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EP Assignment 2:

Answer the following: What is more important: Our Privacy or National Security? Develop a detailed outline on what you would present to layman citizens helping them understand there needs to be a balance between both individual privacy and national security.

NO COPY & PASTE!

PUT IN YOUR OWN WORDS.

Requirements:

• Your paper must be at least 1000 words.
• Please double space your paper and use Times New Roman 12-point font.
• Make sure to proofread your paper before submitting.
• APA format. Please utilize appropriate citations and references for sources. A minimum of three (3) academic sources is required.
• Please include your word count at the end of your assignment.

Research paper on Sex workers for human diversity class with these instructions: Write a paper about an issue of your interest that affects your chosen cultural group from the Who Am I assignment. This is the first half of the larger paper. If applicable, you can also use the literature review you are developing for the inquiry team presentation. Examples of topics for exploration are (you may choose others): 1) The intersection of identities (e.g., Latinx culture and feminism; Providing social services to multiple Asian American communities; Traditional American Indian spiritual beliefs and practices and the New Age Movement; African Americans Civil Rights and gays and lesbians’ rights); 2) The intersection of a minority group with public policies or the dominant culture (e.g., American Indians and child welfare policies; American Indian burial rights, the media, language issues; Mexican Americans and immigration and/or labor policies; African Americans and an Afrocentric social work curriculum, the press, the justice system, social class; Latinx and Affirmative Action, bilingual education); 3) Inner-group current issues (e.g., American Indian Spirituality and Counseling, Mexican Americans and Immigration Issues, women and the labor force, the effects of HIV/AIDS in the African American communities; same gender couples adoption; marriage equality; using language interpreters in counseling: ethical issues and traditional cultural practices; suicide in the Asian American communities). To complete the first part of this assignment you will need to conduct a literature search. The paper will be evaluated on how you the writer is able to review and synthesize the existing literature on the topic. This first section needs to be five (5) pages long -double space of text. Include a separate cover page and a references page following the Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th Ed.) specifications. The contents of this first section of the paper should follow this outline: Cover page. Including the title of the paper, your name, the course title, and the date Introduction. Briefly introduce the cultural group you are writing about. Define the issue/strength/challenge you are exploring. Introduce your research question or interest topic. Explain how and why you aim to advance knowledge about it, why is the topic significant (1 page). Theoretical approach. Present the theoretical approach you are taking to study the phenomenon. For example, you may decide to approach your study from a resiliency perspective, accordingly your research question will be about unique ways in which members of the community you are studying are able to cope with stressors and maintain good health. Explain how the theory you picked will guide your research and inform your research question (1 page). Literature review. Provide background information about the group and the social issue by summarizing relevant and current published literature on the topic. Provide a summary of the state of knowledge regarding your research question. Identify any contradictions between research findings and possible gaps in the literature. Connect the existing research to your proposed study; restate your research question. You must have a minimum of three peer-reviewed, current sources (within the last 10 years) (3 pages). Reference page. Prepare a separate page with all the references you cited. Please follow the APA Manual guidelines. Use only peer reviewed journal articles and book citations.

