...A Diamond Personality Annette Neblett University of Phoenix Managing Criminal Justice Personnel CJA 473 Michael Kanaby September 09, 2011 A Diamond Personality The case study titled “A Diamond Personality,” speaks of Oscar Rodriquez and how he became successful. Oscar Rodriquez lived in Puerto Rico, he moved from a non-English-speaking country to an English-speaking country. He came to the United States with a dream and goal. He went to school to further his education, and he worked at the local mall. Mr. Rodriquez was in the right place at the right time because of what happened to him and how he became successful. His can contribute his success to the advice given him from his roommate’s girlfriend. She sparked his interest in selling diamonds; she suggested that he should work in the diamond business. Mr. Rodriquez decided to work for a local jeweler. He had a goal in mind and continued to strive toward that goal. He continued his education and received his Diamonds and Diamonds Grading certification. In his current job Mr. Rodriquez realized that by working with the local jeweler, he would not achieve his goal. He began to explore other business options, and learned everything he needed to know about diamonds. Mr. Rodriquez grew tired of working for other jewelers and became discouraged. “He told himself that he would never become anything if he continued to work in his present job” (The Gainesville Sun, 2008, p. 2). When he decided to sell...
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...INTRODUCTION Content (or need) theories of motivation focus on factors internal to the individual that energize and direct behavior. In general, such theories regard motivation as the product of internal drives that compel an individual to act or move (hence, "motivate") toward the satisfaction of individual needs. The content theories of motivation are based in large part on early theories of motivation that traced the paths of action backward to their perceived origin in internal drives. Major content theories of motivation are Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Aldermen’s ERG theory, Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory, and McClelland's learned needs or three-need theory. DEFINITIONS Motivation is one of the most frequently researched topics in Organization Behavior. The term motivation is derived from the Latin word movere, meaning "to move." Motivation is the study of why people think and behave as they do. It is the driving force behind human behavior. It is the forces acting on or within a person that cause the arousal, direction and persistence of goal-directed, voluntary effort. Many people incorrectly view motivation as a personal trait that is, some have it and others don’t. In practice inexperienced managers often label employees who seem to lack motivation as lazy. Such a label assumes that an individual is always lazy or is lacking in motivation. Knowledge of motivation tells us that this just isn’t true. Think about Kim Jong II. The man is highly motivated, just...
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...They say diamonds are a girl's best friend, and just as you gravitate towards friends that complement your personality and style, so you would your diamonds. Here, from the book A Girl's Guide to Buying Diamonds, discover how to choose and wear diamonds and jewels that enhance your own unique style and personality The five sample personalities outlined here are merely guidelines. Don't be afraid to take advice from multiple columns when it comes to choosing different components for your diamond jewellery. Don't forget: jewellery you choose for yourself should reflect a little something of your personality. Signature pieces have long defined the world's most stylish women from Elizabeth Taylor (the Taylor-Burton diamond) and Jackie O (Jean Schlumberger bracelets) to Coco Chanel[pic] (long, layered strands of pearls). The Traditional Woman The Contemporary Woman The Rock Star The Tomboy The Romantic The Traditional Woman Far from being stodgy or boring, the traditional woman in this sense points to a classic and classy point-of-view in looks and attitude. Clues that you may be a traditionalist in terms of your jewellery: are simple pearl or diamond studs still your standard accessory? Does your dream engagement ring come in Tiffany & Co's little blue box? Is Audrey Hepburn one of your style icons? Women in this category tend to dress on the conservative side in tailored clothing that stays in style from season to season. If this sounds familiar, there are a few tips you...
