Background Story: Please focus on social capital. Provide a brief review of what has been said in the published literature about the issue you are addressing. Then, discuss how your study is connected to the earlier studies and how it builds upon them. Cite all references at the end of the report. 

 

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The issue that rotary club has is why the club is losing memberships and statistics has been shown in the published literature that loosing membership by following reasons: “Lack of leadership agreement on purposes and goals. Loss of desire and initiative to make the necessary changes. Losing sight of the overall objective and Failure to properly educate and communicate with all involved” (Henry 1). It indicates the listed problems are the major ones that rotary club needs to be solved in order to gain more memberships and maintain the old members. Based on the information study, the connected solutions to those major problems have been indicated.

First of all, the organization needs to be more effective and efficient in cooperation of various instead of just one-person show in order to converse membership failure. The leaders of rotary can form an agreement to gain members’ trust and show them the determination of the leaders that they are able to satisfy their members’ needs and further advancing the purpose of rotary. Second, establish a powerful partnership can make members to have good faith to the organization. But the problem is the club should not omit the time when they are trying to build a partnership. Also new members would think the partnership size will be connected to the club size that larger the partnership can attract new members and keep the old ones. Furthermore, to build an association within a good rational length of time can make members to believe all works are achievable when they worked together to outline the ideas. Third, “success breeds success” (Henry 2). Organization should get more and more people and members involved into proper celebrations with short-term success that make them to keep focus on the vision of club accomplishment. It also can build a timely milestone as motivation.

Nevertheless, communication is one of the most important ways to bind all the members together. Also communication failure may cost many problems that finally makes the club apart because improper ways to communicate with each other would make people loose their trust from other people.  So communicate appropriately, faithfully and correctly are necessary for organizations and clubs to updates to all people involved. In addition, getingt all the obstacles out of the way. Sometimes, problems can motivate people on their path to success, but most of the time are not because nobody likes problems. So organizations should move all the questions and barriers from members that could stop them from being successful. Otherwise, it could costs more people to leave the organization because they don’t feel like getting things done in such organization. Also, when obstacles occurred, leaders of organization will need to make harder decisions. So it is bad for both side, and the best method for it is to move all the problems out of the way. Lastly, never blame on people to accomplish the assignment too soon. All members would have their own goals in the organization. So when they are trying their best to finish the assignment, the organization should celebrate with them instead of complaining the assignment is not done well enough.

All in all, all the information have been listed above are the connected solustions based on the early study.

 

word cited: 

 

Henry, J. (2009, April 13). A Series of Eight Articles on Reversing a Membership Freefall. Retrieved December 10, 2014, from http://www.directory-online.com/Rotary/accounts/6910/Pages/uPages/Membership/Downloads/reversing_freefall.pdf

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Based on the results, it showed us that social capital has the most predictive power in explaining intention to participate in voluntary organization. 

Social capital is defined as the networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively. Also can be difined as the institutions, relationships, and norms that shape the quality and quantity of a society’s social interactions. 

The issue we have been addressing is that why rotary club is losing membership.

Nowadays people are living in busy modern lifes meaning that limited time for volunteer and membership activities after their work and family obligations. 

There were used to be many common-interest groups or associations that were formed in pre-internet days, for the main purpose of sharing information that would have been otherwise hard to come by. now that there are a lot of websites and other web sources which offers people a lot of information. people can get those information even if they do not join the associations. 

The Rotary club is for the people who owns the business or people who work as a business man or woman who wants to grow their business. 

The growth of economies has been downsizing due to many reasons and in order to join the rotary club, the members need to pay the fee in order to be a maintained member. because of the downsizing of the economy people are not attracted to join the clubs anymore. 

The reasons are, one, because people do not want to spend the extra money other than essential goods. two, because people can get a lot of informations from a lot of web sources which makes them to think do not need to join the clubs anymore. 

