Analysis and Distress Prediction * The evaluation of a firm from the perspective of a (potential) holder of its debt WHY DO FIRMS USE DEBT FINANCING? * Pros: * Corporate tax shield: interest paid on debt is tax deductible * Management incentives for value creation: focuses management to generate cash flow to meet debt repayment and reduce unjustifiable expenses or investments that do no maximize shareholder value * Costs: * Legal costs of financial distress: the direct
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Theories are constructed in order to explain‚ predict and master phenomena (e.g. relationships‚ events‚ or the behavior). In many instances we are constructing models of reality. A theory makes generalizations about observations and consists of an interrelated‚ coherent set of ideas and models. Theoretical Framework The theoretical framework of the study is a structure that can hold or support a theory of a research work. It presents the theory which explains why the problem under study exists.
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Alternatives to Spanking Considering the significant evidence that discourages the use of spanking as a disciplinary method‚ it is essential to understand the various alternatives to spanking that can prove to be more effective. Morin (2015) is of the view that there are several strategies that can help in conditioning behavior of children towards positivity and avoid spanking. The first and most effective alternative to spanking is the use negative consequences as a strategy. This involves teaching
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Behaviourist approach 1.a) Outline two assumptions of the Behaviourist approach [4 marks] One assumption of the behaviourist approach is classical conditioning‚ where behaviours are learnt through association. This assumption was developed by a psychologist called Pavlov‚ through his research into dogs. After conditioning the neutral stimulus (the bell)‚ it produced a conditioned response‚ (salivation). This is because the dog had associated the bell with food. Another assumption of the behaviourist
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Most people have manifestations of fear and sadness relating to human distress and report to seek counselling or drug treatment for common emotional difficulties such as phobias‚ loss of a job‚ bereavement and terminal illnesses. Medically these emotions are classed as ‘anxiety or depression’ and defined as ‘mental health problems’ (Barker e t al‚ 2010).This essay will address the causation and increase in the diagnosis of anxiety and depression and how counselling and psychotherapy is
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Answers Learning Outcome/Assessment criteria Explain relevant legislation principles‚ national policies and frameworks and local systems that relate to safeguarding and protection from abuse and neglect As a healthcare or support worker‚ several key pieces of legislation‚ laws‚ and policies guide my work to safeguard every individual when care services have been offered to them in any form. These are: The Care Act 2014 (UK): The prevention of harm‚ neglect‚ and abuse is monitored by local governing
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Theoretical Framework Theoretical Framework Through the course material as well as the knowledge gleaned through research of gap analysis in reflective nursing practice‚ it is clear that reflective practice is widely accepted in literature and by educators as utilitarian in promoting a high-level of nursing performance. However‚ bridging the gap between academia and the world of clinical practice continues to be problematic‚ as the orientation of academia
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Evaluate two strengths and two weaknesses of the Behaviourist approach One strength of the behaviourist approach (BA) is it can be applied to everyday life and it has its advantages to society‚ for example Aversion Therapy helps stop people from doing unwanted behaviours such as excessive drinking. An experiment was conducted by Duker and Seys which proves this form of therapy works‚ with 7/12 children cured from self-injuring – stopping it altogether – and 3/12 reduced the amount of times they
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The Eden Alternative The Eden Alternative is a fascinating and relatively new philosophy that has had an enormous impact on nursing homes and long term care facilities across the country. Founded by Dr. William Thomas in 1991‚ the Eden Alternative has seen tremendous growth and expansion. Researching this topic I spent a lot of time on the Eden Alternative website reading about their philosophies‚ values‚ and principles. The Eden Alternative is a nonprofit organization that with the help of grants
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Arthus-Bertrand‚ Y. (scriptwriter). (2009). Home [Documentary]. France EuropaCorp Distribution. Retrieved May 21 2013 from Australian Government Department of the Environment‚ Water‚ Heritage and the Arts. (2010). Sustainability Curriculum Framework. Retrieved from: http://www.environment.gov.au/education/publications/curriculum-framework.html. Bonnett‚ M. (2002). Education for sustainability as a frame of mind. Environmental Education Research‚ 8(1)‚ 9-20. Burch‚ M. (2012). Educating
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