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...Organizational Behavior: Case II: Bullying Bosses 1. Of the three types of organizational justice, which one does workplace bullying most closely resembles? Ans. Out of the three types of organizational justice, bullying most closely resembles interactional justice in which the individual’s perception of the degree to which he or she is treated with dignity, concern and respect. What one person may see as unfair another may see as perfectly appropriate 2. What aspects of motivation might workplace bullying reduce? For example, are there likely to be effects on employee’s self efficacy? If so, what might those effects be? Ans. Workplace bullying may reduce an employee’s esteem, safety and security, and self actualization according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Workplace bullying can also affect one’s self efficacy. An employee with low self efficacy, when bullied, can experience a decline in their already low self efficacy which may decrease his/her need for achievement, need for power, and need for affiliation based on McClelland’s theory of needs. There are not too many people, which if they are being bullied would want to achieve a new position, attain power, or even want to belong to such a company where other employee’s are bullies. 3. If you were a victim of workplace bullying, what steps would you take to try to reduce its occurrence? What strategies would be most effective? What strategies might be ineffective? What would you do if one of your colleagues was...
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...Malaysia, Habib Jewel, the company started its business in 1958. The first shop was set up in Penang on the bustling Pitt Street, then known as “Jewellers’ Corner”, by the founder Datuk Haji Habib Mohamed Abdul Latif. From the start, Habib did things differently. When gold was the mainstay of jewelers, Habib sold diamonds. Years later, when the island turned into a beloved destination for visitors, Habib then soon spread its wings beyond Penang. Under the helm of our founder's son, Dato’ Sri Meer Sadik Habib, the company’s retail business soon flourished. Habib opened first shop outside of Penang in Kuala Lumpur and quickly gained a loyal following. The brand’s growing popularity beckoned the need for more showrooms and the decision was made to raise funds through a listing exercise. Habib had evolved from a family business to become Habib Corporation Berhad, making history as the country’s first public listed jeweler in 1998. Several years later, the company was taken private after a strategic corporate exercise. With more than 55 years of rich history, we are committed to scaling new heights for our customers. To satisfy our customers’ growing desire for diamonds. In 2011, the Habib Group set the market ablaze with the world-famous, hand-finished charm...
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...Approaches to Psychotherapy and Existential Theory Bonnie Cole Abstract This paper seeks to explain the concept of psychotherapy, and the dominant psychotherapeutic methods used for the treatment of individuals. These methods are: psychoanalytic, humanist, behavioral, and cognitive (jointly called cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT). I further explore existential psychotherapy, as it is the method I found most appealing in my research. I included quotations from several journal articles, and from our textbook, “Discovering Psychology, Fifth Edition”. Approaches to Psychotherapy and Existential Theory Psychotherapy is an official term that normally goes by different names: counseling, treatment, psychiatric therapy, even head shrinking. They all mean the same thing, and have a common goal. Psychotherapy seeks, through the use of trained professionals, to help individuals improve their mental health using a variety of different approaches. A much more comprehensive definition can be found in the textbook Discovering Psychology, Fifth Edition, which states that psychotherapy is: “The treatment of emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal problems through the use of psychological techniques designed to encourage understanding of problems and modify troubling feelings, behaviors, or relationships”...
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...CJA 473 / Managing Criminal Justice Perspective Rodriguez's Diamond beneath the Rubble Rodriguez’s accomplishments did not happen overnight. This kind of success comes from within the person and perseverance for striving to go further than the next person does. Free will plays a noteworthy role in this perspective because it provides one with the opportunity for making choices when it comes to his or her performance and the outcome of his individuality. This suggests that personality is so incredible that one can change based exclusively on the will of an individual instead of relying on any societal standards. This point of view strongly supports individual growth and helps one to attain self- fulfillment. At the same time, the humanistic/existential theory believes one should live his life as authentically as he should or can, but is merely probable if one is aware of the duty that comes from living. This is a person center view because it acknowledges the complete person and how he sees himself if in the world they live, which allow for further growth. “The humanistic/existential theory does not consider that any unconscious forces, indentified by traits, control humanity, or some inherited factors,” (Feist & Feist, 2009, p. 36). The dispositional theory considers other aspects contributing to the development of personality. * What factors do you think have contributed to Rodriguez’s success? Was he merely “in the right place at the right time,” or are there...
