...Co-op Education employer Research Report AsiaPacific Journal of Cooperative Education ca edu tor stu den t Assessing the Contribution of Internship in Developing Australian Tourism and Hospitality Students’ Management Competencies Maree Walo School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Southern Cross University, PO Box 157 Lismore, NSW, Australia Received 24 September 2001; accepted 8 October 2001 This study assessed students’ perceptions of their level of management competence, before and after the internship component of their degree programme. A self-assessment instrument utilising the management competencies within the Competing Values Framework (Quinn, Faerman, Thompson, & McGrath, 1990) was used for the empirical stages of the study. The key findings of this research imply that the internship programme has proved effective in contributing towards the development of management competencies for this cohort of students. The study provides valuable insight into the relationship between internship and the development of students’ management competencies and highlights the need for further research in this area (Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education 2001 2(2), 12-28). Keywords: assessment; tourism and hospitality; management competencies I n order to meet the future demands for appropriately skilled managers and workers, ongoing collaboration and consultation with industry is required to ensure the goals of all primary stakeholders - students...
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...gives you the opportunity to use the knowledge and skills gained in your education and apply them in your workplace. Combining your education with mentored practical experience will give you the opportunity to develop and demonstrate highly sought after technical and soft-skills that will benefit your entire career. Starting your practical experience requirement means that you are one step closer to your goal of becoming a CPA. CPA Australia recommends that you start the practical experience requirement and the professional level segments at the same time, if you are employed in a relevant role. What are the requirements? • complete a minimum of three years of relevant full-time or equivalent part-time work experience • demonstrate competence in 16 personal effectiveness, leadership, business and technical sub-skills to a CPA, FCPA or equivalent full member of an International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) member body What do I have to do? • find out if your role is relevant • use the Where do you fit? section to find out the best method for you to meet the requirements • read the rules and regulations available at cpaaustralia.com.au/per_rules...
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...Student Name; ONUR GUNDOGDU Professor Name; Dr. ETTA STEED Student Name; ONUR GUNDOGDU Professor Name; Dr. ETTA STEED 05/19/2013 05/19/2013 forensic accountant CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS forensic accountant CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS 125/19/20135/19/20135/19/2013 fraud busters In today’s world, it is knows by everyone that different developments were taken place in the last periods. Our globalized world in a state of continuous technological change and innovations has been challenged by new generation criminology risk factors. From business, government, regulatory authorities, and the courts evidence indicates that a higher level of expertise is necessary to analyze current financial transactions and events. Forensic accounting is a specialized area of an accounting practice that describes engagements which results from actual or anticipated disputes or litigations. Forensic accounting has been...
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...A Case Study on Internal or External Recruiting 1. Objectives of the Case Study The number of managerial positions is limited in most organizations, and employers fill those limited positions with either internal hires or external recruits. This external-versus internal- hiring decision is important, because managerial capability is a critical determinant of the profitability of an organization. In this case study of Powernet, our objectives are to: * Analyse the issues related to recruitment in Powernet Inc. * Make recommendation in order to face the coming up situation with the retirement of middle management employees. 2. Document Review 2.1. Industrial Organizational Psychology Industrial and organizational psychology is the scientific study of human behavior in the workplace. I-O psychologists contribute to an organization's success by improving the performance, satisfaction, safety, health and well-being of its employees. An I–O psychologist conducts research on employee behaviors and attitudes, and how these can be improved through hiring practices, training programs, feedback, and management systems. I–O psychologists also help organizations transition among periods of change and development. 2.2. Key areas of I/O Psychology * Training & Development * Employee Selection * Ergonomics * Performance Management * Work Life * Organizational Development 2.3. Various branches in Psychology * Abnormal Psychology ...
