Essays on Role

Introduction

Recently, the role of a managerial accountant is widely discussed in the scholars. Johnson and Kaplan (1991) argue that management accounting is “too late, too aggregated, and too distorted to be relevant for managers’ planning and control decisions” (1). Haedr (2012) considered the mediation effect of management accounting information on motivation using contingency theory stating that “MAI usefulness accounts for a full (i.e. complete) mediation effect only on the relationship between centralization and MCS effectiveness.” (n.p.). As the number of views cannot present a unified opinion on the matter, the purpose of the current paper to reveal whether the Continue reading...

Abstract

The rapid growth of Christianity in Asia, including South Korea, is one of crucial trends in the modern development of different branches of modern Christianity (Jenkins 7). For a state the growth of a new religion means changes in different spheres of life, such as politics, social sphere, education and world outlook of the population. The assignment is aimed at exploring the role of Christianization and Christianity in Korean politics, social life, education and people’s dimension. Complex consideration of these spheres’ development with respect to the emergence and growth of Christianity in Korea is necessary to single out Continue reading...

Introduction

Inside/Out Youth Services was established in 1990 by initiatives run by the El Paso County Department of Health and Environment (Inside/Out Youth Services, 2013). In 1997 the organization became a private 501c3 non-profit organization under the name Community Council for Adolescent Development, and later in 2002 changed the name to its current, Inside/Out Youth Services (Inside/Out Youth Services, 2013). Inside/Out services Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Questioning (LGBTIQ) youth ages 13 to 22 (Inside/Out Youth Services, 2013).
Services provided by Inside/Out Youth Services include support groups, discussion groups, a drop-in recreation center, several community outings, opportunities to develop Continue reading...

Executive Summary

China is a very attractive gaming destination in the Asia Pacific region. This city attracts a large number of tourists and international visitors. It has also seen a rapid growth in the establishment of large gaming companies, ever since liberalization for gaming operators in 2002. This must have actually spurred economic growth, and boosted SMEs, which are the economic growth power engines. This paper explores the role of SMEs in an emerging economies, the role of manpower in SMEs, as well as understanding the key success factors of the SMEs in China.

Introduction

SMEs are the growth engines for any Continue reading...

Role Strain as a Common Problem for Working Mothers in Singapore and the Impact Singapore’s Government Paid Pro-Family Leave Schemes has on the Sociological Phenomenon of Role Strain
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Role Strain as a Common Problem for Working Mothers in Singapore and the Impact Singapore’s Government Paid Pro-Family Leave Schemes has on the Sociological Phenomenon of Role Strain
Dictionary.com , which is based on the Random House Dictionary describes role strain as “the stress or strain” experienced by a person when “incompatible behavior, expectations, or obligations are associated with a single role” (n.d., par. 1). According Continue reading...

Low academic success has often been blamed on poverty situations and this idea has become so pervasive that many educators have completely resigned themselves to the notion that hard work and effort fall short to meet the standards of education necessary to keep up in the modern world. However, there are numerous schools that thrive despite high poverty circumstances; these educational institutions have managed to decrease the intense effects of poverty with the assistance of careful planning, the combined hard work of the teachers, administration, students, staff and parents, and effective leadership skills and the will to succeed in Continue reading...

- Human resource projects represent specific organizational processes, which structure the roles and responsibilities of the human resources responsible, elaborating on how each function should contribute to reaching the projects’ goals and objectives. Although the roles of HR responsible are varied, depending on the projects’ needs, there are common roles that in general human resource projects include, such as: being a strategic business partner, a change agent, an administrative expert and of course, an employee advocate (CIPD, 2006).
The strategic partner role implies managing the strategic resources and the functions of this role refer to aligning HR and the Continue reading...

Introduction

In the last couple of years, the role of the United States and another democratic government has expanded dramatically. Currently, the government used new and vast roles that lacked in the previous years in an effort to produce a productive men and women of the society. In the past, leaders used totally different methods of leadership compared to the modern leadership styles. New and improved methods of leadership are introduced as the world enters the diverse situation. The society requires a lot from the government, which they must fulfill in order to gain trust from the society. People living Continue reading...