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...that make up such beautiful pictures. Few people can appreciate the beauty of a single standing flower that has water dripping off its leaf after a rain storm, but many people find beauty after a snow fall. Finding a person who finds beauty in a rock is even rarer. Most people think rocks are only beautiful after they have been polished up, and placed in a beautiful gold or platinum setting. . Certainly there are exceptions to this, but few find interest in the average rock. Normally it takes a child, or an adult who’s in touch with their inner child, to see the potential of the average, dirt covered rock. However through the eyes of a child, each rock takes on a personality, be it a country cousin or a snooty countess. Come and experience the beauty and majesty of a rock, from the simple stone to the classy diamond. On a daily basis people pass millions of rocks, ones that we use as stepping stones in our garden to the pebbles in a fish tank. Many of us will see a rock, but we don’t give it any attention at all. These stones are the lowest class of the rock world. Lacking absolutely nothing and having various character traits. Rocks are available in all shapes and sizes, from large to small, rough and smooth, and available in different colors and patterns, swirled brown, cloudy reds and cloudy grey. Like fingerprints, or people themselves, no two rocks are alike. Opening a door to the imagination, children play with rocks every day; weather it’s skipping stones across...
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...bases with thorough research of the jewellery crafts of India. Their factory located at Hosur, Tamil Nadu (India) spreads over 135,000 sq ft. The brand’s winning virtues in design and overall quality have shaped a class of discerning buyers who seek the best in jewellery products. Leadership and innovation are two of the other brand features that Tanishq is consistently identified with. These values have helped the brand bond with its consumers like no other Indian jewellery retailer. PRODUCT LINE & THE COLLECTIONS PRODUCT LINE: Tanishq Diamond Cut and crafted with utmost care, Tanishq diamonds come with a certificate of authenticity, stating the karat, colour and clarity of the stone, to enable you to know exactly what you are paying for. No gemstone expresses human emotions more powerfully than a diamond and Tanishq transforms these precious stones into breath-taking masterpieces,each unique and splendid in design. When it comes to diamonds at Tanishq you will be spoilt for choice from many collections we have to offer. Tanishq Gold From the traditional harams, mangalsutras to the...
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...story, because she wants to be rich like other people in town. She longs to be beautiful and popular while she is with her friends in town. She and her husband found out the hard way that lying doesn’t always pay off like most people thinks it will. Mathilde goes from rags to riches to attend a formal dinner party her husband is invited to. She lives in her fantasized world for one whole night. She manipulated her husband to give her four hundred francs so she could go purchase a very fancy dress. When she could not trick him in to giving her more money she borrows what she thinks is a very expensive and beautiful diamond necklace from a very rich friend of hers named, Mrs. Forrester. She made a trip over to her friend’s house to ask her if she could borrow some jewelry. She looked through every piece of jewelry Mrs. Forrester had until she found that priceless diamond necklace and when she did “her heart throbbed with desire for it. Her hands shook as she picked it up. She fastened it around her neck, watched it gleam around her neck, and looked at herself ecstatically” (pg202). She finally felt like she was in the place she belonged; being beautiful and rich. She finally filled the urge to be a beautiful and classy woman like she had wanted to be the whole time she was alive until later that night when she lost the necklace. When Mathilde loses the necklace she is forced to become a more conservative person. She realizes when she gets home from the dinner party that...
