Essays on Mentor

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. ...

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Problem Solving and Decision Making in the Workplace

Problem Solving and Decision Making in the Workplace I currently work for a business that functions as an outreach program for people with mental health disabilities, where I am employed as a case manager assisting patients choose and achieve goals put in place to live the most well-balanced life as possible. I have been working for this company for a year, and volunteered for several years before that, but within the last few the culture within the organization started to evolve. The current problem is newer employees need a lot of assistance becoming acquainted with policies, procedures, and expectations, ...

Introduction

Leadership skills are critical in situations where a firm intends to conduct a succession of its leadership on a periodic basis. Leadership competencies are necessary skills in ensuring a smooth flow in leadership succession and in the development of the potential of the employees who will help an organization attain its vision (Delbridge, et al. 2007, p. 42). The current trend is characterized by seasoned managers and leaders who are retiring from their business ventures thereby creating a gap that needs to be filled through practical leadership training and mentorship. The aim of this paper is to examine the ...

Prior to taking my first nursing course in college, I set a goal to one day become a nurse anesthetist. This has been an educational and professional goal ever since I shadowed a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) prior to applying to nursing school. My desire to become a CRNA has increased exponentially since gaining experience in the critical care nursing field. I strive to take on the challenge, knowledge, and responsibility of advancing my professional career to the highest level of nursing. CRNAs have the responsibility of providing safe anesthesia in the operating room and communicating effectively with ...

There is no denying the fact that because of rapidly growth of humanity, a modern society provides a huge amount of different jobs. For instance, a person can be a teacher, an engineer, a manager, or choose a specific and complicated position. Despite the huge differences between these occupations, all of them are well-known and recognized by society. However, there are some hidden jobs that deserve some words here. A good illustration here is a mother’s work. It is often taken for granted; nevertheless, it also demands special knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) from women around the world. ...

In an Information technology firm, management plays a critical role. Although the managers are not involved directly in the development and maintenance of software, their contribution to the success of the firm cannot be overlooked. The managers have the responsibility of developing and implementing the company’s goals and strategies. The direction the firm takes and the vision that drives the company is defined by the management. I was able to experience the role played by managers in an IT company as an intern for several months. During the internship I worked under Mr. Joseph, where I learned many ...

Introduction

In the process of designing and implementing projects, some ethical issues are faced by the project managers on a daily basis. If such ethical issues are not dealt with effectively with solutions, the efficiency of project implementation becomes reduced significantly. Ethical issues relate to how team members develop and sustain a good working relationship with each other and vary in the type of project and the region involved. There are no existing hard and fast rules that act as directives to solutions when ethical challenges arise. Therefore, professionals need to apply both leadership and entrepreneurial skills to resolve ethical ...

A career mentor is one who partners with a new hire in the first periods of employment or someone who is less seasoned in a job. While mainly responsible for the provision of guidance, as well as, advice regarding the daily aspects of working at a company, the mentor may also be tasked to offer knowledge resources and also encouragement as they assist in introducing the new hire to the organization’s culture. This is because to grow and become successful in any particular field; one requires the availability of role models and regular guidance. It is in this ...

It has been said that if someone finds a job that he loves, he never actually has to work a day in his life since the job is so enjoyable and rewarding that it hardly feels like work. This idiom resonates with me because I believe that embarking upon my chosen vocation or calling for a tangible portion of my life will be challenging, rewarding, and enjoyable. As determined as I am to pursue the career of my choice, human resources manager, I understand both that I will need help achieving my objectives and that I will need to ...

Experience Summary

Being a volunteer to Franklin County Children Services Malaika program is one of my most meaningful experiences. I was a mentor to two underprivileged African American seven-year old sisters. The program matches mentor and mentee of the same race which also has its ground. On the one and, the mentees feel more secure and open-minded to those they find similar. And on the other hand, we may become closer towards each other than if were of different races. When I was mentoring these two girls, I realized how little opportunity they have got. That is why one of my ...

The role of the nurse in the contemporary healthcare setting is wide and it transcends beyond the traditional concept of the roles and scope of work for a nurse. Patient needs have diversified in the same way as populations volumes and numbers seeking care have increased. The healthcare system is demanding more from the nurses and it is apparent that nurses have to adapt to these needs if at all they have to assure the patient population of positive outcomes (Fennimore & Wolf, 2011). For nurse managers, the role is even wider. Not only do they have to work closely ...

