Scholars in the field leadership and strategic management support two common views about a leader. The first maintains that a leader is born and that leadership qualities are inherent in the person. The second theorizes that people eventually become leaders after undergoing a rigorous process of training that acquaints them with key leadership skills and […]
The Achilles tendon is a strong non-elastic fibrous tissue that connects the calf muscles to the calcaneus (heel bone). It is also the largest tendon found in the human body and helps an individual to engage in everyday exercises like walking, jogging or running. Notably, when calf muscles contract, the Achilles tendon tightens, hence pulling
What is Root Cause Analysis? A Root Cause Analysis (RCA), is a systematic process used in the identification of the root cause of a sentinel event with the aim of rectifying system flaws, which led to an undesired outcome (Cherukuri et al., 2017; Cherry & Jacob, 2016, p.380). While the process highlights the cause, it
My personal views of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their health have been partly shaped by various cultural and social factors, including personal experiences, mass media, literature, and sources in social circles. My foundational knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities was mainly gained from literature, personal stories, and media. However, the
Obesity is a leading health issue and the second leading cause of mortality in the United States with an estimated 300,000 deaths per year. The condition is considered to be a major risk because of its etiological connection with other secondary illnesses such as coronary artery disease, certain types of cancer, stroke, and type 2
In his book “Word on the Street,” Linguist John McWhorter attempts to debunk the myth of “pure” Standard English by pointing at the varying nature of English through slang, syntax, sound, and meanings of words over time. He claims that the “illogical” status of some elements in language does not necessarily mean they are wrong.
Introduction The selection of eligible candidates for a crisis negotiation team is one of the most crucial steps in preparing for mediation in a time of crisis. Therefore, it is important for organizations to consider key factors that should be taken into account. An ideal selection process should assess individual experience, personality, and technical
Companies have a tendency to capitalize on every situation or event that comes their way. In 2017, Pepsi attempted to get the most of out the Black Lives Matter movement by creating a protest-themed advert, which to the company’s regret, received considerable backlash on social media because of its controversial content (Victor, 2017). Read also
The Book of Proverbs is one of the five wisdom literature books in the bible along with Psalms, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. The primary significance of the book is to teach wisdom to the young and the old. It characterizes wisdom as an idealistic woman, and offers wise insights on how to lead
Motivation is a necessary part of the instruction process where the teacher is supposed to influence behavior and performance of the learner. In essence, motivation arises from the interrelation between conscious and unconscious factors such as reward value of the goal, intensity of desire, and expectations of an individual or that of their peers. In