...Assignment January 5, 2015 My New Year’s Resolutions Last year is gone and a new year has started. I’ve made resolutions to improve my 2014 year, but all was not up to my potential of importance. I’ve made resolutions to overcome my year of 2015. These resolutions will put me at one of my highest peaks in life. In which I do plan on succeeding in. I will be firm with my decisions and carry out the priorities of my yearly goals. I plan on becoming a better me so to say, so lets’ kick this year off with a bang. Hello! My name is Randy Simmons. I’m on a mission to carry out prioritized decisions that was made prior to the year 2015. One of my biggest resolutions every year is to better myself as a person. To become a better Randy Orlando Simmons, holds a lot of pressure towards myself. Only because I’m so critical upon myself. To uphold this resolution, I have to take all criticizing statements given. With those statements, turn them into a positive drive and overcome with others have to say about me. I will be more assertive to all opportunities given. I will be more intuitive to the way I structure my life style and living standards. Raised in an orphanage with over 39 other kids, made me very closed up to feelings and thoughts. So I took everything said to me to heart. Which built a passion to do better along the way of my life. I will make better decisions towards my future. I will become a better me in the year 2015. Improving as a father is a resolution I will live and die by...
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...Practice Essay Three New Year’s Resolutions At the beginning of every year people always have resolutions. These resolutions are set to accomplish something to better that person. Most people think they will come easy and usually they don’t achieve them, but if they would dedicate themselves it would surprise them how much easier it would be. A resolution to me is a challenge to better myself in the year. I have three New Year’s resolutions in order to make 2013 a successful year. My first resolution is to maintain my 4.0 grade point average. I worked hard throughout the 2012 fall semester to have a perfect GPA and accomplished it. Now that 2013 is here I plan to keep my grades up. Accomplishing this resolution will be difficult due to nearly sixty baseball games and practices throughout this spring semester, but I will continue to push myself and come out on top. This is my top resolution because it will help me achieve going on to a four year college and aid being successful in life. The second resolution I have is being a starter on the Hinds baseball team. Dedication is the key to accomplishing this task. I have to work hard and be the best I can be every day. Being surrounded by talented players on my team will make this hard to achieve, but I have to prove that I’m the one of the guys that needs to be in the lineup in order to win. This will be difficult, but by pushing myself I know I can succeed in this resolution. My last resolution is to take more responsibility...
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...lines are blurred due to various reasons. Sometimes, relationships, beliefs and principles come into play when the time comes for one to make certain decisions. This scenario is called an ethical dilemma whereby individuals are forced to weigh the right and wrong of their actions (Westerholm, Nilstun, & Øvretveit, 2004). Therefore, this paper is going to examine the ethical dilemma that can happen in a workplace and try to find the appropriate resolution to this conflict based on ethical theories. To answer this question, this essay will, firstly, describe a work situation at my previous employment that has posed an ethical dilemma for me. Later, this essay will look at the resolution, if any, that has taken place to solve the dilemma. Finally, by using the Utilitarianism theory, this paper is going to analyze and assess whether the resolution is ethical. Description of a work situation with an ethical dilemma At my previous employment, I have worked as a technical communicator for a major health organization. My task is to develop a new software system acting as a database that will gather all the necessary records from hospitals, clinics, health maintenance organizations, laboratories and physicians around my area. These records that contained personal information about the patients are highly confidential and private in nature. Revealing some of this classified information can cause a lot of damage to these individuals. One likely situation that could happen is limiting their...
