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The Medical University of South Carolina Master Facilities Plan The MUSC-2020 strategic plan presupposes, first and foremost, the divestment of some buildings and the reinvestment of others. The MUSC-2020 strategic plan consists of five main goals. The first goal is the commitment to patients first. Clinical management, research, and teaching will be seamless, team-oriented, and provide effective care. The second goal is the advancement of new scientific discoveries and integrating them with health promotion, health care, and learning. The third goal is to use differences between people that will allow them to understand each other and work more productively. The fourth goal is to foster learning and innovative education. The fifth goal is to build healthy communities. The estimated budget for this plan is $60 million by 2020 (Facilities Master Plan: In Conjunction with Imagine MUSC 2020 Strategic Plan, 4). City of Centennial Fiber Master Plan Currently, Centennial’s fiber network enables communications that support public works departments and the city’s IT facilities. In general, the Centennial fiber strategic plan presupposes the expansion and development of fiber infrastructure in the city that provides access to innovative services for Centennial’s community institutions, businesses, and residents. Additionally, these goals include maintaining the long-term viability, enabling the private sector to provide services, and discovering new approaches. The estimated budget for the plan is $5.7 million by 2019 (City of Centennial Fiber Master Plan: Executive Summary, 7). Castle Rock Water Resources Strategic Master Plan Castle Rock’s water strategic plan is based on its previous plan in 2010 but with some amendments. Thus, this plan consists of eight main goals, the estimated budget of which is $317 million by 2050:   * Reach 75% renewable and 25% non-renewable water supply by 2050.   * Reduce water consumption from 118 to 100 gallons per capita per day by 2050.   * Develop the town’s renewable water rights.   * Utilize all reusable water.   * Import additional supplies and reduce prices for customers by working with other entities.   * Develop the reservoir storage program to optimize the distribution of supplies.   * Protect and develop the Denver Basin groundwater supply.   * Work within the 2015 financial plan (Castle Rock Water Resources Strategic Master Plan, 8). Effectiveness The described above action items of the strategic plans of three different organizations meet the core elements, described in the lecture notes, needed for their successful implementation, namely, they answer the main questions of what, who, how, and when. They also describe the financial aspect of the realization of the given
Introduction In general, taxes refer to mandatory payments to either local, regional, or national governmental institutions. These contributions comprise a major part of the government’s budget and are, consequently, spent on public services, such as education, healthcare, urban development, and other areas supported by official organizations. There is a large variety of taxes, including property charges, income taxes, and sales expenses. However, it is essential to find a proper balance between raising revenue and expenditure, and it is the government’s duty to effectively regulate the system. One of the prominent theoretical models of tax management is the Laffer Curve, which demonstrates the relationship between the revenue collected and tax rates. Ultimately, the current paper attempts to examine the Laffer Curve, emphasizing the history of tax revenue, analyzing the contemporary tax reforms, and discussing the moral Judeo-Christian approach to the subject. Laffer Curve Analysis Laffer Curve As mentioned briefly before, the Laffer Curve is a theoretical framework that illustrates the relationship between tax rates and the amount of revenue raised by the government. Nevertheless, the model is implemented not only for descriptive purposes but also can be used to optimize the current tax rate and achieve maximum profits (Hayes, 2021). In general, it implies that if the taxes (primarily income taxes) are overly extensive, it would discourage people from increasing their overall wealth, investing, and participating in any type of financial activity (Hayes, 2021). Ultimately, there are certain thresholds for every kind of taxes, that would produce less overall revenue if the border point is exceeded, and, therefore, require different representations of the Laffer Curve (Hayes, 2021). In the practical sense, the Laffer Curve is a simple graph, which is demonstrated below: Figure 1: The Laffer Curve In the chart, the far left point on the X-axis represents the 0% tax rate which would result in the absence of tax revenue. Consequently, the far right point indicates the 100% tax rate, which would also result in zero revenue since people would give up their jobs (this is true under the premise of the free market and that people are not forced to work). Taking these assumptions into account, there must be a certain point where the tax rate would enable the maximum tax revenue, and this threshold is represented by T* in the graph. Nevertheless, while the general description of the Laffer Curve is oversimplified, it is highly complex to find the T* point due to the variety of factors affecting the model. For instance, there could be more than one T*, implying the uneven distribution of the curve. Furthermore, the threshold point is not static in real-life scenarios and requires additional mathematical and economic calculations. Lastly, the Laffer Curve model might be used in a large variety of political and economic regimes. For instance, recent research demonstrates that th
The advent of computer technologies has revolutionized many numerous spheres of life, including business. The information systems have become an integral element of the companies’ competitive strategies. Understanding the value of information systems, most modern companies spend millions of dollars on development and improvement of their information systems. A lot of modern companies decide to create board-level committees for controlling their costly IT projects, enhancing their effectiveness and increasing the companies’ gains. This paper will provide a classical definition of strategic IT systems, competitive forces and strategies and apply it to the case of FedEx, one of the leading international logistics companies. Definition of strategic IT systems In the modern business world, technology is an important cause and driver in the company’s business strategy which can change the way in which the company competes in its market sector. A strategic information system is defined as any type of IT technologies which enables a company to create a competitive advantage, decrease a competitive disadvantage and/or meet certain business targets. According to the
