Sense Of Commitment Research Articles

Enterprise culture and the ethics of entitlement: How ‘indispensable’ employees turn into disruptive mavericks

ABSTRACTThis paper contributes to the debate about the enterprise culture by analysing the work ethic among talented employees who are seen as indispensable by their organisations. It describes the drama surrounding the ‘high talent’ IT-consultant Clark, a real individual used as emblematic here, and his quest for power and influence at work. The analysis adds nuance to the claims of both proponents and critics of the enterprise culture by showing how it leads neither to win-win scenarios nor to culturally duped employees. Instead, the enterprise ethic, with its focus on talent and excellence, has produced a group of elite workers who are driven by a sense of entitlement. This leads them to display maverick and disruptive behaviour that endangers the social cohesion of their organisations. But they are still driven by a deep sense of dedication and thus cannot be considered simply self-serving.

PROSTATEx Challenges for computerized classification of prostate lesions from multiparametric magnetic resonance images.

Grand challenges stimulate advances within the medical imaging research community; within a competitive yet friendly environment, they allow for a direct comparison of algorithms through a well-defined, centralized infrastructure. The tasks of the two-part PROSTATEx Challenges (the PROSTATEx Challenge and the PROSTATEx-2 Challenge) are (1)the computerized classification of clinically significant prostate lesions and (2)the computerized determination of Gleason Grade Group in prostate cancer, both based on multiparametric magnetic resonance images. The challenges incorporate well-vetted cases for training and testing, a centralized performance assessment process to evaluate results, and an established infrastructure for case dissemination, communication, and result submission. In the PROSTATEx Challenge, 32 groups apply their computerized methods (71 methods total) to 208 prostate lesions in the test set. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for these methods in the task of differentiating between lesions that are and are not clinically significant ranged from 0.45 to 0.87; statistically significant differences in performance among the top-performing methods, however, are not observed. In the PROSTATEx-2 Challenge, 21 groups apply their computerized methods (43 methods total) to 70 prostate lesions in the test set. When compared with the reference standard, the quadratic-weighted kappa values for these methods in the task of assigning a five-point Gleason Grade Group to each lesion range from to 0.27; superiority to random guessing can be established for only two methods. When approached with a sense of commitment and scientific rigor, challenges foster interest in the designated task and encourage innovation in the field.

Using Normalization Process Theory to Evaluate the Implementation of Montessori-Based Volunteer Visits Within a Canadian Long-Term Care Home.

Montessori-based interventions (MBIs) have potential to improve the life quality of long-term care residents with dementia. In this study, we aimed to understand the processes by which staff integrated a volunteer-led MBI into practice within a special dementia care unit, and to explore staff members ' perceptions of associated strengths and limitations. This study relied on a qualitative descriptive design. Following a 3-month period of volunteer involvement, we conducted 21 interviews with staff members to document perceptions of the new program and subjected interview transcripts to qualitative content analysis, guided by normalization process theory. During the implementation of the volunteer-led MBI, staff members developed a shared understanding of the intervention, a sense of commitment, practical ways to support the intervention, and opinions about the value of the residents. Overall, we found that the volunteer-led MBI was quickly and successfully integrated into practice and was perceived to support both residents and staff members in meaningful ways. Nevertheless, some limitations were also identified. Volunteer-delivered MBIs are a useful adjunct to practice within a special dementia care unit. This article raises attention to some strengths and limitations associated with this approach.

Privacy and Public Intellectual Freedom: Why Trained Library Staff Preserve and Protect Patron Confidentiality

On the layman's level, this Commentary presents the essence of how and why library staff engage with the public while preserving patron privacy. Basic documentation, such as the Library Bill of Rights and the ALA's Intellectual Freedom Manual are referenced, along with an unsettling article about arson. After reading this Commentary, library staff should feel a renewed sense of loyalty to their profession, as well as an uncomfortable realization that every day, someone's life is held in the balance for educational good or for misapplied freedom: it is partially up to the librarian to help each person pursue excellence within the framework of free access to information.

