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It is hard to disagree that financial statements and their purposes are of great importance for small and major companies. They provide stakeholders, including potential investors, with essential information about the financial status of the organization at a certain point in time and can also help define its weaknesses and strengths. Moreover, these statements also assist companies in making informed and beneficial decisions regarding their future. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the day’s sales outstanding, days’ inventory, and days’ payables of Kroger Co. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.’s financial statements. First of all, days of sales outstanding may be defined as the number of days it takes an organization to get a sale’s payment. Consequently, the lower this indicator, the better for the company. According to the organizations’ financial statements, Kroger’s highest days sales outstanding was 5,35 days, while Samsung’s highest is 46,09, which is not critical but could be lower. As for the day’s inventory, this indicator shows the number of days it takes an organization to turn its inventory into sales. For the electronics industry, in which Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. belongs, it is common for the days inventory to be between 50 and 70, which means that this indicator is good in this company. However, Kroger is a supermarket company, and it is necessary for the food industry’s organizations to have the days outstanding inventory of about 6. Otherwise, the risk of food spoilage increases, for example, due to disturbed storage or transportation conditions. Finally, the two companies have almost the same days’ payables, which practically means that it takes Kroger and Samsung no less than 20 days to pay their bills. Overall, this is neither too high nor too low for this indicator. As for other indicators shown in the financial statements, they are crucial for operating performance. For example, the return on assets should be 5% or more, which means that the company is effective at generating profits (Birken and Curry). It is noticeable that both Samsung’s and Kroger’s returns on assets are greater than 5%. Since operating performance is believed to be the critical factor that defines an organization’s success, it is essential to consider its components when analyzing the company’s financial health. Work Cited Birken, Emily Guy, and Benjamin Curry. “ Understanding Return on Assets (ROA). ” Forbes . 2021. Web.
Introduction In recent years, the assessment of the risk of violence has been one of the most discussed issues in the medical and legal community. This problem is actively discussed in the field of forensic psychology. Assessing the risk of involving criminals in serious incidents is essential for the practice of involuntary treatment in psychiatric hospitals. The precision of any prognosis is necessary to increase the effectiveness of control over such patients at the level of preventive measures and during crisis interventions. Various cases of possible risks, which are often encountered by forensic experts, are sometimes displayed in numerous television shows, where specialists, as a rule, efficiently cope with the tasks assigned. One such project is the American TV series “Criminal Minds” (Davis, 2014), which has been broadcast on the CBS channel since 2005. As an example, it is possible to consider one of the episodes of this program, which presents a vivid case of one of the characters’ mental disorders and the ways that professionals resort to solve the problem. Psychological Literature Review As scientific peer-reviewed articles, such works are used as “Risk Assessment in Criminal Sentencing” written by Monahan and Skeem (2016) and “Assessment Practices and Expert Judgment Methods in Forensic Psychology and Psychiatry: An International Snapshot” by Neal and Grisso (2014). Both papers have up-to-date information and can be used to draw specific conclusions regarding the role of forensic psychologists in assessing risks related to criminal offenses. Monahan and Skeem (2016) claim that risk assessment should be connected first of all with the search for possible solutions to current problems and not with attempts to pass sentences. The authors also note that forensic psychologists have a rather large responsibility since these professionals should understand quite precisely what type of problem they are dealing with and whether the issue can be resolved through the treatment of the accused when imposing a particular punishment (Monahan & Skeem, 2016). Neal and Grisso (2014) note that over the past few decades, the field of forensic psychology has moved far enough to draw competent conclusions based on the assumptions of specialists in this area. The development of this medical sphere makes it possible to exclude potential errors related to sentencing in certain criminal cases and also allows accurately assessing possible risks (Neal & Grisso, 2014). The article written by Monahan and Skeem (2016) includes the authors’ thoughts regarding the importance of forensic psychology in the modern judicial system. The work has a clear structure and key findings, which are the logical conclusion of the study. Neal and Grisso (2014) present several diagrams and tables in their work, in which they show the approaches used by different specialists to assess risks, and also demonstrate the dynamics of certain techniques im
