...The Moral Compass Essay is BRIEF SYNOPSIS of your personal moral compass based on your completed Moral Compass Workbook. It should be written in your own words in the first person narrative voice. SUGGESTED OUTLINE AND QUESTIONS FOR YOUR ESSAY YOUR PERSONAL INTEGRITY: What is your understanding of a moral compass as a foundation for personal integrity? From which Wisdom Tradition(s) do you draw in constructing your moral compass? What do you value and question about this Wisdom Tradition? • MORAL VISION: What is your vision of a good life? What values anchor your moral vision? What symbol, song, image, or story motivates and inspires your moral vision? How does your Wisdom Tradition influence your moral vision? • MORAL CODE: What are the rules or principles of your moral code? How does your moral code align with your moral vision? How does your Wisdom Tradition influence your moral code? • MORAL FITNESS: What practices constitute your moral fitness regimen? How do you use these practices to cultivate personal character and integrity? How do these practices align with and reinforce your moral vision and code. How does your Wisdom Tradition influence your moral code? • DEFINING MOMENT: What moral challenge has been a key defining moment for you? How has this challenge tested, clarified, and defined your character and values. If you could, how would you rewrite the script for this event in your life? Why? How does your Wisdom Tradition influence your moral understanding...
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...movere which mean to move and motivation is concerned with what activates human behaviour, what directs this behaviour toward a particular goal and how this behaviour is sustained ( Rue and Byars, 2000). In motivation have a many theory such as equity theory, reinforcement theory and goal-setting theory (Williams and McWilliams, 2010,p.261), but in this chance I am only discuss about reinforcement theory. May be many people have not hear about reinforcement theory but reinforcement theory can be compare with motivation to motivate someone especially employment and students , because they have a relationship. Do you know what is reinforcement theory? Reinforcement and reinforcement theory is not a same where reinforcement is the process of changing behaviour by changing consequences the follow behaviour (Williams and McWilliams, 2010,p.268) while reinforcement theory is a theory that states that behaviour is a function of its consequences, that behaviours followed by positive consequences will occur more frequently and that behaviours followed by negative consequences, will occur less frequently (Williams and McWilliams, 2010 p.268). In this essay the question of define of motivation will be described. The matter of how reinforcement theory can works and how reinforcement theory can be used motivate will be explain in this essay. Additionally, an example from my own experience when reinforcement has been an effective motivator for me will be provided too. There are two...
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...Motivation, Stress, and Communication Chantey Strayer University BUS520 June 12, 2012 DR. Edward Olanrewaju Abstract In the paper discussed will be a description of a chosen position with a desired company. Described will be ways that goal setting could be used to motivate performance after filling a position. In the paper analyzed will be the reactions to situations and discussed will be the steps that can be taken to manage the stress associated with the new position. Presented will be how to address nonverbal and cultural barriers to communication. The company researched will be Lincoln Financial Group which is a diversified financial services organization with a strong focus on four core business areas- life insurance, annuities, defined contribution, and group protection; and three distribution platforms- wholesales, retail, and worksite. Create a brief job description for a position within the company you research that you would like to fill. The brief job descripition I have put together is as follows: HR generalist will partner with the Group Protection business function and develop and execution of HR strategies to support business goals and objective. Some of the HR focus and initiatives for this role will include HR organizational development, policies / processes, talent Primary Responsibilities include (Lincoln Financial Group , n.d.): * Provide HR support and guidance to Group Protection clients. * Implement organizational development process...
