Essays on Work

Company Profile Analysis

Delta Corporation was established in 1998. It is a small organization managed by the family in the microcomputer market. The company developed promptly as a consequence of its disk, ophthalmic, backup drive, and inventive methods to computer hardware issues. Managers and employees of the company have all spent long hours, regularly sacrificing their individual time to get Delta Corporation off the ground as numerous are long adhered workers (Delta Corporation, n. d.). The company’s staff consists of white males by 86%, while there are two employees of female gender of other nationalities, who work in human resource management ...

In taking the StrengthsFinder 2.0 Test, the five strengths that I obtained are: Learner, Context, Strategic, Achiever and Self-Assurance (Rath). It’s quite remarkable that most of the points made stemming from these strengths are quite accurate and has led me to understand myself much better.

Were your strengths what you thought they would be?

Response: Yes, they did turn out to be the ones that I thought I would be. In fact, I spend a lot of time trying to understand my past and how it will affect my future instead of blindly trying to leap forward. Learning is a big part of my Life right now ...

It is important for an institution for higher education to conduct preliminary observations and surveys prior to developing a strategic plan in order to determine the areas, or departments that require some change, and those department or areas that are operating, and functioning properly. These initial observations allow the researchers and decision makers to make educated decisions to solve problems and improve overall results (Girden & Kabacoff, 2011). This paper will layout a strategic plan for Spring Valley University (SVU).

History

SVU is a public institution for higher education located in Spring Valley, New York. SVU educates about 6500 undergraduate students ...

Abstract

The real estate industry is widely known to be stressful for its professionals, and especially for those working in New York City. This paper will examine causes for stress in the real estate field and how this stress could be exacerbated by working specifically in NYC real estate. In particular, this study will focus on the concept of burnout in the work place, relevant to real estate professionals. It will also address some of the physical and psychological symptoms that work stress can bring about in an individual.

Introduction

Stress is generally understood to be mental or emotional strain, brought ...

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Abstract

Nowadays, the role of English can be hardly overestimated. Being a truly global language, a pathway to greater opportunities and the window to broader knowledge and other cultures, English keeps widening the horizons of its possibilities and functions. At the same time, teaching English as a foreign language requires taking great responsibility and, therefore, it often appears as a truly challenging task. This research aims to consider the importance of teaching English as a second language and the implications that may arise during the learning process so as to define key tendencies and principles in ...

Everybody has their own idea of what creativity is. Creativity is defined as the capability to see the world in different ways, to discover unseen patterns, to make links between apparently distinct phenomena, and to create solutions. Creativity encompasses two practices: thinking and putting the thoughts in a tangible object that can be heard or see. Various components are needed for one to be creative. Such components, together with the reasons as to why people create are discussed in this paper. Further, the questions of whether creativity has a value, or whether it can be taught are answered. Creativity ...

Exceptionalities are present in almost all learning institutions and the key to face such cases differ quite significantly from the norm. Such cases include disability both visual and other physical features, slow and quick comprehension of knowledge and also mental disabilities. The plans for such kids should focus on comprehension, word study or phonics since they are addressed to children with a deviation from the standard. In this case, I will consider a child with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and one with speech impairment. The model lesson plan is divided into active teaching, guided practice and independent practice. ...

Introduction

A family is a residential unit in the society. Gender roles are a significant contributor to family dynamics. They establish stability in the family. Since the past, it has been known that the man is the breadwinner of the household and the women are the caregivers. In the recent past, this aspect has drastically changed. Today women have become empowered to attain a status almost equal to that of men. They have dared to live an independent lifestyle and support the men in some cases. Some men on the other do not consider the importance of family in the ...

Introduction. 2

Strategic Plan3 Program Description.5 Leadership Challenges..6 Ethical Implications..7

Engaging communities and building constituencies.7

Budgeting, financing, and human resources.8 Performance management & Health Informatics..9

Appendix 1 SWOT Analysis10

Appendix 2 SMART Objectives..11 Appendix 3 Budget..13 References15 Introduction In the past decade, chronic lifestyle diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart/cardiovascular disease and stroke have increased exponentially in the state of Minnesota. Sedentary lifestyle and poor diet has led to an increase in obesity which in turn has led to an increase in heart disease and stroke. Most adults in Minnesota have poor lifestyle which has increased their risk to heart disease and stroke. As per the Minnesota department of health, ...

