...Introduction A reformation reader is a book edited by Denis Janz in which he brings lesser known documents and figures to luminosity. Janz makes the context reformation clearer by including the pre-Reformation Catholic sentiments authors and discussing about the Counter Reformation and the Catholic Council of Trent. He brings up different scholarly arguments on how to interpret the Reformation. Janz tries us much as he can to stay neutral and give explanations on what the questions are. He therefore, provides documents that hold the ability to place challenges on both viewpoints and supports a study of the texts themselves. In his book, Janz includes opinions explaining the significance of both Martin Luther and John Calvin. This paper is therefore, intended on highlighting the significance of these two individuals and contrasting the opinions contained in writings of each. The significance of Martin Luther Many people wonder why there exists a great fuss over martin Luther and the Protestant reformation. They also don’t understand how and why this German monk turned out to be a lightning rod for change in religion and community in Europe during the Renaissance. Many people also do not comprehend the significance of the circumstances and the importance Luther and his persuade on the Reformation and how it affects them in the present days. Back in 1520 Luther was thought of as an insightful church leader and other thought of him as an ecclesiastical terrorist. His thoughts...
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...Mountain View Community Hospital Case Study Deabra Hardrick-Crump DBM/502 September 30, 2013 Warren Von Worley Mountain View Community Hospital Case Study Mountain View Community Hospital has opportunities for improvement in its data management and security functions. The data governance functions will be analyzed, as well as the data quality and data integration of the existing and newly implemented systems for the Mountain View Community Hospital. Mountain View Community Hospital’s information technology team will evaluate their current operational, clinical, and financial information (Hoffer, Ramesh, & Toppi, 2011). The integration of these systems will be beneficial to the hospital and its staff members. The system that the Mountain View Community Hospital is planning on implementing is an EMR system. This system would link all the different departments and information within application in those departments. Almost all forms would become electronic and this would eliminate uncertainties in illegible handwriting. All this information entered would automatically be uploaded into a database. This new system could even catch dangerous interactions with medications that the patient may be taking. This new system will make the jobs of the physicians and staff members a lot more efficient, and productive. This system allows their visits with their patients to be faster while still being informative and accurate. Having a larger amount of information at their...
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...Supply Chain Management Concerns BUS630/Managerial Accounting 8/22/2011 Supply Chain Management Concerns In the modern business world with an increase in technology and information-based consumers, it is no wonder why there are many issues that deal directly with supply chain management. The authors of Managerial Accounting for Managers define supply chain management as, “A management approach that coordinates business processes across companies to better serve end consumers,” (Noreen, Brewer and Garrison, 2011, p. 25). More and more consumers are increasingly trending toward a mass of buyers that crave instant gratification, whether it through technology, delivery or service. Common issues in supply chain management involve stock availability, inventory purchasing and order to delivery timeframe. Other concerns focus on the next generation of business, which involve cost effective and green supply chain, outsourcing, new technology, consumer behavior and most importantly emerging economies. With different views and theories on supply chain management it has become an increasingly important role for businesses in order to deal with these major problems that have arisen in the past few decades. Supply Chain Management Jobs Along with all of these progressively escalating concerns comes the increase for demand in the supply chain management career field. In a recent survey conducted by Supply Management, the information found backed the...
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...Personnel Review 28,1/2 134 Received October 1996 Revised/Accepted October 1997 Employee selection: a question of structure Jean M. Barclay Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK Keywords Employee selection, Interviews, Selection, United Kingdom Abstract The first part of a larger study into organisations’ use of structured interviewing techniques. Discusses reasons for continued popularity of interviewing in selection, despite its shortcomings. Considers the use of two structured interviewing techniques to improve selection: behavioural and situational questioning. Presents the findings of a large scale survey of UK organisations’ use of these techniques. The use of structured interviewing is rapidly increasing and is used by all sizes of organisation. Behavioural interviewing is being used more than situational interviewing, and many respondents use both techniques. Structured techniques are most commonly used for management posts. Discusses links with competency based HRM and roles of line managers and HR specialists in selection. Areas for further research are outlined. Introduction Interviewing is still the most commonly used method of selection in employment, in spite of the fact that many studies have shown it to be a very flawed technique. Given the preference of managers and human resource practitioners for interviewing, structured interviewing techniques have been suggested as a means of improving validity. Much of the research into these interviewing techniques...
