It is Reflective Journal.2-there are 5 different topic, each entry should be about 2-3 paragraphs in length (that is, about 250-300 words, typed, double-spaced). So, for the topics, each topic Im going to be providing a link, which could be a video or a reading that the writer has to listen to or go over the reading in order to write the reflective journal3- Here is what Im looking for in terms of content/structure:
-Everything on ONE document (not a different document for each entry)
-Entries clearly separated by several spaces
-Date and question/issue clearly marked IN BOLD at the beginning of each new entry
-Discussion in 2-3 paragraphs (individual entries should be no less than 250 words eachand no more than 300 words in total)
Entries should discuss the relevant question or issue and what they think about it.4- engages with the issue in a way that shows that the writer is really thinking about the question at hand/goes beyond obvious dichotomies and really tries to think about the issue from a balanced, more subtle perspective/clearly engages ideas from the readings in a way that shows depth of analysis and sustained thought/is aware of alternative answers to the same question and incorporates some of that into ones own perspective/etcHere are the journal entry topics (by date):Journal Entry #1: Tuesday, January 13th Watch the video by Adkins and comment in your journal on whether you agree or disagree with his view of science as truth [and explain why].
Journal Entry #2:Tuesday, January 27th Read the Pinker-Wieseltier exchange in the New Republic and comment in your journal on who you think has the better argument. Who do you agree with more [and explain why].
http://www.newrepublic.com/article/114754/steven-pinker-leon-wieseltier-debate-science-vs-humanitieshttp://www.universityaffairs.ca/the-black-hole/the-public-scientist/Journal Entry #3: Tuesday, February 10thRead the article by Diamond. In your journal discuss whether [and why] you agree or disagree with Jared Diamonds assertion about agriculture.
http://www.ditext.com/diamond/mistake.htmlJournal Entry #4: Tuesday, March 10th Watch the Turkle video. In your journal please make an entry which discusses whether social networking websites [such as Facebook] represent real community. Has the advance in communication technologies enhanced human relationships?
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2008/07/is-google-making-us-stupid/306868/Journal Entry #5: Tuesday, March 24th Read the debate between Kurzweil and Bill Joy. In your journal please elaborate on whether you agree with Kurzweils assertion that we cannot refrain from technological development (and why!!).Transhumanist Declaration (take a moment to check out their website)Freeman Dyson, Our Biotech Future in The New York Review of Books, July 2007
http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2007/jul/19/our-biotech-future/

Reflective Journal

Order Description
Focus on applying course concepts by re-examining an experience within an organization in which you were an active member.
Please find any sources for the organization which is “Expeditors International” to write this Journal.

You will review a problem or dilemma or impetus for change – how it originated, and what happened and why. Then, using ideas about understanding organizations and change processes through the frames model, you will propose what could have happened to further improve outcomes.
It will focus on applying course concepts by re-examining an experience
within an organization in which you were an active member.
You will review a problem or dilemma or impetus for change – how it
originated, and what happened and why. Then, using ideas about understanding
organizations and change processes through the frames model, you will propose
what could have happened to further improve outcomes.
In your journal, you should include this following frames:
Four frames:
Structural frame:
1. We might see an emphasis on goals – that don’t mention people
2. Division and specialization might be very clear
3. Coordination and control may be important
4. Problem solving – looks at structure
5. Technical qualifications, not personal qualifications
6. Other perspectives (frames) may receive less attention
Human Resource frame:
1. We might see people as a reason for the organization
2. Job placement might consider satisfaction or happiness
3. Individual wishes and needs might get attention
4. There is emphasis on developing people
5. Compensation might reflect “people emphasis”
6. HR has a human resources strategy
7. Supervision may focus on people and relationships
8. Problems are solved by considering people and relationships
9. Groups and teams are used
10. Communication is relatively plentiful, and both horizontal and vertical
11. Work may be designed so that people can see the meaningful whole of what
they do – how they fit
Political Frame:
1. Important decisions focus on who gets what
2. Look for bargaining, negotiations, stakeholders
3. Is this frame where we might look at ethical challenges? Why?
4. During stressful times – more politics
5. Do all goals originate at the top of the organization?
6. How does this frame apply to a nation – China? (191)
Symbolism:
1. What something means is most important
2. Different people interpret things and events differently
3. Symbols overcome uncertainty and ambiguity
4. Symbols create patterns of meaning and purpose
5. Symbols are visible parts of culture; culture de

Reflective Journal

Order Description
Focus on applying course concepts by re-examining an experience within an organization in which you were an active member.
Please find any sources for the organization which is “Expeditors International” to write this Journal.

You will review a problem or dilemma or impetus for change – how it originated, and what happened and why. Then, using ideas about understanding organizations and change processes through the frames model, you will propose what could have happened to further improve outcomes.
It will focus on applying course concepts by re-examining an experience
within an organization in which you were an active member.
You will review a problem or dilemma or impetus for change – how it
originated, and what happened and why. Then, using ideas about understanding
organizations and change processes through the frames model, you will propose
what could have happened to further improve outcomes.
In your journal, you should include this following frames:
Four frames:
Structural frame:
1. We might see an emphasis on goals – that don’t mention people
2. Division and specialization might be very clear
3. Coordination and control may be important
4. Problem solving – looks at structure
5. Technical qualifications, not personal qualifications
6. Other perspectives (frames) may receive less attention
Human Resource frame:
1. We might see people as a reason for the organization
2. Job placement might consider satisfaction or happiness
3. Individual wishes and needs might get attention
4. There is emphasis on developing people
5. Compensation might reflect “people emphasis”
6. HR has a human resources strategy
7. Supervision may focus on people and relationships
8. Problems are solved by considering people and relationships
9. Groups and teams are used
10. Communication is relatively plentiful, and both horizontal and vertical
11. Work may be designed so that people can see the meaningful whole of what
they do – how they fit
Political Frame:
1. Important decisions focus on who gets what
2. Look for bargaining, negotiations, stakeholders
3. Is this frame where we might look at ethical challenges? Why?
4. During stressful times – more politics
5. Do all goals originate at the top of the organization?
6. How does this frame apply to a nation – China? (191)
Symbolism:
1. What something means is most important
2. Different people interpret things and events differently
3. Symbols overcome uncertainty and ambiguity
4. Symbols create patterns of meaning and purpose
5. Symbols are visible parts of culture; culture de