...Yancy Hoyle 238925 TCP1- Task 1 Thesis: An effective leader is faced with many challenges while striving to meet the needs of the organization and to accomplish those goals with minimal resistance, he or she must understand why employees behave in the ways that they do, become adept at engaging employees, manage employee performance, and facilitate organizational change. |Blanchard, K.H. & Hersey, P. (1972). Management of organizational behavior: Utilizing human resources 2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: | |Prentice-Hall, Inc. | | | |In this text, authors Blanchard and Hersey address workplace behaviors and how leaders can recognize and either reinforce or redirect specific| |types of employee conduct. They also discuss a variety of motivations behind certain behaviors, such as social mores, individual needs, and | |peer influence. Understanding why employees respond well or poorly within the workplace is critical to managing both human resources and in | |pursuing the goals of the organization. Blanchard and Hersey are both recognized leaders in management theory, with numerous books, articles, | |training programs, and trade publications to their credit, both as a team and separately. The first...
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...Organizational Structure Paper Mayfield G. Parker MGT/230 May 24, 2012 Organizational Structure Paper The organizational structure of the Cheesecake Factory demonstrates how organizational function, and organizational design can lead to having a successful franchise. “The company operates 150 upscale casual dining restaurants under the “Cheesecake Factory “brand“ (Datamonitor, 2011). The company utilizes point of sale cash register system to maintain financial and accounting controls in restaurants (Datamonitor, 2011). The company is known for the variety of flavors in cheesecakes, and also offers a wide selection of food to choose from in their daily menu’s. Structure The Cheesecake factory utilizes Hierarchal structure comprised of 11 executives in all. The company has a CEO, 6 Directors, a Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Legal & Secretary, and Bakery (The Official Board.Com). Steak n Shake utilizes a Hierarchal structure also comprised of 6 executives, which is the CEO, Vice Chairman of the board, 2 directors, Vice President and Control (The Official Board.Com). Burger King has 22 executives comprised of a CEO, 8 directors, a Chief Financial Officer(CFO), Human Resources, Operations, Legal& Secretary,Communications & Culture, Asia Pacific, EMEA, Latin America, North America, Chief Information Officer(CIO), Product marketing, Investor Relations & Global Communications, Operations, North America Operations (The Official Board.Com)...
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...Organizational Structure Paper Mark Simpson MGT/230 May 24, 2012 Professor Jonathan Green Organizational Structure Paper The organizational structure of the Cheesecake Factory demonstrates how organizational function, and organizational design can lead to having a successful franchise. “The company operates 150 upscale casual dining restaurants under the “Cheesecake Factory “brand“ (Datamonitor, 2011). The company utilizes point of sale cash register system to maintain financial and accounting controls in restaurants (Datamonitor, 2011). The company is known for the variety of flavors in cheesecakes, and also offers a wide selection of food to choose from in their daily menu’s. Structure The Cheesecake factory utilizes Hierarchal structure comprised of 11 executives in all. The company has a CEO, 6 Directors, a Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Legal & Secretary, and Bakery (The Official Board.Com). Steak n Shake utilizes a Hierarchal structure also comprised of 6 executives, which is the CEO, Vice Chairman of the board, 2 directors, Vice President and Control (The Official Board.Com). Burger King has 22 executives comprised of a CEO, 8 directors, a Chief Financial Officer(CFO), Human Resources, Operations, Legal& Secretary,Communications & Culture, Asia Pacific, EMEA, Latin America, North America, Chief Information Officer(CIO), Product marketing, Investor Relations & Global Communications, Operations, North America Operations (The...
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...project was to explore the available research into how canine therapy can be widely utilised in different contexts such as counselling situations, working with individuals with autism and how dogs are utilised as co- therapist. The literature is inundated with accounts reporting successes with Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) and the number of professionals, programs and organisations that have embraced AAT continues to rise. Chapter One offers an explanation of Canine therapy and who it is used for and the theoretical perspectives that underpin the use of canine therapy. Chapter Two will be exploring the Benefits of Using Canines as Companion Animals for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Chapter Three will...
