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Introduction Healthcare services are essential services that require proper coordination and improved systems of operation that are set under innovative ideals. This is because the services are instrumental in enhancing individuals’ wellness and physical stability that promotes their productivity levels. The services also ensure the development of healthy societies through effective mitigation of severe diseases that majorly affect individuals’ health status. Indeed, there is increased need to improve the quality of healthcare services in most settings by adopting innovative and proper coordination of activities. This is essential in curbing the spread of various diseases such as malaria, cancer, tuberculosis and asthma. This can be achieved through effective administration of preventive and curative interventions to patients that have not been undertaken effectively due to poor coordination of activities. Therefore, this report is relevant since it adopts improvement in the coordination of healthcare services in Australia as a conventional and innovative technique of advancing quality of Medicare to patients. The innovation is regarded as the lifeblood of economic and social integration in most nations, including Australia. This is evident since it defines the level of productivity that a nation can record over certain time. Relevance and what instigates the development of the innovation Clearly, inferior healthcare programs and poor coordination of activities have been impeding service delivery in the health sector. This has led to high rate of death due to ineffective response to patient issues and poor coordination of their treatment. This is evident since most hospitals operate under inferior operating plans, deployment of resources and coordination of various activities that include drug procurement and systematic provision of therapeutic assistance to patients. The noted gaps that threaten to compromise the quality of medical services in health institutions have prompted the need for the adoption of an innovative system of operation. Notably, the innovative technology that proves promising in steering service delivery in the health sector as identified by professionals’ remains the improvement in the coordination of activities (Allison 1997: 133). Therefore, authorities and health officials are under obligation to improve coordination of activities in hospitals as an innovative technique to provide quality medical solutions to counter health issues in various nations. Due to this, this report’s main aim is to equip key stakeholders in the health sector with pertinent information pertaining to the significance of effective coordination of activities in hospitals (Allison 1997: 134). Recent innova
Introduction The video is a webinar that is intended to introduce the subject and provide some necessary information on the course. The first part of the lecture explains the features of the online course, such as the online portal, discussion forums, and webinar recordings. The instructor also presents the course in relation to Masters’s programs, such as Master of Business Administration and Master of Project Management. The basic information presented in the lecture also covers the people involved in teaching, ways of interacting with tutors, assessment information, and the scope of the program. Main body The second part of the lecture aims to provide basic definitions and concepts included in the course, such as projects, programs, portfolios, strategy, complex interactions, and more. In particular, the instructor concentrates on how programs and projects are linked to one another. The lecture explains that programs have a wider scope of coverage, and can thus incorporate several projects contributing towards a shared goal. Another important concept that is covered in this part of the lecture is strategy. The instructor states that strategic thinking is the process of understanding and predicting future developments, whereas strategic planning is the process of taking actions that influence the future. Program management incorporates both concepts, as well as strategic management, which is focused on evaluating future risks, rewards, and return on investment. The next part of the lecture is presented by Philip Hosking, who discusses project, program, and portfolio management offices. This part provides a useful overview of how portfolio management, program management, and project management differ from and relate to one another. The instructor offers a graphical representation of this relationship, which shows that project management is concerned with delivering a high-quality product or service, and thus considers costs, schedule, scope, and similar variables. Program management, on the other hand, oversees multiple projects working towards the same goal, ensuring the alignment of projects with program goals and their contribution to the organization. Lastly, portfolio management is concerned with selecting and prioritizing programs that align with business goals and yiel
