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What was the quality issue, and what was a safety issue? It goes without saying that the two mentioned issues are of great importance in providing appropriate and timely health care delivery. However, it is also significant to distinguish between them. In particular, it should be emphasized that safety issues concern various life-threatening factors such as acute pain or risk of myocardial infarction (Sullivan and Martin 381). In their turn, quality issues reflect the level of medical organization and staff professionalism (Aiken et al. 2). These issues cannot lead to death. Let us discuss all of the issues enumerated in the case. Severe substantial chest pain is a safety issue as it might cause subsequent complications and even demise. The fact of numerous delays also relates to safety issues due to insufficient and untimely health care delivery (Wachter 394). Furthermore, a cardiac catheterization lab was not prepared for the procedure of angioplasty. At that time, the patient might feel worse, and it might be too late to carry out the operation (Weingart et al. 1). Thus, the above is a safety issue. Moreover, interchanging the two completely different medicines of metformin and metoprolol, a pharmacist made an unpardonable mistake. However, it is also the fault of doctor G and his difficult handwriting. In case the mistake was not detected, the patient might be in a much more complicated condition. It should also be stressed that such handwriting corresponds to the issue of quality. It might be better if physicians have a more clear style of writing, as it is crucial to patients’ well-being. The case under discussion states that a cardiologist on call arrived an hour later. It is undoubtedly both a quality and safety issue as it shows both life threat to the patient and unprofessionalism of the cardiologist. Finally, the fact that the patient survives with a moderate amount of heart damage and mildly symptomatic failure represents a quality of health care delivery, yet the outcome might be better in case of timely manipulations that were discussed earlier. Which is more difficult to learn about or to document? In recent years, the most pressing public health concerns related to quality and safety issues. However, as might be seen from the above situation, the detection of them is not an easy process. It requires a comprehensive approach and c
Introduction Zain is one of the largest telecommunication companies in the Middle East. Over the past two decades, the firm has managed to become the regional leader in the telecommunication industry. Its success has arisen from appreciation of best management practices. One of the aspects that the firm has incorporated in its strategic management practices entails becoming the employer of choice in the region. Thus, the firm is cognizant of the importance of developing its workforces’ talents. As one of the firm’s managers, I am charged with responsibility of leading a team of 6 employees. The line manager has requested for a personal development plan prior to the firm’s annual appraisal. The personal development plan will form the basis upon which the firm will undertake talent development. In this paper, a personal development plan [PDP] is outlined. The objective of a PDP is to detail the various activities that an individual intends to undertake in order to improve his or her talent, knowledge, health, and employability hence promoting one’s career. A discussion of the skills that I intend to develop in the course of executing my duties is given. This has been attained by ensuring that the intended personal development objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound. An implementation plan for the identified personal development objectives has been developed. The resources and processes necessary for the implementation plan and the impact of the PDP on achievement of role requirements and organizational objectives are assessed. Moreover, the contribution of staff welfare responsibilities towards attainment of the overall organizational objective is discussed. A discussion on the relationship between staff welfare and organizational objectives and the process of assessing the staff welfare are conducted. Finally, identification of actions to be taken by the manager in dealing with staff welfare issues , the method of communicating responsibilities to staff members and the records should be maintained to demonstrate that staff welfare is supported are explained. Personal development plan As an employee of Zain, I intend to develop a number of skills that will enhance attainment of my career as a manager. In the course of the year, I intend to focus on five main competence areas which include ability to understand internal and external business environment, leadership and people skills, planning and analytical skills, communication and influencing skills and leading and managing skills. The chart below illustrates the SMART framework outlining the personal development goals identified. Specific goal                                                                                                                                   Measurable                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Achievable
