Examining a Proposed Change The purpose of writing this memo is to examine a proposed change of allowing all Medicare recipients to purchase high deductible insurance policies and use the premium savings to set up a medical account. Health insurance is paramount in enhancing the well being of an individual. When clients pay higher deductibles, the premiums they pay lower significantly (HealthCare.gov, 2019). Deductibles refers to the out of pocket money that one pays yearly before the insurance company starts covering for the care. Therefore, the policy should encourage Medicare recipients to buy high deductible health plans so that they can keep their premium payments low. High deductibles are becoming more prevalent daily and a fundamental fact. Nearly all employed people have a coverage deductible of at least $1000. The exchanges of this silver plan are almost $4000. Previously, the assumption was that only care professionals could make or manage such decisions. The prevailing notion is that a considerable number of patients cannot make rational decisions concerning how best to utilize healthcare dollars. However, today it is common to find…
Culture Change within Organizations Walker and Soule (2017) compare culture to the wind, something that cannot be seen but can effect visible changes. Changes within an organization can come from either the leadership or the employees. The top-down mandate is a culture change in the form of directives from the administration to the employees through the hierarchal system. The employees drive a movement- minded mandate. Walker and Soule (2017) claim that top-down mandate does not bring actual culture change. Authority can give a leader the power to demand compliance, but they cannot command trust, loyalty, commitment, or innovation. The case study outlined in the article gives a perfect example of the effectiveness of the movement-minded mandate (Walker & Soule, 2017). G.V Prasad wanted to change Dr. Reddy’s culture from procedurally burdened culture to a patient-centered, flexible, and innovative culture. The first step was finding out what every employee needed. The information gathered from the workers was used to coin a general yet effective slogan that became the guide in the restructuring of the organization’s image, processes, and approach. By opting…
Ghosts of Everest is a narrative on the discovery of Mallory’s body Like every adventure book, it is essential to capture the attention of the readers and leave them talking about the things that happen to the characters as if they are the reader’s own experiences. ‘Ghosts of Everest: The Search for Mallory & Irvine’ by Jochem Hemmleb, Larry Johnson, Eric Simonson and Northdurft is one of the mountain climbing adventure books that capture the attention of the readers intriguingly. The book is a 1999, Mountaineers Books publication and costs approximately $25 on Amazon. The cover depicts two mountain climbers with oxygen tanks tied to their backs and a note from Mallory to Noel, who was a more experienced climber and professional photographer. The review of the book reveals the purpose of the writing, the theme of the book, how the authors support the main idea, accuracy and objectivity of the information as well as other crucial insights from the narrative. Ghosts of Everest is a narrative on the discovery of Mallory’s body in search of answers to their expedition…
Film Review: A Community of Equals: Animals in the Upper Paleolithic Art of Europe The film being reviewed is a film about art and history written and produced by Holly Cecil. The film, which is titled “A Community of Equals: Animals in the Upper Paleolithic Art of Europe, was produced in 2015, and it mainly talks about the relationship that some of the early people had with animals and art. The film showcases different art that was drawn on stones and cave walls. These art are life-like renditions of different animals that these humans somehow interacted with or watched and lived together with on the same landscapes. The drawings are very interesting to look at as the artists involved in creating this art were clearly observant and tried to capture the anatomy of these animals. The most interesting thing about the film is that it takes the viewer on a series of drawings and their significance and explains the outstanding aspect of these paintings, with the help of the narrator, who did a great job at explaining the most important…
Companies are artificial persons Companies are artificial persons and, as such, cannot conduct their businesses by themselves. They, therefore, need natural persons to operate and make decisions on their behalf. Directors form the decision- making body of a company. Directors are company as officers of a company[1]. It Shareholders of a corporation normally appoint its directors. [2] The minimum number of directors required under statute is at least one director for private companies, and at least two directors in the case of a public company. [3]. In addition, out of all the directors of a public company, at least one must be a natural person.[4] Definition A shadow director is as a person who has influence on a company’s decision making and activities by giving instructions and direction to the company[5]. One can only be a shadow director if their instructions and directions are usually acted upon by the company’s directors. However, a company is not to be regarded as a shadow director of its subsidiaries based only on the fact that the directors of its subsidiaries usually act on…
