...Student ID 0196565 Written Assignment 1 Annette Weiner set off to do field work in the Trobriand Islands some 60 years after the highly regarded anthropologist Bronislaw Kasper Malinowski. Weiner had set expectations of what her field work might cover; she encountered contradictions to her expectations and was able to neutralize them. Additionally, her field work is a classic representation of the five characteristics of culture, as well as a representation of how anthropology has grown since its early inception. (Haviland) While preparing for her trip she expected that she would find the Trobriand society to be how Malinowski described it and struggled with her tasks of learning a new language, careful observation and harboring her own cultural assumptions so that it would not cloud her clear assessment of the Trobriand peoples. (Haviland) Her initial expectations were shaped by the extensive studying she did of Malinowski’s works on the society. She expected to find the same or similar findings as Malinowski and therefore had not intended to set out to disprove any of his earlier writings. She intended on focusing on the male aspect of the clan and had little comprehension of how much women played a role in the Trobriand society. Her expectations guided her towards learning about how men were the focus of the tribe leaving women as having matrilineal lineage importance only. Shortly after arriving however, Weiner became aware that her preconception of how the society...
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...context (when are they/did they make work, how is/was it viewed in those times versus now -- if applicable) o Other important details Lawrence Weiner – Cite one or two examples of their most difficult and/or well-known work. Lawrence Weiner is a conceptual artist that uses text and type-style (fonts) in places where the combination of – text, font, a small amount of...
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...experiences are just the juicy contents delivered by the book, The Geography of Bliss, from an eminent journalist Eric Weiner. By detailing his traveling around the world to the countries where people are considered highly contented as well as the ones discontented, Weiner shows readers with some incredibly intrigued facts of the happiness among the people in different countries. With his sharp journalist’s eye and personal charm...
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...10 Leadership Lessons from Jeff Weiner During an interview, Jeff Weiner shared 10 lessons in leadership that every businessperson should consider. Firstly, define leadership in your company. At LinkedIn, Leadership is the capacity to inspire others and accomplish shared results. It begins with characterizing a reasonable vision. In the case of LinkedIn it is to make economic opportunity for the 3.3 billion individuals in the worldwide workplace by coordinating skills with job opportunities. Secondly, understand how to evolve from a start-up to a public company. A CEO and the leadership team must comprehend the significance of developing their abilities from tackling issues to teach others to accomplish business results. Next is, prioritize your business goals. Begin with asking yourself and your team on the off chance that we could just do one thing, what might it be? This is a lesson Weiner gained from Steve Jobs and practices each day. Weiner's recommendation is to concentrate on doing less things, and do those things well. As for the fourth lesson, practice time management. Weiner carves out 2-3 hours each day to reflect, think and see the big picture. Weiner’s advice if you do not cut out at least an hour you are fitting way too much into your schedule. (Meister, 2012) In addition, Jeff Weiner also states that, encourage all employees to think like an owner. Employees in a start-up must comprehend the business choices they make are ones that have Profit & Loss...
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...services to businesses (DJW, 2013). LinkedIn’s CEO is named Jeff Weiner. Weiner takes time to recognize relatively small achievements of his workers. Many times, he ends a meeting or speech in a unique way. In this regard, he asks what he might have done better. Weiner’s workdays are usually as long as or more than those of his employees. In this way, he becomes a very reliable leader. Weiner embraces compassionate leadership style. Ideally, this style keeps Linkeldln focused on expanding—at a rate of two new members each second (Entrepreneur, 2013). Weiner encourages his employees to think like an owner. In this regard, his employees understand the manner in which the decisions they are making impact LinkedIn mission. Weiner usually tells his employees to practice time management. Too often, he sets aside some time with the main aim of laughing with his team members. He says that he attaches importance on his team members’ sense of humor. At times, on a tough day, this can improve their talent and expertise (Meister, 2012). Situational leadership emphasizes that leadership comprises two aspects. They are directive and supportive. Situational leadership also emphasizes that each of these aspects has to be applied suitably in a particular situation. In order to make a decision about what is required in a given situation, a leader should evaluate how competent and dedicated they are to accomplish a particular situation. Weiner, as a leader, changes the extent to which he is supportive...
