May 2021

Part One: 1. Using the information provided prepare an annual budget for the two new units for presentation to the management team of HOPE Hospital. The presentation of the budget should be in a format relevant for management understanding (workings required). 2. Using the information provided prepare a budget (pro-rata budget) versus an actual financial […]

Case Study: Rachel Rachel is now three years old. She lived with her mother and father until she was two and a half years old. Then her parents separated, and her father moved out. Rachel was their first and only child. Her mother suffered from post-natal depression, and so was largely unresponsive to Rachel’s cries

THEMES-Which theme to choose from? The theme you choose should be based on the objectives you want to achieve as a company and your overall business objectives. You will need to justify your theme choice so choose well. Theme 1: Acquiring new customers. Can be achieved by penetrating existing segments (up-sell and cross-sell) or targeting

An Examination of Theory and Practice of Leading a Transformational Change Initiative within an Organisation  Selecting a change model of your choice, propose a framework for leading transformational change interventions within an organization. Include in your discussion an analysis of factors that influence managing people through change and the impact of such change on people,

SECTION A A1(GDP) In a recent opinion piece in Scientific American titled “GDP is the Wrong Tool for Measuring what Matters”, Prof. Joseph Stiglitz (Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science 2001) argues that there is a “disjuncture between GDP and societal well-being and that GDP fails to be a good measure of economic performance”. Critically

  Barta PLC is a UK company specialising in communication equipment and devices. Their product range includes mobile phones, tablets, laptop computers, WIFI routers, as well as equipment required by telecom service providers. The company is reputed for the high quality of its products as well as high standard in customer care. It holds a

    J.S. is a 42-year-old man who lives in the Midwest and is highly allergic to dust and pollen and has a history of mild asthma. J.S’s wife drove him to the emergency room when his wheezing was unresponsive to his fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair) inhaler. J.S. was unable to lie down, and began to use

    The formation of komgo, a private blockchain linking the financial interests of global trade is an interesting case in how interested parties can collaborate to streamline operations across the globe. Read the “komgo Case Study – May 2019” along with the chapter reading and analyze how this business model has achieved significant efficiencies

  Ageism involves both negative attitudes and behaviour toward groups of people based on chronological age (Funk, 2016). Attitudes and beliefs about older persons are reinforced by stereotypes which are commonly reflected in the media. For example, images of the elderly and aging often depict older persons as forgetful, resistant to change, bad drivers, and

  Find 1 news story that falsely portrays older persons. That is, find a news item that depicts a stereotype of older persons that is not supported by academic research. Then respond to the following questions: 1. Describe the news story in terms of its content and how older persons or aging is presented. What