...Civility in politic A Case for Civility Abstract Henry Howard is the deputy director of magazine operations for The American Legion magazine. His article “ A Case for Civility,” in the February 2013 American Legion magazine, Mr. Howard states that the American political culture has become “reek with incivility.” He uses various examples of officials like former senator Richard Lugar, former president Ronald Regan, former Speaker of the House, former senator Tip O’Neil and former senator Gabrielle Gifford, as an example of cooperative forces. Mr. Howard continues that many opportunities were taken to handle the nation’s various programs and legislation in an effectively cooperative way, and the collective tragedy of when issues are out control. Mr. Howard states that with the Internet, advertising, and news media, dirty laundry grabs the public’s attention and creates a segmented society. This creates an ineffective and difficult transfer of power in our political system. To reinforce his argument, the author uses a compilation of George Washington’s views from “Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation,” which is 110 observations made by the first American president. These observations point to operating daily with more candor and contain confrontation. In Henry Howard’s article in American Legion magazine, “A Case for Civility,” has a caption that says, “Today’s partisan rancor is nothing new. However, it is getting...
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...Physical Environment The physical environment has changed somewhat. Most families have pets probably more than we’ve ever had before. And with that creates pet waste. Everyone considers leaving pet waste on the ground rude and inconsiderate, but this doesn’t stop people from leaving it. Level of Technology Technology reigns supreme in our world. And often times it takes precedence over our civility. We’re so preoccupied with our technology, mostly cell phones, that we let them get in the way of our manners. Many complain that often, people use their phones when in conversations, during class, in work meetings, etc. Also, people are more inclined to more rude because they feels as if they have an invisible cloak on when they’re behind a computer screen. This would not have happened way back when because society did not have this level of technology. Many do these rude things because, while they think it’s rude, they see everyone else doing it, therefore it must be fine to do. Social Organization Social hierarchy, especially in families, has changed drastically in the past 50-60 years. In the case of families, kids have gotten a bigger role in decisions, etc. This creates talking back when a kid doesn’t agree with a decision, a kid bossing their parents around, having a sense of entitlement, etc. Also, the elderly have had a decreased role in society today. With this, it is common to see people being rude to older people whether it be not giving up a seat on the bus or putting...
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...Diversity Being diverse does not just mean different races or cultures. It could be anything from reading levels to skin color. Diversity is increasing in the classroom, so it is important to be positive about it. According to the article, “Appreciating and Valuing Diversity,” “Teachers should value diversity and they need to model this attitude to their students. When people value diversity, they recognize and respect the fact that people are different and that these differences is generally a good thing” (“Appreciating and Valuing Diversity”). This is a good quote because differences are not always a bad thing. It helps children learn more about different people. Without knowing about these differences, they will most likely become more biased throughout their life. They need to know to respect these people and differences because it is only going to keep increasing in schools. These children will not only see diversity in their schools, but also in the workplace when they do get a job, so it is especially important for the rest of their lives. Diversity is something that is becoming bigger and bigger in schools as the years go on. There are many different cultures and races within schools; therefore, children need to be taught to respect differences in people because of this. There will always be differences in people, so it is good to learn it early anyway. In the article, “Teaching Young Children to Resist Bias,” the author states, “The early years are the...
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...Civility on social media is needed because people could be anonymous on social media and be mean online. Many people online are anonymous on social media and bully others. Cyberbullying is easier for others because they don’t feel like themselfs. “Internet anonymity creates a situation that encourages incivility since some people believe that they are no longer responsible for their behavior when they are invisible.” The have more confidence on themself and in real life. And they don't get the consenquense right away. Uncivility on social media is easier because of all of the technology we have these days. Being anonymous is good to keep your address and name away from people but when you are cyberbullying then you should stop. Anonymous...
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...I will now summarize the book “The Civility Solution: What to Do When People are Rude” by P.M. Forni. Throughout the book, Forni clearly illustrates what causes rudeness, the multiple ways in which rudeness effects individuals, how to civilly and respectfully deal with rudeness. Forni offers an explanation into different personality types that assist in understanding why people act the way they do. These explanations also provide insight into the possible inherent rudeness of one's own actions, and how others perceive such actions. The reader is also provided with Eight rules for a civil life that provide a fresh perspective and a clear construct of how to live more civilized, with less stress, and with a bit more wisdom. The book begins by defining exactly what it is to be rude, and what causes rude behavior. People traditionally extended courtesies to one another since it was the right thing to do. Such courtesies had no legal repercussions for not following them, yet people traditionally did so because of the urge to do what is right, or “the obedience to the unenforceable”. To be polite to someone is to confer regard, to see them, or “keep in view” (Forni,6). Rudeness is defined as a disregard for others, and taking without giving, or freeloading. There are two types of rudeness, both focused and unfocused. Unfocused rudeness is a general act or course of actions, as may usually be described as inconsiderate. These types of actions can be summed up as poor character...
