Abstract The paper focuses on a case study of a difficult individual, a principle of an office, who refuses to consider the opinion of others. The paper analyzes this problem using relevant theoretical concepts and perspectives and makes practical recommendations on how the problem could be resolved from interpersonal and communication perspectives. The paper identifies the 'Know It All' and the 'Sherman Tank' as the types of communicators that would be specifically inclusive of this particular difficult individual.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction to Communication Theory
Dealing With Difficult People
Different Types of Difficult Behavior
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper "The work of Christiansen, Cochran, and Corkery (2000) entitled: "Dealing with Difficult People: A Training Program" published by the University of Iowa, University Counseling Service states that the program at the University of Iowa is one specifically designed so that the learner will be provided with the opportunity "to learn more effective strategies for relating to angry, emotional, or tearful individuals." This type of program should be completed by the individual "who finds themselves in situations where they have to cope with emotional individuals.""
This paper reviews a book for teachers and school administrators: "Dealing With Difficult Parents and With Parents in Difficult Situations" by Todd Whitaker and Douglas Fiore.
Abstract This paper discusses the theme of the book, which stresses that mediation and diplomacy is needed in dealing with such parents. The paper points out that there are two types of problem parents: Those that show little interest in their children and those that are overly concern and involved. The author feels that today's stressful lifestyle is producing overly stressed parents and children.
From the Paper "Often, it has been observed that a school administrator must act as a surrogate parent to the children at his or her school. However, it is a less commonly articulated, but no less accurate, statement to assert that dealing with the parents of students is an equally crucial part of an administrator's job. A schoolteacher, administrator or principal often finds him or herself, despite his best intentions, acting as a kind of surrogate parent and confidant to student's parents, providing advice and counseling about the best way students may learn and benefit from their education."
Abstract This article looks at the belief that religious conflicts are more difficult to resolve non-violently than many other types of conflicts, because people cling dogmatically to their religious beliefs and are seldom willing to compromise them. The writer conveys this opinion by offering a number of historical examples, such as the Crusades and the Reformation. The paper then offers a couple of present examples, such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Muslim-Christian conflict in the Sudan. Through these examples an unwillingness to compromise is demonstrated, showing that resolving religious conflicts non-violently is more difficult than resolving many other types of conflict.
From the Paper "The writer believes that religious conflicts are more difficult to resolve non-violently than many other types of conflicts, because many people cling dogmatically to their beliefs and are seldom willing to compromise. The most noteworthy of these religious conflicts spanned four-hundred years from the eleventh to the fifteenth century and were known as the Crusades. The Crusades were expeditions undertaken in fulfillment of a solemn vow to deliver the Christian Holy Places from Mohammedan tyranny. This conflict resulted in open and sporadic warfare that ended without a ... "
Abstract Hepatitis C infection is extremely difficult to eradicate even though the available treatment is effective. This paper attempts to answer the question of why the hepatitis C infection so difficult to control when there is an effective treatment for it. It discusses prevalence and incidence rates and the natural history of hepatitis C. It also looks at the agent, host and mode of transmission as well as implications for nursing.
Outline
Introduction
Agent
Host
Natural history
Implications for Nursing
Conclusion
From the Paper "On a global basis, more than 170 million people are chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus, which is responsible for more than 100,000 cases of liver cancer per year. Hepatitis C infection is associated with similarly high numbers of digestive hemorrhage and ascites problems. Chronic liver diseases are responsible for 1.4 million deaths annually, of which 796,000 are caused by cirrhosis and 616,000 by primary liver cancer. At least 280,000 or 20 percent of those deaths are probably attributable to HCV infection (Poynard & Yuen, 2003). The highest prevalence of hepatitis C infection is found among injection drug users (Sulkowski & Thomas, 2005)."
Abstract The author of the paper uses her own personal experience with the assessment process of special needs and disabled children. The evaluation process reviewed in this paper involves a full skills assessment, IEP development and finally an ARD. The author argues that assessment, evaluation and testing are difficult but necessary processes that all learners, administrators, and curriculum designers must do to ensure effective learning.
