Discussion 1: Challenges and Resilience in Long-Term Care Systems Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Professor’s Name Course Due Date   COVID-19, a threat to the world, has brought significant problems within long-term care systems. Considering the background information, societal beliefs towards maturing and care affect the improvement rate of these systems. Conventional family arrangements frequently offered care for older people, but societal changes, such as urban growth and female workforce engagement, led to the demand for professional care services systems. However, COVID-19 19, a threat to the world, has shown weaknesses in these systems, indicating the need to solve historical and societal factors in their improvement process.   The occurrence of the threat allowed for several efforts that contributed positively toward professional care service systems to explore the pandemic’s challenges effectively. One recognizable strength was the commitment and strength of the frontline employees, who offered valuable care despite being exposed to unknown challenges. Additionally, improvements in telehealth and remote surveillance allowed for progressive care while reducing the effects of being affected by the spread of the virus. However, weaker sides of…

          The Rise of K-Pop and “death cam.” Student Institution Professor Course Date       The Rise of K-Pop and “death cam.” The way K-pop and luxury work together is a significant change that breaks down social taboos about how different cultural areas can work together. For instance, a controversial trend among K-pop fans is called the “death cam” (Venters & Rothenberg, 2023).   This is when dedicated fan sites keep taking pictures of K-Pop stars when they are at their weakest, like when they arrive at the airport. In a recent case study, Korean stars from famous groups like Enhypen and BTS have been the center of attention at Milan Men’s Fashion Week, drawing huge crowds and creating a lot of online attention (Williams, 2023). The street outside Prada’s menswear show in Milan earlier was packed with yelling fans. Most of them seemed to be there to see the Korean pop group Enhypen, who were there. Fans would sometimes break out in song and sing the boy band’s hits.   A few years ago, nobody would have…

Balancing Local Customs and Global Values The saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”  is a good example that captures the global tension in business ethics. This brings out a great dilemma on whether countries should adapt to the norms they are used to, even if they differ from the values of their home country. By answering this question, individuals can delve Into the complexities associated with cultural sensitivity, legal compliance, and social responsibility. Conforming vs. Resisting Businesses face an ethical dilemma while choosing whether to confirm or resist the resistances they are used to. Confirming local practices has many advantages, including fostering goodwill, facilitating smooth operations, and unlocking valuable market opportunities. Understanding the local customs also demonstrates respect for the host culture, thus creating a positive business environment. However, some ethical companies may compromise if the business violates local norms and ignores their home country’s values. The industry may carry out practices that violate the ethical standards of the company’s home nation. Some practices include bribery, environmental degradation, and discriminatory labor practices, which may violate ethical standards.…

Scholarly reflection The sixth edition of Flinders D.J. & Thornton, S.J. (2022)’s Curriculum Studies Reader analyses the field of curriculum as a site of intellectual disputation and contention through the use of the ideas and positions that are often explored in part across the course. Additionally, in order to engage students, people can use either practical or psychological approaches that are set out by Shirley & Hargreaves’ Five Paths to Student Engagement. This essay will represent a critical review and a narrative of the two books in terms of how the writing is self-reflective about the authors themselves, and the expected standard of writing that graduate students achieve. Step 1: An analys of the sources from the assigned readings Week 2 Chapter 9: Objectives by W. James Popham (1972) In “Objectives,” W. James Popham’s (1972) section thoroughly examines the importance of educational objectives in curriculum development. Through his article, Popham helps readers understand the different purposes for and difficulties in realizing the most important objectives (Popham, 1972, p.103). An important component of Popham’s article is his emphasis on the significance…

            Analyzing Marketing Strategies of a Real Business         Student Name Student ID Course Name &Code Instructor’s Name Date                           Analyzing Marketing Strategies of a Real Business Magna International Magana International is an automatic manufacturing corporation in Canada. Frank Stronach and his partner originally founded the firm in 1957 (Forbes, 2022).  The company was initially called MultiMate Investments Limited until 1973 when it was changed to its current name (Forbes, 2022).  The headquarters of Magna is in Aurora, Ontario, Canada.  The company in the design and manufacturing of automotive systems, parts, and technology. The firm operates in four segments comprising:  power and vision entails electronic systems, powertrain, mirrors, mechatronics, and lighting operations.  The seating systems; body exteriors and structures and complete vehicle (Forbes, 2022). This paper aims to have an in-depth comprehension of Magna International by exploring its marketing mix, target market, and market segmentation. Marketing Mix An advertising professor at Harvard University, Neil Borden, popularized the 4Ps in the…

