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1.In a society that celebrates academic achievement and high intelligence, why do so many parents of children with Down Syndrome come to see their children as particularly special, as unique ‘gifts’? What can we learn about intelligence from both these parents and current Down Syndrome research? 2.Is it possible to […]

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1.What is operations management in health care? 2.What are the five key goals of operations managers? 3.Does operations management affect a hospital’s competitive advantage? 4.What are three of the key trends affecting hospital operations? 5.Who is considered the “father” of scientific management? 6.What are the common sources of […]

1.Royal Hospital currently receives more than 10,000 boxes of pharmaceutical supplies per month. All of these items are manually inspected and logged to ensure adequate receipt prior to payment. Eight employees manage receipts and deliveries, while four employees manually record and track them. A new software package that allows automated […]

1. Is health care a “business?” 2.What are five of the key factors that distinguish a hospital from other industrial organizations? 3.Define an “average” hospital in terms of size (employees, revenue, beds). 4.What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? 5. What is a payer? What impact do payers have […]

Assignment 1: Discussion In the first part of this module, we studied two Eastern religions, Hinduism and Buddhism. At their heart, these two religions are consequentialist, or ends-driven. The “right” ethical principle has the ability to advance one toward the ultimate goal or end.  How and when one achieves the […]

The purpose of this discussion board is to provide you with a forum to discuss your newly discovered economic concepts in light of current issues and real world situations with others in the class. In essence, it is a practice ground for ensuring that your economic reasoning and foundation are […]