Patient Engagement Through Informed Nurse Caring

Caring in nursing is well established as fundamental to the nurse–patient relationship. Swanson (1991) defines caring as a “nurturing way of relating to a valued other toward whom one feels a personal sense of commitment and responsibility” (p. 165). The care provided by nurses should be informed (Swanson, 1993). The Nursing Alliance for Quality Care suggests that engaged patients enter into a partnership with nurses though which there is a mutual sharing of information (Sofaer & Schumann, 2013). Efforts to increase patient engagement may be enhanced through informed nurse caring. The purpose of this article is to discuss the promotion of patient engagement as informed caring practice, within the framework of a middle range theory of caring (Swanson, 1991, 1993) well suited for practical application.

초·중등 스포츠강사 임파워먼트, 교사효능감, 교직헌신간의 구조적 관계

The purposes of this study were to identify structural relationships among empowerment, teacher’s efficacy, and teaching commitment in elementary and middle school sport instructor. Subject, consisted of 201 sport instructors who currently work in ‘D’ metropolitan city and ‘G’ province. The correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were conducted in order to understand the correlation & cause-and-effect relation on the perception of empowerment and teacher’s sense of efficacy as well as teacher’s perception of empowerment and dedication to academic profession.BR As a result of the study, firstly self-efficacy as the sub-factor of empowerment that teachers in elementary and middle schools perceive have statistically significant effects on the efficacy relevant to students among the sub-factors of teacher’s sense of efficacy. Secondly, self efficacy, influence), effects and professional development as a sub-factor which sports instructors in elementary and middle schools had statistically significant effects on a sense of loyalty among the sub-factors of dedication to academic profession. Thirdly, the efficacy on class strategy as the sub-factors of teacher’s sense of efficacy which sports instructors are in perception had statistically significant effects on a sense of loyalty among the sub-factors of the dedication to academic profession. In conclusion, perception of empowerment that is perceived by sports instructors in elementary and middle school schools. Further studies in depth need to be conducted with expansion of the subjects in the study nationwide and thru path analysis. Lastly, the study of realities and mapping out a specific plan is in need to conduct for school fields.

The Moderating Effect of Work-Life Balance on Job Satisfaction

In emerging cultures, job satisfaction and work-life balance are ongoing factors in gaining the ultimate competitive advantage for organizations. Work-life balance is a core ingredient for job satisfaction and for quality work performance, and employees need to have a sense of commitment to their jobs. The study attempts to determinethe extent to which work-life balance has a moderating effect onjob satisfaction in a call centre organization. The approach for the study was quantitative, and a self-developed questionnaire was the research instrument. The sample was107 employees and, both descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized. A probability random sampling technique was chosen. As evidenced in the study, room for improvement was required with both job satisfaction and work-life balance and; the validity and reliability for the study were high. The hypothesis for the study was partially accepted. In addition to a significant relationshipthat exists between the main constructs, work-life balance does have a moderating effect onjob satisfaction. The results and recommendations provide anecdotal evidence to call centre managers and policy makers to reach new levels of operations in order to meet their strategic intent and goal attainment.

The Relationship Among Resilience, Personality, Anxiety and Fitness in Recruit Firefighters

Resilience (R), the ability to adapt to and rebound from adversity, has been linked to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) susceptibility and to buffer against stressful events. Fitness has also been related to psychological health, thus it is of interest to examine whether R is related to personality and anxiety, as well as indices of fitness in firefighters (FFs), a group exposed to various stressors. PURPOSE: Examine R, personality, anxiety and fitness among recruit FFs. METHODS: Recruit FFs (N=145 males, 26.4±4.0 yrs, BMI=27.1±4.5) entering a 6-week FF training academy completed individual difference measures [e.g., Dispositional Resilience Scale (DRS-15), Trait Anxiety Inventory (TAI; 32.3±8.0), International Personality Item Pool 50 (IPIP-50)]. The DRS-15 provided a Total score (49.5±4.8) and subscores for Challenge (Ch: 13.9±2.4), Commitment (Cm: 17.6±2.1), and Control (Cl: 18.0±2.0). The 5 personality dimensions of Extraversion (E: 33.9±7.0), Emotional Stability (ES: 39.3±6.6), Conscientiousness (C: 38.8±4.7), Openness (O: 36.1±5.4), and Agreeableness (A: 40.0±5.2) were derived from the IPIP-50. RESULTS: Only C was associated with aerobic capacity (r= 0.20); no other fitness relationships were found. Significant (P<0.005) relationships were found between total R and TAI (r= -0.57) along with the personality dimensions of ES (r= 0.46), A (r= 0.38), O (r= 0.35), C (r= 0.35), and E (r= 0.24). Of the R subscales, Cm had the most consistent and strongest relationships with personality (rs= 0.30 - 0.57). CONCLUSIONS: Findings support the relationship between R (especially sense of Commitment) and personality, but not fitness, in these FFs. Including the relationship between anxiety and personality, levels of resilience may influence susceptibility to PTSD (i.e., interpretation of stressful events), symptom severity of PTSD, and recovery from PTSD. With respect to traumatic experiences encountered during firefighting, these relationships may aid in understanding how FFs handle stress.

