Statement of cash flows Cash flow statements highlight the financial health of a business by highlighting changes in the cash inflows and outflows. The financial statements help the end-users, such as the business owners, to ascertain whether they are in a position to meet financial obligations as they fall due. The cash flow sources include operating, investing, and financing activities. In accounting, cash is the most liquid current asset; as such, any business should have a cash reserve for day to day operating expenses. As such, cash flow statements give an accurate performance of a company as compared to net profit from the income statement, which ignores the time value of money. Additionally, cash flow statements adjust cash flow for non-cash inflows and outflows. Walmart’s financial statements that include a consolidated balance sheet, comprehensive income statement, and the cash flow statements indicate the financial position of the business. According to the balance sheet, the liquidity position has been below the recommended level. In the year 2018 and 2019, the current ratio was below 1. The indication is that the business…

The Corona Virus Myths An increasing number of countries are closing their borders and issuing lockdown directives that are helping contain the rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The declaration of the coronavirus as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO)has increased pressure on international governments to raise efforts in containing the spread of the virus. Given theta the virus is new globally, a lot of information has been shared about the virus regarding what caused it, infection media, symptoms and preventive measures. Among the most proven information about the virus is maintaining social distance to spread its spread. It is important to maintain distance (at least a meter) from people who exhibit coughing and sneezing (Roach, 2020). Besides, people are encouraged to frequently and thoroughly wash hands with soap. These measures have been proven scientifically and practically to slow down the spread of the virus. Hand washing soap and sanitizers contain ingredients that kill the virus on contact. Maintaining distance allows people to avoid spread by minimizing contact with infected persons. However, there is some information that is…

Discretionary Benefits Introduction Currently, discretionary benefits show a significant cost to organizations. The management has realized that the motivation of employees leads to more productivity, increased loyalty, effective recruitment, as well as reduced labor turnover. For this reason, workers have realized that they need to provide discretionary benefits. There are different categories of discretionary benefits. According to, discretionary benefits are extra benefits not required legally that are provided by employers. Despite not being legally needed, there are regulations provided by the government for regulation for the provision of discretionary benefits. These government regulations ensure there is fairness, non-discrimination as well as continued benefits. For this reason, it is essential to analyze the categories of discretionary benefits and its benefits. There are three types of discretionary benefits. First, there are protection program benefits that offer family benefits, promote wellness, as well as guard against loss of income that is caused by catastrophic factors such as disability, sickness, or death. Second, there is paid time off benefits that provide workers time off with wages for events such as vacations, volunteerism, and holidays.…

Third-Party Lab Testing: Why You Need It Today, the cannabis industry is highly unregulated. With reports of unethical manufacturers lying about the CBD content in their products, you can no longer just trust what is written on the packaging. But there is one thing you can do to ascertain the content of the CBD products: subjecting them to third party laboratory testing. What is Third Party Lab Testing for CBD? Third-party lab testing an evaluation done on a CBB product to determine its content. It is done by an independent laboratory that does not have any interest in the cannabis supply chain. In most cases, the testing is done on one or several samples of CBD product suppliers to ascertain if the content written on the label is correct. Furthermore, the tests can also check the presence of harmful content in CBD products. Why is 3rd Part Lab Testing for CBD Important When the Farm Bill amendments of 2018 were passed into law, the most notable thing was the requirement that all cannabis products should not contain over 0.3% THC.…

Needlestick Injuries at Kaiser Permanente Hospital Nurses are primary victims of needlestick injuries. However, other personnel working in healthcare centers could fall victim to such risks if they handle discarded needlesticks. Damages caused by used needlesticks expose the victims to the risk of contracting viral diseases like HIV or Hepatitis B and C (Davis et al., 1996). The infection, however, depends on how deep the injury is, the amount of infected blood you have come into contact with, and the amount of virus in that blood (Healthwise Staff, 2019). With all the hazards workers in hospitals face daily, their employer organizations must acknowledge these risks and put measures in place to protect them from any harm that could be caused by such hazards. Employee health and safety should be highly regarded and prioritized. Kaiser Permanente is the biggest integrated health care provider in the United States, serving millions of individuals every year across the country in their many branches. Despite their extensive reach and vastness, they have nevertheless had cases involving injuries caused by specific safety devices. In the years…

