1. Introduction The practice of good governance is pertinent to ensure that positive business performances are realised. The governance roles of boards can directly impact the success of an organisation. Each organisation is unique in aspiration and goals, and there are notably many different styles of boards, which are associated with the design of a particular organisation. Whilst what classifies as good governance remains largely contested, there is ample evidence to suggest that operational…
My goal as a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) and leader in the United States Army has always been to lead by example. My goal in doing this is to help my soldiers be the best that they can be in order to create a strong and ready force. In order to grow and become more knowledgeable in my position as a leader, I often reflect on my choices, decisions, and the actions of my soldiers. Although I have had many memorable experiences in my military career, the one that makes me the proudest is when I…
Company Name: La Marquise Its significance: La Marquise is the French name for duchess; it means a woman holding a high hereditary rank, or the wife of a widow of a duke. However, we choose this name because of its connotation to nobility as our non-alcoholic beverages will be made with noble products and will distinct themselves from the competitors’ products by its superior quality. Company Mission Statement and a Rational for its Components Mission statements are crucial to any…
A study was conducted to among 232 active volunteers from 18 nonprofit organizations to determine whether there is a difference between organizational commitment and task engagement. Many organizations utilize volunteers to accomplish their organizational mission. According to the Independent Sector Research, there is a recent decline in the number of volunteers. A common challenge faced by nonprofits is retaining volunteers who are satisfied and committed with the organization. In the…
INFORMED By: Corporal Corey Martin Birdow February Third Two-Thousand It is important to keep your chain of command informed at all times, especially if you are in charge of the well being of soldiers. On the twenty sixth of January I failed as a Non Commissioned Officer to fulfill this duty. I was informed that one of my soldiers might be going to the hospital. I asked that person to keep me informed of my soldier’s status. Instead I should have checked on the soldier personally because…
Most nonprofit leaders could do more work if they had more money, more access to decision making, more talented board members, etc. They are often, in fact, "under resourced". Since money takes a lot of energy to acquire, hyper-cost-consciousness is often present. In addition, organizations may carry an altruistic sense that "most of our resources should go to the clients". As a result, many nonprofit organizations frequently have underdeveloped infrastructures. Nonprofit staff are often more…
A Legacy Leader is someone whose actions continue to have a positive influence on an individual, group of people and/or organization. Legacy Leaders are considered to be “Leaders of Influence” because they create an environment conducive for developing others through professional and personal growth; they build team cohesiveness through trust; and they produce effective leaders and professionals who are capable of getting results and accomplishing the mission. I’ve chosen the individual below…
The Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) is part of the Army’s Evaluation Reporting System (ERS). These reports are designed to evaluate the performance and potential of noncommissioned officers (NCOs). To be effective, leadership must be actively involved and establish a relationship comprised of personal interaction between the rating chain and the rated NCO. When properly utilized, the NCOER system will identify which NCOs have the highest potential for promotion, determine…
Marketing is defined as the activities and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings for clients, customers, partners, and society as a whole (Rooney, 2009). Health care organizations are also using marketing strategies and techniques to promote services. However, marketing in health care brings forth several challenges. The article by Rooney (2009) states that many people refuse to envision themselves as users of hospital services, and avoid advertising that…
those patients. Thinking that way may bring hope to families that permit their close ones to be studied for further research. This would be the double effect meaning that inflicting pain is justified in form of treatment therefore acceptable by the non-maleficence…