...type of job analysis could be very effective when creating a new position. There are many different strategies that have been used to determine what type of analysis should be used for what each individual company may need. I came across an article that did a study and review on what KSA’s would be required to do a job analysis that was based on groups, in order to determine what KSA’s are needed for teamwork. The study concentrated on three areas based on groups. The first one was KSA’s instead of personality traits. Second, team KSA’s as opposed to technical KSA’s and last team versus individual analysis. The article stated that focusing on KSA’ s characterize traits such as trust, helpfulness and supportiveness which are all excellent traits to have when working with a team. The study focused more on team instead of technical KSA’s because team was directed more towards social and interpersonal skills that are needed for teamwork. The team versus individual part of the study focused on each individual within the team specifically because each team member is an individual hired separately from the other team members and when they are evaluated that is also on an individual basis. So to focus on the team itself would not be fair to each individual. I read another article that talked about strategic job analysis and hoe the KSA’s are used to measure the effective performance for a job not for now but for that particular jobs existence in the future. The article stated that...
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...Assessment and Interventions Educ 205 Article 1: Evaluation: What does it mean for Your Child? By: PACER Center (2007) This article discusses the identification and importance of determining whether or not a student has a disability. The excerpt focuses on why an evaluation is essential when determining a child’s functional level and development. It also discusses the varying assessments that are possible when evaluating a student. Some of these assessments include group tests, individual tests, curriculum-based assessments, standardized tests, and more. This specific article was chosen simply because it plays a key role when measuring the educational needs for students. This article would more than likely be appealing to parents who suspect that their child may have a disability. An important factor mentioned in this article strongly reassures parents that they have a slew of information to submit when preparing to get their child evaluated. In order for a child to be eligible for special education services, the child needs to be evaluated through appropriate assessment. Some of this information from a parent may include: -medical information -comparing the child's progress to typical child development -observing how the child functions in school, at home, or in the community -interviews with parents and school staff (Pacer Center, 2007). As an educator, this information can most definitely...
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...Mohamad Amali bin Maulan, Muhammad Muslim Bin Samsudin, Muhammad Fikri Bin Ahmad Kuliyyah of Economics And Management Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Gombak, Malaysia. ABSTRACT Purpose-This paper aims to obtain views in ICT company regarding the role of cultural values in company performance in terms of customer satisfaction, skills in solving problems and capability in adopting new technologies and its influence to people behavior in terms of innovativeness and motivation. This paper also contributes to the discussion of cultural values in business ethics. Methodology-Data are collected through one on one interviewing process with 15 managers. Findings-The two main findings are firstly identified the moderating effects association between cultures in Malaysia with ICT company performance in terms of profit, customer satisfaction and capability in solving problems and adopting new technologies. Secondly, identified interactions among different elements of cultures with it influence with employee behavior in terms of motivation and innovation. Originality-This paper give a views on how various segments of cultural values impact company performance in terms of profit, customer satisfaction and capability in solving problems and adopting new technologies. In...
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...by working mothers and its effects upon the upbringing of children. Objectives There is a need to identify if this increasing trend is beneficial for the children in the long run or not. Thus, basic objective of the research shall be to conduct a study and conclude the following: 1. Identify their mental and physiological health factors affecting the children 2. Determine the impact of the above on their childhood and personality development 3. Social complexes developed by them while visiting day care centers 4. Study the Impact on their academic performance in long run 5. Personal development, dependency and mannerism of the child visiting day care and determine lacking personality features 6. Conduct analysis after data...
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...“Cup of Joe” Marketing Research Analysis Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction and Research Design Secondary Research Qualitative Research: Interviews Data Analysis Frequency Analysis Limitations Conclusions and Recommendations Executive Summary The purpose of this marketing research report is to analyze the coffee shop market in the Greater Houston area to give Joe Brown a better understanding of the industry before investing in Cup of Joe coffee shops. Mr. Brown has 4 specific marketing research questions he is wanting answered through this analysis: What consumer segments can be identified in the Houston area coffee-drinkers market? What are the attitudes and behaviors of each segment with respect to coffee and coffee shop visits? How do the segments above evaluate the 4 potential competitors (Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, McDonalds, and Burger King)? Is there a segment that is currently underserved by the existing 4 competitors and what type of coffee shop would this segment most likely demand? Before building a competitive national coffee shop brand, Mr. Brown needs information from primary, secondary, and qualitative research in order to be successful. Starting research in the Greater Houston area is a convenience for Mr. Brown since he is from Sugarland, TX which allows him to supervise operations of the business. Secondary research indicated that 54% of Americans over the age of 18 drink coffee daily. Research has found that coffee purchases are...
