...Chapter 1 Introduction A roundabout is a type of circular intersection or junction in which road traffic is slowed and flows almost continuously in one direction around a central island to several exits onto the various intersecting roads. The Oakes field Roundabout got its name from Sir Harry Oakes who was a Canadian; one of the rich guys that owned the whole area. The Oakes field Roundabout was chosen because it is the busiest roundabout in Nassau, and it leads into a lot of business areas and has 7 schools in that area, commercial banks and also restaurants. The geography coursework was about the study of traffic movement at the Oakesfield roundabout, in Nassau, New Providence which is located near to the College of the Bahamas. The study was done to fulfil coursework requirement for the BGCSE examination in geography. This study was carried out on Friday 20th 2011. Advantages of a roundabout * Reduces frequency and severity of crashes * Can slow excessive traffic speeds while still improving traffic flow * Reduces Traffic Delays * It is a lot easier to make a U-turn Disadvantages of a roundabout * Accidents may temporarily increase due to improper driver education. * During emergencies, signalized intersections can pre-empt control. * As lines develop, drivers accept smaller gaps which may increase crashes. * Possible higher construction cost. The nature of the traffic using the Oakesfield roundabout varies in intensity from one...
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.... Discuss the relationship between patient accounts, data flow and charge capture. Patient accounts are the main component of data flow - they are, in essence, the accounts that finance health care and are the data that "flows." Charge capture is the process of capturing all charges, [though it is often susceptible to "charge capture leakage" - an undercharge for services. Charge capture leakage can be minimized by constructing predictive models for charge capture leakage, and comparing these models to the current state of data flow on patient accounts. In sum, patient accounts, data flow, and charge leakage are the process of healthcare finances. Patient accounts are the elements, data flow is the process, and charge capture is the outcome. The relationship between patient accounts, data flow and charge capture is as follows: in order to provide competent medical billing and collections services in a timely and cost effective manner that will maximize the reimbursement revenue at a competitive market price. This guarantees that 98% of claims are paid on first submission and electronic claims are paid within 5 to 14 days, and payments are recovered on aged claims within 30 days . List two reasons why the HIM Department reviews patient medical records. To make sure the information is complete and accurate and ensures all the necessary forms are complete and signed - sort of a quality assurance function. The HIM department may also review patient records for other reasons...
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...INTRODUCTION: The article chosen for the critical review is “ERP Training with a web-based electronic learning system: The flow theory perspective” by: Duke Hyun Choi, Jeoungkun Kim, Soung Hie Kim. The article built strengths from the limitations of previous studies. Based from their range of literatures, they have found a gap in the information delivery system which is the lack of theoretical background. Then, exploration and validation of relationships with its key concepts. Through these boundaries the authors evidently stated their objectives. First, to present flow theory as a theoretical foundation in e-learning domain. Second, assess what student perceptive factors are significant to the key constructs: flow (holistic experience) and attitude towards the learning outcome. Third, develop a comprehensive theoretical framework that can be practiced in the e-learning field. After empirically explored with the help of survey questionnaire answered by the students of the ERP training program supported by Ministry of Korea, the antecedents that revealed directly (learner interface and content) and indirectly (interaction, instructor attitude towards students, instructor technical competence) influence the mediating variables thus affect mastery in ERP usage. Results suggested the inclusion of flow experience as new theoretical background and flow theory as a “promising theoretical foundation”. The article was structured logically and comprehensively. For example, in describing...
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...1. List and discuss the barriers to effective communication that managers face. Include specific example of each barrier to support your answer. The barriers to effective communication that managers face that we have found are time, distractions, biases and tools. Time is priceless and should be managed wisely especially when it comes to management. Managers should know their own people in the organization. Managers have to run errand and have a huge responsibility not only for themselves but also to a lot of people they manage. As far as we are concerned, there are few hours in a working a day and days in a week for the people in a particular organization to be gathered in the same place. However, managers can barely find time to communicate effectively to every person in the organization including employees, colleagues, bosses and even customers due to their packed schedule. Next is distractions. In a workplace, it is impossible to find no distractions. Distractions can be in a various types. It can be the employees and customers, telephone calls, emergencies and even company’s crisis. These distractions pull the managers in many ways and directions which can be a barrier towards an effective communication with the targeted audiences. Besides, biases is also one of the barriers found. Managers are also human whom already have naturally developed a judgemental mind since small. So, it would be normal to hear about someone being bias towards a person. It’s just sometimes we...
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...Amanda Smith Andrea Sampson ECE 140 – 2697 Video Reflection #1 This particular video discussed how teachers can manage the flow of traffic in their classroom by effectively arranging the furniture in the classroom. Managing the flow of traffic in the classroom is just as important as selecting the needed materials. I have been working in a preschool classroom as an aide since 2009, and this was the first year I was able to give input on placement of the furniture in the classroom. During the summer, I provided the teacher with a general layout of the furniture and the reasoning for the placement of the centers, desks and other furniture. The classroom is free from clutter, the centers are grouped together by active and quiet areas, and the children are provided with a wide variety of toys, manipulatives, books and puzzles. Each center is labeled and the children are assigned a particular center and rotate throughout the centers during the week. Actually, not only are the centers labeled by area but the furniture is labeled with words to help with word recognition. Although this video did not provide me with any new information; it did confirm that the classroom is properly setup to manage the traffic flow. I have had a few years of experience in the classroom and although I was not taught “management of traffic” I have found that I have already been executing and effective traffic pattern in the classroom. The one thing that was suggested to the principal was replacing...
