...INTRODUCTION Career development has become of more importance in recent years as organisations utilise the investment of human resource development to an advantage (McCarthy & Garavan, 1999). Career or professional development for the purposes of this report can be defined as an attempt to help the individual analyse their abilities and interests to guide their placement, progression, and development through various assessment activities (Gunnigle & Flood, 1990, p. 172). Literature suggests that the effectiveness of several management and professional development activities can be enhanced by paying attention to managerial self-awareness and variables related to self-awareness like self-efficacy (McCarthy & Garavan, 1999). Admundson (1995), argues that the two key variables that moderate career decisions are the individual’s self-awareness and self-efficacy which are essential because high levels of self-awareness and self-efficacy enables the individual to exert more control over long term effects and are in a better posistion to respond proactively to situations. Therefore, analysing managerial and professional development in regard to self-awareness creates a positive effect to both personal and professional enhancements. This report posits the importance of managerial self-awareness to the effectiveness of personal and professional development. It aims to develop understanding of self awareness for career development gauged from feedback tools, specifically the Personal...
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...SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION Dataset · February 2016 DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.1465.8328 READS 2,200 2 authors: Fabio Pagnotta Hossain Amran University of Camerino University of Camerino 8 PUBLICATIONS 0 CITATIONS 5 PUBLICATIONS 0 CITATIONS SEE PROFILE All in-text references underlined in blue are linked to publications on ResearchGate, letting you access and read them immediately. SEE PROFILE Available from: Hossain Amran Retrieved on: 12 April 2016 USING DATA MINING TO PREDICT SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION Fabio Pagnotta Mat:-093579 Mohammad Amran Hossain Mat:-093192 Department of Computer science, University of Camerino Advanced Database In this project, we use a data set about Portuguese student on two courses ( Mathematics and Portuguese ) which was collected and analysed by Paulo Cortez and Alice Silva, University of Minho,Portugal. Our work intends to approach student addiction on alcohol in secondary level using business intelligence (BI) and Data Mining (DM) techniques. The result shows that a good predictive accuracy can be achieved, provided that addiction of alcohol can impact to the student performance. In addition,the result also provides the correlation between alcohol usage and the social, gender and study time attributes for each student. As a direct outcome of our project, more efficient prediction tools can be developed in order to pay more attention to the student and share...
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...Counseling Center on Thursdays between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., on a case-by-case basis additional screening times will be made available for students who are unable to attend during this window. The facilitator and the administrative staff at the Counseling Center will coordinate to create these additional options. Screening and pre-group meetings will be performed by the licensed mental health professional that will facilitate the group intervention. The screening and a brief pre-group meeting will take approximately 15 minutes. In addition to confirming students are undergraduates, identify as male and are at least 18 years old students will need to score below...
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...polygraph has evolved little since its invention. The polygraph works under the assumption that lies can be detected by certain measurable physiological changes, a theory proposed more than 100 years ago. The three physiological vectors measured in polygraphs in the 1920s cardiovascular, respiratory and perspiratory activities are still measured by modern polygraphs. Although the polygraph is still widely used, critics question its accuracy because of the subjectivity involved in the test. Recent technological breakthroughs have created new machines for lie detection. However, since many of these new technologies still operate under questionable assumptions, they are still prone to error and misinterpretation. Perhaps one of the most fascinating and misunderstood tools of the criminal justice and criminology industry is the polygraph exam, more commonly known as the lie detector test. While the tests are based on relatively simple scientific principles, not just anyone can strap you up to an instrument and start firing away with questions. Lie detector tests are instead conducted by highly trained and disciplined technicians, known as polygraph examiners. LIE DETECTION AND FORENSIC PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY * Lie Detection * It is also referred to as deception detection which uses questioning techniques along with technology that record physiological functions to ascertain truth and falsehood in response. It is commonly used by law enforcement and has historically been an inexact...
