Topic Avoidance as a Privacy Management Strategy: Outcomes and Predictors of Parent Well-being and Sibling Caregiving Topic Avoidance

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 313-326
Author(s):  
Helen Lillie ◽  
Maria K. Venetis
Author(s):  
G.M. Lozova ◽  
T.P. Paliienko

The article deals with the development of brands from the perspective of the sustainable development concept , which is aimed at solving environmental problems and improving the economic well-being of the population. In 2015, Ukraine acceded to United Nations General Assembly Resolution № 70/1 of 25 September 2015 and undertook the relevant commitments. But the results of the 2019 study, presented in the National Report "Sustainable Development Goals: Ukraine", showed that the population of Ukraine, in particular business, do not fully understand and realize all the benefits and opportunities offered by this program. The paper analyzes the possibility of integrating sustainable development goals into the management strategy of individualization tools. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the use of individualization tools as a tool to ensure the transition to rational models of production and consumption, development of management strategy for individualization tools in accordance with sustainable development goals, analysis of successful cases of foreign and domestic enterprises. Scientific research is organized on the basis of dialectical, system-structural, analytical, axonometric, comparative methods, as well as the method of formal-logical synthesis. Legal documents defining the goals of sustainable development are considered. The ranking of countries according to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) index is given. In 2019, Denmark was ranked first in the ranking (85.2 points), 41st place is occupied by Ukraine (72.8 points). World leading companies are actively implementing sustainable development goals in their business activities and developing appropriate innovative products and brand promotion strategies. The paper presents the dynamics of submitted applications and registered trademarks in Ukraine and the world. The experience of international and domestic companies in implementing and adhering to the principles and goals of sustainable development in the formation of brand strategy is analyzed.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Charaeva

The article examines and develops the methodological and methodological basis of corporate finance management in the context of their strategic development, when investment and financing decisions are particularly relevant from the point of view of determining acceptable risks and the financial well-being of the corporation. The conceptual and methodological foundations of analytical support for corporate finance management are developed, based on the definition of investment policy, its implementation through investment business planning and identification and assessment of financial risks in the framework of achieving strategic goals related to the modernization of Russian corporations. The ways of improving the quality of the corporate finance management strategy based on the introduction of budgeting technology and the use of controlling the implementation of the corporation's financial strategy are proposed. It is intended for postgraduates, undergraduates, university teachers, researchers and practitioners, full-time and part-time students studying in the areas of "Economics", "Management", "Finance and Credit" (master's level), as well as anyone interested in the problems of strategic management of corporate finance.


10.2196/14542 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e14542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erandi Hewawasam ◽  
Leah Brennan ◽  
Lynne Giles ◽  
Mary Louise Hull ◽  
Asha Short ◽  
...  

Background Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine condition characterized by irregular periods, hirsutism, acne, or hyperandrogenemia. Adolescents with PCOS have impaired quality of life (QOL) and increased psychological distress. Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a well-established self-management strategy that has been used to improve stress and well-being. A meta-analysis of TM trials has shown beneficial effects on stress and blood pressure in adults. Recent data are suggesting that another self-management strategy called a mindfulness stress management program has a role in improving QOL in women with PCOS, but there are no studies in adolescents. Objective This study aims to evaluate the effect of TM on QOL and psychological distress in adolescent girls with PCOS. Methods This study is a randomized controlled trial that will be conducted over eight weeks at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide, South Australia, to determine the effect of TM on QOL and psychological distress in adolescent girls (aged 12-20 years) with PCOS. A total of 40 girls will be randomized into either the TM (n=20) or control group (n=20). The TM group will be asked to practice TM in a comfortable sitting position with the eyes closed, for 15 minutes twice daily over eight weeks. The control group will be asked to sit quietly for 15 minutes twice daily for eight weeks. The primary outcomes are any effects on improving QOL and psychological distress, and the secondary outcomes are any effects on lowering blood pressure and salivary cortisol levels. Results The recruitment of study participants began in May 2019 and is expected to be completed by June 2020. It is expected that the adolescent girls with PCOS practicing TM over eight weeks will have a significant improvement in QOL and psychological distress compared to adolescents in the control group. Also, it is expected that adolescent girls in the TM group will have lower salivary cortisol levels and lower blood pressure. Conclusions This study will be the first to evaluate the effect of TM on QOL in adolescent girls with PCOS. The study will provide valuable information on a potential self-management strategy to improve QOL and well-being in adolescent girls with PCOS. Trial Registration Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) ACTRN1261900019010; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=376657&isReview=true


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erandi Hewawasam ◽  
Leah Brennan ◽  
Lynne Giles ◽  
Mary Louise Hull ◽  
Asha Short ◽  
...  