Korean culture is historically strongly connected to the Chinese culture. In fact, China has influenced almost every aspect of Korean culture, such as religion, language, and education. In religion, the most widespread confession, Buddhism, came from China during the Three Kingdoms period. In language, Chinese characters became the basis for the Korean writing system. In education, the first recorded schools were founded by Confucian classics. Although this may be true, Korea has its unique features and traditions taken from other cultures that have a more significant impact on Korean society today. Buddhism has become an integral part of Korean civilization despite the fact that it originated in India. Although most of the Koreans do not belong to any confession, a considerable part of Korea’s population consider themselves Buddhists. Buddhism is a religion founded in 550 BC by an Indian prince Sakyamuni, who is believed to have found a way to overcome human suffering. Buddhism was entered to Korean peninsula in about 333 AD and soon became the state religion. Buddhism’s contributions to literature, art, philosophy, and architecture are tremendous. In 1860 Ch’oe Che-u introduced a unique ideology called Tonghak. The other name of the religion is Heavenly Way, and it is based upon a sole statem
Objectives   * To provide a comprehensive guideline making ethical decisions.   * Examine the importance of creating a balance between making profits and customer satisfaction.   * To introduce guidelines for decision making in instances where profit is at stake.   * To introduce ethical framework relevant to the described scenario. Case summary   * The case involves two service providers: Flex Technologies Ltd., and a Spanish Corporation, Seguroware.   * The client is Replicant Insurance.   * The ethical issue affects Flex Technologies.   * Available options include going it alone on the work or partnering with Flex Technologies. Ethical Issue   * If Flex Technologies handles the work alone, it gets to keep all the profits but service quality may be compromised.   * If Flex Technologies partners with Seguroware, profit is reduced by 50% but service delivery wit be excellent and guaranteed to be satisfactory to the client. Which way, Get more profit and risk client complaints or get lesser profit and guarantee client satisfaction? Duty and Code of Ethics   * Duty of care   * The code of ethics should protect the interest of all the parties involved,   * Applicable code of ethics states that, “Engineers are expected to offer services only in areas where they are competence (American Society of Civil Engineers n.p). Canon 3 Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.  1. Engineers should endeavor to extend the public knowledge of engineering and sustainable development, and shall not participate in the dissemination of untrue, unfair or exaggerated statements regarding engineering.  2. Engineers shall be objective and truthful in professional reports, statements, or testimony. They shall include all relevant and pertinent information in such reports, statements, or testimony.  3. Engineers, when serving as expert witnesses, shall express an engineering opinion only when it is founded upon adequate knowledge of the facts, upon a background of technical competence, and upon honest conviction.  4. Engineers shall issue no statements, criticisms, or arguments on engineering matters which are inspired or paid for by interested parties, unless they indicate on whose behalf the statements are made.  5. Engineers shall be dignified and modest in explaining their work and merit, and will avoid any act tending to promote their own interests at the expense of the integrity, honor and dignity of the profession. Using the Framework to Improve Ethical Decisions   * It makes it possible to objectively determine right decision and wrong;   * Ethical decision-making does not fully rely on the personal values and morals of individuals;   * Proposed ethical framework are:       + Utilitarian approach;       + Rights approach. The Utilitarian Approach The approach emphasize that ethical actions are those actions which provides maximum good or poses minimum harm. The Rights Approach Philosophers suggested an ethical action as being one that best protects and respects moral rights of affected parties. Recommendation The recommended decisi
Introduction Religious or spiritual beliefs always have been vitally important for people since the inception of humanity on the planet. The everlasting need for everything to have explanations has driven the development of human world perception and thought contributing to the system of core ideas and attitudes. The modern world has achieved a significant level of advancement in multiple spheres of life including technology, science, sociology, politics, which empower people with all the data collected throughout the centuries. However profound the achievements of humanity are, the religious experience has not lost its decisive influence on people’s worldview. With the emergence of diverse religions and theories of their refutation, thinkers have developed numerous approaches reviewing the stages of human conscience growth paying close attention to the role of spirituality and religion in life. My Experience of the Stages of Spiral Dynamics and Their Role in the World Today Human consciousness has evolved over the centuries from mythical worldview of the Stone Age to the modern stage that prioritizes personal achievements. Different historical periods emphasize different priorities in personal attitude to the environment and people around an individual depending on the diversity in people’s needs. One of the most profound theories explaining the tendencies in human behavior depending on the needs was developed by Maslow who singled out a limited number of stages in personal development (Beck, Larsen, Solonin, Viljoen, & Johns, 2018). However, Graves deepened the investigation of the issue and claimed that there might be more levels