Illegal Immigration.

Illegal immigrants have increased in the country over the past few years. Some of the pros of illegal immigrants are that they boost the economy through the provision of cheap labor as they are working hard for their families back home. They are willing to take all kinds of work especially if they are undocumented. Immigrants take up duties that average Americans are not prepared to perform. This aids in the distribution of goods and services. Illegal immigrants pay taxes especially if they work in restaurants and automobile shops. They improve biodiversity and enhance cultures. The disadvantages of illegal ...

Analysis of ‘The Bobs’ Interview

Instutional AffilationAnalysis of ‘The Bobs’ Interview

There are several things that The Bobs did right in the interview. For instance, he and his associate were able to remain calm and composed despite the fact that Peter seemed to be disorganized and unprepared for the interview. He was also able to ask Peter some questions that would help in job analysis and work flow analysis. For example, he asks Peter what his typical work day is like. Such a question can help in understanding the activities a worker is involved in during a working day and how they are undertaken

What is ‘wrong’ about how “The Bobs” conducted the interview?

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The following is the outline we had to follow for our paper, the part in yellow is what I need you to complete for me please. The rest I have already done and the content I wrote can be found below.

1. Background (description of the problem or initial assumptions) a. List up the different aspects of the company’s background. b. Precisely identify the problem or challenge to be solved. c. Describe the initial assumptions for the elaboration of the plan. d. Presents a well-founded starting hypothesis, clearly written. 2. Company / Organization internal analysis. a. Develop a ...

Interview Project

Interview Project The Purpose of the interview is to determine the client’s issues in terms of constant headaches and evident problems in sleeping. Besides, the client’s belief in stress being the issue needs confirmation or be refuted (Friesen, 2010).

Have the client explain his symptoms Ask him to build causal relations between his symptoms and the external factors that are likely to influence him Talk about stress Besides emotional symptoms discuss physical symptoms pertaining to headache and lack of sleep. Questions (Zuckerman, 2005) How are you feeling [Name]? Did you get enough sleep lately?

So your headaches are the result of lack of sleep?

Do you ...

A domestic worker encounters certain expectations from an employer bearing in mind that all people are not the same. Hence, it is up to the “baomu” to study his or her environment so that he or she can act, work, and behave appropriately. Yan Hairong develops a critical analysis of the standards of a proper domestic worker according to the employers. What are their expectations? How can the “baomu” fit in with the family? What form of training does the domestic worker need? This essay examines the primary ideas highlighted by Yan in the text “What if Your Client/Employer ...

Jack Nietzche

Promotion is one of the most effective tools that helps to motivate the workers, and subsequently, promote the employees' productivity. This case study provides an insight of a scenario where an employee, Jack Nietzche, is putting an extra effort to acquire that promotion, but the director of the project is reluctant of that incentive. As a result, the dilemma arises as to whether to tell Jack about the situation or not while bearing in mind that this might affect Jack's emotions and might adversely affect the project. If Jack inquires whether the new assignments were made, it is essential ...

Question #1

The major problem, in this case, is poor implementation of the new electronic clinical documentations system by the end users. The problem is likely to have been caused by the hurried implementation, inadequate training, and minimum involvement of the end users during the early stages of the project.

Question #2

I agree with the nurses’ views regarding the differences existing between pediatrics hospitals and intensive care units, and adult hospitals. The conditions handled as well as the workflows in each respective setting are different, and each one should be treated independently. There might be some similarities between adult and pediatric settings, ...

The definition of leadership has been argued by many people as dependent on the fact that the leaders might be genetically related or that leadership might be a trait that is acquired from the daily knowledge acquisition. Leadership attracts both personality of a person and their talent as well. However, for a person to make a good leader, they must have the urge and the passion for leading others. To make a great leader an individual must have the urge and desire to lead. Despite the fact that a person might have the talent and the technical training, what ...

