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Emotional issues and performance within groups Woodman and Pasmore concentrated on group dynamics encompassing membership and belonging, influence, and control together with effect (Waclawski & Church, 2002). Regarding the effect, social contact among different individuals is essential in raising the nature of human emotions. As such, emotions are unavoidable as well as omnipresent influencers of group life. In other words, sensations are significant in the comprehension and forecasting of the actions of a group arising from such emotions. Woodman and Pasmore assert that the cultural customs of a group emanating from different societal set-ups affect the emotional expression of the group. Also, through the cognitive appraisal theory of emotion, the scholars contend that the extraction of new experiences proceeds and then trailed by the alertness and the interpretation of the event eventually arousing poignant passions entail the emotional process (Waclawski & Church, 2002). Scholars contend that the cultural norms within a team generate commonality among members of the group concerning their reaction to motivation and performance of tasks. Woodman and Pasmore further contend that emotions play significant roles regarding the performance of the workgroup. For instance, emotions relay imperative data essential in catching the members’ attention and reaction. In principle, emotionally competent behavior is a recipe for trust, group identity as well as group efficiency thus augmenting the performance of the group (Waclawski & Church, 2002). Moreover, the development of innovativeness among the group requires a perspective-taking norm that is advantageous in the triumphant incorporation of information as well as increased energy and attention of the members towards the operations of the organizations. Further, the researchers contend that transformational aspects emanating from leadership and culture influence organizational performance. Emotional issues are also critical in organizational performance by enabling the members to comprehend the culture of the firm and why certain decisions are to be made by the executives. The passions aid in the recognition of the anticipations and needs of other employees within an org
Purpose and Problem The purpose of this brief is to decide on the best operational approach that the 1st AD may adopt in its AO to perform stability operations as a part of the Joint Task Force – Phantom (JTF-P). The problem at and is developing the operational approach that would correspond to the desired end-state, the means available for achieving it, and local conditions. Solving the problem is essential for securing Atropian independence and sovereignty from existing and potential separatist and insurgent challenges and addressing the root causes of the failure of the Government of the Republic of Atropia (GoRA). Background After the deterrence of Donovian aggression against Atropia failed, JTF-P and 1st AD as its part proceeded to successfully defend Atropian territory, destroy, capture, or expel Donovian forces, and seize WMD sites in southern Donovia. 1st AD is yet to establish a full-fledged demilitarized zone (DMZ) in the parts of southern Donovia adjustment to its AO. Low-intensity insurgency continues in the AO, primarily perpetrated by the BIlasuvar Freedom Brigade (BFB). Higher HQ’s intent is to assist GoRA in restoring order and reestablishing civil governance in the country’s northern provinces. The current mission of the 1st AD is to assist the Government of the Republic of Atropia (GoRA) to secure the population, provide humanitarian assistance, and reestablish local
Executive Summary Construction of structures and technical devices applied in engineering entails the use of different materials. These materials are of different sizes, shapes, textures, and other characteristics, which help in strengthening structures. Selecting the right materials for use in a certain project is essential because they influence the durability, toughness, and hardness of engineering structures. This study explores three hardware materials to understand their characteristics, basic types, and how they are used. The three materials explored are bearings, rivets, and shafts. The report ends with a conclusion and recommendations on what engineers should do to utilize these components fully. Introduction There is a wide range of materials available to engineers. Ashby (2010) opined that there are more than 160,000 engineering materials. Therefore, engineers have to understand the best materials suited for their purpose. In such cases, there are various standardization, design rules, as well as previous experiences, applied when selecting materials. Additionally, Ashby (2010) argued that the choice of materials is not independent of the process in which the material is to be shaped, joined, and finished. Other factors involved in selecting the materials include personal preferences such as texture, form, color, and feel, which is evident in automobiles or other appliances used by people. In the early days, humans used crude materials such as stones, metals, or wood because they were naturally available. However, the growth of innovative design has enabled people to invest in ways of making natural materials stronger quality and in different types, which are used in a wide range of applications like the construction of buildings, bridges, airplanes, automobiles, and home appliances. According to Callister Jr and Rethwisch (2015), solid materials are categorized into six groups that include mechanical, thermal, electrical, deteriorative, and magnetic. For instance, some of the materials, like gears and chains, are linked together to produce the desired motions in rigid structures. This paper examines three engineering hardware components, which includ