Introduction

In a perfect world all students of all ages would have someone there to rely on to make sure they have the support needed to get through school. We are not only talking about your standard classroom teacher. We are talking about someone that is experienced and knowledgeable in many different areas, not just in one. These individuals are mentors and can be in the form of teachers, parents, administrators, counselors, etc. The literature seems to indicate that there are numerous mentorship programs happening at the public and private schools for high school students. Some of the programs cater ...

[Institution’s Name] Mentoring involves two people who share a common interest of advancing career goals. One of the persons is more experienced and knowledgeable in a particular area of expertise. This person offers advice and opinions on a variety of relevant topics in order to help the protégé advance in his or her career, or to achieve his or her dream. In addition, the mentoring requires the mentor to serve as a protector, shielding the protégé from costly errors. It is a long term engagement. Coaching, on the other hand, involves giving advice on a more ...

I understand that Capella University’s Academic Honesty Policy (3.01.01) holds learners accountable for the integrity of work they submit, which includes, but is not limited to, discussion postings, assignments, comprehensive exams, and the dissertation. Learners are expected to understand the Policy and know that it is their responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources in written work as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. Serious sanctions can result from violations of any type of the Academic Honesty Policy including dismissal from the university. I attest that this ...

Literature Review

Abstract Nowadays attracting and retaining professional and skilled staff has become a challenge for many companies. Many organizations experience significant turnover that adds complications to their business activity. Providing employees with the rewards of different kinds helps companies to deal with this problem, assists with retaining talent, and reduces expenses for hiring. The rewards offered by the organizations can be of different kinds and serve various goals. Rewards can be financial and non-financial, extrinsic and intrinsic. Management of these rewards differs from company to company and is usually designed to serve the certain goals of the organizations. One more ...

Job Analysis of the Position

Jane is a newly employed registered staff nurse (RN). Before this role, Jane had worked as a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) at a smaller facility. Her duties included performing basic healthcare activities such as inserting catheters, dressing patients, and taking vitals. However, the new position meant that she would no longer work under, rather with other RNs in contributing to health care outcomes. On her current job, Jane’s duties include evaluating and recording patients’ symptoms and helping physicians in conducting surgeries and examinations. Further roles include dressing wounds, teaching patients on self-management, reviewing treatment plans, and writing reports.

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Needs assessment

According to (Jack, 2008) the reason why a needs assessment is undertaken is usually to aid learners figure out what they need to learn. This can be when they are trying to qualify for a job, they are trying to achieve an objective or goal in their career plan or they are trying to overcome a problem to do with performance. I first had to do a gap analysis which entailed checking the current performance of Brentwood secondary college and also the people and contrasted that with the current standards and trends. I conducted the needs assessment by use ...

1. Introduction This research sets out to investigate into communication practices with reference to two different age categories of leaders i.e. generation X = 25-35 years and generation Y = older than 35 years. 1.1. Research Questions 1.2. Type of Data Collected The researcher has collected qualitative type of data through the interviews and observations. Detailed responses from the leaders from both the categories of generations (explained later) were collected against ten open-ended questions devised for each of them. Apart from that, there are findings of panel discussion based on observations. These findings (both that of interview and observations) are presented ...

Project Plan

The Ace Star Model of Knowledge Transformation will be used to help guide the planned change process. The ACE Star Model will describe the project and help recognize the process of knowledge discovery and transformation (Stevens, 2012). This model focuses on knowledge transformation for organizational or individual use, but this DNP project will base on organizational change. The ACE Star Model addresses factors that influence adoption of innovation and composed of five major stages. The first step in the ACE Star Model is discovery – search for knowledge. The second step is evidence summary - conduction a rigorous systematic review ...

Importance of mentorship and succession plans for health organizations

Health organizations implement mentorship programs and succession plans in a bid to ensure professional continuity and survivability. A mentoring culture aims at refining leaders who remain in the organization; thus, creating trust and loyalty (Gerald, et al., 2013). Additionally, mentorship improves inter-professional collaboration which benefits both the health organization and patients (Diane, Davidson, Odegard, Maki, and Tomkowiak, 2011). Successful mentorship programs result in improved teamwork, cohesion, and morale which consequently promote organizational performance. On the other hand, succession planning ensures proper coaching of junior employees as they prepare for promotion to the challenging levels of leadership (Gerald, et al., ...