From the Paper "Many believe assessment is a necessary evil, but to my children it is a foundation to build upon. When developing my home special needs educational plan for my children I had to review their assessments to learn where they currently stood, and what direction they should go. My personal experience with the assessment process has not been a positive endeavor. Watching professionals query my flesh and blood for responses was sometimes painful and confusing. Often, I felt the results were wrong and that the children could do more. This perceived inaccurate assessment is often the case when evaluating special needs and disabled children. While the process may not appear to yield fruitful results it does however allow for planning, and a starting point."
Abstract Identifies the difficulties in this nurse-patient relationship and attempts to describe how any understanding of the psychological and/or sociological concepts contained in this unit could have helped to interact more successfully and therapeutically with this client.This paper cites a case study presented from the point of view of a nurse who had to take care of a 'difficult' patient. Through her experience the reader is made to understand that the nurse-patient relationship should be understood to be therapeutic and only then can it actually come to a realization of true care giving.
Abstract This paper looks at the cultural and religious beliefs of the indigenous Australians that make it difficult for them to understand the concept of Western science. The paper then attempts to identify the best methods for science teachers to teach science to the indigenous Australians, while simultaneously stressing that teachers should teach that which is relevant to the lives of the indigenous students and in keeping with their traditions and customs.
From the Paper "Sadly, relations between one people and another have not always been friendly. The situation is exacerbated further still, when the two peoples who come into contact with each other have very little in common, as in the case of a complexly organized, technologically advanced nations that suddenly finds itself face to face with a nation of hunters and gatherers. Such was the situation when the English established their first colony at Botany Bay. The United Kingdom was a country of millions of people, all under the rule of a single government. It possessed all the physical trappings of an advanced society. The British used and manufactured metal implements and weapons. They possessed a highly elaborate system of writing and record-keeping; had many different forms of communication and transportation; and made great buildings and cities out of wood, brick, and stone. They were also accustomed to exploring and investigating their world."
Abstract The paper first analyzes the Japanese Growth Model of the 1980s, and then identifies 5 reasons why that model doesn't work well with the globalization of the 1990s. The paper then recommends a two-pronged strategy for restructuring the Japanese economy and justifies this approach, analyzing why it should work. The writer concludes that while the situation is difficult, it is fixable, and is optimistic that the Japanese will be able to restore their economy to health. This paper is especially interesting in that it was written during the "Asian meltdown," before the rest of Asia collapsed and dragged down the Japanese economy even further.
From the Paper "Many have advanced the hypothesis that higher growth in the new global economy is associated with greater risk-taking, dynamic entrepreneurship and more aggressive competition rather than the low risk model of the last few decades. The old growth model does not work anymore because of four fundamental new trends in the world economy:
1. Structural change in the nature of technological innovation
2. Greater global trade competition
3. Deregulation that is fostering competition
4. Corporate restructuring"
Tags: Asian, meltdown, globalization, IMF, World, Bank
Abstract This paper examines why it is so difficult for the president of the United States to pass his domestic policy through Congress. It attempts to show that the composition and bicameralism of Congress, the strong formation of political parties and partisan effects and the prominent wars that have plagued the country all contribute to this difficulty.
From the Paper "When the original 13 colonies declared independence from Great Britain in 1776, it served as an unyielding announcement to the world that they were no longer going to abide by British rule and gave birth to a new and vastly nontraditional form of government. At the time most governmental structures were monarchial based and centralized on strong governmental powers. The framers of the Constitution created a system of checks and balances that would bring to an end to tyranny and fashioned three branches of government, each with its own "mechanisms by which the actions of any single branch could be blocked by either or both of the other branches" (Greenberg and Page 42). Congress, known as the legislative branch, and the president, or executive branch, were given the task of working together to form the laws and policies of the country. As was intended by the framers, it is difficult for these two bodies of government to pass domestics policy agendas due to the pure make up of Congress, the United States as a divided government, times of war, and the system of checks and balances."
Tags: balances, bicameral, checks, consitution, divided, government, legislation, system, war
Abstract This paper analyzes the Quebec Act of 1774, passed by the British Parliament under Lord North (Lawson). The second document is a letter from Guy Carleton to Lord Dartmouth, written on 11 November, 1774. At that time Carleton was Governor of Canada, and Dartmouth was Secretary of State for the Colonies in Britain (Francis, Jones and Smith). The primary issue dealt with by these two documents was the difficult situation in Quebec.
