Virtual Community

Basicallly a virtual community is a community where people communicate through internet, newsletters, telephone, but not really face to face. So what is a type of virtual community? I would say that Facebook is a type of virtual community. It is a place where you can meet likeminded people. Share information. I have found facebook a great way to find old friends and communicate with them. I have also found it a great way to meet new people and form relatioonship with them that would probable never have been possible if not for this type of virtual community.

Disposed

What would plan do I have in place to help me in my career so I am not so devastated if I am disposed of? I believe that there is always a plan “B” I will not place all of my hopes and dreams into one organization. I will continue to plan and think of ways for me to become self-employed. I am aware of the fact that you will not stay with the company you start off with but I also believe that with all the knowledge and skills that I am learning I could very well take care of myself. But until I am able to actually have my own business I believe that I would continue to perfect my skills and educated myself in the field that I am working in. I believe that by doing so I can be prepared if I have to leave a job but I will also have what it takes to secure a new one. By being on top of my game I will make sure I have what a company wants.

Stress Index

When I took the stress index test I scored a 19. From the test that I took they said that I was in danger and needed to purposely plan relaxation time. To be honest as of right now I don't see how I can possibly plan relaxation time. But I will try to do small things that could help take the stress out. Things like exercising more and eating right. My score was around what I expected so I was not really that shocked. In the future I will try to better organize my schedule so I have "me" time.

Advantages and Disadvantages

What is conflict? Roloff defines conflict as "the interaction of interdependent people who perceive opposition of goals, aims, and values and who see the other party as potentially interfering with the realization of these goals" In simple terms it is conflict is a result of two people who stand in the way of what each other desires whether is goals, values, etc.
What is management? The webster dictionary describes management as the conducting or supervising of something.

Conflict management is basically the supervising or resolving of organizational disagreements.

The advantage of conflict management you have the ablility to find out the cause of conflict and bring about a process of change that will in the future prevent such conflict from arising.
The disadvantage of conflict management you are unable to fix the conflict and because of that it causes the conflict to escalate.

Assimilation

How I was assimilated into an organization? Um.... let's see I'm not really that involved in campus activity. I'm involved in a lot of things that have nothing to do with APSU. But just recently I decided to join an organziation here at APSU. When I first joined it was really strange and I had a difficult time really clicking with that organization. I felt out of place and sort of distant from all the other members. But there were a few who decided to reach out and we sort of have friendly relationship. As time goes on I find myself being able to interact more and more with a few of the members. I was assimilate by being invited to be a part of various activities that the organization sponsors.

Presentation

A great presentation is content, design,and delivery. Content, you have to make sure that what you are presenting is solid. Solid material and well prepared material will give you the confidence you need when you are presenting. Design make sure that what you are presenting is looks presentable. Don't sloppy work to represent you and your message. Make sure that you use things that are professional. Thrid, delivery make sure you deliver with confidence. When you are presenting a lot of preparation should take place prior to your actual presentation. I believe that by doing so you will have a great presentation. Content, design and delivery are the three keys to a great presentation.

I think a great example of a culture of excellence would be the Trump Organization. The CEO and chairman of the Trump Organization is ran by a man is known for his strictness is excellence. This man's name is Donald Trump. Even though he has experience a great deal of let down he has never allowed himself to stay down. He is the creator of a show called the "The Apprentice" and on this show it sort of gives you a glimpse of what it would be like to work for him. The working environment for all those who work for the Trump Organization is one of hard work, endurance, persistence, and of course excellence. He will accept nothing less and because he will accept nothing less than the best all of his employees work hard to make sure that they bring him the best. Because of the standard that he has set for his organization anyone on the outside will know that whatever Trump does will be done with a very high standard of excellence.