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Bio
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, heart disease, stroke, cancer, viral and bacterial respiratory diseases, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases were among the 10 leading causes of death in the United States in 2021.
Which of these listed diseases concerns you most and why? Do you think you're more likely to develop any one or more of them? If so, why? Have you made lifestyle changes to increase your life expectancy? For example, perhaps you've limited your exposure to pathogens or chemicals, or you have changed your diet, increased exercise, etc. If you've not made any changes, describe what you might do to avoid some of these listed diseases. Be sure to elaborate in your response.
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
Accounting
Reflect on what you have learned in the past several units and compose your journal response on the following questions:
Do you think the same person who receives cash payments should also prepare the bank reconciliation? Give at least one reason to support your answer.
Identify a company, business, or organization in your community (it can be one for which you work), and share some examples of current and long-term liabilities for that company. Reflect on the financial statement presentation requirements for the company’s current and long-term liabilities. Based on what you have learned, what changes would you make, if any? Why, or why not?
Your journal must be a minimum of three well-constructed paragraphs and at least one source from the CSU Online Library should be used. Adhere to APA format when creating citations and references for this journal assignment.
Ecology
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The ecological services provided by conservation areas are diverse and sometimes not easily understood or appreciated by the general public, who may desire quantifiable, economic measures of their value. How would you persuade someone who believes that ecological services are unmeasurable and provide no value to human society that they are, in fact, valuable? For inspiration, check out this video on ecosystem services featuring the late E.O. Wilson, who, as you remember from Unit V, was a coauthor of the theory of island biogeography.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duOzXGTuUrA
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4. Medical Law & Ethics
There are times when healthcare workers become aware of injuries sustained by patients or people with whom they come in contact. Laws are in place that serve to identify situations that mandate reporting of these injuries. Please discuss the three areas of abuse in which reporting must occur and the criteria for when reporting is mandatory.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length.
Discuss what needs to be available for access to adequate health care to exist. Provide an example of how a patient's right to see a physician of their choice can improve their quality of care.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
Discuss the importance of HIPAA privacy and security from a compliance standpoint. How are these standards maintained by health care facilities?
Your response must be at least 100 words in length.
Discuss the six quality area findings of the 2017 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report. In your discussion, provide your interpretation of why these findings are what they are through real life examples.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length.
Discuss four stakeholders who have a vested interest in the healthcare industry. Include the role each stakeholder plays in informed consent and preventing unauthorized disclosure of patient information.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length.
Discuss how you can apply the concepts learned in this course to your current or future career. How might the lessons you have learned positively impact your career success?
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
5. Corporate Finance
Tactical financing decisions are essential as they guide a company’s immediate financial strategies. They encompass the decisions about how a company obtains and uses funds in the short term. In this journal entry, you will dive deep into a real-world example, analyzing a company's recent tactical financing decision and suggesting alternative approaches. This exercise will help cement your understanding of the concepts from the lesson and textbook as you apply them in a practical context.
Start by selecting a company whose recent tactical financing decision piqued your interest. It could be a company that recently went public, secured a new lease agreement, or issued hybrid financing instruments such as preferred stocks or convertible bonds.
Analysis: Based on the knowledge you’ve gained in this unit, briefly describe the company’s recent tactical financing decision. Assess the potential benefits and challenges of this decision for the company.
Alternative financing decisions: Drawing from your understanding of public and private financing, lease financing, and hybrid financing, propose at least two alternative financing strategies the company could have considered. Predict the potential impact of each of your proposed alternatives on the company’s value. Would your proposed alternatives increase or decrease the company’s value? Why?
Reflection: Conclude your journal entry by reflecting on the importance of tactical financing decisions in the broader spectrum of corporate finance. What did you find most intriguing about the company’s choice, and how do you perceive the role of such decisions in shaping a company’s financial future?
Ensure your journal entry is at least 200 words. Write clearly and concisely, focusing on providing a well-thought-out analysis. While references and citations are not mandatory, if you pull specific data or quotes, ensure they are accurately represented. Review your work for clarity and coherence before submitting.