Abstract
The paper discusses several traits or competencies that managers have had which improve efficiency or effectiveness. The paper offers an overview of corporate social responsibility and defines CSR from the personal perspective of the author.

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"This document discusses various aspects of managerial competencies. These relate to several traits or competencies that managers have had which improve efficiency or effectiveness. Additionally, this document also offers an overview of corporate social responsibility or CSR. Finally, CSR is defined from the personal perspective of the author as well wherein CSR is viewed as an important aspect of a firm's operations. A manager experienced in the past exhibited a couple of competencies that..."

Tags:managerial, review, competencies

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This paper identifies four critical capabilities computer firms must perform at a minimal level of efficiency and efficacy. The paper examines why these capabilities are important and what impact the lack of ability to perform each function would have on an individual computer firm's solvency and ability to compete in the industry. The paper explores four firms and analyzes each firm's capability to implement and utilize the capabilities identified, listed in tabular format.

Outline:
Introduction
Analysis of Core Competencies
Computer Firm Competencies
Synopsis

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"A core competency or capability may be defined as one that is critical to a firm's function or ability to service its internal and external customers. The table below outlines four critical competencies or capabilities computer firms must have to service the public efficiently. For purposes of this paper a computer firm is defined as one that provides technological, IT or computer related services and products to the public."

Tags:technology, strategies, competition, industry

Abstract
This paper examines the article entitled, "A Qualitative Study of Charge Nurse Competencies," written by Lynne Conelly, Linda Yoder and Denise Miner-Williams. The paper specifically discusses the problem that is presented in the article of the lack of guidelines that would enable a charge nurse to correctly perform his/her duties. The paper also describes the strengths and weaknesses of the study.

Table of Contents:
Problem
Limitations
Strengths

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"Although the limitations of the study included too many variables the one item that aided the data analysis was that Connelly et al., although having too many nurse managers to interview, allowed the methodology to have 42 interviews to correctly ensure that the large group's answers were valid and more importantly cohesive. Thus, although the limitations were lain within too many variables of nurses, the study correctly incorporated so many nurses so to prove the over all cohesion that exists within the group; so, even though there were too many nurses, their answers during the interview were strikingly similar (299). This cohesion was further emphasized by the different ages of the nurses interviewed, the different forms of nurses interviewed, and the diverse background of nurses interviewed."

Tags:responsibility, performance, guidelines

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This paper discusses leadership models and leadership competencies and how they relate to the accelerating pace of change in globalization, communications, disruptive technologies, capital flows and alliances. The paper specifically focuses on the knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed from leaders, now and in the future. It also looks at the best way for organizations to develop the managers and leaders of the future.

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"A competent leader faced with so many challenges will either make or break a company's thrust. It is often imperative to note that considerations on the leadership skills will bring about a bigger change to each and every company in the world. It is unsurprising, then, that most change management initiatives fail--not least because they rest upon flawed or simplistic expectations as to the varieties of leadership on which effective change-management depends. Somewhat ironically, this survey of the tempests of organizational change reaffirms the importance of the traditional "heroic leader" in at least one respect: if managers are to be effective in leading others, they must start from a position of authentic self-knowledge and the acknowledgement that, however extensive their powers, the successful implementation of change will always partly rely on the co-option rather than the compunction of the led. As Henry David Thoreau reminds us, "things do not change, we do.""

Tags:management, initiatives, growth

Abstract
This paper outlines the key management skills and competencies needed for 21st century managers. They fall into the three major categories of technical, conceptual, and interpersonal skills. For each skill, the paper analyzes the writer's current capabilities. The second part of the paper includes a personal development plan. It outlines the steps the writer will take to improve in three areas of the prior discussed skills. Included in this discussion is a time-frame for completion of each step and a method of measuring progress. Obstacles for each action are also noted.

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"The conceptual skill of vision is the third area where my improvement could benefit my career most. To have vision, one must know their industry intimately. As such, I will begin to investigate our competitors, providing an organizational analysis to identify their strengths and weaknesses. In addition, I will look closely at the industry we operate in, identifying the opportunities that may be available as well as the potential threats, in addition to identifying the forces that affect the industry as a whole. Lastly, I will investigate top companies in other industries whose methods may be of value to our company. This will begin after the completion of my work on the relationship building skills and is anticipated to last approximately four months. The primary obstacle to this step will be in locating the pertinent data for each company. Resources such as Hoovers and D&B should provide some information, other information may be found in trade publications as well."

Tags:strengths, weaknesses, capabilities

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This paper overviews rehabilitation centers and the experts in an effort to quantify which competencies and skills are necessary for caring for substance abusers. The paper quotes a number of educators, certifiers, and those in the field of addiction counseling who have agreed that a nationally derived and accepted set of standards is required of those who call themselves addictions counselors.

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"Edwards, Yankey, and Altpeter (1998) also stress technical competencies ranging from budgeting and fiscal controls, to scheduling procedures, personnel administration systems, clinical counseling, reporting systems, and evaluation and quality control measures. In essence, it can be concluded that the skills which render an administrator competent in the context of substance abuse rehabilitation are the same skills needed for effective and managerial performance in any and all kinds of organizations. These skills may make the difference between organizational success and failure."

Tags:rehabilitation, carer, treatment, drugs, overdose, recovery, counselors

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This work compares and contrasts the similarities and differences in precisely how different types of managers perform their major functions and analyzes the impacts of management on informational, interpersonal, and decisional roles. This work evaluates the life cycles of the organization and its influence on management practices, as well as assesses the interdependence of departments in an organization and its impact on the management effectiveness. The importance of building internal partnerships is described as well as assessing the influence of power and influences of ethical behavior in an organization. Finally, Part One of this work appraises emerging trends in society and business that influence management practices. Part II of this work is the creation of a personal development plan that analyzes strengths and weaknesses related to proposed grid and further makes identification of concrete action steps that can be taken to build competencies.

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"The skills and competencies that are demanded of the 21st Century manager are varied and diverse in nature. Skills with people and technology is a necessity for a manager in the 21st century world that is rapidly changing particularly in relation to technological advances. Efficiency as well as effectiveness are vital in the role of management within an organization. Efficiency is having performed a task or project in a streamlined manner with all the loose ends tied up neatly whereas effectiveness is the measurement of the success of the task or project demonstrated through success in projected and targeted outcomes."

Tags:management, organization

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This paper summarizes the article by Prahalad and Hamel, "The Core Competence of the Corporation."

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"In their article, "The Core Competence of the Corporation", C.K. Prahalad and Gary Hamel examine the case of two telecommunications companies, GTE and NEC, that started with similar business portfolios but achieved widely divergent results. While GTE's international position eroded, that of NEC improved, making it a world leader in its industry. The difference between the two companies, the authors assert, is that NEC conceived of itself in terms of core competencies and GTE did not."

Tags:core competence, corporation, business, competency, competencies, article summary

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This paper discusses why globalization and the growing ethnic populations in the US have made it increasingly necessary for today's social service workers to be culturally competent. The paper presents the National Association of Social Workers ten standards of cultural competence. The author then defines cultural competence and its role and importance to a social services worker. The paper includes anecdotes from social work professionals to highlight various points. The author concludes that being culturally competent enables the social worker to provide better serives to the client.

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"A stereotype, however, would be a situation where someone would say, "Mexican women often express their pain loudly." If there is a Mexican patient who is complaining loudly about her pain and I the nurse ignores her, thinking, "Don't worry; Mexican women express their pain loudly," then she is guilty of stereotyping. If, on the other hand, she knows in general that female Mexican patients often express themselves this way, she would check with the family to see if this particular woman is vocal when in pain and follow up by checking her complaint (Galanti, 23). "

Tags:social, work, cultural, competence, multiculturalism

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This paper reviews the instruments and tools that can be used to measure delivery of culturally competent/sensitive nursing care. The paper discusses the purpose of cultural competency training to improve the health care of ethnic minorities. The paper also investigates the application of culturally competent nursing to all areas of patient care. The paper concludes with an evaluation of the usefulness, validity and reliability of the instruments and tools.

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"Thom reports that cultural competency training is being widely promoted as a means to improve the quality of health care for ethnic minorities. However relatively little..."

Tags:culturally competent nursing care, ethnic