Profession Article Reviews Samples For Students

Article Review

Heidrick & Struggles International is an incorporated global executive search firm for management at the senior level. The firm is also the first leadership advisory in the world. The firm’s main focus is on quality service and building of strong leadership teams. This is achieved through its relationship with its clients worldwide. The firm offers services that include executive assessment and professional development.

The company conducted research on ethics and corporate governance. Other research partners included Neisendorf & Associates, which is a human resource risk management and consulting firm, and Lore International Institute, a talent management and professional development firm. The report ...

Ethics is a part of philosophy that tries to examine the morality of action and behavior in the society. Codes of ethics are geared towards creating professionalism in the workplace. They make sure the work standards are not compromised in any way, and we differentiate what is right from wrong. Furthermore, they make sure the relationships at the workplace are maintained at the professional level and everyone conducts themselves responsibly. They also make sure the organization meets its promises to the client (both the writer and the reader) by running an efficient organization which plays by the rules. In case ...

Introduction

The topic on genetically modified foods has evolved into one of the most equivocal topics that have generated a contentious debate across various settings all over the globe. This can be accredited to the much hypothesized repercussions of genetically modified foods. Worth noting is the fact that researches carried out in the recent past such as the much hypothesized studies on the effects of genetically modified corn pollen on butterflies have radicalized the public to respond differently regarding the issues on global warming. In fact, it is as a result of such researches that the federal government has established regulatory procedures ...

The research question was to determine whether other occupational groups could also attain high levels of accuracy in identifying deceit from demeanor. The study tries to find out if it is easier for one to tell if someone is telling lies or not. The methodology used towards this study was observation and experimentations. They used several groups of people with different occupations to establish their ability in establishing whether someone is telling lies or not.
The main discovery from this study is that those people from different occupational groups can tell when one is telling lies. These groups ...

Professional Skepticism means an approach towards accounting which includes a questioning mind and being in a position which questions a possibility of fraud, errors or misstatement and is a critical evaluation of audit evidence. It is essential for a quality audit. Professional skepticism is a skill which is very similar to professional judgment and helps in providing an opinion for an audit engagement. Professional skepticism helps in asking questions which make sure that any information provided is true. It is an approach which is similar to a judgment and auditors with professional skepticism tend to make good decisions as well as provide correct information on the ...

Article Review: Employee Safety and Health

The article was titled, “The Effectiveness of Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) Interventions: A Systematic Review” by Robson et al. The article investigates OHSMS-based guidelines, standards, and audits that have been developed and used for the past 20 years (Robson, et al, 2007). The study also investigates the economic outcomes of the various OHSMS. The researchers accomplished the purpose of the study; establishing whether the current guidelines, standards, and audits as established in various interventions and studies is satisfactory and applicable over public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.
In this study, the researchers managed to review the ...

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The onset of the implementation of Electronic Health Records has had an effect on the professional and physical autonomy of highly trained professional physicians specifically in the healthcare organizations. Electronic Health Records trigger a certain take by HC professionals contributing to observable changes in Healthcare Organizations following a response from the HC professionals. Their response reflects the data collected from the physicians through interviews. The topic raises a controversy to whether the effects are more constraining due to the managers using the Electronic Health Records to exercise more control (McGimpsey, 2011). Some of the many positive effects that come with ...

Questions

Institutions
Question 1
According to Joan Scott, gender is defined as “a constitutive element of social relationships based on perceived differences between the sexes and a primary way of signifying relationships of power.” On the other hand, Goffman claims that, “If gender be defined as the culturally established correlates of sex (whether in consequence of biology or learning), then gender display refers to conventionalized portrayals of these correlates. “In Scott context, biology is excluded the explanation of gender and the perception of individuals put into consideration. One is perceived a woman when she tends to behave and speak in an ...

Tort Law

Tort Law Article Review
The article was written by Becca Aaronson and was published at the New York Times in January 2013. It was about the case of Connie Spears who later suffered from legs amputation after an initial alleged misdiagnosis of her medical condition at Christus Santa Rosa hospital. The concept of this article is about the Tort Law's provision when it comes to being a state law that would help the people within the state of Texas. It aims to show how the Tort Law’s provision could affect an individual’s case proceedings right after it ...

