Discuss the basics of qualitative research

Select a qualitative question you are interested in investigating. Discuss the basics of qualitative research: what are the characteristics, what is included, what are the 4 designs of the qualitative type research, which type would be appropriate for your qualitative research question and why?

How would the addition of digital media options influence your division’s overall promotional plan? Consider the five elements of the promotion mix.

This part of the Conscious Capitalism simulation assignment is individual. You will work with your team members and determine an appropriate digital marketing plan to include in your Benchmark – Digital Business Plan assignment.

In Topic 5, your team developed a business plan (global marketing) to support your marketing division and justify an additional capital investment from corporate headquarters to move forward. Digital marketing is a critical part of marketing strategies today because of the prevalence of social media and other web-based technologies, online media outlets, and mobile Internet and applications.

Based on the current position of your new division in the simulation and your goals for coming quarters, analyze market consumer data, competitive data, and real-world digital marketing options to develop a summarized digital marketing plan for your division that benefits growth and considers competition. In 500-750 words, address the following:

1. Digital marketing strategies for your division: Discuss the decision to shift all or a portion of your division’s promotional budget in the simulation to digital marketing. Discuss the digital marketing strategies that will be used to promote organizational growth. Consider factors including B2B verses B2C considerations in digital media, target market coverage, exposure, analytics, and costs.
2. Digital media impact: How would the addition of digital media options influence your division’s overall promotional plan? Consider the five elements of the promotion mix.
3. Digital media types and options: Include examples of specific social media platforms, blogs, websites, applications, etc., and a justification for each based on your division’s goals. Use real-world data by researching the outlets/platforms, reviewing media kits when available, and citing available sources on exposure, targeting options, etc.

How might your ability to determine the validity and credibility of a source help you solve a problem in the workplace?

The following question will give you a chance to self-evaluate, to think about what you’ve been learning in this course, and to draw your own conclusions about how you can apply your problem solving skill in your life. Your answers may be used to determine how to improve the program for future students. Your answers will not be used for marketing purposes. Please respond in a paragraph of at least 5–7 sentences to fully address the question. Be sure to use your own words!

• Last week, you discovered how historians evaluate sources before drawing conclusions about the past, and you reviewed sources for your assignment. How does the ability to determine the validity and credibility of a source (a key element of problem solving) help you in your everyday life? How might your ability to determine the validity and credibility of a source help you solve a problem in the workplace?

Describe how statistics are used in health care.

Describe how statistics are used in health care.
Explain the use of the census, inpatient census, and daily inpatient census.

How have you used technology to help you as a student in the past, and why is it important to be open to learning new technology in the workplace?

The following question will give you a chance to self-evaluate, to think about what you’ve been learning in this course, and to draw your own conclusions about how you can apply the skill of technology in your life. Your answers may be used to determine how to improve the program for future students. Your answers will not be used for marketing purposes. Please respond in a paragraph of at least 5–7 sentences to fully address the question. Be sure to use your own words!

• You have learned about the importance of embracing technology throughout history and will be asked to use PowerPoint in your assignment presentation. How have you used technology to help you as a student in the past, and why is it important to be open to learning new technology in the workplace?

Discuss 1 pro and 1 con of personalized medicine.

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300–500 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.

Personalized medicine, or individualized medicine, is a growing trend in the delivery of health care that is specific to the individual patient. Healing Hands Hospital wants to make sure that all staff understands the meaning of personalized medicine. You have been asked to provide a brief summary of personalized medicine that will be shared with the staff. For this discussion, your response should include the following:

• Define personalized medicine, and provide 1 example.
• Discuss 1 pro and 1 con of personalized medicine.

How do societal actors and agencies (apart from school) reduce or distort a global perspective?

Introduction
Hanvey, R.G. (2004). An Attainable Global Perspective. New York, NY: The American Forum for Global
Education. Retrieved from
http://site.valenciacollege.edu/inz/profdev/INZ%20the%20Curriculum%20Workshop/0.3_AnAttainable-Global-Perspective.pdf
Complete the initial formative questions. Use your responses to the formative questions to form your
response to the synthesis question.
By the due date in the online course site, navigate to the Assignments area of the course using the
course navigation panel to submit your responses to the Formative Questions prior to coming to class
for the Reading Guide – Hanvey. Bring a copy of your written work to class with you to inform your
group work.
Formative Questions – Individual Work done before class Week 4:
1. How do societal actors and agencies (apart from school) reduce or distort a global perspective?
2. What is perspective consciousness? Provide an example.
3. What is “state of planet awareness”? Provide an example.
4. What is “cross-cultural awareness”? Provide an example.
5. Why is “empathy” such a critical word for Hanvey’s argument? How do traditional, modern and
post-modern people differ in their understanding of empathy and why?
6. Provide what you believe are an example of understanding “global dynamics”

Explain how federal and state laws impact wage equity, sexual harassment, and hostile environments.

 Employment Laws

Explain how federal and state laws impact wage equity, sexual harassment, and hostile environments. Additionally, explain the responsibilities of the employer and strategies leadership can take to alleviate sexual harassment and hostile environments.

Identify three current human resource trends that are influencing change in the workplace

The purpose of this assignment is to discuss current issues and laws that influence the role of human resources in the workplace.

Utilize the resources provided in the study materials along with your own research to address the following questions in an 800-1,000-word paper.

Part 1 – Trends and Challenges

Identify three current human resource trends that are influencing change in the workplace. Provide examples relative to technology and social media influences.  Articulate HR’s role in addressing and managing change driven by these trends.

Discuss the meaning of ratio analysis in healthcare.

Ratio Analysis (15%)

• Write a 4-6 page paper in which you discuss the value of ratio analysis in decision making for health care organizations. Complete the following in your paper:
• Discuss the meaning of ratio analysis in healthcare.
• Pick only one (1) ratio from EACH major group from the financial statements. (e.g. Current ratio, ROE, Debt to equity, ALOS)
• Major Groups:
  • Liquidity ratios (Current ratio, Days Cash-on-Hand, Quick Ratio)
  • Profitability ratios (ROE, ROA, Total Margin, Operating Margin)
  • Leverage/Capital Structure Ratios (Debt ratio, Equity ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio)
  • Nonfinancial Ratios (Occupancy rate, payer mix, ALOS, Expense per discharge, FTE per bed, HMO penetration)
• Discuss one (1) ratio (from EACH major group) using the following criteria:
  • What is the meaning of each ratio?
  • Evaluate the meaning of the ratio related to the financial health of the health care organization. Show the calculations.
  • Explain the factors that affect the results related to the financial health of the organization.

You can also utilize the sample Help4UHMO Organization financial statements (located under week 6) or a real-life health care organization to evaluate by researching their financial statements. Show relevant calculations.

• Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
• Provide a minimum of two (2) cited sources in your paper. Properly cite in APA format.