The intent of this assignment is to ascertain my individual reflection which is imperative for developing a clear understanding of my overall performance during the assessment. A three fold critical reflection is obtained as a result of this assignment that looks at personal reflection in the following topics and situations reflections on the proposed ICT solution recently submitted as the subject assignment reflection on the group working and issues of cooperation in line with the assignment and...
Issue Proposal Should Baggage Fees be placed into the base of the Airline Ticket to Avoid Time Delays and Confusion
Back in 2008, American Airlines created a new policy in terms of their baggage fees. The policy states a 15 fee for the first checked baggage and an additional charge for the second checked luggage. Not long after, other airline companies such United Airlines and US Airways followed suit.
Despite having an IRS code specifying that charges for transportation of baggage were not taxable (News, Bloomberg), however, airline companies continued increasing their fees into what has now become...
Effective Interpersonal Communication in the Workplace
Effective interpersonal communication is an important factor for the success in the workplace because it leads to increased productivity and personal satisfaction of the workers. This calls for people to be able to communicate with each other in a bid to structure the flow of productivity. Studies have shown that without an effective interpersonal relationship among workers, conflicts will remain unresolved thus misunderstanding and ultimately lack of productivity will be yielded. With the advent...
Communication at Work Harnessing Interpersonal Relationships
The ability of expanding organizational goals and objectives correspond to the value and ability of utilizing perspectives of management and providing directions for maximizing an employees skills and strengths. Seeing this, understanding the aspect of interaction complements not only the everyday office environment but also the dynamics related to formulation of relationships. These perspectives in turn also provide the leverage in establishing appropriate functions within the interplay of groups...
Conflict is brought about by people in an organization when people disagree. This could be due to lack of resources, unrealistic expectations and a difference in goals. Conflict resolution is trying to solve these conflicts so that all the employees are able to work towards the goal of the organization. One of the most accredited programs is the leadership-training program. This is a program that is designed to give skills necessary to solve any form of conflict. The key is to use effective communication...
Language and Culture in Health Care
As time goes by, United States becomes more culturally diverse. Now, the health care professionals will need to adapt with the cultural diversity. They need to be sensitive about the cultural needs of the client to be able to provide better services to the Hispanic communities. One approach in meeting this attempt is to achieve cultural competency. Cultural competency enables the health care professionals to recognize and appreciate different cultures. It is defined as behaviors, attitudes, and...
Applying for a Job
In the contemporary era of globalization, the business organizations are seeking competent human resources who have the specialized knowledge, skills, and experience for performing the assigned duties and responsibilities. Besides, the employers want to recruit those people who can adapt themselves to the changing business environment, work with a diverse workforce, and deliver the results within the stipulated deadlines. To meet the requirements of the employers, the job seekers prepare catchy...
Thesis Proposal The Digital Divide and Limits to Education
Hypothesis
In proposing a thesis, it is important to have a solid hypothesis as a first step in beginning a scientific study. In regard to the digital divide and limits to education, it is essential to acknowledge that not all people are given equal access to modern technology. Notably, it is the poor and impoverished members of our global society who are the most limited in regard to access to resources, and therefore also modern technology and education. The internet is the most...
Model of Communication
Recently I attended a lecture given by a geriatrician. He was speaking on healthy ageing. Most of the audience consisted of people above the age of fifty years. However there were some youngsters too like me. The appealing fact regarding the entire lecture was that the geriatrician possessed the qualities of a good orator. What is said is not as important as how it is said. All the health related information was given in an easy to understand and interactive manner making the speech structured,...
Quantitative Content Analysis
Research Theme and Conceptualisation
Most social issues are influenced by gender either directly or indirectly. Educational attainment, distribution of wealthy, epidemiology, violence and sexual abuse are some social issues that are influenced by gender. By creating awareness on the influence of gender on social issues, it is possible to determine some of the underlying causes for instance discrimination and maternal responsibilities. In a nutshell, understanding gender representation provides an...
Leadership
A leadership development plan is a tool that aids in developing and sharpening ones leadership skills. It is a tool that allows one to review their leadership strengths and weaknesses as well as develop a plan on how to translate from the current position to a better equipped person for leadership. Through this tool one is also able to identify the different leadership styles and theories and incorporate them so as to be come more effective. This paper is my leadership development plan to help me...
RESEARCH PROPOSAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENTS RECEIVING TREATMENT FOR CVD IN KENYA
Given the challenges being face in the health industry and mainly in the treatment of cardio-vascular disorders, we found it very important to investigate or rather find out what are the characteristics the social and economic perspectives of people living in Kenya who are suffering from cardio-vascular diseases. We are targeting a decrease in the rate of mortality due to the heart disorders in Kenya and in the general world. Many deaths are being registered each year due to the lack of treatment...
Conflict and Resolution
The former president of United States of America, President Bush is mostly identified with the Iraq war and many people from America and across the globe are angered with the situation there. His poor handling of the conflict between the two countries has been criticized from time to time and because of that the US is still grappling with the consequences. Many have agreed that if the conflict had been resolved well, may be through other means, the war would have been averted and US would not be...