Substance Abuse Is A Problem That Has Over Time Dogged...

Table of Contents 1. Background 3 2. Introduction 3 3. Statistical and Analysis 4 3.1 Summary of Data 4 3.2 Analysis of Data 5 4. Implications and Recommendations 9 References 11 Background Substance abuse is a problem that has over time dogged institutions of higher learning. There is a cause for alarm based on the recent misuse of prescription medication as well as the legalization of marijuana in certain states. This is a cause of concern for businesses because it affects the future supply of graduates. It is estimated that 46 per cent of U.S. college students have in one way or the other involved in some type of substance abuse. Rocky University has, for several years, not been spared by the menace. It is even believed in some faculties of the university that the menace is more common at the university that it is in any other. On the other hand, there are members of the faculty who are of the belief that it is not such a big problem. This study was conducted to assess the current situation of substance abuse behavior of the Rocky students. To achieve the objective of this study, an anonymous exit survey was administered to a sample of 90 students from the current ye ar’s graduating class. Data gathered was analyzed to probe into the three concern areas of substance abuse. Introduction This report comprises data summary and analysis of the students by gender who participated in binge drinking, those who abused prescription medication, and used illegal or illicitShow MoreRelatedStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesThree Ethical Decision Criteria 187 †¢ Improving Creativity in Decision Making 188 Summary and Implications for Managers 190 S A S A S A L L L Self-Assessment Library What Are My Gender Role Perceptions? 166 glOBalization! Chinese Time, North American Time 171 Myth or Science? Creative Decision Making Is a Right-Brain Activity 181 Self-Assessment Library Am I A Deliberate Decision Maker? 183 An Ethical Choice Whose Ethical Standards to Follow? 185 Self-Assessment Library How Creative Am I?Read MoreOrganisational Theory230255 Words   |  922 PagesUniversity, UK McAuley et al. provide a highly readable account of ideas, perspectives and practices of organization. By thoroughly explaining, analyzing and exploring organization theory the book increases the understanding of a field that in recent years has become ever more fragmented. Organization theory is central to managing, organizing and reflecting on both formal and informal structures, and in this respect you will find this book timely, interesting and valuable. Peter Holdt Christensen, AssociateRead MoreManagement Course: Mba−10 General Management215330 Words   |  862 Pagescase if there had been no boom; that is, without those effects, innovation might not have taken place at all. All this business growth has caused increasing complexity in business action and decision making. It has presented chief executive officers (CEOs) and management leaders in all markets and industries with new intricacies in deciding how to weigh and time the business decisions—and the quality of those decisions—that increasingly challenge their companies’ basic survival. W HICH FACTORS