Discuss the role that the Constitution plays in framing the U.S. government, and discuss the concept of public policy.

Within the Discussion Board area, write 500–750 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. = Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.The United States Constitution has several functions. One of its primary functions is as the blueprint or framework for the United States’ system of government. Discuss the role that the Constitution plays in framing the U.S. government, and discuss the concept of public policy. In doing so, make certain to answer the following questions:· What are the main components of the United States Constitution that serve as the framework for how society governs and are governed? Explain. In your explanation, please make certain to describe the components of the Constitution that outline the primary branches of our system of government: the executive, judicial and legislative functions.· In your own words, how does each component of the Constitution function to support our system of government? Explain.· What is public policy? Explain.· What purpose does public policy serve?· What role does the average citizen play in developing public policy, if any?

Do you think the type of natural disaster you studied has the highest risk of spreading diseases, or another type of natural disaster? Explain.

Every year, natural disasters impact families, communities, nations, and cultures. Whether the natural disaster is a flood, hurricane, tornado, fire, or earthquake, it can alter the environment and cause potential health hazards.For this module’s initial discussion post, research a major national or global disaster that occurred in the last decade. Provide a brief summary of the disaster and explain the common public health risks that occurred, as well as potential long-term health risks the victims might be facing. Do you think the type of natural disaster you studied has the highest risk of spreading diseases, or another type of natural disaster? Explain.

explore the many forms of and approaches for evaluating a program.

Program evaluation: What is “it” and how do I know if “it” is working? These questions cross the mind of almost every person involved in the evaluation process. Whether it is a family filling out a survey or a teacher logging assessment results, the questions of “what am I doing?” and “why?” are very common. In fact, the Early childhood program evaluations: A decision-maker’s guide (presented in this module’s Learning Resources), places the question, “Does ‘it’ work?” at the root of all program evaluations. Their research indicates that no matter the evaluation form, the focus of “what” is to be evaluated and whether the program is succeeding at “it” will prove to be at the forefront of all evaluation discussions, decisions, and stakeholder communications.In this Discussion, you explore the many forms of and approaches for evaluating a program. You also consider how evaluation provides early childhood programs with meaningful information on program quality.To prepareReview the Early childhood program evaluations: A decision-maker’s guide,https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/early-childhood-program-evaluations-a-decision-makers-guide/ reflecting on the question, “Does ‘it’ work?” Then, explore the measurement tools overview provided by the National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement to identify the many forms of and approaches for effectively evaluating program quality.

Analyze the impact of tax holidays of up to 10 days in your state.

PAD 505 WEEK 10 DISCUSSIONS (MORE THAN ONE ANSWER POSTED)DISCUSSION 1“Major Tax Structures” Please respond to the following: From the e-Activity on the “Quarterly Summary of State & Local Tax Revenue,” illustrate with examples the burden of state, local, and state-local taxation in your state.Compare the burden of your state with two neighboring states. Compare the burden of your state with two neighboring states.Week 10 Discussion 2“General Taxes” Please respond to the following: Review the following scenario and then analyze the impact of tax holidays on the budget. (a) Scenario: Several states have declared sales tax holidays for which the state does not collect sales tax on selected items for those day or days. In most instances, the holiday has applied to purchases of clothing and the period has been a week to 10 days in August. The primary reason is to provide a “back-to-school” discount as families get ready for the upcoming year. However, in recent years, some states have proposed or enacted holidays for hurricane survival supplies, gasoline, Energy Star appliances, and guns and ammunition. (b) Impact Analysis: Analyze the impact of tax holidays of up to 10 days in your state. Create a table with two (columns. The first column should list Yield, Equity, Administration and Compliance, and Economic Impact. The second column should explain the impact of tax holidays in each area.

How will you use the knowledge and skills you gained while participating in this graduate accounting capstone course towards your job in the United States Army?

Reflect on where your academic journey has taken you, and where you want to go in your professional career in accounting. How will you use the knowledge and skills you gained while participating in this graduate accounting capstone course towards your job in the United States Army?Assess your preparedness for a business leadership and management position based on what you have learned in your graduate degree program.Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates’ posts.

Discuss the benefits and consequences of living in a society with the right to free speech from the perspective of homeland security.

Free Speech vs. SecurityPrepare a two- to three-page persuasive paper (excluding the title and reference page) discussing the following: Discuss the benefits and consequences of living in a society with the right to free speech from the perspective of homeland security.State your position on the issue of curtailing free speech during wartime and support your opinion with sources from your readings and research. The paper must be two to three pages in length and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least two scholarly resources other than the textbook to support your claims and sub claims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page.

The physiologic response to the stimulus presented in the scenario and why you think this response occurred.

An 83-year-old resident of a skilled nursing facility presents to the emergency department with generalized edema of extremities and abdomen. History obtained from staff reveals the patient has history of malabsorption syndrome and difficulty eating due to lack of dentures. The patient has been diagnosed with protein malnutrition. Post an explanation of the disease highlighted in the scenario you were provided. Include the following in your explanation: The role genetics plays in the disease.Why the patient is presenting with the specific symptoms described.The physiologic response to the stimulus presented in the scenario and why you think this response occurred.The cells that are involved in this process.How another characteristic (e.g., gender, genetics) would change your response.

