...Introduction A therapist is bound to encounter boredom, burnout and or therapist impairment at some point during her career. These may have a significant impact on therapist efficacy and inflict intentional or unintentional physical and or psychological harm on clients who are seeking counselling if not managed properly. Therefore, it is of great importance to recognise the signs of such problems by looking after oneself physically and psychologically, which is crucial to both the therapist’s and the client’s well-being. The author aims to explore the effects of boredom, burnout and impairment and how the author can maintain therapist efficacy through career-sustaining behaviours. Boredom The experience of boredom, also known as disenchantment or disengagement, as (Campagne, 2012; Ulberg, Amlo, Hersoug, Dahl, & Høglend, 2014) named respectively, affects humanity in a variety of ways. Kottler (2010, p. 169) defines boredom as the “loss of interest and momentum” and lack of stimulation in one’s work. Similarly, Campagne (2012, p. 76) defines boredom as a “loss of interest in and emotional demotivation for the professional activity itself” and stresses that it involves the loss of flow and professional motivation, which is prior to, but can eventually lead to burnout if the symptoms are ignored. In the therapeutic setting, boredom can manifest in different forms, such as, “repetition that is so difficult to tolerate, not only in the similarity of client complaints but in the...
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...PURPOSE Recently, Activision Blizzard, Inc. successfully purchased shares from its parent conglomerate, Vivendi, in order to gain more control as a subsidiary. The reasons for the split will be examined in this report, as well as the current shareholders’ reaction to these significant changes. In addition, there will be an analysis of the negative effects for Activision Blizzard, Inc. that results from the deal between the two companies. The report will then discuss the main issue of the low amount of cash on hand. The final stages of the report will provide strategic recommendations for a plan of action to help the company overcome this obstacle, while remaining the top developer and publisher in the interactive gaming industry. There are several goals that the report hopes to accomplish. First, it will provide insight into a company that dominates the entertainment software industry. Second, the study will illustrate the drastic change in a company’s cash on hand after the purchase of shares. Third, it will propose new ways for the company to continue its momentum and match its past success. Finally, the goal of the report is to establish Activision Blizzard, Inc. as a company that has broken free from its parent conglomerate. PROBLEM STATEMENT The Deal The announcement that Activision Blizzard, Inc. and Vivendi would engage in a deal that would make Activision Blizzard, Inc. majority shareholder left the minority shareholders in the dust. As of June 30, 2013...
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...adheres to the Harvard style of referencing, and has not been submitted as an assignment elsewhere. [pic] Table of Contents Introduction - 2 - The initial consideration of what my vocation should be - 2 - An informed exploration of my vocation involves: - 7 - A critical reevaluation of the vocation I have ideated - 11 - A purposeful plan to help me achieve my vocational plan - 14 - References - 17 - Introduction The aim of this project is to envisage and test my vocation plan. In order to achieve that, in this paper, I will first conduct a close analysis of my vocation decision with reference to my personal profile. Afterwards, a relevant research including literature review and interviews of people who undertake similar professions will be carried out to examine if the vocation meets my expectation. Finally, after considering potential impediments and strengths, a strategic and purposeful plan of helping realizing my vocation will be made. It should be noted that finding one’s vocation could be a lifelong process. The vocation decided in this paper is based on the knowledge, experience and thoughts I possess at present stage. Therefore, the possibility of radical changing should be allowed. The initial consideration of what my vocation should be According to Weber, vocation refers to a commitment to a specialist area of work that the individual engages with in terms that almost equate with religious zeal (1958). Before I took this course,...
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...Apple's iPod Touch and iPhone, and can run its own applications as well as iPhone applications. Without modification, the iPad will only run programs approved by Apple and distributed via the Apple App Store (with the exception of programs that run inside the iPad's web browser). Like iPhone and iPod Touch, the iPad is controlled by a multitouch display—a departure from most previous tablet computers, which used a pressure-triggered stylus—as well as a virtual onscreen keyboard in lieu of a physical keyboard. History: Apple released the first iPad in April 2010, selling 300,000 units on the first day[22] and selling 3 million in 80 days.[23] During 2010, Apple sold 14.8 million iPads worldwide,[7][8][9] representing 75% of tablet PC sales at the end of 2010.[24] By the release of the iPad 2 in March 2011, more than 15 million iPads had been sold[25]—selling more than all other tablet PCs combined since the iPad's release.[26] In 2011, it took approximately 73% of the tablet computing market share in the United States.[27] During the fourth quarter of 2011, Apple sold 15.4 million iPads. Before launch Apple's first tablet computer was the Newton MessagePad 100,[29][30] introduced in 1993, which led to the creation of the ARM6 processor core with Acorn Computers. Apple also developed a prototype PowerBook Duo-based tablet, the PenLite, but decided not to sell it in order to avoid hurting MessagePad sales.[31] Apple released several more Newton-based PDAs; the final one, the MessagePad...
