Compare and contrast the functions of the spleen and thymus.

Step 1: Compare and contrast the functions of the spleen and thymus.  

In a one to two page paper, include the following information:

• Explain the anatomical location and physiological function of the thymus and spleen.  
• Discuss a condition in which removal of the spleen may be beneficial. 
• Include any warning signs or symptoms that may help you draw these conclusions

Assignment Expectations for Grading:  

1. Demonstration of critical thinking, scholarship, and ability to connect and apply the material 

2. Comprehensiveness and completeness of your responses 

3. Adherence to the written instructions 

4. Spelling and grammar

5. Provide 3-5 APA Style References to support your paper. 

After completing your readings and resources, think about the TED Talk by Simon Sinek

*Unit 1 DB: The Importance of “Why” (MGT105 Principles of Management)

After completing your readings and resources, think about the TED Talk by Simon Sinek (or you can read a transcript of the video).  Then, post your response to the following questions:

1. How do you think the four management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling fit in with the ideas Sinek expresses in his talk? 
2. Give an example from this week’s reading materials that make the connection between each of the four management functions, the Simon Sinek video, and your experiences in real life matters.
3. Which function do you think he would say is most important?  Why?

In responses to your classmates, make connections between the functions of management and the management roles discussed in your reading (leadership, informational, and decision-making).  If applicable, relate any real-world experiences.

*Be sure to familiarize yourself with the weekly Discussion Board expectations and rubric.

System of transition of care

1. Analyze macrosystem-level transitions of care within healthcare settings.

2. Apply systems thinking within the nurse leader role to improve transitions of care across the care continuum. 

3. Analyze how leadership approaches for transitions across the care continuum align to the quadruple aim. 

4. Apply leadership frameworks and models to transitions of care in healthcare settings.

Research inpatient and ambulatory or ancillary health care organizations.

Research inpatient and ambulatory or ancillary health care organizations.

Inpatient health care organizations:

Ambulatory or ancillary health care organizations:

Create a 3-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation, with detailed speaker notes, in which you compare each organization and their quality management performance as an organization. Include the following in your presentation:

• Explain how to develop improvement capability for organizational performance.
• Describe similarities and differences between the metrics of each organization.
• How do these metrics help develop improvement capability for each organization?

Note: Speaker notes are to be provided for each slide. 

Cite at least 3 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references and your textbook to support your assignment.

Format your citations according to APA guidelines.

Assess ethics in global, international, and multicultural | Corporate Responsibility

Scenario

You are the International Acquisition Specialist for your company. Your organization is looking to acquire a competitor that has a presence in China and India. Due to your international experience, the board has asked for you to assess the practices within these countries compared to the United States as it pertains to corporate social responsibility and ethics.

Instructions

• Write a brief in Microsoft Word (minimum three pages) that analyzes the ethical differences of these countries compared to the United States
• Address the following:
• How do ethical practices in both China and India impact organizational decision-making?
• How do human rights laws differ in China and India compared to the United States?
• How do the culture and values within these countries differ from the United States?
• How do economics impact ethics and corporate social responsibility in these countries?
• What ethical organizational issues within China and India, if any, are involved in this situation?
• Provide attribution for credible sources used in the professional brief.

APA format 

What should american literature be and do?

Throughout this entire course you have been reading works that tackle a cluster of related questions: What does it mean to be an American? How should Americans write? What should American literature focus on? Now it is your turn to address this topic. 

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word synthesizing paper in which you discuss what role American literature should play in the 21st century. Answer these two interwoven questions: What should American literature be, and what should American literature do?

Include the following:

• Illustrate your points with examples from contemporary literary works. These do not have to be examples of how literature is succeeding; you may provide examples of how American literature is failing to respond to key social needs.
• You may focus this question as tightly as you wish; for example, on what American literature should be in order to do a particular thing or to accomplish a particular goal. You may also imagine a specific context for your answer: perhaps speaking on behalf of a particular group or organization. 
• Make sense of what American literature is now. Take into account how contemporary literature already responds to social trends and existing literary movements.
• When discussing what American literature should be, make sure you address how it should be written. Is there a style that is most American? Should American authors write a certain way?
• When discussing what American literature should do, consider the question broadly. This might include things like what goals American authors should have, what values they should represent in their work, and what are their goals? (For example, many skilled writers work in advertising: is selling something a valid goal for American writers?)

Incorporate examples from at least three original authors.

Format your paper consistent with appropriate course-level APA guidelines. 

Developing state health system assessment

Select a low- or middle-income country of interest and assess its health system. Address the following:

1. Apply a systems thinking tool, such as a causal diagram or process map, to identify opportunities for how gaps in public health services can be bridged through a strong health system.
2. Describe the major components of the health system.
3. Discuss core services the health system provides and who manages them (government, private sector, a mix of both, etc.).
4. Discuss who is responsible for paying for those services or who funds the provided services.
5. Explain how the selected systems thinking tool can be applied to better address an infectious disease in the selected country.

