Explain any changes you would make to this policy to better improve potential conflicts involving civil rights.

Description

Throughout this course, you have critiqued the development and influence of public policy. You have appraised specific justice and security issues facing American society. In this final week, you will evaluate potential conflicts involving public policy and civil rights. In the field you, will need to be able to communicate the results of your analysis in a way that guides stakeholders through your process, extends understanding of your conclusions, and provokes questions and ideas that pave the way for future research and progress. You have already drafted an executive summary to use as an introduction for your final narrative. Write an addendum to your executive summary in which you describe foreign policy, and answer the following questions: • Where is this policy or program in effect? • Who is in charge or writing this policy? • Who oversees the enforcement of this policy? • How long has it been in effect? • What is the goal of the policy? • Who does it benefit? • Explain how this policy or program impacts civil rights. • Does this policy affect one group of individuals more than another? Why or why not? • Explain any changes you would make to this policy to better improve potential conflicts involving civil rights. • Provide data to support your suggestions. Citea minimum of 3 peer-reviewed or similar references to support your assignment. Includean APA-formatted reference page. Format your executive summary according to APA guidelines.

Describe legal, ethical and moral concepts in nursing and apply to professional practice, patient safety, and public protection.

Essay Guidance

Word Count 2000 words

Essay Title: Reflect on one legal, moral and ethical aspect of clinical practice relevant to your Field of practice and discuss the research evidence applied to this guidance.

Learning outcomes

Your work MUST be related to a scenario from your time as a Student Nurse

Minimum Format

• University of Bolton Front sheet
• Introduction
• Description of the event.
• Feelings
• Evaluation
• Analysis
• Conclusion – using the reflective model
• Action plan
• Overall Summary
• Reference List including a reference for the Gibbs reflective cycle.

  CASE STUDY
  Tatiana an 85-year-old woman, who just had knee replacement surgery was in the recovery ward; Paula was in bed and requested for the bathroom. The nurse asked the nursing assistant to take the patient to the bathroom, the nursing assistant was assisted Paula without the frame out her bed.

  Paula lost her balance and fell on her back; The ward was trauma and orthopaedic, a physiotherapist was in the ward during the incident and assisted the nurse with the use of hoist back to the patient’s bed.  A post-fall assessment was done.

   

identify one accounting theorist (person) identified in the article and discuss the contributions made by this theorist on the development of the conceptual framework with special emphasis on liability reporting.

Description

Based on your of the uploaded article, please identify one accounting theorist (person) identified in the article and discuss the contributions made by this theorist on the development of the conceptual framework with special emphasis on liability reporting.

