Many people agree that podcasting is the right tool for freeing listeners from the shackles of schedules and monotony that are normally the order of the day. They also agree that it is a perfect way of reaching out to an audience that often misses out on quality broadcasts, either on the radio or on […]
Poor Leadership and Governance Leadership and governance of health systems are one of the most complex yet crucial building blocks of any health system. The latter encompasses the government’s role in the health sector as well as other relevant stakeholders who impact highly on health through practices like overseeing and guiding the entire health care
Social psychology seeks to understand how people think, feel, relate, and influence one another. This sort of influence can be either actual, imagined, or implied, which further means that individuals are predisposed to social influence even when other people are not present. Since the concept of human behavior is a product of the interaction of
Introduction Scientists estimate that at least half of the world’s population is bilingual. This makes bilingualism a norm instead of an exception. Although bilingualism is less common in the United States than the entire world in general, about a quarter of the country’s population can comprehend a second language, and given the current rate
Business man, open speaker, and writer Seth Godin communicates his convictions about how the modern generation has bargained the industrialized tutoring framework because of the internet and “the association economy” in his manifesto “Stop Stealing Dreams.” His main thesis is that the original goals of education have outlasted their effectiveness and that it is the
One of the major concerns that currently impede the achievement of quality healthcare in the 21st century is the resistance to change. Although scholars have identified a range of problems and barriers to attainment of excellence in care, literature shows that many organizations in the healthcare sector frequently try to maintain the status quo when
In today’s business world, characterized by dynamism and vigorous competition, enterprises must seek ways to secure a competitive edge. An organization can establish and maintain a competitive advantage by creating a culture of innovation and organization. Relatedly, this report explores how HMD Global can infuse creativity and innovation in its organizational culture. HMD is a
Introduction Today, a majority of managers agree that the main reason for pursuing quality is to satiate customers. This is in line with the characterization adopted by the SixSigma Institute which states that quality signifies “the totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bears on its ability to satisfy customers”
Signs of Substance Abuse and Addiction in School-Aged Populations Substance abuse and addiction among school-going youth are manifested by various warning signs. The most apparent ones include changes in behavior and mannerism, impaired judgement, lack of motivation, changes in personality, irrational behaviors, depression, and changes in appearance. In most cases, the incidence of several
Since the 1960s, various scholars have contended that exposure to violence in movies, video games, television, cell phones, and the internet has detrimental effects on children. In particular, it has been presumed that excessive exposure poses higher risks of violent behavior among the viewers. The ultimate outcomes of this supposition are that children who are