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Parenting style is a trait of the parent that is consistent over time, constituting the child-rearing and socialization atmosphere and emotional background. It provides a context against which children can perceive specific behaviors of parenting. According to Rhee et al. (2006), there are four basic parenting styles. These include Authoritative style, Authoritarian style, Permissive style, and Neglectful style. The style of parenting may have a more significant impact than selected parenting practices. Notably, that influences a child’s everyday activities, actions, emotional functioning, and ultimate overweight risk. Based on the description of the four parenting styles, I agree with the Authoritative parenting style the most. In the Authoritative parenting style, the parents have a high demand for self-control and maturity from their children. The Authoritative parenting style exhibits high sensitivity levels with a prevalent involvement and emotional warmth toward the children. Through the give and take between the child and the parent, the child’s opinions and worth are acknowledged by the parent while maintaining viable limits. It is thus considered to be ideal due to the much improvement in the child’s outcome. The authoritarian parenting style has a strict disciplinarian and a high expectation of the child’s self-control from the parent but a low sensitivity. However, the Authoritarian parenting style does not necessarily involve clear boundaries between the child and the parent. On the other hand, Permissive parenting features low expectations from the parents on the child’s discipline and self-control in a setting with a high degree of warmth and high sensitivity. In most cases, children subjected to Permissive parenting have more self-confidence but with low self-control levels than those raised under the Authoritative parenting style. In Neglectful parenting, the sensitivity and demands on the child’s self-control are extremely low. Children under Neglectful parenting usually have high depression levels and are highly involved in drug and substance abuse leading to poor performance and psychosocial development. Reference Rhee, K. E., Lumeng, J. C., Appugliese, D. P., Kaciroti, N., & Bradley, R. H. (2006). Parenting styles and overweight status in first grade. Pediatrics , 117 (6), 2047-2054.
“ If we take care of our employees, they will take care of our customers” is a common phrase. In your experience, is it actually practiced or is it just a cliché on the wall? Discuss the implications of your answer. Employees are the central pillars of every organization. In fact, Noe et al. is right when he says, “if we take care of our employees, they will take care of our customers” (2011, p. 319). This statement is true in many organizations since the employee stands out as the person who is in direct contact with customers. The employer and other stakeholders are the recipients of the actions of the employees. For example, in the case study of Texas Roadhouse Company, employers do not make meals. This duty is preserved for employees. Hence, they ought to be motivated since motivated employees not only look for the best way to perform their duties but also become quality-driven and more productive. When the employee is motivated, he or she is also likely to motivate the customer to buy more. No employee would like to lose his or her job. Therefore, every one of them is happy when his or her company prospers. Consequently, when an organization increases its profits, employees expect better terms from the management. The motivation flows down to customers via the employees and hence prosperity of the organization. As evident in the case of Texas Roadhouse, money is one of the best sources of motivation for employees. As an extrinsic motivation, money is widely accepted as the best source of motivation. Many people believe that, when one has money, he or she can obtain all what he or she needs. In addition, most of the transactions in life involve money. Use of money as an extrinsic motivation to employees also increasers intrinsic motivation. Intrinsically motivated employees have high chances of participating in the job to boost their skills. This argument confirms the increased profitability of Texas Roadhouse Company that has used the money for motivation following the many customers it has attracted based on the care it has accorded its employees (Noe et al., 2011). Therefore, when employees receive money or any other form of care, they perform their duties more willingly hence increasing customer satisfaction. Texas Roadhouse uses money as a motivator for employees. In today’s economy, describe alternative methods that could be used to motivat
Introduction Mary Shelley is one of the most timeless novelists ever to grace the fields of writing. Her works looked into the future and the problems that science might bring upon humanity. She was born Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin in 1797 to two parents who were also renowned authors. Unfortunately, she grew up motherless as her mother died immediately after her birth. In 1816, she married Percy Shelley, who she had earlier eloped with. Frankenstein was initially released without her name as she did not want people to credit her husband with a work that she considered to be of juvenile standard (Esaka 7). Science & Knowledge as the Themes of Frankenstein Frankenstein belongs to the same movement as the works by Coleridge, Wordsworth, and Percy. This movement, identified as Romanticism, required “active participation of the reader who must pay close attention to how the persona’s mind controls the work of art” (Schug 17). Frankenstein highlights how Victor Frankenstein assembles an artificial man from human, remain gathered from a grave. Frankenstein can infuse life into his creation through the use of science. The results are disastrous. The creation becomes an enraged monster trapped in a human body set about destroying anything that looks human. The book, other than focusing on the relationship between parents and their children, also highlights the dangers of uncontrolled science. This paper explains Shelley’s theory that the pursuit of limitless knowledge will be the ultimate end of humanity. Mary Shelley’s focus on the dangers of science is marvelous. It focuses on the life story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who defies nature and wants to create a human being from a lifeless being. Shelley, in this novel, portrays 19th-century scientists as “men who penetrate the recesses of nature, and show how she works in her hiding-places” (Shelley, 27). This shows how the 19th century Europe was still gender-biased against the woman by highlights how the author uses the word men to portray scientists as only men. At that time, humanity was still very religious, viewed God as a male, therefore the use of the word men. Shelley considers scientists as men equal in power with God as they can create put life in a lifeless thing. Her assertion is that science is equal to power, the power to create. Frankenstein, however, does not view science in the positive light as it is viewed today. Her main character Frankenstein embarks on a project to create a human being from the remains of dead people. When he finishes his creation, he is so excited with his prowess and exclaimed that the new creation “would bless [him] as its creator and source… No father could claim the gratitude of his child more completely as [he] should deserve theirs” (32). In this assertion, Frankenstein’s pride in his newfound ability to create is portrayed as he equates himself to God, who has th
Introduction One of the fundamental concerns of social and political philosophy has been the topic of what levels of restrictions if any, should be placed on the liberty of a nation’s inhabitants. Unless one does not value the importance of liberty, we must accept that there is some level of freedom that the state must accord to its citizens. One of the roles of political philosophy is to come up with an extensive theory to determine the limits of these actions. In On Liberty, John Stuart Mill rejects any efforts to restrict people’s opinions and conduct through either legal force or social pressure (Mill, 1859, chapt. 1). Discussion Mill illustrates the importance of liberty from a utilitarian perspective. The essay attempts to demonstrate the benefits of liberty on individuals and society as a whole and precisely connects liberty to the ability to move forward, hence keeping away from social stagnation. Liberty of opinion is important for two reasons: the less popular opinion may be right and if this opinion is not right, rejecting it will give chance for people to comprehend their own opinions. Liberty of action is important for similar reasons. The nonconformist may be right, or he may have a mode of life that goes well with him, if not everybody. Furthermore, the nonconformist challenges social norms thereby bringing progress to the society. Mill makes his points through five chapters. Chapter 1 provides a concise outlook on the meaning of liberty. He also introduces the essential argument in advocating for liberty as long as it does not harm others. Chapters 2 and 3 illustrate the importance of liberty and other people’s views while the fourth chapter discusses the acceptable level of authority that should be placed over a person. The final chapter looks at specific examples and applications of his earlier arguments (Mill, 1859, chapt. 5). In his defense of liberty, Mill asserts that the only grounds under which coercion can be used is when one exposes some risk to those around him. However, such an action might be vain- the coercion might be in vain, or too costly, or infringe on an individual’s privacy- and this brings it into scrutiny within the span of legitimate state power. There is no other reason than to justify coercion. A person’s actions cannot be restrained because they are wrong or unethical, as long as he does not harm others. In a similar argument, a person’s liberty cannot be denied just because his actions are injurious to him; paternalism is not justifiable. He writes ‘The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not sufficient warrant (Mill, 1859, chapt. 1). Conclusion Despite Mill’s attempts at presenting the importance of liberty to his readers, he fails to give the precise limits of liberty that should be accorded to a citizen. Besides, he focuses too much on the individual and does not give a useful difference between the actions
The present report concerns the creation and implementation of a QI plan in the sphere of health care. Taking into consideration the diverse medical institutions existing nowadays, hospitals have been chosen as an object of research. Hospitals are general medical institutions conducting a wide range of medical procedures, which can be regarded both as an advantage and disadvantage for a QI plan. In fact, every hospital represents a multi-level organization with many departments and, consequently, many people in charge of their daily operation. Thus, it is necessary to consider all people and all departments responsible for the implementation of the plan as well as processes at which it should be targeted, objectives it has to accomplish and the structure that has to be adopted in its process. There are a large number of methodologies tailored specifically to suit the individual profile of a hospital. Competitive analysis may also be sufficient in the process of quality improvement, so the most significant benchmarks and milestones for it are outlined in the present paper as well. Separate attention is paid to the completion of procedures aimed at the particular set of aspects of the hospital’s activity, so they should be given the central place in the framework of a QI plan. Education and distribution of responsibilities in the QI plan is also one of the significant aspects of its implementation, hence the clear understanding of necessary training to be provided on a preliminary basis and the peculiarities of tasks distribution are also taken into account. They are considered at each level of administration and management to give a clearer idea of all peculiarities of the QI plan introduction in a hospital. Introduction Quality improvement in medical services has always been one of the major issues of concern for all medical institutions without any exception. The reason for this lies within the framework of importance of healthcare on the whole and the heavy impact on the overall level of well-being of the nation it has. Significance of continuous healthcare improvement has been recognized and legally stipulated nearly 25 years ago by the Health Continuous Quality Improvement Act. The adoption of the discussed legislative act was a natural response to the declining quality of medical services that became the subject of concern not only for patients but for the government as well. In the process of continuous quality improvement all kinds of medical institutions have initiated quality improvement programs which do help them meet the changing needs of customers and growing demands of controlling institutions (US Institute of Medicine, JCAHO, NCQA etc.) (McLaughlin and Kaluzny, 2005). The process of improvement is the key point at which both clinicians and patients become the active participants being able to help on the way of accomplishing the goal. Taking into consideration the exceptional importance
In his exploration of the organization of complexity, Herbert Simon brings out the understanding of economic rationality in, “ The sciences of the artificial ”. The book is more of Simon’s conception of complexity in terms of how it can be studied, adapted to and understood by human beings. With knowledge from diverse fields such as social science, economics, psychology, computer science and biology, Simon has well illustrated a theme that pervades these fields, namely, the complexity emerging from simplicity of a complex environment. He explores how human beings are viewed as behaving systems while the real thing is that the complexity of their behaviour is a reflection of the complexity of their environment. He defines economics as a theory of human rationality stating that decisions are usually made based on procedural and substantive rationality (Simon 1996, p.57). The author starts by describing the differences between artificial and natural; he explains that artificial is the one that is made by human including skyscrapers and software (Willemien 2006, p.181). It is through this statement the point is rarely discerned. In his explanation, he talks of how science deals with things as they are perceived. For instance, classical science only allows people to reason about the various properties of the structure they put in question; but what they do not tell straightforwardly is how to come up with a new structure from scratch with better designs that meet the needs of consumers. Also on the basis of design, accumulated knowledge is better as it gives rational view of things helping people make better decisions. The real world is usually satisfied by the strictness of standards generalized on matters (Simon 1996, p.129). It is for this reason that designers study old designs aiming at making better ones that meet the new demands. Therefore, economic rationality is a scientific reasoning mode that economists use to interpret the models and designs of future behaviours of socio-economic systems. On the other hand, Milton Friedman’s, “ The methodology of positive economics ” is cited as among the most influential and controversial pieces of methodological writings in the economics of the twentieth century. The essay is Friedman’s research based on John Neville’s distinction of normative and positive economics. The relation between positive and normative economics somehow brings out inevitable confusion, which has resulted in mischievous errors. Tautological completeness should not be the judging factor for a useful economic theory; instead, simplicity, fruitfulness, predictability and the ability to generate additional information on the matter should take the role; the more unrealistic the assumptions are, the more significant the theory is. The essay is a plea for a positivistic interaction of theories and observations (Friedman 1953, p
Introduction To begin with, both Continuing Care Retirement Center (CCRC) and a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is based on the principle of providing assistance and help to people who are senior and independent. These units provide valuable services to residents entering through a long-term contract, enabling seniors to remain in a familiar setting as they grow older. Centers are set by non-profit-based agencies that cater to different ethnic or social groups like Christians, Jews, etc. Therefore, it is easy to adjust as one can find his or her match in no time (helpguide.org). Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) provides a 24-hour service to people who are unable to look after themselves due to emotional, physical, or mental conditions. These services are provided by registered nurses while a licensed physician supervises each person and looks after their bathing, dressing, eating, and other daily activities. Candidates can stay in an SNF for a temporary treatment or they can register for a long-term contract as well. (Angelelli, p.246). Continuing Care Retirement Centers While SNF provides only nursing facilities and treatments, Continuing Care Retirement Centers (CCRC) provide independent living, nursing home, and housing services as well. Candidates usually enter into a CCRC when they are healthy and active, to live independently. Once they feel they need proper care, they can move into a nursing home within the CCRC. Many people are now moving from SNF to CCRC due to proper lifestyle, social groups, and e
Sacramento County in California is currently building a new courthouse, which is meant to relieve overcrowding in the Gordon Schaber Courthouse. The county is approved to use a budget of $499,457,000 to construct a 543,000-square-foot 53-court-room building by 2023 (“Sacramento County”). The construction is expected to start in February 2020, and currently, the project is in the architectural design-working drawings phase (“Sacramento County”). Even though there seems to be enough money allocated for the project, the developer, the Judicial Branch of California, may want to consider additional funding sources to avoid a money shortage. The new courthouse may attract additional funds from donations and intergovernmental cooperation. Contributions from residents, developers, private organizations, and businesses may accumulate considerable cash flow without the need for future reimbursement, which is a definite advantage of the method. However, this source of funding is unreliable, and there is no guarantee that it will be enough to raise a needed sum. Intergovernmental cooperation, such as receiving grants from the federal government, can guarantee the requested money. However, there are numerous capital projects that may compete for the same grant. In short, the Judicial Branch of California is to evaluate multiple methods for funding the project. Work Cited “Sacramento County, New Sacramento Criminal Courthouse.” California Courts , Web.
Introduction Food poisoning is a critical provision in the global context. This proposal incorporates an investigation and an intervention plan for a food poisoning incident. Notably, the incidents of food poisoning have been on the rise in the recent past. Statistically, nearly 75,000 people suffered from this infection in the year 2009 (CIEH 2012). Contextually, the proposal provides credible background information that assesses the kind of food poisoning incidents that are related to the Salmonella outbreak, taking into consideration the origin of the organism, its causes as well as its effects. In addition, analysis is done on the part that can be played by other agencies in the investigation of food poisoning. And, finally, a draft of the procedures that can be adopted by the officers and staff of the Council’s Environmental Health Department should such an outbreak occur is prepared. Various kinds of intervention strategies available to the officers as well as their effectiveness in regulating the outbreak of Salmonella food poisoning are taken into consideration while preparing the draft. This forms a comprehensive report in regard to food contamination and salmonella infestation. Should there be an outbreak in the downtown area, the officers and staff of the council’s EHD are obligated to adopt critical draft procedures indicated later. Contextually, the proposed procedure involves five major steps meant to curb the situation (Lund & Hunter 2008, p. 124). These are the preliminary phase, communication, Descriptive Epidemiology, Analysis and interpretation, control measures and the Final Phase. Background In 2009, statistic indicates that nearly 75,000 people were victims of food poisoning in England & Wales (CIEH 2012). Even though these could just be distinct cases, the majority of these incidences happen at home. Even though food poisoning is a distinctive and widespread incidence, it still takes place in the country in spite of all the food hygiene regulations available (Arias 2000, p. 159). One of the major kinds of food poisoning is Salmonellosis, which is caused by the Salmonella bacterium. There are several types of these bacteria. The most popular kinds available in the U.S. include Salmonella serotype Typhimurium and Enteritidis. Annually, there are an average of over 70,000 cases of Salmonellosis reported in the U.K. (CIEH 2012). However, this number could be higher considering that minor cases are not identified or even reported. Salmonellosis is caused by consuming foods that are contaminated with salmonella. This can happen in several ways. Food can get contaminate
Science and technology have advanced human civilization and changed the world in many ways. The rapid development of knowledge has taken several hundred years and led to the world of the modern advancements. One of the most significant periods in history is the Renaissance which took place in 1300-1650 (Waugh 3). It drastically changed the world, its place in the universe and people’s minds. It is interesting to note that according to Spielvogel, “the earliest humanlike creatures-known as hominids-existed in Africa as long as three to four millions years ago…and were the first hominids to make simple stone tools” (Spielvogel 2). People have been developing for millions of years to make primitive devices, whereas Renaissance period moved people forward in progress by lasting only hundreds of years. It is also interesting to note that “Homo sapiens sapiens spread from Africa beg