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    true humanitarian according to Burton (1995). Born on Christmas day in 1821 to a middle class family in Oxford‚ Massachusetts‚ Barton would someday be famous and honored for her contributions to society and for laying the foundation of the American Red Cross. Barton began her career at a young age; she began teaching school in her late teens. She taught school for 14-years in New Jersey before quitting after the school hired a male principle at almost twice the salary of Barton’s. After her

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    Red Cross Ethical Culture

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    Bivek ojha  Business Ethics       1. Explain the possible problems in the ethical culture of the Red Cross that created the  issues discussed in this case.       The American Red Cross is technically a “charter non­profit organization”‚ which means that  they receive most of their funds from the Federal Government to finance their operations‚ but they  remain an independent entity. This is an advantage for them in terms of their financial stability‚ but  also means that they have the Government 

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    Red Cross Diversity Report

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    Introduction This report will discuss the Red Cross and its diversity policy. An overview of the policy will be identified and it’s key components examined. Australian Federal Government responses to diversity and Red Cross Australia will also be looked at. The impact of the diversity policy on Red Cross Australia will be analysed examining legal and ethical issues‚ the clients who use the service and some recommendations for improvement. What is social policy? Social policy is used as

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    Informative Speech

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    General Purpose: To Inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the importance of The Red Cross and its importance of communication within the organization. Central Idea: The Red Cross was created to protect us all and our health without basing things on our race‚ religious beliefs and nationality‚ among many other things. Introduction I. Attention-Getter: Consider what you would do if you and your loved ones had lost everything due to a devastating storm‚ who would you call on? II

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    Social Responsibility and the Community The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. Involvement Responds to 70‚000 natural and man-made disasters in the U.S. Supports Military Families Health and Safety training Lifesaving Blood Donations International help

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    Smith Organizational Behavior and Communication The American Red Cross has a strong vision and mission statement that shares the company’s core values and goals. These values and goals act as a foundation of guidelines for the group to adhere to and follow. The mission of the American Red Cross is to “prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors” (American Red Cross‚ 2014). There are times when an organization does

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    well as a female suffragist who goes by the name of Clara Barton. Clara Barton was an influential nurse who affected the war and the medical community in many ways. Her actions affected the modern world with her knowledge‚ the establishment of the Red Cross‚ and the healing of soldiers’ lives. Clara Harlowe Barton was born in 1821‚ in Oxford‚ Massachusetts and was the youngest out of five children. During her childhood‚ she spent two whole years caring for her brother who fell off the rafters of a

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    remembered for initiating the American National Red Cross and presiding over it for twenty-two years. The courage and determination this woman had has impacted nursing in an extremely positive way. Her courage while nursing the soldiers in the Civil War was extraordinary. Ms. Barton’s close friend‚ Susan Rosenvold often made references about Ms. Barton’s bravery and dedication.

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    Clara Barton Surgeon James L. Dunn referred to Clara Barton as the “Angel on the Battlefield” during the Civil War. He called her this after she had brought supplies for the wounded soldiers. She was an American hero‚ she had started the American red cross‚ even though most people don’t know who she is ‚ she changed medical history. Born on December 25‚ 1821 in North Oxford‚ Massachusetts. Her parents Stephan Barton and Stone Barton had five children together the oldest Dorothy 17‚ Stephan

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    Clara Barton's Courage

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    soldiers in very extreme surroundings‚ donating munificently to the war‚ and trying to help a cause when she had nothing left‚ showing selflessness. Shows perseverance as she kept going while soldiers stopped for the night‚ she put much effort to unite Red Cross and the US‚ and she kept striving when she was told it was unladylike. Barton asserted a hard working ethic by working in many wars‚ working nights that had much to do‚ and accomplishing the assignment from Lincoln. Clara Barton was a courageous

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