 appropriateness of the design of hotel resort facilities in the context of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort Abstract The purpose of this research is to explores the appropriateness of the design of hotel resort facilities in the context of a specific hotel resort operation. One resort was selected (Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort) as the case study and document analysis and observation will be used to derive at a conclusion whether it qualifies as and international resorts, what are the facilities, extra services that it offers, finally, the paper will aim to assess the impact that such resort created on the Dubai city from environmental, to social and economic aspects. . Introduction The history or resorts go back to the Roman days, however, By the early 2000s, resort tourism had become a major form of tourism for many countries and destination areas (Agarwal, 2002). A resort is a planned vacation business that is designed to attract, hold and satisfy its guests so they become repeat visitors and/or goodwill ambassadors. To achieve these objectives requires a management strategy that can operate at a variety of scales and with a selection of…

Managing work and motivation Motivation is the fundamental base of employee motivation and engagement performance. It drives an organization and its employees to set a goal and determine to achieve it. The purpose of the employee engagement is to increase their effort, and the best way to accomplish that is through motivating and encouraging consistently. When employees are motivated, they can engage with their work and coworkers; thus and adequately, work efficiency increases. This consequently leads to the improved performance of the organization. Motivation at a workplace can be categorized in two ways, namely intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is one that deals with internal desires such as happiness, praises, recognition, etc.. In contrast, extrinsic motivation is the one that is related to the aspirations to gain rewards and avoids punishments externally. The awards include cash, prizes, bonus, and so on. These are the following ways by which Amkor Technologies motivates their employees- A friendly work environment for the employees to work Amkor Technology has given special attention to make the workplace more workable for every employee, and a…

Motivational letter Dear sir or madam, With this letter, I would like to apply for my Master’s degree strength in Liverpool John Moores University. After research in my quest to identify the best school in sports and exercise, I learned that the university has produced the best graduates since 1975 and is ranked the ninth-best department in the world. I am interested in the position as I am very passionate about wellness and fitness. The love of fitness has seen me, volunteer, as an assistant fitness coach in some local football club. Before that, I had found myself a job at the Absa Cape Epic where i worked as doping chaperone, my main work there was to accompany all the athletes as they took their samples to the experts. I also had the responsibility of standing in for the chaperone when he was not around for tasks. I also take the health of athletes as a priority, and this is the main reason that got me to train for the level three first aid certificates. Recently I had enrolled for…

Life Transition on Older People Introduction Older adults are faced with various challenges as they attempt to transition to a new lifestyle. In most instances, older adults plan for their old age and how they intend to live after retirement. However, at times it is difficult to plan and circumstances can lead to a change in lifestyle. For instance, loss of employment or unplanned retirement can greatly influence how older adults face the world. The role played by nurses in helping older adults transition and get comfortable in a new living style cannot be ignored. Therefore, it is crucial to look into various aspects that affect older people. Living in a familiar environment is a crucial aspect held dearly by aging persons facing retirement. Illnesses are prone to occur among older people because their immunity is weak. Providing  retiring older patients with necessary observation and treatment is paramount for allowing a peaceful transition without increased stress. On many occasions, older patients have been neglected by their caregivers, nurses, or family members leading to anxiety and depression. It is highly essential…

Social Services in Singapore Introduction Many countries across the world are faced with the challenge of taking care of their elderly people.  This is a group of people who are in a delicate stage of life where they need to be well taken care of to avoid their premature death due to elderly health issues or having them live in isolation. Ageing is one of the most critical social issues that affect the current society. This is because if the elderly people do not have a source of living the rate of dependency is increased. As a result, they become a burden to the society. Furthermore, because of ageing, their healthcare needs are so demanding that it requires people with stable income to maintain their health. Therefore, there is a need for the governments to have policies that would support the ageing people to help them to lead a comfortable life.  This study explores the issue of ageing population as a major social issue in Singapore and examines the policies that have been put in place by the government of…