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Assertiveness in Communication, 2007.
Examines how assertiveness can help us in our communication tactics.
1,525 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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Assertiveness is an important communication skill that involves standing up for one's rights while respecting the rights of others. It enables us to express our feelings, opinions, beliefs and needs directly, openly and honestly. It also gives us confidence, increases our self-esteem and enhances our self-control in everyday situations. As a result, assertiveness improves our decision-making ability and increases our chances of getting what we really want from our lives. This paper explores various aspects of assertiveness including the difference between non-assertive (passive), aggressive and assertive behavior, describes different types of assertion, and discusses the gender and cultural differences in assertive communication.
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The Difference Between Assertive, Aggressive, and Passive Behavior
Types of Assertion
Gender and Culture Differences in Assertive Communication
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"Apart from the gender, a person's cultural background also influences the way in which he or she uses assertive language. In "collectivist" cultures such as that of Asian countries such as China, Japan or Korea, for example, individual rights are often considered to be subordinate to those of the group and values of humility, tolerance or subservience are considered as virtues; hence "assertive" behavior may not even be appropriate or desired in such cultures. In some cultures, it is particularly important to show respect and obedience to elders and parents; show of asserive behavior in front of elders would be considered to be particularly distasteful. On the other hand in countries where individualism is prized, assertiveness and standing up for one's rights are considered to be desirable behaviors."
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Assertiveness, 2007.
This paper defines the personality quality of assertiveness and applies it to business management.
1,815 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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This paper states that assertiveness is a social proficiency, which gives vent to one's own rights and views, while preventing other people from taking advantage of oneself, and yet maintains due regard for the privileges of other individuals. The author points out that assertive managers make use of behaviors, which exploit their potential to achieve results, while promoting the people with whom they are closely associated in their work. The paper compares assertive managers to aggressive managers who regularly have problems in visualizing the opposite party's viewpoint.
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"Assertiveness is the excellence required by managers to tackle with specialists. Specialists will, by virtue of their nature, try to control weak managers. Assertiveness will allow the specialist understand what performance is anticipated. Assertive behavior does not pose any danger; nevertheless shed no doubt regarding the expectations of the managers and the person who is at the helm of affairs. Assertive Managers appreciate that they ought to take advantage of every chance to convey reliable messages regarding what they anticipate from others in their workplace."
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Assertiveness, 2005.
A look at the importance of assertiveness in conflict resolutions.
1,254 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper discusses the attribute of assertiveness and its important role when faced with a conflict which needs to be resolved. The paper defines assertiveness and then differentiates it with aggressiveness.
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"Organizations in every part of the world deal with conflict on a daily basis. Employees must cope with supervisor demands, customer issues and office politics, which often lead to differences in opinion. Assertiveness within the workplace is crucial to resolving these internal conflicts. Assertive behavior demands that an individual consciously handle situations clearly and fairly. In order to better understand how to be assertive, one must also examine behaviors that may hinder conflict resolution: aggressiveness and non-assertiveness. Once an individual understands these differences, he or she can then make conscious decisions to appropriately assert him or herself during conflict resolution."
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Assertive Discipline, 2007.
A research review of the benefits of assertive discipline and its effect on social relationships in the classroom.
2,923 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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This paper researches the effect of assertive discipline on social relationships in the classroom. The paper analyzes what assertive discipline is and how it works in a classroom environment, including steps for implementation. It then reviews the literature with regard to how effective this form of discipline is and how it affects the classroom dynamics.
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Chapter One
Introduction
Objective
Introduction
Research Question
Rationale
Study Approach
Chapter Two
Review of the Literature
Catching Students Being Good
Assertive Discipline is a Behavioral Approach
Three Competencies of Assertive Discipline
Six Tasks of Assertive Discipline in the Classroom
Application of Assertive Discipline Approach
Key Ideas behind Assertive Discipline
Characteristics of the Assertive Discipline Model
Implementation of the Assertive Discipline Model
Benefits of the Assertive Discipline Approach
Logical Consequences
Ascending & Increasing Level of Consequences for Each Problem Behavior
Review of the Literature Reviewed
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"The teacher should always when speaking do so in a firm tone of voice and make eye contact with students, being responsive to appropriate behavior exhibited by students. Assertive Discipline is not difficult to implement and is effectively on a general basis. Assertive Discipline provides students who are misbehaving with the right type of attention for exhibiting good behavior. Parents are involved and through cooperation in discipline techniques, unproductive behaviors have been shown to lessen. Critics of the Assertive Discipline approach hold that children should be taught to follow rules simply because it is the right thing to do and further that the techniques of Assertive Discipline are forms of control that do not encourage critical thinking in the child and interferes with the child in development of self-reliance."
