...general education course is designed to introduce the intentional learner to communication, collaboration, information utilization, critical thinking, problem solving and professional competence and values. The course uses an interdisciplinary approach for the learner to develop personal, academic strategies in order to reach desired goals and achieve academic success. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Carter, C., Bishop, J., & Kravits, S. (2007). Keys to college studying: Becoming an active thinker (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One: Academic Success Details Due Points Objectives 1.1 Identify techniques for setting goals. 1.2 Identify techniques for managing time. 1.3 Identify techniques for managing stress. 1.4 Develop educational goals...
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...Business Code of Ethics Professional ethics, values and career success Companies set their codes and guidelines for employees to follow. Employees make decisions about ethical conduct and values in the workplace by choice. Whether those choices are for personal gain, the general welfare of others, or the overall success of the company, ethics and values have a direct impact on our career success. Companies that endure success have core values and ethics on which it has built its reputation. Essential areas to cover in creating a code of ethics are stakeholder values, the vision of the business, the employees, customer relations, and the community the business supports. The code of ethics inspires proper attitude, awareness, and represent the manner in which business is conducted. Business practices structured around strong ethics, morals and values is the best way to communicate to employee, clients, and customers the behaviors that are expected. Stakeholders set the tone and serve as an example to employee. They instill the values of the company in leadership and create the hierarchy of conduct for everyone within the organization. Stakeholders along with management and leadership help to create a solid reputation for the company as one that people want to work for and conduct business with. Ethics and values have a direct impact on career success because they influence our ability to make sound decisions in the workplace. Ethics and values affect relationships...
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...Professional Knowledge and Abilities LaShawn D. Valrie GEN/200 January 3, 2010 Dr. Joyce Mackey Abstract In this paper I will tell you how the Association of YMCA Professionals can provide me with information to giving one better knowledge and abilities within the company. The knowledge that I will learn will better assist me in providing me with the necessary trainings and conferences needed to become a professional employee of the YMCA of the Greater Houston. Professional Knowledge and Abilities The association that I chose was the Association of YMCA Professionals or also known as AYP. AYP is the professional society for YMCA staff members in the United States. As a membership organization, national in scope, it has been in existence since 1871. The Association is formally organized by 11 men on board a steamer on the Potomac River. Its first name was the Association of General Secretaries of the Young Men's Christian Association of the United States and British Provinces. This meeting also marked the first of the annual, biennial, or triennial conferences of the employed officers of the YMCA that have continued in some form uninterrupted to this day. AYP's purpose is to advance, inspire, and connect the YMCA Leader. Y professionals have the ability to participate in innovative discussions as well as network with other Y professionals. This will give me the ability to take away tangible tools and practical knowledge, providing me with a renewed professional...
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...Assignment #1 “How Personal Can Ethics Get?” 1. Discuss how personal differences and preference can impact organizational ethics. Ethics is a part of an individual’s philosophy which concerns about “Right” or “Wrong”. Personal differences and preference can impact organizational ethics many ways because people are divers and has different preference. When they come to work in organization, they also bring their own belief, values, vision, and preference with them. The leaders and the fellows who concern ethics would bring the success to the company rather than unethical workers. Individuals’ moral also includes living good, having a positive attitude and being a good person, and doing the right ways such as helping others and being friendly with other individuals. Ethics has personal and social dimensions. (Christoph, C., Richter, & Holzinger, 2007) The organizational ethics is directly dependent on the personal understandings and preferences of all the individuals that are working in the company. In this specific case the example is, Valerie and her boss Waters, which determine that the team members have different financial positions, work experience and represent different circles of society. They both carry a different understanding of ethics and cultural morality. Lionel Waters, the wealthy and neglected leader believed that with money everything is possible to buy. He thought that hiring his closest friends for the highest positions with salaries well...
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...Business ethics refers to those values, standards and principles that operate within business (McGraw-Hill Irwin). Business ethics can also be defined as written and unwritten codes of principles and values that govern decisions and actions within a company. In the business world, the company’s culture sets standards for determining the difference between good and bad decision making and behavior. In today's modern business world, the road to success requires more than merely technical skills, practical knowledge and a good product. Business ethics, above all, are the guiding forces to achieve and sustain success. The questions today are less about why or should ethics be a part of business, than about which ethics should guide business decisions and how ethics can be integrated within business. Code of ethics in a company provides the basis of a fair treatment of all employees that mutually trust each other and that respect human rights and equal opportunity whilst maximizing its talent, capability and performance, which is essential in regard to its reputation and its brands, and ultimately, in regard to continuing business success with the company’s valued customers. If a company wants to do well in business, then it needs to have good partners. The only way to get good partners is to have a good reputation both in terms of a track record and in terms of its business overall. And of course, the best way to get a good reputation is to ensure that the company has a strong tradition...
