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The personas that I choose is Katy Silveira, Homemaker. Based on what I have learned from her interview, she is passionate about her environment, the community and the lives of children. Katy has attended numerous community forums and school board meetings to voice her opinion and it is quite impressive. According to Hallowell (2010) the Cycle of Excellence is critical to obtaining the right candidate for the job. The first step is to select the (Hallowell, 2010, p. 43), and it is dependent…

Professionalism; over and over again I hear this word being used within the field of higher education. Professionalism is defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary as, “the skill, good judgment, and polite behavior that is expected from a person who is trained to do a job well.” Too often are people student affairs educators asked to be professional only to feel hindered when they walk through the front doors. Why you might ask; because professionalism is not equitable for all. Let me back track…

and what they see. In comparison to self-branding and self-identity, a user of a website like Instagram could wear certain clothing to get more likes, and this could influence viewers as well as to what the identity of that user is like beyond the web. Not only does free labour influence the self-identity of users by turning them into producers and consumers of content, but it also influences immaterial labour to users of the internet as…

Title: The Social Media Drug of Choice: Facebook Category: News & Opinion Tags: facebook addiction Teaser: Apparently, Facebook has the same effect on the brain as drugs do. Article: Psst… wanna get high? Just go to your Facebook page. Your brain on Facebook, it seems, is not that much different from your brain on drugs, suggests research. Your brain on Facebook There’s something about social media — particularly Facebook — that excites the brain. And whatever it is, keeps us coming back for…

Can groups be too open, or, too closed? In chapter two of the textbook: In Mixed Company: Communicating in Small Groups and Teams (2013), it is affirmed that groups can be too open, or, too closed. A group may start out with the perfect balance of membership skills and knowledge to fulfill its’ goal; however, in time that will change. Therefore, group boundary adjustment will be necessary to maintain control. For groups; boundaries are set with membership rules, roles, networks, and other…

1. We live in a world in which there is a constant flow of information, and this week's reading addresses ethical issues and social media. While some companies block employee access to social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, others have a more permissive attitude. Explain several reasons why a company may choose to permit—or be indifferent to—employee access to social networks. I think that many companies are beginning to allow their employees to access social media websites because it is…

There are several accomplishments that I can account for over the course of my life. Accomplishments may include perfect attendance during some of my school years, getting terrific kid multiple times, or maintaining a high GPA throughout my high school career. However, I don’t feel these accomplishments amount to my inner accomplishment of being able to discipline myself enough to realize and execute the concept that every action does not require a reaction from me. As you age you are prone to…

Does Under Armour have any resource strengths or competitive capabilities that qualify as a distinctive competence? Yes, Under Armour resource strengths are product design and technology innovation was crucial for Under Armour sales growth and meet customers’ expectation. The Under Armour differentiates the product design to regulate body temperature and enhance comfort, mobility, and performance in any type of weather condition. Under Amrour typically outsourcing the specialty fabric production…

The days of summer are gone but the opportunity to relax by the water is still possible when visiting one Nova Scotia’s many waterfalls. Perfect for fall weather, waterfalls are the hidden gems of Nova Scotia, much like the many beaches scattered on the shores. According to CBC there are an estimated 2,500 waterfalls in Nova Scotia with the possibly of hundreds more to still be discovered. Robyn Allen, a Nova Scotian environmental engineer and self-proclaimed waterfall hunter, wants more people…

does Vallor define the scope of her inquiry? Why does Vallor argue that ethical reflection is necessary on this topic? The debate concerning the influence of social media on the development of people's values has not found an answer yet. Since the Web 2.0 technology is highly likely to shape the way of communication by the future generations to a significant degree, there is the need to reflect on the ethical side of the issue. At the same time, the large question about how the common use of…