...Introduction The purpose of this contract is to provide an example of how methods and techniques of behavioral management theory are used to help someone reach their goal. Behavior therapy is based on the belief from therapist that behavior is learned and influenced by the environment a person is in. Therapists have focus on maladaptive behavior that is considered disadvantageous and dangerous to an individual to help them find ways to change their behavioral patterns. On my journey to achieving my goal I will use behavior modification that will allow me to focus on unwanted behavior that has contributed to my weight gain. Below is a behavioral contract that includes the following: short-term and long term goals, behaviors that need to change, positive and negative reinforcement, methods to monitor my progress and the results I hope to achieve. On this day June 10, 2013 I Taneka Lewis agree to follow the directions of this contract. I understand that no substitutions or adjustments can be made to this document. A breach in this contract will result in a penalty of any sort. Short-Term and Long-Term Goals Short Term Goals: 1.) I will exercise 30 minutes a day for 3 days a week (walking around my neighborhood). 2.) I will cut back on drinking sodas to one a week 3.) I will commit to increasing my water intake by 8 ounces a day. Long Term Goals: 1.) By the fourth week of the contract I will increase my workouts by 30 minutes. I will add bicycle riding and jumping rope...
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...Self-Management Behavioral Contract I understand that change is necessary in order to make room for improvement. Self-improvement is something that I continuously work towards, not for anyone else’s happiness but my own. Presently, my goal for myself is to gain healthy eating habits and lose weight. Although I do not see myself as “fat” I do see myself as overweight and there is definitely room for change. My ultimate target is to lose up to fifteen (15) pounds and change my eating habits. After losing the weight I would like to continue my eating habits in order to keep a healthy lifestyle. In order to reach my goal I have determined that I will have to change eating patterns. First, what I eat and how much I eat at one time. Sadly, I have a habit of eating military style, at least that’s what my brother who is in the military calls it. I often times eat quickly, which is not a good thing. I have learned that eating fast is not healthy. Eating too fast does not give the brain enough time to send a signal to the stomach that I am full. My intake is faster than the signal and by the time I am finished I am stuffed. Another behavior that needs to cease is the time of the day that I eat. I have a habit of not eating much during the day, but at night eating very late or waking up in the middle of the night for a snack (chocolate ice- cream). I would love to increase the amount of time that I work out in a day. I find my schedule to sometimes be so busy, and when it comes...
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...Self-Management Behavioral Contract BSHS/311 June 11, 2012 Self-Management Behavioral Contract Most people find frustration because of the lack of time they acquire to accomplish their goals. Time management is about discipline and execution. Time is a resource that no one can buy, sell, share with others, take from others, receive more of, or have less of. Every day has the same amount of time, 24 hours. What a person does with time makes a difference. The people who make the most of their time may apply different techniques and systems, but they have one thing in common. They have a vision of how they spend their time, a vision that includes a clear sense of priorities. They know what they want to do with their time. The subject of this paper is to describe the goal of managing time better, assess target behaviors to increase or decrease, and to provide a monitoring system to track progress. Time Management One most useful stress reduction skills a person can learn is effective time management. A person may begin by making a list of work, school, family, and leisure activities that a person performs in a day. A person should analyze the list to sort the activities according to priority. This will place the high priority activities at the top for a person to accomplish his or her goals. To allocate and use time well, a person may decide to eliminate some activities from the daily schedule, such as watching television, chatting online, or talking on the phone. After...
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...Self-Management Behavioral Contract Sarah Spearmen BSHS 312 September 5th, 2011 Joyce Hicks Self-Management Behavioral Contract Although there are many things that I would ideally like to change about myself, I have chosen weight loss as the topic of my contract. I do realize that this is not a change that is quick and simple. Instead, it will take an extensive matter of time to accomplish in a healthy and successful manner. This paper will include the behaviors that I would like to increase, as well as those I will decrease. I will also include a chart that will show hoe I will be monitoring my success. I will also be including any internal and external consequences for actions associated with working toward and attaining specific goals. The first step to take is to document some basic details and my starting weight, so that a precise plan can be established. I am 33 years old, height is 5’2 and current weight is 215 lbs. My long term goal is 150lb, which would be an overall loss of 65lbs. My short term goals include losing 5 lbs. a week for 13 weeks, for a total of three months and one week. This weight loss plan will begin on September 12th and end December 12th. I would like to increase a few healthy choices, beginning with better nutrition. Although I do not eat a lot of junk food, I do drink way too much pop. I will begin to decrease the soda intake, and increase my water intake. I also will be eating foods that are either grilled...