Personal development plans (PDPs) are the major part of continuing professional development (CPD) and general practitioner’s appraisal. Together with practice professional development plans (PPDPs), personal development plans (PDPs) provide individual with a future development program and explain how to manage it. While PPDPs are aimed at the development of healthcare services and should have relation to patients’ needs and doctors’ professional development, PDPs should contain description of individual learning plans (Huw, 2010). However, while personal development plans (PDPs) and practice professional development plans (PPDPs) undertaking, there appear some factors that may help or hinder their successful implementation. The main ...

Article summary

The SEC is investigating Barnes and Noble’s accounting. This is based on the company’s decision to restate its earnings for both 2011 and 2012 fiscal years. In 2011, there was a loss restatement from $ 68.8 million to $ 73.9 million. In 2012, there was a loss restatement from $ 64.8 million to $ 68.9 million (Trachtenberg, 2013). This matter has led to a decline in stock price of the company by 12% to $ 14.43. Earnings restatement was based on an overstatement of accruals for the two years. A deferred tax liability is another correction that Barnes and Noble wish to change. The current ...

Psychology

Ethics in Counseling
Ethics is paramount in all aspects of professional and personal life. However, on the subject of counseling in which a professional interventionist would interact in close proximity with the client’s personal life, ethics is like a golden currency. In the article by LeBeauf et al. (2009), ethics was explored under the concept of multicultural discourse. This is where counseling adopts the diversity in client’s culture and the approach that counselors need to practice in dealing with a variety of clients. There are cases in which counselors defy the ethical values of their profession in favor of ...

Law

The public comments by Michael B. Nifong, the Durham district attorney violated the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct when he started to release malicious and false information to the media regarding a pending case. This is the case involving a stripper who filed a complaint against three Duke Lacrosse players and accused them of gang-raping her during one of the team’s parties. Mr. Nifong made statements before news media when he suggested to the reporters that a condom was used during the attack based on the sexual assault examination report that was in his possession (Barstow and Wilson, 2006). The state bar ...

Article review

According to Harris et al professional ethics is a complex of rules and standards developed and agreed by professionals. With this set of rules they are viewed by themselves and others as professionals and act as professionals. The professional ethics is not a moral duty therefore it is a formal code regulated by societies or association of professionals. Apart from associations code of ethics is regulated and adopted by state institutions. Codes of ethics are specially developed for the particular profession. Therefore, only relevant rules are adopted in such a code. Furthermore, professionals often have to take precedence over the personal morality to ...

Occupational risk factors for shoulder pain: a systematic review by Daniëlle A. W. M. van der Windt, Elaine Thomas, Daniel P. Pope, Andrea F de Winter, Gary J. Macfarlane, Lex M. Bouter, Alan J. Silman

Summary of the Article

The article entitled “Occupational risk factors for shoulder pain: a systematic review” written by van der Windt, Thomas, Pope, de Winter, Macfarlane, Bouter, and Silman presented results of a study with reportedly aimed to determine risk factors within the work setting that are potentially associated with shoulder pain. The authors initially presented a brief overview of the common incidence for shoulder pain in the occupational setting; where ...

Summary of the Article

The article entitled “High-Performance Work Systems and Occupational Safety” written by Zacharatos, Barling and Iverson presented relevant issues concerning an investigation on any apparent relationship between high performance work systems (HPWS) and occupational safety. The authors reportedly conducted two separate studies to validate their contention. As disclosed, one study that was conducted solicited the participation of company human resource and safety directors from a total number of 138 organizations. The second study allegedly involved 189 front-line employees from two different organizations. The study initially started with a brief review of related literature citing as authoritative and secondary sources. The whole study ...

Article Review

Article Review

Where They Stand” written by Urhuogo and Williams (2011), the authors emphasized the crucial roles that leaders take in leading both innovation and change in an organization. Likewise, the article discussed the relevant role of ethics, as a driving force and influential factor in change and innovation. Also, the challenges that were normally encountered in leading changes and innovation were expounded; including appropriate principles and practices that assist organizations towards successful implementation of changes and innovation.
One is convinced that the arguments asserted by the authors were commendable in terms of stressing the need for leaders to ...

