Planned Change in a Department or Unit Every company and organization goes through seasons of change. Depending on how the change is presented to the staff members can make a big impact on how successful the change will be. Leadership plays a critical role when an organization goes through a period of change. “The key aspects of the leadership role involves influencing group activities and coping with change,” (Al-Sawai, 2013, para.1). In this paper, a problem within my organization will be explained, a solution to the problem will be identified, how the change plays into the organizations mission, and strategy for implementation of the change. Organizational Inefficiency It is important in a health care facility to provide quality services to all seeking help. One aspect of providing quality care is timely service. My organization has been struggling with extended wait times in the emergency department. This started with long wait times to get to a room, and then an additional wait before the doctor would see them, followed by more waiting for results and treatment options. In this regard, we…
Needle Exchange Programme The needle exchange programme (NEP), also referred to as the syringe exchange programme (SEP) or the needle and syringe programme (NSP) is a policy service that provides access to sterile needles, syringes, and other paraphernalia to injecting drug users (IDUs) (Katherine 72). The policy enhances healthcare affordability in that IDUs get these equipment at little or no cost. NEPs started in the 1980s in the UK as a means to curb the prevalence of AIDS and hepatitis B. Soon after, the programmes began to crop in the U.S. The masses realized the need to stop the spread of these diseases among the individuals who inject drugs. As a result, the masses created the Prevention Point, an illegal all-volunteer and street-based operation, which was the basis of NEPs in the U.S. (Bassler 22). In a recent study, the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals the effectiveness of NEPs in reducing the prevalence of HIV and other blood-transmitted viruses among IDUs and discourages increased use of drugs (WHO 10). WHO supports the policy on the basis that it is a…
Snowden Hero or a Traitor Abstract Whistleblowing is a common thing that has been experienced in countries for a long time, which usually has the aim of reviling dirty secrets of the government and politicians. In 2013 America experienced a shock after a whistleblower exposed a secret program that was conducted by the National security agency (NSA). The program was running surveillance known as PRISM on the citizens without their consent, which forced Edward Snowden an employee of the NSA to expose the program by leaking information about the it. This paper will focus on giving a clear overview of Snowden’s actions and revile the people’s opinion on the Snowden revelation. 1. Introduction Edward Snowden worked as an analyst in the National Security Agency, where he discovered the PRISM program that the government conducted in secret. The program was initially designed for tracking any communication in the interwebs that might pose a threat to the country. But on the other hand, the NSA was spying on their citizens acquiring their personal information and data hence invading their privacy. The agency…
Analyzing Conflict, Failure, and Negative Experiences Part 1 Groups comprise of different people with different views. Groups come together to achieve a specific task or accomplish a set of goals. Managing groups can be challenging, especially when the leader lacks particular skills to lead the group, poor communication among members hinders groups from achieving the set goals. I recall being a member of a team assigned to develop the organization’s strategic plan .All the team members were middle managers from different departments .the team was led by the assistant director. We spent most of the time arguing about the content. Everyone wanted their suggestions to be included in the final draft. The team leader picked on specific departments leaving out others. Some team members felt excluded and did not actively participate in meetings . as a result, the task was accomplished as expected.. Part two One of the events that led to unsuccessful completion of the task was poor communication. The task was not completed because the team was not adequately directed; the team leader did not include everyone…
Snowden, the People’s Hero Abstract Whistleblowing is a common thing that has been experienced in countries for a long time, which usually has the aim of reviling dirty secrets of the government and politicians. In 2013 America experienced a shock after a whistleblower exposed a secret program that was conducted by the National security agency (NSA). The program was running surveillance known as PRISM on the citizens without their consent, which forced Edward Snowden an employee of the NSA to expose the program by leaking information about it. This paper will focus on giving a clear overview of Snowden’s actions and revile the people’s opinion on the Snowden revelation. Snowden, the People’s Hero Introduction Edward Snowden worked as an analyst in the National Security Agency, where he discovered the PRISM program that the government conducted in secret. The program was initially designed for tracking any communication in the interwebs that might pose a threat to the country. But on the other hand, the NSA was spying on their citizens acquiring their personal information and data hence invading their privacy.…
