Analyze the impact of the digital age and social influences on eating disorders

Week 8: Feeding and Eating Disorders, Somatic Symptom Disorders, and Other Related DisordersBoth eating disorders and somatic symptom disorders involve a mind-body relationship. However, those living with somatic disorders tend to be highly sensitized to their body experiences in a different way than those with eating disorders. While eating disorders can cause individuals to lose their interoceptive awareness of the body, those with somatic disorders tend to have a magnified awareness, often coupled with preoccupation and a high level of anxiety that is deemed to be excessive to the cause.These spectrums of illness require that social workers take an early-intervention, multidisciplinary, and biopsychosocial approach to treatment to be successful in supporting recovery. Both require knowledge and extensive communication with medical providers and other specialists. That priority for interdisciplinary knowledge and teamwork increases in importance given the mortality rates of eating disorders and the mind-body factors in both.This week you analyze the impact of living with an eating disorder and the problems (nutritional, medical, social, and psychological) in the recovery process. You also consider current societal influences that impact the onset, recognition, and recovery process for eating disorders and somatic symptom disorders.Learning ObjectivesStudents will:Analyze the impact of the digital age and social influences on eating disordersAnalyze biopsychosocial treatment strategies for eating disordersApply advocacy strategies within an interprofessional treatment approachAnalyze treatment strategies for clients with somatization disordersAnalyze challenges with power and privilege during diagnosisLearning ResourcesRequired ReadingsAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2013h). Feeding and eating disorders. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: Author. doi:10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596.dsm10Khalsa, S. S., Portnoff, L. C., McCurdy-McKinnon, D., Feusner, J. D. (2017). What happens after treatment? A systematic review of relapse, remission, and recovery in anorexia nervosa. Journal of Eating Disorders, 5(20), 1–12. doi:10.1186/s40337-017-0145-3Lewis, B., Nicholls, D. (2016). Behavioural eating disorders. Paediatrics and Child Health, 26(12), 519–526. doi:10.1016/j.paed.2016.08.005American Psychiatric Association. (2013q). Somatic symptom and related disorders. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: Author. doi:10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596.dsm09Brown, P., Lyson, M., Jenkins, T. (2011). From diagnosis to social diagnosis.Social Science Medicine,73(6), 939–943. doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2011.05.031Kaltura Media Uploader (HTML)Required MediaAccessible player –Downloads–Download Video w/CCDownload AudioDownload TranscriptLaureate Education (Producer). (2018d). Psychopathology and diagnosis for social work practice podcast: Feeding and eating disorder and somatic symptom disorders [Audio podcast]. Baltimore, MD: Author.TEDx Talks. (2016b, June 29). Starving for the good: An anorexic’s search for meaning and perfection | Elisabeth Huh | TedxUChicago [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxI0ewBJdMoTEDx Talks. (2013b, October 21). An epidemic of beauty sickness | Renee Engeln | TedxUConn 2013 [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/63XsokRPV_YTED Conferences, LLC (Producer). (2016). What happens when you have a disease doctors can’t diagnose [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/jen_brea_what_happens_when_you_have_a_disease_doctors_can_t_diagnoseOptional ResourcesAxelsson, E., Andersson, E., Ljótsson, B., Finn, D. W., Hedman, E. (2016). The health preoccupation diagnostic interview: Inter-rater reliability of a structured interview for diagnostic assessment of DSM-5 somatic symptom disorder and illness anxiety disorder. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 45 (4), 259–269. doi:10.1080/16506073.2016.1161663Marzilli, E., Cerniglia, L., Cimino, S. (2018). A narrative review of binge eating disorder in adolescence: Prevalence, impact, and psychological treatment strategies. Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 2018(9), 17–30. doi:10.2147/AHMT.S148050Vartanian, L. R., Trewartha, T., Vanman, E. J. (2016). Disgust predicts prejudice and discrimination toward individuals with obesity. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 46(6), 369–375. doi:10.1111/jasp.12370Document: Suggested Further Reading for SOCW 6090 (PDF)Note: This is the same document introduced in Week 1.Optional MediaSagey, L., Blair, R. (Producers). (n.d.). Anorexia: What therapists and parents need to know [Video file]. Retrieved March 22, 2018, from http://www.psychotherapy.net.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/stream/waldenu/video?vid=386Discussion: The Complexity of Eating Disorder Recovery in the Digital AgeThrough this week’s Learning Resources, you become aware not only of the prevalence of factors involved in the treatment of eating disorders, but also the societal, medical, and cultural influences that help individuals develop and sustain the unhealthy behaviors related to an eating disorder. These behaviors have drastic impacts on health. In clinical practice, social workers need to know about the resources available to clients living with an eating disorder and be comfortable developing interdisciplinary, individualized treatment plans for recovery that incorporate medical and other specialists.For this Discussion, you focus on guiding clients through treatment and recovery.To prepare:Review the Learning Resources on experiences of living with an eating disorder, as well as social and cultural influences on the disorder.Read the case provided by your instructor for this week’s Discussion.By Day 3Post a 300- to 500-word response in which you address the following:Provide the full DSM-5 diagnosis for the client. Remember, a full diagnosis should include the name of the disorder, ICD-10-CM code, specifiers, severity, and the