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Leadership Development

Leadership Development PlanMBA 610

This Leadership Development Plan serves as your road map for short-term training and development activities that will enhance your leadership competencies. You will review, revise, and update your plan several times during the course of your MBA degree program at UMGC.

Your name:Your current job title:

Long-Term Career Goal

Make sure your goal is SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound.

-28575240030In 3 to 5 years, my main long-term career goal as a Human Resources Specialist is to be a key contributor to the executive team to ensure that the personnel turnover falls by thirty percent. I want to be able to have a meaningful impact on our corporate culture by being instrumental in the development and implementation of programs that inspire leadership and accountability. I also want to grow into an integral part of our management team, both by sharing my knowledge with leaders across the company, as well as being a mentor for new potential executive team members.

00In 3 to 5 years, my main long-term career goal as a Human Resources Specialist is to be a key contributor to the executive team to ensure that the personnel turnover falls by thirty percent. I want to be able to have a meaningful impact on our corporate culture by being instrumental in the development and implementation of programs that inspire leadership and accountability. I also want to grow into an integral part of our management team, both by sharing my knowledge with leaders across the company, as well as being a mentor for new potential executive team members.

In 3 to 5 years, my goal is to…

Short-Term Skills Development Needs

What skills will you need to acquire to achieve your long-term career goal?

-28575290195I need to learn how to speak effectively in meetings and formulate a good presentation, I also want to learn how to gain level two leadership training, and how to develop a team.

I will need to acquire these skills within the next 12 months.

00I need to learn how to speak effectively in meetings and formulate a good presentation, I also want to learn how to gain level two leadership training, and how to develop a team.

I will need to acquire these skills within the next 12 months.

My leadership skills training and development

Leadership Development Plan

Leadership Development PlanMBA 610

This Leadership Development Plan serves as your road map for short-term training and development activities that will enhance your leadership competencies. You will review, revise, and update your plan several times during the course of your MBA degree program at UMGC.

Your name:Your current job title:

Long-Term Career Goal

Make sure your goal is SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound.

-2857524003000In 3 to 5 years, my goal is to…

Short-Term Skills Development Needs

What skills will you need to acquire to achieve your long-term career goal?

-2857528892500My leadership skills training and development

Leadership Consultants

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INTRODUCTION

“The true mark of a leader is the willingness to stick with a bold course of action — an unconventional business strategy, a unique product-development roadmap, a controversial marketing campaign — even as the rest of the world wonders why you’re not marching in step with the status quo,” Taylor (2010). Slide Click. A leader in the push that forces members towards achieving the objectives of a company.

According to Hao and Yazdanifard (2015), one of the essential elements of management in an organization is effective leadership since it helps sustain the business and handle problems experienced in the company. Slide Click. It is leaders who take charge and control the undertakings of an organization, and able leaders should be in a position to set optimistic objectives and at the same time drive the company towards those aims by executing appropriate techniques and strategies. Slide Click. For a company to be successful in all its undertakings, effective leadership is paramount and very essential. Slide Click. Today, I will be talking to you about the importance of effective leadership in an organization; problems faced due to lack of good leadership, and how our company, our company will help a company overcome leadership problems and build leadership skills. Slide Click.

Let us first look at the situation of a company facing leadership problems.

BODY

As a result of poor leadership in an organization, organizational culture becomes poor, resources are mismanaged, and there is a loss of motivation to work. Overall, this leads to a lack of achievement of the organization’s goals.

Slide Click. Let’s take an example, shall we? A company has the aim to make 10% more sales in the coming month. However, the leaders fail to motivate the employees to work wards this goal, lack transparency, absent them from their responsibilities and mismanage available resources. It would be, in such a situation, difficult for the organization to make the additional sales.

Slide Click. Causes of leadership issues include lack of trust between the leaders or between leaders and their employees, lack of enthusiasm, lack of follow up on delegated tasks, and bad attitude towards colleagues and subordinates.

Slide Click. Effects of leadership issues in an organization include money wastage on unproductive performance, time wastage in correcting wrongdoings of the leaders, and wasted potential of people who would have done better in the job. Due to leadership issues, motivation might also deteriorate in the employees.

It is clear that we have a problem, but what is the solution?

Slide Click. Our company can resolve the leadership issues we have just seen by identifying the root causes of these issues, specific to the leaders in this organization, and work to reduce or eliminate and build better leadership skills.

Slide Click. Good leadership in an organization is evidenced by several aspects. One, leaders have a good relationship with their subordinates. According to Shibu (2015), Dynatrace was the leading company in 2015 in terms of good leadership. Slide Click. Employees at Dynatrace said that “The leadership team is approachable and inclusive. They keep innovation and growth at the forefront of their agenda” Shibu (2015). Our company would determine whether the organization’s leaders are aware of the needs of their subordinates and whether they care about their growth personally and professionally.

Slide Click. As leadership consultants, we will use different methods to identify the causes of leadership issues in the company. One way would be working with the employees and asking them questions about their relationship with the leaders. Leadership issues will be present if employees complain of lack of motivation, career development, poor pay, and harshness of leaders towards them. Slide Click. We would also question the leaders to see if they delegate duties to teams and if they follow up to see that the duties are completed in good time and the right way. We would also seek to know the methods that the leaders use in motivating the employees to work towards attaining the organization’s objectives.

Slide Click. To address the leadership issues identified, we will first get rid of non-serious leaders who waste time, resources and fail to motivate their subordinates. Secondly, we will ensure that the leaders’ objectives are specific, measurable, realistic, and time-bound. Slide Click. In addition, we will urge the leaders to ensure that they delegate more duties and, above that, ensure that they are clear about the purpose of the tasks, believe in those they are delegating the tasks to, prioritize the tasks in order of importance and assess and reward the delegates appropriately.

In conclusion, let us review our discussion.

CONCLUSION:

Slide Click. As we have seen, leadership issues are caused by a lack of trust between the leaders or between leaders and their employees, lack of enthusiasm, lack of follow up on delegated tasks, and bad attitude towards colleagues and subordinates.

Slide Click. We have seen how poor leadership in an organization leads to deterioration of the company’s work culture, mismanagement of resources, demotivation of employees, and overall failure to achieve the organization’s goals. Slide Click. As John F. Kennedy said, “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” Brazeau (2008). Awaken your leadership team by using us to help identify their weaknesses and build you a well-skilled staff.

References

Brazeau, G. A. (2008). Leadership and learning. American journal of pharmaceuticaleducation, 72(3).

Hao, M. J., & Yazdanifard, R. (2015). How effective leadership can facilitate change inorganizations through improvement and innovation. Global journal of management andbusiness research.