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...Elizabeth Electronics Ethics Case Introduction: Elizabeth Electronics is facing an issue that can cause the business to lose its credibility and reputation. The company has received many complaints from customers regarding its LCD TV’s products. Our employees are violating the code of ethics, causing the company’s TVs to overheat after a period of time approximated to be one year and two months, after the one year warranty expires. After investigations, we discovered that some materials were causing this problem to arise. Employees covered up this issue during testing to ensure a fast production and strength their ability to compete with other companies. However, the company received many negative comments and bad views from the media, and lost many customers as a result. People who are conducting any sort of business should follow a moral code known as business ethics. We are responsible to follow this code of ethics and should never cheat under any circumstances. Business ethics are applied in almost every business to ensure that a certain level of trust will exist between the customers and the business. Integrity, Honesty, fidelity, charity, responsibility, and self-discipline are some values that are considered as part of the Business ethics. We have to take responsibility and rectify this Issue in order to improve our image and our ethical performance Our priority now is to initiate a well implemented ethical program in order to improve the ethical culture of...
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...leader who promotes the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner. | Knowledge | Skills | Enduring Understanding | Essential Questions | Administrators will know…. | Administrator will be able to…. | Administrators will understand that… | | the purpose of educational programs and accountability for academic success in the school | use data to guide instruction so that it is focused on helping all students (ISLLC 2008: 5A) | The administrator is seen as the “first citizen” by the school community. The administrator must adhere to the morals and values set by the school and community both personally and professionally. | How can you use the data to help guild your instruction, so that all students are successful? What issues will you encounter that may impact the success of your students? | | | | | how to demonstrate a personal and professional code of ethics | respect the rights of others with regard to confidentiality, dignity, and engage in honest interactions (ISLLC 2008: 5B) | | As an administrator, how do you align your decision to develop a professional personal code of ethics? How will you know the community has built a trusting relationship with you? | | | | | how to develop a culture of diverse staff members that promotes the value of all individuals | express the value of diversity in the school and ensure that all students have an education (ISLLC 2008: 5C) | | How will you, as an administrator...
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...Personal Ethics Development Paper PHL/323 July 15, 2010 In this paper I will discuss my personal ethical system and ground rules. I will talk about how I developed my values and what those values are and the sources I believe I developed them from. I will also discuss how my personal values impact my work environment and how my company values impact my personal values. Development of Values One’s personal values are acquired early in life. At birth we are born with no knowledge. We cry when we are hungry, need our diaper changed or want attention. We lie there content until we need something then we cry. This is the starting point that sets the tone and direction for one’s life and the decision-making process. The goal of developing values in children is to establish the capability to make sound judgments (Kohlberg, 1971). The entire process of value development is lifelong and continuous (Nucci, 2002). Personal Values Personal values are almost like DNA, individual to one person. Personal values are those that define me as a person: •I believe that people are responsible for his/her own actions…•I believe in family unity…•I believe in compassion…•I believe in the importance of a good education…•I believe in having good work ethics…•I believe in love…•I believe in honesty…•I believe in choice…•I believe we are who we want to be…•I believe that we learn from our mistakes…•I believe in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy…•I believe my dad is...
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...people who interact and share many objectives in order to accomplish goals. Organizational Behavior is the study and application of knowledge about how people, individuals, and groups act in organizations (Clark, 2004). Organizational behavior helps to better understand human behavior, cultural differences, diversity, communication, business ethics and change in the organization. Understanding organizational behavior helps one to better understand how people feel, think and react in a well structured organizational environment. Employee behavior can have an impact on the behavior of the other employees. This paper discusses the terms and conceptions of organizational behavior. An organizational culture is an essential part of a company that separates one company from other companies. According to Schermerhorn, Hunt, and Osborn (2008), organizational culture is a shared beliefs and values that influence the behavior of the organizations members. Those with a strong culture will “operate with a clear vision of the future that is supported by well-developed and well-communicated beliefs and values’ (Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn, 2008). Many companies with a strong culture usually encourage good teamwork, risk taking, innovation and help one another by motivating employees to better themselves. One of the key element to a company’s success is also the organizations behavior. The organizational behavior consists of an “academic discipline devoted to understanding individuals...
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...Define OB 2. Goal of OB 3. List the fundamental concept of OB 4. What are the key forces of OB 5. Explain how the study of the fundamental concept of organizational behavior can help better manage their people at work 6. Name the different models of organizational behavior with a description of any one. 7. Why managers need to study OB 1. Define OB * Organisational behavior is the systematic study and careful application of knowledge about how people-as individual and as groups –act within organsiastions. * OB is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups and structure have on behavior within organisations for the purpose of applying such knowledge towards improving an orgnasiation’s effectiveness. 2. Goal of OB Leaders must be able to: i. Describe ii. Understand iii. Predict iv. Control individual behavior in the organisation * Describe: * OB is a science that analyses as to how people behave in different situations in the organisation. A manager should be able to describe the behavior of each individuals under his command. 3. List the fundamental concept of OB Fundamental concepts of OB The nature of people i) Individual differences ii) Perception Iii) A whole person Iv) Motivated behavior V) Desire for involvement Vi) Value of the person The nature of organisation i) Social systems ii) Mutual interest iii) Ethics i) Individual differences : * People have much in common (excitement in any achievement) but each person...