Z codes (other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention).Keep in mind a diagnosis covers the most recent 12 months.Explain the diagnosis by matching the symptoms identified in the case to the specific criteria for the diagnosis.Explain why it is important to use an interprofessional approach in treatment. Identity specific professionals you would recommend for the team, and describe how you might best utilize or focus their services.Explain how you would use the client’s family to support recovery. Include specific behavioral examples.Select and explain an evidence-based, focused treatment approach that you might use in your part of the overall treatment plan.Explain how culture and diversity influence these disorders. Consider how gender, age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and/or ethnicity/race affect the experience of living with an eating disorder. Note: You do not need to include an APA reference to the DSM-5 in your response. However, your response should clearly be informed by the DSM-5, demonstrating an understanding of the risks and benefits of treatment to the client. You do need to include an APA reference for the treatment approach and any other resources you use to support your response.By Day 6Respond to at least two colleagues who identified a treatment strategy that differs from yours in the following ways:Explain whether you agree or disagree with your colleague’s treatment strategy.Explain additional cultural influences that your colleague should consider when addressing the specific eating disorder they identified.Response 1Francisco Adame WK 8 DiscussionCOLLAPSE(F50.02) Anorexia Nervosa, Binge-eating/purging type(F33.0) Major Depressive Disorder, Mild, With anxious distress(Z56.9) Other Problem Related to EmploymentKaren meet the diagnosis for Anorexia Nervosa, Binge-eating/purging type based on the symptoms of frequent use of laxatives and purging to keep her weight down, has binged several times per month since she was 17 years old, constantly tries to keep her weight down and wants to not struggle with it, and there is lack of recognition of the seriousness of the problem as she says her weigh is monitored to make sure she remains healthy. She is displaying depressive signs and symptoms of depressed mood, anger, irritability, insomnia, and suicide risk is elevated in anorexia nervosa which she’s had ideation. Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder, Mild with anxious distress is met based on depressed mood, feeling of sadness and hopelessness, insomnia, irritability, diminished ability to concentrate, recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan or attempt and psychomotor agitations presented as feelings of restlessness. Other problems related to employment as she is having occupation problems in the work environment describing it as a stressful job, difficulty concentrating at work, and altercations with coworkers.The importance of the interprofessional approach in treatment is that her disorder can be addressed alongside a team. It is best practice to have collaborative care for eating disorders as it has become standard practice with the inclusion of nutritional rehabilitation, counseling, medical monitoring with an emphasis on good professional relationships, and open communication to seek common goals (Dejesse, Zelman, 2013). Having the primary care provider, nutritionist as part of the team to consult regarding health can healthier ways a diet can prevent from affecting her phsyciological health. The family can be used as support through the process to encourage healthy eating, model behavior, and help her healthily manage her weight and diet.A treatment approach would be Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Eating Disorder (CBT-E) which utilizes specific strategies and a flexible series of sequence therapeutic processes to active at both cognitive and behavioral changes, as It modifies thinking rather than direct cognitive restructuring. It identifies the key aspects of the eating disorder and targets them to bring down those supporting aspects for the eating disorder through four defined stages (Murphy, Straebler, Cooper, Fairburn, 2010). This modality is effective for eating disorders compared to others like family-based treatment (Craig, Waine, Wilson, Waller, 2019). Additionally, CBT is effective in reducing depressive thoughts in major depressive disorder. This can be used to change the patters of behaviors regarding her eating disorder but also improve her depressive mood, improving her overall wellbeing in conjunction with other treatments.These disorders are present in culturally and socially diverse populations, Anorexia nervosa is most prevalent in post-industrialized, high-income countries like the Unites States appearing the lowest among Latinos, African Americans, and Asians. MDD has been a higher prevalence in females with a higher suicide attempt rate. (Markey, 2004) mentions family is the mechanism through which the majority of cultural lessons are learned, dietary norms are learned through interactions and eating behaviors are provided meaning. This culturally influenced familial context is defined by parents’ past experiences, traditions, and habits, with different cultural groups maintaining different patterns.Reference:Craig, M., Waine, J., Wilson, S., Waller, G. (2019). Optimizing treatment outcomes in adolescents with eating disorders: The potential role of cognitive-behavioral therapy. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 52(5), 538–542. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1002/eat.23067Dejesse, L. D., Zelman, D. C. (2013). Promoting optimal collaboration between mental health providers and nutritionists in the treatment of eating disorders. Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment Prevention, 21(3), 185–205. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1080/10640266.2013.779173Response 2 Meishalette Allen Week 8 DiscCOLLAPSEKaren is a 23year old single Caucasian female who lives in Las Vegas Nevada with her roommate. She has one sister. She has a bachelors degree inArt History and is employed by ahotel that has an art gallery. She was born and raised in Virginia but left do to a job in Las Vegas and she has been there for a year in a half. Her roommate suggested she go to therapy because something wasn’t right. Her roommate threatened to move out because of Karen’s actions. Karen has been been taking laxatives to keep her weight down since she has been seventeen. Her weight has been an issue with her for quite a long time. It appears that she once was bigger and does not want to get back that size.Karen has been having difficulty concentrating at work. She states that her job has become stressful. Her co worker said something to her and she lost it. Karen reported that she was angry. She reported that she hit everything, holding back from hitting her co worker. Karen reported that she was stressed dealing with her school work and her boyfriend. Karen complained of depression with Insomnia and that she is only sleeping for a few hours each night. Karen admitted to suicidalideation. She didn’t think she would have a future. She denies having history of flashback and nightmares but she feels she has PTSD.Karen uses alcohol periodically but rarely. When Karen was younger her mother stated her personality changed and became stubborn and difficult. She would bite, having temper tantrums and became moody. Karen told the school counselor her mother was abusive toward her. While initiating the meeting with the counselor when she was in school she threw a temper tantrum. Karen was hyperactive and had difficulty in school.I gathered a lot from this case. I feel that a social worker would be needed for Karen. The interprofessionalapproach is needed and required for atypical anorexianervous according to Lewis Nicholls(2016). Being that Karen take laxatives to maintain her wait I would say anutritionist would be needed so Karen is able to take in the right amount of nutrition that she needs. The social worker comes in to play with helping Karen to get healthier eating habits in place while also doing treatment. Family support would be needed since she has had depression and suicidal ideation. Individual therapy with family would be much needed.F50.01 Anorexia NervosaF32. Major Depressive DisorderZ60.9 Unspecifiedproblem related to social environmentReferences:American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Somatic symptom and related disorders. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: AuthorLewis, B., Nicholls, D. (2016). Behaviouraleating disorders. Paediatrics and Child Health, 26 (12), 519-526. Statiscalmanual of mental disorder (5th ed.). Arlington, VA; Author.300.02 (F41.1) Generalized Anxiety: difficulty concentrating and staying on task.307.51 (F50.2) Bulimia Nervosa (Mild): Purging since age of 17 yearsZ63.0 Relationship Distress with Intimate Partner.Note:You are required to create a thread for your initial Discussion post before you will be able to view other colleagues’ postings in this forum.If you have not yet visited the weekly resources and assignments, you should visit that area now to access the complete set of directions and guidelines for this discussion.Submission and Grading InformationGrading CriteriaTo access your rubric:Week 8 Discussion RubricPost by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6To participate in this Discussion:Week 8 DiscussionAssignment: Somatic Symptom DisordersIndividuals with somatic symptom disorders tend to have considerable difficulty with how they experience and appraise their bodily symptoms. The illness and the dysfunctional focus and behavior around the illness can assume a central role in the person’s life.Somatic symptom disorders were originally thought of as “hysterical,” without legitimate medical causation, or as hypochondriasis. Though thinking has changed, negative judgments about unfounded illnesses can still be attached to individuals with these disorders. The boundary between medical and emotional problems can be further blurred. In some cases, an individual labeled with one of these illnesses may simply be experiencing a developing medical condition that has not yet been well defined. For all of these reasons, social workers need to take particular care in diagnosing somatic symptom disorders and in providing a fully biopsychosocial and multidisciplinary approach.In this Assignment, you describe what that approach might look like for one client.To prepare:Imagine that Jennifer Brea, whose TEDTalk (TED Conferences, LLC, 2016) you watched, is referred to you for ongoing supportive therapy when her psychiatry consultant decides that she does not have a conversion disorder. Despite the psychiatrist’s opinion, her primary care physician ignores that consult and labels Jennifer with the conversion disorder anyway. Be sure to investigate what the ‘conversion’ diagnosis means when responding.Record your presentation using Personal Capture (record audio, video, and screen). See Kaltura Media Uploader in left-hand navigation menu in course for directions on recording and uploading media.By Day 7Submit a 5-minute recorded PowerPoint (5–7 slides) in which you address the following:Explain in a concise professional manner how you would conduct your first meeting with Jennifer. Identify specific steps you would take to understand her circumstance and needs.Explain how you would proceed with her medical team in terms of advocacy for her as a client believed to have this condition.Explain why you would need to take a biopsychosocial approach to her ongoing care.Explain what social, family, vocational, Internet, and medical supports you would explore to help with her longer-term stabilization.Analyze the controversy in diagnosing a mental disorder based on unexplained physical symptoms. Within your analysis, consider how power and privilege influence who provides the diagnoses and which groups are more likely to be diagnosed with certain disorders. Explain your thoughts on this debate.Support your presentation with research and references to scholarly literature.Include a transcript and/or edit closed captioning in your presentation to ensure your presentation is accessible to colleagues of differing abilities.Submission and Grading Information