Taylor, B. (2010). Do You Pass the Leadership Test? Harvard Business Review.https://hbr.org/2010/08/pass-leadership-test

Leadership Communication

Leadership Communication Depictions in Game of Thrones

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Summary

Game of Thrones is an 8 season HBO television series based on George R.R. Martin’s fantasy novels of the same title. It takes place in Westeros’ Seven Kingdoms, where great Houses compete for control of the all-powerful Iron Throne. The world of Game of Thrones is similar to the workplace, except there are more dragons. The characters have varying levels of influence, influence is determined by their social standing and/or wealth. The only character who had no social standing in the episodes I watched was Cerise Lannister. The only person who comes close to having the same level of influence in Game of Thrones as they would in a normal workplace is Daenerys Targaryen, even though she doesn’t have any control over anything. In real life, they’d call it “power”. Also, Daenerys wasn’t around much during season one. She came back two seasons later and she was more powerful than ever. She helped claim the Iron Throne for her family at that point.

The characters that have the most influence are the ones who are either wealthy and/or claim ownership of a very powerful position. They use this influence to their advantage. In one scenario, Cerise Lannister tried getting out of having to marry someone she didn’t want to marry. She tried using her wealth as leverage, but it didn’t work. Anyone who tries to use their wealth as a way out of something is probably going to get outsmarted, because the other person is going to see through that and figure out some other occasion to get out of it. You’ve got to have a plan B and be prepared for anything.

Analysis

The leadership communication between Brienne of Tarth and Jaime Lannister is examined to see how they both have found their redemption through developing a mutual respect for one another. Jaime Lannister is seen as being an abusive boy who never grew up, but instead became an abusive man with power. He had no shame in his actions, believing that he was entitled to do whatever he pleased without repercussion (Yu, & Campbell, 2021). As time passed, his actions grew worse towards himself and those around him, with no redeeming qualities to speak of except for his ability to withstand torture without breaking.

Brienne had been married off as a child to the Lannister family by her father, with no idea of what she was getting into. Like Jaime, she too had no shame for what she did and how she acted. We see Brienne grow from her first impressions; when she arrives in King’s Landing, we see her determined to keep her vow to the Starks, but not necessarily the honorable man that Jaime is. She goes on a secret mission and helps capture Tyrion Lannister, whilst leaving Jaime out of it. The characters also try to manipulate each other for their own personal gain. Sometimes they cheat or steal from one another. Sometimes they help each other out when it counts. Sometimes they’re just trying to stand in the way of someone else’s success. Cerise Lannister wasn’t much of a manipulator, she just let other people manipulate her instead of doing it herself (Yu, & Campbell, 2021). In real life, we’d call that “being a patsy”. She let them use her for their own personal gain.

Many characters are defying their social status and trying to live the “high life” because the life of a commoner is extremely boring and no one cares about them. They want to be something they’re not just because they want the glory that comes with being in a higher position. The lead character of Game of Thrones, aka King of the North Jon Snow, is an orphan that was taken in by the Starks (who are an extremely wealthy family). Instead of doing his chores and waiting for Lord Stark to die so he could inherit his wealth, Jon decides to join a band of mercenaries and fight for gold. This is similar to someone who doesn’t have any power over anything. In real life, we would call this “being a sellout” (Yu, & Campbell, 2021). Unlike Daenerys, who’s trying to reclaim her rightful place as the rightful heir, Jon wants more power simply for personal gain.

Recommendation/ Application

Game of Thrones demonstrates the dangers of leadership communication mistakes like boasting about power, not taking responsibility for failure, and bullying. In real life, we can learn from Brienne’s perseverance and determination to keep her oath to the Starks, Jaime’s ability to listen and understand others, as well as Tyrion’s uncanny ability to always be in good spirits when facing adversity. Leadership communication is often misunderstood in the workplace and among peers. Rather than focus on a single communication style, great leaders develop flexible leadership styles that make them more adaptable to different situations. As communicators, they are able to identify the right tactics and strategies for a given situation.

Game of Thrones depicts leaders who are specifically skilled in one or two areas but limited in others. By studying their strengths and weaknesses, we can determine how specific traits affect leadership communication styles. Daenerys Targaryen is a great example of an ineffective leader with an inflated sense of self-importance who has difficulty listening because she is so convinced her way is best. Her inability to get along with other leaders in the Game of Thrones series causes her to lose valuable allies. Daenerys Targaryen’s lack of leadership communication skills can be attributed to a lack of understanding about good leadership communication traits (Yu, & Campbell, 2021).

Application to real-life leadership communication; do’s

leadership communication requires active listening and communication skills.

communication requires strategy planning, active listening, and empathy

strategy planning involves the ability to discern the message content of others in order to assess their needs, goals, feelings and expectations prior to presenting (or refraining from) speaking.

References

Yu, H. H., & Campbell, T. M. (2021). Teaching leadership theory with television: Useful lessons from Game of Thrones. Journal of Public Affairs Education, 27(2), 141-175.

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Leadership Communication Depictions in Game of Thrones

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Summary

Game of Thrones is an 8 season HBO television series based on George R.R. Martin’s fantasy novels of the same title. It takes place in Westeros’ Seven Kingdoms, where great Houses compete for control of the all-powerful Iron Throne. The world of Game of Thrones is similar to the workplace, except there are more dragons. The characters have varying levels of influence, influence is determined by their social standing and/or wealth. The only character who had no social standing in the episodes I watched was Cerise Lannister. The only person who comes close to having the same level of influence in Game of Thrones as they would in a normal workplace is Daenerys Targaryen, even though she doesn’t have any control over anything. In real life, they’d call it “power”. Also, Daenerys wasn’t around much during season one. She came back two seasons later and she was more powerful than ever. She helped claim the Iron Throne for her family at that point.

The characters that have the most influence are the ones who are either wealthy and/or claim ownership of a very powerful position. They use this influence to their advantage. In one scenario, Cerise Lannister tried getting out of having to marry someone she didn’t want to marry. She tried using her wealth as leverage, but it didn’t work. Anyone who tries to use their wealth as a way out of something is probably going to get outsmarted, because the other person is going to see through that and figure out some other occasion to get out of it. You’ve got to have a plan B and be prepared for anything.

Analysis

The leadership communication between Brienne of Tarth and Jaime Lannister is examined to see how they both have found their redemption through developing a mutual respect for one another. Jaime Lannister is seen as being an abusive boy who never grew up, but instead became an abusive man with power. He had no shame in his actions, believing that he was entitled to do whatever he pleased without repercussion (Yu, & Campbell, 2021). As time passed, his actions grew worse towards himself and those around him, with no redeeming qualities to speak of except for his ability to withstand torture without breaking.