Response to Post of Student 1:

I am convinced that the main paint being relayed was that at the onset, by having decided to pursue the profession in healthcare, practitioners have already manifested a genuine and innate drive or motivation to serve. Healthcare is such a challenging and dynamic endeavor that entices only those with distinct calling for the profession. As such, valance, or the perceived importance of the work is duly ingrained. Likewise, other motivational components (self-efficacy and expectancy) become motivating drives depending on the value systems and preferences of health workers. One therefore agrees that the provision of appropriate incentive systems could make the work ...

Introduction

Occupational fraud is a fraud that is committed by the employee to an employer is also called employee fraud, there are much common in most companies which it leads to financial losses .as much as the people working stay in the company they will hide the fraud forever.

The article: 2013.

During the cannas film festival a necklace which was worth about $2m after a star studded though the event was every guarded the necklace was not found, the event is normally held to promote jewel. The jewel was stored in a safe and there door to the safe was not broken the police did investigations ...

Article Abstract:

William D Coplin; Astrid E Merget; Carolyn Bourdeaux “The Professional Researcher as Change Agent in the Government-Performance Movement” Public Administration Review; Nov/Dec 2002; 62, 6; ABI/INFORM Global

Abstract
Performance monitoring plays a crucial role in management practices to both practioners and government agencies. It is credited as a factor that improves government responsibility and not merely an accountability metric. In the recent days, the performance is taken as a policy development strategy rather than a management factor. Therefore, perfortmance management can be undertaken as a democratic force that interlinks government and citizens. This helps to bring unity and operation efficiency in a specific state. ...

Nurse burnout refers to a state of diminished morale amongst nurses deployed to serve in an army setting. The environment under which these particular nurses work tends to create certain perceptions concerning their occupation as nurses. Moreover, it gives a negative rather than positive view concerning this particular occupation. This occurs due to the traditional modes of operation within the camps. The answers to the specified questions in the study appear below.
4a.The main objective of this study included investigating the impacts of certain environments on nurses and their motivation to work under such conditions. In such environments as displayed ...

Review of the truthaboutnursing.org Website

The website, www.truthaboutnursing.org, provides useful insights into how the nursing profession is portrayed in mainstream media. It cites specific instances whereby the character, roles, knowledge base, and nurse-physician relationships are depicted in an adverse light in television ads, newspaper articles, you-tube videos, and medical drama episodes and series. Such publicity creates inaccurate perceptions of the nursing profession and its practitioners amongst the general public.
The articles in the website highlight numerous incidences whereby the character of nurses is ridiculed and greatly misrepresented by the media. In some commercials and videos, nurses are depicted as sexual objects dressed in ...

There have been discussions from various sets of people on the possibilities on whether media violence causes aggression or not. This has been a topic that has been covered by researchers, psychologists, media pundits and other scholars on trying to determine the extent that media violence has on the aggression of people. Some people agree with the fact that media violence has a direct influence on the amount of aggression that people possess. They believe that media violence is the cause of aggressive and violent behavior. This has been supported by some of the facts that they possess from various researches ...

The term Networking refers to a process of making contacts with the people. Such contacts are made usually for the professional purpose or with some specific intentions. Networking is a necessary for the people who are working, but today when everything is so difficult, networking has been found very important for the students. Here we are going to discuss the networking, several related aspects and its importance in the life of students.

Importance of networking for students

The process of networking begins among students when they are in high school and it takes a strong shape by the graduation years of a student. There are a number of benefits of ...

Abstract

Weight loss is a major concern for most people, especially women who are so keen on their physical outlook and attractiveness. With the kind of diet and lifestyle that people adopt, it is no wonder that many people have issues with their weight. Product developers tend to produce some items claimed to help in weight loss. An analysis of one such claims is given below.

No Weighting Critique

It is common for human beings to go for cheap, easy and instant things. Developments in all aspects of life have made it easy to get instant results in almost everything. This has dealt a serious ...

The article to be reviewed in this paper is “Occupational Safety and Health at the Workplace” by Elroy John (2005). The article comprehensively outlines the current policies in place set to protect and enhance the health, safety and general welfare of an organization’s personnel. It accentuates the main aim of Human Resource Management practice of fostering a safe and healthy personnel work environment. The employee safety and healthy is pointed out as important to any proper firm and Human Resources Management department as it touches on legal, moral, and financial principles. The general well-being of the manpower will translate ...