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...fruitfulness of Darwinism as a guiding conceptual archetype. Theses objectives are achieved through Weiner’s ability to immerse the reader in an thrilling and vigilantly documented account of the continuing operation of what Darwin had foreknowingly surmised to be the major strength driving evolution, the locomotive of natural selection. This process is presented not simply as something that occurred only once, and in secluded areas, but occurs constantly and is all around us, accessible for all to see. Weiner centers his book on the valiant and pioneering work of Peter and Rosemary Grant in the Galapagos Islands. Weiner moves back and forth between their research mission (always focusing on its theoretical value) and the almost unintentional discoveries of Darwin that commenced in the same region roughly a century before. This approach establishes and maintains a sensation of mystery unraveling a deep fascination in the reader. Weiner also explains how, in the early 1970s, the Grants became concerned in the subject matter of variability in species. Similarly, this was the very issue which, when observed by Darwin amongst the finches of the Galapagos Islands, had led to his innovative discovery. The Grants speculated why variability is in itself so variable from species to...
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...multiple problems can benefit from the treatment of a clinical psychologist. This is true because the clinical psychologist can offer different forms of treatments for the many problems one person can face. This paper will discuss the field of clinical psychology, the history, research methods, and the differences in different fields of psychology. Clinical Psychology Clinical psychology is a science (Plante, 2010). This is true because it uses scientific methods to uncover and validate information. This information includes what kind of behavior and personality people have, and what causes a person to develop (emotions, thinking, and behavior). Clinical psychologists can practice in his or her field in a variety of ways (Irving B. Weiner, n.d.). Some...
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...Abstract: Bio 2 students at Florida Institute of Technology went on a seining field trip to the Indian River Lagoon. The Lagoon stretches about 30% of Florida’s eastern coastline and is extremely unique. The students used a 15m net at three different depths; knee-deep, waist-deep and neck-deep. After bringing the net to shore the students measured the length of all the fish caught and recorded it along with its species. This data was then used to create Histograms comparing length of fish to frequency of appearance. Shannon-Weiner indices were also created from this information in order to help calculate the biodiversity of the Indian River Lagoon. Introduction: The Indian River Lagoon runs for about 150 miles, from Ponce de Leon Inlet all the way to the Jupiter Inlet. The Indian River Lagoon is sizeable body of water that separates the barrier islands from the mainland (IRGS 2007). This river dominates about 30% of Florida’s east coast. The Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River and the Indian River Lagoon, together make up the entire Indian River lagoon system. The lagoon consists of three different types of ecosystems; wetlands, terrestrials and estuaries. The Indian River Lagoon is unique from any other estuary system and has great biodiversity. This is because of its “unique geographical location, which straddles the transition zone between colder temperate, and warmer sub-tropical biological provinces. Here, as perhaps no where else in the continental United States, tropical...
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...Staff Motivation at Sharp Healthcare The purpose of this research paper is to discuss the key factors responsible for the success of the Sharp healthcare system’s approach to staff motivation, Identify any weaknesses in the approach and also explain if the approach to staff motivation can be replicated by other healthcare organizations while stating some barriers and facilitators of the approach. The healthcare industry is characterized by constant changes and dynamism with the aim of providing quality care that is affordable. “Motivation is a state of feeling or thinking in which one is energized or aroused to perform a task or engage in a particular behavior”(Steers and Porter,1987 as cited by Burns et al 2011). Sharp healthcare’s major objective is to increase the satisfaction of its employees, physicians and patients. To achieve this, the organization adopts techniques such as open communication among workers, re-recruitment of current employees and the development of the workforce. Although these techniques may successfully motivate some workers it may not be as successful in motivating other workers because they are intrinsic factors which do not necessarily motivate everyone. In November 2007, Sharp HealthCare received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for quality and organizational performance excellence. (Sharp Healthcare, 2015) Due to its success a number of organizations have adopted the sharp’s approach to staff motivation...
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...Forbes.com: How LinkedIn Has Turned Your Resume Into A Cash Machine Table of Contents | | | |Page Number | | | | |Terms of Reference |2 | | | | | | |Introduction |3 | | | | | | |Section 1: | | | | |Creating Mission, Vision and Values |4 | | | | | | |Section 2: | | | | |Implementing Mission, Vision and Values ...
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...ISSN 1940-204X Performance Management at Perelson Weiner LLP1 Jan Bell Babson College Alfred J. Nanni, Jr Babson College Introduction and entrepreneurs. (See Exhibit 3 for a description of PW’s business.) PW’s business development is relationship-based; the firm doesn’t advertise for business. Instead, personnel develop long-term relationships with clients. These relationships typically start with tax return or financial statement preparation and then grow to include services that provide value to the client in other ways. Weiner explains his client focus this way: “We don’t seek short-term transactional services; we want to spend our time developing client relationships that last 40 years rather than seeking one-time opportunities.” To ensure that clients receive value from PW’s services, Weiner insists that personnel have unique expertise before offering services to clients. PW’s expertise and its ability to add unique value lie in providing traditional tax preparation, accounting, and auditing services, which are then enhanced by meaningful proactive business and tax consulting advice. Weiner has made a strategic decision to focus on these sources of client value plus one other sort of advice. With a New York City location, Weiner feels that PW can also add value for its clients by assisting them in the selection of the best specialized professional service firms in other areas. For example, PW personnel help clients find the best asset ...
