Future Shock Reflection

Understanding and Coping with Change For many years, the world of business has experienced an increasing rate of change. Alvin Toffler (1970) predicted the trend several decades ago. Toffler also noted that people exhibit a natural tendency to resist change. This resistance to change is a major organizational challenge that organizations must learn to manage. As individuals respond to change in different ways, and as variations in responses produce different outcomes the recognition of this resistance

It is abundantly clear that the development of technology has had an impact on society. But there are many theories as to what exactly the impact is, and how that impact affects the members of the society. A few of the theories put forth are by Gerhard Lenski, Leslie White, and Alvin Toffler. There are both similarities and differences to each of these theories. Let’s consider each theory separately, then we will have a clearer idea of how they relate to each other and how they vary. Gerhard Lenski

Even if we don't agree that humans evolved from another, now-extinct species, we can agree that the habits of humanity have definitely evolved. Along with these advancements in the habits and daily lives of humanity, the technologies that were available to them advanced. There are several ideologists that have discussed their research on the subject on how exactly they believe that technology has advanced and evolved, whether they be hand in hand with the evolution of mankind, advanced through the

Cultural shock is the reaction to cultural differences after moving to a foreign country. It can be triggered by differences in food, social customs, and language. The four phases of cultural shock are the honeymoon, rejection, regression, and adjustment phases (Levine). The honeymoon phase is characterized by an excitement for new surroundings. During the rejection phase, frustration replaces the excitement; inconvenient cultural differences become more noticeable, and adjustment is difficult. The

Reflection is an essential attribute for the development of autonomous, critical and advanced practitioners. It is the ability to examine one’s actions and experiences in order to enhance individual clinical knowledge and nursing practice. Reflection is a professional motivator to “move on and do better with one’s practice”, with the common goal of learning from one’s experiences and examining oneself (Caldwell & Grobbel, 2013). According to Chong (2009), “reflective practice should be a continuous

Oss Louise Mallard was initially overwhelmed by sadness of the news of Brently’s death but the elation of seeing her husband alive ironically caused her death. Do you agree? ‘The Story of An Hour’, by Kate Chopin, is a reflection of the radical phases Louise Mallard, a heart patient, goes through whilst perceiving the unfortunate news that her husband, Brently, is dead. Louise endures a series of momentary, yet bewildering emotions as she imbibes the truth that Brently died in an accident. Through

Hitchcock favors. The scene where Marian holds up the money beside the mirror in the Bates motel's toilets, shows Hitchcock's idea of the innerself and private self being shown in the reflection of the mirror. We are shown that Marian is uncertain of the situation. However when we see a reflection of Norman Bates in a window, it implies that although he has a nice outer persona, he must have a darker innerself. Hitchcock uses weather to a great advantage. It is a great

confusion regarding their marriage. The main character faces conflicting emotions at the reveal of her husband's death. She is then overtaken in rejoice with her prosperous future filled with freedom. This all leads to the disappointment that ends her life, finding out that her husband is actually living destroys any hope for her future of freedom. Mrs. Mallard tragically dies from a

reader to question what ‘it’ is. Also it is apparent that although Carlton is being a typical teenage boy, one may observe that he is, indeed, a few years ahead of his time. “His eyes are bright as neon. Something in them tells me he can see the future, a ghost that hovers over everyone’s head.” (Cunningham 231). He is right at the front of the psychedelic revolution, taking hits of acid in the presence of his mother, smoking weed, and drinking secretly in the cemetery behind his house from which

In Kate Chopin’s short story “The Story of an Hour,” Mrs. Mallard hears news from her sister Josephine that her husband, Brently Mallard, is dead. Mrs. Mallard seems to show a sense of immediate shock; she quickly flees to her room to be alone to take in this news. After embracing and accepting the death of her husband, she is ready and willing to continue living her life. She opens the door of her bedroom and walks down the stairs approaching her late husband’s friend, Richard. Suddenly, the door