Ethical and Care Leadership in Nursing: Principles and Practices

Ethical Leadership

The leadership role has also been studied from the field of ethics. According to BegoƱa Roman, a philosopher and expert on organizational ethics, “An ethical leader becomes so by virtue, by ethical necessity. When circumstances require someone to assume power, one accepts the mission to bring the team to goals that are good. The ethical leader leads people, not cattle, assuming they lead the orchestra, but without the orchestra, they cannot.”

Four Stages of Leader Formation

  • I think,
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Effective Sales Process and Strategies for Businesses

1. Finding Customers

Telemarketing Outbound: This consists of calling potential customers at their homes or offices to make a sale.

Telemarketing Inbound: This is where potential customers can call a toll-free number to request information.

2. Starting the Relationship

Determine who in the company has more influence or authority to initiate the purchase process and who will ultimately purchase the product.

3. Qualifying Customers

This is done to determine whether the prospect meets the qualifications

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Motorcycle Industry Evolution: Market Trends and Strategies

Motorcycle Industry Overview

Motorcycle market evolution: from basic transport to recreational vehicle.

Early Market Dynamics

  • Initial growth in the USA, followed by Japanese leadership.
  • First two-wheeled vehicles in Germany, evolving into mopeds and scooters.
  • Key dimensions: cylinder, stroke, size, and fuel efficiency.
  • Varied uses of motorcycles.

Production Approaches

  • Labor-intensive (UK) vs. capital-intensive (Japan) production.

Market Trends

  • Motorcycles replacing cars for basic transport.
  • Increased recreational
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Chilean Law 16.744: Occupational Accident Insurance

What is an Occupational Accident?

An undesired event caused by an energy exchange exceeding the body’s or structure’s capacity, potentially leading to disability or death.

Law 16.744 (1968)

This law establishes compulsory and universal social insurance for occupational accidents and diseases.

Accident Rate

Calculated semi-annually: (Number of accidents * 100) / Number of employees.

Law 16.744 Features

  • Universal (Universalidad): Mandatory for all affiliated workers.
  • Due Process Rights (Derecho): Entitles
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Strategic Management: Formulation, Implementation, and Structures

**Understanding the Formulation and Implementation Process**

  • Successful strategy formulation does not guarantee successful strategy implementation.
  • Implementation is *”difficult to do something”*, while formulation is easy to say *”going to do it”*.
  • **Formulation:**
    • Positions forces before the action
    • Focuses on effectiveness
    • Primarily an intellectual process
    • Requires good intuitive and analytical skills
    • Requires coordination among few individuals
    • Needs to involve divisional and functional managers
  • **Implementation:
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Digital Transformation: PRISM, Strategy, Technology, and Funding

PRISM Framework for Digital Initiatives

The PRISM framework categorizes the value proposition of digital initiatives:

  • Product: Involves growth and expansion, enhancing revenue. This may include new designs and models.
  • Process: Enhances efficiency and effectiveness, offering risk mitigation. This often involves changes to organizational structure and work practices.
  • Intangible: Value that can’t be quantified in dollars. Examples include branding, employee morale, differentiation, and cultural shifts.
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