lack of leadership at the King/Drew Medical Center led to the failure to maintain the prescribed standards for getting accreditation for the medical center. This has also affected the funding for the medical center. The Medical Center lacked in providing better treatment to the patients since its inception. There were problems identified by the Federal authorities during inspection in several areas including nursing, quality control and hospital’s governing body. This clearly shows the lack of leadership to coordinate important issues connected with the running of the medical center (Leonard). There were several professio
Introduction At Fresno University, change is inevitable if the learning institution needs to increase its enrollment rates and enhance its competitive advantage in its industry of operations. It is expected that the desired change will take place consistently with the organizational mission, aims, and objective statements. This plan will help to keep the change in harmony with the desired strategic direction both in the short-term and long-term. In previous discussions, the strategy of increasing student enrollment coupled with taking appropriate steps towards mitigation of negative impacts of the mechanisms of enhancing it was suggested as the main strategy that would help in bringing about change at Fresno University in the next year, and later years. This final section discusses the expected outcomes of Fresno University’s strategic choice, the risks of the selected strategy, and the plans for its implementation and evaluation. Expected outcomes of the strategy choice Organizations endeavoring to acquire long-term success keep on changing their ways of executing business. Most appropriate changes involve those that ensure organizations become more profitable and capable of handling increasing financial requirements. Through the implementation of the strategy of increasing enrollment rates, it is expected that Fresno University will increase its capability to raise the necessary financial resources to cater for its expansion to accommodate more degree programs and in the management of increasing diversity of students and workforce. It is important for Fresno University to put in place appropriate measures to curb the likely misappropriation of funds. Indeed, geopolitical changes, demo
Introduction Substance use disorders present a great danger for people’s health and well-being, especially children and adolescents. Affected teenagers often find themselves facing the consequences of drug use going into adulthood, ranging from physical problems and crime involvement to sexually transmitted infections and psychological health problems. To prevent such an outcome and to ensure the proper development of young minds, preventive measures against drug use must be taken. It is important to recognize that there are substantial challenges for the appropriate assessment of the risks and problems that may be experienced by young people and children. There are also challenges in designing appropriately matched treatment and support as there is little experience of service delivery. This paper aims to formulate an SUD prevention plan for children and adolescents. Primary prevention Primary prevention is an activity aimed at preventing SUD by discouraging people from taking up dangerous substances in the first place. Prevention programs help to reduce the social and health consequences of substance abuse and can be implemented on both individual and community levels, broadening its reach. Primary prevention is especially important for younger people, as adolescence is a sensitive time for the development of both mind and body. Young people exposed to drugs or alcohol may develop anti-social or high-risk behaviour and display structural deficiencies in the development of the brain compared to their peers. Demand reduction One of the ways to aid in the prevention of SUD’s is to reduce the demand for substances in a particular demographic. This goal can be achieved by either promoting protective practices or by means of modifying the factors that make people vulnerable to substance abuse. Reducing demand is a way to tackle the assessed problem by reducing the negative consequences, spreading public awareness in clear, accurate terms, and providing assistance to those in need. This approach helps promote a community-wide approach to analyzing the issue and focuses on particularly vulnerable demographics, especially the youth. Prevention Programs in schools Different prevention programs exist to aid various age demographics, however the main focus of this essay will be on the school
Introduction To facilitate meaningful youth participation in the society, there has been rising need to inject their commitments in serving the society through presentations using posters and workshops. According to Majer (2009: 17), posters are quite powerful presentations which enhance skills and knowledge development among youths due to their tendency to stimulate creativity and psychomotor skills development. With the current society dominated by information technology, the digital media is one of the emerging reliable sources of innovation among youths. Particularly, skillful presentation of ideas and expressions through posters over the internet has been revealed as one of the most powerful agents of youth development. As revealed by Hess & Tosney (2009: 59), the engagement of youths in creative arts through development of posters stimulates systems change through innovations, resulting into general community development. Quite importantly, meaningful youth involvement in various development projects facilitates value-focused decision making in the society. This report is to establish the ultimate value of youth engagement in posters presentations in various social activities. Literature Review Hess, G. & Tosney, K. (2009). Effectiveness of Poster Presentation to Enhance Youths’ Social Networks. Social Networking, 32( 1): 57-69. As noted by Hass & Tosney, the engagement of youths in various presentations using posters is one of the most powerful strategies to enhance creativity in them. Since communication is a very important skill among youths, its usage among youths in various presentations enhances the linkage between theoretical knowledge they gain in school to real life experiences or practice. On this basis, Hass & Tosney considers posters as one of the most effective facilitators of accuracy in knowledge application among youths. Though Hass & Tosney lacks precise consideration of special cases like visually impaired youths, his ideas are quite useful for active engagement of youths in community development projects. Majer, J. (2009). Using Poster Presentations to Enhance Community Skills. Curtin University of Technology: Curtin University Press, 12-21. As revealed by Majer, youth participation in social activities through developing respective posters to reflect a certain social events facilitates unity in the community. Through use of posters, youths are actively involved in community development projects, which make t
Negotiations are crucial not only in the world of business and sales, but also in our everyday life. We may engage into negotiations several times a day trying to reach compromise in relationships with our family and friends, looking for the optimal solutions in various situations, and adjusting to collaboration at our workplaces. Being a skillful and sensitive negotiator is a very useful ability as it allows us to achieve goals faster, easier, and with more successful outcomes, and it also provides us with a capability to create harmonious relationships with the surrounding individuals. The process of negotiation is rather complex and consists of a variety of aspects such as preparing for negotiations, searching for value, shaping perceptions, orchestrating the structure, handling people, being persuasive, and fostering good agreements. The success of negotiation lies in each of these aspects and in the smallest details. This paper will explore the processes of successful and unsuccessful negotiations demonstrated in the movie “Erin Brockovich” where a small law firm confronts a large corporation called PG&E concerning water pollution that negatively affected lives and health of hundreds of people. The first negotiation scene showed in the movie I would like to examine is the visit of PG&E’s lawyer, mister Foil to the law firm of Ed Masry where Brockovich works. The moment Foil appears on the screen, it becomes clear that his preparation for the negotiation is rather poor. He looks nervous and uncomfortable. Foil starts the process of negotiation naming the amount of money PG&E would be willing to pay to the plaintiffs for their home, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. The offer is immediately declined by the opposing side, which makes Foil even more nervous and intimidated. He tries to apply value creation stating that the price PG&E offers to the family of plaintiffs for their home exceeds the actual cost of the land and property in their area (Erin Brockovich). As soon as the opposition confronts Foil stating that the plaintiffs did not need to restore the cost of their home, but the cost of the medical bills occurring from their poor health inflicted by PG&E, Foil breaks down and says that the price he has offered was final. To shape the perceptions of their clients, Masry and Brockovich start to enumerate the diseases plaintiffs suffer from due to the harmful influences of the corporation. Foil runs out of arguments and admits that the offer he came with was fixed, which, technically, kills the nature of negotiation. Feeling that he lost the case, Foil tri