...Understanding Self-Knowledge and Evaluating Understanding xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Grand Canyon University July 14, 2007 Understanding Self-Knowledge and Evaluating Understanding The purpose of this paper is to identify, describe, and critique personal views on the place of understanding self-knowledge from the point of view of both the teacher and the student. The paper will also provide an evaluation of the sequence and organization of instruction that was used during at least two teaching assignments (units). The focus of this evaluation will be toward the effectiveness of the sequence and organization in accomplishing the desired understanding expected from students. To allay the purpose of the paper, criteria from Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe’s (2005) “backward design” will serve as a background for much of the information included in the paper. According to Wiggins and McTighe (2005), self-knowledge is “the wisdom to know one’s ignorance and how one’s patterns of thought and action inform as well as prejudice understanding” (p. 100). In consideration of today’s teaching milieu, it is possible that there are far too many instructors who are not familiar with the positive academic gains that they could bestow upon their students by paying attention to criteria that warns against instruction is devoid of any understanding, appreciation or acknowledgement of students’ self-knowledge. One of the greatest teachers and philosophers of Western thought, Socrates (Wiggins...
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...(Jack Welch, CEO, General Electric). For great business firms, winning is not a one time or now and then thing. Winning is a habit. To be a winner, a firm has to create, exploit, and sustain its competitive advantages vis-à-vis rivals. And it has to do so consistently if it wants to be a perennial winner. Where do competitive advantages come from? What are their contents and effects? Where do they reside inside or outside the firm? In what form can we observe them? How sustainable are they? These are all important questions concerning the multiple facets of the anatomy of competitive advantage. Competitive advantage comes in various shapes and sizes. Understanding the anatomy of competitive advantage helps general managers improve their firms’ chance of gaining and sustaining of competitive advantage hence their chance of winning. This paper advances an integrative framework to help general managers systematically analyze six facets of competitive advantage: its substance, expression,...
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...reputation. One such company in the insurance industry is AFLAC. Understanding and applying the six pillars of the marketing code of ethics enables companies like AFLAC to grow a better business and a bigger bottom line. Maintaining this competitive advantage in the insurance industry also requires AFLAC to be ever more diligent in exploring new opportunities for green initiatives and philanthropic commitments. Company Background AFLAC is not a typical supplemental insurance company. “AFLAC products have given policyholders the opportunity to direct cash where it is needed most when a life interrupting medical event causes financial challenges” (Aflac, Incorporated, 2009, p. 1.). The company has increased historically annual dividends for more than 26 years and is a Fortune 500 company. The company has built a recognized reputation for ethical business practices in its industry. “AFLAC has been recognized by Ethisphere magazine as a World’s Most Ethical Companies for seven consecutive years” (Aflac Incorporated, 2013, p. 1.). Business media consistently rates the company as one of the most admired businesses for which to work. It has built this reputation through understanding and applying the six pillars of the marketing code of ethics. Application of the Six Pillars of the Marketing Code of Ethics AFLAC exhibits and practices the application of the six pillars of the marketing code of ethics in all facets of its business. Investors, news media, and financial supporters can...
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...Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK, and Parkpoom Chinmeteepituck Novotel Lotus Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand Keywords Job satisfaction, Age groups, Hotels, Thailand Abstract Earlier studies suggest age is positively associated with job satisfaction, while others use length of service, or tenure, as a predictor of job satisfaction levels. This article examines whether age and tenure are individual determinants of satisfaction, or whether there is an interaction between the two. The results indicate that employee age is not significantly associated with overall job satisfaction level, but that tenure is. There is also significant relationship between tenure and facets of satisfaction (job, pay and fringe benefits), but the effect of tenure on satisfaction is significantly modified by age. The search for an understanding of the causes of job satisfaction or dissatisfaction is an ongoing area of interest for social scientists and managers; the premise being that satisfied workers will be more productive and remain with the organization longer, whereas dissatisfied workers will be less productive and more inclined to quit. Early studies (Myers, 1934; Maslow, 1954; Herzberg et al., 1959) concentrated on the importance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and rewards towards satisfaction, but few paid adequate attention to the impact of demographic and occupational variables. More recent...
