The process of gathering performance information can result in a wide variety of reactions in both employees and managers. Think back to a performance appraisal experience you have had and respond to the following questions. If you have never experienced a performance appraisal, interview someone who has and respond to the following:

• What method was used to gather the performance information?
• Was the method appropriate to the type of performance information desired?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of the method used?
• What impact did the method have on you as an employee?
• What alternative method might be appropriate?

Your post should directly address each question, providing references and examples to support your points. You should use at least two scholarly sources cited in APA format. Comment in a substantive manner on the posts of at least two classmates. Some points you may consider as you respond to others include:

• A different experience with the method of gathering performance information
• Other ideas for gathering performance information
• Personal examples pertaining to the discussion
• Additional research or scholarly sources that add perspective to the topic

Submission Details:

• Write your response in 350–500 words. Follow APA guidelines for writing and citing text. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for citing sources.

Question:  In the Visual Ability test, a split-brain patient was shown an image in
the left visual field but could not name the object. Explain why and
identify the specialized functions that were discovered with regard to
hemispheric lateralization. Consider some of the difficulties the
split-brain operation causes and the strategies you would recommend to
help a patient manage them. Was it ethical to do this study? Was it
right to trade the suffering experienced by participants for the
knowledge gained by the research? 

Issues in Neuroscience

Argosy University

  In the 1940s, it was established that disconnecting the two hemisphere of cerebral through dividing
corpus callosum reduced the effects of epilepsy among the
epileptic patients. This was because the sectioning of the nerve fibres’
bridge which connected the two hemispheres did not interfere with the
interhemispheric processing. However, tests carried
out on patients who had been operated reveal that there are dramatic
effects brought about by the disconnection. This problem is known as the
split-brain brain syndrome and has some effects on the patients’
cognitive skills.

 
Patients suffering from this syndrome are unable to verbally name an
object that is placed on their left hand side if their eyes are closed.
This is despite the fact that they can tell an object placed on their
right when their eyes are closed. However, if the object is placed among
many items and placed on the patient’s left hand, he or she can easily
select the item from the other objects. This
problem is brought about by the fact that the left hemisphere has
access to speech something that the right hemisphere does not have
access to. This syndrome is caused by the fact the splitting of the
brain makes it unable to coordinate its activities. The
right hand part of the brain is unable to know what its left part is
doing whereas the left part is unable to know what the right hand part
of the brain is doing (Plotnik & Kouyoumjian, 2011).

 
To control this condition, patients should pay a lot of attention to
what they do. This stems from the fact that the two parts of the brain
do not coordinate in their operations which makes it hard for one part
of the brain to understand what the other part is doing. In this case,
through paying attention, the patient will be able to coordinate the
activities of both parts of the brain.

 
Doing this experience was ethically right if the identity of the person
the experiment was conducted on was not revealed. This is because
the experiment was aimed to find out ways of helping the other patients
suffering from this problem and not for the benefit of the people
conducting the experiment.

References

Plotnik, R., & Kouyoumjian, H. (2011).
Introduction to psychology. Belmont, CA:   Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.

Footnote: I am sorry about the assignment being late as I had walking
pneumonia. I tried to sit to my computer yesterday after work and seeing
the Doctor but just kept falling to sleep. Had to just give it up and
try again today.

June

Respond

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Week #6 Discussion

In this loving profession that we all call nursing their has been many times during my career that I have encountered some difficult challenges when caring for my patients.During my clinical nursing practice I have cared for client’s of cultural, religious, or spiritual practices that have been different from my own.According to Weber & Kelley (2018) “religion is defined as the rituals, practices, and experiences shared within a group that involve a search for the sacred”(Weber & Kelley,2018).

