Effective communication is essential to the success of any organization. Management must be able to communicate effectively with employees, and employees must be able to communicate with each other. There are three main types of communication: upward communication, downward communication, and horizontal communication. Upward communication is the flow of information from lower-level employees to upper-level … Read more
Organizational culture refers to the shared values, beliefs and norms of an organization. It is the personality of the organization, and it determines how employees behave and interact with each other, as well as with customers and other stakeholders. Organizational culture is often a major factor in determining an organization’s success or failure. Organizational studies … Read more
The North American Hockey League (NAJHL) is a Junior A hockey league based in the United States and Canada. The NAJHL was founded in 1975, making it one of the oldest Junior A leagues in North America. The NAJHL is sanctioned by Hockey Canada and USA Hockey. The NAJHL is made up of 20 teams, … Read more
The United Nations is a great organization that helps to keep peace and stability in the world. It was founded in 1945, and has since grown to include 193 member states. Canada has been a member of the United Nations since its inception, and has played an important role in its work. The United Nations … Read more
There are many perspectives when thinking about the topic of Leadership. Some people may say that leaders are born, while others think leaders are made over time through experience and knowledge. Some argue that leaders are groomed by society to accept leadership roles in organizations, while many others argue that leaders emerge in an organization … Read more
Chapter 1: What do Schoolteachers and Sumo Wrestlers have in common? By starting the chapter off with a study between two economists who tried to find a solution for parents who repeatedly came late to pick up their children from daycare, Steven Levitt discusses the concept of incentives and its benefits and weaknesses. An incentive … Read more
Tam interning at Barrio Logan College institute (BLCI). BLCI is a non-profit organization whose mission to help children from the community who are predominantly Latinos, to become the first in their families to attend college. They serve students starting in 3rd grade through graduating high school seniors. BLCI provides academic assistance such as tutoring, college … Read more
A Rural Feel, Without Ever Leaving the City The metropolis is a place where nervous stimulation is found everywhere and getting away from it usually involves a trip outside of the metropolis. Satie’s “Gnossiennes No. 1” and Stravinsky’s “Rite” synthesize rural living by connecting with the listener through the unconscious mind. By making use of … Read more