Introduction Change management is a performance approach that transforms operations in institutions. It is set with an aim of driving institutions to high levels of productivity. Indeed, institutions that seek to record exemplary performance in the current dynamic business environment should embrace change administration ideals. They should formulate viable administration strategies and policies to enhance effectiveness in service delivery. This is critical since managing change is process that requires strategic thinking and formulation of credible performance policies. The policies must be ideological, socially acceptable and economically viable. This is to ensure that the process is sustainable. The process also requires clear planning of activities and development of realistic objectives. These should be undertaken in recognition to what the process seeks to achieve, its importance and the key areas that require transformation. This is vital since change processes are set with specific expectations that should be attained. As noted by scholars, achieving effective change administration has been an uphill task for most managers. This has seen most organizations such as Apple Corporation to collapse or record dismal growth in terms of expansion, advancement of market share and production of quality services. They have also not been able to achieve excellent returns from the transformative initiatives that they execute. The failure is attributable to poor leadership strategies and formulation of inconsistent policies. Imperatively, leaders in most settings have not been operating with immense dedication and determination in ensuring effective pursuance of transformative initiatives. Consequently, administering change has been difficult in most institutions due to the evident resistance from various stakeholders. This paper explores change management with focus to the emerging issues that influence its effective execution The purpose, rationale and scope of the study The study is purposefully set to provide insightful information based on factual evidence on change administration. It seeks to equip various stakeholders in institutions such as managers and employees with pertinent information on the imperativeness of change. This is vital since the change initiative in any setting is a noble venture that drives performance. Indeed, effective administration of change has been lacking due to poor understanding of the dynamic issues that influence its exe
In this article, Grandon Hill (1998) discusses the peculiarities of IS (information systems) educational programs in the United States. The author intends to examine various questions such as the characteristics of educators who teach such programs (Hill, 1998, p. 120). Furthermore, the scholar wants to find out how the content of IS programs evolves due to the development of information technologies (Hill, 1998, p. 120). The main purpose of this study is to increase researchers’ awareness of this new trend in education. Furthermore, the findings of this study can be used to determine whether existing IS programs can adequately meet the needs of teachers or students. These are some of the main details that should be distinguished. The author uses such a method as the survey (Hill, 1998, p. 120). To some degree, this research method is related to the problem examined by this scholar. In particular, this approach is helpful when one has to interact with a great number of participants. In the turn, the questions examined by Grandon Hill can be adequately answered provided that a scholar can learn about the opinions of many educators who use IS educational programs for various purposes. It should be noted that this study involved more than 2000 teachers working in various colleges or universities (Hill, 1998, p. 121). However, in order to achieve this goal, one should use tools that facilitate effective collection and analysis of data. In turn, the survey is one of the methods which are quite suitable for this task. Yet, there is a limitation that can be distinguished. In particular, the author might have included the survey questio
Latin America denotes a region in the Americas where the people speak languages derived from Latin (also called romance languages). The region consists of countries to the south of the United States that speak Spanish, Portuguese, Quenchua, Mayan, Guarani, French, Aymara and Nahuati languages. Latin America has a rich cultural diversity with diverse art and music. The place has varied cultural habits with various groups having unique customs as well as cultural practices. Some Latin American countries like Columbia have three groups of culture classified according to their geographical location. These groups are the interior, the countryside and the coastal regions. These regional cultures come together for a common objective in undertaking various common activities. The diverse forms of art and music play an important role in Latin America’s economic and political life. Latin America’s art developed from the traditional art of individual countries constituting this region. The main forms of art in ancient times included visual art, literature, music, traditional dance, and Latin American cuisine. These forms have undergone transformations to form new forms of art including traditional dance, films, theatre and modern literature. The traditional Latin American art has roots in diverse indigenous cultures, which developed artistic disciplines as they were influenced by religion. This work is