...------------------------------------------------- Modern Management of Today’s Nursing Homes Connor Watson Sociology of Organizations 12/15/2015 Final Research Paper Introduction The Silver Tsunami is coming, and because of this, there will be more elderly people entering into nursing homes and the available labor force in the United States will decrease. This idea appear may be shocking to anyone reading this, but to me, it is incredibly important information because I want to be an Administrator of a nursing home myself one day. I decided that I wanted to study how these facilities operate, especially since I have not yet done my internship work and decided that this would be an excellent opportunity to take an early look inside the industry. I hope to discover through my research an answer to the question: “how have nursing homes adapted new technologies to minimize the costs and risks of day-to-day operations?”. For my research I used two theoretical frameworks that work together in many aspects. The first framework that I chose was Risk Management. I am interested in how nursing homes prevent risks and what they do in the case of accidents. I would argue that in these facilities, risk factors are everywhere; knowing how they control any situation that has a chance of putting the patient in harm’s way is very telling of how the industry is run. The other framework that I have incorporated is the development of technology in the nursing home. In an effort to deliver better care and...
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...Operation Management The value proposition of Home Depot is to bring unparalleled value to its customers who will most likely make decisions based on value, the best level of customer assistance, convenience of store location and wide assortment product offering. By solving their customer’s home improvement dilemmas, Home Depot offers a unique shopping experience by using the it's own operation strategy to deliver it’s value proposition and meet demand. The home improvement industry is one of the most rapidly growing industries in the world. The global home improvement market is expected to grow at a yearly rate of 2.5% between 2010 and 2015, according to Market Line. The market has a predicted 2015 worth of almost $678 billion. In 2010, building materials led the overall market, generating $389 billion in profit, or 65% of the overall market. So the market demand of Home depot is predictable. According to its 10-K report, “We buy our store merchandise from suppliers located throughout the world and are not dependent on any single supplier. Most of our merchandise is purchased directly from manufacturers, which eliminates ‘middleman’ costs” (Home Depot Inc, 2010). This suggests that due to the diverse supply chain and many suppliers, there is no threat of bargaining. Home Depot also “formed strategic alliances and exclusive relationships with selected suppliers to market products under a variety of well-recognized brand names” (Home Depot Inc, 2010). This suggests that...
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...Proj 595 - Risk Paper 1 Pm595 Risk Paper: Buying a new house Project Risk Management Professor: James Reckon Authored: Michael Arcoli December 18, 2015 TITLE: Purchasing A HOUSE TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION RISKS IDENTIFICATION RISKS RANKING MATRIX RISKS MONITORING CONCLUSION REFERENCES * INTRODUCTION Whenever considering a major purchase in life one must carefully consider the risks associated with making these purchase decisions. These decisions should be treated as projects in such a way that proper planning, analysis, risk assessment and contingency should all be aspects of the purchase process whether formal or informal. In this paper, I will discuss about a project that many people are familiar to: buying a new house. Few years ago, I moved to a new area and was trying to decide whether or not to purchase a new house, and if so, where should I buy it. I also considered if I should buy a preexisting new house or hire a builder for a new house. Every option had its own set of potential risks. If I continued to rent, was this really just throwing away money. If I purchased a house, could I afford it and was I buying the best house for me and my family? I approached it like any other project, with interviewing people, note collecting, collating, and interpreting the data. After reviewing my expenses and income and examining the tax advantages, I decided to buy a house but knowing that several risks may accompany my decisions, these...
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...Strategic Management Analysis: The Home Depot History, Development, and Growth The Home Depot, founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1978 by Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank, experienced growth rather quickly. The Home Depot is “the fastest growing retailer in U.S. history.” In 1981, the company went public on NASDAQ, moving to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) merely four years later in 1984. The 1980s and 1990s saw tremendous growth for the company, with 1989 marking the celebration of its 100th store opening. From the time of its foundation, The Home Depot has been able to continue growth by implementing and reinforcing its distinct core competencies. Additionally, The Home Depot experienced aforementioned growth through not only continuously adapting to change, but through maintaining the initial culture and values of the organization. Through emphasizing and sustaining said culture and ensuring providence of good products and customer service to its customers has bolstered The Home Depot’s competitive advantage and forged the company’s reputation as the home-improvement industry leader. Internal Analysis - Strengths and Weaknesses All four of the following, whether strengths or weaknesses, are of utmost importance for The Home Depot. Strengths Pronounced Reputation and Brand Image Due in part to its highly evolved marketing and advertising strategies, The Home Depot has developed a pronounced reputation and brand image within the home-improvement industry...
