Skill-Development Exercise 1: (PARTS III & IV)
Deciding Which eadership Decision-Making Style to Use

Preparation for Skill-Development Exercise

Below are 10 situations calling for a decision. Select the appropriate decision-making style for each. Be sure to use Model 8.1 when determining the style to use. First determine the answers to the variables (S1A, S2C, S3P, S4E) and write them on the lines below the situation. Then place the selected style on the "eadership style" line.

S1A autocratic

S2C consultative

S3P participative

S4E empowerment

You have developed a new work procedure that will increase productivity. Your boss likes the idea and wants you to try it in a few weeks. You view your followers as fairly capable, and believe that they will be receptive to the change.

_Yes____time__S2C____information__S2C____acceptance____S2C__capability

eadership style ____S2C

2. There is new competition in your industry. Your organization's revenues have been dropping. You have been told to lay off three of your 15 followers in two weeks. You have…...

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Leadership style ____S3P

(Lussier, Robert N.. Leadership: Theory, Application, and Skill Development, 4th Edition. South Western Educational Publishing, 2009-02-01. pp. 323-324).

Fine Motor Skill Development in Children
Fine motor skills are important for a variety of activities such as writing and feeding, so its important they develop properly in young kids. This paper talks about the importance of fine motor skills and how it can be improved with proper intervention and the right activities.

Fine motor skills and their importance

Fine motor skills are the skills that involve the use of small muscles in the hands such as fingers. The biggest challenge in fine motor skills is the coordination of the hand with the eyes and brain and it is more complicated than what many people imagine. It develops at a young age, typically before five or six and it plays an important role in the way our hands function during adolescence and adulthood.

The development of fine motor skills is vital in young children because it is these skills that help them to do…...

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Smith, Jodene. (2003). Activities for Fine Motor Skills Development Grd PreK-1. Westminster, CA: Teacher Created Resources.

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Curtis, Kathleen; Newman, Peggy. (2005). The PTA Handbook: Keys to Success in School and Career for the Physical Therapist Assistant. New Jersey: Slack Incorporated.

Charlesworth, Rosalind. (2010). Understanding Child Development. Mason, OH: South-western Cengage Learning.

EFLECTION PAPE eflection Paper: Leadership Skill Development/ImprovementSkill ImprovedThe skill that I sought to improve is the ability to delegate. From the onset, it would be prudent to note that as Sostrin (2017) indicates in a Harvard Business eview feature, those who wish to be great leaders must learn the art of delegation. This, according to the author, is more so the case given that leaders cannot personally attend to all the tasks and responsibilities associated with leadership. In essence, delegation could be perceived as the ability to assign authority to other persons for the execution or performance of certain tasks or roles (Hartley and Benington, 2010).I have always found it difficult to permit other persons to execute certain tasks and/or give them authority to act on my behalf. I consider myself a perfectionist. This desire to ensure that various activities are done right has always kept me from trusting others…...

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Employee Development Plan TemplateThe Employee Development Plan serves as a road map for short-term training and development activities that will enhance your subordinate\\\'s work and leadership competencies. You should review and revise this plan with your subordinate several times while you are working together.EMPLOYEE NAMEJavier EspinozaCURRENT POSITION TITLESenior ConsultantEMPLOYEE\\\'S LONG-TERM CAREER GOAL (35 years) Make sure your goal is SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound. In three to five years, the employee should be in a position to do the following:1. Transition into a training and leadership role within the organization, overseeing a team of three within 2 years .2. Take 4 courses on leadership training and team development over the course of 2 semesters to prepare for the leadership role.3. Set stringent time management goals for Javier to complete tasks at least 24 hours in advance of their due date. Successful will be measure by 90% of assignment…...

skills development and levels of knowledge acquisition based on clinical experience. Nurses move from novice making decisions based on rules to expert who are able to see connections between actions and outcomes using critical thinking
Some claim that expert nursing comes from habituation in making decisions. Benner (2001), for instance, posits 5 different levels of development that the nurse moves through: novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, and expert. Each one builds on the other as the nurse uses the reflection gained from her experience to improve her practice. Each of these five different levels constitute proficiency and skill not only in practical labor, but also in other components -- such as skilled communication and mentoring -- that are integral to the field of nursing. The novice nurse, for instance, tends to see the patient as an object made up of discrete pieces of information / data and specific tasks that…...

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Benner, P. Tanner, C., Chesla, C. (1996) Expertise in nursing practice: Caring, clinical judgement and Ethics, New York. Springer Carper, B.A. (1978), Fundamental patterns of knowing in nursing Advances in Nursing Science, 1 (16), 13-23.

