Essays on My Job

I would like to start with the words Megan Chao (1998): “For many centuries, discovering the fountain of youth has been just a dream for humans. Aging is an inevitable process in human life, the result of a highly variable biological cycle. (p.1) Nevertheless aging people continue living full of life, continue working and changing conditions of their lives to the better side. Czaja and Moen (2004) predicted “by 2010 the number of workers age 55+ will be about 26 million, a 46 percent increase since 2000, and by 2025 this number will increase to approximately 33 million.”( ...

Response Paper: Self in the Workplace

Success at any workplace is not an abstract occurrence but rather takes a combination of abilities, skills, and knowledge necessary to guarantee such success. As an employee, I have greatly excelled at my workplace due to my strong work ethics, strict time management and embracement of a team spirit. I understand pretty well that organizational goals are set targets that require a collective approach from all employees. As a result, therefore, we are strongly working as a team and not as an individual; I prefer pooling my contribution alongside those from other colleagues for the sake of organizational goals. ...

The managers of public sectors are confronted by the dilemmas related to ethics because they effort to select options surrounded by the values set. Ethical problems might emerge from similarly alluring alternatives that may perhaps be defended as the right one in some circumstances (Ehrich, Cranston & Kimber, 2004). The starting of the twenty-first era has shown the profession of accountancy as the biggest challenge to continue. Such task highlighted the need for the profession to make stronger the self-assurance of public in its ethics plus efficiency (Onyebuchi, 2011). The scandals related to accounting that is found out frequently in ...

. This essay on Orwell’s work in question will seek to examine the striking theme of guilt and shame as depicted by the author in his writing, as well as the painful, contradictory nature of his own feelings versus actions. Orwell, at the time of writing, was a British policeman in the country of Burma in south east Asia dominated by the rule of the British Empire, and here begins the first contradiction given his subsequent reputation as a crusader against such a political system. The essay will examine three aspects of the essay in relation to guilt and ...

For some of my life I struggled with what I was going to do when I graduated high school and became an adult. I knew I would need to support myself and contribute to society, but a primary goal of mine was to be happy and fulfilled while doing so. It did not take long for me to find my niche in nursing. Though challenging and fraught with its own set of struggles, I do feel as a Registered Nurse I am able to give back to those in need while supporting myself and contributing to the world. I ...

Difference and Similarities among three Positions

Similarities and Differences The key similarity among three jobs, such as receptionist, information clerks and database administrators is that all provide information to customers. All three types of jobs are linked to providing information to the internal and external customers about company’s operations, policies, processes and new products and services. On the other hand, there are various differences between three jobs. One of the differences is the scope of the jobs. For example, receptionist is responsible for administrative tasks like taking calls and welcoming visitors (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Information clerks perform clerical duties ranging from maintenance of ...

Given the strategic nature of the situation, it is undoubtedly a hard decision to make. Firstly, in order to make an informed decision, it is important to identify and understand the ethical dilemma. Secondly, it is essential to consider the dilemma in the light of various ethical lenses, in order to decide the best approach. The following sections include an explanation of the ethical dilemma and application of three ethical models to the situation.

Ethical Dilemma

On the other hand, if I were honest with the employee, I would be foregoing my professional obligation. As a result, the employee will be ...

Al Squor is a company based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a primary mission of selling cars through retail system. The company is a family-owned business and has its headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Al Squor is considered a leader in the car retailing industry. It has survived the financial crisis in 2008 and its financial standing is stable now (“Decypha: Al Squor Gallery Profile” par. 1). Car retail is different from car dealership. In car retailing, a private firm purchases cars from manufacturers and sells them as in selling finished goods. Al Squor imports cars from the United ...

Final co-op report

Province Introduction The purpose of this report is to contemplate on the knowledge and skills that I have acquired during the co-op work term. During my co-op term work, I was an accountant trainee and the experience enabled me to apply the knowledge acquired in class, and also gave me an insight into the future of my career. In this report, I will include my strengths and weaknesses as was revealed by my experience in my co-op term work. Skills, weaknesses, and strengths will be listed as part of my self-evaluation. I will also conduct an evaluation of my ...

This document contains the template you will use to complete this assignment. Save the file by adding your last name to the filename (e.g. Week4_Career_Company_Research_Template_Smith.docx). Be sure to proofread and spell check your work before you submit it.

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There are TWO parts to the Career and Company Research assignment. Part 1: Complete the table below and link your one-, two-, and five-year goals (recall that you identified these in the Week 2 Self-assessment Assignment) to specific company research. You can also use employers you identified in the Week 2 assignment if you wish. (50 POINTS) Part 2: What is ...

Part 1

Job satisfaction levels Does your work Provides you a feeling of accomplishment and you feel happy after working hours and your salary, benefits, compensations are more than other industries. I have analyzed that I have the opportunity and resources for my personal development, grooming and stable growth in the organization. Does your annual appraisal help you and your supervisor in identifying and have Conesus on obvious performance criteria for the coming year and Organization has a very fair policy to revise the salary policy, promotions and other benefits.

Proactive and supportive work culture

I believe that Working conditions and the environment near my location ...

I have learned and developed my skills extensively through the course work’s writing exercises. The exercise demanded to write various papers and projects that were assigned by the lecturers. As a beginner, I had so many challenges which are discussed below. Keeping time was one of my primary challenges. Since all the writing has the deadline for submission, it was tough for me to meet the period because I saw the time given was too short for the paper or perhaps my speed was too slow. Therefore, I did not satisfy most of the deadlines and ended up ...

The “Are You Headed for Caregiver Burnout?” quiz is designed to be a measure of how likely it is that a caregiver will experience burnout related to the stress from their job. It is an interesting quiz because it focuses on the effects that caregiving is having on the personal life of the quiz taker, rather than on the workplace itself. It highlights a number of personal things such as alcohol use, cigarettes and coffee as well as on the caregiver’s sleeping patterns and time for leisure activities (Sherman, 2004). Research suggests that having time outside of work ...

Essay Structure

Introduction I will be discussing the job elements which would lead to personal and professional satisfaction at the job. If these elements are missing, there would be no satisfaction and motivation to work with dedication and loyalty. These job elements would be based on my personal and professional experiences and what I have learned from my peers. I have been working part time at various organizations where I learned that if the job description does not match my personality traits, I will not be able to feel the satisfaction from my job. Moreover, if the job element does not ...

HCPM 341

Introduction Practice management is one of the least popular jobs among medical practitioners, probably because it leans more on the field of management than in the medical practice itself (Aluise, 2012 p.142). However, done correctly, the organization will produce the profit that is needed in order to continue providing excellent healthcare services to patients. In managing the multi-specialty group of six doctors and three mid-level providers, I will employ planning, organizing, staffing, controlling, directing, and decision-making. Planning is probably the most important of these six elements because without it, there is no order. Even if there are duties and ...

As a top organic company, it has stayed in the top position since 1998. Recently, the main competitor has become a threat to the company because they are using cheap guerilla tactics. The boss is worried about the competitor's new method, and he has asked several people to make up negative reviews about the competitor's products and spread untrue reviews through social media sites and blogs. He has also asked about spreading emails that complain about the safety of the competitor's products. If I support the boss and obey his campaign, I will likely keep the job that I ...

Dear Dean,

RE: PETITION AGAINST DISMISSAL FROM THE COLLEGE OF NURSING This is to present my petition following my dismissal from the college of nursing as a result of failure to meet the standard grade of C in the course NR226-Fundamentals-Patient Care. I admit this failure on my part to meet this standard grade and wish to declare my interest and commitment with the course. I believe that I am a naturally focused person and persistent in pushing for my goals and objectives. However, this has not been the case with this course and I have failed to remain focused and ...