WEEK 5 ASSIGNMENT – BUILDING YOUR ePORTFOLIO Aligned Course Objectives: CO-1/LO-1.7, LO-1.8 ePortfolio Artifacts An artifact is a digital item that demonstrates your learning, experience, achievements, and goals. Artifacts are the foundational elements of an ePortfolio and serve as tangible evidence of your academic and professional development. Artifacts can take various forms, including: A resume Documents (e.g., research papers, reports) Presentations (e.g., case study analyses, pitch decks) Videos or recorded projects Other digital materials that showcase your expertise For this assignment, you will select an artifact that demonstrates your analytical skills, leadership abilities, problem-solving approach, and business acumen. Examples include: A project report or research paper from a core MBA course A presentation from a case study analysis A strategic plan from an internship or team project A business plan A risk assessment or crisis management plan A project management plan A team leadership initiative A guidance document with artifact selection tips and additional resources is attached below. Assignment Instructions 1. Select Your Artifact Using the guidance provided, choose an artifact from your MBA coursework that: Showcases your knowledge and skills Reflects your analytical abilities and strategic thinking Can be effectively presented in your ePortfolio 2. Write a Paper (1000-1200 Words, APA 7) In a formal academic paper, analyze your selected artifact using the following structure: Introduction Define ePortfolio and artifacts, explaining their purpose and value (include at least two cited credible source). Artifact Description Describe your selected artifact including: Identify your selected artifact. Explain why you chose it for your ePortfolio. Describe the original course in your program and assignment it was part of. Explain the learning objective and problem addressed in the project. Specify the artifact format (e.g., research paper, PowerPoint, business plan). Insights & Professional Application Discuss the skills and knowledge you gained from working on this artifact. Relate your learning to at least one of the following principles: Effective business leadership Strategic decision-making Managing diverse stakeholders Minimum 2 cited credible sources Extrapolation & Hypothetical Application Apply your learning to a hypothetical business scenario that includes one of the above three principles Explain how insights gained from your artifact could be used in a real-world business context. (For guidance, refer to: How to Extrapolate and Apply [web article, W5 eReserve]). At least 1 cited credible source. Value of the Artifact in Your ePortfolio Explain how your artifact adds value to your ePortfolio audience (e.g., employers, doctoral programs). Discuss how you will use it to highlight your strengths and achievements. Would you make any revisions to improve the artifact? Why or why not? Conclusion Summarize key takeaways from your selected artifact. Reflect on how it enhances your professional ePortfolio. 3. Research & Citations Minimum use of sources is described above, totaling a minimum of 5 credible sources. Follow APA 7th edition formatting for in-text citations and references. 4. Submit Your Paper Here to the Assignment Submit your paper to this Assignment tool by the stated due date and time 5. Review, Revise, and Submit Your Artifact Evaluate whether your artifact needs revisions before adding it to your ePortfolio. Consider the following: Does it need proofreading or formatting improvements? Can you enhance clarity or organization? Is there instructor feedback you should incorporate? Is it professionally presented and easy to read? Make any necessary revisions to improve your artifact before submission. SUBMIT YOUR ARTIFACT TO YOUR GROUP LOCKER FILE, NOT TO THIS ASSIGNMENT Submission Instructions You have TWO submission tasks: Submit your paper (1000-1200 words, APA 7) to this Assignment tool. Upload your revised artifact to your Group Locker file. ‘ Review the Grading Rubric before submission to ensure your work meets the evaluation criteria. Your paper will be reviewed by Turnitin. If you receive a report exceeding 15% Similarity please assess and determine what is needed to revise and resubmit. References to Assist Your Work Guidance For Selecting Your ePortfolio Artifacts – document attached to this Assignment How to extrapolate and apply: If you can’t extrapolate or think critically you might not survive [web article, also on W5 eReserve] How to format your APA style paper in 2025 [YouTube Video, 11 min.] APA Style Essay Format 2025 (Word) [YouTube Video, 7.22 min.]

1. Describe the population explosion of older adults known as the graying of America. Characterize the expected demographic changes to the US population over the next two decades? Why are these demographic changes occurring? 2. What is presbycusis? Describe how it develops over time and how to avoid more serious hearing loss. 3. Discuss the symptoms of Alzheimers disease. Describe the symptoms that occur earlier in the development of the disease and those symptoms that develop later in the disease. answer these three questions, each answer should be at least 5 sentences.

My original paper was shown to be 100% AI on turnitin. Teacher wants either an entire new paper or revise the current one in my own words. References can change.

For your first assignment, you will complete a systematic literature review over a topic of your choice that is timely and in the realm of health services research.

Please refer to this website for PRISMA tips:

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*Although you will not go into this much detail following the PRISMA guidelines, I would like for you to try your hardest and attempt to complete it.