BACKGROUND Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine condition characterized by irregular periods and hyperandrogenism. Adolescents with PCOS have impaired quality of life (QOL) and increased psychological distress. Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a well-established self-management strategy that has been used to improve stress and well-being. A meta-analysis of TM trials has shown beneficial effects on stress and blood pressure in adults. Recent data are suggesting that another self-management strategy called a mindfulness stress management program has a role in improving QOL in women with PCOS, but there are no studies in adolescents. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the effect of TM on QOL and psychological distress in adolescent girls with PCOS. METHODS This study is a randomized controlled trial that will be conducted over eight weeks at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide, South Australia, to determine the effect of TM on QOL and psychological distress in adolescent girls (aged 12-20 years) with PCOS. A total of 40 girls will be randomized into either the TM (n=20) or control group (n=20). The TM group will be asked to practice TM in a comfortable sitting position with the eyes closed, for 15 minutes twice daily over eight weeks. The control group will be asked to sit quietly for 15 minutes twice daily for eight weeks. The primary outcomes are any effects on improving QOL and psychological distress, and the secondary outcomes are any effects on lowering blood pressure and salivary cortisol levels. RESULTS The recruitment of study participants began in May 2019 and is expected to be completed by June 2020. It is expected that the adolescent girls with PCOS practicing TM over eight weeks will have a significant improvement in QOL and psychological distress compared to adolescents in the control group. Also, it is expected that adolescent girls in the TM group will have lower salivary cortisol levels and lower blood pressure. CONCLUSIONS This study will be the first to evaluate the effect of TM on QOL in adolescent girls with PCOS. The study will provide valuable information on a potential self-management strategy to improve QOL and well-being in adolescent girls with PCOS. CLINICALTRIAL Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) ACTRN1261900019010; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=376657&isReview=true INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT PRR1-10.2196/14542


2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Alexandra Spiliakos ◽  
Shubhalaxmi Taywade

Study Level/Applicability This case study is intended for an MBA level audience; however, it can be used for upper-level college students as well. Subject Area This case's main subject areas include the following: organizational strategy, NGO strategic management, strategy and management during pandemic and women entrepreneurs or women-led business. Case Overview This case is about the organizational strategy of the Veronica Robles Cultural Center, an NGO, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The central challenge of this case study is about decision-making for a sustainable future, given limited resources, and thus a great urgency to plan conservatively. The central protagonist of the case is Veronica Robles herself. Veronica is an entrepreneur in both her personal career as a performing and teaching artist as well as the founder and creator of many programs to help spread culture and unite communities, including the Veronica Robles Cultural Center. Expected learning outcomes Students will learn about entrepreneurial strategy, NGO creation and management, strategy to create social value and organizational management during time of pandemic or widespread crisis. Social Implications This case is focused on creating social value through the analysis of a woman-founded and managed NGO. While managing the NGO's strategy through the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, operations must proceed with the utmost level of sustainability. With a focus on the well-being of the community, Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) needs to find a way to remain relevant in the short term while building out a sustainable organizational structure to succeed in the long term. Subject code CSS 11: Strategy Supplementary Materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only.


2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 121-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Promise Opute

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the use of Cross-Functional Bridge (CFB) in dyadic relationships towards enhancing organisational performance. Prior research has flagged conflict in interfunctional relationships. Research on managing such conflict context is, however, limited. Design/methodology/approach – Analysing 20 in-depth interviews conducted in UK financial services organisations, this study explains how the CFB is used to manage interfunctional relationship conflict and enhance performance. Findings – This study underlines three core insights about intragroup working relationship: cultural and disciplinary differences and boundary fencing are core features of, and conflict drivers in, the accounting – marketing interface; CFB is a tool for analysing and managing these conflict drivers; and organisations that use this tool achieve improved organisational performance, an outcome that is enhanced and sustained through the team psychological enhancement factor of the conflict management strategy. Also, this study underlines the need to ensure a fit between conflict management strategy and conflict types. Research limitations/implications – This research has several limitations. It explores only accounting – marketing working relationship in UK financial services organisations. Also, it explores only relationship conflict and cultural and disciplinary diversity and boundary fencing factors. Finally, this study suggests a mediating influence of psychological well-being on the CFB – performance link, a conclusion that is based on a methodologically inadequate tool: causes and effects associations are better assessed quantitatively (Johnson and Onwuegbuzie, 2004). Practical implications – The paper highlights insights for analysing and resolving conflicts towards harmonious dyadic relationships. Importantly, managers who use the flagged CFB tool would achieve psychological enhancement in team, and extendedly enhanced organisational performance. Managers are reminded of the need to adequately address the emotional substances in relationship conflicts, as failure to do this will lead to conflict escalation, transformation and negative performance. Originality/value – The paper offers theory testing and theory building knowledge. The CFB insight is a major highlight, one that lays a brick for future development, especially concerning its modus operandi, motivators and how to maximize its performance value.


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