Vision Research Papers Samples For Students

Leadership can be defined as the process in which a person influences others socially, and can help and support others in achieving a common goal or objective. Leadership is a necessary requirement in an organization since it enables organizations to achieve its goals. In order to achieve the goals, leaders should provide motivation, inspire their employees, and provide direction to their team members. As indicated by John, “a leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way” (Gardner, 1996).
Efficient leadership is beneficial to an organization in enabling it to achieve stability and success. Continue reading...

Introduction

Adolph Lorenz Dial is one of the most respected and well known Lumbee scholar who struggled for rights of the People of Lumbee tribe. Adolph Lorenz Dial was one of the ‘Great depression children who in his lifetime struggled against all odds to become one of the top educators in the country. Adolph Lorenz Dial had served the education industry holding different positions including that of teacher, professor, and educator.

Vision, persistence, and passion of Adolph Lorenz Dial

Adolph Lorenz Dial believed that it is only education that can make people more aware about the other cultures and communities that coexist in the society. This will help Continue reading...

Robert Green Leaf coined the phrase ‘Servant Leadership.’ Servant leadership model is something that is not really new in today’s world. The Chinese ruler Lao-Tzu was said to be one of the earliest servant leaders living between 570 and 490 B.C. Tao Te Ching says that the highest type of rulership is one whose existence is barely known to the subjects. The Indian book on political science ‘Arthashastra,’ authored by Chanakya says a king is someone who is not to please himself but his subjects, and that a king is a paid leader enjoying the resources of the Continue reading...

Optical character recognition involves the change of images of printed or typewritten text, either mechanically or electronically into machine-encoded text. This technique is used in data entry from data records on printed paper. The applications include invoices, receipts, passport documents, bank statements among other documents. Additionally, optical character recognition is used to digitize text that is in print, thereby allowing such text to be searched, electronically edited, displayed online and stored in a more compact manner. By turning print data into electronic data using optical character recognition, various other applications such as text-to-speech, machine translation, text mining and key Continue reading...

Hewlett Packard

Create a sense of urgency.
The case study shows that the Carly Fiorina the C.E.O was unable to create a sense of urgency. Dr. Kotter has listed this step at the top of his change strategy. He emphasizes that a number of companies that initiate a change process, underestimate the importance of this step. It seems like Fiorina too underestimated the need to create a sense of urgency. She seemed completely aware of the consequences if the merger does not take place. But she could not make realize, the staff of the company, how essential it is to initiate Continue reading...

The Chameleon has one of the unique eyes among the reptiles. This makes it one of the highly visual- oriented reptiles. The eye of the chameleon has a 360-degree arc view. The eyes are unique in that they allow the animal to see in more than one direction at any given time without the chameleon turning its head (Kirmse and Schaeffel 320). A chameleon’s eyes can move independently of each other which allows the animal to focus on one object while scanning the surrounding environment simultaneously. The eyes have separated nodal and center points which allow them to Continue reading...

For everything that exists under the face of the earth, there must be a cause. This is the reason for existence, the only aspect that makes it worth to keep on keeping on even when there is no hope. The cause is what leads one to an accomplishment. It is that which helps in setting out goals and measuring the achievements. These are best measured in relation to how well they help in meeting the cause. For companies, having a cause is a must. This is what defines what a company is, what it does, and why it does Continue reading...

The art of making decisions on aspects of the products in the real managerial setup is so hard. Theoretical aspects of product management appear to be so simple to implement. Actual practice of the theories present appreciable technicalities to the product managers. Product management decisions need consistent reviewing to ensure that the business thrives. The decisions made can be long-term, short-term and may require different levels of commitments of the business entity. Making right decisions based on the real conditions in the business and that synchronises with the theoretical ideal conditions is, therefore, a necessity. The paper covers pricing Continue reading...

Claudia medical history has pointed towards demyelination as a major pathological feature responsible for the listed signs and symptoms said to affect her and made her visit the neurologist. The major initial symptoms noted by Claudia are that of the facial numbness on the chin and lower lip. This later seen to be referred to the upper jaw and then towards the eyes. All these events which occurred over several months and after the usage of certain medication a strong link with a chronic neurological degeneration which was not taking into consideration as earlier as possible in order to Continue reading...

Introduction

Leader and manager, both play important functions in the organization. Their role in the success of organization is undeniable. Leader and manager both perform different functions to achieve shared organizational goals. People often get confuse between leader and manager due to their complementary functions although they are different. Leader manages people and related processes whereas manager control operation and different activities; both work towards improving organizational performance and achieving desired results. This paper discusses different functions and styles of leaders and managers. The paper further elaborates on how leader and manager are different by comparing their characteristics and functions.