The short statement on my role as IT manager at Magnum aims at identifying the role of IT Manager in organizations, role of IT Management in organizations, role of IT manager in integrating software, hardware and business management capabilities, Challenges anticipated as head of IT management at Magnum, and Integration of information technology in to business operations.
The management of IT resources according to priorities and needs is referred as the IT management discipline. The various IT resources include data, software, networks, hardware etc. Management of these resources involves functions like integration, planning, budgeting, staffing, training, change management, reporting, Continue reading...

Introduction

Women as caregivers is a significant issue because it has been hypothesized by many scholars that the stress associated with multiple roles can be conducive to physical and mental health problems. However, this is a controversial topic because they are some experts who contend that benefits are gained with this additional responsibility. There appears to be a myriad of literature that places emphasis on the stress of women engaging in multiple roles.
Women have always been considered responsible for domestic chores. parenting and in some instances caring for elderly parents. A few decades ago women were not required to Continue reading...

Sociology

The individual’s actions, daily routines, habits and competencies play a central role in the society. The actions, habits, rituals, competencies, expertise, abilities and thinking of people are considered as the building blocks of social structures. They are the small units from which a huge unit i.e., whole society emerge and any changes and modifications in these small units also influences the big unit and lead to reproduction and re-structuring of the society. In this paper the role our individual actions, routine works, habits, and aptitude are discussed in detail and their influence for reproducing the society is explained. Continue reading...

This is a quantitative study using descriptive statistics on principals’ perceptions of the role of speech pathologists in elementary schools. The project will involve interviews with principals from traditional public schools. The researcher will transcribe the interviews and use descriptive statistics to look for common strands in the principals’ perceptions. The study will be organized around a description of the speech pathologist’s role, personal attributes needed for the job of the principal and the speech language pathologist, and support given to principals by the special education department. Continue reading...

Introduction

Today the concept of patient advocacy can be treated by different people in various ways. Still, there is a general tendency today, when there are major health care debates, to reduce this role to some typical images of a man on TV asking about your feelings after visiting the hospital the last time (Reece, 2011). But if this concept is considered in its true primary interpretation, it turns out to be very simple: it is first of all support of patients, and there is no one better to do it than nurses in the hospitals.
In fact, everything that Continue reading...

Introduction

What are we going to do on our paper? A broad map of what we are going to do with this paper is that we are going to look at three different premises found in a sentence and look at the conclusion it’s going to have. In this, the first premise is; in order to have a purpose, something must be intended to play a certain role. The first premise contains two more premises, which leads up to the conclusion. The second premise that comes from the first premise is; for a certain role to be played by Continue reading...

CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE KEY ISSUES

The role of human resource for the organization is to utilize the policies and procedures for aligning the workforce of the organization. The managers must understand the goals of the organization and then they must align the workforce accordingly. This requires that the managers analyse the ability and competence of the employees and create opportunities which motivate the employees. All this is associated to the performance outcomes of the individuals. If the workforce is motivated then the individual performance of the employees can be utilized (Watson, Maxwell, & Farquharson, 2006). This role of HR is shown in the chart below.
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WHETHER OR NOT BOTH PARENTS SHOULD ASSUME EQUAL RESPONSIBILITY IN RAISING A CHILD

Raising a child and grooming him or her to face the challenges in life is the key responsibility of the parents. Both parents have an important role in raising the child which makes their role important. Fathers give the child the courage to deal with the challenges and deliver the art of defending themselves with the adversities of life. The child must be taught the mechanism of life and must possess confidence in them and have a sense of responsibility of the acts they are responsible. Father is always considered as the provider for the family and he aims Continue reading...

