Author: chris

Due Week 6 and worth 250 points

 

Use the Internet to research criminal proceedings in one (1) of the six (6) model countries from the textbook. Imagine you are traveling abroad in your chosen country when you witness a local national committing a violent assault. The criminal is arrested and charged by the police.

 

Upon returning to the United States, a professor in one of your criminal justice classes asks you to complete a written report on your experience.

 

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

1. Determine the pertinent demographic, social, political, and economic factors about your chosen country.
2. Examine the manner in which your chosen country’s criminal code would likely view the crime you witnessed. Provide a rationale for the response.
3. Choose two (2) individual rights that the United States grants criminal suspects, such as search and seizure, right to counsel, etc., and analyze the country’s perspective on each right. Provide support for the analysis.
4. Investigate the manner in which the police in your chosen country would likely treat the defendant. Provide justification for the response.
5. Classify the fundamental similarities and differences between the police culture in your chosen country compared to the United States.
6. Use at least four (4) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Compare and contrast American perspectives on criminal law with those of other countries.
• Evaluate the nature of comparative policing and global law enforcement cooperation.
• Analyze the role of procedural law in the four (4) major legal traditions.
• Use technology and information resources to research comparative perspectives in criminal justice.
• Write clearly and concisely about criminal justice topics using proper writing mechanics and APA style conventions.

Click here to view the grading rubric for this assignment.

Due Week 9 and worth 150 points

When faced with a problem, what do you do to solve it? This assignment asks you to apply a six-step to problem solving process to a specific problem scenario. You will write a paper that presents a synthesis of your ideas about solving the problem using this systematic approach. As Voltaire said, “No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.”

Choose one (1) of the problem scenarios as a topic choice for your paper (Note: Your professor must approve your topic choice before you begin work on the assignment.)

Scenario 2: Your child comes home from school with an assignment sheet for a school project. He / she is very excited about the project and begins work immediately, doing research on the Internet and gathering materials. You read over the assignment sheet and notice that your child is not including all of the required items in the project, and you have some ideas for how to improve the quality of the presentation. You recently read an article in a parenting magazine about the importance of a child developing responsibility for his/ her own learning. You recall the many ways in which your parents took over your school projects. You, on the other hand, want to encourage your child’s confidence in his / her ability to complete a project independently. The next day, you are at the grocery store when you see a parent of a student in your child’s class. That parent has spent over $30 in supplies for the science project and is taking a day off of work to put the pieces of the project together.

Review the six-step problem solving process outlined in the webtext, based on the article “The Problem Solving Process” located at http://www.gdrc.org/decision/problem-solve.html:

• Step One: Define the problem
• Step Two: Analyze the problem
• Step Three: Generate options
• Step Four: Evaluate options
• Step Five: Make your decision
• Step Six: Implement and reflect

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

1. Define the problem in the scenario that you have chosen.

2. Analyze the problem in the scenario.

3. Generate options for solving the problem in the scenario.

4. Evaluate the options for solving the problem.

5. Decide on the best option for solving the problem.

6. Explain how you will implement the decision made and reflect on whether this option was the most effective.

The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:

• Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.
• Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
• Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA Style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

You should follow these submission guidelines:

• Submit the paper draft to Turnitin.com and then submit the originality report with the draft to Blackboard.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Recognize the hindrances to the decision-making process in order to apply problem-solving skills to a variety of situations.
• Create written work utilizing the concepts of critical thinking.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in critical thinking skills and informal logic.

The Road to Healthcare Reform

 

One of the significant challenges for health policy is not necessarily the implementation of programs but the influence of the political climate in regard to both the financial support and control of the programs.

Based on your understanding of the topic, conduct a research and create a report on the political battle for universal healthcare in the United States.

Your report should include the following elements:

• History of the national healthcare reform starting from the early days struggle for a national health plan to the present day.
• Political struggle to pass PPACA.
• Political impact of Medicare and Medicaid on the push for universal coverage.
• Major issues from the legislative and executive (presidential) perspective. Who were the opponents and supporters?
• The politics surrounding the national health insurance agenda and its impact on the PPACA.

Note: Your report should include at least four references from reputable sources.

In a Microsoft Word document, create a 3- to 4-page report on your research on the political battle for universal healthcare in the United States.

Support your responses with examples.

ssignment 2: (RA): Research Report on Issue in Human Services History

In this assignment, you will explore the field of human services with emphasis on its history and the effects, both positive and negative, it has had on people. This assignment allows you to identify and follow the evolution of the influence of social policy, theory, and outcomes of practices on human services delivery. The activities in this assignment will introduce students to the types of activities that have influenced real-world administrative roles. At the end of the assignment, you will be able to conceptualize how the policy and practice issues influence the operation of human services agencies.

