Abstract The paper examines the issue of expatriate U.S. managers and their cultural adaptation. It provides an overview of the topic and looks at the multiple challenges that expat managers face. The paper looks at the necessary core competencies and attributes as well as the need to develop a multicultural, international workforce.
From the Paper "Expatriate American managers working in such locations as Europe Asia Latin America and the Middle East face multiple challenges that must be met and overcome if they and their companies are to succeed in the global marketplace ..."
Tags: expatriate managers, cultural adaptation, cross-cultural, international business
Abstract This paper looks at Selye's syndrome, known also as General Adaptation Syndrome. Selye was the fist to talk about stress and its cause, starting in the 1920's. The writer discusses that he is credited with discovering what is behind "just feeling sick" and recognizing it is due to the body's response to constant stress. The writer reveals Selye's belief that it is the "wear and tear on the body."
From the Paper "Hans Selye wrote in the front piece of his book 'Stress': 'To those who are under the exhausting nervous strain of pursuing their ideal whatever it may be to the martyrs who sacrifice themselves for others as well as to those hounded by selfish ambition fear jealousy and worst of all by hate. For my stress stems from the urge to help and not to judge But most personally this book is dedicated to my wife who helped so much to ..."
Tags: Seyle's syndrome, General Adaptation Syndrome
Abstract This paper discusses Sister Callista Roy's background, education and remarkable professional rise in conjunction with the nursing model she developed. The paper focuses on the influences on Roy's personally and professionally, and includes a brief literature review on the applicability of the adaptation model to patient care specifically and then from a theoretical standpoint examining philosophical issues of spirituality, family life and influences.
From the Paper "As in any professional environment, theories and theorists are everywhere. The nursing profession is no different, with theorists and theories ranging from Imogene King's Theory of Attainment to Ida Jean Orlando's Nursing Process Theory to Hildegard E. Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Model. However, the most revolutionary theorist who changed the face of nursing and nursing applications theory the most was Sister Callista Roy with the development of the Roy Adaptation Model. Sister Callista Roy was born on October 14, 1939 as the first daughter in an eventual family of 7 boys and 7 girls (Roy, 2003a)."
Discusses the three challenges that are associated with a global market: building customer loyalty, retaining intellectual property rights and securing information systems.
Abstract In this article, the writer notes that in today's global business environment, companies have unprecedented access to markets around the world. The writer points out that though there are many advantages to globalization, companies must be prepared for the challenges that it presents as well. The writer maintains that in order for a company to succeed in a global market, a company must develop and follow a carefully planned strategy. This involves three challenges that are associated with a global market: building customer loyalty, retaining intellectual property rights and securing information systems. This paper explores the importance of these top business challenges and suggests methods by which companies can overcome them.
Outline:
Introduction
Challenge 1: Building Customer Loyalty
Ways to Overcome Challenge 1
Challenge 2: Protecting Intellectual Property in a Global Environment
Ways to Overcome Challenge 2
Challenge 3 - Information Security Protection
Ways to Overcome Challenge 3
Conclusion
From the Paper "The main goal of implementing a customer loyalty program is to prevent a company's existing customers from turning to its competition. The objective of any loyalty solution is to treat customers as if they are truly cared about and provide them with the products and services they seek at the right time and at the right place. With so many purchasing options, customers are savvy enough to detect a company with sub-par service and do not tolerate it."
"Every customer loyalty initiative should start on the front line with the customer service department, since they are in contact with customers on a daily basis. A business should employ a consistent customer service strategy that ensures that each customer receives a positive experience with the company. Customer service representatives must be empowered to not only answer inquiries and close sales, but to build customer relationships. To effectively create relationships with customers, representatives must be equipped with CRM databases to know the customer's history and provide the most relevant offer, have the authority to make business decisions in the best interest of the customer, and be enthusiastic to establish a genuine bond with the customer."
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses why the space shuttle Challenger exploded. The writer maintains that the reasons behind the Challenger disaster include poor decision-making, ethical lapses and communication problems. This paper addresses these issues and makes recommendations.
From the Paper "Why did the space shuttle Challenger explode? Many people assume it was because of poorly-functioning O rings on the booster rocket. However those O rings didn't send that ship up on a cold winter's morn. People did. When the space shuttle Challenger exploded, speculation about the cause of the disaster was frenzied. The last thing anyone wanted to believe was that the tragedy could be the result of willful human negligence. However, extensive evidence supporting ...."