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...Gibbs Reflective Assignment On Non-Verbal Communication With A Patient With Demenita Introduction This assignment is a reflective account of my first experience when assisting a patient to eat lunch. For the purpose of this assignment I will refer to this patient as Mrs C to maintain confidentiality and comply with the NMC code (2008). It will discuss the importance of non-verbal communication when providing effective nursing care to the elderly. Description Thoughts and Feelings Evaluation I felt this first experience was very rewarding and a big learning curve for me in caring for others. I was delighted that I had been able to support Mrs C to eat nearly all of her meal which she clearly enjoyed. The ‘protected mealtime’ policy ensured that I had time to dedicate to assist her and as she did not have the ability to feed herself, without my help she would have eaten very little or nothing at all. In order to communicate with Mrs C, I modified the usual rules of communication. I did not speak to Mrs C in an inappropriate way or use elder talk which may have damaged her self esteem and confidence (Argle 1994). I talked to her as I would address any adult but put more emphasis on non-verbal communication which according to Caris Verhallen (1999) is the main way in which humans communicate, in order for her to receive my message, extract the meaning and give me feedback. By holding Mrs C’ gaze I was maintaining communication and encouraging engagement and interaction...
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...Subjects for study Six subjects and Seven Papers of study in IPCC are – Group I Paper 1: Accounting (100 marks) Paper 2: Law, Ethics and Communication Part I: Law (60 marks) Business Laws (30 marks) Company Law (30 marks) Part II: Business Ethics (20 marks) Part III: Business Communication (20 marks) Paper 3: Cost Accounting and Financial Management Part I: Cost Accounting (50 marks) Part II: Financial Management (50 marks) Paper 4: Taxation Part I: Income-tax (50 marks) Part II: Service Tax (25 marks) and VAT (25 marks) Group II Paper 5: Advanced Accounting (100 marks) Paper 6: Auditing and Assurance (100 marks) Paper 7: Information Technology and Strategic Management Section A: Information Technology (50 marks) Section B: Strategic Management (50 marks) The level of knowledge expected of students in the above subjects is ‘working knowledge’. INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE COURSE (IPCC) Syllabus GROUP I OF IPCC/ ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN COURSE (ATC) Paper 1: Accounting (One paper – three hours – 100 marks) Level of Knowledge: Working Knowledge Objectives: (a) (b) (c) (d) To lay a foundation for the preparation and presentation of financial statements; To gain working knowledge of the principles and procedures of accounting and their application to different practical situations; To gain the ability to solve simple problems and cases relating to sole proprietorship, partnership and companies; and To familiarize students with the fundamentals of computerized system of accounting...
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...Research Report on Cirque du Soleil Julien Lallement ISEG Business School 5 Group2C January 10, 2012 Human Resources Management, Pr. Michelle K. Duffy, Phd ABSTRACT This final research report relating to the Human Resource course will be focused on the Cirque du Soleil business case discovered in class. In a first part we will develop and articulate the Cirque du Soleil HR portfolio. This part will also relates the company values and core competencies. The first part will be concluded by a series of recommendation discussed during the group presentation provided in class The second part of the report will focus on the strategy developed and used by Cirque du Soleil in order to reach the success. This strategy called Blue Ocean strategy will be in a first part detailed to the Cirque Case and then we will see in a second part where this concept can be applicable or if it was already applied and by which industry. A bibliography will be added at the end of the document. SUMMARY I. Development and Articulation of Cirque du Soleil HR portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 a. Company Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 b. Human Resources Management related issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 c. Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 II. Application of Cirque du Soleil concept to other...
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...NCVER Cross-cultural training and workplace performance Robert Bean Robert Bean Consulting The views and opinions expressed in this document are those of the author/project team and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government, state and territory governments or NCVER Publisher’s note Additional information relating to this research is available in Cross-cultural training and workplace performance: Support document. It can be accessed from NCVER’s website . To find other material of interest, search VOCED (the UNESCO/NCVER international database ) using the following keywords: cross cultural training; cultural awareness; workplace learning; capacity building; training provider; employee attitude; employer attitude. © Australian Government, 2008 This work has been produced by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) under the National Vocational Education and Training Research and Evaluation (NVETRE) Program, which is coordinated and managed by NCVER on behalf of the Australian Government and state and territory governments. Funding is provided through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. Apart from any use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part of this publication may be reproduced by any process without written permission. Requests should be made to NCVER. The NVETRE program is based upon priorities approved by ministers with responsibility for vocational education and training (VET)...