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...for educating patients in health care settings. There has been extensive research conducted on Bloom’s Taxonomy of Education and its use in Nursing Education. For example, in secondary school most of us are taught to memorize information for testing purposes. (Concialdi, 2013). We have to recall certain facts or pieces of information and not having to apply information to reach a certain outcome or goal. In nursing, Bloom’s Taxonomy allows students to use knowledge taught to critically think In 1956, Benjamin Bloom and his colleagues developed Bloom’s Taxonomy, a classification of learning objectives within education. Using Bloom’s Taxonomy as a framework to develop lesson plans and measurable educational objectives will ensure that all facets of the patient’s health needs are addressed in the educational phase of nursing care and serves as a foundation for the beginnings of educational research. The taxonomy is divided into three domains, the cognitive, affective and psychomotor. Within the three domains are subdivisions that start with the simples of learning behavior and advance to the most complex. Learning begins at the first level of the taxonomy, to advance to the next level, the current level skills and knowledge must be understood (Bloom, 1956). The goal of taxonomy is to ensure that a course of learning result in the learner acquiring new knowledge, attitudes, and skills (Dave,...
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...Economics, University of Ljubljana Mateja DRNOVŠEK, Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana Address all correspondence to: Branko Bučar University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Economics Kardeljeva ploščad 17, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Email: branko.bucar@uni-lj.si ABSTRACT The primary concern of the article is to validate the scale of ethical behavior construct developed in previous research. We examined the internal consistency of the modified Newstrom and Ruch’s (1975) scale for the measurement of the ethical behavior construct. We based this study on the model by Akaah and Lund (1994) about the influence of personal and organizational values on ethical behavior in the entrepreneurial context. We concluded that the six-dimensional construct of ethical behavior cannot be supported in the same way as proposed by Akaah and Lund (1994) and proposed several modifications to the measurement scale. KONSTRUKT ETIČNEGA OBNAŠANJA: MERJENJE IN PRAKTIČNE POSLEDICE Glavni namen tega članka je preveriti meritveno lestvico konstrukta etičnega obnašanja, ki je bila razvita v prejšnjih študijah. Proučili smo notranjo konsistentnost spremenjene meritvene lestvice, ki sta jo originalno razvila Newstrom in Ruch (1975). Študijo smo zasnovali na Akaah in Lundovem (1994) modelu vplivov osebnih in organizacijskih vrednot na etično obnašanje, pri čemer smo model preučili v podjetniškem kontekstu. Ugotovili smo, da šest-dimenzionalni konstrukt etičnega obnašanja, ki sta...
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...Case Study Jim Paper Case Study Jim Paper Abstract This document will take a look at a case, the case will be regarding Jim, an individual that has difficulties with being socially accepted and deals with awkwardness, being accepted into groups, and keeping relationships with family and friends. Throughout the document, we will examine six different elements related to this situation that Jim is dealing with. By taking a look at the six elements regarding Jim’s behaviors, we will delve into the DSM-IV looking at each of the six elements and we will attempt to isolate the disorder in the DSM-IV that fits Jim’s situation. In these pages, it is hoped that we can find a rational explanation to what mental disorder Jim is dealing with as stated in the DSM-IV according to the definitions available. Lastly, we will examine the benefits and disadvantages of having the DSM-IV classify disorders according to the information-contained in-between the covers of the DSM-IV. Case Study Jim Abnormal, what is it and is it something that is a simple explanation or does the word abnormal have many different facets to its definition. The word abnormal has many different elements to its portfolio; abnormal is not a one-word answer to all situations making this word complex in all the possible ways it can be used from a simple abnormal case to abnormal adding a multitude of complex issues to one case. Although abnormal is a complex explanation, many professionals will agree that abnormal...
