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What got us to where we are -- The economics of health care -- The role of quality : providing patient value while achieving quality, safety, and cost effectiveness -- Healthcare finance : a view from 30,000 feet -- Budgeting -- Budget development and evaluation -- Budget variances -- Reimbursements and the cost of services provided -- Strategic management : facing the future with confidence -- Financial strategies -- Accounting for healthcare entities -- Financial analysis : improving your decision-making.

Chapter 1 Introduction and Background -- Chapter 2 Research Questions, Methodology, and Limitations -- Chapter 3 The United States (an Overview) -- Chapter 4 Al Qaeda -- Chapter 5 People's Republic of China (PRC) -- Chapter 6 Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran) -- Chapter 7 Islamic State (IS) -- Chapter 8 Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) -- Chapter 9 Russian Federation (Russia) -- Chapter 10 Analysis and Findings -- Chapter 11 Conclusion.

Explores the changing nature of digital labour and work both before and during the Covid-19 pandemicDescribes and categorises different types of labour, work and the digital Develops theoretically a class perspective, based in critical theory, on contemporary digital labour processesProvides one of the first systematic accounts that analyses and explores the impact of COVID-19 on the digital labour processIncludes numerous academic case studies, media reports, policy and government reports, data from global institutions like the IMF, OECD, ILO, and UN; trade union analysis; research from activist organisations; and policy think tanksMaps out degrees of digital exploitation and oppression in the digital workplace before and during the pandemic This book examines class relations through numerous empirical case studies, reports, and other sets of data before and during COVID-19. It is divided in four distinctive work processes – the global 'productive' digital work process, which comprises areas like manufacturing; 'unproductive' commercial digital work, which comprises sectors like the creative industries, retail and services; digital gig work practices; and the state and public work sectors. Roberts maps class relations in these work processes to three types of digital work: digital labour (or, what is commonly known as platform labour); digitisation of labour (the application of digital technology to everyday work practices); and digitised labour (when automation and smart machines replace 'real' workers in an organisation). Situating the analysis within the broader and global perspective of neoliberalism and financialisation, it demonstrates how the use of digital technology in many workplaces and labour processes has benefited 'unproductive' global capital, particularly capital in the unproductive financial sector

"UNDOCUMENTS is an expansive multi-genre exploration of Greater Mexican documentality that reveals the complicated ways all Latinx peoples, including the author, become objectified within cultures. John-Michael Rivera remixes the Florentine Codex and other documents as he takes an intense look at the anxieties and physical detriments tied to immigration."--

Intro -- Contents -- About the Author -- List of Tables -- Part I (Purpose): Background -- 1 NATO-A Brief History, and Discussion on the Methodology -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 NATO: Its Origin and List of Current Member Nations -- 1.3 North Atlantic Treaty (Articles) -- 1.4 Methodology -- 1.4.1 Internal Variables -- 1.4.2 Part 1.4.2 External Variables -- 1.4.3 Value Added -- 1.4.4 Methodology Limitations -- Annex -- References -- Part II (Relevance): Political Structure -- 2 NATO Political Headquarters, Brussels Belgium -- 2.1 History -- 2.2 Vision -- 2.3 Mission -- 2.3.1 North Atlantic Council (NAC) -- 2.3.2 Nuclear Planning Group (NPG) -- 2.4 NATO Military Organization and Structure -- 2.5 NATO Activities -- 2.6 Funding -- 2.7 Approval Process -- 2.8 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- Part III (Relevance): Military Structure and Operations -- 3 Allied Command Operations/Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (ACO/SHAPE) -- 3.1 History of ACO -- 3.2 Overview -- 3.3 Vision -- 3.4 Mission -- 3.5 Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) -- 3.6 Operations and Missions -- 3.7 Support to Operations -- 3.8 Capabilities -- 3.9 NATO Response Force -- 3.10 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 4 Allied Joint Force Commands Brunssum, and Naples -- 4.1 Operational-level commands: Brunssum, and Naples (an overview) -- 4.2 Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum -- 4.2.1 Brief History -- 4.2.2 Missions -- 4.3 Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Naples -- 4.3.1 Brief History -- 4.3.2 Missions -- 4.4 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 5 Allied Air Command -- 5.1 Vision -- 5.2 Mission -- 5.3 History -- 5.4 Overview -- 5.5 Tasks -- 5.5.1 Part 5.5.1 Securing the Sky -- 5.5.1.1 Detection -- 5.5.1.2 Decision -- 5.5.1.3 Launch -- 5.5.1.4 Intercept -- 5.5.1.5 Identify -- 5.5.1.6 Escort.