Living like a physical education teacher: The process and factors of professional identity formation for dance majoring PE teachers

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to explore the formation process and influential factors of professional identity for the establishment and growth of physical education(PE) teachers majoring in dance. [Methods] Based on the phenomenological research method, data from the interviews, focus group interviews, and local document were collected and analyzed from ten teachers. [Results] First, we explored the process of professional identity formation of PE teachers majoring in dance. It appeared in four stages, 'stranger,' 'adaptation,' 'settler,' and 'pioneer.' Second, we explored the factors of forming the professional identity of the PE teachers majoring in dance. The factors influencing the process of identity formation from the stranger to the adaptation were 'utilization of various training' and 'imitation of their mentor.' The factors influencing the formation process of identity formation from the adaptation to the settler were 'recognition and support of fellow teachers' and ‘opportunity of professional development.’ The factors influencing the process of identity formation from the settler to the pioneer are ‘sense of commitment as a PE teacher,’ ’constant attitude of study and learning.’ [Conclusion] The results suggest that the formation of professional identity of PE teachers majoring in dance goes through a certain stage, and the environment is important as well as the active effort and potential attitude of individual.

Surmounting difficulties to provide home based neonatal care \u2013 reflections of community health workers

BackgroundIn India, community health workers’ (CHW) effectiveness in providing home-based neonatal care (HBNC) has been well documented. The nature of challenges faced and strategies adopted while providing HBNC services need to be studied in-depth.MethodsA qualitative study to understand the challenges faced and strategies used by Sakhis (women CHW) while providing services as part of a HBNC program implemented by a non-profit organization. Data consisted of 20 in-depth interviews and three focus group discussions (FGD) with Sakhis.ResultsSakhis negotiated with the community to start working as a CHW. They faced challenges while changing behaviors at individual level and also while bringing about a change in harmful normative practices that increased chances of maternal and neonatal mortality. Managing crises at the time of deliveries and facilitating a safe delivery was the most critical challenge faced by many Sakhis.The key strategies used by Sakhis included: proactively and persistently providing services even when they faced resistance from the woman or her family; evolving contextually suitable counseling techniques and tactics to bring about behavioral change; balancing compliance to traditional practices and promoting HBNC; defying traditional practices and assisting the woman in times of an emergency to save lives. Having on-call support from supervisors and cultivating a good working relationship with health providers facilitated effective service provision by Sakhis.ConclusionCHWs having a strong sense of commitment can develop strategies to address challenges and provide HBNC services effectively if they also have strong supervisory support.

MARKETING EDUCATIVO COMO ESTRATEGIA DE NEGOCIO EN UNIVERSIDADES PRIVADAS

El presente artículo es resultado de una investigación, cuyo objetivo se direccionó en analizar el marketing educativo como estrategia de negocio, en el sector universitario, específicamente en instituciones privadas en Colombia. Metodológicamente, se aplicó la hermenéutica mediante la revisión documental bibliográfica, y tipo de investigación descriptiva; encontrando que las universidades están dimensionando estrategias de negocio, que facilitan concebir una oportunidad en su mercado, donde es importante la rentabilidad del proceso, además de responder a las expectativas de los clientes reales y potenciales. En este sentido, el sector de las universidades privadas, diseña propuestas particulares accionando su marca institucional, con estrategias de mercado como el CRM, donde consolidan el incremento del valor agregado para el cliente, su sentido de fidelización, y una mejora dentro de la rentabilidad. Concluyendo que el marketing educativo constituye una estrategia de negocio cuando utilizan el CRM, en la medida que se fundamente la capacidad del servicio y la oferta de productos, a favor de un beneficio progresivo y debidamente identificado en el cliente.

