...OUTLINE ARTICLE 1-“HOW TO MAKE A BUSINESS MENTORING WORK” BY ARTHUR ZWELLING, WRITER FOR WWW.FORBES.COM ONLINE, DATED MARCH 20, 2012 SUMMARY/OVERIEW KEY POINTS TO SUCCESSFUL MENTORINGSHIP FACTURAL IMPACT ON MENTORING ARTICLE 2-“HOW TO DEVELOP AN EFFECTIVE MENTORING RELATIONSHIP”BY DR. CHARMON PARKER WILLIAMS, PHD., WRITER FOR WWW.DIVERSITYMBAMAGAZINE.COM, DATED DECEMBER 2009 SUMMARY/OVERIEW KEYPOINTS TO A SUCCESSFUL MENTORSHIP IN THE WORKPLACE FACTUAL IMPACT SUCCESFUL MENTORSHIP “HOW TO MAKE A BUSINESS MENTORING WORK” BY ARTHUR ZWILLING, DATED MARCH 20, 2012 WWW.FORBES.COM SUMMARY/OVERIEW In this article by Aurthur Zwilling, a writer for Forbes.com online newsletter, dated March 20, 2012, he discusses the difficulty that many entrepreneurs are having finding mentors or they are not satisfied with the effectiveness mentoring should have in their organization. Mentoring by all means is not this “one-sided” task but it is a conglomeration effect on both the mentor and the mentee. Most entrepreneurs view a mentor as someone older and more experience who takes the time to personally give guidance, advice and takes an emotional investment in your success. They don’t think about this process requiring an investment on their part, both in nurturing the relationship and really listening, without being defensive, to advice given. (ZWILING, 2012) KEYPOINTS TO A SUCCESSFUL MENTORINGSHIP Zwilling list several key points on how to find and utilize the right mentor, which...
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...positioning school (Mintzberg 2002:23), who‟s analytical approach sees strategy making mainly based on a process to identify drivers(forces) of intra-industry competition and its corresponding barriers. His reasoning is based on the assumption that a company who deliberately choose a position within an industry and at the same time is able to combine activities in a different fashion, can create sustainable competitive advantages that will lead to profitability and with it sustain competition. Aside this more general position of Porter, in an article from 1996, he asks “What is Strategy” and discussed operational efficiency in connection with strategy making and he advised that those two things should not (can not) be used interchangeably. Below their is a summary of Porter‟s main arguments from his article and what he sees as main components on strategy and how to distinguish between operational efficiency and strategy. SUMMARY The ability the make an informed decision about how, when and where to target a customer group, facilitate resources and set objectives(limits) makes the difference between a manager who thinks from a strategic perspective in light of what might emerge in future. Anticipating those movements into current decision-making helps to set a stage to create sustainable advantages. Porter argues that positioning is still a notable way to shape advantages within a company and sees hypercompetition as rather odd concept to explain shifting patterns...
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...Mg420 Research Assignment By Dwayne Logan MG420 DL Labor Relations Research Assignment April 29, 2012 1. Define the term “collective bargaining” and list and describe four issues that are mandatory components of a collective bargaining agreement. Include and discuss [showing relevance or applicability] at least one reference found in our text, along with a current web-based news item/magazine article about a real life example of a collective bargaining action. Pick any two of the four mandatory components you've listed and include and discuss [showing relevance or applicability] at least one reference found in our text, along with a current web-based news item/magazine article about each of those [two] collective bargaining issues in action. Write succinct and complete [individual] summaries on the contents of each of the articles you've provided along with your critical comments about each article. Support your findings with referenced research. (40 points) Three primary objectives of labor relations are efficiency, equity, and voice of employees, and even of some management personnel. Equity and voice are beneficial for employees at the work place, on the contrary, management under usual conditions prefers efficiency. The key to making both employees and employers happy is to attempt to balance all three components. The goal is to gain an overall happy medium for both employers and employees. Collective bargaining is how to reach happy medium, it is the...