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...DESIGNING A STUDY TO GENERATE EVIDENCE FOR NURSING * The choice of research method is dictated by the problem statement and goal of the research. Because research goals and problem vary, research methods also vary. Research design can be thought of as the structure of research, the “glue” that holds together all of the elements in a research project. One of the biggest challenges of a nurse researcher is to decide which research design and method to use. * Research Design is the researchers overall plan of how the study will be conducted. The plans contains such details as the type of data to be collected, the techniques or the means to be used to obtain these data, the basis for the choice of the subjects, the manner of determining sample size, the instruments to be used and their validation, and the data analysis scheme which includes the application of the statistical tools for treatment of data. Criteria for choice of Research Design * Logically sound * Comprehensive enough to solve the problem * Reasonably clear & precise * Clearly spelled out * Free from weaknesses Elements to consider in the choice of Research Design * The total population from which to select the study samples * The method of selecting the samples or study respondents * The alternative versions of independent variable under study * The criterion measures evaluating the effects of the independent variables * The statistical treatment of data, using...
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...CHAPTER 4 EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN: SECONDARY DATA Opening Questions 1. Why are secondary data important? How do we distinguish secondary data from primary data? 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of secondary data? 3. How should secondary data be evaluated to determine their usefulness? 4. What are the different sources of secondary data, including internal sources and external sources? 5. What is database marketing? How does it make use of secondary data? 6. How can published secondary data be classified? 7. How can computerized databases be classified? 8. How do we identify and classify the sources of secondary data useful in international marketing research? 9. How can technology and what ethical issues are involved in the use of secondary data? AUTHOR'S NOTES: CHAPTER FOCUS This chapter provides an overview of secondary data. Secondary data are defined and their advantages, disadvantages, and evaluations discussed. A classification of secondary data is presented. Internal sources, published external sources, and computerized databases are discussed. Applications of secondary data in the context of a buying power index and computer mapping are provided. The several classifications of secondary data, presented in Figures 4.3 through 4.6, are unique to this book. In addition, a focus on international marketing research, technology, and ethics is placed at the end of this chapter. This chapter could be taught by focusing...
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...[pic] Reverse Engineering a New Trend in Manufacturing [pic] Authors T.Dhamotharakumar* N.S.Ramesh* dhamotharan007@gmail.com nsrmechanical@gmail.com * Under graduate Student, K.S.R. College of Engineering, Tiruchengode Department of Mechanical Engineering [pic] Abstract With the significant capital investment in new equipment being placed into out years, more systems need to be maintained in their present condition for longer periods of time. There are often gaps in the technical support information needed to maintain a system built from older designs using outmoded or updated techniques or materials. In some situations, designers give a shape to their ideas by using clay, plaster, wood, or foam rubber, but a CAD model is needed to enable the manufacturing of the part. As products become more organic in shape, designing in CAD may be challenging or impossible. There is no guarantee that the CAD model will be acceptably close to the sculpted model. Reverse engineering provides a solution to this problem because the physical model is the source of information for the CAD model. This is also referred to as the part-to-CAD process. "Reverse Engineering is the process of taking a finished product and reconstructing design data in a format from which new parts or molds can be produced."-The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Key Words: Reverse Engineering, CAD, Modeling and manufacturing. ...
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...A project report On HOSTEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Thesis/dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree of MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS By Rajasekhar Under the Esteemed Guidance of Mrs.Aruna Department Of Master of Computer Applications Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology Affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Bachupally, Hyderabad-500090 2011-2014 CERTIFICATE This is to certify that thesis/dissertation entitled “HOSTEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM” that is being submitted by Mr. Palli Rajasekhar reddy bearing H.T.No. 11241F0068 in partial fulfillment for the award of the Master of Computer Applications in Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology affiliated to the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University is a record of bonafide work carried out by him under my supervision. The results embodied in this thesis have not been submitted to any other University or Institute for the award of any degree or diploma. Internal Guide Head of the Department Mrs.Saraswathy Rajaram Dr. Sk.Althaf Hussain Basha Asst.Professor Professor & HOD Dept. of MCA Dept. of MCA GRIET, Hyderabad-90 GRIET, Hyderabad-90 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The real spirit of achieving a goal is through the way of excellence and austere...
