¶ … water infrastructure management in the Caribbean. One possible approach to understand this topic is that of systems theory, which would focuses on how changes in 'systems' delivery could be used to improve services but also to target how and why critical failures might occur in this arena. "A system is a collection of part unified to accomplish an overall goal. If one part of the system is removed, the nature of the system is changed as well" (McNamara 2001). Changes in political and economic systems can have a profound impact on the ability of a population to receive sanitary and regular access to water. Systems theory is based upon the concept that the whole is bigger than the sum of its parts. Even if people may want and need access to water and logically politicians should respond to public pressures, there may be critical aspects of the supply chain which impede access. Simply focusing on the links of the chain of the system...
Lewin stated that change must first come as a process of 'unfreezing' or convincing critical stakeholders of the need for change. People are naturally change-resistant and unless a compelling case can be made for change, they will not be on board for the uncomfortable process of generating meaningful shifts in the ways that they do things. The next stage is the actual change phase, actually instituting the positive changes and ensuring that they 'stick.' Finally, during the refreezing phase, the changes are solidified so they can become standard operating procedures ("Change theory," 2011). This offers a structure as to how changes can occur in the water systems in critically underserved areas: change must come to the…
Still, the concept of guided imagery tends to stray far from traditional methods of pain management. Pharmaceuticals have long been a major method of treatment for pain, but have resulted in major backlashes in regards to patients becoming addicted, especially in long-term and chronic cases of pain. If guided imagery could be a successful method, it may reduce pain or increase pain tolerance, without the threat of chemical dependence. There
Theoretical Foundations of Nursing: Nursing can be described as a science and practice that enlarges adaptive capabilities and improves the transformation of an individual and the environment. This profession focuses on promoting health, improving the quality of life, and facilitating dying with dignity. The nursing profession has certain theoretical foundations that govern the nurses in promoting adaptation for individuals and groups. These theoretical foundations include theories, theory integration, reflection, research and
Quantitative Research Critique Part I Introduction It is important to note, from the onset, that the health and wellbeing of women is often impacted upon negatively by intimate partner violence (IPV). In the past, various research studies have attempted to not only assess the impact of IPV on the health and wellbeing of women, but also the strategies that ought to be implemented in seeking to care for victims of IPV. In
Problem Solving Systems Thinking, Technology, and Organizational Change Models of Problem Solving Different Approaches to Problem Solving Brainstorming Risk Assessment Flow Charts Mind Mapping Identification of Complex Problem Analyzing the Problem Identification of a Range of Potential Solutions Constraints Evaluation of Potential Solutions Phase IV Evaluating Progress Implementation Process Risk Assessment Accelerating Change Formative and Summative Evaluation Values and Ethical Issues Values Corporate Responsibility and Ethics Thinking and Decision Making Strategies Problem Solving Process Complex Problem Solving This section of the paper is focusing on the introduction of complex problem solving, which reflects the
Topic for Research According to Erikson’s stages of development, the period of adolescence is when teens experience the Identity vs. Role Confusion conflict. Unless they are able to solve this conflict, they cannot proceed on to the next stage of development in a meaningful and positive way. One of the problems that adolescents face today, however, is that they are not provided with ample opportunity to resolve this conflict in a
Managment Challenges in Emergency Services Qualitative Research Questions and Phenomena BUDGETING FOR EMERGENCY ISSUES Many emergency management budgets are small having the tendency to lean towards statistical significance with variations from one issue to another. For instance, small standard deviation of figures varies based on strength of the issue. These figures suggest many of the emergency management functions are performed within a given public safety unit. In this proposal, the safest option is
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