...annoying and difficult for users to recognize and understand (Block et al., 1999; Ulfvengren, 2006) During recent time there has been an increasing interest to investigate new and more complex nonspeech sounds to convey information in critical situations (Stevens et al., 2006; Ulfvengren, 2006; McKeown, 2005). The Sonic studio, part of the Interactive Institute in Sweden, is a research unit focusing on applied research within sound, interactivity and new technology. Sound for information-delivery is a recently started research project at the studio. One particular focus is to explore alternative methods to design warning signals for user environments. So far, a literature study has been carried to with the aim to investigate the progress which has taken place within this branch of sound design research, identify issues related to this type of research, and to point out some new potential ways to design warning signals. The objective of this paper has been to present and discuss the important findings of this study. 2 Speech and non-speech sounds A common approach in auditory display research today is to distinguish between speech and non-speech sounds. General advantages and disadvantages of both categories of sound have been proposed. Speech-based signals may require minimal learning (Leung et al. 1997) and are suggested to have advantages over non-speech sounds in situations when the information to be conveyed is very complex, when the number of warnings in a...
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...Design Methods for decision-making Introduction The figure of designer is a hybrid between the artist, the mathematician an the scientist, but he can not be identify with nobody of this three figures (Jones, 1992). In fact the designer, to take decisions within a project, applies both creative and mathematical methods. The aim of this essay is to demonstrate if these two approaches to the design are more useful and utilized in the effective project or in commercial environment. Thus, to understand what is the reason for which they are used, it is decided to analyse two creative methods, brainstorming and mood board, and two mathematical, evaluation matrix and QFD. What is resulted from the analysis of these two approaches to the design it is that the creative methods are really used by the designer for the project, while the mathematical methods are more useful for commercial purposes and in business environment. Creative methods Brainstorming Brainstorming is a technique very utilized in the design environment, because it allows to maintain wide the project area and because it is a method which can be used in every step of the design process. The word itself can guess what is the function of this method: to produce many ideas quickly (Jones, 1992). Osborn, the inventor of this technique, has dictated very precise rules (Cross, 1994): - No criticism is allowed during the session - A large quantity of ideas is wanted - Seemingly crazy ideas are quite welcome ...
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...Annex A: Entry Form for “My Maritime Impressions” T-Shirt Design Competition *Compulsory fields *Name (Underline surname): ________________________________________________________ Gender: M / F NGUYEN PHU VUONG G0608838X *NRIC / Passport No: _________________ *Email address: ___________________________________________ pvuong.nguyen@gmail.com 065 98915974 *Mobile number: __________________________________ Category: Open / LASALLE Design Communication How did you find out about this competition? ______________________________________________________ LASALLE College of the Arts *Design title: __________________________________________________________________________________ SAIL *Please provide a description of your entry (max. 100 words). Share with us your design concept, background information on what inspired your work and elaborate on the important elements of your design. ___________________________________________________________________ Using waves as the main source of inspiration, the idea is to show a breakthrough into business and a symbol of leadership into maritime for Singapore. ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ...
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...Organizational Design Article Student Name Institutional Affiliation Introduction Organizational design refers to the art and science of optimizing an organizational structure to support business, cultural, or strategic goals (Burton, 2011). It examines culture, strategies, processes, and structure to achieve the set goals. This paper will give the summary of the article Not what it was and not what it will be: The future of job design research, which will examine the future of organizational design. Article summary This article gives a summary of the future directions of theory and research regarding the organizational design. The authors of this article have focused on the social aspects of modern workplaces, the changing contexts of work performance, the increased teamwork as compared to individual task completion, and the processes that employees involve in the creation of their own jobs. According to Oldham & Hackman (2010), organizational design started long time ago, and this is apparent from Adam Smith’s essay on division of labor. Oldham & Hackman (2010) consider that Smith’s thoughts on design and manufacturing led to the scientific management philosophy. Most workers including industrial engineers adopted this philosophy to increase control and efficiency in the workplace. The primary idea was to design work systems with highly simplified work and standardized operations. This created a hindrance to employee job satisfaction, which discouraged...
