Primum non nocere

Many of things that we interact with are solids and liquids. However, there are some things that are combination of both called a Non-Newtonian Liquid, an example of this is oobleck. This substance has the qualities of a liquid but also has the qualities of a solid when under pressure. One of its qualities as a liquid is its ability to flow, known as viscosity. In this experiment will change the oobleck’s viscosity by changing its thickness. Additionally, applying any pressure to oobleck helps…

1. Key points " The BoardSource has been answering governance-related questions posed by nonprofit leaders for more than a decade. The chapter two of "The Nonprofit Board Answer Book," ask some pertinent questions concerning the best size for a board, keeping the size of the board under control, the term limits of a board, and the suggested action steps for a board. " In its answer, it emphasizes that: "No magic number guarantees board engagement, efficiency, and productivity. The answer…

Dear Standards Department, October 9, 2016 I, Flight Corporal Chan, Ashley have been a member of 135 Bell Irving Squadron since 2013 and have experienced a lot of brilliant things such as flying, teaching a class, summer training, being on the drill team and band, participating in the Seaforth Highlander Homecoming parade and many more. Now I think I am in a position where I both the experience and leadership skills to give back more by becoming a senior NCO and make the junior cadets’…

A message in A Few Good Men got me thinking about the organizational norm of the Marines of giving orders and following orders. A main ethical point that I saw in the movie was the assuming responsibility of giving and accepting orders. It was customary in the Marine division to act upon an order without question. Colonel Jessup even said that lives would be in danger if his orders weren’t followed. Failure to fulfill an order goes against the organizational norms of the Marines. These…

According to an article in Psychology Today (2014), there are a number of advantages to participating in charity organizations. Volunteers tend to be healthier, happier, live longer, and have a better outlook on life than non-volunteers. The challenge for any nonprofit organization is to create an atmosphere that harnesses the resourcefulness of people who are willing to buy into its social purpose, while maintaining financial integrity. With this in mind, chief officials have to ensure that the…

According to the Center for Nonprofits, Nonprofit corporations are set up to help, teach and develop a public or community interest rather than for individual gain or monetary benefit (para. 3). There are six types of nonprofit organizations: public charities, private foundations, civic leagues and social welfare organization, trade and professional association, and social and recreation clubs. Stakeholders in a nonprofit organization consider those people who have an interest in your…

Historically, not-for-profit (NFP) hospitals evolved from either religious groups or philanthropic foundations and provided health care to individuals that could not afford to pay the doctor to come to their home (Cutler, 2000), hence, they provided a service to the community that the community would otherwise be required to provide. These organizations generated little income and as such were granted tax exempt status (Cutler, 2000). Modernization of healthcare has transformed hospitals from…

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Levine Children’s Hospital is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Levine Children’s Hospital is a part of Atrium Health formerly known as Carolinas HealthCare System and is located on the main campus of Carolinas Medical Center, the flagship of Atrium Health formerly known as Carolinas HealthCare System. Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH) is the one of the largest children’s hospitals between Atlanta and Washington, DC. The 12-story, 234-bed facility first opened in…

This paper explores some of the viewpoints and opinions that the Army takes on profiles in leadership positions. There are significant contrasting perspectives from different Soldiers along with how they felt about the topic at hand. When asked to First Sergeant (1SG) Henriquez, Rosendo (Deputy Commandant of Noncommissioned Officers Academy ALC), First Sergeant Nichols, Andy, (NCO Deputy Commandant for SLC), Staff Sergeant Felix, Efrain (a Senior Leaders Course (SLC) Student), SSG Macdonald,…