...Strengths of Team Work By, Elmer M Saldana A team is defined as a small number of people with complementary skills who work together for a common purpose (Lehman & DuFrene, 2013) Creating a team is not only a matter of just putting people to work together. It is matter of identifying persons with complementary skills (Lehman & DuFrene, 2013). It is said that members need direction thus, identifying leadership is also crucial in the pursuing a goal. Leadership may serve as an avenue to keep all the member’s efforts well canalized, centralized and coordinated. It may also serve as a useful moderator to easily determine roles and responsibilities among team members. A quick evaluation of the existing organization is critical to a new leader's success. In addition to ending the suspense for team members, it is essential to know the strengths of existing team members and to determine that everyone is in the right role to leverage their strengths and interests (Willenwater & Kaelin, 2008) A Group must go through a developmental process to begin to function as a team. Members need training is such areas as problem solving, goal setting, and conflict resolution (Lehman & DuFrene, 2013) Some are the major strengths or advantages of working as a team that would translate into a more successful achievement of organization’s objectives. Working as a team minimizes the need of direct supervision. Team members are self guided, every member collaborate with their unique...
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...behaviors. One particular kid would hunch his back, hyper-extend his fingers, shake them vigorously, as if to dry them off in absence of paper towels, and rock back and forth on his heels. These types of behaviors were relatively commonplace in my experience and I accepted them as absolutely harmless. I had seen the calming affect these rituals had on my classmate. My five year-old self was unknowingly picking up on behaviors that were the hallmark of autism. I attended an elementary school that was located in the autism hub of the county; so several students with autism were mainstreamed, or assimilated, into my classes. These students were not the majority. Rather, neurotypical students, a term used to describe children without a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder, composed the majority of our school’s population. As I have received more schooling and worldly experience, I have come to know and love the autistic community. I even chose a career path that will lead me to help treat children with autism as an Occupational Therapist. As I set out on my journey researching autism spectrum disorders, I sought answers to the loaded question, what is the best hope for a child diagnosed with an autism...
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...2011, p. 178). A big performance gap within the 22nd Recruiting and Retention Battalion is recruiters performing poorly. This poor performance contributes to the state not making its accession mission for the fiscal year. It is important for each Soldier assigned to know his/her formal command chain and the roles and responsibilities at each level of the recruiting organization. This enables each recruiter to comprehend how the military organizational structure works and where she/he fits into that organizational structure. Once a recruiter understands this, it enables them to understand their importance for mission accomplishment within the recruiting battalion, the Army National Guard and the United States Army. The recruiter’s team leader, 1st Sergeant, and Sergeant Major comprise the recruiting support channel. These supervisor’s have the experience and training to train, mentor, and support young Soldiers during the initial years of their Army National Guard service. They should be willing to offer advice for career development and career planning to enhance the overall readiness of the ARNG and the Soldiers assigned to their units. Solid leadership by senior sergeants lowers...
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...DISRUPTIVE PHYSICIAN By Irene Greenstein Risk Management in Healthcare Loyola School of Law Master in Jurisprudence in Health Law Dr. Blauhard's story… The Chief of Vascular surgery, Dr. Blauhard,, strode confidently down the central corridor of the operating theaters. Passing the open heart surgery rooms and the new hybrid theater he knew that his patient would be going to sleep in room 12, his room. The patient was lucky to have him as her surgeon. He had been vice-chairman of vascular surgery at a major university and had published extensively in his chosen field. He was viewed as a star. But he was not respected or revered or even liked by the staff at his new hospital. In fact, his behavior at the new hospital had been outrageous. He yelled. He criticized. He threw instruments. He humiliated nurses and technicians and even environmental services workers. He was insufferable to work with and for. So as he pushed through the doors into operating room 12 a sudden quiet fell and bodies tensed. The patient, scheduled for a popliteal aneurysm repair was fast asleep and intubated, sleeping deeply inhaling the agents that allowed the surgeons to invade and repair. The aneurysm pulsed quietly in the right leg, awaiting repair. The right leg was clearly marked across the front of the knee. But prior to prepping, the patient was rolled from the supine position into the prone position, effectively shifting the right leg to the left side of...
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... The test includes a wide range of multiple-choice questions that address Competency 1. * Questions on typical and atypical behaviors and abilities for children and adolescents at particular ages. * Questions on the types and characteristics of various disabilities. * Questions on the similarities and differences among students with and without disabilities. This competency encompasses the following content: ► Demonstrate knowledge of characteristics of typical and atypical human growth and development in various domains (e.g., cognitive, speech/language, social/emotional, physical): Important to this competency is recognizing when a child’s growth or development differs enough from typical patterns to warrant further evaluation by specialists. You will be expected...
