...Different societies have different social problems. Sometimes, a behavior which normal in one society may be a significant social problem in another society. Now think everyone believe murders, suicides are social problems. In other hand school gang sing in the back seat of the bus may be consider as an undesirable social condition by some other people. But that school gang never considers it as an undesirable act. Taking alcohol in Galle face, non drinkers consider it is a social problem immediately we have to ban it. But alcohol lovers think it is a good task in new society. As we know prostitution is a big social problem. But some countries legalized it. Nowadays we face many social problems. In our society still we have caste system. It generates many social problems. Especially in marriage situations. Mostly parents disagree to marry their son or...
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...There are multiple theories as to what it is and how it works. Allen, Edwards & McCullough tackled the difficult question of how the law of kamma works using promising psychological research on how the human brain works. The article also looks into the concept of transmigration in connection with karma. Through separating those two concepts, the researchers make karma more appealing to non-believers. The theory that the law of karma is just a way of blaming the victim tends to be very appealing to non-believers in the Buddhist way because of their need to believe in a “just universe.” (Allen, Edwards & McCullough, 2) Burley agrees, arguing that the problem is that blaming the victim makes the world an unjust place. He goes a step further to claim that the concept of karma itself is a “medieval” or “pre-modern” idea (Burley, 150). Yet a large portion of the world, many religions and laypeople, believe in the law of kamma. This makes the idea that karma is a medieval concept a weak...
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...consider the process and the results (not results-only) so that actions to achieve effects are surfaced; systemic thinking of the whole process and not just that immediately in view (i.e. big picture, not solely the narrow view) in order to avoid creating problems elsewhere in the process; and a learning, non-judgmental, non-blaming (because blaming is wasteful) approach and intent will allow the re-examination of the assumptions that resulted in the current process. Kaizen Definition KAIZEN is a Commonsense Approach to Low Cost Management. It focuses on MUDA elimination What is MUDA? Muda means any wasteful activity or any obstruction to smooth flow of an activity Activity = Work + Muda Expenditure = Cost + waste That is, for each activity there is expenditure and every work there is a cost associated. Any expenditure on the Muda is a waste! Therefore, Less Muda = More happy clients (as it impacts on quality, cost and delivery of products and services). What is Gemba? Gemba - Real place - (in our context Work Place) Gembutsu - tangible objects found at the Gemba Gemba is where Value Is Added. (The Managers cabin is not a Gemba !) What is Gemba Kaizen®? A process of Continuously • Identifying • Reducing • Eliminating Muda from our Gemba Some typical misconceptions on Kaizen • Kaizen is for workers; It is not for managers • Kaizen is SMALL improvements only • Kaizen is only a sort of implemented-suggestion scheme • Any implemented improvement...
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...activities. Health care providers are constantly striving to improve quality and efficiency by using performance management systems and quality improvement initiatives. Creating and maintaining a culture of accountability are important for achieving this end because accountability is the reason for measuring and improving performance. Accountability in Healthcare Accountability is a word that is loaded with meaning that it can strike fear in the heart and soul of our health care system. That is because it has become to mean: Blame and punishment. The outcome to this is blame-avoidance, blame-shifting, cover-ups, in fighting, defensive behavior and anti-learning dynamics has caused an already dysfunctional system to become even more so. Accountability is very different from blaming. Blaming means to find fault with, to censure, revile, reproach. Blaming is an emotional process that seeks to discredit the blamed. When people work in an atmosphere of blame, they naturally engage in defensive routines, covering up their errors and hiding the real issues that need to be dealt with. Accountability emphasizes keeping agreements and performing tasks in a respectful manner. It is about learning the truth and continuous improvement. Accountability within an organization is that each part of the system impacts on the performance of the other parts of the system. What happens where there is a lack of accountability? Nonperformers thrive while the diligent staff picks up the slack...
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...physician’s medication order in the patient record or an error occurring in the medication-use process. (Choo, Hutchinson, & Bucknall, 2010, p. 854) The review of literature in the article “Nurses’ Role in Medication Safety” attempts to identify the challenges of medication safe delivery in the clinical practice by reviewing multiple studies. The article authors define two different approaches to viewing human errors in medication errors. The “person” approach focuses on the individual nurse making the error and focuses on the unsafe behavior related to inattention, forgetfulness, carelessness, negligence or recklessness. With this approach, errors are reduced by modifying human behavior. The system approach focuses on the working conditions and looks at errors as results of systems problems within the clinical setting, such as staff shortage, increased workload, interruptions etc. (Choo, Hutchinson, & Bucknall, 2010, p. 855) The system approach is more conducive to changing processes which contribute to errors instead of blaming the individual. Work environments are reported as being a major influence in medication errors. The authors cite a study by Sanghera et al. (2007) which states lighting, nurse interruptions, and poor communication amongst team members contribute to medication errors. Another study is cited as reporting increased workload for nurses as another cause of medication errors. (Choo, Hutchinson, & Bucknall, 2010, p. 856) Nurses being unfamiliar with IV fluids...
