been interesting to read about systems thinking‚ it is the concept that allows picturing of existent gaps or failures among all the existent interconnected parts of an organization‚ at the same time testing which portion needs no changes (Kelly‚ 2012). This is a significant topic for individuals carrying out managing responsibilities and for others as well‚ to achieve a better understanding of the internal mechanisms in an organization. As described by Applied Systems (2008) this approach gives the
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of the expert systems in the health sector was the attempt of the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake city‚Utah to build “ the most complex artificial intelligence system ever created” according to the words of DR David Classen.Its name was AIC or “Antibiotic Computer Consultant” and it was part of HELP(Health Evaluation through Logical Processing)‚ which was LDS’s hospital information system. The latter was existed‚ before the implementation of the Expert System. The role
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project will be evaluated usingNPV/IRR. Step 3: Prioritize Profitable Projects Based on the Firm-wide Project Once the profitable projects have been identified‚ the finance manager needs to prioritize these projects based on the firm-wide capital budget‚ requirements and strategy. Sometime a project may be profitable but can wait for some time compared to another project which is critical for the firm’s strategy. For example‚ while choosing between buying new machinery vs. replacing an existing technology
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In the past‚ managed care in the United States took the form of voluntary programs. Such programs date from about 1850‚ when managed care was provided chiefly by cooperative mutual benefit and fraternal beneficiary associations. Limited coverage by commercial companies was also introduced during that period‚ and subsequently many plans were established by industries and labor unions. Advocacy of government managed care in the United States began in the early 1900s. Theodore Roosevelt made
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MCI SOCIAL SECTOR WORKING PAPER SERIES N° 22/2011 GENDER NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR KADUNA METROPOLIS‚ NIGERIA Prepared by: Chinwe F. Olisemeka and Ahmed Salim August 2011 432 Park Avenue South‚ 13th Floor‚ New York‚ NY‚ 10016‚ United States Phone: +1-646-884-7422/7418; Fax: +1-212-548-5720 Website: http://mci.ei.columbia.edu NB: This needs assessment was researched and written by MCI intern Chinwe F. Olisemeka and MCI Social Sector Research Coordinator Ahmed Salim. The report was edited
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Introduction The overall health and quality of life has improved for most Americans over the past few decades. However‚ good health is usually associated with an individual’s economic status‚ demographics‚ and ethnicity. It should be no surprise that minorities in the United States receive unequal treatment from the healthcare system. On the contrary‚ it is well known that many illegal immigrants are able to obtain free medical services as soon as they enter this country. This essay
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When managing a project‚ there are several factors that project managers must consider that will ensure a successful project. The steps will help assemble‚ develop and manage a project team. In addition‚ planning allows for smother execution and addresses how managers can evaluate the progress and performance during the project. American Bank of Indiana (ABI) has recently acquired First America Financial Service Group (FAFS)‚ this acquisition will require the project manager to structure a project
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traditional and online channels by addressing some of the problems that this transition can cause. The issue of customer service can be addressed with live chat lines and an unintimidating return policy. It is also important to provide secure payment systems. To encourage more shoppers to use the internet‚ Wal-Mart and other companies offer store pick-up services that waive shipping charges. We have two Wal-Mart stores in my area. The one that is closest to me is smaller and has less
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Interim Budget 2014 Global cues not to overly hit India‚ India held its head above water during global crisis Fiscal deficit for 2013-14 will be contained at 4.6% Export seen at $326 billion showing 6.3 per cent year-on-year growth Growth for FY14 estimated at 4.9%; Q3‚ Q4 growth seen at 5.2% I reject the argument of policy paralysis Let history be the judge of last 10 years Economy in much better shape now than it was two years ago 10-year trend growth rate at 6.2 per cent‚ UPA I and II
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is no competition‚ the consumer will continue to be poorly served and second-class treatment will remain. However‚ many responses listed out the sophisticated problems that have arisen from the American healthcare system. Patient Choice One of the important justifications of the system in the US is greater patient choice. Under the concept of “money following the patient”‚ patients would not be constrained by cost considerations when choosing services between private sector providers and public
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