Choosing Partners for Collaboration Introduction Organizations choosing partners for collaboration in projects often look for strategically compatible individuals or organizations with the necessary resources to complete the project successfully. Strategic innovations in the modern organizational setting require access to external resources that make collaboration an indispensable part of the development lifecycle (Deken, Berends, Gemser, & Lauche, 2018). Organizations often look for the best strategic fit for collaboration based on the resources and strategic plans required by the technology. Organizations with ‘complementary resources’ are often the most compatible collaboration partners, although other external factors may lead to a breakdown in the collaboration effort. This paper discusses the best strategies for choosing a collaboration partner in the information technology sector. It will examine how these strategies have worked in favor of the innovations by 23andme and its affiliates. 23andme 23andme is an organization that provides health and wellness solutions to individuals based on their DNA (23andme). The organization conducts cutting-edge research into the human genome, identifies historical and environmental factors that affect the genes, and provides personalized wellness solutions to customers. The company’s mission…

Effects of 8-Week Karate Training on Body Composition and Physical Performance on Adults Abstract This individual study seeks to identify the particular impact of 8 weeks of Karate training on the body composition of adults in Karate training and their consequent physical performance. For the study, a total of fifteen participants took place in which nine were males, and six were females. For the study, researchers tested the participants’ body composition, bone mineral density, anaerobic capacity, as well as the participants’ physical wellness. Statistical analysis of the tests indicated that there existed a substantial increment in the bone mineral density of the participants and a considerable decrease in the fat tissue and body fat of the same group after weeks of rigorous Karate training. However, amongst the male population, anaerobic capacity and peak power increased considerably when compared to the female participants. Consecutively, the study suggested that eight weeks of Karate training has a considerable positive impact on the body composition and related physical fitness of the participants.     Introduction The average American adult typically adds 0.5-1kg annually. This…

Understanding and Managing People Workplace violence is a threat or violent physical action, intimidation, or any other disruptive and threatening behavior which occurs in the work environment. It may involve verbal abuse, threats, homicide, or even physical assault. It affects customers, workers, or visitors at the workplace. Currently, the act of injuring or causing violence at the workplace is the third leading cause of injuries at the workplace in America (Zhang et al., 2017). According to CFOI (Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries), among over 5,000 fatal workplace injuries, over 450 of these were caused intentionally (Gillespie et al., 2015). Nevertheless, violence in the working environment is a significant concern for workers and employers in the whole country. The paper will discuss “Workplace Violence against Health Care Workers in the United States,” by Phillips (2016) and the related policy. According to Phillips (2016), many health care employees have reported having been casualties of violence at the workplace every year. Worse, some cases do not get reported. Phillips (2016) mentions that there are elements that seem to increase…

Patient’s Spiritual Needs In 200-250 words, respond to the following: Should the physician allow Mike to continue making decisions that seem to him to be irrational and harmful to James, or would that mean a disrespect of a patient autonomy? Explain your rationale. Physicians are expected to intervene in making crucial decisions that affect their patients, including advising the patient’s family to make ethical and sound decisions that prioritize the health of their child. The physician’s decision not to allow Mike to make crucial James medical decisions can be seen as a sound and ethical approach that reduces the risk of James being more exposed to kidney failure. In the first place, Mike has already violated James’ autonomy by failing to involve him in his medical decisions despite his little age (Lindberg, Fagerström, Sivberg & Willman, 2014). The physician should weigh between irrational and harmful decision-making from Mike and the health of James and consider which one comes first. As much as all medical practitioners must consider the spiritual needs of the patient, the beneficence principle comes first, and medical…

Personal Nursing Philosophy             The importance and nature of nursing is described and explained through nursing philosophy, which considers elements such as the relationship between patients and families. My nursing philosophy puts in mind the essence of inter-professional relationships with other nurses and healthcare professionals. This approach considers open communication and collaboration with other nurses and healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes and provide patient-centered care. My nursing philosophy plans to put in mind the application of evidence-based practice in nursing to achieve improved patient outcomes. I plan to incorporate cognitive, time-management, and critical thinking skills in my nursing philosophy. In my nursing practice, I respect the patient’s opinions and adhere to their complaints and requests. My patients are my priority in nursing practice, and I strive to establish more meaningful connections with them to achieve patient-centered care. Concerning the four meta paradigms of nursing, my nursing philosophy considers the vital components, including the patient, health, environment, and nursing components. The Person Component        The person component of the nursing metaparadigm emphasizes the patient as the receiver of care. My…

