by Brian Leakey | Jul 7, 2023 | Essays
you had the opportunity to explore definitions of (and examples of) the concepts of shared purpose and values. Unfortunately, as you probably know, these terms are often talked about in very flowery, ethereal ways which, in many cases, seem to sound good in...
by Brian Leakey | Jul 7, 2023 | Essays
1. Suppose that the speed at which cars go on the freeway is normally distributed with mean 69 mph and standard deviation 8 miles per hour. Let X be the speed for a randomly selected car. Round all answers to 4 decimal places where possible. a. What is the...
by Brian Leakey | Jul 6, 2023 | Essays
One of the underlying principles of this course is for you to learn how important it is for social workers working with diverse cultural groups to be aware of and to address their feelings, thoughts, and attitude about their own culture and their cultural biases. The...
by Brian Leakey | Jul 6, 2023 | Essays
Question 1: What are the three components for effective culturally competent practice? Question 2: Why is it important for social workers to have culturally specific expertise? Question 3: What are the principles that guide a culturally grounded approach to working...
by Brian Leakey | Jul 6, 2023 | Essays
During Barack Obama’s presidency, women on his staff were frustrated about their lack of influence. They were often outnumbered by men in meetings. They struggled to contribute to the conversation. When they did get a chance to speak, their contributions were often...
by Brian Leakey | Jul 6, 2023 | Essays
Why might women be reluctant to speak up in meetings? What are the potential consequences of letting one demographic dominate workplace discussions and decisions? What other strategies can people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the workplace use...