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...number of cars moving between the intersections. To keep the traffic moving smoothly, the number of cars entering the intersection per hour must equal the number of cars leaving per hour. 1. Describe the situation. • In this traffic model the pictures illustrates that as cars go out in one direction there is a number of cars coming that are equivalent to the total number of cars going out. The traffic flows through B, C and d will remain a constant, and traffic that flows through the other intersection will change. 2. Create a system of linear equations using a, b, c, d, e, f, and g that models continually flowing traffic. 3. Solve the system of equations. Variables f and g should turn out to be independent. 4. Answer the following questions: a. List acceptable traffic flows for two different values of the independent variables. b. The traffic flow on Maple Street between I5 and I6 must be greater than what value to keep traffic moving? c. If g = 100, what is the maximum value for f? d. If g = 100, the flows represented by b, c, and d must be greater than what values? In this situation, what are the minimum values for a and e? e. This model has five one-way streets. What would...
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...within the formal communication networks of business. Formal communication networks are a flow of information and ideas through the command hierarchy of a business. On the other hand, informal communication networks also exist and ironically have become major sources of business communication. This happened with the advent of social media, increased reliance on technology and the inherent limitations of the formal communication networks. Within these communication networks are the actual flow of the ideas and information. Successful business is based on healthy communication and a large part of that is the flow of info and ideas between the top of the food chain down, then back up. This flow has many directions, with the main flows being upward-flowing and downward-flowing. Upward-flowing communication flows from employees to executives, providing insight into problems, trends, opportunities, grievances, and performance- thus allowing executives to solve problems and make intelligent decisions (pg.8). The upward flow can exist within formal or informal communication networks. In the current business world, a savvy group of executives should be aware of this dual existence. To better their business performance, executives should monitor informal communication and welcome formal communication. Just as feedback from customers is vital to the success of a business, so is the upward flow of ideas, information and also suggestions from employees. An employee that feels their...
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...How information is used and how it flows in an organization is as follows: Information in an organization is used for a myriad of different processes throughout an organization. Information flow through an organization is a duplicate image of an organizations activities. Making a model of an organizations activities goes a long way in helping to build an effective strategy for competing in today’s business world. The three things that are generally looked at in the process of information flow is cost, time, and the information path. A break down of these three components is as follows: Cost will show how much the present implemented information processes cost. Time would show us the current speed of information being transferred to the user of said information. IE: how much time it would take for management to receive the right information from say a warehouse, etc. The third component is the path. The path gives information about the size of information flow net elements that information goes through to make it to the information user. These three components are closely relative to each other and therefore make any analysis difficult. Essentially, information runs in a circular pattern. It is very similar to how water flows down a drain in a circular pattern. Once the water is in the drainage line, it goes through a series of pipes, of different sizes and direction. Organizations utilize information in a very...
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... October 5, 2015 BSBA MM 4-1 Systems Thinking Highway Patrol Group to Improve Traffic or Not In my opinion, Highway Patrol Group’s introduction can somehow affect traffic flow but not in all areas. What I mean here is that there can never be unity when it comes to result. As long as corrupt officials are present, one’s effort to pursue change especially when it comes to solving traffic problems can end up to nothing. It is not traffic which should be focused on but the authorized individuals who perform the process of improving traffic. But we must also know that it is not just their fault, motorists are also responsible for causing so much traffic problems. I think discipline and respect is what people need to make traffic solutions effective. Just as how a student would learn from his/her teacher with obedience and respect. There have been comments about enforcers being “NINGAS-KUGON”, people are saying that the first day of implementation was a big bliss but then during the second day officers were off- roads and are just playing Clash of Clans. To make the strategy effective, enforcers should be well-monitored; there should be consistency and strict yet clear guidelines for both motorists and implementers. I must say that there have been noticeable improvements in traffic flows but it just worsens in some areas. But I can’t still conclude this early cause its implementation was in its introduction stage. Just as what PNP Chief Director General Ricardo Marquez...
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...Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation. Figure 1. The intersections of five one-way streets The letters a, b, c, d, e, f, and g represent the number of cars moving between the intersections. To keep the traffic moving smoothly, the number of cars entering the intersection per hour must equal the number of cars leaving per hour. 1. Describe the situation. 2. Create a system of linear equations using a, b, c, d, e, f, and g that models continually flowing traffic. 3. Solve the system of equations. Variables f and g should turn out to be independent. 4. Answer the following questions: a. List acceptable traffic flows for two different values of the independent variables. b. The traffic flow on Maple Street between I5 and I6 must be greater than what value to keep traffic moving? c. If g = 100, what is the maximum value for f? d. If g = 100, the flows represented by b, c, and d must be greater than what values? In this situation, what are the minimum values for a and e? e. This model has five one-way streets. What would happen if the model had five two-way...
