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This paper describes the ways that 16-year old Precious, the protagonist in the movie "Precious", is mentally and physically abused by her mother. In particular, the paper explains the psychological traits of extraversion, neuroticism, openness to experience and conscientiousness. The paper relates how Precious' behavior in the film demonstrates each of these traits.

From the Paper
"Openness to Experience (O) based on the text a person high in O may reveal a rich and elaborate fantasy life, may be especially sensitive to the aesthetic dimensions of life, may experience a greater range of personal feelings, may seek out a wider range of activities in life, and may hold many and even contradictory ideas, and may express a complex and highly differentiated value system. The only trait from this category that Precious displayed is fantasy. Throughout the movie the viewer can start to notice what Precious outlet becomes."

Tags:beating warmth, behavioral approach system, continuum fantasy transition

Abstract
The paper discusses the six traits writing system which identifies six common traits of good writing in order to provide an assessment of elementary writing. The paper looks at some commonly agreed upon definitions of the six traits. The paper points out that not all six traits are used by all teachers or across all grade levels, as some traits develop later than others. The paper relates that this system has improved the teaching of writing, because it identifies and defines a more objective manner of assessment.

From the Paper
"The Six Traits Writing System was developed during the 1980s to cope with a situation where assessment of elementary writing was neither standardized nor reliable. The teachers across the country cooperated and devised a system which identified six common traits of good writing. These include: ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions, and presentation (in the 6+1 model). (NW Regional Education Laboratory 2006) The model uses these traits to assess the different characteristics of good writing. The definitions of these traits of good writing are shared and modified as needed, but by using a shared definition of each trait, an easily understandable method of assessment can convey exactly what the assessment means for each child, and enable better teaching of writing skills. The number of traits assessed may vary from four to seven, depending upon the type of writing, the context and the children being assessed."

Tags:ideas, organization, voice, word, choice, sentence, fluency, conventions, presentation

Abstract
This paper examines ways in which communication can be improved in healthcare facilities. The reviewed studies emphasize improving communication in nursing care and residential home facilities. Additionally, the paper includes the traits of effective leaders (administrators, directors, etc.) in the healthcare system and the importance of their communication skills. It also examines how healthcare leaders in general can improve their communication skills, and examines ways for staff, patients, and patient families to improve communication between themselves. the paper concludes with suggestions for better communication.

From the Paper
"Ludden states that communication is a learned skill and includes both verbal and nonverbal messages. The importance of communication according to Ludden cannot be over-emphasized given that ... percent of each person's day is spent communicating in some form and that communication is pivotal to fostering personal academic and professional success. In the healthcare system Leonard Graham and Bonacum point out that poor communication can and does result in not only organization confusion and mismanagement but more importantly in patient injury and sometimes..."

Tags:communication, nursing, residential home facilities, healthcare, patients, staff

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This paper discusses the urgent need for effective leadership in nursing and health care at a time when the health care system has become fragmented and the shortage of nurses is worsening. It presents various traits and styles that characterize an ideal leader. Ultimately, the paper maintains that the most effective form of leadership in nursing at the present time is transformational leadership, which involves forward thinking, flexibility and creativity when confronted with the challenges of dealing with a very unpredictable world and an environment that is in constant flux.

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"Among the many characteristics that leaders must possess are the ability to influence others, a high level of confidence, and certain qualities for leadership with which they are born (Frisina & Steltzer, 2001). Leadership also is concerned with such traits as appropriate critical thinking, judgment, and motivating others. Leadership also reflects the individual's personal attitudes and their approach to life. Leadership can be learned and it also can be developed (Frisina & Steltzer, 2001). My own conception of a leader is primarily a person who influences other people and is able to maintain the influence. At the same time, leadership can take place on three levels. The first is at the individual level where leaders motivate others. The second is at the group level where leaders build teams and resolve conflicts. The third is at the organizational level where leaders build culture. Wesorick (2002) maintains that the role of leaders is to transform practice cultures so that the uniqueness and outcomes of professional practice can be realized."

Tags:transformational, leader, vision, situational, transactional, democratic, catalyst

Abstract
This paper considers two different models of trait theories " biosocial and biosocial/psychological " within the context of the field of criminal justice. It describes the attempt to isolate what it is that defines human nature and human personality, in terms of what is the effect of environment and what is purely genetic in a personality. The author shows how these psychological concepts are applied to criminal rehabilitation therapy.

From the Paper
"One of the ways in which researchers have tried to answer this question is that they have attempted to isolate what it is that defines human nature and human personality. In other words, they have sought to isolate the different traits that together make up the personality. Although this approach is certainly subject to various criticisms " perhaps the most important of these being that personality traits are not consistently manifested over time " the trait model has remained useful in some arenas for helping people to understand human personality."

Tags:biosocial, biosocial/psychological, psychological, crime, nature, human, personality, genetic, environment, psychologists

Abstract
An exploration of the economic and political definitions of these three systems from a neutral, technical point of view as well evaluating them from a personal perspective. Included are descriptions for all these systems and a comparison of their main qualities.

