Children's literature from the Silver age to present
The modern world challenges traditional cultural identity in O'Dell's Island of the Blue Dolphins and George's Julie of the Wolves; the two authors are showing that because the two identities are so different, indigenous identities cannot exist within the constantly evolving modern context. Yet, this is not entirely negative, as the two female characters are allowed to transcend their traditional gender norms and become much more powerful and capable women who can fend for themselves and are no longer limited to their traditional gender roles.
Reflex Systems Critical Analysis of Human Behavior Under Stress
The scenario presented in the case study titled Reflex Systems concerns an all too common managerial dilemma encountered by Henry Rankin, a project leader in the company's information technology (IT) department responsible for overseeing the implementation of an upgraded system of customer relationship management (CRM) software. With a national sales force of 310 employees and major regional sales offices in both Los Angeles and Chicago, Reflex Systems is a viable enterprise within the wider exercise equipment industry, but the company's inability to provide effective customer service has significantly reduced the rate of follow-up sales. Rankin was directed to achieve the full adoption of new CRM technology within a 10-week timeframe by Nicole Dyer – who serves as Senior Vice President for Information Technology at Reflex Systems and is Rankin's direct superior – while the company's CEO ordered the system be installed as promptly as possible, but due to a variety of unforeseen contingencies the project has fallen behind schedule. The case study positions Rankin as exceedingly competent in his capacity as an IT project manager, stating that "he had always been a top performer by driving himself hard … (and) he loved studying, analyzing and solving technical problems" (Daft & Marcic, 2011), attributes which make his inability to guide the CRM implementation to a successful conclusion all the more vexing for the experienced manager.