This paper describes a personal experience in which a person, Steve, whom the author trusted, has let him down and how this occurrence affected the author's sense of personaltrust and self-confidence.
Abstract This paper relates that, in terms of self-concept, the author of the paper learned from his altercation with Steve that his self-esteem was directly impacted by the loyalty of others, which he had never sensed before in other similar experiences. The author realizes that he too often makes sweeping generalizations about others, possibly caused by his desire to trust without hesitation, which has led to many instances of disappointment that affected his self-esteem. The paper relates that this epiphany has given him a great deal of personal strength. The author states that, instead of viewing the situation as a new generalization that no one can be trusted, he was able to see that he can always trust himself to get done what needs to be done. The author underscores that, in terms of Steve's behavior, while many people try to follow the social rules around them, some are unable to actually handle the relationships with others thus they inflate their own self-concepts.
From the Paper "At this point, I had stopped searching for a used car. I had utmost confidence that Steve would come through, despite his recent lapses in communication. Another week passed, and I received no word of my car. I decided to call again. There was no answer. I began to realize that there never actually was an answer--only the answering service. I called and called. I became desperate. School was about to begin and I had no vehicle and no supplemental income. I had been waiting for Steve...but, who was Steve? In the end, Steve did call me back. It was over a month later that I received the call, only to be curtly chastised for my annoying requests."
Abstract This paper takes an in-depth look at the emergence of Internet trust certificates and signatures, and how they will extensively increase the security of Internet electronic commerce and legal deals. The paper first defines and discusses trust in relation to the internet and then outlines the companies that are supposed to provide the solution to consumer confidence and voluntary self regulation that is required in the electronic marketplace, as well as the amount of personal information that a user is willing to allow to become public via the internet.
Contents:
Introduction
Literature Review
What is The Background of These Organizations - BBB Online, Truste and Verisign Inc?
What Are The Services They Provide to The Organizations?
What Are The Guidelines of The Certificates Issued by BBBOnline, TRUSTe and VeriSign Inc?
Evaluate The Certificates to Find Out Whether They Really Stop Mistreating of Personal Information, and Are There Any Loopholes Within The Certificates
Do Consumers Really Feel Safe by These Certificates?
Conclusions
From the Paper "The reason for this may be considered to be psychological to a certain extent. An unwanted mail on the e-mail address needs just a click in order to dispose off, and it is a major problem that computer users have been facing for a long time. Even nowadays, all the free amount of e-mail services lead to a great amount of mails which come in, and still several people make use of free e-mail. Thus it is quite possible that the individuals are being accustomed to that sort of great trouble. On the other hand in the case of an unwanted phone call, it can usually come at any hour of any day, and one may not even like to attend to the phone in order to get rid of the people. It is also very true that postal mail is somewhere in between and certain of the individuals are being accustomed to even throwing away of the mails without even opening the mails. Thus, it is quite possible that the classification of the information is quite based on the harassment which it causes to the individual. (Trust in the Internet: The Social Dynamics of an Experience Technology)
To a certain extent, when a person uses the Internet for a while, he tends to develop a higher level of trust in the Internet. There have been different analyses which talk about two general types of cyber trust. One of these categories can be called as "Net-confidence" and the other can be called as "Net-risk". Considering individuals in these two categories help in analyzing the trust that individuals have in Internet. The analyses show that:
- In general continuing users of Internet have more surety and more confidence in the information and people whom they can access via the technology than others who do not use Internet, with several non-users having no opinion about how much of trust can be placed in the Internet."
Abstract This research proposal discusses website personalization and customization and its influence on the segmentation of online markets, specifically in e-commerce transactions. The discussion uses trust as the validation point and it provides a literature review of the topic. The paper proposes and defines a trust-based maturity model as part of its discussion.