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...THIS DOCUMENT IS MEANT TO HELP YOU STUDY FOR YOUR UPCOMING EXAM. IT IS NOT MEANT TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE GUIDE TO EVERYTHING THAT WILL BE COVERED ON THE TEST. PLEASE STUDY YOUR POWERPOINTS, TEXTBOOK, AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND USE THIS GUIDE ONLY AS A SUPPLEMENT TO YOUR STUDYING. Challenges of HRM 1. Briefly explain the difference between Outsourcing and Offshoring. Outsourcing: wanting to focus an organizations activities on what they do best, people are working more on contract base or part-time. Has been one of the most prominent HR trends of the last 10 years; contracting outside the organization to have work done that formerly was done by internal employees Offshoring: the business practice of sending jobs to other countries. “global sourcing”; Cost reductions are among the key motivators, especially among labor costs. Workers are highly educated and work for half the cost; the business practice of sending jobs to other countries 2. Globalization is defined as the trend towards opening up foreign markets to international trade and investment. What are two (2) of the main impacts of globalization? * approximately 70%-85% of the US economy is affected by international competition * about 10% of what Americans produce every year, dollar wise is sold abroad 1. “anything, anytime, anywhere” markets 2. partnerships with foreign firms 3. lower trade and tariff barriers 3. What is the difference between Human Capital and Human Resources Management...
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...refusal to eat. It can affect anyone of any gender or age but disproportionately affects young women in their late teens and early twenties. There are four criteria that must be present to achieve a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa. First a person must refuse to maintain body weight over a minimal normal weight for age and height or have a failure to make expected weight gain during a defined period of growth, resulting in a body weight 15% lower than expected. Second, the person must experience intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight. Third, the person must have a disturbance in the way his or her body weight, size, or shape is experienced and also experience undue influence of body weight, or shape on self-evaluation, or denial of the seriousness of the current body weight. Finally, amenorrhea must be present. Amenorrhea is the absence of at least three consecutive menstrual cycles when otherwise expected to occur. Bulimia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa is characterized by cyclical bingeing and purging episodes. Bingeing is defined as the consumption of more food than most other people would eat. Bulimia Nervosa exists when bingeing and compensatory behaviors occur on average 2 times weekly or more for a period of at least 3 months. People with Bulimia may engage in a variety of either purging or non-purging behaviors such as vomiting, using laxatives, using diuretics, using enemas, fasting, or exercising excessively. Bulimic bingeing and purging...
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...Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), also known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), is defined as a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Autism Spectrum Disorder affects information processing in the brain by altering how nerve cells and their synapses connect and organize, however, how this occurs is not well understood. Autistic Disorder is only one of four recognized disorders in the autism spectrum. The others included in the spectrum are Asperger Syndrome(AS), Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), which is diagnosed when the full set of criteria for Autistic Disorder or Asperger Syndrome are not met. In an article from the American Academy of Pediatrics (2011), over the last twelve years, prevalence of developmental disabilities has increased 17.1% which equals about 1.8 million more children in 2006 through 2008 as compared to a decade earlier. Additionally, prevalence of Autism increased 289.5% while the prevalence of ADHD increased 33.0%. With this increase, more research and studies are being done to learn more about a disorder that is relatively recent. Specifically, the focus of this paper is on Asperger Syndrome, which is defined as a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by deficits in social interaction and motor coordination, and unusual or restricted patterns...
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...Petro Mushidi 23, 7eme Rue, Limete Industrielle, Kinshasa Democratic Republic of Congo (+243) 81-034-1415 pmushidi@yahoo.fr PROFILE I am a highly skilled and self-motivated IT professional, possessing a genuine interest in new technology and software. With first-rate technical ability I am a proactive communicator, who can assertively liaise at all levels, such as stakeholders, clientele and employees, including senior management. Passionately committed to providing an exceptional standard of IT customer service and support, I take a focused and structured approach, with an analytical and meticulous manner. Moreover, I am a sound decision maker with exceptional organisational and planning skills. I possess the ability to lead and work collaboratively within a team, as well as solely, using my own initiative. Recognised as a tenacious self-starter, with the energy and desire to succeed, I continually embrace new challenges and thrive in highly pressurised and demanding work environments. CAREER OBJECTIVE With over six years expertise in IT management, primarily as both Information Services Manager and Network Manager, within banking and financial sector development, my goal is to utilise my relevant experience to secure a senior IT position, I will perform exceedingly well in a role such as Information Services Manager, where my strong technical attributes, ideas and commitment will allow me progress my career, and contribute to the overall success of the organisation...
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...specialty hospitals, and three medical groups plus a full-spectrum of other facilities and services. It operates 1,878 beds, has approximately 2,600 physicians on medical staffs, more than 1,000 physicians in two affiliated medical groups, and has more than 14,000 employees with $5.852 million in assets and $1.9 billion in annual income. It is San Diego’s largest private employer. Sharp’s goal is to be the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine, and the best place to receive care in San Diego. In 2008 Sharp HealthCare ranked fifth in the California “best places to work program” in the large-employer category and was rated 47th out of the top 100 places to work in the United States by Modern Healthcare. Since launching the healthcare experience in 2001, Sharp has dedicated itself to transforming the health care experience for employees, physicians, and customers. The focus on purpose, worthwhile work, and making a difference has led to increased employee, physician, and patient satisfaction, enhanced loyalty, and improved outcomes. In 2007 Sharp HealthCare won the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Pillars of Excellence Since 2001, Sharp has adopted six pillars of excellence as the foundation for its vision of the health care experience. These six pillars are the basis for everything from strategic planning, organizational goal setting, priority setting, management performance evaluation, and other agendas. There are measures and targets set...
