Recognizing the Significance Effective Interpersonal Communication
I have also learned that many types of interpersonal conflict in the workplace begin as little more than ineffective communications and misinterpretations by one or more individuals. The email communications medium has demonstrated itself to be particularly vulnerable to unintended tones or to unintended interpretations or assumptions. For that reason, I may sometimes review email exchanges. In our organization, the privacy policy is that supervisors have the authority to review employee emails at any time. While I do not make this a regular practice without a specific cause, I may review email exchanges to identify possible routes that may have led to animosity between individuals.
In that respect, I have learned that one of the most sensitive elements in email exchanges is the "audience" factor. Specifically, all of us (myself included) seem to have a shorter fuse and to be more likely to assume the worst…...
The leadership style through which the organizational management integrates the staff members in the decision making process reveals two main benefits. First of all, it stimulates the motivation of the employees, who feel like important and valued organizational assets. This sense is increased by the managerial desire to pay attention to the opinions of the subalterns. Consequently, higher levels of employee satisfaction materialized in higher levels of employee performances, operational productivity and profitability, and also increased levels of employee loyalty to the employer, which materializes in lowered expenditures with turnover. Secondly, the company benefits from the vast expertise of the employees. As it is already recognized, the staff members are not valued exclusively for their ability to operate machineries, but mostly they are valued for their intellectual capital. This intellectual capital -- when put to good use -- can generate organizational value. Capitalizing on the knowledge and expertise of the…...
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References:
Metro Bank Case, in Chapter 9: Charismatic and Transformational Leadership
Personal eflection on "The Self"
"The self" in the social world is how one presents themselves to others, and how they appear to others. This "outward" self plays an essential role in each person's affect, cognition, human motivation and social identity. According to Jung, "the self" is an archetype, and it represents both the conscious and the unconscious mind. However, there are many concepts of the self, from early philosophers to modern outlooks. One author notes, "The modern development is represented by Locke's picture of the self as a dark room where nothing but images are projected within through windows out of which the self cannot see, the intelligible light of the sun being kept out" (Tkacz, 2006). Others actually dispute the concept of the self, and believe that it has evolved into a concept that can create a false sense of self in some people. In fact, some psychologists and…...
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References
Droogsma, R.A. (2006). Visible identities: Race, gender, and the self. Women's Studies in Communication, 29(2), 265+.
Mooney, E.F. (2008). Evans, C. Stephen. Kierkegaard on faith and the self: Collected essays. The Review of Metaphysics, 61(3), 622+.
Tkacz, M.W. (2006). The idea of the self: Thought and experience in western Europe since the seventeenth century. The Review of Metaphysics, 59(3), 682+.
In order to reach a better self-evaluation, it is important to bear in mind which are my strengths and my limits, as well as the deriving threats and opportunities. Naturally, the future development can come only through the diminishing of the threats and the increase of the opportunities.
As far as my strong points are concerned, I could start with the capacity to see the positive in every situation. This does not mean being optimistic to the point of becoming stupid, but rather keeping an open mind and knowing that through intelligent steps, opportunities can be created to your advantage. In addition, I challenge convention. I believe that flexibility is fundamental and that one should do what he considers best, regardless of what the others or society in general might try to impose.
As far as the leadership style is concerned, I assume both authoritative and democratic dimension. I…...
Personal eflection
What makes a good role model and how would I ensure that I acted as a role model for employees I supervise?
A role model is someone who others look up to and provides inspiration. In my opinion the most important quality of a person who can be a good role model is his ability to handle stress positively. People have to deal with stress constantly and a role model sets a good example of how to handle stress and overcome the obstacles. Even if they fail they learn from their mistakes. A role model always displays that he is self assured and satisfied with who he is and is proud of himself without being arrogant. Honesty is a must for a role model; he must be trustworthy. A role model sticks to his commitment and does what he promises for that perseverance is required because it is not easy…...
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References
Smedley, Jo (2009), "Modelling personal knowledge management," pg. 221 -- 233
Zhang, Zuopeng (Justin) (2009), "Personalising organisational knowledge and organisationalising personal knowledge," Pages 237 -- 256
Sheridan, William (2008), How to Think like a knowledge worker, United Nations Public Administration Network
Frand, Jason; Hixon, Carol (1999), "Personal Knowledge Management: Who, What, Why, When, Where, How?," Working paper, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Some students drop out of JROTC after one year or change their schedules within the first few weeks of the school year when they realize that the curriculum is both physically and mentally demanding in many ways. They are often unprepared for that and instead labor under the misguided impression that high school will be very easy for them, and that it should be easy.