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A Study of Assertive Discipline, 2008.
An analysis of the aims, approach and potential outcome of the use of assertive discipline in the classroom.
2,981 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper analyzes the classroom discipline system that was developed in 1976 by Lee and Marlene Canter, assertive discipline. The paper discusses the approach of assertive discipline and how the use of the assertive discipline program allows for the easy use of strategies that are practical for successful behavior management in the classroom when used by a teacher who works at building personal and trusting relationships with students.
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"In addition, some things that will be helpful if you begin to use the Assertive Discipline approach would be to speak in a firm tone of voice, make eye contact with students, and be responsive to students when the proper behavior is exhibited. Assertive Discipline does not seem to be a difficult plan to implement and studies show that it is effective in classrooms for students with special needs and behavioral problems. Consistently giving the students the opportunity to think logically about what the results of their actions would be, should they choose to engage in a behavior that is not appropriate, will only increase the likelihood that they will develop into self-reliant adults."
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Assertion in the Counseling Process, 2001.
An examination of the uses of assertion for the success of the counseling process.
430 words (approx. 1.7 pages), 5 sources, $ 17.95
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A look at the role of assertion and self-efficacy in the counseling process. The author examines the uses of assertion from the client and the counselor's perspective.
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"Assertiveness, along with self-efficacy, plays an important role in the counseling process. To be effective, various situations often require assertive responses and approaches. Counselors can help a great deal in understanding issues that stand in the way of self-esteem, assertion, and self-efficacy, by directing clients toward re-examining their assumptions."
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Assertive Discipline, 2004.
Examines the positive and negative aspects of assertive discipline in the classroom.
854 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper explains the basic premise underlying the assertive discipline model of teaching. It then goes on to describe how assertive discipline can benefit and harm the education of children and presents arguments of critics on both sides of the issue.
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"According to the assertive discipline model, teachers have the right to determine what is best for their students, and to demand compliance. The model holds that pupils should not prevent teachers from teaching, nor should they keep other students from learning. Student compliance is important in creating and maintaining an effective and efficient learning environment. To develop and maintain this environment, teachers are encouraged to react assertively, as opposed to aggressively or non-assertively."
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The Purpose of Assertive Behavior, 2000.
A look at the role assertive behavior plays in developing self esteem.
3,336 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 2 sources, $ 95.95
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This paper looks at several approaches by different authorities regarding assertive behavior and the role it has in improving self-esteem. The paper then draws conclusions about the improvement of self esteem based on the information that is presented.
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"One way that a person can improve his or her self esteem is to practice assertive behavior. Assertive behavior can be defined as the ability to maintain control over a person?s behavior and emotions in order to achieve the goals, results, or communications that he or she seeks. behavior is not aggressive and manipulative. Assertive actions are based on reason and self-awareness rather than as an emotional response to a situation. The authors of the book Don?t Say Yes When You Want to Say No state, ?People with Excitatory Personalities do not fear their feelings. Frightened neither of closeness not combat, they act out of strength. The excitatory man knows who he is, what he wants. He is assertive? (17). The individual?s strength is used to communicate needs and ideas rather than coercing other people. Traditional theories such as those of authors H. Fensterheim and J. Baer have several valid concepts, but they have limitations."
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Assertive Behavior and Interpersonal Communication, 2002.
The paper looks at ways to positively address disruptive communication styles, focusing mainly on ideas discussed in the book by Brinkman and Kirschner, "Dealing with people you can't stand: how to bring out the best in people at their worst".
1,838 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The paper begins by detailing the psychological roots of ten specific behavior patterns that represent normal people at their worst, according to Brinkman and Kirshner's book. The paper then explores ways to bring out the best in such disruptive behavior and examines different tools available to find a positive solution to the personality clashes. The paper also stresses the difference between aggression and assertiveness.
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"Assertiveness however places an equal amount of respect, on each person. It recognizes that the persons own feelings and thought are valuable, as are those of others. This is position of personal strength, and personal vulnerability all at the same time. The assertive person makes those around him or her uncomfortable if their peers are not as personally secure. The assertive person can enter into disagreements without taking the conflict personally, and thus be in a place to move the conflict forward to resolution. The assertive person truly can express themselves, because under their own expression is the desire and ability to accept others expressions, recognize the differences, and pursue peace and positive communication. The truly assertive person will quickly be a leader, and a valuable asset to his or her company, and career."
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The Monroe Doctrine: A Weak Assertion of Independence, 2002.
