Abstract This paper examines the way advanced technology improves health care. The author looks at various fields for improvement such as quality of health care, costs of health care and the storing of health care information. Included is an analysis of objectives and opportunities for this new system.
Table of Contents
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Problem Definition/Opportunity
Objectives
Data Analysis
Changes in the Health Care Delivery System?
Managed care"New Users of Health Information"
Integrated Delivery System
The Electronic Medical Record?
Content of Electronic Medical Records?
Advantages of Electronic Medical Records?
Disadvantages of Electronic Medical Records
Why is Protection of Medical Records Information Critical?
Examples of Misuse?
Improper Disposal?
Improper Disclosure?
Improper Access
Methods By Which Electronic Records May Be Protected
Current Federal and State Legislation
Federal Protections?
Privacy Act of 1974?
Freedom of Information Act of 1966?
Americans with Disabilities Act?
Medicare Conditions of Participation?
Constitutional Law
State Protections?
Statutes?
Common Law
Private Sector
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Findings
Recommendation
Bibliography
From the paper:
"Information technology promises many benefits to health care. By helping to make accurate information more readily available to providers, payers, researchers, administrators, and patients, advanced computing and communications technology can help improve the quality and lower the costs of health care. Information technology is becoming increasingly important to the health care industry as organizations attempt to find ways of lowering the costs of care while improving its quality. Much of the demand for information technology is driven by structural changes in the health care industry and its methods of care. At the same time, the prospect of storing health information in electronic form raises concerns about patient privacy and data security."
Abstract This paper attempts to estimate what the real total economic cost of the Vietnam War was to the United States. The paper concludes that a reasonable estimate of the economic impact of the Vietnam War on the American economy is that an entire year's worth of productive activity was used to fight the war.
From the Paper "The Vietnam War was the defining experience for a generation of Americans. Indeed, it is arguably one of the defining experiences of America as a whole in the Twentieth Century. Its impact on the men who fought there, the men (and women) who did not, the American military in general, American society and popular culture during and following the war has been well documented. However, it was not just a life changing experience for soldiers and protestors, or a force for social change, or even an inspiration for thousands of books and dozens of movies. War is not least an economic event. In addition to being a military defeat, a political blunder and a human tragedy, the Vietnam War was also an economic disaster."
Abstract The following paper consists of an analysis performed on an example cash flow sheet. A summary of work performed and conclusions that can be drawn from this analysis are included. A fictitious company, Rainbow Paint Company, is used as a case in point with regards to cash flow and operations and profits in the future.
From the Paper "The statement of cash flows is a tool used to assess the capacity of a firm to achieve goals such as generate cash flow from operations, maintain and expand operating capacity, pay dividends to shareholders, pay debts including interest when due, generate future profits. The cash flow statement examines the flow of cash rather than net income.
The cash flow statement is divided into three sections Operating Activities, Investing Activities, and Financing Activities. Each section examines items, which increase cash and things that decrease cash".
Tags: shareholder, ration, sales, assets, shares, company, profit, income
Abstract This paper examines the dynamics and underlying causes of the Japanese economic revival that has occurred since the end of World War II, looking both at its economic components (such as the shift from agricultural to high-tech sectors) as well as the demographic and cultural elements that are just as important for understanding the Japanese economy.
From the Paper "The Japanese economic miracle is complex and can only be explained by looking to political, cultural, and economic reasons. It rests on the government's taking responsibility for social welfare, vocational training, and education. It rests on the responsibility taken by both consumers and producers for economic prosperity. It rests on the government's decision to concentrate on high-quality and high-technology products designed for domestic and foreign consumption and on the government's building stable, economically advanced trading partners to replace the Asian markets to which inexpensive textiles had been
sent earlier. A number of factors have greatly aided Japan's economic resurgence that began in the 1950s and has continued since then, among them (ironically) the complete destruction of the nation's industrial base by the war. This meant that Japan's new factories, using the latest developments in technology, were often more efficient than those of their foreign competitors. With the addition of a youthful and well-educated workforce, a high domestic savings rate that provided ample capital, and an activist government and bureaucracy that provided guidance, support, and subsidies, the ingredients were in place for rapid and sustained economic growth."
Abstract The following essay discusses issues of financial status, manpower, business strategy, business relations, geographical spread and contingency plans with regards to the company, Krispy Kreme Doughnut Inc.