The evolution of popular music through the decades The evolution of popular music through the decades brought with it changes in cultural context, most of which were inevitable mainly due to the increase in technology and the acceptance of changing times. Music was being published, and inventions like the jukebox as well as radio stations made music to be listened over a wide range of geographical space. Also, music publishing brought with it a wide range of ways to economic prosperity. In the 1930s, radio brought with it the generation of royalty income by music that was played. Artists, together with firms such as the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers’ (ASCAP’s), collected a lot of revenue from such. As Garofalo and Waksman explain “radio revenues were clearly substantial, and their potential at the start of the 1940s was even greater” (60). The revenues collected made music monetization possible, and it changed the onset of popular music culturally. Additionally, genres of music, including country music and blues, could now achieve a lot of airplay through such channels. Due to…
The Javanese court dance A dance refers to an art of performance that consists of sequences of body movements that are purposefully selected. The purpose of a dance is to maintain our culture, to maintain our ties, to share our culture with our children, and show them how crucial our culture is. The choreographer should choose the best location for a dance performance, which will offer the audience an exciting attending experience. The lights and costumes to be used in a dance should be conscious, specific, and distinct to support the intentions of the choreographer and to enable the audience to discover for themselves the meaning of the dance as the performance progresses. Below is a discussion of two different types of dances that were performed by different dancers with different intentions. The Javanese court dance In the Javanese court dance, we see beautiful young women dancing. They are indistinguishably dressed as royal brides. Their movements are deliberate, controlled, and refined. In their simultaneous motion, the dancers become one. This marks an altruistic act which is a celebration that…
7 Ways to Make Your Eyes Look a Lot Bigger! It’s a universal beauty standard that bigger eyes make a person look more attractive and younger. So, if you want to fake Bambi-like eyes, here’s how to go about it lovelies: How to make your eyes look bigger with makeup Step 1: Conceal and correct Apply concealer or skin color pencil all over the eyelid to create a nice, even canvas for the steps to come. And when it comes to concealers, Instagram makeup artists HUDABEAUTY says you should always use the right concealer shade. The wrong concealer for your eyes can bring out the opposite effect – make your eyes look tiny! Apply concealer on your eyelid using a ZOEVA 102 SILK Finish foundation brush over the top of your natural crease and up to your socket line. And once you’ve got your foundation in place, set it in place using a translucent skin powder such as the Laura Mercier translucent setting powder. But don’t put too much in place because it will appear cakey. You can also pack…
Automation is the next big thing Automation is the next big thing. It has drastically reduced the time needed to perform a task and improved overall productivity. However, the wave of automation is causing jitters to professionals from various fields, accounting being one of them. Robots are no longer science fiction; they are everywhere, and people are continuously losing their jobs. Accountants are worried about losing their jobs too. They are living in anxiety, not knowing what is in store for them. Those who want to pursue a degree in accounting must rethink before making a decision. Artificial intelligence is taking centre stage in organizations across the world. The bad news to employees is that technology advancement will not slow down anytime soon. In fact, researchers have predicted that robots will replace more than 800 million jobs. At first, artificial intelligence seemed to affect white-collar job employees, but as technology advances, the wave is more potent and unstoppable. Artificial intelligence in accounting In layman’s language, AI is ingenious machines that can perform repetitive tasks. Besides, the machines complete tasks at…
The facts presented by Twenge J.M The facts presented by Twenge J.M are an accurate representation of the current generational situation concerning technology. The notions presented and critical areas of addressing are fully supported as they are representations of the changes in generations influenced by technology. The generational shift of attitudes from the Baby Boomer generation to generation X is identified as consistent and regular. However, the shift towards millennials and centennials is highly irregular. The evidence by Twenge demonstrates the social, emotional, and psychological variations that technology in the form of smartphones and the internet has introduced. For example, it is identified that in the late 1970s, over 75% of high school students worked for pay. It is believed that the experience created the notion of value in money amongst the generational members. When the high school students of a similar academic year from the mid-2010s were studies, approximately 55% worked for pay. The great recession accelerated the decline, and it has not yet recovered. The resistance to shifting towards adulthood is mainly caused by parenting approaches of the…