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...| Self Management Behavioral Contract | University of Phoenix | BSHS/312Models of Effective HelpingChelie Saffeels | Shakita Hunter | 5/7/2012 | I, Shakita A. Hunter, hereby agree to the following Self-Management Behavioral Contract, designed by myself to encourage not only self-motivation techniques as well as positive behavior for myself. This contract will provide the following: * Specific goals * Target behaviors * Increase target behaviors * Decrease negative behaviors * Monitor progress * Time frame to meet goals Once the steps to achieving my goals are set in motion, I will discuss both internal and external consequences for actions if I do not meet the goals and possible rewards for meeting the goals. I will remain dedicated to attaining my goals and look to this contract as an achievement of success. Specific goals: If I could change one thing about myself, it is to lose 100 lbs off of my 257.5 lb frame. I am often told that I look great with my current weight, but I don’t feel great. I don’t have low self-esteem. The problem is that most foods that are very tasty; they are high in fats, sugars, and carbohydrates. I have been trying to lose weight for about a year. I will lose about 15-20 lbs, but it all comes back plus an additional 5-15 lbs. It is frustrating. I started Zumba Fitness program because it incorporated dancing along with high intensity workout. I bought a treadmill to try to get some walking in at night...
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...An institutional analysis of the beer market | Written by: Frank Bloemhof Student number: 294673 International Business School, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen Lecturer: Arnd Mehrtens Written by: Frank Bloemhof Student number: 294673 International Business School, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen Lecturer: Arnd Mehrtens | | | Date: 29 January 2015 Word count: 8,925 Abstract The global beer industry - An Analysis of opportunities and risks in light of its institutional characteristics, as exemplified in part by Heineken. In this report you will read about a novel concept in economics called the Three Pillar Model, with a particular focus on the pillar of entities. After a general introduction, specific information about the beer market will be given. This is followed by a short analysis of the company Heineken NV, a Dutch beer brewer operating in over 170 countries worldwide. To end the report a conclusion will be given. This is followed by, which will include among other things the recommendation to create a strong bond with the consumer. In the very end you will find a list of all the sources that were used to write this report. Contents Abstract 1 Introduction 3 1. Literature review 4 1.1 Three pillar model 4 1.2 Theories 4 1.2.1 Neoclassical economics 5 1.2.2 Institutional economics 6 1.2.3 Behavioural economics 8 1.3 Entities 10 1.3.1 Institutions 10 1.3.2 Organizations 10 1.3.3 Individual...
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...sure the students know what is expected of them. The rules presented to students should be positive and specific. Finally, listen to student suggestions. Keeping the students involved and allowing them to make suggestions about what should be expected of them will help create an environment in which students know the rules are challenging, but not impossible. Behavioral issues being harbored in the classroom have quickly become a hot topic for administrators and educators alike. “Educators, government officials, and members of society at large have shown increased concern about the behavior of adolescents in academic and vocational settings.” (Kelly & Stokes p. 447) This very alarming epidemic has stirred many academic leaders to come up with plans to easily communicate to students their behavioral expectations in the classroom. One of the most effective strategies is the creation of a contingency contract. A contingency contact is a viable method to use in the classroom to assist with academic and behavioral issues. It is a verbal or written agreement between a teacher and student, which states academic or behavioral goals for the student and reinforces...
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... effect of conjuring up human emotions that often gives birth to romance between co – workers. This may have significant consequences such as court trials, job insecurity and low morale. This paper will emphasis the importance of Consensual Relationship Agreements. A well drafted CRA works as a shield between employees and an organization. This paper will discuss the arguments against Consensual Relationship Agreements as well. BUS520 Consensual Relationship Agreement case study 1 Introduction Consensual Relationship Agreement, “the legal name for the love contract” was introduced in 1998, in the wake of expensive court trial of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and his white – house intern Monica Lewinsky, as employers grew cautious of the legal implication of workplace romances ( Selvin, 2007, para.9). According to HRM, a comprehensive document such as Consensual Relationship Agreement is needed to avoid an organization and employees from diverse circumstances. Q1 Argue for the use of Consensual Relationship Agreements in your current or future workplace. 1. Professional code of conduct Radiations of such intimate relationships influence the attitudes, values and productivity potential of employees. The CRA legally binds the romantically...
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...increases the competitive behavior and guilt-shame decreases collaborative motive. It is critical for the negotiator to do research on the opponent because it helps the negotiator set the tone of the negotiation. It is important not to let one emotion overtake the other as it can jeopardize the outcome of the deal. Negotiators that want to increase the integrative behavior of the other party will evoke the altruistic motives in them. This will make them feel happy or grateful. However, this tactic should be used with caution as it could increase the other party’s competitiveness. The negotiator should prevent the other party from getting angry; this will keep the negotiation going and avoid deadlocks, impasses or stalemates. Behavioral moods are critical with any negotiation, as they indirectly influence the process and outcomes of the deal (2006, Butt and Choi). Compare the fundamental...
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...or an independent contractor to Ace Insurance Co. using the multi-factor test. Further it shall also be argued upon whether Anne was dealt fairly or not. 2.0 The Multi- Factor Test The Multi- Factor test is important because it determines the entitlements for a worker as an independent contractor or an employee. The test started to be used by the legislature and federal courts from 1990’s to determine and decide upon, if an individual or group of individuals is an employee or a contractor (Stewart, 2009). The multi-factor test takes into account certain criteria’s and facts to determine whether a person is an Employee or Independent contractor . This facts fall into 3 main category namely behavioral control, financial control and type of relationship (Megerdomian, n.d). Behavioral control relate to the amount and nature of control exercised by the employer on worker. Financial control involves the type of remuneration and investments by either party. And the type of relationship is determined by factors such as delegation of work and reporting relationships between the parties. 3.0 Anne Parish’s Case Below is the application of the common law test on Anne Parish’s...
