Conceptualization of Business
Balanced Scorecard Sweet Pea Catering

Sweet Peas Catering Services

Irene Colon

The SWOT analysis is an approach that is usually integrated any mostly involves companies and the environmental surrounding analysis. The process is aimed at ensuring there is critical observations of the processes going on in the company, including the strengths and weaknesses of the organization, in most cases business firms. Opportunities and the threats the organization is exposed to are also analyzed, in a specially structured and integrated manner (Bohm, 2009).

SWOT Analysis for the Sweet Peas Catering Services

Analysis Factor

Expected Outcomes

STENGTHS

Legality and regulatory compliance-Sweet Peas Catering Service should ensure its compliance to the laws and regulations governing organizations (Business entities) in its location. This is important and mandatory, to mitigate the company from any litigations in relation to the laws provided in the Companies Acts. Complying with the laws provides the company better stance and ability to relate well with the…...

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Resources- If resources are available; including the financial, human and also technological resources, then probability of the organization realizing its goals becomes more realistic. Resource availability widens the firm's opportunity to explore the markets more, and take higher risks, which have proven to bring better returns, compared to smaller risks.

Social implications- The firm is at the highest chance to build a good rapport with community, due to the nature of the business. Allowing children to access the right diet will be supported by the community, as it is their children that are most affected by chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and the others. The majority will therefore support healthy school lunch delivery services.

Processes and Systems (Strategy) - All these aspects aim towards goal achievement. The processes of peas' production, the machinery to be used and time management strategies will determine the organization's ability to perform (Strategy Capabilities).

THREATS

Political situations- The situation of any country dictates the market situation and also economic stability. If the political situation favors the adoption of organic products for human consumption, then the organization, which targets schools, daycare institutions and the young children, will be at better chance to win favor. If the politics are for fast food restaurants, then the organization better not start to avoid future disappointments.

Conceptualization of Psychological Distress
Psychology is a discipline of mental development and behavior. Psychology involves behavior examination, which determines how actions are related to the environment. Whereas psychology is frequently functional in the treatment and assessment of psychological problems, it can also be applied in solving and understanding problems. This study introduces the different factors, concepts, and themes used to understand and describe psychological disorders. Psychotherapy is a terminology that describes the practice used to treat psychological disorders and other mental distress. This study has fostered the understanding of psychotherapy and psychology by providing the appropriate terminologies and essential definitions on the same.

It is evident that psychological distress is an aspect that bedevils the society. Mental health practitioners and the entire society are expected to have an idea of dealing with the same. The conceptualization of psychological health is critical in deciphering the source of human suffering as elucidated in…...

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Brown, L.S. (2008). Feminist Therapy. In Lebow, Jay L., Mar 28, 2008, Twenty-First Century Psychotherapies: Contemporary Approaches to Theory and Practice. Wiley, Hoboken, ISBN: 9780470187906

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In this author's opinion, this is the final harvest of the fruit planted with the passage of the PATRIOT Act in 2001 and its various subsequent extensions. Under NDAA, civilian terror suspects (whatever that means in the broad definition) in the U.S. could be held in jail (in a military jail no less) indefinitely without charge or trial. In other words, the military will have carte blanche to take custody of alleged terrorists without virtually any questions. To no one's surprise the ACLU finds that this would be a stark violation of human rights as spelled out under the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights ("ACLU.org").

Media coverage of the whole act has been light. A Google News search conducted by this author on 16 December, 2011 showed the major coverage not by the major media outlets, but rather by blogs and alternative news services. Evidently, it does not rate…...

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The feminist nature of the novel is established earlier in the novel, wherein the novel begins with the following passage:
Ships at a distance have every man's wish on board. For some they come in with the tide. For others, they sail forever on the horizon, never out of sight, never landing until the Watcher turns his eyes away in resignation, his dreams mocked to death by Time. That is the life of men. Now, women forget all the things they don't want to remember, and remember all the things they don't want to forget. The dream is the truth. Then they act and do things accordingly.

This passage from the novel sets the mood and primary thesis of Hurston's novel. Through the imagery of ships, the author elucidates her own meaning of what it is like to dream when you are a man, and when you are a woman, a…...