Abstract Fast food poses a profound negative impact on health due to the dynamic preparation means and the reliance on carbohydrates. Apart from the reuse of oils, a significant percentage of junk lacks a balanced diet for consumers. The phenomenon results in the ideological perspectives of increased obesity and the emergence of lifestyle diseases. This research utilizes analytical methodologies in comparing previous records between 2019 and 2021 to determine the effect of fast foods on individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic era. Further, the researcher integrates certain values encompassing gender, age, ethnicity, and range of income. Although the TEAM experienced limitations concerning subjective responses posing higher bias scores, they alleviated the incumbent by using descriptive and inferential statistics. During modeling, the significant variant is logical regression against cross-validation. Introduction The popularity and consumption rate of fast-food restaurants is one of the trending issues in cities and towns. The ease engulfs the concept of low costs, desired taste, hasty preparation, and convenient locations (Fryar et al., 2020). Primarily, the cafeteria emergence offers an ultimate solution regarding feeding habits. However, it is a phenomenon that also increases the rate of health risks among consumers. The consistent use of the suet at high temperatures leads to the breaking down the chemical compounds into significantly toxic elements for the human body. Although fast food offers an ultimate convenient solution to dieting, it is a multidimensional phenomenon that increases consumers’ health risks. Factors that Influence Effect of Fast Food One of the issues posed in fast food restaurants is the primary use of the deep-frying cooking technique. A significant percentage of the meal preparation approaches optimize frizzling as the fastest and most convenient catering service (Fryar et al., 2020). To boost the profit margin, the chef uses less oil to sear the food in large amounts. In some cases, the cook recycles the oil cause of economic sustenance. However, the utilization determines the rate of health risk to the consumers due to the breaking down of the chemical compounds. Project Overview Project Objectives There is a proficient dataset corresponding to the research question, “Effect of
Race and Racial Domination According to Desmond and Emyrbayer Matthew Desmond and Mustafa Emirbayer provided their definition of “race”, which is now widely used by scholars. According to their approach, “race is a symbolic category, based on phenotype or ancestry and constructed according to specific social and historical contexts, that is misrecognized as a natural category” (Wilder, 2015, p.47). Racism is divided into four major types: internalized, interpersonal, structural, and institutional. The first category comprises an individual’s beliefs towards different races, impacted by the culture. Interpersonal type implies relations between individuals in the process of their interaction. Structural racism is prejudicial treatment among institutions and societies. Institutional type occurs within organizations, including discriminatory policies at schools or workplaces. A famous writer James Baldwin stated that the USA has no legal code for black people (Kaufman, 2020). According to his opinion, which is proven today by many examples including the attitude of the authorities, people of color are treated as if they are worthless and not destined to achieve success. Popular Fallacies Surrounding Racism and Racial Domination Racism is considered to be widespread in the USA; however, many Americans misunderstand this notion. It leads to the development of five major fallacies, which are better to avoid (Fallacies about Racism, 2019). The first misbelief is individualistic, implying that racis
The Difference Between Us One of the most amazing facts uncovered in the process of viewing the first episode of the “Race – The Power of an Illusion” documentary is that people of different races have significant genetic coincidences. Also, it is quite unusual that the majority of external human traits like skin color, hair texture, eye color, etc., depends on individual genes and can be inherited completely beyond any dependence on one another. Moreover, genetic connections are so strong that some DNA strands can influence susceptibility to certain diseases. Therefore, the information described in the first episode is full of surprises and unexpected facts. The Story We Tell Quite unusual is the fact that in ancient times, people did not mention the society as people divided into races and treated the inhabitants of the Earth as a single organism. Also, the turn of history is rather interesting when the concept of slavery based on skin color gave way to ethical considerations and ceased to be relevant in both American continents. Moreover, while recalling the video, it can be noted that despite differences in languages ​​and appearance, there are certain mechanisms that can make people think differently and reconsider judgments about slavery and other historical remnants. The House We Live in One of the most unusual facts obtained in the course of viewing the episode is that emigrating Greeks, Italians, and some other European peoples were previously considered a separate race since they needed to confirm the right to be called so-called white people. Also, unusual and even innovative is the view that wealth is not ordinary luxury but the means of achieving social equality, which can be traced even in the modern world. Nevertheless, based on conducted tests, it was found that the level of well-being does not affect the change in the perception of the world by different races, which emphasizes the groundlessness of various theories about class inequality.