Identity through Caricature Art in Egypt

Can a normal individual learn more about a country’s identity through art and rather a type as simple as caricature art? How do identity and caricature art relate to one another? Exhibited art often faces similar questions. The term ‘identity’ mainly refers to a first impression formulated in relation to a nation and is often linked to a piece of land. A complete picture of a nation’s identity cannot be simply formed as involved are components, complexities, and even contradictions. No specific concept is involved or implemented in the process but rather an integrated system of data with physical, psychological, moral, and social aspects along its lines. This system and induced spirit is embodied in the interiors of a place to give a sense of continuity and distinction. In other words, identity separates the physical from the psychological. The concept of identity encompasses a set of symbolic meanings, spiritual and cultural, that is accumulated over time to give a sense of belonging to the individuals living in a certain place. As a result, a sense of loyalty and pride is passed on to the people making them aware of their social environments and cultural rights which could be expressed through caricature art to reflect their experienced identities. Caricature art is a simplified language, usually embodying a scene from public and everyday life, used by a ‘watani’ (Patriotic) individual to express his or her identity within the framework of sarcastic comedy. The identity of the Egyptian is the product of civilized movements by Egyptians through the ages.

The implementation of a quality system in the Dutch GP specialty training: barriers and facilitators; a qualitative study

BackgroundQuality assurance programs in medical education are introduced to gain insight into the quality of such programs and to trigger improvements. Although of utmost importance, research on the implementation of such programs is scarce. The Dutch General Practice (GP) specialty training institutes used an implementation strategy to implement a quality system (QS), and we aimed to study the success of this strategy and to learn about additional facilitators and barriers.MethodsSeventeen structured interviews were conducted with the directors and quality coordinators (QCs) of the eight Dutch GP training institutes. A five-stage process model of implementation was used to structure these interviews and analyze the data. Two researchers analyzed the data with a framework approach.ResultsThe strategy supported the institutes in implementing the QS. However, after the introduction of the QS, staff experienced the QS as demanding, although they noticed almost no concrete short-term results. Moreover, they experienced difficulties in integrating the QS into their local situation. Collectively working with the QS and following common deadlines did create a sense of commitment towards each other that appeared to be a true stimulus to the introduction of the QS.ConclusionsThe implementation strategy focused mainly on the introduction of the QS in the GP specialty training, and it was, as such, rather successful. An important barrier concerned the acceptance of the QS and the integration of the QS into local structures, which suggests that there is a need for guidance on the translation of the QS to local contexts. All in all, we recommend more focus on the benefits of a QS.

Analisis Hubungan Antara Kualitas Layanan Dengan Kepuasan Dan Loyalitas Mahasiswa Di PTS “X”

The objective of this study is to test the relationship beetween quality service with customer satisfaction and loyalty .The subject matter we addressed three research questions. The first was: is quality quality service positif relatonship with customer satisfaction? The second research question addressed was: is customer satisfaction positif relationship with customer loyalty?Our the third research question was: is quality service positif directly with customer loyalty? Quality service is measured with SERVQUAL in five dimensions: tangibles, reability, responsiveness,assurance, and empathy.The population covers 800 students PTS “X”, while the taken sample was 210 students PTS “X”. The sample that used in this study is master of management student in management program and accounting program in PTS “X”. The data were analyzed by using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Empirical evidence supports the first hypothesis that the quality of service (Service Quality) consisting of; physical evidence, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy have a significant positive relationship with satisfaction. With the increasing quality of service provided by the management of PTS “X” then will also increase student satisfaction. Empirical evidence does not support the two hypothesis that Satisfaction has a positive relationship with Loyalty. This conclusion means that students who feel satisfaction does not necessarily have a sense of loyalty to the alma mater. Empirical evidence does not support the three hypothesis that states Quality has a positive relationship with Loyalty. This conclusion means that to increase customer loyalty, it is not enough to only pay attention to the quality of services, but more important is to increase customer satisfaction.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL BELONGING AND CHANGES IN LIFESTYLE FOR WOMEN IN FITNESS: CASE STUDY

