Introduction Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a lower life expectancy and are more vulnerable to chronic diseases than non indigenous Australians (Australian Institute for Health and Welfare, 2013). Health disparities are significantly more common in rural areas compared to urban settings. It is, therefore, important to address the existing health disparities that existRead more about Improving Participation in Indigenous Australians[…]

Hurricane Katrina Hurricane Katrina, which occurred on August 29, 2005, on the Gulf Coast of the United States, caused catastrophic damage to properties and loss of lives in the New Orleans region. The aftermath of the storm resulted in about 80 percent of the city being flooded. Besides the disaster affecting the social, human, andRead more about Hurricane Katrina[…]

Over the years, human resource management has undergone significant changes. This has been due to several factors, which include technological advancement and the development of HRM theories and concepts that have been used to revolutionize human resource management (Storey, 2014). For example, in addition to the application of technologies that automate work processes, platforms haveRead more about Human Resource Management[…]

History of Business Ethics and Stakeholder Theory in America The chief executive officer is responsible for many roles in an organization. It therefore means that, besides being at the top of the hierarchy of leadership, the CEO has the responsibility and mandate to generate strategies to make the organization run smoothly, provide a favorable platformRead more about THE HISTORY OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND STAKEHOLDER THEORY IN AMERICA[…]

The functioning of our bodies depends on a number of organs that operate singly and cooperatively with other organs to achieve specific functions. For instance, the body breaks down complex substances in food into simple and absorbable forms such as sugar (glucose) which is further converted to energy (Aslin & Brown, 2004). The pancreas isRead more about Increasing Rates of Type 2 Diabetes[…]

Impact of Physical Environment on Human Behavior The physical environment is an integral part of a human being. The nature and extent to which human beings interact with the physical environment not only determine the possibility of humanity’s survival but also impact on the behavioral patterns. The general presumption here is that behavior is notRead more about Impact of Physical Environment on Human Behavior[…]

Chain of transmission for Helicobacter Pylori Helicobacter pylorus is commonly transmitted from one infected person to another through salivary contact (Engelkirk, Duben-Engelkirk, & Burton, 2011). H. pylorus is also known to be transmitted through contact with contaminated feces from water and food. There is a high prevalence of H. pylorus infections in developing countries dueRead more about Helicobacter Pylori[…]

The term demand refers to the aspiration to purchase or consume a service or a product, respectively. However, economists further define demand as the willingness and ability to buy a product. It then follows that one does not only need to aspire, but must also be willing and able to purchase a good or aRead more about Demand and Supply for Healthcare Services[…]

Changing School District into a Learning Organization Oakland Unified School District, or OUSD, is a public institution that has approximately 86 elementary schools, including middle and high schools. The district also has other unauthorized charter schools in Oakland in California, serving approximately 49, 000 students in the United States of America. OUSD is located inRead more about Changing a School District into a Learning Organization[…]

Wealth distribution is directly related to politics. (Rowbottom, 2010). Individuals can be classified as either making wealth or taking wealth, although everyone does a little bit of both. A good example can be an individual who is a manufacturer but still enjoys subsidies from the government. The distribution of wealth affects how wealth is distributedRead more about Wealth Distribution, Politics and Religious Traditions.[…]