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No Time be Nice at Work
Paper Outline
1. Introduction (1 paragraph)
• Introduces author and text
• Defines the Purpose of the article
• Thesis statement
2. Body section 1 (2 paragraphs)
• Argument
• Claims
3. Body section 2 (3 paragraphs)
• Rhetorical strategies
• Argument
4. Body section 3 (2 paragraphs)
• Intended audience
• Strategic approach
5. Body section 4 (2 paragraphs)
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
4. Conclusion (1 paragraphs)
• Final thoughts
5. References
No Time be Nice at Work
Introduction
Work productivity is dependent on the atmosphere at work. Although one may be talented, their performance may be hindered by a cold environment or one that does not appreciate their efforts. In an article written on June 19, 2015 and published on The New York Times, Christine Porath, seeks to inform the reader on the adverse effects of hostility in the workplace. Porath aims at changing the mindset that people have towards being a competent boss. She argues that while there is a need to strike a balance between being efficient and friendly, there should be a consideration of the people’s feelings and sentiments. Indeed, it is possible for a boss to be liked at the …show more content…
Porath provides some literature review on research that has earlier on being conducted on how rogue bosses affect the health and the competence of workers in the workplace. Robert M. Sapolsky notes that when people experience incivility for an extensive period, their immunity is affected (Para 3). He further illustrates that individuals who are stressed at work are likely to develop cardiovascular disease, cancer, ulcers and even diabetes. Porath also highlights facts drawn from different studies to assert her argument on this topic. In a 2012 study that observed women for ten years, it was concluded that women in stressful jobs have a 38% chance of developing cardiovascular disease (Para