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...PROJECT PROPOSAL GUIDE TRS3056 : PROJECT TRS3266 : MEDIA PROJECT TRS3284 : CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA PROJECT I TRS3334 : GRAPHIC DESIGN PROJECT 1 : MINOR PROJECT TRS3242 : VISUAL COMMUNICATION PROJECT I TRS3152 : PROJECT I Introduction Project is a compulsory part of the program structure in Bachelor in Information and Communication Technology, Bachelor in Creative Multimedia, Bachelor in Graphic Design, Bachelor in Game Design and Animation, Bachelor in Media Science and Bachelor in Visual Communication. It builds on the skills and knowledge learned in the first two and half years; to enable students to use these to demonstrate competence in the theory and practice based on their respective programs. Aims of Project The main aims of this project are: 1. To provide students with a realistic group experience in designing, implementing and documenting computer, multimedia, and graphics products in the form of applications, systems, design, etc. based on the needs of clients/stakeholders. 2. To let students apply their knowledge and skills in handling tasks with appropriate tools. 3. To provide a learning environment for students to independently manage their projects under supervision. 4. To build students’ ability to present and rationalize their work with confidence and logics. 5. To enable the students to delegate tasks and work as a team, and manage their project time and budget accordingly. General proposal format: 1. Paper Size Type Color 2. Type Face Font Size Title Font Spacing ...
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... | | |Business Research | Copyright © 2011 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course evaluates the process of conducting business research for improving decision making within an organization. Students will learn to apply an understanding of commonly employed business research techniques to improve a situation, solve a problem, or change a process. Other topics include problem framing, data collection, data analysis, and data presentation. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Cooper, D., & Schindler, P. (2011). Business research methods (11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. All electronic materials are available on the student...
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...School, Wangal, La Trinidad , Benguet. The study aimed to determine if the plant kakawate can be used as a ripening agent to tropical fruits such as bananas. The study is experimental in nature utilizing the Randomized Block Design (RCBD). The independent variable was the kakawate. The dependent variable was banana.the five treatments , 100g, 75g, 50g, 25g, of the independent variable was complemented with 3 trials. The best treatments were compared to the controls, banana with no ripening applied and with calcium carbide. The control, banana witn calcium carbide, had only one treatment, 10g, and had three trials. The likest scale was the statistical test utilized. Results reveal that kakawate has the potential as ripening agent on bananas. Findings disclose the color, odor and taste of the banana. Based on the results, the researcher conclude that the plant are not as comparable to the control in different aspects, but still considerably effective. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The researcher is filled of gratitude and appreciation to the following people who lend hands for the success of this study. First, to the Almighty God for guidance, strength and wisdom through all the hindrances that the researchers surpassed. Through him, in him that this research was accomplish. Ms. Rose Pecay for her enduring patience, advices, encouragement and her helping hand to the researcher; The researcher’s family members for understanding and unending moral support and financial support from...
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...Research Summary Table: Hand Chamberlain College of Nursing Research Summary Table: Handwashing Author, Year of Publication | Purpose | Sample | Design | Findings | Limitations | Creedon, S. (2005) | The purpose of this study is to show hand hygiene from a prospective of clinical behaviors. | A total of 314 hand hygiene observations were reviewed for changes in behavioral patterns, and a total of 62 questionnaires were completed. | A quasi-experimental design with a convenient sample was used. | Improvement in hand hygiene and a decrease in infections was noted at 83%. | No comparison group or random assignment to group | Bisset, L.(2003) | The purpose of this study was to identify whether different healthcare professionals understand the definitions of proper handwashing. | A total of n=105 nurses and n=18 doctors | The design used to complete this study was through questionnaires. | The findings revealed additional training and changes to policy and procedures need to be implemented. The study revealed over 60% of the staff did not know the correct definition of hand hygiene. | No inferential statistics were offered.No comparison group or random assignment to groupNo educational resources were completed. | Smith, S. (2009) | To identify the most effective handwashing practice. | The sample consisted of 5000 deaths that were reviewed. | The design was a systemic review. | Few studies described the effectiveness of handwashing. | No comparison between TBL...