Introduction The essay is a critical examination of an article written by Mark Thomas, titled “Economic Security for Middle Class Families”. Through the reading, two theories are compared; social conflict and functionalism. This is done by comparing the characteristics of their approaches and how they will analyze the problems brought forth in the article. Lastly, one of the two theories is chosen based on how best in my view interprets the issues. It is then used to come up with possible resolutions to the issues raised. The article provides some worrying statistics with regards to well being of middle-class American families. Most families 2 out of 3 experience unstable financial grounds. Others are in borderline or at risk of falling back to lower class. It is worth noting that the findings were backed by participants of a press conference that launched the report (Thomas, 2007). Comparison of functionalism and social conflict theory Functionalism theory is coined to the findings and arguments of Durkheim. This theory holds that a society is made up of interdependent sections which work in harmony to meet the needs of a given society. It mainly focuses on how people come together, join forces and a form a society. The fundamental of the theory rests on how good or bad actions being taken are to the equilibrium. Additionally, it sees individuals as occupying fixed roles in the society, consensus is build on common values, there is need to disorganize and adjust in order to attain equilibrium and society is viewed as an entity that is bigger than the sum of its parts. With regards to functionalism, the problem facing middle class American rests on the failure of the government and the relevant authorities to develop plans that meet the needs of a given society. When individuals are not given equal opportunity to access education, health and political positions then there is bound to be a serious problem (Thomas, 2007). On the other hand, social conflict theory developed by Marx centers mainly on power, equality and exploitation. According to the theory groups or persons are subjected the conditions they are faced with by those in power since distribution of material as well as non-material resources are skewed. The rich in the society oppress the poor due to the power the former holds. According to Thio, 2008 political culture and economics play a major role in explaining the imbalance in distribution of resources. For this reason, conflict social theory if used to explain the problems being experienced by middle class families holds that those individuals in upper classes subject middle class families to work hard making h
World Literature abounds with examples of women who questioned and rebelled against traditional values and powers far prior before the fight for women’s independence started. Among these “House of the Spirits” by Isabel Allende and “Antigone” by Sophocles deserve special attention for they do not directly point out at fighting for women’s rights but depict women who stood up against traditional values and displayed their courage and fortitude. Some readers keep to the point that powerful images of Clara (“House of the Spirits”) and Antigone cannot serve as an example of women’s fighting for their rights, whereas other state that these women succeeded in sustaining their family concepts, at this questioning and rebelling against traditional values and power. It is necessary to consider the “House of the Spirits” by Isabel Allende and “Antigone” by Sophocles in more details in order to find out what exactly these women were defending, which traditional values and powers they questioned and rebelled, and what the results of their non-typical for women behavior were. What should be mentioned above all is that in both of the works women ventured to question traditional values because they were defending certain family concepts. The protagonist of the “House of the Spirits”, Clara, was a woman with a special gift and strong family values: “Clara lived in a universe of her own invention, protected from life’s inclement weather, where the prosaic truth of material objects mingled with the tumultuous reality of dreams and the laws of physics and logic did not apply” (Allende 92). Clara married Estiban who before this marriage was in love with her sister, Rosa. At the beginning of the story Rosa dies tragically and Estiban marries Clara some time later. When their daughter, Blanca, becomes older she starts dating a young man, which her father opposes since in those times women were allowed to have relationship with men only after the marriage. Esteban gets furious after finding out about his daughter’s love affair and whips her; Clara interferes with the argument and her husband slaps her. Resenting such a treatment she decides never to talk to him again and leaves him taking Blanca with her. Such a behavior was not typical for Spanish women of those times who were family-oriented and submitted to their husbands in all the matters.
Holidays and Celebrations The nation of Uganda celebrates twelve national holidays. During these days, all government and public learning institutions are closed. In most cases, most businesses also close to celebrations. Date            Name of Holiday  1 st January    New Year’s day   26 th January   NRM day          Varies          Idd              8 th March      Women’s day      Varies          Good Friday      Varies          Easter Monday    1 st May        Labour day       3 rd June       Martyr’s day     9 th June       Hero’s day       9 th October    Independence day 25 th December  Christmas day    16 th December  Boxing day        Death and Burial The people of Uganda (Baganda) attach many superstitions to death. The superstitions vary with the tribe, but their similarity index shows them to be quite similar. It should be noted that some of the superstitions have faded to an extent. Death is feared, and the remains of a dead person are usually buried after five days since the occurrence of death. The burial is followed by thirty days of mourning (generally one month), after which there is a break of ten days, which ushers in the okay Columbia 1 . During the days of mourning, the neighbors and relatives are not allowed to engage in any form of manual work: this is meant to be a consolation signal to the deceased’s relatives (Barlas and Lin 74). Education and Healthcare The Ugandan education system has four stages: the nursery school level, the primary school level, secondary school level and the university and tertiary