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...Organizational Behavior Overview Organizational behavior seeks to explain the function of complex organizations and predict the outcomes of changes to their components or underlying dynamics. It is most often applied to private-sector businesses, but it can also be used to describe the dynamics of government agencies, religious organizations and even municipalities. The study of organizational behavior requires a multi-disciplinary approach that draws upon decades’ worth of sociological and psychological research. As opposed to human resource management and its related field of study, which focuses on recognizing individual actors’ motivations and controlling their behavior accordingly, the academics and business professionals who explore the science of organizational behavior seek to explain the broader outcomes that these actors produce. Organizational behavior can be broken into two broad categories: “micro-level” dynamics and “macro-level” outcomes. The former concerns the interactions of individuals within small groups tied to a larger organization while the latter concerns the interplay of entire organizations within a sector or industry. Organisational Behaviour: What You Need to Know The study of organizational behavior is a by-product of the Industrial Revolution. Although nominal theories of efficiency have existed since ancient times, early-modern economist Adam Smith is generally considered to be the grandfather of organizational behavior. His seminal work on...
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...Mathematics Curriculum Development Division October 2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS About this Draft i Foreword – A Note to Teachers iii Acknowledgements v PART ONE Introduction 1- 1 The Curriculum Underpinnings 1- 2 Philosophy of Education 1- 3 The Goals of Education 1- 5 The Essential Learning Outcomes 1- 6 The Curriculum Design and Development Process 1-11 PART TWO - CURRICULUM CONTENT Vision Statement 2- 2 Rationale for the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics 2- 3 Goals of the Mathematics Curriculum 2- 4 General Intended Outcomes For Forms I, II, and III. 2- 5 Connections to Other Core Curriculum Areas 2- 6 Framework for Mathematics for Forms I, II and III 2- 9 A General Curriculum Framework 2-11 Course Outline for Form III 2-12 PART THREE - STRATEGIES/METHODOLOGIES Teaching and Learning Strategies 3- 2 Suggested Activities 3- 6 Suggested Resources 3-15 PART FOUR - EVALUATION Elaboration of Assessment and Evaluation 4- 2 Evaluation Tools and Strategies 4- 5 Cross-referencing to Teachers’ Guide 4- 7 BIBLIOGRAPHY 4- 9 ___________________________________ i ABOUT THIS DRAFT Under the umbrella of the Secondary Education Modernization Programme (SEMP), since the latter part of 1999, new secondary school curricula in eight (8) subjects – Language Arts (English), Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish, Physical Education...
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...A PRAGMATIC GUIDE TO COMPETENCY Tools, Frameworks and Assessment Jon Holt and Simon A. Perry A PRAGMATIC GUIDE TO COMPETENCY Tools, Frameworks and Assessment BCS THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE FOR IT Our mission as BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is to enable the information society. We promote wider social and economic progress through the advancement of information technology science and practice. We bring together industry, academics, practitioners and government to share knowledge, promote new thinking, inform the design of new curricula, shape public policy and inform the public. Our vision is to be a world-class organisation for IT. Our 70,000 strong membership includes practitioners, businesses, academics and students in the UK and internationally. We deliver a range of professional development tools for practitioners and employees. A leading IT qualification body, we offer a range of widely recognised qualifications. Further Information BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, First Floor, Block D, North Star House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FA, United Kingdom. T +44 (0) 1793 417 424 F +44 (0) 1793 417 444 www.bcs.org/contactus A PRAGMATIC GUIDE TO COMPETENCY Tools, Frameworks and Assessment Jon Holt and Simon Perry © 2011 Jon Holt and Simon Perry The right of Jon Holt and Simon Perry to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by them in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. Apart...
