...Challenging Behavior The number of teachers reporting children with challenging behaviors in their classroom is increasing (Campbell, 2002). Teachers are concerned about the negative effects of challenging behavior on the classroom and they are anxious to find strategies to deal with challenging behaviors. Teaching social and emotional skills can prevent many of the preschooler’s challenging behaviors (Conroy, Brown & Oliver, 2008). Some of the important skills for young children include friendship skills, anger management, social problem solving and emotional literacy (Denham, Blair, DeMulder, Levitas, Sawyer, Auerbach-Major & Queenan, 2003). Hemmeter, Ostrosky and Corso, (2012) believe that some children may show challenging behaviors because they are not able to communicate their needs. For example, a child may have a tantrum when it is clean up time in the classroom because he is not...
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...Risk Factors of Behavior Ausha Johnson ECE 201: Intro to Early Childhood Behavior Management Instructor: Carmen Balgobin October 13, 2013 Risk Factors of Behavior Intro When the question is asked, “Why are some children more challenging than others”, many assumptions can come to mind such as: different age range, difference in the raising/parenting, and I have even heard people say that some children are just “bad”. People make these assumptions and don’t even know the true history of the child and what the child has been through or currently going through; I have been one of these people myself. It’s important to know that something seriously could be wrong with our children rather in development issues or home based issues. In this paper I will be discussing different risk factors and how they can influence a child’s behavior; I will also enlighten you on how you as well as other teachers, and parents can help change these behaviors. Risk Factors Educators and parents must be able to identify risk factors in order to be able to successfully understand and help a child in need. There are many factors that should be known about such as: Poverty, Violence, and problem with brain function (Development). * Poverty- Child poverty is a multidimensional phenomenon and can be measured in many ways. It is imperative that governments make a commitment to child poverty reduction, recognizing and responding to child poverty is the first priority, alongside building expertise...
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...perspective or specialization is how the different definitions are used; in particular, religious conformists define a cult as any group or religion that deviates from traditional religious scripture, those who study cults find the term judgmental and prosecuting to those whose belief system is different, and lastly is the perspective from former cult members, their families, and the mental health professionals who treat them who do not focus on the belief of a group rather on the specific behaviors that violate human rights and cause harm (Tapper, 2005). For the purpose of this research paper, the focus will be on destructive cults from a mental health perspective. A destructive cult is defined as, “excessive devotion to a person or cause and that uses unethically manipulative persuasion and control to serve the goals of the leaders, regardless of possible harm to its members and others”(Tapper, 2005). The harm that is inflicted in destructive cults can range from cult to cult, for this research the effects of being in a cult were derived from former cult members. Destructive...
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...examined extensively in the past literatures. In this paper, various dimensions and aspects related to change in nursing leadership will be discussed in the following assignment. After the discussion of principles related to change, it will be then followed with an analysis of actions and strategies used in a capacity building project aimed at developing novice nurse academics' research skills. Theories of transformational leadership, and contingency theory of leadership, highlighted, in relation to the processes used, thus illustrating the application of theory to the practice of nursing leadership in the academy. Kurt Lewin was one of the first social psychologists who developed a way to observe the change that has proven skilled for managers and action-oriented employees. His approach was called Force Field Analysis, and, said that any situation can be considered in a state of equilibrium resulting from the balance of force that pushes each other constantly. To initiate change someone has to act to change the existing balance of forces which are: 1. To increase the force for change 2. By reducing the intensity of the forces that resists and total removal of them becomes necessary. 3. With the change in the direction of a force that transforms a resistance to pressure for change (Courtney, 2004). Strategies used in the planned change process An important part of Lewin's approach to behavior change is to manage and lead this change through a...
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...[Type the company name] | Assignment 3: Motivation, Stress, and Communication | Research a company at which you would like to work | | | | BUS 520-Leadership and Organizational Behavior August 12, 2012 Introduction The paper is a research on motivation, stress, and communication on a company chosen to work for. The paper outlines how employees outline their goals, and motivate themselves to achieve those goals. The paper also details how stressful situations within a new job environment can affect employee’s motivation and decrease productivity. Finally, the paper mentions essential strategies that can be used to manage and cope with nonverbal and cultural barriers to communication. Create a brief job description for a position within the company you research that you would like to fill. Veterans Health Administration strives to offer employees a better quality of life, both on the job and off, in return for their dedication to providing veterans with exceptional patient care. The Veterans Administration accomplishes these benefits with competitive salaries, a robust federal benefits package that begins on your first day of employment, flexible schedules, and of the most comprehensive education support program in the nation. Part of the VA’s motto is stated as “your goals will be our goals, and your family will become part of our family”. The Registered...
