...---------------- MAN1100 – Assignment 2 Q1. Organisation (or corporate) culture is often considered an important component of successful organisations. Explain how managers can promote ‘work life balance’ within their organisation to improve the culture and therefore productivity. In recent times, there has been increasing interest among organisational stakeholders for introducing work-life balance policies to combat the reduced health and well-being among employees (Kalliath & Brough, 2008). However, Judiesch & Lyness explain (cited in Smith & Gardner, 2007, p. 4-5) that “Other research has also identified situations in which taking leave, regardless of the reason for it, was associated with fewer promotions and smaller salary increases suggesting a relationship between taking leave and perceived commitment to ones career”. This brings about the issue of promoting work-life balance policies in a positive manner so that negative connotations may be avoided. This assignment explains the difficulties associated with promoting a healthy work-life balance as well as how an effective use of policy and implementation relating to work-life balance can improve organisational culture and productivity. Management teams in organisations often find it difficult to promote the use of work-life balance policies due to the negative connotations associated. Wayne and Cordeiro (cited in Smith & Gardner, 2007, p. 5) state that “Employees may perceive that using family-friendly initiatives...
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...There are certain people within our society who believe that we are losing touch with nature. They’ve made it their duty to inform us about the importance of experiencing nature, the negative implications technology has on our view of nature and the quality of life nature can provide. Two noteworthy advocates for the nature movement are authors Richard Louv and Bill McKibben. Their written works A Life of the Senses and From the End of Nature discuss the impact nature has on our lives. In his essay A Life of the Senses, author Richard Louv discusses the importance of experiencing nature and “what happens to the senses of the young when they lose connection with nature” (664). He believes that “children need nature for the healthy development of their senses, and, therefore, for learning and creativity” (664). The importance of nature is that it stimulates curiosity, creativity and a sense of freedom. In Louv’s opinion, lack of “primary experience – that which we can see, feel, taste, hear or smell for ourselves” (672) has had negative implications on our society. He believes that our primary experience of nature is being replaced by secondary, vicarious, often distorted, dual sensory (vision and sound only), one-way experience of television and other electronic media (672). Unfortunately, adults are guilty of not encouraging children to experience nature. Louv writes, “there is a real world, beyond the glass, for children who look, for those whose parents encourage them...
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...notion of the importance of liberal arts. Liberal arts, according to Merriam Webster Dictionary, are areas of study that are intended to give you general knowledge, rather than to develop specific skills needed for a profession. To simplify the definition, liberal arts enhances the intellectual capacities of the person, it enhances his/her reasons and judgement. This movie did and did not really show the real ideals of the importance of liberal arts. As stated in the definition, liberal arts enhances the person’s reasons and judgement, the film did a good job with the development of the characters but there is no enhancement of judgement (of the characters) present in the film. Dead Poets Society, for me, did not really show me the real meaning of liberal arts because of the way the characters decide for their own fate. For example is Neil Perry, because of his amusement to the new teacher (Mr. Keating), he joined the bandwagon and went to acting even though his parents doesn’t allow him to. I know people might contradict me with do-want-you-want statement but I will argue with them about know the consequences of your actions and decisions and how it will affect the people around you. (I know there is a theory about that but I already forgot what it is.) Todd did warn Neil about what will happen but Neil insisted. Another from Neil is him killing himself, Mr. Keating told them, “ ‘….what good amid these O me, O life?’, answer, that you are here – that life exists and identity;...
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...IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION IN MODERN WORLD In the modern city, education is essential for every child. Education is a preparation for students before entering the society. School play the important role in educates and provoke the talent of the young generation to become a successful person in the future. Parents pinned their hopes, ambitions, and dream on their children. With this in mind, many parents try their best to let their children enroll in high qualification school. High qualification school will provide the good learning facilities, good learning atmosphere and environment to students. According to the historical record, the famous Chinese philosopher Mencius moved home three times due to his mother wants Mencius to improve his education. Besides, Kautilya, he is a philosopher, royal adviser, professor of economics and political science in India. He sufficient emphasis on the importance of education. Another key thing to remember that even a poor family also insists that send their children to school to get an education. In this day and age, provides a good education to every child is a contentious issue. Hence, the three discussion of the importance of education in the modern world is to change people’s life , to improve personal development and to innovative and improve technology. The importance of education is to change people’s Life. According to Anonymous (2012), education not only to get a job and also let people to leading a better future and...
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...institution for Embrace life is a British public information film made for Sussex safer roads partnership to promote the importance of wearing a seatbelt using originality and a positive approach toward the audience. The shot film become an intentional phenomenon, reaching 129 countries through social networking and video sharing sites after it was launched on the internet in January 2010.The institutions value is to communicate about the values of the importance of wearing a seatbelt by portraying it in an original way by using a screen of family , as family is see as importance to people’s lives symbolising how importance it is to wear seatbelts when driving , linking back also to the title the produce has been given ‘Embrace life’ suggesting to take life serious and wearing a seatbelt when driving is a first step to seeing life precious .Executive proudcer,Neil Hopkins ,said that the film had originally been designed to be screened at local cinemas on the Sussex safer roads partnership website and at local educational events. The positive approach about the production is that it ends in a positive way no one gets hurts and therefore this gives it more views especially where most cars advertises always end in tragedy someone getting killed and with this get gained highly praised for its visual and emotional impact ,with 14 million view on YouTube and a Facebook group. Form Embrace life has a non-diegetic sound throughout the advertise but you notice a change in pace during the...
