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Today, there are four major impediments that may affect the level of productivity in any given organisation. These challenges include call to satisfy clients, need for innovation, call for a speedy response to the ever-shifting market requirements, and augmented levels of competition. Consequently, both managers and workers ought to be committed to the attainment of a company’s objectives in order to overcome these impediments. It is, therefore, necessary for management to come up with effective strategies to deal with the issue at hand, for instance, management should ensure that all aspects of a company’s operations are supportive and encouraging to employees. They can achieve this by first ensuring that the organisation’s basic requirements are put in place. Such requirements may include high quality of goods and services that employees can easily advocate for. An excellent system of delivery that guarantees that pledges and promises made to the customers are met, effective practices which are sincere, clear-cut, and executed with honesty. Most importantly, management should consider the manner in which it should provide thrust to motivate workers as this influences their level of commitment to the company (Miller 2011, 377). Even though technology is known to dominate the current corporate section throughout the world, a lot of focus has recently been put on employees as well as the manner in which they are handled by their seniors. It is often said that the best managers produce the best results from their employees. As a matter of fact, throughout history, managers have devised several approaches and strategies which have been aimed at enhancing performance of employees. In addition, a lot of research has been carried out with regards to employee engagement. For this reason, there is need to critically examine employee engagement as well as roles played by managers and relationship between employees’ self-efficacy and managers’ effectiveness. This will help to explain the impacts as well as benefits of enhancing employee engagement. Moreover, it will help to illuminate on various ways that may be used to enhance employee engagement. This paper attempts to add to this body of knowledge and more specifically, it attempts to critically examine managerial implications of employee engagement (Tammy 2003, 24). Effective management largely depends on the foundation of the management principle as well as the process of management being used. On the other hand, the concept of employee engagement is a management approach that has been employed to boost individual as well as organisational activities. Moreover, scholars have shown that there exists a relationship between employee’s activities and organisational dedication, employment fulfillment as well as employee engagement. Research has shown that there exists a direct relationship between employees’ engagement and managers’ effectiveness. In general, it is important to note that employees engagement incorporated with managers self-efficacy is imperative ingredients of a company’s success that are likely to improve managers’ effectiveness. Consequently, effectiv
Chapter three focuses on explaining the negativity of the representation of queer people in society. Central idea is resentment because of the social and political opposition of queer persons, who are often associated with an oppressive state. It provokes a negative response in a society that is not ready to move away from traditional capitalist models of winners and losers. Halberstam pays attention to the problems that arise from this behavior and the impossibility of escaping failure as an unconditional end. There are many reasons for the mixing of the political and the social: especially in Trainspotting. It is a book about of violence and aggression that arise as a rejection of the social condition. The Queer Moment consists of a lack of responsibility for liberal criticism and an inability to accept the fallacy of choice. Halberstam speaks of the problematic interpretation of the main queer protagonist and his unwillingness to be guided by morality rather than senseless protest. Nevertheless, Trainspotting provides an insight into failure as a frequent companion of queer persons whose destiny is to protest. Halberstam raises the theme of fourth place in capitalist space: the difficulty of accepting expectations. Fourth place is a subject of censure because the effort was insufficient, but it was still a volume. Halberstam encourages thinking that queer people often face precisely the problem of fourth place. It is an intermediate stage in which they are unwanted by the winners and the losers. Halberstam proposes failure as an incentive for solidarity among the “not-quite-winners” queer people. Halberstam is concerned with the problem of the representation of lesbians, citing the heteronormativity and the term butch. The author notes the difference in the perception of lesbians since it is lesbians who must be comfortable. For men, lesbians will not be the target of attainment because they are similar in behavior to men, and for women, butch is not dangerous. Lesbians continue to be exposed as “commodities” as society continues to press to preserve fictional moral principles. Thus, the gender problem of patriarchy and the capitalist model have directly influenced perceptions of queer personas. Associations with failure occur precisely because of an unwillingness to accept a different model of behavior. Halberstam opens the reader’s eyes to these problems by making clear the need for change. Failure should not be associated with queer persons because they are not undesirables; society has pushed them into isolation.