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...Merrie Hill Final research paper Same sex marriage has been a hot topic in the news lately, as well as in the political arena. Marriage between a man and a man or a woman and a woman are felt by many to be morally wrong, but is it really? Or do these people fear the unknown and are using morality as the excuse for their negligence of the unknown? The utilitarian follow the utilitarian moral guide lines in their beliefs utilitarian’s would not be against same sex marriages. However if the Ethical egoist follows their moral guide lines then it is believed that they would be against same sex marriages. In this paper I am going to try to show you what has brought me to these beliefs and how I believe ones morals may differ in the pursuit of society’s happiness. Utilitarianism is about obtaining the greatest good for the greatest number of people. With that said utilitarian’s would not be against two people in love, joining together in the sanctity of marriage. According to Webster’s dictionary utilitarianism is defined as: “a theory that the aim of action should be the largest possible balance of pleasure over pain, or the greatest happiness of the greatest number.” Our ethic’s book Ethics Theory and Practice tenth edition (Thiroux and Krasemann 2009 page 317), “the basic argument against the morality of homosexuality is that it is unnatural and perverse; that is, it...
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...audience with fast-paced plots, creative imagery, and multi-faceted characters. Macbeth is an action-packed, psychological thriller that has not lost its impact in nearly four hundred years. The politically ambitious character of Macbeth is as timely today as he was to Shakespeare's audience. Mary McCarthy says in her essay about Macbeth, "It is a troubling thought that Macbeth, of all Shakespeare's characters, should seem the most 'modern,' the only one you could transpose into contemporary battle dress or a sport shirt and slacks." (Signet Classic Macbeth) Audiences today quickly become interested in the plot of a blindly ambitious general with a strong-willed wife who must try to cope with the guilt engendered by their murder of an innocent king in order to further their power. The elements of superstition, ghosts, and witchcraft, though more readily a part of everyday life for the Renaissance audience, remain intriguing to modern teenagers. The action-packed plot, elements of the occult, modern characterizations, and themes of import to today's world make Macbeth an excellent choice for teaching to high school students. This study guide offers ideas for presenting Macbeth to a high school class. The activities have been divided into sections: 1. 2. 3. 4. a brief literary overview, including a synopsis and commentary on the play; suggestions...
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...Examining Evolution from Two Subfields in Anthropology ANTH 101 Professor Rosh March 25, 2012 Evolution overall is the change and adaptation of all living things on this planet. In the past this idea was thought to be absurd and still in today’s society some people still don’t believe in the theory of evolution. Thanks to a man named Charles Darwin who was brave and smart enough to publish scientific books on this subject some of our society now accepts the concept and studies it. To think that living species does not change and adapt over time is nonsense. With the study of evolution humankind can learn from its past and better prepare for the future by studying how humankind has developed over the past. Evolution is defined in biology as the idea that all species can change over time and have a common ancestry (Parker, 2008). A physical anthropologist could study primatology in order to study evolution for humankind. Primatology is the study in physical anthropology that began with morphological comparisons of primates to reconstruct the evolution of humans (Rodman, 1999). Studying primatology can help the study of evolution because it is a very good example of basic evolution and primates and human beings have a lot of similar traits and also the primate is the closest living example that is like a human genetically. This source was chosen because it helps break down the meaning and understanding of primatology and provides the basics and in depth terms to...
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...article, states that sleep deprivation has caused many Americans to rely on sleeping pills to obtain enough sleep to function appropriately for work and other activities. This paper examines a study in the BMJ journal that discusses the risks of sleeping pills, and a research administered by researchers from the University of Chicago that depicts the negative effects of sleep deprivation. The article effectively uses these studies and research results to illustrate the many mental and physical complications that result from taking sleep medicine continuously for a period of time, but it seems as though many individuals are willing to accept the increase of risky body malfunctions rather than to lose sleep. Benefits of Sleeping Pills May Outweigh the Harm Sleep is fundamental for survival. It is the body's natural way of restoring itself from daily mental and physical activities. For young adolescents, adequate sleep leads to improved development in the brain and bodily growth. As for older adults, adequate sleep helps to reduce stress levels and decrease their vulnerability to susceptible diseases. Today, many individuals are suffering from sleep deprivation, which is simply the loss of sleep. This lack of sleep negatively affects the individual's immune system and developmental hormones. In a research study at the University of Chicago, conducted by Eve Van Cauter,...