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...Apple's iPod Touch and iPhone, and can run its own applications as well as iPhone applications. Without modification, the iPad will only run programs approved by Apple and distributed via the Apple App Store (with the exception of programs that run inside the iPad's web browser). Like iPhone and iPod Touch, the iPad is controlled by a multitouch display—a departure from most previous tablet computers, which used a pressure-triggered stylus—as well as a virtual onscreen keyboard in lieu of a physical keyboard. History: Apple released the first iPad in April 2010, selling 300,000 units on the first day[22] and selling 3 million in 80 days.[23] During 2010, Apple sold 14.8 million iPads worldwide,[7][8][9] representing 75% of tablet PC sales at the end of 2010.[24] By the release of the iPad 2 in March 2011, more than 15 million iPads had been sold[25]—selling more than all other tablet PCs combined since the iPad's release.[26] In 2011, it took approximately 73% of the tablet computing market share in the United States.[27] During the fourth quarter of 2011, Apple sold 15.4 million iPads. Before launch Apple's first tablet computer was the Newton MessagePad 100,[29][30] introduced in 1993, which led to the creation of the ARM6 processor core with Acorn Computers. Apple also developed a prototype PowerBook Duo-based tablet, the PenLite, but decided not to sell it in order to avoid hurting MessagePad sales.[31] Apple released several more Newton-based PDAs; the final one, the MessagePad...
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...and how to drive action? The paper offers practical advice on how to approach measurement and aims to enable professionals to conduct better and more focused research in order to demonstrate how they deliver business value. A key point of the paper is that effective internal communications not only requires tracking and reporting of past efforts, but it also entails profound analysis of key issues and what actions are needed to mitigate risks and to capture opportunities. Authored by: Klavs Valskov, see more at valskov.com INTRODUCTION Since the financial crisis, leaders are more than ever running their organisations on data and numbers. That means airtime in the boardroom is given to the teams that are able to supply issues analysis, peer comparisons, SWOT analyses of markets, forecast models and future scenarios based on objective evidence. People who can talk about threats and opportunities and make suggestions from a position of analysis and insight get listened to. Yet many professionals working in Internal Communications continue to struggle with the ability of providing documentation and analysis of the support they deliver. There could be many reasons but in conversation communicators often admit to a discomfort working with numerical information At this worst, this could mean that many Internal Communication teams do not really understand how effective they are with their activities, know how to track their progress,...
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...improved safety and modern technological capabilities through Bluetooth synchronization and Global Positioning System (GPS) with a heads-up visor display. This paper considers components of the product launch plan for Japan’s domestic market and Hong Kong’s international market. The plan includes a description of the product and positioning, targeting, market needs and growth, SWOTT analysis, the competition, objectives and strategy, pricing and financial information, communication plan, distribution strategy, and market research for the plan. GE anticipates the detailed plan will result in a successful product launch. Product Description The Smart Helmet is designed primarily as a protective covering for the head of any cyclist who desires a full-face helmet. As a product of innovative thought, the Smart Helmet increases safety and convenience by offering a standard voice-activated global positioning system and Bluetooth synchronization with a heads-up projection at forward sky-level. Such features allow the rider to enjoy an uninterrupted journey with music, verbal companionship, and navigation without taking his or her eyes off the road. GE’s new product is differentiated from competitors through branding with the GE logo. GE’s brand is recognized and respected among millions of consumers within the global community and will therefore serve as a stamp of quality and prestige for the Smart Helmet. In addition, the Smart Helmet is a technologically advanced product that solves...
