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Was there an element of determinism in Karl Marks thinking? Did Antonio Gramsci respond to it in a meaningful way?

DISCUSSION: What are the main purposes of Competition Law overall, Competition Law is governed by national states or unions such as the EU and is hence an instrument of economic policy – the purpose of competition law is the protection of the consumer and to a certain extent protection of competitors. A definition is provided by Whish: to protect the process of competition in order to maximize consumer welfare [[1]]. What makes competition law complex is that it does not deal with finite legal matters, but has a considerable influence by the economy and economists in essence the economical analysis of markets within a legal process [[2]]. The reach of competition law encompasses areas of anti-competitive agreements, abusive behaviour, mergers and public restrictions of competition. It is debated whether the other mentioned purpose, protection of the competitor is to be equal to our subject to the protection of the consumer. In the US in the 60ies there was political support for SMEs to have a fair chance in the market. This approach is also supported in modern day EU, where article 102 of the TFEU has been applied in cases to support competitors [[3]]. The inherent problem with trying to support both the consumer and competitors at the same time is that protection of the competitor might not be to the advantage of the consumer. In the EU context it is discussed that the TFEU articles 101(1) are to a certain extent linked to article 34 which relates to the free movement of goods and thereby the EU agenda behind the application of Competition Law is indeed to protect to furtherance of the internal market. This is evidenced in GlaxoSmithKline v Commission of the EU. Odudu asks whether to what extent competition law can be used to achieve market integration objectives [[4]]. The question derives from the mentioned court case since GlaxoSmithKline argued well that the involved pricing system did indeed not impede on consumer welfare. The ruling of the Commission though was that the agreement impeded market integration and was consequently prohibited through article 101 of the TFEU [[5]] Why is the definition of Relevant Market important in Competition Law? In short, the definition of relevant market is crucial in order for the courts to make sounds decisions when it comes to potential infringements of competitive law. This point is made in the EU Commission Notice article 4. [[6]]. If abuse by a competitor in a market is to be determined it is obviously fundamental that the relevant market is defined. In Continental Can Co Inc, the Court of Justice reversed the Commissions ruling since it failed to define the correct product market [[7]]. In the case itself this crucial point if further hammered out [[8]] Elements of competition policy when assessing Market Power Relevant Market and Market Shares cannot in their own right determine to what extent a specific player in the market can influence the market. Measures of power needs to be defined as well. By power, it is normally understood that this relates to price control, output control or similar ways of manipulating consumer choice [[9]]. Further elements that influence Market Power is demand substitutability, supply substitutability and potential competition [[10]]. Market share and market power are interlinked and as a fundamental conflict it is often seen in court cases that firms tend to attempt to define markets quite wide in order to diminish the perceived level of power [[11]] Demerits of Competition Law/Policy As mentioned in the beginning of this DQ the driver behind competition law is politically enshrined which raises the question who controls the controller. It is established that competition law and the related governance is complex so which entity should be charged with determining what is acceptable in the world of business this in turn points back to the quote from the AT&T era.
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Students will conduct professional and scholarly research for an evidence-based position analysis paper to specifically examine and answer the question from a healthcare administrative perspective: Does managed care lead to better quality of care in a more cost effective manner? The position paper should be original in content for students in this course and term while demonstrating a solid knowledge and critical thinking of managed care from a variety of aspects. The paper should be rooted in graduate level academic writing, illustrate graduate level research and analysis with solid interpretation of the facts and data. Students should be able to discern a cause and effect including a well-reasoned argument to explicitly answer the question posed, from an academic and healthcare administrative perspective, with clarity and succinctly be surmised to leave the reader with a definitive justification. Required Minimum Content Title page Abstract Introduction (including thesis statement) Overview Supportive Evidence of the Identified Problem Opposition Evidence of the Identified Problem Administrative Analysis of Evidence Administrative Discussion to Solving the Identified Problem Conclusion Reference Page Formatting Requirements Paper will be 8-10 full pages (excluding title and reference pages), written in Microsoft Word, and uploaded