Abstract Temperament refers to the behavioral style of an individual or the tendency to behave in a certain way in a certain situation. This paper explains that for the child, a psychologically complex individual who has a unique behavioral style and personality, it is important to individualize interventions. The paper discusses interventions that have been designed specifically for the difficult child, the easy child and the child who is slow to warm up.
Abstract This paper discusses the problems that federal, state and local authorities face when prosecuting cyber identity theft, noting that it is not a simple procedure. The paper explains that individuals that steal the identity of others online often use multiple servers and locations to make it almost impossible to trace the person who is responsible for the identity theft. The paper also explains that when identity theft occurs in a country where traditional Internet crime is not considered a prosecutable offense the country where the nation occurred has a difficult time in locating the criminal and extraditing the identity thief for the purposes of prosecution. Finally, the paper notes that many United States prosecutors are hesitant to prosecute these crimes because they generally involve low profile cases that take extensive amounts of time to investigate and prosecute.
Abstract In this article, the writer explores the nurtured heart approach of behavior therapy. The writer explains that the topic of behavior disordered children has always been a volatile one. The writer then points out that experts in the fields of child psychology and education not only disagree how to treat the disorders, they sometimes disagree on whether the disorders even exist. The he writer examines Dr. Howard Glasser's approach to treating difficult children, including those who have been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and other behavior related disorders. The writer concludes that with the nurtured heart approach to behavior in a classroom, students will realize that negative behavior gets no response, while positive behavior gets compliments, rewards and credits.
Outline:
Introduction
What It Is
Conclusion
References
From the Paper "The first thing the approach stresses is the fact that intense, or difficult children do not react normally to the basic rules of parenting. While parents of these children may be dedicated and trying everything they can to get these children turned around they are often faced with defiance and refusal to comply. It can be frustrating for the parents, the teachers and the children who are involved. It can also be difficult on remaining family members."
"The Nurtured Heart Approach believes that these children are programmed in a way that an entirely different approach is needed to make the child change behavior patterns, and consequently gain confidence in his or her ability to fit into society and succeed."
Abstract This paper discusses the difficulties that a Christian may encounter if trying to convert a Muslim. The paper first discusses the fundamentals of Muslim faith and then focuses on the difficult teachings of Christianity, including that Jesus Christ was not just a prophet but the Son of God and that sin is not just a matter of having made bad decisions, but in fact sin is a moral rejection of God, which cries out for acceptance of Christ's dying on the Cross as a path to forgiveness.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Islam
How Do Muslims View Jesus Christ?
How should a Christian Approach a Muslim?
Conclusion
From the Paper "The devout Christian trying to convert a devout Muslim has a Herculean task, a very steep mountain to climb. Among the two most difficult teachings of the Christian faith to put across to the Islamic believer are: one, that Jesus Christ was not just a prophet but the Son of God; and two, that sin is not just a matter of having made bad decisions, but in fact sin is a moral rejection of God, which cries out for acceptance of Christ's dying on the Cross as a path to forgiveness. If those two Christian principles can be conveyed (and accepted by the Muslim) through respectful, honest dialogue, the Christian believer will have completed a task only a very few accomplish."
Abstract In this paper, the writer explains the main concepts of Lucy Gill's book, "How to Work with just About Anyone: a Three Step Solution for getting Difficult People to Change", which aims to help the reader achieve the conflict-free workplace. The paper discusses the author's ideas on preventing and managing non-productive behavior and asserts that the most crucial aspect of this book is the emphasis that the office manager should not give up, and that he can change the negative behavior within the office. The paper highlights the book's main idea that the key is really to separate the behavior from the person, so that the behavior can be addressed from an organizational level and the organization can run more efficiently.
From the Paper "This is a very practical and insightful book, that takes the complex interpretations of personal dynamics and boils them down to specific practical applications using proven techniques to solve office workplace challenges. The book is designed to enable the reader to achieve the ideal of the most efficient type of office: the conflict free workplace. The three fundamental points of the book are to achieve it through three steps: 1) getting to the heart of the conflict, or the real reason or source of conflict 2) choosing your problem-solving methods, and more specifically determining which problem-solving methods to avoid 3) choosing a different approach to solving problems, and keeping them solved."