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...Liking is for cowards. Go for what hurts Jonathan Franzen, an American novelist and essayist, wrote the essay “Liking is for cowards. Go for what hurts” in The New York Times in 2011. Franzen’s essay is mainly about the increasing relationship between humans and technology, where he criticizes the development of the narcissism in the modern time. He writes about how to love and like in real life and in consumer technology. Franzen begins the essay with his own example of his relationship to his old smartphone and his new one. He describes his own addiction to the new Blackberry and he “wanted to keep fondling” the new blackberry even though he didn’t have anybody to reach. He finds safety in the smartphone because it won´t hurt you and it’s always available and writes that the “beloved object asks for nothing and gives everything, instantly, and makes us feel powerful, and doesn’t throw terrible scenes when it’s replaced by an even sexier object.” ll.49-53. Franzen describes therefore his blackberry as a girlfriend. But vanity has become more popular these days and the term “liking “ someone’s picture or status on Facebook is stated as “commercial culture’s substitute for loving” (ll.84-84), and is a superficial way of saying that you “like” the person. Franzen writes that we can form our own lives through the media and make it more interesting for others to see and he blames it because of its increasing narcissism and the fakeness of “liking”. But as I mentioned before, this...
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...____ To be filled in blue pen in your own handwriting. Write in narrative / essay form. 1. Tell us something about yourself? - 100 words 2. Tell us something about yourself which is not in your CV? - 100 words 3. There are many other candidates, what makes you stand out from them? Why should we hire you? – 100 words 4. Give an example which shows you are good at the following attributes Attribute | Example | Leadership | | Diligence | | Creativity | | Teamwork | | Communication | | Time Management | | Conflict Resolution | | Crisis Management | | Problem Solving | | Ability to Motivate | | Taking Up Initiatives | | Integrity | | Analytical | | 5. Your Top 3 Strengths and example to justify Strength | Example | | | | | | | 6. Three Weaknesses along with example. Weakness | Example | | | | | | | 7. Greatest Regret in Life – What you learnt out of it? – 100 words 8. Greatest Achievement in Life - Justify? – 100 words 9. Your Goals in Life and why? – 100 words 10. How will an MBA help you? – 100 words 11. Your Favourite two subjects and why ? The two subjects that you dislike and why ? – 100 words 12. What specialization have you taken? Why? Justify ?- 100 words 13. If you were not an MBA then what would you do? – 100 words 14. Where do you see yourself after 5 years? – 100 words 15. Name your dream Company ? Justify – 100 words ...
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...Biblical Worldview Essay Introduction "What does it mean to be created in the image of God?" This question holds the key to the foundation the Christian faith is based. The image of God refers to the likeness, mentally, morally, and socially. Mentally, man has the freedom to choose and intellect like God. Morally, our conscience has been created in righteousness. Socially, when we love, we are demonstrating the likeness of God. My chosen vocation, Life Coaching, requires me to apply all God's characteristics that He exhibits. Example 1 Since mankind is created in the image of God, as a Life Coach, I shall respect others. 1 Peter 2:17 says, "Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor." As a follower of Christ, biblical respect is to recognize that others are more important than myself. "Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourself." (Philippians 2:3). Because God has created us all in His image, we must show proper respect to all of God's children. People often speak about how others' have not earned their respect, but this is the wrong mentality to have about respect. This is not how God wants us to view respect for one another. We must be aware of others' faults and maintain a level of respect for everyone because God commands it. As a Life Coach, I must develop a godly, respectful attitude toward those around me. As a follower of Christ, I have to acknowledge that just as I am not...
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...students come to college to be a "success," yet few have given great thought to what they mean by the term. In an essay written to your classmates in this course, offer your personal definition of success. Post at least 3 times to this forum based on the following: 1. Respond to the focus Questions. Also explain whether you agree with the ideas about success and choices from chapter 1 of On Course. 2. How will you know that you have been successful in this course? In your personal life? At your job? How will these successes affect you? 3. Respond to other students critiquing their definition of success, with the goal of coming up with a definition useful to you and others. Why is self-esteem important to success and what can you do to raise your self-esteem? I think self-esteem is important to success, because if you don’t think highly of yourself, you will not succeed in anything you do. Success comes with doing things that motivate you. A person with low self-esteem has no personal goals; some don’t even see themselves moving forward. Self-Acceptance My personal definition to success is being satisfied where you are. I believe when a person is successful; they have accomplished what they wanted to do and are comfortable in life with no worries. I also believe when you are success you have completed your goals that you have set forth for yourself. You don’t have to be happy to be successful, because some people are miserable but have one of the best jobs. But...