The Catalyst for Becoming an Educator

Introduction Empowering and connecting with young, impressionable minds to enact positive change for this peer group is my focus as an imminent educator. I feel inspired to motivate a young population on a daily basis. Choosing to work with juveniles as my life’s calling was not an easy decision to make due to my shy personality. I realized from the onset that this characteristic represented a challenge that needed an effective solution if I wanted to guide adolescents. Nevertheless, I stepped out of my comfort zone by enhancing my communication and interpersonal skills. While it seems a daunting ...

I understand that Capella University’s Academic Honesty Policy (3.01.01) holds learners accountable for the integrity of work they submit, which includes, but is not limited to, discussion postings, assignments, comprehensive exams, and the dissertation. Learners are expected to understand the Policy and know that it is their responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources in written work as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. Serious sanctions can result from violations of any type of the Academic Honesty Policy including dismissal from the university. I attest that this ...

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The Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope is a popular, interesting and entertaining science fiction film. Its popularity even to this day can be attributed to how the makers of the film portrayed the mythic characters, especially of Luke Skywalker who is the main hero in the epic story. For one, the Star Wars (1977) was considered as a groundbreaking movie, and much of its success can be credited to how George Lucas introduced Luke, his family background and ultimately the events that leads him to take the central role in the story. Just like most movie heroes, ...

Introduction

In the field of social and psychological research, the development of research tools to measure phenomena by attributing quantitative values to them and developing them into continuous variables is a crucial part of data collection and understanding of the phenomena. The reliability and validity of the measuring instruments thus developed is of utmost importance in establishing the value and capability of the constructs. We all can relate to our personal or friends and peers’ childhood experiences of anxiety as a child. The children are more vulnerable as a result of anxiety situations as they have little or no idea ...

Learner mentoring

One of the program’s objectives is to provide mentoring programs for learners that pursue online studies. To effectively mentor learners, the teacher should ensure that he establishes a professional personal relationship with his students. Doing that will ensure that learners and the instructor relate professionally, hence ensure that learning objectives are met on time. Instructors serve many roles, mentors, educators, change agents and so on. Mentors are people likened to role models; they have the ability to influence their followers to changing for the better or even achieving their goals. Therefore, instructors are tasked with ensuring that their ...

Purpose of the Video

The video summarizes how Marcus has helped Mr. Green Tea to transform from a mom-and-pop shop into a national brand. First, Marcus helped Mr. Green Tea to set up a new facility that would enable the business to improve the quality and the quantity of the green tea the business produced. Second, Marcus gave them the confidence that is required in making Mr. Green Tea. Marcus exploited his leverage to create a business network that provided Mr. Green Tea with the ability to become a national brand. Third, Marcus provided mentorship to Michael and other family members. For instance, ...

Introduction

When we hear the name “Anna Wintour,” images of flashy models and trendy designer clothes definitely flash across our mind. This is a lady who has achieved a lot in matters pertaining to fashion and journalism. Her achievements in this million-dollar industry of fashion that cannot be overestimated as she is one if the few the most popular outstanding designers who became an inspiration for various books and movies, got plenty of world renown awards and handles both American and British divisions of Vogue magazine. Not only has she molded and brought up stars but she has also stirred ...

About myself

I am a college student finishing my nursing education at the College of New Rochelle, who is very passionate about the career as I love helping others. I am also a hardworking well-rounded person, and I believe that I have gained adequate knowledge in the field that will assist in my professional development. Choosing to be a nurse was one of the greatest decisions that I made, and I have never regretted. I plan on completing my Bachelor of Science in nursing degree this May, and I already know the great advantages as well as the incredible career opportunities ...

Abstract

Juvenile delinquency in the United States is steadily increasing at an alarming rate. The age pool of offenders keeps on decreasing even for violent crimes such as homicide and rape. It is unclear on how the society deteriorated in successive decades since the 1970s crack cocaine epidemic. Street gangs took over droves of students into their establishments while promising acceptance. The programs that came to the aid of the criminal justice system were two pronged. The primary program is prevention. This program holds the potential to safeguard schoolchildren who are yet to succumb to the pressures and circumstances around ...

Introduction

Campbell states that there are twelve stages of the heroes journey they are; The ordinary world - something occurs in the heroes life that causes stress. The approach - the hero and allies prepare for the challenge. The call to adventure - something occurs within the heart of the hero that starts them on their journey to leadership. The ordeal - the hero confronts, death, fears, anxieties, where something is learned (Campbell). Refusal of the call - the hero now aware of his / her call, feels anxiety about it, unprepared, unworthy etc. The reward - the hero fights ...