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...However, managing projects to implement information systems continues to be a challenge for organisations (Benko and McFarlan, 2003). Even though companies invest billions in Information Systems projects (PMI), managing these projects is difficult (Gibbs, 1994). The Standish Group CHAOS research summarised that in 2008 less than a third of information projects were considered to be successful and the KPMG survey (2002) suggests that the culpable for the failure is not only the project manager, but everyone involved in the project. While some academics were focused on identifying the most significant methodologies (Wynekoop and Russo, 1997) which will help the system developers to better plan and manage the information systems projects, others started considering the “peopleware” concept when examining the effectiveness of information systems projects (Guinan et al., 1998; Wallace et al., 2004). The purpose of this paper is to examine the benefits and challenges of various stakeholders involved in the information systems development projects and how can may affect the success of the project. First, the paper reviews the information system development methodologies and identifies their challenges. The paper follows...
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...Individual Reflection Paper on Your 5020 Group Experience Introduction This reflection paper is a compilation of what Group or Team C, experience during the execution of the Group Project Paper on Goal Setting in Organizations within Burger King Corporation. The paper covers important topics such as how the group was formed, leadership, the evolution of the group/team over the term, group/team dynamics, group structure, team communication and Intergroup/intra-group conflict. This paper connects the individual experiences within group dynamics concepts presented in the course to illustrate their relevance, as well as some comparison and contrast of the team’s intra-group conflict experience with techniques presented throughout the course. The paper also, provides a vast content on theory for each of the covered topics, to enhance the subjects learned during the path of Organizational Management. As you read throughout the paper you will learn how Team C, successfully developed greater knowledge of relevant material and develop the necessary group skills, while always bringing into consideration solutions to get the job done the right way and on time. Leadership The reliable source of leadership theory and research, the Stogdill’s Handbook of Leadership, describes leadership as “an interaction between members of a group. Leaders are agents of change; persons whose acts affect other people more than other people’s acts affect them. Leadership occurs when one...
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...Tips from the Science of Memory-for Studying and for Life For many college students, including myself, remembering your course material and retaining the information you need for exams does not come easily. There are several ways for students to improve their memorization skills in order to better retain the information they are learning. According to the text, the first important step is organization. After you read your material, and listen to the lecture it is important to take time to reflect on what you just learned before moving on to the next topic. Organizing the information in a way that makes sense to you is the most effective way to retain important points. For some people, making an outline and highlighting important words is a good way to etch the information into your memory. It is very important to make sure that the information in your notes is accurate so that when you need to reflect on it, it is correct. Taking notes with misinformation would defeat the purpose when it came to preparing for your exam. The next step in memorization is encoding. When you encode something, it is like you are making a permanent place in your brain for the memory. Some of the best ways to remember things are using imagery, such as photographs, to relate the information to. By doing this, when you see the image again, you will remember the concept or idea that is tied to it. Also, while reading your material, take the time to tie your personal life experiences to what you are...
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...SCHOOL AUTOMATE WITH BARCODE SCANNER FOR KIDS OF THE KING OF THE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY A Software Project Presented to the Faculty of the College of Computer Studies Our Lady of Fatima University Antipolo City by JOHN GABRIEL N. PARADA JONATHAN A. SUMULONG JEAN HARLAN S. REYLA ARVIN JAY B. BONITA In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Information Technology September 2015 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The Kids of the King Christian Academy started its operation in 1993 established by Ms. Arlene Bignay. The Kids of tbe King Christian Academy located at Antipolo City, Rizal offers quality education to their students and have highly educated teachers consists of grade school and high school students with the total of 700 students for academic year 2015-2016 of which 65 grade 1 students, 67 grade 2 students, 70 grade 3 students, 58 grade 4 students, 74 grade 5 students, 75 grade 6 students, 65 grade 7 students, 75 grade 8 students, 74 3rd year students, and 77 4th year students. The Kids of the King Christian Academy has the following services: Admission office, Registrar Office, Guidance Office, and Accounting Office. Among the offices, the survey shows that there is an observe difference in the existing and proposed system. With the survey result, it proves that the Registrar Office, Accounting Office, and Guidance Office needs a system to improve...