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...questionnaire & interviews are seen as having differing & possibility complementary strengths & weaknesses. While questionnaires are usually views as a more objective research tool that can produce generalizable results because of large sample sizes, results can be threatened by many factors including: faulty questionnaire design; sampling and non – responses errors; biased, questionnaire design & wording; respondent unreliability; ignorance, misunderstanding, or bias, errors in coding, processing & statistical analysis; and faulty interpretation of results. Questionnaire research can be seen as over-reliant on instruments & thus, disconnected from everyday life, with measurement processes creating a spurious /artificial sense of accuracy. Neither are interviews neutral tools; here data are based on personal interactions which lead to negotiated & contextually based results. While interviews provide context where participants can ask for clarification, elaborate in ideas, & explain perspectives in their own words, the interview can use questioning to lead or manipulate, interviewee responses. Due to the interpersonal nature of the interview context, participants may be more likely to respond in ways they deem socially desirable. Since most qualitative studies name relatively sample size, the results can be difficult to replicate or generalize. Further differences between the two methods can occur through the coding & analysis of the data. Quantitative...
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...Running head: QUALITATIVE 1 Qualitative Research and Methods Maria A. Kithcart LEAD 870 January 29, 2012 Dr. Heewon Chang Abstract The purpose of this paper is to describe in a reflective-analysis essay format about QL research methods and process that contains a discussion of the following four components. First, the author highlights how QL research orientation is different from QN research orientation. Next, the author explains methodological insights that have been gained through the interview and QL data analysis exercises. Considerations for designing a QL research dissertation based on the semester’s learning are discussed next. Last, the author shares what she needs to do or learn in depth to be able to design a sound QL dissertation. Introduction The world of academic research is one of constant change. With the advent of new technology and practices as well as emerging fields such as organizational leadership, researchers have more choices by which to capture data and analyze their findings. In addition, qualitative research (often designated as “QL” by researchers) is gaining momentum as an accepted methodology within the greater academic community. Whereas quantitative methods are essentially statistical measures used to describe phenomena as a means to bring about generalization, qualitative methods (including participant observation, intensive interviewing, and focus groups) are utilized to capture experiences...
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...Journal of Applied Psychology 2003, Vol. 88, No. 5, 852– 865 Copyright 2003 by the American Psychological Association, Inc. 0021-9010/03/$12.00 DOI: 10.1037/0021-9010.88.5.852 An Investigation of Race and Sex Similarity Effects in Interviews: A Multilevel Approach to Relational Demography Joshua M. Sacco Aon Consulting Christine R. Scheu, Ann Marie Ryan, and Neal Schmitt Michigan State University This research studied the effects of race and sex similarity on ratings in one-on-one highly structured college recruiting interviews (N 708 interviewers and 12,203 applicants for 7 different job families). A series of hierarchical linear models provided no evidence for similarity effects, although the commonly used D-score and analysis-of-variance– based interaction approaches conducted at the individual level of analysis yielded different results. The disparate results demonstrate the importance of attending to nested data structures and levels of analysis issues more broadly. Practically, the results suggest that organizations using carefully administered highly structured interviews may not need to be concerned about bias due to the mismatch between interviewer and applicant race or sex. There is a large body of literature supporting the notion that demographic similarity affects important outcomes at work (see Riordan, 2000; Williams & O’Reilly, 1998, for a review). For instance, researchers have reported that demographic similarity is positively related to communication...
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...case study with five other methods in business research. The five methods are focus group, in-depth interview, observation, questionnaires and field experiment. This essay provides the definition, advantages, disadvantages/limitations for each of the six methods. Moreover, five published articles related to case study method and two published articles related to each of the other five methods were found to further discuss their application in research. Case Study Definition It is an understatement that there is confusion among students, teachers and researchers about the definition of case study research. In this essay, I use the definition as follows: A case study is a study in which (a) one case (single case study) or a small number of cases (comparative case study) in their real life context are selected, and (b) scores obtained from these cases are analysed in a qualitative manner.(Dul & Hak, 2008). Advantages The case study method involves detailed, holistic investigation and can utilise a range of different measurement techniques (the case study researcher is not limited to any one methodological tool). Data can be collected over a period of time, and it is contextual. The histories and stories that can be told about the company are also something that can be assessed and documented.(The university of Melbourne, 2010) Limitations The case study involves analysis of small data sets, such as one or two companies, that may lead the researcher to gain some insights...
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...This document is copyrighted by the American Psychological Association or one of its allied publishers. This article is intended solely for the personal use of the individual user and is not to be disseminated broadly. Copyright 1998 by the American Psychological Association, Inc. 0033-2909/98/S3.00 Psychological Bulletin 1998, Vol. 124, No. 2, 262-274 The Validity and Utility of Selection Methods in Personnel Psychology: Practical and Theoretical Implications of 85 Years of Research Findings John E. Hunter Michigan State University Frank L. Schmidt University of Iowa This article summarizes the practical and theoretical implications of 85 years of research in personnel selection. On the basis of meta-analytic findings, this article presents the validity of 19 selection procedures for predicting job performance and training performance and the validity of paired combinations of general mental ability (GMA) and Ihe 18 other selection procedures. Overall, the 3 combinations with the highest multivariate validity and utility for job performance were GMA plus a work sample test (mean validity of .63), GMA plus an integrity test (mean validity of .65), and GMA plus a structured interview (mean validity of .63). A further advantage of the latter 2 combinations is that they can be used for both entry level selection and selection of experienced employees. The practical utility implications of these summary findings are substantial. The implications of these...