Tags:Challenger, ethics, decision-making, tragedy, communication problems
A review of Jean Rhys's 'Wide Sargasso Sea' and George Bernard Shaw's 'Pygmalion' as works that cleverly challenge the genre in which they are classified.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, 2005, $ 53.95
Abstract 'Wide Sargasso Sea' by Jean Rhys and 'Pygmalion' by George Bernard Shaw are both excellent examples of this literary phenomenon of challenging audience assumptions about genre. The former is an example of prose fiction while the latter is an example of theatrical drama. While both possess many of the overarching, superficial characteristics of each genre, both Shaw and Rhys manipulated their work so as to challenge their respective audiences.
From the Paper "Works that challenge our expectations are not nearly as common as some readers and critics might imagine. It is more difficult to challenge the basic presumptions of a given genre that one might think. After all, in order to even be considered part of a given genre, a piece of literature must conform to some of the standards that make up that genre. Prose fiction cannot comfortably be called prose fiction if it is written wholly in stanzas. That would break too many genre barriers for critics to easily be able to evaluate the work as a part of any genre. As a consequence, it takes an adept author to create a literary work that is recognizable as belonging to one genre or another and yet which simultaneously challenges the expectations of critics and readers alike. Nonetheless, this task can be accomplished."
Abstract This paper is a brief essay regarding the challenges that a young person from Iran faces in a new world and culture. The essay outlines some of the challenges faced and also explores the individual's view on giving back to the community. The paper concludes that there is a "cause-and-effect" relationship between healthy community role models and a healthy community.
From the Paper "Being a student from Iran and trying to gain a diploma in a new land presents many challenges. The following brief paper will outline the challenges that any young student placed in such a circumstance must confront. The paper will also examine communal responsibility and how a young person can give back to his or her community and make that community a better place for everyone. In particular, this paper will look at the "cause-and-effect" relationship of being a positive role model to young people. "
Abstract This paper reviews Drucker's book on management challenges. The paper details the focus of Drucker's book and the change management techniques described by Drucker that are designed to deal with unpredictable and global and competitive changes.
From the Paper "As is suggested by the title, Peter Drucker uses this book to explain how and why management will be challenged by the "brave new world" of economics and business we are facing in the 21st century. Many management paradigms (defined as ?basic assumptions of reality a social science or discipline focuses on) are going to either be flexible enough to change in a faster paced and dynamic environment facilitated by ever-increasing advances in information and other technologies, or they will need to be abandoned completely."
Tags: change, transformation, future, challenge, unpredictable, cope, deal, manage, organize
Abstract This paper reviews "The Leadership Challenge" which has become a focal work for those who strive to be good leaders or who want to continue to improve their skills. The paper describes the major themes in the book, which include how leaders must motivate others and the importance of human networks. The paper concludes with a discussion of the role of encouragement especially with youth.
From the Paper "The book is about how leaders go about mobilizing others in order to get "extraordinary things done in an organization" (Kouzes et al xviii). The theme that plays throughout this book is that leaders don't become effective by simply "leading" but in fact they are constantly mobilizing others and motivating others to do great things and to achieve a high level of success in their office, business, or special project. "
Abstract The paper explores the different facets of adaptation from the perspective of the expectant mother, environment and the nurse. The paper provides a detailed definition of adaptation and explains that adaptation eventually results in the net improvement of the maternal health of women and their ability to adjust more readily to the challenges of pregnancy. The paper provides case studies that illustrate the role of adaptation in overall maternal health.
Outline:
Concept Overview
Definition
Antecedents
Defining characteristics
Consequences
Contrary Case
Related Case
Borderline Case
Social Context
Underlying Anxiety
Practical Results
Results in Language
From the Paper "Adaptation can be thought of generally as a transition from a previous state to a more suitable state. It often means dealing with a loss of many liberties along with the security of these liberties as well while simultaneously taking up new and unfamiliar responsibilities. In health care, it is a complex concept which can encompass many elements: the health care provider, the hospital or patient environment, the patient's circle of family and friends or most especially, the patient in any number of combinations. This is an important concept to analyze because of the implications in maternal care. This is often a time for life-changing, permanent adjustments in lifestyle, career and personal goals, relationships with one's partner, immediate family and household members (Williams, 1995). By delving into what the concept of adaptation encompasses, this paper endeavors to enable maternal patients and their families to faster embrace the inevitable role of either becoming a parent, transition from being a daughter to a mother, or from parent to grandparent."
Abstract In this article, the writer describes the considerations of an adaptive leader that are related to the management of change. The writer also evaluates how those factors impact followers in implementing change. The writer notes that while the changes occurring globally are perhaps exciting, those same changes are calling upon leadership and demanding new ways to deal with new and emerging challenges requiring innovation in leadership. The writer points out that traditional practices may no longer be successful and the historical leadership methods may not be sufficient for leading today's workers in the global workforce. Today's workforce is diverse characterized by differential learning levels and various experiential backgrounds. The writer concludes that the adaptive leader is one who is able to intuitively and with intent make decisions and solve problems while empowering those whom are being led.
