2009 genomgick den svenska apoteksmarknaden en stor förändring. Marknaden ändrades från statligt monopol till konkurrerande marknad. Den här uppsatsen undersöker hur det statligt ägda Apoteket AB förändrade sitt ethos när de tvingades att anpassa sig till de nya förutsättningar som omregleringen innebar. Denna uppsats undersöker hur ethos uttrycks i sex olika texter, tre från 2002, innan omregleringen, och tre från 2011. Analyserna görs i par, då analysmetoden är delvis jämförande. Jag kommer att titta på teman, röster, ordklasser och dygder. Texterna är alla skrivna för kunderna, men de skiljer sig åt när det gäller genre och funktion. Slutligen finns en sammanfattande diskussion där jag tar upp och diskuterar intressanta aspekter kring Apotekets ethos, i ljuset av min frågeställning. En av de huvudsakliga slutsatserna jag drog från läsningen och analyserandet av texterna var att Apoteket idag försöker att vinna kundernas hjärtan genom att fokusera på deras behov. Apotekets ethos har skiftat från att vara fokuserat på organisationen, kompetens och status som monopolen ger till en auktoritet som föredrar mer mjuka värden.

Personality traits have been used extensively over the past forty years in assessing leadership potential, with varying degrees of success. A major limitation of this research has been the measures of personality. Another important limitation has been the availability of quantifiable measures of leader effectiveness. A third limitation is the lack of longitudinal studies. Because of these limitations, researchers have had difficulty determining the strength of personality traits as predictors of leadership effectiveness over time. Recent studies have used the Five Factor Model of personality to predict leadership effectiveness (e.g., Hogan, Curphy, & Hogan, 1994; Judge, Bono, Ilies, & Gerhardt, 2002; McCormack & Mellor, 2002); and researchers in positive psychology (e.g., Seligman, Steen, Park, & Peterson, 2005; Seligman & Csikszentmihalyi, 2000) have suggested that character strength and virtues (i.e., courage, temperance, and transcendence) might also offer an approach useful in predicting leadership success. This research builds on these approaches and examined two trait-based instruments, the Big Five instrument (NEO-PI-R) and the Values in Action Inventory of Strength (VIA-IS) instrument as they relate to leader effectiveness. Using undergraduates at the United States Military Academy as participants, the research examines the relationship and efficacy of the NEO-PI-R and the VIA-IS in predicting leadership effectiveness over a two and a half year study. Regression analysis demonstrated that conscientiousness was the most significant predictor of leadership effectiveness. However, latent growth curve analysis suggests that there are three distinct patterns of leadership effectiveness. Using mixture modeling, these trajectories are best explained by the personality factors and virtue variables of extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness and temperance. The findings of this study have broad implications for emergent leader selection, leader development programs, and executive coaching in organizations. / Dissertation

The aim of this study is to examine Hume&rsquo / s moral theory as expressed in his two main books, Treatise and Enquiry and to show the defects of this theory. Without explaining some basic doctrines such as moral motivation, moral judgment, sympathy, passions, virtues, justice e.t.c., it is not possible to understand Hume&rsquo / s moral theory. To this aim, first, Hume&rsquo / s moral theory is explained in detail. Next, in order to provide a deeper understanding of the theory, its relation with his epistemology and his aesthetics are explained. Afterwards, few philosophers who influenced Hume&rsquo / s thought such as Hobbes, Mandeville, Hutcheson have been briefly discussed. Consequently, it is claimed that Hume&rsquo / s moral theory has a heterogeneous structure so it is difficult to understand his moral theory. Hume&rsquo / s moral theory contains an ambiguity due to his conception of sympathy, which has led to some misinterpretations.

Thesis (M. Div.)--St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, 2000. / [Abstract]. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 51).