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...staff at the Chinese division of Yahoo! sent information on one of its users, Shi Tao, to the Chinese government. The journalist had been critical of the Chinese government, and, based on the information sent to the government, Shi Tao was sentenced to ten years in prison. In 2010, e-mail accounts housed by Google were hacked. Many of these accounts belonged to human rights activists. Issues like these pose a conundrum for the United States and international entities that are looking to prevent human rights abuses, including violations of privacy, in countries such as China. This paper will evaluate current and proposed efforts to curb such actions by the Chinese government. I propose the following three-pronged approach to deal with these actions: 1) a vigorous naming, blaming, and shaming campaign; 2) the adoption of a uniform policy by the United States government for addressing the Chinese government on these issues; and 3) the development of coherent, enforceable, and specific codes of conduct by trade associations and business groups that discuss issues of censorship and privacy regarding the internet, their customers, and foreign governments. 50 The Public Purpose Statement of the Problem In the mid-2000s, staff at the Chinese branch of Yahoo! sent private information on one of its users, Shi Tao, to the Chinese government. Shi Tao was a journalist who had been critical of the Chinese government in e-mails on his Yahoo! account. Based on agreements that Yahoo! had...
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...2/17/2016 HLSC12O: SOCIETY, CULTURE AND HEALTH Lecture One: Introduction Introductions Teaching staff: Please check your campus unit outline Unit Outline: Learning outcomes Assessment Content Group introduction and activity Assessment tasks Assessment Task Word length Weight (or equiv) Teamwork: Student Seminar 20‐25 mins 20% Written Exam 2,000 words 40% Reflective Writing Assignment 1,750 words 40% 1 2/17/2016 Topics for Today • A sociological approach and the sociological imagination • Biomedical model • Globalisation and health After this session you will be able to..... Explain basic features of a sociological approach to health and illness Describe the key characteristics of the biomedical model Define some of the key concepts that inform a sociological approach to health and illness Consider the value of a sociological approach to health and illness for health workers. Let’s start with some questions … o Why do people stop taking antibiotics before they have finished the packet? o Why do people smoke even when they know its unhealthy? o Why are women more likely to be diagnosed with depression than men? o Why are poor people sicker than rich people? o Why do people seek complementary and alternative remedies rather than going to the doctor? o Why do migrants to Australia have more accidents at work? o Why is there a 15‐20 year life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non‐Indigenous Australians...
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...a student and I have faced corruption even in college admissions. Non-deserving candidates get selected because of their money power. REKHA (MUMBAI) 6. We should stop blaming each other and instead be the change to root out corruption from this our country. TANVI (JAIPUR) 7. Since government is not doing anything to solve the problem of corruption, let us do it on our own. Government should support us by spreading awareness regarding the menace and tightening the laws related to corruption. Solution for Fighting Corruption in Developing Countries The Challenge Poorer countries tend to be measurably more corrupt than richer countries. But the debate about causality is still open. Is corruption the single most important reason why many sensible reforms esse ... ▼ Abstract Empower civil society – at the global, national and local level – to build coalitions against corruption. Use a holistic approach to fighting corruption, including an integrity system with elements such as whistleblower protection and exit opportunities for offenders. Coalitions between government, private enterprise and civil society organizations are required. Solutions have to come from inside countries by empowering civil society, by creating an anti-corruption culture and by creating governance structures that work. A holistic approach to fighting corruption...
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...physician’s medication order in the patient record or an error occurring in the medication-use process. (Choo, Hutchinson, & Bucknall, 2010, p. 854) The review of literature in the article “Nurses’ Role in Medication Safety” attempts to identify the challenges of medication safe delivery in the clinical practice by reviewing multiple studies. The article authors define two different approaches to viewing human errors in medication errors. The “person” approach focuses on the individual nurse making the error and focuses on the unsafe behavior related to inattention, forgetfulness, carelessness, negligence or recklessness. With this approach, errors are reduced by modifying human behavior. The system approach focuses on the working conditions and looks at errors as results of systems problems within the clinical setting, such as staff shortage, increased workload, interruptions etc. (Choo, Hutchinson, & Bucknall, 2010, p. 855) The system approach is more conducive to changing processes which contribute to errors instead of blaming the individual. Work environments are reported as being a major influence in medication errors. The authors cite a study by Sanghera et al. (2007) which states lighting, nurse interruptions, and poor communication amongst team members contribute to medication errors. Another study is cited as reporting increased workload for nurses as another cause of medication errors. (Choo, Hutchinson, & Bucknall, 2010, p. 856) Nurses being unfamiliar with IV fluids...
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...Lori, I enjoyed your post. I had not considered mindfulness as an intervention for child abuse survivors, however, I can understand the benefits based on your post and related articles. Per Gladding (2015), many child abuse survivors will need more than one modality as if affects a child’s emotions, cognitions, or physical abuse. Additionally, Solution focused therapy (SFT) is suggested due to the extremist nature of focusing on solutions for problem behaviors (Oliver and Charles, 2015). SFT is a strengths-based approach, it is fueled by the client acting and solving the present problem (Oliver and Charles, 2015). Conversely, Bowen family systems theory (BFST) is another intervention to use with child abuse survivors because it focuses on...