Outline:
Introduction
Theoretical Framework of Study
Literature Review
Summary & Conclusion
From the Paper "The Adaptive leadership has the responsibilities of setting the direction in times of change. Where the leader would in the technical or routine situation be responsible for defining problems and making the provision of solutions, the adaptive leader will instead, make identification of the adaptive challenge and frame the key questions and issues prior to seeking a solution. The leader is responsible in routine situations to shield the organization from threats that are external to the organization but in times of change, the adaptive leader will allow the organization to experience the pressures that are external to the organization but only to the extent that the employees can manage the pressure being experienced. The leader of an organization has the responsibility within the area of orientation of employees to their duties and responsibilities to clarify the employee's roles and responsibilities but in times of change the adaptive leader will need to challenge the current roles of employees and will be resistant to any pressures that wish for new roles to be defined quickly. In times when everything in the organization is ticking along as usual conflict management requires that the leader restore order to the organization and its systems however, during times of change the adaptive leader must let the conflict emerge, in order for it to be exposed, resolved and effectively purged. In times of routine organizational management the leader is required to assist in maintenance of the organization's norms to keep thing running smoothly however, during times of change it will be necessary for leadership to adapt and challenge the norms that work against productivity in the organization. Heifertz and Laurie relate that while those being led desire the organizational environment to be comfortable, stable and for their leaders to provide answers, effective leaders ask their employees the difficult questions and remove the employees from their zone of comfort and then the leader takes responsibility for managing the distress that ensues."
Abstract This paper analyzes the leadership principles and challenges in the movie "Remember the Titans." Adaptation, strategy, resistance, framing, ethics, organizational culture, and stages of change are discussed.
From the Paper "The movie Remember the Titans provides an excellent study of leadership principles and challenges in the imperfect fluctuating environment typical in real-life leadership scenarios. The movie goes a step beyond the usual case ..."
Tags: Remember the Titans, leadership, adaptivechallenge, ethics, framing, strategy, resistance
Abstract Individual employees experience difficulties in keeping pace with the organizational restructuring or improvement processes. A key challenge for an individual during organizational changes is not only to reaffirm capability to learn new skills but also to develop and maintain an attitude to tackle new ways of doing things. Organization experts believe that the self is the key in determining the reaction of individual employees to the changing organizational landscape.
Abstract In this article the writer notes that according to Aristotle, one of the greatest influences on the development of Western civilization, the natural world is unchanging, eternal and purposeful. The writer points out that this epistemology dominated Western civilization for the two thousand years leading up to Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. The writer discusses that Darwin's contribution was to make the theory public, to promote it and to provide extensive empirical evidence to back it up. At the heart of the theory is the revelation that nature is not immutable, but subject to change. The writer concludes that continued resistance is to be expected, but not to be overly feared; it is the inevitable death throes of an ideology that is giving way to one that is simply a fitter adaptation to the natural world and its demands on the human species.
From the Paper "With evidence mounting at every turn and only minor modifications being made to evolutionary theory (thanks to work mainly in molecular biology) many in the scientific community are astounded that a strong current of anti-Darwinism still persists anywhere, let alone in a modern nation such as the United States. Religious fundamentalism and intelligent design proponents have challenged the Darwinian world view since it upset the Aristotelian roughly one hundred fifty years ago. The scientific consensus is strongly in favor of evolution and the empirical evidence support the claims of evolutionary biology. Why does a current of opposition to the Darwinian world view still persist? It persists because two millennia is a long time for a cultural meme such as the Aristotelian world view to become entrenched and self-supporting. The Darwinians shouldn't be surprised that there is still resistance to their position after more than one hundred years--they should be amazed that after such a short historical period, the Darwinian world view is successfully subduing Aristotelian resistance wherever it is found."
Abstract The paper explains that Roy's Adaptation Model is a systems model and is focused on outcomes. The paper explores how adaptation refers to the condition of the person in relation to the environment and a system is a set of parts connected to function as a whole for some purpose and does so by virtue of the interdependence of its parts. The paper adds that a system interacts with its environment. The paper discusses how adaptation for Roy means a process and a product. The process is triggered by stress which sets coping behaviors in motion, and those behaviors can be either adaptive or ineffective. The paper explains that adaptation takes place when the person responds to the environment in such a way that the person's goals are promoted.