This paper looks at the Monroe Doctrine of 1823 and discusses its significance in the path for American independence.
1,215 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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In this paper, a history of the reasons and need for the Monroe Doctrine are thoroughly examined. The Doctrine was a powerful statement but the U.S. had very little power of enforcement. Reasons behind this are discussed. This paper also shows how the Monroe Doctrine appeared on the surface to be an American declaration of independence from a colony-hungry Europe but in fact the document had many weaknesses.
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"By the early 1800s, America was becoming its own country and trying to separate itself from Europe. The United States wanted to prevent future colonization of the Americas by European countries and attempted to accomplish this by issuing the Monroe Doctrine. The Monroe Doctrine of 1823, designed to discourage European nations from colonization that would threaten America, was merely a declaration of America?s independence, not a demonstration of it."
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Position Statement On Friedman's Assertion, 1995.
Analyzes and deconstructs a statement by noted economist Milton Friedman that "the only responsibility of a manager is to the board of directors and the shareholders." Focuses on the implications of the statement in an era of social responsibility and et
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"Position Statement on Friedman's Assertion
The statement by Milton Friedman that the "only responsibility for a manager is to the board of directors and the shareholders" is ridiculous, by most modern standards. Unless, of course, that statement, like so many pronouncements by Friedman, is meant as a challenging premise for debate (Friedman, 1970, 24). Assuming, however, that this senior economist has put aside his socialist days, his pro-Keynesian and his anti-Keynesian days, and actually believes in that statement, then the management student faces a myriad of philosophical problems.
For instance, it goes against almost all of the current management theory that suggests that the old ideas of command and control are outdated. As Humble suggests "With the demise of command and control, old-fashioned bureaucracies cease to be ..."
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Rumors, 2005.
This paper describes four types of rumors, an assertion or set of assertions widely repeated though its truth is unconfirmed by facts or evidence.
1,820 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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This paper explains that sociologists have established three main categories of rumors in social settings as pipe dream rumors, bogey or anxiety rumors and wedge-driving or divisive rumors and a fourth category known as home-stretches referring to anticipatory rumors. The author points out that pipe dreams rumors are the most positive form of rumors and often express the wishes and hopes of those who circulate the rumors but can be seen in a negative light such as some promises made by advertisers on the internet; bogey rumors reflect feared or anxiety-provoking outcomes, such as the 1974 Pop Rocks contamination rumor. The paper relates that wedge-driver rumors are a negative form of rumors intended to divide group loyalties or otherwise undermine interpersonal relations such as the rumor that Jews or Arabs had prior knowledge of the 9/11.
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Pipe Dream Rumors
Bogey Rumors
Wedge-Driver Rumors
Homestrechers
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"The image of Bill Gates towering over rival Steve Jobs served to create, in the words of one observer, an "Orwellian" image of dominance and power. The anticipatory rumors, from the point of view of many Apple staff, had envisaged the joint presence of the two company leaders on stage. This rumor was seen as being "bad enough" and a sign of defeat by those loyal to Apple. However, the virtual presence of Gates as a looming and larger than life presence went beyond even the anticipatory rumor."
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Effective Management, 1999.
Examines six factors of success: perception, leadership, assertiveness, culture, attitudes and values.
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"Introduction
First level managers may be promoted from within a company and bring little or no knowledge of management to their job. These individuals essentially "learn by doing" and are likely to make mistakes in management that could have been avoided if they had greater knowledge of management theory. In other cases, first level managers are brought into an organization directly from business school; these individuals are likely to have a strong theoretical knowledge of management, but lack the practical experience which makes for a strong manager. First level managers who understand the various influences on themselves and on their subordinates are likely to be more effective in their jobs than managers who do not have such understanding. By examining the human aspect of management, such managers can improve their.."
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Extraversion and Leadership, 1997.
Examines the need for and effects of a leader's assertiveness, charisma and initiative. Discusses personality testing, communication skills and cultural factors.
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"Although psychologists have tried to isolate characteristics that make individuals good leaders, one characteristic is undeniably essential: extraversion. Leadership cannot occur in a vacuum. The leader must interact effectively within a group. An extraverted individual is more likely to be a leader than an introverted individual. Researchers have found evidence that certain people are predisposed to assume leadership roles based on their personality traits.
Among any group of unacquainted persons that is given a particular task to perform, a leader must generally emerge before the group can perform effectively. The leader may be task-oriented or socially oriented. The task-oriented leader focuses on the function that the group must perform. The socially-oriented leader places more focus on the feelings and emotions of ..."
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