Tasks:

Select and research an issue in human services history that has impacted the delivery of services. In a 6- to 7-page report, complete the following:

• Describe the issue, its background, and the key people who were involved.
• Explain how the issue or these key people have changed or defined human services.
• Discuss the issue and the key people’s impact on theory, practices, and ethics, and how these issues have changed service delivery systems.
• Evaluate and discuss if the changes are still evident today or have become extinct.

Examples of issues may include, but are not limited to, the Civil Rights Movement, Family Medical Leave Act, GI Bill, work/life balance, and childhood vaccinations.

Submission Details:

• By Wednesday, December 16, 2015, prepare a 6- to 7-page report. Your response should rely upon at least three sources from professional literature. This may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Save your report in a Microsoft Word document with the name M3_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc, and upload it to the M3 Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2: (RA): Research Report on Issue in Human Services History

In this assignment, you will explore the field of human services with emphasis on its history and the effects, both positive and negative, it has had on people. This assignment allows you to identify and follow the evolution of the influence of social policy, theory, and outcomes of practices on human services delivery. The activities in this assignment will introduce students to the types of activities that have influenced real-world administrative roles. At the end of the assignment, you will be able to conceptualize how the policy and practice issues influence the operation of human services agencies.

Tasks:

Select and research an issue in human services history that has impacted the delivery of services. In a 6- to 7-page report, complete the following:

• Describe the issue, its background, and the key people who were involved.
• Explain how the issue or these key people have changed or defined human services.

  Assignment 2: (RA): Research Report on Issue in Human Services History

  In this assignment, you will explore the field of human services with emphasis on its history and the effects, both positive and negative, it has had on people. This assignment allows you to identify and follow the evolution of the influence of social policy, theory, and outcomes of practices on human services delivery. The activities in this assignment will introduce students to the types of activities that have influenced real-world administrative roles. At the end of the assignment, you will be able to conceptualize how the policy and practice issues influence the operation of human services agencies.

  Tasks:

  Select and research an issue in human services history that has impacted the delivery of services. In a 6- to 7-page report, complete the following:

  • Describe the issue, its background, and the key people who were involved.
  • Explain how the issue or these key people have changed or defined human services.
  • Discuss the issue and the key people’s impact on theory, practices, and ethics, and how these issues have changed service delivery systems.
  • Evaluate and discuss if the changes are still evident today or have become extinct.

  Examples of issues may include, but are not limited to, the Civil Rights Movement, Family Medical Leave Act, GI Bill, work/life balance, and childhood vaccinations.

  Submission Details:

  • By Wednesday, December 16, 2015, prepare a 6- to 7-page report. Your response should rely upon at least three sources from professional literature. This may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Save your report in a Microsoft Word document with the name M3_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc, an
• Evaluate and discuss if the changes are still evident today or have become extinct.

Examples of issues may include, but are not limited to, the Civil Rights Movement, Family Medical Leave Act, GI Bill, work/life balance, and childhood vaccinations.

Submission Details:

• By Wednesday, December 16, 2015, prepare a 6- to 7-page report. Your response should rely upon at least three sources from professional literature. This may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Save your report in a Microsoft Word document with the name M3_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc, an

 

Medicaid is a state-operated program funded in part by federal funds and in part by state funds.

On the basis of your understanding of the statement, answer the following questions:

• Why was Medicaid but not Medicare designed to be state operated?
• What factors prove that Medicaid program is being operated by the state?
• Conduct an analysis of the Medicaid program of your state and another state from a different region of the country.
• What are the main similarities and differences between the two programs?
• Are there enough differences to prove that the state and not the federal government operate Medicaid? Discuss.

As a government program, Medicaid has recently been subject to cuts and last minute increases in funding.

Note: Present your answers in the context of Medicaid payment and reimbursement policies.

• Why is Medicaid subject to seemingly constant cutbacks?
• Are these cutbacks due to the relationships between the state and federal governments and the populations being served, or just the rising cost of healthcare in general? Discuss.

Medicaid is an entitlement program that provides healthcare coverage to a variety of low income individuals.

• Identify three beneficiary groups receiving care through Medicaid.
  • Analyze the federal eligibility requirements for each group.
  • Discuss the coverage provisions for each group.
  • Evaluate the anticipated impact of the PPACA on each beneficiary group.

ase Study 2: I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag

Due Week 9 and worth 200 points

Religion and Politics have traditional been highly debated topics in our society. Recently, the Pledge of Allegiance has added to this debate.

American citizens have generally recited the Pledge of Allegiance at important ceremonies ranging from presidential inaugurations to the beginning of the school day. The pledge has a great deal of sentimental value to many Americans, but also creates a great deal of controversy for others.

Review the Supreme Court case Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow, which highlights the debate.

