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Working Capital Management in Healthcare, 2005.
Examines the importance of having working capital management in the healthcare industry.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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To maintain a strong financial position the company's capital structure must be well organized to reduce the overall cost of capital. It is essential that proper management of the cash flow and investments are scrutinized on a constant basis. This paper shows that without a firm hand on the money going out and the money coming in, a company could find themselves without working capital, bad dept and an excess inventory. Everything that affects working capital, such as payables, receivables, equity, loans, inventory and investments must be controlled constantly. This paper examines how capital management in healthcare requires regular maintenance to be successful.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Capital Management
Importance in Healthcare
Cash and Investments
Managing Payables
Inventory Management
Investments
Conclusion
References
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"Ratios are important to a company and must be analyzed frequently. Comparing the ratios to that of other similar companies will reveal just where the organization stands in the business. There are two basic financial decisions a company must make before starting. While looking at the assets of an organization, the company will naturally lean towards investing in the positive net present value (NPV) projects. Once this is determined then a capital structure is created to fund the project."
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Long-Term Capital Management, 2001.
The following paper discusses Long-Term Capital Management with reference to wall street traders, random individuals and businesses.
3,417 words (approx. 13.7 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 96.95
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The following paper discusses long-term capital management with reference to wall street traders, random individuals and businesses. The paper examines the rise and fall of bond firm of long-term capital management and assesses the consequences ? insofar as they can yet be determined of the failure of LTCM on the U.S. and world economy and the implications for the demise of this giant in terms of future investment strategies in hedge funds.
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?Salomon Brothers, where he formed its renowned Arbitrage Group in 1977 by hiring academia's top financial economists. This band of academics developed computer models to deconstruct and ultimately minimize financial risk and became the best ? and the brainiest ? bond arbitrage group in the world. A mysterious and shy Midwesterner, Meriwether knitted together this group of Ph.D.-certified arbitrageurs into a seamless financial machine, and they rewarded him with filial devotion and fabulous profits (Shiller 91).?
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Long Term Capital Management, 2002.
An analysis of the effects of the near collapse of Long Term Capital Management (LTCM) in the banking and investment world.
1,005 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper provides an analysis of the conditions and events that led to the near collapse of Long Term Capital Management (LTCM) in September 1998. The author discusses the mistakes made that ultimately led to this downfall and outlines lessons to be learned by the hedge fund industry.
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"Three years before energy industry giant Enron Corp. sought protection from creditors and came under the harsh light of scrutiny for the complex web of off-balance sheet deals that masked the firm?s huge debt, a very similar scenario unraveled among some of Wall Street?s most celebrated financial players. But while Enron unsuccessfully sought eleventh-hour aid from the power brokers it has bankrolled in Washington D.C., a ?who?s who? of global financial institutions stepped up to bail out hedge fund Long Term Capital Management (LTCM) in September 1998. Not coincidentally, the bankers arguably had more to lose from the impending collapse of LTCM than they faced in the more recent debacle."
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Capital Management Solutions, 2007.
This paper discusses the capital management issues of the Lawrence Sports company.
1,779 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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The paper addresses the current problems with the Lawrence Sports company's approach to capital management. The paper examines the issues and opportunities involved and presents an optimal solution for the company. The paper includes tables that illustrate the information provided.
Outline:
Introduction
Issue and Opportunity Identification
Stakeholder Perspectives and Ethical Dilemmas
Problem Definition
End State
Alternatives and Benchmarking Validation
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Optimal Solution
Implementation Plan
Evaluation
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"An effective capital management plan is needed in order to ensure that the company is able to sufficiently address its operational needs, exploit it growth prospects, and meet its current liabilities (McClure, 2003). Without adequate cash flows, Lawrence will be unable to pay its suppliers, which will ultimately negatively impact on its business relationships, thereby cutting off supplies of necessary raw materials and souring growth prospects dependent on those suppliers. Conversely, if Lawrence borrowed excessively to meet liabilities, and then sales slowed, the company could ultimately fail to pay long term and short term debts."
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Risk Management In Healthcare, 2006.
A discussion on the element of risk present in the provision of healthcare.