Describe at least 5 consequences of the client problem as it relates to the health, safety, and well-being of older adults.

Course Competency:Analyze the increased complexity of care among older adults.Your supervisor needs to make sure that each of the in-service topics will be covered by someone, so she is asking the staff to communicate their topic preference. Below is the list of problems your supervisor wants the nursing staff to be able to teach older adult clients (and/or their family members) about.In-service Topic Options:HypertensionDiabetesCoronary artery diseaseDepressionDementiaPolypharmacyIncreased risk of fallsVison/hearing impairmentNutrition and hydrationYour supervisor has asked you to submit a 1-page proposal, written using proper spelling, grammar, and APA, which addresses the following:Identify the client problem your in-service will address.Describe at least 5 consequences of the client problem as it relates to the health, safety, and well-being of older adults.Explain your rationale for choosing the client problem you selected.

Explain why the IT organizational structure is an important concept to understand.

Chapter 1 2 Study Questions ExercisesTextbook: Information Systems for Business and Beyond:Please click on the above link to submit the following:Chapter 1 – Study questions 1-5, Exercise 3Chapter 2 – Study questions 1-10, Exercise 2The above assignment should be submitted in one Word document. This assignment must be submitted by 11:59PM on Sunday, May 10, 2020 (No Exceptions). As per the syllabus,no late assignments will be accepted.Chapters 1 2 PaperTextbook: Information Technology and Organizational Learning:Chapter 1 – Review the Key Lessons from Chapter 1 – Explain the five key lessons and note the importance of each key lesson from chapter 1. Also, note why is it important to understand these basic concepts.Chapter 2 – Explain why the IT organizational structure is an important concept to understand. Also, note the role of IT in the overall business strategy.Please click on the above link to submit your paper.This paper must be submitted by 11:59PM on Sunday, May 10, 2020 (No Exceptions). As per the syllabus,no late assignments will be accepted.The above submission should betwopages in lengthandadhere to APA formatting standards.Remember the page length does not include the APA cover page or any references.Please understand thatPlagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in a zero grade. Please review theAcademic DishonestyPolicy outlinedin the syllabus and in your student handbook.

What is the largest positive and the smallest positive number that can be stored on this system if the storage is normalized?

If the floating-point number representation on a certain system has a sign bit, a 3-bit exponent, and a 4-bit significand:a) What is the largest positive and the smallest positive number that can be stored on this system if the storage is normalized? (Assume no bits are implied, this is no biasing, exponents use two’s complement notation, and exponents of all zeros and all ones are allowed.)b) What bias should be used in the exponent if we prefer all exponents to be non-negative? Why would you choose this bias?