known as the pre-Columbian art. During the colonial period, a mixture of the European and Christian influences led to the growth of the Latin-American art. Thiamin artistic movements in Latin America are the Constructivist movement and the Muralism movement. Such movements enabled the Latin Americans to produce high quality paintings, which command high prices in the market. Just like literature, the Latin American music has also undergone various transformations from the traditional music through the colonial times up to the modern music. The different countries of Latin America have their unique music styles. The examples of these include tango in Argentina, caporales in Bolivia, samba and Bossa nova in Brazil and the Caribbean music of Colombia among others. Art and music play a major role in the political and economic life of the Latin American people. In pre-colonial times, the people of Latin America used art and music as an entertainment tool as well as for economic purposes. In postcolonial period, the level of art and music from Latin America had grown to an extent that it fetched a lot of money for the Latin American countries both locally and internationally. For example, in Columbia, the post independence’s artwork especially literature was based on political thoughts and movements. Many politicians in presenting their political ideas to the people use music, just like literature. Such occasions like political rallies also bring together people with vari
Introduction The movie, A Beautiful Mind, is a thought provoking film that makes one consider what it is that truly makes a genius, how far the human mind drive us to the heights of intelligence or the bottom of despair and finally makes one consider what it truly means to overcome adversity to rise and be recognized. Scenes in the movie such as Russell Crowes paranoid delusions, his incarceration in a mental asylum, his recovery and subsequent accomplishment of winning a Nobel peace prize are all scenes which highlight the sheer emotional quality evident in the way in which the movie attempts to portray the life of John Nash. The scenes invoke such joy, sadness and excitement in various instances that one cannot help but feel a distinct degree of emotional attachment to the character of Nash making the film that much more vivid to both watch and remember. Overall, the story quality combined with the plot film gives the movie a timeless quality that even a dozen repetitive viewings fail to tarnish due to the sheer strength of the emotions it captures and relays to viewers. While watching the film one cannot help but notice the touching and evocative film score that perfectly relays the emotions of the characters further strengthening the emotional connection between the film and its viewers. The film score is neither dramatic nor is too soft rather it is has a smooth tonal quality to it that draws people in, invokes a sense of nostalgia, wonderment and a sense of sorrow. The score has a steady melody wherein the sound of violins combines with smooth bass tones to create an environment that doesn’t invoke excitement but rather a prolonged sense of contemplation. It music in the movie is almost entirely geared towards calm consideration and speaks highly of the skills of the composer in creating such a distinctive sound that people cannot help but think of both the good and bad t
Introduction Although interior design offers designers a wide range of careers and exciting career paths to pursue, most designers often specialize in several areas in the profession to apply their skills and make it more rewarding. Through exciting designs, interior designers express their research skills, creativity, and knowledge to promote aspects of environmental responsibility in all aspects of interior design. Using their aesthetic vision, practical learning, and knowledge, designers collaborate with clients to develop pragmatically satisfying, technically sophisticated and aesthetically appealing solutions. To understand the career path of a designer, it is important to discuss the career path of a designer in an interior design company, Industrial Contractors Company Limited (ICC). Company background Industrial Contractors Company Limited was a firm established by Mohamed Omar Babtain in 1975. The organization is a registered company in Saudi Arabia, and it is involved in a wide range of activities in the construction industry, including electrical, telecommunication, mechanical, and instrumentation services. The company boasts of experienced personnel in the areas of service, which contributed to the company’s strong corporate reputation of professional service and workmanship for the last four decades. Over the years, the company developed as the leading company in the construction industry, including interior design. The company is owned by Saudi Arabia and made significant contributions to infrastructural developments in the Kingdom. The company offers its services across the country and the region and boasts of a large workforce made of local people and expatriates working as managers, technical staff, merchants and administrative staff, among other functions. Customer satisfaction for the long-term is at the center of the company operations with projects meant to ensure safety and reliability. Interior designers are valued in the company because of their contributions (Inco, 2014). Opportunities at the company Because of the company’s involvement in a wide range of construction projects, interior designers have several opportunities to put their skills and knowledge into practice. Opportunities in the company for interior designers include bath and kitchen design, commercial design, hospitality design, residential design and remodeling, lighting design, and home improvement, among other opportunities. Constructing the booming nature of the Kingdom’s construction industry, the designers have numerous opportunities as long as they have the required competencies. For fresh graduates, the company offers opportunities with a five-month probationary period after, which they achieve full employment. Employment benefits include competitive salaries, insurance cover, and a good work environment, among other benefits. Employee training, development, and career advancement are realitie