910 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The paper answers specific research questions relating to management of business in the healthcare industry. The paper examines the element of risk present in the provision of healthcare and those aspects that must be given careful consideration, which is referred to as 'risk-management.' The paper reviews the literature and concludes that more research is needed in the area of risk-management, which will provide models for reducing risk in the provision of healthcare.
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Objective
Introduction
Questions Of The Research
I. The Business Side Of Risk In Healthcare
II. The Risk Manager Evolves
III. Organizational Structure And Risk Management
IV. Defining The Elements Present In Managing Risk
Summary And Conclusion
Bibliography
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"In the healthcare field there are different kinds of risks and these risks are of a very differential nature one from the other. The existing risks in the healthcare field are inclusive of the business side of risk and the human side of risk. In terms of risk for the 'business side' of a company that which is considered to be 'at-risk' is the company operations, the company premises (building, inventory, machinery). There is another side to the risk of a company or organization which is referred to as the human side of risk for the business, or liability of the company in the event someone is hurt and it can be attributed to the premises, practices, or product of the company."
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Long-Term Capital Management, 2002.
Looks at the rise and demise of hedge funds.
1,934 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper explains what long-term capital management, or hedge funds, are and how they operate. It gives the background information of long-term capital management (LTCM) and its distinguishing features. The paper continues with a discussion on the collapse of LTCM, including the causes and consequences. There is also a discussion on the future of LTCMs and hedge funds and a brief overview of the reforms needed to regulate hedge funds.
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"Hedge funds are large unregulated private investment pools for wealthy institutions and investors. Hedge funds are not limited by the restrictions put on other types of investment vehicles with regard to their leverage and the composition of their portfolio. Hedge funds are allowed to take short positions in securities and are also allowed to concentrate their investments in a particular firm, industry or sector. The launch of Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM) represented one of the first hedge funds in operation and, unfortunately, the first fall out. Ultimately, the arrogance of LTCM?s management in believing that they could actually hedge away all the risk precipitated the fund?s demise."
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Capital Management, 2004.
This paper relates the importance of cash flow management.
2,938 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 103.95
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This paper explains the process of cash flow management. The author discusses the proactive role that the company treasurer can take in managing the credit and collection function. The paper describes the job of various employees in financial management.
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"According to Lucy Reuben writing in "Black Collegian" every organization, private or public, large or small, depends upon a management team that generates cash inflows sufficient to cover required cash outlays. Corporate financial management covers a diverse range of responsibilities related to the procurement and use of cash flows. These responsibilities are generally divided between a treasurer and a controller who both report to the vice-president of finance. The controller handles issues such as capital budgeting profit and loss analysis and working capital management. The treasurer's side ..."
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HMO's and Managed Healthcare, 2002.
An analysis of the impact for nureses of the policies of the HMO's.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This is a short paper describing how HMOs began including the positive and negative aspects for today's nurses. It discusses the recent political pressures on HMOs to provide members with greater freedom of choice and suggests some changes that might be made in the health care system of the future.
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Management of Working Capital, 1977.
This paper discusses the management of working capital and covers such areas as cash management, accounts receivable, inventory and other areas.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 111.95
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"This research is on the Management of Working Capital and covers such areas as cash management, accounts receivable, inventory and other areas of the topic
There is no universal definition of working capital that is accepted by everyone. Some have made it quite simple stating it was the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Others consider it as being equal to the total of current assets. The prime object of any business is to make a profit. Whether or not this is accomplished depends to a great extent on the manner of its administration of working capital. However there are special problems in connection with these funds which require special operating and financial skills of a very high order. Especially is this true as the complexity of the business increases."
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Social Work in Healthcare Nonprofit Organizations, 2008.
This paper explores social work in healthcare nonprofit organizations via an interview with a social worker.
1,522 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The paper discusses the interview the author had with a social worker who is directly employed by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Central Florida. The paper draws general conclusions about the practicing social worker in a healthcare setting.