From the Paper "Started in 1937, this doughnut company has survived America's many political upheaval and economical chaos. It is therefore surprising to see the corporation's IPO [Initial Public Offering] last year to hit the jackpot. Speculators were grim with the fact how a restaurant franchise could even snag such a high stock price at [as high as] $105 when the so-called booming tech stocks were diving all time low. Hence in this regard it is prudent to have a cautious study of the company's over all structure."
Abstract This paper identifies the internal conflict and weakness of management at McDonald?s. The author looks at issues of organizational structure, organizational culture and the role that management plays in solving issues.
From the Paper ?One of the most important organizations in the food and beverage industry, McDonald's Corp. has recently been seeing stagnant growth in its financial position. This is basically due to the fact that organization is undergoing some internal conflict.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The company is basically organized in a lateral form where the CEO is at the top while management of various departments is outsource. For instance:
Consulting: this groups looks after the financial position and anticipate future financial status of the company. It deals with development and progression strategies, identifying opportunity growth for the company.?
Tags: structure, run, control, admin, manage, system
Abstract This paper explains how Information Technology is in use in virtually every business today as managers are graded on their ability to handle the flow of information in computer databases. The author contends that one of the most important skills that any business manager will have to have in the foreseeable future is the ability to manage the IT hardware and software now required by business. This paper details the need for integrating IT systems and making them usable for the entire office staff. It describes the role that people play in the system and details several success stories of companies that have introduced IT systems into their company.
From the Paper "It is barely conceivable that any modern office should not have to work with both the blessings and the perils of Information Technology -- that already-broad term grows each day to include such electronic devices and services as voice mail, e-mail, PCs (or Macs), computer networks. The world of Information Technology (or IT as it has become almost universally known) has become nearly as broad as technology -- or information -- itself. Any manager of even the smallest family-based business in the future will have to come to terms in small measure with the world of IT. In addition to the challenges of facing constantly changing technology, any manager trying to assess and work with IT challenges must also address the fact that the entire idea of IT is broad to the point of vagueness. IT means something at least a little different for everyone who uses it, which makes the job of a manager trying to institute consistent IT policies and practices even harder."
Tags: Management, Information, Technology, IT, systems, interface, office, modern
This paper provides a look at the principles of New Urbanism, a land development movement designed to combat ugly urban sprawl, by redeveloping inner cities and/or making the most efficient use of open space development.
Abstract This paper examines the topic, New Urbanism, synonymous with the term "Smart Growth" which is a way to develop land efficiently, whether it may be a new development using open space land, or a redevelopment of a part of an inner city- called "infilling". The paper explores the ten principles that New Urbanism is guided by and gives examples of developments across the country that have used this method and prospered.
From the Paper "Small, picturesque towns like Nantucket and Savannah dot the eastern landscape of the country. These towns are the illustration of the principles America was founded upon: closeness, unity, community, and family. The neighborhoods were compact and had mixed-uses. Everything a family needed in the normal course of the week was all within walking distance. There was a town square where the townspeople met and talked. In the youth of this country small developments like these were common, however in the last 50 years America has seen development practices take a turn for the worse. The current practice of building suburbs nationwide sprang up after World War II, and development has sacrificed hundreds of thousands of acres to this practice ever since. Now the majority of U.S. citizens now live in automobile-oriented, unattractive suburbs full of strip malls and four-lane roads with four-foot sidewalks. Although this is still the norm, there is a new kind of development that is making an impact on the way communities are built. This new method, called New Urbanism or Smart Growth, has caught on in the last 20 years and is now popping up all over the country. New Urbanism is a way to combat ugly urban sprawl, replacing it instead with small, interconnected communities that are pedestrian-friendly and contain housing, work places, shops, entertainment, schools, parks, and other amenities essential to the daily lives of residents, all within easy walking distance of each other. New Urbanism involves using the principles it sets forth to fix and redevelop existing cities, called "infilling", as well as to create new, high-density, compact towns and villages."
Abstract This paper describes the necessary elements in creating a successful business structure. The paper illustrates the conceptual development of the nature of the business as a beginning point for a new business. It details the development of a new enterprise by through performing market research, choosing a name and location, creating a legal structure as a sole proprietorship, general partnership, a corporation or a LLC, insurance, and advertising.
Table Contents
Executive summary
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Writing the Nature of the Business
3.0 Market Research
4.0 Choosing a Name
5.0 Location
6.0 Legal Structure
6.1 Sole Proprietorship
6.2 General Partnership
6.3 Corporation
6.4 Limited Liability
7.0 Insurance
7.1 Types of Insurance
8.0 Advertising
8.1 Media Advertising
8.2 Promotions and Discounts
9.0 Conclusion
Work Consulted
From the Paper "Starting a small business is a complex task but one that may increase earning potential and the control of being there own boss. The steps of completing a successful business structure include writing the nature of the business, performing market research, choosing a business name, obtaining a business location, choosing a legal structure, selecting insurance, and advertising the business to the public. Completion of these steps will give the business a solid base to build on."
