Essays on Communication Skills

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Employer’s Contact Person NameEmployer’s Contact Person TitleEmployer’s Company NameEmployer’s Company Address Dear Mr./Ms. Employer’s Contact Person Name, I have an interest in the position of a Police Officer at Name of the Police Department. I have found the information about the vacancy on website on February __, 2017. I have completed police training at Name of Police School recently where I gained a lot of useful skills and knowledge that I wish to apply in practice now. I am confident that I will contribute to the achievements of your department with high level of ...

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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 ...

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. ...

Self-awareness and Empathy. Awareness of another person is accompanied by an emotional assessment of the person, an attempt to understand things, predict changes in behavior and model their own behavior. Since this process involves at least two people, and each is an active subject, each should consider not only another person's needs and motives but also the way that person understands the needs and motives of the partner in the construction of strategies of interaction. Thus, self-awareness and empathy are the key conditions for teamwork and interpersonal communication. In this case, one needs to understand the very essence emotional ...

If you are a student seeking for an entry-level job, part- time work, internship or summer job in the company I work for, you're in for something big. Our company offers opportunities to make use of your talent and acquire new skills that will gain you experiences which can help in your future career success. However, in the midst of fierce competition in the job market today, how would you vie for a role in which you don’t have proven credentials? Getting the job is quite challenging, but taking these strategic steps will help you get a better ...

Proper communication skills are very important in our world. The reason, is because if an individual does not have efficient communication skills, then they may have a difficult time finding their place in the world as a result. This not only includes having proper communication skills at home, but also developing those skills at businesses and the workplace too. Now, while communication is a very essential skill to have for the real world, it also needs to be used properly within times of crisis as well. In fact, this is the best time to implement communication skills, because acting ...

Vernacular Eloquence

Introduction The HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal, the newly appointed Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United States, advised students taking scholarships in the US to be good representatives of their country abroad and also urged them to not only focus on their academic but also to reach out to the American community and experience the American culture. He, however, reiterated that challenges are expected to be encountered while on their studies abroad but exhorted them that the American people are hospitable and simple with a great thirst for knowledge. He put emphasis that sending Saudi students to the US was ...

Data Analysis

Data Analysis The investigation for the ways in which the children can develop creative thinking skills are supported by various data coming from the education practitioners themselves. Additionally, the collected data aims to support and answer the question, “What is the role of play in developing creative thinking skills in kindergarten students?” This analysis will encompass various factors, such as the observation conducted to three different teachers in relation to the practical applications and programs that are successful in using play as a development tool of kindergarten students, how teachers can create creative thinking skills within their classroom environment, ...

Introduction

Conducting a successful criminal investigation begins with the ability to carry out an efficient preliminary investigation; from which the major case and criminal investigation are built (Four, Five, & Six, 2015). The effectiveness of an investigation depends on the attitude of the investigating officer, and the guiding principles followed. It is important for officers to select appropriate groundwork procedures that will lead to definitive evidence collection as well as subsequent crime investigation. Most cases are different; therefore, there is no standardized routine for conductive investigations. However, officers should be flexible, creative, and open-minded when following the basic guidelines for conducting ...

Abstract

Career exploration is necessary for any individual pursuing a professional course as it equips them with a better understanding for them to be able to plan their career development. Career exploration enables one to identify the challenges in any profession and the salary scale. As a matter of fact career exploration is considered important by those who want to map a path for their careers. As such it is not a luxury but a critical element in career growth. It enables an individual to pursue a relevant course that will better place them to make significant career progress within ...

Test Scores

Administrative skills: 22 Interpersonal skill: 27 Conceptual skill: 29 (Northouse & Peter, 142)

Reflection of the scores

According to the test results I have a high range of administrative skills. Administrative skills play an imperative role in matters relating to effective leadership. These skills can be termed as competencies required by organizational leaders for running businesses as well as accomplishing the business goals and purposes (Northouse & Peter, 124). As a business leader I apply my administrative skills in managing people, resources, and illustrating technical competence. In managing employees, effective business leaders are able to fully connect with other individuals, have a greater understanding of ...

Impetus for Change

Impetus for Change In any organization, there is always room for improvement and change at regular intervals. Department of Juvenile Justice makes sure that the youth is controlled and supervised in communities through supervision, counseling, and various other services. The paper highlights the type of change in an organization’s structure needed to bring improvement in the services provided and how the change is communicated to see the practical result. Successful change requires proper guidance and leadership abilities. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the type of change brought in Department of Juvenile Justice to meet the ...