Another reason why people do not join the organizations anymore is that people do not have enough time to do much of anything for themselves, so that means they do not have enough time to join the group activities. Many of them now have families of their own with young children, and their lives are basically consumed by their children’s activities, school, sports practice, dance lessons, tutoring, all the while, trying to balance a career and have a social life. if you think about it, it is very hard to find a leisure time and join the organizations. 

it is not about lack of interest of joining the clubs but more about lack of time. People would love to be part of the communities, societies, or clubs, but they just do not have enough time to join it. 

Putnam, R. (1982, February 1). Retrieved from http://xroads.virginia.edu/~HYPER/detoc/assoc/bowling.html

 

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research papers are not topic papers

 

Your paper must be a statement that can be proven or disproven  using other people’s research.  

You do not have time to do your own reasearch such as studies or surveys. 

You must use at least 3 published works that are scholary journals or peer reviewed papers.  

An example of what I mean is the following:

Incorrect:   “Terrorism”   (you cant find research that proves or disproves this.  its just a topic.  we dont want topic)

Correct:  “Terrorism is Created by Poverty”   (can you prove or disprove this?  yes.  there are studies and papers on this.   find them.   you are allowed to prove your own statement wrong.  you are allowed to have 2 studies say one thing and the other be the opposite.   the point is to find the research and explain it to the reader.) 

You can have other sources too that are articles from CNN, Washington Post, NY Times, etc.   But those arent research sources.   those are more filler or statements that fluff the paper to show you are reading stuff about the topic. 

USE APA FORMAT!!!!!      Here is how to if you arent sure.   https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/

How to select a reseach statement https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/658/02/

I wont look at your paper until it is finalized.   Use friends, school resources and other means to proofread it and make sure it is correct gramatically and in the correct format. 

 

  I NEED 10 Pages of Research paper and 

STATEMENT IS This country/world cannot co-exist with terrorism.

 

 

Unit 2 Assignment: Read Good Writers, Become a Better Writer

A diagnostic writer’s response is intended to help you and your professor learn more about your individual writing strengths and weaknesses. The feedback you will receive from your professor will help you think more about your writing and what you need to address to strengthen your personal, academic, and professional communication.

Step 1: Select an article relevant to your field of study from one of the following Professional Websites. If your field of study is not listed here or if you do not find an article in one of these websites you wish to use, visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook and locate a different professional website that you find more interesting or relevant to you and your field of study.

Read the article and apply what you have learned about effective reading and writing to complete this assignment.

Step 2: Identify the author, title and publication information for your article. Identify the article’s audience and purpose, and summarize the main points in the article in your own words.

Next, analyze what the author does to develop or support these main points.

Then, analyze the effectiveness of the article. Identify 1–2 specific qualities of the article you read that you find to be effective, given the author’s audience and purpose.

Your submission should be organized into 3 well-developed paragraphs with an introductory paragraph, body paragraph, and concluding paragraph. The essay should be approximately 1-2 and 1/2 double spaced pages in length.

I have already selected the job so write about it:

·         My major is in Business Administration I work as a Judicial Administrative Assistant for the Courts right now

	Prepare: Prior to writing your initial post, read Chapters 1 through 3 of Journey into Literature.
	Reflect: Chapter 1 of our text provides a number of reasons why people choose to explore literature. Clugston (2014) writes that there is “a powerful curiosity about human relationships and how to cope in the world in which we find ourselves” (Section 1.1, para. 2). The text gives a number of general motivations for reading, but it is helpful to put those motivations into context. Consider what your motivations are for reading.
	Write: Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length, not including references. In your post, answer the following questions: What does literature offer an individual? How has the importance of reading changed from earlier eras (pre-digital/audio/visual media) to our present day? Do you think we read differently now than we did in prior generations? Do you think Clugston’s quote is valid? How have perceptions regarding the value of literature changed, if at all? What causes people’s perceptions regarding the value of literature to change? Incorporate readings found in Chapters 1 through 3 to help illustrate the points you makHello class, Week 1 Discussion 2 is a tricky question, so go by my note here: Here is the question:  Why might a writer feel compelled to write about literature?  The writer in question here is YOU.   Why might YOU (a student writer) feel compelled to write ABOUT literature?  This is about what we are doing in this class. We are writing ABOUT literature, commenting and discussion literature that has already been written.  This has to do with being a critic and providing critiques ABOUT literature, which is what we’re learning to do in this class!  The question is NOT about the creation of stories, why writers write stories. This is not the same as saying “why might a creative artist or writer want to write a story?”   That’s a different question. Be sure to answer the question appropriately.   Good luck.  Non plagiarism.  ENG125Introduction to Literature.