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...An article review of Harvey, Bosco and Emanuele, 2010, ‘The Impact of “Green Collar Worker” on Organizations, Management Research Review, vol.33, no. 5, pp 499-511. One of key factors to ensure organizational effectiveness is the people who run it. Therefore, acquiring and employing the workforce has to be planned and managed well since the business environment is facing rapid changes mainly in terms of generation employed, technology and society needs. This article concentrates on how “green collar workers” affect an organization. The authors’ main idea is that practice of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme with regard to environmental activities has an effect on organization image which may lead to better selection in recruitment. Based on previous research, Harvey, Bosco and Emanuele (2010) conducted a study on the importance of CSR/organization’s environmental activities and its relationship with employee willingness to recommend employer to others. This research aimed to provide further understanding on the influence of “green collar worker” on organization particularly on employee behaviour since previous research have been unclear. The study reveals that Veterans and Boomers are more interested in environmental conservation compared to other generation which is against most findings in research pertaining attitudes toward environmental issues where most of them found that younger people are more into it. This may be due to the authors’ methodology on...
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...Van Zandvoort MJ Bottom of Form Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review of the cognitive status following stroke and vascular cognitive impairment starts by questioning the concept of vascular dementia and related concepts. Our position is that in many cases these labels promote a superficial conceptualization of an inherently complex and heterogeneous phenomenon hampering a more detailed understanding. RECENT FINDINGS: After stroke or disease of the cerebral vasculature, the cognitive and emotional outcome is dependent on a combination of three factors with the relative importance differing between causes. First, focal damage may lead to selective impairments that are dependent on the localization of the (grey matter) lesion. Second, diffuse neuronal dysfunction produces a more uniform profile of a decrease in mental speed, memory problems, and reduced executive functioning. Third, cognitive outcome is further modulated - notably in terms of severity - by patient variables such as age, sex, premorbid level of functioning, and comorbidity (e.g. hypertension). SUMMARY: The complex character of the cognitive repercussions of stroke can be better harnessed by employing modern neuropsychological assessment procedures. This allows both a detailed categorization of the patients for the selection and effectiveness of therapeutic intervention, as well as the construction of reliable prognostic models. MeSH Brain; Causality; Cerebrovascular Accident; Cognition; Cognition Disorders;...
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...Introduction I will address the following question: How does poverty affect obesity? I will use three articles that will support my answer as to why I think poverty affects obesity. First, I will discuss the articles. Second, I will state the author’s main points and identify how they address my research question. Next I will discuss the evidence does he/she use to make this point and discuss what research method they author used to gather data and address the which sociological perspective the author would state their viewpoint to fit and discuss the authors finding support contradict and/or complement one another. Authors Main Point Article Summary One In childhood and adolescent obesity, which is defined as body mass index at or above...
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... | |SUBDOMAIN 711.1 - USING INFORMATION GATHERING TO IMPROVE NURSING PRACTICE | |SUBDOMAIN 711.2 - NURSING & OTHER RELEVANT THEORIES | | | |Competency 711.1.1: Internet Searches - The graduate can conduct Internet and database searches and critique and evaluate | |articles/materials acquired from these searches. | |Competency 711.1.2: Incorporate Data Into Practice - The graduate can use articles/materials acquired from Internet and database| |searches to improve nursing practice. | |Competency 711.2.2: Relevant Theories - The graduate can critique, evaluate, and utilize relevant theories from non-nursing | |disciplines. | |...
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...Paper…………………………………………………….3 1.2 -Structure of the report……………………………………………………….3 2.0 -Summary of purpose, rationale, and related literature……………………..3 2.1 -The purpose/rationale of the study………………………………………..3 2.2- Clarity of research question…………………………………………………4 2.3- Conceptual foundations……………………………………………………..4 3. 0- Research methodology and design……………………………………………6 3.1- Describe and evaluate the methodology adopted………………………6 3.1a. Research site/context…………………………………………………..6 3.1b. Methods of data collection……………………………………………..6 3.1c. Method of data analysis…………………………………………………6 3.1d. Sampling…………………………………………………………………..7 3.1e. Ethical issues…………………………………………………………….7 3.2 – Suitability of the Research Paper Methodology for Adaptation…….8 4.0 – Main Findings and Implications………………………………………………..8 4.1 – Outline the Main Findings of the Research……………………………...8 4.2 – Comments on Implications Presented……………………………………9 4.3 – Comments on Limitations Identified……………………………………..9 5.0 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………….10 5.1 – Highlights of Key Points…………………………………………………...10 5.2 – Suitability of Design for Reviewer’sResearch………………………….10 1.0- Introduction 1.1-Selected Research Paper The reviewer would select the research paper named the symptoms of and consequences to selection errors in recruitment decisions. Few organizations officially evaluate their recruitment and selection effort. This article is benefiting the reviewer as it shows how to reduce selection errors and...