of individual emergence and there is no final stage of human advancement (Beck et al., 2018). Thus, Grave developed a system of stages showing the tendencies of human development depending on their social, psychological, religious, and political background. In my opinion, I mostly relate to the orange stage of personal development which is closely connected with the level of advancement of the world. The system of attitudes within the framework of “I’ve-got-to-be-me” belief is a driving force of life for me. According to the requirements of the world today where only personal achievements, knowledge, and ability to demonstrate your better side matter, it is vital to foster the best in yourself to succeed. Science, technology, progress, and striving for democracy are ruling the humanity today. Thus, a personality that is relevant to the expectations
Managed Care Organizations as Moral and Business Entities It is indeed true that medicine ought to be considered as an enterprise that deals with the moral well-being of mankind, and therefore, it can be taken as a business entity. Delivery of healthcare services is the core mandate of managed care organizations. Even as they perform this role, it is pertinent to note that they deal with the moral entities of patients (Mains, Coustasse & Lykens, 2003). Also, MCOs have to balance their budgets in such a way that they can attend to patients and, at the same time, remain profitable and well sustained. This explains why they should be taken as businesses. Although cost reduction for third party payers and patients is one of the economic tenets of managed care organizations, shareholders and officers who run these organizations also demand profits from the services they offer. Group physician practices as well as healthcare entities run by individuals are also businesses. The profit margin which they require is, however, quite small because they have a small number of shareholders. One of the outstanding attributes of managed care organizations is that they strive to run business ethically because they employ rationing decisions in most instances. Needless to say, they tend to stand out among healthcare providers because the moral well-being is given top priority, even as the organizations are treated as business entities. Also, physicians who work in managed care organizations are expected to act as advocates both for the organizations and patients. Perhaps, the latter role seem to reemphasize the moral f
Globalization has shaped the structure of the modern world, leading to multiple changes in the economy, politics, and culture. Studying the subject allows developing complex methods to deal with a set of different economic, social, political, and cultural processes that are associated with it. Understanding the nature of globalization and seeing the potential benefits and pitfalls that are associated with it is crucial for running a successful business in the modern world. Globalization is a complex and multifaceted process, and peoples’ views on the subject are heavily influenced by the personal beliefs and political inclination of individuals. Researchers of the phenomenon have pointed out that this word has been widely used since the early 1980s, without a single generally accepted definition (Djelic & Quack 124). At the end of the twentieth century, it gained popularity in the media and public and was applied to a variety of different phenomena. As a result, the word became overused, and the meaning of the term in some literature was vague. Recent attempts to study this concept have helped to make the situation regarding the use of this word clearer (Djelic & Quack 125). In economics, globalization can be broadly defined as a process of expansion of interaction between economic entities beyond national boundaries. Globalization of markets is characterized by relatively cheap transportation, lower tariffs, and fewer restrictions for selling a product in countries other than the home country. It allows companies to sell their products internationally and leads to increased competition in local markets (Beck 41). In the globalized world economy, businesses need to take into account the social, cultural, and economic differences of the regions in which they operate. It requires adjusting products and marketing strategies to the specifics of a local market (Beck 53). The possibility to sell internationally dramatically increases the number of potential customers for a company, providing almost unlimited space for growth. Thus, globalization of markets brings about new opportunities for business, but it also creates challenges such as a necessity for small local businesses to compete with large multinational corporations. Globalization of production is caused by businesses’ desire to reduce costs, which leads to the relocation of production to regions with cheaper labor. Significant improvements in transportation in recent years, together with fewer restrictions on trade between countries, have led to the spread of multinational companies (Beck 53). Globalization of production led to lower consumer prices for goods from around the world. Relocation of industries creates new working opportunities in developing countries and increases investments in their economies, but also has a negative impact on the wages of some workers, contributing to inequality in the world. This process results in increased wages for skilled workers and reduces the amount of money unskilled workers earn for their labor