Describe the Korean cultural practice tae-kyo. Is this practice congruent with allopathic recommendations for prenatal care?

Jay and Sue Kim, ages 29 and 26 years and married for 2 years, immigrated from South Korea and settled in Los Angeles. They have lived in a small one-bedroom apartment since their arrival. Both graduated from the same Korean university with baccalaureate degrees in English literature. They have one child, Joseph, age 1 year. When they arrived in the United States, Jay was unable to find a job because of his poor proficiency in English, despite his major in English literature. He eventually obtained a job with a moving company through a church friend. Sue is not working because of their son. Although the Kim’s did not attend a church before immigration, they are now regularly attending a Korean Protestant church in their neighborhood.Sue is pregnant again, determined by a home pregnancy kit, with their second child and concerned about the medical costs. They did not use any contraceptives because she was breastfeeding. Because of financial limitations, Sue did not initially have prenatal care with her first pregnancy. However, she did keep up with the Korean traditional prenatal practice, tae-kyo. Eventually, she received help from her church and delivered a healthy son. She is not sure whether she can get financial help from her church again but is confident that her second child will be healthy if she follows the Korean traditional prenatal practices.Jay is concerned about job security because he recently heard from colleagues that the moving company might soon go bankrupt. Although Jay has not been satisfied with his current job (he thinks that he is overqualified), this news is still a cause for concern. Moreover, Sue’s recent pregnancy has made Jay more stressed, and he has started drinking alcohol. Joseph cannot stand up by himself and still wants to be breastfed. Although Sue has tried to give foods such as oranges, apples, steamed rice, and milk (because she is now pregnant), Joseph refuses to eat them and cries for breastfeeding. Joseph’s weight is low-normal for same-age babies.Describe the Korean cultural practice tae-kyo. Is this practice congruent with allopathic recommendations for prenatal care?How do food choices among Koreans differ with pregnancy and postpartum?Describe cultural attitudes toward drinking among Koreans.Identify two or three culturally congruent strategies a healthcare provider might use to address Jay’s drinking.Submission Instructions:Your initial post should be at least 500 words,formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 3 academic sources.

Explain if the integrative theory positively or negatively impacts nursing practice

APA format1) Minimum 5 pages (No word count per page)- Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum of three paragraphs per pageYou must strictly comply with the number of paragraphs requested per page.2)¨******APA normsAll paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraphThe writing must be coherent, using connectors or conjunctive to extend, add information, or contrast information.Bulleted responses are not acceptedDon’t write in the first personDon’t copy and paste the questions.Answer the question objectively, do not make introductions to your answers, answer it when you start the paragraph3)****************************** It will be verified by Turnitin (Identify the percentage of exact match of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks)********************************It will be verified by SafeAssign (Identify the percentage of similarity of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks)4) Minimum 7 references (APA format) per part not older than 5 years (Journals, books) (No websites)All references must be consistent with the topic-purpose-focus of the parts. Different references are not allowed.5) Identify your answer with the numbers, according to the question. Start your answer on the same line, not the nextExample:Q 1. Nursing is XXXXXQ 2. Health is XXXX__________________________________________________________________________________Literature review on the use of integrative theory in clinical practice or research studies****Of the 7 articles of the references, must select three (3) articles to compare and contrast them (3. Finding)****1. Introduction (One paragraph):a. Describe the historical background of integrative theory2. Process used to find articles and how why articles were selected (Two paragraphs):.a. Explain/identify keywords used in the searchb. Explain/identify data-based searchc. Explain/identify years used in the search (Not older than 5 years )d. Explain/identify the number of articles retrieved (10 articles).e. Explain/identify the articles selected (3 articles)f. Explain/identify how and why these articles were selected.3. Finding (Six paragraphs: Three paragraphs to compare and three paragraphs to contrast):a. Compare the three (3) selected articles on how the integrative theory is used in practice (Three paragraphs)b. Contraste the three (3) selected articles on how the integrative theory is used in practice (Three paragraphs)4. Implication to nursing practice (Four paragraphs: One paragraph to explain and three paragraphs to describe “how”)a. Explain if the integrative theory positively or negatively impacts nursing practice (One paragraph)b. Describe how integrative theory impacts nursing practice (Three paragraphs)5. Conclusion about integrative theory in clinical practice or research studies(One paragraph)6. Recommendations about the use of integrative theory in clinical practice or research studies(One paragraph)

What are the benefits of a multi-generational workforce?

