Michael Blouin

Module Learning Outcomes AssessedIn their study on the impact of healthy food vouchers, Griffiths, Von Hinke and Smith (2015) make the following statement “We show that the way in which the vouchers affected spending was fully in line with the predictions of standard economic analysis. That is, there was a large effect on spending among a subset of recipient households who were distorted. For other, infra-marginal households, the effect was similar to an income-equivalent ca...

Surviving spouse's filing options for income tax purposes1. For income tax purposes, the surviving spouse is considered a widow for the entire year in the year their spouse dies and therefore cannot file a joint return. 2. Employees of a CPA firm located in Seattle may not exclude the meals and lodging provided by their employer while they were on an audit in Pennsylvania from gross income. 3. When married taxpayers file separate income tax returns, a spouse can claim their spouse as a de...

Analyze the issues and stakeholders in autonomous vehicles, expanding on the case as relevant to the current information and news. Be sure to Identify all relevant stakeholder groups Analyze their concerns, being sure to consider some of the topics we covered along with any other topics you think are relevant Identify relevant ethics, laws, and norms Explore how relevant ethics, laws, and norms might offer different perspectives on implementing options Identify issues to be resolved Make a clear...

Regulatory Compliance for Machine Learning Systems in HealthcareQuestion 1Dr. Ali, a colleague in the cardiology ward at the UK NHS hospital you work in, is unfamiliar with artificial intelligence. They have hired a specialist company called CleverAI Ltd to develop a machine learning system to predict the length of a patient’s hospital stay (i.e. number of days from admission to discharge). This information may be used to plan staffing levels in the department or to adapt th...

Background of Mrs Mop and its entrepreneurial beginningsThis is the second of two assessments on this module, and it weighs 60% of the total grade.   Read Aisha Mahmood and her mother’s business story below, and finish the task as their business consultant: MRS MOP   Aisha’s family migrated to Huddersfield, UK from Pakistan in 2018. Her mother Memona is very entrepreneurial and used to own a market stall in Karachi, also dreamed...

Gender differences and hierarchies are commonly treated as “natural” in American society. However, as sociologists have demonstrated, gender is socially rather than biologically constructed. This week you’ll be critically examining the construction of gender and sexuality in society, and the impacts this has on all of us. In a minimum of two single-spaced pages, please respond to the following questions: First, what are typical features of masculinity and femininity in America...

Case Study of The Imperial Hotel, LondonThe assessment is based on a business and management case study which requires a critical approach to identifying and problem-solving a range of business and management challenges within the case. Within the individual report you will include a summary and key justifications for the resolution of one of the problems in the case supported by management theories and principles. The report will be an individual 2,000 words report which will address o...

Unlike reports that are written for information-sharing purposes, analytical reports typically include an analysis of alternatives and recommendations.Keep in mind that while reports share many features with other documents (such as memos and letters), they are usually meant to flow upward—from employees to management. By learning to write effective analytical reports, you can enhance your image with superiors and help your organization make wise decisions. A decision you have to mak...

Types, size and scope of organizations, and their interrelationshipsExplain the different types, size and scope of organisations. Demonstrate the interrelationship of the various functions within an organisation and how they link to organisational structure. Use contemporary examples to demonstrate both the positive and negative influence/impact the macro environment has on business operations. Determine the internal strengths and weaknesses of specific businesses and explain their int...

Leadership StyleA numerical scale of 0 to 5 as stated in the table below will be used to assess company report. Inadequate. Failing to reach an expected or required level or standard. Submission is deficient in most respects - Insufficient understanding. Weak organisation of ideas. The task was  not understood and was inappropriately addressed. 1 Poor. Weak, demonstrating little skill or ability, lacking or deficient in some areas but some signs of understanding. 2 Fair. Reason...