...Names Professor’s Name Course Number Date How Children Succeed, by Paul Tough Paul Tough disputes that those characters that mater most have more to do with the behaviors of an individuals. Proficiencies like determination, inquisitiveness, and self-control have all been seen to have an impact on a person’s behavior. Consequently, this paper is going to provide a mini essay concerning Toughs major claims and supporting claims in how children succeed as from page 165-181. The paper will also end with an essay three thesis that highlights on what has been learnt from Toughs main claims. According to Tough on college conundrum, it is seen that the majority of the children from poor families do struggle in getting education as compared to those in the rich families. It is clear that “over the past few decades, it has become evident that the United States does not so much have an issue of restricted as well as uneven college admittance. It has a challenge of incomplete and lopsided college achievement (Tough, p. 150).” Concerning this it is clear that the United States does not concentrate on one background when it comes to ones college admission. They say that the most challenging fact presently is the non-fulfilling college accomplishment. Therefore, it can be pointed out that the college conundrum as stated means that the majority of the grades tend to show more than the mystery content. They say that this discloses characters of motivation...
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...learning? Per Zimmerman (2002), Bandura in 1977 introduced the idea of self –efficacy and defined it as perceived difference among individuals in their capability to complete a task. Zimmerman notes that Bandura attributed a significant weight to self-efficacy in enhancing motivation among individuals. Prior to this human motivation had only been linked to “outcome expectation”. Several studies have been done on self-efficacy and its effect on learning, with the general consensus that learning can be significantly affected by higher self-efficacy. This paper will review two articles on the topic. The first article by Zimmerman (2000) is a meta analytical review of the role of self efficacy on academic motivation and learning. The second literature covered by this paper is a research based paper by Martocchio (1994). Martocchio’s study looked at the effect of induced concept of ability, on training participants, as a fixed entity or an acquirable skill on an individual’s efficacy towards that task. Zimmerman cites a study done by Shell, Murphy, and Burning which supports Bandura’s position that self-efficacy is a larger determinant of the motivation than expected outcome. This study measured perceived capability to perform reading and writing activities and found that virtually all of 32% variance was accounted for by perceived self efficacy. The study also found that in writing self-efficacy was the only predictor of achievement. Per Zimmerman this is consistent with Bandura’s...
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...Objectiveness 3.1. Standardized test is more objective than any other kind of test. The word “standardized” predestines standardized test’s nature: objective. Different than the points and tests graded by local teachers, standardized test needs electronic machines and standardized test paper and questions to assure that one student’s ability is clearly and precisely reflected into numbers. Also, without knowing identity of students, the paper-grader can make appropriate decisions without stereotypes and prejudices. 3.2. Standardized test is an unfair assessment and a malicious tool. According to Carol Dweck, psychological professor in Harvard University, one person did well on tests, he or she will be acclaimed as a smart student, and the consequence will enter as fixed mindset. If praised as worked hard, it will enter as malleable mindset. Fixed mindset doesn’t help much, because when students go to next puzzle, which can difficult, it will threaten their schema: if they don’t achieve, the omen of the aftermath will be being no longer smart. They give up more easily, more threatened by failure, and they don’t enjoy the process. They can become...
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...Hence, the cost of the seat, which seems to be free, is actually contained in the coffee price. This is the traditional strategy of a café (“first strategy” in latter passage). However, a phenomenon is observed in China. With the increasing number of freeloaders, people who enjoy the seat without any purchase, private firms start to use a new strategy (“second strategy” in latter passage). They charge a sitting fee, which costs less than a typical cup of coffee, to those freeloaders. It is clear that such a policy is implemented to guarantee the café’s profit. As Singapore is also starting to observe an increasing trend of freeloaders, we are interested in which strategy is more suitable to be implemented by café. Research method & Survey: Our research is based on the hypothesis that the second strategy is going to be implemented in Singapore. Since coffee remains the same in the two strategies, we are going to draw our conclusion by analyzing a consumer’s willingness-to-pay for the seat. We assume the strategy that yields higher willingness-to-pay will be more suitable to be implemented as consumers could receive a higher utility from the seat. A survey is conducted online to collect the consumers’ willingness-to-pay with regard to the two different strategies. Our participants mainly comprise of tertiary students residing in Singapore whose age range between 18...
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...Abstract The upcoming commencement of GST, the Goods and Services Tax, in Malaysia has been critically received by citizens. This study has been conducted to gauge the level of awareness and approval of GST among IIUM students. The general outlook on GST is negative, stemming from a lack of awareness as to what GST truly is and the taxpayers mindsets (Abdul Mansor & Ilias, 2013). Questionnaires were distributed to random IIUM students aimed at getting their awareness on GST and its implementation. The findings indicate that IIUM students are aware of GST and its imminent implementation and conflicting views on whether or not they approve of its implementation. Perhaps with a little scrutiny and education it might be possible to increase awareness on GST, and may change people perceptions and reception of it, be it positive or negative. 1.0 Introduction In general, Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a consumption tax which is imposed on the sale of goods and services, and it is divided into two categories indirect taxes and direct taxes and is administered by the Royal Malaysian Custom (RMC). The Malaysian government has announced that the new system which will be implemented starting 1st April 2015 at the rate of 6% (Robinson, 2014). The GST (goods and services tax) system will be replacing the present SST (sales and services tax). In the current tax regime, the 10% Sales Tax and 6% Service Tax is collected by one party (usually the seller) and passed on...