MANAGEMENT

Part 1 In today’s world of global challenges and competition, the role of managers and leaders is of critical importance. Managers need to make sure that the right kind of people gets hired for the right positions so that they are able to perform better. Managers also make certain that employees are given access to necessary resources so that they can deliver results precisely. The role of leaders is more pronounced than managers (Zaleznik, 1992). Leaders serve to motivate employees not by force, but through their charismatic persona and timely guidance and feedback. Without leaders, the employee would ...

I will begin by introducing myself so that as you go along with the reading of this document, you can have my background embedded as clearly in your mind. I am a male who is married now. I started working in the year 2003 as an administrative assistance and quit the job in the year 2006. Then later in 2006, I got another job as an HR specialist in a reputed organization and since then I am committed to this job. I would say that my academic background and upbringing has helped me groom my personality in a better ...

1. When I was at the high school, many professors said to me the importance to acquire managerial skills to grow in organizations and to have financial skills to have control of my finances. I did not have the intention to abandon my career because I love the idea to design and develop new products, but I knew that a 9-to-5 job does not have the possibilities to convert me into a rich person, but at least I wanted to develop the financial skills. In 2005, when I finished the high school, I started to work in a restaurant ...

-- I am Martha. I have lived in New York City for twenty-three years. I lost my parents through a grisly accident at the age of nine. My mom and dad were driving along the Joe DiMaggio Highway while on their way home in Manhattan from a weekend fellowship when the accident happened. It was a horrible time in my life, to be honest. Even the memories of my Dad, who was a highly religious person, did not help me. My father often played the role of the community motivator and volunteer who helped the poor and the orphans. ...

-- I am Martha. I have lived in New York City already for 23-years. I had lost my parents through a grisly accident at the age of nine years along the Joe DiMaggio Highway while on their way home in Manhattan from a weekend fellowship. It was a horrible time in my life, to be honest. Even the memories about my Dad who was a highly religious person did not help me. My father often acted a community motivator and volunteer who helped the poor and the orphans. My family was to me an example of high standards of ...

Definition and relevance

Soft skills are those skills over and above the technical skills and expertise in a given field. Soft skills are required for a person to relate well to and be successful in his/her job environment. While someone may have the technical expertise to conduct a duty, soft skills enhance his productivity (Tulgan). Unlike technical skills that relate to a specific field, soft skills apply to all industries and any work environment. Soft skills encompass attitude, communication, and etiquette. Attitude relates to having the right frame of mind and it helps an employee to interact with people, learn from other ...

Most persons will reflect on their lives and think of the happy moments that has made them who they are. In fact, for the average person, life is a bit simpler. But for me, life has not always been happy or exciting or filled with comfort. Ever since I was a little girl I always wanted to have a profession that helped people. I always volunteered in charity services, or whatever else that would contribute to the care of others. But, my life took a different turn when I turned seventeen. Most persons would look at pregnant seventeen years ...

Introduction

Ethical decision can be explained as the process of evaluating options and making choices among the options in a manner consistent with ethical principles. The process of making these ethical decisions requires commitment, consciousness and competence.

Personal Ethical Decision Making

I had to make the decision to follow my workplace terms and miss my father's funeral or attend my dad's funeral and lose my job. With all this in mind, I had to make a choice choose to attend my father's funeral then hoped to go back and try to talk to my boss. It was the ethical thing for me to do ...

Introduction

I work for Silver Point Car Care Centre. This company deals mainly with servicing and repairing vehicles. I am a customer care representative with the company. My role involves handling the paperwork involved when a client brings in a vehicle. It also includes: answering phones; responding to inquiries; noting down complaints; and generally ensuring that the client is well attended to. As a customer care representative, I have been exposed to different situations. I have had to learn how to manage polite as well as rude clients. Indeed, this job has opened up my eyes to the importance of good customer service in a ...