Recent Papers

• ELM, ARCS, and Gerlach and Ely Models

  In a paper of four pages, the author reflects upon three different models of instruction that can be used to foster student learning. The three models presented, the ELM, ARCS, and Gerlach and Ely Models provide foundation for creating instruction and defining the roles of educator and learners. The different strategies in these models support the belief that student engagement is an important aspect of the learning process. Of the three models, the Gerlach and Ely Design Model distinguishes itself from the others by focusing more on a clearly prescribed path to presenting content which differs from the motivational models of the ELM and ARCS. There are four sources listed. ... MORE

• Five Themes for Increasing Performance

  Management was first studied during the early years of the industrial revolution. Theories and practices have changed dramatically since then. What has not changed is the continual search for ways to increase a company's performance. For that to happen, employees must perform at higher levels. This essay reacts to and reflects on an article entitled, "Creating High Performances Workplaces" by Martin Staubus who describes five themes related to performance. There is one sources used in this three page paper. ... MORE

• Residencies for Registered Nurses

  It is well known that there is a significant shortage of registered nurses that will continue to grow. There is a difference of opinion about how prepared new graduates are when they begin work in a clinical setting. Nurse leaders do not think they are all prepared. The IOM published a report with several recommendations to remedy these situations. This essay discusses one of those recommendations-residencies for nurses. Examples of successful programs are included. Other sections include a problem statement, data regarding nurses, attrition, background on the problem, and a recommendation to resolve some of the issues. There are eight sources listed in the bibliography of this six page paper. ... MORE

• Job Satisfaction Motivation and the Leader

  A great deal has been written about how leadership styles and behaviors impact and influence employee motivation, job satisfaction, and employee commitment to the organization although not necessarily in the same articles. This essay reports literature that has concluded which leadership styles have a more positive impact on morale, commitment, and job satisfaction. There are six sources used in this three page paper. ... MORE

• Public Leaders

  This essay describes and discusses four leadership styles that could be used in private or public settings. The behaviors of leaders using each style are explained. The paper reports which leadership style would be useful for public administrators. The essay also discusses organizational culture and its relationship with the leader. The emphasis is on public administration. There are seventeen sources used in this seventeen page paper. ... MORE