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...A Plan for Positive Influences LDR/531 December 13, 2010 Hoby Follis When it comes to working in team’s it is the attitude, and the contribution that reflects the behavior and outcome in working in teams rather it’s positive or negative. Building successful teams can be very challenging because of the multiple of personalities that’s within a team. Every member of a team rely on each other to perform, and accomplishes his or her task to achieve the team goals, and objectives. All teams are made up as a group of people and a leader to accomplish the team tasks. All team members have multiple characteristics and talents that can to be used as an advantage. In this paper, each learning team members was required to complete self assessments in which results needed to be reported back to the team. This assessment is based from the outcome of each member Disc assessment, and prepares a plan that that will identify how to encourage motivation, satisfaction, and performance in a workplace setting. In addition, it will discuss differentiation of people attitudes, emotions, personalities, and their values. Also, how they can influence team behavior. Lastly, address how it can influence a team positively. Plan for Positive Influence: Managers are put into place for managing positive efficient working environment, enforce rules and regulations, and assist in accomplishes the goals with employees or members in the workplace. In order for this to be accomplished managers must...
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...CRITICAL EVALUATION OF A PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH PAPER The aim of this report is to critique the research paper entitled “Special Needs Characteristics of Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders That Affect Inclusion in Regular Education”, by Stoutjesdik, Scholte, & Swaab (2012). The aim of the research paper is to determine the special needs characteristics of children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) that predict the placement of these children in restrictive school settings. The researchers point out that children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) are often placed in the most restrictive educational settings, despite various countries’ aim to place all children in the least restrictive settings possible, based on the Salamanca Statement (1994). This is due to the fact that EBDs are considered the most challenging disabilities to be catered for in regular education settings. The researchers argue that there are differences in the characteristics between children with EBD that are educated in special education schools and those educated in inclusive education schools. It is argued that these differences play a significant role in the decision as to where a child with EBD is placed and the study seeks to answer two research questions: determination of the differences in characteristics between children with EBD placed in the two different settings, and determination of the the difference that contribute most to placement in restrictive education...
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...Submission of Term Paper on industry analysis” Dear Sir, We feel immense pleasure in presenting you the term paper as part of our course requirement. We found this report to be truly challenging in many aspects and indeed very interesting in relation to the various interpretational and engrossing exercises. According to your valuable advice we did some survey on selected banks in Dhaka City for industry analysis. Moreover for FMCG we also visited some dealer shop and companies. Writing and preparing this report itself was truly comprehensive learning experience. We have tried our level best to complete the report with respect to the desired requirements. However, if any explaining is required, we would be honored to oblige. Kindly accept this humble effort of bringing forward our research and findings on the subject matter. Yours sincerely, Name ID Signature 1. S.Md.Naimul Ehasan Barkati 2008-2-10-153 _______________________ 2. Zareen Tasneem 2008-1-10-168 _______________________ 3. N.M. Baki Billah 2008-2-10-071 _______________________ 4. Nazia Choudury 2008-2-10-068 _______________________ Acknowledgement In the beginning, we are grateful to the Almighty ALLAH to help us completing this Term-Paper on Asian paints. We are also thankful to our Md. Sajjad Hossain, who helps us to complete this report in the right process. Without his unconditional help we would not be able to complete this Term-Paper in due time. His...
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...Food and Drug administration increased confidence in investors in the biotechnology field. Don Ruiz and board members believed a 40 percent annual growth target would keep them competitive. Don Ruiz believed the way to acquire additional funding to maximize growth and remain successful would be an initial public offering (IPO) within three years. Upper management and board members varied leadership styles prove to be challenging when considering a replacement for the chief executive officer (CEO) Don Ruiz. Some members of Gene One management team was not in agreement with an initial public offering, expressed reservations. Some members of management expressed concern of managers being deficient in their leadership skills, experience to handle the next level, and suggested terminating these managers and replacing him or her with more experienced managers. The chief technology officer prefers to stay in research and development has some interest in marketing, is against an initial public offering, and does not want to explore other areas of genetic research. A recent non-related negative biotechnology scandal in the newspaper caused concern from some managers as to whether this is the...
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...Synthesis Paper: Leadership Ella Mathis-James June 17, 2015 Doctoral students are the future of academic circles and need to possess an in-depth research-based approach. The three articles covered in this paper focuses on organizational candidates, presidential affiliates and doctoral students with the leadership skills needed for the role of educated professionals research. This paper will have the in-depth research-based on the commonality of all the articles which is inclusive of personality and behavior traits as well as embracing the management philosophy portraying a functional method to detect prospective leaders. It is not an ironclad method which envisages who will direct or by what method will he or she direct. These articles give a concept into the methods to effect or utilize a particular description of successful management. However the conception of an effective leader is biased, which makes it challenging to visibly describe what characteristics and qualities cause somebody to be an effective administrator or leader. There is also not any unanimity concluded as to which traits are largely significant for those in chief positions such as leaders and administrators to have. Although some view character traits like self-confidence and inspiration, others contemplate natural traits like individuals size to be more important. This paper is a synthesis analysis of three research articles that explored leadership styles, individual’s temperaments, perception of themselves...
