Overview In this formative activity, you will explore Lean and Six Sigma conce

 
Overview
In this formative activity, you will explore Lean and Six Sigma conce

 
Overview
In this formative activity, you will explore Lean and Six Sigma concepts applied to health care for process and performance improvement. Consider how Lean and Six Sigma could be applied to improve health care economics and the application of health care financial and funding models. You will write a paper to summarize the concepts of Lean and Six Sigma and the application of Lean and Six Sigma in a selected case study.
Preparation
Read the Using DMAIC To Improve Nursing Shift-Change AssignmentsLinks to an external site. case study. Your assignment is based on it. (If desired, you can download a PDF version of the case study if you agree to the free registration on the ASQ site)
Instructions
Write 1–2 pages in which you:
Summarize the application of Lean and Six Sigma in the case study.
Describe ways in which Lean and Six Sigma could be applied to improve health care economics and the application of health care financial and funding models.
Use at least two sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Resources
Using DMAIC To Improve Nursing Shift-Change AssignmentsLinks to an external site..
What is Six Sigma?Links to an external site. (Optional)

  Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words and use at least one source

 
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words and use at least one source

 
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words and use at least one source (this includes a citation in the narrative and an APA formatted source):
How important are structure and culture compared to the other primary internal considerations for a strategic plan?
What is the difference between a strategic plan and and a project plan? How are they related?

  Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words and use at least one source

 
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words and use at least one source

 
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words and use at least one source (this includes a citation in the narrative and an APA formatted source):
Do you think organizations differ from each other when placing importance on areas of the SWOT analysis?
Describe a real-world example of an organization that would place more importance on one area of the SWOT analysis compared to another area.

  Writing Sample – we prefer a sole-authored submission from an existing work

 
Writing Sample – we prefer a sole-authored submission from an existing work

 
Writing Sample – we prefer a sole-authored submission from an existing work (class paper, thesis, internship, or work product) that includes your commentary on a quantitative analysis and/or relevant to the field of economics.

Price controls, such as one proposed on rents in Sanford in 2023 (see attached a

Price controls, such as one proposed on rents in Sanford in 2023 (see attached a

Price controls, such as one proposed on rents in Sanford in 2023 (see attached article), are an effort to impose a social value (affordable housing) on owners of apartments and houses. They often do no work as intended as the Nobel Laureate Milton Friedman noted with his pithy statement of “Roofs or Ceilings:”
Rent ceilings, therefore, cause haphazard and arbitrary allocation of space, inefficient use of space, retardation of new construction and indefinite continuance of rent ceilings, or subsidization of new construction and a future depression in residential building. Formal rationing by public authority would probably make matters still worse. https://fee.org/resources/roofs-or-ceilings-the-current-housing-problem/
If you could impose a price ceiling, name a good or service that you would like to see a ceiling (or floor) placed on and explain with a justification (do not use a good that another student has mentioned). Would there be any negative consequences? Draw a supply and demand curve (upload/attach a photo or drawing) illustrating the equilibrium price and where you would place your ceiling (or floor). 

This week you will create an annotated bibliography for the Art Appreciation Pro

This week you will create an annotated bibliography for the Art Appreciation Pro

This week you will create an annotated bibliography for the Art Appreciation Project you began working on in Week 4. In addition to the source you identified in the Week 4 Art Appreciation Project Outline, you will find four additional scholarly or academic sources for a total of five. These sources will be the building blocks for your presentation, so be sure to spend time searching for sources, reading critically, and evaluating the relevance of each source.
For each source, provide the following.
The APA style reference
A one-paragraph summary of the relevant sections of the article written in your own words
A one-paragraph assessment of its overall quality and relevance to your presentation topic
To help make sure your document is properly formatted and meets all assignment requirements, please refer to the Assignment Connection in this week’s lesson.
In an effort to improve your success in this course, you have the opportunity to resubmit your response to this assignment for a better grade if you show proof of Tutor.com usage within a week after you original grade is posted. Tutor.com is an online tutoring service that provides 24/7 assistance to you, at no additional cost. You can access Tutor.com in the course menu at the left hand side of your screen