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...expectation also must be attainable so that our learners can match or cope with ours. Communicating must be clear so that our learners can perform better. “You cannot teach what you do not know” – a saying that elaborates too many topics that we do not know work against student learning. We should recognize the parameters of our lesson, the learners and their learning ability. Most of the time, there are instances that our learners can’t understand what we are talking about. We need to give time in shredding information to them. We are not our students, the level of thinking that we have is not like of them, sometimes we should go down to their level in order to give them clear information. This course not only opened my eyes, but also my understanding a lot of things about it. May these principles of learning guide us on our way to the journey of most noble profession in this world! PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING After the principles of teaching, there go the learning. Basically, when we say learning – it is the knowledge or skill acquired through instruction or study, and those instruction or study, mostly came from us – the teachers. What the students learn from us is what they also hold in every step they take aside from different...
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...are not necessary but spontaneous; those product must be seen and readily available to purchase. Even the ones that are necessary must be seen and ready for purchase or it may result in a poor overview of the company and may result in the loss of consumer support. To make sure that this does not a cure a company must have in place a very well managed supply chain. For this to happen the company must first understand what is the definition of a supply chain the six important aspects, certain software and of course some knowledge of global supply chain management. If there is an interest in becoming a supply chain manager there are certain steps in achieving that goal. This information might help not only ones professional career but also the company’s overall level of competitiveness in today’s ever changing market place In today’s complex business world, an organization’s overall success is based on the efficiency and effectiveness of its supply chain. The organization’s competitive strength relies on two main facets, a firm’s products and the processes that provide products to customers. An effective supply chain management intensifies productivity and performance with the combination of people, systems and technology to successfully compete in today’s marketplace. In a simply over view statement “even if you had the newest widget or idea, if you cannot build it and get the product to the customer in a timely and cost effective manner it will never become a product, but only...
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...The problem that exist within the MidSouth District is we have heavily relied on our Sales team to be our analysts for our internal partners. Redefining the roles of our sales professionals, while understanding and how other departments connect to our sales professionals is imperative to drive business plan results. With over 100 sales professionals in our district spending 24 dollars per resource per hour on requests, internally we are wasting an inordinate amount of time and opportunity costs. Our back office is lulled in the convenience of just emailing or asking sales questions. Not pushing back has given way to wasted hours completing ad-hoc requests. Moving ahead leadership and I propose that we restrict the requests, primarily to "as needed" basis while implementing new tools for CRM for enhanced visibility, and providing management training on...
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...Co-Teaching Rhona W. Williams Grand Canyon University: SPED 527 3/29/11 Abstract There are six models of co-teaching that are prevalent in today’s academic culture. These models include: One Teaching, One Observing, Station Teaching, Parallel Teaching, Alternative Teaching, Teaming, and One Teaching, One Assisting. Each model is a collaborative effort achieved by regular and special education teachers, who bring their own unique strengths and teaching styles to the classroom setting. Of particular interest is the model referred to as Station Teaching. An examination of Station Teaching will reveal several strengths of the model as well as some distinct possibilities for problems. Suggestions for how Station Teaching could be effective across the curriculum will also be discussed. Station Teaching In chapter five another facet of collaboration discussed was the implementation of teaching strategies known as co-teaching models or approaches. According to Friend (2008, chap.5,pg. 113) the primary aim of co-teaching is to provide an approach for meeting the educational needs of students identified with learning disabilities, as well as other diverse learners in the educational setting. Highlighted in this chapter are the six models of co-teaching. While they are not mutually exclusive they appear to be some of the most effective models thru which collaboration and collegial support is achieved. The models include: One...