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...improved safety and modern technological capabilities through Bluetooth synchronization and Global Positioning System (GPS) with a heads-up visor display. This paper considers components of the product launch plan for Japan’s domestic market and Hong Kong’s international market. The plan includes a description of the product and positioning, targeting, market needs and growth, SWOTT analysis, the competition, objectives and strategy, pricing and financial information, communication plan, distribution strategy, and market research for the plan. GE anticipates the detailed plan will result in a successful product launch. Product Description The Smart Helmet is designed primarily as a protective covering for the head of any cyclist who desires a full-face helmet. As a product of innovative thought, the Smart Helmet increases safety and convenience by offering a standard voice-activated global positioning system and Bluetooth synchronization with a heads-up projection at forward sky-level. Such features allow the rider to enjoy an uninterrupted journey with music, verbal companionship, and navigation without taking his or her eyes off the road. GE’s new product is differentiated from competitors through branding with the GE logo. GE’s brand is recognized and respected among millions of consumers within the global community and will therefore serve as a stamp of quality and prestige for the Smart Helmet. In addition, the Smart Helmet is a technologically advanced product that solves...
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...line extension often involves a different flavor or ingredient variety, a different form or size, or a different application for the brand (e.g., Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp shampoo). Category extension: The parent brand is used to enter a different product category from that currently served by the parent brand (e.g.. Swiss Army watches). Most new products are line extensions—typically 80 percent to 90 percent in any one year. Moreover, many of the most successful new products, as rated by various sources, are extensions (e.g., Microsoft Xbox videogame system, Apple iPod digital music player, and BMW mini automobile). Nevertheless, many new products are intro¬duced each year as new brands (e.g., Gleevec oncology drug, ReplayTV digital video recorders, and Harmony low-fat cereal). Extensions can come in all forms....
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...Review of Literature: 1) Duration of TV Viewing: According to the A.C. Nielsen Co. the average American watches more than 4 hours of TV each day (28 hours / week) i.e. 2 months of nonstop TV watching per year. Number of minutes per week that parents spend in meaningful conversation with their children : 3.5 minutes / week. Number of minutes per week that the average child watches Television 1680 minutes (4 hours/day). 70% of day care centers use television during a typical day. Dietz WH, Strausburger VC & et al in 1991 study entitled “Children Adolescents and Television” revealed that – American children spend more time in front of TV than at any other activity, with the exception of sleep.8 The same research shows that American children spend an average of 2 & 1/2 to 4 hours per day watching television depending on their age. The amount of time spent by American youth in most investigations was around 3-5 hours /day.8 The Kaiser report found Children ages 8 to 18 spent an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes a day consuming media for fun, including TV, music, videogames and other content in 2009, according to a 2010 report from the Kaiser Family Foundation. The report was based on a survey of 2,002 third- through 12th-graders, 702 of whom completed a seven-day media use diary. That was up about an hour and 17 minutes a day from five years earlier. About two-thirds of 8- to 18-year-olds said they had no rules on the amount of time they spent watching TV, playing...
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...Crisis Communication Must Adapt to Prevent from Fanning the Flames (Under the direction of Dr. Lois Boynton) When a nine-month correspondence seeking reparations for musical instruments damaged by United Airlines employees stalemated, Canadian musician Dave Carroll took action online. Utilizing the video-sharing Web site YouTube, Carroll narrated his ordeal went viral generating a torrent of negative YouTube comments about United, commentary from the mainstream media, and more than 3 million views the first week of its launch. United Breaks Guitars embodies the new phenomenon of a social media wildfire in which the rapid proliferation of information through social media causes severe reputational damage to organizations whose crisis communication plans are ill equipped to handle online dilemmas. CO iii PY Using symbolic interactionist theory, this case analysis explores the phenomenon in detail and provides suggestions for how organizations must re-evaluate existing crisis communication plans to respond effectively to an online audience in the billions. RI G H through the lyrics of a music video entitled United Breaks Guitars. Within hours, the video TE D TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION AND PROBLEM...
