Application of Learning Theory Paper NURS 4320 Department of Nursing Texas A&M University‚ Corpus Christi‚ Texas Application of Learning Theory INTRODUCTION Among the many complications that can occur with pregnancy‚ one of the most prevalent and potentially life threatening for mother and fetus is gestational diabetes. Unfortunately‚ the possibility for the mother to eventually become a Type 2 diabetic is significantly higher if she was previously diagnosed with gestational diabetes
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LMX Theory Application This paper elaborates on a previous case study of the leader-member exchange (LMX) theory through evaluation of unethical leadership behavior and the occurrence of reporting such behavior through a mechanism known as whistle blowing. Whistle blowing is defined as “An individual who discloses wrongdoing by an organization to the authorities or public” (Brodnik‚ M. S.‚ McCain M. C.‚ Rinehart-Thompson‚ L. A.‚ & Reynolds‚ R. B.‚ 2009‚ p. 486). Given the increasing number
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Motivational Theory and Application There are as many motivational theories as there are people to motivate. We focus on two dissimilar theories‚ which initially seem in opposition to each other. Through proper development and application‚ we see the ability to use both in the merger/acquisition scenario. The anticipated outcome of using both theories is the generation of a new and stronger organization than is possible by choosing one of the previous organizational structures. Using a work motivation
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The role of ethical theories in ethical reasoning and behavior within organizations - Research proposal Sigalit Pasternak‚ Phd student The Faculty of Management Tel Aviv University Supervisor: Dr. Ishak Saporta Introduction Business ethics is a specialized branch of ethics focusing on how moral standards apply to business organizations and behavior (Velasques‚ 1998). As such‚ it cannot be understood separately from the general ideas of ethics‚ and the general ethical theories apply to business ethics
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Application of Personality Theories John Jay D ’Amour Theories of Personality Prof. Osborne December 18‚ 2006 Without theories about personality and the complexity of its nature it would be difficult if not impossible to help those who suffer from behavior related problems. Throughout the years different perspectives regarding this type of therapy have been formulated in an effort to understand and treat people experiencing difficulties related to their ability to function as a member of
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Application of the Theory of Constraints in Banks. Bramorski‚ T.‚ Madan‚ M.S.‚ and Motwani‚ J. The Bankers Magazine‚ Jan-Feb 1997 pp 53-59. High economic growth‚ intensified competition‚ and increased customer sophistication have forced the banking industry to reevaluate techniques to improve operational efficiency and profitability. In recent years‚ service industries have faced significant competitive pressures resulting from globalization‚ rapid advances in technology‚ and a high degree
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1.Scientific Management Theory: Frederick Winslow Taylor (1856-1915)‚ the Father of Scientific Management‚ assumed that labor is not the cause of most problems in business and it is only the management which can provide solutions to the problems of the business. His principles were: 1. Develop a science for each element of an individual’s work to replace the old rule-of-thumb method. 2. Scientifically select and then‚teach and develop the worker. 3. Heartily co-operate with the workers so as
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Motivation Theories and Its Application Introduction to Organization Behavior as a Discipline Motivation is one the various branches of a much wider applied science‚ that is‚ Organization Behavior. Therefore‚ before any further progress is made towards understanding Motivation and its application‚ a brief introduction to Organizational Behavior would be in place. Organizational Behavior is the study and application of knowledge about how people‚ individuals‚ and groups act in organizations
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This paper will focus on the application of criminological theory in the following scenario: As the vice principal in charge of discipline at a prestigious school‚ I need to determine what actions to take in dealing with a deviant eighth grade male student. This student comes from a disadvantaged socioeconomic background and has now been caught in a physical altercation with another student. My direct supervisor‚ the principal‚ believes it is in the student’s best interest to remain at our school
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Borrowed Theory Application NU 540 Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development Jean Piaget‚ a researcher biologist and genetic epistemologist‚ was interested in how organisms adapt to the environment. He studied the cognitive development of children and believed it involves continuous organization of mental processes. Piaget uses two major aspects in his theory: the process of coming to know and the stages we move through as we acquire this ability (Huitt & Hammel‚ 2003). Piaget believed
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