Essays on Interpersonal Relationships

Discussion Question

Discussion Question 1

Professional socialization involves the interaction between health providers and their colleagues and the interaction between the health provider and the patient, family, groups, or communities. In the healthcare workplace, professional socialization occurs through nurses working together in a specific department to ensure total and quality delivery of care that ensures positive outcomes. Nurses help one another solve health care problems, assist each other during shifts, and share knowledge and skills about on how to deliver quality care. On the other hand, professional socialization between nurses and patients occur when both have close relationships. The Orlando’s ...

Introduction – Case Summary

Carnegie Industrial is one of the biggest corporations in the US with over USD$ 125 million turnover and 45, 000 employees globally. The company started as a producer of engineering and construction equipment and further expanded in consulting business. The aggressive inorganic growth strategy through acquisitions made the organization face challenges, related to cultural diversity, as it experienced the mix of at least four different cultures among its people. To address the issue, the company opened doors to Leadership Development Center (LDC), but it failed to deliver the results under the previous management. Elizabeth Silver, the Director, decided that ...

Introduction

We all know how difficult it can be to express you and ensure that we are understood by those, who surround us in our professional environment. Business environment demands respect and high level of tolerance from all of us, outlined by the corporate rules, strategies, culture and the expectations, which are we as peers and our superiors have in this situation. Such expectations make communication process in a way, more structured and easier to adjust to the existing norms and formal rules, set out by organizational hierarchy and cognitive and emotional behavior regulations. Politics and diplomatic tone in our ...

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication

Abstract Communication represents a significant component of institutions. Effective communication is mandatory for a particular business to meet its objectives. Communications among the employees as well as other stakeholders keep the business on track. It is essential for the management of an institution to be aware of the barriers to effective interpersonal as well as institutional communication. Besides, the managers must also understand the various communication modes that are appropriate to the business entity. Effective communication is a crucial ingredient in the success of a business entity. Therefore, a proper understanding of institutional and interpersonal communication is necessary. Keywords: ...

There can be no denial of the fact that literary works provide the creative artist with the utmost liberty to delve deep into interpersonal relationships and depth of emotions, thereby exploring the very true essence of human nature through the creative works of art. If one takes into consideration the famous play, Othello, penned by the acclaimed playwright, William Shakespeare, the quintessential exploration and depiction on the part of the creative artist can very well be comprehended as the play deciphers the subtleties of emotions and interpersonal relationship between the two sexes through the apt portraiture of the main ...

Introduction

Children raised in two-parent families have more advantages compared to their peers from divorced families. The family structure has changed such that almost half of the marriages end up in divorce. Children often develop emotional, behavioral and social problems due to the divorce cases. Most of these children also suffer from aggression and poor academic performance. It is obvious that children are the innocent victims of divorce. The question is; how can the well-being of children from divorced families be protected? The purpose of this research is to find ways through which children from divorced families can be assisted.

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Team Nursing

Team nursing is a system where patient care is distributed among nurses working in a coordinated approach. Craig (2015) defines team nursing as two or more people interacting interdependently with a common purpose, having measurable goals and encouraging mutual participation in problem-solving. It is the shared purpose that makes it possible for teams to implement ways through which they promote desirable health outcomes by sharing patients’ results and jointly participating in discussions to enhance performance. In such cases, the nurse in charge can delegate authority to a team leader who then works closely with the rest of the team ...

Executive Summary

British Petroleum (BP) has to design and implement a change management program with immediate effect. This is to convince the workforce that the proposed massive job cut is vital for the survival of the organization. As part of this program, the BP management has to make some key changes to its HR policies and practices. The organization should rely specifically on mobile-based e-learning platforms and social media learning in order to promote HR training and development. In addition, the company may use tools such as recognition, perks, and gifting for rewarding employees who go beyond their responsibilities. Finally, the ...

Introduction

The Jung Typology Personality Test was taken and the results indicated that my personality type is the INTJ (Introvert, Intuitive, Thinking, and Judging). The current discourse hereby aims to respond to the following questions based on the results of the personality test, in conjunction with one’s assessment of the manner by which my personality type affects my career, motivation, as well as evaluation of my strengths and weaknesses as deemed applicable in current or future jobs.