This project is a real estate project and the cost of the structures includes the cost of land on which the project is constructed. The cost of construction is also included when valuing such a project; this includes the cost of the material used in the construction, as well as the labor. All the costs are determined using the current costs of building the structure and the current value of land. After all these cost have been added together, the accrued depreciation of the property of the project is determined then subtracted from the costs of the project (Maguire and Robinson 145). The final value is what the property is worth. The revenue of the project includes all the incomes generated from the property (Maguire and Robinson 189). This project has a hotel and suites, and since the project is expected to generate a regular income the annual gross income is calculated according to what the property can when the market study is done. During activities that generate income, the project incur expenses such as management and advertising expenses, repairs, maintenance, utilities, insurance and taxes, and all these should be factored when calculating the revenues of the project (Smith 315). The rate of return on capital should also be determined. The replacement chain NPV Financial analysis is done to projects to determine which project is financially viable; however, projects can differ in their lifespan like in this case study. The two projects have a different useful life; one might be durable than the other, and this means that the managerial options are replaced at the end of the project. Therefore, a capital budgeting proposal evaluation of projects with different life pans can be done using replacement chain analysis method (Smith 417). The analysis uses the replacement chain NPV, and this chain is simply the NPV for replacing the each project.   * R = replication times   * NPVn = net present value for one replication   * K = average weighted cost of capital   * t = time period   * n = size of the replication The NPV for each project is calculated for each year until the last useful year of the project, NPVs for each project are summed up to determine the overall NPV for each project. After finding the NPV for each project, the difference in the NPV is not used to determine the project that is more financially viable; this is because of the difference in the projects’ life times (Baum and Crosby 274). Therefore, the NPV Replacem
This analysis was undertaken to advise future marketing efforts for Ladies’ All Magazine, UK. Political The first portion of any PEST report is political. IN this case, the stable government situation in the UK is a given. However, the obvious recession in the USA and the continuously rising price of oil are shrinking the disposable income of all UK households. Economic The prediction in the KeyNote reports for 2005 have been borne out : The market in the UK for magazines for women is still in fluctuation following a highly dynamic period from 2003-2005; there have been many major launches and much corporate activity during 2004 and 2005, and not a few failures, which has impacted the entire market. There was a 10% increase in women’s consumption in consumer expenditure during 2004. (KeyNote reports 2005) Original consumer research into magazine readership and attitudes — which was commissioned by Key Note and undertaken in August 2005 — revealed that a third of all adults are loyal magazine readers, buying the same magazine every week or month. (KeyNote reports 2005) Despite the recent growth in the magazine market, respondents are rather more likely to say that they now read magazines less than they did 5 years ago (at 19%) than they are to say that they read them more (at 13%). Research showed that consumers in the 45 to 54 age group are the most resistant to magazines; this opportunity should be addressed. The changes during 2004-2005 in the market are unlikely to be sustained, but a steady increase in sales is still expected in both the men’s and women’s sectors over the next 5 years (2005 to 2009). As of March 20, 2008, Statistics UK showed that: Sales by predominantly food stores rose by 7.6 percent over the year, the largest rise for this sector since January 2002 (7.8 percent). (National Sales Online, 2008). This graph shows a definite increase in food sales, which can be leveraged for sales of women’s magazines in London, especially a weekly which could carry supermarket flyer inserts. Non-food sales showed a loss, so this should be considered when selling advertising space. This sector needs a push. Statistics UK shows that unemployment fell by.4% over the past year, while the gross domestic product rose.6%, so while activity is slow, it is not recessive. While the obvious recession in the USA must be taken into account over the next few months since any problems in The US will eventually have echoes across the pond. The CPI shows that the UK inflation rate at 2.5 percent was below the European Union as a whole of 3.4 percent. (National Statistics Online 2008) Predictions for the London Economy (Source: London’s Place in the UK Economy, 2006-07, 2008). As shown on the right, the contributions to the UK economy from London are substantial. This indicates that any enterprise in the city of London is operating with a higher economic environment than the rest of the UK. This would include magazines. An urban population would also b