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...Me” he talks about racial stereotypes, negative peer pressure and other obstacles he must overcome. He also wants kids growing up in a similar situation to succeed and not be another statistic. This essay really stood out to me because Alexie must conquer problems that are greater than himself. In order to not be stuck and labeled as another reservation Indian he must fight against what is expected of him. Sherman Alexie is able to overcome and persevere which speaks to me because I have had to overcome lots in my life. Through the use of analogies, anecdote and repetition Alexie is able to relay the story in a way that leaves a lasting...
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...Hurts” is an essay by Jonathan Franzen. The essay was published May 2011 inside The New York Times. It is based on his speech at Kenyon College, Ohio, USA. This essay is about the contrast between peoples love for technology and real life. A very new and common expression is called “Like”. This originates from the social website, Facebook. This is mentioned as ”commercial subculture’s substitute for liking something. ”. Our parent’s generation has expressed popular terms. It is understandable, as we are entering a modern age, where everyone wants a little taste of this new world of technology we are entering. They are representing our era and the obsession with the Internet, smartphones and other things that contribute to the construction of our massive shield of technology. A lot of people use social media like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc. to express their emotions. It is an effortless way to hide from the actual issue and emotions that are inside you. Jonathan Frenzen thinks, that people have a desire for consumer technology. It gives them a different point of view, which in a way satisfies them, without giving them anything at all. It is a contrast to an actual relationship with a boyfriend or a girlfriend. The author, Jonathan Franzen, has a very creative and different way of capturing his readers. He makes this essay very interesting for the younger generation, as he speaks of his Blackberry smartphone as if it was his partner or girlfriend. He speaks about his relationship...
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...The dreadful “Why this school?” essay. While I could sit here and draft a well-detailed essay on UChicago’s education and reputation, I feel propelled to talk about the unique factors that UChicago possesses that makes it a perfect school for me. Contrary to many prospective students, I am not attracted to UChicago solely based on its proximity to Chicago or incredible academic reputation. I am attracted to Uchicago because of the sense of home I experienced when I first stepped onto the campus. It felt as if I had finally found that piece that I was missing my whole life. I could easily picture myself being a part of the UChicago community. I saw myself entering John Crerar Library and interacting with students of multiple majors and cultures thanks to the core curriculum that bonded us. I saw myself creating a new family. I knew that University of Chicago would become the doors to my academic success when I sat to observe a physics class. I was automatically drawn by the way the professor taught his material. Through the use of real world applications, the professor was able to maintain his class engaged the whole time. This form of teaching was brand new to...
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...points each Purpose: To learn about careers you are considering from individuals who are currently working in the professions of your interest. Assignment: To interview for information two different people working in careers you like. Next, write a hybrid-essay and thank you letter for each interview. Directions for preparing, interviewing and writing your hybrid essay and thank you letter are listed in A - F. Read pages 75-77 in Magical Quest for an overview about informational interviews. The due dates for each interview are listed in your Course Assignments document. NOTE: Interviews with immediate family members, bosses at work, or other non-serious options will not be accepted. The career of the person you select should be a strong possibility and with an income of at least 40K per year. Also the interview needs to be completed in person (not through the internet). A. Complete these steps for your assignment: 1. Interview someone in a career you might like. Choose a career you are really interested in, not someone who will just be easy to find and that you’re not so interested in. You will complete a total of two interviews with two different people. 2. Conduct the interview at the place of employment. 3. For each interview prepare a hybrid essay and thank you letter using the directions listed for the hybrid essay under C. 4. Send your thank you letter to your interviewee (for each interview). 5. Submit your hybrid essay and thank you letter in a Word...
