Describe and explain why the USA health system is considered to be neither a decentralized health market nor a centralized health system and what is the impact on health care reform of the combined federal-state responsibility with substantial federal oversight and funding, imbued with state innovation and implementation?

Describe and explain why the USA health system is considered to be neither a decentralized health market nor a centralized health system and what is the impact on health care reform of the combined federal-state responsibility with substantial federal oversight and funding, imbued with state innovation and implementation

Using an organization with which you are familiar, identify its corporate culture and the elements of its observable culture. What do you think would need change in order to facilitate innovation? What role would organizational development play in overcoming resistance to change?

Using an organization with which you are familiar, identify its corporate culture and the elements of its observable culture. What do you think would need change in order to facilitate innovation? What role would organizational development play in overcoming resistance to change?

In early 2019, The Economist reported that Venezuela’s GDP had fallen by 50% over just five years. During the same time period, charges of bribery and corruption were piling up upon members of the Venezuelan government, including President Nicolás Maduro, whose reelection that year was widely perceived as illegitimate.

Using what you learned in the chapter, indicate how bribery and corruption in the Venezuelan government could lead to declines in GDP.

a. The negative impact of bribery and corruption on growth is primarily due to their impact on (Choose one)

• government spending
• imports
• investment
• consumption

What are some of the crucial elements that governments must provide to encourage innovation and growth? (select all that apply)

b. Governments should

-adopt efficient regulations.

-embrace policies that encourage innovation.

-recognize and guarantee property rights.

-establish and maintain a stable society.

Technology is rapidly changing, and it is important that we continuously learn and keep abreast with technology. Many businesses close because they did not keep abreast of the technology. How do you plan to keep abreast of technology and stay current and productive?

List 3 magazines you read.

Jia Inc. has the following securities in its investments portfolio on December 31, 2010. These investments were purchased within 2010.

i. 700 shares of Wirjanto Corp. common shares, which cost $20,000 and had a fair value of $25,000 at the end of 2010. This is accounted for by Jia Inc. as an Available-For-Sale investment.

ii. 900 shares of MLT Corp. common shares, which cost $30,000 and had a fair value of  $45,000 at the end of 2010. This is accounted for by Jia Inc. as an Available-For-Sale Investment.  

iii. Delacosta Ltd. 10% bonds, $100,000 par value, purchased for $125,000; amortized cost was $110,000 at the end of 2010. The market rate of the bonds was 8% when acquired, and interest is paid annually at the end of each year.

In 2011, the following transactions occurred:

1. January 1: A cash dividend was received from Wirjanto Corp shares at a price of $2 per share.

2. April 1: Jia Inc. sold the MLT Corp. common shares for $40,000.

3. July 1: Jia Inc. purchased 500 shares of Gardi Inc. for $10 per share. (This is accounted for by Jia Inc. as a Held-For-Trading Investment)

4. October 1: 100 shares of Wirjanto Corp. were sold for $5,000.

5. December 31: Annual interest was received on the Delacosta Ltd. bond. (Interest revenue is measured using the effective-interest method)

6. December 31: Market values per share are:

Instructions:

Journalize the events from 2011 for Jia Inc.

Note: The company records dividends, interest income, amortization and holding gains (losses) separately to facilitate tax preparation.