AbstractToday, organizations of all sizes and types rely on different types of projects to achieve their objectives. Indeed, project management has become a discipline unto itself in recent years and a growing body of scholarship has been developed i Continue Reading...
When one thinks about Freud's theory one has to presume Freud's conscious thoughts or his theory regarding an Oedipus complex represents not his real thoughts but his defensive condensations, displacements, reversals, omissions, and distortions of Continue Reading...
Because promises are usually kept, it is usually reasonable to rely on a promise, and promises are usually relied upon. (p. 1) Despite its centrality to the human condition, the social practice of promising remains primitive and incomplete in compa Continue Reading...
If integration with a conventional social group helps prevent suicide and "delinquency" (Hirschi 1969) and motivates people to fight, make sacrifices for a community, or commit deviant acts on behalf of a sub-cultural group, it should affect almost Continue Reading...
e. leadership (Pruyne, 2001, p. 6), but also that "determining how to abstract a set of leadership concepts that apply across contexts without sacrificing an understanding of how the conditions and qualities involved in leadership vary among those sa Continue Reading...
For instance, according to Slaatte (1968), the "paradox of the paradox per se refers to two opposite properties of the paradox itself: its sheer impertinence to reason, on the one hand, and its profounder pertinence to reason, on the other" (p. 6). Continue Reading...
ART CRITICISM AND THEORY: Question: How constraints practices artists/designers/architects influence make? Make reference TWO response: - Site - Views art critics historians - Historical precedents - Materials technologies - Time - Audience expectati Continue Reading...
Criminal Justice Theories Drift theory suggests that people drift from one extreme to another during the course of their lifetimes. When applied in the context of criminal justice, it reflects the idea that people drift between conventional and crim Continue Reading...
Nursing Theory: A Microscopic Perspective on the Theory-Practice Gap Jerniganm A paradigm in nursing theory exists today that equates nursing theory to a mirror, a microscope or a telescope. Meleis talks about this equation of nursing theory to a m Continue Reading...
Agency Theory and Executive Compensation An Analysis of Agency Theory and Aligning Executive Stock Options with Corporate Objectives According to Jensen and Meckling (1976), any medium- or large-sized firm today is not directly managed by its owner Continue Reading...
Strain and Anomie Theories In this text, I highlight the causes of strain and anomie. Further, in addition to describing the crime types addressed by this theoretical approach, I will also explain how the upper and middle class crimes apply to these Continue Reading...
Sociology and Feminist Theories on Gender Studies Postmodern Feminism in "Cherrie Moraga and Chicana Lesbianism" In the article entitled, "Cherrie Moraga and Chicana Lesbianism," author Tomas Almaguer analyzes and studies the dynamics behind Moraga Continue Reading...
Organizational culture theory and the role and impact of both formal and informal groups on the functioning of modern day organizations. Organizational culture is the way organizations conducts its business transactions. It also refers to the differ Continue Reading...
Darwin's Theory Of Evolution The construct of irreducible complexity is a pivotal aspect of genetic theory and of Darwinian theory. Irreducible complexity is a nexus of the older science of biology from which Darwin built his theory and modern genet Continue Reading...
Imogene King's Attainment Theory King's Attainment Theory The thrust of Imogene King's theory of goal attainment is a loosely-coupled partnership between the nurse and the patient that enables communication about the patient's condition, their heal Continue Reading...
Jean Watson's Theory Of Caring A TOTAL HEALING EXPERIENCE Jean Watson's Theory of Caring Every person or patient has needs, which must be uniquely recognized, respected, and filled in the quest for healing and wholeness. Caring for the patient not Continue Reading...
d.). A need also frequently serves to answer the question motivational psychologists regularly ask as they explore motives that impel the person people to do what he/she does: "What drives people to do the things they do?" Basic concepts of motive in Continue Reading...
, Alder, G., & Phelan, S. (2009). Competitive bluffing: An examination of a common practice and its relationship with performance. Journal of Business Ethics, 87(4), 535- 553. Retrieved October 20, 2009, from ABI/INFORM Global. (Document ID: 178 Continue Reading...
The four Blanchard leadership styles include: 1) directive; 2) managing; 3) coaching; and 4) delegating. (Clawson, 1989) 2) House's Path Goal Theory of Leadership - the motivational function of the leader consists of increasing personal payoffs Continue Reading...
