Explain the similarities that exist between incorporating the TBL framework into both the service industry and the manufacturing industry, and why.

Overview

In this module, you have learned about the benefits, drawbacks, and overall value of using the triple bottom line (TBL) in business. In this assignment, you will take a closer look at how strategies for incorporating this framework are similar and different across the manufacturing industry and the service industry.

Prompt

Imagine you are a sustainability consultant, and you’ve been asked to create a simple handout that clarifies the similarities and differences between strategies used to incorporate the TBL into the manufacturing industry and the service industry. The handout will be provided to individuals at large and small group trainings.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

  • Similarities: Explain the similarities that exist between incorporating the TBL framework into both the service industry and the manufacturing industry, and why.
  • Differences: Explain the differences that exist between incorporating the TBL framework into the service industry and the manufacturing industry, and why.
  • Example Strategies: Provide an example of a strategy that is appropriate to use across both the service and the manufacturing industries, and provide an example that is specific to either the service or the manufacturing industry when considering people, planet, or profit through the TBL framework. Include a brief explanation of what each example demonstrates.

Guidelines for Submission

Submit this assignment as a 350- to 500-word Word document. Use the course resource or external resources to support your comparisons. Sources should be cited according to APA style.

What are the weakest aspects of the position outlined by the author?

 Write a one page analysis of the document provided here following the steps of the writing process, as well as showing the thesis of the article, the main points that support that thesis, and your own response and reaction to the author’s point of view and how it is presented. Do this in complete paragraphs using correct formal English that has been revised, proofed, and edited to show good form. 

 Counterpoint: Addressing Climate Change Requires a Cool-Headed, Gradual Response Thesis While climate change is an issue that needs to be solved, alarmism over human-generated climate change is counterproductive to solving the problem. The United States should instead focus on slower changes to create long-term solutions. Talking Points • While most scientists are in agreement about the need to curb climate change, there are opposing views about how to make those changes. • Climate alarmism can lead to eco-anxiety and an overreaction that could harm rather than help reduce climate change. • Immediate action is financially irresponsible and takes focus and funding away from more pressing global issues. Summary Climate alarmists use statistics about increasing carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere to argue that immediate action needs to be taken, otherwise the planet will be unrecognizable by 2030 and could lead to a decimated population by 2050. These statements, which are spread through media outlets and social media platforms, have caused eco-anxiety among a wide range of the younger population, as reported by environmental writer Michael Shellenberger in a Forbes opinion piece. While climate alarmists are trying to call people to action, experts state that this rhetoric can actually have the opposite effect, causing people to believe that it is already too late to correct climate change and that the youngest generations will be inheriting an unfixable earth. Shellenberger argues that these apocalyptic views are not only exaggerated, but that alarmism does more psychological harm than environmental good. Instead of immediate action and alarmist rhetoric, critics believe a slower, and more thought-out process would be beneficial to curbing climate change. Those who disapprove of drastic climate action argue that current plans are expensive, yet will not provide the changes necessary to create a real impact. As climate activism critic Bjorn Lomborg explained for Forbes, “The cost would vastly outweigh the benefit to the extent that each dollar spent will avoid just 11¢ of global climate damage.” Lomborg further argued that such spending would be better used for more immediate problems, like funding vaccinations or investing in solving poverty and food shortages. Supporters of a gradual response to climate change argue that a smarter way to tackle this problem is to invest in current green initiatives, including green energy suppliers like solar and wind energy, and phase out the use of fossil fuels. These long-term investments will work to battle climate change, while remaining fiscally responsible. In addition, constant progress in technologies, such as improvements in manufacturing, alternative energy sources, and cleaner burning automobiles all help to make lowering our greenhouse gasses a realistic option without taking drastic, immediate action. Ponder This • The author has presented the fundamental positions for this perspective in the debate. Outline the strengths and weaknesses of each perspective. • If asked to begin forming an argument for this position, what sources would you need to build your case? What fundamental information do you need? What opinion leaders in this debate would you look to in solidifying your argument? • What are the weakest aspects of the position outlined by the author? How might those weaker arguments help you prepare a counter argument? • What additional Talking Points could you add to support this position? Bibliography “Climate Change.” Environmental Protection Agency, United States, 22 Oct. 2021, www.epa.gov/climatechange. Accessed 3 Dec. 2021. Lomborg, Bjorn. “Pressing Pause in Climate Alarmism in Favor of Smarter Solutions.” Forbes, 20 May 2021, www.forbes.com/sites/bjornlomborg/2021/05/20/ pressing-pause-in-climate-alarmism-in-favor-ofsmarter-solutions/?sh=fc73e35529a2. Accessed 2 Dec. 2021.  Copyright © EBSCO Information Services, Inc. • All Rights Reserved Page 1 

discuss how your state adopted full practice authority (FPA).

Give a synopsis of the current level of practice and practice climate for APRNs in UTAH by investigating  state BRN website. If yours is a full practice state, discuss how your state adopted full practice authority (FPA). If your state is restricted, describe the restrictions to practice and the current political climate surrounding FPA (for example, is there any pending legislation to move to FPA? Are there any eased regulations or expedited licensure due to Covid-19? 

