...constitutionally devolved to local units, and the central government cannot unilaterally revoke this decentralization, as it can in a unitary state. In a unitary system, the central government has all the power. In a federal system, some powers are given to the central government and other powers are given to the lower levels of government. The states in a unitary system hold a considerable jurisdiction and power in accordance with the doctrines set by the parliament. 2. What are the major differences between parliamentary and presidential systems? The main difference between a parliamentary and presidential system of government is that in a presidential system, the president is separate from the legislative body, but in a parliamentary system, the chief executive, such as a prime minister, is part of the legislative body, or parliament. A presidential system separates the executive and legislative functions of the government and provides what are commonly called checks and balances to limit the power of both the chief executive and the legislature. In a parliamentary system, the legislature holds the power, and the chief executive must answer to the legislature. Another main difference is that in a presidential system, the people elect the chief executive and members of the legislature separately, but in a parliamentary system, the legislature is elected by the people and then must appoint or recommend for appointment one of its members to be the chief executive. 3. What are...
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...module 10 “Assessment of nervous system”, Sub-topic 3 “common abnormalities and assessment findings of nervous system”. Stroke is a condition of both the nervous and cardio-vascular system. Stroke is a condition of brain damage which results due to shortage of blood supply. The blood supply to the arteries of the brain is reduced leading to brain damage. This result from shortage of blood supply and glucose supply to the brain. In the US it is the fourth leading cause of death. Stroke is also known as cerebro-vascular accident and it is a medical emergency. TYPES OF STROKE There are two main types of stroke namely ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke, though some authors belief that transient...
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...The urinary tract is the body’s drainage system for removing urine, which is composed of wastes and additional fluid. In sequence for normal urination to happen, all body parts in the urinary tract require to work as one in the proper order. The lower urinary tract includes the bladder and urethra. (National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), 2012). Urination is the process of emptying the bladder. To urinate, the lower urinary tract has two detached phases of activity: the storage (or guarding) phase, when urine is collected in the bladder; and the voiding phase, when urine is unconfined through the urethra The state of the reflex system is reliant on both a conscious signal from the brain and the firing rate...
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...required task, to keep a track of the inventory management system. In today's business environment, even small and micro enterprise businesses have come to rely on computerized inventory management systems. The inventory firms operating in industries that feature high volume turnover of raw materials and finished products, cloud based storage system have emerged as a key component of business strategies aimed at increasing productivity and maintaining competitiveness. Inventory management is one of the key activities of business logistics, that has always...
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...Lesson1: Case Study on Listo Systems Mani Kumar Budathoki International American University (IAU) MGT 500: Organization Behavior and Leadership Dr. Om Prasad Sitaula September 17, 2014 Overview of Listo Systems: Listo Systems is a pioneering graphic agency with a long span of success history. After the beginning of 1990s, the company grew frenetically and became one of the best graphic service companies in the world. The pace of new technology has created the more opportunities as well as challenges for the company and customers. However, advancements of this new technology have helped to produce more competitors with a better quality service and product. Due to more emergences of new competitors in the markets, the customers have got more options while opting to buy quality products and services. With all these changes, the industry has been facing the new threats in terms of security and product-thefts. Question No-1: The impacts of power shifting from the seller to the buyer: More competitions in terms of quality products and services are providing the customers more choices than ever before. As a result, customers want more quality products and services for less money, more flexibility and convenience, and more innovation. Listo systems had monopoly power in the early 1990s, so easily able to earn a huge success in a short span of time, but when a new technology is introduced then more and more competitors participated in providing the same services to...
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...The integumentary system is comprised of cutaneous membrane and accessory structures. Accounting for approximately 16% of the body's total mass, it is the largest and most accessible organ that is constantly providing protection from external elements such as microorganisms, UV and chemical exposure (Martini, Nath & Bartholomew, 2012). The appearance of the skin is due to interdependent biological and physiological factor that are all subject to changes from intrinsic and extrinsic elements of ageing (Draelos & Pugliese, 2011). This essay will address the function and structure of the skin and how they changes with age. The epidermis consists of stratified layers where the majority of cells are keratinocytes which manufacture the protein keratin....
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...the St. Luke Hospital would charge the HMO $1204 (Case Mix B), the same as for other third party payers. The hospital operation managers would benefit from $1,204,000 in increased revenues as beds are filled by the HMO patient, but the HMO manager would be foolish to accept St Luke Hospital rate when his/her performance appraisal is based on profit. Thus, the corporation (Mansfield Memorial Hospital and Lakeview Medical Centre) may stand to lose the improved occupancy and increase revenue to its hospital from its HMO due to the incongruence in objectives. 3. Bonus incentives: - Two way communication lacking between managers regarding the bonus system. - Budgeting linked to bonus system profiting (inaccurate results has affected transfer prices. - The Chief Financial Officer is reactive to the problems faced by the bonus system. 4. Internal Management: - Lack of accountability and responsibility over profit & expense centers - Lack of control measurement and adequate human resource management - Lack of consultation and cohesion between managers - Conflicts arising between Managers which could cause inner conflicts between managers Identify and list relevant recommendations or actions derived from the analysis undertaken above. 1. Keep fixed and variable cost split: It provides better analysis in order to make an accurate decision making in cost reduction. For...
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...Case Study: Cisco Systems Cisco systems has developed a quality approach to satisfy his customers. The approach is published at: http://www.cisco.com/web/about/ac50/ac208/about_cisco_approach_to_quality_customer_success.html# customer needs Approach to Quality Executive Message |Dedication to customer success is a core value that affects everything Cisco does. We recognize that we must earn the right every day to continue to | |serve our customers. It is this understanding that drives our belief that Cisco's quality mission includes building and maintaining strong customer | |relationships and customer listening systems that in turn arm us with information to drive behaviors and change that increases customer value in our | |products, support and systems. Cisco's customer focus culture permeates every layer of the company, from CEO John Chambers to each individual | |contributor. | | | |Customer satisfaction is so important at Cisco that it is a direct and explicit component of employee compensation. We set yearly business objectives | |around customer satisfaction goals and initiatives. ...
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...The SNS, which in partnership with the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) make up the Autonomic Nervous System, is also responsible for shutting down many unnecessary systems for the time being. The SNS shuts down what is not an essential part of the immune system, it stops producing saliva, it stops performing many of the parts of digestion, and it decreases the urine output. All of these systems that are shut down are only shut down temporarily, and almost never in total capacity. In addition, in preparation for the task ahead of him, Jim’s body signals that it should start converting more glycogen into glucose, essentially that it should start converting stored energy into excess energy, causing his blood glucose levels to rise. One minute after starting the race, Jim’s heart is beating heavily, he is breathing quickly and forcibly, he is sweating, his muscles hurt, and his temperature has risen. These symptoms are Jim’s body’s response to a minute of vigorous exercise...
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...Case Study from Chapter 7: Apple, Google, and Microsoft Battle for your Internet Experience Business 5460, Management Information Systems March 30, 2014 Dr. Mical Ramim Provide a one page summary identifying major issues The battle between global giants, Apple, Google and Microsoft, is a fight that has been occurring for many years now. All three companies have been hugely successful in different aspects of their industry. However, as our society’s technology continues to develop each company has had to make drastic changes to adapt to new and upcoming trends. As discussed in the case study, the perfect example of this necessary adaptation is a trending statistic that predicts a majority of users will begin browsing the internet on mobile devices versus the traditional PC. This probable trend has led to a lively battle of innovation as each company struggles to be number one in the consumer internet experience. Throughout this battle to the top each company has experienced their fair share of issues. Microsoft is perhaps one of the most famous and respected companies in the world. The corporation was founded April 4, 1975 by Bill Gates, an inventor known for creating one of the first user-friendly operating systems for personal computers. Over the decades the company has been a huge success, but not without its failures which often seem to be as of late. What once may have been an internet experience that was easily dominated by Microsoft technology is now saturated with...
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...Review of Related Studies -- Inventory System The following statements given are related to our study about the inventory system which is found very useful for the proponents in making the system. "It is nearly impossible to overemphasize the importance of keeping inventory levels under control," Ronald Pachura wrote in an article for IIE Solutions. "Whether the problems incurred are caused by carrying too little or too much inventory, manufacturers need to become aware that inventory control is not just a materials management or warehouse department issue. The purchasing, receiving, engineering, manufacturing, and accounting departments all contribute to the accuracy of the inventory methods and records." It is little wonder that business experts commonly cite inventory management as a vital element that can spell the difference between success and failure in today's keenly competitive business world. Writing in Production and Inventory Management Journal, Godwin Udo described telecommunications technology as a critical organizational asset that can help a company realize important competitive gains in the area of inventory management. According to Udo, companies that make good use of this technology are far better equipped to succeed than those who rely on outdated or unwieldy methods of inventory control. Automation can draidatically affect all phases of inventory management, including counting and monitoring of inventory items; recording and retrieval of item storage...
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...The nervous system is made up of two systems that work together to help the body function. One of the systems is the Central Nervous System (CNS) which consists of the spinal cord and the brain. The other system is the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) which is made up the nerves that connect to the rest of the body. Working together they both contribute to the wonder known as the nervous system, but how? (Better Health Channel, 2014). As said before, the Nervous system is made up of two systems, CNS and PNS. However, Neurons are microscopic cells that play a massive part in the workings of the Nervous system. What sets apart Neurons form other cells is that they can transmit electrochemical signals when stimulated. Neurons naturally have a small negative charge but when stimulated they produce enough electrical energy to create a reaction in these systems (Better Health Channel, 2014). If you have ever hurt a part of your body, say your leg, you would know that sometimes it feels like the pain is shooting up the entire leg. This is due to the Neurons being stimulated when the leg is hurt which causes a reaction in the nerves. I bet your wondering how the pain travels all the way up you leg. This is due to synapses (Better Health Channel, 2014)....
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...Information Systems could be classified as follows (Bagad, 2011): • Operations support systems: are systems that process data generated by business operations, as transaction processing systems. process control systems and office automation systems • Management Support Systems: are systems that enable effective decision making by managers, as management information system, decision support systems and executive information system. Computer-Based Information Systems (CBIS) rely on computer hardware and software and processing operations functions work according to pre-established set of procedures, and sequences of instructions and then information dissemination the user (Institute of distance and open learning, 2011). 2. 4. Core competencies...
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...tracking system? There are two sides to UPS's package tracking system: the external, customer-oriented side, and the internal company and employee oriented side. The input starts with customer with the creation of a scannable bar-coded “smart” label which can be done from the UPS website or using a special software provided by UPS, both accessible via the internet. These labels will contain data about the sender, the destination, and package arrival times. This data is received by UPS's central computer for processing and the information is then forwarded to one of their distribution centers where logistical planning will occur. UPS drivers are given a handheld Delivery Information Acquisition Device (DIAD) which can immediately record and upload pickup and delivery information and pictures of recipient signature to the UPS network, called UPSnet, for storing and processing. The data being sent from the DIAD is gathered from the scannable label on packages, recipient signatures captured, time card info, satellite feed of traffic patterns and changing schedules. Finally, all this information's outputs will include the UPS intranet available company-wide to distribution centers, customer service centers, etc., and the internet via UPS's website or embedded UPS functions within corporate customer's own websites. What technologies are used by UPS? How are these technologies related to UPS's business strategy? The technologies at UPS include bar code scanning systems, wireless...
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...Question 1: List the business processes displayed in the video. FedEx is a logistical service company employing 100 000 employees all around the world. They are specialised in transportation, e-commerce and business services. In order to be successful in their job they came up with a really efficient information system. We are now going to describe the different business processes shown in the video that retraces the entire journey of a package. 1. First a FedEx employee goes to the house of the customer and picks up the letter or the box the customer wants to send. The employee immediately scans the product so FedEx recognizes it. From this moment on and until the end of the process, FedEx will be able to know where each package is. When the pick-up tour ends, the truck goes to a sorting center to transfer the packages. 2. Once in the warehouse (called sorting center), all the packages need to be classified. Some of them are headed to the US; others are going to Europe or Asia for instance. First the package is put on a belt where it is measured (length, height, weight, volume) it tells FedEx how much to charge the customer for the shipping. Then the package goes under a scanner that reads the destination and puts the box in the right belt. If the machine cannot scan the box then the package is sorted out manually. 3. The third step is to put all the boxes in the right container and to fill it up at its maximum. The container is designed to fit in perfectly...
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