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Poverty
According to abbie (1998), the process of conceptualization is best defined as "the process through which we specify what we will mean when we use particular terms" (120). Thus, for researchers conducting a study on poverty, the initial step that must be done to direct the researchers towards the goal of their study is to come up with a definition that best describes the study's concept of poverty. Thus, researchers must consider first the variety of dimensions in which people understand poverty. Poverty, for people, can be intrinsically or extrinsically manifested -- that is, poverty may be measured because of concrete evidence, or it can only de identified, determined, and approximately measured (if possible) when it is used and perceived in abstract terms. An example of this case is when the researchers are conducting research in on poverty in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles is considered a "melting pot" of…...

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Bibliography

Babbie, E. (1998). The Practice of Social Research. NY: Wadsworth Publishing Company.

One example of this is Lyle's conception of family life. His father punished him. This punishment was based upon a decontextualized biblical passage, and claimed to be the result of fatherly love. Hence Lloyd's conception of fatherly love was skewed from a very early age. For Lyle, the "truth" behind punishment is love. His anger and pain, as suppressed elements, fuel this conception, and Lyle is unable to break the cycle of his own violence.
Problem solving is another part of reasoning with which Lyle has considerable difficulty. He is faced with several problems. The first problem is his broken window. An effective way to solve this problem would have been to accept the Bravertons' offer to pay for it. However, this would not solve the problem in Lyle's mind. Instead, he requires punishment for the child responsible. When he is unable to obtain this, his inability to solve the…...

Psychodyanamic Case Conceptualization
Intake

The client is a 55-year-old European-American male named Gary, who is divorced from the only woman he had romantic involvement with 20 years ago. Gary raised three children when his wife left after 16 years of marriage. Gary's life is stable and predictable and due to very little changes in his life, the threat of change makes Gary anxious enough to contemplate suicide. Gary has lived on family property all of his life that the family has held since the 1800s and he has worked at the same job for 35 years, driven the same car of 20 years. His home is dusty and neglected and the house has not been properly cleaned in years. As well, the client does not eat properly and avoids addressing the issues in his life that result in the client caring little for his own needs.

Themes/Clients Presenting Problems

Gary's complaints include low levels…...

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Health Services Research
The conceptualization stage in health services research is defined as the process through which we specify what we will mean when we use particular terms that will be used in the research. Conceptualization is primarily concerned with two major steps: the formulation of the problem statement and defining the conceptual and operational terms in the problem statement.

In formulating the problem statement, it should be specific, identifying clearly the variables/concepts and measures/indicators that will be studied in the research. Apart from being specific, problem statements should also be verifiable, meaning, each variable or concept is not only identifiable, but also measurable. These variables and concepts are measured through instruments, which must contain statements that are phrased affirmatively. Statements in the instrument must also be simple (and researchers must avoid double-barreled questions), clear, and unambiguous. The formulation of the problem statement is perhaps the most important part of the conceptualization…...

Self-Conception
Social psychology conceptualization of self

Simply put, self-concept is the way one thinks about what they are and how they evaluate themselves. When one is referred to as aware of self it means that they have concept of self. There are however varied definitions of self-concept especially in regard the relation with self-esteem. Baumeister (1999) indicates that the definition of self is what a person believes about "himself or herself, including the person's attributes and who and what the self is." Self-concept has a wider coverage than self-esteem in that as self-esteem is limited to the emotional reaction, the self-concept covers everything that is known to the person like the name, the race, the dislikes and the likes, beliefs and value systems and even the physical appearances like height and weight (Todd F & Carry L, n.d:2).

Development of self-concept

The social psychologists have come up with several sources or causes of self-conception…...

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Baumeister, R.F. (Ed.) (1999). The Self in Social Psychology. Philadelphia, PA: Psychology Press (Taylor & Francis).