How does my personality type affect my career and effectiveness at my job?

My personality type, the INTJ, was revealed to be exhibiting preponderances for areas that include the following: “requiring intensive intellectual efforts, presenting ...

“Secret of the Wild Child” hands out numerous sociological and psychological grounds. Taking a look at this documentary film has led most analysts into heartbreaking conclusions about a range of aspects in different disciplines: psychology, sociology and more. Albeit unfortunate, “Secret of the Wild Child” is believed to be one of the film productions that rendered the disciple of psychology and sociology both into a range of expose and criticism. Based on the assertions of the documentary “Secret of the Wild Child,” this paper studies a variety of critical analytical points, thus:

Purpose of the Agents of Socialization

Agents of socialization are critical to holistic ...

Family Conflict: Family conflict can be described as any issue of contention between members of the same family. It could be between siblings, spouses or other extended family members (Malek, 2013, p. 1). Causes of Family Conflict: Conflict in the family does not come from nowhere. There are always indicators and cause factors and the top four causes of conflict in the family including Finance and Jobs, Sibling Rivalry, Child Discipline and In-laws and extended family interference will be examined (Banks, 2015, p. 1). Strategies for Managing Family Conflict: healthier ways of resolving conflicts in the family can be ...

Africa has traditionally been a continent of mixed fortunes, where real-life stories of hope and despair abound. African traditions, values and customs have been slowly influenced by colonization and eventual globalization that has turned the world into a global village. The novel, Things fall apart, is a reflection of the extent to which Africans were tied to their beliefs and customs, as a violation of those customs was regarded as being disrespectful to the gods. Resistance to the new values and beliefs as brought by the missionaries are resisted since the communities regard them as inclined on disrupting the ...

Introduction

Currently, psychologists, doctors, teachers face in their practice with a lot of psychological problems are difficult or impossible to characterize the clinical terms and cannot be solved within the framework of traditional psychiatry. This is daily life problems related to difficulties of adaptation and personality disharmony interpersonal relationships, deviance (addiction, alcoholism, family disintegration, AIDS and others.), age crises. A wide range of issues and is the subject of a new professional field - psychological counseling, which separated from clinical psychology and psychotherapy. The range of problems is quite broad: difficulties at work (dissatisfaction with work, conflicts with colleagues and ...

Nowadays social groups and individuals are not perceived as a closed and self-sufficient phenomena. They are included in the general relationship and interdependence. Universal interconnection, interdependence and relationships are extremely complicated by contradictory processes of globalization. The role and influence on the formation of national consciousness of the cultural self-identity should be borne in mind that national identity is implemented at two levels: the social (public, community at large) and personal (personal) (Bem, 1967). The need for self-determination has always been an important human need. Erich Fromm believed that this need is rooted in human nature (Fromm, 1939). Social ...

Introduction

Over the years, little has changed the way romantic relationships are formed. Both scholars and the average dater agree it usually begins with physical attraction and perceived similarity, and progresses in a somewhat predictable manner from there. Typically, this progression has followed theoretical frameworks such as Knapp’s stages of relational development and Taylor’s (1968) social penetration theory. What these theorists might not have accounted for in the 1970’s (and what seems to be transforming the way young people pursue relationships) is the invention of the Smartphone.

Literature Review

One of the earliest perspectives on communication during romantic initiation ...

Research Methods Sp2016

Abstract The dominance of commercial technological innovation in the context of modern society has resulted in a form of technological dependence for some individuals, causing them to pay less regard to aspects of the physical world. Technological innovation has assumed a noteworthy role in the flow of our daily lives, such as through the methods we employ to maintain interpersonal connections. Numerous individuals are included in a matrix of connections facilitated by technological innovation and an increasingly digitalized culture; however, the vast amount of these affiliations can leave individuals the global community feeling subjectively void. The effects of technological ...

Discussion Question Journal

Chapter 14: The Social Contract Tradition Problems and Prospects Is it immoral to be a free rider? Is it irrational? Does the existence of free riders raise a serious problem for contractarianism? Why or why not? Take for instance a borehole constructed in an arid region by villagers. All member are to participate in contributing cash for this purpose. The water will serve the interests of the villagers. If say one or a group of members chose not to contribute but still got to use the water once the borehole was made, they would be referred to as free ...

Introduction

Social media applications such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram have become a staple in our everyday lives. Because social media has become so prevalent within our society, it is easy to come to the conclusion that social media has a direct impact on our lives. Social media has both positive, and negative benefits that both work together to form our lived experience of the modern day technological revolution. The consequences revolving around of the misuse of social media have reported to have devastating long term effects on the individual. While, the positive benefits of social media could ...

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Abstract Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that is associated with serious kind of traumatic events and can result in the development of suicidal thoughts. The problem of PTSD can develop in any person, but veterans have more chances of getting this disorder. Moreover, veterans may require more effective ways of treating the disorder as cognitive behavioral therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction are unable to give required results. Therefore, spiritual and religious ways of living a life are considered for treating the patients of PTSD, who have developed the problem as a ...

Communication

Body Image/Appearance in Interpersonal Relationships Introduction Our perceptions of self are shaped by the interactions we have with other people. The quality of an individual’s interpersonal relationships is a major contributor to that individual’s perception of body image . Attractiveness and communication play a large part in the success or failure of romantic relationships. It has been noted that women who have a positive body image, tend to be more confident in their sexual desirability and promote behavior that fosters the relationship. However body image and the importance of appearance is not just female realm. Men also have ...

Impact on Relationships

The advent of social networking has introduced a new dynamic to how people relate to one another in society. Where once only a broad circle of individuals might be known to a single person, now through social networking a single user can be connected to dozens if not hundreds of other people in a matter of minutes. From Facebook to Twitter to LinkedIn and several others, social networking has managed to connect the world in a way it has never known before. For all this however there is a very real and noticeable disconnect between individuals in terms of ...

This essay will discuss the concept of interpersonal relationships and the strengths and weaknesses of Narrative Therapy within professional and family relationship environments. The client is the expert on her/his life and the therapist focusses on the person and not the problem, conducting therapeutic conversations that externalize the problem. This is the concept of Narrative Therapy (Goldenberg & Goldenberg, 2004, pp. 343-344). Narrative Therapy views problems as separate from people and assumes that people have many skills, competencies, beliefs, values and abilities that change their relationship with the problems in their lives (Freedman & Combs, 2000, pp. 400-404). For example, were ...

1a). Leadership approaches relevant in the field of social work

Social workers often pride themselves in their capacity to efficiently assist those that they serve. Notably, this is their primary competence and as a result are committed to individual dignity, significance of relationships, service delivery, and social justice. Therefore, the first approach of leadership in the field of social work would be to practice an authentic type of leadership. An authentic leader would have in his possession an emotional resolve making the leader gain the required confidence from his peers. Besides, it shows one’s willingness to lead. When one practices an authentic type of leadership, he is bound ...

The role of education is very crucial for the development of the society and welfare. Education plays an important role in enlightening and creating awareness and removing dogmatism and backwardness among members of the society (Apple 27). From early childhood education through primary education to advanced learning, humans undergo a process of learning to hone their critical thinking, spur creativity and build a society of knowledgeable men and women (Golub 10). As a major in education, I am concerned about the roles of education in the society, and in particular, how the socio-economic development of a community can be ...

Introduction

Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter have become staple applications in the workplace and at home. Because of this, more of our friendships are developed and nurtured online. While social media gives the individual a sense of autonomy, and allows for freedom of expression, there are implications for those who use social media as a way of abusing, and terrorising others. The consequences of such behaviour can lead to the breakdown of face to face communication and the dissolution of relationships. On the extreme end, legal consequences can ensue for those who use social media to break the ...

A look into the work of Fredrick Douglass and Robert Browning shows that the society around them heavily influences their work. While Douglass concentrated on larger social issues such as slavery and false use of religion, Browning looked into the interpersonal relationships of members of their societies. A common aspect of both writings, however, is the social critique that the two writers engage in. Through their work, they attempt to point out at the evils they see in their society, with the hope that their criticism will help change the situation . Fredrick Douglass, in his poem, a parody, analyzes ...