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...House and contends that that a leader's behavior is contingent to the satisfaction, motivation and performance of her or his followers. The theory is called path-goal because its major concern is how the leader influences the subordinates’ perceptions of their work goals, personal goals and paths to goal attainment (Pierce and Newstrom, 2011). The path-goal theory also proposes that a leader’s actions and behavior is motivating to the degree that the behavior increases follower’s goal attainment and clarifies the paths to these goals. In this paper, I will discuss the four key leader behaviors associated with the path-goal theory of leadership. I will then show how the leader behavior relates to the University of Michigan and The Ohio State University leadership studies. Finally, I will discuss the conditions under which each leader behavior might be effective and the reason for this relationship. Robert House’s path-goal theory is based on the studies of Martin Evans in which state the leadership behaviors and the follower perceptions of the degree to which following a particular path will lead to a particular goal. House’s path-goal theory makes two propositions. The first is the leader behavior is acceptable and satisfying to subordinates to the extent that the subordinates see such behavior as either an immediate source of satisfaction or as instrumental to future satisfaction. The second proposition is that the leaders behavior will be motivational, i.e., increase effort...
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...leadership models Abstract In this paper the team was asked to discuss the similarities and differences of the four situational leadership models. In the following paper I will discuss the SLT models which are Fielder’s Contingency Model, Vroom, Yetton and Jago Model, House’s Path-Goal Model, and Hersey-Blanchard theory. I will define the theories as well as compare and contrast the SLT models. Introduction to Situational Leadership Styles The situational theory model addresses the fact that “one size does not fit all” in the realm of leadership styles. There is no single best approach to manage a workforce; rather it is about choosing the appropriate leadership style for the right people to maximize communication and performance. Employee’s motivation is driven by a manager’s capability to adapt to their workforce and culture. These four SLT models combine a range of managerial styles that are tailored to adapt to the different personalities within an organization. Some are more flexible than others. Overall, they seek to expand the knowledge base on leadership theories and provides a more modern approach to understanding effective leadership models compared to the traditional model that states the same leadership tactics will be effective across the entire organization (Irgens, O. M. 1995). The following sections will provide insight into each of the models. Based on Fiedler’s theory, a leader’s behavior is dependent upon the favorability of...
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...Papers should include a critical view of how investigators have made choices regarding each of the important steps in the research process that we cover in class. What we're really interested in at each step is how much a single methodological choice dominates the research area, and therefore the errors inherent in such a dominant choice, that might underlie general conclusions about substantive phenomena. To reduce some of ambiguity about what these choices or points of criticism are, you can use the Martocchio and Harrison (1993) paper as a very loose guide, and you can take cues from the paper grading sheet that I've attached to this syllabus. The text of the paper (i.e., not counting references, tables, figures, and appendices) should not exceed 25 pages of double-spaced (6 lines per inch, 3 of which contain text), Times-Roman 12-point proportional text, with one inch margins. The paper is due by 9:00am on Friday, May 2nd. I want this one electronically. Please email me your write-up as a Word 2003 (.doc) file. I do not accept late papers or give incompletes. You will have already written the initial draft by completing the two take-home exercises, so you have no excuses. We'll talk more about this critique as the semester goes on. As I mentioned above, each of the exercises will also add to the completion of this paper. In past years some students have used the paper to gain deep expertise in a topic area and then...
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...gement Review 1979, Vol. 4, No. 2,215-224. Task Design Determinants of Effective Leader Behavior^ RiCKYW. GRIFFIN University of Missouri—Columbia The theoretical and empirical research literature on task design and path-goal theory of leadership is reviewed. It is suggested that task design and individual variables interact to form a construct called individual-task congruence. A model is then developed which depicts leader behavior as a moderating variable between individuai-task congruence and satisfaction and performance. There is an increasing body of theoretical and empirical behavioral science literature dealing with the design of work in formal organizations. Much of this literature is concerned with the diagnosis and description of existing jobs and/or the implementation of task design change programs for the purpose of improving organizational effectiveness. The rationale seems to be that if the needs and capabilities of an individual are matched with the expectations and requirements of a task, higher 9/els of satisfaction, motivation, and productivity .vill result (6). Most published research on task design, however, has not taken other organizational variables into consideration. The general model for contemporary task design research has investigated the moderating effect of certain variables on the relationship between task design and outcome variables such as satisfaction, performance, and commitment (2, 7, 8, 19, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29, 33). A few empirical studies...
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...Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 2 Sexual harassment is a serious issue in society as a whole. Harassment can cause the victim to suffer a world wind of emotions and can also effect those close to the victim such as family members and friends. This paper will review the importance of research pertaining to sexual harassment, and also identify some of the variables that may be considered within the research. Key Objectives? Although sexual harassment is a very emotional ordeal it is important to remember that in doing your research you must keep the business stance first. Key objectives must be in place when completing the research, and when implementing any plans. A few things to conceder as you collect data are what some researchers label as SMART Objectives. SMART Objectives is a way to help you clearly define the objective in a way that allows you to determine at a specific later date whether you have met that objective. This is especially important for a topic that can be so emotional. As the research is being conducted certain questions must be addressed. While this topic can make some uncomfortable it is detrimental to the study that very specific thing are addressed. The first fact to conceder is the location of the harassment, and who was present at the time. Effective research also requires knowing the position or title that the aggressor holds, and is this a position of authority. The date, and time are important to conceder as well. Last but certainly...
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