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...Information Technology Strategic Planning Name: Institution: Date of Submmision: IT Strategic Plan for Jade Fashions Company Limited According to Evans (2002), strategic planning is an organizational management action used to lay down priorities, focus resources and energy and strengthen organization’s operations. The plan ensures that staff and other stakeholders share common goals in their work, establishes accord around intended results or outcomes, and reviews and adjusts the direction of the organization in reaction to any changing environment. It is a closely restricted effort that creates essential decisions and actions to help in shaping and guiding the identity of an organization, what it does, whom it serves, and why it does it, focusing on the future (Kim 2001). In agreement with Evan (2002), strategic planning entails a framework or structure, a set of procedures, and content. A strategic plan communicates the goals of the organization, the activities needed to attain those goals and all of the other significant elements of the planning exercise to the organization. This communication is measurable through a Balanced Score Card. According to Robert Kaplan and David Norton, the Balanced Score Card is a strategic planning and management system used to align business processess to the mission and vision statement of an organization, improve external and internal communications, and monitor the performance of the organization against its strategic goals. According...
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...Childhood obesity has grown into an epidemic within the last 30 years. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2011), “7% of children were considered obese in the U.S. in 1980, and by 2008, it was nearly 20%. Additionally, the incidence of obesity among adolescent children, aged 12-19 years, grew from 5% to 18% over the same time period” (CDC, 2011). Coincidentally, over the past 30 years, more parents are working, not only every day, but longer hours, and in many cases both parents are working. Is the rat race killing our kids? There is an epidemic of parents who are too tired or lazy to engage their children, and have begun relying on the T.V., computers, or video games to occupy and entertain them. Also, the evolution of new technology has children involved with a screen of some sort, whether it’s a T.V., video game, cell phone, computer, etc, hence researchers have coined the term, “screen time.” This behavior of instant gratification has created an environment of sedentary behavior, as well as fostering a lack of personal interaction with others. The increase in screen time has become a normal way for parents to occupy their children while they are busy doing tasks of their own or resting after a long day at work. This paper will show that as a society, everyone should be proactive, take responsibility, and offer support and encouragement to promote appropriate physical activity in children. Children must be shown that there are more things to do outside...
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...Application of motivation and emotion principles in weight loss programs to lose weight effectively. Abstract Application of principles of motivation and emotion has significant influence on the effectiveness of weight loss in weight loss programs. I agree with this view and will justify it by introducing principles and backing them up with official academic research as evidence. Adverse emotions can facilitate weight gain and disruptions in dieting. I believe principles such as Drive Theory, Self-Determination, Self-Confrontation and Self-Efficacy can counter weight gain and promote weight loss in weight loss programs. The concept of exercise opposes this view as it states that it the level and moderation of physical activity directly affects motivation and emotion and hence, the regulation of motivation and emotion cannot do without exercise. However, further analysis will explain why this opposing argument is not concrete. The essay will demonstrate tighter links with how principles of motivation and emotion affect the measures of effectiveness in weight loss programs. Application of motivation and emotion principles in weight loss programs to lose weight effectively. Effects of motivation and emotion are the underlying core factors behind weight loss success. Research has shown that motivation is a strong determinant in self-regulation during weight loss (Teixeira et al., 2006). Also, it is reported that there is positive relationships between emotion-oriented...
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...Using the health belief model, how can nurses encourage patients to make immediate and permanent behavior changes; particularly as they relate to lifestyle choices? Perceived severity is the degree to which the person attributes negative medical, clinical, or social consequences to being diagnosed with an illness. Together, perceived susceptibility and perceived severity provide motivation for reducing or eliminating such threats. The type of action taken depends on perceived benefits (beliefs about the effectiveness of different actions) and perceived barriers (potential negative aspects of particular actions). People are thought to weigh an action's effectiveness in reducing a health threat against possible negative outcomes The health promotion, have achieved through internal mechanisms intrinsic or three people, some of these are: 1. Self-care, ie, decisions and actions that the person performs for the benefit of their own health. 2. Mutual aid or that people do to help each other according to the situation they are living. 3. The creation of healthy environments or environmental conditions that promote health, such as healthy schools that constitute enhancers scenarios the capacities of children, in which health education and health promotion They are educational options for human development and values education in childhood. The health promotion in addition to personal and behavioral considers as more comprehensive strategy for implementation and dissemination...