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...Historical Perspectives of Abnormal Psychology Sandra Hall PSY 410 - Abnormal Psychology May 6, 2013 Dr. Kristi Husk Historical Perspectives of Abnormal Psychology Psychology is a diverse discipline with many facets. Throughout the years, scientists have developed a variety of disciplines to understand and explain human behavior from their respective fields. One such development is the discipline of abnormal psychology. It is a relatively young discipline and consists of six core concepts. These concepts aid in the diagnosis of abnormal behavior, and includes various theoretical models to help understand psychopathology. The Origins of Abnormal Psychology and Its Evolution into a Scientific Discipline Andrew Colman defines abnormal psychology as “a branch of psychology devoted to the study of the classification, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and disabilities” (Colman, 2009, p. 2). The desire to understand human behavior and (mental) illness dates back to the Ancient Greeks. In 460 BCE, Hippocrates documented his first attempts to understand mental illness. He believed illnesses are the result of an imbalance of various bodily fluids. Hippocrates’ observations led to the development of the very first biological theory of mental illness and emphasized the importance of the observation of the patient’s symptoms rather than relying on religious beliefs (Hansell & Damour, 2008). Hippocrates’ findings began the progress of...
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...either singly or jointly more power than the victim. Incivility[edit] Main article: Workplace incivility Workplace incivility consists of low-intensity discourteous and rude behavior with ambiguous intent to harm that violates norms governing appropriate workplace behavior.[16] Sexual harassment[edit] Main article: Sexual harassment Sexual harassment is behavior that denigrates or mistreats an individual due to his or her gender, creates an offensive workplace, and interferes with an individual being able to do the job.[17] Teams[edit] Main article: Team Job-related attitudes and emotions[edit] Organizational behavior deals with employee attitudes and feelings. Job satisfaction is the feelings one has about the job or facets of the job, such as pay or supervision[18] Organizational commitment is the extent to which employees feel attachment to their organization.[19] Emotional labor concerns the requirement that employees display certain emotions, like smiling at customers.[20] Leadership[edit] Main article: Leadership There have been a number of approaches and theories that concern leadership. Early theories focused on characteristics of leaders, while later theories focused on leader behavior, and conditions under which...
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...subject line of email correspondence: “UCI Consumer Behavior”) | GTA: Jennifer CorderoTBABy Appointment, send email to schedule an appointment timejcordero@uci.edu (Please include in the subject line of email correspondence: “UCI Consumer Behavior”) | Required Texts: Consumer Behavior by Michael Solomon 10th ed. Course Objectives: Consumer Behavior is an interdisciplinary field that studies how consumers acquire, consume, and dispose of goods and services. This course will adopt an interdisciplinary perspective and approach the study of consumer behavior from the perspectives offered by several disciplines: psychology, sociology, anthropology, and marketing. What should emerge from this broad study is a rich understanding of this important facet of human behavior. Be prepared, such an ambitious goal places high expectations upon the students of this class. Grading: Your grade will be based upon your performance on three exams and unannounced quizzes. Additionally, students may participate in an optional term project. The final exam will be COMPREHENSIVE. Please note that optional assignments are NOT “extra credit.” Their scores and associated points will be calculated into your grade in the same way as normal assignments and examinations. Your grade will not be influenced negatively if you choose not to participate in the optional assessment opportunities. Please note that I do not grade on a "curve." Also note, that I am not "flexible" in grading. ...
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...Introduction The culture of Japanese management so famous in the West is generally limited to Japan's large corporations. These flagships of the Japanese economy provide their workers with excellent salaries and working conditions and secure employment. These companies and their employees are the business elite of Japan. A career with such a company was the dream of many young people in Japan, but only a select few attain these jobs. Qualification for employment is limited to the men and the few women who graduate from the top thirty colleges and universities in Japan. Placement and advancement of Japanese workers is heavily based on educational background. Students who do not gain admission to the most highly rated colleges only rarely have the chance to work for a large company. Instead, they have to seek positions in small and medium-sized firms that can not offer comparable benefits and prestige. The quality of one's education and, more important, the college attended, play decisive roles in a person's career. Few Japanese attend graduate school, and graduate training in business per se is rare. There are only a few business school programs in Japan. Companies provide their own training and show a strong preference for young men who can be trained in the company way. Interest in a person whose attitudes and work habits are shaped outside the company is low. When young men are preparing to graduate from college, they begin the search for a suitable employer. This process...
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