How can self-disclosure facilitate effective communication in the workplace?

Discussions: Self-disclosure can be a rewarding, but often challenging, exercise to determine our own communication challenges. The Johari Window offers a non-threatening model to help provide feedback and communication among peers and co-workers (see video under Content – Week 4 – Reading and Resources). Sometimes, we may forget about all the emotions present at work. Some of these emotions result from personal difficulties, work pressure and stress, and/or the ability to perform beyond our potential.

Based on your readings this week (see Content – Week 4 – Reading and Resources), and regardless of the emotions experienced at work, having a strategy to deal with emotions and conflicts can help to create a happier work environment. What proactive steps can be taken to hold our emotions in check in the face of ineffective communication and leadership practices? How can self-disclosure facilitate effective communication in the workplace? Be creative in your answer!

You may find appropriate articles at the end of each chapter, and/or identify articles through the APUS online Library. Finally, be sure that all discussions are answered in full, in order to ensure the best possible grade based on the work submitted.

Based on your readings the below website

– Emotion and learning in the workplace: Critical perspectives.

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– Leadership and managerial competences in a contemporary organization from the standpoint of business executives.

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– Verbal and Written Communication Strategies

(https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_human-relations/s08-01-verbal-and-written-communicati.html)

– Interpersonal Communication Processes

(https://open.lib.umn.edu/communication/part/chapter-6-interpersonal-communication-processes/)

– The relationship among emotional intelligence and outcome variables: A study of Indian employees.

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– Does emotional intelligence matter in interpersonal processes? The mediating role of emotion management

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– Knowledge creation and the concept of a human being: A phenomenological approach.

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– Interpersonal perception of pathological narcissism: a social relations analysis.

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– Putting Up Emotional (Facebook) Walls? Attachment Status and Emerging Adults’ Experiences of Social Networking Sites.

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– INTERPERSONAL ENGAGEMENT.

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Do the films you watched adhere to, complicate, or challenge the stylistic motifs of Film Noir?

After reading the two Film Noir texts in this module, and watching Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope (1948) in class on 9/8, watch one of the following on your own:
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Touch of Evil (1958)
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Sunset Boulevard (1950)
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The Big Heat (1953)
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In A Lonely Place (1950)
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The Third Man (1949)
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The Big Sleep (1946)
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Double Indemnity (1944)
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Chinatown (1974)
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The assignment is to compare/contrast Rope and the film you watched in terms of whether or not they adhere to the definitions of film noir proposed by the texts. Do the films you watched adhere to, complicate, or challenge the stylistic motifs of Film Noir?
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You’ll be graded on whether or not you use the texts for your analysis. You’re encouraged to use the film terms glossary and elements of mise en scène handout as well.
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Your work should be 2-3pgs and you must quote both of the film noir texts in your analysis for full credit.

Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of having a large cash balance.

Prior to the financial recession in the late 2000s, some companies built up significant cash balances. Since that time some companies have continued to increase their cash and liquid investment balances and a discussion followed over the value of accumulating large cash balances. Research the topic and answer the following questions in your write-up. Use the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Links to an external site.website and the University of Arizona Global Campus Library to find resources to support your statements.

In your paper,

• Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of having a large cash balance.
• Identify two companies with sizable amounts of cash and liquid investments on their balance sheets.
• Explain why a company would continue to increase their cash and liquid investment balances.
• Support your statements by citing at least three credible resources in addition to the course text.

The Cash Balances: Company Analysis assignment

• Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Style Links to an external site.resource.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted

Note:

Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice Links to an external site.resource for additional guidance.

Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.

Why is it so hard to build affordable housing in New York?

Title: Why is it so hard to build affordable housing in New York?

My chosen NY State is Michelle Hinchey who is the NYS senate and she represents NY Senate District 46.

My chosen NY State Assembly Representative is Jennifer Rajkumar who is the NY State Assembly Representative and she represents Assembly District 38.

Outline Instructions:

Submit a strong thesis statement for your paper and an outline of your paper.  Here are two resources to help you

Your outline should indicate how your paper topic is related to economics.

How will your paper examine the economic costs (including opportunity costs) and benefits of your topic?

How could New York State policies on your topic effect the economy?

