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Philosophical Viewpoints on Social Welfare Policies

In this assignment, you will examine the ideological struggles that underlie policymaking in the United States. This includes the following:

• The historical legacy of fear of a strong central government and how this fear has influenced the development of the US Constitution.
• The ideological divisions in the United States’ politics which fall primarily along a Conservative–Liberal continuum.

Research areas of social welfare policy using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet.

Select an area of social welfare policy in which you are interested. Respond to the following:

• Identify the aspects of the policy that reflect a conservative perspective and the aspects that reflect a liberal perspective.
• Explain the impact of the mixed ideological foundation on the focus and structure of the policy.

The political ideologies of a country are very specific to its cultural history. Keeping this in mind, respond to the following:

• Provide examples to explain why the policymaking is similar or different.

Write your initial response in 300–400 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Cover the following items in your posts:

• Provide a statement of clarification.
• Provide a point of view with rationale.
• Challenge a point of discussion, or draw a relationship between one or more points of the discussion.

In this assignment, you must examine the philosophical underpinnings of the economic system and its relationship to ethics and social justice by examining income support policies. You will also view the socially constructed ways of developing and distributing resources and implementing societal values. You will examine the “problem of justice” by considering the following:

• The distribution of goods and services
• An individual’s share in goods and services
• The allocation of rights and duties

Research income support policies using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet.

Select two policies for examination from the list that follows. You can select from other types of income support policies; however, be sure to submit your choices to the facilitator for validation before continuing with this assignment.

• Social Security
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Then, compare and contrast the selected income support policies. Address the following:

• List and describe each income support policy’s target population, means of funding, and intended outcomes.
• Explain the positions a conservative politician or commentator, and a liberal politician would take on the policy. Address anything they might have in common ideologically and also describe their differences.
• Give reasons and examples in support of your analysis.

Write a 2–3-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

You will apply important microeconomics concepts toward the competitive strategies of an organization that operates in an industry of your choice. You will evaluate the differences between market structures and identify a group of competitive strategies consistent with the market structure that best aligns with the market in which the organization competes. You will assess how the market structure positively and negatively affects the organization’s ability to earn an economic profit over time and evaluate the effectiveness of the organization’s competitive strategies.

Select an industry. Identify an organization in that industry. Please include an in-depth introduction and conclusion.

Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper. 

Format consistent with APA guidelines.

Identify the market structure in which this organization competes. Clearly indicate why the market structure was decided upon and how this market structure differentiates from the other alternatives.

Describe the level of competition the organization will face if under each of the following market structures:

• Oligopoly
• Perfect competition
• Monopoly
• Monopolistic competition

Identify three or more competitive strategies of your choice that may be used by the organization to maximize its profits over the long run. Evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in the market structure you identified. Consider the following:

• Expected changes in supply and demand
• Price elasticity of demand
• Market structure
• Government regulations

Make recommendations related to the strategies the organization might consider to maximize its profits and consider the following:

• What are the ethical implications of these strategies?
• Does this strategy align with the organization’s current values?
• Does this strategy align with your own values?

Alexander the Great was he really “great”.Discuss.

Massage therapy is an ancient Asian and Egyptian method based on human touch modalities.

Using South University Online Library or the Internet, search the article, “Cortisol decreases and serotonin and dopamine increase following massage therapy.”

On the basis of your research, summarize your thoughts and provide answers to the following questions:

• Why does a change in cortisol and serotonin levels demonstrate the effectiveness of massage as a healing therapy?
• Why are specific articles that use tangible outcomes and a scientific methodology important to advancing massage therapy as a credible and effective therapy?
• How does this article contribute to the study of CAM practices?
• What is your opinion of the modality discussed in this article? Do you see any outstanding benefits or detractions from the therapy’s use in contemporary wellness environments?

Write your answers in approximately 2- to 3-pages in a Microsoft Word document.

On a separate page, cite any sources you used in the APA format. Click here to learn how to cite sources using APA guidelines.

Blood Pressure Woes

George is a 55 y.o. male who has had hypertension (HTN) for the last 5 years.  His HTN is only partially controlled. He is trying to watch his diet, but does not exercise like he should due to his high-stress job.  He is also on HTN medication.  He monitors his blood pressure at home on a regular basis.  For the past month he has noticed his blood pressure seems to be higher than usual and even harder to control, but figured it was due to the stress of a big project at work.  In the past 2 weeks, however, he has noticed he does not feel like eating much; he is fatigued; he seems to be urinating more often; and he has been losing weight.   He decides to go in to see the doctor.

George’s doctor decides to run several tests with the following results.

Blood Test Results:

RBC:  3.8 million cells/mcL

WBC:  10,000 cells/mcL

Hgb:  11.0 gm/dL

Urine Test Results:

GFR:  45 mL/min/1.73m

Creatinine:  3g/24 hr.