For the students that stay in the program, though, the response is usually very good and the performance is very high. This indicates that the program works well overall for the students that have an interest in this type of curriculum. However, there are improvements that could be made to the JROTC program that would be helpful to many students. One of these is that many students go into the program not really sure of what they are getting themselves into and when this takes…...
Personal eflections in Healthcare
Changes in Attitude toward other Health Professionals
When I first started studying healthcare, I had the expectation that everybody who works in the healthcare fields was highly motivated to provide quality care and that we all shared a fundamental commitment to human welfare and patient care. While that is often true, I have realized that is not necessarily the case in many instances. I have encountered fellow healthcare professionals who obviously consider their positions to be little more than jobs that provide paychecks. I have also encountered a type of complacency and lack of attention to detail that seems to be a function of routine exposure. In that regard, it seems that the constant exposure to the same types of patient issues and situations can have a desensitizing effect on some healthcare providers and that it may be difficult for some of them to maintain the same level…...
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References
Beauchamp, T.L., and Childress, J.F. (2009). Principles of Biomedical Ethics 6th
Edition. Oxford University Press: UK.
Hamric, A.B., Spross, J.A., and Hanson, C.M. (2009). Advanced Practice Nursing: An
Man sought to alter the disposition of these gods in his own favor by means of magic and prayer. The idea of God in the religions taught at present is a sublimation of the old concept of the gods. Its anthropomorphic character is shown, for instance, by the fact that men appeal to their Divine Being in prayers and plead for the fulfillment of their wishes."
Even though it seemed Einstein was writing more about traditional religious ritualism, I realized that the last line of the passage also referred to my type of belief in a higher power, but what he wrote next really challenged my previous concept about God directly: "[I have] no use for the religion of fear and equally little for social or moral religion. A God who rewards and punishes is inconceivable to [me] for the simple reason that a man's actions are determined by necessity,…...
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References
Dukas, H., Hoffmann, B. (1989) Albert Einstein: The Human Side.
Princeton: New Jersey
Einstein, a. (1954) Ideas and Opinions. Crown: New York Russell, B. (1950)
Personal eflection: Program Dispositions
My experiences over this course forced me to fundamentally re-examine what is meant by student equity, the first, fundamental concept of all of the program dispositions. Before, I had a relatively narrow understanding of equity as being 'parity.' Now I understand that equity does not mean treating all students the same, but rather it means having the insight to perceive individual student's needs yet the ability to unite them in a common curriculum. Equity means tailoring student learning experiences while still keeping in mind the ideal of a high-quality education for all.
As well as having teachers who take the time to get to know their students, it is also essential to have regular screening mechanisms in place to assess students and ensure that every child's education is up to a certain standard. The concept of equity is thus critically linked to the course disposition concepts of scholarship…...
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Reference
Adamek, M.S. (2007, July 1). Elements of leadership development: What contributes to effective leadership? Music Therapy Perspectives, 25(2), 121-125.
In my experience, a leader without motivation will necessarily be unable to inspire motivation in his or her employees, which in turn will lead to a lack of success in the long-term. In this way, the leader's attitude and qualities lead directly to the success or failure of the company, as leaders infuse the corporate culture with his or her attitude.
Another very important component of successful leadership is shared value. Leaders bring with them a certain set of values when they enter the position. These can be both personal and business values. The author notes that human beings are creatures of belief. All areas of life have some belief system at their roots. Religion, relationships, education, and business, for example all thrive when there is a central value system that governs them. In the same way as the components of motivation and confidence, the leader should also embody the…...
In my opinion, the way we manifest our religious values is by expressing them in meaningful ways in the lives of others. Furthermore, the opportunity to do so comes in myriad forms. In a typical day of my life, I express my Christian worldview of loving my neighbor and dong unto others on a continual basis from the moment I wake up until I go to sleep.
For example, when I get up in the morning, I am careful about how loudly I play my radio because I understand that my neighbors sleep later than I do. Likewise, I avoid doing certain things that I have every right (i.e. every secular legal right) to do, such as mowing my lawn early in the morning, purely out of consideration for my neighbors. Similarly, when I drive to school or to work, I am always mindful of the sensibilities and welfare of…...
Personal eflection Memo: Effective and Ineffective Group Performance
Effective and Ineffective Group Performance: Personal eflection Memo
Groups are becoming increasingly prominent in schools and work settings. A group is termed effective if it is able to realize its intended goals within the stipulated time frame. I have worked in an effective, as well as an ineffective group before. This text presents the specific aspects that made the groups either effective or ineffective.
Personal eflection Memo: Effective and Ineffective Group Performance
Teams and work groups are becoming increasingly prominent in the work and school setting. Just as is the case with individual work, group work is termed effective if the group is able to realize its intended goals within the stipulated time frame; otherwise, the group is regarded as being ineffective. I have had the pleasure of working as part of both an effective and an ineffective group. The details of each group's operation and…...
