Work ethic

On May 2nd, my group performed a story of Julio, from the book Underground America: Narratives of Undocumented Lives edited by Peter Orner. We then received feedback from our professor and other students about what we need to improve on. Since then, we have brainstormed ways to make our performance more effective. On May 18th, my class will combine our performances to create one long performance with our improved performance opening the piece. I will discuss how it was like working with a group,…

When working with a group you will encounter multiple personalities. Not to mention as the manager you are expected to handle this situation with care. However, you have two choices you can use your power as a manager to inform this employee, “The project will be done as you direct them” or you can use his strength finder profile to your advantage. Which, will keep all employees happy even the one that is making this project more difficult than the other members feel it has to be. Now we…

Marissa Mayer, the President and CEO of Yahoo, Inc., made a major change to the work setting of Yahoo employees. Mayer removed the ability of Yahoo employees to work remotely from home. Mayer’s reason for this decision was that speed and quality would be lost by allowing employees to work from home. According to the findings of the authors of Influencer, this reasoning is true. The findings show that those who work closer together with the most interaction have better working relationships.…

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Peter Bregman claims that multitasking isn’t aas productive as we think it is. Bregman offers multiple examples of study results, showing that multitasking would slow down a person’s productivity level up to 40 percent. In order to support his claim, Bregman conducted a one week experiment where he would try not to multitask and see what happens. He would also jot down methods or techniques to help prevent people from multitasking. For the whole week, Bregman has maintained himself from…

you will be a challenge. In my opinion, it goes back to the Theory use at the work place because as leaders we can empower them or shut them down. In regards to…

and games), and cleaning up afterwards. The other volunteering I was a part of was the Halloween/Fall Festivals at local elementary schools. Both festivals had me work one game the…

time is limited, so done waste it living someone else’s life”. Steve jobs explains that he would not have been as successful as he was and have been able to keep going if he didn’t love what he did. jobs clearly states that” the only way to do great work is to love what you do”. I believe this is true in many cases because if you do what you love your are more inclined to be more dedicated and truly value the time you put in and the final outcome. If you truly didn’t love what you do you are…

unmotivated stem on perceptions of the criminal justice system I believe that in any field there are always unmotivated employees. Unlike others in the class, I am brand new to the field of criminal justice. However, recently I spoke to a person that works in the Common Wealth of PA Department of Human Services as a caseworker. Erin Jeter told me that she has over five years experience and has witnessed many unmotivated workers including her. Through asking questions and listening to Jeter, I…

Japanese art is a classic in Asian art. Both images do show beauty and nature, as well as water being the subject of both paintings. “The Great Wave off Kanagawa shows water being violent and fearful especially at the peak in the wave. “The Inlet of Naboot” shows water as being peaceful. In Hokusai's Great Wave, I feel the unifying theme is endless. The great wave comes through Japan in the painting; even though, Mount Fuji is still standing in the background. The wave signifies natural…