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Human Behavior in Organizations, 2004.
Considers human behavior in organizations by examining the link between people's behavior and organizational processes and actions.
1,584 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper examines how human behavior impacts organizations and how organizations, in turn, impact human behavior. The paper details this reciprocal influence by analyzing the manufacturing company, Jurox. The paper first describes the behavior of managers, including an explanation of why managers behave as they do, followed by a consideration of how the behavior of managers impacts both organizational processes and actions and other employees. The paper then provides an overview showing how behavior of managers, organizational characteristics, employee behavior, and organizational processes and actions are all linked.
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"The first step is to consider the specific behaviors of managers. This consideration begins with the general manager. The general manager?s behavior involves having a strong focus on the organization?s operations by constantly reviewing facts and figures, while having little focus on understanding actual operations. This essentially involves a desk-management approach where the general manager constantly reviews the company?s operations and then responds when problems are noted. This approach does not include having a practical understanding of operations. The general manager also has an approach where he demands that action be taken, rather than asking for explanations. This includes that if he is given explanations, he reacts by suggesting that managers are making excuses. The impact of these actions on the managers is that they have no means of responding well when problems occur."
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Review of Human Behavior Research, 2004.
Presents a literature review of some of the many aspects of human behavior research.
2,405 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 52.95
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Human behavior has been studied for thousands of years, yet researchers still find interesting aspects of human behavior to study. It is the complexities, still somewhat beyond comprehension, that leave the exploration of human beings as the true 'final frontier'. This paper discusses just an infinitesimal portion of the plethora of research on the interesting topic of human behavior. This original research ranges from the study of the ontogeny of serial order behavior in humans to an examination of the theory of planned behavior in the exercise domain.
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"The study of human emotional response to changing circumstances is interesting, especially the study of why certain individuals are happier than average over time. Lucas and Baird (2004) utilized seven studies to verify their hypothesis and found that ?the moderate correlation between extraversion and positive affect is one of the strongest and most consistent findings in the study of personality psychology.? However, more research should be performed specifically with more varied age groups."
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Human Behavior and Relationships, 2007.
An analysis of the effects of biology and culture on human behavior and relationships within marriage.
921 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes human behavior and relationships within the confines of marriage. It describes the biological approaches to human relationships and then analyzes a cultural explanation for human behavior in marriage. The paper then looks at the psychodynamic approach which examines the interaction between culture and biology, but from a more personal perspective.
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"On a more 'micro' scale, however, a couple in a relationship will likely see the constellation of influences upon their life as more of a learned or cognitive approach to human relationships, as each person models what they bring to the relationship based upon how they saw their parents behave, and how they see their friends and relatives behave towards their spouses. Such approaches portray learners as "active processors of information," suggesting that rather than being at the mercy of culture or biology alone, human beings engaged in the social relationship of marriage are in a creative dialogue between themselves, as well as with their social environments and with their genetic heritage (Hofstetter, 1997). This may ultimately be the more useful approach for a couple to view their own relationship, even if other explanations have a more convincing or rigorous scientific underlying basis."
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Prevention of Unethical Behavior in Organizations, 2008.
A look at the common forms of unethical behavior in organizations and some steps that can be taken to overcome it.
3,941 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 76.95
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The objective of this paper is to very broadly identify some of the most common forms of unethical behavior that are prevalent in organizations today. The common causes for such behavior and actions and steps that can be taken by organizations to minimize such behavior, and foster a culture based on ethical behavior are also discussed. In order to write this paper, the author has studied and referred to many Internet sources on the subject and customized the ideas to suit most organizations in general, instead of limiting itself only to a few organizations or industries.
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Introduction
Misuse of Company Property for Personal Reasons
Undercutting the Competition
The Inherent Belief That This Is the Only Way to Do Things
Everyone Else Is Doing It So Why Can't I?
Insufficient Time and Resources to Complete the Task Satisfactorily
The Organization, My Boss, the System Is Unfair to Me
No One Pays Attention To What I Do So I Will Not Get Caught
Developing A Policy
Communications
Leading by Example
Training
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"There are many forms of Unethical Behavior prevalent in today's corporate world, ranging from the very insignificant acts that bear no long term consequences for the organization, community or society at large and very devious and dangerous conduct that has long term and serious consequences. It is not possible to list each and everyone of these acts and behaviors therefore some of the most common forms have been chosen so as to give the readers a broad idea of what can be considered as unethical behavior."
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Hormonal Imbalances and Human Behavior, 2005.
A look at how hormones affect human behavior.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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This paper looks at the effect of hormonal imbalances on human behavior. The paper looks at thyroid, adrenal, gonadal and placental hormones, PMS, PND, and the chemical basis for how hormones cause depression and other behavioral changes.