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

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Introduction

There is a morale problem among staff members in Smiley Hospital that stems from incongruence in its jobs organization and performance evaluation system. Various aspects of management will be examined to find out what decisions and actions can be done to resolve the situation. They are goal setting, planning, motivation, mentoring, directing, leading and decision-making.

Managing in a Hospital

Because of the urgency of its mission, a hospital has one of the most stressful environments. Management’s role is to organize and supervise staff so that they can handle stress and perform effectively. High quality of service is required in ...

In modern globalized world, an intertwining of numerous cultures takes place. Western values and lifestyle are known to be specifically actively spreading all over the world. Urbanization is one of the trends brought in Asia from the West. For instance, according to the research of the World Bank, from 2000 to 2010 around 200 million people from East Asia moved to urban area; it can be assumed that this tendency is to a great extent associated with the imitation a Western urban lifestyle by Asian people (“East Asia’s Changing Urban Landscape”). It is in particular captivating to observe ...

In General Music Class

The first years of teaching may play a very crucial role in the professional lives of teachers. This study tackles the perceptions of beginning teachers in general music class. The existing studies have identified and explored the challenges and issues beginning teachers have expressed regarding their early teaching experience. The issues vary from classroom management, discipline, problems with students, feelings of isolation and ill-fitting preservice programs. This literature review further puts into detail the concerns of beginning music teachers that have existed in various studies.

Perceived problem for beginning music teacher

Most teachers leave during the first four years of teaching (DeLorenzo, 1992). More than ...

Introduction

A self-directed, high performing team (SDHPT) is a concept within the field of Organizational Development (OD) that refers to teams that are highly concentrated on their goals and which achieve superior results. They normally outperform all other teams and surpass all expectations. The members of the team have detailed roles, and their skills and experiences are normally complementary to one another. The team exhibits a high level of collaboration and innovation. The team is also very tightly-knit and employ processes that are supportive of reaching the goals (Robin, 2015).

Characteristics of SDHPTs

The first characteristic of a SDHPT is that the members ...

For a long time, women and the minority in the society have not been able to climb the ladder towards top positions in organizations. People consider women as a weaker sex that cannot perform complex tasks associated with top management. Therefore, there has been a barrier hindering women from achieving their goals. Glass ceiling is described as the invisible and unstoppable barrier that denies women and minority in the society from going higher in their achievements (Kulich, 2015). The name originated from women conference in 1979 at a press club. Since then, the term has continued to be used ...

Question 1:

Ernest Rutherford is sometimes referred to as the “Father of Radioactivity”. Rutherford made many contributions to research into radioactivity and the nature of an atom. Outline his contributions. Rutherford contributed greatly towards the experimenting, studying and understanding of radioactivity, and the atom. His initial contribution was the discovery and definition of the electron. The Nobel laureate proposed the Rutherford atom model that replaced the Thompson model. This provided an excellent basis for future work into the studying of atoms, as well as, their physical and chemical properties. He was involved in research aimed at splitting the atom leading to ...

Leadership is an inherent and an essential element within the role of the nurse (Patterson & Krouse, 2015). Whether in the academic or in the clinical milieu, the nature of the nursing work places her in a position to take a leadership role, first, in guiding patients in their personal or guided care, and, second, in taking initiatives to improve nursing services and quality patient care. I have interviewed a professional nurse in a leadership role within a large hospital with expectedly high volume of emergency patients. Retailing her case provides a good review on the extent a nursing leader ...

Abstract

Rising rates of recidivism in the United States have developed concerns pertaining to the effectiveness of prisons as correctional facilities. In this study, the focus is to assess the suitability of faith-based correctional methods in promoting inmates reentry into the society. Some discussed methods include Inner change programs, prison chaplaincy, and meditational strategies. Several studies have indicated significant declines in recidivism rates among inmates who participated in these initiates. For example, Duwe & Johnson (2013) found that inmates who engaged in Inner change programs in Minnesota were less likely to be arrested by at least 8% compared to their counterparts ...

Reflection of Korn/Ferry's prospective assessment

Summary of Korn/Ferry Assessment The assessment results reveal that my top five leadership characteristics include keeping on point, relating skills, managing work processes, understating business, and making tough people calls. My keeping on point characteristic is defined by my ability to stay focused and to sort through competing priorities. People say that I am likable, respectable, affirming, and genuinely interested in other individuals. In addition, I am in a capacity to understand and manage processes well because I can evaluate, tweak, and optimize efficiency to achieve improvements. Another key characteristic is understood business, which is derived from interaction with ...

Question 1

Ernest Rutherford One of the contributions of Ernest Rutherford includes the discovery that the Becquerel rays consisted of two different rays (Sears, 2015). The discovery of the two rays came about after Ernest Rutherford focused his attention on actual radiations that are emitted by radioactive substances. The experiment consisted of evaluations of radiations that were emitted from successively layered sheets of aluminum placed over a uranium compound. A distinction made in the two forms of rays was their penetrating power. According to Sears (2015), to be able to distinguish between the two forms of rays, Rutherford named the easily ...

Leadership in nursing has many facets, and can incorporate establishing a clear objective or target, organizing nursing activities effectively and providing motivation for others to achieve the organizational goals (Porter-O’Grady, 2003). On a daily basis, leadership in nursing could also require a senior nurse to coordinate the activities of the nurses on staff, as well as any support staff. The operation and efficiency of any hospital can depend on how effective it senior nurses are at managing shifts, employee morale and a host of problems and issues that can crop up on a regular basis. Thus, the management ...

Through my own personal development and skills, I have worked alongside children that are in the upper-elementary age bracket. When I was younger, I served as a tutor and mentor to youth. I have also worked in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program which helped me to connect with children of all different ages and many of them were youth who could potentially be at-risk if they did not have a mentor there to help them. Through the mayor’s anti-gang task force in Houston, it has been designed to help children off of the streets and become better ...

Mentoring is the process of guiding the development of other individuals who are usually entry level individuals by more experienced and have had outstanding achievement in their areas of expertise. Mentors play a significant role in the development of young professionals and entrepreneurs. Mentoring is a great opportunity for mentors to share their experiences and expertise with upcoming professionals. It is also a great opportunity for mentees to learn from their seniors and to avoid many pitfalls. Mentoring has become a very common phenomenon in the recent past (Vault Editors, 2006). However, to become a successful mentor, there are ...

There is a huge discrepancy connecting the traditional literature and the modern literature. The classical literature is marked by a specific format and definitions. Most of the classical literature work often adhere to a specific format incorporating rhythms and meters. In the ancient writing, for instance in the Greek literature, most of the Greek writers spoke about the motivational forces like they were separate entities which were not part of their personal consciousness. Human motivation is often the major raw material in literature, both modern and ancient. The human literature criteria have evolved from being about humans as the ...

Role of Mentoring on Individual and Organizational performance

Organizational goals cannot be realized without individual development. In order to achieve an efficient performance, organizational and individual productivity should be perfectly aligned. A consistent development of the employees is essential for continuous growth of the organization and development of employees has to be achieved through a planned supervision that prepares them to handle the responsibilities associated. Experts have suggested several processes like coaching, mentoring and e-learning, that contribute to the training and development of the individual. Organizational development can be achieved through the development of individuals employed in it. This report is an attempt towards understanding the concept ...

Fashion is a trend in the current world, and different people have taken it in their life in varying ways. To gain a clear understanding of current and future fashion needs, there is a need to conduct an interview. The interview is a way to get a clear picture of how a person who is in the fashion industry views it. For this case Weijia is considered, a girl who comes from Beijing China and has some funny traits; brave but stubborn, loves fashion and her family so much. The interview discusses what kind of person Weijia is, her ...

Abstract

Mentorship is a critical subject that has been founded to be the baseline behind good morals among youths today. While different theoretical constructs have been postulated to explain the concept of mentorship to the youths, a lot is yet to be exploited in this learning dynamics. On the other hand violence is antisocial habit that is associated with youths, and its manifestation has ravaged the social fabrics of the society. Thus, a cross-learning integration between a mentor and a mentee determines the formidable correlation and impacts that mentorship program is likely to trigger. Besides, the lessons that a mentee ...

I am of the inflexible opinion that a great nursing philosophy enhances professionalism and efficacy in the hospital setting. My nursing philosophy is a conjecture of the numerous aspects that entail the nursing profession. This paper is an outline of this nursing philosophy which includes the reason why I chose nursing, my values system and my vision for the future.

Choice of Nursing

The salient motivation for choosing my nursing career was the opportunity to afford joyous contemplations on various individuals, especially those in stupendous suffering in dire need of some helping hands. This way, I would be able to implement a ...

