Vincent Birdsall

Learning OutcomesLearning outcomes to be assessedBy the end of this module you will be able to:LO1 Explain the value of the role of information within an organisation and identify how it be shared and used effectivelyLO2 Appraise the handling of information in a business context, and identify key factors in matching information systems to user requirements.LO3 Formulate ideas which could contribute towards generating a policy regarding IT issues and recognise the need for on-going evaluation....

BackgroundIntroduction / Background The purpose of this study is to look into the effectiveness of lifestyle changes in improving hypertension in older inpatients, allowing them to better control and manage their blood pressure. It will concentrate on lifestyle issues such as informing patients about the advantages of a healthy diet and regular exercise. The mechanism by which high blood pressure causes cardiovascular disease will be discussed. Hypertension is one of the primary causes of m...

The essence of strategic management is the study of why some firms outperform others. Managers need to know how to compete and secure a competitive advantage over a lengthy period of time. Strategic management consists of three ongoing processes: analyses, formulation, and implementation that organizations should undertake in order to create and sustain competitive advantages. To accomplish these three processes several strategic tools and models are used. How useful these strategic tools...

Question 1: What is PM&E?According to (Jackson and Kassam, 1998) PM&E is a cycle of self-assessment, cumulative information age and rewarding activity, in which program or petition partners differentiate meaningfully and collectively between evaluation questions, collect information, and research and act based on this Cycle. This definition goes beyond the inclusion of key partners in the conventional M&E cycle (Hilhorst and Guijt, 2006) to reach a wider range of partners in each...

Tutorial 1 ScenarioTwo 1st year medical students are visiting the family of a new-born baby for the first time as part of their course. One student (a female, 18 years old, first time living in Ireland) is from Malaysia and the other student (a male, 20 years old, living at home with parents) is from Clonskeagh. The family involved in the case study live in an estate in Tallaght. The mother (aged 22 years) and father (aged 23 years) are parents for the first time and are living with the mater...

Relationship between supply chain management, operations management and organisational business objectivesThe aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the concepts and models of effective supply chain and operations management in competitive marketplaces using case studies and real-world industry scenarios. Learners will develop an understanding of operational processes, techniques, planning and control systems. 1. Understand the relationship between supp...

Impact of Recent Developments in the International Financial Environment on the Chosen Multinational EnterpriseChoose a Multinational Enterprise (MNE) listed on an internationally recognised Stock Exchange (including for example, London, Dublin, New York or Paris). You are required to: 1. Critically discuss two recent developments in the international financial environment which appear to have impacted on your chosen company’s recent performance and development. Analyse how these two...

Task: Project SpecificationWith the proposed problem statement and chosen dataset, you are required to build a machine learning model and deploy it as a web application using Flask.Your Project Report should include, but not limited to, the following sections:a) Cover Page – to include your name and matriculation numberb) Introduction – description of the topic that you propose to work on and the problem statement c) Data Exploration, Data Preparation and Feature Selection d) Met...

TaskNote: A comprehensive approach will be required to implement the changes described in this document. The policies, training, tactics, and recommendations for equipment detailed in this document amount to significant, fundamental changes in a police department’s operations and culture. It is important that these changes be undertaken in a comprehensive manner, and not in a piecemeal or haphazard way. The policy changes must be backed up with thorough, integrated retraining of all of...

Understanding the Social/Political IssuePrompt: Write a well-researched and argumentative paper designed to convince someone to side with your perspective on a social/political issue of your choosing. You should identify a specific stakeholder (individual/group affected by/affecting the social/political issue) and craft your writing around their perspective. Description: Writing an argument requires careful analysis of the issue at hand as well as close attention to who you’re writing ...