Brienne had been married off as a child to the Lannister family by her father, with no idea of what she was getting into. Like Jaime, she too had no shame for what she did and how she acted. We see Brienne grow from her first impressions; when she arrives in King’s Landing, we see her determined to keep her vow to the Starks, but not necessarily the honorable man that Jaime is. She goes on a secret mission and helps capture Tyrion Lannister, whilst leaving Jaime out of it. The characters also try to manipulate each other for their own personal gain. Sometimes they cheat or steal from one another. Sometimes they help each other out when it counts. Sometimes they’re just trying to stand in the way of someone else’s success. Cerise Lannister wasn’t much of a manipulator, she just let other people manipulate her instead of doing it herself (Yu, & Campbell, 2021). In real life, we’d call that “being a patsy”. She let them use her for their own personal gain.

Many characters are defying their social status and trying to live the “high life” because the life of a commoner is extremely boring and no one cares about them. They want to be something they’re not just because they want the glory that comes with being in a higher position. The lead character of Game of Thrones, aka King of the North Jon Snow, is an orphan that was taken in by the Starks (who are an extremely wealthy family). Instead of doing his chores and waiting for Lord Stark to die so he could inherit his wealth, Jon decides to join a band of mercenaries and fight for gold. This is similar to someone who doesn’t have any power over anything. In real life, we would call this “being a sellout” (Yu, & Campbell, 2021). Unlike Daenerys, who’s trying to reclaim her rightful place as the rightful heir, Jon wants more power simply for personal gain.

Recommendation/ Application

Game of Thrones demonstrates the dangers of leadership communication mistakes like boasting about power, not taking responsibility for failure, and bullying. In real life, we can learn from Brienne’s perseverance and determination to keep her oath to the Starks, Jaime’s ability to listen and understand others, as well as Tyrion’s uncanny ability to always be in good spirits when facing adversity. Leadership communication is often misunderstood in the workplace and among peers. Rather than focus on a single communication style, great leaders develop flexible leadership styles that make them more adaptable to different situations. As communicators, they are able to identify the right tactics and strategies for a given situation.

Game of Thrones depicts leaders who are specifically skilled in one or two areas but limited in others. By studying their strengths and weaknesses, we can determine how specific traits affect leadership communication styles. Daenerys Targaryen is a great example of an ineffective leader with an inflated sense of self-importance who has difficulty listening because she is so convinced her way is best. Her inability to get along with other leaders in the Game of Thrones series causes her to lose valuable allies. Daenerys Targaryen’s lack of leadership communication skills can be attributed to a lack of understanding about good leadership communication traits (Yu, & Campbell, 2021).

Application to real-life leadership communication; do’s

leadership communication requires active listening and communication skills.

communication requires strategy planning, active listening, and empathy

strategy planning involves the ability to discern the message content of others in order to assess their needs, goals, feelings and expectations prior to presenting (or refraining from) speaking.

Reference

Yu, H. H., & Campbell, T. M. (2021). Teaching leadership theory with television: Useful lessons from Game of Thrones. Journal of Public Affairs Education, 27(2), 141-175.

Leadership and Management

Leadership and Management

Management and leadership are often viewed as one and the same thing, yet, these two functions are distinctively different as far as their roles and usage are concerned. Management is a branch of the human resource function that deals with the administration of work and ensuring that activities required to achieve results are done as per the set-out plan (Robbins et al., 2018). Managers are all individuals in the hierarchy of an organization with formal authority. They influence the actions, responses, and behavior of others within the confines of their formal authority or power (Liphadzi, Aigbavboa, & Thwala, 2017). They have subordinates and work within a plan with an overall agenda to maintain a status quo as part of their effectiveness as authority figures.

Leadership, on the same page, deals with the people. Robins et al. (2018) describe leadership as the function of motivating people in a way that brings about belief and comprehension of a vision set for the company. Leadership allows an organization to get people to work in collaboration in order to attain certain goals. Leadership entails a process of influencing others to believe in attainment of objectives (Rudolph, Rauvola, & Zacher, 2018). Actions and traits define leadership. Traits include the personality, charisma, and key characteristics that leaders possess. It also includes the tasks performed, positions held, and the accomplishments achieved. The bottom line, according to Crosby and Bryson (2018), is that leaders must have followers, be able to influence those followers to attain goals, and that the process must be reciprocated amongst people.

In summary, while these two elements have their distinct roles and functions, the foregoing descriptions point to their importance when used together. Despite being different, Algahtani (2014) expresses that they must go hand in hand in order for any business or organization to succeed. For example, Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon.com, uses leadership qualities to inspire and motivate employees while employing management in decision-making processes to achieve best results. Efforts to separate the two entities would likely lead to more issues. As it is, the two functions complement each other by bridging the gap between strengths and weaknesses. Management is required for its strengths in planning, coordinating, and organizing while leadership is important for motivating and inspiring people to perform at their best.

References

Algahtani, A. (2014). Are leadership and management different? A review. Journal of

management policies and practices, 2(3), 71-82.

Crosby, B. C., & Bryson, J. M. (2018). Why leadership of public leadership research matters: and

what to do about it. Public Management Review, 20(9), 1265-1286.

Liphadzi, M., Aigbavboa, C. O., & Thwala, W. D. (2017). A theoretical perspective on the

difference between leadership and management. Procedia Engineering, 196, 478-482.

Robbins, S., DeCenzo, D., Coulter, M., & Woods, M. (2018). Management: the essentials. Pearson

Australia

Rudolph, C. W., Rauvola, R. S., & Zacher, H. (2018). Leadership and generations at work: A

critical review. The Leadership Quarterly, 29(1), 44-57.

Human Resource Management

One of the core assets of any organization, whether in the profit-making sector or the not-for-profit industry, is the human resource function. In understanding human resource management (HRM), Ahammad (2017) defines it as a practice comprising of the recruitment, hiring phase, deployment, and the management of employees in an organization. the emphasis of HRM is on the employees who are considered as key assets. In the present competitive global environment, the efficient and effective management of people within an organization is seen as a strategy to achieve competitive advantage (Kerdpitak & Jermsittiparsert, 2020). As such, Bombiak and Marciniuk-Kluska (2018) use the terms activities and processes to define HRM as a structured attempt to utilize all employees to attain organizational objectives. Therefore, HRM is a function within an organization that attempts to maximize the performance of employees and the strategic objectives of the employer through effective management.

The role of HRM is to ensure that an organization performs at its best, with reference to the people in the organization through ensuring optimal quantity (optimum number of people), quality (right abilities, skills, and knowledge and competencies), and cost. Robbins et al. (2018) also mention the need for HRM to ensure that people in an organization are kept committed and motivated to achieve current and future strategic needs of their organization. Within the HRM function, planning is a key role that ensures the proper forecasting of the future demand and supply of the best fit employees and in the right number (Ahammad, 2017). HRM has a mandate to understand the nature of jobs and positions and kinds of individuals that are appropriate for them.

