In the MNA Mini Nutritional Assessment video‚ Dr. Juergen M. Bauer discusses the increase of malnutrition in the elderly (e.g.‚ in the community‚ nursing homes‚ and hospitals). In some studies‚ 50% of the elderly in nursing homes suffer from malnutrition‚ which suggests it is under-recognized. The causes and consequences that can lead to malnutrition include decreased appetite‚ age associated changes‚ changes in functional status (e.g.‚ cannot feed themselves)‚ dementia‚ and depression. There
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The mini is a very historical car. The original mini was designed in 1959 by Sir Alec Issagonis. Two years later the Mini took on a more racing and sporty model called the Mini Cooper‚ named after the racing expert John Cooper. Minis are known to be a smaller‚ sportier car with maximum interior space for the driver and passengers. In 2002‚ BMW managed to bring back the retro image of the Mini‚ while at the same time making it modernized‚ affordable and safe. The Mini appeals to 2 dominant target
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The Introduction Stage begins when the new product is placed on the market. At this stage people are unaware of the product‚ sales are slow and profits are low. In the Growth Stage the market accepts the product; initial customers are satisfied and sales increase rapidly. During the Maturity Stage there are many competitors in the market and sale growth begins to decline. Sales begin decline and profitability drops during the Decline Stage as a result of new technologies‚ change in customers’ preferences
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Short Assignment 1 * What was the positioning challenge Apple faced? Competitors enter market * In 1981‚ IBM entered PC market used Microsoft’s DOS OS and microprocessor and will be Apple best rival for the start on 1981. Jobs forced out in 1985. * In 1985‚ Compaq and IBM do a research and development (R&D) and make move Apple into the mainstream by becoming low-cost producer and joint venture with IBM. This’s one of Apple failure moment and Apple Gross margin drop to 34%. *
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to the registered members that allows them to move around the city in a smarter and easier way. • The value for the members is the possibility of benefit the usage of a car without all the problems correlated to the possession. • New concept in the U.S. serving a new market niche‚ the urban‚ car-less residents. • Based on a successful model launched in Europe and adopted to the local context. ELEVATOR PITCH (2) What we do • • • • • • • Rent by the Hour Widespread Network Low Prices Insurance
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WorldCom Critical Thinking Case Study Not only did WorldCom’s organizational culture contributed to the accounting breaches‚ in my opinion it was the catalyst to its ultimate demise in July 2002. Richard Thornburgh stated that “WorldCom could not have failed as a result of the actions of a limited number of individuals. Rather‚ there was a broad breakdown of the system of internal controls‚ corporate governance and individual responsibility‚ all of which worked together to create a culture in
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iPAd Mini Target Market Apple’s target markets are middle to upper class consumers who have shown an interest in computers and have disposable income which makes them willing to pay more for an Apple product. These consumers enjoy using the latest technological advances through the use of their computers and other related devices. These consumers also enjoy downloading music and playing video games. These consumers also use Apple computers while working‚ such as professionals in the field
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The keys to the company’s future value and growth are profitability (ROE) and the reinvestment of retained earnings. Retained earnings are determined by dividend payout. The spreadsheet sets ROE at 15% for the five years from 2006 to 2010. If Reeby Sports will lose its competitive edge by 2011‚ then it cannot continue earning more than its 10% cost of capital. Therefore ROE is reduced to 10% starting in 2011. The payout ratio is set at .30 from 2006 onwards. Notice that the long-term growth rate
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Many schools exist that don’t create student success. In too many school systems today‚ students are deprived of the education they need to become successful in life. What is society doing to make sure these students find their way? What does it take for them to become successful participants of society? After reading Freire’s‚ Pedagogy of the Oppressed‚ I must say there is some truth to students being oppressed for they are being forced to matriculate in an educational environment they aren’t familiar
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Managers who take the helm of new businesses or large divisions must go through predictable stages before they’ve truly mastered the job. When some managers take over a new job‚ they hit the ground running. They learn the ropes‚ get along with their bosses and subordinates‚ gain credibility‚ and ultimately master the situation. Others‚ however‚ don’t do so well. What accounts for the difference? In this article‚ first published in 1985‚ Harvard Business School professor John J. Gabarro relates
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