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Introduction
Susan, the Social Worker at the L&LS
Knowledge Level for Work
Required Learning on the Job
Interacting with Stakeholders in L&L Social Work
Frustrations with the Job
Conclusion
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"Susan W. is 25 years old. She comes from a family in which her mother and sister were both nurses, and her father a hospital administrator. Her long-term interest in healthcare is combined with her wish to help people with difficult diseases on a psychosocial level. The author interviewed Susan W. to discover her motivations in joining this profession, and what she has found after a year of fieldwork.
"Susan works for the Central Florida Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, an NGO which is funded through charitable donations, and through contracts to local hospitals. Her salary is paid under contract by the Orange County Medical Center, the dominant healthcare system in the greater Orlando area. Her primary responsibility is to help patients with leukemia and lymphoma, and their families."
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Care Management and Case Management, 2008.
This paper discusses current challenges in the healthcare system and offers case management and care management as a path to the solution.
1,123 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This essay states that the greatest challenges in the healthcare system currently consist of controlling costs, improving clinical outcomes, and ensuring quality care. Barriers to those goals include the nursing shortage, a rapidly aging population, competition, and reduced government reimbursement. This article addresses the most problematic issues in healthcare today but offers direction for their solutions rather than facile solutions. The paper goes on to claim that the overwhelming question for the current healthcare system presently concerns how to improve quality while reducing costs. Case management and care management are two valuable strategies which can control costs while improving clinical outcomes and ensuring quality care.
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Introduction
Rationale
Case Management vs. Care Management
Attempts for Quality
Journal Selected for Submission
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"The current nursing shortage appears to be intractable. Recent government downsizing and cutbacks have been followed by reduced funding for the healthcare system that is about to be overwhelmed by the baby boom generation. Never have there been so many obstacles to cost-effective, quality care. Two choices are available: case management and care management, with the latter actually being the common alternative. High-risk patients need individual case management but the vast majority of patients require some form of care management (Doyle et al., 2003). Care management is evidence-based practice since such practice is an essential element in clinical pathways and protocols. Even though standard pathways are used, stringent pathways are being eliminated since evidence-based protocols and guidelines are becoming the norm."
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Management and Operations Management Theory, 2006.
A look at the four functions of management and the operations management theory.
1,147 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The functions of management and operations management go hand in hand. This paper defines the four functions of management - planning, organizing, leading (motivating) and controlling, together with the operations management theory. It then provides an analysis of how the functions of management affect the operations management.
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The Four Functions of Management
Operations Management Theory
Impact of Management Function on Operations Management
Conclusion
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"As the goal of organizing is to produce better results, similarly leading or motivating is necessary for an organization to extract maximum performance out of the workers. With appealing incentives, workers would work honestly and put in their best. This in turn would save the company time and there would be a complete control of the managerial department over things like production control and quality control. When an employee is rewarded for work hard done, then it is only natural that they would put in the most effort. An employee would by nature be well-organized thus bringing the load off the managerial department as far as quality control is concerned. It would also give a higher rate of production and an organization can comply with increasing demands."
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Strategic Management: Philosophy or Management Technique?, 2002.
Discussion of what the term "strategic management" has meant in the past and what it means today, and how significant strategic management is in a global economy.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 44.95
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Not too long ago, strategic management was a term that applied to a company's short- and long-term planning goals. Such planning was generally done by senior-level officers or their designated experts in the company. Today, with the global economy growing every day, strategic management has taken on a new meaning, making it both a management technique and a philosophy.
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Management Theory, Management Practice, 2004.
An overview of management theory and practice and the implications for implementation in international business today.
2,569 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper provides an overview of contemporary management theory, with a stress upon how such theories can be used to cope with the stresses of an increasingly multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and complex global business environment.
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International and Comparative Management
Environmental Political, Cultural and Economic Differences, Globalization
Organizing and Staffing in a Global Context
Leadership in a Global Context
Control in a Global Context
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"Management is not a science. Rather, management is a dynamic process that involves the interaction between the manager in question and the environment he or she is located in. This ?environment? includes the manager?s employees. A manager must be continually aware of shifts and changes, not simply in his or her own national branch of the business he or she works for, but the state of that business as the organization exists in different forms and in different areas around the globe. As cited in Patrick Boylan?s article upon the history of management as a theoretical discipline, Rosemary Stewart has noted that there have been, historically, four academic approaches to studying management."
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