Introduction As computer generation quickly grows, many institutions should comply with it for easy running. The main component attracting attention for these institutions has been the use of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) sometimes referred to as information technology (IT). Hospitals handle extremely sensitive issues concerning people’s health. One way to fulfill has been health record keeping of their patients (Van der Meijden 238). However, most of the hospitals have been using the paper-based health records that are not fully secure in some instances. As a result, there has been a suggestion of computer-based heath recording to replace the previous system that is tedious also physical in handling many records. Hospitals across the United States have decided to computerize their health recording to alleviate these problems. Uses of ICT and Electronic Health Records (EHR) have been on the rise given the benefits accrued to utilization of these technologies (Badger et al. 1). However, adoption of these technologies has not been easy in these hospitals as various stakeholders in hospitals expressed different opinions on computerization of some functions in the hospital (William 1). This study will address how these stakeholders differently perceive computerization in hospitals. Background Information and Research Problem Definition The United Stated has been using the paper-based health recording for many years until when the Katrina Hurricanes strike the United States gulf coast in 2005. Paper medical records faced massive destruction, which made tracking of health records hard. More so, this disaster devastated many health care providers. Activities in most of these health facilities almost came to a standstill but the U. S. Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services had to acts quickly to resolve the situatio
The rates of teenage pregnancy in the United States are still high. Despite this, the American media does not pay enough attention to the issue. At the same time, teenage pregnancy can and should be regulated, with the participation of adolescents, their friends, parents, teachers, advocates, health workers, and the media. This paper aims to address the issue of teenage pregnancy in New Jersey and identify the parties that influence young people’s decisions related to sexual behavior. Teenage Pregnancy in the Media American CNN journalists write about Tanzania, and Sierra Leone bans for pregnant teenage girls to visit schools, El Salvador teenage raping, immigrant teen’s abortion, and Indian child brides, but pay no attention to US problems. ABC News materials are mostly dated 2016-2017 and earlier, but some of them are notable. The most recent news is dated December 2018, and it is about killing a teenage pregnant girl by her ex-boyfriend. Also, two ABC News story articles address the topic of young future moms’ and school principals’ relationships; in both cases, schoolmasters behave extremely incorrectly. The director of the Christian school, “Heritage Academy,” Maryland, where Maddie, a 17-year-old, had her classes, forbade her to attend graduation ceremony (Wright & Hawkins, 2017). Therefore, the girl’s parents organized a private party for her on their own. Maddie also received $ 16,000 from a local human rights organization and many gifts for her future child from supporters around the US. Nonetheless, Maddie was disappointed with the principal’s and teachers’ attitude, as they stopped talking to her and ordered her to sit at the end of the class, separately from other students. This happened after Maddie wrote several letters to the principal and teachers, in which she apologized for upsetting them and asked for forgiveness (Wright & Hawkins, 2017). Parents, and a boyfriend, who studied in college and had a job in a neighboring state, supported Maddie, saying they do not share the views of the school principal. Maddie’s father even decided to leave the school board after the incident. This story allows concluding that although the “Heritage Academy” is a Christian school, its leadership and teachers had demonstrated anti-Christian ethics when it came to school reputation. In another case, the expectant mother, Hannah Talbert, posted on Instagram photos, which showed her growing belly. The editor Anderson Bonilla selected some for publication in Surveyor , the school’s yearbook (McGraw, 2016). The director of Mount Vernon High School, New York, immediately called both the editor and Hannah and banned the publication. Moreover, a new clause was introduced in the school rules, according to which the editor was deprived of the right to publish images without the principal’s consent (McGraw, 2016). Hannah wa
Introduction Among all wild life species, the lions are one of the most feared and respected wild animals, because of their vigor, courage, and control they enjoy over other wild life species. As research studies show, the lion takes the second position in the feline family in terms of weight and size, although it is the strongest animal in the family; hence, its nickname the “king of all jungle”. Prior to their present depleted numbers, a decade ago lions were present in almost all world natural forested habitats, a fact that has undergone transition, because, globally, less than fifteen thousand lions exist presently. In addition to such reductions in numbers, some lion species are at the verge of becoming extinct. For example, over some few decades ago, most world forested habitats, more so the Middle East were rich in the Panthera Leo Persica lion species, a fact that is contrary presently, because of their diminishing numbers. As research studies show, the primary cause of such drastic reduction is primarily because of human activities that include hunting and encroachment into lions’ natural habitats, in the name of agriculture (Big Cat Rescue Para. 1-3). Lion’s Physical Characteristics Although they take the second position in the cat family in terms of body size and length, lions are among the strongest wild animals existing in nature, because of their predatory characteristics. They usually have a very powerful jaw, with almost three inches long canine teeth hence, their ability to handle even larger animals, when they are hunting for food. Depending on their global position in terms of habitat and natural environmental conditions, the lions’ fur can be of a buff, reddish, dark brown, or a yellowish coloration, although most of them have black tail clumps and lighter stomachs. Lions usually have a rough tongue, because of the existence of bumps on the exposed sections of the tongue. Such bumps are of great help during hunting and grooming, for they assist the lion to
Document One I saw the private (low ranking soldier), Montgomery, lower his gun at a child with a nasty look on his face. He was ready to kill, I can tell you that. One of the boys in the crowd threw a snowball at private Montgomery, giggling in innocence. The private cursed back at him in anger like some mad beast. The crowd screamed back in response, as is natural. The Captain, Captain Preston, walked over to private Montgomery, screaming something in his ear as he pointed to the American crowd. From what I could hear, he said “they deserve…” and then “your bloody pride.” If you ask me, he was saying the private should fire on the crowd to keep his pride. Captain Preston screamed “fire!” and his men shot into the crowd. Five were killed. The outrage! H – historical context Some things happening at that time were a completely natural phenomenon for the environment. For example, the shooting of a crowd could be justified by martial law and hostility between the parties (although from an ethical point of view, such actions could not be justified). I – Intended audience The document was supposedly written for non-professional readers to familiarize themselves with history. The emotional component of the story subjectivates the author’s side and causes certain feelings in the reader. This text is well suited for school students. P – purpose This document was written to show the horrors of martial law and illustrate soldiers’ unjustified brutality. P – point of view It seems that this document was written in order to convey a particular emotional state and reader’s dislike of the soldier. The text raises several topics, including the ethics of war, the responsibility for the murder, proper leadership, and human choice. There is always a choice, and the soldiers of that time made it. Who does the author of Document A blame for the Boston Massacre? The author of this text raises the issue of unjustified violence by the British military in the Boston massacre. The author sided with the Americans in the crowd while the bloodthirsty soldiers shot children and adults. This idea is supported by initial sentences that illustrate the conflict between a military man (a strong adult) and an innocent child. The author’s hatred of the British soldiers is described in epithets like ‘mad beast.’ With the last sentences, the author showed their attitude to this situation, which additionally confirmed the side of the conflict: “The outrage!” signals the inadmissibility of actions taken by the British. Document Two The crowd had surrounded my soldier, private Montgomery. They had clubs and other weapons and threatened to execute their vengeance on him. Annoyed, private Montgomery went to tie his shoe, lowering his gun in the process. A boy through a hard ball of ice straight into private Montgomery’s face. This caused the private to scream out in pain and frustration. Th
Background Diabetes is a common disease that affects metabolism and how the body processes food into energy. In the US, over 100 million individuals are diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Out of that number, over 80,000 diabetics die each year from diabetes-related causes. At the same time, the number of new cases of diabetes grows by 1.5 million cases per year. As it is possible to see, diabetes is a significant health hazard that keeps spreading among the population at an incredible rate. Diabetes is spread into three groups, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by the imperfections and alterations in the autoimmune system. It is not a very common form of diabetes, which comprises only 5-10% of the entire diabetic population. Type 2 diabetes is much more common, comprising roughly 90% of patients. It affects the capacity of the individual to produce insulin, which is necessary to maintain blood sugar balance. Finally, gestational diabetes is a kind of affliction that occurs in pregnant women, for the duration of their pregnancy. Bariatric surgery is one of the primary surgical means of dealing with the symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It is a type of surgery that helps individuals reduce their weight (one of the primary symptoms of diabetes) by inserting a foreign object into the stomach that fills out the cavity, effectively reducing the individual’s capacity to eat too much. It is also associated with numerous post-operational complications that could be dealt with at the nursing care level. Literature Review Bariatric surgery is one of the primary means of weight reduction in type 1 diabetes patients diagnosed with obesity. Kirwan et al. (2016) reports that the surgery, involving gastric bypass in 70-80% of all cases, managed to successfully reduce the weight of the patient in the scope of the next 6 months and up to a year. The adverse negative effects as reported by Kirwan et al. (2016) may involve bleeding, gastrointestinal leaks, marginal ulcers, and hypoglycemia. The research reports that sleeve gastrectomy is a recommended way of ensuring post-operational feeding in patients, as it results in better absorption of carbohydrates and fat-soluble nutrients, thus reducing the risks of hypoglycemia (Kirwan et al., 2016). For type 2 diabetes, bariatric surgery is typically used when their BMI is a
Introduction Scientists have been researching for many years with a view of establishing the possible ways of making the human body function well despite the many challenges facing it. Medical practitioners have for a long time managed to treat diseases that threaten the existence of human beings, thanks to the results of the efforts of researchers. Psychology is a branch of science that deals with the study of the human brain concerning the environment. Pain is one of the greatest experiences that human beings go through in their daily routines and wish there was an easy way of getting rid of it. This essay outlines the emotional and motivational perceptions and sensations of pain and how they influence human psychology. Main Discussion Pain is described as an unpleasant feeling triggered by injury, pressure or damage of the body tissue. This is detected by the Sensory Nervous System via the sensory nerves located at the skin. These nerves have receptor cells that transmit the pain from the skin to the brain through a network of sensory tissues. This eventually activates the brain to take the necessary precautionary measures that result in certain actions by the body. The response by the brain is usually stimulated in two possible ways (James, p. 27). The first way is through the biological stimulation that is automatic and subconsciously controlled by the brain and it involves the Central Nervous System (brain, spinal cord and sensory organs). The other means by which the nervous system is stimulated is through the psychological aspects of human life. They are voluntarily stimulated by the brain as a result of human interactions with the environment. The major factors include experience, personality, expectations and the mood of the participants. These factors prove that the brain can produce pain and stimulate the necessary actions. Past experiences usually constitute the bulk of the memory and knowledge of people concerning events and so people can form judgments based on them. When a person sees an object falling and has no way of avoiding it the brain remembers the experience and the damage caused by such objects (Freud, p. 43). The person will then scream long before being hit as the brain will have already communicated the message. This is evidence that the whole process of the Central Nervous System was complete even before the actual pain was felt. When something happens which we already have a presumption on it we tend to have a certain fixed expectation that directs the Central Nervous System to send messages to the brain for necessary actions to be taken (Myers, p. 53). When a person goes for medication and the doctor needs to diagnose the patient, blood samples are taken for a laboratory test. Individuals sitting at the patients’ chair waiting for this session usually have their bodies prepared to feel the pain of the injection since they already expected it to be painful. People have different levels of tolerance to pain and injuri
Performance measurement that is widely used among the non-profit organizations should be warranted to Wounded Warrior Project. This proposal will provide the explanation of the main reasons for implementing the performance measurement system, the main benefits which are anticipated after its implementation, outline the main steps for the development of the performance measurement system and start the preliminary data collection that can be helpful for the getting the measurement process started. Explanation of why performance measurement is warranted to WWP Performance measures are defined as objective quantitative indicators which can be used for evaluating different aspects of performance of non-profit organizations (Bryson, 2004). Performance measurement is increasingly considered as significant for the long-run survival and success of a non-profit organization. By the early 1990s, non-profit agencies tracked their financial accountability by measuring the compliance of their products and services with quality standards and stakeholders’ satisfaction. However, within the recent decade, the emphasis has been shifted towards measuring the outcomes of activities. A wide array of American non-profit organizations, such as the American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the American Red Cross and others, have already become involved into the outcome measurement process (Poister, 2003, p. 8). Taking into account the specifics of the mission of the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and the goal of social betterment, it can be stated that performance measurement should be warranted to WWP with the main focus on major types of performance criteria, including program effectiveness and quality of services, operating efficiency of the organization and client satisfaction. What benefits are anticipated after the implementation of performance measurement The engagement of WWP into the performance measurement process is expected to result in a number of improvements. The organization’s commitment to performance measurement would be helpful for providing a clearer focus on mission and strategies. The performance measurement plan would be helpful for enhancing the effectiveness of measurement and decision-making. Furthermore, performance measurement can increase the accountability of WWP to the external stakeholder, including its sponsors and society in general. Currently, the main corporate sponsors of WWP include Acosta Sales and Marketing, Under Armour, Raytheon, U-Haul and Overstock.com (Wounded Warrior Project, n.d.). These corporate sponsors are coupled with numerous individual sponsors who decide to make a one-time donation or start a monthly gift program and make donations on a regular basis. A detailed description of the recommended steps Notwithstanding the diversity of the performance measurement systems, most of them can be designed through a common implementation process. However, it is important to adapt the standard process to a particular purpose for which the performance system is designed and the overall mission of the non-profit agency (Poister, 2003, p. 23). In that regard, the develo