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...Reflective Paper Marcy L. Ortiz BSHS/345 July 23, 2014 Ms. Tucker The identification of the complex factors involved in overcoming generational poverty can be difficult because each case has its own special needs. While the challenges the aged face when there is lack of access to employment, women face dilemmas that keep them from obtaining proper work to take care of their families. The perception of these issues must be changed to one of understanding and change. Our world deserves a chance to move in a positive direction, and in order to do that we must begin with ourselves. Only then can we provide proper help to those in need and in unfortunate circumstances. Generational poverty is when a family has at the most two generations that have been produced in poverty (Robyn E. Blummer, 2013). Adults and children that are raised in this type of poverty have a mindset of mere survival. There are many challenges that occur in the life of an individual who is dealing with poverty. Emotionally, a child or adult may feel that he or she may never amount to anything that life can only be living to the minimal. Societal challenges, a child may be discriminated against at school for not having all the supplies he or she may need, therefore being called names, or being judged by teachers. Adults and children who live in poverty deal with stressors such as where the next meal is going to come from or how a bill is going to be paid. Adults and children who live...
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...CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Much of the empirical research on mutual funds has not given any significant contribution for the mutual fund investor. Unfortunately many mutual fund investor have probably never heard about these research results or their implications. They have heard some rules of thumb guidelines from their brokers or peers about how to select a particular fund. The purpose of this present study is to identify the selection criteria, investors seem to use in selecting a mutual fund institution that suits the investors investment objective and also to identify the factors that are responsible for the selection of schemes floated by these organisations. Further it attempts to identify the reactions from the respondents' namely mutual fund unit holders of Mysore towards the performance of the different schemes. The researcher has employed interview schedule for the collection of data to elicit views of the Mutual Fund investors. Individuals from all walks of life have been showing increasing participation in the stock market, a place where one can see their money doubling in a period of time or disappearing depending on how they play the game. With the stupendous growth in the capital market, direct investment in the stock market has definitely become next to impossible. And yet investors undertake investments with minimal risks of the working of stock exchanges. But in order that investments prove profitable; investors...
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...Research paper on REAL TEAMS Sagar. Ashok. Kulkarni MBA – 151202084 07/12/2015 REAL TEAMS Abstract The purpose of this paper is to review the research on how real teams are formed within an organizational environment and what challenges are faced during its formation and various other issues. Methodology/approach Douglas Smith there are basically five types of teams, each with a different level of performance and effectiveness and a real team is among those five types of teams. These five types of teams namely: 1. A working group/team 2. The Pseudo-Team A wide range of published works by 3. Potential Team renowned scholars which have analysed 4. Real Team the concept of real teams in excessive 5. High Performance Team detail and how effectively the team works in the current business scenario even though the concept of teams has been around us since ancient times of monarch to the current democratic form of working. These are the various types or we can also say how a team develops over a certain period of time. Performance Impact High performance team Keywords Real teams, Team task, stability of Real Team membership, impact of real teams, real teams and enabling conditions of team effectiveness. Introduction: As we know that a team consists of two or Working Group Potential Team -------------------------Pseudo Team more people with a common purpose or goal to achieve. A real team is just...
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...Gloves On: The Presence of Competition in the Healthcare Industry Gina Ruggiero HCA 421 Instructor Celya Tilley August 23, 2013 The driving force of any business is that of competition; the healthcare industry is no different. The presence of competition provides a need to grow and continually offer quality services or products; however, the competition in the healthcare industry can be a very daunting at times. The cost of medical care is rising and patients are expecting a certain level of high-quality care due to the vast amount of information available to them. Patients are now armed with knowledge; they are true consumers who look for the best quality care for the very best price. This paper will discuss the different forms of competition that takes place in health care, evaluate the benefits and pitfalls of competition while suggesting alternatives given competition were not the prime driver of operations in the healthcare industry, explain the essence of successful competition and the use of competitive intelligence and describe the influence competition has on the services offered by health care organizations and the choices patients have. Competition drives businesses to work at their full potential and forces them to constantly evaluate their business strategy and make changes when necessary. Competition also has the ability to force health care organizations to compete for business by lowering their costs of services provided; this competition...
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...good and evil. The tendencies of human beings can be observed and analyzed through the work of several psychologists. Renowned psychologist, Philip Zimbardo’s research shows that good people will continue to commit evil acts when they are put under certain conditions, eventually generating the loss of their identity. These conditions test the moral strength and personal conscience of intrinsically good people. His research provides a lens for the explanation of the meaning and causes of these recurring evil phenomenon. Thomas Paine’s famous quote, “[these] are the times that try men’s souls,” strongly relates to the conflicts between right and wrong that...