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...Some Pointers in Decorating & arranging the house * Wipe the slate clean. -In other words, completely empty the room, if possible. I know this can be hard, especially in a cramped, city apartment, but it is sometimes impossible to visualize a fresh new look unless you begin with a blank palette. * Decide on your focal point. Every room needs one. This is the defining element in your room. It can be a something as simple as a fireplace or a unique piece of furniture or artwork. Your furniture should be arranged to take advantage of your focal point. For example, in the living room or bedroom, the sofa or bed should face the focal point. * Identify traffic patterns and avoid setting up an obstacle course. For example, if you must cut through your dining room to get to your kitchen, you won’t want to dodge a huge table and chairs just to get a drink of water. * Decide on the use of the room – intimate gatherings, entertaining large crowds, sleeping and playing (like in a child’s bedroom) or sleeping only? Your main piece, especially in a large room, will help define the purpose and use of the space. * Don’t block doorways, windows or views to other rooms, if possible. Consider these factors before you begin moving your furniture in. * Use remaining furnishings to define areas. This is very important in a large room, but it is just as important in a small space. The remaining furniture and decor should enhance and work around your main piece and your...
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...“Zillow” Sharon Edwards Indiana Tech College of Professional Studies MBA 5110 Management Information Systems Business Driven Technologies Chapter 8 Pages 116 - 117 Summary of the Facts “Zillow Group, or simply Zillow, is an online real estate database company that was founded in 2006 and created by Rich Barton and Lloyd Frink, former Microsoft executives and founders of Microsoft spin-off Expedia.”1 This website houses data for more than 90 million homes to buy, rental homes, rental apartments and rental properties, across the United States. Information on these properties includes size, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living room, location, cost, and even color. Zillow will let you know if properties are pet-friendly, what style the home is, what the cabinets are made of and what color the tile is in the bathroom. The site provides not only the information about the homes look, but it also about the cost and the valuation of the home. It also automatically recalculates the valuation of the properties every day to provide users with historical grafts of the properties over time, so with 10 years’ worth of history.2 Just like buying a car and getting all the maintenance history, renters or buyers can get the information on the homes and be better educated on what they are buying or renting. As one would imagine, having a website like this where a buyer could look at properties across the country if they are moving would save a great deal of time...
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...INTRODUCTION In today's busy world, balancing priorities is quite challenging. The twenty four hours seems isn’t enough to finish all the demands of the day. This dilemma calls for time management. An individual must have time for work, for a break, and for boundless tasks at home. One of these never ending household chores is laundry. Historical dates show that laundry was originally not done at home. People in the ancient times did their laundry in streams and rivers. As time goes by, laundry was moved in-house and there have been improvements on how people wash their clothes. Washing machines were then invented, and these machines make laundry more convenient and at home. But as peoples’ life change in response to the fast growing technology, many of them haven't have the time to do their laundry, since it is still time-consuming even with the help of machines. Most people think that the time for laundry can be allotted to studies and in the advancement of their careers. So this is why, laundry shops were addressed. Many people use it as their business in order for them to have an income. Before technology has began, there are some early laundry methods and tools like washing clothes in the river, Laundry shops were also called as a Laundromat, where it is a type of launderette, used for a place that has machines for washing and drying clothes, towels, sheets, etc. Some laundry shops, the owner or employees were the one who do the service. And some of laundry...
