The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight international development goals that were officially established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000‚ following the adoption of the United Nations Millennium Declaration. All 189 United Nations member states and at least 23 international organizations have agreed to achieve these goals by the year 2015. The goals are: Eradicating extreme poverty and hunger‚ Achieving universal primary education‚ Promoting
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them‚ "What are your long-term goals?" "To be a marketing manager within five years and have a hand-picked team reporting to me‚" replies Phil. This is a very specific and narrow goal‚ which may not be an option at this company. The "hand-picked" team reference demonstrates a lack of flexibility. It’s best to stay away from too specific a goal. "I have been so busy with my responsibilities and achieving company goals that I have not focused on personal long-term goals‚" answers Shawna. While a strong
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SMART Goal: Managing Patient-Centered Care SMART Goal: Managing Patient-Centered Care Historically‚ a career in Nursing has not always been one that was respected as a noble and honorable job. Once frowned upon by the elite classes‚ nursing was a job expected of the lower class. In 1853 however‚ a young woman belonging to an elite British family‚ named Florence Nightingale‚ would change that. From a young age‚ she believed that her divine purpose in life was to care for the ill and wounded. After
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What other areas of our infrastructure could benefit from ‘smart’ technologies? Describe one example not listed in the case. One example that could benefit from smart technologies similar to the proposed electric grids is monitoring water usage in homes and businesses. Smart technologies could allow water utilities and consumers to • Monitor water flows much like electric usage • Turn off lawn sprinklers during the heat of the day or based on predetermined schedules • Use monitors in lawns
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to providing safe‚ effective and efficient patient care. This is to ensure that each patient receives the appropriate care during their stay at a hospital. To ensure patient satisfaction and improve their outcomes‚ it is imperative that important goals are implemented. As stated by Finkelman‚ the correct leadership approach is essential to incorporate self-confidence‚ empathy‚ change catalyst and visionary leadership (p.10). The nurse leader engages nurses of all levels to strengthen their knowledge
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The important attributes for an individual who is working towards the current foundation year and the focused degree is to be good at communications. The main reason as to why we make communication come into sight is because enchancing our oral and visual skills are the primary core employers look for. Therefore we need to develop persuasive and research skills to streghten our ability of cricital and analytical thinking Subsequently‚ study habits like learning how to make notes‚ be consistent
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PATH GOAL THEORY OF LEADERSHIP The path-goal theory‚ also known as the path-goal theory of leader effectiveness or the path-goal model‚ is a leadership theory in the field of organizational studies developed by Robert House‚ an Ohio State University graduate‚ in 1971 and revised in 1996. The theory states that a leader ’s behavior is contingent to the satisfaction‚ motivation and performance of his subordinates. The Path-Goal Theory of Leadership was developed to describe the way that leaders
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Introduction: In this twenty first century‚ one of the most widely discussed topics throughout the world is Millennium Development Goals (MDG). In September 2000‚ meeting at the United Nations Millennium Summit‚ the world leaders agreed to a remarkable document‚ the Millennium Declaration. The Declaration demanded that the world set its sights higher and aim for eight specific goals‚ most of which were to be achieved by 2015. What subsequently came to be known as the MDGs are - 1. Eradicate extreme
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ASSIGNMENT: “WHAT HAS SOUTH AFRICA DONE TO ACHIEVE THE MDG’S?” INTRODUCTION The Millennium Development Goals are set by the United Nations to be achieved by South Africa. Important global partnerships for development were formed‚ to ensure productive work for all‚ commitment‚ good governance and poverty eradication. Most importantly‚ “What has South Africa done to achieve the MDG’s?” GOAL 1 – TO ERADICATE EXTREME POVERTY In South Africa the severity of poverty has been reduced since 2002.
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The third Millennium Development Goal is to promote gender equality and empower women by the year 2015. One of the main parts of this goal is to eliminate gender disparity in primary and secondary education (UN MDGs). However‚ in order to do this the first goal‚ end poverty and hunger‚ must also be accomplished. Poverty is a major barrier to women who must choose between giving what little money they have to either their family or their education. Some countries‚ such as Egypt and Tunisia‚ have given
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