Social responsibility is a critical issue facing numerous organizations in the world. In this context, IBM faces vital social responsibility issues based on the nature and range of its business and customer focus. IBM is a multinational organization. It manufactures and sells computer software, hardware, mainframe computers, as well as nanotechnology (Szymanski 34). The company is among the leading computer and electronic organizations based in New York City, United states. It owns and operates numerous franchise companies and multinational businesses across the globe with major branches in the United Sates, India, and Australia. A critical social responsibility issue facing IBM is the environmental conservation and sustainability. This relates to how the company can establish and embrace a sustainable development. Concurrently, the company has to “give back” to the community through philanthropic programs and supporting corporate social issues. The ultimate goal of IBM is to dominate in the global market with novel computer and consultation products. Its toughest competitors include Microsoft, Dell, Google, Hewlett- Packard Company, and many more. The company has to structure vital social responsibility programs so as to outdo other competitors in the global market (Szymanski 65). The presence of these key players in the PC industry makes the competition intense for IBM. This has forced the company to work out its competitive advantages so as to remain relevant and competent in the market. As a social responsibility issue, IBM has to manage a sustainable development through its strategic business programs. IBM’s objective is to substantially address the needs of its customers. The modern marketing strategies demand organizations to create considerable business provisions and sustainable developmental prospects (Williams, 72). In fact, IBM is very good at meeting the needs of its clients despite the challenges. This is how the company has attained its competitive advantages in the global arenas. However, as it continues to grow, IBM has to uphold suitable development through viable environmental protection initiatives. This has allowed the company to remain top in the industry. In the context of management, social responsibility is a critical provision in the business context. Lack of internal environmental protection initiatives has led to unsustainable developmental issues. That is why several companies and organizations have adopted it to help in bringing accountability. Leadership management pattern at IBM has really contributed to i
This article by Diana Kwon establishes the relationship between the peculiarities of mitochondria and the occurrence of autism spectrum diseases in children. Thus, the scientist proves that the health and full functioning of the brain directly depends on the mitochondria. The text cites various external factors, for example, a polluted environment, which can affect the functioning of mitochondria and, as a result, the human nervous system (Kwon, 2021). I have previously heard about mitochondrial diseases, and I know that they are one of the most important interdisciplinary problems in modern pediatrics. However, I was not fully aware of the mechanisms and reasons why the improper functioning of mitochondria has a negative impact on the brain. After reading this article, I found out exactly what defects manifest in mitochondria; in addition, now I have an idea of the biochemical and molecular genetic processes that cause them. Earlier I thought that the main mitochondrial diseases are associated with point mutations of nuclear DNA and are inherited on the maternal side. After reading the article, I learned that there are also other causes of mitochondrial defect that are not related to genetics. The information that stood out as I read the article is methods of treating autism related to the establishment of mitochondria. I was surprised that doctors use special dietary supplements and even developed a set of exercises for patients. I definitely saw the mitochondria in a new light, as I realized how important it plays in the work of the brain. I was able to better understand its functions, as well as the defects that occur when it does not work properly. In addition, I learned exactly what effects can lead to mitochondrial pathology, which also allowed me to expand my knowledge about these organelles. Reference Kwon, D. (2021). Could mitochondria be the key to a healthy brain? Web.
Abstract The advent of the 21 st century saw a paradigm shift in the manner in which governments, civil society, and scientists perceived global warming. This greater awareness trail blazed a situation where sustainability in almost every industry was a clarion call. In infrastructure, it was not business as usual. Economists warn of depletion of natural resources in light of an ever-growing world population and human destruction (Chandratilake and Dias, 2013). In the recent past, there have been numerous improvements in the world’s sustainability agenda. Countries and regional bodies have set objectives to promote the reduction of Green House Gas (GHG) release as a matter of urgency. To arrive at this target, progressive building industry principles have been adopted concerning building operations, design, and performance to solidify achievements of sustainability. From this perspective, it is crucial to develop an adequate green building-rating tool in Australia that meets international environmental building standards. While many rating agencies have developed standards for use in the construction industry, there is hardly any resemblance. Green star has an important role to play in helping Australia’s building market to internalize undesired effects on the environment and, consequently, to accomplish more sustainable infrastructures. Furthermore, the strength of the Australian economy, in comp