 

Alternate Work Arrangements

Various alternative work arrangements exist for use in businesses and other types of organizations; included among the options are compressed work weeks, flexible work schedules, telecommuting, and job sharing. This case focuses on alternative work arrangements in general rather than on a particular one exclusively; however, telecommuting does receive additional attention.

The case revolves around the potential advantages and disadvantages that are associated with alternative work arrangements, and the factors that are contributing to an increased use of various alternative work arrangements by employers. With respect to the various advantages and disadvantage that are identified in the case, the positives seem to outweigh the negatives. “Organizations that offer flexible working arrangements are, and will continue to be, employers of choice. ¼ Employees consistently rank flexible schedules high on their list of desired benefits; employers who are reluctant to offer these popular perks will find themselves falling short in the bidding wars for talent.” The case identifies three underlying factors that are driving the movement toward the increased utilization of alternative work arrangements in many different workplaces. These factors are: (a) the needs, desires, and expectations of workers for greater flexibility at work; (b) fuel costs and fuel consumption associated with commuting, and the related carbon footprint impact; and (c) the restrictive impact of the 2008-2009 economic recession on job opportunities.

The case concludes by pointing out that many nations have experimented successfully with various flexible work programs and some countries have enacted legislation promoting alternative work arrangements. It then poses the question: “Will the United States government and American businesses be adequately prepared to meet future economic challenges, at least in part, by embracing the movement toward increasing use of alternative work arrangements?”

Case Study – Alternative Work Arrangements: Possible Solutions for a Plethora of Problems?

Alternative work arrangements, such as compressed work weeks, flexible work schedules, telecommuting, or job sharing, can have positive and negative consequences for employers and employees. In general, alternative work arrangements can generate beneficial outcomes, particularly for employers, such as “increased employee retention, loyalty and morale; higher productivity; improved recruiting of highly qualified workers; decreased employee tardiness and unscheduled absences; and maximum use of facilities and equipment.” On the employees’ side, telecommuting—one type of alternative work arrangement—has favorable effects on perceived autonomy, the resolution of work–family conflicts, job performance, job satisfaction, and the experience of stress. What is more, it does not harm perceived career prospects or the quality of workplace relationships. On the downside, however, are the challenges associated with making these programs work for both employer and employees: handling issues regarding employee training, work monitoring, and performance evaluation; maintaining lines of communication with bosses and coworkers; and changing the attitudes of managers who might be uncomfortable with anything other than traditional working arrangements.

On balance the positives seem to outweigh the negatives. “Organizations that offer flexible working arrangements are, and will continue to be, employers of choice.¼ Employees consistently rank flexible schedules high on their list of desired benefits; employers who are reluctant to offer these popular perks will find themselves falling short in the bidding wars for talent.”

Although alternative work arrangements can be highly beneficial for both employers and employees, we need to ask the question: “What seems to be the underlying factors that are driving the movement toward the increased utilization of alternative work arrangements in many different workplaces?” One factor reflects the needs and desires of workers. “Many people today are seeking flexibility at work. Parents ¼ may want more time for family. Students hope to fit employment into a busy class schedule. And some people look for work after retirement. Whatever their situation, they’re not alone in wanting a job that’s a better match for their lives.”

