This essay will identify and discuss critically the range of barriers to effective interpersonal communications, with possible steps to address them.

This essay will identify and discuss critically the range of barriers to effective interpersonal communications, with possible steps to address them. These will look at cultural, personal and environmental issues. The role of available support services that are accessible to individuals, with the restrictions on available services will be evaluated. The effectiveness with which the skills of communication are given and received will also be evaluated. There are many barriers to communications between a vast range of people and cultures. Barriers to communications, because of cultural differences, can arise because of the lack of understanding between each culture, this could cause a clash between people. For example in some African languages there are no words for "sorry," which could make people from other cultures think the Africans rude. Cultural differences can be difficult when there is not respect between cultures. If a religion such as the Sikhs religion requires that they must wear their turbans at all times, this must be respected even if in a sterile situation. For example, a patient in hospital will wish to observe their religion even whilst having surgery. Staff supporting these individuals must be made aware of religious differences and how to treat them to show the dignity and respect that each person is entitled to. On the job training should be

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Barriers to Effective Communication Communication is the process of sending and receiving messages between two or more people; this is something that we do all the time. It is important that nurses recognise that communication is the key to good holis...

Barriers to Effective Communication Communication is the process of sending and receiving messages between two or more people; this is something that we do all the time. It is important that nurses recognise that communication is the key to good holistic care, as patients need reassurance and information regarding their care. Communication is so much more than just talking to one another. It is how people respond to each other in many different ways (Langs 1983). Some examples of communication are talking, writing, signing, reading and body language, which is suggested, has several elements (Dimbleby and Burton 1992). Communication can be very effective but first it needs to be established, and then maintained. Nurses can do this during an assessment when a patient/client comes into hospital. However, it is argued that barriers to communication can prevent appropriate and effective care being given to patients. Communication can either facilitate the development of a therapeutic relationship or create barriers (Stuart and Sundeen 1995). Because of their diverse nature, communication disorders are difficult to classify (Crystal, 1980). You can discover problems simply by observing an individual. Observation can be used to establish which language is being used, if the client has any hearing difficulties or visual impairments, physical illness or disability, or if

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User Guide to my minibus hire database.

User Guide Locating and opening the Database On the desktop there is an access database file called "Minster Minibus hire: Double click this file and it will launch the Minster Minibus hire database. Once the database loads, a splash screen will appear with the message "Hello, Welcome to minster minibus hire!" click on "OK" button. How to Log in Once you have clicked "OK" button, you will then be taken to the Log in screen: To log in: - Click on the box beside username and type in your username - Click on the box beside password and type in your password - Click on the "Login" Once you have done this, a splash screen with the message "welcome to work" will appear, click "OK" to continue; If an incorrect username or password is entered, then the user will be prompted with the splash screen message "invalid username or password, please try again" and will be taken back to the login screen, this will prevent any unauthorised users accessing the database: How to navigate the User Interface Once you have successfully logged in, you will then be taken to the home screen user interface: On the user interface there are 4 actions which can be taken by clicking the control button: - Clicking the "Open Minibuses form" button will close the home screen and open the Minibuses form. - Clicking the "Open Customer form" button will close the home screen and open the Customers

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ECOSYSTEMIC PSYCHOLOGY

ECOSYSTEMIC PSYCHOLOGY Critically compare the epistemologies governing the first-and second-order cybernetic approaches in terms of the following: . How is reality seen by each specific approach? 2. What does the diagnostic systems of each specific approach look like? 3. How does each specific approach deal with therapy? 4. What are the specific skills required by each approach? 5. How is the role and function of the therapist in each specific approach? 6. What would research look like from the point of view of each specific approach? 7. What critical ethical concerns could be raised about each specific perspective? 8. Integrating first-and second-order cybernetic approaches. Table of Contents Winnies the Pooh on good enough multiverses 3 Introducing "epistobabble" 3 . How is reality seen by each specific approach? 3 2. What does the diagnostic systems of each specific approach look like? 5 3. How does each specific approach deal with therapy? 6 4. What are the specific skills required by each approach? 7 5. How is the role and function of the therapist in each specific approach? 9 6. What would research look like from the point of view of each specific approach? 10 7. What critical ethical concerns could be raised about each specific perspective? 11 8. Integrating first-and second-order cybernetic approaches. 13 Conclusion 14 Winnies the Pooh on good

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Describe the condition of Britain's railways and suggest how they might be improved

Describe the condition of Britain's railways and suggest how they might be improved They have been likened to the third world. Millions have ridiculed them. Yet the government still fails to recognise a way in which it can improve them. They are Britain's railways. In the 21st century one would expect that such a simple and mature system should be operating almost perfectly without delays and cancellations. But Britain surprisingly has one of the worst rail networks in the world beaten even by Croatia and third world countries. The current Labour government can no longer lay the blame on the Tories and yet continue to do so ensuring that they try to take as little responsibility as possible. Commuters are increasingly late for work and some do not make it there at all and at the moment there does not seem to be a long-term plan to resolve the crisis. The rail network is facing staff problems with employees going on strike because they are not paid enough. The journey from my home in Milton Keynes to London (which takes as little as 35 minutes on the train at times) would cost an adult around twenty pounds off peak. With the trains often busy, it is therefore impossible to comprehend why the staff is not paid well. Rail companies need to understand that should they increase an employee's wage, they would not face as many strikes and driver delays. There is no simple