institution levels. The nursery school level also called kindergarten is the pre-school level; children attend nursery schools at the age of three years. The duration of a nursery school level is three years. The next level is the primary school which takes a duration of seven years followed by the secondary school level in the duration of six years and lastly, the university level whose duration depends on the degree being pursued (Kavuma 1). There are international schools, which do not necessarily adhere to the Ugandan education system. Uganda healthcare is under the management of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uganda. The ministry runs a number of programs, departments, and projects aimed at raising the standards of healthcare in Uganda. There are also institutions, which are affiliated to this ministry. Public hospitals are divided into national referral, regional referral, and general hospitals (Ministry of Health 1). Value System Uganda people are very kind and welcoming. They have high regard for a family. Men are generally accepted as the heads of their respective families. Visito
Most criminal justice systems, despite being relatively flawed, offer aggrieved individuals the best platform for accessing justice. Suspects and victims can resolve their differences through these systems. All branches of government depend on the criminal justice system to mitigate crime and uphold social control. The criminal justice system consists of the following departments: legislative, corrections, and courts. There is personnel in the criminal justice system that ensures the criminal justice system operates efficiently. One of the most important people within the criminal justice system is the prosecutor. The prosecutor is an officer of the court whose main responsibility is to ensure criminals face the full force of the law. Also, the officer protects innocent people from unwarranted sentencing. The prosecutor also determines the appropriate appeal bargains to enter and may request the court to dismiss the charges (Davis, 2009). Due to the exceptional duties, prosecutors have more discretion than other legal personnel does in the justice system. Objectivity and sound discretion are crucial attributes that these court officers need to embrace when performing their duties. The Bar Association understands that prosecutors have crucial roles to play in the court, including the need to adhere to strict codes of conduct. They have to weigh up the significance of evidence, court resources, and policies of their office before presenting a case in court. The Bar Association has set out and defined standards of professional conduct that prosecutors must adhere to in their course of duty. A prosecutor must comply with the established rule to convict an accused person, and not follow their convictions. The prosecutor must also evaluate the impact of the victim’s statements, which establishes the extent of damage that the suspect has caused (Davis, 2009). Another vital individual within the justice system is the defense attorney. Many people view this personnel as agents of anti-justice in the criminal justice system. However, this popular view is inaccurate. Defense attorneys help ensure the courts upholds the rights of all individuals by the standard legal procedures. Defense attorneys inform the defendants their rights and advocates for bail for their clients, whenever pertinent. The attorneys also negotiate with the prosecutor to have charges against their clients dropped or reduced. Another essential role of defense attorneys is researching to determine the best defense mechanisms that might persuade the judge’s decision (Davis, 2009). The criminal and victim are other individuals that play significant roles wi
Demographic Environment The UAE has a high number of expatriate labourers currently working in the country. From the national census carried out in 2005, it was indicated that the expatriate labour force accounts for about 78.1% of the population. It was estimated that the male and female population accounted for about 67.6% and 32.4% respectively. The report suggests that most of the population is located in the Emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The UAE has one of the highest increase rates of female workers among its workforce in the region. This is creating a huge demand for both essential and luxury commodities (Ministry of Economy UAE, 2005). Economic Environment The UAE runs an open economy, which is soundly anchored on the robust monetary and fiscal policies, a burgeoning yearly surplus, favourable import/export duties, and tax laws. Dubai serves as a business hub. The CIA World Factbook (2008) report states that the UAE attained a GDP of about $192.6 billion and a GDP per capita of $37,300 during the year 2007. The IMF (2007) ranked the UAE as the nation with second highest GDP within the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (CCASG) nations. However, just like other gulf states, the prosperity of the UAE is mainly dependent on its oil wealth. Natural Environment The UAE is endowed with vast oil and natural gas resources, which make up the backbone of its economy. Most of the government revenue is obtained from the sale of oil and natural gas. The UAE also has a vast coastline with exquisite beaches that have enhanced its appeal as an international tourist destination. Through encouraging foreign investment, UAE has been able to attract investors who have invested in multibillion hotels along its coastline (Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing UAE, 2006). Technological Environment The oil boom in the UAE changed the technological environment equation. With revenue from the export of oil, the UAE gained access to modern technology and the capacity to make significant changes to their environment. For example, they have reclaimed land from the desert through irrigation using