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...companies is competitive due to education requirements. The workforce is changing quickly, and the requirements are too. Entry level jobs now require that an individual have a minimum of a Bachelor. With struggles of inflation and lack of well paying jobs for the young graduates, affording an education is almost impossible. College View magazine was quoted stating,” The global economy is becoming increasingly more competitive, and in order to give yourself the best change for a well paying job, you must understand the importance of a college education”. The only way to obtain a job that will provide finance stability is by returning ti school and completing an AA degree. Personal development is very important to me because is a lifelong process. Completing a post secondary education provides me with a sense of accomplishment and heightens myself esteem. Working towards my AA degree ( or college education) has provided me in the support and from my family members and friends. My self-esteem is high, and I look at life with a positive attitude towards every challenge I confront. I am proud of myself for the decision I made of going back to school and completing a degree. In the 2007 the New York Times had an article about college education, one quote from article said,” College matters...
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... Question 1: How do you implement change in a bank? In a traditional organization of Mohawk National Bank, the main problem is that there is no communication and cooperation between departments due to absence of a project manager, who could act as focal point for the integration work. For solving their problem Mohawk National Bank is thinking to consider a new organizational structure: matrix organization. The main obstacle of this project is the hostility at change of most of the employees. For overcome this obstacle Bank top-managers have to find a Project Manager that can motivate and convince people that this change it is important and necessary for Bank’s business life. The first step is to select the right people within the organization. Looking carefully at the interviewed of the most competent employees it seems that nobody it is perfectly suitable for the project, so it is fundamental the support of top Management. Top Management have to choose one of those in trial for some month and then decide if assigned him/her permanently to the position of Project Manager. Question 2: What are some of the major reason why employees do not want to become project managers? Banks are generally traditionalist and regimented, mainly due to strict rules, policies and procedures. Also employees have got similar characteristics: many of them have been in Mohawk Bank between 20 and 30 years and for this reason they will resist to change and fight the project all the time...
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...Reflection Values are the fundamental beliefs of a person, and they help guide us in making decisions and how we live our lives. Values are a part of our everyday life and in the workplace. In the workplace, these are the guiding principles that help to define how the corporation would behave. In this essay, the author will identify personal core values and discuss how we acquire and change values throughout life. Also will discuss what values do for us and the importance of values in the workplace. Identify core values For a person like me to be considered ethical, you would have to have a few core values that you would use in everyday life including dependability, honesty, and loyalty (Yourdictionary.com, n.d.). Dependability is a good value to have, and it lets people know you can perform tasks on time and efficiently. Honesty is a core value everyone should have and use to make this a better place to live and work. Being respectful and loyal are some of the most important core values and are very useful in the criminal justice field. These values help you make decisions every day without even realizing. Being a student of criminal justice I would consider myself to be an ethical person and have good values, and I hope to pass these on to my kids, so they become ethical and have solid values. How people acquire and change values People acquire values starting at birth with imprinting from their parents. Not only do they develop physical behavior they also develop an abundance...
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...promotion in the nursing practice. Primary health education starts prior to birth with prenatal care and education, routine screening and testing. After birth primary health promotion continues with educating the parents on the importance of immunizations against diseases, regular physical screening and exams to monitor for risk factors and illnesses. Primary health promotion has focused goals that protect healthy people from developing a disease, or experiencing an injury. For example educating the population/patients on healthy nutrition and the importance of regular exercise, safety precautions while driving .i.e. wearing a seat belt, along with the dangers of drugs, alcohol, tobacco and there effects on morbidity and mortality. Secondary health promotion is the prevention/interventions that happens after an illness or serious risk factors have already been diagnosed. At this point in the disease process the goal is to slow down or halt the progression of the disease if possible. When a patient has been diagnosed with coronary artery disease or associated risk factors; under secondary health promotion, that patient will be educated and advised to make dietary changes, increase physical activity along with taking daily Aspirin 81mg to prevent or reduce their changes of a heart attack or stroke. Recommended annual exams and screening...
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...Importance of Value Education in Modern time Beena Indrani* Everyone knows that life is precious – that life is important. We all protect our life because we care for it more than anything else. If life is so important, the values of life are even more important. Values are guiding principles, or standards of behaviour which are regarded desirable, important and held in high esteem by a particular society in which a person lives. "The Importance of Values and Morals are the code we live by in a civil and just society. They are what we use to guide our interactions with others, with our friends and family, in our businesses and professional behaviour. Our values and morals are a reflection of our spirituality; our character. They are what we hope to model for our children and the children around us, because children do watch us as they develop their own sense of right and wrong. Value education means inculcating in the children sense humanism, a deep concern for the wellbeing of others and the nation. This can be accomplished only when we instill in the children a deep feeling of commitment to values that would build this country and bring back to the people pride in work that brings order, security and assured progress. A person with proper values will not be afraid to face problems. He or she will expect and accept them as part of life. He or she will not give un necessary importance to anything that happens in life. He or she will have complete faith in God. Such a person...
