The American Psychological Association I believe that the American Psychological Association guideline has revolutionized professional academic writing. After completing the assignments, I have gained insight that has transformed my perception of APA’s role in professional writing. Based on my understanding, the purpose of APA is to expedite scientific communication by fostering clarity of expression. The APA enables the author to clarify papers from complex topics, making it easier to read and understand. The use of APA also improves the paper’s flow while keeping the focus on the subject matter. For instance, APA organizes a research paper into eight sections with distinct headings and content. This results in a clear and organized paper that makes it easy for the reader to quickly find information critical to the appraisal of an academic resource. Another fundamental purpose of APA is to enhance the credibility of the writer. APA allows the writer to write while citing and making reference to authoritative sources. This proves that the writer is competent and able to speak the language of academia. The citation provided by APA enables the…

ASSIGNMENT ONE FEDERAL COMMISION OF TAXATION V THE MYER EMPORIUM LTD (1987) The federal commissioner and the Myer Emporium Company limited (Myer) marked a significant change in approach in tax jurisprudence .since 1987, virtually every case dealing with the characterization of receipts as income or capital has cited called Myer, usually at some length. But is going too far to suggest that Myer transformed the way in which income is characterized the decision in Myer reflects a reduced emphasis on formalism and legal technicalities, the main stream approach of the courts. Under that approach the characterization of amounts as income as income or capital is determined as a matter of commercial substance and not by subtleties of drafting, or by unduly literal or technical interpretations. While some prominent cases could have been decided the other way on their facts ,its inherent in the fact intensive difference between income and capital that hard cases will arise that can be decided either way. These circumstances do not detract from the enduring importance of the decision in Myer. A brief introduction of the…

The case of Werth vs Taylor did not turn out the way I expected. This is because Cindy Werth had initially given a formal refusal to having any blood transfusion procedures. She justified her decision by quoting her religious beliefs. I, therefore, expected the court to honor her wishes by honoring or respecting her religious point of view. If Cindy wanted to make sure that she did not receive any blood regardless of the circumstances, she could have explicitly stated that she did not want the blood transfusion done even if she was in a medical emergency. This could have made it clear to the medical personnel that she held her religious beliefs in high esteem, even when it meant foregoing a potentially life-saving procedure. The Werth’s stated that Dr. Taylor should have consulted with Cindy before proceeding with the blood transfusion procedure. If this would have happened, then it could not have changed the outcome of the case. This is because the law acknowledges that when the standard informed consent is applied in this situation, it could have seriously…

The Article Leadership is one of the major five competencies in nursing- the bother being knowledge, effective communication, business acumen as well as professionalism. A transcending quality of a good leader, especially useful in nursing in the ability to manage and effect proactive change. Change in a healthcare environment requires mobilizing human resources as they relate to effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of the change strategies. Shirley (2013) attempts to understand Lewin’s Theory of Planned Change (LTPC) and how it can be applied as a leadership strategy to manage change in the nursing environment effectively. The article is a summary of LLTPC’s merits, demerits as well as appropriate application in the nursing environment. According to the article, LTPC can be summed up as a three-step process- freezing, unfreezing, or transitioning and unfreezing. Freezing involves all the activities done in preparation for the expected change process. It often begins when a change agent is discovered, such as recognizing a problem or identifying a challenge-exclusive need for change (an opportunity for growth). It involves mobilizing colleagues and subordinates to see the prudence…

Financing is needed to start a business and upgrade it to profitability. There are several sources for start-up financing. One should consider the amount of capital needed and when it is needed. The financial needs of a business differ depending on its type and size. This paper focuses on the sources of funding in businesses. Debt and equity is significant sources of financing. Government grants for certain aspects of a business are optional, and in specific communities, incentives are easy to locate. The finest mix of debt and equity needed to fund a beginner firm will comprise equity funds (which assure returns over long duration) and debt funds (reliable when the market is unstable). The latter gives a steady return in constant range and has lesser risks. In taxes, the long term equity funds are exempted from capital gain tax due to flat-rate taxation. (Staniewski, Szopinski, Awruk 2108-2112) Debt funds are preferable when funding a firm. They invest in risk-free government corporate bonds. Equity funding is risky due to its unstable nature and sensitivity to economic factors (Rompotis n.p). Nevertheless,…

