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Using the Northern College Health Services visit volume in Appendix 6-1 on page 113 of the textbook, for this assignment, you will be providing a forecast of the number of clinic visits for November 2008 using the average change, confidence interval, average percent change, moving averages, and exponential smoothing forecasting methods. Use the Internet or Strayer Library to research at least two (2) examples of the forecasting methods being used in health services organizations.

Write a 3-4 page paper in which you:

Explain each step in the forecasting process for each method.

Provide a brief summary of your researched health services organizations implementing the forecasting methods.

Provide a forecast of the number of clinic visits for November 2008 using each method of the forecasting process.

Conclude which forecasting method provides the best forecast, and provide a rationale for your conclusion.

 
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Upton Computers Pro Forma Balance Sheet December 31, 2017 (Millions of Dollars)

All I need is the last part, particularly how you calculate retained earnings and noted payable. I was able to calculate myself the AFN and growth rate which were correct. please answer what I asked.

 
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Forecast the separate financial statements of Parent, Inc. Using Ms. Franklin’s assumptions and Parent’s 2008 financial statements, prepare pro forma 2009 financial statements for Parent, Inc., assuming that the acquisition is not attempted. Support your statements with appropriate work papers and journal entries. Pro forma financial statements include Statement of Operation; Statement of Retained Earnings, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement

 
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Fore each question, perform each of the following steps:a. state the hypotheses and identify the claim.b. find the critical valuec. compute the test value.d. make the decision. e. summarize the results. A machine fills 12-ounce bottles with soda. In order for the machine to function properly, the standard deviation of the sample must be less than or equal to 0.03 ounce. A sample of eight bottles is selected and the number of ounces of soda in each bottle is given below. At a= 0.05, can we reject the claim that the machine is functioning properly? Assume that the variable is normally distributed. 11.9811.99

 
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Ford Will Partner with Walmart for Self-Driving Grocery Delivery Service

Ford Motor Co. is partnering with Walmart to figure out how self-driving vehicles might be used for delivering groceries. The automaker announced it would leverage an existing partnership with Postmates to study how to best use robotic vehicles for grocery delivery. Postmates has a network of couriers that deliver almost anything locally on-demand and has been a Walmart grocery delivery partner.

“Before self-driving cars can go mainstream, we must get a better sense of how people want to interact with them,” Walmart said according to the Detroit Free Press.  “Together, we will gather crucial data to learn the best way to bring items to the customer. There’s no telling what innovation the future will bring, but Walmart is committed to straying on the forefront of change to make getting groceries simple, quick, and easy.”

Walmart has more than 5,000 Sam’s Club and Walmart locations in the U.S. The retail giant expects to expand delivery options to 800 stores in 100 U.S. metropolitan areas by the end of the year. The heart of Ford’s research will start in Miami-Dade County, where the automaker has spent nearly a year testing and building out a business model for the autonomous vehicle fleets it plans to launch in 2021.

Research and develop your input (3-5 pages) by responding to the following questions. For each of the three questions, develop your argument, logic, and provide your recommendations.

1. If Ford and Walmart successfully finalize their self-driving grocery service vehicle pilot, what are the implications and effect of such service to the rival service delivery such as Amazon.com, which recently has acquired Whole Foods Market using actual drivers for their grocery deliveries?

2. If the Ford-Walmart self-driving grocery service vehicle receives the approval from the regulators and lawmakers, what impact does it sustain to traditional and non-delivery grocery retail sector?

3. Should regulators and lawmakers approve the Ford-Walmart self-driving grocery service vehicles for the business operation, what behavioral shift would it suggest to the traditional grocery shopping model?

 
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Ford was unable to repay a loan from City Bank when due. City refused to renew the loan to Ford unless an acceptable surety could be provided. Ford asked Owens, a friend, to act as surety on the loan. To induce Owens to agree to become a surety, Ford made fraudulent representations about Ford’s financial condition and promised Owens discounts on merchandise sold at Ford’s store. Owens agreed to act as surety and the loan was made to Ford. Subsequently, Ford’s obligation to City was discharged in Ford’s bankruptcy and City wishes to hold Owens liable. Owens may avoid liability

 
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Ford Motor Company recently announced closings of a number of U.S. factories and a reduction of automobile production. The news media documented a rippling effect of this decision throughout the automobile parts industry. Ford Motor Company executives hopefully asked the question:

 
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Forecasts are defined as “educated assumptions about future trends and events,” which are affected by technology, cultural changes, new products, competition, government laws and politics, and economic conditions, among others (David & David, 2017). Forecasting techniques are essential in almost all decision-making and while there have been many developed over the years, the selection of a method depends on the context of the forecast, the relevance and availability of historical data, the degree of accuracy, the time period, the cost and benefit, and the time available for making the analysis.