Workplace Solutions Consulting LLC is a consulting company that helps organizations increase performance through workforce enhancement. You are a consultant for WSC and have been assigned to a project involving a large technology company, Informational Systems Inc. The company is considering some organizational changes in order to better respond to rapid changes in the business environment. You are to meet with different departments and areas of the company in order to analyze and evaluate the status quo. At the end of your investigation, you and your team will present recommendations for change in the organization.Prior to your first on-site meeting with IS personnel, you review a list of issues that have been collected through initial conversations with the new client.One of the issues that has been identified for further evaluation involves the multi-generational nature of the workforce in the software development area at IS. There seems to be a fair amount of friction being reported between the staff. Due to the company’s rapid growth through the acquisition of smaller technology companies, the organization has grown a development organization consisting of Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials.Discussion PromptIs this a good or bad thing? What are the benefits of a multi-generational workforce? What are the challenges?

Describe the role the educational experience plays in human development over the life course.

Describe the role the educational experience plays in human development over the life course. In addition, discuss the association between school failure and delinquencyRequirementsMinimum 3 to 4 full pages.Submit assignment as aMicrosoft Word DocumentKeep it organized.All submissions must be written in students’ own words.Every response must be properly cited following APA.Grade Distribution:Content (thorough, accurate, original, less than 30% matching as per SafeAssign): 50%Grammar (minimal errors, proper grammar, complete sentences/paragraphs): 25%Citations (scholarly source, properly formatted citation to APA): 25%The APA rules that must be followed are:Title pageRunning Head Header on the first pageHeaders on all other subsequent pagesIn-text cites for all material referencedReference list / pageFonts must be Times New Roman 12

Compute a cost-volume-profit analysis. What are the implications of this analysis?