Write a five to eight (5-8) page paper in which you:

Summarize the salient points of the Supreme Court case Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow.
Discuss the levels of the court through which the case evolved before it reached the Supreme Court.
Explain the decision of the Supreme Court in this case in brief.
Explain the fundamental impact that the court decision in question has had on American society in general and on ethics in American society in particular. Provide a rationale for the response.
Discuss whether you believe that the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance is a religious issue or a sign of respect for the United States.
Discuss whether or not you think public schools should be allowed to recite the pledge.
Use at least three (3) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Examine the current ethical issues inherent throughout the criminal and civil justice systems.
Describe the dispensation of justice through the criminal and civil justice systems.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in the criminal court and the judicial process in America.
Write clearly and concisely about the American court system using proper writing mechanics and APA style conventions.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Ethics and Globalization of Health Care, and Electronic Medical Records Versus Personal Health Records”  Please respond to the following:

 

• , examine the primary reasons why medical tourism is becoming popular among Americans, and determine whether or not the health care industry should encourage this consumer behavior. Give at least two (2) specific examples associated with such patient medical consumerism behaviors.

 

• Compare and contrast electronic medical records with personal health records. Justify the ethical responsibility of keeping patients’ medical and personal health records confidential. Provide a rationale for your response.

 

This discussion questions only just need a paragraph for each question with reference.

REQUIREMENT
Choose two companies in the same business and industry; one company must be a Saudi listed Company and the other one must be from the Fortune 500 companies ( US Listed company).

Go to www.tadawul.com.sa then click on equities, then click on listed companies web link. The list of companies with their official website is listed on the page.
Go to http://fortune.com/fortune500/2014/ The list of top 500 companies for 2014 is listed on this page.

Go to the company’s website to get each company’s latest annual report (2014.)

All of the financial and company information that you need will be in the company’s Annual Report. Submit soft copy of the annual reports (in CD) together with your written report.

Answer all of the questions to the best of your ability, using all of the accounting skills that you have accumulated in Accounting One, Two, and Intermediate to answer the questions

You must submit your final report about your findings.
WRITTEN REPORT

Your written report should include the following items:-

Brief introduction about your company, location and products.
Answer to all questions.
QUESTIONS
Using the annual report for each company answer the following:

Business:-

What products or services does the company sell? Be specific
What do you think the outlook is for these products or services?
Who is the company’s external auditor? How many times the audit committee did meet? How many members are there on the committee? What is the percentage of attendance for the audit committee meeting?
Who is the chief operating officer (CEO) of the company? Who is the chair person for the board of directors? How many members on the board of directors? How many times the board did meet?
Income statement:-

Look at income statement presentation, which method does company follow: IASB or GAAP? How can you tell, be specific?
What is the company’s (weighted) average number of shares-basic?
What are the company’s basic earnings per share?
What are the company’s total sales/revenues/net sales?
What is the company’s total operating income/income from operations?
What is the company’s interest expense (net)?
What is the company’s pretax income (earnings)/income before taxes?
What is the company’s income tax expense/provision for income taxes or zakat?
What is the company’s net income/net earnings?
What is the company’s gross profit/gross margin?
What is the company’s gross profit percent (gross profit divided by sales)?
Balance sheet:-

Look at balance sheet presentation, which method does company follow: IASB or GAAP? How can you tell, be specific?
What are the company’s total assets?
What are the company’s total current assets?
Look at account receivable; calculate the percentage of changes in account receivable from 2013 to 2014? As an investor why would you want to compare these changes?
Look at inventory: what inventory cost flow method does the company use? Where is this information recorded, be specific?
What are the company’s total property, plant & equipment (net)?
What method of depreciation company use? Where is this information recorded, be specific?
Does the company have intangible asset? If so, identify them.
What are the company’s total liabilities?
What are the company’s total current liabilities?
What are the company’s total non-current liabilities?
What is the company’s total contributed capital (includes common stock,
preferred stock and additional paid in capital in excess of par)
Cash flow statement:-

What are the individual totals of the operating activities, investing activities &
financing activities-found on the statement of cash flows?
How much cash did the company invest in property plant and equipment?
How does net income compare to its net cash provided by operating activities?
What items were the most responsible for the difference between net income and net cash provided by operating activities?
Did the company pay dividend? If so how much were they?
What percentage of net income was the cash dividend?
Overall:-

Are there any significance differences between annual report of a Saudi listed company and the fortune 500 company? If so identify the differences? Be specific (the differences can be in terms of additional information provided, clarity of information provided etc.)
Calculate liquidity ratios for both companies and discuss the short term credit risk of the company.

Please watch the technology video listed as Unit 5 Assignment video found in the Webliography tab (at the top of your course page) before starting your assigned paper.

This assignment focuses on information management.

In a four to five page paper, address the following areas: