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The purpose of this scholarly activity is to analyze fundamental aspects of corporate finance management in multinational corporations. You will research a multinational corporation to focus on for the assignment, provide a brief overview, examine supply chains and working capital management, analyze financial management of the corporation, and make recommendations for financial decisions. Include the following components in your case study: 1. Select a multinational corporation (MNC): 2. Ensure there is sufficient data for analysis based on requirements listed below. Provide a brief overview of the MNC: In the introduction of your case study, describe the MNC, its business, products/services, and key markets. Highlight its operations in different countries. Discuss recent stock distributions through dividends or repurchases. 3. Analyze supply chains and working capital management (Choose 2 from below): Describe the company’s supply chain management strategy. Analyze the financing policies used by the MNC for its current assets. Evaluate the company’s cash conversion cycle. Discuss the company’s cash management techniques. Analyze the goals of the company’s inventory management. 4. Examine multinational financial management (Choose 2 from below): Enumerate reasons why the MNC decided to go global. Illustrate any significant transactions the MNC has had between countries with different currencies. Discuss challenges the MNC faces with floating exchange rates and its management strategies. Analyze the relationships the MNC has with inflation, interest rates, and exchange rates. 5. Make recommendations: Based on your analysis, provide two to three recommendations for the MNC’s future financial decisions in the context of global operations. Explain how the MNC can use planning techniques to forecast operations. Examine internal controls the MNC can use to ensure its operations run smoothly and ethically in the global marketplace. 6. Provide a conclusion: Briefly summarize the key findings of your analysis. Compile your analysis and recommendations into a comprehensive report, ensuring it is well-structured and professionally presented. The report should range from four to five pages. You are required to use at least four sources. 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.

Tactical financing decisions are essential as they guide a company’s immediate financial strategies. They encompass the decisions about how a company obtains and uses funds in the short term. In this journal entry, you will dive deep into a real-world example, analyzing a company’s recent tactical financing decision and suggesting alternative approaches. This exercise will help cement your understanding of the concepts from the lesson and textbook as you apply them in a practical context. Start by selecting a company whose recent tactical financing decision piqued your interest. It could be a company that recently went public, secured a new lease agreement, or issued hybrid financing instruments such as preferred stocks or convertible bonds. Analysis: Based on the knowledge you’ve gained in this unit, briefly describe the company’s recent tactical financing decision. Assess the potential benefits and challenges of this decision for the company. Alternative financing decisions: Drawing from your understanding of public and private financing, lease financing, and hybrid financing, propose at least two alternative financing strategies the company could have considered. Predict the potential impact of each of your proposed alternatives on the company’s value. Would your proposed alternatives increase or decrease the company’s value? Why? Reflection: Conclude your journal entry by reflecting on the importance of tactical financing decisions in the broader spectrum of corporate finance. What did you find most intriguing about the company’s choice, and how do you perceive the role of such decisions in shaping a company’s financial future? Ensure your journal entry is at least 200 words. Write clearly and concisely, focusing on providing a well-thought-out analysis. While references and citations are not mandatory, if you pull specific data or quotes, ensure they are accurately represented. Review your work for clarity and coherence before submitting.

Assessment: Pitch your pedagogy

Assignment Rationale

Early childhood teachers (ECT) need to have a thorough understanding of diverse theoretical and philosophical foundations of play-based pedagogies to critically consider the possibilities and challenges associated with incorporating play into our early childhood education practices. As an ECT, part of our responsibility is to advocate for the recognition and significance of play as a fundamental right of every child. Moreover, we must strive to create inclusive and collaborative learning environments that welcome diverse perspectives and allow for the development of a shared understanding of what ‘play’ entails, as well as the implications of implementing play-based pedagogies in early childhood policies and practices.

Assessment 1 requires students to critically engage with theoretical perspectives of play and reflect upon key issues presented in Modules 1-3 and create a digital presentation.

This assignment aligns with the following Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs)

Learning Outcome 1: Identify and analyse the role of play in learning and examine the challenges pertaining to play and pedagogies.

Learning Outcome 2: discuss the diversity of approaches to pedagogies utilised in early childhood education and care, and how they position children, teachers, and parents/carers.

Learning Outcome 3: analyse the relationships between philosophy, theory, and pedagogy to the learning environment for all young children (birth – 5 years).

Learning Outcome 4: critically reflect on personal philosophy to play and pedagogies for learning and teaching as an early childhood professional.

Task Description
Imagine you are working in an early childhood education and care (ECEC) setting and have been asked to present at the family information night. Some families of children aged 4-5 years voice their concerns about the play-based approaches used in your setting. They believe their children should be engaged in more formal, academic approaches to prepare them for school. Other families are interested in the play-based approach but would like to know more about the potential value and benefits of play.
For assessment 1, your task is to prepare a ‘pitch’ to explain and justify the importance of a play-based pedagogical approach for children now and in their future.

Instructions
Step 1: Develop your Pitch
To ensure your pitch is well-organised and addresses all necessary elements you have been provided with a pitch template. You are required to fill in the ‘Assessment 1 Pitch Template’ and submit the completed document for grading.
To access the template:
Go to the ‘Assessment Tasks and Submissions’ section of the unit learning site (Blackboard).
Open the Assessment 1 folder.
Locate the Word document titled ‘Assessment 1 Pitch Template’.
Download the document and save it to your files.
Complete the pitch template with a detailed plan for your presentation. Include a brief description of each presentation slide (200 words maximum), and a reference list.
Your pitch must identify and justify the following elements:
Introduction: Introduce yourself to the service and briefly address the concerns raised by families (30 seconds to 1 minute).
Role of play: Explain the role of play in children’s learning, development and wellbeing, including an example of a play-based experience and activity. Remember to address different developmental domains (2 minutes).
Personal philosophy: Share your personal philosophy regarding play and how it influences your approach to teaching and learning (2 minutes).
Successful play-based learning environment: Discuss what contributes to a successful play-based learning environment, including physical, social, and temporal elements (2 minutes).
Challenges and solutions: Identify potential challenges when incorporating play into early childhood teaching and how to overcome them (2 minutes).
Summary and farewell: provide a summary and farewell note (30 seconds to 1 minute).
Your pitch must be supported and informed by:
At least 1 theoretical perspective presented in Module 2.
Academic sources (readings, journal articles, book chapters, etc.)

Professional sources and ECEC policies (Early Years Learning Framework, National Ouality Standard, United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Code of Ethics, Developmental Milestones)

Step 2: Create your Presentation slides
You are to create (insert max of 15 slides, preferably less) to visually support and enhance your presentation.
You may use PowerPoint, Prezi, or Canva to create your presentation slides. Resources on how to prepare the digital presentation are provided in the Assessment 1 Folder on Blackboard.
Your presentation slides must:
use an easy-to-read font for the text on the slides (e.g., Arial, Times New Roman) and a 1.5 or double-line space.
include clear headings
Step 3: Record your Presentation
Record yourself delivering your 10-minute presentation. You may use Zoom, PowerPoint, or any other recording software to capture your presentation delivery and slides.
Save your recording as an MP4 file.

Referencing
APA referencing is required for this assignment. Please refer to the APA 7th edition.

A Case Analysis of AMC Assignment objective: AMC is the largest movie theater operator in the world. AMC recently became a popular meme stock. Take a few minutes to learn more about AMC Theaters. https://www.amctheatres.com/ Length: Your submission is required to be at least 5 pages in length and not more than 7 pages, not including the title page and references. References: A minimum of 3 peer-reviewed references are required. APA formatting is required to be used for citations and references. Use this definition to define the term in the instructions. Definitions: Scholarly journals are sometimes called academic journals. The terms are often used interchangeably to describe the same type of publication. These types of publications are published by universities, academic institutions, professional associations, and commercial enterprises and are compiled by scholars, academics, and other subject authorities. Details: In your paper, include the following: Introduction Analyze the market before the COVID-19 pandemic. Describe how the pandemic affected the movie theater industry. Explain price discrimination in the movie theater market. Movie theater employees are generally paid hourly. Design an incentive pay structure for AMC Theaters and explain how it would work. Apply the concepts of economies of scale and economies of scope to AMC Theater’s business model Apply the concepts of game theory to short selling and meme stocks as it relates to AMC Theaters Assess AMC Theater’s potential for international expansion and potential trade policy issues. Explain the asymmetric information issues that lead to short selling and meme stocks. Apply the concepts of moral hazard to short selling and meme stocks, using AMC as an example. Conclusion Please include Graphs, Charts, Data Examples where you see fit.

This soap note must be on a patient suffering from a mental health illness.  Age 13 and older. 

Subjective Data:

The Chief Complaint is clear, concise, and verbatim from pt. History of Present Illness is thorough yet concise and provides a chronological account of symptoms and contextual factors that are sufficiently descriptive (OLDCARTS) to validate Dx per DSM-5 TR criteria. All pertinent negatives are included. A longitudinal course of illness is clear. Current psychiatric medications and responses are included.  

Objective Data:

MSE contains the required elements. It is in narrative form and effectively and vividly describes the patient’s presentation. Concrete examples of all assessment results are included i.e. “able to correctly interpret 2/3 simple proverbs” to validate documentation of “abstract thought intact.”

Assessment:

The differential is pertinent to signs and symptoms, the formulation contains evidence of critical thought and subject knowledge, and reasonable diagnoses are made per DSM-5. Clearly met criteria for diagnoses tendered are explicit in the HPI (History of Present Illness) description and substantiated with the MSE.   

Plan:

An evidence-based treatment plan is presented with detailed rationales. The level of detail reflects the student’s ability to choose treatments based not only on FDA approval or current evidence but also on the nuances and unique characteristics of each. The treatment plan is holistic and comprehensive. There is compelling evidence of the student’s synthesis of information and critical thought. Includes neurobiology information on the disorder.

Writing, Support, APA:

The format is consistent with the example provided in the course. Clear, recent (5-7 years), scholarly, peer-reviewed support of topics. Minimal grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Writing mechanics include minimal awkward or unclear passages but are consistent with formal scholarly work. Minimal errors in APA style manuals listed on the course syllabi.

SOAP Note Rubric 5900 Practicum Series Updated 3.23

SOAP Note Rubric 5900 Practicum Series Updated 3.23

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeChief Complaint or appropriate
health screening visit:

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Complete, concise, and well-organized statement of the reason for
health care visit.

4 pts

Meets Expectations

Well-organized and accurately states the reason for the healthcare
visit.

3 pts

Needs Improvement to Meet Expectations

Poorly organized and/or incomplete statement of the reason for the
healthcare visit.

2 pts

Does not meet expectations

Chief complaint not identified; poorly organized introduction.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHistory of Present Illness

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Complete, concise, and well-organized summary of pertinent
information related to the reason for the healthcare visit.

4 pts

Meets Expectations

Well-organized and accurate summary of pertinent information related
to the reason for the healthcare visit.

3 pts

Needs Improvement to Meet Expectations

Poorly organized and/or incomplete summary of pertinent information
related to the reason for the healthcare visit.

2 pts

Does not meet expectations

Poorly organized, incomplete, and/or inaccurate summary of pertinent
information related to the reason for the healthcare visit.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMedications

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Complete, concise, and well-organized summary of current medications;
drug, dose, frequency, route, time of last dose included for each drug.
Includes patient-stated reason for taking the drug.

4 pts

Meets Expectations

Well organized and accurate summary of current medications; dose,
frequency for each drug included.

3 pts

Needs Improvement to meet expectations

Poorly organized and/or incomplete summary of current medications.

2 pts

Does not meet expectations

Poorly organized, incomplete, and/or inaccurate summary of current
medications

0 pts

No Marks

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePast Medical History

Past Mental Health History

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Complete, concise, and well-organized summary of past medical
history; includes significant illnesses, surgeries, and diagnostic studies.

4 pts

Meets Expectations

Well-organized, accurate summary of past medical history. No
omissions were noted.

3 pts

Needs improvement to meet expectations

Poorly organized and/or incomplete summary of past medical history.
One omission was noted.

2 pts

Does not meet expectations

Poorly organized, incomplete, and/or inaccurate summary of past
medical history. More than one omission was noted.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFamily History

Family Mental Health History

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Complete, concise, and well-organized summary of family history.
Genogram included.

4 pts

Meets Expectations

Well-organized, accurate summary of family history. No omissions were
noted.

3 pts

Needs improvement to meet expectations

Poorly organized and/or incomplete summary of family history. One
omission noted.

2 pts

Does not meet expectations

Poorly organized, incomplete, and/or inaccurate summary of family
history. More than one omission noted.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePersonal and Social History

Include ETOH, Smoking, Substance Abuse

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Complete, concise, and well-organized summary of personal and social
history.

4 pts

Meets Expectations

Well-organized, accurate summary of personal and social history. No
omissions were noted.

3 pts

Needs improvement to meet expectations

Poorly organized and/or incomplete summary of personal and social
history. One omission was noted.

2 pts

Does not meet expectations

Poorly organized, incomplete, and/or inaccurate summary of personal
and social history. More than one omission was noted.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReview of Systems including:

• • General
• Eyes
• Eyes/Nose/
Throat
• Endocrine
• Cardiovascular
• Respiratory
• Gastrointestinal
• Genitourinary
• Hematology/
Lymph
• Integumentary
• Neck
• Neurological
• Musculoskeletal
• Psychological

10 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Complete, concise, and well-organized summary of review of systems.