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...Digital Piracy Hurting Modern Society? | | | Introduction Digital Piracy is a huge crime that is large hurting the entertainment business here in the United States and in other countries, but the question I ask myself is how digital piracy hurting modern society? What actions are our governments taking to stop people from downloading illegal music, movies, and software? How much of a profit loss is effecting the companies that are producing this digital material? If someone knows what the punishment is for downloading music, movies, and software would they still do it. This research will aim to understand what is digtal piracy is and why it is that people download illegal software, movies, and music. Literature review In the article Examine Digital Piracy: Self-Control, Punishment, and Self-Efficacy, the authors introduce what digital piracy is and how it changes on a constant basis. They show how the “United States government has been cooperating in the fight against digital piracy with the software, music and movie industries with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DCMA)” (Zhang, Smith, McDowell, 2009). They discuss how most people think that digital piracy is acceptable, it a soft crime and it does not hurt anyone, and most think that this information should be exchanged freely. The authors also did an online-survey study on college students who were taking Management Information Sciences (MIS) course at a public university in the southern United States in...
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...hereby confirm that I have read and understood the University’s regulations relating to plagiarism (as summarized in the MA in Human Resources and Consulting Participant Handbook) and that the work to which this declaration is attached is my own. Signature of Student: | | Qualitative Research Methods Review Taking “The Supportive expatriate spouse” as a case Introduction This Review is aimed at analyzing the qualitative research methods used in “The supportive expatriate spouse” by Jakob Lauring and Jan Selmer (2010).The specific research elements will be discussed in perspectives of suitability, benefits, limitations and ethical issues in context of the authors’ research. Research Methods The research question of the above article is to investigate the positive influence of accompanying spouses on their business expatriates. Samplings elected are sixteen Danish female accompanying women in a same Danish subsidiary in Saudi Arabian. The underlying ontological and epistemological thinking is respectively relativism and social constructionism. Accordingly, the authors choose ethnographic and single-case study methods as research methodology....
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...The overall purpose of the article is to gain a better understanding behind the attitudes and personal opinions of having a smoke-free campus. It continues to go into more specific depth regarding a smoke-free campus such as the most effective way to initiate and retain a smoke-free campus. Within this pool of knowledge, it will show some of the main reasoning behind why people that smoke want to keep a campus from becoming smoke-free and will also show people urges behind wanting a campus to become smoke-free. This will give two fully biased views from both complete opposites (a smoke-free campus versus a smoking campus.) Some of the bigger issues that Cho and DeVaney wanted to evaluate the motives behind the college students. This includes the variety of thinking and learning methods, reasons behind their actions, and meanings that give the students their urges towards these actions. By doing so, it will assist in understanding the motives, attitudes, and urges on a deeper level by evaluating “why” they want what they want, and “why” they did what they did. Another issue that the authors wanted to acknowledge is the college students’ reactions as well as their actions. They wanted to understand how the students would react to a change in the smoking policy at their college and what they would do to fix it if they did not like it or how they would help enforce the policy if they did like it. Cho and DeVaney conducted their research in two types of methods: field observation...
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...Iowa State University Digital Repository @ Iowa State University Graduate Theses and Dissertations Graduate College 2014 A review of studies on luxury hotels over the past two decades Yin Chu Iowa State University Follow this and additional works at: http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd Part of the Advertising and Promotion Management Commons, Business Administration, Management, and Operations Commons, Home Economics Commons, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Commons, and the Marketing Commons Recommended Citation Chu, Yin, "A review of studies on luxury hotels over the past two decades" (2014). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. Paper 13913. This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate College at Digital Repository @ Iowa State University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Graduate Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of Digital Repository @ Iowa State University. For more information, please contact hinefuku@iastate.edu. A review of studies on luxury hotels over the past two decades by Yin Chu A thesis submitted to the graduate faculty in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE Major: Hospitality Management Program of Study Committee: Liang (Rebecca) Tang, Major Professor Tianshu Zheng Fatma Baytar Iowa State University Ames, Iowa 2014 Copyright © Yin Chu, 2014. All rights reserved. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page LIST OF TABLES ....
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...Running head: Relating Leadership Styles to Organizational Behavior 1 By Keta Johnson A Paper Submitted to Dr. Wanda Corner In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for BTM7001: Advanced Scholarly WritingError occured in marking Attendance. Some error occurred. Please try again. Error occurred in getting Attendance data. Advanced Scholarly Writingjhkkk Northcentral University Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration Specialization in Public Administration September 14, 2014 Running head: Relating Leadership Styles to Organizational 2 Relating Leadership Styles to Organizational Behavior Numerous studies have been conducted to demonstrate the various relationships between managers and subordinates. The purpose of this paper is to discuss a critical analysis of peer-reviewed articles in which researchers have addressed various leadership styles and how it affects employees. The literature review section will provide an analysis of the theoretical framework and case studies presented by authors. After analyzing the articles, the discussion and findings section will offer conclusions that can be drawn from the results; and also provide an interpretation of what the findings from the scholarly studies mean. The recommendations section will then identify what organizational leaders can do to address the gaps and/or the organizational leadership issues related to the literature review and discussion. Lastly, the conclusion section...
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