In conclusion, HRM is all about the people. The discussion above shows that HRM deals with ensuring an organization has the right amount of people and that quality of these individuals is assured vis-à-vis the organizational goals and objectives. For example, Apple, a technology and communications giant, must always ensure that the organization has the right number of employees who are best suited to perform the various tasks required for the company to stay on top of its industry (Delery & Roumpi, 2017). Therefore, Apple utilizes best practices in HRM to keep the employees motivated, ensure optimal numbers, place the right employees at the right jobs, and ensure quality through continuous improvements.

References

Ahammad, T. (2017). Personnel management to human resource management (HRM): How

HRM functions. Journal of Modern Accounting and Auditing, 13(9), 412-420.

Bombiak, E., & Marciniuk-Kluska, A. (2018). Green human resource management as a tool for

the sustainable development of enterprises: Polish young company experience. Sustainability, 10(6), 1739.

Delery, J. E., & Roumpi, D. (2017). Strategic human resource management, human capital and

competitive advantage: is the field going in circles?. Human Resource Management Journal, 27(1), 1-21.

Kerdpitak, C., & Jermsittiparsert, K. (2020). The Impact of Human Resource Management

Practices on Competitive Advantage: Mediating Role of Employee Engagement in Thailand. Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy, 11(1), 443-452.

Robbins, S., DeCenzo, D., Coulter, M., & Woods, M. (2018). Management: the essentials.

Pearson Australia.

Leadership Analysis Report

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TOC o “1-3” h z u Leadership Analysis Report PAGEREF _Toc69994480 h 1Introduction PAGEREF _Toc69994481 h 3Importance of the Chosen Issue PAGEREF _Toc69994482 h 4Impacts of Leadership in Relation to Personal Values PAGEREF _Toc69994483 h 6Leadership Issues in Relation to Chosen Issue PAGEREF _Toc69994484 h 7Approaches to Leadings Change and Advocacy for this Issues PAGEREF _Toc69994485 h 9Conclusion PAGEREF _Toc69994486 h 10References PAGEREF _Toc69994487 h 11

IntroductionThe purpose of this report is based on the first part of the assignment (Part A), which focuses on the issues of “who decides curriculum, and what the role of family and community is in contributing to programs. The question applies back to the issue of leadership in Early Childhood Education (ECE), an issue that is important to the education sector in Australia. In regard to the issue of focus, this report will discuss the importance of the selected issue, and the appropriate approaches that help bring about advocacy and change on the issue chosen. In addition, this report will also provide a detailed analysis of the impacts of the chosen issue on leadership in relation to various factors such as personal professional values and beliefs.

As it is in many parts of the globe, curriculum is one of the most important elements in any education system. Within any academic institution, the development of a clear and efficient curriculum provides a collection of assessments, lessons, and other academic or institutional contents that are supposed to be taught in a school program. Bearing this in mind, it is therefore clear that, the development of an efficient curriculum is an important aspect in many learning institutions globally both public and private. While curriculum plays a vital role in enhancing learning and teaching among academic institutions, it goes without saying that, leadership as well forms and plays an imperative role in the establishment of an effective, clearly established curriculum system leading to the provision of high quality education. By helping in the establishment of an effective curriculum system, effective leadership is paving way for the establishment of an education system that ensures the availability of enhanced learning and teaching. In Australia, the curriculum is determined and developed by ACARA board (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority), an institution funded and authorized by the Australian government, all state, and territory governments to decide and develop the Australian Curriculum. With this regard, it is imperative to note that, it is through the leadership structure of ACARA that there exists inclusivity collaboration with other stakeholders such as families and the community at large and as a result creating an environment of shared sense of direction and mission within the Australian education system. By engaging these stakeholders, ACARA will be able to improve its awareness on matters involving the local community as well as the interest and needs of families and children and as a result improving on their leadership work in their respective environment, for instance when determining the presentation of the final contents to be published on the website. Bearing this in mind, it is therefore important to establish and adopt various approaches such as professional development from time to time that guide the establishment of this relationship by addressing key challenges that might impact it negatively.

Importance of the Chosen IssueDetermining who decides curriculum, and what the role of family and community is in contributing to programs is one of the most important aspect within academic and learning institutions. With the day by day developments of new technologies, tools and methods of instruction, students, learning activities, and educational objectives various countries Australia included need to consider new approaches and ways to keep up with these changing factors and avoid key challenges that influence learning in during the short and long run (Mufanechiya, 2015). In this regard, it therefore important for learning institutions to establish curriculum systems that provide a collection of assessments, lessons, and other academic or institutional contents that are supposed to be taught in a school program. Savage (2016) indicates that, in Australia, the ACARA board (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority), is an example of a national governmental institution charged with the responsibility of deciding and developing the Australian curriculum. The willingness by the Australian government to establish and fund ACARA in order to take part in deciding curriculum indicates the government’s need to establish a system that not only works for a certain region, but cuts across regional, public, and private schools borders in an effort to provide all Australian learners with a home based proud educational system . Atweh & Singh (2011) indicate that, by establishing a curriculum system that is to be followed by all learning institutions in Australia, ACARA board in conjunction with the education department is able to create a fairly based system driving towards the achievement of a common goal, which is, working together to ensure enhanced teaching and learning within all Australia’s learning institutions.

The development and establishment of the curriculum in many learning institutions is not just considered the work of one stakeholder, for instance, ACARA, but a joint effort of numerous groups. According to Waniganayake et al. (2012), leaders can improve their working environments through awareness of the available local community and interest and needs of families and children at the centre, for instance, when determining the presentation of the final contents to be published on the website. With this regard, it is therefore evident that the establishment of curriculum system such as the Australian curriculum is indeed is a joint effort of not one but numerous groups. Understanding the various roles of the community when it comes to education matter is of great significance. According to Mufanechiya (2015), engagement in community participation on education matters is a grass root strategy emphasizing on the need for collective abilities rather than individuals and self centered abilities due to the fact that they add value on children’s development processes. Provision of education should be a task of shared responsibilities between different groups. Taking into perspective the various power dynamics between communities and schools greatly helps in collective decision making among individuals. With this, it is clear that there a need to utilize all the available material and human resource in order to provide students with an excellent foundation they can have to survive in the complex market. The establishment of soluble problems such as assistance with homework involving cultural and ethnic tops that some members of the community have knowledge considers the need for community intervention. On the other hand, the establishment of a caring and respectful relationship between educators, families, and children creates an effective collaborative relationship which is constructive in terms of learning experiences and curriculum development to various children in their local communities (Olibie, 2014). While establishing the role of communities and families on curriculum development, it is important to note that effective leadership also plays a major role in establishing and providing high quality education. For instance, in communities, the development of management skills and effective leadership for different communal services can help provide a high quality environment for children development and learning.