IN 1 PARAGRAPH PLEASE BUILD ON CLASSMATE RESPONSE. Please include reference if n

IN 1 PARAGRAPH PLEASE BUILD ON CLASSMATE RESPONSE. Please include reference if n

IN 1 PARAGRAPH PLEASE BUILD ON CLASSMATE RESPONSE. Please include reference if needed.
Hello Everyone 
     In the competitive model of healthcare resource allocation, services are distributed based on market competition among healthcare providers. Health facilities compete for patients, and allocation is influenced by factors like cost, quality, and efficiency. This model assumes that competition fosters efficiency and encourages providers to deliver high-quality care.
     Strengths of the competitive model include increased efficiency due to market-driven incentives, potential cost reduction through competition, and innovation driven by the need to attract patients. However, it has notable weaknesses, such as the risk of underserving marginalized populations, focusing on profitable services rather than essential ones, and potential for unequal access.
   One example of competitive bidding in healthcare is when hospitals compete for contracts with insurance providers to be included in their network. This bidding process aims to secure favorable terms for both parties but may also impact patient access if certain hospitals are excluded.

Topic Research and identify one security that you believe is an attractive inves

Topic
Research and identify one security that you believe is an attractive inves

Topic
Research and identify one security that you believe is an attractive investment opportunity. It can be for a long position (expecting a price increase) or a short position (expecting a price decrease). Support your recommendation with evidence of fundamental or technical analysis. You do not have to perform fundamental or technical analysis by yourself from scratch, as you can use freely available resources to screen and identify securities. An example of a free resource is Yahoo! FinanceLinks to an external site..After you post your recommendation, you need to provide your comments on the posts of at least two of your peers.Use the discussion board to report on your assignment. Additionally, you may want to describe, in your own words, the insights, doubts, queries, and serendipitous findings when presented with the content in this module and discuss how you came to understand the concept. This should not be undigested information copied from course materials or internet resources. 

This week you will begin working on your Art Appreciation Project by selecting y

This week you will begin working on your Art Appreciation Project by selecting y

This week you will begin working on your Art Appreciation Project by selecting your topic and creating an outline. Please see the Course Project Overview for a comprehensive view of the entire project, which also includes an annotated bibliography and a presentation.
To get started, you will choose an artist or work of art that you enjoy. It does not have to be in our textbook. Here are a few examples of topics students have chosen in the past.
Tattoos as art (focus on a particular tattoo style or tattoo artist)
Comic books and graphic novels as art (focus on a particular artist or character)
Something more traditional: Greek sculpture, the Egyptian Pyramids, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Picasso
Abstract or nonrepresentational art forms; for example, Jackson Pollock 
Jewelry, fashion design, everyday objects as art
Automotive design (a certain car model such as a 1965 Mustang)
An unjustly overlooked artist who should be in our textbook, but isn’t
Outlaw artists (graffiti artists such as Banksy)
Digital art
Medieval armor and weaponry
A work of art or artist who changed the world
Please ask your professor for guidance if you are unsure about your topic choice. Your topic must be based on a tangible form of art that can be seen. Please do not choose topics in literature, history, music, or philosophy.
This week you will begin your research presentation project by creating an outline. Please follow this template.
Title of your Presentation: An example is Body Art Really Is Art.
Thesis: This is the main point you wish to make. An example is the following: Although some may dismiss tattoos or even condemn them, a closer look reveals that they are worthy of respect as an art form.
Subject: This is the artist or work(s) of art you will focus on. An example is the following: This presentation will focus on the style of tattoos practiced by the Maoris, the indigenous inhabitants of New Zealand.
Scope of Research: What do you already know? What do you want to find out? An example is the following: I know that the Maoris have practiced tattoo art for hundreds of years. I would like to understand the meaning of the tattoo styles. I am interested in knowing how the Maori tattoo style has influenced tattoos in other cultures. I would also like to know how the Maori feel about the cultural appropriation of their tattoo styles by people from outside the Maori culture.
Scholarly Source: Find one reputable source from the DeVry University Library related to your topic and provide the reference. Tell us in your own words briefly what it is about and how it will be useful to you. For an example, see the Assignment Connection in this week’s lesson.

Answer these questions about Monopoly and monopolistic competition:  1-) You are

Answer these questions about Monopoly and monopolistic competition: 
1-) You are

Answer these questions about Monopoly and monopolistic competition: 
1-) You are the manager of a monopoly.
A) If the marginal cost of your product is $100 and the price elasticity of demand for your product is 2, what markup of price over marginal cost do you set?
B) If the price elasticity of demand is 3 rather than 2, what markup do you set?
C) Use your knowledge of factors that affect the magnitude of the price elasticity of demand to your answers to parts a and b.
2-) Explain how marginal analysis can help determine the profit-maximizing quantity for managers of monopolies, dominant firms, and monopolistically competitive firms.