ENTREPRENEURSHIP INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT   TASK: END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION Question 1 A climate that supports intrapreneurship should encourage new ideas. As research and development are the critical sources of new products, such organizations often operate on technology’s frontiers. The entrepreneurial climate supports new work and process ideas. A significant intrapreneurship climate encourages trial and error and experimentation. It is expected that any new product will require a sufficient amount of trial and error. A new product is rarely a success initially; hence experimentation is encouraged and in the process failures tolerated. The intrapreneurial climate allows mistakes and failures in implementing innovative ideas. Intrapreneurial climate disregards any pre-conceived initial parameters, as this inhibits creativity for developing new products or processes. Protecting various turfs in an organization may frustrate the potential intrapreneurs to establish new ventures. An intrapreneurial environment encourages a multi-disciplinary team approach. Cross-functional teams facilitate efforts to integrate activities associated with different organizational functions, such as design, manufacturing, and marketing. Besides, new product development processes can be completed more quickly, and the products are more easily commercialized when cross-functional…

Social Media Effect on Young People Exposure to technology that allows children to access social media sites continues to be a worry for many parents. Indeed adolescence is an essential period for development, which few parents pay attention to how the use of social media impacts their children. Social media have become integral to the young generation that leads to anxiety and reduced self-esteem (Nguyen 2). Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and twitter impact young people’s wellbeing and health by exposing them to enhanced depression feelings and anxiety (Goodyear, Armour, and Wood 5). Young peers are prone to sharing in social media through texting and scrolling past bedtime that leads them to new styles of communication. Teenagers spend much time on social media observing images and lifestyles of their peers, leading to constant comparisons that can damage their images or self-esteem due to depression. Hence, it is essential to provide annotated bibliography on social media effects on young people that include the development of new lifestyle, language behavior, substance abuse, and harmful health practices. Social media impact the lifestyle…

Course plan for guiding adults             A course plan portrays the intentions and topics related to a particular subject under study used by various educators to impart knowledge to their learners. An adult audience has an increased psychological process of gaining self-concepts (Knowles et al., 2014); this implies that the course plan for grownups follows self-direct learning where the students take the direct initiative of learning. The adult audience course plan follows the andragogy assumption. With their different life experiences, they encourage each of them to participate in groups and join collaborative groups (Cochran & Brown 2016). Such andragogy assists educators in encouraging them to enhance their talents. Course plan outline Assessing needs Evaluates the sense of hearing of adult people, their hearing level, and their perspective to touch. From the survey conducted in the unit (III), it’s evident that most adult people have a low capacity to hear about 15%, while the level of understanding is very high at about 45% and .40% perception to touch. Auditory: 15% Visual: 45% Tactile: 40% Goals and objectives The main objectives of…

Plot in Claudia Rankin’s The White Card Kelley Griffith stipulates the different elements that need to be understood when interpreting drama. One of the most important elements is the plot. Griffith defines plot as the main events that the drama is based on. In his definition, he provides that the play needs to be set up in a way that allows it to flow freely. In doing so, it should not have numerous subplots within the same drama. Considering that the audience is supposed to experience the drama in one sitting, then the writer must come up with a plot that airs out the intended message. Claudia Rankine has been able to duly fit her play, The White Card, within Griffith’s definition of a plot. It is evident when one looks at the flow of ideas throughout the play. Griffith provides that the plot needs to be brought out by the interaction of the characters. Since the play’s theme is on race, Claudia ended up reiterating it as the different characters interacted giving out their conflicting ideas on the same.…

ENTREPRENEURSHIP INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT   TASK: END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION Question 1 A climate that supports intrapreneurship should encourage new ideas. As research and development are the critical sources of new products, such organizations often operate on technology’s frontiers. The entrepreneurial climate supports new work and process ideas. A significant intrapreneurship climate encourages trial and error and experimentation. It is expected that any new product will require a sufficient amount of trial and error. A new product is rarely a success initially; hence experimentation is encouraged and in the process failures tolerated. The intrapreneurial climate allows mistakes and failures in implementing innovative ideas. Intrapreneurial climate disregards any pre-conceived initial parameters, as this inhibits creativity for developing new products or processes. Protecting various turfs in an organization may frustrate the potential intrapreneurs to establish new ventures. An intrapreneurial environment encourages a multi-disciplinary team approach. Cross-functional teams facilitate efforts to integrate activities associated with different organizational functions, such as design, manufacturing, and marketing. Besides, new product development processes can be completed more quickly, and the products are more easily commercialized when cross-functional…