Personal Nursing Philosophy, Part 1             As a practicing nurse, I plan on applying my professional experience and education to improve my patient outcomes. I plan to implement my nursing philosophy and commitment to caring as the basis of my nursing career. I plan to not only treat illnesses but also to focus on delivering quality and individualized nursing care to all patients. My nursing philosophy incorporates my knowledge of medicine integrated with compassionate care considering each patient’s dignity. Most importantly, I believe that wellness and health are perceived both personal and cultural, hence the need for considering diversity in nursing practice. I also think that, as a nurse, I plan to apply the best nursing theories and integrate them with the evidence-based practice for quality and improved care. I also believe that collaborative efforts and inter-professional relationships among healthcare professionals are essential in enhancing quality patient care. My nursing philosophy also considers the need for lifelong learning and career development. This career goal has motivated me to join the American Nurse Association (ANA), in a bid to gain more…

Vendor Managed Inventory Background Information Recent studies have revealed that many organizations are continuously integrating supply and demand into their businesses, thus reducing inventory investment. The most common program serving the company, such as Unilever Manufactures, is the Vendor Managed Inventory or VMI. This method entails that suppliers engaged in the management of organization products in the company warehouses.  VMI can improve order fulfillment on goods hence attracting other retailers and manufacturers. The functionality of VMI is impressive because it allows the consumer to release its inventories to its distributing partners (Mello, 2017). This approach creates a notion that consumers trust suppliers’ ability to independently and efficiently maintain the stock. Realizing good productivity, low business cost, information improvement, and creating a competitive advantage means that VMI works well. The Application of VMI Program The utilization of the VMI program has a strong influence on various levels of Unilever operations. At the company’s retail level, VMI ensures that distributors oversee the clients’ finished products by looking at their activities. The distributor could have control over the inventory at the client’s distribution…

Prosecution of Doctors over Patient Drug Overdose   The use of opioids within the healthcare setting elicits polarizing opinions in medicine. On the one hand, they offer relief to patients suffering from severe pain, therefore, improving the quality of care. Conversely, there has been increased non-medical use of opioids, with some doctor’s coming under heavy scrutiny for their involvement in the sale and distribution of prescription drugs. Arguably, medical practitioners have an underlying responsibility to contain drug use and dependency. I, therefore, argue that doctors should be prosecuted for professional misconduct if they; engage in the sale and distribution of opioids, negligently prescribe opioids, and fail to educate the patients on potential side effects of the drug. Notably, doctors have a mandate to ensure the safe use of opioids as well as limiting cases of substance use disorders.  Dineen & Dubois (2016) note that a small percentage of the population is vulnerable to developing opioid use disorders from opioid-based medication. Regrettably, a few doctors pry on this dependency by providing diverted prescription opioids. To this end, doctors and other medical…

Technique of Biotechnology Biotechnology entails applying and using the biological systems present in organisms to make advanced technological steps and enhance adaptation of the different technologies to diverse industries. Genetic engineering, also known as recombinant DNA technology, remains intriguing because of what it is capable of and the several queries it can address. According to {}, it deals with the creation of artificial genes, repairing existing genes, merging DNA collected from two different organisms, and changing the synthetic genes using the recombinant DNA. The purpose of initiating genetic engineering improves the well-being of the botany and zoology species. The technique applies two significant discoveries in various bacteria. First, the manifestation of plasmids found in bacteria that is capable of undergoing duplication either alongside or as an independent entity of the chromosomal DNA. Secondly, restraining endonucleases that break the DNA at various stages in different sites. Three vital tools remain essential in the synthesis of the recombinant DNA. They include enzymes such as restriction endonucleases, lysing and integration; vector DNA like plasmids and artificial chromosome vectors; and passenger DNA such as…

Epistemic violence Epistemic violence refers to denying a person their legitimacy as a knower, which renders the individual in question unable to have their interests count, and they feel out of existence. It arises when the hearer fails to take the words of the speaker seriously. Such an occurrence happens because the speaker holds certain prejudices against the speaker in question because they belong to a particular social group, say psychiatric consumer or survivor. Individuals with mental disorders are susceptible to epistemic violence. The reason for this is because they are highly prevalent in negative stereotypes of mental illnesses. Consequently, a psychiatry patient could be speaking the truth about something, but the physician, in turn, rules out the patient’s credibility level and mistreats the patient. The unfair treatment makes the patient feel despised in their capacity as a giver and knower. Many people believe in stereotypes that are attached to mental disorder patients, which makes them fail to treat them properly since they do not understand their true nature. Such stereotypes include looking at ill individuals as people who are…