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...regard or importance accorded to an individual by members of society. 3 4. Determinants of Social stratification d) Occupation – High class professionals include big businessmen, industrialists, landlords and high class government and semi-government officials. e) Caste – It is permanent, having its status ascribed as birth. Some castes are believed to be higher in status while others as low. f) Education – The standard of education also determines a social class. 4 5. Characteristics of Stratification Systems • Social structures hold certain groups in ranked order and where it is difficult, if not impossible, to change that order. • Where people rank in stratification system influences every part of their lives in profound ways. 5 6. Systems of Stratification Three basic types of systems of social stratification. • Slavery— Ownership of certain people. • Caste—Characterized by hereditary status. • Class—Positions based on economics. 6 7. Systems of Stratification Social class: A social class is a...
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...It is a non-blaming or non-labeling form of therapy that helps the client to change the effects of the problem on their lives. It’s a concept that essentially removes the client from the problem. According to Freedman and Combs (1996), “the person is not the problem, but the problem is the problem” (p.47). The technique of deconstructive listening could benefit the Olivares family as it would allow the family to hear each other’s stories and possible meaning for their actions. In the scenario, Mr. Olivares worries about being laid off again and not being able to provide for his family. He works long hours and wants to relax and enjoy a beer on weekends when he has free time. Additionally, the family has experienced difficulties since coming to the States. Through deconstructive listening, the vagueness of the Olivares’s family circumstances could be filled in. “People must search their experience to find details that fill the gaps, and as details are added the shape of the narrative changes” (Freedman & Combs, 1996, p.47). For the Olivares family and any family in therapy, narrative family may be preferred over a solution- focused approach as it is a non-blaming or non-labeling form of therapy. By blaming the problem rather than a family member for their actions, the family can move forward with addressing the presenting problem instead of experiencing...
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...I define a social problem as a negative event or circumstance, that effects a wide range of people, but is also viewed as an issue to a wide range of people. Further, something would unlikely be classified as a social problem if only three people saw it as a serious issue. When I think of social problems domestic violence, abortion, homelessness, and unemployment come to mind, just to name a few. I am going to focus on unemployment. Unemployment is an issue that not only effects the US, but effects other nations around the world. Although the unemployment rate in the US is about 2% lower than it was in 2014, it is still an issue, especially for those who are personally effected by it. The unemployment rate for the US is currently 4.80%, according...
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...Error Avoidance in Post Modern/Complex Adaptive Systems Lindsey Webster MHA601: Principles of Health Care Administration Tricia Devin Monday, December 2, 2013 Error Avoidance in Post Modern/Complex Adaptive Systems Complex adaptive systems (CASs) are omnipresent. “Examples of complex adaptive systems include the electric power grid, telecommunications networks, the Internet, biological systems, ecological systems, social groups, and even human society itself” (Decision and Information Sciences Division, N/D). “Complex” implies diversity – a wide variety of elements. “Adaptive” suggests the capacity to alter or change – the ability to learn from experience. A “system” is a set of connected or interdependent things. In a CAS, the “things” are independent agents. An agent may be a person, a molecule, a species or an organization, among many others. These agents act based on local or surrounding knowledge and conditions. A central body, master neuron, or CEO does not control the agent’s individual moves. A CAS has a densely connected web of interacting agents, each operating from its own schema or local knowledge. This paper discusses Complex Adaptive Systems in a holistic context. It aims to analyze the occurrence of errors and how these errors can be avoided by successful error avoidance in post modem or complex adaptive systems. Why do errors happen? The common initial reaction is to find and blame an error on someone. However, even apparently...
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...American and UK subculture theory (comparison study) This study occurred about 3rd quarter of 1900's, whereas, the subculture of American is far different from Great Britain, however, there was, instead, a focus on cultural forms and their links to leisure activities. Then later research, taking a more politically radical and Marxist approach, became interested in moral panics and problem atisation surrounding the activities of certain young people. The social disorganization theory also arise to their study from Britain to America, although it appears that on Britain has very minimal number of gangs compare to America, has lots of gangs, specifically the study of differentiation unto working class young people into college boy and corner boys. Consequently, according to downes study he argues that the delinquent subculture can exist even when there is no structured delinquent gang. These lead to the 2nd main point that subculture theory can explain adolescent corner groups where delinquency is sole purpose of the group. Downes argue also that young people in his study were not afflicted by class-based status-frustration which manifests in a reaction-formation, as in the work of Cohen. Neither were alienated from 'conventional forms' and so withdrew support their legitimacy, this is because, in the main, the young people did not express a problem of adjustment to working life "dissociation"(elevation of non-work over work) and alienation by Cloward and ohlins that elaborated...
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