alculate the financial ratios for the assigned company’s financial statements, and then interpret those results against company historical data as well as industry benchmarks:

Fin 571 week 3 work

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Review the assigned company’s financial statements from the past three years.

Calculate the financial ratios for the assigned company’s financial statements, and then interpret those results against company historical data as well as industry benchmarks:

Compare the financial ratios with each of the preceding three (3) years (e.g. 2014 with 2013; 2013 with 2012; and 2012 with 2011).
Compare the calculated financial ratios against the industry benchmarks for the industry of your assigned company.

What controversies related to the globalization of health care do you think warrant immediate attention? What can be done to address them?

Future Trends and Topics of Interest in Human Resources Management

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Future Trends and Topics of Interest in Human Resources Management

Human resources management is a continuously evolving field that is filled with many grey areas. Successful health care managers understand the need to stay abreast of current and future developments that affect the workforce and human resource practices.

In preparation for this Discussion, think about specific issues you have learned about in this course that you would like to explore further, as well as other topics (not yet covered) that you are curious about or would like to investigate. The following questions may help you to brainstorm areas of interest related to the health care workforce and human resources management:

How might demographic changes and other shifts related to diversity influence the workforce and patient populations in the future? What opportunities and challengs are likely to arise because of this? What types of recruitment efforts and training might help to maximize these opportunities and address potential challenges?

How will developments in information technology impact human resources management in health care organizations of the future?

What controversies related to the globalization of health care do you think warrant immediate attention? What can be done to address them?

How does the economic climate affect human resources management? What information about local, national, and global economic situations do you think is most important for health care managers to consider?

How does/will payment reform affect compensation for physicians and others? Why is this important?

How might the increased demand for quality (coupled with limited resources) in health care influence human resources management?

What are the most recent developments in health care reform? How are they likely to affect the health care workforce and human resources management?

What current and future trends related to employee benefits do you find particularly significant?

How will mergers and acquisitions in health care shape human resources managers? What can individuals working in health care do to prepare themselves for challenges that are likely to arise?

How do you think employee wellness programs will evolve in the future? Why are they important in today’s health care environment?

What can be learned from experiences with recent disasters or major health problems? Consider specific events or health problems that you think are particularly significant. How might this influence health care HR management in the future?

Identify an issue that you would like to examine for this Discussion, and research it using credible Web sites. Analyze the implications related to this issue for the health care workforce and/or strategic human resources management in health care settings.

Post by Day 4 a response to the following:

Identify the future trend or issue you have selected in the first line of your posting.
Summarize significant research related to this future trend or issue.
Analyze implications for the health care workforce and strategic human resources management in health care organizations, citing at least two resources to support your analysis.

Your paper should be formatted to APA standards. This includes a title page, an abstract page, and a reference page. Your research paper should include the follow sections: research paper topic or introduction annotative bibliography name of the theory This paper should be a minimum of eight pages in length (excluding the title, abstract, and reference pages).leader-member exchange (LMX) is the topic for the research paper.

In this research paper, you will combine the research paper topic and annotative bibliography with the answers to the following bullet points:  How does this theory address organization change?  What are the leader’s behaviors and characteristics? BBA 3

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Your paper should be formatted to APA standards. This includes a title page, an abstract page, and a reference page. Your research paper should include the follow sections: research paper topic or introduction annotative bibliography name of the theory This paper should be a minimum of eight pages in length (excluding the title, abstract, and reference pages).leader-member exchange (LMX) is the topic for the research paper.

Why do we want to use comparative statements for financial analysis rather than statements for a single date or period? Do you feel it is necessary to compare a company’s statements to other companies’ statements within the same industry? Explain.

Why do we want to use comparative statements for financial analysis rather than statements for a single date or period? Do you feel it is necessary to compare a company’s statements to other companies’ statements within the same industry? Explain.

Please read the New York Times article, “Coca-Cola Funds Scientists Who Shift Blame for Obesity Away From Bad Diets” which can be found using this link. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/09/coca-cola-funds-scientists-who-shift-blame-for-obesity-away-from-bad-diets/?_r=0 After reading the article, please write a one paragraph summary about the main idea of the article. Remember to use MLA format with a correct works cited page!!

one paragraph summary

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Please read the New York Times article, “Coca-Cola Funds Scientists Who Shift Blame for Obesity Away From Bad Diets” which can be found using this link. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/09/coca-cola-funds-scientists-who-shift-blame-for-obesity-away-from-bad-diets/?_r=0

After reading the article, please write a one paragraph summary about the main idea of the article. Remember to use MLA format with a correct works cited page!!

Explain how employment-at-will has influences staffing.

Select one of the laws listed below

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Select one of the laws listed below and explain how it has changed the staffing process. Also select one governmental activity from the second list and explain how it influences staffing. Respond substantively to two other learners.

Laws to choose from in answering the discussion question:

employment-at-will
Fair Labor Standards Act
The Civil Rights
Act of 1964
EEOC Regulations concerning sexual harassment
Age Discrimination in Employment Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
Family and Medical Leave Act

Governmental activities to choose from in answering the discussion question:

Social Security premiums
Social Security disability insurance
Unemployment insurance
Federal income tax

Guided Response:

Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond substantively to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

he main problem with performance appraisal programs is supervisory bias when making judgments. How can a company attempt to identify and reduce appraisal bias? Respond substantively to two other learners.

The main problem with performance

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The main problem with performance appraisal programs is supervisory bias when making judgments. How can a company attempt to identify and reduce appraisal bias? Respond substantively to two other learners.

Guided Response:

Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond substantively to at least two of your classmates’ posts.