Discuss on The Influence of Accounting Theory on the FASB Conceptual Framework

The Influence of Accounting Theory on the FASB Conceptual Framework

ABSTRACT: During the first half of the 20th century, ‘‘accounting theory’’ developed primarily by accounting scholars and academics provided the primary basis for the practice and teaching of financial accounting in the United States. Since the creation of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the early 1970s, the FASB Conceptual Framework has provided the primary basis for accounting standards-setting, as well as for the practice and teaching of financial accounting. While the purpose of creating a Conceptual Framework has been to develop an agreed-upon set of concepts and principles to guide accounting standards-setting, a related goal has been to reduce diversity in accounting practice and to move toward greater uniformity. This paper traces the influence of accounting theory on the Conceptual Framework and explores some of the consequences of this influence. Keywords: financial accounting; accounting theory; accounting standard-setting; Conceptual Framework. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of Accounting Theory on the FASB Conceptual Framework. Accounting Theory encompasses a wide variety of texts and treatises written by accounting scholars and academics over a period of approximately 100 years (from the late 19th century to the 1970s). In contrast, the FASB Conceptual Framework was specifically designed by the FASB during the 1970s and 1980s for the following purpose: The FASB Conceptual Framework is a coherent system of interrelated objectives and fundamentals that is expected to lead to consistent standards and that prescribes the nature, function, and limits of financial accounting and reporting. It is expected to serve the public interest by providing structure and direction to financial accounting and reporting to facilitate the provision of even handed financial and related information that is useful in assisting capital and other markets to function efficiently in allocating scarce resources in the economy. (FASB 1980, Concepts Statement No. 2) Thus, the distinction between Accounting Theory and the Conceptual Framework is that Accounting Theory was written by many different scholars and theorists, over a period of many years, and it addressed a number of different approaches to financial accounting and reporting, while the FASB Conceptual Framework is intended to be an official statement by the FASB regarding the purpose and objectives of financial accounting and reporting. Accounting theory during the first part of the 20th century was focused on answering persistent questions derived from accounting practice, such as: What is the purpose of financial accounting? (e.g., to reflect management’s stewardship of company assets or to provide information useful for investors and creditors in making financial decisions); From what perspective should financial statements be prepared? (e.g., the proprietor of the enterprise or the total entity); What is the best way to measure periodic income? (e.g., matching expenses against revenues or measuring the change in the value of net assets); What is the definition of an asset, liability, equity, revenue, or expense, and how should these items be measured? (e.g., historical cost, replacement cost, or fair value). These issues have been debated over many years and they continue to be debated today. The answers have often been motivated by the desire to establish an agreed-upon set of concepts and principles for financial accounting, but also by the desire to achieve uniformity in accounting practice. The scope of this paper spans the development of financial accounting from an initial period in which Accounting Theory played a significant role in both the practice and teaching of accounting, to more recent periods during which the FASB Conceptual Framework has become the primary basis for the promulgation of accounting standards, as well as the practice and teaching of accounting. Despite the apparent reduction in the role of Accounting Theory, the primary argument of this paper is Editor’s note: Accepted by Gloria Vollmers. Submitted: July 2016 Accepted: June 2017 Published Online: December 2017 109 that Accounting Theory has had an important influence on the creation of the Conceptual Framework and that, in many cases, the work of accounting scholars and academics has been the primary source of this influence. The paper will survey the contributions of several key accounting scholars, such as: Charles Sprague, Henry Rand Hatfield, William Paton, A. C. Littleton, Maurice Moonitz, George Sorter, and Robert Sprouse. In addition, certain accounting practitioners who demonstrated a scholarly perspective, such as George O. May, will also be included.

Explain why this is an appropriate and representative sample to enable you to address your research aim and objectives.

Summarise with the “clinical bottom line”. I.e., what is the ‘take-home message,’ about the evidence and its relevance to nursing practice?

(250 words approx. L01 & L05)

Summarise key points from the entire assignment (do not simply re-iterate findings from the studies reviewed).

Summarise with the “clinical bottom line”. I.e., what is the ‘take-home message,’ about the evidence and its relevance to nursing practice?

▪ Identify how the literature reviewed collectively informed nursing practice.
▪ Based on completing this report, what have you learnt about the relevance of

evidence-based practice?

Use research theory (textbooks/journal papers) with references to support your discussion of the study’s strengths, weaknesses, and limitations.

Evaluation

(1400 words approx. (L02, i.e. Appraisal- Distinguish between research methodologies and methods)

Critically appraise the two articles: One Qualitative and one Quantitative

You will need to reference the study (author/date) in the text at least once. You may identify the articles as study 1 and study 2 (after that, refer to the articles as “study 1 and study 2”. You must include the papers in the reference list.

Use research theory (textbooks/journal papers) with references to support your discussion of the study’s strengths, weaknesses, and limitations.

Make use of published critiquing frameworks if appropriate to help structure your appraisal. You will not be able to cover all the appraisal points in detail; you need to be selective!

You could consider the following, appraising the strengths and weaknesses across the two articles:

✓ Sampling
✓ Ethical issues
✓ Data collection
✓ Data Analysis
✓ Conclusions made in the study
✓ Internal validity
✓ External validity
✓ Authenticity/Credibility/Transferability

Deliberate on the literature addressing organisational, professional, and managerial issues influencing the use of research evidence in practice.

Application of the Evidence to Practice

(750 words approx.; L04 & L05)

Consider the evidence and its influence on decision making. Reflect on the value of the selected study for practice, and critically discuss

▪ Is the study of use in practice? ▪ If not, why?

Include the following aspects:

▪ The “fit” with other evidence, e.g., findings from systematic reviews, clinical policy, procedure, and Department of Health (DH)/ National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.

You may also consider how /how well the evidence (and other guidelines/policy evidence) “fit” with your experience in clinical practice.

▪ How could the evidence be implemented in practice?
▪ What factors help or hinder the implementation of the evidence
▪ Would the subject/evidence from your review inform/change practice?

Deliberate on the literature addressing organisational, professional, and managerial issues influencing the use of research evidence in practice.

Other areas to consider
▪ Are there any gaps in the evidence supporting this intervention?
▪ What further research could be added to the body of evidence reviewed?.

1. • −  Patient preferences?
   • −  Healthcare Ethics?