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... Generally, two employees perform cleaning services at each customer's home. I chose this franchise because it is a growing company with 30 years history. It is home-based business. That means tmore freedom, tax advantages. Maid Simple House Cleaning is helping aspiring enterpreneurs since 1979. Maid Simple House Cleaning has over 400 franchise territories in the United states and continuing to grow. Maid Simple House Cleaning offers a complete franchise package including an advertising and customer aqcuisition programm , a national sales center that handles customer scheduling, billing and payment processing, and continous training and marketing support. A Maid Simple House Cleaning franchisee will receive a license to operate a business under the trade name, trademarks, service marks, logotypes, and commercial symbols that Maid Simple House Cleaninge designate, including the service mark Maid Simple House Cleaninge, gain access to customers through Internet alliances and partnerships of Maid Simple House Cleaning, obtain otheir assistance in matters like marketing, management, human resources, products, financial planning, and services,gain access to the full array of proprietary products and services they offer, inciuding their confidentiai business information and specifications. Franchisee will operate the Franehised Business from home. will offer light day time house cleaning services for homes. Maid Simple House Cleaning will provide franchisee with an opening inventory...
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...Running Head: Short Title? Title ? Keller Graduate School of Management Short title 2 1.0 Executive Summary Saint Patrick’s Nursery is debating on whether or not to incorporate Wednesday into their regular schedule. The nursery can compete with hourly daycare offer by Play Date and the Child Development Centers of the Army base Fort Bragg. The lower price that they offer will help the nursery compete against others, adding value and a good reputation to the service provided. The focus is to meet the demands of the stay at home parents requesting the need of one more day. The financial objectives are to obtain at least ten kids from ten different households, pay at least three employees and at still break-even for that particular day. 2.0 Situation Analysis Saint Patrick’s Nursery was open about 20 years ago with the purpose of taking care of kids while the parents attended mass. Throughout the years the nursery requests from parents has help developed the concept of Parent’s Morning Out (PMO) open on Tuesdays and Fridays morning only. It has come to the attention of the current Nursery Director the need of one extra day. However, in order to open the nursery on Wednesdays, the nursery must have at least ten children from ten different households. This is due because children from the same household receive a discount for the service. Hourly daycare is increasing in popularity and demand. Stay at home parents find it more easily to find an hourly daycare than...
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...decided to join the United States Armed Forces and serve my country while stationed in Europe. Although I do not regret that decision, I do however regret not attending college directly after high school and having the option to join the service as a commissioned officer. I now decided that going back to school to obtain my Bachelor’s degree in Human Recourses Management at Penn Foster College would offer many career opportunities and set an example for my son. Taking online courses has proven to be more difficult than I thought. With my 9 week old son needing my attention most of the day, my husband working extended hours and housework piling up, I do not have the luxury to always have a set schedule allowing me to attend traditional college classes on a campus and in class rooms. My husband tries to be as supportive as he possibly can, while trying to take as much housework as he can off my hands and wakes up to feed the baby at night during the weekends. During the week however, I would like him to come home to a neat and clean house with a cooked meal waiting for him as he walks thru through the front door of our home, so he can fully relax and leave the daily struggles of a...
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...Life and School: Making it work Education is crucial in today’s world, and most times there is a need to choose to either work full time or go to school full time. In most cases, choosing one or the other is not an option. Finding the time to balance college classes with all of the activities in your daily life is what most people who are considering going back to school find most difficult and discouraging. However, with the right strategy balancing life and school can be manageable. We live in an age where women play a crucial role in the job market and in the home setting. This is no exception for me. Prior to school, my work and home life consisted of being a mother to my dogs, a wife to my partner, a leader and manager at my job, a socialite to my friends, a dedicated family member, a maid and a cook! Trying to factor in college classes seemed frightening at first! It has been ten years since I have attended any kind of educational classes; however, seeing that I regretted not attending college directly after high school, I made the decision that going back to school would open up many career opportunities for me. Deciding that I wanted to go back to school to expand my knowledge and career opportunities was the biggest decision that I have ever made thus far. Since I do not have the luxury to always have a set schedule to where I can attend traditional college classes in a classroom, I made the big decision to do distance learning as opposed to traditional...
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...INTRODUCTION In today's busy world, balancing priorities is quite challenging. The twenty four hours seems isn’t enough to finish all the demands of the day. This dilemma calls for time management. An individual must have time for work, for a break, and for boundless tasks at home. One of these never ending household chores is laundry. Historical dates show that laundry was originally not done at home. People in the ancient times did their laundry in streams and rivers. As time goes by, laundry was moved in-house and there have been improvements on how people wash their clothes. Washing machines were then invented, and these machines make laundry more convenient and at home. But as peoples’ life change in response to the fast growing technology, many of them haven't have the time to do their laundry, since it is still time-consuming even with the help of machines. Most people think that the time for laundry can be allotted to studies and in the advancement of their careers. So this is why, laundry shops were addressed. Many people use it as their business in order for them to have an income. Before technology has began, there are some early laundry methods and tools like washing clothes in the river, Laundry shops were also called as a Laundromat, where it is a type of launderette, used for a place that has machines for washing and drying clothes, towels, sheets, etc. Some laundry shops, the owner or employees were the one who do the service. And some of laundry...