8 pts

Meets Expectations

Well organized and accurate summary of review of systems. No
omissions noted.

6 pts

Needs improvement to meet expectations

Poorly organized and/or incomplete summary of review of systems OR
nonsubjective information mixed in OR one omission noted.

5 pts

Does not meet expectations

Poorly organized, incomplete, and/or inaccurate summary of review of
systems OR more than one omission noted.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVital signs:

Vital signs:
• BP
• Temp
• Pulse
• RR
• Height
• Weight
• BMI 
• Include normal, overweight, obese, etc.

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

All vital signs, measurements included. BMI is identified and
categorized.

4 pts

Meets Expectations

All vital signs, measurements included. BMI is identified but not
categorized.

3 pts

Needs improvement to meet expectations

At least one omission noted from vital signs and measurements.

2 pts

Does not meet expectations

More than one omission noted from vital signs and measurements.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePhysical Examination including:

• General
• Eyes
• Ears/Nose/Throat
• Endocrine
• Cardiovascular
• Respiratory 
• Gastrointestinal
• Genitourinary
• Hematology/
Lymph
• Integumentary
• Neck
• Neurological
• Musculoskeletal
• Psychological
Mental Health Exam 
Including:
• Appearance: How does the patient look? Neatly dressed with clear attention
to detail? Well-groomed?
• Level of alertness: Is the patient conscious? If not, can they be aroused?
Can they remain focused on your questions and conversation? What is their
attention span?
• Speech: Is it normal in tone, volume and quantity?
• Behavior: Pleasant? Cooperative? Agitated? Appropriate for the particular
situation?
• Awareness of environment, also referred to as orientation: Do they know
where they are and what they are doing here? Do they know who you are? Can
they tell you the day, date and year?
• Mood: How do they feel? You may ask this directly (e.g. “Are you
happy, sad, depressed, angry?”). Is it appropriate for their current
situation?
• Affect: How do they appear to you? This interpretation is based on your
observation of their interactions during the interview. Do they make eye
contact? Are they excitable? Does the tone of their voice change? Common
assessments include: flat (unchanging throughout), excitable, and
appropriate.
• Thought Process: This is a description of the way in which they think. Are
their comments logical and presented in an organized fashion? If not, how off
base are they? Do they tend to stray quickly to related topics? Are their
thoughts appropriately linked or simply all over the map?
• Thought Content: A description of what the patient is thinking about. Are
they paranoid? Delusional (i.e. hold beliefs that are untrue)? If so, about
what? Phobic?

20 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Complete, concise, and well-organized documentation of physical
examination.

16 pts

Meets Expectations

Well organized and accurate documentation of physical examination.

15.5 pts

Needs improvement to meet expectations

Poorly organized and/or incomplete documentation of physical
examination OR nonobjective findings mixed in OR missing one system.

12 pts

Does not meet expectations

Poorly organized, incomplete, and/or inaccurate documentation of
physical examination OR more than one system omitted (deduct 3 points per
omitted system).

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDifferential Diagnosis

• Include ICD-10
• Include rationale for why these are the most likely diagnoses

10 to >9.0 pts

Exceeds Expectations

There is a complete and appropriate differential diagnosis list
(>3) which is rationally prioritized. All ICD-10 codes are accurate.

9 to >8.0 pts

Meets Expectations

There is a differential diagnosis list of three diagnoses which is
rationally prioritized. All ICD-10 codes are accurate.

8 to >7.0 pts

Needs improvement to meet expectations

Differential diagnosis list with one omitted or inappropriate
diagnosis OR rationale not provided for one diagnosis OR one ICD-10 code
inaccurate.

7 to >0 pts

Does not meet expectations

Differential diagnosis list with more than one omitted or
inappropriate diagnosis OR rationale not provided for more than one
diagnosis OR more than one ICD-10 code inaccurate.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMost likely diagnoses, which
includes:

Most likely diagnoses, which includes:
• Pathophysiology of the diagnosis
• Rationale for the diagnosis
• Indicated diagnostic testing to support the diagnosis
• Medications and nonpharmacologic treatments for the condition

10 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Most likely diagnosis is identified and supported by synthesis of
subjective and objective data. There is an exemplary description of
pathophysiology, indicated diagnostic testing, treatment, and teaching
which is supported by references.

8 pts

Meets Expectations

Most likely diagnosis is identified and supported by synthesis of
subjective and objective data. There is a good description of
pathophysiology, indicated diagnostic testing, treatment, teaching which is
supported by references.