Table of Contents:
Synopsis
Literature Review
How the concept of the Trusted Advisor Affects Opt-In Personalization Defining Shared Values Segmentation As A Foundational Trust Element
Role of Social and Cultural Influences on Values-Based Segmentation
Values-based Segmentation and Personalization Behavior
Trusted Advisors Define Competitive Advantage Through Personalization of Service
Foundation for Personalization's Future: Differentiating and Segmenting on Trust Trust- and Values-Based Segmentation Strategies and Pricing
Validation of Trust-Based Differentiation
Value Service Architectures and Models and their impact on Personalization: Differentiation through Value Equity
Managing Consumers' Perception of Value and Influencing Behaviors
Putting Trust- and Value-based Differentiation in the Center of Go-To-Market Strategies
Valuing the Customers' Privacy and Intentions in Personalization Conclusions
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Model
Research Questions
Hypotheses
Relevance and Significance of the Study
Barriers and Issues of the Study
Methodology
Anticipated Findings
From the Paper "Most significant will be the validation and further research of both the Personalization Trust Model and Trust-Based Personalization Maturity Models. The correlation to successively higher levels of personalization relative to the increasing level of trust earned by online content providers and e-commerce companies will also be quantified and shown in the context of this study. The quantification of trust made possible by measuring these dynamics of personalization in light of the two models proposed in this dissertation proposal will significantly increase follow-on research throughout the academic and commercial communities, as trust is the most critical yet most elusive differentiator there is."
Abstract Discusses decline of public trust & confidence in the legal system. Asseses basic issues. Public perception of legal system. Basis of U.S. rule of law. Principle of judicial independence. Challenges t the justice system. Importantce of a strong & independent judiciary. Ideals of American judicial independence related to rest of the world.
From the Paper " While a decline of public trust and confidence in the legal system may appear to be of recent origin, it has a long history. In an address to the American Bar Association delivered in August 1906, Roscoe Pound, then Dean of the Law Department of the University of Nebraska, observed:
Dissatisfaction with the administration of justice is as old as law. As long as there have been laws and lawyers, conscientious and well.meaning men have believed that laws were mere arbitrary technicalities, and that the attempt to regulate the relations of mankind in accordance with them resulted largely in injustice. But we must not be deceived by this..."
Abstract This is a series of three short papers, the first two of which are both on the same subject matter, "trust in personal and professional relationships." These two essays use two different rhetorical models for discussing the same subject. The third essay is a process analysis of the writing styles and following the instructions given in order to write the first two essays.
From the Paper "Can I trust you to take care of that order by tomorrow morning?" the boss asks the new night shift worker. "Sure thing!" Bobby says. As Mr. Smith and his beautiful secretary are preparing to go out of town on a business trip, Mrs. Smith asks, "Can I trust you?" Although the words are the same in both situations, the implications are vastly different. There are several classifications of trust that have major impacts on our lives, but most fall into one of three categories: professional, personal or relationship-based and financial, and within each of these categories the emotional implications of maintaining or losing trust vary widely."
Abstract This paper reviews personal test results in a case assessment that discusses personality testing and personality traits in light of the Big Five personality traits. It presents the case study and then analyzes the personality traits of the case individual. The paper examines characteristics specific to the extrovert, the advantages of being an extrovert at home and in the professional environment and finally discusses the disadvantages of being an extrovert.
Table of Contents:
Case study: Temitope Adegoke
Personality Theories and Testing
Extroverts
Type of Organization
Type of Job
Advantages and Disadvantages of Being an Extrovert
From the Paper "Ratih (2002) states the extrovert's level of self-confidence, talkativeness and attention seeking behavior will lead the extrovert to dominate discussion groups, classes or professional meetings. This can be seen as both an advantage and disadvantage depending on the situation. If in a business setting, other group members or others attending a meeting are reticent for one reason or another to come forward with ideas, the extrovert will likely voice his thoughts and move the topic ahead, often choosing a course of action, driving things forward in a dynamic manner, having a strong persuasive style ("Discussion online," 2003)."
Abstract The paper discusses how ethics are the foundation for personaltrust between subordinates and managers and for companies' transparency with investors, analysts and their customers. The paper looks at Enron as an extreme example of what happens when there is a lack of ethical behavior that highlights the need for the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The paper then focuses on the SOX legislation and its impact on corporate responsibility and goes on to explore the literature on the role of ethics in organizations.