Public image of nurses: past, present, and future

Introduction Undoubtedly, the nursing profession has vital ingredients of accountability and autonomy. Also, it is true to assert that nursing profession demands more responsibilities than before when the main role of a nurse was just to provide comfort and care. In the modern world, a nurse is expected to be an advocate for clients, a manager, and an educator (Drayton & Weston, 2015). However, little attention is drawn towards the assessment of the actual public image and perception of nurses. Nurses seem to dwell in a dual structure of nursing and social worlds. The two worlds tend to influence and ...

Joseph L Badaracco’s article “The Discipline of Building Character” discusses three cases in the workplace setting when the manager’s are called upon to take difficult decisions. The decisions that they take involves something beyond the moral dilemmas which makes the decision making difficult. They are faced with two right courses of actions out of which they must decide on one. In making these decisions, they are called upon to minimize or eliminate conflicts with their values or character, with the organization and with the society. In other words, the moments of the decision making are identified as ‘ ...

Leadership is undoubtedly a highly complex issue one of which indispensable parts is motivation. The experts of Management Study Guide claim that motivation “is a goal-oriented characteristic that helps a person achieve his objectives” (MSG Experts, n.d.), thus ensuring that it is a determinative component of success. Being self-aware of one's strengths and weaknesses is another aspect which a leader has to possess. Thereby this essay will focus on analyzing and interpreting leadership motivation assessment and ensuring the plan for further self-development. The results of my test showed the total score of 48 points which, as its reinterpretation goes, “ ...

Integrity

Introduction The mediums are the means, by which communication entity transmits a message to the target audience. They include personal communication, external information, and public events. Medium can be direct and indirect, formal and informal, personal and not personal. Private mediums are the most effective, because they ensure the interaction of several people in the process of communication, both directly and by phone, over Internet, correspondence, etc. Depending on the situation, different style of message can be applied (Blundel and Ippolito, 2008).

A message of condolence to the family of a team member, who died recently, should be sincere ...

Introduction

Social advances at great lengths are the predecessor of technological advancement. Although technological advance is available globally, improved living standard of the people greatly depends on the social achievement, which is a precursor to technological transformation. In the article, The Ménagier's Wife: A Paris Housewife in the Fourteenth Century written between 1892 and 1394 by a Ménagier to her youthful wife to inform her of the moral conduct of a good wife, he clearly depicts technological transformation through the specs of social achievement in the society now and then3. Therefore, the paper will examine various social achievements ...

The chapters in the main article have a direct correlation with the roles and functions of a supervisor in a contemporary organization. Thus, the article dwells ostensibly on the managerial roles actuated by the supervisors in an organization. The extent of the mandates advocated by the supervisors relates to his or her obligation to the organization. Moreover, supervisors are the immediate advocate of the company, and in direct contact with the employees on a daily discourse. Principally, this article discusses discipline as a core mandate of supervisory roles to an organization. On the same line, supervisors act as the ...

Analysis Of Audience, Purposes And Context

Communication can be defined as the process by which information is conveyed to an audience either through the use of words, diagrams and symbolic work. In addition, successful communication is highly based on the particular audience at the specified period since the message is being conveyed to them. It is worth noting that, all technical communication serves specific purposes and the target audience is by far, one of the most important aspects. Audience influences the purpose and context of technical communication through, the fact that the author has the responsibility of meeting the required needs of any particular audience ...

Information technology is a growing industry as more organizations, companies, and industries seek to modernize their workspaces. The automation of most systems makes it easier for the organization to streamline its service delivery and cut costs on inappropriate purchases and supply. Moreover, it helps boosts the organization overall turnover and revenue at the end of each financial year. Therefore, contracts related to information and technology continues to increase on a daily basis as companies, organizations, and industries seek to be ahead of their competitors. It would be ideal for the proposed company to focus on information and technology contracts, ...