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...Doctor of Business Administration Walden University [last month of quarter you plan to graduate] 200X Abstract Insert abstract here; it should be no more than one page. Abstract text must be double-spaced with no paragraph breaks. Describe the overall research problem being addressed in the first couple of sentences and indicate why it is important (e.g., who would care if the problem is solved). You can include a general introduction of the issue in the first sentence, but you need to move to a clear statement of the research problem being addressed. Identify the purpose and theoretical foundations, if appropriate, summarize the key research question(s), and briefly describe the overall research design, methods and data analytic procedures. Identify the key results, 1 or 2 conclusions, and recommendations that capture the heart of the research. Conclude with a statement on the implications for positive social change. Here are some form and style tips: (a) Limit the abstract to one typed page; (b) maintain the scholarly language used throughout the doctoral study; (c) keep the abstract concise, accurate, and readable; (d) use correct English; (e) ensure each sentence adds value to the reader’s understanding of the research; and (f) use the full name of any acronym and include the acronym in parentheses. Do not include references or citations in the abstract. Per APA style, unless at the start of a sentence, use numerals in the abstract. [Doctoral Study Title] by [your...
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...WEB 236 Entire Course (UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Tutorial Purchased: 5 Times, Rating: A+ WEB 236 Week 1 DQS part 1/3 WEB 236 Week 1 DQS part 2/3 WEB 236 Week 1 DQS part 3/3 WEB 236 Week 1 One Weekly Summary WEB 236 Week 2 DQS part 1/2 WEB 236 Week 2 DQS part 2/2 WEB 236 Week 2 Two Weekly Summary WEB 236 Week 2 Individual Assignment: Website Purpose and Architecture Plan- please add own images WEB 236 Week 3 DQS part 1/2 WEB 236 Week 3 DQS part 2/2 WEB 236 Week 3 Individual Assignment: Website Navigation and Development Plan- Please Add Own Images WEB 236 Week 4 Individual Assignment: Website Content Plan- Please Add Own Images WEB 236 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment: Research and Drafting: Develop Recommendations for Re-Design WEB 236 Week 4 DQS WEB 236 Week 4 Four Weekly Summary WEB 236 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment: Website Evaluation Paper and Prototype for Re-Design --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEB 236 Week 1 DQS part 1/3(UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Tutorial Purchased: 0 Times, Rating: No Rating WEB 236 Week 1 DQS part 1/3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WEB 236 Week 1 DQS part 2/3(UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Tutorial Purchased: 1 Times, Rating: A+ WEB 236 Week 1 DQS part 2/3 ---------------------...
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...|Empirical Research Report Format |[pic] | |1. Title | | | | | |2. Authors |Affiliations | | | | |3. Abstract |Synopsis of study | | |Literature review, statement of goals, research questions, and hypotheses | |4. Introduction | | | |Participants, measures, equipment, statistical techniques, etc. | |5. Methods and Materials | | | |Summaries and analyses of the measures obtained | |6. Results | | | |Interpretations...
