Choose 2 quantitative elements that you would like to research in relation to an organization of your choice. These elements may be related to products, services, target market, consumer preferences, competition, personnel, resources, supply chain, financing, advertising, or other areas of interest. However, at least one of these elements should be related to a product or service that your organization is planning to offer. Develop forecasts by implementing the following approach: Collect data, including old demand forecast (subjective data) and the actual demand outcomes. Establish the forecasting method (from readings). Decide on the balance between subjective and objective data and look for trends and seasonality. Forecast future demand using a forecasting method.
Assignment Content This assignment is intended to help you learn how to apply forecasting and demand models as part of a business operations plan.
Choose 2 quantitative elements that you would like to research in relation to an organization of your choice. These elements may be related to products, services, target market, consumer preferences, competition, personnel, resources, supply chain, financing, advertising, or other areas of interest. However, at least one of these elements should be related to a product or service that your organization is planning to offer.
Develop forecasts by implementing the following approach:
Collect data, including old demand forecast (subjective data) and the actual demand outcomes.
Establish the forecasting method (from readings). Decide on the balance between subjective and objective data and look for trends and seasonality.
Forecast future demand using a forecasting method.
Make decisions based on step 3.
Measure the forecast error where applicable. Look for biases and improve the process.
Write a 350- to 525-word paper evaluating the findings from the supported data points above, and explain the impact of these findings on operational decision making. Insert charts and supporting data from Excel and other tools in your paper.
Cite references to support your assignment.
Think back to your research question used in module 6 (or come up with a new research question). Describe a correlation and/or regression analysis that could be used to analyze the research question. Include the type of research design and describe the variables that would be used.
Think back to your research question used in module 6 (or come up with a new research question). Describe a correlation and/or regression analysis that could be used to analyze the research question. Include the type of research design and describe the variables that would be used.
Post your initial response to the discussion question no later than
1. Download the accompanying file entitled label. Choose a favorite food and obtain the nutrition label from that food. Using that label fill in the information on the blank label form. Answer the following questions. 2. What is the name of the food? 3. What is the predominant ingredient by weight? 4. In what food group of the pyramid is this food found? 5. What is the serving size according to the label? 6. How many serving would you commonly eat at one sitting?
1. Download the accompanying file entitled label. Choose a favorite food and obtain the nutrition label from that food. Using that label fill in the information on the blank label form. Answer the following questions.
2. What is the name of the food?
3. What is the predominant ingredient by weight?
4. In what food group of the pyramid is this food found?
5. What is the serving size according to the label?
6. How many serving would you commonly eat at one sitting?
7. What nutrients does this food contribute to your diet in significant amounts?
8. Is this a nutrient dense food?
9. What could you substitute to make a healthier food choice?
10. When you read the food label and ingredients, what information did you find that you did not expect? (more calories, more fat, poor source of certain nutrients
etc)
11. Does the product make any special claims to be healthy?
3 pages
Although bipolar and depressive disorders share several key similarities, some aspects are radically different among these disorders. The completion of this chart gives you an opportunity to thoroughly compare and contrast these specific disorders. Complete the table below by following the example provided for Cyclothymic Disorder. Include examples and at least two scholarly references as reference notes below the chart.
Although bipolar and depressive disorders share several key similarities, some aspects are radically different among these disorders. The completion of this chart gives you an opportunity to thoroughly compare and contrast these specific disorders. Complete the table below by following the example provided for Cyclothymic Disorder. Include examples and at least two scholarly references as reference notes below the chart.
One thread running through our conversations during the first half of this course is development of American political thought. This has been specifically relevant with the coming of the American Revolution. How and why did colonial Americans feel they were justified in rebelling against Great Britain?
Provide a 2 page written answer.
One thread running through our conversations during the first half of this course is development of American political thought. This has been specifically relevant with the coming of the American Revolution. How and why did colonial Americans feel they were justified in rebelling against Great Britain?
Have a look at the video for the guidelines for this essay.
Link to the video:
Brian is a 7-year-old boy who presents to the primary care office with his mother. His mom has noticed that Brian has been coughing frequently and seems to have shortness of breath at times. She reports that Brian had a cold with a low grade fever and runny nose about 2 weeks ago and the symptoms seem to appear after the cold. 1. Based on this case, discuss the differences in the pathophysiology for asthma vs pneumonia. Include your thougths as to the diagnosis for this case.
Brian is a 7-year-old boy who presents to the primary care office with his mother. His mom has noticed that Brian has been coughing frequently and seems to have shortness of breath at times. She reports that Brian had a cold with a low grade fever and runny nose about 2 weeks ago and the symptoms seem to appear after the cold.
1. Based on this case, discuss the differences in the pathophysiology for asthma vs pneumonia. Include your thougths as to the diagnosis for this case.
Post a two page explanation of how the use of CBT in groups compares to its use in family or individual settings. Explain at least two challenges Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners might encounter when using CBT in one of these settings. Support your response with specific examples from the youtube media below and at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. Explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly and attach the PDFs of your sources.
Post a two page explanation of how the use of CBT in groups compares to its use in family or individual settings. Explain at least two challenges Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners might encounter when using CBT in one of these settings. Support your response with specific examples from the youtube media below and at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. Explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly and attach the PDFs of your sources.
Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. (2018, June 7). CBT for couplesLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZH196rOGsc
PsychExamReview. (2019, April 30). Cognitive therapy, CBT, & group approaches (intro psych tutorial #241)Links to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2_NN1Q7Rfg
Discuss the goals and objectives, including how they can be measured and applied to customers, clients, and employees. Discuss the key components of an environmental analysis, determining the status of external factors that will impact the company’s offerings. Discuss the consumer analysis that identified the target market and how the company will meet the needs of the consumers in a competitively superior way. Describe the marketing mix based on analysis of the market, environment, consumers, and SWOT.
Overview
Synthesize the information from your previous assignments and create an executive summary in which you present your full marketing plan. References are required.
Instructions
Write a professional 1-2 page executive summary in which you:
Discuss the goals and objectives, including how they can be measured and applied to customers, clients, and employees.
Discuss the key components of an environmental analysis, determining the status of external factors that will impact the company’s offerings.
Discuss the consumer analysis that identified the target market and how the company will meet the needs of the consumers in a competitively superior way.
Describe the marketing mix based on analysis of the market, environment, consumers, and SWOT.
Use at least two sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Create an executive summary based on a marketing plan that will guide a company’s marketing strategy.
MP is a 55-year-old woman who presents with complaint of inability to hold urine. She describes incidents where laughing or coughing results in a small to moderate release of urine. She has started wearing Peri Pads to avoid embarrassment. What factors in MP’s history would help support a diagnosis of overactive bladder? 2. The clinician prescribes oxybutynin 10 mg (extended-release). What does MP need to know about this drug? 3. If oxybutynin is ineffective, the clinician could use mirabegron, a beta-3 agonist. What does MP need to know about this new drug?
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Week 5 Discussion
MP is a 55-year-old woman who presents with complaint of inability to hold urine. She describes incidents where laughing or coughing results in a small to moderate release of urine. She has started wearing Peri Pads to avoid embarrassment. What factors in MP’s history would help support a diagnosis of overactive bladder?
2. The clinician prescribes oxybutynin 10 mg (extended-release). What does MP need to know about this drug?
3. If oxybutynin is ineffective, the clinician could use mirabegron, a beta-3 agonist. What does MP need to know about this new drug?
Past Medical History
Six vaginal deliveries, all to full term
Osteoarthritis
Postmenopausal
Medications
Boniva, 150 mg once a month
Calcium, 500 mg daily
Vitamin D3, one daily
Family History
Mother, alive and well; hypertension, type 2 diabetes
Father, deceased; cardiovascular disease, myocardial infarction at age 77
Social History
No alcohol intake
Previous smoker
Walks 2 miles/day
Physical Examination
Vital signs normal
Palpation of uterus suggests enlargement
Labs
Liver function: Normal
Discussion Questions
1. What factors in MP’s history would help support a diagnosis of overactive bladder?
2. The clinician prescribes oxybutynin 10 mg (extended-release). What does MP need to know about this drug?
3. If oxybutynin is ineffective, the clinician could use mirabegron, a beta-3 agonist. What does MP need to know about this new drug?
Post a Response After the end of World War I, overall economic growth exploded in the US in the early 1920s, but then there was a severe economic breakdown with the Great Depression of 1929-1939. Choose and discuss (in a full paragraph or two) one of the following two topics related to the 1920s and1930s. The textbook highlights the significant emergence of new cultural trends due to improved technology (radio, movies, photography) and the spread of books & magazines (writers) in the roaring 1920s as well as in the 1930s, and also to new movements like the Harlem Renaissance, consumerism, and new norms for women.Consider the new technology of radio and photography. With specific examples from the 1920s, discuss how these new technologies helped one of the movements and trends above.Explain whether you think this helped to develop a more unified national culture or more individuality, and identify a similar example today with technology helping a trend or movement.Identify the source(s) where you read about the trend of the 1920s.The Great Depression (1929-1939) was one of the most devastating economic downturns that America has ever experienced.
Part 1: Post a Response After the end of World War I, overall economic growth exploded in the US in the early 1920s, but then there was a severe economic breakdown with the Great Depression of 1929-1939. Choose and discuss (in a full paragraph or two) one of the following two topics related to the 1920s and1930s. The textbook highlights the significant emergence of new cultural trends due to improved technology (radio, movies, photography) and the spread of books & magazines (writers) in the roaring 1920s as well as in the 1930s, and also to new movements like the Harlem Renaissance, consumerism, and new norms for women.Consider the new technology of radio and photography. With specific examples from the 1920s, discuss how these new technologies helped one of the movements and trends above.Explain whether you think this helped to develop a more unified national culture or more individuality, and identify a similar example today with technology helping a trend or movement.Identify the source(s) where you read about the trend of the 1920s.The Great Depression (1929-1939) was one of the most devastating economic downturns that America has ever experienced. Determine whether you believe that the federal responses to the Great Depression by President Franklin Roosevelt encouraged real economic growth and confidence or whether the arguments by critics of the day were accurate that it made the Depression last longer.Identify your position and support it with at least two specific examples of New Deal responses.Provide a rationale for your response.From this historical experience, identify any lessons for today for handling or avoiding severe economic downturns in the U.S. economy.Identify the source(s) where you read about the New Deal responses. Part 2: Respond to a Peer Read a post by one of your peers and respond, making sure to extend the conversation by asking questions, offering rich ideas, or sharing personal connections. Reference Material Week 5 Learn materials Chapters 21 and 22
