LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS IN SAUDI ARABIA UNIVERSITIES 1. Introduction The leadership dynamics and associated elements play a major role in supporting education and learning in Saudi Arabia universities. The current system focuses on leadership dynamics and strategies as responsibility for single individual and focuses on maintenance and not developing plus managing the current system. The government policies are focused on implementing collaborative education strategies which in contradiction with Saudi education system but situational demands. The models are oriented to the central decision-making system with are embedded in the educational environment. The leadership dynamics change the philosophy of education in the universities to provide flexibility plus autonomy for leadership dynamics to accommodate persistent changing requirements of education development 1.1. Topic Articulation The topic of the proposed research is to investigate the impact of leadership dynamics on change management in Saudi Arabian Universities. During personal tenure as a teaching assistant in a Public University since 2010, there are going to be enormous changes in the Saudi Arabian university system soon and hence the ability to handle change will be a critical…
Information Systems Development and Project Management INTRODUCTION Effective management information systems assimilate information about a company and arrange it in a way that enables efficient access to data and commentary. Many systems are individualized based on the functions and needs of a business and are composed of both computer software and hardware. Information systems can be developed to perform a particular role, such as processing of order, or be constructed around various sub-systems that conduct most business functions. To build information systems, one needs to understand the operations of a business and determine a system that streamlines the process and increases the usefulness of data. An Information System (IS) can have a significant effect on corporate strategy and the success of affirm thus needs the participation of managers and decision makers all levels of the organization. PRODUCT PROPOSAL User involvement plays a critical role in the development cycle of an IS. Significant user participation in the development of a system and general orientation of the user is key to the success of a development project. Two techniques can be used…
problem of school dropout Introduction School dropout continues to become a common problem all over the world. This can be attributed to various factors that can be reduced based on the particular element or contributing effect. As a general rule, there is a need for precautionary kinds of preventive measures aimed at making students comfortable, which is essential in keeping them in school. Besides, the other solution to the problem of the school dropout relies upon creation knowledge among the learners in school to enhance their understanding of the importance of being at school, especially for the future lives and prosperity. The common reason cited as the cause of the increasing school dropout problem is due to lack of a better understanding of why is key to being in school as well as the danger associated with being at home or other in the streets and the informal workplaces at this particular age. Most of the recommendations for the problem of school dropout, therefore, are based on the aspect of the education system, technological use, and the perception change for…
Problems in education Education Problems in education are always connected to teacher quality, funding, and, most probably, the status of the teaching profession. Other factors are student performance and testing, racism, and equal education opportunity. Lack of proper parental involvement also seems to be a problem in education. Research shows that parental involvement in the child’s education makes them feel better about themselves. This will always make them have good grades and higher test scores on standardized tests in school. It is, therefore, essential to have qualified teachers that properly care about the students at all times and also encourage parents on the importance of getting involved in their child’s education. Change is inevitable, and with the world’s problems becoming more dynamic, then it is also necessary for the education system to change as well. It is terrible that most teachers and educators are still holding on to the old teaching methods that are considered adequate today. The best learning techniques are not just making the student’s scram content in education for the sake of the exam but helping to…
Techniques for Motivating Employees Introduction It may be important to ask why it is imperative for managers to motivate their employees, the answer borders on extending their stay in the place of work. Workers are the backbone of the organization and in the event that they do not commit to it, then there will be no incentive to do best at their jobs (Arruda 2016). Some research done in 1988 indicated that 86% of companies found it hard to attract new employees and 58% of these companies had challenges with retaining the ones they already have (Studer and Knecht 2016). Much as this data may be old, it is still the reality even today. Apart from the financial loss that comes with losing employees, there is also the aspect of losing knowledge and experience that the employees may have and this is the most valued asset that employees have Belloc, H. (1967). This major cost may be avoided by motivating workers so that they may continue to be committed to working for a given organization. This paper highlights some of…