Psychology Press, (2012). Constructing the self-concept: What we know about ourselves (pp. 96 -- 107). Retrieved October 21, 2012 from  http://psypress.co.uk/smithandmackie/resources/topic.asp?topic=ch04-tp-01 

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children's conceptualization of race and experiences with racial discrimination" details a research study regarding the awareness and impact of racism on young children. The researchers conducted a series of interview with children from seven to 12 years old in which one of the most crucial criteria was determining whether or not the youths could define racism themselves. The children were either black, Hispanic or white; the white children served as a control (of sorts) since the rate of incidence of their experience of racial discrimination was thought to be less than those of the aforementioned historical minority groups. The principle effect of racism studied was self-esteem, which was measured in the children via the Rosenberg Scale.
The results demonstrated that black children were more aware of racism than the other two groups of children, due to the fact that they could define the term in measurable ways through the Williams-Every-day-Discrimination…...

Narrative therapy is a postmodern therapeutic approach that focuses on the stories or narratives that people form and develop to explain meaning in their lives (White & Epstein, 1990). Narratives are affected by social constructions and subjective interpretations of events in people's lives. The therapist attempts to help the client by working together to modify narratives that are ineffective or detrimental to the client's functioning (White & Epstein, 1990). The narrative therapy approach was developed in the 1970s by Michael White and David Epstein (White & Epstein, 1990) and gained acceptance in counseling and psychotherapy circles following a series of books written by them. Catrina Brown is a well-known therapist and author specializing in applying narrative therapy to women's issues. Narrative therapists appear to concentrate on family and couples therapy; however, they can also be found in single client therapy, education, and community psychology programs (Brown, 2007; Winslade & Monk,…...

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Brown, C. (2007). Situating knowledge and power in the therapeutic alliance. In C. Brown & T.

Augusta-Scott (Eds.), Narrative therapy: Making meaning, making lives (pp. 3-22).Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Combs, G., & Freedman, J. (2012). Narrative, Poststructuralism, and Social Justice Current

Practices in Narrative Therapy. The Counseling Psychologist,40(7), 1033-1060.

Counseling Therapies: Case Conceptualization
Case One: CBT

What Are the Specific Areas of Concern?

Suicide and Stress

Stress has been found to play a major role in suicide risk, mental disorders, and mood swings. Stress is one term most people use synonymously with negative experiences they get in life. Negative events in life which confer depression risks, suicide thoughts and behavior, involve interpersonal, traumatic childhood and occupational events. Trauma, mostly childhood trauma, has important short-term and long-term effects on suicidal behavior risks. Particularly, child abuse (physical, emotional and sexual), parental mental illness, parental death, and witnessing home violence in childhood have all been connected to acute suicidal behavior for long intervals. Interpersonal events in life are also known to increase suicidal behavior risks. The death of a spouse or parent, serious disagreement with a staff, and social exit events (e.g. a child running away from home) have been connected to some suicide attempts by…...

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References

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. (2016). Risk Factors and Warning Signs. Retrieved from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:  http://afsp.org/about-suicide/risk-factors-and-warning-signs/ 

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. (1999). Brief Strategic/Interactional Therapies. In Brief Interventions and Brief Therapies for Substance Abuse. Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (U.S.).

Cornette, M. M., & Busch, A. M. (2016). Stress and Suicide. Retrieved from Charles E. Kubly Foundation:  http://charlesekublyfoundation.org/resource-center/resource-articles/stress-and-suicide/ 

Matthews, J. D. (2013). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach for Suicidal Thinking and Behaviors in Depression. In R. Woolfolk, & L. Allen (Eds.), Mental Disorders - Theoretical and Empirical Perspectives.

eber's conception of bureaucracy and "Office Space"
Although 'red tape' and bureaucracy have become synonyms with inefficiency, the German sociologist Max eber saw the development of bureaucracies as a positive rather than a negative development in human society. eber believed in an ideal of an unbiased, efficient, rational bureaucracy, governed by uniform laws like a legal code as the best way to structure a fair society. Bureaucracies were superior to what had existed before in primitive, traditional societies, in which tasks and duties were not well defined for the economic participants. Bureaucracies were also superior to patronage-dependent totalitarian or charismatic authorities ruling society, which focused around the devotion to a particular individual rather than getting things done. Rational bureaucracies were based on neatly defined rules and jobs and promotions were strictly based on technical competence.

