Search Results: 781 - 790 of 809
display
Pursuing and Navigating a Career in Criminal Justice
Author(s): Michael Pittaro
Pursuing and Navigating a Career in Criminal Justice is a practical, “must-have” book for those considering a career in criminal justice as well as providing helpful advice and guidance to those already working in the profession who may be confronted with the widely unaddressed realities associated ...
The Closed File: Practicing Ethical Communication to Ensure Transparency
Author(s):
Abstract Brett Staller, a rising star rookie athlete, has been asked to serve as the official spokesperson for the Boys Matter nonprofit organization. Boys Matter focuses on keeping teen boys away from a life of crime while providing them with opportunities to engage in life-changing experiences....
The Long Reach of Electoral Outcomes: How the 2010 Mid-Term Elections Affected Contract Negotiations on a Midwestern College Campus
Author(s):
Sample Increasingly, many Americans fail to see the connection between electoral outcomes and policies that affect their everyday lives. They see politics as a process that takes place far away in Washington, D.C., on issues that will have little impact on their own lives. Moreover, this disinter...
Introduction to African Humanomics: Economics and the Human Good
Author(s): Wilfred L. David, Phiwokuhle Mnyandu
Introduction to African Humanomics: Economics and the Human Good bridges the gap between how economic orthodoxy is applied and the consideration given to homo economicus (the economic human being) in the process of development. David and Mnyandu undertake a deductive approach in their survey of theo...
Navigating Health Care Decisions in Complex Situations: The Privacy Management Challenges of Health Care Surrogates
Author(s):
Abstract Conditions that impair patients’ communication abilities and cognitive functions often mean that health care surrogates make medical decisions on behalf of patients. These surrogate decision makers, often relatives of the patient, are faced with a variety of challenges, especially when i...
Relational Dialectics Theory: It is Important for Mom to Be True to Herself
Author(s):
Sample When we hear the term “discourse,” we often picture some form of interpersonal communication, such as two friends engaging in a conversation. However, discourse also refers to ideologies, worldviews, and points of view (Baxter, 2011). For example, in the United States, many people place a ...
Being Clear at the Clear River Nuclear Power Plant: Risk Communication Goes Critical
Author(s):
Abstract Mandy Middleman is working in her first job as a new public relations professional, at the Clear River Nuclear Power Plant. While the two other members of her public relations team are away, she is confronted with a sudden situation that requires a prompt and effective response. Risk com...
Breaking Bad News in the Provider-Recipient Context: Understanding the Hesitation to Share Bad News from the Sender's Perspective
Author(s):
Sample Arguably, information represents the most critical commodity in healthcare settings. Providers and recipients both require timely and accurate information to make the best decisions regarding the recipient’s care. Unfortunately, health outcomes are not always positive. Healthcare providers...
Cottage Food Business
Author(s): Jorge Caughman
Cottage Food Business is for students and budding entrepreneurs who are seriously intent in the study of cottage food operations; it provides an introduction, application and comprehensive study of the principles of in home niche food preparation and sales through steps taken by successful home ente...