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Human Behavior, 2003.
A discussion on the influences of culture on human behavior
6,900 words (approx. 27.6 pages), 22 sources, MLA, £ 96.95
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This paper examines cultural influences on human behavior across the lifespan. It discusses literature on the topic. The paper concludes that culture is a body of learned behaviors common to a given society, with cultural influences strongest in childhood and adolescence.
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"The purpose of this paper is to examine the literature on how culture influences human development. To this end the paper begins with a definition of the key terms, culture and human development as an ..."
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Utility Maximization and Human Behavior, 2002.
Relates human behaviour to the economic idea of utility maximization.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 44.95
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This paper will consider the economic theory of utility maximization and will try to weigh up as to whether it adequately explains human behavior. To drive home the point that the essay makes, the life of Mother Teresa will be used as an example.
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Safety Culture and Human Behavior, 2007.
An analysis of human risk-taking behavior in the workplace and how it affects workplace safety.
1,446 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper presents an examination of human safety and reliability with regard to safety in the workplace. The writer explores how hindsight always provides the ability to identify warning signs which went unheeded before disaster struck. The writer then discusses how organizations can implement a safety culture that is capable of predicting and avoiding accident risks.
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Introduction
Safety Culture
Conclusion
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"For many years, employers were not too concerned with the safety factor of their employees and employees, by human nature would use risk taking behaviors to get their jobs done. This combination of human high risk behavior and lack of company care provided a breeding ground for work place accidents."
"Today, company management teams are much more aware of the ultimate cost of lack of safety culture and are now much more eager to develop one at their place of business."
"As lawsuits and workers' compensation claims begin to decline the companies will see the importance of a workplace safety culture. It is important that employees believe their management team cares about their safety, therefore they will also be more inclined to participate in the idea that safety matters and high risk behaviors do not belong on the job."
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Abnormalities of Human Behavior, 2001.
This paper looks at the abnormalities within human behaviors in four different works of literature: Swift in 'A Modest Proposal', Anton Chekhov in 'Enemies', Frank Kafka in 'The Metamorphosis' and Wordsworth?s poem: 'World is Too Much With Us'.
1,010 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 25.95
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This paper compares the way in which these poets and writers examine the dysfunctional behavior of society. Swift attacks abortions and death of young babies to unwed Irish mothers, Chekhov is embittered about his childhood, Kafka presents a bleak picture of human nature and Wordsworth thinks that the problems of the world are too much to bare. It concludes that normality and abnormality is defined by the needs of the humans within a society and thus dependent more on the perspective than the actual morality and sociology of the act.
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"In 1729, Jonathan Swift, wrote the Modest Proposal, the greatest short satirical piece in the English language. Completely appalled at the abortions and murders of the Catholic Irish children born of unwed peasant mothers he writes this proposal that attacks the English politicians. In trying to make known such inhumane acts from desperate mothers he makes his protagonist an American, who the British consider, 'uncivilized." Through his protagonist he pens the words that shatter the emotional balance of the people who like living in conditional ignorance. He writes, "I have been assured by a very knowing American of my acquaintance in London," he writes in a satire that became a classic of English literature, "that a young healthy child well nursed is at a year old a most delicious, nourishing, and wholesome food whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled; and I make no doubt that it will equally serve in a fricassee or a ragout." "
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A Comparison of Books About Analyzing Human Behavior, 1999.
A comparison of "The Biology of Moral Systems" by Richard D. Alexander and "Primate Visions" by Donna Harawa in an attempt to analyze human behavior.
2,140 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 47.95
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A comparative paper of two authors who both ask whether we can, as the objects, as well as observers of our own nature, detach ourselves from our surroundings and culture in order to form an objective understanding of who we are and what we do.
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"Few problems have received more attention, or have generated more controversy, in our human history than the argument about which is the best way to analyze human behavior. Can we, as the objects, as well as observers of our own nature, detach ourselves from our surroundings and, culture in order to form an objective understanding of who we are and what we do? Are the conceptions and explanations that we generate about ourselves bound by our own experiences? These are the questions that Donna Haraway, the author of, "Primate Visions" and Richard D. Alexander, the author of, "The Biology of Moral Systems" attempt to answer. "
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Psychological Depression and Human Behavior, 2002.
A look at the effect of depression on human behavior.
1,427 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper explains that depression is a severe condition that affects every aspect of a person's life. It discusses signs and symptoms of the condition and possible treatment. It looks at how it impacts a person's social, personal, and professional life.