Article Review

How to prepare the future generations of professional singing teachers? What special voice pedagogy programs are the most successful? What are their curricula, educational philosophies, facilities and special feature? Darelene Wiley and Patti Peterson as the representatives from eminent graduate voice pedagogy programs share their experience with the readers about the important issue, how to teach a voice teacher in the Teaching Voice Teachers article published in the Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Nov 2008.
The first part of an article is written by Darelene Wiley, who is a highly recognized voice teacher who ...

Formative Critique of Two Journal Articles

Pieterse, H. J., Caniels, C. J. M. and Homan, T., 2012. Professional Discourses and Resistance to Change. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 25(6): 798-818. DOI 10.1108/09534811211280573

Overview of the study

Strengths and weaknesses
At a glance, the topic of resistance to change is vital as well as practical for business organizations. Hence, taking the initiative to investigate the causes of resistance to change is the first strength of the study. More importantly, the authors have a detailed, thorough and comprehensive analysis of the prior literature on the topic. The exhaustive analysis of the change management literature gives the study a legitimate ...

Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summaries
For any business professional to succeed and become a competent and successful professional, he must possess good communication skills. Communication skills such as written communication, oral communication, and interpersonal communication are necessary to survive in today’s competitive era. The same fact also stands true for accounting professionals. According to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), communication skills are and will remain in future as important a skill as any other professional skill. AICPA lists “effective business writing” as a necessary skill for competence in public accounting. Unfortunately, some of the entry level accountants do ...

Introduction

Provision of excellent health care services should be the key objective for any professional health practitioner. According to health policies and regulations, health care practitioners are required or expected to act within the Hippocratic Oath as stipulated by the governing policies and principles. One of the core principles or standard which a health practitioner is expected to uphold is to ensure maximum life protection is offered or created to the involved clients. Lack of meeting or adhering to such principles can be termed to be negligence of one’s duty. Consequently, the aftermath associated with negligence of duty can be ...

The role of executive coaching is becoming an important practice in management development. Executive coaching involves the relationship between clients, coaches and the organization. The most important role of executive coaching is improving the professional human functioning and success in organizations. The role is also viewed as a form of partnership between a client at the management level and a coach employed by an organization to help the executive become a more successful and effective manager (Hannafey & Vitulano, 2013). There have been few considerations about the ethical issues concerning the role such as potential conflicts of interest, confidentiality, professional ...

American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice vs. Public Health Nursing (PHN) practice Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing

American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice vs. Public Health Nursing (PHN) practice Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing
Like most professional associations, nurses organize themselves into groups of practitioners to not only perform functions they cannot accomplish as separate individuals but also influence policy making in their area of expertise and adjudge one another as equally and professionally competent (American Nurses Association (ANA), 2010). In such associations, the practitioners also create, establish, and ...

Exploring the Relationship between Learning and Leadership

The aim of the researchers in this article is to connect two lines of research namely learning and leadership. They attempt to relate the manner in which people learn to their leadership styles (Brown & Posner, 2001). According to Brown & Posner (2001), transformational learning is a cognitive process in which the learner reflects critically on his or her experiences in a supportive environment that encourage dialogue and relationship with the end product being personal development. Experience triggers reflective thinking that leads to transformation. Leadership skills are obtained from job experiences, professional contacts, and formal education. Learning from job assignments and ...

MENTAL HEALTH

The article titled “It’s time to rethink our thinking about mental health problems” by Richard Lakeman presents critical view on contemporary treatment to mental health. New opportunities open for the people, by discovering different biogenetic inventions and technological upheaval, are undoubtedly great accomplishments. However, such issues are to be considered comprehensively, as their influence is not as clear and exclusively beneficial as it may seem at first glance.
Talking more specifically, author means that there develops a new, quite hazardous, if applied blindly, method of treating mental disorders – namely, by defining them as brain diseases. Actually, as R. ...

The servant leadership style tends to be highly effective in healthcare organizations. Adoption of the servant leadership model presupposes establishing a work environment aimed at promoting shared decision making as well as community experience.
It is considered that the term ‘servant leadership’ was proposed by the American philosopher Robert Greenleaf. It is worth noting that this type of leadership requires the deepest level of intuitive perception and understanding, empathy, the ability to look within and around, a sense of community and a stable framework of values (Marquis & Huston, 2012, 52). According to this theory, a person should be focused on helping and ...

Introduction

It is important to take the patient history. Nurses should take this history during assessment. When this is done, the patient’s problems are easily captured for the purpose of treatment. This has been made by nurses routinely. Roles of nurses are expanding with the new technology. They take information from patients, type it and make changes where necessary. Information from patients is private and confidential. Taking information from patients requires a practitioner or a specialist, nurse. In addition, taking the history is a fraction of assessment made to the patient. There is a need to use other information gathering techniques. Assessment covers ...

Problem

What is the problem the study was conducted to research?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global health issue. There is an increase in type 2 diabetes in African-Americans. Lack of knowledge in lifestyle and treatment interventions has led to the increase of T2DM in African-Americans. Type 2 Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, renal diseases and lower limb amputations. African-Americans having T2DM also suffer from high blood pressure and low glycemic levels in blood.

Why is the problem an important one for nursing to research?

Diabetes has become a serious health issue among the public. Registered nurses should have latest knowledge about different interventions for diabetes. The article is ...

Introduction

This paper aims at critically analyzing the role played by the knowledge possessed by nurses and how it helps in the delivery of services in health cares. The research also seeks to highlight the importance of the resources used by nurses to acquire the much-needed knowledge (Barker, 2009). The staffing crisis problem occurs when knowledge in the provision of care is limited in nursing. When nurses lack inadequate knowledge in providing care, it is equal to not having enough staff. The costs of healthcare are very high, which means that patients need to get the best form of care ...

Summary of the Article

The article entitled “Transformational Leadership and Staff Training in the Law Enforcement Profession” written by Bynum (2013) and published online in The Police Chief presented relevant issues on transformational leadership and training personnel as applicable to the criminal justice profession. Initially, the author discussed the aspects of the four I’s of leadership, to wit: “individualized consideration, idealized influence, inspirational motivation, and intellectual stimulation” (Bynum, 2013, par. 3). Aside from these facets, the study conducted by Murphy and Drodge (2004) that revealed that transformational leadership is a social process that involves different members of the law enforcement organization. As contented, ...

Abstract

This paper discusses the relation between communities of practice and knowledge management and how they impact various fields. Definitions of communities of practice are first provided, after which the concept is related to the writer’s course, which focuses on the proper implementation of information systems. As well, the paper discuses some insights on and applications of communities of practice and knowledge management. Finally, this paper concludes with the writer’s perspective on how the concepts of communities of practice and knowledge management can be applied to his profession, which is in technical sales.

Statement and Relevance of the Topic

The term communities of practice ...

1. State the purpose of the study and identify the problem.
The paper “Tragedy into Policy: A Quantitative Study of Nurses’ Attitudes Toward Patient Advocacy Activities” by Lisa M. Black, presents research that was done on the attitudes of healthcare workers in Nevada regarding patient safety. The need to provide protection to patients in such settings is important as they are often profoundly affected by the prevailing beliefs and values that their caretakers have towards them. These cultural norms present an underlying problem when considering the results of poor patient care in a medical environment. The author’s intent ...

Marchant (2013) wrote the article Management Accounting in the 21st Century: A Profession for Which the Time Has Come, about the growing importance of management accountants in the new century. The author indicates that the twenty-first century has witnessed the emergence of an economy based on the information age, in which knowledge is a primary source of competitiveness. As the boundaries of traditional industries become a blur, there is a new level of demand for the skills of today`s accountants (Marchant, 2013).
Marchant (2013) underline the importance of developing an analytical ability, by assembling a team of professionals ...

Search Method

For the purposes of this paper an electronic search was conducted using the following databases:
CINAHL Complete
ProQuest Health & Medical Collection
Ovid
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
Google Scholar
The search parameters included English-only, peer-reviewed articles published between the years 2010 and 2016.
The following keywords were used in the search:
Postpartum depression
Screening
Quantitative
Program
Education
The search produced a total of 1772 publications. The abstracts from these articles were screened and six studies were determined to be relevant to postpartum depression education and screening programs. Among these studies were one systematic review, one quantitative cohort study, two qualitative ...

