...and why it would be worth your time and resources. Find two concepts in your text that relate to the change/improvement you envision and use those within your answer. Highlight your terms/concepts with bold or highlighter. Your answer must be at least 250 words. I was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. My family still lives there I just decided to move away from home for a couple years but will be returning next spring. Unfortunately in Milwaukee the crime rate and poverty has increased over the years. Every morning once you turn the television on the news is talking about the three murders the evening before. With the increase of crime I would like to see more organizations and people within the community coming together to help focus on those who are less fortunate. I believe this would lower crime rates and homelessness significantly. I care about Milwaukee very much, I was raised here and I hate to overhear other conversations amongst people how scary Milwaukee is, because I just don’t see it that way. In addition I am well aware of the potential Milwaukee has; events like Summerfest and Wisconsin State fair bring outsiders into the city representing Milwaukee. I would like to see more organizations like Hope’s Chest where individuals are coming together to sort out donated items to be resold at very affordable prices. If the people of Milwaukee who are struggling are able to purchase what they need at very low prices there would be no need for crime and people...
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...Effective risk response can help prevent a project failing or at least reduce the negative impacts of risks that affect it. Discuss the risk response strategies that could be used for this project Risk response is the process of developing strategic options, and determining actions, to enhance opportunities and reduce threats to the project’s objectives. A project team member is assigned to take responsibility for each risk response. This process ensures that each risk requiring a response has an owner monitoring the responses, although the owner may delegate implementation of a response to someone else. There are several risk response strategies that can be discussed however; each of the strategies requires specific actions to be developed to implement the strategy and the idea of assigning a team member is to increase accountability and making sure nothing falls off unattended. The project identified risks that are a threat to the project and only procurement providing opportunities too. The strategies applied for threats in many of the cases vary from those applied for opportunities. For threats the strategies that employed are avoid, mitigate, and transfer while for opportunities, exploit, share and enhance are used and acceptance which is used when it is not possible to respond to the risk. 7.1 Avoid. Risk can be avoided by removing the cause of the risk or executing the project in a different way while still aiming to achieve project objectives. Not all risks...
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...Karie Eitel Project Report Cloud Computing Application Why Wait? is a new cloud-based web application designed to help consumers find restaurants in their areas with the shortest waiting lines. With this app, people will be able to view real time information about certain restaurants that they wish to go to on that night (location, waiting time, how many reservations ahead of their party). It will be able to tell exactly how long the wait is for groups of various sizes, as if they arrived at the restaurant right then, and will be able to navigate customers right to their desired destination. The thing which will set this app apart is it’s ability to be real-time; constantly updating itself with the help of information online from restaurants. Why Wait not only will list the exact current amount or wait at a restaurant, but will be able to locate and display certain restaurants around the customer’s desired area as well. This app can direct a user straight to their destination with only the click of a few buttons. The user will be able to narrow the search by cuisine category as well, in order to locate a desired restaurant in their area. There will be a link to the direct phone number of that restaurant under the location as well, for reservation creating purposes. Also there will be a link to the restaurant’s website in order for a customer to look at menus as well. Reservations tab will allow a user to view the current amount of reservations already taken prior to their...
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...can give an recommendation to the interviewers about him before he has an interview. Linda can also tell Bill to study and research the company so he is prepared. Case #2 Question #1. The ethical issue in the this scenario is that Violet could easily take a computer for her son and only send 11 computers to the elementary school. These transactions are not kept on record so Violet would be able to do it without anyone noticing, provided the school doesn't know how many computers they should be receiving. Question #2. Instead of Violet jeopardizing her job she could go to her son and explain the situation. Let him know that getting a computer for him is very hard on her own and ask he if could pitch in to help. If her son got a job and used some of his pay to help out it would be easier for Violet to buy a computer. Also, Violet does not have to a buy a brand new computer. There are many ways for her buy a used computer and her son could use that until they can afford a better one in the future. Case #3 Question #1. The ethical issue in this scenario is that David is using his company computer to send personal e-mails which is against company policy. Even though David is not falling behind on work these kinds of e-mails are not permitted and he could get in trouble if he is caught. A lot...
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... She believes that everyone should work together in order to solve problems. This leadership will be perfect for the team dynamics that the warehouse is currently in. Since just a couple of months ago the production side shut down and 250 people laid off getting the workers involved will help them feel as they are part of a team again. This style of leadership allows employees to come up with ideas of how they think things should do. Ultimately Robyn will make the final decision, she likes to discuss all pros and cons before making the final decision. While it is not necessary to always consult with others, there are advantages in soliciting subordinates advice, namely better decisions and greater acceptance of decisions (Yukl, 2010). Strengths Robyn’s strengths are that she includes all employees that all involved in the department when completing projects. This is especially great since there are only 25 employees and they all work on one shift. She likes to set goal for the employees and recognize them for there achievements. Robyn is very goal oriented and does what he can so the department can achieve their goals and also the employees. Using this leadership style helps builds team moral since Robyn will be the one that tasks all...