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"One of the most common illnesses, depression afflicts 20% of human beings worldwide across age, sex, race, religion, culture, sexual orientation or socio-economic strata (Ainsworth, ix). Unlike physiological or biological illnesses that can be treated by clear-cut clinical, therapeutic regimes, depression is an illness that manifests itself in different ways and degrees that affect an individual?s normal functioning ability to lead a productive and rewarding life. Leading from the very nature of the illness, therefore, the treatment of depression disorders can involve both clinical treatments as well other psychiatric treatments such as cognitive and behavioral therapies: ?It is doubtful that psychiatric categories can correspond to the taxonomies of physical diseases. There is the issue of the heterogeneity of each category?the lack of clearly identified underlying pathological processes?some of the presenting characteristics of a depressed patient do not always belong in the category of depression, and, in practice, no individual, depressed patient resembles another.? (O?Connor & Stravynski, 606-9)"
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Ethical Behavior in Organizations, 2002.
An in-depth discussion of the importance of ethical behavior in the business world and how this should be the responsibility of every organization.
7,521 words (approx. 30.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 118.95
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This analytical research report discusses the debatable issue of the much-needed ethical behavior in working milieu. The research paper highlights the fundamental characteristics, a well-drafted research design, a separate section of suggestions; a works cited page and an appendix featuring important data and relevant diagrams pertaining to the organizational behavior theory and the underlying ethical issues.
Ethics And Organizations
Ethics and Ethical Behavior: A Challenge for Organizations
Unethical Behavior in Organizations
Reasons for Unethical Behavior in Organizations
Prevalent Justifications of Unethical Behavior
Results from Baucus and Near?s Research Model
Social Systems and Behavior
Need for Organizational Behavioral Theory
What is Organizational Behavior?
Purpose of Organizational Behavior
An Overview of Organizational Behavior and its Cardinal Components
Basic Models of Organizational Behaviors
Pragmatic Suggestions for Amelioration
Future Direction
Works Cited Page
Appendix
Figures
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"Individuals working towards a common goal for personal as well as combined benefits form institutions popularly called ?organizations? or ?associations?. These firms or companies formulating and providing a challenging and a learning working environment, also consist of moral, social as well as professional values, rules and regulations that all the employees at all levels have to abide by. This is essential for an efficient organization to remain profitable on long-term basis. For the same matter, an individual working for an organization must have the ethical and social values similar to that of the organizations in order to generate the desired result. Because if their values are incompatible, neither the organization nor the individuals working for it can benefit, paving way for the ethical issues to emerge and providing leeway for affected productivity to dominate the working set-up (Drucker: 65)."
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Human Behavior: Values, Cultural Design and Control, 2002.
Explores the notion of "Cultural Design" and its emphasis on the control and responsible restriction of freedoms and values.
1,850 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 42.95
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This paper states that "Cultural Design" is a type of ?instrumental conditioning?, where people are conditioned to respond favorably to a situation or stimulus that produces positive reinforcement. The paper then attempts to relate conditioning or cultural design to human behavior and the concept of dignity vs. punishment. Finally, from the perspective of Cultural Design, the paper looks at why moral struggles are considered noteworthy to so many people.
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"The plight of so many individuals is finding purpose and function in life. One may argue that by subjecting persons to punishment, their dignity suffers and thus they are positively reinforced to produce only positive outcomes. Cultural Design however, implicitly connotes ideas of control and responsible, restriction of freedom and values. These ideas and more are explored below."
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Psychology of Drugs and Human Behavior, 2008.
This paper discusses whether psychoactive drug use is synonymous with dependence.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 37.95
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In this article, the writer notes that psychoactive drugs act upon the human central nervous system, altering brain function and impacting on mood and behavior. The writer discusses that though some psychoactive drugs are legal and prescribed as medication, while some are illegal and are used as a form of recreation for users. The writer then points out that current research suggests that these drugs can sometimes lead to dependence and addiction issues. The writer also discusses that mood and behavior-altering drugs have therefore garnered significant media attention as harmful solutions to problems which could be solved through non-medicinal methods.
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Introduction
Psychoactive Drugs: Theories of Addiction
Conclusion
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"Though the researchers agree that this is true, they believe that psychoactive drug addiction is a real issue that has numerous causal factors. The most notable of these, according to Nesse and Berridge, is the tendency for psychoactive drugs to create a brain signal that creates a false indication of a huge fitness benefit. This then changes behavior propensities, increasing drug-seeking behaviours in frequency and displacing more adaptive behaviours. This issue is seen by the researchers as being part of an overall addiction modern society has to fitness-decreasing incentives such as video games and snack foods. Such addictions, Nesse and Berridge maintain, are a mismatch between our bodies and our modern environments, which causes behavioural and medical problems."
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