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...this paper about actually just happened at my new job. I received my nursing degree last March and started working in LTC last summer. After 6 months experience, I was lucky enough to get hired as a new nurse on a telemetry/ step down ICU floor. I started this position on January 5, 2015 and will be finishing my one to one orientation next week. As the weeks have passed and my patient load has picked up, I have been able to work more and more independently while my preceptor attends to other patients or matters. If all I had to do was assess, pass medications and chart, I would be fine but as we all know, critical thinking has to prevail and careful watch has to be of utmost importance for such sick patients. On the night of the near critical incident, I was taking care of 6 patients. It was the very beginning of the shift and I was getting report as my preceptor was attending to a patient that was crashing fast. She told me to just continue with report and start my night and she would fill me in later as this patient had to be sent to the ICU. I finished getting report on my 5 patients and was sitting down to organize my night when my preceptor came over to me and asked what I was told in report. When I got to the new admit that had just come to the floor before the beginning of our shift, she suddenly stopped me. It was the words…”she went into a fib on the med/surg floor and needs a Cardizem drip started”. She asked me if the pm nurse started the drip before she...
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...Organisational commitment is described to be “An employee’s calculative attachment to the organisation, whereby the employee is motivated to stay only because leaving would be costly” (McShane, 2013, p. 114). Allen and Meyer 3 component model of organisation commitment is comprised of three components which are Affective commitment, Continuance commitment and normative commitment. In this essay, I will be explaining how these components aided the resolution of an internal conflict of interest and what aspects of the Allen and Meyer three component model of organisation commitment could have been used to achieve a more improved outcome. I will describe my working example and how my manager resolved the situation and give recommendations on how the use of the three components, mainly affective commitment and normative commitment, could have been used to create a better working environment for all involved. Allen and Meyer described commitment to an organisation a psychological state and that this psychological state can be differed from one another. (1991, p. 67). The framework for this theory is based on 3 sections which are Affective commitment, Continuance commitment and normative commitment. Affective commitment is referred to as “the employee’s emotional attachment to, identification with, and involvement in the organisation” or otherwise referred to as an employee wanting to stay with the organization. Continuance commitment which is described as “to an awareness of the costs...
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...child, which is a lifestyle in its own respect, and I have a steady job. While I wouldn’t consider it mastery; I believe I have a thorough understanding of what’s expected of me at this point in my current life stage; the steps I needed to complete in my previous stage to get to where I am currently, and where my current steps will lead me. Maturation and mastery go hand in hand I believe because mastery of the issues in the adjoining stages come from having the maturity to wait for when the stage calls for the mastery of a developmental task. For example, childbearing is expected in the early adulthood stage; however it can occur as early as early adolescence. The psychosocial theory is all about society’s views and expectations of the individual so having intimate relationships and children at 15 wouldn’t be considered a norm. The first thing in question is your maturity level, and whether or not you can master later tasks in earlier stages. On the other hand, maturity also comes with the understanding that you may not master earlier tasks until later stages. With that said, my confidence with regard to the adjoining stages come with my understanding and maturation during each stage and developmental task; rather than my mastery of...
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...Organization Conflicts within the Clayton County Board of Education Course Project Outline Professor GM 591 21 June 2011 * * I. Introduction The organization that will be focused on is the Clayton County Board of Education. The board consists of nine citizens who are elected by the community. The Clayton County Board of Education is responsible for the programs, finances, education, employment, and other policies within Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS). CCPS is a school district located in Jonesboro, Georgia. The system is the fifth largest school district in Georgia and is comprised of over 50,000 students. The district is considered a Title 1 school because of its high percentage of low-income families (SACS Report).. Although the district receives government grants and various allocations to improve school conditions, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) revoked accreditation for the district in 2008. The Clayton County Public School system was the third school district to lose accreditation in over forty years (SACS Report). As a resident of Georgia, it is important the school systems are effective and can adequately educate children. I have family and friends that live throughout the state of Georgia. The loss of accreditation hinders children and their education. Students attending CCPS faced difficulty being accepted into colleges and universities. They also faced dilemmas retaining various scholarships. Not only were students...