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Explain the function of the system unit components and how they communicate

Explain the function of the system unit components and how they communicate Central Processing Unit This is as important for the computer as it is the brain for a human being. This is the unit that processes the tasks that programs require. It gets all the information from the system bus. After the data has been processed, it sends it back to the main memory. This device is also in charge of other major components. Input Devices There are many input devices. I have used a picture of a keyboard and a mouse as an example, but there are many more, such as : Joysticks, Microphone, etc. All these are called input devices because they input data into the pc. Output Devices An output device is an device that is basically used to transmit data to the outside world so we can receive the information and use it accordingly. Memory This one is a bit different from the others. Mainly because there are two common types of memory. For example, there are hard drives. This is a component that allows any kind of data to be stored in a PC, from .dll files to pictures, for an amount of time. It can also be called Information Retention. The other type is RAM, or Random Access Memory. This is mainly used by storing files that can be processed by the CPU. Backing Storage Backing storage is a device that can store data for portable use, connecting by USB or FireWire. It can also be called

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What is communication?

What is communication? Communication is sending a massage and ensuring that it has been received. The sender has a message that he wants people to know about. This might be: > Information i.e. facts that sender wants the receiver too no > An attitude e.g. "I do not approve of that." > An emotion e.g. "I am very happy." The media is the way in which the message is sent. The receiver is the person or people the message is intended for. The receiver can want to receive the message, be indifferent to it or be hostile to it. The receiver lets the sender know the message has been received and how it has been received. This is called feedback. If the receiver is satisfied with the feedback the message ends. If the sender is not satisfied with feedback then the message is likely to be repeated - perhaps in a different way. methods of communication Written - the use of the written work and numbers in memos, reports, the agenda and minutes of meetings, letters telex and fax. Oral - use of the spoken work in conversation, giving instructions, meetings, tape recorders, radio, tannoy systems, telephone. Visual - posters, advertisements, charts graphs, computer graphics, and television. Electronic - radio, television, cassette recorders, telex, fax and computer networks Non-verbal - facial expression, use of the body Written communication Written communication can use

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Role of different departments at Bedrooms4U, personnel involved. Main processes carried out by Bedrooms4U,inputs, the processing and calculations, and the outputs involved.

Department/ section Purpose of each department Key personnel in each department Key personnel's roles Finance and Administration Responsible of: Accounts - Accounts staff keep records of all financial transactions. Human resources (HR) - HR staff carry out a range of activities relating to staff requirements, welfare and training. General Administration - day-to-day tasks carried out in the office, such as dealing with correspondence and ordering office supplies. The Finance and Admin Director manages : Chief accountant HR Manager Admin Manager Responsible for 'Accounts': Chief accountant Responsible for 'Human resources': HR Manager Responsible for 'General Admin': Admin Manager Sale and Marketing Responsibility of: Marketing- marketing staff have to advertise the company, produce glossy brochures and hire photographer. Order and processing- to produce confirmation purchase orders for goods and services including those for contractors. The Sale and Marketing Director manages: Marketing Manager Order processing Clerk Branch Manager Responsible for 'Marketing': Marketing Manager Responsible for 'Order processing': Order processing Clerk Responsible for 'Managing': Branch Manager Operating Responsibility of: (day to day orders) Production- Distribution- Warehouse- ICT-staff of ICT allow a LAN The Operation Director manages:

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Online shopping. Online shopping is a great way for providers to promote their items internationally. Its very easily accessed to anyone around the world.

Online shopping is a process where you can buy or sell items online via the internet. There are many advantages of shopping online some include, there is a lot more choice for example if there is an item you want a lot more shops online sell the same or similar items so you have more to choose from. There is also a wider range of items and people from all around the world can sell their items online because the internet is open to anyone with internet access around the world. The biggest disadvantage of online shopping is the security; so many frauds have happened with online shopping more and more people are having trust issues with using the online shopping. Although it is very convenient for people who are less able to get out of the house they have access to the world wide shops right at their finger tips. Online shopping is a great way for providers to promote their items internationally. Its very easily accessed to anyone around the world. There is a lot more advantages for shopping online, it's a lot more convenient to some people for example not everyone has enough time to go out shopping. It has 24 hour service so people who work nights that aren't able to go shopping then they are able to do online shopping at any time of the day or night. Also less able people who aren't able to get out very much, it gives them some sort of freedom because they can do anything

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Explain the role of web architecture in website communications

M1 explain the role of web architecture in website communications On the internet, there are many websites which let you share information with other users. This is where web 2.0 comes in. While many people may think that web 2.0 is a newer version of the World Wide Web, It is actually just a change in the way that developers use the web. Web 2.0 refers to design that is made to help interactivity, information sharing and communication. It includes web communities such as social network sites like facebook, video/photo sharing websites and blogs and wikis. There are many factors which all successful web 2.0 websites share. These include, being easy and fun to use, being affordable, they have a clear purpose and people can add and edit their own information. Blog A web page that presents short journal entries in chronological order, newest first, is typically referred to as a "blog" or "weblog." Most blogs emphasize links to other pages and sites, and most entries are short commentaries or even simple one-sentence links to an interesting page somewhere else. Many blogs are concerned with current news events and often provide unabashedly partisan commentary. "Blogging," of course, is the act of writing a blog; those who write blogs are sometimes referred to as "bloggers." Cloud Computing Cloud computing is Internet- based computing, whereby shared resources, software, and

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