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...organisational culture To get Achievement in implementing plans or running in right path manager must first understand the values and culture of organisation.Managers should only try to implement the strategies which are favarouble with the organizations culture and value otherwise it is very likely to he may not succeed. As change in culture and value the manager should constantly be up dated with organization current atmosphere. Organizational culture can be better understood by observing the basic day to day life activity of employees within in the office building or within the organisation. Observing activity should include the relationship between employees themselves between higher authority and junior staff. How senior managers treat their junior. Organisational culture can also be understood by knowing how employees behave with their customers and suppliers. And one should also notice that how formally or informally people behave within the organization and weather there is abusing going within the staff from any superior staff to their junior staff. One can also analyse the organization culture by inquiring with customers about the treatment given to them by organization and also by having close look about team work and do’s and don’ts around and within the organization. These are just the few ways to analyse the organizational values from many other possible ways. 1.2 Explain internal and external factors that could influence organisational culture...
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...and treated as endowed with supernatural, superhuman, or at least specifically exceptional powers or qualities. 2) Who is a charismatic leadership? Ans: Charismatic leadership is a leadership based on the leader’s ability to communicate and behave in ways that reach followers on a basic, emotional way, to inspire and motivate. 3) Define the term “transactional leadership”. Ans: A transactional leader is one who guides and motivates his follows in the direction of establish goals by clarifying role and task requirements. It involves exchange relationship between leader and the followers. It is a perception for mediocrity and that transformational leadership leads to superior performance in organization facing demands for renewal and change. 4) Differentiate between transformational and transactional leadership. Ans: | Transformational leadership |Transactional leadership | |Builds on man’s need for meaning |Builds on man needs to get a job done and make a living | |Is preoccupied with purposes and values, morals and ethics. |Is preoccupied with power and position,...
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...profound impact on their organization and how well their teams perform. Thus, organizational leadership plays an influential role in shaping culture and culture in return forms administration. As a leadership perception, corporate culture has been acknowledged as one of the various elements that leaders can utilize to enhance a dynamic business. The process of establishing the cultural foundation of a company begins with the appointed leadership of organizations. They do so by enforcing their assumptions and expectations of organizational culture onto their followers. High-level superiors are the major sources for communicating norms and core values in organizations. Therefore, it is imperative that leaders convey the organization leadership and cultural principles to their followers for utilizing their leadership powers to support and preserve an organizational culture that is ethical and healthy. With the attentiveness to culture in today’s business entities, and its resilient influence on the behavior of subordinates, leaders in company’s can produce a culture that supports high moral and ethical behavior. The subsequent analysis of leadership and organizational culture will attempt to discuss several mechanisms of leadership, and the role leadership plays in shaping the culture of an organization. Leadership and Organizational Culture Defined To ensure that members of the organization are appropriately equipped with pertinent knowledge to aid in the success of an...
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...any level the core values that remain at the heart of any relationship within the criminal justice system is the one between ethics and professional behavior. Ethics is one of the most essential and fundamental matters that are necessary for the criminal justice system to be more than a success. The citizens of the United States need these people who are working within our criminal justice system, and for America’s criminal justice system to uphold the United States laws and uphold America’s constitution as well as be ethical and professional people. In this paper a discussion will take place as well as an analysis of the relationship between ethics and professional behavior in the administration of criminal justice. An explanation will be provided on the role of critical thinking with regard to the relationship of ethics and professional behavior. The paper will include a proposal for a seminar in ethics training for law enforcement officers. In this paper five areas of ethical conduct that will be stressed for the seminar will be chosen. Furthermore, details will be given as to why these areas were chose and what the expected benefits of the training would be for both the officers and the community. When it comes to the administration within our criminal justice system, their ethics and professionalism is defined by their duties and what is expected of them based on the law and the U.S. Constitution. When consideration is taken in regard to their ethics, U.S. citizens would...
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...GUIDE 1 (MID-TERM) Materials needed for preparation: Lectures (slides): 1 – What is culture; 2 – Conceptual culture models; 3 – Culture shock and expatriate adjustment; 4 – Motivation; 5 – Decision making; 6 – Ethics. Textbook: Chapter 2 (Culture & International Management), 7 (Motivation), 9 (Decision Making) Cases: (1) Foundering Expatriate; (2) Black & Decker Readings: “The silent language in overseas business”; “Right ways to manage expats”; “Value in tension: Ethics away from home” What is Culture? 1. What is the definition of culture? Acquired knowledge people use to interpret experience and actions. This knowledge then influence values ,attitude and behavior 2. What are the three levels of culture? What are the examples for each level? Surface level food holidays Underwater level economy customs Deep level value belief 3. How is culture transmitted? Both formal and informal Informal transmission occurs every day as individuals interact with each other, watch television, or read books Formal transmission occurs through efforts to socialize as an individual, such as in schools and government 4. How does culture impact communication in organizations? Culture has an impact on how communication takes place in an organization, what is communicated (e.g., only work related or including personal issues), and the manner in which information is communicated (direct confrontation vs. saving...
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