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...Implementing Transnational Strategy Name Course Instructor Date Introduction The global environment over the past decade has changed dramatically (Friedman, 2005), with increasing globalization ushering in an era of unprecedented competition, particularly for Western countries in light of the emerging Asian Giants. This has been further compounded by the 2008 financial crisis and the resulting economic crisis (Hill & Jones, 2010), which have led to diminished consumer spending and sluggish demand. These factors have forced most western companies explore new markets for their products, cut costs and source for cheap inputs for their value chains (Cheng, 2009). Companies competing on the international level face a lot of choices in terms of resource allocation, and balancing authority between head office and the business units. Many industries are now so competitive that firms must adopt a transnational strategy (Bartlett and Sumantra, 1991). This involves a simultaneous focus on Reducing costs, Transferring skills and Products, and Boosting Local responsiveness. Implementing such a strategy may not be easy. This essay will discuss how it is hard for a company to implement a transnational strategy to enter and compete in foreign market. Transnational Strategy: a tug of war In this competitive world, many industries are finding it hard to compete in a single market. This is due to increased competition from other established...
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...1. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, Published in 1958, Paper back. 2. After reading through Achebe’s novel, “Things Fall Apart,” and doing some extra research, one of Chinua’s main purposes in writing this novel (in my opinion) was in fact to prove to foreigners that Africa was different from what they would perceive it to be. Anybody who has read through “Things Fall Apart” would be able to notice that Chinua was trying to really unveil Africa’s culture. Chinua really projected the tribe’s cultural values, rituals, and common practices purposely to change the Westerners perception of Africa as a continent. Before this novel was written, most westerners would believe Africa was just a simple continent just as other ones. Chinua Ultimately wanted to change this view of Africa to something more realistic and conclusive. Chinua did this by writing his novel, “Things Fall Apart. “ 3. Chinua did an excellent job when attempting to achieve his purpose. Achebe wrote this novel with the intent to alter the perception of Africa to Westerners. “Unoka had gone to consult the Oracle of the Hills and the Caves to find out why he always had a miserable harvest.” ( Achebe, pgs. 16) This quote in the novel allows readers to assume most tribes in Africa believe in superstitions. Chinua made sure to put details into who the Oracle of the Hills and the Caves was, Chinua also gave detail on how and why people would seek into the dark hole and talk to this “spiritual” figure. This detail...
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...apprenticeship ended, Franklin went to Philadelphia. This city, far more than his birthplace of Boston, became Franklin’s home. In Philadelphia he established his own business and raised his family. After Franklin retired from business in 1748, he embarked on a new career as a civil servant. He served in the Pennsylvania Assembly and became deputy postmaster-general. Sent to England as a representative of the Assembly, he spent five years there. During that time, he made the acquaintance of statesmen and scientists alike. Years later, he returned to England and found himself caught up in the growing tension between the thirteen colonies and the British government. Franklin’s loyalties were divided. He felt affinities to the colonies and to King George II of England. When he could tolerate the British government’s policies toward the American colonies no longer, he sailed back to the colonies. By the time his ship arrived, the first battles of the American Revolution had already been fought. Franklin was chosen to serve on the Second Continental Congress, which, acting as the government for the colonies, declared independence from Britain and appointed George Washington as commander in chief of the American army. Franklin was one of five men selected to draft the Declaration of Independence, the formal document proclaiming freedom from British rule. During the war, Franklin secured from France financial assistance for the colonies. He also helped formulate the peace treaty between...
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