This section should continue to demonstrate critical analysis and arguments supported with references.

Identify the impact of economic of scale, agency theory, and organization theory by reviewing relevant academic literature

Title: The Relationship Between Firm Size and Profitability for Listed Companies in Hong Kong

Background to Study

The relationship between firm size and profitability has been studied by many scholars in different contexts, but the conclusions have been controversial. Extensive academic work has been done in economics, finance, marketing and strategic management, began to study the source of profit of the enterprise.

Investors generally first understand the company’s financial performance and status before deciding whether to invest funds in the capital market. In order for investors to have the interest and confidence to invest their funds, management must create high profitability to improve performance (Ha and Minh 2018).

Return on Assets (ROA) and Return on Equity (ROE) are two effective indicators that can be used to measure company performance. The influence of large corporations in the corporate environment is increasing with the rise of globalization (Peng, 2016). Company size comprises the company’s capacity and capability in the context of the amount and type of production capacity that the company can offer to its customers at the same time.

The opportunity to achieve economies of scale may be the greatest advantage for a larger-sized company. Large companies can take advantage of this phenomenon by maintaining a high market share and producing at a lower cost, thereby gaining a long-term competitive advantage over smaller companies. Profitability refers to the amount of profit or money that a company can generate within its limited resources in an organizational setting.

All management and planning efforts are aimed at increasing profitability in most cases (Best, 2012). More profitable companies can easily expand their operations through internal financing. However, the way of financing is directly related to the market position and stock price, so companies should choose the way of financing carefully (Seitz and Ellison, 1998).

In theory, there is evidence that economies of scale can be achieved if firms are larger (Grover, 2013). Since the economies of scale of large firms empower them to negotiate prices and quantities in a more specialist manner and make volume purchases, which directly affects sales and profitability (Asimakopoulos, Samitas & Papadogonas, 2009).

However, the results of whether firm size can be used as a predictor of profitability under different scenarios vary, and further research is needed on this relationship. We aim to contribute to the existing literature with empirical evidence on the four-year data from 2017 to 2020 of Hong Kong-listed companies in the Hang Seng Composite Index.

Aim

Since many investors will blindly follow outside news to make investment decisions. Some people will think that the bigger the company, the higher the profitability. This study aims to understand the relationship between the firm size and profitability of Hong Kong-listed companies. The findings will contribute to a broad range of investors, adding valuable knowledge and will aid in their respective investment decisions after the research is complete.

Research Objectives

The objectives of this study are to:

• Identify the impact of economic of scale, agency theory, and organization theory by reviewing relevant academic literature
• Examine company size and profitability through the company’s financial statement and income statement
• Analyze the relationship between the firm size and profitability and the strength of the correlation between the firm size and profitability for Hong Kong-listed companies listed on the HSCI (Hang Seng Composite Index)
• Identify any limitations of utilizing a company’s financial statements and income statement to examine company size and profitability
• Advice on how to improve the situation under the influence of economies of scale or agency issues and how to make company profitability unaffected by firm size

Define what is meant by key topics in the management of IT and HCI

Module 1- Prepare and Plan for Success through IT Professionalism Being successful in this course requires you to read the syllabus, understand its goals and requirements and plan to work accordingly. Once you plan your work, you need to implement the plan and keep up. You also need to follow best professional practices in achieving your goals. This module intends to aid you in being successful in this course and do so in a professional manner. Readings for this module: • Course Syllabus (Course Start Here LM) • Class Schedule Spreadsheet (Course Start Here LM) • Classlist (D2L) • Course Readings ReadMe files has links. • Rich Halstead-Nussloch’s Policy on Plagiarism (in this Assignment Folder A1 file) • Materials you developed and/or used from prior or current courses, focusing on those from the BSIT or BASIT Module Objectives- LM1 Prepare and Plan for Success through IT Professionalism The content and learning activities in this module will help you achieve course level objective 1 as listed in the syllabus. Specifically, upon completion of this module, you will be able to: • Define what is meant by key topics in the management of IT and HCI, including: o Governing IT Resources o Managing IT Risks o Providing IT Assurance o Auditing IT Controls o Accessibility • Create a personalized learning plan to effectively participate in the management of IT and associated human-computer interaction (HCI) as an IT Professional Task List- Actions/Deliverables for this Module: • Read as per above • Research what you read and other policies on plagiarism • Download the Assignment Folder A1 file and edit in your responses within the file (leaving all questions and formatting intact). Please save as a pdf file.