Evaluation of the benefits of pursuing the specific hobby of Role -Playing Games – Analysis and reflections upon both the positive and negative (if any) aspects of pursuing a hobby in general – Analysis and reflection upon the specific hobby of Role –Playing Games
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Abstract

This paper will present you with an analysis of the benefits of the specific hobby of Role – Playing Games. It will highlight the contribution of this hobby to the evolution of one’s personality emphasizing on the way these benefits can be enjoyed. Potential dangers of any will also be presented and ways Continue reading...

Introduction

Mass media plays a very important role in the society today. Its role has significantly increased as compared to the old age times when getting information was a very difficult task. However, as much as the media plays a major role, it has been characterized by the development of some unacceptable trends in the society. For instance, the role that it has played in portraying women negatively cannot be taken for granted. Through media, women have been depicted differently and as such, stereotyping has been a major effect of this. The women have been portrayed as sexist commercials in Continue reading...

Culture and Management

Modern institutions operate under organizational models that are informed by a collection of normative orders, organisational goals, and communication system. Moreover, the essence of an organisation relies on the development-shared assumptions, meanings, values, and beliefs that reinforces and guides organisational behaviours. Although employees are critical players in modern organisation, cultural aspects have a critical role in influencing the success of the organisation. Organisational cultures have an all rounded roles that shape all aspects in an organisation including human capital. Studies have confirmed that profit-making organisation utilises employees’ abilities, competent, and skills in fulfilling their objectives and goals (McShane, & von Continue reading...

Introduction

A community development corporation is a non-profit making organization. The corporation is set up by the community members to help in offering support to community development programs. The corporation may engage itself in offering services or undertaking activities which promote community development programs. The main aim of the community development corporations is to improve the living standards of the low income people in the community.
Community development corporations are involved in various activities in order to meet their objectives. These activities may include engaging in activities that promote economic development, promoting education through setting up of institutions that provide Continue reading...

Abstract

The hippocampus is a part of the limbic system found in the temporal lobe. Hippocampal neurogenesis, the ability of the hippocampus to generate/produce new neurons all through to adulthood, has been linked to emotion moderation, spatial navigation, learning, memory, and cognitive function. These functions are usually impaired in depression and anxiety and hence the speculations that hippocampal neurogenesis plays a critical role in the etiology, pathophysiology and even the treatment depression and anxiety. The hippocampal neurogenesis hypothesis attempts to explain the role of hippocampal neurogenesis in the development of depression and anxiety based on findings from various studies. Findings Continue reading...

Abstract

The nurse practitioner (NPs) role evolved historically from changes in the demand for and supply of physicians and primary health care services. Beginning in the 1965, programs were developed and offered specifically to educate and train NPs based on specialization which includes family nurse practitioner. The transition from another nursing role to a family NP role depends on how similar and different those two roles are. It is also depends on individual strengths and weaknesses as these relate to the new role and how effective strategies are in improving the latter. Career progression to the NP role requires envisioning Continue reading...

Executive Summary – Synopsis

Purpose: The report aims to define the challenges of CPM/HRM in moving towards corporate social responsibility, sustainability and working towards avoiding global warming. The report proposes to provide a clear understanding of the role of HR professional in each of these three practices, delineating CPM/HRM strategies for introducing these green practices in organizations.
Research: Based on current changes and practices that define the role of HR professionals in leading organizations towards being socially responsible, sustainable and towards fighting to reduce global warming, the literature research provides relevant data that serve as good practices examples for HR practitioners. Recent studies Continue reading...

Abstract

The paper focuses on the role of commercial banks in the economic revival of transition economies. It explains the transition economy as economy changing from a centrally planned to free market economy. This exposed the economies of these countries to a trading environment for which they were wholly unprepared and which seriously affected their economy. The economy of these countries experienced severe short-term challenges and long-term constraints on their development. Similarly, the employment and inflation increased gradually in these countries. However, the commercial banks managed to finance the viable enterprises, advise the managers, and liquidate non-viable enterprises that managed Continue reading...

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The term paper begins with an outline of the paper structure. The definition of youth is discussed initially followed by the practical illustrations of the current youth going to lead tomorrow. Personalities like Michael Dell, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Rahul Gandhi, Sachin Tendulkar, Oprah Winfrey, Ali Hewson and J. K. Rowling etc. are discussed as role models of youth. The various challenges of the youth are discussed pertaining to problem solving, time management, Spirituality, physical and mental health of the youth, Decision making, Developing the right attitude, Managing people, lack of mentoring proper guidance and Continue reading...

We are currently living in a revolution age in terms of communicative abundance. This age is characterized by a variety of media innovations that range from satellite broadcasting, the internet, television, radio, newspapers, and magazines and so on. These new media forms have elicited a lot of fascination as well as excitant from the public. The role of the media has become more and more important in recent days. One of the areas where the influence of the media has been conspicuous is in the agitation of global democracy. Democracy is a common term in the field of global Continue reading...

Introduction

Guardian ad litem is appointed by the court in cases where inn the process of dissolution of marriage there is a question as to who, between the two parents, is entitled to the custody of the child. In my role as a guardian ad litem in the case of Cathy, a 12 year old girl whose parents are terminating their marriage, there are several issues that I need to put into consideration. The information I have so far is that her mother, though a chain drunkard loves her a lot and is always ready for her assistance whenever she Continue reading...

Analytical methods to evaluate seed dormancy in legumes

Abstract
Legumes are known to have multiple health benefits. The seed coat in particular contains a number of bioactive compounds which possess antioxidant activity. Of great interest is the relationship between the chemical composition of the seed coat and its role in seed dormancy. Modern technological approaches are currently used to further identify these compounds and determine their role in seed development; these include NRIS FTIR, mass spectroscopy, electron microscopy and chromatography. The following review describes the constituents of the legume seed coat and their respective roles in dormancy and other stages of seed development. The review also highlights Continue reading...

- Introduction
Leadership is defined as the power of individuals to influence their followers so as to achieve a goal. The need for an effective leadership is increasingly important for organizations so as to control and lead the entire organization towards the goals and objectives effectively. Powerful leaders are successful in initiating and leading change in organizations and their role in the organization cannot be substituted. In the present case scenario, Joan Salmon needs to formulate a leadership plan so as to accommodate and decide the new leadership role of her father Garret Salmon in the organization. Garret Salmon Continue reading...

Question one

Ideas on the role of the media in political conflicts have taken the form of advocacy in terms of mitigation that is based on agenda setting role of the media. In a sense, the media is regarded as the body that decides to place attention on particular political conflict thereby making it a matter of interest. Wolfsfeld, Segev and Sheafer conclude that the role of the media can be best understood from the perspective of developing an understanding of the implications of political factors. Later one can infer on the role of the media given the influences and dynamics Continue reading...

Validation of Principal Efficacy Survey– Rationale for Adding New Questions to the

ABSTRACT
In the process of validating principal self-efficacy connected to the corroborated Megan Tschannen-Moran Survey, important gaps in the questionnaire exist. The academic work presented here provides the essential and missing questions needing asked by principals in assessing the efficacy of his/her performance as an administrator, innovator, and advocate for quality educational practices in the 21st century. These suggested questions look at principal management abilities, consider the diversity of the demographics of public school learners and their families, professional development necessary for instructors' ability for enhancing teaching, and the critical acknowledgement educational technology.
Key Words: principal, self-efficacy, survey, education, Continue reading...

Human Resources Professionals

The role of human resource professionals have evolved significantly according to the changing demands of competitive market and business environment. It is also realized that human resource professionals should play role in strategy development and effective decision making in order to achieve organizational success. Globalization and liberalization increased competition in domestic as well as international market. This generated a need for companies to be adaptable, customer oriented, nimble and very flexible in order to response to changing business environment. In this changing business environment, human resource professionals are required to act as strategic partners and change agent in the Continue reading...