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...Changing cognition has an overall affect on how we approach daily issues and can lead to a more healthy, positive mindset (McDermott, 2014). Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a form of psychotherapy that treats problems and boosts happiness by modifying emotions and behaviors through thoughts, and is used to treat social anxiety disorder (Bodie 2010; McDermott, 2014). In order for such to be done, an individual’s cognitions have to be moved towards rationality, and a person's behavior needs to gradually move towards engagement and participation in life (McDermott 2014, Ceccarelli & White, 2018; Bodie, 2010). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also kind of treatment of social anxiety disorder, where the patient accepts unpleasant symptoms and adapts (Bodie, 2010). Some studies have suggested social skills training, which includes initiating conversations, practicing...
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...DESIGN THINKING: CHARACTERISTICS AND PROMISES Arkin Efeoglu1, Charles Møller2, Michel Sérié3, Harry Boer2 1 2 SAP Germany Aalborg University, Denmark 3 SAP Germany arkin.efeoglu@sap.com ABSTRACT This paper analyses a variety of Design Thinking methods to identify a governable pattern that is required to roll out Design Thinking as mindset in a multi-national company. A comparative analysis is essential to unveil focal points that lead to this organizational mindset transformation. Hence, a thorough understanding of the method and its core values may avoid uncoordinated innovation capabilities. Ultimately innovation will not be an R&D topic in an organization anymore but become part for every employee’s job, irrespective of his or her position. Keywords: Design thinking methods and characteristics, Review 1. INTRODUCTION A number of new innovation methods have emerged during the past two decades with an increasing interdisciplinary collaboration between the engineering, economic and social sciences. In spite of this, it is still a challenge to develop and introduce new innovations. One approach that increasingly makes its way to businesses of all sizes is called Design Thinking. This approach seems to be more promising to operationalize the innovation capabilities of a company (Brenner and Witte, 2011). Design Thinking is a human-centered problem solving method that mostly leads to radical innovative solution in terms of the feasibility, desirability...
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...In the article, “The Good Teen” (Daise, Norloff, Carne 59), through presenting readers with an as-a-matter-fact picture of today’s youth, the author elaborates the important personality characteristics of Five Cs for youth development and demonstrates some specific ways of how to enhance good parenting. The author begins with a strong example of Eliza Parks, who is a high school student having the Five Cs and a promising future. With the example, the author contends that the conventional assumption of teenagers being prone to trouble making and rebellion is no longer true. By citing Dr. Lerner’s research that creates the Five Cs characteristics for good youth: competence, confidence, connection, character, and caring, the author proves...
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...Name Professor Lean Manufacturing 18 November 2012 The Benefits of Implementing Kaizen and Measuring its Success Abstract This paper serves as a literature review of kaizen. Points of interest include its origins, how it is different from innovation, its benefits, and its implementation. Difficulties of implementing kaizen are addressed briefly. Standardization and sustainability may just be the most difficult elements of the kaizen process. However, they are perhaps the most important aspects of kaizen, yet they are sometimes overlooked. This can lead to failed kaizen attempts even as severe as reverting back to the old, supposedly improved upon standards. A particular research program looked at inputs to kaizen events and how they affect the outcome of the events. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing failure and using that feedback to improve the effectiveness of the kaizen event initiative. This research program is also referenced in this paper. Introduction After World War II, the United States felt it could benefit from assisting the Japanese economy. The United States sent those who contributed to American businesses during the war to act as advisors to Japanese businesses, one of whom was Dr. W. Edwards Deming. Deming’s ideas that made the Japanese increasingly competitive came to be known as kaizen (Maurer 9-10). What is Kaizen? Dr. Deming’s ideas that became known as kaizen included reduction of waste, respect for workers, and service to...
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...Section A: Audit Practice Part b (i): Why is the audit of cash important part of the audit? From an auditing standpoint, cash is an important account because cash transactions affect all other business and financial processes. Businesses acquire cash by selling goods or services, disposing of fixed assets, or acquiring debt or equity. The same businesses put their cash to use through purchasing, paying employees, and buying inventory. Audits are an important part of business. Cash audits check that money has been handled properly, and performance audits ascertain whether employees are doing their jobs properly. Corporations are likely to undergo tax audits to ensure proper tax reporting and withholding. Audits may be performed in-house by management or human resources, by a third-party consulting firm hired specifically to perform the audits or by IRS agents who are auditing company tax records. The audit of cash is considered an important part of an audit mainly due to almost all business transactions will be ultimately settled through the cash accounts, the audit of cash accounts also assists in the verification of other asset and liability accounts as well as revenue and expenses. Some of the investor relies on the accuracy of the cash account to evaluate the financial health of the company. They use current asset which include the cash account to compute several financial measures. Other than that, cash is the highly liquid asset in a company and it is an area of high...
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