Taylor Buchanan Susan Wynn Technology and Human Values April 23, 2013 My Dream Career My dream career is definitely anything involving the arts. If I have to specify I would definitely have to say doing animation. Since I was a young child I've been captivated by all the Disney movies and cartoons that were on TV. Watching a cartoon if so much different from watching a normal television show with actual people. I've always loved the way that a cartoon can bring a smile to not only
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does follow the ‘Eight Traits of Excellence’ that Make Markel writes about in his textbook “Technical Communication”. Discussion The Student Code of Conduct for Arizona State University is created in a way that fosters honesty, intellectual integrity, and creates a culture of respect for all individuals. While reading the code of conduct I noticed that the ‘Eight Traits of Excellence’ came up in a variety of ways. The first trait, being honesty, was demonstrated by being straightforward in explaining
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built on hopes and dreams, what might happen if certain opportunities are pursued? 5. The 8 I’s that create a successful we are first individual excellence, importance, independence, investment, information, integration, institutionalization and integrity. 6. The 8 I’s show that both partners are strong and has a value to be added, relationships fits strategic direction of the partners, partners need and invest in each other, partners communicate and develop linkages and shared ways of operating
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YOUR PERSONAL INTEGRITY: What is your understanding of a moral compass as a foundation for personal integrity and social conscience? From which Wisdom Tradition(s) do you draw in constructing your moral compass? What do you value and question about this Wisdom Tradition? * MORAL VISION: What is your vision of a good life? What values anchor your moral vision? What symbol, song, image, or story motivates and inspires your moral vision? How does your Wisdom Tradition influence your moral
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Relying On No One By: Derek Andritsis Personal responsibility is the taking of responsibility of one’s own actions no matter the outcome. I think that everyone should have responsibility over something in their life. Everyone I know has done something and worried about it later. People should not rely on someone else to take care of what they should be doing. Those people have made these decisions due to having something to be responsibility about. I believe that everyone should have something
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developing cleaner and smarter energy. Like most companies in this position, RRI Energy has remained true to their core values, which has provided the foundation for their business decisions. RRI uses an acronym, STRIVE (Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value Creation, and Exemplary Leadership) to effectively convey their core values. Remaining loyal to its investors, employees and communities RRI Energy serve they have made safety their #1 priority. Safety does not just occur onsite but it’s
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Dependable/Reliable (value-centered) 9. Integrity (value-centered) 10. Self-motivation (knowledgeable) An effective manager cannot motivate others if they cannot motivate themselves. Self-motivation is known as the ability to get yourself going and to take charge of what is next for you. This is a vital characteristic for a manager. Integrity is important because people trust a good manager because he or she has personal integrity. Workers need to know that your will fight for them
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GROUP 5 Case: SYLVIA GREGORIO Guide Questions on Case: Sylvia Gregorio 1. Characterize Sylvia Gregorio. Does she have a clear set of values? Justify your answer. Group Answer • Sylvia Gregorio is efficient as an analyst as Mr. Lacdao sees it. She was turning in good reports and is considered one of the best qualified staff. In contrast, her co-employees speak the opposite. They complained with the OIC of Solar section due to her inefficiency and consistent disappearance from office
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Attitude object (AO): anything toward which one has an attitude. * Functional theory of attitude: * Utilitarian Function: Relates to rewards & punishment. * Value-expressive function: Expresses consumer’s values or self-concept. * Ego-defensive function: Protect ourselves from external threats or internal feelings. * Knowledge function: Need for order, structure or meaning. * ABC model of attitude: * An attitude has three components: •Affect: the way a consumer feels
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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR ACROSS CULTURES Conditions affecting multinational operations The people of the world are organized into communities and nations, each in its own way according to its resources and cultural heritage. Some nations are economically developed others are just now developing their natural and human resources. The conditions of work are different because of different attitudes, values, and expectations from participants. Understanding these differences and how they influence
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