Your systemic literature review paper should include an introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion.

• Introduction: An introduction should include a brief overview of your topic. Also, include a justification of why you choose this topic. Why is it so important? Why is it timely? Provide justification including statistics of the problem. This section also includes your study question and aims.
• Methods: Use the PRISMA guide to conduct your literature review. In this section include your PRISMA figure within the text. Your table should have the following columns and include at least 10 articles. Complete the table for each article included in your review. Please reword the text within the table. As you review your literature, you will find a common theme found amongst your review articles. For example, when reviewing hospital closures, you may find a theme of location between rural and urban which you would add that to your theme column.
• Results: In the results section, include a brief review of your columns. Report the numbers of articles screened at each stage using a PRISMA diagram
• Discussion: Summarize the findings. Discuss relevant themes you found in your findings. Refer to the example.
• Conclusion: Final overall review of your paper.

Your paper should be at least 5 pages double spaced not including your table or references. Please use APA formatting with a 12-point Times New Roman Font. Your table should at least have 10 articles. Think about this as an opportunity to submit to a conference (which is why I added the PRISMA aspect).

Week 2 – Topic Selection/Annotated Bibliography Paper Select a customer service related research topic that may apply to your discipline and to use for your final paper. Create an annotated bibliography. Please use APA format for the cover page, spacing, and citations. Organize your annotated bibliography alphabetically. The annotated bibliography must include a minimum of 10 sources. Each annotation should be one paragraph in length (100-150 words) and written in the third person.

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Please answer both questions in the attached with 500 words each. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Do Case 31 Spreadsheet with Questions please

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CASE

31

ST. BENEDICTS TEACHING HOSPITAL

MERGER ANALYSIS

THE PATIENT BASE of Lafayette County, Indiana, is currently served by three hospitals: (1) St. Benedicts Teaching Hospital, a not-for-profit, university-related hospital with 525 beds; (2) Wabash Regional Medical Center, a 250-bed, for-profit hospital owned by Hospital Associates of America (HAA), a national chain; and (3) Lafayette General, a 400-bed, not-for-profit, acute care hospital owned by Hoosier Healthcare. St. Benedicts and Lafayette General are located less than one mile from one another, while Wabash Regional is about five miles away from St. Benedicts, in a newer and more rapidly developing section of the county.

The service area has a total of 1,175 licensed beds, or about 3.5 beds per 1,000 population, which is higher than the national average of about 2.4 beds per 1,000 and much higher than the roughly 2 beds per 1,000 needed under an aggressive utilization management program. Of course, as a tertiary care facility, St. Benedicts receives patients from throughout the state, but the bulk of its patients still come from the local five-county area.

With an excess of hospital beds in the service area, the status quo may not survive the changing healthcare environment. Indeed, Lafayette General has had some tough years recently, as evidenced by its number of discharges, which have fallen to 11,412 in 2021 from 12,055 in 2020 and 12,824 in 2019. In addition, HAA has been aggressive in building market share in other areas of Indiana through both acquisitions and hospital expansions. With these factors in place, some consolidation in the local hospital market will likely take place, and the most likely result is the acquisition of Lafayette General by either St. Benedicts or HAA.

Lafayette General operated as a county hospital for more than 50 years and hence developed a reputation for providing healthcare services to low-income residents. After many years of operating losses, the county concluded that it could no longer afford to operate the hospital. In 1987, the county sold the hospital for $1 to Hoosier Healthcare, a not-for-profit managed care organization and provider, which by 2021 had become the states largest integrated healthcare company.

Hoosier Healthcares major business line is managed care. Its numerous plans, including health maintenance organization, preferred provider organization, point of service, and Medicare and Medicaid plans, serve more than 1 million members in 25 Indiana counties, encompassing all the states major metropolitan areas. In addition to managed care plans, Hoosier Healthcare owns seven different providers: two acute care hospitals (including Lafayette General), one rehabilitation hospital, one mental health facility, one hospice, one home health care agency, and one retirement community.

Lafayette General is the flagship of Hoosier Healthcares provider network, and the company has kept the hospital in excellent condition in spite of falling inpatient utilization. In fact, Lafayette General recently built the state-of-the-art HeartCare Center and the modern MaternityCare Center. Furthermore, Lafayette General operates a full-service emergency department and a medical helicopter service.

In response to the current situation, St. Benedicts has formed a special committee to consider the feasibility of making an offer to Hoosier Healthcare to acquire Lafayette General. The committees primary goals are as follows:

To place a dollar value on Lafayette Generals equity (fund) capital, assuming that the hospital will be acquired and operated by St. Benedicts

To develop a financing plan for the acquisition

In addition, the committee has been asked to consider two other issues related to the potential acquisition:

What is the best organizational structure for a combined enterprise? Currently, both Lafayette General and St. Benedicts have separate boards of directors and management staffs. Of course, currently the senior members of the Lafayette General board are also Hoosier Healthcare officers.

Should the medical staffs of the two hospitals be integrated, and, if so, in what way? The medical staff of Lafayette General consists of local physicians, including many family practice physicians, whereas the medical staff at St. Benedicts is almost entirely made up of specialists, and all are members of the local universitys college of medicine with responsibilities that go well beyond clinical practice.

A new committee will be formed to finalize recommendations on these issues should St. Benedicts management agree to move forward with the acquisition offer, but some preliminary judgments are needed at this time. As a starting point in the valuation analysis, the committee has obtained historical income statement and balance sheet data on both hospitals. Exhibit 31.1 contains the data for Lafayette General, and exhibit 31.2 provides the data for St. Benedicts. Both sets of statements are abbreviated but contain the data considered to be most relevant to the analysis. In addition, relevant comparative data are presented in exhibit 31.3 and relevant market data are shown in exhibit 31.4. (Assume that the data in exhibits 31.3 and 31.4 reflect late-2021 conditions.)

EXHIBIT 31.1 Lafayette General: Historical Financial Statements (in Millions of Dollars)

EXHIBIT 31.2 St. Benedicts Teaching Hospital: Historical Financial Statements (in Millions of Dollars)

EXHIBIT 31.3 Selected Comparative Data

EXHIBIT 31.4 Selected Market and Hospital Data

One of the toughest tasks that the committee faces is the development of Lafayette Generals pro forma (forecasted) cash flow statements, which form the basis of the discounted cash flow valuation. Several basic questions must be answered before any numbers can be generated. First, what synergies, if any, can be realized from the merger, and how long will it take for such synergies to develop? For example, can duplications be eliminated? Both hospitals have mercy flight helicopters and offer full emergency department services, even though the two hospitals are only one mile apart. What is the impact of such operational changes on revenues and costs and hence on the net cash flows that Lafayette Generals assets can produce? Second, once the consolidation takes place and all synergies have been realized, what is the long-term growth prospect for Lafayette Generals cash flows? Third, what impact would the acquisition have on St. Benedicts own cash flows? Any change in St. Benedicts revenues or costs that results from the acquisition must be included in the analysis. The answers to these questions and others form the basis for the pro forma cash flow statements.

You are the chair of the special committee formed at St. Benedicts to evaluate the potential acquisition. You must present your findings and recommendations to the hospitals board of directors. Because the case contains far less information than normally available in a merger analysis, especially when the potential merger is friendly, you must make many difficult assumptions to complete your analysis. Although you do not know much about Lafayette Generals local market, you do know the current trends in the healthcare industry. Use this knowledge to help make judgments about the case. The quality of many, if not most, real-world financial analyses depends more on the validity of the underlying assumptions than on the theoretical correctness of the analytical techniques.

Note that there is no preferred solution to this case, so your case analysis will be judged as much on the assumptions used in the analysis as on the analysis itself. Finally, remember that numerous risk analysis techniques are available that can be used to give decision makers some feel for the risks involved.