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...ST GEORGE TAX ADVISORS GPO Box 9966 BRISBANE QLD 4001 Tel: (07) 3111 0011 Fax: (07) 3151 0012 Email: queries@stgeorgetax.com.au ABN 60-222-555-333 16 January 2009 Ms Shona Bridget 72 Shepperton Rd EAST VICTORIA QLD 4683 Dear Ms Bridget, Re: Your objections to the Notice of Amended Assessment 1. YOUR INSTRUCTIONS Following an audit by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) of your tax return for the 2007 income year, you received a Notice of Amended Assessment dated 26 March 2008. As a result of this Assessment, three increases totalling $9,400 were made to your assessable income, and four decreases totalling $16,300 were made to your allowable deductions. You have approached us to assist you in explaining the objections to assessments process, prepare relevant objections to the Assessment, and explain the applicability of the General Interest Charge included. 2. THE OBJECTIONS PROCESS The Taxation Administration Act 1953 (Cth) governs the process for objecting to Amended Assessments prepared by the ATO. The Assessment is a definitive judgment of your taxable income, and you will be liable for the included amounts unless an objection is lodged. We have completed a comprehensive objection form on your behalf, which we will deliver to the Federal Commissioner of Taxation for evaluation. This is the key document in the objections process as it explains assessments we deem to be incorrect and provides detailed...
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...1. Introduction ‘Knowledge is power’, an old saying from Francis Bacon, which is considered as a true statement that has been recognised for a long time (Greco, 1993; Nielsen and Rasmussen, 2011). Especially, in recent 20 years, the interest and importance of knowledge in organisations has been increased remarkably in both theoretically and practically (Cheema, 2010; Knight and Howes, 2003; Rasmussen and Nielsen, 2011). The reason is revealed by Migdadi (2009) and Politis (2005), in the new economy, the intangible resource, knowledge has become the foundation of organisational competitiveness compared to tangible assets. In other words, the traditional driving factors of production, including, land, labour and capital have turned into the secondary resources as knowledge become the primary source of power in production within the contemporary economy. The work of Rasmussen and Nielsen (2011) reveal that intangible resource is regarded as a typical feature of knowledge, which can build capabilities for both organisations and individuals, consequently, in this new economy, also can be called knowledge-based economy made knowledge become strategically important to provide sustain competitive advantage for enterprises, especially in high technology and bioengineering sectors (Niu, 2010). Knowledge therefore has emerged as a main source of power as well as core competency in today’s emerging economies. However, new possibilities and threads are constantly taken place to challenge...
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...1. Introduction ‘Knowledge is power’, an old saying from Francis Bacon, which is considered as a true statement that has been recognised for a long time (Greco, 1993; Nielsen and Rasmussen, 2011). Especially, in recent 20 years, the interest and importance of knowledge in organisations has been increased remarkably in both theoretically and practically (Cheema, 2010; Knight and Howes, 2003; Rasmussen and Nielsen, 2011). The reason is revealed by Migdadi (2009) and Politis (2005), in the new economy, the intangible resource, knowledge has become the foundation of organisational competitiveness compared to tangible assets. In other words, the traditional driving factors of production, including, land, labour and capital have turned into the secondary resources as knowledge become the primary source of power in production within the contemporary economy. The work of Rasmussen and Nielsen (2011) reveal that intangible resource is regarded as a typical feature of knowledge, which can build capabilities for both organisations and individuals, consequently, in this new economy, also can be called knowledge-based economy made knowledge become strategically important to provide sustain competitive advantage for enterprises, especially in high technology and bioengineering sectors (Niu, 2010). Knowledge therefore has emerged as a main source of power as well as core competency in today’s emerging economies. However, new possibilities and threads are constantly taken place to challenge...