7.5 pts

Needs improvement to meet expectations

Most likely diagnosis is identified but not supported by a synthesis
of subjective and objective data OR there is only a brief description of
pathophysiology, indicated diagnostic testing, treatment, and teaching OR
this information is not supported by references.

5 pts

Does not meet expectations

Most likely diagnosis is not identified OR there is a no description
of pathophysiology, indicated diagnostic testing, treatment, teaching.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssessment and Plan

• Summary of assessment findings, including both subjective and
objective
• Plan for diagnostics and treatment, including pharmacologic and
nonpharmacologic

10 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Exemplary summary of assessment findings. Specific, appropriate, and
justified recommendations (including drug name, dose, route, frequency, and
duration of therapy) and non-drug therapy (if indicated) for each
identified problem. Prioritization is appropriate. Rationales for
recommendations included and appropriate.

8 pts

Meets Expectations

Good summary of assessment findings. Specific, appropriate, and
justified recommendations (including drug name, dose, route, frequency, and
duration of therapy) and non-drug therapy (if indicated) for each
identified problem. Prioritization is appropriate.

7.5 pts

Needs improvement to meet expectations

Brief summary of assessment findings. Prioritization is appropriate.
One problem omitted OR information other than what was documented in
subjective and objective was used to identify problems OR recommendations
are omitted for one problem.

5 pts

Does not meet expectations

Incomplete summary of assessment findings OR priority problem not
identified OR problems not prioritized OR omission of more than one problem
OR identification of nonexistent problem OR recommendations are omitted for
more than one problem.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences in APA format

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Multiple (>2) current references including professional journals
and noncommercial (e.g., gov, edu, org) website AND no errors in APA
citations or references.

4 pts

Meets Expectations

At least two current references including professional journals and
noncommercial (e.g., gov, edu, org) website OR 1-2 minor errors in APA
citations or references.

3 pts

Needs improvement to meet expectations

Only one current reference including professional journals and
noncommercial (e.g., gov, edu, org) website OR multiple errors in APA
citations and references.

2 pts

Does not meet expectations

No current professional references. Based solely on personal opinion
or lay literature.

5 pts

Total
Points: 100

 

For this assessment, you will create an 8-12 slide PowerPoint presentation for one or more stakeholder or leadership groups to generate interest and buy-in for the plan proposal you developed for the third assessment.

Your written assignment is to submit a paper on the topic below. Based on the nature of this topic, it is anticipated that a thorough examination will result in approximately 8-10 pages of text, not including your cover page, abstract, and references. You must cite a minimum of three (3) scholarly resources in the body of your paper. Please make sure that you are meeting all of the requirements outlined in the Assignment Requirements.

As a result of the extensive efforts to curb the incidence of domestic violence, private and non-profit resources are available to victims in nearly every community.

1. Your assignment is to identify a private or non-profit domestic violence advocacy center and provide a detailed report on their services.
2. Once you have identified an agency, you must also interview an employee from that agency in an effort to gain as much insight into their services as possible.

Some questions to consider asking include:

• Identify all services that are provided.
• Do they provide referrals to other entities for services that they do not provide?
• What are their most commonly provided services?
• Is there a fee structure associated with their services?
• What are their funding sources?
• Are staff members paid or volunteer status?
• Describe the organizational structure of the agency.
• Do their services extend to the children, families, and acquaintances of the victims?
• Are resources available 24/7 and do they include shelter and protection when needed?
• Do they interact with law enforcement and if so, in what capacity?
• What are their confidentiality policies?
• Do they provide long-term, extended services beyond case disposition?
• These are just a few areas to consider for your interview, but they are in no way the only questions and topics of discussion for your inquiry. The bottom line is to provide a thorough and comprehensive summary of the agency.

3. After you have completed your appraisal of their operations, provide a conclusion regarding your view of the effectiveness of their services.
4. What additional recommendations would you make to improve their operations?

The nursing process is a tool that puts knowledge into practice. By utilizing this systematic problem-solving method, nurses can determine the health care

You are the manager in charge of leading the new data-driven quality improvement initiative in preparation for a Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation visit for AKT Hospital. In preparation for this visit, you will create a 5-7 page newsletter for your staff discussing the purpose of health care statistics

Read 1 article from a major trade journals websites and write a paper on it Journals such as Chef Magazine, Restaurants & Institutions, the National Culinary Review, Prepared Foods, Modern Baking, Food Service Director, Restaurant USA, etc. are suitable. Consumer magazines (Bon Appetite, Gourmet, etc) are