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...past the physical and mental abuse. Genie also had two other siblings that died at the hands of her parents (one locked in a garage for crying and the other died from RH-blood poisoning right after being born). Genie however was left with her parents and began to suffer mentally and physically. Her behavior was not of a normal 12-13 year old child. She was strapped to an infant’s potty seat during the day and at night she was put in a confined sleeping bag. Her father felt she had special needs and felt restraining Genie was the solution so others would not pick on her or exploit her. How her father handled Genie’s condition did not help her, it only hindered her and made her abnormal. When she would speak, she was beaten so Genie stayed silent in fear of punishment from her father. Genies father felt she would die young, but agreed to get Genie help if she made it to the age of thirteen. The father reneged on his promise and later committed suicide the day he was supposed to appear in court for abuse charges against him. Her father took a coward way out of paying for his crimes and in my eyes justice was not served for the horrific abuse he placed upon this child. People who encountered Genie thought she had autism when she went into...
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...1. What, according to you, are some of the signs of a troubled employee that you have noticed? Changes in employee behavior can signify that an individual may have a personal problem that is interfering with their work performance. There are “red flags” in an employee’s behavior that can be used as indicators. There is usually no single event, but rather a noticeable pattern of change in the employee’s behavior, attitude or work activity. Individually, these signs may seem harmless enough but taken together they may represent a serious problem. It is important to avoid ignoring the initial indicators. These are some of the signs that might help you identify an employee who has a problem. Work Related Unable to concentrate on work and complete the given task/activities on time. Errors in the task completed Making excuses for substandard work Procrastination, inability to concentrate Self Major changes in personal appearance, attitude or behavior Problems with family, friends, co-workers, legal issues, financial issues Heightened anxiety, overly defensive 2. Have you come across any such individual/s at your organisations? YES 3. How have you handled the situation? A ONCE-to-be valuable and productive employee unexpectedly starts turning in less than an acceptable worker. More often than not, the root cause of such dramatic behavioural change is troubles - either personal or professional. Most employees develop some...
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...it before and had driven pass there many times but never stopped. When I went I met some really important people who also work and volunteer there. The Coordinator was named Ann Hatfield. Prior to me going there I had called and explained to her what I needed and she immediately said YES and welcomed me to come. She is a special lady because she does her best to help anyone who calls or stops by for help even if they are not from the community and are in need they don’t turn them away. Love Inc is an organization that provides food, clothing, personal items, prayer ministry, and utility assistance, limited referrals to home repairs, Life Skills training and some other services as well. | Ann got started at Love Inc by volunteering herself for a few years before she became employed there. Ann has been involved in Love Inc. since 2009 she actually met someone at a Project Convention and decided someone needs to do something for the people of Lee Township. That’s how Love Inc came about in Pullman, MI. Located in Allegan County. There are other volunteer people that take time out of their lives to come and help the people there at Love Inc. They go and pick up food that is donated to Love Inc....
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...In the 1960s, Jackson, Mississippi, was essentially operating with black maids raised white children, but weren't allowed to use the same supermarket, library, or toilet - and certainly weren't trusted around the good silver. ‘The Help’ is an amazing story told from the viewpoints of three unforgettable women: Aibileen, raising her seventeenth white child; Minny, always losing jobs due to her sassy tongue; and Miss Skeeter, a budding writer who has been raised by black maids all her life. When Miss Skeeter gets the opportunity of a lifetime to become a published author, she of course takes it but in order for this to happen, she has to write about things that people need to read about. In a time when even talking to a black person was shunned, these three women team up on a project that will put them all at risk in an attempt to change the minds of the Jackson residents. What follows was, for me an emotionally compelling story, as we hear stories of cruelty and humiliation but also those of sensitivity. The Help is a beautiful story about friendship between women who were willing to cross lines and take risks in a time when it was dangerous to make waves or call for change that could result in violence. These women demonstrated a courage that is inspiring and that is what I think makes this book worth sharing others. This book has characters in it that I was able to empathies with and those, of course, who I disliked. The way in which Kathryn Stockett has written about her...
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...MMPBL/550 October 29, 2011 Lois Whittaker Sherman Computer Repair New Direction When it comes to making changes to a business there are risks that need to be taken. Some of those risks will affect the stakeholders. More and more companies are going through changes to help move them in the right direction. As companies are going through these types of changes to help move the organization forward they are trying to be proactive to ensure they are staying ahead of the competitions. Companies that are not participating in change are slower to react and could leave the business setup for failure. As for the organization, Sherman Computer Repair, there is a need to plan for a new direction. When planning for the new direction there should be steps to ensure the plan is working the way it has been set out to do. When an organization is going through an organizational design change there will be some barriers. During that process there will need to be an evaluation of the organizations external environment of their strengths and their weaknesses. This evaluation will help the company get an assessment of Sherman Computer Repair current skills sets and talent level that will need to be changed to help the company move forward. Sherman Computer Repair Organizational Design The current state of Sherman Computer Repair is that the company has three locations in where their customer can bring their computer hardware in for repairs, inside the three locations they are staffed...
