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The article authored by Delve and colleagues (2007) entitled “Leadership in workplace health promotion projects: 1- and 2-year effects on long-term work attendance” investigated the impacts of different modes of leadership on the behavior of its employees. The research involved a comprehensive analysis of the attendance of employees in correlation to the leadership characteristics of their leader at the workplace. It is interesting to note that the paper thoroughly analyzed the frequency of employees who come to work on a long-term basis. In this paper, attendance has been defined as the frequency of an employee filing for sick leave, which is categorized into different levels of illness, from the simple headache to the more serious migraines and other sicknesses. The efforts in determining such correlation are based on the notion that there is little information known with regards to the health conditions of employees as influenced by the leadership strategies that are employed in the workplace. More importantly, the research article presents a method in which the operations and settings of a workplace can be descriptively and qualitatively assessed using a questionnaire that focuses on quantifying the level of organization and environmental bliss which the employees themselves are allowed to complete. The research article is a very interesting read because it significantly shows that the leadership method that is employed in a workplace is strongly influenced by the personal ideas of the supervisor or leader. It is thus usually observed that those leaders who promote sound judgment and values often succeed in leading a progressive workgroup, as well as a physically and mentally healthy team. The results also indicate that interactions between the leader and the group members played a positive force in the success of the workplace. In addition, the leader’s methods in treating obstacles in the workplace, as well as an intervention during conflicts within the workplace, also influence the attendance of employees of the workplace. In order to analyze such a connection between leadership approaches and workplace attendance, both qualitative and quantitative approaches were employed. For the qualitative investigation, several comprehensive and personal interviews were conducted with a number of leaders of workplaces. The quantitative approach was then composed of the number of absences that were recorded at the participating workplaces, and the specific reasons for the sick leave were determined and categorized to their corresponding leadership quality. The research was based in Sweden, which is known to follow standardized guidelines in legislative and social rulings, which includes provision for employees to apply for a sick leave each month. In case wherein the employee is sick for several days, the expenses incurred from such absence from work are cover
“Who Moved My Cheese” is the story written by Spenser Johnson at the end of the 20th century. It reveals the situation when four mice face the disappearance of the cheese they are used to and need to move forward looking for another source of food (Johnson 25). Personally, I would like to see myself in a role of Sniff or Scurry who turned out to adapt easily to such change. Still, I should confess that Haw relates to me better because I usually need more time to come to terms with the situation that I do not like and to make a step into a new life. I believe that with this fable, the author wanted to show that people should not be afraid of changes because some of them tend to have a positive influence on their future. In addition to that, he provided the readers with the opportunity to see how different individuals react to changes and what happens to them with the course of time. This example ensures that people will find a character that relates to them the most and see how they can act to improve the situation. This book relates to my life greatly because it can be applied to describe my reaction to the changes I face in everyday life. For example, it can be used to show my behavior when I finished school and entered college. It was difficult for me to accept this alteration and realize that I will not return to school and my daily routine will not be the same. Still, now I am happy and have no regrets. I really enjoyed this book as I read it because of the way it is written. When serious topics are discussed in a jocose way, they are easier to understand and entail more positive emotions. Works Cited Johnson, Spencer. Who Moved My Cheese: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life , New York: Random House, 2015. Print.
