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It is inserted into the equation simply to give a positive solution at the origin; we are artificially creating a solution: 2x1 + 4x2 - s1 + A1 = 16 2(0) + 4(0) - 0 + A1 = 16 A1 = 16 The artificial variable is somewhat analogous to a booster rocket—its purpose is to get us off the ground; but once we get started, it has no real use and thus is discarded. The artificial solution helps get the simplex process started, but we do not want it to end up in the optimal solution, because it has no real…

of 151 mmHg in the testing laboratory. To measure air composition for O2 and CO2 levels (FiO2/FiCO2) a Quantek Instruments Model 902D O2/CO2 Headspace Analyzer was used. Additionally, a Choice Med MD300 C2 pulse oximeter was used to measure SaO2, a 3M Litman Classic II SE stethoscope in combination with a Mabis Aneroid sphygmomanometer were used to collect the subjects’ BP and a Polar FT1 heart rate monitor and telemetry strap combination were used to collect HR…

Central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs) are preventable, serious, and potentially fatal infections that affect thousands of hospitalized patients each year. Weiner et al. (2016) state approximately 20,686 infections were reported by healthcare facilities across the United States (US) in 2014. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ, 2014) estimates CLABSIs carry an 18% mortality rate, equivalent to 3,723.5 fatalities from the infection based on the 2014 hospital…

ROLE PLAY - ALBANIA LINK TO THE COUNTRIES UNDER CONSIDERATION From 1994-1992 Albania had a government structure which had characteristics features of the rule in China, Soviet Union and Germany. The country was then known as the People's Socialist Republic of China(1976-1991) and the form of government existing in the nation was Single-Party Marxist-Leninist Hoxhaist Socialistic republic under totalitarian dictatorship. Albania's rulers implemented elements of the Stalinist economic system in…

The next best practice is information management. The author believes that technology is not the answer but an enabler for companies to manage their information as an asset. The main purpose of managing information as an asset is to benefit the customer. "There has to be a sustained commitment to change attitudes and behavior if technology is going to help in leveraging information assets for the benefit of the customer." (Unruh, 1997) The article also mentions some technology enablers such as…

CHAPTER 7 Cash and Receivables ASSIGNMENT CLASSIFICATION TABLE Topics Questions Brief Exercises Exercises Problems 1. Accounting for cash. 1, 2, 3, 4, 21 1 1, 2 1 2. Accounting for accounts receivable, bad debts, other allowances. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 2, 3, 4, 5 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 18, 19 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 3. Accounting for notes receivable. 13, 14 6, 7, 8 18, 19…

Introduction Key feature of our independence in performing daily activities as human beings is mobility, which is the ability to independently and safely move oneself from one place to another. There are so many tasks and activities that integrate with mobility such as: the ability to stand up from a bed or chair, to walk or run, and to navigate through often quite complex environments. Our mobility incorporates with gait speed to complete our activities in a certain time. If a person can…

How well is this statement understood among employees and customers? Evaluate the missions statements above with respect to purpose, business and values. Identify the limiting factors with the BCG and GE models. Insead Wharton Alliance. Discussion Topic: Cite examples of strategic alliances. Identify alliances your company participates and why. SBU Strategic Planning Provides the context for the preparation of the marketing plans for the units products and services. 1. Defining…

Alternative B Investment costs NPV Base case -320,000 -30,130.72 Worst case -368,000 -67,661.15 Best case -272,000 7,399.71 Even in the best case situation, the NPV for Alternative B is barely positive. It will be very difficult to achieve a positive gain if the company should proceed and further analysis into the probability of the Best Case occurring could be warranted. Alternative B Changing the cash flows by ±40% and keeping the initial investment…

Several teens mentioned the pleasures of laughing together in person; one said he preferred face-to-face communication because it’s “easier to share a laugh,” and another commented, “I enjoy seeing [my friends] laugh at my jokes.” Table 2: Face-to-Face Communication Is Preferred talking to their friends in person It’s more fun | 38 % | I can understand what people really mean better this way | 29% | I feel more comfortable talking about personal things this way | 9% | We can talk more…