Introduction

The concept of leadership is not new in the business world. The management of every company provides the deep focus on the leadership in order to motivate the employees. In order to get the success, the company must create motivation in the employees because the motivation develops the enthusiasm in the employees. The concept of leadership indicates that when the employees of the company become motivated so that they will utilize their full efforts that will help the company in its success. The management of the company is responsible to make the employees more effective that will help to ...

Abstract

This paper aims at studying the role of engineers in the society and the industry. It also focuses on appraising the role that engineers play to change human lives and the world. A general definition of the engineering profession helps in understanding them better. The research aims at assessing the ethical and social responsibility that engineers are bound with. This is achieved by studying the education and training criteria set by the governing and accreditation bodies pertaining to the engineering disciplines. With the help of case studies, the paper seeks to explore the sort of ethical and social responsibilities. ...

In the world where are more that 7 billion people, it is impossible to live or work alone. People communicate and cooperate every day. Our humanity faces many challenges which have to be accepted and solved for the good of the world. It goes without saying that in order to solve the problems efficiently, people have to work together, unite into groups and organizations which will work towards the same goal and result. However, when the people start working together there has to be some hierarchy and division between them. This is an obligatory and vital condition of successful ...

Introduction

The term ‘social robot’ has become popular in the modern world and is almost being integrated into the modern day cultural constructs as usual. Lamers & Verbeek (2010) maintain that social technology is meant to invoke emotional attributes and to engage the human mind in a way that exceeds what is physical. Lamers & Verbeek (2010) argue that a robot is man’s effort at recreating his own self and it is with this semblance that the conceptualization of human-robot interaction has been captured. Dating back from the 18th century, inventors and scientists alike have been making numerous attempts at making ...

Abstract

One of the pressing matters of today’s society is definitely the importance of accommodation and inclusion of deaf-blind students into regular educational environment. Deaf-blindness means the combination of the hearing and visual impairment which leads to the loss of person’s communication skills, as well as different developmental and educational needs. The problem of modern world, concerning students with such disabilities, consists in the accepted truth that the majority of typical education classes fail to provide appropriate tools for the accommodation of deaf-blind children. The participation of deaf-blind students in general class activities is almost impossible, because of ...

How theories of Motivation and the Self and Organizational Culture are represented in the film The internship (2013)? If to consider human life as his/her movement forward on the path of development, we can say that life is a constant process of overcoming the new boundaries, to achieve the best results, self-development and personal growth. In this process, one of the dominant roles is played by the question of the meaning of actions and deeds, which are made by people. What does have an impact on human activity and his/her behavior? For what does the person do something? ...

Collaboration implications and the nursing professions are expansive. The Code of Ethics for American Nurses Association (2001) particularly addresses the challenges of healthcare delivery system, which requires various approaches with stronger support as well as active participation in every health profession. However, communication is considered a significant ingredient of collaborations since people from various backgrounds and professions often require openness and clear communication skills as well as strategies for collaboration to occur. Various strategies have been considered effective in enhancing collaboration across healthcare environments. However, an effective procedure used in various agencies currently is known as SBAR. According to ...

Personal Development Planning

Abstract Personal development planning is an innovative concept that was developed to ensure that the achievement of a student are tracked in a structured manner. Such a plan has been essential in enhancing their learning and career development, which are essential aspects of their learning and career development. Universities in different countries have facilitated students to develop PDPs, which are integrated with their transcripts. It is essential to note that PDPs have facilitated students to set clear goals that are essential in ensuring they achieve the desired objectives. Personal development planning has facilitated students to develop effective learning skills, ...

Personal Marketing Plan Project

Introduction Contemporary work setting has become increasingly competitive. With more graduates entering the work force, employers are more disconcerting in selecting the most qualified candidates based on a set of criteria which ensures attaining the organizations’ goals. The current discourse hereby aims to present a personal marketing plan which would highlight one’s strengths and competencies, as well as assist in focusing on one’s career in preparation for entering the placement process. To do this, the plan would present a situational analysis which would identify distinctive competencies, the objective in one’s career, the target market, a positioning ...

Leadership

Crime scene related fields require an individual with exceptional leadership abilities since it involves working as a team. My leadership skills are my strength. I have shown my leadership skills in the past through leading a team of students to solve simple group tasks in class and outside the class. My future employer can find my leadership skills very valuable since every organization requires employees who can be able to manage time and other resources within the organization wisely. As a good leader, I am a good manager as well.

Decision Making

Making a quick and wise decision in the crime ...

There is no doubt that a journal provides an opportunity to think back or reflect on activities that stood out during an internship experience. New ideas, concepts, and personal thoughts are some of the critical aspects that I ought to consider when writing the internship journal. Before devising my journal, I thought that there were some days that I would not get what to record down in my journal. However, after revisiting the course readings, I realized that there were lots of details to record on my form. For this reason, aspects related to personal, professional, and civic development ...

1. I started working on this portfolio with the aim to improve my writing skills, to evaluate my talents as a writer and a journalist. First and foremost, it was interesting for me to reveal my hidden skills of collecting and analyzing information, structuring it, and expressing it in a written form. Moreover, I wanted to try myself at studying the life and achievements of some celebrity who has made a large contribution to the development of some sphere of science. 2. During the work on this project, I opened some new interesting objectives for myself, which go along ...

My literacy history and current identity as a writer are life journeys that have been defined by various forces and events since my childhood. Just like any other journey in real life, the development process to the current writer that I am was characterized by ups and downs. The foundation of my writing skills can be substantially traced to my family status, curiosity and a book, Think Big, I read in grade school. Born and brought up by a literature teacher and a prominent article writer, I was gradually induced into the reading and writing culture by my father. ...

The concept of team effectiveness is an important one in the management of an organization. It is because a collection of persons working together to achieve a common objective has been key pillar of social organization. Team effectiveness therefore refers to the degree of efficiency in which a collection of individuals can achieve set goals and objectives as determined by the team leader or organization. The extent of a team’s effectiveness is a factor of the level of interdependence among the various individuals that make up the team. It is therefore the case that team effectiveness is reliant ...

Some of the initiatives that I have taken to develop the qualities of a leading occupational therapist include perfecting my communication skills and improving on my creativity. Good communication skills are needed since occupational therapists spend a lot of time listening to their patients as well as explaining the situations the patients are in and also the in-depth procedures that they will undergo. For an occupational therapist to work with others, they must be able to honestly listen to the needs presented by the patients, process the thoughts triggered, think about each situation with professional criticism, and finally respond ...

01.09.2016

A. I was glad to learn from that text that the author had found the research and writing assignment very beneficial. It is really true that while preparing the assignments for our classes we ask ourselves many important questions and reflect on our career and life. It is excellent that the author managed to improve his/her writing skills during that course, although I cannot say that his/her writing proficiency is very high and I should admit that there is much to develop still. I hope this course has helped him/her a lot and stimulated for further self-development and ...

29.08.2016

During thirteen weeks I have gone through a long way of researching career and peculiarities of work from different perspectives, which have revealed many new and unusual features of my personality and let me study my character from different perspectives. During the first five weeks I had an interesting experience of estimating my own career choices and work preferences; I have analyzed my own life in this aspect. Luckily, I stayed satisfied with my life choice even after profound examination and speculations and got affirmed that I do what I like. I had a wonderful chance to analyze ...

Research Paper

The case manager directly and closely works with victims of domestic violence who have multifaceted psychosocial needs and eligible for community services from various specialized agencies and resources. Furthermore, the case manager is responsible for the provision of crisis intervention to patients who suffered from domestic abuse, as well as to their families, and the facilitation, coordination, and planning for discharge for high-risk patients. The case manager provides advocacy assistance and services to victims of domestic abuse and their children, and inform patients about the nature and mechanisms of domestic violence and resources and/or alternatives available (Laing & Humphreys, 2013). ...

Introduction

The report is intended to identify and analyze the skills of project management and planning in the project of implementation of information systems as well as the critical evaluation of the skills of business analysts for the effective use of the system. The most critical issue and challenge for the executives these days is the improved and efficient business information system planning and implementation for the successful outcomes and results for the business performance (Lederer & Sethi, 1988). The business goals and targets can be attained through effective information system (Van Grembergen, De Haes & Van Brempt, 2008). Therefore, the report ...

Management

Q.1: The book majorly talks about relationship selling and sales management. The traditional low-prices selling as a way of winning customer is no longer building long time customers for businesses. Creating value for customers is emphasized in the text as the best way to deal with competitors as opposed to the low-price selling technique. It is important to note the central theme in the text is relationship selling and not just the normal selling. The central goal for relationship selling is obtaining, building, retaining and maintaining long-term relationships with potential customers (Bosworth, n. d). Personal selling skills are another ...

Question 1

I was particularly surprised at the huge difference between the career descriptions of a registered nurse and that of a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse as well as the difference in their pay and job education requirements. For example, I established from my research that the vocational and practical nurses work under the directions of a registered nurse or doctor. Similarly, the median pay for the two jobs was unexpectedly huge. While the licensed vocational nurses and the licensed practical nurses earned in the range of $43, 000, the registered nurses earned in the tune of close to $ ...

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze the relationship between social networking and face-to-face communication with respect to their influence on the social interaction skills. The first aim of the research has to determine whether there is a causal relationship between use of social networking tools and face-to-face communication behaviors. The research aims to investigate the hypothesis. There will be a statistically significant difference in change/gain scores for communication behaviors between the experimental group and the control group; Face-to-face communication is associated with the students’ social media networking habits (i.e. time spent on social media networking). There will ...

Dear _______,

I am writing you to give my explanation regarding my failure to successfully complete all of the requirements for re-admission to the School of Social Work’s undergraduate program by the deadline of May 1, 2016. After my suspension from the School of Social Work, I felt that I needed to spend the summer of 2015 taking care of both myself, and my family. During my last semester at the University, my nephew was a victim in a homicide. I was responsible for the planning, and final expenses of his funeral. During this time, my husband and I adopted ...

Summary statement

As it is expected of a health educator to communicate healthy behavior and advocate for the well-being of the community, there are areas in my profession that I intend to demonstrate more competence. These areas include developing proper communication and interpersonal skills, to show more confidence in my skills and to take more responsibilities necessary to shape my leadership skills. Additionally, problem-solving and intuitive abilities. Developing proper interpersonal and communication skills will enhance the way I handle issues presented to me as well as increase the efficiency of the projection of my ideas and the decisions I make that ...

APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN SUBJECTS

For IRB approval, submit your proposal to: Dr. State University IRB, if you have questions or wish to check the status of your proposal, please call Dr. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE TYPED. Please fill in this application form completely. [Do not state, "refer to pages in proposal" for requested information.] Attach additional information to this form only after the space available for response to a given question has been used.

Thesis

In making this application, I certify that I have read and understood the guidelines and procedures developed by McNeese State University for the protection of human subjects and that ...

I. Introduction The implementation of effective communication channel is vital if people from different organizational levels will be able to communicate well towards the achievement of its goal. An effective communication is achieved when those involved in the process have a higher level of awareness; as Norton pointed out, in “understanding your personal style of communicating, you will go a long way towards creating good and lasting impressions with others” (Norton, n.p). Basically, a one on one communication necessitates that both parties give their undivided attention, and be active listeners in order to arrive at a better understanding. In ...

Communication Skills of Effective Managers

Communication Skills of Effective Managers Who is an effective manager? An effective manager is a person who can organize, lead and control people, so they perform their task well and in a timely manner. Effective managers are those who do not create a new vision and mission for the unit, but help the lower managerial level to succeed in their task fulfillment (Baldoni, 2003). Who is an effective leader? It is the manager with the ability to clearly state a vision and mission of the business unit (as well as country) and psychologically inspire people to do actions for ...

Professional development plan.

Management of change. Management of change is a critical challenge that health care administrators are obliged to take into consideration for a positive change to take place. For success to be registered, health care administrators should acquire and maintain the skills and expertise needed to undertake their professional duties that are narrowed to their competencies. Since there is a rapid and drastic change in the health care sector, administrators should address the ways of coping up with such changes to ensure there is a success in the health care sector.

Establishment of a clear vision on the change process direction.

Ensuring that successful change and a positive social impact ...

Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires continuous medical care, ongoing patient self-management education and support to prevent its advancement and the occurrence of acute complications. It also requires evidence-based recommendations and management to reduce the risk of long-term complications. Of importance to note is that diabetes care is a complex endeavor that revolves around many issues that go beyond the glycemic control management. Research has shown that other interventions are required to support the improvement of diabetes outcomes (Burant, 2012). These are caring standards provided by patients, researchers, payers, and clinicians. These standards address how children suffering from ...

Reflective Essay

Reflective Essay

Introduction

There comes a time when you need to take action and start working on basic skills that will alleviate your writing standards. After being pointed out by my teacher for basic grammar, sentence development, spelling and punctuation mistakes, I knew that I needed to make some changes. In addition, in some of my previous work, my teacher also asked me to work on my creative and descriptive writing skills and make them sharp with regular writing practice. I chose to enrol in the WRTG 101 course after finding out several gaps in my ability to write essays ...

Essay

Communication Skills Communication Skills According to the result of the quiz I am a capable communicator, which means that I am able to avoid confusion, to try to see the perspectives of the future interaction with others. At this point I cannot but agree with Susan Sonnenschein, who says that ‘as competent users of language we must be able to communicate our ideas and needs’ (Sonnenschein, 1988).

In my opinion, I also try to keep myself clear and always find it unexpected if someone misunderstands me.

I communicate in an effective way in both written and oral forms. When communicating in the written form I try to be as detailed as possible. When talking with others face-to-face, I ...

Executive Summary

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is a large bank serving many clients. To improve their ability to win more customers, it needs to train its supervisors in the sales and marketing division. Training motivates employees to become more committed to the company. Training also minimises instances of high turnover. Furthermore, training increases employees’ performance, which ultimately contributes to the organizational performance. Before taking employees for the training program, CBA ought to conduct a needs analysis. This will assist in the development of the content of the training program. In this case, the content of the training program for supervisors ...

Interview Questions

The interview was conducted at 10.30 am on 5th of August 2016 The person selected for the interview was called John Austin. He is the Network Administrator for Safaricom Telecommunications Company located in Texas.

Describe your present position and career progression for an individual to hold this type of position.

My present position at this firm entails network administration. That is to say, that I am a Network Administrator. It is my responsibility to ensure that the computer network of the organization is up to date and running smoothly. The position is very important in coordinating the several systems for most organizations that uses several software or computer platforms. As a Network Administrator, I am ...

Communication in Nursing

Communication Argumentative Essay Introduction Communication encompasses a significant role in the nursing practices given the need for constant and clear interaction with the patients when providing care services. Furthermore, the areas of intervention, therapy, treatment, and health promotion rely on effective communication in order to develop strong interpersonal relationship with clients and stakeholders. Lastly, communication also provides opportunity in building competencies, collaboration, and teamwork. The discussion will demonstrate the key arguments about the importance of effective communication skills in various areas of nursing practice. In addition, the discussion will also determine the role of communication in enhancing interpersonal relationship ...

How does cultural intelligence differ in India and the United States?

Cognitive Skills and abilities: The paper “Social Skills Intervention for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: A Literature Review from the American Perspective” by Kaili Chen assesses the relationship between social skills and behavioral difficulties for students in special educational programs. The author contends that social skills are a necessary element in the learning environment due to the capabilities that they provide to learners in interacting and communicating in order to help determine their difficulties and to help them function more successfully. Difficulties with these faculties is often discovered to be a primary factor in the inability for an individual to ...

One of the most important steps of getting a proper education is deciding a career goal. My educational aspirations consist in obtaining a bachelor’s degree in communication and media in order to pursue my career goal of becoming a Patient Right Advocate. This decision is crucial for the whole process of becoming a professional. It can influence the choice of courses, activities and overall motivation of a student. I’ve always known that I wanted to devote my life to working with and communicating with various people, helping them. The decision wasn’t difficult to make for this ...

A summary of my current level of responsibility and decision-making ability in the company

A typical business organization normally has various functions and departments. Each department is assigned a unique role that in conjunction with other departments, it contributes to the overall achievement of the entire organizational goals. Additionally, every employee in the organization is assigned a specific role and the target to achieve over a specified period, which at the end of a particular time is evaluated together with what others have done to measure the progress of the entire organization. Having attained a degree in a business field with specialization in Accounting /Finance, I make major contributions towards critical decision making ...

Feelings of stress and demotivation are common in the workplace. According to statistics, 48% of employees throughout the world do not like their jobs, over 80% are stressed by their jobs, and 30% are inspired by their careers. Lack of motivation can be very costly for an organization considering that the result would be a loss in productivity. There are several causes of the feelings demotivation in the work environment which include micromanagement, the lack of progress, job insecurity, poor leadership and the lack of communication. This organization is very developed on account of sales and productivity and over ...

Abstract

The job task analysis helps in determining the job contents by means of the responsibilities and duties that are required to be carried out in order to perform the work related activities. It helps in determining the significance and criticality of the tasks in accordance with the identified job tasks. It also helps in determining the extent of efforts and skills that are required to carry out the work related activities in an effective manner. The current paper enlightens the task analysis of a Customer Experience Specialist from Airbnb Incorporation. The identified tasks are discussed in accordance with their ...

Leadership and communication are inseparable concepts because of their importance – a leader has to have highly developed communication skills in order to establish good relations with the staff. The ability to deal with various people easily is very valuable nowadays, as more and more people prefer working with open-minded individualities instead of teaching shy and insecure persons. This way, it is important to learn how to use the principles of effective leadership in order to satisfy the audience. Leadership skills include the ability to create reasonable conditions for subordinates and the management of their actions along with the inspiration ...

The growing world of business and trade has resulted in the opening up of innumerable opportunities for exploration. Multinational companies have been born from all over the world therefore creating unprecedented economic growth and expansion. Many employment avenues have been created as a result including those that major in the import and export niche. In this essay, I focus on my experience as an export coordinator. I will discuss my objectives as entered into the field and the resultant skills that I got from the experience. As an export coordinator, my duties involve the sourcing for markets and customers ...

Lessons learned from the review and discussion

The team members understood how Netflix works from the discussion. We learned about the monthly charges, services that the company offers, and the source of its competitive advantage in the market. It gave an insight into the values, goals, mission, vision and other guiding principles of the organization. Additionally, the team identified aspects that define the positive and negative aspects of a group. The availability of resources, strengths, sufficient assets and opportunities define positive aspects while challenges, threats, limitations, and weaknesses define negative aspects (Benos et. al, 2007).

How the paper could be improved

The paper could be more appealing and understood easily if the ...

Traits of effective leadership

Leaders are responsible for the management, organization, and control of their subjects. Besides, leaders are capable of influencing others towards achieving a common goal. Effective leadership requires traits such as transparency and honesty. It is characterized by doing things correctly without hiding anything from fellow workmates. Transparency is linked closely to integrity (Leithwood et. al, 2008). It implies that leaders have to trust their teams with their ideas, identify their strengths, capitalize on them and share tasks between various departments in the organization. Communication skills are essential to ensure that leaders communicate efficiently with their teams. It can be ...

There is a lot of material about what it means to be a leader, what qualities leaders should have, and the different leadership styles that exist. I was always interested in leadership because since I was in my childhood, I found myself in leadership positions quite often. I began to play hockey when I was seven years old, and I was the team captain for all my primary and high school years. At school, I was also a 'prefect' student and a House-Captain. I developed many of my leadership skills I believe through sports. In my recent years, I ...

Positive Intelligence and Productivity

The article published by Achor Shawn in the Harvard Business Review asserts that positive intelligence or positive mindset is optimistically correlated with performance, productivity, creativity, and engagement at the workplace. "Happiness advantage," as the author has termed it, is the factor that helps in clarifying the relationship between positive intelligence and workplace effectiveness/productivity. Happy workers are likely to perform better than their unhappy counterparts, confirms meta-analysis of 225 studies. On an average, happy employees are 31 percent more efficient. Positive intelligence, which is the science of mastering own mind, assist a person in optimizing the level of happiness. Simply ...

Question 1

John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success is still applicable to the current business environment. The pyramid named loyalty, team spirit, condition and skill present in the team. These attributes are essential to today’s business environment as they help nurture the relationship between the firm and its clients. The Pyramid of Success is applicable not only to basketball where Wooden was a coach but also in our day to day live. Through Wooden, we learned that the end is always a result of our doings and misdoings. Therefore, businesses that want to prosper in the long term should not ...

Section 1

Sydney is known for its beauty, excellence and innovation. Therefore, Powerhouse Museum in Sydney aims to demonstrate technology, arts, science and engineering at the same time. It is a contemporary museum of Australia which presents innovative arts, technology, and science at one place under the wall of Powerhouse Museum. It was established in 1879 and on an international level it is known as MAAS due to the famous exhibitions and for the caliber of their collection. The major activities of MAAS include; display of science, history, technology, decorative arts, music, and transport. Moreover, it also demonstrates Australian culture, history, ...

Introduction of staffing and Performance Appraisal in retail sector context

Staffing in Retail Sector Retail sectors constitute the part of the economic market made up of businesses that sell well to the final consumer. The ultimate or the final consumer is the client who buys goods for personal use and not for business use. The retail sector encompasses various kinds of shops such as small and medium-sized stores and kiosk, large department stores, supermarket chains, mail-order business as well as online businesses. Staffing is an integral and a core process within the retail industry. Staffing includes a range of activities followed in the acquiring and maintaining a human personnel. ...