Lewin’s theory possesses both the driving force that facilitates change and a resistant force that resists the change (Schein, 2002). The driving force must overcome the resistant force in order for change to be successful. | This model best applies to a nursing situation in which change is necessary but where part of the nurses in the organization are resistant to change. Ordinarily, resistance to change within an organization would derail plans to change, but Lewin’s theory recognizes and accommodates resistance, enabling the nurse to grasp the
When taking a look at Llyod Bitzer’s Rhetorical Situation I see several similarities on his positions compared with many modern well-known rhetoricians. Bitzer explains that rhetorical discourse comes into existence as a response to a situation and without a given situation there would only be communication. With that being said, I think it s appropriate to make my first argument on how this is still apparent in today’s world. Our current government was recently focusing very closely on health care reform, because it was (and still is) an apparent problem (the situation). When the government or the president addressed this issue they were practicing the art of rhetorical discourse by addressing and reacting to the given situation.
The learning curve will present challenges in that, employees will maintain the need to refer to the old system to proceed with business as usual. Possible struggles presented by the learning-curve are expected from several employees. Some will adjust more than others, but the main challenge is in the adaptation or orientation phase. Technologically, since the system is equipped with back up software, it should eventually eliminate the need for hard copy records and files. This will save time in the long run, which should encourage most employees despite their initial frustration with the management system change.
Advanced Directives can protect your rights if you ever become unable to communicate your wishes due to an illness or injury. There are two types of Advanced Directives. The Living Will is your written instructions about your wishes regarding your healthcare. The Durable Power of Attorney is a written document where you can
They may have to wait for something to get done causing them to also fall behind because they don’t have what they need to finish their own tasks. Procrastination makes people seem unreliable and maybe even lazy. Take a student for example. Students are often given work that is to be completed at a specific time. While they may think there is no need for this why do it now when I can do it the day before its do, there is good reason for the time given.
People typically demand respect before giving it. This is an all to common misconception. If we all demanded respect, before giving it, no one would be respected in the first place. Respect can make or break relationships in the work place. Other example in this area include: your behavior and manners, your eating habits and exercising routine, your attitude and thoughts, and the way you respond to challenges.
Some limitations of goal setting, the first is if the employees lacks the skills and abilities needed to reach the goal it will not work. To assist and employee with the issue they require additional training. Second, if a task is complex, it requires additional time and the right environment that allows full focus. The third limitation is making sure that the reward are given for the right outcomes, some rewards can be set up and the employees find work a rounds to achieve the goals at any cost (Hellriegel & Slocum,
Disclosure of erros; quality improvement activities, the practice of defensive medicine; dealing with patients who wish to leave against medical advice; provision of fetilecase at the insistence of patients or families; and the various protections of Good Samariatan Laws are just a few of these. In addition, the ethical principles governing the condect of physicians serving as expert witnesses in medical malpractice cases have become a subject of interest in recent years. Case study: Good Samaritan Home 1- Define Civil and Criminal law. Could these case facts give rise to a criminal case, a civil case or both? Explain your answer.
Some of the reasons diversity training does not work well in organizations are outlined below. If your organization's initiative did not do as well as you expected, assess whether your training was affected by any of the following: Poor Timing. The training may have come at a time when employees were preoccupied with more urgent priorities. Stress, because of downsizing and the accompanying fear of job loss, increased workload, or a specific conflict or negotiation with a union might have been much more critical. During such periods, staff is usually functioning at the survival level on Maslow's hierarchy and diversity may not even be a blip on their radar screen, hence their irritation that time and resources are taken up with training.
As they get older there may be more skills there and may want to do things more by themselves, and when they get to a more mature age they may forget a lot more and then they may need more help with things that they may of liked to of done themselves but if this is the case you always need to ensure that you are trying your best to make them feel as independent as possible and that you help to keep increasing their self