...Course Description This course offers guidance and examples on how to communicate effectively in a workplace that is increasingly dependent upon technology as a means to communicate globally. The course provides students with an understanding of technology-mediated communication and the ability to maximize the use of new media to optimize organizational communications. Intranets, Internet, e-commerce, and the impacts upon customer satisfaction of new communications technologies are explored. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Turban, E., King, D., McKay, J., Marshall, P., Lee, J., & Viehland, D. (2008). Electronic commerce 2008: A managerial perspective (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. Roebuck, D. B. (2006). Improving business communication skills (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. All electronic materials are available...
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...UNIT 2: EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND RIGHTS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE This unit investigates how equality, diversity and rights are central to the effective operation of health and social care services. The unit explores discriminatory practice and its potential effects on patients/service users; the promotion of anti discriminatory practice by, for example, legislation and codes of practice, and the application of this to the health or social care workplace. The knowledge and skills gained from this unit will underpin many of the other units in the qualification and it is essential in preparing you for your period of vocational experience. Summary of Learning Outcomes: To achieve this unit you must demonstrate that you: 1. Understand concepts of equality, diversity and rights in relation to health and social care 2. Understand discriminatory practice in health and social care 3. Understand how national initiatives promote anti-discriminatory practice in health and social care 4. Understand how anti-discriminatory practice is promoted in health and social care settings Unit 2: Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care This assignment represents ALL the assessment criteria for the Unit TASK 1 (relevant criteria P1, P2 ) For this task, you need to produce a leaflet for a family from Poland who intend to live in Britain to explain the benefits of living in a culturally diverse society (P1). For P2. In your leaflet, you need to explain...
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...Wellness) Technology- Perils of social networking, using social network to background check prospective employees 2. Angle: Arguable topics are those that have at least two sides. Choose a side that you agree or disagree with. I am going to argue that it is an unfair practice for potential employers to use social networking to disqualify candidates for future employment. 3. Purpose and Thesis: The purpose identifies whether you’re writing to support, refute, or extend the ideas of the publication to which you are responding. The thesis statement lets the reader know what to expect in your letter. To complete your thesis, start with a formula such as “I agree with [topic/issue/author] because…” OR “I do not agree with [topic/issue/author] because…” I do not agree with the practice of prospective employers using Facebook to investigate their employees. 4. Reader/Audience Profile a. Readers’ Expectations: Write down the specific expectations of readers of the publication and how you plan to accommodate them. Readers would expect to read why prospective employers should not use social media to investigate their job applicants. I will use examples from my research of how this practice can negatively affect the process of finding qualified candidates. b. Readers’ Values/Attitudes: Write down your readers’ values and attitudes toward the issue and how they will influence your letter. I think that most readers will agree that the practice of doing a Facebook background...
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...Running Head: Course Project: School For Thought Course Project: DeVry University – Keller Graduate School of Management Managerial Decision-Making (MGMT530) September 2012 Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction – Overview of Decision Problem 4 Problem Statement 4 Objectives 4 Summary of Key Objectives: 5 Alternatives 6 Description of Alternatives: 6 Selection 6 Consequence Table with Original Values: Title 7 Weighted Scoring Model: Title 8 Consequences 9 Risk Profile: Title 9 Implementation, Monitoring and Control 10 Timeline: 10 Summary 11 Works Cited 12 Executive Summary I am nearing the end of my graduate studies for a master’s in nursing administration. I was presented with the option to continue for another year at my present academic institution for a master’s in business administration. However, an additional option was presented from another academic institution, to pursue a doctorate degree in nursing practice. The program is two years. Should I pursue another master’s degree but in business administration or move on with my master’s in nursing administration and go right for my doctorate in nursing practice? My true goal is to stay true my nursing core values. I would like to be prepared for a role as a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Introduction – Overview of Decision Problem Problem Statement The nature of the decision correlates to pressure as I am quickly approaching...
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...|[pic] |Syllabus | | |School of Business | | |MGT/216 Version 5 | | |Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility | Copyright © 2010, 2009, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides a foundational perspective for socially responsible management practices in business. Special emphasis is placed on the inter-related nature of ethics, moral, legal, and social issues in managing individuals, groups, and the organization within a business environment. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in...
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...YOUR PERSONAL INTEGRITY: What is your understanding of a moral compass as a foundation for personal integrity and social conscience? 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 of this challenge? YOUR FUTURE AS A BUSINESS LEADER: Drawing from the wisdom of your moral compass, how do you envision the role of human values in your future as a business leader? * SOCIAL...