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"Although we may think of capitalism as an inherently modern phenomenon " the product of the Industrial Revolution " it has been the dominant economic system in the West since at least the fall of the feudal system in about the 12th century in Europe (although of course different regions shifted from feudalism to capitalism at different times). Unlike in feudalism, in which people are connected to each other through personal, intergenerational ties, and bound as well to a piece of land, under capitalism almost all of "the means of production" are owned by private individuals (as opposed to the state or a few overlords). Production is determined neither by custom nor by those few who hold vast tracts of land but rather by the market place by individual sellers and buyers who each negotiate the best deal that they can get for themselves."

Tags:communism, capitalism, socialism, democracy, political, politics, system, government

Abstract
This paper discusses how the hypothetical scenario outlined in the chapter four of Doctor John Gottman's book, "The Relationship Cure", , is built upon neuroscientist, Jaak Pankepp's concept of the "emotional command system." The paper discusses how people fit into the archetypes discussed in the chapter and how those different personality traits and behaviors affect and influence relationships.

From the Paper
"The chapter opens with a hypothetical scenario about a group of friends who gather at a wilderness resort. Each person has a different personality and different interests, therefore, each person has a different idea about how the trip is going to go. There is the "Commander-in-Chief", the person who planned the whole thing. There is the "Explorer", the one wanting to get out and see things. There is the "Sentry", the person who's on the look-our for danger. Then there is the "Energy Czar", the person who most likely has a schedule and a plan that requires following. The "Sensualist" is planning to rekindle a romance with the "Explorer". The Jester is the one who just wants to relax. And finally, the "Nest-Builder" just wants to settle in and make everybody happy and feeling at home."

Tags:relationships, emotional command system, brain, nervous system, energy czar

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This paper begins with a discussion on the high numbers of teachers leaving the profession for better working conditions. It explains that the resulting costs for the school system for recruitment and rehiring is tremendous. It expands that, consequently, increasing numbers of school districts are working with teacher associations, universities and other organizations to develop and implement mentoring programs to assist new teachers get their footing and veteran teachers with new assignments. The paper offers in-depth detail of programs including costing tables.

Outline:
Abstract
Need
Advantages
Program Development
Examples
Mentor Traits
Preparation and Planning
Cost Analysis
Conclusion
References Cited

From the Paper
"Researchers and educators agree that the most important factor in determining student performance is teacher quality. Thus, when teachers are not satisfied with their jobs, and leave the classroom vacant mid-season, the schools suffer. In addition, The No Child Left Behind Act's requirement that schools staff all classrooms with "highly qualified teachers" presents a significant challenge, especially for inner-city and rural schools."

Tags:cost, conditions, teacher, development

Abstract
This paper will discuss the way that society imprisons black men by the cultural stereotypes that are placed on them for the acts they do. By understanding the social class warfare that is being made into an excuse to use the black man as a scapegoat into drug addiction and dealing, we can see why the system focuses on making these men the victims of a lower class problem that is being waged against them. The class ramifications, and the psychological premise of their conditioning are readily a certain way that they both find themselves in prison, as well are taught certain traits by white society that deem them in this way.

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This paper presents a full picture of the workings of Cincom Systems - a leading provider of enterprise software that supports complex manufacturing processes including material requirements planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). The paper provides a history of the company and then details its strengths, needs and strategies. The paper finishes with some recommendations for the future.

Abstract
Cincom Organizational Description
Traditional and Alterative Organizational Traits
Processes for Goal Formulation and Fulfillment
Community Description and History
Community Integration
Community Strengths and Needs
Organizational Problem Solving Strategies
Cincom's Effectiveness in Meeting Community Needs
Conclusions and Recommendations

From the Paper
"Cincom is a global provider of enterprise software for discrete and complex manufacturers, in addition to service providers in the healthcare and insurance industries. The company was founded in 1968 to initially provide database applications and software initially to manufacturing companies located throughout the Midwestern U.S. Initial development of database applications were limited to financial analysis and reporting applications, followed by the development of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), governance, risk and compliance (GRC), and later applications for tracking manufacturing audit processes including enterprise compliance and quality management (ECQM). The concentration on manufacturing companies in the Midwest initially led to very high dependence on specific types of companies for revenue, and as a result Cincom expanded globally rapidly. Now operating in 15 countries, Cincom's concentration on enabling a diverse workforce and contributing to community efforts typically begins with Joint Ventures (JV) that if successfully over time, lead to the development of subsidiaries. Cincom's community participation varies significantly throughout each nation they have offices in, with their participation in the Australian, American and Indian communities being the most significant. As the Indian government is restrictive of which specific companies can compete in their given industries, it was critical for Cincom to create a series of successful JVs and subsidiaries that first made social contributions to the broader, and significant unmet needs of the Indian provinces they initially planned to do business in. Cincom learned a valuable lesson about community involvement in India, and that was building a foundation of corporate social responsibility (CSR), looking for the greatest unmet needs in the provinces they planned to operate in and build programs that sought collaboration over dominance of a region. This is entirely consistent with lessons learned from practitioners with regard to managing the CSR strategic process to focus on creating a reciprocal level of investment to assist local Indian governments to also attain their goals (Starr, 2008)."

Tags:effective, employees, collaboration