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Description of a group setting I have been a member of a student group at our college for a while. This group was created in our first year in college to help us in our studies. The group consists of ten members belonging to the same academic level. We discuss several subjects learned in class, we also help each other out socially by coming up with appropriate means of solving personal problems. The group has a leader whose main responsibility is to guide the group however he only makes decisions for the group after consultation. Skills, strengths and their benefits I have positively benefited this group as a result of the skills I possess. The most significant is the fact that I am a good listener. This allows me to make sense of what the group members are saying thus understanding them better. This is beneficial to the group as it helps the members understand the assignments better. It is through this that we achieve whatever is expected of us. It also helps in the resolution of problems among members thus benefiting the group. I am also critical of the concepts put forth within the group setting. I believe that constructive criticism is important in the propagation of a strong relationship, one which facilitates the solution of our problems. It is worth noting that I ask questions and listen to learn more about how other members of the group understood their roles in the execution of assignments their feelings regarding their performance. Constructive criticism is important and beneficial for a group as it creates a balance between positive and negative feedback. It is also beneficial as it improves performance and increases satisfaction in the group. I have strengths that I bring to the group. An example is a flexibility as seen in my accommodation of views and ideas that do not conform to my school of thought. This is beneficial to the group as it reduces confrontations and disagreements (Fitzgerald, Orey & Branch 2004). Drawbacks brought about my strengths and skills Drawbacks exist about these skills and points of strength. For example, listening is a good skill but it has drawbacks when it is exaggerated and the listener doesn’t contribute to the solution of a problem. Some members will simply listen to others talk yet they never contribute to the topic of discussion. As a result, some members may feel used. This feeling brings about disputes in the group. Criticism has drawbacks, an example is seen when it is misdirected thus hurting the feelings of the group members. Group members may not take criticism positively. This
Introduction George Eastman founded Eastman Kodak Co. in 1892. The company is presently a global purveyor and a developer of digital imaging products and services. Over the years, the company has created a strong customer base with the traditional imaging products for commercial, leisure and scientific purposes. Among the products that the company deal with include home printers, photographic processing chemicals, digital cameras, scanners and films. They also offer a wide array of services that include wholesale finishing services, digital imaging as well as online photo storage and sharing services. The company also creates calendars, photo books, requested prints and frames that it ships. The company is generally organized into 3 divisions dealing with separate sets of products and services. These are the Graphic Communication Group (GCG), the Consumer Digital Imaging group (CDG) and the Film, Photofinishing and Entertainment Group (FPEG). Kodak Co, is traded in the New York stock exchange and reported revenue of $9 billion last year and is believed to has assets to the tune of $9billion in FY08. The story of the company has been one of innovation over the years. However, there was laxity in embracing the digital revolution and this slackened the growth of the company which has made it struggle for a long time in trying to cover the lost ground. The company has realized that in order to be profitable, it should not solely rely on sales. Therefore, it has embarked in other ventures including selling of assets like the intellectual property rights and the OLED arm of business which is a potential platform for next-generation flat display technology. This technology has been steadily developed by the company in the last couple of decades (Kodak, 2009). The company is assuming to establish itself as a maker of user friendly imaging products that are primarily crafted with amateurs in mind. The problem with this strategy is that most of the products end up having lower prices in the market which creates an illusion that they may be of inferior quality than those of the competitors. The way the company markets its products does not emphasize on a single product but rather promotes a range of products. The company’s rise to global acclaim began when George Eastman advanced a dry plate technology that allowed for the amateur pursuit of photography. This led to the issue of about 19,000 patents from 1900 up to 1999. The greatest success was from the development of the Kodachrome which was the first colored film and was used by NASA in the maiden flight to the moon to take photographs and relay them to earth. However, with such a strong background, the company failed to capitalize on its strengths during the rise of the digital age and this saw it revenues plummet form $15 billion to $ 9.4 billion (Butcher, 2009). There has also been a major operation by the company to cut its work force considerably which has seen around 50,000 job cuts (Dobbin, 2009). Porter’s five forces Porter’s five forces are usually those factors that prevent the ent
The case study about the integration of faith and the desire to have property is devoted to the dilemma of Dave and Bonnie who have different opinions concerning the use of resources that Dave received after his father’s death. The family’s religious beliefs and the views of injustice and charity play an important role in decision-making, and this is why the concepts of Christian business ethics can be helpful. In his book devoted to the topic, Hill (2008) emphasizes the importance of balance between total self-abnegation and hedonic motivations and illustrates both extremities. This position is based on the importance of being a steward, and it can be used to provide a range of potential solutions for the family. Contrary to some popular misconceptions, it is not always necessary to practice self-denial to live in accordance with Christian values. Hill (2008) thoroughly discusses this topic with special attention to the outcomes of austerity related to the ability to help others. There is no doubt that charitable activities are often associated with self-denial since both can be seen as the manifestations of altruism (Nantz, 2015). However, as it is stated by Hill (2008), these notions can sometimes be in conflict since the unwillingness to have property and other resources significantly reduces the ability to help financially vulnerable people. Based on that, Bonnie and Dave can utilize the discussion presented in the book to understand the role of property and money in charity and make necessary conclusions. The ideas from the book can be implemented into practice in different ways, but the key point that the family should understand refers to the limiting nature of divestiture. If I were in their situation, I would start from analyzing the arguments of both parties and try to follow the advice of Hill and strike the right balance between the options. In the situation in question, Dave believes that having two houses and using the inherited property is not fair since many people are homeless and have no financial resources at all. As for his wife, Bonnie also understands the importance of charitable activities and makes efforts to help other people. However, in this case, she also defends her interests as a mother, claiming that the opportunity to spend weekends near the lake would be beneficial for their children’s health and development. Although the needs of the spouses seem drastically different, it is possible to apply Hill’s advice concerning the balance between self-denial and hedonism to
Children are known to select increasingly demanding physical play as they continue to grow before they reach adulthood. Child plays give them a greater opportunity to develop muscle control and coordination. At the ages of between eight to twelve years, boundless amounts of energy and enthusiasm are hallmarks of their play. It is thus common to find children in this age group enjoying running, tumbling, climbing on jungle gyms, and swinging. As the kids grow in motor skills and confidence, they begin more advanced forms of play such as roller skating, skipping rope, skate boarding, and throwing and catching. The increased physical abilities of children and coupled with their improved coordination also allows them to participate in team sports and other organized activities in which their physical ability affects the outcome of the games. Play helps children develop important mental concepts. It is through play that children learn the meaning of important concepts such as ‘up’ and ‘down’, ‘hard’ and ‘soft’. Play also contributed to a child’s knowledge of building and arranging things in sets. Children actually learn to sort, classify, and probe several issues concerning their growth and development. Play is actually important even as a child grows during the later childhood years. At the age when children reach grade 4 to 5, vigorous play is still important. Children of this age group vary widely. These children vary in size, interests, activities, and abilities. These differences actually influence every aspect of their development. Child plays are important because they help children participate in events and activities that they have seen other people participate in. playing outdoor games also helps children to learn to sense differences in their world as the season changes and as they observe other subtle changes in their environment every day. The emulation of different activities and events are actually in line with Piagetian and Vygotskian theories of play. For instance, there is a certain game that requires the player, who is a child, to act as a fire fighter. The child will put on a rain coat and a firefighter’s hat. He then rushes to rescue his teddy bear from the pretend flames in his play house. The child is practicing what he has previously learned about firefighters. This situation actually supports Vygotskian theory. Thus, children will always practice whatever they have learned in certain aspects of life thereby constructing new knowledge. It is therefore clear that play has a valuable role in the early childhood classroom (Mayesky 2009). A child gains an understanding of his or her environment as he or she investigates stones, grass, flower, earth, water, and anything else. Through these experiences, the child eventually begins to make their own generalizations.
Abstract This document contains a business report in which a company’s needs are analyzed who is in great need of a revenue transaction software through which the company could keep track of all the business transactions going on in the organization as well as the transaction that have brought revenue to the company’s business. This software would not only help in generating monthly automatic revenue transaction reports, but would also help in tracing out the payable amount which is due to the parties involved in the company’s business. This report is made for the upper management of the company which would definitely help in the further better growth and performance of the organization’s business in future. Introduction Our company ABC Incorporation is a multi-oriented organization which looks after many multi-operations. We deal in providing household accessories to several customers. The main focus of ABC Inc. is to deal with regular customer base, we usually have customer interaction most of the time and we also promote our products via retailers where we showcased our products in their showrooms and provide these retailers amusing discounts to sell our products through their showrooms. Recently, we are in great need to have software that could help ABC Inc. in tracking its revenue transactions and the payouts to be made to the retailers, carriers, and the third parties involved. This need was felt with the great increase in the daily and monthly business transactions of ABC Incorporation. Previously, all of the transactions were done manually or with a small contribution of the computer systems and Microsoft Excel files, but it has created many system errors and misunderstandings since at times, t
Introduction The case relating to the Queensland department of Main Roads demonstrates an ineffective process of organizational change in which one of the most important parties, the employee, does not play any active role. Adopting an authoritative approach whereby the aspect of control remains within the top management hinders the realization of an effective change process. It is crucial to the management to consult with all the parties involved in a change process. The objection by road workers concerning the requirement to wear long-sleeved shirts and long trousers demonstrate the importance of consultation during a change process. What are some of the ways the department could have overcome the resistance of workers to the change? To derive optimal results during organizational change, the management must adopt appropriate strategies that will ensure the consideration of the interests of all the parties involved. The failure in this regard will introduce numerous obstacles that considerably hinder the change process. Effective communication plays a central role in any change process. In this regard, the management must ensure that all the parties involved in the change process have timely access to information concerning the process (Graetz, 2002). In addition, the management should ensure that the available communication channels promote feedback. In this regard, employees have an opportunity to present their views concerning various aspects of a change process. Facilitating consultation allows the management to evaluate arguments presented by various parties and decide concerning the appropriate approach regarding a change process. The resistance among the workers towards the change in work attire arose largely because the management did not hold consultations with them. In this regard, the workers did not get a chance to present their views concerning the most appropriate approach in addressing the issue of workers’ exposure to excessive heat. The management’s decision depended on the recommendation of parties such as WHO that did not have any active role during the change process. The management failed to consider that the conditions surrounding a particular change process vary from one organization to another. Although the safety measures were crucial concerning the safety of employees, the management failed to create a sense of importance to the change process among the workers. When workers fail to comprehend the importance of a certain change process, their response towards such a process produces poor results. To obtain a positive response from the workers, the management should have engaged in measures that demonstrated that the process served the interest among the employees (Kinicki & Williams, 2008). Such measures include educating them on various health risks associated with the exposure to excessive heat and
Strategies to Cope With Burnout and Turnover in Nurses It is no secret that nurses’ burnout and turnover are significant issues in nursing. According to Lockhart (2020), the number of nurses’ turnovers is expected to increase due to two leading negative factors, such as shift length and staff relationships. Medicine has a long history of development as an institution. Specific methods have been developed there to help nurses to cope with these negative phenomena. One of these coping techniques is resilience training through the practice of mindfulness and self-care and building resilience and well-being (Cochran et al., 2020). Allowing nurses to transition between roles and improving their orientation and workplace environment all contribute to reducing the likelihood of their turnover (Lockhart, 2020). Sharing governance with nurses may also avert the possibility of turnover (Hess, 2020). It is also worth mentioning group rational emotive behavior therapy that was proven to be able to “…reduce nurses’ job stress and burnout and increase job satisfaction and organizational commitment” (Kim & Yoon, 2018, p. 432). All these strategies are applicable in the setting of a governmental hospital in Jeddah. The Best Approach to Cope With Burnout and Turnover in Nurses I believe that the coping technique I could best apply would be shared governance. As a nursing manager, I have a significant professional background in teaching nurses managerial practices and the ability to engage them in the management of the health care organization. Such an approach would allow nurses to “…control clinical decision-making and, with managers, influence the resources that support their practice” (Hess, 2020, p. 37). It would create not only a consensus between managers and staff but also a connection through which each of the two groups could understand their emotional states and respond to the workplace issues in time. Introducing flexible working arrangements would be an effective way to combat nurses’ absenteeism and improve employee retention (Weale et al., 2017). Flexible working hours could be implemented through shared decision-making.
Introduction One of the most interesting and somewhat complicated plays in the British literature is Marlowe’s Dr. Faustus tragic story. Tragic stories or plays are forms of dramatic fairy stories that involve an awful demise of the noble characters. Although very common in the literature, the play portrays the character of Dr. Faustus’s in a complicated manner that makes it uneasy for individuals to understand the real attributes of this actor. As noticed by Kostić (209), “Marlowe’s play has been the subject of almost as many controversial interpretations as the Faustian legend itself.” With different contrasting misinterpretations following different retelling approaches, the play and the character of Doctor Faustus seem more convoluted. In this poetic drama, Dr. Faustus appears with the character of anti-heroism, where several other attributes become eminent in the play. This essay explores the concept of anti-heroism and demonstrates how the character of Doctor Faustus is an antihero. Moreover, it presents some of the major traits inherent in Dr. Faustus that shows anti-heroism. Doctor Faustus is an antihero Marlowe existed during the immense r
The most critical issues for reducing discrimination and prejudice in society are mutual respect and multiculturalism. While maintaining a level of personal freedom so long as it does not infringe upon the freedom of others is critical both on a personal and societal level in general for a harmonious cultural environment in any location, this must apply to the areas of race and religion across various ethnic groups as much as any other area. The stubborn notion that one’s personal belief systems are the only possible ones which can be “correct” must be reduced or at least not presented in a way which infringes on others, while multiculturalism through globalization and other means of exposure will likely provide its own conditions for exposure. At this point it will be up to the people to spread awareness and tolerance to avoid discrimination and prejudice. Multiculturalism will eventually lead to the reduction of discriminatory and prejudice in our society. Most improper and incorrect views of other cultures and races is the result of stigmatization which is never disproven due to the segregation of the country and the overall lack of opportunity for people to realize the truth about other groups. Religious differences have played some role in this as well, although it is more common for religions to have tolerance for others. The increase of technology now also allows for better communication overall, which allows people to see other cultures and races and thus realize what is true and what is not true about them. This general caters to the dissolving of general stereotypes and other causes for discrimination and prejudice. A variety of larger social structural circumstances as well as personal ones will cater to the reduction of discrimination and prejudice. One such circumstance that is becoming more common is the interracial marriage. These marriages play a strong role in equality for a number of reasons. First, they put two people of different backgrounds in a family setting full of love, while often resulting in children. Secondly, they create conditions so that other family members and friends of the family become familiar with each other. If prejudice views existed before the relationship they have the strong potential to be reduced as these people will be exposed to each other in such a way that they will see the truth and with any luck will be able to see past their prejudices or reasons for discrimination. The people involved closely to the marriage will also be more likely to eliminate discrimination they hear in others in their social lives while being able to offer proof to the contrary of any harmful stereotyping or slanderous discrimination. The children of such marriages will also act in this way socially while being a mix of both groups and thus catering to equality. Another circumstance catering to multicultur