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...bridge for transportation to get to their destinations on time ( Mann 12 ). His first thought was that the people deserved a wonderful bridge. He wanted to make the walkway was high, so that the people had a wonderful view of the New York Harbor ( Weiner 10 ). But in 1861 the American civil war had begun, and John's son served in it. The Civil War ended in 1876, with the nation being united again the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge was easier knowing his son was sound and safe ( Weiner 10 )....
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...Weiner 1 Jacob Weiner Daniel McClure California Culture October 1, 2014 California Sunshine and Noir California, the Golden State, where the sun is always shining, the waves are always crashing, and dreams are coming true. Right? Well, not exactly. It hasn’t always been sunshine and smiles for the great state of California. The state has gone through a variety of stages both economically, and politically. Throughout these phases, there have been a fair amount of themes that have helped build the foundation of California culture. Of course, there is the notion that anyone can move to California and strike it rich. This dream that is still very alive today has contributed in the past and present with massive booms in immigration into California. This popular conception is warm and welcoming, but it does not tell the entire story of California. When looking into the past and understanding how this state came to be, there is a dark and iniquitous aura that suggests that California isn’t really that enchanting, glamorous place that it is made out to be. The California Dream all started in 1848 when discovery of gold sparked a rapid movement known as the California Gold Rush. Word quickly spread when John Marshall first made his discovery in the American River. As Albert L. Hurtado explains in his paper, “Sex, Gender, Culture, and a Great Event: The California Gold Rush, ‘It is impossible to give more than rough estimates for the number of hopeful people who poured into California...
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...Sockeye Salmon Despite all of the teachings in the bible, Darwin knew there was scientific reasoning behind the creation of life. Darwin’s view of life split the country in half when it came to this debate. Darwin states in is his book Origin of Species, “that natural selection is daily and hourly scrutinizing, throughout the world, the slightest variations; rejecting those that are bad, preserving and adding up all that are good… We see nothing of these slow changes in progress, until the hand of time has marked the lapse of ages.” (Darwin). But when it comes to Sockeye Salmon, Darwin’s idea of not being able to witness evolution in a lifetime is a false statement. Sockeye Salmon are a form of salmon that formed when the glaciers of the last ice age melted and retreated. As a result, this created thousands of new lakes. Salmon swam into the lakes and stayed. The salmon that swan into the lakes began to mate with the other salmon in the lakes and the salmon that live in the streams (Sockeye Salmon) would mate with the other salmon in the streams. The reason that the Salmon would tend to change over the years is due to natural selection because both salmon live in two different habitats. This causes the salmon to develop different types of niches so they can both survive in their separate habitats. The two types of salmon have a couple things that differ from one another, one being the shape of the body. The salmon that would breed in the Cedar River, Sockeye Salmon, would...
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...Daniel Wasilick Dr. Palestis Sockeye Salmon 12 December 2010 Sockeye Salmon Despite all of the teachings in the bible, Darwin knew there was scientific reasoning behind the creation of life. Darwin’s view of life split the country in half when it came to this debate. Darwin states in is his book Origin of Species, “that natural selection is daily and hourly scrutinizing, throughout the world, the slightest variations; rejecting those that are bad, preserving and adding up all that are good… We see nothing of these slow changes in progress, until the hand of time has marked the lapse of ages.” (Darwin). But when it comes to Sockeye Salmon, Darwin’s idea of not being able to witness evolution in a lifetime is a false statement. Sockeye Salmon are a form of salmon that formed when the glaciers of the last ice age melted and retreated. As a result, this created thousands of new lakes. Salmon swam into the lakes and stayed. The salmon that swan into the lakes began to mate with the other salmon in the lakes and the salmon that live in the streams (Sockeye Salmon) would mate with the other salmon in the streams. The reason that the Salmon would tend to change over the years is due to natural selection because both salmon live in two different habitats. This causes the salmon to develop different types of niches so they can both survive in their separate habitats. The two types of salmon have a couple things that differ from one another, one being the shape of the body. The...
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