3/19/2012 Unit 2 Theoretical Perspectives Something to ponder upon: Why do we need to learn about theories in personality development? How can we use theories and able to relate it to ourselves? Definition Of Theory Different Theoretical Perspectives: A. Psychodynamic Perspective ▪ Psychoanalytic Approach ▪ Psychosocial Approach B. Behavioral Perspective ▪ Pavlov’s Classical Conditioning ▪ Skinner’s Operant Conditioning ▪ Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory C. Cognitive Perspective
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Personality and Values I. PERSONALITY A. What Is Personality? • Personality is a dynamic concept describing the growth and development of a person’s whole psychological system; it looks at some aggregate whole that is greater than the sum of the parts. • Gordon Allport coined the most frequent used definition: o “The dynamic organization within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine his unique adjustments to his environment” • The text defines personality as the
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Current Issue: Bullying in the Workplace Article: “Bullies Can Make Workplace Intolerable” by Marlene Habib; The Globe and Mail Bullying in the workplace is both a current and critical issue that has only recently begun to be given the serious attention it deserves. This paper will address the issue of bullying in the workplace through various avenues. An analysis of the issue will include: a definition of workplace bullying‚ typical behaviours associated with bullying‚ profiles of both the
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maintains goal-oriented behaviors” (Cherry‚ 2013). In the Essential Manager’s Manual‚ it’s defined as “the will to act” (Heller & Hindle‚ 1998). So what we need to know is what creates motivation; what happens that sparks action and greatness in the workplace? Before greatness is achieved‚ basic needs must be met‚ these consist of a salary that meets your financial needs and adequate working conditions that allow you to perform your job functions successfully‚ to name a few. Once these basic needs are
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Healthcare Administration Role in Workplace Violence Some 2 million American workers are victims of workplace violence each year. To prevent and help maintain a healthy and safe workplace environment‚ The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has a booklet of providing guidelines. According to searchcompliance.techtarget.com‚ the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is a federal agency of the United States that regulates workplace safety and health and has been
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2/23/14 1. How do relative ethics compare to universal ethical standards? Should ethics ever be relative? Provide a rationale for your response. Ethics are a set of beliefs about right and wrong‚ good and bad. Universal ethical standards are norms that apply to all people across a broad spectrum. These six core values being trustworthiness‚ respect‚ responsibility‚ fairness‚ caring‚ and citizenship. Ethics should never be relative because their ethical standards shift depending on the situation
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Part I - What is the problem? Communication problems often highlighted to be the issues at workplace. Criticism is one of the communication problems which are common at workplace. Criticism exists because everybody has something to say in their own opinion relating another person’s. What is criticism?[1] Criticism is the judgements of the merits and faults of the actions or work of another individual. Criticism can mean merely to evaluate without necessarily finding fault. However‚ usually
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Discrimination in the Workplace of Individuals Living with A Disease or Illness A Case Study Bailey House This research paper is a case study focusing on the discrimination of workers living with a disease or illness. I chose this topic based on the need to educate others on the signs of workplace discrimination. Job discrimination in the workplace can effect many people in many different situations. This particular study chooses to focus on those individuals living with a terminal
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Trends in Workplace Learning: Supply and Demand in Interesting Times By Laurie Bassi‚ Scott Cheney‚ and Eleesha Lewis The ancient Chinese saying "May you live in interesting times" has perhaps never been more relevant. As the 1990s draw to a close and the new millennium fast approaches‚ life is phenomenally interesting--and demanding. Professionals who are responsible for workplace learning and performance improvement are squarely in the center of the swirl of exciting possibilities--and requirements--that
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SEXUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE Licresha Pierce Strayer University Professor Honore Workplace romance exists when two members of the same organization develop a relationship with mutual attraction. Individuals who develop workplace romances may cause damages to morale and productivity. However companies are still confused whether or not they should interfere in the romantic relationship. Many companies are trying to figure out what department should get involved and what policies should be set and
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