Discuss the steps that an organization takes in order to manage information security risks and build a risk matrix.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:Discuss the steps that an organization takes in order to manage information security risks and build a risk matrix.What is involved in each step of this process? Use a specific organization in your response

what other assets do you think GE brings to the table that makes it an attractive joint-venture partner?

Respond to each post separately in 2 or more paragraphs and include references.5. In addition to its reputation for being a good partner, what other assets do you think GE brings to the table that makes it an attractive joint-venture partner? GE (General Electric) used to exist as an organization with a dated philosophy in entering foreign markets because joint ventures were never an option and the company wanted sole acquisition of a market (Hill, 2013). Since the early 2000’s, that philosophy has changed which has opened up the firm to a variety of foreign markets they only could dream of entering. Reasons for opening up for joint ventures for GE were to avoid overpaying in an acquisition, to gain knowledge of unknown foreign markets and to create networks politically and economically (Hill, 2013). Although there have been a few mishaps along the way such as the survival of a stock crash in 2009 (Marcial, 2012) and other stock market issues, GE has been able to create substantial market value that has caused it to become an attractive joint venture for many potential and current partners. Investment firm analyst Ben Elias has stated that “GE is now better positioned for growth and profitability than it has been in the last four years” and that the energy, industrial and transportation units of the firm is well built and positioned efficiently (Marcial, 2012. p.1). GE earnings in 2012 alone have accelerated greatly and have created positive sustainable trends in their aviation, healthcare and transportation units (Marcial, 2012). GE’s profit forecast in 2012 estimated about $152 billion in shares whose stock offers a potential three to five year total return. Compared to other US companies, GE offers attractive value with stock trading below the essential value of its assets (Marcial, 2012). When GE set out to open up joint ventures, one of its missions was to gain more knowledge and it is because of the extensive know how and knowledge of local markets, potential partners knew they could also benefit from this knowledge through a partnership. GE uses management techniques shown its portfolio that explains the company infrastructure through four strategic imperatives: (1) superior technology (2) enhancing customer services and analytics (3) leading in growth markets (4) simple and competitive cost structure (Zhang, 2012). GE also has five leading qualities that drive its company to success through1. Becoming an Infrastructure leader with a smaller financial services division—GE is currently the largest and most profitable infrastructure company in the world (Zhang, 2012).2. GE has a commitment in allocating capital through balance and discipline (Zhang, 2012).3. GE has increased investments in organic growth with a focus in global expansion4. GE has built great customer relationships based on an outcomes oriented model.5. GE has been positioned in big productivity drivers such as gas, advanced manufacturing, and software and analytics.Partners and potential partners are well aware of GE’s knowledge, profit margins and extreme areas of growth which has garnered GE attention worldwide as a leading organization in the global market. References Hill, C.W. (2013) International Business; Competing in the Global Marketplace. 9th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Irwin.Marcial, G. (2012) GE Catches Renewed Investor Attention As US Economy Picks Up More Steam. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/genemarcial/2012/02/04/ge-catches-renewed-investor-attention-as-u-s-economy-picks-up-more-steam/Zhang, T. (2012) GE 2012 Annual Report. Retrieved from http://www.ge.com/ar2012/#!report=home Include in your post personal observations as well as concrete examples from the readings to support your views. Initial posts should be several paragraphs, include direct references to the readings, and word choice and sentence structure should be suitable for graduate level work. Responses to your classmates should be constructive in

Which sources of power of lower participants in organizations have you personally experienced being used most often around you in healthcare organization? (as per David Mechanic’s) Which have been most effective? Why?

1. Joseph and Nancy Jabbra’s chapter “Administrative Culture in the Middle East” argues that 6 forces or factors have produced an administrative culture in the Middle East that makes it difficult to adopt Western management innovations, philosophies, and administrative approaches. Two of these forces are “over-centralization” and “administrative expansion.”Choose either one (1) of these two forces or factors and explain how and why it has contributed to an administrative culture that makes it difficult to introduce changes in the government of either Abu Dhabi or the UAE, particularly Western management innovations, philosophies and approaches. (Do not try to answer for more than one force or for both levels of government.) 2. Which sources of power of lower participants in organizations have you personally experienced being used most often around you in healthcare organization? (as per David Mechanic’s) Which have been most effective? Why? 3. Evan Berman identifies four major performance challenges – areas where there are opportunities for performance improvement: a. Better serving external stakeholders’ needs;b. Improving organizational effectiveness and using resources efficiently;c. Improving project management; andd. Increasing productivity through people. Describe how you might start a performance improvement project in your organization (healthcare organization) using any one of Berman’s performance challenges (and opportunities). Be as specific as possible. Explain the reasons for your most important strategy decisions. 4. It has been said many times that groups are the greatest barriers a manager faces when trying to implementing organizational change. It has also been said that the only effective way to implement lasting change is through involving groups. a. Which of these statements is correct, or are they both correct? Why?b. What do you believe are the most important principles about groups for managers to keep in mind when trying to implement change in an organization in the Emirates? 5. A survey by Kouses & Posner identified four characteristics or attributes that that people in several countries look for in a leader: honest, inspiring, forward-looking, and competent. Which one of these four characteristics do you believe is least important for an organizational leader in the Emirates to have? Why?

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