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...A FRANCHISEE’S DILEMMA GM591 December 12, 2010 Introduction The franchise restaurant sector in the business market is a huge part of our economy. Names like KFC, Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Burger King and Pizza Hut are very common in people’s everyday lives. One of the most popular and fastest growing businesses in this area amongst the names mentioned above is the Subway restaurant franchise. Subway is the world's largest submarine sandwich restaurant chain with more than 34,000 locations around the world. Subway started out as a typical business venture by its owner, Fred DeLuca, who was motivated to find a way to pay his college tuition so he could become a medical doctor. Fred took a loan of $1,000 from a friend, Dr. Peter Buck, and offered him to become a business partner in opening a submarine sandwich shop. The first store they opened was called “Pete’s Super Submarines” in Bridgeport, Connecticut in August, 1965 ("History," 2010). Subway has become the leading choice for people seeking quick, nutritious meals that the whole family can enjoy. As they continue to grow, they are guided by their passion for delighting customers by serving fresh, delicious, made-to-order sandwiches while maintaining a standard of food products and brand that is recognized globally. Subway is a registered trademark of Doctor’s Associates Inc. (DAI). DAI is the owner of the business concept and the trademark of Subway Restaurants. DAI is a privately owned company that is located in...
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...SAT2 - Leading and managing conflict resolution For this discussion, the topic of “leading and managing conflict” will be applied to the new manager. To begin with, good communication leads to an effective leader. In addition, effective conflict resolution requires good communication. To begin, the Self-Portrait of My Communication Effectiveness Assessment is provided below to help new managers identify their communication style and determining its effectiveness. Table 1: A Self-Portrait of My Communication Effectiveness Instructions: The following statements relate to various aspects of communication effectiveness. Indicate whether each of the statements is mostly true or mostly false, even if the most accurate answer would depend somewhat on the situation. Asking another person who is familiar with your communication behavior to help you answer the questions may improve the accuracy of your answers. | | MostlyTrue | MostlyFalse | 1. When I begin to speak in a group, most people stop talking, turn toward me, and listen. | | 2. I receive compliments on the quality of my writing. | | 3. The reaction to the outgoing message on my voicemail has been favorable. | | 4. I welcome the opportunity to speak in front of a group. | | 5. I have published something, including a letter to the editor, an article...
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...Security Stability in Somalia Since their indirect elections on September 12, 2012, and despite the fragile regional security situation of the Horn of Africa, Somalia has continued to experience significant and sustained progress towards security stability in their country. In order for Somalia to succeed as viable and trusted state, the United States (US) as well as the International Community should not allow another security stability failure in Somalia. The US and the International Community must focus on helping to sustain Somalia’s efforts against the fight of the Al-Shabaab terrorist organization, help to counter piracy, and to help build capacity and capability in the Somali government and its institutions. While at the same time provide the support to attend Somali basic humanitarian aid needs and financial assistance. First, one of the reasons why the general security conditions in Somalia keep on improving is principally thanks to the sustained operations carried out against the Jihadist organization Al-Shabaab by the Somali national security forces in conjunction with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), and with other associates and allied militias of the government. These operations are currently successful in managing to achieve the retreat of the Islamist radicals from some of the main cities of the south and center of the country. The sustainment of these operations will deteriorate Al-Shabaab operations capacity as a military force, promote the desertion...
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...improve in your management current position? 9 Conclusion 9 References 11 Strengths Reflection Essay Draft Introduction Tom Rath’s Strengths Finder 2.0 identified my five greatest strengths and talents. The results concluded that my top five strengths, in order of strength, were: Achiever, Harmony, Futuristic, Restorative, and Responsibility. Rath (2007) states the aim of most learning programs is “to help us become who we are not” (p.1). The goal of this type of skills testing is to identify our strengths and talents and focus on increasing those rather than addressing our weaknesses. As I continue my journey to obtain a master’s degree in project management, I am eager to learn all the different facets that will help and support me in becoming an effective manager. Effective leaders are always investing in strengths, surrounding themselves with the right people and maximizing their own team, and understanding their followers’ needs (Rath & Conchie, 2008). In this paper, I would like to describe and reflect on my five greatest strengths and how these strengths may be supportive, conducive, a hindrance, or barrier to my management style. I would like to identify how my Achiever, Harmony, Futuristic, Restorative, and Responsibility themed strengths reinforce,...