Introduction This paper seeks to carryout critical analysis of an article, “A Friend Who Understands fully’: Notes on Humanizing Research in A Multiethnic Youth Community” by Django Paris. The article examines how to humanize research in the context of youth and multiethnic communities. According to Paris (2011), humanizing research involves methodological approach that employs the dialogic process in raising consciousness and building effective relationships between researchers and participants based on dignity and care (p.137). Humanization of research is not only ethical but also enhances the validity of the research. Since, humanization of research in schools and multiethnic communities is effective in enhancing validity of research, this essay summarizes and critically analyses the research article. Summary The article starts by stating that, the relationship between teachers and students seems to be oppressive and imposing; thus, it hinders the process of conducting effective research and affects the validity of findings. In the context of schools and multiethnic communities, elements of oppression and marginalization are barriers that hinder effective research process. Hence, the article suggests that humanization of methodological approach is the remedy of dispelling fears associated with oppression and marginalization. Paris (2011) asserts that, process of observation and interview during research should engage participants and researchers in a humanizing manner (p.138). Humanization of methodological process enhances relationships between researchers and participants, thus promote effective interaction that is robust for research. Therefore, humanizing process of research is imperative in an educational environment where oppression and marginalization exist. To delineate the meaning of humanizing research, the article delves into dialogic contours of relationships and fieldwork moves in the context of youth and multiethnic environment. These relationships form the methodological process that humanize research and ultimately enhances the validity of its findings. As a basis of research, the author explains own experiences as a way of supporting his views on the essence of humanization of research in multiethnic background where many ethical issues hinder effective research process. The author conducted a year research at South Vista High, whereby, he examined the progress of eight students in terms of language and literacy, while theorizing how multiethnic environment of schooling may influence their education and career. According to Paris (2011), occasional interaction with students led to unprecedented understanding that changed my own perception of cultural, social and linguistic worlds (p.138). Central to experiences is the extent to which students closely interacted with him because Rahul, one of the students marveled the author when he emailed him a freestyle lyric, which depicted a lot about the nature of relationships they had. The article shows that Rahul’s lyric highlighted the essence of relationships in research, for he freely expressed his thoughts to the teacher without any reservation. Paris (2011) s
Introduction The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is an important tool that is used to provide leaders with certain performance metrics arranged according to four perspectives or areas: financial, customer, internal processes, and learning and growth ones (Mackay, 2005). In spite of the fact that the BSC is viewed as most appropriate to be applied in profit organizations, this technique can also be used by non-profit organizations because of its advantages for strategic planning (Pramudita, 2016). Cattaraugus County ReHabilitation Center is one of the non-profit organizations oriented to addressing the needs of children with disabilities. The Center was established in 1958, and now it offers services to persons with disabilities in order to provide assistance and improve the quality of their life (Martello, Watson, & Fischer, 2008). While analyzing the organization’s activities from the perspective of the BSC, it is possible to state that the Cattaraugus County ReHabilitation Center effectively implemented the BSC approach in a manner that reflects its organizational mission and vision. Analysis The ReHabilitation Center succeeded in implementing the BSC while making sure that all four perspectives align with the organization’s mission, which is in improving the quality of life of individuals with disabilities, and its vision, which is in becoming a community leader in providing appropriate services for persons with disabilities (Martello et al., 2008). In non-profit organizations, the realization of activities according to the BSC financial perspective means maximizin
Strategic orientation is a topic of substantial discussion in business, particularly for smaller enterprises. The primary contention that is related to it is that through specific approaches, a company can improve its financial performance. The three aspects that are discussed in this paper are technology orientation, alliance orientation, and market orientation. A study by Al-Ansaari et al. (2015) came out recently that assessed the relationship between each of these items and the business performance of small and medium businesses in the UAE or, more specifically, Dubai. It concluded that, while the relationships between the first two and the dependent variable were insignificant, there was a positive association between market orientation and business performance. This paper will provide a critical overview of each of the three aspects of strategy and use them to analyze the findings of the study. A technological orientation is an approach wherein the company aims to obtain and use new technologies for the development of new, superior products. The reasoning behind this method is that the new products will be superior to those of the competition in ways that can be challenging to match, creating an advantage an
There are several theories revolving around the existence of the universe religion and Christianity. According to some scholars, the universe used to be a highly compressed mass and then there was a bang and that s how the Universe was born (Fox 9). Over the years, the universe has been expanding and is still expanding. This is just a single theory among the several theories explaining the formation of the universe. While some theories are based on scientific knowledge, there are some theories that are based on Christian values and believe. There exist conflicting ideas between religion and science. Scientific finding are based on factual values and facts that can be proven through the normal occurrences, “science in its attempt to know the material reality relies on some truth that fall beyond its scope” (Villajin 13). On the other hand, religious explanations revolve around virtual concepts such as existence of supernatural being, miracles, and visions. This essay is an analysis of the facts behind the formation and existence of the universe as discussed by a number of re-known scholars all over the globe. Although all the theories stipulated by different scholars, such as John Philoponus, Saadia Gaon, Al-Ghazali and Kant (Craig 165), among others are well defined and studied, Lemaitre’s theory is the most acceptable of all theories. According to the Big Bang theory, the universe existed as a state of infinitesimal density and temperature about fourteen billion years ago. This state was known as singularity (.Schroeder 24) As the universe expanded, it became vast and cooler to the universe we have today. Despite the fact that the universe is still gradually expanding, it is not infinitely large. It is spatially and, at the same time, temporally limited. This theory is supported by substantial evidence, which include the Hubble’s discovery, abundance of helium, cosmic microwave background radiation and the existence of day and night. Looking at the big bang theory critically, we find that it is not an explosion but an expansion of space. This is contrary to some claims that the big bang theory was an explosion of solid matter because of intense heating. Just like any other theory, Lemaitre’s findings faced serious opposition with some scholars claiming that he intended to support his theory on religious grounds. Even so, he was able to prove that his theory was free of any metaphysical or religious questions. Everything that exists in this world must have an origin or history beh
The readings for this work explore several main themes. First of all, they study the relationship and connections between people’s racial background and the state of their health or possible conditions and diseases individuals may have a tendency to develop according to their race. Secondly, the readings follow the correlation between the modern tendencies in plastic surgery and the cultural and ethnic stereotypes of the society forcing non-white women to change their bodies. Finally, the readings raise the important subject of the distrust of African-Americans towards the American healthcare system due to the cases of racism in medicine such as Tuskegee Syphilis Study. The importance of social and ethnic diversity in the United States today is very high, the awareness of this diversity is widely promoted, yet some culture-specific researches in the American medicine led to racial division that seem to border with re-segregation. The perception of race as biology of individuals has been considered as an old fashioned idea and forgotten for a while, yet, not so long ago this concept returned to the sphere of research medicine. Due to some statistical data collections a strong belief that people’s health states and predisposition towards certain disorders and diseases can be studied as inflicted by their racial background has been developed and maintained. As a result, nowadays the first race-specific medication treating heart failure has appeared (Kahn, 474). The stereotype that certain races tend to develop certain diseases more often than others has become stronger. However, this belief is nothing but a myth. In reality, race is a rather unstable measure, and “a problem with race classification is that there is no agreed-upon “race scale” as there are hat and shoe size scales. Ideas about race are fluid and based on different phenotypic cues; the salient cues change over time, place, and circumstance” (Goodman, 1700). This is why considering race correlation in reference to the health conditions individuals develop is deemed unscientific and opportunistic. Taken too far this issue may result in very serious problems for the sphere of healthcare. For example, the Tuskegee Syphilis Study that had been going on for forty years before it was shut down as a highly intolerant and discriminative research endangering lives of the patients and generating a racial division in medicine, when in Alabama African American patients “were deliberately denied effective treatment for syphilis” so that a history of natural development of the disease could be researched (Gamble, 1773). This is unacceptable according to the Hippocratic Oath obliging all the medical workers to provide professional care for all the patients that need it. The knowledge that for the sakes of
The Florida Nurses Association (FNA) is a state-level nursing organization, which was initially formed as the Florida Association of Graduate Nurses (FAGN) in 1909. It represents all nursing professionals in Florida irrespective of their area of specialization. Furthermore, it has partnered with several other organizations in the state, with which they have a shared vision. Its vision is based on supporting Nurse Educators, RNs, Nurse Executives, CNSs, and APRNs through advocacy, professional development and the promotion of excellence in all spheres of professional nursing practice (Florida Nurses Association, 2020c). This will be achieved by encouraging all nurses to become involved in the various political processes that aim to improve the Florida community’s health status and the work environment of the nurses. The goals of FNA’s legislation and advocacy include developing and maintaining a communication network, developing and maintaining educative and informative resources, and promoting and supporting health policy agendas that benefit all registered nurses in Florida. Political agenda is determined by the Florida Nurses Political Action Committee (FNPAC) that comprises of members
Outsourcing is an important aspect of organizational management in contemporary corporate context. It plays a key role in reducing costs and other related realities within organizational entities (Block, 2001). In most cases, corporations utilize outsourcing as an avenue to internal betterment and productivity. Outsourcing also enhances actualization of projects within stipulated timelines. Most companies have trouble making decisions on the essence and rationale for outsourcing. Most considerations revolve around inherent benefits that emanate from outsourcing (Block, 2001). It is evident that outsourcing portends numerous positive implications within organizational entities. Various negative implications exist in terms of its manifestation and propagation within corporations. This reality necessitates adequate inquiry and consultation in order to guarantee appropriate decision with regard to outsourcing. For instance, corporations must audit their vision and strategic position in the market. This determines recurrent benefits of outsourcing (Block, 2001). It is not necessary for businesses to embark on outsourcing in situations where the undertaking does not precipitate economic benefits. Absence of expertise and technical skills necessitates outsourcing in organizations. Due to complex nature of some projects, organizations are forced to outsource services and skills that do not suffice within their rank (Block, 2001). Another factor is the irregular demand for human resources during implementation of crucial undertakings in organizations. Some corporate projects require specialized personnel and skills. Organizations consider outsourcing as an appropriate avenue to realizing such objectives. Instead of hiring permanent staff, most companies outsource, because it is convenient. One more important factor that influences outsourcing is the risk involved in undertaking certain projects (Block, 2001). Most companies outsource in order to complete such projects, because it reduces the risk involved in their actualization. It is not tenable for corporations to engage in projects that could ultimately undermine their productivity and success
Study Design The individuals may not be able to control their emotions appropriately. Such factors as stress, the feeling of happiness and other similar emotions might negatively influence their performance and induce instances of arousal. (O’Brien & Crandall, 2003) The study on the perception of stereotype threat on women’s test scores is conducted in a correlative manner. In test taking, there has been noted quite a large difference between the general performance of test scores in regards to racial and gender differences. The study was conducted to show that arousal during test taking situations accounts for these differences rather than any biological factor, and arousal from stereotype threat is suggested to account for these differences. The stereotype threat was concluded to previously have an effect on the test scores, but there was no actively defined function. In the end, arousal turned out to be this factor. (O’Brien & Crandall, 2003) Variables Independent and predictor variables are used throughout the study. The variables used in the study were gender, difficulty of the tests, and the perception of stereotype threat. For independent variables, both males and females were tested across various ethnicities; tests were varied and divided into simple, fairly easy, and difficult ones, as well as tests of expected results versus the tests of perceived stereotypical results. The predictor variable which was used in the experiment was of the stereotype threat. Operational Definition of Variables Stereotype threat was used in the current study. The operational definition of stereotype threat was of perceived implications of performance in tests along with stereotypical lines. Specifically, the stereotype which was implemented consisted in the fact that generally men do and perform better on mathematics tests than women actually do. A person feels threatened when stereotype threats are present because they are afraid that they will end up demonstrating these negative character traits. (O’Brien & Crandall, 2003). In other words, it can be emphasized that as opposed to any sort of biological factor playing into test taking ability, social factors are in fact the main cause. More specifically, the desire not to be unfairly judged causes the anxiety. The threat of negative perceptions cause the negative perceptions to exist in the first place. Arousal was used as well. The effect of arousal is that difficult tasks become more difficult to manage and handle and, therefore, they show poor results while testing while simpler tasks are being improved upon. (O’Brien & Crandall, 2003). Hypotheses The main hypothesis of the study was to show that the active component in stereotype threat was an increase in arousal. Also, because arousal creates difficulty in performing difficult tasks, test scores were hypothesized to