Planning the audit

This is usually the first step in any audit. It is important to have a plan for an audit so as to ensure that the audit will be effective. During the planning stage, the auditor collects information about the organization where they will perform the audit. Such information is usually obtained after the auditor has been contracted and they have a meeting with the organization. The meeting with the organization is very important for the auditor. The meeting provides an opportunity for the organization to communicate to the auditor what they exactly need from the audit. The organization will ...

Apple is undoubtedly one of the best companies in the world today and part of its many achievements come in part due to the organizational structure implemented. The organizational structure of a company is important since it outlines how various activities such as supervision, work coordination and allocation are handled by an organization to achieve the set aims and goals. A good organizational structure creates opportunities for business growth. Apple’s organizational structure has been the major factor how good products such as the iPhone, iPod and iPad, have been released by the company and how the company has ...

Language is an essential part of person’s life. It helps an individual to perceive the world and interact with other human beings. Still, it is not only the instrument, but the bearer of thousands years of human experience and wisdom. For this reason, there are words which are likely to make a strong impact over each person’s destiny and identity. I am not an exception, as once in my life I had an opportunity to experience the power of words on my own. I was sixteen, when my uncle told me: “Responsibility is accepting that you are ...

Theater is thought to have started in the 6th century BC in Athens, as a form of classical entertainment (Goldhill 54). At this time, it was predominantly for entertainment, and also to create a catalogue of historical events, or depiction of mythology. This evolved into plays that were categorized as tragedy, comedy and drama, each in forms that we would readily recognize today, were all born out of that early tradition. However, over time, different countries adapted the western art form, to create formulas that more directly address their social concerns, or meet the social need for expression. In ...

There are countless benefits in regards to diversity in the workplace, and most major companies and corporations are seeking ways to take advantage of the global workplace that has made such a thing possible. Commonly referred to as multi-culturalism, cultural diversity is frequently defined as being a group of diverse individuals from different societies. Cultural diversity allows businesses to approach problems from many different viewpoints, and diversity can be established by a group being composed of members with different religions, races, ethnicities, etc. Diversity not only establishes bonds of friendship, but it increases innovation and increases the chances that ...

Whether a teen or adult play video games on television, the Internet or a portable unit, excessive gaming can affect their life. Video games can be addictive as the gambling games to a child as young as nine years. With the new technology, video games are played by people of all ages and are played at home, school, work among other places. Most of the players spend a lot of time playing the video games nonstop (Melissinos & O'Rourke 45). While most people think some people are using video games in a positive way, a big percentage thinks the opposite. ...

ISP Instructions

Use this form to develop your Individual Success Plan (ISP) for NRS-490, the Professional Capstone and Practicum course. An individual success plan maps out what you, the RN-to-BSN student, needs to accomplish in order to be successful as you work through this course and complete your overall program of study. You will also share this with your mentor at the beginning and end of this course so that he or she will know what you need to accomplish. Application-based learning assignments are listed in the course syllabus with a Practice Portfolio Statement requirement element noted within the assignment itself. ...

Where did the idea of the American Dream first originate? Immigrants to the New World were bent on creating a new society, one that thrived on democratic principles, where they could worship freely and having equal standing in the eyes of the law regardless of their financial situation or social status. We believe these ideas to be our own, but they are not; these ideas are not uniquely American ideas. They are drawn from the beliefs of the early Protestants, specifically the ideas of separation of church and state, equality for all and hard work and integrity. The first ...

Introduction

The most severe discriminations and oppressions of all times had been based on race and gender. Women and people of color had been subjects to this mistreatment because of their gender and races respectively. Societies have always tolerated the exploitation of women by men. Women have being viewed as the weak creature within the society for a long time with consequential oppression (Glenn 5). On the other hand, the people of color have been viewed by the white people as being the primitive races. This has made them be poorly regarded, and to some extent heavily exploited and discriminated ( ...

The growth of Amazon to a global retail company is basically due in part to the management practices by its Chief Executive Office and how such practices affect the planning, control, and management of a company. Most CEOs embrace unique Organizational structures towards the operations of their companies. The organizational structure of a company is important since it outlines how various activities such as supervision, work coordination, and allocation are handled by an organization to achieve the set aims and goals. A good organizational structure creates opportunities for business growth. The Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of a company has ...

Bloomberg Businessweek Assignment #1

What is Behavox and how is its software in use? Behavox is a startup company that is based in London. Adylov started the company in June 2014 (Finch & Robinson, 2017). It is acknowledged for creating a compliance surveillance software that provides the financial institutions with holistic employee surveillance solutions. According to Finch & Robinson (2017), this company promises to save money for the financial corporations, which have paid out hundred millions of dollars hiring back-office workforces, accountants, and lawyers to adhere to the rules around money laundering, capitalization, and risk. Behavox’s software catalogs computer logins, bathroom breaks, phone habits, ...

Diversity Management Trends and Challenges in the Multinational Organizations (MNCs)

Paper Due Date Introduction The global business environment is subject to several influences, resulting from globalization, internationalization of organizational supply chains and ever increasing international mobility of individuals that constitute employment and customer base of modern businesses. Business landscape in the United States has been evolving for several decades, when large companies expanded abroad and found cost-effective solutions in outsourcing, postponement strategies, building on virtual e-commerce environments and took other steps to increase their reach, responsiveness, and resilience on the global business arena. The fact is that growth brings diversity (Syed and Ozbilgin, 34-65). This gender, cultural and professional ...

Human trafficking is the act of conducting illegal human beings exploitation and trade for forced labor, reproduction favors or prostitution. In today's world, human trafficking is equivalent to slavery. The international community must do what it can to recognize it as such if at all this crime is to be fully eradicated (Kempadoo, 94-95).

Research questions

How does a free society compare to a repressive society for the purpose of forced labor on human trafficking? What societal factors contribute to the human trafficking today? How do they lead to human trafficking and how can they be prevented? (Davidson, 244).

What are the evils which are associated with human trafficking?

How is ...

Herbert D Kelleher is the CEO and the co-founder of the Southwest Airlines that started its business operations from being a small airline company comprising of four jets only to becoming an industry leader. The CEO Kelleher is respected and much appreciated by his employees and has earned commendable respect on the Wall Street. The airline company has harnessed 38 years of profitability, a record no other airline company has been able to break as yet. This is due to the leadership style of Herb Kelleher and the due respect given to the employees. Herbert Kelleher follows a transformational ...

Introduction

The purpose of this paper is to expand the readers’ awareness about the philosophical and ethical principles that may be associated with abortion. With that, the topic that will be discussed in this paper is abortion. Abortion can be defined as the process of ending a pregnancy. It is important to note, however, that an abortion can happen intentionally or unintentionally. Unintentional abortion typically occurs naturally. Examples would be when there are birth defects that have been found during pregnancy; this is otherwise known as spontaneous abortion or simply a miscarriage. Intentional abortion, on the other hand, is done ...

Film Studies

At the beginning of the film we can see many people who work very hard and quick and without any rewards. As a result of such work our main character gets nervous breakdown and he is put into the hospital. When he recovers, he finds out that the factory is closed and that shows that the country has the economical problems: it cannot keep workers, pay them salaries and it must be closed. All this results the massive strikes, because people want and need jobs in order to feed their families and themselves, they need to wear something etc. ...

The ethical dilemmas associated with the advocacy campaign are both micro and macro in term of the scope of coverage. The micro level of the ethical issues involves the individual level, while the macro represents the societal level. Therefore, the essay will entail an analysis of the ethical dilemmas in the first section, paying adequate attention to the same based on the wide information base. Firstly, the ethical dilemma arises in determining when to embark in the execution of the advocacy campaign. In particular, it is necessary that the campaign takes place at a time when all the necessary ...

Introduction

The Congress plays a critical role in the running of a state by performing several functions. It is formed by members who are elected by people to represent them on matters about the making and passing of the laws of the state. It is mainly involved in the making and passing of the bills and budgets of a country. Therefore, it is evident that the Congress is a critical organ in the governing of a country. As a vital organ of the government, Congress ensures that the strategic intelligence of the country is controlled in the most appropriate way. ...

Artist: Alfons Maria Mucha

Movement: Art Nouveau Art Nouveau is an art movement from western Europe, which also became popular in the United States in 1880s and was one of the major trends until the First World War. Art Nouveau, which means New Art in French, is a modern art form, but it was inspired by natural world, forms and details of nature. Art Nouveau is often called ‘total’ art style, because it influenced all of the types of art, like architecture, interior design, graphic art and, of course, fashion, clothes, textiles, jewelry and so on (Gontar). Alphonse Mucha is a czech artist, ...

Many people associate slavery with the transatlantic slave trade of the past and believe that it is an institution that has been left in the past. This paper will look at how modern slavery differs from the transatlantic slave trade. The paper provides different arguments and examples from history of slavery and compares it to its current form. Moreover, the paper will include types of slavery that exist today. The role of United Nation to control the slavery in different countries will also be discussed. The paper will not only present the history of slavery but it will also ...

Abstract

Stress is one of the most prevalent psychological conditions in the contemporary world, yet also one of the most misunderstood. Millions of people suffer from some form of stress in their lives, but few understand that not only is it an abnormality but it can also be successfully managed to lead quality lives. The most common catalyst for stress is work, where people are subjected to high-pressure situations that, if poorly handled can trigger the onset of short-term or long-term susceptibility to stress. For emergency response personnel, stress is a part of routine operations, and research has shown that ...

CoolBurst: Case Study

Though unintentional, the mindset of CoolBurst’s CEO Luisa Reboredo is at the center of the company’s stifled creativity. In reading the article it is apparent that Luisa truly cares about the company’s success but does not recognize the signs of anxiety that is obvious in her thought process. As a disclaimer, anyone experiencing Luisa’s situation should immediately contact a professional trained in mental health. While overstressing obsessively about the problem Luisa could not enjoy the art festival which could have sparked many creative solutions to the problem. Failing to exercise self-care in response to her ...

Introduction

Social work is a noble endeavor of the highest order. In the midst of all sorts of negativity, man still finds time to help his fellow beings. A charitable organization can also be a source of income if one has the resources to further this cause. Donations and volunteering are the major source of income for non-profit companies today. Twin Cedars is one such organization that is involved in charity for empowering children, youth, families, and the community in general. This essay begins with the goals and objectives and the formal structure of Twin Cedars. It also discusses the ...

Interview Response for Marketing Executive at Target Corporation

Interview Response for Marketing Executive at Target Corporation

I have never doubted my passion for serving customers as I love to share and interact with different people. Due to my prowess in languages, and my special ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, I find the advertised marketing executive position in Target Corporation a perfect chance for career growth. My decision to apply for the opening in your organization is also tied to my desire to utilize my interpersonal abilities, which I perfected when I worked as an intern in another organization called Joy’s Ltd. ...

Management Theories

Management Theories

Introduction: Overview of Management

Human beings will remain to be the most complicated assets to manage in an organization unless probably the day computers will think, feel, and learn to do things without human intervention. Until then, every manager needs a management concept that will assist him or her to manage these complex resources. Management refers to the process of locating, organizing, planning, leading, and exercising control over the workforce among other resources. Every manager needs to have the necessary skills in making decisions and resolving issues for him/her to be effective, efficient, and beneficial.

In essence, managers’ primary role is ...

Introduction

It is no doubt that information and communication technology has taken over the world with almost all functions becoming dependent on technology. The use of computers, Smartphone, tablets, and iPods have increased over the last few years with more Americans demanding internet services on a daily basis. Technology in the form of the internet finds a lot of application in communication with the rising demands for social media channels and other online forms of communication. The use of the internet in communication and information sharing creates major ethical and legal concerns. Internet users must be aware of risks associated ...