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References
Corey, M., Corey, G., Corey, C. (2008). Groups: Process and Practice (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning.
In what ways have your views on professional learning communities (PLC) changed throughout this course? In what ways has your comfort level in working with other changed since week one of the course? Have your areas of strength and need changed at all over the last six weeks? How so? Use one of the following options when responding to this journal:
A professional learning community is defined as a community in which "the teachers in a school and its administrators continuously seek and share learning and then act on what they learn. The goal of their actions is to enhance their effectiveness as professionals so that students benefit. This arrangement has also been termed communities of continuous inquiry and improvement" (PLC, 1997, SEDL: 1). To create such a PLC, a school must specifically set aside time so faculty members and instructors can get to know one another and establish bonds…...
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Professional Learning Communities: What are they and why are they important? (1997).
The recent COVID- pandemic has illustrated the need the better understand family dynamics and origins. Here, the pandemic provided a catalyst that allowed millions of individuals to rekindle relationships with both friends and family. It is this family dynamic that ultimately allows individuals to increase their overall self-identity and awareness. It is through these experience that individuals within society can obtain a better appreciation about the life events that have impacted their family and community. These experiences ultimately impact many of the views, values and beliefs of individuals within the family. When reviewing my own personal family history, I found it fascinating how many of the elements and experiences of older members influenced those of subsequent generations. Here, the intangible elements of actions and beliefs can heavily influence those in later generations. From conducting this exercise, I personally recognized the importance of behaviors, habits, and beliefs on generations that will…...
My attention was first drawn to Mrs. Goldstein when I overheard her telling her grandchildren that had she not been sheltered by a Christian family in the Netherlands, she would have suffered the exact same fate as all of the corpses in the display about the Anne Frank and the extermination of the rest of Jews in the Netherlands during the war. Mrs. Goldstein must have recognized the surprised look on my face because it almost seemed as though she had read my mind. She looked right at me and said, "Yes, it's true…I was there." She asked me whether I was surprised to learn that anybody who actually experienced the Holocaust was still alive and I admitted that I was surprised. She said that she was 80 years old and that she was only 14 when the Nazis began transporting all of the remaining Jews in the Netherlands to…...
I. Introduction A. Explanation of what cosmetology is B. Importance of cosmetology in personal care and beauty industry
II. History of Cosmetology A. Origins of cosmetology B. Evolution of cosmetology over time
III. Education and Training in Cosmetology A. Types of cosmetology programs and schools B. Curriculum and skills learned in cosmetology training C. Licensing and certification requirements for cosmetologists
IV. Specializations within Cosmetology A. Hair styling and cutting B. Makeup artistry C. Nail care and manicures D. Skincare treatments
V. Career Opportunities in Cosmetology A. Job outlook for cosmetologists B. Potential salary ranges for cosmetologists C. Work environments for cosmetologists
I. Introduction A. Briefly introduce Brazil as a potential bucket list destination B. Highlight the diverse attractions and experiences that make Brazil unique
II. Natural Beauty A. Discuss Brazil's stunning landscapes, including the Amazon Rainforest and Iguazu Falls B. Highlight the country's beautiful beaches, such as Copacabana and Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro
III. Cultural Richness A. Explore Brazil's vibrant music and dance scene, such as samba and bossa nova B. Discuss the country's rich history and diverse cultural influences, including indigenous, African, and European heritage
IV. Adventure Opportunities A. Highlight Brazil's outdoor adventures, such as hiking in the Pantanal wetlands or surfing....
I. Introduction A. Definition of life after death B. Brief overview of different beliefs and explanations C. Thesis statement: Despite varying beliefs, there is no concrete evidence of life after death
II. Religious beliefs A. Christianity 1. Belief in heaven and hell 2. Resurrection of the body B. Islam 1. Belief in an afterlife 2. Reckoning of deeds on Judgement Day C. Hinduism 1. Concept of reincarnation 2. Karma and rebirth
III. Scientific perspectives A. Near-death experiences 1. Accounts of individuals who claim to have seen a glimpse of the afterlife 2. Criticism of NDEs as....
I. Introduction - Hook: Religion has long been a source of fascination for humanity, offering a system of beliefs and practices that often involve a higher power. - Thesis statement: Through exploring the diverse perspectives and practices of different religions, one can gain insight into the complexities and significance of this concept.
II. Definition of Religion - Explanation: Religion is a cultural system of beliefs, practices, and moral values that guides individuals in understanding their place in the world and their relationship to a higher power or the divine. - Examples: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, etc.
III. The Role of Religion in Society - Explanation: Religion....
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