patient satisfaction in ED The ANP role is seen as having the professional knowledge, behaviours and also the skills of high level, and the ability to practice health care safely and efficiently, (Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence, 2009). Adopting these key qualities accompanied by expert skills as well as knowledge, ANPs are in a position to assist in the reduction of patients waiting time in ED. Additionally, Nieminen et al. (2011) noted that the AP’s are well sanctioned with expert skills and knowledge which they utilize to perform highly skilled and complex decision making in a familiar and unfamiliar situation using their expert clinical knowledge and expertise. AP’s in ED can recognize, initiate the investigation, prescribe, refer to specialty and liaise with the appropriate multi-disciplinary by recognizing and prioritizing the urgent and non-urgent cases. As such, this could be achieved by first identifying the Urgent and non-urgent cases from the triage in UCC, initiating relevant treatment and investigation and appropriate transferring to other units such as majors or resuscitation area, therefore keeping the unit to full capacity. Although waiting times…
Ergonomics Introduction Ergonomics is the study of people’s efficiency in their working environment and their homes. It is the science of fitting jobs to individuals who work in them to help reduce ergonomic stress and eliminate many potential disorders. Experts of ergonomics and Ergonomists add to the plan and assessment of tasks, occupations, items products, environment, and systems to make them compatible with the needs, abilities and limitations of the users. Poor posture in our workplaces or homes can cause many hazards to our health like causing digestive issues, breathing problems and back pains. It is, therefore, advisable to control these bad postures before they cause severe problems to our bodies. Many of these weak positions are caused by our daily activities such as sitting at the office chairs staring at the computer for an extended period. Sitting with recommended posture is one among the best-known ways one can use to improve position while at work (Dul et al, 2015) the following guideline suggests how this can be achieved to improve on positioning or movement while at workplaces. When standing,…
Nursing career choice Nursing is perceived to be a versatile career choice. If one has to end up in this career; he has to make formidable plans since there may career paths(Nursing licensure, 2019). The passion of the job considers what exactly someone wants to major at the end of the training. As a nurse for instance nurses who engage directly with patients handle procedures that include caring for wounds, beginning IV lines and medications. while on the other hand nurses possessing a higher level of credentials and education can manage patients conditions (Nursing licensure, 2019). They are responsible for modifying and creating specialized medication treatment plans which will make other pursue.it can also be noted that some nurses handle there to the point of graduate-stage and remain as essential caregivers. The different roles of nurses along their path are bedside and their responsibility in long term care. It is important to note that while other nurses pursue their education to the point of graduating, some are privileged to work as supervisors or managers or even care coordinators to complicated…
Research Proposal: Employee Training Abstract Acquisition of the right skills is critical for an employee if at all they are to achieve optimal outcome during their interaction with roles and responsibilities in work environment. Training is one such approach that will facilitate acquisition of skills. Organizations which are keen to help employees to meet set objectives do not hesitate to provide a platform that will give employees an opportunity to advance their skill set. The paper will delve into understanding how UNISOA training program has been instrumental to offer employees the right skills towards boosting their performance, how the training improves the senior managers ability to guide other staff members and how training is a motivating factor. Introduction Employee training comes in handy for any organization to equip staff with skills and knowledge that go a long way in optimizing their performance. Therefore, there is need to come up with an effective training program that would ensure our employees have the right skills that align to their job expectations. The approach gives the organization competitive advantage in the sense that,…
Social media communication role in the development of a business Social media communication plays a significant role in the development of a business. The adaptation of the concept of globalization has promoted business organizations to choose social media to expand the base of business communication. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn are appropriately used to communicate with people from different corners of the world. The social media platforms are the popular way of business communication. A recent study has disclosed that more than 70% of 18 to 55 years population around the world are engaged in social media applications. Thus, social media has become a significant way of maintaining communication between customers and employees through the following methods: It helps to communicate with people to know their preferences and the current trend of buying.’ It helps to understand the buying capacity of the target consumers Social media is an effective way to profile customers across the globe apart from domestic consumers On the other hand, social media is also a significant way to communicate with employees…