Social development theory is aimed at exploring the changes in structure and way of society’s functioning to enable it to define its goals and objectives. According to this theory, development of the society is the result of its capacity to manage the resources to overcome challenges and use opportunities. Asset-based social development is related to the tenets of empowerment. It suggests that the key to finding solutions to the problems faced by the society lies in the already existing community assets. The survey methodology appears to be the most appropriate for this research, as it gives an opportunity to collect a broad range of data and gives extensive flexibility in data analysis due to the unlimited number of questions that can be asked (Gideon, 2012). The first hypothesis in the study will propose that students coming from Latino families had a lack of effective communication about sex with their parents when they were teenagers. Effective communication in this sense is viewed as a trustful discussion of issues vital to the formation of certain attitudes to sexuality. The second hypothesis will test whether the source of information received by a teenager about sex within a family affects his sexual behaviour in the future. The study will also aid as a stepping stone for further research in the social work tackling the sexual behaviour of teenagers based on the activities aimed at promoting the parents’ awareness of the importance of building an effective communication about sex issues with the children. This chapter brings out the research topic and the examination of the impact of the quality of communication between parents and children about sex on the sexual behaviour of teenagers and the behavioural patterns related to informing the children about
Introduction Based in Detroit, General Motors is an international organization that dwells in the production of automobile commodities. GM operates in the automobile industry thus produces several automotive products and services such as vehicle repair and vehicle servicing. GM is also known as the topmost producer of automobiles, with incredible brands such as GMC, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and Buick (General Motors Company, 2010). Current position of GMC In 2009, the company experienced extremely serious financial problem following the financial crunch that hit the US and the world in general. As a result, the company engaged in massive borrowing of funds, which ultimately left it in a liquidated state. Currently, the company is fighting to overturn its unfavorable financial state, to a more stabilized one. For instance, the multinational company sold quite a number of its financial assets as part of the efforts to stabilize its current situation. Moreover, its liquidated state led to closure of certain branches such as Pontiac, which were extremely significant to the company. Due to this reason, the company, currently, lacks adequate assets for production thus reduced productivity, growth and expansion. The effects of the crisis also affected the company’s sales and profitability level. In fact, until now the company has not regained its previous profitability and sales level; instead, it is still struggling to control its incredible sales reduction. This was noted in the last two consecutive years, whereby the company registered tremendous sales reduction i.e. up to 30%. Despite the unpleasant experience, GM has employed several strategies to intervene their current situation. The company plans to acquire several assets, which will in turn increase its production capacity. GM is also spending quite a fortune in repaying the massive loans that the company previously borrowed. For instance, in the mid month of this year, GM repaid the government an incredible amount of cash as part of its efforts to reduce the company’s liquidity level
Introduction Jean Watson’s theory of caring epitomizes paradigm shifts as healthcare systems undergo reconstitution. As a result, this theory has spurred controversy and immense debates since its instauration. It is important to note at this point that, the core purpose of nursing is to offer care and not anything short of patient care defines nursing appropriately. As nursing institutions go through administrative changes among other changes, the focus may shift from patient care to other issues, and this risks the possibility of dehumanizing patient tending. It would be risky to watch as patient caring shrivel and fade away from nursing heritage. Jean Watson probably had this worry of a fading caring heritage in the nursing profession when she joined the ‘Theory of Human Caring.’ Patient needs are in the increase and nurses face the challenge of increased workload and responsibilities (Cara, 2006). Despite these increased demands, nurses should adopt a strategy that will ensure the maintenance of professional nursing roots and values – caring. Watson’s caring theory typifies the archetype of a paragon nurse (Cara, 2006). This theory shifts nursing from ‘a job’, to a professional entity where people enjoy what they do. By upholding Watson’s caring theory, nurses not only exercise the art of caring but also expand their actualization. This theory tries to strike a balance between the cared and the caregiver hence tackling the health issues of the two parties and offering a tributary channel for nurses to discover meaning in their exploits. Background Jean Watson hinges her theory of human care on caring science whereby, philosophical and ethical fundaments are part of professional nursing. This theory incorporates both science and art and offers a model that espouses liberal arts, mind-body-spirit medicine, and spirituality in the nursing profession. According to Watson (2007), trans-personal caring recognizes the oneness of life. This chain of caring emanates from an individual and moves to others, society, and eventually to the universe. Caring science studies essentially encompass reflective, objective, subjective and interpretative derivatives (Watson, 2007). Moreover, these studies embrace ontological, historical, ethical, and philosophical researches. Caring science is a growing field that has found its way into the nursing profession among other multidisciplinary fields of study. Major Concepts in this Theory According to Cara (2006), elements of Jean Watson’s theory on care entail three major elements, that is, creative factors, transpersonal caring relationships, and the caring moment. Creative Factors Watson uses causative factors as a pathfinder to the gist of nur