Outline:
The need for Corporate Ethics and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Aligning Internal Ethics with External Responses
Summary
From the Paper "At their most basic and fundamental level, ethics are the foundation by which trust and transparency are created in professional and personal relationships. In addition, ethics has been found to play a role in leadership, organizational effectiveness, job satisfaction, employee turnover, and organizational justice. A survey of 7500 managers from a range of private and public organizations nationwide (Kouzes & Posner, 1990) found that 87% of those surveyed selected honesty as a characteristic of superior leaders, and integrity was selected as the most important leadership characteristic, even above competence. Clearly a trustworthy and transparent person who has ethics is preferable as a co-worker or boss and friend over one that may be brilliant intellectually yet marked by duplicity in terms of their ethics."
Abstract This paper examines how trust is developed or formed, what results when trust is not formed and finally, what results when trust is violated. The paper looks at two types of trust, known as calculus-based trust and identification-based trust. The paper reviews several studies and concludes that trust, although it is intangible, is crucially important in relationships with any depth and commitment.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Discussion
Review of Previous Studies
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper "Some individuals trust very easily, and often far too easily which results in others taking advantage of their vulnerability while other individuals rarely trust others and only manage to extend trust after a firm foundation has been laid to base that trust upon. While violation of trust between casual relationships may not result in a complete breakdown of the relationship and it may be able to continue on some level the violation of trust between two individuals who are intimately close often results in a breakdown leaving a chasm far too wide to cross and at best takes much time, effort and willingness for trust to re-established and this may only result if the victim of the violation has the willingness to do so."
Abstract This paper begins with a description of what the author believes defines an outstanding accomplishment and then goes on to tell why her personal achievement, that of becoming the field commander of her high school marching band, fits the definition she has presented of an outstanding accomplishment.
From the Paper "Everyone has achieved something. For some people an achievement is playing sports; for others it is receiving good grades. Webster's dictionary defines achievement as a "great or heroic deed" or ?something accomplished by valor, boldness or praiseworthy exertion.? Achievement is also defined as accomplishing a task successfully. Throughout the course of our lives we all have ample opportunities to achieve something, whether it be great or something relatively minor. Today and every day, I am concerned with realizing not just an achievement, but an outstanding achievement."
Abstract Is the current body of U.S. anti-trust law good public policy? This paper describes the roots and the current status of antitrust legislation in the U.S. with special mentioning of the Puerto Rican situation. It also covers the economic reasoning of antitrust in the light of per se unfair practices and business justification. Then, it moves on to give an overview of international antitrust regimes, namely EU, Germany, China and Brazil. It then discusses the call for loosening the law to create national champions that can compete on an international level.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
History of Antitrust Law
Public Policy Goals of Antitrust Legislation
Overview of The Economics of Antitrust
The Law: Per Se Deceptive and Unfair Business Practices and "Rule of Reason
Agencies
Consequences
International Perspective
Public Policy Discussion: The Need for National Champions?
From the Paper "In a concentrated market, with only a few firms, the danger is that they may find it easier to lessen competition by colluding. For example, they may agree on the prices they will charge consumers. The collusion could be in (i) an explicit agreement, or in a more subtle form known as (ii) tacit coordination or coordinated interaction . Accordingly, some cases are easier than others. The courts decided many years ago that certain practices, such as price fixing, are so inherently harmful to consumers that a detailed examination is not necessary to determine whether they are reasonable. The law presumes that they are violations - so-called per se violations - and condemns them almost automatically. Other practices demand closer scrutiny based on principles that the courts and antitrust agencies have developed. These cases are examined under a "rule of reason" analysis."
Abstract This paper discusses the argument of Francis Fukuyama in his book 'Trust', in which he addresses many of the flaws he finds in the modern capitalist democracy and considers the need for a more ethical regime to determine behavior in both the political and economic realms. This is a very cogent analysis for a time beset by political scandals and ethical failures in business such as the Enron collapse or even the current concern about excessive profits on the part of oil companies.