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...Health Promotion Whilst on placement on an adult mental health acute ward, I had the chance to participate in health promoting activities. One health promoting activity I took part in was ensuring a safe and effective discharge of a 33 year old patient who had a diagnosis of disorganised schizophrenia, in order to prevent readmission. Mr. Raja (pseudonym) is divorced and lives alone, lacks in family support and is unemployed. He was admitted onto the ward after he had a relapse because he was not taking his medication. Service users who stop their prescribed medication regime are at a greater risk of experiencing a relapse of their mental illness (Carter et al 2003).In this assignment I will be discussing the health promotion aimed at encouraging concordance to medication regime. I shall discus the definition of health and health promotion and also the model of health promotion that best describes the care that was given to the service user. Mr Raja had other noticeable health issues such as overweight and smoking; however this will not be addressed in this essay. The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes health as a “state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (WHO 2009). The constitution goes on to explain that the highest achievable standard of health is one of the basic rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, and political belief, economic or social condition (WHO 2009). Hubley...
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...Exploring the effect of ethical leadership in the relationship of reward system and Job performance Masters of Business Administration (Human Resource Management) BY Ayesha Amjad MBA3Y02121027 Sadia Mazhar MBA3Y02121010 Supervisor Mr. Muhammad Waqas LAHORE BUSINESS SCHOOL THE UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful Alhamdulillah, all praises to Allah for the strengths and His blessing in completing this research paper. Special appreciation goes to our supervisor, Sir Muhammad Waqas, for his supervision and constant support. Her invaluable help of constructive comments and suggestions throughout the research paper work have contributed to the success of this research. I would like to express my gratitude to the Dean, Lahore School of Business Dr. Naheed Sultana and also to the Head of Department, Lahore School of Business, Dr. Atif Mahmood for their support and help towards our postgraduate affairs. Sincere thanks to all our friends Amaima Yawar, Anum Sarwar, and Numan Irfan. Thanks for the friendship and memories. Last but not least, our deepest gratitude goes to beloved parents of Ayesha Amjad; Muhammad Amjad Fraooq and Mrs. Shazia Amjad and also to my brother Usman Amjad and sister Fiza Amjad for their endless love, prayers and encouragement. We also pay gratitude to deceased parents of Saadia Mazhar, Hafiz Muhammad Mazhar and Arjumand Mazhar and her sisters Ayesha Omer, Farkhanda Nouman...
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...| Leadership and Management | | Executive Summary The assignment has shown the leadership mechanism in relation to management. Who a leader is, what he possesses within the organization, what he should do in decision making, motivating employees are the main theme of the assignment. The managers or leaders motivate the employees using which theories are also shown. Managers use performance management techniques to contribute higher performance of the employees and team. Here, the development and models of team have also been showed with the benefits of it within the organization. However, by going through the article, anyone can get an exact idea on leadership management. Table of Contents Executive Summary 2 Introduction 4 Task 1 4 1.1an analysis of the concepts of leadership and management 4 1.2 An evaluation of the key management and leadership theories 5 1.3 An assessment of the challenges of leadership and management practice 7 Task 2 8 2.1 An analysis of the key motivational theories and how they influence organizational success: 8 2.2 An evaluation of the role of leadership and management in employee motivation: 11 (Task 3) 11 2.3 An analysis of the contribution of performance management techniques as organizational processes: 11 Task 4: 12 3.1 An analysis of the development of teams: 12 3.2an analysis of the roles and models of team leadership: 13 3.3 An evaluation of the role and usefulness of teams within the organization:...
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...The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available at www.emeraldinsight.com/0048-3486.htm PR 38,5 The relationships between team learning activities and team performance Marianne van Woerkom Department of Human Resource Studies, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands, and 560 Marcel Croon Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate how different team learning activities relate to different types of team performance as rated by team members and managers. Design/methodology/approach – The 624 respondents, working in 88 teams in seven different organizations indicate their perceptions of team learning and their performance ratings of the team. Moreover, managers in the organization are asked to evaluate the team performance. Findings – Team member ratings of effectiveness are positively related to the boundedness and stability of the team and information processing and negatively related to information acquisition. Manager ratings of effectiveness are positively related to boundedness and stability, information processing and information storage and retrieval. Team member ratings of efficiency are positively related to information processing and negatively related to information acquisition. Manager ratings of efficiency are positively related to boundedness and stability and information storage and retrieval. Team member ratings of innovativeness...
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