The following controversial case was reported in a local newspaper. It involved a father from Guatemala who exposed the hand of his 5-year-old son to an open gas flame as punishment for stealing a packet of gum. School staff noticed the bandage on the boy’s hand...
People from various ethnic groups are often pressured to give up their beliefs and ways in favor of adopting the ideals and customs of the dominant culture. What do you think your approach would be in working with clients who feel such pressure? How might you work...
What is “your” definition of teamwork? What are your strengths/challenges in regard to be a team leader? What can you do to make yourself a more effective team leader? What can you do to make yourself more effective in understanding teams/groups? ...
Identify the leadership factors most important to group morale and discuss the links between morale and performance. How might this affect political appointees who may not know the organizational processes and/or culture of their agency? This week we...