Industrial Hygiene

Article Review
ARTICLE REVIEW
Identification of the Primary Issue
The article is based upon the incident which took place on May 2000, in a popcorn manufacturing facility. The workers of the facility displayed respiratory issues and treatment showed development of bronchitis obliterans. The local health department set up an investigating because bronchitis obliterans is an uncommon respiratory problem and needed serious supervision. The case went into the hands of OSHA, they proved the disease to be a result of occupational exposure to Diacetyl. The cases interested many lawsuits after which several workers and law agents followed the safety precautions ...

Article Summary:

In the U.S. Construction Industry

Magazine: McGill Journal of Education, 2013

Article: “Doing it Old School: Peer Led Occupational Safety Training
In the U.S. Construction Industry” by Clayton Sinyai, Pete Stafford & Chris Trahan

Summary of the Article:

The article entitled “Doing it Old School: Peer Led Occupational Safety Training” written by Sinyai, Stafford, & Trahan (2013) presented relevant information regarding conducting training programs by trade and construction workers within the construction industry. As divulged, the construction industry recognized as one of the most risky and hazardous industries require knowledge and adherence to safety standards. The authors initially presented a historical overview of the emergence of peer-led and union based outreach ...

- Where did you find the research article? Did experts in the field review it before it was published?
The research article was published in the Journal of Education for Business in 2011 . The paper was classified as peer-reviewed, therefore, validating that it was reviewed by experts in the filed before it was published.
- Does the article have a stated research question or problem? That is, can you determine the focus of this author’s work? If so, what is the stated research question or problem?

Research Question 2: What values do students place on interview traits?
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Incentives in the Workplace: Is Money the Key?

INTRODUCTION
While it is true that money matters in terms of financial gain and the gloriously pursuit to excel in accrual of revenues in business, research study and professional observational critiques have shown that monetary incentives in the workplace are not the key factor which motivates people in the workplace setting. The main article of referential focus, entitled ‘Social Incentives in the Workplace’ by economist research analysts Oriana Bandiera, Iwan Barankay, and Imran Rasul of the London School of Economics conducted a study which measures worker productivity as associated with rewards. Bandiera, Barankay, and Rasul (2010) discovered some startling ...

The Epistle of James is a series of moral exhortations and values that are necessary to be a faithful and practicing Christian. The writings are present in New Book of Testaments, along with the Epistles of Timothy, Peter and John. St. James is thought to be the person who is the half-brother of Christ and the brother of Jude. However he has described himself as a servant of God and Jesus Christ (1:1).The entire epistle of St. James are composed of ethical values which are related to faith; how the faith could be made stronger and how one can prove to ...

Abstract

In 1972, the United States government banned the use of DDT after the awful discovery of the effects of this insecticide on the environment. The United States government raised concerns over the toxicity of this insecticide stating that the concentration of the drug in animal tissues, thus end up harming the animals in the process. A report carried out on the issue indicates that this insecticide had contributed to the extinction of birds and the thinning of eggs. However, the WHO released a statement on the issue stating that DDT is a useful drug especially for the control of malaria. According ...

Reference:

Young, A., Dollarhide, C. T., & Baughman, A. (2015). The voices of school counselors: essential characteristics of school counselor leaders. Professional School Counseling, 19(1), 36-45.
The article under the study puts light on the qualitative research, which lacks in majority of schools. Most of the schools focus more on the quantitative analysis instead of qualitative analysis. The article argues on different practices of the leadership in elementary schools, which are seen to play an important part in the lives of the young students. Many elementary schools fail to realize the importance of certain characteristics which needs to be developed ...

Introduction

The article “Theory and Practice: A Discussion by William K. Cody” is a summary of ideas pertaining the nursing theory and practice. It also tries to explain the relationship between theory and practice in nursing. The nursing theories lay the foundation of practice to ensure that the eminence of life and improvement of care. However, the author is not contented with the revolution of the nursing theory practice, and there a need to change the healthcare systems to improve health and livelihood.
After reading the article carefully, I agree with the author’s argument that theory guides practice in ...

Abstract

The article is about writing and critical thinking in the workplace. It covers issues on changing organizational environment, comparisons of traditional and new principles as well as understanding of public relations. The authors present these topics to how they affect the perception of technical communications amidst an increasingly demanding complex environment. They also show the adjustments that can be applied to help professionals adapt to the workplace.
Keywords: changing organizational environment, public relations, new principles, technical communication, professional adjustments, curriculum design, technical writing and higher education.