Abstract

Statement : The Seven Stages of Man : The Seven Stages of Man has close association with the famous speech “Seven Ages of Man” in William Shakespeare’s play ‘As you like it’ . Here the impetus is on the fact that “All the World is a Stage” and this phrase begins a monologue as spoken by Jacques in Act II Scene VII. So the belief statement mentioned here outlines the belief systems and portrays the life of the elderly. In essence we have to accept the fact that the world is a stage and life is a play that ...

Pressure ulcers are injuries that break down the skin and any other underlying tissue. This happens especially when a part of the skin is placed under some pressure hence reducing blood flow to that part of the skin (Smith et Al., 2013). Lack of enough blood causes the skin to die causing an ulcer. Most patients get this kind of ulcer as a result of staying in bed for a long time. The symptoms of a pressure ulcer are: the skin on that part becomes red and later forming a blister and an open sore. It mostly occurs in ...

Introduction

Biblical archeology is something that has been in the public domain for quite long; it is a topic that dates back in history. Moreover, the subject of biblical archeology is something that has remained a center of controversy for a long period; it is hated and loved by equal measures. Proponents of the subject have varied reasons why they support it, same to its opponents. Biblical archeology is just like any other form of archeology, however, it is primarily meant for recovery and the scientific investigations of artifacts and other material remains that shed light on the ancient cultures. ...

Every profession requires constant evaluation, allows for the creation of a personal development plan. Personal development plans allow for self-analysis, as well as an appraisal of personal weaknesses and strength; therefore allowing an individual to assess their skills and training to determine areas he or she may need to develop in the future. Different professionals employ various assessment to determine areas that may need development. As a social worker, I chose to use a Strength Based Leadership (SBL) assessment tool, which mainly focuses on identifying an individual’s leadership strength (Rath, 2012). Completion of the SBL assessment revealed several ...

We would like to analyze the American film, directed by Antoine Fuqua in 2001. The film is called “Training Day”. In that there are starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke. The exact genre of the film is very difficult to define. We would attribute it directly to the symbiosis of the three genres namely, a thriller, a drama and crime ("Training Day (2001)", n.d.). We will briefly convey the essence of the movie, and then we would like to research how the film demonstrates leadership and influence. And so, it is the the first day at service for a ...

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Introduction There has been an increase in the number of business networks and strategic alliances in the past decade. However, the firm-customer relationship has not shifted its focus on most of the services of marketing research amid the changes in the business trend environment. The research proposal below seeks to investigate the effects of culture and the service failures that exist in the setting of a strategic airline alliance. The main focus is on the strengths and service failures in social identification on the alliance ...

Modern day dance and choreography is a manifestation of the efforts pioneered by earlier artists. In fact, a large section of modern day choreography can be said to be mere modifications and improvements on the earliest choreography. Numerous names often come up whenever dance and choreography are mentioned and among them is Marius Petipa, who was even crowned and later named “Father of Russian Choreography ”. This essay focuses on the history of Merius Petipa, his choreography, and various pieces that he presented during his lifetime. Victor Marius Ivanovic Petipa was born on 11th March 1818 in Marseille, France. Petipa ...

Introduction

Leadership is a fundamental part of social life and work. It is a process of directing a team to attain goals. Thus, a leader is needed when a team of individuals wishes to achieve a common objective. Leadership is also a key factor that facilitates the overall wellbeing of the organizations. Effective leadership plays an imperative role in the performance as well as the growth of all the organizations (Riaz, Haider, & Open, 2010). Ideally, the success of any organization in establishing high performing teams depends on the type of leaders it has. Various people exhibit leadership through a wide ...

Education is the key component of human life that is associated with the implementation process of sharing and gaining new knowledge. The value of education in human life is growing, and so it cannot be limited only to the period of studying in the education institutions. This process is accompanied by searching for new forms and methods that promote the correct formation of the world view and build proficient and competitive society. Nowadays education is a complicated and diverse social phenomenon, the scope of sharing and assimilating knowledge and social experience. Education integrates various types of activities into a ...

Managing Organization Change

An organization’s existence and operation are always influenced and shaped by different environmental drivers that surround it. These drivers may have their genesis within and outside that particular organization. The sensitivity or insensitivity to these environmental dynamics may contribute to the survival or the fall of an organization respectively (Dixon & Day 2010, p. 275). The institutional environment is always changing with time and knowledge advancement. What may have worked and led to success in a given organization at one point may become outdated and obsolete. Failure of an organization to evolve in relation to these changes may result ...