desalinated water to make the soil productive. There is also the extensive use of air conditioning equipment in motor vehicles, homes, and public buildings. This has made it comfortable to live in Dubai, a place where temperatures get as high as 110°F (43°C) (Cultures of the world, 2008). Political Environment Kaufmann, Kraay, and Mastruzzi (2008) argue that Dubai ranks among the top quartile positions with regard to government effectiveness and management of corruption, rule of law, and regulatory quality. However, with regard to political stability, it is ranked in the second quartile. The UAE’s government is formed by a presidential monarchy. The premiership and the presidency are hereditary to the Al Maktoum and Al Nahyan clans of Dubai and Abu Dhabi Emirates respectively (Business Monitor International, 2006). Cultural Environment The language mostly spoken in the United Arab Emirates is Arabic, which is also the official language. However, in relation to most business trans
Introduction Outsourcing is a strategy used by organizations to minimize costs by assigning different tasks to a number of third-party suppliers (Kremic, Tukel and Rom 469). This process is done to reduce expenses and acquire quality results from the right professionals. Some factors explain why healthcare institutions and companies outsource. An organization can acquire new products or services without purchasing expensive technologies. As well, the company can acquire new services and products within the shortest time possible. This scenario explains why healthcare facilities outsource specific services. A healthcare facility can use this concept to access advanced technologies such as radiology (Babic, Milosevic and Babic 146). Institutions that outsource new technologies find it easier to deal with competition and eventually deliver quality services to their clients. Outsourcing specific functions and activities makes it easier for firms to focus mainly on their core values (Guimaraes and Carvalho 142). A hospital will “achieve its goals without focusing on non-core business aspects” (Babic et al. 147). This project discusses the issues associated with outsourcing and teleradiology in healthcare. Significance of the Study In healthcare, outsourcing is undertaken to ensure more patients have access to various services that are expensive to deliver. This fact explains why fields such as nuclear medicine, oncology, radiology, and imaging have benefited a lot from outsourcing. This practice is usually undertaken by hospitals to reduce costs and deliver quality services to their patients. Outsourcing in healthcare can therefore take different shapes depending on the targeted objectives. Institutions can ensure their patients get timely medical support and treatment from third-party providers (Kremic et al. 471). As well, teleradiology has become a common practice because of the challenges affecting the healthcare sector. This new technology is embraced by many hospitals because it addresses the absence of specialized practitioners in radiology. Many healthcare practit
Brand Statement The Stylenanda is a lifestyle product with the most fashionable apparel and other accessories for the women. Project Background Stylenanda is a fashion powerhouse for those who seek for the edge in comfortable, affordable, stylish, and diverse fashion. Stylenanda have over the years developed a top of class fashion line for the women of all economic and social classes since the year 2004. Although the Stylenanda Company has been operational for more than a decade, it has no physical presence in the US market, apart from little online activities targeting the women of Korean origin. Thus, the company is losing a lot of opportunities in the expansive US fashion and apparel industry. Therefore, the purpose of the marketing plan will be to introduce the Stylenanda products into the US market as a top fashion apparel brand for any typical American woman. Target Audience The firm will target female consumers due to their high propensity towards fashion products. In order to improve the probability of maximizing sales revenue in the proposed US market, Stylenanda will target the most fashion-conscious female customers, especially the youths. The first consumer segment will include customers between the age of13 and18 years. Youths within this age group are characterized by impulse buying of fashion products. The consumption behavior of these customers is greatly influenced by the diverse social pressures, especially from their friends. The second customer segment for the Stylenanda products in the US will be the youths between 19-25 years, who are referred to as the ‘Generation Y’. These customers are characterized by relatively high purchasing power. Moreover, Generation Y is relatively entrepreneurial and optimistic. The consumption behavior of “Generation Y with regard to apparels is influenced by diverse factors such as psychological factors, social influences, individuality, prestige, and functionality” (Fernandez 81). The final customer segment for the Stylenanda products will be youths between the age of 25 and 35 years. These customers are considerably conscious of fashion trends. Subsequently, they prefer purchasing emerging fashion products. Targeting these customer groups will improve the Stylenanda’s ability to maximize its sales revenue (Harrison par. 12). Advertising objective The primary objective of the marketing plan will be to create complete and explicit customer awareness of the Stylenanda fashion line. The other objective will be to attract the younger customers market through the Stylenanda website in order to sell the fashion products. The objective aims at packaging the Stylenanda products as a favorite of the younger customers who frequent social media and actually share a common fashion culture. Properly modified Stylenanda advertising will reassure the customers on quality o