Introduction

Media personalities and CEO recognize the importance and the value of quality technical ...

This is an article that talks about the six worst behaviors people can have that drive other people away from them. In this essay, I will discuss and then apply these toxic behaviors to my leadership skills and then brainstorm possible solutions for my problem areas so that I can create a more acceptable and enjoyable work experience as a leader.
Many of us can relate to behaving badly and causing destruction at one time or another during our lifetimes since humans are fallible and imperfect. However, it is of vital importance to be able to recognize and correct ...

Introduction to Research Article

Before embarking on the search process, it was important to evaluate the area of interest for research, which would help towards development of keywords that would be utilized in the research process. The area of interest for this article review was biomedical informatics, which is an area of health care technology highlighted within this research article. The database used in this particular search was EBSCOHOST to find an article that would suit the topical area for the research process. The search strategy utilized in this process involved having to consider the validity of the research information published as a ...

The New York Times

Professional and Business Ethics: Managing Ethics Programs in the Workplace.
This article explains how organizations should manage their working areas. In every workplace, the organization must ensure that there is an existing ethics management plan. The Association for Practical and Professional Ethics Executive Secretary, Brian Schrag explains that a good ethics plan contains corporate values making use of policies and codes to help in decisions and behaviors. They can also involve extreme training and evaluation according to the organization. They offer guidance when ethical dilemmas occur since it is very hard to have two similar programs.
The article gives ...

Despite the fact that clear guidelines on authorship of scientific papers have been published by the International Committee of Journal Editors, short term contract research workers are still disadvantaged in terms of career progression, rewards, and recognition. This happens even though these short-term contract workers are the ones that do most of the researches reported in the biomedical literature. This importance of short term researchers has led to the establishment of mechanisms that seek to improve their plight and solve their issues.
This text explores the different issues associated with the assignment of authorship. These issues include professional issues, ...

Introduction

the government is at the forefront of fighting against prostitution without understanding the reasons that motivate citizens to engage in prostitution

Authors thesis : the C-36 bill introduced by the government is aimed exploiting prostitutes

Prostitutes are prone to human trafficking and violence from customers which necessitates the introduction of the C-36 bill; The government is committed to the elimination of sexual adverts that target school going children and the larger society; each society has moral values; human rights violation such as human trafficking and violence affects prostitutes; and that the essence of legislation is to protect the vulnerable groups against prostitution

Body of the Essay

1. 1st argument: government of Canada is in the forefront of ...

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The Mediation Privilege

In this article review, I will summarize the main points of “The Mediation Privilege,” give a key analysis of the author’s main points, and personally apply the article to my own life.
In Marcia S. Cohen’s article, “The Mediation Privilege,” Cohen does a fantastic job at providing the reader a firm definition of the concept of the mediation privilege (Cohen, 2013). Specifically, Cohen defines privileged mediation as “the protection from disclosure of confidential communications in mediation (Cohen, 2013).” Cohen describes specific sections of the Uniform Mediation Act, including sections that allow ...

Importance and Impacts of Mentoring

Abstract
In the present paper, the impact of mentoring on students and employees has been investigated. It has been hypothesized that mentoring positively impacts their overall well-being if provided considering the specific conditions of mentees. Development Mentoring is an approach to school-based mentoring in which high school students work with junior elementary school mentees. Rhodes (2002) stated that around 50 percent peer-mentoring meetings end within initial three months. However, there is a lack of research conducted on premature meetings termination and mentors' absenteeism. Karcher study, though, makes a significant contribution to the literature does not answer the reasons for ...

Introduction

There are fundamental gender differences in organizational management styles, values, leadership strategies and policy preferences, which constitute barriers to women’s ascendancy to the highest levels of leadership. These differences not only condition women’s leadership/managerial styles, but also shape the effectiveness of any such styles, which in turn reflect on their participation in public administration. This paper distils the existent conceptual, theoretical and empirical models on public administration, gender disparities, and underlying factors that prevent women’s upward mobility as well as the subsequent effect on organizational outcomes. Ultimately, however, management and leadership styles in any context continue ...