Younger workers and those nearing retirement age are two particular segments of the workforce that can be meaningfully targeted by employers offering various alternative work arrangements. Younger workers are entering the workforce with different expectations than previous generations of workers. Whereas their parents were work-centric, most members of Generations X and Y give priority to their personal lives; or at the very least they desire to balance their work lives and personal lives. Sharif Khan, vice-president of human resources at Microsoft Canada, says, “Gen X and Gen Y are coming into the workplace with the expectation that they’re going to be treated as individuals, [who] ¼ want to be able to fit their life and their work together comfortably, as opposed to focusing on work and dealing with life after the fact.”

Another important demographic group in the workforce consists of those individuals nearing retirement. “Baby Boomers are reaching retirement age. While many Boomers may choose to stretch their retirement date based on some combination of lifestyle choice and recent market developments, many are opting for less-demanding positions or reduced workloads.” “By 2020, 16 percent of the U.S. population will be age 65 and over, up from 12 percent in 1999. ¼ Yet leaders of many organizations ignore aging workforce issues despite the potential problems they see coming, and some damage seems likely to occur before the issues receive appropriate attention.” “[T]he size of the Baby Boomer demographic group exceeds current graduating classes, and replacing their experience will be a challenge for most firms.”

Increasingly, business and governmental organizations are adopting alternative work arrangements for economic reasons. For example, a May 2008 poll conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management indicated that 18 percent of responding organizations offered telecommuting in order to help employees with rising fuel costs. Four months later, with fuel prices continuing to soar, the percentage of organizations offering the telecommuting option had risen to 40 percent. In October 2008, when gasoline prices were peaking, Ann Bednarz, writing in Network World, reported that “[g]as shortages in the Southeast United States are prompting companies to consider expanding their telework programs so employees can conserve fuel. Other options workers are weighing include greater use of carpools and public transit, along with alternative scheduling arrangements such as four-day work weeks.”

In addition to the dramatic increase in fuel costs in the summer and autumn of 2008, concerns about global warming and long commutes have fostered interest in alternative arrangements. Moreover, two recession-related factors could lead more employees to seek out long-distance telecommuting options for at least part of their time on the job. First, the slow housing market limits people’s ability to move to new jobs. Consequently, rather than physically commuting a long distance for a new job, part-time, long-distance telecommuting could be an option. Second, the weak job market that has been caused by the recession appears to be increasing the number of commuter marriages wherein the spouses work in different cities. Here too, part-time, long-distance telecommuting might be a viable option.

Many nations have experimented successfully with various flexible work programs; and indeed, some countries have enacted laws to make alternative work arrangements more accessible to employees. Although the United States has not enacted such legislation, the demographic and economic changes that are occurring may result in alternative work arrangements laws that “could play an important role in preparing the U.S. economy for the future.”

Will the U.S. government and American businesses be adequately prepared to meet future economic challenges, at least in part, by embracing the movement toward increasing use of alternative work arrangements?

This case was written by Michael K. McCuddy, The Louis S. and Mary L. Morgal Chair of Christian Business Ethics and Professor of Management, College of Business Administration, Valparaiso University.

Write a 2- 3 page paper.  In your paper discuss the following questions with concepts from the course:

1. How can employees benefit from alternative work arrangements?  Why?
2. What are some of the possible negative outcomes for employers and/or employees regarding alternative work arrangements? Please explain your answer.
3. What types of factors are influencing organizations to consider using alternative work arrangements? Explain how alternative work arrangements can address the problems/issues that are raised by these factors.
4. Should the availability of alternative work arrangements to employees in the United States be mandated by law? Why or why not?

Include a title page and 3-5 references.  Only one reference may be from the internet (not Wikipedia).  The other references must be from the Grantham University online library.  Please adhere to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), (6th ed., 2nd printing) when writing and submitting assignments and papers.