Proposing an Evidence-Based Care Plan To develop an evidence-based care plan that is going to best enhance the safety and outcomes of the patient in the provided case study, the care must be comprehensive. First and foremost, there should be completion of an intense workup that will confirm gender dysphoria while ruling out other pathologies. Mental health professionals, endocrinologists, mental health nurses, and surgeons will consult and provide a multidisciplinary approach to this decision. Once such a diagnosis has been determined, one can discuss the best available options in hormonal and surgical treatments, further customized to the patient’s desires and goals (Boswell & Cannon, 2022). This structured approach helps in guiding the evidence-based and patient-centered plan of care, which ensures that the outcomes for the individual are improved by the care. Utilizing an EBP Model A model of evidence-based practice (EBP) was widely applied in formulating the care plan of the present subject. In so doing, I integrated the best available evidence from research, clinical expertise, and patient values with regard to making decisions on effective and safe treatments. By…

      Apple’s Work Environment: Document and Records Management System     Student name Institutional affiliation Course Code Instructor’s Name Due date   Introduction Currently, in Apple, document and records management mainly flows through an advanced digital system integrated across all the departments and functions. The workflow begins with document creation, in which employees use tools like Apple’s iWork suite or any other specialized software created for the tasks they need to accomplish. These documents are next stored and classified within the corporate centralized document management system, which makes it possible to share and find them based on user permissions and file categories. The product development teams save and exchange design documents through iCloud and other internal servers (Evans, 2021). Further, legal offices and compliance departments keep track of the most important records, like patents and contracts, using specific software solutions which were developed especially for them. Audits and updates periodically maintain data integrity and comply with relevant laws. Digital technology eases collaboration, increases security, and improves information management across the whole enterprise (Hedtke, 2023). The paper below explored…

ANALYZE AT LEAST FOUR RECENT CASES/ INCIDENCES OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN KENYA. Introduction Recent cases and incidents of violence against women and girls in Kenya have been alarming, with a notable rise in femicide and other forms of gender-based violence. According to a report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and UN women, current and former intimate partners are the most likely perpetrators of femicide, accounting for an average of 55% of all intimate partners and family-related killings. A study conducted by the African Data Hub estimated approximately 500 female victims between 2016 and 2024. It has become a reality that at least ten women will be killed in the first month of 2024, which has intensified to become a troubling trend. Such homicides are usually the fatal endpoint of a pattern of physical or sexual violence fuelled by social norms that enforce male control or power over women. In Kenya, 41% of married women have experienced physical violence compared to 20% of those who have not been married. According to UN Women, more…

      Nutritional Assessments         Student’s Name Institution Course Professor’s Name Date Due       Nutritional Assessments Nutritional assessment is crucial to maintaining overall health and well-being, particularly for individuals at different life stages, including adults and developing children. It enables medical professionals to thoroughly evaluate each patient’s nutritional condition, diagnose malnutrition, pinpoint the underlying disorders that cause it, and schedule any required therapies (Kesari & Noel, 2022). In this essay, we will conduct a comprehensive nutritional assessment using the Nestle Mini Nutritional Assessment Tool on two members of a selected family – a child aged ten years and an adult aged 45 years. The 10-year-old child has a height of 135 cm, the 50th percentile for age; his weight is 28kg, the 40th percentile for age. Therefore, his BMI is 15.4kg/ m², the 50th percentile for his age. His hemoglobin level is 12.5 g/dL, which is within normal ranges. His 3-day food diary shows adequate calorie intake but low in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. He has no clinical signs of nutrient deficiencies, and…

  The HR Forecasting Process and Addressing Skill Shortages   Student’s Name Department, Institutional Affiliation Course Name and Number Instructors Name and Title Assignment Due Date                             The HR Forecasting Process and Addressing Skill Shortages One of the critical problems of human resource management is labor supply and demand, as the policies of government and businesses primarily aim to provide the required skills in society. Employers may apply different measures to manage the shortage of skilled labor effectively. Using machine learning models enables employers to change skill needs, and employers can make timely adjustments in their talent acquisition and development strategies (Dawson et al., 2020). This method is used to extract historical labor market data so that the role of skills can be in high demand to optimize recruitment and training programs. Another tactic that has helped overcome the skill gap is hiring skilled immigrants. Establishing policies for immigration that would woo highly trained professionals to bridge short-term talent gaps, especially in the areas of acute shortage,…