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...CSV 495 Community Service Practice Agency Paper/ Presentation By: Nancy West Siena Heights University Instructor: Tia I. Miller, M.A. April 25th, 2016 I chose to do my internship at We-Care, INC, means In The Name of Christ, located in South Haven, Michigan. The Mission Statement of We Care in the name of Christ is to help God’s church live out Christ’s command to love our neighbors as ourselves. We Care, I.N.C., serves as a clearing house of ministries and services provided by churches in South Haven, and surrounding area communities which respond to individual, family and community needs, thereby communicating God’s love through service. It encourages good stewardship of resources by helping coordinate the outreach ministries of member churches and providing professional, caring interviewing of persons requesting assistance to help determine the services needed. We Care, I.N.C., will initiate and work with churches in the development of new ministries as needs arise. It shall provide opportunities to serve and seek to involve as many church organizations and individual members as possible in ministry with those in need. The supervisor is named Linda Olsen, she is a hard working woman who had been at this We Care site for 27 years and she does a great job at keeping everything intact and up to date. Linda is a really sweet lady and I enjoyed doing my internship there and appreciate it as well. There are other staff members whom have helped me make my internship...
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...Environmental Scan- Project #1 TOMS Shoes: The One for One Project Kimberly L. Barron Marketing 314 September 17, 2012 “I was so overwhelmed by the spirit of the South American people, especially those who had so little. And I was instantly stuck with the desire- the responsibility- to do more.” (TOMS Shoes. 2012) These are the words of Blake Mycoskie, founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS Shoes on his inspiration for a business that has taken consumers from all different parts of the world by storm and brought them together to help shape the future of an uncountable amount of children. The One for One Project was established to give every consumer the opportunity to help some of our most poverty-stricken communities throughout the world. With each pair of TOMS that is purchased, the company promises to give a child in need a brand new pair of shoes. After participating in the 2002 series of the hit reality TV show, The Amazing Race, Mycoskie decided to go back and revisit each country he had been in while on the show, one of those stops being Argentina. When he completed his graduate studies at Southern Methodist University and returned to Argentina in 2006, he was confronted firsthand with the conditions that members of these communities were living in; communities in such poverty that villagers could not even afford shoes for their children. He saw many non-profit organizations working so hard to help these children, but noticed many flaws in their heartfelt efforts...
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...Effective Communication Danita Rowel HCS/ 325 Monday, August 31, 2015 Instructor: Dr. Lisa Jones Effective Communication Communication is a very important aspect in organizations. In this paper I will discuss an organization model and different techniques used to help become successful (Buchbinder, 2012). In order to become successful within an organization, one must be able to communicate internally and externally. Without effective communication, an organization can fail in so many ways. There are many ways an individual can fail in communicating with other staff members. Teamwork plays a major role in effective communication. Effective Teamwork Effective teamwork is very important in organizations. One great way to help with communication is working in teams with different ethnicities and nationality. A team must be able to work together effectively to achieve goals and purposes. In healthcare, teamwork is required to perform great quality care. Even physicians must practice teamwork, because they rely on their nurses to help deliver care. There is no physician known that can run a practice alone without the help of others. In teamwork, one must be able to lead, be committed, and understand the aspects of the job. By performing these methods, the team members can learn how to achieve higher level goals and deliver member satisfaction. There can be the best outcome ever when pulling together as one in an organization. I believe that the best organizational structure...
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...inspections in our area and that our property was found to be in violation. The violations were for chipped and peeling paint on the exterior trim of the house. If the violations were not corrected within thirty days then there is the possibility of being fined up to $2,500.00. Upon receiving this, I began to develop a step by step procedure to help resolve the issue, since most of my time was already being spent on work for our capstone class. The first step was to call and talk to the Code Enforcement Inspector. This step took almost a week to complete because we ended up playing phone tag with each other. Once we were finally able to catch each other, I was able to ask a few questions concerning the violations, time frame for completion, and to notify them of my school situation on the chance that we could work something out. It just so happened that the inspector understood and we were able to stretch the completion date as long as I stayed in contact with them and updated them on my progress. The next step I took was to recruit some help from school, which ended up being my capstone group. Now, after getting the recruited help, next was to schedule...
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...Final Project In Jennifer’s case there are several different factors that would be considered stressors in her life. Some of her daily hassles include her one-hour commute to and from work, housework that needs to be completed, a demanding work schedule, and her responsibilities to her employees. Her health is another daily stressor that she has to deal with since she feels as if she is sick, yet her doctor was unable to find anything wrong, and I am sure she is constantly worrying about her father and his wellbeing. This is a large amount for one person to handle even without mentioning that she is still in grieving concerning her mother and unborn child. Her husband’s parents seem like very loving individuals, but they are pressuring Jennifer into trying for another baby before she has properly grieved over her miscarriage and properly handled the situation with her father’s healthcare needs. All the major stressors aside, housework and her daily commute are just things that have to been complete. Jennifer’s health problems are obviously manifestations of her unresolved issues and the amount of stress that she is under; this is what is known as general adaption syndrome (GAS). Her headaches, backaches, and indigestion could be signs that she is currently in the alarm stage of GAS. This is how her body is dealing with the sudden changes in her life, and if she remains in a prolonged stressful state her body will begin to shutdown. It is a good sign that she is not experiences...
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