The Patient Situation We have Cicek Olcay, a 53-year-old Turkish woman who checked in the Day Procedure Unit (DPU) at 0700 hrs. Olcay has checked in complaining of acute right upper quadrant pain which had lasted for two months. She was attended to by the senior surgical registrar and surgeon last week. After carrying out the initial examination, Olcay was booked for elective surgery for cholecystitis and cholelithiasis. Following admission, the DPU confirmed that the consent form was signed by Olcay and she was put on general anesthesia and the abdomen initial tests of F.B.E., U&E, and L.F.T were done. The pre-operative checklist was also carried out with fasting status being confirmed that the patient had fasted from midnight and had not taken any medication in the morning. Olcay was transported to the Operating room at 0800 hours where the D.P.U nurses handed over the report to the O.R room nurse and Olcay was admitted. Her surgery was conducted as planned and the removal of her gallbladder was successful and showed no complications. Olcay was transferred to the post-anesthetic recovery room – P.A.R.U where the P.A.R.U nurse continued monitoring her after every five minutes until she was ready to be discharged having met the discharge criteria. The notes attached indicate that she recovered well from the procedure and after 30 minutes she is ready to be discharged back to the D.P.U. Olcay failed to be transferred back to the DPU after she complained of shoulder pain and the transfer had to be canceled. The pain was rated 6 on VAS and she was held in PARU following consultations with an anesthetist to undergo further pain relief therapy. After 15 minutes, she was reviewed and the surgeon together with the anesthetist recommend and request that she remains in the hospital overnight for further pain relief. Olcay was transferred to the ward after her admission was organized and approved. Collection of cue/information Review current information Cicek Olcay has a history of smoking and had previously undergone lower uterine segment Caesarean section – LUSCS . She also has a history of mental health. Other information includes; her temperature was 36 degrees, her respiration rate of 18, her blood pressure of 126/72, her pulse rate was 69, and a BSL of 6.4. Collecting new Cues Five cues need to be addressed at this point (Hussain, 2001, p. 245). The blood pressure has to be measured and rated based on the percentage related to the preoperative value. The ambul
The main focus was on establishing a sense of balance and proportion in the space, so the idea and atmosphere of the Greek houses inspired the creation of this fish and chips shop and restaurant. The building itself reminds of a Greek house because of its simple and at the same time modern design. Geometric elements, simple and functional interiors and fresh and clean atmosphere make it easier for the visitors to enjoy the food. The environment of the restaurant is at the same time elegant and cosy, and the sustainable design tells the visitors that this restaurant is serving sustainable food. The organic forms, vintage wood touches and smooth surfaces of the tables, chairs, walls and everything that surrounds the clients help to create a rather calm and pleasant atmosphere. As it may be seen, some elements of the shop’s decor like the metal fence and the wall were inspired by the scales of tropical fish, which supports the main food focus of the shop and restaurant. As the restaurant is conservative and unusual at the same time, it serves the traditional fish and chips dish in a completely unique way that differs from all the other, rather usual, fish and chips shops. The welcoming atmosphere does not disturb the guests no matter what they are busy with. On the other hand, it lets people relax, think of nice things and enjoy the calmness of the place. This restaurant provides with an excellent opportunity and environment to study, work, chat, meet with friends or enjoy the loneliness. Moreover, as part of the strategy, the distribution of the seats and tables is
Ethical dilemmas, in particular bioethics, are complex situations in which many factors and views need to be taken into account. Parris (2018) draws attention to the fact that the opinion of a part of society not affected by such a dilemma or problems is often stigmatized, which is not tolerable. He was concerned about the triumph of abortion supporters in Ireland after the referendum and the conclusion that this is only a women’s issue. He asks whether not Muslim women can be excluded from the discussion of female genital mutilation, Christians from a matter of the ritual slaughter of animals, heterosexuals and agnostics – from Christian persecution of gays. One may agree with the author that the speeches in Ireland were too rude. However, despite the author’s condemnation of moral triumphalism, in the reasoning, he does not consider the prevalence of uninformed opinions on controversial issues, and his final questions are close to extremes. There are often decades of struggle for rights behind such dilemmas. In particular, on abortion, it is essential to consider how long women have struggled with patriarchy, what burden pregnancy is for the body, and other factors such as rape. In this issue and other matters, the affected person’s experience may not be a determining factor for the expression of opinion but is unique. No one will be able to talk about the church’s persecution as this can do a representative of the sexual minority who survived years of condemnation. At the same time, there are people in society who can listen and take into account this experience, and those who do not want to do this but still express their beliefs. Having no knowledge and information about a particular problem, too many people are prone to condemnation, which leads to the reverse stigma of their opinion. In response to the author’s final questions, excluding anyone from discussing ethical issues is impossible as they affect broader social problems. Representatives of society cannot get away from other people’s problems but instead should bring them out for discussion. However, people should care not to offend religious feelings, to remember that development, particularly of morality, is gradual, and to express tolerance for other opinions. Thus, experience does not give the exclusivity of the right to talk about the problem but provides the argument with more significance. Reference Parris, M. (2018). Abortion triumphalism is deeply troubling . The Times. Web.
Introduction Ernest Miller Hemingway believed that the mind was deceptive; consequently, he depended on his senses to express himself. This perspective was always evident in his work, and that was why people thought it was pure and fresh. The uniqueness of his writing may be attributed to his detailed creative regimen. The creative process in Hemingway’s work Some of the notable pieces that this author has written include “The Sun Also Rises” and “The Old Man and the Sea”. The latter piece won him a Nobel Prize for Literature. Hemingway explained that when writing these two literary texts, he wanted to let readers identify the elements that he had deliberately omitted. He said that he pruned words and only wrote what was absolutely necessary. Hemingway affirmed that when a writer omitted something out of the lack of knowledge of the thing, then he/she was unskillful. However, if a writer knew something and left it out deliberately, then the person was a genius. Hemingway asserted that it took a lot of prowess to leave out an element of a story and still create the illusion, to readers, that the thing happened. Omission was a strong indication of one’s writing quality (Plimpton 29). Such an assertion indicates that this author carefully thought his literary pieces. He first made up what he needed to say in his mind; thereafter, he would cull irrelevant words or ideas that would reveal too much. He wanted to make his writing three dimensional by giving readers instructions that they needed to follow in order to figure out the whole story. Therefore, this author had to exercise a considerable amount of restraint in his writing. He knew that less is more, and the best literature always causes readers to think. Hemingway often guarded his creative process. He believed that writing a book was a lonely activity that would only be distracted if other people got in the way. This was the reason why he liked to work in his bedroom or inside a workroom set aside for this very purpose. Ernest preferred his bedroom to the special workroom, which happened to be in a special tower on a corner in his house, because his bedroom probably inspired him to come up with new ideas. In this regard, one can learn that creativity sometimes requires isolation (Muller 33). Since his bedroom was his favorite place to work, it is only fitting to find out the qualities in his bedroom that caused his creative juices to flow. He
There are a lot of disabled persons all over the world who need our help. Special nonprofit organizations and programs make the life of such people easier. These organizations exist due to products produced by these organizations, volunteers and donations of many people who are not indifferent to the sufferings of other people (Bois 18). If you want to take part in such programs or offer your help to such organizations as the Northshore Club Wranglers, you may find the necessary information in the internet resources. Such organizations exist in every country. There are special research systems which help you to find the most convenient organization for you where you can offer your help. There is a special charity navigator which helps to make donations and make sure that your money will be used with the definite purpose. Foundation Center is another useful site which provides all the necessary information concerning the national funds and non-profit organizations. You may help disabled people not leaving your room. You may make donation via the internet on the one hand. Or you may work as a volunteer in these organizations, on the other hand. In this case you should find the website of the necessary organization and go after the indicated address. If you want to check out a nonprofit organization, the Better Business Bureau will help you providing the list of all nonprofits organizations which meet their criteria (White). There are three major aims to be safeguarded in the delivery of health services through the agency of nonprofit organizations. These aims are   * ensuring that quality services are provided to persons with disabilities   * ensuring that the taxpayer gets value for the money utilized   * ensuring that the taxpayer is not exposed to possible liability by any breach of fiduciary duties in regard to the financial entitlements and obligations of clients (Purcell 29). If the nonprofit organization follows all these interests, you may be sure in the quality of its work (Goodhart). The National Intellectual Disability Database (NIDD) and the National Physical and Sensor Disability Database (NPSDD) provide the information concerning the disabled people who need our help. The NIDD was established in 1995 and has approximately 25,000 registrations. Implementation of the NPSDD has been underway since January 2002 and there are almost 20,000 people registered. The regional and national planning takes into account the databases that provide the information about the demographic profile of disabled people, current service supplies and future service needs for the next five years (Purcell 19). While the databases provide the principal source of data on service provision and projected needs, there are deficiencies in the completeness and reliability of the data collected in that   * Participation is voluntary so there will always be some element of under reporting.   * It is estimated that there are about 40,000 persons with a physical or sensory disability. The NPSDD captures about 50% of the population receiving assistance and has almost no information in respec