In general, there are three basic types: qualitative techniques, time series analysis and projection, and causal models.

  • Qualitative: uses human judgment and rating schemes to turn qualitative information into quantitative estimates. These methods include the Delphi Method, market research, panel consensus, visionary forecast, and historical analogy
  • Time series analysis and projection: statistical techniques when there are several years of data available for a product or product line. Some examples are moving average, exponential smoothing, Box-Jenkins, and trend projections
  • Causal models: also considers historical data but takes into account all external factors that may have affected trends. These include the regression model, econometric model, input-output model, diffusion index, leading indicator, and life-cycle analysis (John C. ChambersSatinder K. MullickDonald D. Smith, 2014)

My strategic plan proposes a market expansion for my current organization. Because it’s new, I believe the best model for me to use is a qualitative model, such as market research and historical analogy. Currently, one of our acquisitions does have this service line that we are not tapping into, so there is some historical data that I can use as a basis for my historical analogy piece. There is very little competition in this market within our geographical reach but there are other organizations that offer this service of which I will include in my market research.

References

David, F. R. & David, F. R. (2017). Strategic Management: A Competitive Advantage Approach, Concepts and Cases, 16th edition. Prentice Hall.

John C. ChambersSatinder K. MullickDonald D. Smith. (2014, August 01). How to Choose the Right Forecasting Technique. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/1971/07/how-to-choose-the-right-forecasting-technique

 
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Forecasting SalesYou spend your 2013 Spring break with your uncle Ted. He owns and operates a small business manufacturing and selling widgets. He knows that you are a business student and he asks you for some consulting. Your uncle is a nice guy so you decide to help him. Your uncle Ted has to sign a contract with his suppliers of raw materials before the end of the year. He needs a rough approximation of how many widgets he is likely to sell next year so that he will know how much raw material to order. You look in his records and find out that his business has operated since 2006 and he had the following sales (in thousands of widgets):Year

 
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Forensic Assessment Cases

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapter 12 in the textbook and the required articles for this week. For this discussion you will take on the role of a psychologist assigned a case in which the client has a legal concern. For your initial post, select one of the three forensic case scenarios below and follow the instructions.

Forensic Scenario One: Mr. W (Attempting to Obtain Legal Guardianship Over an Elderly Parent): Attorney Mr. X referred Mr. W for an evaluation of his decision-making capacity. Mr. W’s children do not agree with the findings from a prior evaluation and have requested a second opinion. Review the PSY640 Week Six Clinical Neuropsychological Report for Mr. W, and begin your post with a one-paragraph summary of the test data you deem most significant. Utilize assigned readings and any additional scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources needed to develop a list of additional assessment instruments and evaluation procedures to administer to the client. Justify your assessment choices by providing an evaluation of the ethical and professional practice standards and an analysis of the reliability and validity of the instruments.

Forensic Scenario Two, Mr. M (Not Guilty Plea): Your client, Mr. M., was referred by the court for an evaluation of his mental condition after his attorney entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf. Review the Case Description: Mr. M—Forensic, Pre-trial Criminal Score Report, and begin your post with a one-paragraph summary of the test data you deem most significant. Utilize assigned readings and any additional scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources needed to develop a list of additional assessment instruments and evaluation procedures to administer to the client. Justify your assessment choices by providing an evaluation of the ethical and professional practice standards and an analysis of the reliability and validity of the instruments.

Forensic Scenario Three, Ms. X (Personal Injury Lawsuit): Ms. X was referred for a forensic neuropsychological evaluation in connection with a personal injury lawsuit she had filed. Review the Case Description: Ms. X—Forensic, Neuropsychological Score Report, and begin your post with a one-paragraph summary of the test data you deem most significant. Utilize assigned readings and any additional scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources needed to develop a list of additional assessment instruments and evaluation procedures to administer to the client. Justify your assessment choices by providing an evaluation of the ethical and professional practice standards and an analysis of the reliability and validity of the instruments.

 
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