Fitness as a healthy lifestyle implementation helps to improve the social, mental and physical well-being components. Several scientists have indicated that there is a connection between social belonging and physical activity (PA) as the structural component of a healthy lifestyle (Walseth, 2006; Walseth &amp; Fasting, 2004; Antonsich, 2010; Yuval-Davis, 2006; Anthias, 2006; Pinquart &amp; Sorensen, 2001; Everard et. al., 2000). That is why the goal of the research is to develop and apply a social belonging promotion programme for women in fitness programme and to determine the changes in the lifestyle structural component health promoting PA. 10 women involved in fitness classes in small groups (2-4 people) participated in the case study, where in addition to PA social belonging promotion events were organized for all women together. In order to evaluate the structural components of social belonging and PA level and type, questionnaires adapted in Latvia and a semi-structured interview was used. Applying the social belonging promotion programme for women in fitness creates statistically significant changes in such structural components as sense of commitment (p&lt;0.01), perception of interpersonal relations (p&lt;0.01). By additionally promoting social belonging in fitness, women perceive the group better, are willing to spend more time with it; that, in turn, positively affects the willingness to be physically and socially active on a daily basis.

Work Atmosphere and Perception on Job As Determinant Factor of Employee’s Intention To Stay in Wahyu Tutuko Police Hospital Bojonegoro

Introduction: Many studies suggested that employee intention to stay were determined by job satisfaction, particularly correlated with salary or other economic aspects. However, the initial survey showed that 55 % of employees in Wahyu Tutuko Police Hospital Bojonegoro had a low job satisfaction although still remained in. It seems that there are other factors in determining the employee’s intention to stay; the most possible one is work atmosphere. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between work atmosphere and the employee’s intention to stay.Method: This is an analytical study in observational design study with cross sectional approach. There were 95 employees participated as research sample in accordance with the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data collected with the questionnaire guides. Work atmosphere variable is associated by the feelings of employees on the job and the work environment includes employment status, pride in the organization, a guarantee of future career and comfort working environment.Result: In order sequences, the main determinant of work atmosphere were associated with the employee’s intention to stay, then the proudness in hospital, comfortable working environment, employment status, confidence of future careers guarantee, a sense of dedication and responsibility. Discussion: This study concluded that beside employee status, the main determinant in predicting intention to stay are work atmosphere, pride on organization and the faith of future in the organization.

Experimental analysis of the effect of standards on compliance and performance

AbstractLegal directives – whether laws, regulations, or contractual provisions – can be written along a spectrum of specificity, about which behavioral and legal scholarship present conflicting views. We hypothesized that the combination of specificity and monitoring promotes compliance but harms performance and trust, whereas the combination of specificity and good faith enhances both the informative goal‐setting aspects of specificity and people's sense of commitment. To test these hypotheses, we used a 2x2x2 experimental design in which participants were instructed to edit a document with either general or detailed instructions, with a reference to good faith or without it, and with a review of the work or without it. Participants could engage in various levels and kinds of editing, allowing us to distinctly measure both compliance and performance. When participants require information and guidance, as in the case of editing, we found that specificity increases performance relative to the vague standard condition. We discuss the characteristics of the regulatory frameworks in which our findings are especially relevant.