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...Young 1 Virginia Young Dr. Lawrence Wheeler Honors 101 13 November 2013 Informal Fictive Kinship in Japan: A Summary of Argument This essay will review the use of informal kinship within Japanese culture, as explored by Edward Norbeck and Harumi Befu. Through careful examination I shall analyze the central arguments as presented by Norbeck and Befu, the evidence used to support these arguments, how the evidence and argument complement one another, and the previous training and experience had by the authors that allows them to write a successful article. Together Norbeck and Befu examine how the Japanese use of kinships terms can often give non-relatives the status of relatives. Their process of exploration on this topic of the range for the usage of kinship terms are examined throughout four distinct sections in the article, with subsequent sections found within each. This use of division helps to frame the argument of Norbeck and Befu in a manner that allows the reader to clearly understand the cultural usage of the varying forms of kinship and how it helps to define relationships among people. The first section, “Background Consideration” describes the methods in which Norbeck and Befu gathered information - personal experiences, fieldwork, and thirty informants. Further reading introduces the general rules of kinships and how the method of kinships has been obtained from other cultures. Based on the research conducted by Spier, the Japanese system of classification is similar...
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...[pic] |Course Syllabus College of Social Sciences BSHS/302 Version 6 Introduction to Human Services | |Copyright © 2011, 2009, 2005 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides a broad overview of the human services discipline using practice settings and social problems as lenses so that the role and function of the human service provider, as well as the clients with whom they work can be understood in context. The course begins with a brief overview of what a human service provider is, and what services these professionals provide. A history of social welfare is provided so that students can gain a historical perspective of how poor and marginalized populations have been cared for in the United States. Generalist practice skills and intervention strategies are introduced generally, but a more in-depth exploration of intervention strategies are discussed in later chapters as they apply to particular social problems and practice settings. The course concludes with an exploration of macro practice where change is affected on a broader scale, both domestically and abroad. Students should leave this class having a good idea of what a human service worker is, what they do, who they work with, as well as the gaining a deeper understanding of the mission, values and goals embraced by the human service profession. Students will gain knowledge of skills needed to do critical thinking, make oral presentations, function in learning...
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... |College of Social Sciences | | |BSHS/302 Version 6 | | |Introduction to Human Services | | | | Copyright © 2011, 2009, 2005 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides a broad overview of the human services discipline using practice settings and social problems as lenses so that the role and function of the human service provider, as well as the clients with whom they work can be understood in context. The course begins with a brief overview of what a human service provider is, and what services these professionals provide. A history of social welfare is provided so that students can gain a historical perspective of how poor and marginalized populations have been cared for in the United States. Generalist practice skills and intervention strategies are introduced generally, but a more in-depth exploration of intervention strategies are discussed in later chapters as they apply to particular social problems and practice settings. The course concludes with an exploration of macro practice where change is affected on a broader scale...
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...© 2008 AGI-Information Management Consultants May be used for personal purporses only or by libraries associated to dandelon.com network. Culture, Leadership; I Organizations E d W By Robert J. House University of Pennsykmia Paul J. Hanges University of M-md Mansour Javidan University of Calgary Peter W. Dorfman New Mexico State University Vipin Gupta Grand Valley State University SAGE Publications Publisher InternationalEducational and Professional Thousand Oaks London New Delhi G CONTENTS Foreword Harry C. Triandis Preface Robert J. House PART I: Introduction Robert J. House 1. Illustrative Examples of GLOBE Findings Robert J. House Increased Globalization of Business The Increased Importance of Sensitivity to Cultural Differences Differing Views and Conceptualizations of Leadership An Illustration of Differences and Cultural Practices Differences in Leadership Practices Plan of This Book xv xxi 1 3 4 2. Overview of GLOBE Robert J. House Mansour Javidan Major Questions Concerning the Effects of Cultures on the Practice of Leadership The Need for Cross-Cultural Leadership Theory and Research The GLOBE Research Program Leader Behavior and Attributes Qualitative Research Construct Definitions of Leadership and Culture GLOBE Operational Definition of Culture The GLOBE Conceptual Model The Integrated Theory Two Fundamental Cross-Cultural Issues The GLOBE Questionnaire Scales Phase 2 Hypotheses Strengths of the GLOBE Research...
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...School of Psychology Module Title: Career Interventions: Beyond the One to One 1. Aims of Career Interventions: Beyond the One to One This module will enable you to: 1. To enable students to develop a level of competence in workshop facilitation necessary for professional practice and a critical understanding of relevant theoretical approaches. 2. To understand how to plan for and design a career learning programme within an educational institution , training or guidance organisation and evaluate good practice 3. To enable students to develop an awareness of the online tools available to use within career coaching practice, how to critically evaluate their effectiveness and an understanding of the learning theories as applied to online interventions 2. TEACHING/ LEARNING EXPERIENCES To enable the achievement of learning outcomes we offer the following: * Teaching sessions/ seminars * On-line learning through Moodle * Undertaking independent study and group work * Practice days with a range of clients Main Topics of Study 1 Delivery of group work in the guidance context, including competing theoretical approaches and skills and methods required for competent workshop facilitation in career coaching 2 Group theories including group dynamics, peer to peer coaching and learning and teaching theories 3 Career Learning Theory & frameworks and their relevance to development of learning programmes...