Protein:  3g/24 hr.

The diagnosis George received was Chronic Renal Failure.

1. a) What supports the diagnosis if chronic renal failure instead of acute renal failure?  Give reasons from George’s history; his signs/symptoms.
2. b) Which of the blood test results are abnormal?  Why would chronic kidney failure cause these abnormal results?
3. c) Which of the urine test results are abnormal?  Why does chronic kidney failure cause these abnormal results?
4. d) If George was in the second stage of chronic renal failure, what percent of his nephrons have been lost? What changes will be seen in the GFR; urination; and percent of nephrons lost when George reaches end-stage renal failure?
5. e) How will George’s condition be treated?  Is it curable?

2. Which Electrolyte?

Betty is a 69 y.o. woman who has been taking furosemide for the last two years to treat her Congestive Heart Failure.  Lately she has noticed that her legs seem very weak and she has been feeling “pins and needles” in them.  She has also felt nauseated lately, so has been eating very little the last two weeks.  She goes in to see her doctor and he decides to do an EKG and run some lab tests to check for electrolyte imbalances.  The findings are as follows.

EKG:  shows prolonged repolarization

Serum Levels:

Sodium (Na+):  140 mEq/L

Potassium (K+):  3.0 mEq/L

Calcium (Ca++):  5.0 mEq/L

Magnesium (Mg++):  3 mEq/L

The doctor is able to diagnose Betty’s electrolyte imbalance and gives her a list of foods to eat and prescribes a new medication/supplement to use for a short period of time.

1. a) Which electrolyte balance was diagnosed?  Which lab results support this diagnosis?  Is there anything else in Betty’s history that would support this diagnosis?
2. b) What foods would the doctor recommend Betty eat?  Why?
3. c) What medication/supplement might the doctor prescribe?  Why would it probably only be needed for a short period of time?
4. d) Why is it important for Betty to be on furosemide for her Congestive Heart Failure?  What does this drug do?
5. e) If Betty asks you why this electrolyte is important, what would you tell her?

You work for a medium sized privately held electronics firm which is considering transitioning to a publically held organization. Your boss found out that you were taking business courses at Argosy University and has asked you to prepare a presentation for upper level management to explain the process by which a privately held company would transition to publicly held company.  He has asked you to  describe the general accounting processes involved in establishing an initial public offering (IPO), including but not limited to accounting for all assets, liabilities and equities of the firm. Prepare a 15-20 slide professional MS PowerPoint presentation which covers the following:

• Identify and explain the top five reasons private companies go public.
• Explain information the firm is required to provide to the investor with complete transparency.
• Compare and contrast the differences in accounting processes and procedures that medium sized companies such as yours go through when going public.
• Discuss any concerns you believe the company should guard against while transitioning from privately held to publicly held (shareholder apprehension, fair market value, etc.) and provide solutions to each concern.

Use the notes section in MS PowerPoint to explain your talking points. Use at least two charts and two additional graphics which support your points. Utilize at least three references (one of which may be your text) in your presentation.

Your son is graduating from high school and is about to enter the work force. He has developed a strong curiosity about our economic system and how it works. Because you have a good understanding of basic economics, he has asked you to explain several concepts that are essential to an understanding of how the economy works. Your son has asked you to explain the following concepts and ideas:

1. Absolute and comparative advantage: Explain how these concepts describe the benefits and costs of international trade.
2. “Invisible hand”: What is it and how does it affect the decision-making process in our economic system?
3. Circular flow diagram: Include the government sector in your explanation, a description of the roles that each participant plays in the economy, and how the different sectors interact in the markets.
4. The Production Possibilities model: Provide an example and include a summary of what the model is illustrating and the economic implications for the economy.
5. Microeconomics and macroeconomics: Explain the differences between the two and why economics is divided into these two subdivisions.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment by Wednesday, November 18, 2015.

Healthcare to US Citizens

Many organizations, departments, and individuals provide healthcare to the US citizens. The complex nature of the US healthcare delivery system has driven much legislation for change over many years. Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about the healthcare organizations and their delivery of healthcare services in order to fully understand the magnitude of the US healthcare delivery system. Based on your readings and research, answer the following:

• What are the main objectives of a healthcare delivery system?
• Name some of the basic functional components of the US healthcare delivery system. What role does each play in the delivery of healthcare?
• Who are the major players in the US health services system? What are the positive and negative effects of the often conflicting self-interests of these players?
• Why is it that despite public and private health insurance programs, some US citizens are without any coverage?
• What are the main roles of the government in the US health services system?
• Why is it important for healthcare managers and policymakers to understand the intricacies of the healthcare delivery system?