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...1.0 INTRODUCTION The requirement is to review a current article or situation relating to lean manufacturing or Toyota production system. 1.1 PURPOSE The purpose of this assignment will provide an opportunity to evaluate the content and quality of an article or situation. 1.2 DEFINITIONS Andon A visual management tool that highlights the status of operations in an area at a single glance and that signals whenever an abnormality occurs. An andon, which is the Japanese term for “lamp,” can indicate production status (for example, which machines are operating), an abnormality (for example, machine downtime, a quality problem, tooling faults, operator delays, and materials shortages), and needed actions, such as change overs. Five Whys The practice of asking why repeatedly whenever a problem is encountered in order to get beyond the obvious symptoms to discover the root cause. The specific number five is not the point. Rather it is to keep asking until the root cause is reached and eliminated. Heijunka Japanese technique of achieving even output flow by coordinated sequencing of very small production batches throughout the manufacturing line in a lean production or just in time (JIT) system. Jidoka Japanese term that provides machines and operators the ability to detect when an abnormal condition has occurred and immediately stop work. This enables operations to build in quality at each process and to separate men and machines for more efficient work. Jidoka...
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...The Good and Bad Effects of Peer Pressure to Teenagers Peer pressure is commonly applied to younger people especially to us teenagers. Responding to peer pressure is a part of growing up that some teenagers more likely to give in. Peer pressure is the only thing that all teens have in common and some of them can't escape it because it’s almost everywhere. Peer pressure is the way that people influence another individual to take an action or adopt certain values to be one of their social groups. Teenagers are very quick in making their own decisions and judgements. When communication is lacking at home, teens may seek it among their peers instead to their parents for them they know that their peers are always right because they're feeling what you also feel. You think all of you have a lot in common. This outcome indicates that teens may find it more difficult to control their behaviors when their friends are around. They are visible and expressive when it comes to their peers but when it comes to their own parents they are invisible. They always keep in their minds that their parents will never understand them as their peers do. In the bright side, it can also have a positive effect. Peer influence is not necessarily bad at all times. Fellowship with other youths can also sharpen our personality and make us a better person. They can also be a good instrument for us teenagers if those peers have mature and healthy attitudes. They often encourage...
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...Contents 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2 2. LITERATURE REVIEW 3 3. QUESTIONS IN THE CASE 7 1. Analyse Intel Corporation in terms of its shift in strategy. 7 2. Discuss on how you are going to align your HR functions (resourcing, learning & development and talent management) to support the company. 10 4. SUMMARY 13 5. REFERENCES 14 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This case study is all about the strategies used by Intel Corporation. It is the fifth most valuable brand in the world. Due to the new strategies Intel was able to leave the competitors behind. Intel’s new strategy is the production of microprocessors. However the market segment is continuously changing. Due to the change, sales of desktops are falling while sales of laptops, mobiles and other handheld devices are increasing. Part of the new strategy of Intel is new logo, redesigned to show that Intel is moving forward. Intel uses the customer groups to test its predictions. Intel was implementing a series of new products for instance a home entertainment platform with film, TV, music and games. Intel’s another strategy has a strong focus on marketing finding out what customers want and providing it. Intel leads the markets because of its strategies. To implement the strategies it should create proper HR functions such as recruitment of talented employees, learning and development and talent management. In this case study, the strategies implemented by Intel to lead in the market are clearly mentioned...
