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Forensic entomology (FE) is the study of insects as it relates to criminal or civil investigations. In criminal cases, it is used to determine postmortem interval. In civil cases, FE may be used because of the introduction of insects into a consumer product or infestation of a structure. A blowfly is an insect commonly used to aid in the determination of postmortem interval.

Research the use of the blowfly in determining postmortem interval.

• Describe the stages of the life cycle of the blowfly?
• How long is its life cycle (hours/days/weeks/years)?
• How does temperature and moisture affect the length of the blowfly’s life cycle?
• When time of death is in question, what is the process by which a forensic entomologist would collect samples?
• What other information must an FE gather at the scene during the investigation?
• What does the FE attempt to accomplish after gathering samples and information and bringing the items back to the laboratory?
• How does the infestation of the blowfly affect the rate of decomposition?
• After certain lengths of time, other insects infest the remains of a body. Provide examples of the other insects that do this. What are the time intervals in which infestation occurs?

4 pages and no more then 25% plaigiarism

Assignment 1: Discussion Question Important note: Discussion questions in this course use a case study that is found in Doc Sharing area in the file named “Project Management Case.docx.” It is strongly recommended that you read this case study before attempting an assignment. Also, it is mandatory that you to attempt all assignment questions in the order they are presented in. By Saturday, February 13, 2016, respond to the discussion question. Submit your responses to the appropriate Discussion Area. Start reviewing and responding to your classmates as early in the week as possible.

 

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Use the Respond link to post responses and materials that pertain to this assignment. Use the Respond link beneath any existing postings to respond to them.

 

Discussion Question

Resource constraints can be a huge burden on a project, sometimes causing project issues and/or project failures. Discuss some of the impacts of resource constrained projects and what the project manager can do to understand if there is a potential problem. What can a company and/or a project manager do to help alleviate this problem? Justify your responses.

 

write a paper (minimum 750 words) using APA standards, that answers the questions below.

 

answer the following questions in an organized essay:

• • What is the research method (i.e.: survey, participant observation,
  • What is the social problem the researchers are investigating?
  • experiment, secondary sources) used by the researchers?
  • What were the results or findings of the research?
  • What do you think would be a good solution to the social problem?

The application paper

Global Economy: Between Free Trade and Protectionism

Globalization was welcomed around the world at the beginning of the 1990s. Different trade theories were used to explain benefits of free trade and market liberalization. However, by the end of the twentieth century, voices of discontent were beginning to rise from Asia to North America.

Identify and read at least three journal articles focused on trends in globalization. Then, respond to the following:

• Identify current trends in globalization.
• Reason whether the global economy will return to the mercantilism stage, or if benefits of free trade and market liberalization will prevail. Why or why not?

Write a 3 page paper in Word format. Utilize at least three scholarly sources in your research.

Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

 

Motivating Employees Through Compensation and Benefits

How can HR staff work with organizational managers to create an effective incentive and motivation plan to make employees more effective and efficient?

Use the  University online library and your textbooks to read about HR incentives. Based on your assigned readings for this module, consider the relationship between employee compensation packages and productivity in your current or previous organization.

Next, respond to the following:

• What compensation and benefits have been used as incentives for employee productivity and motivation? Provide specific details and show the link between the compensation or benefit and the increased productivity or motivation with facts and figures (without violating any confidentiality rules).
• Evaluate how effective the compensation and benefits were at motivating employees and increasing productivity.

Beginning Satuday, February 18, 2016, post your responses to the appropriateDiscussion Area.

Write your initial response in 500 words.

 

 

Case study—Paid Time Off (PTO) Policies

PTO policies have become good tools for HR staff to use in terms of organizational incentives. Use the University online library and your textbooks to read about PTO policies. Now, let us go back to Company A and Company B from Module 1.

While reviewing the information from the two merged companies, the HR Director has found out that each company has two different PTO policies.

Company A has a PTO system in which employees are given 30 days of paid time off each year, which accumulates at the rate of 2.5 days a month. Under this policy, vacation and sick leave are all rolled into one paid leave and any absence whether scheduled, such as vacation, or unscheduled, such as sick leave, are taken from the accumulated leave the employee has earned.

Company B has a more traditional leave system in which employees are given 12 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave and 10 holidays. The company is closed on those holidays. Vacation is accumulated at a day per month. Sick leave has an unlimited accumulation, but unlike vacation would not be paid out upon termination of employment.

Since the employees of the merged company will be working side by side, the HR Director has asked you to review the situation and make recommendations for a solution.