For curriculum development to be very effective and schools to succeed, individual who decide must be present in the process of developing the curriculum. Therefore, without any doubt leaders in education have a vital role in ensuring teachers and other instructors provide quality education to learners based on the teacher’s experience, competencies, and knowledge that ensures the curriculum is well and effectively developed. ACARA board as well as the department of education implement and decide on the curriculum, hence providing better and simplified learning because the two teams respectively, are the most knowledgeable in matters of teaching and ways in which the curriculum should be introduced and followed in the classroom. Therefore, the involvement of curriculum development teams for instance the education department and the ACARA board is imperative for a meaningful and successful development in curriculum. ACARA takes the national approach in matters of education by implementing and developing a comprehensive and robust national curriculum to be followed by all students. Also, they run National assessment program in terms of National tests that learners take in schools. The ACARA board is also responsible for publishing and controlling data in schools within Australia, to measure the performance and resources of schools all around the country.

Impacts of Leadership in Relation to Personal ValuesImplementation of curriculum by the department of education and ACARA board results into the adoption of ethics, values, and, moral in leadership decisions within classrooms, staffrooms relationships and cultures in school improvements (Kindler, 2016). Most successful leaders in schools are flexible in terms of their thinking associated with core values such as optimism, resilience, and persistence. These traits help in facing challenges of intellectually alien community, parental passivity, and national policies that are not benefiting the school. In addition, successful principals in schools are able to achieve success leadership because they have the ability to enter into different relations inside their world, that is, functional and personal (Savage, 2018). The functional relationship has no purpose other than allowing us to be ourselves whereas the functional relations are of importance in leadership since they are instrumental. This interdependence of personal and functional relations is seen to be both desirable and inevitable. With intentional leadership, leaders are able to come up with more than only performing the specific jobs provided to them. In this regard, managers are only expected to focus on only school staff and the handling of the day to day activities. However, a good leader is visionary and expected to be prepared for the future outcomes (Parkes, 2013). Bearing this in mind, it is therefore clear that leaders are able to counter any challenges that occur in future.

Head teachers secure and grow their success by practicing leadership actions and strategies. Effective head teachers always make their judgment based on their selection, timing, context, relevance, continuation, and application of these strategies which create right and effective condition learning teaching and student achievement as per requirement of the curriculum. Leadership focus in classroom level is reflected in vast literature within instructional leadership (Waniganayake et al., 2015). It is therefore imperative to have those instructional leadership practices in school as per the curriculum to enable potential outcomes and benefits to students.

Leadership Issues in Relation to Chosen Issue

Education systems within several countries globally have gone through considerable reforms since education policies are designed to respond to the various forces and processes of globalization. Education system of Australia is not an exception is experiencing these issues, as it is evident in experiencing these issues, as is evident in the implementation of Australia’s first national curriculum that commenced officially in the year 2012 (Kindler, 2016). Therefore, factors that factors that are both outside and within school context can impinge the leadership and practises of individuals in the curriculum leadership because of the strange and new implementation of curriculum. Therefore, bearing this in mind, it is imperative for leaders to employ numerous micro-political strategies in order to achieve their goals.

Usually, the curriculum of a given learning institution in given country is located to a given extent based on what matters more in the present, past, and future (Parkinson, 2015). It represents what is considered important, while also representing a vision of the intended foundation for the Australian generation that is at school. However, leaders in the administration are experiencing issues such as facing challenges in the new forms and bodies in knowledge that are viewed to be imperative in the universities and in also everyday life. For instance, computer technology has developed to an extent than they cannot allow different multiple commands to be achieved examining different sources at a go unlike before where this was impossible to achieve. Therefore, these leaders in schools are required to apply new designed curriculum that fits the current needs and see to it that it is followed, which may be a problem before learners can fully adopt the change.

In today’s curriculum leaders in the field of education end up finding themselves tackling interesting issues and occurrences. In regard to this, Parkes (2013) indicates that one issue that results to these challenges and occurrences is the academic rationalist curriculum discourse. Here, in numerous academic curriculum designs, it is evident that the curriculum design and good program means a build up of the academic units, so that when students are progressing thought degree, they also develop into an increased sophisticated and specialized disciplinary understanding and knowledge. However, this curriculum design if shared widely brings about the sense of how the university curriculum design is complex, and continues to be increasing abstract and complex as learners progress with their degree programs. Therefore, this becomes an issue as it makes learning in universities become complex. With this, students therefore are forced to begin their first year survey of units as they progress to their major specification units

Professional development is another major leadership issues in relation to chosen issue (Dao, 2017). In an effort to create a new curriculum that is to be used in school programs, there is a need to constitute professional development for teachers and other relevant stakeholders. This process involves the help that all stakeholders for example teachers, will need when the process of changing is in place Professional development can be considered a major leadership issues in relation to chosen issue due to the fact that, lack of school based development presents major challenges and issues for a vast majority of participants including leaders during the implementation of the curriculum.

Federal governments for the longest time have had a vital role in the development of technical curricular systems for universities and colleges. In this regard, it is therefore clear to note that, apart from professional, government and politics are also considered leadership issues in relation to curriculum development. Studies of management and leadership are an important part in teacher’s preparation programs. There is need for teacher to study policy and politics due to their dynamic nature as they change with time and affect the curriculum. For instance, Australia is well known for the dynamic nature of its socio-political landscape (Rose, 2016). Based on the fact the Australian context is comprised on three different tiers of government, that include, eight separate states and the territory jurisdictions, it is important to note that all these tiers of government are involved in the provision of early childhood programs. This kind of situation contributes primarily to the complex and abstract policy environment, that is, characterised by disparate approaches in regulation, accountability, and funding. As a result, this factor brings new structure of governance, leadership, and issues to policy framework, that in turn affect the Australia’s national curriculum.

Approaches to Leadings Change and Advocacy for this IssuesIn order to ensure change and advocacy on the chosen issues regarding curriculum development, several recommendation and strategies need to be adopted (Donnelly, 2015). For instance, there is need for future research to be conducted within other territories and states in Australia and in several different schools so as to compare findings, which can contribute in implementing better and large scale reforms of the curriculum. Also, approaches in comparative studies can be carried out in order to explore ways in which school leaders implement the national curriculum, in order to identify commonalities and differences in the implementation. This may result to improvement in the manner of implementing the national curriculum (Dao, 2017). School leaders can conduct further research within the school site so that findings of that current study can be shared with individuals of leadership in school curriculum and there insight and perceptions can be used in regard to implementation and efficacy of the curriculum.