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...William Golding juxtaposes Jack and Simon’s surroundings to show how Jack has descended into primal savagery, while Simon thinks under civility and enlightenment. As Jack searches the ground of the jungle, he checks a “vast tree that grew pale flowers on its grey bark” (49). The lack of color represents Jack’s loss of civil behavior and how it has become empty, leaving his mind to descend into savagery. Jacks environment being “pale” and “grey” shows how he only sees the jungle as a place of hunting and killing. Jack’s mind is drained of the civility he once had as an english choir boy, leaving him to live in with primal savagery. While hunting, Jack is “Bent double...down like a splinter”, being described as “dog-like...on all fours” and “ape-like among...
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...How can sociology help us think about civility and being civil? In sociology, the topic of race proves to create an issue with civility. In chapter 10 the significance of race as well as different forms of racism are expressed. As we see these inequalities, it can open our eyes on how to fix these issues to become civil. In chapter 10 we see how race can ultimately effect how you are treated and seen in society. In a country like America, we are seen as diverse, although whites are the dominate group. Due to this grouping of society, we can easily see the inequalities in society. You are either in the minority group or dominate group. Since there are differences that separate society this opens the door for discrimination, stereotypes, prejudice,...
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...King et al. (2011) conducted an empirical study to test the relationship between diversity and organizational performance and to observe how and when organizational outcomes can be influenced by diversity through service interactions. The research question is that “Intraorganizational ethnic diversity is associated with reduced civility toward patients. However, the degree to which organizational demography was representative of community demography was positively related to civility experienced by patients and ultimately enhanced organizational performance” (King et al., 2011:1103). However, this study provides first empirical test to examine incivility that may emerge if organizations don’t reflect demography of the communities (King et al., 2011:1104). The study begins by reviewing theories of diversity from sociological and psychological point of view and then describing and testing a proposed six hypotheses related to civility, quality of service and usage of resources. The study shows measures, statistical analyses then discussed findings and consequences The authors studied the interactions of ethnic diversity individuals utilizing two major theories: social identity theory (Tajfel & Turner, 1979) and theory of social structure (Blau’s 1977). Thus, the core process of the relationship between ethnic diversity and the organizational performance is considered. They conducted this study on a particular organization entity which is in health care field. After that, they applied...
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...innocence, self-identity, the division between the elite and the working class, and the impending effect of war which further presents the issues of life and death and those of the old and the new worlds. Malouf uses foreshadowing throughout the novel to highlight key themes particularly those focussing on the binary opposites of civility and savagery. From the very beginning of the novel Malouf presents the issue of old and new worlds. The sanctuary, being the old world, has an underlying feeling of civility. ”...intensely blue mountains that were soft blue at the time of day but would...
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...HBR.ORG THE PRICE OF INCIVILITY LACK OF RESPECT HURTS MORALE AND THE BOTTOM LINE. BY CHRISTINE PORATH AND CHRISTINE PEARSON January–February 2013 Harvard Business Review 115 The Price of inciviliTy R udeness at work is rampant, and it’s on the rise. Over the past 14 years we’ve polled thousands of workers about how they’re treated on the job, and 98% have reported experiencing uncivil behavior. In 2011 half said they were treated rudely at least once a week—up from a quarter in 1998. The costs chip away at the bottom line. Nearly everybody who experiences workplace incivility responds in a negative way, in some cases overtly retaliating. Employees are less creative when they feel disrespected, and many get fed up and leave. About half deliberately decrease their effort or lower the quality of their work. And incivility damages customer relationships. Our research shows that people are less likely to buy from a company with an employee they perceive as rude, whether the rudeness is directed at them or at other employees. Witnessing just a single unpleasant interaction leads customers to generalize about other employees, the organization, and even the brand. We’ve interviewed employees, managers, HR executives, presidents, and CEOs. We’ve administered questionnaires, run experiments, led workshops, and spoken with doctors, lawyers, judges, law enforcement officers, architects, engineers, consultants, and coaches about how they’ve faced and handled incivility. And...
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... They usually say two head is better than one; but through Portland State, I have almost four-hundred other minds in just one class with astounding novel ideas that emerge and open up a world that was never before accessible to me. Or when I volunteered for the DKMS with a group of peers with different background, yet we all shared a common purpose that is dedicated to fight against blood cancer and blood disorders. Thus, collaboration allows a group to “capitalize on the multiple perspectives and talents of group members” to create an effective team that can work towards their common purpose (NCLP, 111). Another essential ingredient to collaboration is controversy with civility. Any group is bound to have differences in a viewpoint that may not align with others. However, the goal of controversy with civility is to create a group culture that “explores diverse perspective” and...