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...likelihood. 1.0 Introduction Projects are being born all around us and can be found in every facet of life – they can range from say the relatively simple task of organising and executing a dinner party to mega projects such as the construction of the Channel Tunnel. This paper aims to investigate some fundamental questions relating to the make –up of the project lifecycle, failures that can occur within it and the effect that good project management has on delivering project success. 2.0 Describe the main phases of the project lifecycle. By implication, whether it be a dinner party or the complex development and construction of the Channel tunnel, the ‘project process’ follows the same route and to this end definable stages can be assigned to the task – these stages are referred to in combination as ‘the project life cycle’. As such the project life cycle, according to the PMBOK (2004), “defines the phases that connect the beginning of a project to its end” (2004, 19). Each of these phases can be referred to as a primary phase and they can be managed independently of each other. At this point, Baynon- Davies (2002) concurs with the PMBOK, advocating that each primary phase can then be broken down into a definable series of tasks and activities. According to the PMBOK (2004), many organisations apply a specific set of life cycles which they then relate to all their projects. Each life cycle represents a series of interlinked systems and sub systems which feed project information...
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...be set in both Arabic and English. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of the original as well as the translation. Appendix 1 lists the passages for examination in 2013. These are reviewed each year and may change. 2. The history and importance of the Qur’an Candidates should study: • the revelation of the Qur’an to the Prophet between the years 610 and 632 • the account of the compilation of the Qur’an under the Rightly Guided Caliphs • the major themes of the Qur’an as contained both in the passages set for special study and in other similar passages • the use of the Qur’an in legal thinking, and its relationship with the Hadiths, consensus (ijma‘ ) and analogy (qiyas) • its significance as the basis of all thought and action in Islam. 10 Cambridge O Level Islamiyat 2058. Examination in June and November 2013. 4. Syllabus content 3. The life and importance of the Prophet Muhammad Candidates should study: • the main events of the Prophet’s life from his birth to his call to prophethood • the main events of his activities in Makka and his experiences with his opponents • the main events of his activities in Madina, his leadership of the community there and his conflicts with the Makkans and others • his actions and character • the importance of his actions as...
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...cell phone, microwave oven, washing machine, and plastic cup are all the result of scientific discoveries combined with engineering that have allow people to invent products that have improved the way people live. Technological advances have improved our health, the food we eat, the clothes we wear, how we travel, and how we communicate with one another. There are a few drawbacks to some aspects of technology (such as pollution) but overall technology has greatly improved many aspects of living for most people. So, try to think about how people live without the technology today. DEFINITION OF TECHNOLOGY Technology started far earlier than engineering and science since the time of the pre-civilization. Early humans created technologies life such as artefacts simple tool knife, spear points, arrow, stone mill, wedges, and axes of stone to help them live. Other important technological advance is the use of controlled fire, making clothing and daily use tool....
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...Human Resources Sergeants are one of the many professionals in the Profession of Arms. Soldiers are expected to kill or give their life in this profession. The Human Resources Sergeant may not be a highly trained killer, but he or she is no less important in the profession. The Human Resources Sergeant is a vital role in the Profession of Arms. A profession is an occupation that requires the mastery of complex skills or knowledge. The Profession of Arms is different because of its use of lethal means. This difference causes challenges building trust with the American people. The Army must constantly re-earn the trust of Americans through our ethics. Each Soldier must live the Army values each and every day to ensure this trust. Soldiers must continue to master their occupational skills. The Army’s Profession of Arms provides a vital role to the safety of the United States....
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...subject? The audience would be potentially ex-school teachers that know how to teach, what to teach, and are able to work with children effectively. 2. Age? Gender? Race? Social Status? Location? Religion? The audience would be generally younger couples. Their race can be of any origin with no particular social status. No particular location is required; with a Christian emphasis as the particular religion. 3. Where does my audience stand on the issue; are they Opposed or Neutral? The audience is very interested but is worried that the spiritual, social, and educational aspects may fail their expectations. Outline: 1. Spiritual Benefits A. Control false doctrine B. Emphasis on God as the centre for your life C. Solid foundation 2. Social Benefits A. Family centered mindset B. Public limitations C. Limited exposure to negative influences from friends D. Healthy community activities 3. Learning Benefits A. Student to teacher ratio B. Learning at individual’s own pace C. Higher GPA Imagine a world where a child is excited to face the day because they know there are very few to no bullies around the corner. A world where a child encounters countless opportunities to excel, and succeed because the teacher goes at the child's pace instead of a big class spacepace. Imagine that world...
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