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... [pic] Figure 1. The intersections of five one-way streets The letters a, b, c, d, e, f, and g represent the number of cars moving between the intersections. To keep the traffic moving smoothly, the number of cars entering the intersection per hour must equal the number of cars leaving per hour. 1. Describe the situation. 2. Create a system of linear equations using a, b, c, d, e, f, and g that models continually flowing traffic. 3. Solve the system of equations. Variables f and g should turn out to be independent. 4. Answer the following questions: a. List acceptable traffic flows for two different values of the independent variables. b. The traffic flow on Maple Street between I5 and I6 must be greater than what value to keep traffic moving? c. If g = 100, what is the maximum value for f? d. If g = 100, the flows represented by b, c, and d must be greater than what values? In this situation, what are the minimum values for a and e? e. This model has five one-way streets. What would happen if the model had five two-way...
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...Week 8 Assignment Rubric Written Assignment Grading Form for Good Business Sense Paper, Due in Week Eight |Content and Development |Points Possible |Points Earned |Comments | |70 Points |70 | | | | | | | | |All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. |30 | | | |The paper answer Questions 1–4 from the Developing Good Business | | | | |Sense activity on p. 394 of the text. | | | | |The paper is 700 to 1,050 words. | | | | |The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive. |10 | | | |The paper develops a central theme or idea directed toward the | | | | |appropriate audience. | ...
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...Level 1 Data Flow Diagram for the Record Customer Activities Process You will need to create a level 1 diagram for the process Record Customer Activities from the level 0 diagram, PE Figure 6-2 on page 187. You will need to turn in one level 1 diagram. Review the three level 1 diagrams created by the other team and placed in doc sharing in the Project Workbook - Week 3 folder. So you will need to draw one level 1 diagram. You can use any Microsoft Application; Visio is available for free download or you can use the Citrix iLab; but a lot of students use the draw features of MS Word. We have Visio tutorials available in the lecture and syllabus - give it a try! Visio is the most widely used diagramming tool in business today and you can gain practical experience that can serve both your resume and skill set!! 1. Correct Number of Sub-Processes Identified. (2) | 5 | 2. Correct external entities identified. (1) | 3 | 3. Data Flows Drawn correctly. (4) | 4 | 4. Data Stores drawn correctly. (1) | 3 | TOTAL | 15 | Record customer activities,” there will be two inputs coming from outside, coupons and purchases, and one output to the outside, transactions. There may be two or more sub-processes on each decomposition diagram. For example, for the process “Record customer activities,” there may be one sub-process for purchases and another for coupons. If the core process cannot be decomposed, there is no need for decomposition. PE Figure 6-3:...
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...explains the purpose, project schedule and scope of the project. Contents Part 1: Project Governance Background We have identified that collecting health related data from remote areas is often difficult and flow of data in health systems is often fragmented. Paper based data collection tools such as questionnaires are error prone and are subject to data loss. Data processing using these methods is also time consuming and cumbersome which doesn’t guarantee quality of the outcome. There is a need of a data collection method that can improve data flow between different levels of health systems. The proposed method would use a set of graphical tools and automated software applications that will help simplify, automate, standardize and reduce the errors in reporting the data collected in the field. Purpose The purpose of this project charter is to describe the background and objectives for the project and also explain the purpose, project schedule and scope of the project. This project will be completed in a duration of 14 weeks at a total cost of $25000 approximately. To meet the proposed targets, approval of this project charter is required as soon as possible. Objectives The objective of this project is to provide a data collection method that can improve data flow between different levels of health systems by use of a set of graphical tools and automated software applications that will help simplify, automate, standardize and reduce the errors in reporting the data collected...
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...Requirements and Data Flow Diagrams Ocean Sound College Ocean Sound College is a liberal arts college in need of new system to manage housing opportunities for students, faculty and staff. Presently, they are using an outdated method of storing and managing this information. With this new system, Ocean Sound will ultimately save time and money. This system will implement an application that is able to accept, sort and display available housing options based on the user’s needs. The user will be able to select from a variety of options, including but not limited to: type of housing, size of living space, bedrooms, bathrooms, pets, utilities, and student/staff housing. In addition, this system will be capable of allowing the owner of the listing to edit or delete their post as needed. This will assist in the maintenance of the system as it will negate the previous need for private landlords to call once a property is rented. This system will also be capable of regularly checking postings for age and status. Once a listing from a private landlord is over 2 months old, the system will recognize it and delete it. Additionally, users will be able to flag if they have found a listing that is still posted when it has already been rented. This information will be forwarded on to the housing office staff along with contact information for the poster so that they can contact them to verify. Structured English Statements for OLD LISTINGS process: Input data flows: LISTING, LISTING...
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