The researches in this direction have confirmed that engagement in goal-setting and acceptance of the goals are crucial for the assurance of the goal and job. Moreover, monitoring the stages of attainment of goal is also crucial for imparting motiva Continue Reading...
Introduction Qualitative research designs assume many forms, and the usefulness of each depends on the research questions and the theoretical vantage point of the researcher. Five of the main approaches to qualitative research design include narrati Continue Reading...
Stakeholder Theory In business, there is a conflict of ideas between the competing ideas of shareholder theory and stakeholder theory. This paper will outline what each of these theories is, and underscore some of the issues in this debate. Shareho Continue Reading...
Alcoholism and Upbringing Psychological theory James' father is responsible for James' involvement in crime and burglary. Origin of the problem. Alcoholic parents are the reason for the moral decay of juveniles Another reason for James' feelings o Continue Reading...
Nursing Theory and Leininger The world of contemporary nursing is a complex, yet rewarding, career choice. Far from the outdated paradigm of the Nurse being just the Doctor's assistant, the contemporary nursing professional takes on a partnership ro Continue Reading...
Chaos Management The Chaos Theory of Management is a relatively new theory that has enjoyed considerable study but also endured significant criticism. By examining the Rational Model, Ordinary Management, Extraordinary Management and Chaos Managemen Continue Reading...
family by applying theories, concepts and knowledge. Through the study of the theories and concepts, the study will look at how families communicate, behave, operate and will also highlight common problems facing the family and especially tackling t Continue Reading...
To ensure that the constructivist approach functions optimally, teachers must therefore ensure that the interactional and social situation within each group is managed effectively as well. Young (2003) notes that another challenge facing teachers a Continue Reading...
In actuality, the competition became quite stiff between various sales staff as it was the sales leaders in each category that were to receive bonuses, rather then incentives being given to all staff that reached certain targets. This meant that it Continue Reading...
, 2007). The nurses at the medical-surgical, trauma, neurological, cardiovascular, cardiology and transplant sections directly and personally confront the various needs of families of the death of a loved one. One nursing author, Jane Felgen, set for Continue Reading...
Gotham is a dark place, which manifests evil in the character of the Joker (Jack Nicholson). Bruce Wayne, Batman, is the force with which evil must reckon. Batman, however, has his own dark side, which is manifest in his costume, his gothic style ma Continue Reading...
This means that the impact will be the result of natural attrition. So the theoretical firm's wages are resent every once in a while. Productivity will not respond right away to wage changes, but will happen as the natural course of turnover occurs. Continue Reading...
Whether communications theorists want to keep areas of interest separated, it was clear to Miller and Rose that those who worked in the field wanted to combine them, and perhaps needed to combine them in a marketing context in which more people had Continue Reading...
Social Work Theory: Australia An Assessment of an Application of Western Social Work Theory the Indigenous People of Australia Today, there is a considerable debate in the Asia-Pacific region concerning the importance of indigenous models of social Continue Reading...
Abstract Gestalt is a German word signifying a pattern or shape. The roots of Gestalt therapy can be traced to Max Wertheimer, who studied human perceptual illusions. Wertheimer’s research led to a holistic view of the human psyche that provide Continue Reading...
" (Isaac, et al., 2002) Isaac et al. (2002) states that within the first phase is three distinct Work Packages as follows: (1) WP1: Development of a conceptual framework and model of human error in ATM; (2) WP2: Development of a methodology (a taxon Continue Reading...
The idea is that, eventually, as standards of living rise in Mexico, Mexican consumers will be able to buy all of the same kinds of goods now regularly purchased by their neighbors to the north. In the meantime, in addition to lower labor costs, the Continue Reading...
Rigidity rather than responsiveness has increasingly become the norm. In a McDonalds-style approach to education, efficiency and speed when serving the customer and demonstrating that the customer is being served through quick and demonstrable stat Continue Reading...
The intersection determines the amount of investment in education / productivity factors by all individuals and institutions. The major criticisms to the Neoclassical model come from the assumption competition holds, namely that individuals act to Continue Reading...
Build a strong achievement ethic throughout the business Create exciting, challenging jobs in which people can excel. Select and develop outstanding leaders. Make talent management a critical corporate priority Foster a talent management mindse Continue Reading...
Internet Way: a Unifying Theory and Methodology for Corporate Systems Development The face of business has changed drastically since the advent of the Internet. Traditional brick and mortar businesses are finding themselves with new marketing avenue Continue Reading...