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...the master’s or undergraduate paper 4. Dissertation – research paper submitted by a candidate for the doctoral degree 5. Reading paper 6. Library paper Purposes of research paper 1. To learn to use the library efficiently 2. To develop habits of purposeful reading and note taking 3. To learn to organize the information taken from various sources and develop into a unified composition Steps in research writing 1. Step one- select your subject area – must be guided by your interest and curiosity; check on different sources – reference books, card catalog, periodical indexes, and electronic sources like the internet 2. Step two – make your working bibliography Bibliography – formal list of books, articles and other sources from which the materials of your paper are drawn. Proper bibliographic forms Book by one author Padilla, Cabrina (2015) Enriching Oral Communication Skills. Quezon City: Abiva Publishing House, Inc. Book by 2-3 authors Serrano, Josephine and Milagros Lapid (2012). English Communication Arts and Skills through World Literature . Quezon City :Phoenix Publishing House. Book by 4 or more authors Coronel, Iluminada, et al (2012). Mathematics 10. Manila : Book Mark Inc. NOTE: If the place of publication and the publisher’s name are not given, write only n.p. and...
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...SUMMARY In the knowledge economy, companies with the best talent win. And finding, nurturing, and developing that talent should be one of the most important tasks in a corporation. So why does human resources do such a bad job – and how can we fix it? Keith Hammonds, the deputy editor of Fast Company, asserts that human resources offices should manage an organization’s human resources the same way the information technology office manages its computers and the finance office manages its capital. They should think strategically. Instead, human resources offices focus on such administrivia as pay, benefits, and retirement - - processes increasingly being outsourced. That should be good news: human resources offices will then be free to focus on the strategic implications of what they do - - are their actions serving the organization’s strategic goals and making it more effective and successful? Unfortunately, they’re not used to thinking about such things and aren’t very good at it. Hammonds identifies four reasons why human resources offices aren’t doing a good job and suggests five ways to fix them. CRITIQUE In a well written article, Hammond delivers what he promises. His characterization of the kinds of people who generally seek to work in human resources is accurate. They like to work with people, but aren’t very business oriented. Their perspective is typically much like that of a social worker. Human resources offices emphasize inputs rather...
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...assignment will critically appraise a research report in the Nursing Times titled Young people's perceptions and access to health advice (Sherman-Jones 2003) (appendix 1). This article was chosen for a number of reasons. Firstly the topic of young people's health is frequently discussed in the media, often negatively. A search on BBC news online resulted in 46 articles within the month 27 October to 27 November 2003 (appendix 2) and similarly Scotsman Newspapers online facility produced over 100 articles for the same period (appendix 3). Sexual health was one of the 5 key areas that the Health of the Nation (Department of Health 1992) report highlighted, including teenage conceptions. Teenage health is an area that the Scottish Executive (2003) is also interested in promoting through its Improving Health in Scotland document. On a personal level, adolescent health is of great interest to the author and it is intended that this assignment will increase her knowledge, not only of young people's health experiences but also the importance of research to her continuing professional development. The article is directly related to other modules undertaken by the author namely family planning and health promotion. It is proposed that the author will examine both positive and negative aspects of the article and provide a personal evaluation using a systematic analysis of the research that follows a set criterion (McSherry 2001). Research is important in healthcare today and is...
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...support of a candidature for a degree or professional qualification, presenting the author's research and findings A thesis or dissertation[1] is a document submitted in support of candidature for anacademic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings.[2] In some contexts, the word "thesis" or a cognate is used for part of abachelor's or master's course, while "dissertation" is normally applied to a doctorate, while in others, the reverse is true.[3] Dissertations and theses may be considered asgrey literature. The word dissertation can at times be used to describe a treatise without relation to obtaining an academic degree. The term thesis is also used to refer to the general claim of an essay or similar work. ------------------------------------------------- Etymology[edit] The term "thesis" comes from the Greek θέσις, meaning "something put forth", and refers to an intellectual proposition. "Dissertation" comes from the Latin dissertātiō, meaning "path". ------------------------------------------------- Structure and presentation style[edit] Structure[edit] A thesis (or dissertation) may be arranged as a thesis by publication or a monograph, with or without appended papers respectively. An ordinary monograph has a title page, an abstract, a table of contents, comprising the various chapters (introduction, literature review, findings, etc.), and a bibliography or (more usually) a references section. They differ in their structure in...
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