implication of different leadership styles on nursing practice Introduction Leadership is exceedingly essential to the effectiveness and stability of the clinical practice. A comparative analysis of leadership styles is crucial for understanding the leadership phenomenon and how leadership characteristics, skills, and competencies related to the task assigned (Khai & Nawaz, 2016; Kazmi, 2017). By comparing and contrasting the leadership and management styles of leaders and non-leaders and then synthesizing the outcome of such an analysis through the lens of a reflective process, it becomes possible to conceptualize the ultimate leadership model and how it related to nursing practice. In this paper, a critical analysis of a nursing leadership figure, a non-leader, and me as a leader was done. Ultimately, the aim is to explore the implication of different leadership styles on nursing practice. Leadership: a working definition Before delving deep into the analysis of various leadership and management styles, it was essential to come up with a working definition of the term ‘leadership.’ A review of the literature indicated a general lack of consensus in the definition of the…
how Emma portrays social class in Regency England The society of Jane Austen is, without a doubt, a very distinct one when compared to contemporary society. The society was characterized by clear as well as a class structured hierarchy which included features that were normal during that time. This included the superiority of inherited wealth, especially over the new wealth. Nevertheless, the barriers of the class were witnessed to transform due to rebellion and new concepts from the continent, including the Napoleonic wars and the French revolution, which also impacted Britain. Jane was in a position of noticing the transformations in the society, although she opted to write concerning her own class, the gentry of the country alongside their behavior, and also what she considered as close to her heart. She wrote regarding the values, morality, stability, class, and order of society. The implications of the class are more evident in Emma. This essay discusses how Emma portrays social class in Regency England. The discussion will focus on a particular character and how they demonstrate social class, as well as…
G.K. Chesterton Introduction G.K. Chesterton was a prominent fictitious writer in London during the early 20th century. The legend was born in May 1874 in England and died June 1936 in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. He was referred to as the prince of paradox for his exceptional skills in art critic, philosophy, theology, and literature. Despite being highly multitalented, he gained much respect for being a Christian apologist and an orator. His work covered a wide range of genres, and he was able to write all types of literature materials, starting from poems, drama skits, novels, biographies, and other creative forms of writing. He was also known for his stunt Christianity and served in the Roman Catholicism. Some of his best known Christian apologies include the ‘Orthodoxy’ and ‘The Everlasting Man.’ Chesterton had a Unique style of writing which was characterized by his uncommon use of proverbs and metaphors, which he would twist in a paradoxical manner depending on where he was using his and thus earning him the epithet prince of paradox. He was also outspoken and a great political thinker,…
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’ and the Colossus of New York Comparisons and Contrasts of the Themes A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’ is an archetypal novel that was written by Betty Smith in 1943. The Colossus of New York, on the other hand, captures the outer and the inner landscapes of New York City in a series of meditations, personal memories, and vignettes. Whitehead presents the thoughts and the feelings of newcomers and longtime residents who dream of making New York their home. Smith begins her novel by introducing the 11-year-old Mary Francis, who lives with her family in Brooklyn in the early1900s. The story of Smith ends when Mary is almost 17, straddling many of her formative years. The first theme that is evident from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’ is the theme of poverty and class. Nearly every chapter, anecdote and character in the work of Smith addresses and represents the issue of poverty in the early 20th century America. Being poor entails that the characters are expected to think about how they will survive continually. The…
Annotated Bibliography on the spread of true and false news online Vosoughi, Soroush, Deb Roy, and Sinan Aral. “The spread of true and false news online.” Science 359.6380 (2018): 1146-1151. The report acknowledges the fact that lies spread way faster than the truth, hence the concern over fake news and its overall influence in people’s social, economic and political well-being. This report aimed at understanding how false news is spread in the social media platform, especially twitter by taking into account rumours spread from 2006 to 2017. While social media happens to be critical in many people’s lives in regards to the spread and access to information, Vosoughi et. al. admits that little is known on their resulting contribution in the spread of rumours and falsity online. Therefore, this report answers two important questions; how do truth and falsity diffuse differently? What factors of human judgment explains these differences? Notably, the report refrains from the term fake news and this is attributed to the polarization as in today’s media and political climate where news sources that do not support such politicians are…