As an Emergency room nurse for 6 years,I encountered a patient that had a critically low Hemoglobin and Hematocrit, that was found to be symptomatic and experiencing severe dizziness,the patient was pale in color and was very weak. The ER physician assessed the patient and immediately ordered for type and crossmatch followed by an order for 2 units of RBCs to be administered,not realizing the spiritual background of the patient.As the nurse,I immediately informed the doctor that the patient is a Jehovah’s Witness.”Jehovah’s Witnesses have religious beliefs that deter them from receiving blood transfusions, which can lead to adverse reactions from the refusal of treatment”(Campbell,2016).This was very challenging for me as the primary nurse because I wanted to do what was medically necessary for the patient but I also had to respect the patient’s wishes.

To ensure the patient received culturally/spiritually competent care,the patient’s chart was labeled with a no blood transfusion or blood products red sticker,new orders were received for repeat blood draws every 6 hours,lastly the patient consented to receiving a medication called Erythropoietin,which helps to stimulate red blood cell production due to anemia.As nurses we face many challenges when caring for patients because of their different beliefs and spirituality. Education/patient teaching for preventive care is needed for these patients prior to discharge,so they may be able to avoid hospitalization.Weber and Kelley (2018) state that “in whatever form spirituality is incorporated into client care, the nurse should be respectful, open, and willing to discuss spiritual issues if seen as appropriate”(Weber&Kelley,2018). When caring for patients,no matter your religious background or spiritual beliefs,we as nurses are patient advocates and we should always do what’s best for them.

References

Campbell, Y. N. (2016). The Jehovah’s Witness Population: Considerations for Preoperative Optimization of Hemoglobin. AANA Journal, 84(3), 173–178. Retrieved from http://search-ebscohost-com.chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=c9h&AN=116021648&site=eds-live&scope=site (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Weber, J.R. & Kelley, J.H. (2018). Health assessment in nursing (6th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.

In the purchase process, you are at the point where you will need to draft a deed transferring ownership of the property to from the seller to you. In most states, this document is prepared by a law office. Therefore, it is essential you know what the components of a deed are and how to prepare one.

For this part of the project, you will be preparing a Warranty Deed, which is the type of deed all purchasers would prefer. It warrants that the seller is giving the purchaser good title to the property. At this point, you will need to decide how the property is going to be titled. This will not be an issue if you are the only buying the property. However, if you are purchasing with someone else, ownership will need to be designated in the deed.

Using the Internet, locate a Warranty Deed for Wisconsin. You will use the following information to draft the deed:

• Grantors: Dudley J. and Jayne M. Smith, a married couple
• Grantee(s): you and who you choose
• Property is located in your county and state – Clark is my County, Wisconsin
• Legal description:
• The parcel of land lying and being in Lot Six (6), Block Ten (10) recorded at Certified Survey Map 9, Page 23, (your county), (your state). (in the 3rd bullet above for county and state)
• Parcel Identification Number, if needed: 0004-15976-02.
• In the event you need to know, this is homestead property.
• Date of conveyance: today’s date
• Deed prepared by: Attorney Mary Smith, your city or town, your state
• Notary Public: Jane Havel and she is located in (your county) and her commission expires on May 15, 2015.

Lindsey Contractors’ borrowing agreements make certain demands on the business. Lindsey’s Long-Term Debt may not exceed Stockholder’s Equity, and the current ratio may not fall below 1.50. If Lindsey fails to meet this requirement, the company’s lenders can take over management of the corporation.
Current Liabilities have mounted faster than current assets, causing the current ratio to fall to 1.47. Before releasing financial statements, Lindsey management is scrambling to improve the current ratio. Th controller points out that an investment can be classified as either long-term or short-term, depending on management’s intention. By deciding to convert an investment to cash within one year, Lindsey can classify the investment as short-term – a current asset. On the controller’s recommendation, Lindsey’s board of directors votes to reclassify long-term investments as short-term. 

1. Do you think that the actions taken by Lindsey’s controller and board of directors are ethical. Why or why not?

2. Shortly after the financial statements are released, sales improve and so does the current ratio. As a result, Lindsey management decides not o sell the investements it had reclassified as short-term. Accordingly, Lindsey reclassifies the investments as long-term. Has management behaved unethically? Why or why not?