What are the positions of your elected representatives, in the Assembly and New York State Senate on your topic?

Full Paper Instructions

3 pages paper. In addition, there should be bibliography page.

Format of Paper:

Title: The title should be concise statement of the subject of the paper.

Introduction:

1. State the topic you researched for the paper in a succinct declarative sentence identifying the topic you researched.

2. Convince your reader that the study will be based upon concepts studied in the course.  Give an economic rationale why your topic is important and related to NY State legislative control.

Discussion, Implications and Recommendations:

· Provide a logical discussion to prove to your reader that you understand the implications of your study. Use economic analysis in discussing your topic.

· Include only pertinent information you have researched on the topic and implications.

· What are the NY State policies that are being proposed or put into action to address the economic topic you researched?

· If you were in a position to make recommendations, what would they be?

· Write about your findings from your NY State legislators (in Assembly and NY State Senate) you researched or/and interviewed.

What theory or theories studied this quarter would best explain why the individual committed their crimes?

Week 9 Assignment: Criminal Typologies

Identification and Background

[Answer the following questions with sufficient details from sources. Delete these instructions prior to submission.]

Who is the criminal?

What are some details about their life related to their criminal behavior?

[Include at least three key details in 1-2 full paragraphs. Delete these instructions prior to submission.]

Criminal Behavior

[Answer the following questions with sufficient detail from sources. For each answer, aim for 1-2 paragraphs. Delete these instructions prior to submission.]

What crime was committed by the individual?

What was the MO (modus operandi)? In other words, how was the crime carried out?

Where did the crime(s) occur?

How many victims?

Theory and Rationale

[Answer the following questions with sufficient detail from sources. For each question, provide at least one full paragraph. Delete these instructions prior to submission.]

What theory or theories studied this quarter would best explain why the individual committed their crimes?

How does the theory/do the theories relate to their behavior?

Why did you select this/these theory/theories for the crime?

What criteria would you use to evaluate the quality of the information and the effectiveness of existing or suggested strategies?

Prepare a TOWS matrix (1-2 page grid) that summarizes a health care organization’s threats, opportunities, weaknesses, and strengths. Write an analysis paper (4-5 pages) highlighting key findings from the TOWS matrix. Create a draft strategic plan (1-2) pages that describes four strategies for the organization to pursue based on findings from the first two course assessments.

Note: Each assessment in this course builds upon the work you have completed in previous assessments. Therefore, you must complete the assessments in the order in which they are presented.

An essential element in evaluating a health care organization’s overall strategy entails examining the company’s resources and competitive capabilities. Are they sufficient to allow the organization to pursue the best market opportunities, while minimizing external threats?

The most widely used tool in conducting this evaluation is a TOWS matrix. A well-executed TOWS analysis provides the basis for crafting the organization’s strategic plan. A key difference needs to be addressed here. SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis has been a popular way to display pertinent external issues and internal strengths and weaknesses. This type of analysis involves listing the organization’s strengths and weaknesses and perceived external opportunities and threats. SWOT, however, does not provide much insight into what strategy decisions might result from the list of strengths and weaknesses and opportunities and threats. As a result, the TOWS matrix (threats, opportunities, weaknesses, and strengths) was developed to provide a better way to develop and evaluate specific adaptive strategic alternatives.

This assessment provides an opportunity for you to complete a TOWS matrix and corresponding analysis, as well as draft a high-level strategic plan based on your TOWS matrix.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Use the following to complete the assessment.

TOWS Analysis Worksheet [DOCX].

Common Strategies and Goals Health Care Organizations Develop and Monitor [DOCX].

To prepare for the assessment, you are encouraged to create a practice TOWS matrix, using the TOWS Analysis Worksheet. The practice matrix enables you to jot down your initial thoughts and then come back to it later to see whether anything could be expanded on in the matrix that you submit as part of your next assessment.

Consider your selected organization’s threats, opportunities, strengths, and weaknesses. In addition, keep the following key points in mind:

Assumptions: What assumptions do people in the organization’s internal and external environment have? What alternative assumptions might be useful in these situations?

Information: What information do your organization’s internal and external stakeholders have? What information are they missing?

Evaluation Criteria: What criteria would you use to evaluate the quality of the information and the effectiveness of existing or suggested strategies?