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...Undergraduate Research Projects Title: Thesis Adviser: Author: A Predictive Model of Attention in Viewing Selected Grocery Food Products Ms. Rosemary Seva Kathleen V. Garcia Kimberly L. Go Winnie V. Grindulo Date: Call Number: Abstract: Studies on visual attention have identified certain visual factors that attract consumer attention. Visual attention had been found to be related to instore visual factors such as shelf position, number of facings, and packaging design. However, despite their importance attracting consumer attention, no studies had been found to consider combined effects of these factors in consumer attention. As such, this study considered the combined effects shelf position, number of facings and packaging design with the objective of identifying the significant factors and of developing a predictive model of attention. The significant effects of in-store visual factors specifically number of facings, horizontal and vertical shelf positioning, the color, size, and material of, and the text and image on the packaging was used in the development of a conceptual model in predicting attention as measured by the frequency of fixation and the duration of fixation. In order to validate the developed model, an eye-tracking experiment was conducted. Using an eye-tracking device that records the frequency and duration of fixation, the subjects were asked to view a life-size picture of a shelf. Multiple regression analysis was used to analyse the data gathered from the...
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...CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH Instructional Goals 1. To generate interest in research for the students by driving home the point that successful managerial problem solving is nothing other than understanding and analyzing the situation at hand, which is what research is all about. 2. To help students differentiate between research‐based problem solving and “going by gut‐feeling”, the latter of which might sometimes help to solve problems in the short term, but might lead to systemic long‐term adverse consequences. 3. To create an appreciation in students that research is useful for solving problems in ALL areas of business. 4. To help students develop an appreciation of the role of the manager in facilitating the researcher or the consultant’s work. 5. To stress the importance of skill development in research, as opposed to mere gathering of knowledge about research. 6. To emphasize that research and knowledge about research enhance managerial effectiveness. 7. To sensitize students to ethical conduct in business research. Discussion Questions 1. Why should a manager know about research when the job entails managing people, products, events, environments and the like? The manager, while managing people, products, events, and environments, will invariably face problems, big and small, and will have to seek ways to find long lasting, effective solutions. This can be achieved only through knowledge of research even if consultants are engaged to solve problems...
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...Introduction Surveys and experiments can prove to be an extremely valuable tool that organizations can use to gain pertinent information. In order to effectively utilize these tools firms must pay careful attention to the design, methodology, and ethical issues of the experiment chosen. Among these issues are variables in conducting experiments with human subjects, design elements affecting the accuracy of the experiment, and questions of methodology. The information below addresses each of these concerns and describes how experiments can become a valuable tool for organizations to plan for the future. Question 9.4 – Ethical Problems in Conducting Experiments with Human Subjects After choosing the experimental design, the researcher must then select and assign participants for the study. According to Cooper and Schindler (2014), participants selected for an experiment should be members of the population in which the researcher wishes to make interpretations about. When choosing to conduct experiments with humans as the main subjects, researchers should be aware of various ethical concerns that may arise. When ethical problems are debated in the research design process, most people often think first about defending the rights of the participant. Whether observations are taken from an interview, survey, or an experiment, the participant has many rights that need to be protected during the research process. As discussed in the text, research must be designed in a way...
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...It is a challenging and dynamic field and this because of changing economic conditions, competition, and changing recourse positions. If important factors must be addressed and they include: 1. Personnel outcomes – achieving organization and effectiveness, employee effectiveness and needs. 2. Organization environment – i.e. the job, the work group, work supervisor and employee. 3. Personnel activities – techniques, programs and approaches. External environment – Influences and restricts a firm’s activities, objectives, strategies and personnel actions. It is influenced by : i) Government requirements – this is represented by laws and regulations as they affect the management human resources. ii) Union expectations – as manifested by leadership members. Restricts and influences firm operations. iii) Economic conditions – changing always. Hiring and payment of employees is itself a reflection of how economic conditions influence companies’ operations. iv) Labour market conditions always changing availability of skilled manpower and expectations of people. Definition Human Resources Management – Is the set of activities that are intended to influence the effectiveness of human resources and organizations. HRM Activities a) Human Resource Planning b) Employment Planning c) Equal opportunity employment d) Job design and analysis e) Recruitment f) Selection g) Career development h) Performance development (management) i) Compensation j) Health and Safety k)...