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...PRESENTATION: Pending Case summary: Dennis felt Zack invaded his privacy by reading his personal emails The little communication and emphasis put on the personal computer usage guidelines and implementation Summary of Recommendation: Listen to Dennis and Zack story to understand their reaction Review the email and internet policy to make sure it fits the corporate culture Make sure all employees understand the Vitruvius code of conduct and usage guidelines Case Analysis: Vitruvius Sportsware is a menswear and casual clothing midscale retail outlets throughout Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona. Rick Sanchez, IT System Engineer gave Dennis Gardner, marketing manager a heads up that Zackary Crowell, newly appointed vice president for sales and marketing. He told Dennis that Zackary was reviewing traffic of emails. Zack was interested in emails between Dennis and his doctor. Dennis believes he had complied with personal employee computer usage guidelines, he feels that his privacy has been violated. Rick told Dennis that system administrator can look at the message traffic any time. If the company owns the system they own the content. Dennis was upset because he was briefed on email use but he was told that personal messages were fine, as long as they did not overload the system, operate a business for profit, or pass along inappropriate content. Dennis went to speak to Mr. Kelleher, one of the founding officers of the corporation was executive vice...
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...GUIDANCE SERVICES The systematic and organized procedures, tools and facilities to assist an individual in securing knowledge and skills needed in making plans and services, and in interpreting life. These services provide comprehensive information about opportunities, personality development, effective studying and learning. Purposes: * Help students recognize, accept and develop their potential, adjust to the school, and develop the skills needed to cope with the problems they meet. * Help young people come to know and accept themselves, their aptitudes and interests. * Teach pupils/students learn to use their interests and capabilities. * Teach pupils/students develop the skills to cope with the problems they meet both inside and outside the school. Scope 1. Services rendered to an individual and his needs; inventory of each pupil, information regarding opportunities, counseling for all pupils, follow-up on studies, placement, and assisting teachers in case studies. 2. Services to staff members in providing for leadership, in securing cooperation of the staff members, in assisting teachers in utilizing information, in organizing and conducting in-service training. 3. Services pertaining to evaluation of services; follow-up making results available, surveys, securing cooperation of parents and community, and conducting research to further improve guidance services. . Characteristics of a Good Guidance Service 1. Identifiable aids to...
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...goal - to enter the minds of all the authors and get the best learnings and most importantly practice it. It wasn’t an easy task - the first few attempts on reading the summaries, I started to doze off at page 2. But I needed to finish not because of the challenge, but because it is an opportunity that should not pass me by. I decided to do it in a way which I will enjoy and love doing it. Since I liked formulas so much and doing it in excel I decided to come up with a “leadership matrix” based on the different books and from there have a formula for being a great leader. I made my summary of the summaries and counted how many times a particular quality or trait will be written by different authors. By this time I started to look forward to reading each summary. Before book # 1, I sat and looked back at the 17 years of my work life and started to ask myself what kind of a leader I am, to accept the brutal facts of how far am I from being a great leader. On the 26th book, finally came up with an equation which I felt and believed is the formula for being a great leader. [pic] What Does It Take to be a Great Leader: The Formula What does it take to be a great leader? This is the million dirham question which led me to the equation above. It came up with 4 givens for the completion of the formula: leader’s essence, heart, vision, winning practices. Given #1: The Essence of a Leader: the qualities that a leader...
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...Methicillin-resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become a dangerous and common occurrence within the healthcare setting. The methods to prevent the spread of MRSA infection are well known such as: covering wounds, cleaning hands, not sharing of personal items and maintaining a clean environment are well established (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2010). This, however, can subject patients to decreased contact with medical staff, treatment times, and use to facilities and equipment for rehabilitation. Patients in isolation often develop feelings of seclusion and depression. Nursing staff faced with increasing time constraints and responsibilities may also find donning of personal protective equipment (PPE), each time when entering a patients room, unreasonable and frustrating. While the current methods of isolation have proven effective and best practice, it is imperative to acknowledge and be mindful to the potentially adverse effects that accompany the isolating patients with MRSA. Examination of the study, “Patient experience of source isolation: Lessons for clinical practice”, will reveal the issues, methods, implications and ethical concerns familiar with patients isolated due to MRSA. Research Summary The mounting rates of MRSA infections reported worldwide have prompted the healthcare community to use multiple avenues to its break chain of transmission. One mode is to place those with MRSA positive cultures on source isolation and contact precautions...
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