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...Argument Essay - Prompt 2009-A “Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.” -Horace Consider this quotation about adversity from the Roman poet Horace. Then write an essay that defends, challenges, or qualifies Horace's assertion about the role of adversity or political hardship, danger, misfortune, etc. plays in developing a person's character. Support your argument with appropriate evidence from your reading, observation, or experience. Molly Harris Mrs. Devost AP Language and Composition 5 February 2024 The Roman poet Horace wrote that “Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which in prosperous circumstances would be lain dormant”. Horace’s claim is that when people face adversity and challenges, they build a better, stronger character. This claim is not limited to just daily challenges, but, in times of misfortune and hardship,...
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...is centered on the page and double spaced Notice that the font is Times New Roman, 12 point size Learning Autobiography (LAB # 1): Formal and Informal Educational Experiences Student’s Name Date LAS 30012 Writing and Critical Thinking in the Liberal Arts Ottawa University (Notice the next page number appears with short title) Title of Paper (Notice that the title of the paper is repeated here--centered, with the main words capitalized) Most of the papers you write at the college level should begin with an introduction. The introduction is much like a movie preview, in that it gives the reader a glimpse into what your paper is about, its purpose, and how it is organized. Instead of simply listing the things you will discuss in the paper, think creatively about how you could engage the reader and motivate him or her to want to read what you have written. The introduction section for both Learning Autobiographies should be one-quarter to one-half page in length. Formal Educational Experiences (Notice that the main headings of the paper are centered, boldface, and main words are capitalized. Also note that the heading immediately follows the end of the previous section with no additional line spaces.) In this section of the paper, reflect on the formal educational experiences you have had in the past. An educational experience is “formal” if it is associated with an educational institution that gives grades and grants diplomas and/or degrees. This would...
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...In George Orwell’s essay, “Politics and the English Language,”, he argues that the majority of political language and writing lack clarity, precision and purpose. According to him, the inability to write clearly has been a roadblock in the political process. Orwell summarizes that one must think and write clearly in order to communicate; once we communicate clearly, we can create political change. (note: Your interpretation is one way to interpret Orwell’s message. I also think that he is dissecting the Political language so people can recognize the faults and lies presented by writers/politicians. The general public may think they are excellent writers and are speaking/writing the truth. But in reality, Orwell is exposing the common rhetorical devices horrible writers manipulate to their advantage.) In human experience ,As Orwell clearly expresses, words are the most powerful vehicle for communication, as Orwell clearly expresses. Words call the unknown into action and create results that otherwise would have ceased to occur. For example, according to Christian faith, God called light “Day” and darkness “Night” in the story of Genesis. Behind words such as these, stem the thoughts that drive the cause. Orwell’s backing for this essay was clearly driven by the thought that there exists a decline in the language of political expression. The writing samples selected in Orwell’s essay, lack purpose and clarity, which initiate confusion for the reader, warranting...
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...Steven Phillip FDS 100 Dr. Carter November 20, 2013 Philosophy of Success Essay In order to have success you must first define success. To most people, success means achieving a goal. In order to achieve a goal, a person usually has to work hard and believe in themselves. Being successful at what you do can also be very motivating. Success usually goes hand in hand with appreciation. If someone succeeds at what they do, they will most certainly appreciate it. This helps in striving to achieve more goals and for more success in life. To some people, success means being the best at what you can do. Just taking part and achieving regular standards is not enough. People who always want to be the best are usually the ones who achieve their goals, they put in hard work and dedication in everything they say and do. Success means more to some than others. Some people want to be successful by all means, not caring how hard or how long it takes. Others are satisfied by simply trying and giving what they believe to be their best whether they succeeded or not. Success only appears meaningful to those individuals with a purpose. One of their keys to success is to work on finding their purpose in life. The true meaning of success isn't just about becoming the best you can at what you do, but about knowing that you completed your purpose and goal. The meaning of success lies within you. I accomplish success by putting god in front of everything that I do in my life. I’ve learned...
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