Southern New Hampshire University ACC 207 Final Project Guidelines and RubricOverviewThe final project for this course is the creation of a quantitative analysis with a memo to management.Classifying a company’s costs allows for an in-depth analysis of the impact that changes in output have on revenues, costs, and net income or net loss. A cost­volume-profit (CVP) analysis will be completed in order to determine the breakeven point. Relevant costs will be used to prepare a flexible budget. Additionally, an appropriate costing system should be selected and the choice should be substantiated with reasonable rationale. Finally, a memo should be prepared for management that summarizes the results of the quantitative analysis and makes recommendations for an optimal costing system to be ethically used by key decision makers.The project is divided into three milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Two, Four, and Five. The quantitative analysis with a memo to management will be submitted in Module Seven.In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:· Utilize cost behavior and cost analysis to assist decision makers in planning and adding value to the business· Prepare a flexible budget for supporting informed managerial decision making· Interpret variances for determining the optimal costing system to fit an organization’s internal accounting needs· Interpret the role of ethics in cost accounting for determining its impact on decision makingPromptIn this assignment, multiple analyses will be conducted in order to obtain a company’s financial information specific to company costs.MDE manufactures outdoor garden items such as lawn ornaments and bird feeders. MDE uses a standard costing system to set standards for direct materials, labor, and overhead costs. MDE reviews and revises standards as necessary. Recently, budget variances for bird feeders have caused some concern. You, the company’s cost accountant, have been asked to examine the numbers for the product, explain the variances, and suggest ways to improve performance.Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:You will begin by using the MDE Manufacturing Budget (Table I) to analyze costs, contribution margin, and breakeven point for the bird feeder division. You will then analyze the actual costs and complete a cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis to determine how many bird feeders must be sold at the current cost and sales price level to earn a $10,000 profit and how much the sales price would have to increase to earn a $10,000 profit at the same cost and sales volume level. Use Tabs 1 and 2 of the Student Workbook.. ‘I. Costsa) Classify all product and period costs appropriately.b) Compute a cost-volume-profit analysis. What are the implications of this analysis?c) Compute contribution margin per unit and contribution margin ratio.d) Determine the breakeven quantity and the breakeven revenue accurately.e) Determine if the company is breaking even. What are cost-volume-profit analysis implications on short-term planning?Your next step is to use the MDE Manufacturing Budget (Tables I, II, III, IV) to compare the budget and actual costs. Determine where variances occurred and explain why. Use Tabs 3 and 4 of the Student Workbook to present your budgets/variances and Tabs 5 and 6 for all budget/variance calculations.II. Prepare and Performa) What are your fixed costs? Segregate them in the budget model.b) Determine how variable costs change as activity measures change. How can this information be applied?c) Create the budget model, ensuring fixed costs are hard coded into the model (variable costs are stated as a percentage of the relevant activity measures or as a cost per unit of activity measure).d) Add actual activity measures to the model. Make sure all information is added accurately.e) Add the flexible budget calculations to the budget model. Make sure all information is accurate.f) Compare the flexible budget to the actual expenses. What does this inform? Be sure to discuss the following variances:i. Static budget variance, including sales volume and flexible budget variancesii. Price and efficiency variances for direct materials and direct laboriii. Spending and efficiency variances for variable manufacturing overheadg) Determine the aspects of the budgeting process that are in need of improvement. Justify your response.h) Interpret what budget variances represent. Should all variances be investigated?You have also been asked to give management a recommendation on whether the company should switch from process costing to activity-based costing (ABC). This is an exploratory discussion, but management would like to know more about the difference between the two costing systems and if a different costing system might work better for the company.III. Main Costing Systems — Activity-Based Costing vs. Process Costinga) Identify the cost allocation system that would benefit this company most. Justify your response.b) Does this cost allocation system meet management planning and control goals? Explain.c) What are the ethical implications that should be considered with this cost allocation system?d) Describe the ethical implications of direct costs versus indirect costs. What considerations should be made when selecting one of these two?After all of your calculations and research, you are now ready to prepare your report.. ‘IV. Prepare a Memo to Managementa) Summarize your quantitative analysis based on your findings (include answers to all questions in Sections I, II, and III).b) Report the parts of the budgeting process that are in need of improvement. Provide suggestions to improve those parts.c) Report overall improvement recommendations to management. Consider the ethical implications when communicating sensitive information.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….ACC 207 MDE Manufacturing Budget: Bird Feeder I. Sales and Manufacturing Expenses: Budget and Actual(2014)You will use this table to complete Milestones One and Two.Budget ($)Actual ($)Sales1,050,000991,700ExpensesMaterials –Cedar225,000248,160Materials –Plastic37,50037,741Factory Worker Labor300,000332,760Materials –Indirect3,0002,585Factory Depreciation78,00078,000Factory Utilities12,00012,000Factory Maintenance and Repairs5,0004,500Shipping ($2.25/each)112,500105,750Sales Commissions ($2.00/unit sold)100,00094,000Office Rent12,00012,000Advertising20,00020,000Liability insurance5,0005,000Office Depreciation1,0001,000Office Salaries48,00048,000Total Expenses959,0001,001,496 II. Contribution Margin: Static Budget and Actual Results (2014)You will use this table to complete Milestone Two.Actual ResultsStatic Budget AmountUnits Sold47,00050,000Revenues ($)991,7001,050,000Manufacturing Costs ($)Variable621,246565,500Fixed94,50095,000Gross Margin275,954389,500 III. Standard Variable Manufacturing Costs (2014)You will use this table to complete Milestone Two.Static Budget CostsStandard InputDirect Materials: Cedar225,0003.0 ft/unitDirect Materials: Plastic37,5001.0 ft/unitDirect Manufacturing Labor300,0000.5 hrs/unitVariable Manufacturing Overhead3,0000.3 ft/unit IV. Actual Variable Manufacturing Costs (2014)You will use this table to complete Milestone Two.Actual CostsActual InputDirect Materials: Cedar248,1603.2 ft/unitDirect Materials: Plastic37,7411.1 ft/unitDirect Manufacturing: Labor ($)332,760.60 hr/unitVariable Manufacturing Overhead2,5850.25ft/unit

Explain the issue with the water crisis, including the demographics of Flint, Michigan

This assignment focuses on Marxist (class). First, students will educate themselves on the Flint, Michigan lead Water Crisis that occurred in 2014 (look up an article or two; no more than two) and present a Marxist class analysis of the water crisis. Explain the issue with the water crisis, including the demographics of Flint, Michigan (bullet points). Apply at least one social concept.Explain Marxist’s two-class analysis (hint: bourgeoisie proletariat) and apply at least two social concepts in relation to the crisis. Also include at least two peer-reviewed journal articles no more than five years old to validate your arguments, thoughts, and opinions.Present an analysis of the Flint Water Crisis from a Marxist class perspective. Apply at least one social theory.

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