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...Reflection Summary Anna Delarosa RES 351 February 3, 2014 Dr. Joseph Oloyede Week Three Reflection Summary Within our third week, the team was tasked with the objective to differentiate between qualitative and quantitative methods of research. Next, the team was asked to explain the commonly used qualitative research designs and quantitative research designs. Finally the team was the asked to identify how to select appropriate research designs in any given situation. Quantitative research attempts to achieve precise measurement of something; often the responses received are veiled, classified, and condensed to numbers to be manipulated for statistical analysis (Cooper & Schindler, 2011, p. 164). The insights gained from completing this research is limited by the opportunity to probe respondents, and the quality of the original data collection instrument. Additionally, this will follow data collection and data entry, with a small window of opportunity to circle back with survey participants. In contrast, qualitative research is intended to tell the examiner how and why things happen as they do, it also aims to achieve a thorough understanding of a situation. The expected result or insights with this method provide a more profound level of understanding; which is determined by the type and amount of open-ended questions. Using qualitative research allows the researcher to inform insights and test them throughout the study process. Qualitative research is used...
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...Approach 5 Learning Objectives 5 The Challenges Facing Management 6 Undergoing a Paradigm Shift 8 A New Perspective for Management 10 Evidence-Based Management 12 Historical Background: The Hawthorne Studies Reasons for the Emergence of Diversity 35 Developing the Multicultural Organization 38 Individual Approaches to Managing Diversity 39 Organizational Approaches to Managing Diversity 41 Ethics and Ethical Behavior in Organizations 46 47 The Impact of Ethics on "Bottom-Line " Outcomes 13 The Illumination Studies: A Serendipitous Discovery 13 Subsequent Phases of the Hawthorne Studies 14 Implications of the Hawthorne Studies 15 Research Methodology to Determine Valid Evidence 16 The Overall Scientific Perspective 16 Starting with Theory 17 The Use of Research Designs 18 The Validity of Studies 19 Summary 49 Ending with Meta-Analytic Research Findings 50 Questions for Discussion and Review 52 Internet Exercise: Ethical Issues in the Workplace 52 Organizational Behavior Case: How Far-Reaching Are Globalization and Technology? 52 Organizational Behavior Case: I Want...
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...LeadershipAnd then DELETE THIS BOX and add 5 spaces below your name (1-2-12-22-09) | NOTE: the copyright page is optional, but you will need to include it in the ProQuest version when it is submitted.The copyright is no longer than a one-page document. In the event that the research study uses a published survey, a questionnaire, figures, or charts from published materials, the copyright notices of approval must accompany these materials. | To ensure the ABSTRACT title does NOT appear in the Table of Contents, use the “Normal Indent” formatting (BOLD Formatting toolbar or heading 5a on the headings toolbar) – note: it is already preformatted.The abstract is to be completed after chapters 4 and 5 are complete. The abstract provides a clear summary of the paper, indicating both content and tone of the paper. Abstracts include the statement of the problem, the research methods used to analyze the problem, a brief description of the research design, a listing of the key results, a brief description of the significance of the results, selected key conclusions, and selected key recommendations. First-person narrative should not be used in the abstract. If learners want to publish the abstract of their research project to Dissertation Abstracts International (DAI), a clearinghouse of abstracts, the abstract should be no longer than 350 words. APA-publishable abstracts, however, must...
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...ASSIGNMENT: Research And Report Writing Undertake A Business Project And Report The Findings And Recommendations To The Stakeholders Of The Business BUSINESS RESEARCH CASE THE PROBLEM: Your client has recently acquired an existing business however has limited management experience and has done very little research on the business before purchasing it. He is now encountering a number of strategic challenges that seem unsurmountable. He wants to find solutions to the many challenges the business is undergoing. The Client now recognises that the success of his business relies on effective and efficient planning and management of the business work activities. This involves understanding the interrelationship of business processes and the implementation of operational plans, quality, and health and safety systems; and developing the skills needed to design and implement operational systems to improve effectiveness and efficiency to achieve the desired results for the business. The Client now believes that business research and management and leadership expertise are the key to improving the business. He has contracted your management firm with the aim to gain reliable information as a basis for good strategic management and leadership decisions and the expertise to implement these decisions. THE TASK: You are a senior partner in a management firm. Your company provides business research and consultation services to clients. The management firm engages in business research to study...
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