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...On-Line Business Expansion Proposal for Black diamond hills A. For my project I choose Black diamond hills jewelers as a company to expand on-line. Black diamond hills jewelers is a small jewelry company located in the town of Green Forest, Colorado. It is owned and operated by the Smith family and has been in business since 1991. Don Smith has a passion for wildlife and has created a series of one-of-a-kind pieces. Plans are to expand the Company’s presence on line with custom made jewelry. 1. Evaluating the Viability of Creating an Online Presence for Black diamond hills jewelers The plan is to expand the customer base for the custom jewelry pieces by expanding the on-line presence to include on-line shopping. Currently the Company has a website to encourage customers to “stop-by” the jewelry store only. The expansion will be viable as there is a large demand for custom jewelry across the nation and Black diamond hills jewelers has some very unique pieces. The Company is well established locally and has great customer testimonies. The viability of selling custom jewelry pieces on line appears to be successful for various companies. When googling the words “custom jewelry” there were over 4 million results within .27 seconds. This shows that “custom jewelry” was a popular topic to Google. Another tool iused to test the viability was Google Page Rank. The Google Page Rank ranks webpages on a 0 to 10 scale, with 10 being the best rating. The rank value indicates...
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...First Blue Book The first ever Tiffany catalogue is published. This tradition still continues at present day. 1851: The Heritage of Tiffany Silver Tiffany becomes the first American company to use the 925/1000 sterling standards which is later adopted as the United States Sterling Standard. Tiffany’s silver designs also start capturing attention worldwide. 1853: Tiffany & Co. is “Officially” Named Charles Tiffany assumes control of the company and renames it. 1867: Tiffany & Co. at the Paris Exposition Universelle Tiffany & Co becomes the first American firm to win an award for the excellence of its silverware. 1878: Presenting the Tiffany Diamond Charles Tiffany purchases the Tiffany Diamond – one of the world’s largest and finest yellow diamonds. The stone is cut into 128.54 carats with 90 facets. Today, the diamond is seen by millions of customers on the first floor of Tiffany’s famed New York...
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...Andy Warhol Looking back over the past century or so, there were few artists that really stood out and became household names. One of these people was Andy Warhol— “the soup can guy.” To set the tone let me give you a quote to chew on: “What's great about this country is that America started the tradition where the richest consumers buy essentially the same things as the poorest. You can be watching TV and see Coca-Cola, and you know that the President drinks Coke, Liz Taylor drinks Coke, and just think, you can drink Coke, too. A Coke is a Coke and no amount of money can get you a better Coke than the one the bum on the corner is drinking. All the Cokes are the same and all the Cokes are good. Liz Taylor knows it, the President knows it, the bum knows it, and you know it.” –Andy Warhol Now, right off the bat, you can tell what kind of guy Warhol is, and his attitude toward life. Yes he took his art seriously but if you read his book The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (From A to B and Back Again) you will see that’s pretty much the only thing he really took seriously. Warhol, born Andrew Warhola on Aug. 6, 1928 , to Slovakian parents didn’t come from a well off family. His parents were working class immigrants in Pittsburgh. When Warhol was in third grade, he came down with St. Vitus’ Disease, a nerve disorder that causes involuntary movements and thought to be a complication of scarlet fever, which “changed his appearance and his life forever.” Despite this complication...
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...studied poorly, though there are some indications on all sides of the question. Additionally, several studies which were highly flaunted by the media as evidence for the genetic basis for homosexuality have been challenged by the current thorough studies (Diamond, 2006). This proof is considered to fall under five critical categories. These include: * Possible hormone influences * Brain structure * Real genetic studies (GWAS) * Concordance of genomic markers in relations * Concordance of homosexuality in twins Until recently, sexual orientation used to be referred to as sexual preference. Definitely, these two terms represent significant variations in the way in which sexuality matures. A likelihood or preference is a choice of something due to taste while orientation is something that generally defines us (Schumm, 2010). The variations are practically necessary with respect to how legal rules apply to those gay individuals. In case homosexuality is not preferred, but actually is a genetically determined trait over which individuals have no option to, then legal rules should not look at straights and gays differently, since homosexuality would be equal to one’s race, over which persons have no control over (Diamond, 2006). Sexual Orientation-Brain Studies Since sexual allure starts in the brain, scientists first studied the query of sexual orientation by relating the...
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