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...Solutions for C hapter 7 A udit E vidence: A F r amewor k Review Questions: 7-1. Audit evidence is all the information used by auditors in arriving at the conclusions on which the audit opinion is based. The basic sources of evidence are knowledge of the business and industry, analytical procedures, tests of controls, and direct tests of account balances and transactions. The auditor must decide how much evidence is needed (extent), what kind of evidence is needed (nature), and when to gather the evidence (timing). The assertions form the framework for gathering sufficient, competent audit evidence as required by the professional standards. The assertions tie into generally accepted accounting principles in that those assertions are also embodied in GAAP. The five main assertions are defined as: Existence/occurrence. The assets, liabilities, and equity interests exist and all transactions reflected in the financial statements actually occurred. Completeness. All assets, liabilities, equity interests, and transactions that should have been recorded have been recorded, i.e., nothing is left out of the financial statements. Rights/obligations. The entity holds or controls the legal ownership to assets, and liabilities are legally owed by the entity. Valuation/allocation. Assets, liabilities, and equity interests are included in the financial statements at appropriate amounts and any resulting valuation or allocation adjustments are appropriately recorded. Presentation/disclosure...
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...of Moral and Financial Support of the Parents in Relation to the Academic Performance of the 4th Year BSHRM Student of St .Therese-MTC Colleges, La Fiesta Site” A Research Proposal Submitted to the Faculty of St. Therese-MTC Colleges, La Fiesta Site, Iloilo City In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Research (Introduction to Research) For the degree of Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management by: Acullador, Joseph Brillantes, Kevin Dabi, Angel Fame Pabiona, Krizza Ariadne Verified by: GRACE T. SULLEZA, RGC, M. Ed. Research Adviser June 2011 Chapter 1 Introduction Background of the Study Education is the most important wealth that parents could give to their children aside from money and legacy. It is one thing an individual could be proud of. The statistics were shocking for a culture that prizes education. The California Standardized Test scores for San Francisco public school students showed that Filipinos in 6th, 7th and 8th grades have “the highest percentage of students below ‘Basic’ among other Asian groups and whites in both English-language Arts and Math, ranging from 19% to 37%.” It doesn’t get any better. “In the 9th-11th grades, 42% of Filipino students fall in the ‘Basic’ and ‘Below Basic’ levels on the Star Math Test.” (http://www.asianweek.com/2008/10/01/sub-par-performance-of-filipino-students/). According to the Family Code of the Philippines (1988); The Article 194: Support comprises everything indispensable...
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...Wearable Computers EEE 439 What is a Wearable Computer? As we continue to integrate computers into our everyday lives at an ever faster rate, the idea that a static desktop, or even a portable laptop can fulfill all of our computing needs is becoming increasingly more ridiculous. The integration of technology constantly creates situations in which we pause and think, “If only I had a computer,” The wearable computer does this. It goes where you go, it does what you do. Its there when you want to use it, unobtrusive when you don’t. So what is a wearable computer? Why don’t we just put our laptops on a sling? In 1998, Steve Mann gave a keynote address at the International Conference on Wearable Computing in which he explained the operational modes of wearable computers and six defining traits of a true wearable computer. According to Mr. Mann, the wearable computer creates three new modes of interaction between human and computer which have not existed before. These three new modes of operation are Constancy, Augmentation, and Mediation (Mann, 1998). Constancy means that the computer is always on and available for use by the user; traditional devices are turned off and closed when not in use. Augmentation is the idea that wearable computers will augment the user’s abilities instead of merely providing computing power on demand. Mann splits Mediation into two different areas; Solitude – the ability to cut oneself off from material, and Privacy – the ability to block or modify...
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