It is easier to spot a classic car than to know how much it is worth. You may know that the Oldsmobile Cutlass hanging out in your garage is a real sweet vintage ride, but you might have a difficult time deciding how much to sell it. Or maybe you have spotted that Cutlass, but […]
Can we formularise life? Can we make up or discover a system that can guide us? Nothing is perfect. Only God’s perfect. But we can venture into Wisdom and find within it an ideal ally and companion for life. I’m proposing there are seven (7) key virtues of life (“principal values”) that can guide us […]
Ever wonder how to instill good values in your child? Experience shows that most parents and teachers choose from one of three different systems to reach that goal. One of those systems produces children who lack good values. The second instills good values in a routine manner. The third system works, and works well when […]
Among the several valuable soft skills, the writing skill is a key component. Nowadays, children learn the art of composing articles at schools. Educational institutes have included creative content writing in their co-curricular activities. Even in this machine age, human emotions have not dried up. Oral communication is the most effective form of sharing our […]
Vegetables of all types form a most valuable part of our diet. They play an important role in maintaining general good health, owing to the presence of mineral elements and vitamins. These substances help to build bone, teeth etc., Vegetables also protect the body from diseases and regulate the body processes on which vitality and […]
A list of values helps parents focus on specific principles they would like to teach their children. Making a list of values for kids may feel overwhelming. Remember that teaching values is something that a child learns throughout his or her lifetime. Below you will find suggestions to help you make a list of values. […]
Socio-technical theory & Organizational Culture Socio-Technical Systems (STS) is “concerned with the interactions between the psychological and social factors and the needs and demands of the human part of the organization, and its structural and technological requirements.” (Szewczak, 2002, p. 107). In organizational development, STS is an approach to complex organizational work design that recognizes […]
Modern organizations define themselves using statements of vision. They state their vision in terms of human resources and technology, a socio-technical view. Modern organizations also define themselves in terms of values. New employees entering the organization learn the value system from employees with longevity in it. How organizations incorporate socio-technical systems as a reinforcement tool […]
Very recently, a West Indian friend of mine introduced me to cooking in coconut milk. I liked the flavor and just decided to gather more information on the same. The information gathered is actually surprising and encouraging. After reading so much on the health benefits of coconut milk I believe it is there to stay […]
Values are a set of beliefs that shape our lives. They are the principles that make the core of our being and define who we are and how we choose to be, to do, or to have. They determine what is important for us. They answer the questions: Why am I different from other people? […]