Powerful and compelling. One of the worlds most prolific writers on military intelligence and U.S. public administration has woven together a concise and commanding book on NATO and its continued relevance in peace keeping and global security. A must read. Lorenda Naylor, PH. D., Associate Professor and Schaefer Center Faculty Fellow, College of Public Affairs, University of Baltimore, USA If you think NATO is a Cold War relic, this book will convince you of the contrary. Historys longest lasting defense alliance will continue to play an important role in the XXI century. Utilizing recent information, the author explains how NATO has repeatedly risen to the occasion to address conflicts in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is also a critical approach that identifies and explains its shortcomings and new challenges. Javier Aguayo, PH. D., Assistant Professor of Political Science, York College of Pennsylvania, USA This book builds on the six years of hands-on experience that the author had while working in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It provides an overview and history of NATO, looks at the political and military components of the Alliance, as well as the military command from the perspective of real-world contemporary NATO operations and planning. The author also looks at the military training, lessons, and exercise components and how it prepares forces to support upcoming NATO Response Force (NRF) rotations to ensure that NATO is a viable threat deterrent and responsive organization to both Article 5 and non-Article 5 operations. This book will serve as a primer into the worlds longest enduring Alliance and one that has made an impact on real world operations over the last 20 years in Europe (Bosnia and Kosovo), Africa (Libya), Asia (Afghanistan and Pakistan), and the Middle East (Iraq). John Michael Weaver, DPA (University of Baltimore), is Associate Professor of Intelligence Analysis, York College of Pennsylvania (USA), a retired lieutenant colonel from the US Army, and a retired civilian from the Intelligence Community of the US.

"In this fascinating exploration of 100 of the most intriguing conspiracies and secret societies in the Western world -- extending from ancient times to the modern era -- John Michael Greer sheds light on mysterious organizations such as the Knights Templar, the First Masonic Grand Lodge, the Bavarian Illuminati, the Skull and Bones, the John Birch Society, and more. In this compelling book, you'll encounter beautiful artwork and unexpected insights into conspiracies and struggles -- many long forgotten -- a history that has contributed, more than we may realize, to the world we live in today."--Back cover

chapter How Lessons Are Learned -- chapter The Importance of Many Recent Reports -- chapter Primary and Secondary Care in the NHS and Long-Term Care -- chapter 1% Better at 1000 Things -- chapter Be Inspired: Innovation throughout History -- chapter What This Book Cannot Cover -- chapter Quality, Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement -- chapter Dealing with Complaints -- chapter Work Processes, the Critical Path and the Chain of Quality -- chapter Continuous Improvement Processes -- chapter Getting Started: Where Are You Now? -- chapter Quality Improvement in Primary Care -- chapter Putting Right What Has Gone Wrong: The Problem-Solving Process -- chapter Step 1: How to Recognise a Problem Exists -- chapter Step 2: How to Understand and Define the Core Problem -- chapter Step 3: How to Identify the Root Causes -- chapter Step 4: How to Remove the Root Causes -- chapter Step 5: How to Prove That a Permanent Solution Has Been Applied -- chapter Step 6: How to Close the Project and Celebrate Success -- chapter Other Methods to Use -- chapter Selecting and Prioritising Improvement Projects -- chapter Multiple Project Management -- chapter Epilogue.

Food Security in the Developing Worldprovides an entry point into the complex and challenging subject of providing access to nutritious and safe food in a readable format, capturing the essence of the subject in an effective and impactful manner. Organized into nine chapters the book covers the manifestation and measurement of food insecurity; means whereby households endeavour to be food-secure; causes of food insecurity; mitigation of current food insecurity and prevention of future food insecurity. There will then follow a chapter with case studies, a chapter on cross-cutting issues and the final chapter drawing conclusions and recommendations on the way forward to increase the prevalence of food security in developing countries. A glossary and Bibliography will round off the book.Dr. Ashley's real-world experience makes the book accessible while providing valuable insights into the broad range of factors that contribute to food insecurity in this large at-risk population, and practical means of addressing them.Presents all aspects of food security in a logical sequenceCovers the manifestation and measurement of food insecurityIncludes case studies and cross-cutting multidisciplinary issues John Ashley graduated in botany from London University, and then applied that knowledge to the field of agriculture for his doctorate, working with the groundnut crop at Makerere University, Uganda. He also holds a degree in psychology from Cambridge, which has proven useful in understanding the various perspectives of stakeholder groups with whom he works, and facilitating a consensus. Dr Ashley has engaged in projects which have sought to help governments address current food insecurity, and/or increase resilience to future food insecurity. He has multi-sector program experience in agriculture and forestry, rural development, water, environment, health, education, nutrition and social transfers, roads and local government. He has worked in more than twenty vulnerable and/or conflict-prone countries for over 35 years, especially in Africa and Asia. He was with FAO for five years and then became an adviser to national governments in interventions funded by international organizations or donors . He has conducted research with grain legume and cereal improvement programs in Libya, Kenya, Uganda and Nepal, and taught agronomy, crop physiology, ecology and human nutrition at Makerere University.