Robert’s Rules of Order is a set of procedures developed by Henry Martyn Robert that helps guide discussions and meetings, especially with larger groups. Modeled after parliamentary procedure, these rules allow participants to “be heard and to make decisions without confusion” (“Introduction,” n.d.) Because the rules provide a general framework, they can be used and adapted for many different types of businesses and meetings. While these steps can be modified, the upcoming list is what a typical implementation of Robert’s Rules of Order might look like.
1. Call to order.
2. Roll call of members present.
3. Reading of minutes of last meeting.
4. Officers’ reports.
5. Committee reports.
6. Special orders --- Important business previously designated for consideration at this meeting.
7. Unfinished business.
8. New business.
9. Announcements.
10. Adjournment.
(“Introduction,” n.d.)
I believe the most important parts of the rules of order are the calling of order, designating a format for who can speak and when, and enabling a simple process for majority voting. Calling the meeting to ord...
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In the autobiography written by Frederick Douglass, it gives the reader details on the everyday life of past American slaves from both his eyes and from others that kept detailed record that they either witnessed or lived. Douglass describes firsthand of what he witnessed as well as his insight to personal experiences from being a slave to becoming a free man. Only when it came down to it he was never truly a free man, he was a runaway that risked everything he had worked for and if ever caught could be forced to return to his master or be killed for his action.
In the second section of this paper I will discuss how to live a happy life. I will show you the type of person who lives a happy life and discuss the traits and qualities that a happy person embodies. In my opinion, someone who is happy lives a life close to Susan Wolf’s essay Meaning in Life and Why it Matters with a little bit of Aristotle.
Imagine a world where everyone and everything is loud. You have no control and the world seems chaotic. No one understands you. That would be too easy. Something is not right: the lights, the people, you do not know. You scream. You are just so upset, you cannot think. It is difficult to even function. Something breaks. You can hear it somewhere in the distance. When you come to, there is a hole in the wall and broken glass. When did this happen? Everyone is quiet and they are all staring at you. You look down. You have cuts on your hands. There are a few brave souls that venture towards you. They keep asking “what’s wrong?” and “what can I do to help?”. You want them to leave you alone. You just want someone to understand you even though sometimes you do not understand how to express your feelings. This is the kind of thing that sometimes happens to people that have autism. More specifically, it happens to those who have Asperger’s Syndrome. The situation above does not apply to everyone with Asperger’s Syndrome. Some people with Asperger’s learn to control it. For some people words that other people say or a change in the order of things will can cause a “meltdown” or what some people call sensory overload. A change that could cause a meltdown might be if their mom goes to a different store with them in tow. For a while a group of medical professionals were debating on whether to get rid of the word Aspergers and change to autism spectrum disorder. This would be problematic for many reasons. some of those reasons include how people are being overdiagnosed, facts about autism, and what scientists are finding out about autism. Autism is a disorder that affects the everyday life of people and their families. Autism can affect wh...
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Two major film genres with increasing popularity in the film industry and the younger generations are horror and comedy. Each genre has its own unique style for captivating viewers and makes them eager to return to the movies once more. Both comedy and horror attract people from different backgrounds and what entertains certain viewers may not suit another societal group. Horror and comedy each require parental awareness, unique acting styles, and individual enthusiasm. Before heading to the movies, viewers should do research to find which genre and title best suits their interests and preferences.
Organizations in today’s world need to adapt and overcome many obstacles that are predictable as well as unpredictable. Max Weber outlines the five basic principles of bureaucracy which are as follows: The Division of Labor, Hierarchy of Authority, Written Rules and Regulations, Impersonality Principal, and Technical Qualifications. These basic principals were designed to maximize productivity and assert authority over subordinates in the workforce. (Weber, 1968) In present day the basic principles of Weber’s bureaucratic design are still visible in just about every organization. The only variable is to what extent they are applied.
The next step in creating an effective business meeting is to invite the doers and decision makers. This means only include the necessary personnel. When trying to hold an effective meeting allowing excess people who really have little to do with a situation or ability to make decisions will just crowd the meeting with interruptions that could be a...
In society is it generally been accepted that rules are needed to be able to function properly in our everyday lives. Laws are created to create civilized societies, without which society would begin to crumble. There are many views on how a good society should be and many theories put in place. Rachels’ provides us two separate theories that demonstrate two different ways we place rules on the society.
requires telling each person what they can and cannot do, telling them the consequences for doing
Baron, Robert S., Kerr, Norbert K., and Miller, Norman. Group process, Group Decision, Group Action. CA: Brooks/Cole, 1992. Pgs. 4, 61, 2, 140, 237, 140, 141, 7, 6
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