Instructions:

As an HR Director prepare a report addressing the following issues:

• Identify any additional information you would need to recommend a solution, and explain where you would likely find that information.
• Discuss any issues you would likely encounter if you were to merge the PTO system to a traditional leave system. Explain which issues would be difficult to solve and why.
• Explain any problems you see with leaving the two systems in place, and identify which system would be assigned for new employees.
• Make a recommendation for one common PTO system. Explain your system and why you think this system is the best system for the company.

Include two to three scholarly references in your response.

Write a 6 page memo to the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By February 22, 2016, deliver your assignment.

 

 

Women and Healthcare

Women have healthcare requirements in addition to those of men because of their biology and gender roles. Due to their gender roles, they are frequently responsible for the health and healthcare of others. The resources they need to care for others may create constraints on their ability to care for themselves.

Also, it is important to consider the workplace when considering women’s health issues because the position of women in the workforce has great impact on the healthcare they receive. Many businesses have recognized the need to create a more diverse workforce by selective hiring based on the need to increase selected groups in their workforce. Some businesses have been more proactive than others. For example, let’s consider that a business workforce’s diversity plan includes the following benchmarks

•  Maintain women’s representation at a minimum of 60 percent.
• Increase women’s representation in nontraditional occupations from 16 percent to 20 percent.
• Increase women’s representation in senior positions (grade twelve and above or equivalent) from 28 percent to 35 percent.

On the basis of what you have learned so far, answer the following questions:

• How can the dimensions of diversity, such as age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and religion affect individual or collective healthcare needs and capabilities?
• Could the above statements constitute discriminatory hiring practices? Why or why not?
• What would the implications of diversity-based policy development be in relation to healthcare needs?
• Describe a workforce diversity plan using at least three dimensions of diversity. Additionally, explain how it relates to improved health-service delivery.

please answer each question throughly and completely sources should be cited in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Assignment 3: The Pros and Cons of Mergers and Acquisitions

Review the following scenario:

You are the chief executive officer (CEO) of a 200-bed nonprofit community hospital that serves a rural community with a population of 50, 000. The demographics include a median household income of $38,000. Currently, slightly less than half of the population (45%) has employer-sponsored insurance, with 35% having a combination of Medicare and private supplemental insurance and the remaining 20% being uninsured. The population is aging, with 40% of the population expected to reach Medicare eligibility age within the next 5 years, where employer-sponsored insurance will shift to Medicare or a combination of Medicare and other supplemental insurance. A group of internal medicine physicians specializing in geriatric medicine, including joint replacement surgeries, is looking to expand their services. The physician group has approached the hospital about merging their services with the hospital and expanding the hospital to include an ambulatory care center and outpatient surgical center.

Based on your analysis of the scenario, explain the potential risks and benefits of the merger. Be sure to address the following:

• What, if any, opportunities are there for cost control if the decision to merge with the physician group is made by the hospital?
• What are some of the changes in Medicare reimbursement that could affect the long-term success of the merger?
• Would the community hospital be better served by countering the physician group’s offer to merge with the hospital or would acquiring the physician group better serve the hospital’s interests?
• Describe any ethical considerations that could influence the CEO’s decision.

Write a 3–5-page paper in Word format. Utilize 2–3 scholarly sources in your research. Your paper should be clear, concise, and organized; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.doc.

By Wednesday, February 17, 2016, deliver your assignment to the M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox.

 

Assignment 3 Grading Criteria Assignment Components Proficient Maximum Points Identify and describe opportunities for cost control if the decision to merge with the physician group is made by the hospital. The identification for and description of cost-control opportunities were thorough. Used a systematic approach to identify the cost-control opportunities to differentiate between them, and aligned and supported assertions with authoritative sources. Used more than one authoritative resource to support stakeholder identification. Research extended beyond the textbook. 24 Identify and describe some of the changes in Medicare reimbursement that could affect long-term success of the merger or acquisition. The identification for and description of Medicare reimbursement were thorough. Used a systematic approach to identify and describe changes in Medicare and the potential financial impact of the acquisition or merger. Supported assertions with authoritative sources. Used more than one authoritative resource to support stakeholder identification. Research extended beyond the textbook. 24 Defend your position about whether the community hospital would be better served by countering the physician group’s offer to merge with the hospital or acquiring the physician group. Provided a thorough discussion in support of either a merger or an acquisition. Described the pros and cons of both a merger and an acquisition. Used more than one authoritative resource to support stakeholder identification. Research extended beyond the textbook. 24 Describe any ethical considerations that could influence the CEO’s decision. Provided a detailed description of ethical considerations from CEO’s perspective. Further, potential impact on the reputation of the hospital and the community is also considered. Supported assertions with authoritative sources. Research extended beyond the textbook. 20 Academic Writing Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in appropriate and accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Use of scholarly sources aligns with specified assignment requirements. Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in appropriate and accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 8 Total: