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  • Financial Management & Analysis in the Public Sector

    Subject AS.470.627 Financial Management & Analysis in the Public Sector

    You will upload your excel sheet and highlight your answers in yellow so I could detect them with ease. Partial credit is given provided excel analysis is provided.

    Draft Due:(2026-02-08)

    Final Version Due (writer):(2026-02-08)

    Requirements: complete

  • Wk2: Ethics in Research

    Based on the ethical principles (and error-laden examples in the past) that we studied this week, do researchers have an ethical obligation when their findings could be used to justify controversial policies, such as mass surveillance, indefinite detention, or biased and discriminatory practices in the name of homeland security? Why or why not? Reference three materials listed below: American Public University System. (n.d.). Institutional Review Board. Associated Press. (2022). Fifty years later, syphilis study still haunts America. &t=238s Barajas, J. (2016, February 19). How Nazi’s defense of just following orders plays out in the mind. Scientific American. Brear, M. R., & Gordon, R. (2021). Translating the principle of beneficence into ethical participatory development research practice. Journal of International Development, 33(1). Breed, A. G. (2022). How an AP reporter broke the Tuskegee syphilis story. Cannon, C., & Buttell, F. (2015). Institutional Review Boards at very high research activity universities: An opportunity for social workers. Research on Social Work Practice, 25(7). Caplan, A. (2007, June). Bad blood: The Tuskegee syphilis experiment. BioSocieties, 2(2). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Research implications: The US public health service untreated syphilis study at Tuskegee. Cherry, K. (2024). Understanding the Milgram experiment in psychology. Verywell Mind. Cohen, B. C. (n.d.). Nazi medical experimentation: The ethics of using medical data from Nazi experiments. Jewish Virtual Library. Congressional Research Service. (2024, February 8). Research security policies: An overview. Godlee, F., Smith, J., & Marcovitch, H. (2011, January 5). Wakefields article linking MMR vaccine and autism was fraudulent. British Medical Journal, 342. Heller, J. (2022). AP exposes the Tuskegee syphilis study: The 50th anniversary. Howell, J. D., & Hayward, R. A. (2003). Writing Willowbrook, reading Willowbrook: The recounting of a medical experiment. In J. Goodman, A. McElligott, & L. Marks (Eds.), Useful bodies: Humans in the service of medical science in the twentieth century (pp. 190214). Johns Hopkins University Press. McLeod, S. (2023). Stanford prison experiment: Zimbardos famous study. Simply Psychology. Milgram, S. (1962). The Milgram experiment 1962 full documentary [Video]. YouTube. &t=2666s Millum, J. (2020). International clinical research and justice in the Belmont Report. Perspectives in Biology and Medicine, 63(2). Miteu, G. D. (2024, March). Ethics in scientific research: A lens into its importance, history, and future. Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 86(5). Mukherjee, S. P. (2019). A guide to research methodology: An overview of research problems, tasks and methods. CRC Press. Nagai H., Nakazawa, E., & Akabayashi., A. (2022, December). The creation of the Belmont Report and its effect on ethical principles: A historical study. Monash Bioethics Review, 40(2). Office for Human Research Protections. (n.d.). Federal policy for the protection of human subjects (Common Rule). Ouellette, J. (2022, May 5). 50 years on, the lessons of the Tuskegee syphilis study still reverberate. ars Technica. Perry, G. (2013). Inside Milgram’s shock machine. Resnik, D. B. (2009, September). Perspective: Disclosing hidden sources of funding. Academic Medicine, 84(9). Rivera, G. (1972). Willowbrook: The last great disgrace [Video]. ABC News. Romm, C. (2015, January 28). Rethinking one of psychologys most infamous experiments. The Atlantic. Rosenbaum, L. (2020). The hideous truth of testing vaccines. Forbes. Subbaraman, N. (2023, September 24). The band of debunkers busting bad scientists. Wall Street Journal. Turk, M. A. & Mudrick, N.R. (2012). Rehabilitation interventions. Sage Reference Publications. U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. (n.d.). Eichmann trial. Wallis, C. (2010, February). Debunked. Time, 175(6). Ward, R., Krugman, S., Giles, J. P., Jacobs, A. M., & Bodansky, O. (1958, February). Infectious hepatitis: Studies of its natural history and prevention. New England Journal of Medicine, 258(9). Wellington, J., & Szczerbinski, J. (2007). Research methods for the social sciences. Continuum. Zimbardo, P. (2004). Quiet rage: The Stanford prison eExperiment [Video]. AlexanderStreet.
  • Finance question

    Title: Financial Management & Analysis in the Public Sector

    upload your excel sheet and highlight your answers in yellowgiven provided excel analysis

    Requirements: complete

  • How can leaders leverage culture and strategic choices withi…

    Prompt: How can leaders leverage culture and strategic choices within their organizations, and why are these elements essential for fostering collaboration in a globalized economy? Please review Chapter 4 in Cengage- Emphasizing Institutions, Cultures and Ethics Pages 81-97 and any additional outside resources needed in preparation for your response.

    Assignment Overview:

    In this written assignment, you will examine the role of organizational culture and strategic decision-making in effective global leadership. Your analysis should explore how leaders intentionally use culture as a strategic assetshaping behavior, guiding decisions, and supporting collaboration across diverse teams.

    You will also connect these insights to at least one relevant business or leadership theory (e.g., Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions, Strategic Choice Theory, Transformational Leadership, Contingency Theory, or Resource-Based View). Strengthen your discussion by integrating real-world examples from global companies, entrepreneurs, or leadership scenarios that demonstrate how cultural alignment and strategic choices impact organizational outcomes, cross-cultural collaboration, and competitive advantage.

    1. Assignment Guidelines: Length: Write a 34-page paper, double-spaced, using a standard 12-point font (e.g., Times New Roman).

    2. Focus: Your paper should clearly explain: How leaders make strategic cultural choices that influence organizational performance, why culture and strategy must align to encourage collaboration in a global marketplace and How theory supports real-world practice.

    3. Five Dimensions of Culture: Choose one cultural Dimension (e.g., Hofstedes Cultural Dimensions and explain how it helps leaders navigate the complexities of living and working in a global community.

    4. Connections: Clearly link the chosen theory to practical applications in global business scenarios, emphasizing the importance of strategic choices.

    5. Examples: Use at least one real-world example to demonstrate the relevance of the theory to contemporary global challenges.

    6. Structure: Organize your paper into the following sections to follow the above 5 numbers using headers.

    7. Citations: Include in-text citations and a reference list in APA format for any sources used. Submission Details: Deadline: Submit the assignment by 11:59pm ET on Sunday. Submission Format: Upload the assignment as a Word or PDF file to the courses learning management system (LMS).

  • Unit 4 Essay AHS

    This two-page essay measures your mastery of ULOs 2.4, 3.6, and 3.8.

    In this units lesson, we explored constitutional law, civil liberties, and ethical decision-making in homeland security. These issues become especially acute during large-scale disaster scenarios, where federal and local agencies are called upon to make time-sensitive decisions under conditions of uncertainty, chaos, and public vulnerability. These actions must occur within the legal framework of the U.S. Constitution and be guided by ethical principles that reflect a commitment to justice, rights, and equity.

    In Unit II, we examined the structure and functions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its component agencies, such as FEMA, TSA, CBP, CISA, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Each of these agencies plays a specific role during emergency and disaster response, from deploying resources and managing public safety to ensuring border integrity and cybersecurity resilience. Understanding these institutional roles is critical for evaluating the legal and ethical dimensions of disaster response strategies.

    Scenario

    Imagine a large-scale disaster, such as a major earthquake, terrorist attack, or cyberattack, has devastated a large metropolitan area. In the aftermath, the following occurs.

    • FEMA activates the National Response Framework and coordinates mass care operations.
    • DHS authorizes the deployment of surveillance drones through CISA and other partners to monitor population movements.
    • CBP and TSA extend security protocols to cover critical infrastructure like ports, highways, and airports.
    • Local police and federal agents, operating under emergency declarations, impose curfews and conduct home searches in heavily damaged areas without warrants, citing exigent circumstances.

    Instructions

    Based on the above scenario, prepare a two-page essay that answers the following three questions:

    • Do the actions taken in this scenario (e.g., curfews, surveillance, warrantless searches) raise legal or ethical concerns? Support your response using the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments and one ethical framework.
    • How do the roles and responsibilities of DHS and its component agencies shape the response effort? Identify at least two agencies and explain their jurisdictional functions.
    • As a homeland security leader, how would you balance protecting civil liberties with ensuring public safety during a disaster? Reflect on your personal values and priorities.

    Formatting Requirements

    • Submit as a Word document.
    • Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.

    Resources

    The following resource(s) may help you with this assignment.

  • Sagot 5547 Reflection

    Respond/comment/Discuss to colleague”s post as attached

    During my practicum, I participated in a follow-up visit for a 24-year-old female who returned to review laboratory results obtained at a prior visit for persistent fatigue and dizziness. The laboratory findings confirmed iron deficiency anemia, which aligned with her history of heavy menstrual bleeding. Research shows that for reproductive-aged women, the symptom of heavy menstrual bleeding is highly prevalent and a major contributor to iron deficiency (Munro et al., 2023). Knowing this, I initially felt confident interpreting the results. However, the encounter challenged me to move beyond diagnosis and focus on patient education and shared decision-making.

    This experience highlighted the importance of correlating laboratory data with a thorough history, particularly in identifying chronic blood loss as an underlying cause. Reviewing the results with the patient reinforced the need to communicate complex information in an understandable way while addressing her concerns about long-term management. Numeric laboratory results can be challenging to interpret, and it may cause anxiety and confusion for the patient, so I made sure to take my time so she could fully understand (Van Der Mee et al., 2024). I also recognized that failure to explore gynecologic contributors could result in delayed resolution of symptoms and recurrent anemia.

    From this encounter, I learned that anemia management extends beyond prescribing iron supplementation and requires addressing the underlying etiology. Patient adherence is closely tied to understanding the diagnosis and treatment rationale (Patel et al., 2025). Moving forward, my action plan includes strengthening my counseling skills, routinely assessing menstrual history in reproductive-aged females, and ensuring appropriate referrals are made to address contributing factors. This approach will support improved outcomes and continuity of care.

    References

    Munro, M. G., Mast, A. E., Powers, J. M., Kouides, P. A., OBrien, S. H., Richards, T., Lavin, M., & Levy, B. S. (2023). The relationship between heavy menstrual bleeding, iron deficiency, and iron deficiency anemia. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 229(1), 19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2023.01.017

    Patel, S., Huang, M., & Miliara, S. (2025). Understanding treatment adherence in chronic diseases: Challenges, consequences, and strategies for improvement. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(17), 6034.

    Van Der Mee, F. A. M., Schaper, F., Jansen, J., Bons, J. A. P., Meex, S. J. R., & Cals, J. W. L. (2024). Enhancing patient understanding of laboratory test results: Systematic review of presentation formats and their impact on perception, decision, action, and memory. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 26, e53993. https://doi.org/10.2196/53993

  • discussion 1

    Discussion 1

    Discussions should address the following components:

    – Introduction

    You must complete an initial post and reply to at least one peer to receive full credit for your discussion posts. If you create an initial post without a response, you will only receive a partial grade. Responses that do not include an initial post will receive ZERO points.

    • Original posts should consist of at least 150-250 words. No points will be deducted for longer postings.
    • Response postings should be within a range of 75 -100 words. No points will be deducted for longer postings.

    Hello Class,

    Since we have been out of class for two weeks, I want to ensure that you are reviewing the assigned chapters and comprehending the information.

    You must remain abreast of the weekly content because the knowledge you gain will be essential to the skills needed to facilitate GROUPS.

    Please use this platform to address the components below.

    Chapter 17 focuses on your own Self-Awareness, and awareness of others when relating to interpretation, empathy, additive empathy, and confrontation.

    • Demonstrate what it means to engage in ethical ways that keep the relationship intact when practicing interpretation, empathy, additive empathy, and confrontation.

    Chapter 10 focuses on the dimensions used to assess families. It provides a framework for family assessment that is consistent with family-based evidence-based practices.

    • In the role of the social worker, demonstrate what interpersonal facilitative and communication skills are needed during the assessment phase? What strengths assessment tool(s) would you develop or utilize to assess a family (For example, dealing with children under six who are left unsupervised for several hours)?

    What concerns, anxieties, and misgivings (If any) do you have about working with diverse families?

    What skills do you think it takes to lead a group?

    Describe how you feel about leading a group?

  • Lesson plan 5th grade reading

    please use the template provided. I need 5 detailed lesson plans that build off of each other for 5th grade english using Virginia sol standards.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plans Assignment Instructions.docx, 4-2LessonPlanTempSampSPED-17702514955561206.docx

    Note: Content extraction from these files is restricted, please review them manually.

  • Microbiology

    so you will log onto mcgrawhill and just complete a assignment there.
  • What is pollution

    Story to ,the lion and mouse

    Requirements: