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Importance of Healthcare IT Governance Defined as a combination of standards for ethical behavior and information management in the hospital setting, healthcare IT governance has a crucial function in a healthcare setting. Namely, by considering the integration and use of IT and ICT tools in the healthcare context, the board can infer data for updating the current strategies aimed at improving public health. By introducing healthcare IT governance, one will enhance communication between healthcare staff members, as well as the nurse-patient dialogue (Levstek, Hovelja, & Pucihar, 2018). Thus, critical data will be processed faster, which will lead to improvements in addressing key health concerns. Moreover, the inclusion of healthcare IT governance will provide opportunities for nurses and other healthcare staff members to be involved in the development of policies aimed at improving public health. By utilizing IT and ICT tools, one will be able to increase the extent of communication between the board and hospital staff members, which will provide evidence for policymaking. Healthcare IT Governance and Organizational Culture The organizational culture of a company has a direct effect on the IT governance model that it develops and deploys. Since the organizational culture affects the integration and acceptance of newly developed rules and new instructions, the inclusion of IT governance into the corporate setting will require time to be accepted and applied by staff members (Nugroho, 2017). Moreover, the skills needed for the employees to incorporate IT tools and strategies into the range of instruments that they use in the healthcare setting will also require extra time to be developed (IT Governance Institute, 2005). Therefore, the successful deployment of the IT governance principles depends significantly on the organizational culture established in the target healthcare setting, as well as its hierarchy, philosophy, and workplace ethics. Overall, the organizational culture that is more flexible is bound to provide a better basis in integrating the said elements into its framework.
What is good research and what are its characteristics? A good research is a study that concentrates on scientific methods of establishing facts in a case. A good research should have clearly defined purpose, detailed research process, thoroughly explained design, high ethical standards, and adequate analysis. Besides, the limitations should be well addressed, conclusion justified, and the presentation should not be ambiguous with support of good credentials. In relation to the case study, the purpose is to establish the relationship between gender-based discrimination and employee performance. The research process involves studying the perceptions of male and female employees on fairness in compensation and role allocation at place of work. The research design is primary survey research consisting of more than 800 participants expected to fill online questionnaires. The main ethical standards applied are consent letter, secrecy in identity of the respondents, and professional handling of the collected data. The analysis is carried out using different statistical tools to present a true picture in the opinions of the respondents. The limitation of the research is presented as the study being concentrated in a small geographical area. The conclusion was justified by the findings, which revealed that there is gender-base discrimination tendency on compensation and role allocation. The presentation is not ambiguous since the graphs (graph 1-1 and 1-2) were drawn to represent the true picture from the responses by the participants. The credentials of the case study are large sample space and evenly distributed data from which the study was conceptualized (Sostrin 28). The large sample space is ideal in generating data that can support effective scientific research. What is the potential conflict between researcher and reserch user? The potential conflict between the researcher and research user is that the study was unable to establish the direct link between different gender and level of discrimination. Therefore, a research user has to reflect on external and internal weaknesses in different employee motivation systems before embracing the study. If too much emphasis goes to emerging trends, then the research user will not learn about the fundamentals of the practice that the researcher attempted to establish (Cooper 45). What constructs and concepts are inherent in this study? The main concept or construct in the study is the relationship between gender-based discrimination and job performance. The main variables in the study are position satisfaction, work schedule control, compensation fairness, career advan
When the idea of play pump was invented, it was believed that the idea was going to help a number of African families living below the poverty line solve their water scarcity problems. The concept proved so ingenious and cost-resourceful that the World Bank acknowledged it as an economically viable idea. According to the inventor of the play pump, the pump and storage tank was to be connected to a merry-go-round. Each time the children played with the merry-go-around, the water could be pumped to a storage tank using the children’s energy. It is unfortunate to note that the project failed to meet its objectives even after multinational aid organizations pledge support for the project. In this memo, lessons from the Green Empowerment approach on how play pump could have been designed to better meet their customers’ needs are highlighted. The play pump project failed to meet its objective because its proponents believed that children’s input was the only thing needed to keep the system in operations. After the system was installed in several centers in southern Africa, it was realized that the children’s effort was not sufficient to supply the whole community with adequate water. Owing to this, adults specifically women were forced to rotate the merry-go-round using their hands. Therefore, Play Pumps International should have designed other alternative sources of energy to pump the water when the children are not engaged in the merry-go-round. As such, the organizations could have installed hand pumps and solar pumps to be used simultaneously with the merry go round. The two alternatives could come in handy when the merry-go-round are not in operation ensuring a steady supply of water. Similarly, the play pump failed because maintenance of the pumps was substandard. In some regions, it took more than six months for the system to be repaired leaving the immediate community without water. Therefore, Play Pumps International should have first engaged the host communities on how the system functions and how to repair it. Thereafter, they should have designed a simple system that could be easily repaired by the community members when it breaks down. Correspondingly, the play pump project failed because it was very expensive to implement compared with the available alternatives. It was found that the cost of installing one play pump was equal to the cost of installing four hand pumps. Based on this, Play Pumps International should have d
Introduction Motor neuron diseases or MND are a group of “progressive neurological disorders involving the destruction of motor neurons in the nerve cells” (Kunci: p. 70) responsible for transmitting impulses that instruct the upper and lower body to move. Other voluntary muscle movements that are inhibited include speaking, walking, breathing, and swallowing. Motor neuron diseases have varied differences but they all have detrimental to the health of the patient. On most occasions, motor neuron diseases are acquired but in 5-10% of the cases, the disease is hereditary. Examples of classified motor neuron diseases are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or more commonly referred to Lou Gehrig’s disease in the United States (After the baseball player who was diagnosed with the disease), spinal muscular atrophy, poliomyelitis, and primary lateral sclerosis are the more common ones. (Kunci: p. 70). Prevalence Levels All these diseases have unique differences as to their origin and causative agents but their later effect on the patient is similar. Motor neuron diseases affect all categories of people ranging from children to adults. The disease does however have a much higher likelihood of occurrence in men than in women. For the case of children especially in “inherited or familial forms of the disease” (Oliver: p. 126) symptoms of the disease can be present at birth or exhibit themselves just before the child learns how to walk. The prevalence rate for the disease is approximately 1-5 out of a possible 100,000 people. “About 5,600 cases are diagnosed in the U.S every year.” (Miller et al: p. 53) There are three known “hotspots” for MND in the world. These are the Kii peninsula of Japan, amongst tribal populations in Papua New Guinea and the Chamorro inhabitants from the Guam Pacific. Symptoms for the disease present themselves mostly as one grows older and especially in the 50-70 age bracket. The peak age for the onset of the symptoms is 55 years. Cases younger than the age of 50 have been reported and are usually referred to as “young-onset MND”. After the ag
Learning systems especially that are of ground level like primary schools, teachers interact with different students with different characteristics. These characteristics are best learnt through many ways like students’ behavior in school among others. Some of these behaviors are either good or bad and can be judged out of the students’ ways of conduct in the learning environment. Bearing in mind that behaviors are psychologically supported practices adopted by different people, most of young people happen to adopt their behaviors from their parents or other people associated with them. Others may have been contributed by the environment that one has grown up in. Mostly, environments that we are brought up in expose us to different things that we innocently adopt no matter their form (good or bad). Having learnt these ways of conducts, students carry them to their schools. This is not the only way a student can acquire behaviors, but just one way among many. A student can also copy a certain behavior from other students in school or create a unique behavior out of treatments shown to him or her by teachers and other students. Focusing on the case of students in Mr. Norford’s class, we have been exposed to some of students with different behavioral problems. Using these students as examples we can be able know different behaviors, their causes and ways of shaping them. It important to respond to a behavioral problem discovered in a kid, especially to avoid its future complications that may shape a kid in the way that was not expected. Andy’s way of playing with his pencil, difficult sitting still, jingling with coins in his pocket and strong reactions when upset including behaviors like shouting may be interpreted in many ways. They indicate that he is hot tempered and somehow likes being independent contrary to being pushed around that makes him shout and react violently. Such behaviors may have been genetically inherited from his parents or acquired from the treatment he has received back at home or around the school environment. Having a high activity level or frequency of behavior indicates that his behaviors are deeply rooted which is a sign of behavior heredity. The analysis of behaviors of students can help in the determination of the correct and effective standard-based instruction (MacMillan, 23). In this case, such behaviors can be handled with care like being friendly to him, and introducing humorous activities to him to help him realize the importance of being polite even when wronged. This can only be acquired by first accepting him the way he is. These other cases of being sullen and uncooperative when upset such as Shelly’s indicates that she is easily annoyed and upset can cause dislike to other people and failure to activity participation. While that of Kenchi of being quiet, staying alone, sadness and depression may in one way indicate that he is not comfortable with his new environment taking that he is a new student. When one is introduced into a new environment, his or her mind becomes partly upset may be due to a abs
Introduction Organisations explore new avenues in order to keep their employees updated on the recent needs in the market. Using Twitter to train employees is cost-effective and efficient. Employers can request employees to join professional networks that discuss current market dynamics. The Twitter Company that has approximately 2,000 employees in offices around the world offers useful tools for organisations to encourage their employees to work towards achieving the strategic business goals and objectives. Employee motivation via social media occurs by including Twitter in the marketing objectives of an organisation. An organisation has to set out clear guidelines on social media usage in order to make employees’ engagement on social media beneficial to the firm. In terms of motivation, both positive and negative reinforcements are helpful to employees. Learning and Development using Twitter. Update Employees on New Developments In keeping up with the new technology in Learning and Development (L&D), employers will appreciate the need for inclusion of social media within organisations. Employees will be able to follow tweets on changes that affect their operations at the workplaces. Learning and development has been effective in making businesses remain relevant in the present competitive and dynamic market. This culture r
This essay summarizes an article by Landolt and Haller and an extract from Mansfield’s book ‘Theories of the Self from Freud to Harraway’. From the two works, it is deciphered that although self identity is complicated and non reducible, social learning plays a critical role in Identity formation. Immigrants often choose to settle in states or countries where they have people who share in their background or origin [1] . For example, early immigrants from Cuba having settled in Miami, it became the preferred destination for Cuban immigrants and others from the Caribbean countries. Miami as a sample state that has attracted many immigrants is multicultural and diverse. Although Miami leaders and residents speak against discrimination and enclave formations, it is however the case that society is largely fragmented along racial, ethnic and consequently cultural lines [2] . The reason why many immigrants remain attached to their origin lies is the need to define self or place oneself in a given definite category [3] . The effort to connect with parents’ country of origin among immigrants is also borne out of curiosity [4] . Equally important is the idea that when social mobility in host nation becomes precarious, immigrants are likely to focus themselves and subsequently their children to transnational opportunities available from ties with the home country [5] . The attachment to home country practices and moving into enclave regions leads to immigrants socializing their children in transnational way. This means that although they learn the ways of host country, they are also taught the ways, culture, religious practices and values from parents’ country of origin [6] . As Nick Mansfield discusses, the question of ‘I’ or what ‘I’ refers to has disturbed thinkers in all ages or historical epochs [7] . Of more crucial relevancy in cultural studies is the understanding of self or ‘I’ across cultures and societies [8] . Self definition is tricky because there seems to be different selves at play when an individual encounters different settings. For example, the self who deals with my girlfriend is not the same self that deals with my parents. The two selves or ‘me’ are very different. The expressions and representations of self when fully understood provide a rich starting point in studying and understanding society or culture [9] . However ‘I’ on its own does not bring out the influences of environment on an individual. It is for that reason that the word ‘subject’ is used interchangeably with self [10] . Subject as a concept captures the connotations of ‘I’ as an item that influences but is also influenced by the environment. Given the term subject is largely depended on environmental aspects, it follows that in its extensions, it takes on contextual connotations [11] . As a result, subject as it
Summary In her book, Susan Bordo explores contemporary perceptions, pathologies, and socialized images attached to the female body. She explains how social prejudices, control, and misconceptions about women define the way they perceive themselves. Author’s Main Point The crux of Bordo’s (1993) argument is that images of the modern female body in Western society are shaped by historical and socio-cultural constructions of ideal femininity. She maintains that internalized liberal feminist ideologies lead to “uneasiness with our femaleness, shame over our bodies, and self-loathing” (Bordo, 1993, p. 8). Due to these dominant cultural influences, women and girls view themselves as imperfect and must adapt to ideal figures. Outline of the Argument The key highlights in Bordo’s (1993) four essays are outlined below.   * The feminine body is a text shaped by Western philosophy – Plato and Descartes – and cultural perceptions of femininity.   * Cultural depictions of beauty, dressing, and diet are meant to control the expression of femininity.   * Social adaptation of the body to the19 th century perfect figure indicates how women yield to sexualized ideals, often through hunger.   * Anorexia is a form of dissent against idealized notions of the female body. Personal Reflection/Understanding of the Material After reading the book, I understand contemporary femininity to be a cultural artifact. The female body is like a blank slate that is subject to societal controls through cultural images related to diet, dressing, or beauty. Eating disorders are a reflection of subconscious struggles against these aesthetic norms. An alternative cultural discourse is needed to change the current female body perceptions and neutralize oppressive influences. Reactions, Opinions, and Thoughts Given our patriarchal culture, I concur with Bordo’s (1993) sentiments that cultural definitions of the ideal female body are the forces that lead to the internalization of ‘disordered’ perceptions. Distorted feelings of low “self-worth, self-entitlement, and self-nourishment” are shaped by the popular cultural discourse (Bordo, 1993, p. 57). I find the author’s analogy that the female body is like a text to be consistent with the contemporary weight-conscious culture. In my opinion, early exposure to stereotyped feminine or masculine body images socializes children to conform to dominant cultural standards at the expense of being authentic. In this regard, I agree with Bordo’s (1993) assertion that media portrayals of models as being the slender and societal perception of maternal bodies result in internalized misperceptions that consume femininity the same way hysteria did in the 19 th century. Sadly, from an early age, young girls begin to dislike fatness because all images in their environment – from dolls (for example, Barbie) to cartoons in children’s shows – are thin. As teens, they succumb to social pressure and en
Introduction Life in society as a disabled person is a challenge due to various reasons which distinguish them from other population groups. They are connected to medical and sociological perspectives, each of which deals with specific aspects of the problem (Weitz 121). Therefore, the examination of these standpoints is beneficial for revealing the issues in this respect and the ways to eliminate them in the long run. Summary of the Video In the film clip, Judith Butler and Sunaura Taylor are walking and discussing the issue of disability in the present-day world. They talk about the accessibility of most public places in San Francisco for people regardless of their conditions, which is, nevertheless, complicated by the population’s attitudes and specific limitations (“Examined Life – Judith Butler & Sunaura Taylor 720p.avi”). Thus, for example, the social isolation and the lack of essential assistance bring discomfort and worsen the already limited options, such as housing or career opportunities (“Examined Life – Judith Butler & Sunaura Taylor 720p.avi”). In this way, the main point is the need for cultural acceptance and challenging traditional thinking about body ideals. Reaction This video evokes significant concerns regarding the wellbeing of specific population groups as any differences between people can potentially lead to aggression. The situation is exacerbated by the fact that there are numerous intersecting factors, including gender and cultural background, which contribute to the lack of socialization in this context (“Examined Life – Judith Butler & Sunaura Taylor 720p.avi”). Hence, it is hard for individuals to cooperate for the benefit of all participants in societal processes, and political actions intended to eliminate the issues can be an optimal solution. This idea is supported by the evidence provided by Sunaura, and it contributes to the necessity to make a change collectively. How Do the Medical and Sociological Models of Disability Differ? The main difference between the medical and sociological models of disability is connected to the type of failure to meet the specific needs of the aff