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...1 Marks: 1 Which of the following statements is true regarding the effect of group cohesiveness and performance norms on group productivity? Choose one answer. | a. When both cohesiveness and performance norms are high, productivity will be high. | Studies consistently show that the relationship between cohesiveness and productivity depends on the group's performance-related norms. If performance-related norms are high, a cohesive group will be more productive than will a less cohesive group. If cohesiveness is high and performance norms are low, productivity will be low. If cohesiveness is low and performance norms are high, productivity increases, but less than in the high-cohesiveness/high-norms situation. When cohesiveness and performance-related norms are both low, productivity tends to fall into the low-to-moderate range. | | b. If cohesiveness is high and performance norms are low, productivity will be high. | | | c. When cohesiveness is low and performance norms are also low, productivity will be high. | | | d. The productivity of the group is affected by the performance norms but not by the cohesiveness of the group. | | | e. If cohesiveness is low and performance norms are high, productivity will be low. | | Correct Marks for this submission: 1/1. Question 2 Marks: 1 ________ is defined as a phenomenon in which the norm for consensus overrides the realistic appraisal of alternative courses of action. Choose one answer. | a...
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...BUS520 Week 11 Final Exam 1 and 2 BUS520 Week 11 Final Exam 1 and 2 BUS520Week 11 Final Exam 1 and 2 Download Answer Here http://workbank247.com/q/bus520-final-exam-1-and-2/6911 Question 1 According to the Ohio State leadership studies, a leader high in __________ is sensitive to people’s feelings and tries to make things pleasant for the followers. • Question 2 __________ make(s) a leader’s influence either unnecessary or redundant in that they replace a leader’s influence. • Question 3 According to the path-goal leadership theory, a manager is showing a participative leadership style when he/she __________. • Question 4 According to __________ approaches, individual behavior is constructed in context, as people act and interact in situations. • Question 5 Meindl referred to the phenomenon whereby people attribute almost magical qualities to leadership as _____________. • Question 6 The __________ that are driving organizations of all types and sizes can be found in organization-environment relationships, the organizational life cycle, and the political nature of organizations. • Question 7 The decision to construct a new overseas plant can be considered to be a(n) __________. • Question 8 Which of the following, refers to altruistic love? • Question 9 __________ is intentional and occurs as a result of specific efforts by a change agent. • Question 10 Another name for incremental change is __________. • Question...
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...issues facing today’s leaders. 5. Discuss trust as the essence of leadership. |Opening Vignette—Employees First | |SUMMARY | |HCL Technologies, the “employee first” philosophy has helped catapult the company from peripheral player to center stage in the intensely | |competitive IT industry. HCL Technologies is headquartered in Noida, India. CEO Vineet Nayar is committed to creating a company where the job | |of company leaders is to enable people to find their own destiny by gravitating to their strengths. His goals for the “Employee First” program| |include creating a unique employee experience, inverting the organizational structure, and increasing transparency. The workplace reforms the | |company implemented involved better communication with the CEO and a pay scheme that gives workers more job security. A major part of the | |workplace company referred to as “trust pay.” Unlike the standard IT industry practice of having 30 percent of its engineers’ pay variable | |(that is, dependent on performance), the company decided to pay higher fixed salaries that included all of what would have been the variable | |component—essentially trusting that employees would deliver performance meriting that pay. These changes...
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...drivers, which are best suited to define the status of employee engagement, have been taken out of a pool of drivers suggested by various authors: 1 | Belief in Co’s direction | 15 | Leadership | 2 | Benefits | 16 | Organization Development | 3 | Career opportunities | 17 | Pay | 4 | Chief Executive Officer | 18 | Performance Review | 5 | Communication | 19 | Personal Growth | 6 | Company’s Values | 20 | Purpose in Life | 7 | Decision Making | 21 | Recognition | 8 | Direct Supervisor | 22 | Social Contribution | 9 | Environmental Mastery | 23 | Social Integration | 10 | Focused Work | 24 | Senior Managers | 11 | Human Resource Mgt. | 25 | Training & Development | 12 | Individual’s Own Values | 26 | Trust | 13 | Interpersonal Support | 27 | Work Group | 14 | Job Content | 28 | Work-Life Balance | Perrin‟s Global Workforce Study (2005) uses the definition “employees‟ willingness and ability to help their company succeed, largely by providing discretionary effort on a sustainable basis.” According to study, engagement is affected by many factors which involve both emotional and rational factors relating to work and the overall work experience.This verdict and definition forwarded by Institute of Employment Studies gives a...
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