to Blackboard as .doc file type – no other file types or assignments via email accepted. Please adhere to APA 6th edition formatting requirements including spacing, margins, and primary topics above to be identified in applicable Level 1 APA heading. Students may add additional content, but must be as subtopics to the above required content, and using applicable level of subordination in APA headings. Resources and Originality Analysis must use only six resources (2 governmental, 2 professional from the healthcare industry and 2 scholarly sources) are required to support the content from the UAFS Healthcare Administration Research Guide from the Library (https://libguides.uafs.edu/healthAdmin). The resources may not be over 5 years old. RESOURCES SHOULD NOT EXCEED 15% of the content for originality and must be available in their entirety (vs. only an abstract) ALSO ONLY 15% OF THE WRITER’S WORK CAN BE USED!!!!!! THE SOURCES FROM ANNOTATED BIB Anhang Price, R., Elliott, M. N., Zaslavsky, A. M., Hays, R. D., Lehrman, W. G., Rybowski, L., … & Cleary, P. D. (2014). Examining the role of patient experience surveys in measuring health care quality. Medical Care Research and Review, 71(5), 522-554. Surveys were used to evaluate patient care experience and the level of patient centeredness in delivery of healthcare. There are important associations which exist between different measures of healthcare quality and patient experiences. Adhering to the recommended treatment and prevention processes, high patient safety inside the hospitals, better clinical results and less healthcare utilization results in improved patient care experiences. Also, questioned were addressed is the measurements of patient experience of quality healthcare. Patient experience is measured on a metric standard protocol. Claxton, K., Martin, S., Soares, M., Rice, N., Spackman, E., Hinde, S., … & Sculpher, M. (2015). Methods for the estimation of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence cost-effectiveness threshold. Health technology assessment (Winchester, England), 19(14), 1. Analyzing cost-effectiveness entails comparing the rising cost-effectiveness ratio regarding a new technology that is costlier compared to the existing alternatives considered against the threshold of cost-effectiveness. The threshold is a representative of additional cost which should be imposed on the system while forgoing one quality adjusted life year of health as a result of displacement. There are expectations of health gain which exceeds health lost as care activities are displaced. Hibbard, J. H., & Greene, J. (2013). What the evidence shows about patient activation: better health outcomes and care experiences; fewer data on costs. Health affairs, 32(2), 207-214. Reforming healthcare requires the engagement of the patients in the process. Activating patients makes the processes better and rich in details that contribute substantially to healthcare improvement. Activated patients have proven to experience greater and better health outcomes, and improved care experiences but the impact on costs is somewhat limited. Interventions tailoring support to individuals effectively increase patient activation. Behavior changes have been linked to patient activation measures per two studies performed. Hussey, P. S., Wertheimer, S., & Mehrotra, A. (2013). The association between health care quality and cost: a systematic review. Annals of internal medicine, 158(1), 27-34. There is a poor understanding of the association that exists between quality and cost. Nevertheless, there is extensive policy agreement that quality improvement and cost containment are critical. There is inconsistent evidence regarding the direction of association for quality and healthcare cost. Future research should embark on the different types of spending that would effectively improve quality. Oshima Lee, E., & Emanuel, E. J. (2013). Shared decision making to improve care and reduce costs. New England Journal of Medicine, 368(1), 6-8. The article notes that a sleeper Affordable Care Act provision encourages increased use of collective decision making within the healthcare set up. In situations where there is no one superiorly implemented course of treatment, collective decision making will result in delivery of care that aligns with values and preferences of the patients. Patient decision aids can be used as a tool in implementing this. Stanik-Hutt, J., Newhouse, R. P., White, K. M., Johantgen, M., Bass, E. B., Zangaro, G., … & Weiner, J. P. (2013). The quality and effectiveness of care provided by nurse practitioners. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 9(8), 492-500. The article reviews the impact created by nurse practitioners as compared to their counterparts by the physicians on the quality of health care, effectiveness, and safety. Patient outcomes are similar with regard to aspects such as blood glucose, functional status, health status and satisfaction with care for both professional groups. Careful attention is given to healthcare of needs from both professional groups.
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How do analytics play a role in health care? Describe a scenario in which analytics could be used to improve patient safety and increase revenue. Use analytics to determine how the quality of care could be improved, while keeping costs low. How can analytics be valuable when you want to calculate length of stay (LOS)?