Introduction

Nowadays, Math is comparatively accessible discipline to everyone, who is eager to master it, and has some basic logical skills. It is because of the wide range of contemporary textbooks, hundreds of helpful websites and numerous highly-qualified teachers and professors, who are not only acquainted with the discipline itself, but are also talented in the art of teaching. However, the situation was not so bright in the old times, when the books on Math could not have been comprehended by a common person. Moreover, many theoretical and practical issues still had not been resolved, which complicated the teaching process ...

Business Project Plan

Business Project Plan In the contemporary age, carefully managing the mental and social health concerns of the veterans is a crux role of every government, and this demands every responsible government to formulate an action plan that can be applied in the management of these health concerns. This is especially so as medical scholars continue to acquire new insights regarding the mental, vocational or physical health of veterans as applies to mental health, as well as the difficult and traumatic experience of the veterans in their transitioning to normal life after completion of service (American Public Health Association, 2014). ...

The concept of clinical risk management is concerned with the aspect of making improvements to the quality and safety of health services in the mental health sector. As such, this achieved by pointing out the circumstances and opportunities that create risks to patients and staff and identify the approaches that can be adopted to prevent such risks through risk assessment and management. Risk assessment and management have become a primary element of mental health services in modern times, and the significance of good practice in this specific health care area cannot be disputed. The process of risk management and ...

Issue: Criminal Accountability of UN Officials on mission

Position: Head Chair/Co-Chair Introduction The criminal accountability of the UN Officials on mission is one of the legal issues, which has been debated through the Legal Committee for numerous years. The legal gaps make it difficult for the UN to hold personnel accountable for crimes committed in the missions under its jurisdiction. The UN personnel are being currently accountable only to their countries and their legislation or being protected by the international legal statute of immunity. The lack of accountability makes the whole organization less credible and reliable. With two different groups of UN personnel the troop contributing countries ...

Question #1

Follet’s central focus is the aspect of power in an organizational context: collaboration, self-management, and coordination. A critical study of what happens at the 3M show that there is an active application of Follet’s ideas in management. On the aspect of coordination, there seems to be no person who has powers to coordinate others at 3M. Rather, part of the coordination is left for the employees to perform tasks themselves. At 3M, employees are given an opportunity to take charge of their own actions by being allocated 15% of the time to direct themselves. There is evidence ...

Tom Rath wrote a book “Strengths Finder 2.0” to guide people in identifying their personal strengths and capabilities. The main objective of writing the book was to assist people regarding their internal strengths and ways to sharp their skills. The background for writing this book was that most of the people in the United States are not aware of their strengths and capabilities. I have read the book that is interesting and attractive for developing personal skills and knowledge. The ideas presented in the book are new, and the communication style adopted by the author is attractive. The entire ...

Article critique

The title of the study provides a clear and succinct indication of the issues which will be touched on in the main study. The issues which will be discussed in the study includes nurse staffing, nurse work schedule and patient mortality have been clearly captured. Such a realization provides the reader with a sneak preview of what to expect when they read the study.

Abstract

The abstract of the study provides a clear breakdown of what the reader should expect to see while reading the paper. The problem of the study has been clearly stated as the independent effects which ...

A bicameral parliament is a system of the legislative branch of the government made up of two complimentary houses that work together to pass laws. This system of parliament ensures that both the citizens and the government are adequately represented in the house and that sufficient consultations are made before any bills are passed into laws. In the case of the United States, the Senate embodies the interests of the state whereas the House of Representatives exemplifies the views of the country population as a whole (Moran 1895). The modes of qualification into these houses vary from one nation ...

The trade deals between Japan and Europe facilitated the entrance of Japanese prints, the ukiyo-e, in the Western world. In 1849 the first Japanese prints, belonging to Hokusai entered the West, sometime after the death of the Japanese artist. Nevertheless, the first recognizance of the Japanese influence in French art was marked by the Exposition Universelle from 1867, hosted at Champs de Mars, in Paris. Although Hokusai’s art was not much appreciated in Japan, where other, more elevated painting styles were preferred, the artist’s work found appreciation in French art, where it has become influential for reputable ...