Can Predatory Lending Inc. remain in business given its current operating situation?
Predatory Lending Inc. sells financial services (high interest micro loans) through independent agents. Good agents generate $2,000 in net revenue in the first year, a figure that grows at 5% annually. Poor agents, on the other hand, produce $1,000 in year one and 20% less revenue each successive year. There is no way to tell in advance whether an agent will be good or bad. In the past, about 40% of new agents have turned out to be good and 60% poor. Of the good agents, 50% are loyal, they tend to like the work and remain with the company with a 90% probability year to year, and 50% are not loyal, they leave Predatory Lending and go to work for a competitor after the first year. Similarly, 80% of the poor agents are loyal (i.e., the competition wouldn’t hire them) and have a 90% probability of staying with the firm year to year and 20% drop out after the first year and go back to school. (For simplicity, assume that revenues from agents that drop out in year one are not discounted.)Given that recruiting and training costs are $5,000 per new agent:a) What is the LTV (lifetime value) of each of the 4 possible types of agents (good loyal/ non-loyal and bad loyal / non-loyal)? (Assume a 10% discount rate)b) Can Predatory Lending Inc. remain in business given its current operating situation?
Is the POV positive or negative towards the organization?
Current Events: Find an article dealing with the United Nations. OAPS the article Chose an article that deals with an issue within the last 3 months and which also has enough substance to analyze. Is the POV positive or negative towards the organization? This does not have to be a news article but it must be a current activity of the organization. Be sure to cite your source in the submission. Should be written in the OAPS format
Should Harper Lees To Kill a Mockingbird be banned in middle and high schools? Why or why not?
Should Harper Lees To Kill a Mockingbird be banned in middle and high schools? Why or why not?
Write a 7 – 10 page argument essay around abortion.
Write a 7 – 10 page argument essay around abortion. Paper will argue for or against a debatable question (why should abortion be available to woman who need it), which you will argue. A summary of your position and argument will be clearly stated in your thesis statement. This paper will be more research-based, pointing to outside sources and evidence to back your arguments, rather than overly opinion-based. This paper will also fully address the counterargument pointing out weaknesses in the opposing view in order to strengthen your position. You could use religion, or being assaulted as an argument as to why it should be available.
Identify a professional opportunity to which you could apply and be reasonably competitive within the next six months.
Overview You will be preparing a resume and a cover letter to help you practice your professional writing skills. You are to choose an opportunity to which you could apply and be competitive within the next six months. It can be a job or an internship. In the Career Context Analysis, you identified at least one ad that might be something to which you can apply in the next six months. If you did so, you are welcome to use that ad for this assignment. If you did not, or if you simply wish to use something else, you may do so. Remember, the ad needs to be something that you can apply to in the next six months. If you are a graduating senior, the ad you select might differ from the type of ad selected by a second-year student. Directions Identify a professional opportunity to which you could apply and be reasonably competitive within the next six months. It can be a job or an internship. If you wish to use this as an opportunity to create a graduate school application, you may do so, but you are still required to prepare a resume (or CV) and cover letter for the assignment. You are encouraged to speak with me if you wish to do this. The advertisement should be fairly comprehensive, in that it provides a clear description and requirement of the position. A short, incomplete advertisement is not recommended for this assignment. Submit the advertisement that you have selected; create a PDF file or some other file version of the advertisement. Do not merely submit a link, as the link might not be accessible in the future. List two to three key terms/qualifications from the advertisement that align with your own strengths. In two to three sentences, provide a quick example of how your experiences or qualifications align with each of your key terms. Requirements and Grading Please include a screenshot or a copy-and-paste version of the advertisement or opportunity to which you will be applying. Please do not include a link to your advertisement. Such webpages are subject to change or become defunct. Generate examples of your qualifications that align with the key terms from the advertisement. You will earn 10 points if you submit the advertisement, provide key terms and qualifications from the ad that align with your strengths, and explain how your experiences or qualifications align with each of the terms.
discuss the four spheres (workplace/workforce, government, associations and interest groups, and community) of political action in nursing.