Vertybių hierarchija ankstyvojoje Jono Mikelinsko kūryboje Pagrindinis darbo „Vertybių hierarchija ankstyvojoje J. Mikelinsko kūryboje“ tikslas yra atskleisti lietuvių rašytojo sukurto personažo asmenybės koncepciją, įvertinti autoriaus pristatomą moralų herojų pagal filosofo I. Kanto kategoriškąjį imperatyvą, o taip pat – atskleisti šio literatūros kūrėjo meninės saviraiškos būdus bei priemones, iš kurių ryškiausia yra ezopinė kalba. Rašytojas J. Mikelinskas – tai vienas moraliausių lietuvių literatūros atstovų, sukūręs įvairaus žanro epinių kūrinių, kuriuose talpinamos moralės, sąžinės, tiesoieškos temos. Todėl darbe mėginama išspręsti žmogaus moralinių ir etinių vertybių hierarchijos problemas, atskleisti autoriaus norą savo kūryboje nupiešti individą, kuris gyvenime nuolatos ieško teisybės kelio. Šis kelias neišvengiamai susijęs su įtemptais visuomenės santykiais lietuvių 7-jame dešimtmetyje, ir tai J. Mikelinskas aprašo be melo ir dailių metaforų, o tiesiog prisidengdamas Ezopo kalba: įvardydamas aktualias tuometines problemas, iliustruodamas tautos padėtį. Rašytojo sukurtas herojus – vienišas žmogus, kuris jaučia didelį poreikį tapti savo ir kitų individų sąžinės teisėju. Ir būtent dėl to, kad sąžinės teismas negali apsieiti be I. Kanto moralės filosofijos, darbo tema glaudžiai siejama su kategoriškuoju imperatyvu. J. Mikelinsko ankstyvuosiuose kūriniuose pagarba, atsakomybė, pareiga, užuojauta – tai kiekvienos asmenybės gyvenimo pagrindas ir esmė. Taigi, rašytojas... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / The hierarchy of the virtues in the early period of the creative work by Jonas Mikelinskas Main goal of work „ The Hierarchy of the Virtues in the Early Period of the Creative Work by Jonas Mikelinskas” is to reveal writer’s created character personality conception, to evaluate the author's moral hero according to the philosopher I. Kant categorical imperative, also - to reveal the literary creator's artistic expression techniques and tools, the most prime is Aesop's language. Writer J. Mikelinskas - one of most moral Lithuanian literary agents, created a different genre of epic works, which are posted on morality, conscience topic. Therefore, the work attempts to solve human moral and ethical values in the hierarchy of issues, to reveal the author's desire in his works, to draw the personage which is constantly looking for the truth path in his life. This path inevitably associated with the intensive relationship in the Lithuanian society 7th decade, and all that J. Mikelinskas writes without lies and beautiful metaphors, but simply using the Aesop's language: stating that moment problems, illustrating the situation. The writer’s created hero – a lonely man who feels a strong demand to become a conscience judge of himself and other individuals. And precisely because the court of conscience can’t manage without Kant's moral philosophy, the work subject is closely associated with imperative. In early J. Mikelinskas works respect, responsibility, duty, compassion - each... [to full text]