From the Paper "Francis Fukuyama has written a number of books on economic and political issues. In his book Trust, Fukuyama addresses many of the flaws he finds in the modern capitalist democracy and considers the need for a more ethical regime to determine behavior in both the political and economic realms. This is a very cogent analysis for a time beset by political scandals and ethical failures in business, such as the Enron collapse or even the current concern about excessive profits on the part of oil companies. The subtitle of the book is "The Social Virtues and the Creation of Prosperity," relating economic prosperity with social virtues and ethical behavior. He uses the word "trust" in its broadest sense as what people want in society, meaning they want to be able to trust their institutions, their leaders, and the businesses with which they deal. "
Abstract The writer of this paper examines the various social situations and experiences encountered, in the area of law enforcement, which influence and mold the personalities of police officers. This paper delves into the long-standing personality theory that dictates which particular traits are patterned within an individual's personality. The writer of this paper explores and details the shared personality traits evident among police officers, including their desire to help others, as well as the need for respect and dignity normally associated with the profession. This paper discusses the relevant published research, which states that certain individuals choose a career in law enforcement for a variety of reasons, including: Job security, wages and benefits as well as a clear career path.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
General Concepts of Police Personality Nature versus Nurture: Socialization and On-The-Job Experiences
Men Police Officers: Status, Gender and Personality Conclusion
References
From the Paper "Based on the status model of personality, there is a distinct "pecking order" in place in virtually all police departments across the country that helps initiate newcomers to the profession into the field; new recruits to the force will ignore this hierarchy at their peril. According to Gerber, the high-status officer in each partnership type will be perceived as having more instrumentally oriented (dominating and instrumental) traits and the low-status officer will be viewed as having more expressive traits. In addition, the status model predicts that officers' perceptions of their personality traits will be affected by group status-the overall status of their partnership in relation to other kinds of partnerships. In her review of Gerber's analysis, Monago suggests that this study showed that sex category and work experience played instrumental roles in personality adjustments."
Tags: law, enforcement, career, profession, traits, personality, research
Abstract Many theories exist on the development of personality. To some theorists, personality is built on purely biological factors. Other theorists consider personality to be a construct built entirely on environmental factors. Still other theorists feel that while personality development is based in biology, it is influenced by environmental factors. Even more confusing is that each one of these viewpoints can be effectively argued. Psychodynamic theory and trait theory are two of these personality development theories. This paper discusses the development of the writer's own personality in terms of these theories.
Abstract The paper explores the Myers-Briggs personality test designed to assist a person in identifying their personality preferences. The paper discusses how the test is frequently used in the areas of pedagogy, group dynamics, employee training, leadership training, marriage counseling and personal development. The writer then examines the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory test and maintains that this and the Myers-Briggs test are both ineffective in diagnosing a personality disorder. There are many variables for both tests which can hinder an accurate diagnosis and so additional treatments and evaluations must be given to confirm any illness.
From the Paper "According to Berens and Nardi, "the Myers Briggs model of personality is based on four preferences." 1. If you prefer to direct your energy to deal with people, things, situations, or "the outer world", then your preference is for Extraversion. If you prefer to direct your energy to deal with ideas, information, explanations or beliefs, or "the inner world", then your preference is for Introversion. 2. If you prefer to deal with facts, what you know, to have clarity, or to describe what you see, and then your preference is for Sensing. If you prefer to deal with ideas, look into the unknown, to generate new possibilities or to anticipate what isn't obvious then your preference is for Intuition."
Abstract This paper consists of several literature reviews concerning Walt Disney's early life and his important influences. Using behavioral and cognitive theories of personality, the author analyzes Disney's personality and concludes that the primary influences on Disney's personality development were his early childhood experiences in Marceline, Missouri and his close relationship with his mother and brother. The paper reasons that although cognitive theories of personality development indicate that Disney's behavior can be attributed to a keen and savvy understanding of what people wanted and how he could go about providing it while achieving his own personal goals, it was his early childhood experiences on the farm and repeated financial setbacks that contributed to his company's ruthless approach to doing business. This paper includes pictures.
Outline:
Abstract
Review and Discussion
Brief Biography and Overview of Walt Disney
Cognitive Theory of Personality and Walt Disney
Behavioral Theories of Personality and Walt Disney
Conclusion
From the Paper "It is probably unlikely that even Walt himself could have foreseen the vast and far-flung empire that Disney has become, but he would undoubtedly be delighted at knowing that his early efforts had brought so much joy into the world for millions of children and adults alike. Some authorities, though, suggest that this joy has come at a high price in terms of its impact on the American consciousness and its approach to theme park management based on Walt's own powerful personality and legacy. Certainly, everyone wears a number of different "hats" during their lifetimes, and people grow, mature and change and different personality theories can be used to explain these processes."
Tags: animation, behavioral theories, personality development