Sackett, D. (2009) Various Research Design Classifications In Clinical Research for Surgeons (Ed.. Mohit Bhandari, Anders Joensson, pp. 31-47). NY: Thieme

Responses to Gray and QuentallaGrayI agree with your viewpoint. The use of community-based correctional treatment programs indeed often proves more effective than traditional incarceration, particularly for juveniles. The concept is rooted in understanding the underlying causes of delinquency and addressing these issues holistically. It is essential to acknowledge that many young people who end up in the criminal justice system come from challenging backgrounds, often characterized by factors such as poverty, family instability, poor education, and lack of access to vital resources and opportunities.Community-based programs offer a range of services, including counseling, substance abuse treatment, vocational training, and educational support, all geared towards addressing the root causes of delinquency. If we focus on the individual\\\'s personal development and integration within society, we can create an environment conducive to positive growth and change. This holistic approach often reduces recidivism rates and allows juveniles to become more productive, contributing members of society.QuentallaI…...

elaboration upon my experience as an international student of University of Birmingham. At the time I compose this reflection, I have finished my first year as a Business Management student. My reflection will center with the difficulties encountered in a foreign country, language, and culture. The reader will gain insight as to my personal experience my first year. The reader will understand some of my greatest challenges, personal flaws, and sense of accomplish from completing one full year. By the reflections conclusion, readers will understand how obstacles and weakness transformed in to achievement and deep motivation.
At the beginning of the first semester, my most prominent obstacle was my deficiency in the English language. I could not effectively communicate with other people in a professional or informal context. This was not something I was prepared for. I knew it would be a challenge, but more than just the language made…...

Five-Year Skills Development Plan:
The modern working environment is characterized by limitless employment opportunities and minimal worker loyalty. As a result, today's workplace is an environment where organizations need employees more than employees' need for the business. The emergence of this difficult working environment has contributed to several challenges to both employers and businesses. Some of the major challenges employers encounter includes difficulties in finding skilled workers and the need for more employee motivation in order to promote workers' loyalty. The need for increased motivation in the workplace is associated with the need for businesses to recruit and retain skilled workers. Therefore, the major challenge in the modern workplace revolves around employee motivation due to its role in retaining good employees and managers.

Vision for My Career or Professional Life:

As a Human esource Manager, I will develop new strategies and techniques that focus on improving motivation in the workplace to help retain…...

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Council of Social Service of New South Wales 2007, Models of Workforce Development,

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He asserts that the online environment can be an even richer learning experience than in a traditional setup. It is however important to understand the dynamic that is necessary to achieve this.
6. It is possible that the author is overlooking the fact that the students he interviewed might derive their success not only from the strategies identified, but also from factors such as innate comprehension ability and compatibility with teaching techniques.

7. If the author is ignored, it is likely that the online learning environment will continue to be a "hit and miss" learning experience for students, with success being more or less random.

8. The author is regarding the online learning experience from the perspective of already successful students, rather than those who have begun the process and are in need of techniques to attain success. He therefore views success in…...

Human Resources -- Skill-Based Pay…Has it Caught on?
The skill-based pay structure sharply differs from the traditional job-based pay structure. Compensating an employee according to skill set, skill-based pay focuses on developing multi-skilled employees with an eye toward greater flexibility and productivity. Presenting both benefits and drawbacks, skill-based pay has developed to become one of the dominant compensation systems.

Compare and contrast a skill-based pay structure with a traditional job-based pay structure.

A traditional job-based pay structure compensates an employee according to the job he/she holds, sometimes with modifications dependent on the market (Mitra, Gupta, & Shaw, 2011). In contrast, a skill-based pay structure compensates an employee according to the employee's skill set: an employee with a greater skill set will receive higher compensation than another employee performing the same job but having a lesser skill set (Mitra, Gupta, & Shaw, 2011, p. 55). One strategic goal of the skill-based pay system is…...

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Byers, L.L., & Rue, L.W. (n.d.). Human Resource Management, Ninth Edition, Chapter 13: Base wage and salary systems. Retrieved September 1, 2013 from www.google.com Web site:  http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=byers%20and%20rue%20wage%20and%20salary%20ch.%2013&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDgQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.midlandstech.com%2Fbusiness%2Fbcox%2FMGT%2520201%2Fbyars%2520rue%2520ppt%2FChap013.ppt&ei=vLGnUZbbK8HqrQH2 

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Lawler, I.E., & Ledford, J.G. (1986, Jan/Feb). Skill-based pay: A concept that's catching on. Retrieved September 1, 2013 from search.proquest.com Web site:  http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.trident.edu:2048/docview/196758209 

Ledford, Jr., G.E. (2011, June). Skill-based pay. Retrieved September 1, 2013 from www.siop.org Web site: http://www.siop.org/userfiles/image/SIOP_SHRM_Skill_Based_Pay.pdf

In a world that favors early adopters and revolves around the latest technology, individuals will be better served if they continue to seek out learning opportunities after their formal education has ended. Local governments and communities should provide these opportunities through libraries, universities and community centers. The skills gap applies to all.
Conclusion

Although people are defined by their different skill sets and this diversity enhances the richness of life in America, it is also clear that some skills are more important than others. If young people aspire to be successful adults, they must gain the skills they need to succeed in higher education, and those higher education skills must then translate into useful skills for the workforce. Focusing on process and information application, rather than restricting curricula to the collection of facts and information, is a critical step for successful learning. Integrating business leaders in the effort of re-defining critical…...