Abstract This paper provides a thorough examination of training procedures for new employees and refresher courses for existing employees. It tackles issues such as the objective and need for training, types of trainees in different work conditions and provides examples of different training methods. The writer states the obvious advantages of having a well trained team for better production.
From the Paper "Training has become the most important feature of a successful organization. The need of proper training was felt when the organizations started falling apart due to tiny mistakes of its employees. Training is necessary because it improves profitability and/ or more positive attitudes towards profit orientation. Enhances the job knowledge and skills at all levels of the organization. The work force gets a high morale. Due to proper training employees can identify with organizational goals, corporate image gets improved. Training fosters authenticity, openness and trust. A boss an the subordinates get to work in a better environment and relationship. Training aids in developing leadership skill, motivation, loyalty, better attitudes and other aspects that successful workers and managers usually display. The quality of work is also increased and so is the productivity. Its cost effective as well, it cuts costs in different areas e.g. production, personnel, administration etc. it develops a sense of responsibility to the organization for being competent and knowledgeable. Labor management is also improved, as workers instead of feeling ignored, feel taken care of which develops a sense of loyalty"
Abstract An examination of the financial side of running a business. Includes graphs and tables. Topics discussed are short run costs, long run costs, monopoly and oligopoly.
From the Paper "In economics, the short run is defined as a time period in which a company's inputs are fixed. The short run costs of a firm are the cost functions that are prevailing in the production of a firm's goods in the short run. In the short run, the obligations of the firm per time period for all fixed inputs are called "total fixed costs". These includes the interest payments on the capital borrowed for the purpose of business, property taxes, leasing expenses etc. on the other hand, the total obligations for variable inputs over a period of time are the "total variable costs" of the firm. The variable inputs include those inputs that can be very easily changed and on a short notice. The variable costs of a firm usually includes the payments for the purchase of raw materials, labor costs etc. within a certain limit a firm can easily increase or decrease its output by varying the consumption of variable input. This gives rise to the Total Fixed Cost (TFC), Total Variable Cost (TVC) and Total Cost (TC) functions of the firm."
Abstract This paper discusses whether drug testing is a valid and ethical concept adopted within the workplace. The author looks at how if it is conducted in an orderly and open manner it can only benefit the organization and its employees.
From the Paper "Ethical issues are confounding the organizations in an era where globalization, cultural change and technology have completed radicalized the traditional theories of management. Managers are finding it hard to deal with the issues that are arising in the workplace from sexual harassment to drug testing in the workplace. While the former has largely been handled through the years with specific guidelines being set by the courts that help managers understand the nature of the problem and the manner in which it should be tackled, drug testing is a relatively new issue that has given rise to controversial debate in the society."
Abstract This paper moves through different historical events and shows how due to the necessity, society's attitudes towards fashion changed accordingly. It examines events such as the world wars when women joined the work force and had to dress appropriately and the move to more relaxed work attire in the current market.
From the Paper "Fashion is not just art, it is a measure of social attitudes for a particular period in history. Today, a woman cyclist will most likely be wearing spandex and skin-tight bicycle shorts. Her male counterpart will be wearing the same. What is acceptable now would have been scandalous in our mother's time. This paper will illustrate through example that fashion is a reflection of societal attitudes."
Abstract This paper discusses the refusal of one company to promote a female employee to the supervisor position after promising to do so. It includes the background of the dispute, its resolution, the effectiveness of the resolution and its outcome and finally an analysis of the conflict resolution process. Several issues are discussed such as employee gender, management policies, human relations, compensation and more.
From the Paper "The dispute occurring is between an employee and a supervisor. The employee has worked for the company for three years, working towards a position as a supervisor. This was noted in their performance review and was also incorporated into their work plan. The employee both worked and completed studies in business to assist them in gaining the expected promotion. After three years, the promotion became available. The employee was told by their supervisor that they would not be getting the promotion but that somebody else would be hired from outside of the organization. The position was advertised and a new person recruited. The employee enquired as to why they would not be considered for the position but was given no direct answer. Their employment record had no problems so the employee was left to assume that the only reason for their not getting the promotion was their gender, being that all other supervisors in the company were male, including their boss and that they were female."