However, in the film "Office Space," the rules the main protagonist Peter must follow are absurd. The…...

Dealing with patients that exhibit paranoid behavior can be difficult. Paranoia as well as suspicious thoughts can often happen in up to 10 to 15% of the general population (Trexler, 2012). Couple that with persecutory delusions, and this can lead to a diagnosis of psychosis. With the patient having a history of a psychotic break and displaying messages she believes as secret, she is displaying characteristics of paranoia. This has apparently affected her everyday life as she has altered sleeping and eating patterns and has missed work. Because she does not want to go to an appointment and is attempting to rationalize her odd behavior, it is important to talk her into going to an appointment to try to get her to discuss her life situation and help her realize what is going on and approach the situations with cognitive-behavioral techniques to help reduce distress (Freeman & Garety, 2006). The patient…...

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References

Freeman, D., & Garety, P. (2006). Helping patients with paranoid and suspicious thoughts: a cognitive-behavioural approach. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 12(6), 404-415. doi:10.1192/apt.12.6.404

Trexler, L. E. (2012). Cognitive rehabilitation: Conceptualization and intervention. Place of publication not identified: Springer Science & Business Media.

 

Conceptualizations of Racism in Contemporary ritain
Racism in contemporary ritain is a complex and often contentious issue. The important issues related to this concept are difficult for various critics to agree upon. Issues such as primordialism and the importance of class structures in the struggle for racial equality serve as the center of various debates surrounding race and racism in contemporary ritain.

Primordialism

Primordialism is a concept attached to the biological origins of race, and the effect of this upon social behavior (Mason in Rex & Mason 5). The question surrounding this issue is whether the phenotype or culture attached to racial origins has an independent effect or whether it is mediated by contemporary social meaning. This is reminiscent of the biological inferiority theories that provides race as an excuse for oppression. The scientific exploration of human origins is thus incorporated into racist theory. According to the ell Curve (published in 1994) for…...

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Impact of Rapid Electronic Communication on Social Skills Development
The advent of rapid electronic communication, particularly through social media and instant messaging platforms, has significantly altered the way individuals interact with each other. While these technologies have undeniable benefits, they have also raised concerns about their potential impact on social skills development.
Positive Impacts:
1. Increased Connectivity and Communication:
Electronic communication enables individuals to stay connected with friends and family members who live far apart. It also facilitates communication with people from different cultures and backgrounds, fostering cultural awareness and understanding.
2. Enhanced Expressive Skills:
Social media platforms provide a space for individuals to express....

Introduction
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has emerged as a critical factor in business strategy, particularly in the banking sector. This research project aims to assess the impact of CSR on financial performance in the South African banking sector. The following literature review provides an overview of existing research on this topic.

Theoretical Approach
The theoretical foundation of this research is grounded in stakeholder theory, which posits that firms have responsibilities not only to shareholders but also to other stakeholders, such as employees, customers, and the community. CSR practices are seen as a means of fulfilling these responsibilities and enhancing....

Kolbs experiential learning theory, developed by David A. Kolb in 1984, has had a significant impact on performance in higher education and employee training. This theory emphasizes the importance of learning through experience, reflection, conceptualization, and experimentation. It suggests that individuals learn by engaging in concrete experiences, reflecting on these experiences, forming abstract conceptualizations based on the reflections, and finally engaging in active experimentation to test these concepts in new situations. This holistic approach to learning has been widely adopted in both educational settings and corporate training programs, leading to improved performance and outcomes for learners. In the realm of....

Addressing Intersecting Issues in Social Work Research Proposals

Introduction

Poverty, substance abuse, and mental health are significant issues that disproportionately affect marginalized communities. In order to effectively address these intersecting issues, social work research proposals must adopt a comprehensive and intersectional approach. This essay will outline key considerations for crafting a compelling research proposal that investigates the interplay of these factors.

Background and Statement of the Problem

Clearly define the target population and geographic area of focus.
Establish the prevalence and impact of poverty, substance abuse, and mental health in the community.
Highlight the interconnectedness of these issues and how they contribute to....