Development Versus Sustainability Development and sustainability are essential elements in the progress of an economy since they contribute positively to the lives of people. While the two variables seem to hold a similar meaning, they differ in the time they take when enhancing lives. In this regard, development aims at improving the lives of people in the present generation. At the same time, sustainability focuses on improving the quality of life of people in both the current and generations to come. Sustainability also aims at raising the lives without affecting the natural endowment and environment adversely (Bebbington & Unerman, 2018). Although the two economic matrices need to work together to achieve balanced, sustainable development, they exhibit conflicts and trade-offs during their actualization. Some of the potential trade-offs emanate from issues such as food security, inequality, economic development, life on land and in water, and poverty. While various governments strive to balance these elements in the respective countries, development, and sustainability exhibit some conflicting interests. For instance, as a nation seeks to raise of its citizenry by mobilizing industrialization to create…
The extent to which the stance of police towards drug use has changed the general public’s perception of the police force in the United Kingdom Literature review Introduction Over the past 40 years, the attitude of the public towards cannabis and cocaine has become far more relaxed. Therefore casual use of these drugs, particularly cannabis, is far more widespread. From the British Crime Survey, it is established that 9.5 million individuals in the age bracket of 16 and 59 years have ever used cannabis, and this figure has been growing yearly since the survey was introduced in 1981 (MacDonald, 1999). After the enactment of the Misuse of Drugs Act in 1971, the total number of people convicted for illegal drug use has increased, and 1998 recorded a figure of 84300. This number had, however, been declining in the subsequent years with a massive drop to 50,000 in 2004. This decline, therefore, raises the question of whether the police leniency in the treatment of those dealing or taking class A and class B drugs has contributed to this situation (Barclay, Tavares,…
Ladakh Meditation Tour EXCURSION TO MONASTERIES EXCURSION TO LAMAYURU & RIDZONG 06 Nights 07 days Exploring hidden gems at Ladakh monasteries Overview – Plan your Ladakh tour to visit the monasteries and stroll around in the local market. Explore the hidden gems of the beautiful plane and make perfect plans. This shall help ensure that you do not miss out on the renowned places. DAY 1 After arriving at Leh airport, you will be taken to the booked hotel. Relax for some time and stroll around in the local market for the rest of the time. You can also visit Likir village and go to LIKIR GOMPA, which is just 60 kilometers from Leh. Hotels are booked for an overnight stay at Leh hotel. DAY 2 Second day starts with the excursion to the famous ancient Lamayuru Moonland which is 120 kilometers round trip back to Leh hotel. With excellent surrounding landscape, Ladakh gets its name from this famous monastery. From here, you can head towards the Rizong monastery and visit Chulichan nunnery. On this day, come back to likir…
Case Application: Life Insurance Policies Best insurance policy to the protection of Sharon’s son in case of premature death If Sharon happened to pass away prematurely, the best insurance policy to consider should be the five-year renewable and convertible term. The policy is classified in size and can be acquired at a minimal premium (Url, 2017), thus suitable to Sharon’s income. Policy that meets need to accumulate a college fund for Sharon’s son Universal life insurance is the paramount insurance policy that Sharon can secure for her son’s college payments. Sharon will make cash deposits to pay for all his college bills. Universal life insurance helps raise college school funds via cash withdrawal authorizations (Url, 2017). Policy that meets the need to accumulate money for a down payment on a home Sharon should opt for the Universal Life Insurance policy to make an accumulated home down payment. Ideally, universal life insurance offers principal plans by allowing cash withdraws (Url, 2017). Major obstacle from purchasing cash-value life insurance Ideally, life insurance offers cash interest protection for the entire life of the…
mortgage liabilities Jeffery R. Jones had some mortgage liabilities independently while he and Martha H. jones had joint mortgage liabilities. The mortgage that Jeffery R. Jones had which he held singly was Beachfront Bank, which was a Mortgage Loan-Home that he reported was burnt. The characteristic of the mortgage was it had an interest rate of 5.77% and was 30 years with a 10% down payment. The principal plus interest payment was $2,631.80 while the monthly payment with tax and insurance was $3,031.80. The balance of the mortgage as of 12/31/20X7 was $434,934.12 and as of 12/31/20X8 was $428,273.91. It means that the payment that had been made for the year was $6,660.21. The other mortgage that Jeffery R. Jones had was at Bank Of America. The characteristic of the mortgage was a Mortgage Loan-occupied by Jeff’s mother. The mortgage had a 7% interest rate. The mortgage was a 30 year mortgage with a 20% down payment. The mortgage had a Principal plus interest payment of $581.07 and a monthly payment with tax and insurance of $78.07. As of 12/31/20X7…