control group. Each participant was scanned prior to MBSR training and also filled out 3 questionnaires to assess each participant 's emotional levels. The Beck Depression Inventory- Second Edition (BDI-II) was used to assess depression levels and consisted of a clinical cut off if the score was 17 to 20. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was used to assess anxiety levels and the Symptom Checklist 90 Revised (SCL-90-R) was used as a canvassing tool for psychopathology in participants. Training in…
participants and other psychological factors that stem from depression such as self-dislike, lack of sex drive, and feelings of guilt or worthlessness. Hatzenbuehler, Parpal, and Matthews (1983) reported in their study that used the Beck Depression Inventory that the reliability coefficient for their sampled subjects was .83 on the same day and .60 at a one week interval. Also, in concerns to validity, the Beck Depression is one of the most known and utilized self-report measures used for the…
always found myself looking at the news, reading the newspaper, and I enjoying my history classes. So went looking for something as a major, I made sure it had all components that I enjoy doing. Additionally, the results from my Strong Interest Inventory support my decision as it suggested that I have a strong Enterprising in my skills. This means that I have the potential to be persuasive, fast learner, direct with others and the ability to motivate other. In addiction, the following…
When thinking positive, you are thinking on the bright side of what can potentially happen. Many people positively fantasize about their futures. Some people who think positive, expect positive results, as we all should. Can those positive thoughts lead to something worse eventually? I have always been taught to think positive, to never let negative thoughts get you down. Always think positive, think it into existence or it will never happen. There are people who have been taught, and…
According to the MBTI assessment, I am an ISTP and according to the Strong Interest Inventory, my strongest themes are RCI; I agree with these analyses, all things considered. As mentioned in the modules, everyone has a bit of both types in them, but some stand out stronger than others. Regarding myself, especially, it actually depends on the situation and moment as to which type or interest will stand out more prominently. MBTI Assessment • I: Having done several MBTI assessments before, I…
services and solutions to their place of business. These customers have a need for inventory solutions, eCommerce capabilities and services like technical support. At the other end of the spectrum are smaller customers with much simpler needs and a preference to shop online. Medium size customers fall…
leaders. The vertical organization structure is a top-to-bottom hierarchy where each level of employment and management reports to the level above them. There are several layers of middle management, each holding authority over the workers at the level below. The horizontal structure has one leader (CEO) with multiple divisions or matrix based managers who equally report directly top management. (Bateman & Snell, 2013, p. 153-160). Historically, the vertical structure has been dominant in…
wine connoisseurs in Orange Country that turned their passion of collecting fine wines into a business. However, their business Amazing Grapes has unfortunately never been profitable. The business is months away from closing down due to mismanaged inventory and absentee of owners. Marcus Lemonis comes in and convinces staff and the owners to take ownership of their business and stop running Amazing Grapes like a hobby. Marcus in the end saves the business from being financially crushed…
organized tasks and roles and also ascertain what we could have done better. Most importantly, using a personal development plan, this individual will reflect on how the experience has enhanced research skills, written and oral communication, time management, working to deadlines, ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment productively and…
design from an operations management perspective, by Vos, Groothuis, & Merode, (2007), attempts to determine the most efficient layout of a hospital’s patient working spaces within a proposed hospital complex. The case study purports to indicate best physical floorplan layout properties, based on analysis and experimentation of patient flow, operational management strategy, logistical concepts, and future technology growth. The case study emphasis (operations and management requirements) was…