The summative assessment for this module is a 3,500 word essay identifying a public health issue of the students choice. Using the available research literature the essay is to provide an overview of the issue of choice to include, where available, but not limited to, the epidemiology of the problem, stakeholder perceptions, and currently used interventions or treatments to manage/reduce the issue.

1. Essay must include an introduction.
2. Essay must be at least three pages in length and double spaced, not counting the title and reference pages.
3. Reference at least one journal article from school library (see attach) and one article from a business-related or news website; essay should be supported by at least two sources.

What system of government exists there? Describe the social and economic conditions.
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Describe and discuss the current state of the tourism industry and the contribution to the economy. Provide a resource audit of the current industry (what structure and infrastructure are currently in place)
Section 3
Discuss the current and future market demand.
Evaluate the competition.
Can current supply adequately meet demand?
Section 4
Formulate a development plan.
Identify key stakeholders.
Identify and discuss strategies for improving tourism industry. Include timeline and rationale.
Address infrastructure needs (address rehab or new build needs)
Discuss financing needs and options
Include a promotional plan
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Conclusion discuss anticipated challenges and address anticipated industry position once goals are achieved. Paper must be submitted via turnitin by Nov. 3 to be graded.
Create a presentation to share with the class on Nov. 5 and 7.

In Canada, over the past several decades, a substantial body of research has accrued demonstrating how important workforce diversity is to organizations. Yet, despite its apparent importance, research on workforce diversity has been relatively narrow in scope and frequently fails to link diversity to job satisfaction and productivity. The literature review should set the background and context for the research topic. It should provide the reader with a critical analysis of the recent (5 years at most) research done about employee perception of diversity, job satisfaction and productivity. Format for Literature Review 10 pages of text (excluding figures, and tables in the appendix, and references) Double line-spaced using Times New Romans, 11. Absolutely no plagiarism Suggestion: The Literature review should consist of (but not limited to) the following elements: 1. The concept of Diversity (age, gender, race, religion, level of education, sexual orientation and disability) 2. Diversity in the workplace (also include examples from Canada) 3. The Impact of diversity on productivity 4. Perception of Diversity in the workplace: theories include (social identity theory, intergroup theory etc.) 5. Job Satisfaction Note: References used/listed should not be older than 5 years. Reference style used in write up must be APA style guide. All sources must be cited either directly or indirectly (summary/paraphrasing). Direct quotes need the sources, date, quotation marks and page numbers, while indirect quotes need the source and date. Recommended sources of data to be cited include but not limited to: Statistics Canada, Canadian HR Council etc.
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Write a synopsis of the transaction in paragraph form. At a minimum, your synopsis must address each of the below topics. A. Provide a summary of the target firm and acquiring firm involved in the transaction. B. Was the transaction a merger or a consolidation? Explain. C. Was the transaction a horizontal, vertical, or conglomerate acquisition? Explain. D. Was the transaction funded with cash, stock, or both? What was the total value of the acquisition (i.e. how much did it cost the acquiring firm)? Explain. We know how mergers affect the value of target firms and acquiring firms on average. Was this transaction consistent with the average change in values? Explain. F. Was the transaction friendly or hostile? Explain. If it was hostile, what takeover defenses did the target firm employ? Explain. G. What were the stated synergies that the acquisition was supposed to achieve? Classify each stated synergy as one or more of the following: marketing gains, strategic benefits, market power, economy of scale, economy of vertical integration, technology transfer, complementary resources, elimination of inefficient management, tax gains from net operating losses, tax gains from debt capacity, tax gains from surplus funds, and reduced capital requirements.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dswljdE9B8Y and respond to the following statement in a minimum 300-600 word essay. Please submit in the the Dropbox. For example, discuss the strategy that each business would utilize for cost efficiency, etc.