Summarize the issue to be addressed The existing pain management strategies are characterized by a certain rigidity that is rather harmful to patients as it results in poor health outcomes. Healthcare professionals tend to focus on pharmacology when treating pain and miss out on various other practices that have proved to be efficient. The practices that are still underestimated include massage, acupuncture, yoga, and so on. Provide basic background to help others understand the issue Researchers note that the historical and cultural peculiarities of the USA have shaped the way pain is regarded and managed. Americans have always believed in the scientific approach and science, technology, and progress. The great belief in pharmacology is the result of such ideas. In simple terms, American doctors often see pain as a symptom that should be treated with the help of particular drugs. Nevertheless, people of other cultures have a different approach and often use various measures to treat pain. For instance, Native Americans have used herbal treatment for centuries. Asian people have resorted to such practices as well, but they have also used acupuncture, yoga, massage, and other practices that are seen as rather complementary and less effective. At the same time, Americans still suffer from pain as drugs do not relieve their pain in many cases. Some healthcare facilities have started using the integrative approach that has proved to be effective. The approach implies the creation of interprofessional teams that include people of different backgrounds, ages, ethnicity, gender, and perspectives on pain management. Describe the proposed intervention and what it might look like in a demonstration project The use of the integrative approach can be the solution to the existing problem. The intervention may involve the development of interprofessional teams in Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) hospitals. Clearly, in acute healthcare units, the focus on pharmacology is justified since patients are in pain that can be aggravated by the treatment aimed at addressing their health issues. The teams will provide clinical services, alternative treatment services as well as psychological support. The intervention will be divided into four stages.  1. Preliminary Activities. At this stage, healthcare facilities will be addressed and offered to participate in the project. Five hospitals in different parts of the USA will be chosen. It is essential to include facilities that are in different states so that different social, economic, and political factors were involved. It is also important to make sure that at least two hospitals located in underprivileged communities will be a part of the project. This will make the results of the project more relevant. At this stage, various self-reporting forms for the major stakeholders (healthcare professionals (members of interprofessional teams) and patients) will be developed.  2. Preparatory Stage. At this stage, training and hiring will take place. HR specialists will select licensed professionals who have the necessar
Despite religious and denominational disparities evident within communities, it is agreeable that people who participate in different churches can still get along peacefully. This is a considerable provision in diverse contexts. Currently, there are numerous denominations with varying religious ties and doctrines (Cahn 8). Various churches have established, ratified, and embraced different principles and religious values that conflict those of other denominations. Nonetheless, getting along together, living peacefully, and gratifying human virtues are still possible in this context despite the challenges. Arguably, it is crucial to set aside religious differences when it comes to humanity, peace, and societal values. In the modern society, it is crucial to embrace tolerance across the entire religious divides. This will ensure that people who participate in different churches get along peacefully. In the Tzintzuntzan’s context, all religions are excellent and should follow their respective doctrines. Nevertheless, there is need to minimize religious disparities when considering the aspects of humanity and societal cohesion. This is helpful in embracing peace and enhancing tolerance mentioned earlier. It is imperative to accept people the way they are, grant them the opportunity to participate in their respective religious beliefs, and enhance cohesion among diverse groups. This will ensure that everybody within a particular community get along together in a peaceful and adorable manner. There is need to thwart religious conflicts regardless of the situation. This will ensure that communities establish, ratify, and embrace peac