“Raymond: I am a personal shopper at Neiman Marcus”. This is the first sentence Raymond said to me when we first met at Neiman Marcus, and also the first sentence he said at the beginning of our interview. Christmas is on its way. His working place—Neiman Marcus, which is located near Union Square in San Francisco, is full of Christmas atmosphere. A 5 story high Christmas tree stands right in front of the main entrance of Neiman Marcus. Raymond was working with multi-clients and assisting them with different area needs like he always does while I was waiting for him. I asked him how they put this giant tree into the store. He just smiled and said, “Santa did it!” Raymond produces the impression of being confident and responsive at the same time. These are some of the qualities that one normally expects from personal shoppers who should be able to understand the needs and preferences of a buyer. If I were a client, I would certainly put my trust in this person, even though I had not worked with him before. This is one of the details that attracted my attention and I could easily explain my initial expressions. However, later my expectations were fully confirmed. Admittedly, Neiman Marcus is not one of those shops that I attend on a regular basis. Yet, it seems that this retailer is able to create value by providing superior customer service. In turn, the interactions with people like Raymond Hong can be vital for shaping the attitudes of customers and gaining their loyalty. One should keep in mind that Neiman Marcus is a store that contains a wide selection of goods. Sometimes, it is rather difficult for clients to make purchasing decisions. They may require the assistance of people who can identify the strengths and weaknesses of various products. The Neiman Marcus Group has defined luxury retails company ranked 82 of America’s largest private companies. The company’s mission is to offer the highest standard of customer service. More importantly, this organization strives to offer high-quality fashion products and ensure exceptional shopping experiences. Neiman Marcus has a great reputation for its customer service. They target the U.S middle-upper class and upper-class families. The clients of these organizations represent the most affluent social groups. The potential clients of this retailer live in different countries, but their income level is very high. In October 2013, the revenues of Neiman Marcus numbered $ 4.85 billion. It should be mentioned that this company provides special offers to clients during the Christmas season. At first, this company offers price discounts to the clients. In particular, it is possible to mention the use of Neiman Marcus Coupons that enable buyers to save 10 percent of their costs. In this way, this organiza
Introduction Malcolm Gladwell is a well-known writer and author of several outstanding books about success like the Outliers . He outlines several principles that govern the greatness and success of the world’s richest and successful people. For instance, Gladwell analyzes the life history of the most successful billionaires like Bill Gates from childhood to adulthood. This wide scope of research and analysis provides several similarities of the world’s most successful people in terms of growth and their prevailing conditions. Jeff Bezos is an American billionaire worth more than the US $ 40 billion having invested in technology businesses. He is the founder and CEO of the Amazon.com, which started by bookselling and marketing, but later expanded to offer a wide variety of products. Under Bezos’ management, Amazon.com has managed to become one of the largest world wide web retailers. This paper will highlight the successful pathway of Jeff Bezos and outline how his success connects with the principles of success by Gladwell among others. Background Jeff Bezos was born on January 12, 1964 in Mexico. Currently he is married to Mackenzie Bezos with four Children (Stone 38). As a business magnate and entrepreneur, Bezos highly invested in e-commerce. Furthermore, he founded Amazon.com and in 2013, he purchased The Washington Post newspaper. Currently, Bezos is ranked 15 th among the world’s Forbes billionaires. Bezos father worked in the U.S Atomic Commission, but retired and started working on ranches, whereby Bezos spent his summer time helping him as a youth. During his childhood, Bezos portrayed a mechanical attitude and zeal, thus gaining experience in certain important roles in his father’s ranch. All through Bezos life, computer programming and engineering dominated his routine activities. Moreover, Bezos became a student leader and a president of a chapter in the computer engineering school at the Princeton University while studying Physics (Stone 82). Immediately after his graduation from the Princeton University, Bezos worked with Internet-based companies and the banking sector. In 1994, Bezos realized the growing need for Internet use and left his well-paying job to launch Amazon.com. Moreover, Bezos founded the Blue Origin, which is a space company. In addition, Bezos has received several awards in business, innovation, and management categories with an honorary degree from Harvard University. Gladwells principles of success The 10000 hours of practice Gladwell argues that its takes 10000 hours by estimate to achieve field mastery. In addition, Gladwell studied and examined the lives of the most successful people to support this phenomenon. For instance, he focuses on Bill Gates’ life where he dropped out of school, which led to the magical invention of the Microsoft. Gladwell asserts that