In addition, you may wish to review the assessment instructions and scoring guide to ensure that you understand the work you will be asked to complete.

Note: As you revise your writing, check out the resources listed on the Writing Center’s Writing Support page.

Scenario

Your manager congratulates you on a fantastic job on the environmental analysis. She now needs your help with the next step in developing a strategic plan for the CEO—completing a TOWS matrix and accompanying analysis. After completing the TOWS matrix and analysis, your manager also wants you to prepare a high-level, draft strategic plan for the organization.

You know that a TOWS matrix is a decision-making tool for developing strategic alternatives. You also know that you will be better able to develop a more effective strategic plan based on an in-depth analysis and understanding of the current environment.

Which are the THREE most Critical Issues and/or Problems of this Managing High Performance Virtual – Remote – Telecommuting Teams Business Case?

Read the attached case and write about the following questions based SOLELY ON THE CASE ATTACHED!!!!

1. What’s this Managing High Performance Virtual – Remote – Telecommuting Teams Business Case about? Please explain why? and analyze, and discuss in great detail …(1 page)

2. Which are the THREE most Critical Issues and/or Problems of this Managing High Performance Virtual – Remote – Telecommuting Teams Business Case? Please explain why? and analyze, and discuss in great detail …

What has led to the more comprehensive strategic view of total quality management?

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 250–300 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Library Research Assignment

Discuss the following points regarding the evolution of total quality management concepts:

• Prior to the advent of the total quality management concept, what was senior management’s typical approach toward quality?
  • In your discussion, provide an example showing management’s typical approach toward quality.
• What has led to the more comprehensive strategic view of total quality management?
• What are the benefits of a more comprehensive strategic view? Please support your discussion with an example.

Do you believe the death penalty is effective in deterring crime and should remain in place?

Prisons

The United States incarcerates more people, in both absolute numbers and per capita, than any other nation in the world. Since 1970, the number of incarcerated people has increased sevenfold to 2.3 million in jail and prison today, far outpacing population growth and crime. In the U.S., approximately half a million correctional officers are responsible for supervising more than two million inmates. Correctional officers are exposed to unique workplace hazards within a controlled prison environment.

Based on the videos from this week and your textbook, answer the following questions as completely as possible. Do NOT be too short in your answers. Please make sure they are complete sentences and grammatically correct .

Do NOT simply copy from the textbook word for word! Use your own words (paraphrase) when completing this assignment!

Question 1: Based on the videos provided to you in the Week 9 LEARN section of Blackboard, when did prison overcrowding begin to be a problem in the United States and what was the main issue that caused the overcrowding?

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Question 2: In your textbook, read Chapter 10, “Community Sentences: Probation, Intermediate Sanctions, and Restorative Justice.” Then beginning with probation and selecting two other alternatives to incarceration, complete the table below:

The death penalty is a very controversial issue that is used by the courts in extreme cases involving the crime of murder. While, in the past, executions have been authorized for other crimes, currently all prisoners sitting on death row have a conviction for murder. Using Chapter 9, “Punishment and Sentencing,” in your textbook and the link below, answer the following questions in complete sentences.

The Death Penalty Information Center provides essential statistics like State by State information. See the basics by hovering over the states on the interactive map. Scroll to the bottom to select particular states for more details, and see a summary on right side of page for each state you select. For comparison, you’ll see that Louisiana has the highest murder rate at 14.4 murders per 100,000 residents!

Question 3 – Based on the State by State Informational link found in your Week 9 LEARN tab, fill out the table below as it relates to the state you live in .

Question 4: Do you believe the death penalty is effective in deterring crime and should remain in place? Why or why not? (Please be detailed in your answer.)

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If the whole world is “globalizing”, then shouldn’t all countries or cultures eventually turn out the same, or have similar patterns of globalization?

If the whole world is “globalizing”, then shouldn’t all countries or cultures eventually turn out the same, or have similar patterns of globalization?

This is “obviously” not going to be definitively answerable in a short essay, and so your answer is going to have to be a bit speculative. But that doesn’t meant that it can’t be well-reasoned. What I’m really looking for is how well you can express a thoughtful reply in writing, and (ideally) back up a point or two (or three) with references from the texts.