Darbo tyrimo problema: nepakankamas šiandieninių paauglių dėmesys teologinėms dorybėms ir neaiški jų samprata. Tikslas: atskleisti teologinių dorybių sampratą ir nustatyti jų aktualumą X mokyklos 14-15 metų amžiaus mokiniams. Metodai: darbe naudota teorinė medžiaga išanalizuota literatūros šaltinių analizės metodu. Gauti tyrimo duomenys apibendrinti remiantis kokybinės turinio analizės (content) metodu. Darbo empirinėje dalyje naudotas kokybinis tyrimas, kurio dėka galima tiksliau ir išsamiau atskleisti tiriamųjų požiūrį į nagrinėjamą objektą. Kokybinio tyrimo instrumentas – pusiau struktūrizuotas interviu. Tyrime remtasi egzistencialistinės filosofijos atstovo M. Buber (2001) filosofinės sampratos idėjomis. Darbe taip pat naudotasi Katalikų Bažnyčios katekizmu, popiežių Jono Pauliaus II, Benedikto XVI, bei Pranciškaus enciklikomis, Apaštališkųjų Tėvų, Bažnyčios Tėvų bei vėlesnių laikų šventųjų raštuose pateikiamomis nuostatomis. Pirmoje darbo dalyje aptarta teologinių dorybių: tikėjimo, vilties ir meilės samprata ir reikšmė Apaštališkųjų Tėvų, pasirinktų Bažnyčios Tėvų ir vėlesnių laikų šventųjų raštijoje. Antrojoje darbo dalyje analizuojami Bažnyčios dokumentai ir juose aprašomų teologinių dorybių samprata, reikšmė, ugdymosi praktikos. Trečiojoje empirinėje dalyje atskleista šiandieninių paauglių teologinių dorybių samprata ir požiūris į jas. Gautų rezultatų reikšmingumas: teorinėje dalyje gana plačiai aptarta teologinių dorybių: tikėjimo, vilties ir meilės samprata bei... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / Problem of the Paper Research: insufficient attention of teenagers to theological virtues and unclear concept of the virtues. Objective: To disclose the concept of theological virtues and define their urgency for 14-15 year old pupils of X School. Methods: theoretical materials used in the Paper are analysed using the method of analysis of literature sources. The received research data are summarized using the method of qualitative content analysis. Qualitative analysis was used in the empiric part of the Paper, helping to disclose the view of respondents of the research subject more accurately and detailed. The tool of the qualitative analysis is a semi-structured interview. The research is based on the ideas of philosophy concept of the representative of existential philosophy M. Buber (2001). Catechism of Catholic Church, encyclics of Pope Jonas Paulius II, Benedict XVI, as well as the provisions provided in writs of Apostolic Fathers, Fathers of the Church and other writs of later days. The first part of the Paper includes the discussion of theological virtues: faith, hope and love concept and meaning in the holy writs of Apostolic Fathers, Fathers of Church and later days. The second part of the Paper provides the analysis of Church documents and the concept, meaning of theological virtues and education practices described in these documents. The third empiric part discloses the concept of theological virtues of modern teenagers and their view of the virtues. Importance... [to full text]

Relationship adjustment research is being expanded beyond established connections with communication and individual functioning. In recent years, researchers have looked to positive psychology and virtues. That research shifts the focus from psychopathology and communication to more core values and ways of being. The present study seeks to expand this knowledge base using Blaine Fowers (2000) framework of marital virtues. His framework views what a person puts into an intimate relationship as an important predictor of relationship adjustment. The present study uses this framework in conjunction with previous research to examine the direct and indirect links amongst individual functioning, marital virtues, communication, and marital adjustment. Data were collected from a sample of 422 married and cohabitating individuals using a self-report survey. Marital virtues and communication were found to partially mediate the relationship between individual well-being and relationship adjustment. In addition, communication was found to partially mediate the relationship between marital virtues and relationship adjustment. Findings provide initial support for the notion that character strengths matter to both communication and relationship adjustment.

The aim of this work is to show that criticisms of Kantian ethics from the field of virtue ethics misfire because they rely on a widespread reading of Kant which centers on the Groundwork and the Formula of Universal Law as the key elements in his moral philosophy. This reading, I argue, is susceptible both to charges of “empty formalism” and moral “rigorism” as well as the complaint voiced by virtue ethicists that Kantian ethics lacks a full-blooded account of the virtues, along with the attendant desiderata of sociality, character and the emotions. In response, I defend the proposal that the Formula of Humanity and the Doctrine of Virtue in the Metaphysics of Morals represent the final form of Kant’s ethical thought. If this is accurate, a rich and novel ethical theory emerges, and many of the criticisms from the field of virtue ethics are subsequently disarmed.

Thesis (M. Div.)--St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, 2000. / [Abstract]. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 51).

Thesis (M. Div.)--St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, 2000. / [Abstract]. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 51).