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...▪ Wachtell’s realization rate ~90% (vs. ~80% at other firms) - Clients o By matter, not long-term relationships ▪ Gives the firm independence from clients – fewer conflicts o Can pick & choose interesting, innovative, and high-paying work o Doing only transactional work expands the market because no conflicts o Business from investment bankers (because Wachtell gets the job done) and from other firms who need specialized services (because Wachtell won’t steal their clients) - Compensation: lockstep o Benefit = there is no competition between attorneys ( synergy (the whole is greater than the parts because the pie gets bigger when you help each other) o Risk = free-riding; one team member...
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...Do Prisons Work? Can Individuals be Reformed or Rehabilitated through Incarceration and Treatment Programs. Critically examine the Current Treatment Programs offered and Subsequent Impact on Recidivism upon Individuals being released globally and WA specifically. This study will examine the effectiveness of current prison treatment programs in Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, United States of America in rehabilitating or reforming an individual and coinciding recidivism rates upon a prisoners release. Prison based treatment programs for sex offenders in Western Australia, New South Wales and New Zealand are examined and recidivism rates compared. Treatment programs for offenders with drug and alcohol issues and the various strategies within the criminal justice system such as diversion, education and drug court programs are examined and differences explained. Rehabilitation programs such as education, life skills, employment and cognitive behavioural treatment are explained and research discussed. Conclusions will be drawn outlining programs with the highest level of recidivism both in Western Australia and globally. The “nothing works” mantra (Martinson) 1974, is seen to be refuted and treatment is seen to be successful when it is matched to the criminogenic needs of the offender (MacKenzie, 2006). Future recommendations are made in regards to the need for correctional staff to assess each offender as an individual with different needs, and to therefore...
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...Performance Appraisal Systems Rohit Soni - 153 Nishita Shenoy - 141 Index S. No. | Particulars | Page No. | 1 | Overview | 1 | 2 | Introduction to Performance Management | 2 | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Citi India began operations over a century ago in 1902 in Kolkata and today is a significant foreign investor in the Indian financial market. Operating 44 full-service Citibank branches in 28 cities, it is the preferred banker to 45,000 small and mid-sized companies Citi India, with around 11,000 employees, is headquartered at First International Financial Centre (FIFC), a world-class environmentally friendly building. Citi serves the full spectrum of clients - from helping India's top global corporations commit capital, make markets and manage their global cash positions to supporting the growth ambitions of the country's small and mid-sized enterprises and enabling individuals and households save, invest, spend, borrow and protect their money with trust and confidence. Citi India's products and services are organized under two major segments: Institutional Clients Group (ICG) and Global Consumer Bank (GCB). With 2.3 million cards in force and 16% share in card spends, Citibank offers a suite of market first premium, rewards and affinity credit cards. Citi Wealth Advisors offers brokerage services to retail customers Citi India posted Profit After Tax of INR 2,893 crores for fiscal year 2014. Performance Management...
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...The roles of the nurses in the Emergency Department: The nurses receive brief report from the paramedics and sign the report. Because the patients normally have multiple signs and symptoms, the ER nurses need to perform a focused assessment and head to toe assessment. They find out the causes of the chief complains and conduct several tests. The nurses ask pertinent questions in regard to additional signs and symptoms. In trauma, they perform immediate treatment and to prevent respiratory distress by following ABC’s rule. Since emergency rooms in the hospitals provide rapid care to the patients, the triage nurse is to select the patient who develops sudden and serious symptoms of disease. The triage nurses are a very valuable team member because they take patient’s vital signs and reasons for visiting the ER. Then they evaluate the patients to determine the urgency of their needs. 2. The critical thinking necessary to work in Emergency Department nursing: Emergency Department nursing is different from other kinds of nursing. It requires specific skills to assess the immediate needs of the unstable patients. Reevaluating and prioritizing care of the critical phase of illnesses or injuries are necessary to work in Emergency Department. Since the diagnosis and the cause of the diseases are not yet known, the ER nurse need excellent nursing practices to advocate for patient safety. 3. Types of patients in ER: Some patients that I cared for lost...
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...factors of business success depend on the effective management of employment performance through motivation. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the interconnection between motivation, incentives and performance. In the last ten years organisational behaviour has become a key topic on strategic business development among managers (Harris & Hartman, 2002ii) to reduce employment absences, low performance, staff turnover and poor customer service. MOTIVATION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR Motivation is a difficult trend which can be influenced by many internal and external sources and has been theorised by many academics. There are as many philosophies as there are opportunities, therefore success can be achieved through implementation, evaluation and correction of different theories. In early 1990, Perry and Wise proposed the concept of Public Service Motivation (PSM). The writers explain that public servants hold a combination of values, aptitudes and interests (Perry & Wise, 1990iii) that adapt better in an organisation that “do good for others and shape the wellbeing of society“ (Perry & Hondeghem, 2008iv) than to a capitalist organisation. As a result, employees on public sector need less motivation and incentives than private employees, because working in a non-for-profit organisation...
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