Who Will Survive? Civilization has finally crumbled. The end is here, and there aren’t many that can fend for themselves. The world has become deserted, and basic human needs get insatiable. Water and food are scarce, which means only eight people can survive to populate in the future and thrive as a colony. As a 47-year-old violinist, I deserve a spot as an elite survivor because as a changed man and currently six months free from jail after serving seven years for dealing drugs. This paper argues why a 47-year-old with excellent health has reached physical peek, why drug dealing helped him throughout his life to feed himself and pay the bills, and why as a violinist, he will survive. Studies reveal that the physical peek of a man is in his late 20s or 30s. Therefore it means that from this age, the man has fully realized himself and understood the goals he possesses. It only calls for ambitions over how he will carry out the rest of his life (modern man). Life calls for an individual to possess…
Dialogic emergence and the monologic imagination of culture/society Anthropology is one of the social sciences that attempts to explain various aspects of human life to understand the evolutionary origins and patterns. While describing culture, anthropologists have categorized culture into dialogic emergence and monologic imagination. When one thinks that a specific group of people speak with one voice, anthropology sees it as a monologic culture. Dialogic emergence comes out from the word dialogue, which means to converse. Therefore, dialogic development refers to the engagement and interactions that occur among people in society, which classifies them with a specific culture. In his book, Looking Like Language, sounding like a Race, Rosa Jonathan has highlighted some of the features that distinctly compare monologic imagination and dialogic emergence (Rosa, 2019). According to the author, language and identity are inseparable, and they help in creating a specific identifiable culture. The works of Mikhail has made other people in society to see the issues in social life as dialogical. No one can speak to himself since words that people talk are influenced by other people or…
Title: Essential Qualities of a Police Brutality Lawyer The police department in the United States of America enforces law and order. The police officers keep the people safe. If a crime takes place, the police officers, in charge of the area, secure the scene. Every department has seasoned detectives. They collect evidence and hand it over the forensic experts. These units work in unison to solve the crime and apprehend the perpetrators. Sometimes the police officers cross the line and take law in their hands. These are punishable offenses. Such illegal acts fall under the police brutality category. Many victims of police brutality file their complaints. They hope that the judicial system can right the wrongs. What Should You Do? Ordinary people are unaware of the legal acts. They lack information about how they must proceed. Most feel that the judicial system may support the police officers. However, it is a myth. The court can punish the police officer if the victim’s lawyer can prove it. The police brutality lawyers can represent the victim in the court. If you are…
Does the US Law Permit the Police Officers to Use Force? The primary task of any police officers is to save an ordinary person from criminals. They respond to the calls of people in need. The police officers maintain and enforce the law of the land. Sometimes, the cops may fail to act as per the legal handbook. Such acts are examples of police brutality. The US law highlights that police officers can use limited force on ordinary people, suspects, and criminals. Applying severe force on the suspects can pave the path for a police brutality case. Physical Force The law enforcement officers must arrest the criminal. These perpetrators do not surrender with ease. The cops can use verbal threats so that the criminal surrenders. The police can flash their guns. If the criminal tries to hit the police officers, they can use physical force. The cadets learn several techniques in the police training academies. They can use chokeholds on the criminals. This hold renders the criminal powerless. The criminal can lose consciousness during an extended chokehold. It helps the…
Role of interpersonal skills in effective leadership 1 Introduction In the view of Schnackenberg and Tomlinson (2016), interpersonal skills hold significant importance in today’s globalised corporate world. It is mainly because it helps the individual to survive in the industry and to develop a strong level of relationships with other subordinates. It can be claimed that interpersonal skills can increase the productivity of the organisation through effective team building and increasing level of trust among employees. The idea of this essay is also to demonstrate the role of interpersonal skills but at the leadership level. It will highlight how interpersonal skills play an important role in building effective leadership by highlighting different leadership styles and the interpersonal skills they possess. Further, this essay will also shed light on examples where effective leadership has used interpersonal skills. In the end, this essay will also include the discussion on team development and the importance of interpersonal skills within the organisation. For this purpose, the researcher has planned to include data taken from different articles, journals and lectures obtained during the class. 1.1 …