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Each member of the team received timely and positive feedback on their work. In addition, I made myself available to each team member so that they could voice any issues or concerns that they had. In doing this, I received a few team members and was able to offer my support, either in the form of a pep-talk, positive feedback or in the form of helping them to resolve a problem. I believe that at no point did a team member feel that they did not have my support.
I believe I performed adequately on the issue of confrontation. The project went relatively smoothly, so there were few instances where confrontation was required. However, the sense that I have with respect to my performance was that I was still somewhat weak on the issue of confrontation. My emphasis on support was driven in part by my desire to avoid having…...

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In that survey, employers in the field of "Health Care and Pharmaceutical" were queried as to the "Top Five Skills That Are Attractive in MBA Graduates." Since my concentration is Healthcare Management, this portion of the survey is of keen interest. Those top five skills, which I believe I possess, include: 1) "ability to think analytically"; 2) "ability to think strategically"; 3) "leadership skills"; 4) "oral communication skills"; 5) and "interpersonal skills."

Moreover, among the Healthcare/Pharmaceutical skills that employers in this survey believe should "be strengthened" through MBA programs, are: "ability to make decisions with imperfect information"; "ability to think strategically"; and "written communication skills."

In conclusion, I wish to address another question which was posed for this essay, "What are your concerns about your ability to be successful in an MBA program?" My concerns are related to how high I can go in my MBA program scholastic achievement -- to what…...

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Students. Retrieved December 26, 2004, from  http://www.gmac.com .

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Spencer's
Model of Staff Development

This essay attempts to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Spencer model of staff development as it pertains to my work environment in the retail jewelry business. In other words, by understanding the fundamentals of staff development and the Spencer model and principles, I will attempt to correlate any associated relevance to my department. Staff development in the retail industry entails many areas; however, even though the jewelry business is basically the same sales process as compared to a clothing or shoe retail outlet in many respects, this industry also requires even more focused staff development because of the end product, the level and sophistication of the consumer as well as the extra security and integrity requirements. Jewelry retail is more a 'One-on-One Consultancy' process where sales staffs are appointed to work as one-on-one consumer-focused services. This means that that under training or inexperience could…...

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Tyler, Kathryn (1998, May). Take New Employee Orientation Off the Back Burner. HR Magazine.

Successful sustainable development also requires an evaluation of major trends and problems in the tourism industry rather than focusing on minor new developments that may have localized impact only (Butler, 1998).
Taken together, the foregoing indicates that irrespective of the precise definition that is used, sustainable tourism development is based on three main principles, economic, environment and social which are described below:

1. Economic: This principle refers to something that affects to the majority number of people and enhance the economic situation which is related to sustainable management of economic in tourism sector. This can regarded as opportunities to educate and train employees, support local suppliers, trade, producers and so on (Chapman, 2007). This principle is consistent with the observation by King (2008) that, "tourism in Thailand, as with tourism in the Asian region more generally, is a highly diversified, complex, and changing phenomenon, the impact and consequences of which have…...

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Teachers play a crucial and multi-faceted role in promoting literacy across all subjects, not just in language arts. This role extends beyond traditional reading and writing skills to encompass a wide range of literacy types, including digital, informational, and subject-specific literacies. Here’s an overview of the key roles teachers play in literacy for all students in all subjects:

Facilitators of Skill Development: Teachers are responsible for developing students' basic literacy skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This is essential across all subjects, as these skills are the foundation for understanding and engaging with content in any area.

Integrators of Subject-Specific Literacy:....

Firms meet the challenge of technological change by redesigning their innovation ecosystems in several key ways. This approach involves a strategic overhaul of their internal and external operations, relationships, and culture to foster innovation and adaptability. Here's how they do it:

Embracing Open Innovation: Moving away from solely in-house R&D, firms are increasingly embracing open innovation. This involves collaborating with external entities like startups, academic institutions, and other companies to source new ideas, technologies, and methodologies. This collaboration can take various forms, including joint ventures, partnerships, and innovation hubs.

Investing in Digital Transformation: Firms are investing heavily in digital technologies such as....

Each of these principles will have a significant impact on the way I teach. Here's a breakdown of how each principle will influence my teaching approach:

1. Prior knowledge: Before introducing new concepts, I will assess students' prior knowledge to identify any gaps or misconceptions. This will enable me to provide targeted instruction, building upon their existing understanding and connecting new information to what they already know.

2. Active learning: I will incorporate various interactive activities, such as group discussions, problem-solving tasks, and hands-on experiments. By actively engaging students in their learning process, they will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge....

Thesis Statement: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective therapeutic approach for facilitating group development and enhancing group dynamics, enabling individuals to modify maladaptive behaviors, transform dysfunctional thought patterns, and cultivate healthier interpersonal relationships within the group context.

Introduction:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has gained widespread recognition as a powerful psychotherapeutic intervention for addressing a diverse range of psychological concerns. Its effectiveness in individual therapy has been extensively documented, and recent research has highlighted its applicability and efficacy in group settings. This thesis delves into the intricate relationship between CBT and group development, exploring how CBT principles and techniques can be harnessed to foster....