Discussion

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Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

SCENARIO
Company Overview
The company that project proposal is prepared for is a public institution responsible for developing strategies for a geographical region including three main cities and twenty three towns.
Thirty five specialist from different fields such economics, public relations, engineering, statistics and urban planning are hired in the institution. The institution is responsible for preparing a regional development plan for a ten year period and monitoring the implementation of the regional development plan by the other public institutions.
The institution has a certain budget and under given this budget, the specialists use their knowledge and experience to Continue reading...

There are many indications that the wireless phone industry is a highly competitive industry. Some of these indications are the presence of price wars, overall declining prices, increased advertising, many choices in service providers, and many choices in devices (Hanley, 2013). A business in a highly competitive industry needs a solid business strategy to make sure it is making the right business choices. A strategy can help focus the business and provide guidelines for what is most important when decisions need to be made about where resources should be used or where money should be spent.
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Visual loss due to cataract is due to clouding of the lens of the eye leading to the inability of light to pass through it and focusing on the retina in the back of the eye (Jacobs, 2013); the vision loss can be partial or complete in the affected eye. The Latin word “catarractes” means waterfall; to someone looking into a persons eye that suffers from cataracts the clouding looks like the splashing water of a waterfall. It is the leading cause of blindness worldwide.

Disease Process/ Pathophysiology

Transparency of the lens is due to a high concentration of cytoplasmic protein, crystallins, Continue reading...

INTRODUCTION

A learning organization is one which is continuously encourages employees and its members to learn. This report analyses the characteristics of a learning organization using Senge’s five disciplines. The report analyzes the company, 3M Company as a learning organization. 3M Company is an assorted company of technology and the products of the company are available in different parts of the world. There are many products of 3M in which the company is the market leader. Around 76,239 people were employed in December, 2007 at 3M. Out of these employees 34,138 were employed in United States.

SENGE’S FIVE DISCIPLINES FOR 3M

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Introduction

Nowadays lots of books, manuals and trainings are worked out to teach people leadership. All of them introduce completely different visions of what leadership actually is. According to Richard L Daft (2008), most common definitions of leadership include such elements as influence, intention, personal responsibility and integrity, change, shared purpose and followers (5).
Five most important leadership practices, singled out by James M. Kouzes& Barry Z. Posner, are modeling the way, inspiring shared vision, challenging the process, enabling others to act and encouraging the heart (26).
According to R. Thomas (2008), crucibles of leadership include capacity to adapt to Continue reading...

Question 1

Globalization is the international integration of different cultures of the world and thus, have a great impact on business in the world since it fosters the development of a common culture which influences the demand of goods and services.
Wal-Mart Company being one of the prestigious discount retailers in the world has achieved its goal due to global trade. This has been achieved through increased number of customers due to large market share enhanced by global trade. Wal-Mart Company is located in areas with adequate raw materials leading to low cost of production due to reduced transport cost. Moreover, Continue reading...

EFFECTIVE & INEFFECTIVE & LEADERSHIP STLYES
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
This is a quote by John Quincy Adams and provides a brief yet complete description of a true leader. The concept of a leader and a manager are often confused but in actuality a good leader is always a good manager however a good manager does not have to be a good leader. History is full of several examples of leaders both good and bad, leaders who fulfilled their follower’s needs and leaders Continue reading...

FRED HUTCHINSON: A CANCER RESOURCE AND RESEARCH CENTER

Fred Hutchinson’s mission is to eliminate cancer and its related conditions as causative factors for human death and suffering. This Center carries out high standard research so as to improve the treatment and prevention of cancer and other related conditions. The Center intends to achieve this through the following core values: respect, innovation, scientific excellence and openness.
Fred Hutchinson’s vision is to take part in the creation of a future where researchers identify the causative factors of cancer; a future where every person employs a cancer prevention strategy and where with a simple test, cancer can be Continue reading...

For the successful completion of this research paper we have selected the companies Dell and Hewlett Packard. Both of these companies specialize in providing computer technology based services to their customers. To have a better understanding of these two companies, we have analyzed the mission statement, vision statement, strategies of social responsibility and their strategic planning methods. For attaining the required information we have used the investor information available in the website of these companies.

Comparison of the Mission Statements

The mission statement of Dell is “to be the most successful computer company in the world at delivering the best customer experience in markets Continue reading...

Management

Introduction
Banking sector play a pivotal role in facilitating economic, social and political development worldwide. Most of the developing and developed nations invest in the banking industry so that to attract local and foreign investors. This goal is achieved through formulation and enactment of effective monetary and fiscal policies that regulate velocity of money, borrowing of credit facilities and interest rates; an idea that create a conducive environment for investment.
The banking industry is one of the key industries that contribute in economic development, in the United States. The industry contributes more than fifty-six percent of Gross Domestic Product ( Continue reading...

