Assignment 1: The American Red Cross (ARC) While the Red Cross’ reputation soared immediately following the September 11th attacks in the wake of their good works, the organization was soon the target of public criticism. By late October 2001, the Red Cross was being condemned by victims’ family members, politicians and the media for allocating a portion of its Liberty Fund towards future terrorist attacks, rather than addressing the needs of those who were directly affected on September 11
Organizational Commitment and Communication The American Red Cross is an organization that helps prevent human suffering during events that leads the human society while in emergency crisis. The American Red Cross has the ability to mobilize the power of volunteers as well as the generosity of donors. The reader will be given a brief description on how different leadership styles affects the group communication within the American Red Cross. The reader will also be given an analysis of the different
Abstract As part of a worldwide movement the American Red Cross offers care and hope to victims of war, poverty and natural disasters, and, as such it is with great anticipation that I will undertake the task of researching from various sources, and presenting its history, philosophy, mission, vision and value statement. Among this, I will briefly describe the culture of the organization, noting whether the organization’s espoused values align with its enacted values. I will also address the
the American Red Cross written by Gerald Evans, The Life and Work of Clara Barton written by Ida Husted Harper, and The Role of Gender, Phrenology, Discrimination and Nervous Prostration in Clara Barton’s Career written by Allen Spiegel. All of these articles present relevant information about the inspirations and challenges Clara Barton experienced through her work in the medical field, and her overall influence and inspiration she had on others through her founding of the American Red Cross. Clara
Red Cross Versus Anemia In the year of 1989, an infant named Eric was born. However, he wasn’t your mediocre child that everyone hopes for. He was fairly sick, which was because doctors and hematologists found out he had anemia. He was suffering shortness of breath and fatigue, due to him not having enough red blood cells being produced in order for him to survive. It was because he has a very rare case of anemia called Diamond Blackfan anemia. This is where the bone marrow fails to function. He
The issue of transnational aid intervention has become a worldwide topic for debate regarding its role in ethics and legitimacy in international relations. Historically, international aid had been provided by developed worlds governments. However, aid provided by the developed world became problematic because of international treaties, violation of state sovereignty, and the spread of capitalist enterprises (Willetts). In addition to, many of the developing world leaders, consider the concept of
the Red Cross of America. The paper discusses the historical background of the Red Cross along with the current status of the organization. Nevertheless, the study intends to focus on the section 501 (c) (3). The section specifically enlightens the prospects through which the tax exemption may be applied. International Committee of Red Cross (commonly known as Red Cross) was established in 1863 as a non-profit social organization. Red Cross works under the head of The International Red Cross and
One company, Red Cross, took a huge amount of work to establish. Clarissa Harlowe Barton was born on December 21, 1821, in North Oxford, Massachusetts. Her parents were Captain Stephen Barton, who was a member of the local militia, and Sarah Stone Barton. Clara was sent to school with her brother at three years old, and because she was so timid, only one friend during her early school life is documented, Nancy Fitts. When Clara first turned 10, she cared for her brother after he fell off the barn
belief, Clara employed her remarkable interpersonal skills to teach unruly school children, to collect supplies to send to the battlefront, and to struggle to form the American Red Cross. An equal rights advocate, her most memorable successes consisted of improvements in education, foreign aid, and blacks' and women's rights. This American heroine, whose efforts and bravery have become legendary, worked diligently to reach her ideal: "creating the vigilant social conscience which alone can safeguard individual
impact and made a difference in the lives of others and have saved lives as well. Without these nurses, hospitals and doctors would not be the same and would cause a lot of difficulties in the present time. These nurses played an important and positive role in hospitals and other health care places. There were a number of nursing leaders throughout history and