Please discuss the four spheres (workplace/workforce, government, associations and interest groups, and community) of political action in nursing. In addition, please develop a brief argument sharing how these spheres are interconnected and overlapping by applying an example from your practice (I currently work in a teaching hospital as a nurse case manager and pursing a master in nursing education). What are some ethical considerations here? Readings: Mason, D. J., Gardner, D. B., Outlaw, F. H., & O’Grady, E. T. (Eds). (2016). Policy & politics in nursing and healthcare (7th ed.). Chapter 1: Frameworks for Action in Policy and Politics · Chapter 2: A Historical Perspective on Policy, Politics and Nursing · Chapter 3: Advocacy in Nursing and Health Care · Chapter 6: A Primer on Political Philosophy · Chapter 15: Health Policy, Politics, and Professional Ethics Gambardella, L.C. (2011). Nursing and politics: Strange bedfellows or compatible partners in practice? Building a passion for political action. Nursing News, 35(2), 13. Nault, D.S. (2012). Nurses and public policy. The Michigan Nurse, 85(1), 13-20
Describe and compare the child’s behavior with that of the other children.
Social and Emotional Development 1. Behavior with adults Did you see the child take leave of the parent in the morning? Describe: Does the child seek the companionship of adults in preference to children? Does the child have an attachment to a particular adult? How does the child seek adult approval and help? Does the child accept adults’ suggestions and redirection? What is the child’s response to limits set by adults? 2. Behavior with other children How does the child enter group play, e.g., immediately joins in or stands and observes first? Describe the child’s behavior in group play (e.g., leader, follower, both?) Does the child seem to prefer to play alone? Describe and compare the child’s behavior with that of the other children. During what activities does the child prefer to play alone? Does the child tend to play with a particular friend(s)? Describe. When this child and another do not agree, what does the child do? (e.g., give in, compromise, holler for help, etc.) 3. Expression of feelings How does the child show feelings of happiness and unhappiness? What other feelings did you see the child express? How does the child show affection for another child or adult? Did you see the child attempt to hurt another child either verbally or physically? What seemed to be the provocation? How was the situation handled? Did you see the child respond to frustration, such as having to wait for a toy? What did the child do? 4. Activity #3: Please use the same format as Activities 1 and 2. Based on your observation above, please plan an activity that supports children’s interactions with each other. Based on your observation and reflecting on the children’s interests, you will plan an activity to do with a child or small group of children. After getting your planning guide approved by your lead teacher, you will actually implement the activity during your scheduled hours. J a. Identify the observed interests of the children that precipitated the activity b. Title and description of the activity c.Materials needed and description of how to make/organize activity d. How will the activity be presented or sharedwith the children? Part III: Evaluate your activity afterwards: a. Describe in detail how the children participated in your activity. Use some of their actual words in wrtitng your description of ttheir participation. b. What questions do you have about the children’s reactions? c. How did you feel about the experience? What could be done differently the nexttime you share in this activity with children?
discuss methods to evaluate the effectiveness of your proposed solution and variables to be assessed when evaluating project outcomes.
NRS 441V Professional Capstone Project Developing an Evaluation Plan – PAPER # 1 Max Points: 40 Details: Using 800-1,000 words, discuss methods to evaluate the effectiveness of your proposed solution and variables to be assessed when evaluating project outcomes. – Hourly Rounding Fall Prevention Strategy to be measured over 3 months to achieve zero falls. Example: If you are proposing a new staffing matrix that is intended to reduce nurse turnover, improve nursing staff satisfaction, and positively impact overall delivery of care, you may decide the following methods and variables are necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of your proposed solution: Methods: Survey of staff attitudes and contributors to job satisfaction and dissatisfaction before and after initiating change. Obtain turnover rates before and after initiating change. Compare patient discharge surveys before change and after initiation of change. Variables: Staff attitudes and perceptions. Patient attitudes and perceptions. Rate of nursing staff turnover. Develop the tools necessary to educate project participants and to evaluate project outcomes (surveys, questionnaires, teaching materials, PowerPoint slides, etc.)