- The Nurse Leader's Role as Advocate for The Nursing Profession.
Advocacy is a term that stands for supporting a proposal or cause. There are a number of workplace concerns arising in the nursing sphere. In order to resolve them and promote a positive work atmosphere, point-of-care nurses need to advocate for the profession.

Examples of Point-of-Care Advocacy

- Advocacy for the nursing profession can be undertaken by point of care nurses once they enroll in councils, committees and quality-improvement teams. By becoming a member, it is vital to represent the requirements of both patients and colleagues.
- Participating in organization-wide activities is Continue reading...

Introduction

The James Bond film series is, to date, one of the longest-running major film series in world history, with 23 installments released over 50 years; it is also the second highest-grossing film series in the world, behind the Harry Potter series. Produced by EON Productions, the films have become phenomena of popular culture, and their central character of James Bond has been firmly entrenched in the minds of millions of people throughout the world. Much of that is due to the nature of the character itself - a suave, adventurous ladies' man who lives in luxury while dispatching bad Continue reading...

This paper examines the audit expectation gap in Australia by examining the existing gap in auditing companies and the expectations of the Australian public. This paper will examine the role that auditors play in promoting financial accountability in Australia and extend of limitations. It will also look at the prevailing literature and studies on the expectation gap. Finally, the paper looks at some of the steps that have been taken to address the audit gap.

Introduction

Audit expectation gap refers to the difference in perception of the auditors' role and responsibility between the auditors and other third parties as they Continue reading...

Music and its association with the medical field

There is a substantial amount of evidence based on the therapeutic benefits of music, some of the evidence dating back thousands of years ago. Many civilizations such as India, China, Egypt, Greece, and Rome have documented the role of music in the medical field. It was during World War I and II where the first ever clinical setting based on music therapy was conducted. The study was based on the therapeutic effect of music in soldiers to relieve pain after trauma from war-based injuries. These studies led to the foundation of music therapy in different fields of the medical Continue reading...

Gender-Role Expectations as seen in Casablanca and Mrs. Doubtfire:

Discussion and Analysis
Gender-role expectations are the labels put on individuals whom identify with a particular gender. Many of the expectations are formed from real observations and social roles; however, these stereotypes can be both foundational as well as detrimental to relationships. Men may desire women who are “feminine” and “good homemakers.” Women may desire men who are rugged and good with tools. The effects of these expectations can be seen in the two films, Casablanca, by Michael Curtiz, and Mrs. Doubtfire, by Chris Columbus. While these two movies don’t primarily focus on the effects of gender-role expectations, Continue reading...

Introduction

The current healthcare settings offer a more challenging working environment for Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) calling upon them to devise new rules. The ever-growing number of DNP-prepared nurses from different medical institutions graduating each year creates a more competitive environment that before. Additionally, modern education programs prepare graduates for more diverse tasks leaving no room for traditional Doctors of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Montgomery and Porter-O’Grady, 2010). The healthcare sector is in a move to change from traditional methods of healthcare delivery to modern and advanced methods. The process calls upon all healthcare employees to embrace new changes and Continue reading...

1 Introduction
This research paper discusses the history of financial auditing. Studies indicate that financial auditing has been evolving through many stages. In the 18th century, the practice of financial auditing was a traditional conformance to the role of auditing. It is clear that the auditing paradigm has been changing and will continue shifting into the future. Financial auditing originated from checking procedures in ancient civilizations such as Greece, Egypt and China. The industrial revolution period established the role of financial auditing. The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in America and The SEC (Securities Exchange Commission) play a critical Continue reading...

Legal Representation of Mentally Disabled

In this paperwork, I am going to present an overview of the general rights and protections afforded to the mentally disabled. The paperwork will also consist of some of the main difficulties facing advocates for the mentally disabled (both legal and non-legal advocates). Information on civil commitment standards, right to treatment in the least restrictive setting, prediction of dangerous and incarceration of the mentally disabled will also be included in my discussions. As I go through the paperwork; I will be suggesting for the existence of social change in these areas so as to end up with a more Continue reading...