Introduction

Leadership is arbitrarily applied in nearly every sector with vast definitions attached to concept as incorporated into the characteristics or the features or even the roles of leaders. Incorporating and examining some of the availed definitions by most of the scholars states leadership as being defined basically by the ability to influence others or followers to achieve common goals through shared purposes. The most essential part of leadership is the core range of the ability to influence others in effective abilities relevant to the given behavioral context, actions as well as specific inclusive opinions. Subordinates on the other hand Continue reading...

Introduction

Social media is an integral part of the marketing process for most businesses. Companies should adopt the trends that are available in the market to ensure that all customers are reached at any time of the marketing process. This paper will focus on how social media can be exploited by small-scale businesses to integrate to their marketing plans. The case study will be for Healthy Eyes Vision Center which is located in Texas.

Eye clinic background

The eye clinic deals with optometry and eye services. This is a private eye clinic that is located in two locations: Mexia, Texas and Fairfield which Continue reading...

Home Depot

The paper describes the history and the background of the Home Depot putting into consideration its financial performance in the past and in the recent years. It will also discuss the importance of vision and mission statement in companies and as such it will explain the mission and vision statement of the Home Depot. The paper will go on to describe the objectives and the strategies that are used to achieve those objectives in the company. It will explain the five generic competitive strategies that are being pursued by The Home Depot. The competitive environment of the company will Continue reading...

McDonalds Corporation Mission and Vision

It is well known that McDonald’s mission is not as different as other fast food restaurants or food chains in the globe. McDonald’s major mission is to become the customer’s favorite place and their way to eat. McDonald’s values which act as a reflection of the experience expected by the customers into a McDonald fast food joint despite its location define more clearly the common and broad mission statement. The mission is describes by some of these values including placing their customers experience at the centre of what they do, McDonalds is committed to the Continue reading...

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Intervention Programs 5
Precaution Adoption Process Model 6
The Transtheoretical Model 6
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Abstract
Children mostly learn through vision and hence the vision is imperative for proper development during infancy. Loss of vision has an extensive impact on a child’s development and could lead to delayed walking. One of the conditions that result in loss of vision if not attended to in the early stages is retinoblastoma. This is referred to an intraocular cancer of the eye that majorly affects children before the age of five. It is one of the greatest disease Continue reading...

Introduction

It is important for every organization to have great leaders under whose direction the organization achieves its goals and celebrates success. A leader is the one who has strong focus on the vision and goals of an organization and remains in pursuit of achieving the goals. The characteristics of a leader enable him to influence and motivate his or her sub-ordinates and team members to achieve targets. Without effective leadership, it is not possible for an organization to achieve its goals and targets. Thus, poor leadership could lead to poor management and organizational failure.
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Introduction

After the proposition for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games was approved the London Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG), was given the strategic duty to develop plans for carrying out one of the most outstanding Olympics event. Massive efforts were employed in planning and as well as development of this mega event. The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games had a vision that could lead to vast opportunities that would have social, cultural, economic and environmental impacts for the country. Brief background of the London 2012’s Olympics targets will be of extensive significance based Continue reading...

Capstone Project: Facebook Inc. ®

The emergence of Facebook® as a company has been a rather interesting case study in the business world. Like any other business venture, its beginning was humble, but its robust acceptance and popularity gained grounds to become the leading company in the world, in social media platform. The mission that Facebook® has established is to offer people a platform to share, as well as make the world a more open and connected arena (Harbour & Koslov, 2010).
The vision of Facebook® is more hidden within the precinct of its mission and a clear identifiable vision statement lacks in the organization’ Continue reading...

Background

The Healthcare One health care systems is a non-profit, independent health care organization. We are known for the highest quality of patient care. Our dedication to excellence, compassion and innovation is rooted in our corporate culture. Also, our devotion to art and science of healing will guide us towards creation of our mission and vision. By creating a clear mission and vision statements, we intend to powerfully communicate our intentions, and also to motive our team to realize its goals.

Mission and Vision

Mission
Our mission statement defines our purpose and our primary objectives. It is for internal reflection – to define key Continue reading...

Introduction

There is great importance of interpreting the company on the basis of its set mission, vision and aims for the stakeholders. It must be the goal of every company to stick with its set mission and vision in order to provide the best results to the stakeholders. There are some t models available that help in evaluating the company’s performance. Among them some useful models are porter’s five forces model and a SWOT analysis. In this report analysis of Tesco PLC has been conducted on the above mention grounds in order to come with all the information Continue reading...

Introduction

This paper is going to examine the importance of creating and implementing an effective strategy for the success of business. I will be using the operations of Eagle.com which is a large online retailing business dealing with a wide variety of goods that range of household goods and design. The business was created in 2010 to close a gap that existed between manufactures and consumers and also provide an ideal shopping for consumers.
Strategy planning is an organizations policy of management that is used to guide the employees and other stake orders within an organization to work towards achieving Continue reading...

Change and culture case 11.

Introduction
Job redisigning is a daliberate attempt by the organization management to restructure the task,duties and responsibility of a certain activity in an organisation so as to achieve the desirable level of productivity or service delivery (Dennos, 2008-2012).Its ussualy done during mergers of a companies or when the company is going through a very tough economic time so as to increase the productivity at a reduced cost.Its main purpose is to find a highly qualified and experienced worker to do the assignment that he is best suited for(Dennos,2008-2012). Job redesign is a very critical issue Continue reading...

The Coca Cola Company has constantly been reporting tremendous business performance and profitability which have been attributed to its overall success in the beverage sector. However, the success of this global company would also be impacted by the company culture which is embodied in its mission and vision. The mission of the company aims at refreshing the world, inspiring moments of cheerfulness using their actions and brands and creating value, as well as making a difference wherever they are engaged. Consequently, the company’s vision aims at fulfilling its mission by focusing on vital areas which include; people, partners, Continue reading...

- The purpose of this ethno-profile of the Crow Nation is to gain an in-depth awareness of some human group different from the one in which we live.
- I chose to write about the Crow Nation people because although more than one-half of all Native Americans in the United States live outside the reservation the Crow Nation is concentrated on their reservation. This makes them unique and interesting to write about.
- The physical environment
- The Crow Nation has a reservation south of Billings, Montana. They also live in several cities, mainly in western America.
- The Continue reading...

Apple Inc.,

The company was developed back in 1997 and it was co-founded by Steven Wozniak and Steven Jobs who did the marketing. The company introduced their first Apple 1 computer in 1976 but was unsuccessful but later launched Apple in 1980 which was successful (The Financial Times, 2012). The company has experienced ups and down within the competitive industry. Steve Jobs is credited for leading the company towards the global heights with increased annual sales and a very competitive and expensive global brand. The late Steve Jobs turned around Apple almost bankrupt back in 1996 hence named as world’s Continue reading...

Cinematography refers to the technology and the art of photography of motion-picture. It incorporates a couple of techniques such as scene composition, lighting of the location, camera selection, lenses, film stock, filters, movements, angle of the camera; and other special effects. To achieve the effects and images desired by the director, a sizeable crew is deployed to look into the various concerns. The crew is headed by either, a photography director, lighting cameraman, first cameraman or cinematographer and ensures that the desired quality is achieved. Cinematography is marked with major revolutions. It has evolved greatly with the application of Continue reading...

Assessing Etisalat Company Strategic Readiness for the Future (2033)
- Historical Background of the Environment
Etisalat belongs in the telecommunications industry in the United Arab Emirates. This industry is under the supervision and control of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. Etisalat has enjoyed a monopoly in United Arabs Emirates for over thirty years as the sole telecommunications and telephone services provider. The company has enjoyed the monopoly created by the telecommunications industry in most parts of the United Arab Emirates in both personal and business telecommunication services, even if modern housing developments and free zones had been instituted. Since 2006, Continue reading...

Leadership Styles 3

Introduction 3
Transformational Leadership 3
Servant Leadership 3
Transformational Leadership VS Servant Leadership, Comparison and Contrast 4
Relevance of Transformational and Servant Leadership with Founders Day Presentation 7
My Ideal Leadership Style 10

References 13

Leadership Styles
Introduction
Leadership is one of the most widely discussed subjects in both academia and organizational practices. In last twenty years, numerous definitions of leadership are elucidated but yet it’s hard to classify this key term comprehensively. However, in a most generic and simplified manner, leadership is defined as ‘organizing or leading a group of people to accomplish a common goal’. Over the years, Continue reading...

It should be no surprise that the idea of utopia has often been explored by American writers, since one could argue that America itself exists as a sort of utopian ideal. The words of the Declaration of Independence posit a sort of utopia in their idealistic talk of ’life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’ This is very bound up with the notion of America as a new world, a new place where fresh starts can be made and the mistakes of the past avoided:
The utopian passages in Euro-American writings tended to elevate American spaces and colonists by Continue reading...

Introduction

Change has become an essential part of the organizational strategy. In today’s competitive environment, organizations need to change its strategies, policies, structure and style if they want to be successful and meet the changing needs (Martin, 2006). Moreover, with the changing external and internal environment, an organization needs to adjust accordingly to be successful. Organizations face consequences of being rigid if they do not change at the right time. Thus, it shows that the organization should change with the changing environment. Organizations need to consider different aspects when they are planning to grow and expand, and therefore to Continue reading...