Practice and future development of the medical research summer school

Objective Peking University Health Science Center, together with Keio University, King’s College London and Karolinska Institutet developed a cooperative medical research summer school. It integrates the education methods of lectures, lab rotations and visits etc., which forms a special model. This study aims to analyze and evaluate the effect, prospect and space for further improvement of the summer school. Methods Program documents review and evaluation, interview and questionnaire survey to teachers as well as students who engaged in such program. Results The summer school enhances the research cooperation and communication among faculties and students from participating universities; it is highly appraised by participating teachers and students; students are particularly satisfied in the following aspects: gain knowledge and skills in cross-cultural communication, develop global health knowledge, gain knowledge and skills in research, and also enhance the sense of commitment in research. Conclusions The research summer school can improve the postgraduate education standard, promote scientific cooperation, and improve students’ research capacity. However, there are still some space for further improvement, such as improve the recruitment process; enhance the platform support; strengthen the evaluation, feedback and follow up system; further develop the program in depth and breadth. Key words: Research summer school; International cooperation; Research collaboration; Postgraduates education

Introduction: Maps of Diasporic Consciousness(簡介：海外華人意識的地圖)

There are several good reasons for the reluctance to call the overlapping waves of Chinese migration overseas since at least the 14th century, the Chinese diaspora. The term diaspora has come to refer to relatively homogenized groups with a strong sense of loyalty to the homeland. The overseas Chinese distributed over six populated continents are not homogenous. Yet the term diaspora is not entirely mistaken because the overwhelming bulk of the Chinese emigrant population left China over the last century and a half and developed some relationship of identity or loyalty with the homeland and the nation-state of China. To understand the diaspora historically, we need to outline the maps of consciousness—loyalties, interests, discourses, identities, projects and goals—that are relevant to the group being researched or investigated. A more embedded layer of activity often shapes and segments these maps of consciousness: these are the geopolitical and economic circumstances. The hinge between geopolitics and the maps of consciousness that has allowed Chinese communities to respond and navigate their ways through these changing circumstances have been their institutions and perhaps even more importantly, the ubiquitous and multiple networks in which most Chinese participate. Networks of native-place origins, lineages, provincial ties, language groups, religious groups and secret society groups, among others, have been historically well documented and need not detain us here. What this volume reveals however is other, perhaps more modern, networks: those constructed by the Japanese imperialist labor regime, and those developed along the dissemination of Christianity, political parties, academic research, financial capital, advertisement and even a legend of a Hokkien pirate among key global port cities. 一直以來都有一些拒絕把至少從十四世紀以來一波波出洋移居的華人通稱為「華僑」的看法，其中一個好理由是：「僑胞」所指涉的是一群相對同質、對原鄉帶有強烈忠誠的團體；而散居在六大洲的海外華人並不是同質的。但「僑胞」的概念卻又可以適切地反映出在過去一個半世紀以來，從中國移出的、並非同質的社群之間對於祖籍和中國這個民族國家所發展出的某種認同或效忠的關係。為了要歷史性地了解海外華人，我們必須探討所欲研究的各個團體所發展出來之意識的地圖──包括忠誠、利益、論述、認同、議程和目標等。這些意識的地圖鑲篏在地緣政治和經濟環境之上，後者往往會形塑或切割這些意識的地圖。透過華人的制度以及或許是更為重要的、無所不在和多元層次的華人網絡，華人社群得以回應並在各種變遷的地緣政治和經濟環境裡游移；這構成了地緣政治經濟和意識地圖之間的連結。既有的歷史資料已充分記載各種華人網絡，包括同鄉組織、宗族、省籍連帶、語言群、宗教和秘密社會等，在此毋庸贅言。本專輯卻呈現出不同的、或者是以更為現代的形式所出現的各種網絡：日本殖民主義主導下的勞工移民，以及華人在各全球港口之間散布的基督教、政黨、學術研究、金融資本、廣告甚至是閩南海盜傳說。 (This article is in English).

A Theory of Lodging: Exploring Hotel Guest Behavior

When staying as a guest in a hotel, we are well aware of the short-term nature of the planned experience. Our sense of commitment is somewhat different from the choices we made when provisioning our home. It may be that, similar to tourism perspectives, when we leave home we think of ourselves no longer as a resident but rather a traveler. Everything we do is of a temporary nature. This suggests that the individual has a separate set of behaviors that are used when staying in a hotel. Whatever we experienced or did in that visited place is left behind. It is freeing in the sense that it limits our impact, our responsibility, and usually minimizes the consequences of our actions. Does this difference in perspective and behavior present the opportunity to develop a theory of lodging?