Creating awareness on the importance of involving both family and local community is another approach towards leading change (Dao, 2017). In many countries, Australia included the involvement of families and communities when developing and deciding the curriculum for school programs has always been a major challenge. In this regard, it is important for authorities charged with the responsibility of developing curriculum for school programs to engage both the local communities and families in these programs due to various imperative roles they play. The awareness of local communities and the interests and needs of students enhances how leaders work in implementing the curriculum, for instance, when determining the presentation of the final contents to be published on the website. Major occurrence and events such as professional development in a country such as Australia can influence performance of leaders and their responsibility locally

Professional development is another approach that can be used in leading change. According to Dao (2017), in an effort to create a new curriculum that is to be used in school programs, there is a need to constitute professional development for teachers and other relevant stakeholders. This process involves the help that all stakeholders for example teachers, will need when the process of changing is in place (Rose, 2016). Professional development is considered of great importance due to the fact that, lack of school based development presents major challenges and issues for a vast majority of participants during the implementation of the curriculum. In this regard, it is therefore important for professional development to be carried out in order to create an ease lead to change and advocacy for curriculum development.

ConclusionIn summary, curriculum is one of the most important elements in any education system. It is imperative to note that, the development of a clear and efficient curriculum provides a collection of assessments, lessons, and other academic or institutional contents that are supposed to be taught in a school program. Bearing this in mind, it is therefore clear that, the development of an efficient curriculum is an important aspect in many learning institutions globally. While curriculum plays a vital role in enhancing learning and teaching among academic institutions, it goes without saying that, leadership as well forms and plays an important role in the establishment of an effective and clearly established curriculum system leading to the provision of high quality education. By helping in the establishment of an effective curriculum system, effective leadership is paving way for the establishment of an education system that ensures the availability of enhanced learning and teaching. Bearing this in mind, it is therefore important to establish and adopt various approaches such as professional development from time to time that guide the establishment of this relationship by addressing key challenges that might impact it negatively.

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conversation. Australian Journal of Education, 55(3), 189-196.

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Queensland school (Doctoral dissertation, Queensland University of Technology).

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Review Team. Curriculum Perspectives, 35(1), 8-19.

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iterations, delays, widening fissures and priorities for the future. Curriculum Perspectives, 16(2), 52-61.

Mufanechiya, T. (2015). Community participation in curriculum implementation in Zimbabwean

primary schools (Doctoral dissertation, University of South Africa).

Olibie, E. I. (2014). Parental Involvement in Curriculum Implementation as Perceived by Nigeria

Secondary School Principals. Journal of Education and Learning, 3(1), 40-51.

Parkes, R. J. (2013). Challenges for curriculum leadership in contemporary teacher

education. Australian journal of teacher education, 38(7), 8.

Parkinson, C. (2015). Australian Curriculum implementation in a remote Aboriginal school: A

curriculum leader’s search for a transformational compromise. International Education Journal: Comparative Perspectives, 14(3), 94-105.

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administrators on issues and concerns surrounding implementation (Doctoral dissertation).

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standards in Australia’s federal system. Journal of Education Policy, 33(1), 118-142.

Savage, G. C. (2016). Who’s steering the ship? National curriculum reform and the re-shaping of

Australian federalism. Journal of Education Policy, 31(6), 833-850.

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Contexts and complexities in early childhood education. Oxford University Press.

Leader Characteristics

Leader Characteristics

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I believe in three major concepts when it comes to leadership. First and first, everyone, whether in a company, a family, a sports team, a community organization, a church, a synagogue, a mosque, or a book club, is a leader in some capacity. I believe that many individuals are unaware of their unique leadership position and hence lose out on opportunities to influence how others behave. The second thing I’m certain of is that everyone has to continue to improve their leadership abilities. Even though it might be difficult to set aside regular time to build and master leadership abilities, it is a crucial discipline for long-term success and achievement. Finally, I believe that leadership qualities can be improved by training and practice, implying that we can all improve our leadership abilities. On top of these qualities, I believe that integrity, delegation and effective communication are the most important characteristics of a leader.

Integrity is among the most important characteristics of a leader. It ought to go without saying how important it is to have a trustworthy reputation. Integrity is an essential characteristic of a leader, and this is true for both the person and the organization, despite the fact that it is not always a factor in how employees are regarded. It is essential for top-level executives since they are the ones responsible for selecting the direction the business will go in as well as making a number of other important decisions. According to the findings of Bell (2013), businesses may have a blind spot when it comes to being honest. Therefore, leaders must make it a priority to ensure that their style at all levels of an organization is cognizant and makes use of the significance of maintaining integrity and being honest.

The second most important characteristic of a leader, in my own assessment, is the ability to delegate. One of the most important roles of a leader is to delegate work to their followers, even if doing so successfully might be challenging. It is not just about allowing oneself more time; it is also about aiding one’s direct reports in moving forward, developing their ability to interact with others, having greater autonomy, and making better judgements (Badjie, 2021). The best leaders cultivate a culture of trust among their teams so that they may more effectively transfer responsibilities to their subordinates. When you delegate responsibilities to others, your team will feel more in control, and you, as a leader, will earn their trust and assist them in their professional development. A leader learns how to choose the individuals who are most qualified to complete certain jobs or projects. Despite the many and obvious advantages of delegation, many managers still struggle to delegate effectively. There are many misconceptions and misunderstandings regarding delegating work, which may cause some leaders to be reluctant to delegate work to others. As a result, being able to assign responsibilities effectively is a crucial ability.

Despite being the third character trait, being an effective communicator is perhaps the most important characteristic of a leader. Being a competent leader and being able to communicate effectively are inextricably linked. The finest leaders are excellent communicators who can convey their message in a number of ways, including educating others, motivating them, and offering guidance to their direct reports. You must also be able to listen to and converse with a varied set of individuals who have various occupations, reside in various locations, have various social identities, and so on. The effectiveness of your business strategy is also heavily influenced by how effectively and often executives from various departments communicate with one another. Iordanoglou (2018) encourages leaders to learn how improved communication and more engaging interactions may significantly enhance your company’s culture. Being able to connect with people on a variety of levels is essential for effective communication and leadership. You must be able to relate to others and recognize yourself in them in order to connect with them. Finding common ground, communicating clearly, piquing people’s attention, getting them enthused, and being true to ourselves all help us connect with others more effectively. When it’s appropriate, a skilled communicator makes choices publicly and collaboratively, provides honest criticism, and often compliments others’ efforts. We must take an active part in the interaction if we want to develop our ability to communicate with one another. This entails ensuring that the environment is free of distractions, being truthful, and accepting responsibility for the message.

In summary, leadership is all about motivating people to be the best version of oneself and to be productive in their role. Therefore, I believe that being able to delegate well, being an effective communicator, and having integrity are the most important qualities that leaders have. These qualities allow leadership to be easier, effective, and inspirational to others.

References

Badjie, G. (2021). Leadership should or should not delegate communication?(a systematic literature review: the art of delegation). Eksis: Jurnal Riset Ekonomi Dan Bisnis, 15(2), 67-78.