Post: Ways in which you believe the DEC/NAEYC joint position statement on inclusion contributes to the field
Discussion: Including Every Child Research and practice in the field of early childhood increasingly supports the full inclusion of young children within early childhood environments. Until 2009, the field lacked a national definition for inclusion, which resulted in vast disparity among programs and practices. This disparity was further exacerbated by the historical segregation between the fields of early childhood general and special education. The joint position statement on inclusion developed by the Division of Early Childhood of the Council of Exceptional Children (DEC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) was released in 2009 and changed both the lack of a national definition as well as some aspects of this historical segregation. Consider the following definition included in the statement: Early childhood inclusion embodies the values, policies, and practices that support the right of every infant and young child and his or her family, regardless of ability, to participate in a broad range of activities and contexts as full members of families, communities, and society. The desired results of inclusive experiences for children with and without disabilities and their families include a sense of belonging and membership, positive social relationships and friendships, and development and learning to reach their full potential. The defining features of inclusion that can be used to identify high quality early childhood programs and services are access, participation, and supports. Reflect on the required resources provided for this Discussion, as well as the media segments featuring conversations with Drs. Amy Santos and Johnna Darragh. Consider: The research-based benefits of inclusion, access, participation, and support strategies—all required for successful inclusion to occur The unique strengths and challenges of children who are culturally and linguistically diverse in terms of assuring their full access, participation, and support within early childhood classrooms and communities Potential benefits and obstacles to including every child within early childhood classroom environments With all of these thoughts in mind Post: Ways in which you believe the DEC/NAEYC joint position statement on inclusion contributes to the field A brief summary of the research synthesis points for inclusion and how a focus on access, participation, and supports can be extended to support the belonging and participation of every child, including those who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse What you perceive to be the benefits of and obstacles to ensuring that every child is included within early childhood programs
Explain why diversity and inclusion are important to employee relations and the provision of safe, high-quality health care.
Assignment Instructions You have been offered the opportunity to apply for a leadership position in your organization. As a part of the application process, your potential employer uses the National Center for Healthcare Leadership’s (NCHL) competency model of leadership development (NCHL, 2016), which includes a 360-degree evaluation. The evaluation is an assessment that includes anonymous, confidential feedback from those around you, such as your peers, supervisor, direct reports, stakeholders, as well as a self-assessment on behavior (relational), technical and operational skills, and strategic ability. As a part of this 360-degree evaluation, you will complete the self-assessment component. (You should use the information from the Leadership Self-Assessment you completed in Unit 8 for this component of the assignment.) This information will be shared with the interview committee for the position, so it is important that you demonstrate your knowledge and experience in each of the areas outlined below. o Consider strategies or best practices that could be applied to improve outcomes. o Where do you have room to grow in this area? o How can you prepare yourself to do so? • Explain why diversity and inclusion are important to employee relations and the provision of safe, high-quality health care. o Provide an example you have experienced or read about. Cite your sources. • Explain how your leadership characteristics prepare you to develop and lead a diverse team of employees and serve a diverse community within an ethical framework. o In what ways can you address issues of diversity and inclusion, both within an organization and in serving the public? • Explain how the academic and research skills you develop as a practitioner-scholar can serve you in your role as an effective health care leader. o How might those skills contribute to your effectiveness and credibility as a leader? o How will the knowledge and information you have gained from this course, and from your own research, guide your continued leadership development. . • Your written self-assessment should meet the following additional requirements: o Communication: Proofread your writing. o Length of paper: 5–7 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page and reference page. o References: Cite at least 4–5 different sources. These can come from peer-reviewed journals or other scholarly resources, the assigned unit readings, and other reputable resources. o APA formatting: Include a properly formatted title page, reference page, and abstract. Apply correct formatting to all in-text citations and references.