Discuss and explain why this problem is becoming a significant public health issue.

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT #2

Type written, 5 pages including bibliography/reference page, double spaced and prepared in American Psychological Association (APA) format in appropriate grammar. Must be submitted on time (first week in December). No late assignment will be accepted.

TOPIC: 

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:

1.  CHILDHOOD OBESITY

2.  HYPERTENSION

3.  DIABETES

4.  ALCOHOL AND THE COLLEGE STUDENT

5. Food safety and genetically modified food

The Paper MUST address the follow 5 items. Also see Rubrics for assignments in Content area.

1. Present a description, brief summary and scope of the problem, while examining whether or not television viewing and video games directly impacts on this growing trend. Are there any populations that are at increased risk?

2. Explore the significant rise, possible impact and implications of this problem and the resulting health problems that result from poor nutrition and lack of exercise, which can be life threatening.

3. Discuss and explain why this problem is becoming a significant public health issue. Include any policies/ attempts to combat the problem and the potential stake holders, along with the effectiveness, feasibility and alternatives to these attempts. Are there medical and psychological consequences that persist into adulthood?  Ie- in the case of childhood obesity what is our first lady, Michelle Obama (OR any public figure/celebrity) doing in regards to this topic? Comment on current news/stories on the problem.

4. Discuss the health risks surrounding the problem, which could include but is not limited to diabetes, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease and cancer. How do we measure success?

5. Supply data and statistics relevant to this particular topic. What other needs are unmet. 

Evaluate, discuss, and compare whether to purchase the new equipment or overhaul the old equipment.

Overview

Shoals Corporation puts significant emphasis on cash flow when planning capital investments. The company chose its discount rate of 8 percent based on the rate of return it must pay its owners and creditors. Using that rate, Shoals Corporation then uses different methods to determine the most appropriate capital outlays.This year, Shoals Corporation is considering buying five new backhoes to replace the backhoes it now owns. The new backhoes are faster, cost less to run, provide for more accurate trench digging, have comfort features for the operators, and have 1-year maintenance agreements to go with them. The old backhoes are working just fine, but they do require considerable maintenance. The backhoe operators are very familiar with the old backhoes and would need to learn some new skills to use the new backhoes.The following information is available to use in deciding whether to purchase the new backhoes: Old Backhoes New BackhoesPurchase cost when new$90,000 $200,000Salvage value now$42,000  Investment in major overhaul needed in next year$55,000  Salvage value in 8 years$15,000 $90,000Remaining life8 years 8 yearsNet cash flow generated each year$30,425 $43,900

Instructions

To complete this assignment, write a 3–5 page paper in which you address the following items:

1. Evaluate, discuss, and compare whether to purchase the new equipment or overhaul the old equipment. (Hint: For the old machine, the initial investment is the cost of the overhaul. For the new machine, subtract the salvage value of the old machine to determine the initial cost of the investment.)
   • Using Excel, calculate the net present value of the old backhoes and the new backhoes.
   • Discuss the net present value of each, including what the calculations reveal about whether the company should purchase the new backhoes or continue using the old backhoes.
   • Using Excel, calculate the payback period for keeping the old backhoes and purchasing the new backhoes. (Hint: For the old machines, evaluate the payback of an overhaul.)
   • Discuss the payback method and what the payback periods of the old backhoes and new backhoes reveal about whether the company should purchase new backhoes or continue using the old backhoes. Calculate the profitability index for keeping the old backhoes and purchasing new backhoes.
   • Discuss the profitability index of each, including what the calculations reveal about whether the company should purchase the new backhoes or continue using the old backhoes.
2. Identify and discuss any intangible benefits that might influence this decision.  
3. Answer the following: Should the company purchase the new backhoes or continue using the old backhoes? Explain your decision.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

• Analyze the financial condition of a company using vertical, horizontal, and ratio analysis to make informed decisions.

Team assignment: organizational performance management presentation

As a team, discuss and compare your chosen organizations selected in this week’s individual assignment, Organizational Management Performance Table, to complete this presentation.

As a team, create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation (not counting the title or reference slides) with detailed speaker notes of at least 100 words per slide in which you compare and contrast the organizations selected by each learning team member.

Your presentation should: 

• Describe ways each organization will communicate with leadership to ensure alignment of organizational goals and gain buy-in from staff to achieve compliance with the standards and requirements issued by regulatory and accreditation bodies.

I only need 2 to 3 slides excluding the title, intro, and reference. Please add reference and speaker notes. I have attached the 5 worksheets from the team to reference.