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...Computer Addiction Thesis statement Although some people say that using computers all time wouldn’t be harmful for them and it gives them more experience, overuse of computers has many bad effects such as physicals problems, affects family relations and academic study. I. Abstract Computer addiction is a very harmful to us. Although it is a new kind of addiction, it spreads all over the world and affects on all ages. Many people suffered from this problem because it effected negatively on them. It has stolen many important things from them such as health, family and time to study. I think that something must be done to those who overuse computers and internet. For example, they should try hard to stay less time on the internet. Also, they should join some centers that could help them to get red of this problem. II. Terms of Reference This research was written as part of the coursework for Visa 4 at Zayed University. It gives the reader information about the bad effects of overusing computers and internet. The information was obtained from books, the internet and databases. The research will show the problems that caused by overusing and internet and how it can effects negatively on health, family relation and academic study. III. Introduction Computer has become an important machines in our life. It plays a vital role in all fields of the life. When we add the internet to this small machine it becomes a big world that...
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...COMPANY ANALYSIS Prepared By Group 5: Alex Krengel, Annie Dudek, Rick Momboisse, Trish Paik, & Tyler Martin  Table of Contents I. Wall Street Journal Article and Executive Summary ..4 I A. Wall Street Journal Article 4 I B. Executive Summary ..5 II. External Analysis ..7 II A. Industry Definition ..7 II B. Six Industry Force Analysis ..8 II C. Macro Environmental Forces Analysis, Economic Trends, and Ethical Concerns ..15 II D. Competitor Analysis ..17 II D. 1 Netflix’s Competitors ..17 II D. 2 Netflix’s Primary Competitors ..17 II D. 3 Primary Competitors’ Business Level and Corporate Level Strategy ..18 II D. 4 How Competitors Achieve Their Strategic Position ..18 II D. 5 Willingness to Pay ..21 II D. 6 Comparative Financial Analysis ..22 II D. 7 Implications of Competitor Analysis ..23 II E. Intra-Industry Analysis ..24 III. Internal Analysis ..24 III A. Business Definition/Mission ..24 III B. Management Style ..24 III C. Organizational Structure, Controls and Values ..25 III C. 1 Organizational Structure ..25 III C. 2 Organizational Controls ..25 III C. 3 Organizational Values ..25 III D. Strategic Position Definition ..26 III D. 1 Corporate Level ..26 III D. 2 Business Level ..27 III D. 3 Resource & Capability Level ..28 Value Minus Cost Profile ..28 Value Chain ..28 VRIO Analysis ..28 Consumer Retention Analysis ..29 4Ps Analysis ..29 Product Life Cycle ..30 III E. Financial Analysis ..31 III E. 1 Netflix Financial Performance Analysis ..31...
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...school with the intention of becoming an Episcopal Priest. He never attended divinity school, however, because his experience working in the hospital with children suffering from life-threatening illnesses inspired him to become a writer. He lived in Chicago for several years, writing book reviews, writing for radio, and working in publishing. During this time he wrote his first novel, Looking for Alaska (2005) to immediate, and increasing, success. He followed that first novel with An Abundance of Katherines (2006), Paper Towns (2008), and The Fault in Our Stars (2012), which reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list for children. Green currently lives in Indianapolis with his wife and two kids, where he continues to write, produce videos, and speak publicly about an array of topics. chronicle his artistic journey in making the film adaption of his novel. The film's trailer gained over 3 million views in less than 24 hours after it was released. PLOT SUMMARY PLO Hazel Grace Lancaster is a seventeen-year-old living with cancer. At the request of her mother, who believes she is depressed, Hazel attends a cancer support group in the basement of a church. Hazel does not like the support group, but goes to make her mother happy. One day upon...
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...forward this ebook to friends, families and networks. If you would like to re-print or re-purpose any of this content, please use proper attribution (Courtesy of HR CREST Release & The Author, Sudakshina Bhattacharya) and provide a link back to ( www.hrcrest.com ). You must agree to include the FULL Resource box or SIG line provided below in your distribution and to make the link active/linkable with no syntax changes. Resource Box/SIG Line: Kaushik Das, currently associated with an MBA Institute of International Repute as the Associate Vice President - Corporate Relations. He is also one of the distinguished faculty at the Institute. In addition to that, Kaushik is a contributory author for HR Crest and his posts and HRcrest youtube channel videos are highly popular amongst "In Campus" students. He has repeatedly proven his command over subjects related to Group Discussions & Interviews. He is a passionate & optimistic person with an appetite to learn and excel in life. Being a Masters of Commerce and MBA in Marketing & Finance, he is proficient in Corporate Relations and educating both management aspirants & corporates in the areas of Business & Soft skills. He has...
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