Bell, R. M. (2013). Charismatic leadership case study with Ronald Reagan as exemplar. Emerging Leadership Journeys, 65(1), 83-91.

Iordanoglou, D. (2018). Future Trends in Leadership Development Practices and the Crucial Leadership Skills. Journal of Leadership, Accountability & Ethics, 15(2).

Le Thai Restaurant Ethnic Review

Le Thai Restaurant Ethnic Review

When a non-Thai hears the term “Thai cuisine,” the first thing that comes to mind is “Tom Yum” (someone like me). Thai cuisine, like any other culture’s cuisine, has much more to offer. In an attempt to try something new, I went to “Le Thai” to get a taste of Thailand.

“Le Thai is a cornerstone in the Las Vegas community and is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes,” according to their website. It opened in late 2011 at 523E Fremont St in Las Vegas. The restaurant’s hours are 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. On a Friday around 3 p.m., I went to the restaurant with a friend. The restaurant was tucked away in a plaza, away from the bustle of the street (Le Thai, 2019).. The atmosphere was calm upon entering the restaurant, with only a few other patrons quietly conversing and some modern pop music playing softly in the background. The walls are a light coffee brown color with swirly gold accent patterns on them. Dark brown tables and booths can be found in the seating area. For those who require them, child seats are available, allowing the restaurant to accommodate familiesADDIN CSL_CITATION {“citationItems”:[{“id”:”ITEM-1″,”itemData”:{“DOI”:”10.1016/j.tourman.2019.02.012″,”ISSN”:”02615177″,”abstract”:”In light of the important role of authenticity in dining experiences and the diverse conceptualisations of authenticity especially in the tourism context, this study reviews authenticity literature in dining experiences. Adopting a systematic quantitative approach, this paper maps out the current landscape of authenticity in dining experiences and offers insights for future research. The review findings highlight the overwhelming focus on examining authenticity of the Thing and authenticity of the Self in dining experiences and points to an enhancement of understandings of authenticity by also conceptualising authenticity of the Organisation. The findings indicate that while initial steps towards scales of authenticity have been made, there is no multi-dimensional scale development of authenticity that yields key determinants shaping authentic dining experiences, as well as a lack of systematic quantitative research into authenticity discourse using online restaurant reviews. Directions for further studies are suggested to address the identified gaps.”,”author”:[{“dropping-particle”:””,”family”:”Le”,”given”:”Truc H.”,”non-dropping-particle”:””,”parse-names”:false,”suffix”:””},{“dropping-particle”:””,”family”:”Arcodia”,”given”:”Charles”,”non-dropping-particle”:””,”parse-names”:false,”suffix”:””},{“dropping-particle”:””,”family”:”Novais”,”given”:”Margarida Abreu”,”non-dropping-particle”:””,”parse-names”:false,”suffix”:””},{“dropping-particle”:””,”family”:”Kralj”,”given”:”Anna”,”non-dropping-particle”:””,”parse-names”:false,”suffix”:””}],”container-title”:”Tourism Management”,”id”:”ITEM-1″,”issued”:{“date-parts”:[[“2019″,”10″,”1″]]},”page”:”258-275″,”publisher”:”Pergamon”,”title”:”What we know and do not know about authenticity in dining experiences: A systematic literature review”,”type”:”article-journal”,”volume”:”74″},”uris”:[“http://www.mendeley.com/documents/?uuid=c7ef4873-1652-3488-bf6d-d7c38cb2cbb8″]}],”mendeley”:{“formattedCitation”:”(Le et al., 2019)”,”plainTextFormattedCitation”:”(Le et al., 2019)”,”previouslyFormattedCitation”:”(Le et al., 2019)”},”properties”:{“noteIndex”:0},”schema”:”https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json”}(Le et al., 2019). There are no alcoholic beverages on the menu, nor is there a bar, but wine can be ordered and served upon request.

We were greeted by a young waiter who seated us in a booth before taking our drink orders, which included a choice of Thai iced coffee, tea, or soft drink, and we chose the Thai coffee, a cold brew coffee traditionally known as Oliang and prepared with condensed milk. I perused the menu, which is a large laminated tan pamphlet with the restaurant’s name on the front, while we waited for our drinks. It’s divided into sections such as authentic appetizers, soft drinks, noodles, soups, stir fries, and so on.

There are numerous dishes to choose from, each with a brief description, a price, and a photographADDIN CSL_CITATION {“citationItems”:[{“id”:”ITEM-1″,”itemData”:{“URL”:”https://lethaivegas.com/menu/”,”accessed”:{“date-parts”:[[“2021″,”9″,”27″]]},”id”:”ITEM-1″,”issued”:{“date-parts”:[[“2011″]]},”title”:”Le Thai Vegas”,”type”:”webpage”},”uris”:[“http://www.mendeley.com/documents/?uuid=2a9653f2-9a2e-31fb-a8f3-f9a75140eb45″]}],”mendeley”:{“formattedCitation”:”(<i>Le Thai Vegas</i>, 2011)”,”plainTextFormattedCitation”:”(Le Thai Vegas, 2011)”},”properties”:{“noteIndex”:0},”schema”:”https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json”}(Le Thai Vegas, 2011). The majority of the appetizers, such as egg rolls and fried wontons, are familiar to me from other Asian restaurants. The main courses, on the other hand, were completely unfamiliar to me. Many of them, according to our “Food and Culture” textbook from class, were rice dishes, which are the foundation of the Thai diet. There was also a selection of Thai-favorite meats. Beef, chicken, and pork are among them, as is duck, which is “a favorite.” Thai chicken, hot and sour soup, with mushroom, tomato, lemon grass, and lemon juice, topped with green onions and cilantro Thai, Tom Yum soup with shrimp, and some Ga pow. We sat down to eat when our food arrived. Our first course is ground meat or tofu in a homemade Thai chili sauce with bell pepper, onion, and Thai basil, topped with a fried egg*, which are deep fried wonton skins stuffed with cream cheese and crab meat and served with a side of sweet and sour sauce. They had a nice crunch and a slight sweetness to them. The saltiness of the wonton skins complemented the tartness of the sweet and sour sauce nicely. Next came the “tom kha” stir-fried noodles, which were made with bits of tofu, chicken, and vegetables bound with eggs and topped with peanuts and shrimp.

I discovered a plethora of reviews for the restaurant on Yelp. The institution was given 4.5 stars, while the lowest I could find was 4.7. One such review was provided by George, a New York businessman who recently passed by the restaurant and posted his thoughts on Google Maps. “The food was fantastic!” he exclaimed. Traditional Thai cuisine is absolutely delicious in this restaurant! I dined there with my family, and the service was excellent!! I ordered the Thai-style wings, which were delectable! This restaurant comes highly recommended by me.” Another reviewer remarked on the authenticity. “Perfect food reminds me of when I worked in Thailand once, then a few months later I found this spot, fantastic this is a home away from home,” Collin from New Jersey said. There were no loud noises in the area, making it ideal for children. However, I discovered that in some cases, band performances can be too loud for children. After analyzing the menu content in relation to the texts, I discovered that the food and service adhered to Buddhist doctrines.