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...Dear Editor, It is 1861 England, and I have just purchased “Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management”. I have to say, I find this manual very helpful, as it lays out how a productive woman runs her home. Though I have to wonder how many women find the time to accomplish all the goals set forth in the book. Over the last 10 years however, since the Great Exhibition, meal preparation has gone by much faster with my new coal burning stove and other kitchen gadgets my husband purchased for me. (p.704) The Great Exhibition has increased my workload in other areas of the home. I now have many more objects to dust and polish to keep up appearances and keep my husband happy. The dusting alone can be an all day job! As per Mrs. Beeton’s advice, I do strive to keep a clean, happy home and make sure that dinner is ready when my husband gets home. After all, “the way to a mans heart it through his stomach” (p.705). I do find that the many magazines available to me, assist a great deal with my meal preparation, though I quietly wish that there weren’t so many courses and there wasn’t so much work going into every meal. I have seen and spoken with other women in the market place, and all but those with the extra help of household staff, seem to be struggling with these concepts as well, some even more than me. It is said that working wives and mothers are expected to keep up these standards as well, though I don’t know how one could. I do so like how Mrs. Beeton refers to...
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...Housekeeping department. The following housekeeping areas in the hotel are: the front desk area, lobby area, game rooms, exercise area, management offices, and public restrooms.The duties in the hotel for the housekeeping department are room inspection,training for the entire staff, inventory control ( linens, cleaning supplies,furniture, ),housekeeping reports and in-house and out-house laundry. In each room, every maid has a 30 minutes for cleaning the room, and there are 3 shifts / day in which the maids has to clean the room. (every floor has at least 10 maids). The laundry in the hotel is one in-house, and one of the reasons why the hotel is dotated with a in-house laundry is that the GM provides greater control of where the inventory will be laundred. What housekeeping meaning? Housekeeping is the act of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a home. It is one of the many chores included in the term housework. Housecleaning includes activities such as disposing of rubbish, cleaning dirty surfaces, dusting and vacuuming. It may also involve some outdoor chores, such as removing leaves from rain gutters, washing windows and sweeping doormats. The term is often used also figuratively in politics and business, for the removal of unwanted personnel, methods or policies in an effort at reform or improvement. Housecleaning is done to make the home look better and be safer and easier to live in. Without housecleaning limescale can build...
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...Great Writing 4: Great Essays, 4ed Answer Key UNIT 1 Activity 1, pages 5–8 Preview Answers will vary. Post-Reading 1. The story of Cinderella, her cleaning tasks, and how she felt about them 2. Answers will vary. 3. Ironing clothes, washing dishes, and cleaning the bathroom 4. 5 paragraphs; paragraph 1 (introduction); paragraph 5 (conclusion); paragraphs 2, 3, 4 (body) 5. Unpleasant household chores 6. “The top three of these unpopular tasks often include ironing clothes, washing dishes, and cleaning the bathroom.” 7. Why people don’t like to iron clothes; “One of the most hated chores for many people is ironing clothes because it is not a task that can be completed quickly or thoughtlessly.” 8. Paragraph 3: “Another household chore that many people dislike is washing dishes.” Paragraph 4: “Although ironing clothes and washing dishes are not the most pleasant household chores, perhaps the most dreaded chore is cleaning the bathroom.” 9. Two possible supporting sentences: “Each piece of clothing must be handled individually, so ironing a basket of laundry can take hours!” “After ironing a piece of clothing meticulously, which entails smoothing out the fabric, following the seams, and getting the creases just right, it needs to be put on a hanger as soon as possible. 10. “Because the bathroom is full of germs, a quick wiping of the surfaces is often not enough.” 11. “Maintaining a house means doing a wide variety of unpleasant chores...
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