  • Length: A minimum of 150 words per post, not including references
  • Citations: At least two high-level scholarly references in APA per post from within the last 5 years
Summarize the concepts, principles, and applications of the U.S. healthcare quality system.
  1. Conduct research about the U.S. healthcare system in terms of quality and in comparison, to two other developed countries. Specifically, analyze healthcare quality data and metrics.
  2. Write a 3- to 4-page paper in which you:
    • Summarize the concepts, principles, and applications of the U.S. healthcare quality system.
    • Compare the U.S healthcare quality system to those of two other developed countries (e.g., Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, United Kingdom, etc.).
    • Characterize the state of healthcare quality in the United States, including influencing factors. Comment on the extent to which healthcare quality has changed since 2010.
  3. Submit your assignment. Your work will automatically be checked by Turnitin.
  How do you choose your laundry detergent?

  How do you choose your laundry detergent?

– What criteria do you use to select the detergent?

– What information do you need to make a purchase?

– How do you know the product meets the criteria?

– How does this apply to nursing research? 

Describe how you would implement these strategies using SMART goals.

Balancing School and Life – My Quality of Life Self-Care Plan. The purpose of developing this Plan is to set a framework and a plan to maintain wellness and to stay motivated and engaged throughout your Program. Doing this will help you achieve success during your coursework and as a professional nurse.

The goal of the Project is to help you become self-aware and reflective as a means of identifying personal self-care strategies that will increase your energy and help you manage your stress. The Project will give you a chance to learn how this is accomplished as you will be doing similar work with clients during the Program and as a professional nurse to assist them in the same way.

Using an online search tool such as Google.com, locate and select a free quality of life assessment tool. Assess your quality of life using the tool you selected.

Describe the tool you selected and why you chose this tool.

  • Include a link to the tool.
  • Discuss at least two strengths related to your quality of life.
  • Identify at least two strategies to maintain or maximize these strengths.
  • Describe how you would implement these strategies using SMART goals.
  • Discuss at least two weaknesses related to your quality of life.
  • Identify at least two strategies to improve these weaknesses.
  • Describe how you would implement these strategies using SMART goals.
  • Accurate grammar, spelling and APA format.

Resource:

What is the SMART method? How do I set realistic goals? 

describe any concerns or fears you have about medication administration.

In this brief written assignment (no more than one page), describe any concerns or fears you have about medication administration. Be specific about what these may be and also identify how you think this Laboratory can alleviate them.

What are the reasons for Starbucks to choose Joint Venture as their choice of entry mode in China? List the advantages for this choice.

First, watch Former Starbuck’s CEO Howard Schultz and Alibaba founder Jack Ma discuss the success of Starbucks in China. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBKL9752NWwLinks to an external site.

Then, read the article Links to an external site.about the success of Starbucks and McDonald’s in a difficult market such as China. Follow this with your own research on how other US companies found success in China. Answer the following questions – 

  1. What are the reasons for Starbucks to choose Joint Venture as their choice of entry mode in China? List the advantages for this choice.
  2. Let’s assume that Starbucks decides to go with franchising as the entry mode in South Africa due to some governmental regulation. How can Starbucks find success in such a situation?
Analyze credible economists’ opinions on the success or failure of the intervention that you chose in achieving its objectives.

Topic: Assistance for families with lower incomes

  • Housing vouchers

700- to 1,050-word summary of your analysis. Identify the intervention and the market failure leading up to the intervention. Complete the following in your paper:

  • Analyze the arguments for government intervention as opposed to arguments for market-based solutions. Hint: See the information about market failures.
  • Examine who has been helped and who has been hurt by the selected government intervention.
  • Examine externalities and unintended consequences of such intervention. For example, consider whether the SNAP program and health coverage for families with lower incomes result in higher future tax revenues because children from families with lower incomes grow up healthier and produce higher incomes over their lifetimes.
  • Analyze whether cost of the intervention you selected as a share of GDP or the number of participants is increasing, decreasing, or varies with the state of the economy, based on the cost trend(or number of participants) since its inception or since 2000.
  • Analyze credible economists’ opinions on the success or failure of the intervention that you chose in achieving its objectives.
  • Recommend whether the program should be continued as is, discontinued, or modified based on your conclusions. Defend your recommendation.

Note: Use of charts and graphs is encouraged with appropriate citations. Any charts or graphs retrieved from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis FRED website may only be included when the data sources used by FRED are US government sources such as the Bureau of Economic Analysis or the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Cite at least 2 academically credible sources.  

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines

Summarize how the diverse perspectives and experiences of the selected team members will bring value to the team. 

350- to 525-word proposal for creating a team to present to your manager in which you:

  • Describe what type of team you will create.
  • Describe the team’s goals and how many team members will be needed.
  • List the roles and responsibilities associated with the team and its members.
  • Explain how you will incorporate diverse team members.
  • Summarize how the diverse perspectives and experiences of the selected team members will bring value to the team. 
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