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...Application: Constructive eviction, maintaining the premises, implied warranty of habitability, and application of the warranty. Resolution: There are four remedies available to Sarah. Sarah can withhold rental payments, repair the property herself and deduct that amount from her rent (provided that doing so is in conformity with state and local laws), cancel the lease, or sue for damages. Additionally, Franks would be liable for any injuries caused from defects on the property. Case 49 #5a: Lease Assignment Issue: I am a college student and plan to attend classes for nine months. I signed a twelve-month apartment lease and paid a $150 security deposit. School is now over for the year and I have a summer job back home. I want to assign the balance of my lease, which is three months, to a fellow student who is going to attend summer school. Legal Application: It depends on what the original lease states; does it allow for a sublease or assignment? In any event, I must have the landlord’s consent to the sublease, also called an assignment. A clause that requires the landlord’s consent to the assignment is called a forfeiture restraint. This allows the landlord to terminate the tenancy if I attempted to assign the lease without his consent. The same rules and lease terms also apply to a sublessee. Resolution: The most likely resolution of the...
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...to obtain my Educational Doctorate in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Conflict Resolution so that I will have the appropriate skills and qualifications to become an effective leader in my company, who is able to mediate internal and external conflicts while strengthening my abilities to successfully aid in employee training and development, which I have discovered a real passion for. I recognize that the Ed. D. will prepare me for a hands-on leadership role by using existing research and practical instruction, which in turn, will give me the opportunity to advance my career and assume a greater role as a respected leader within my company. When considering my intent for the Educational Doctorate program at...
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...1.07- In this video clip it explains the ports you would use to connect different types of devices to computers. It explains the ports you would use to connect a USB, printer, speakers, microphone, and an external hard drive. It talks about the features of serial, parallel, and game ports. Also explains what has changed about mouse and keyboards connections. They describe what a Network interface Card is and talks about the slowest way to connect to the internet. It explains the two types of video output ports are commonly on a computer. They go over what a USB is and its features. Key Points: * Serial, Parallel, and Game ports have been mostly replaced by USB ports * A dialup modem is the slowest possible method of connecting to the internet * A Network Interface Card connects your computer to local networks, or the Internet * Early mouse used serial connector * Early keyboard used bulky 5-pin din connector * Modern keyboard and mouse use Ps/2 technology, which is a much smaller 6-pin din connector or USB/wireless connection * Modern computer comes with 2 types of video output ports (VGA,DVI) * Microphone, earphones, speakers are usually located in back of computer Key Terms: * Serial ports- is a general-purpose interface that can be used for almost any type of device. (Male, 9 or 25 pins, transmits data 1 bit at a time) * Parallel ports- interface for connecting an external device such as a printer. (female, 25pins, transmits...
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...Video Summary 1 by: Jeffrey Ramirez Video 1.07: This video’s main purpose was to explain about the different types of ports and connecters behind a desktop computer. It also explains what each port and connecter are used for. * Serial Ports – Transmit data 1bit at a time , are usually male and have 9 or 25 pins * Parallel Ports- Transmit data 8 bit at a time and are generally female and have 25 pins * Game Ports – Female and have 15pins in 2 rows. * Network Interface Card (NIC) – Is responsible for connecting the computer to a local network, distant network or to the internet. * Modem - is the slowest possible way to connect to the internet it uses the phone line at a speed of 56Kpbs * Video – Has two types of ports a VGA and a DVI. * USB – Stands for Universal Serial Bus. A USB is hot swappable * SCSI – Two types a Narrow SCSI(50pin type A) , and a Wide SCSI(68pin type P) * IEEE 1394(Firewire) –Mainly used for streaming media. In this video we learned about all the different kinds of ports and connectors behind a desktop. There are many ports and connecters. For Example USB ports, serial ports, parallel ports, and game ports. They also mentioned connectors like a NIC also known as a Network Interface card. I could see myself using this information at work where I might need to connect something in the back of our work desktop. Video 1.11: The purpose of this video was to show us the different kinds of printers and the many...
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