Finally, we ordered the Tom Yum, which is described on the restaurant’s website as a “Thai spicy lemongrass soup with choice of meat, Thai herbs, and mushrooms” (Le Thai, 2019). The soup was sweet and spicy, with a distinct lemongrass herb flavor in the broth. It was sweet, salty, and spicy all at once, making for an excellent flavor combination. Overall, the food was excellent. Everything tasted very sweet and spicy, which makes sense given that a typical Thai meal includes four main seasonings: spicy hot, salty, sour, sweet, and variety dishes aim to combine all four, as mentioned in The Spruce Eat’s “Thai Food and Culture” article.

My companions and I had a good time, and I really enjoyed the meal. The reasonably priced menu, which did not overburden me, was a pleasant surprise. I intend to return because the food was excellent. It’s also interesting to learn about other cultures and see how happy people are when they come to feel at home away from home ADDIN CSL_CITATION {“citationItems”:[{“id”:”ITEM-1″,”itemData”:{“DOI”:”10.1016/J.TOURMAN.2021.104292″,”ISSN”:”0261-5177″,”abstract”:”The quest for authenticity in dining experiences has become increasingly important. This paper explores authenticity dimensions that are of value to customers in dining experiences, and by that gains a multi-dimensional understanding of authenticity in this context. Following an integrated learning approach using text mining and classification techniques, this paper explores and confirms different dimensions of authenticity by identifying and classifying authenticity judgements in online restaurant reviews. The results suggest that authenticity is a multi-dimensional concept encompassing Authenticity of the Other, Authenticity of the Producer, and Authenticity of the Self as first-level dimensions. Additionally, besides historical and categorical authenticity which have been previously explored in the literature, a new type of authenticity – Deviated Authenticity – emerged as a second-level dimension falling under Authenticity of the Other. This paper enhances existing conceptualisations of authenticity and establishes avenues for exploring the multi-dimensionality of other consumer research concepts using user-generated content.”,”author”:[{“dropping-particle”:””,”family”:”Le”,”given”:”Truc H.”,”non-dropping-particle”:””,”parse-names”:false,”suffix”:””},{“dropping-particle”:””,”family”:”Arcodia”,”given”:”Charles”,”non-dropping-particle”:””,”parse-names”:false,”suffix”:””},{“dropping-particle”:””,”family”:”Abreu Novais”,”given”:”Margarida”,”non-dropping-particle”:””,”parse-names”:false,”suffix”:””},{“dropping-particle”:””,”family”:”Kralj”,”given”:”Anna”,”non-dropping-particle”:””,”parse-names”:false,”suffix”:””},{“dropping-particle”:””,”family”:”Phan”,”given”:”Thanh Cong”,”non-dropping-particle”:””,”parse-names”:false,”suffix”:””}],”container-title”:”Tourism Management”,”id”:”ITEM-1″,”issued”:{“date-parts”:[[“2021″,”8″,”1″]]},”page”:”104292″,”publisher”:”Pergamon”,”title”:”Exploring the multi-dimensionality of authenticity in dining experiences using online reviews”,”type”:”article-journal”,”volume”:”85″},”uris”:[“http://www.mendeley.com/documents/?uuid=afad076b-8d3b-378e-aeff-b42a0550528a”]}],”mendeley”:{“formattedCitation”:”(Le et al., 2021)”,”plainTextFormattedCitation”:”(Le et al., 2021)”,”previouslyFormattedCitation”:”(Le et al., 2021)”},”properties”:{“noteIndex”:0},”schema”:”https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json”}(Le et al., 2021). Le Thai restaurant is also capable of pleasing and satisfying their customers. I found the restaurant to be true to its branding and bottom line, and as a result, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a unique ethnic experience, particularly those interested in South Eastern culture.

REFERENCES

ADDIN Mendeley Bibliography CSL_BIBLIOGRAPHY Le, T. H., Arcodia, C., Abreu Novais, M., Kralj, A., & Phan, T. C. (2021). Exploring the multi-dimensionality of authenticity in dining experiences using online reviews. Tourism Management, 85, 104292. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.TOURMAN.2021.104292

Le, T. H., Arcodia, C., Novais, M. A., & Kralj, A. (2019). What we know and do not know about authenticity in dining experiences: A systematic literature review. Tourism Management, 74, 258–275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2019.02.012

Le Thai Vegas. (2019). Menu and Reservations. Retrieved September, 2021,

Sucher, K. P., Kittler, P. G., & Nelms, M. (2016). Food and Culture. Nelson Education

Laying Off Employee Discussion

Laying Off Employee Discussion

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Business is always characterized by the over-performance and under-performance dynamics that require the manager’s critical decision in the management frameworks. During a severe economic crisis, an organization always needs the manager to make the hard decision of laying off the employees. Employees may get laid off due to the inability to deliver quality services or the behavioral characteristics exhibited at the workstation that is not favorable for the company’s growth (Mujtaba & Senathip, 2020). However, there exist situations where all the employees are determined and need the job for economic survival. All their services are crucial for the company’s development, but the company has to sacrifice one of them due to the need to solve the economic crisis to balance the financial equilibrium. For the case presented, as a manager I would lay off Alice and continue working with Mary.

The potential impact of the decision may create labor crisis but solve the economic disparity exhibited within the organization culture. Despite being a fresh college graduate, Mary is a hardworking and smart employee. She still tests the importance of creating economic and social goodwill with the customers and organization. The company can also improve her ability through little motivation to enable her to continue with the weekend’s work delivery. Because Mary is a fresh graduate, she may not be able to understand all the goals and needs of the company. Therefore, the motive of employees in supporting the political causes that are contrary to the Company’s economic plans can get corrected by the management and colleagues through work principles strategies (Wright, 2008). Also, Alice being hard-working means suitable for the company, but the limited availability on weekends and limited overnight travel may derail the company’s needs of correcting the merged economic crisis. Therefore, preferring Mary over Alice remains a critical decision hence my choice for laying off Alice is not based on personal grudges but the need for the in-depth economic prosperity of the company.

References

Mujtaba, B. G., & Senathip, T. (2020). Layoffs and downsizing implications for the leadership role of human resources. Journal of Service Science and Management, 13(02), 209. https://www.scirp.org/html/2-9202305_99284.htmWright, L. (2008). The Do And Don’ts Of Laying Off Employees. https://scholars.unh.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1504&context=news