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...attractiveness of economic analysis stems from the possibility of quantifying people’s preferences in monetary terms, which in turn facilitates the use of mathematical models to explain and predict human behavior, as well as to derive normative and policy implications. This raises the debate about the comparability and commensurability of values. 5. Economic Analysis of Law and the Endowment Effect There are competing explanations for the Endowment Effect and some economists actually doubt its existence. It is relevant for the Coase theorem as well as to other legal issues. There is some, but not much, overlap between this topic and the topic of default rules. 6. Economic Analysis of Default Rules (jus dispositivum) Students may focus on contract default rules, or extend the topic to default rules in other legal spheres. Since Ayres & Gertner’s seminal paper, there is much...
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...Huawei boundaries through TCE approach History The history of Transactional Cost of Economics (TCE) has its roots somewhere during the second world’s war, when Coase (1937) was trying to find some practical explanations related to the economic theory existing at that time. The differences between the perception of a firm or company and its correspondence in the real world have been assessed, making an empirical analysis of possible attributes that can influence their development in close relation to its internal factors and, and the market interactions as well. Following Coase’s study “The Nature of The Firm”, many other economic papers and theories have emerged in the next decades, leading to the development of different concepts like TCE, vertical boundaries of a company, interactions between company and market and optimal decision for the “make or buy” dilemma as it is mentioned also by (Lafontaine and Slade 2007). Contributions of Coase and Williamson The basics for TCE development have been defined by Coase (1937), making an argumentation in favor of lower possible cost of assessing some activities within a company rather than acquiring them from the market by a set of more costly transaction. Also, he has argued that preferential treatments a firm can get from external environments (like governments), combined with the possibility of reducing the market exchange transaction costs (by directing some resources through a defined organization) can...
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...success or failure of IT management. If risks including the relationship between undesirable outcomes and factors leading to outcomes can be understood, then they can be managed more effectively and efficiently. Consequently, organizations will be able to harvest as much benefit as it can out of IT outsourcing. Abstract—IT outsourcing is the subcontracting of previous in-house IT activities to external IT vendors who can do them better and more efficiently because they possess more resources and higher experatise. Firms are driven to acquire IT outsourcing services because they expect these specialized firms to provide efficient services which lead to cost saving and increase in profit. However, only half of IT outsourcing contracts has delivered results as promised. In this research a conceptual framework is presented and tested to reveal the relationship between IT outsourcing risk factors and negative outcomes that occur from IT outsourcing. The result concluded that four risk factors...
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...situation facing construction firm that has just won a competitive contract. The realistic conditions complicating the project are described in detail, as are the alternatives offered by the staff for dealing with these complexities. Case The Sharon Construction Corporation The Sharon Construction Corporation has been awarded a contract for the construction of a 20,000-seat stadium. The construction must start by February 15 and be completed within one year. A penalty clause of $15,000 per week of delay beyond February 15 of next year is written into the contract. Jim Brown, the president of the company, called a planning meeting. In the meeting he expressed great satisfaction at obtaining the contract and revealed that the company could net as much as $300,000 on the project. He was confident that the project could be completed on time with an allowance made for the usual delays anticipated in such a large project. Bonnie Green, the director of personnel, agreed that in a normal year only slight delays might develop due to a shortage of labor. However, she reminded the president that for such a large project, the company would have to use unionized employees and that the construction industry labor agreements were to expire on November 30. Past experience indicated a fifty-fifty chance of a strike. Jim Brown agreed that a strike might cause a problem. Unfortunately, there was no way to change the contract. He inquired about the prospective length of a strike. Bonnie figured...
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...Table of Content Title Page Background Introduction Rational Objectives Methodology Literature Review Limitations Analysis Recommendation Conclusion Reference Appendix Profile Unique Consulting Company Consulting Services (1994) Website-www.uniqueCC.org.com Address: 119 Street West Kill Road Kingston 10 Unique Consulting Company is a Jamaican management consulting firm that focuses on solving issues of concern to senior management. Unique serves as an adviser to business, governments and institutions around the island. This company is one of the most prestigious management consulting firms in the island and it is one of the market leading organizations in consulting services. This firm manages a wide array of investments for the firm’s Partners; an objective of the Investing Counseling Function is to help our investing partners create long term wealth by constructing appropriate investment portfolios and avoiding expensive and or inefficient products. At the same time, the products and advices offered must save Partners times relative to those which are available externally. This firm role is to provide investment education, counseling and select products to clients. UCC serves many successful clients like: Tracks & Records, NCB, MegaMart, Sandals, Digicel, Heart Trust Academy, Burger King, Intown supermarket Unique Consulting Company (UCC) was founded in Kingston Jamaica 1994 by Donald Spence and Amy Kindle, The...
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