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...In Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad uses contrasts and ironies between the native Africans and the intrusive Europeans to prove that Civilization is not truly civilized. The Europeans claim to be in the Congo to “civilize” the “savage” natives, yet they are far from paragons of civility. The Europeans are violent, greedy, and extensively lazy while the natives show restraint, non-violence, and reluctant yet exemplary work ethic. Although the Europeans have enslaved the natives of the Congo, they themselves are slaves to greed. Marlow describes them best when he refers to them as “greedy phantoms” (137). The pilgrims and the company employees share a common goal, profit. They drift about day to day, unorderly, collecting ivory from their...
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...boundaries they play within are what the law allows. During negotiations you have to play your cards in a specific order so that you don't reveal what you're holding, and this takes some dancing in the gray areas of morals and ethics. No one really likes to think about how much lying goes on at the bargaining table. Of course not-it's troubling. On the one hand, we aspire to principled negotiation, win-win solutions and civility with our opponents. On the other, our whole notion of negotiation is built on ethical quicksand: To succeed, you must deceive. No one really likes to think about how much lying goes on at the bargaining table. Of course not-it's troubling. On the one hand, we aspire to principled negotiation, win-win solutions and civility with our opponents. On the other, our whole notion of negotiation is built on ethical quicksand: To succeed, you must deceive. No one really likes to think about how much lying goes on at the bargaining table. Of course not-it's troubling. On the one hand, we aspire to principled negotiation, win-win solutions and civility with our opponents. On the other, our whole notion of negotiation is built on ethical quicksand: To succeed, you must deceive. In negotiations, exaggerated benefits, ignoring flaws, or saying "I don't know" is not considered lying but playing to your strengths. You can not be completely be honest or you end up being taken advantage of. There are some tactics you need to understand and utilize when negotiate. Listen to...
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...communicate this by pitting their priorities against one another. Golding’s character Ralph is presented as the perfect leader. He eludes a certain prestige and the narrator reveals his privileges/ civilized upbringing.”” This aura of his prompts the other children to vote for him to become their leader/ chief. His good looks, his charismatic attitude, and the fact that he was holding the conch which brought them all together also played a part in his affirmed role as leader. As previously mentioned, Ralph grew up privileged. He attended a private school and he grew up around civility. It can only be assumed that once he is placed in a situation where all the things he grew up with are not present, the only rational move for him as leader would be to try to retrieve as much of the civility he grew up with as possibly. His lucky upbringing made him the good guy throughout the book because civility was all he knew and civility was the only thing that attached him to his previous life. Jack (another Golding character) is painted from the very start of the book as someone who is very comfortable with leadership. He is introduced as the leader of the choir he has likely held this position for a while and it only seemed reasonable that he becomes the chief of the people on the island. When Ralph stole this perceived position of power from him (having not been introduced as having prior leadership skills and other children plainly stating that they voted for him based on the fact that he was holding...
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...ORGANIZATIONAL BULLYING: ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONAL EMAIL By Ruth Ragatz Dr. Fritz COMM 494W-75 October 12, 2013 ORGANIZATIONAL BULLYING: ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONAL EMAIL Introduction I. United Healthcare – The assessment A. Determine the “Good” of the Organization 1. Historical Moment A. Dwelling Place B. Community of Memory B. Multiplicity of communication ethics 1. Define Communication Ethics for United Healthcare 2. Organizational Culture 3. Power and Leadership A. High Power B. Monological arrogance C. Dialogic Ethics 1. 2. 3. 4. Attentiveness Ground of Self Ground of Other Dialogic Civility II. United Healthcare – The analysis A. Codes, Procedures, guidelines 1. Internet Ethics A. Dehumanization B. Fair and equal opportunity C. Formal code of Ethics 2. Contextual Communication Ethics A. Eye of the Beholder B. Culture, Diversity, and communication B. Democratic Communication ethics 1. The habit of search 2. The habit of justice 3. The habit of preferring public to private motivations 4. The habit for respect for dissent A. Interpersonal Responsibility B. Accountability 1. Evaluation and the Good Conclusion 2 Ruth Ragatz Dr. Fritz COMM 494W-75 October 12, 2013 ORGANIZATIONAL BULLYING: ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONAL EMAIL In the 21st century, organizations have benefitted from technological advances such as; the internet, mobile phones, computers, instant messaging, and even the ability for employees to work in cyberspace...
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