...Vol. 5, No. 11 Asian Social Science Impact of Training on Earnings: Evidence from Pakistani Industries Zainab Javied Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi E-mail: zainab_javied2000@yahoo.com Asma Hyder (Corresponding author) Assistant Professor NUST Business School, Islamabad E-mail: baloch.asma@gmail.com Abstract Training and skills development play a vital role in individual’s productive capacity and are integral part of Human Resource Development (HRD). This study aims to examine the role of training in determination of wages. By utilizing the cross-sectional data from Labor Force Survey 2005-06, results have shown that training is not significant in the determination of wages, which shows the poor quality of training in the overall economy. Results were obtained by Ordinary Least Square (OLS) technique. However, schooling and other demographic variables have expected signs and magnitudes. The recommendations of the study based on empirical findings are toward technical education and vocational training institutions; they should ideally have to devise their technical education and vocational training exactly according to the requirements of industry. Empirical results also emphasize to improve the quality of training. Keywords: Wages, Investment in human capital, Training, Cross-section data, Industries, Developing country 1. Introduction Training in general and skills development in particular, not only play a vital role in individual, organizational and overall...
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...Time Management Techniques – A Literature Review Kara Sterago Liberty University Dr. Wentlandt 12 December 2014 Time Management Techniques – A Literature Review Abstract The purpose of this literature review is to review various documented methodologies to approaching time management. Approaches to time management are reviewed from both a student and a professional (business) setting. This review finds that behaviors surrounding time management have a demonstrated relation to a student or professional’s perception of their ability to control their environment. This includes available time, response to stress in their environment, and level of performance. 1. Introduction One thing that can be heard ringing through any office building, college library or study hall, and many other professional settings is complaint. Complaint that there are not enough hours in the day, days in the week, weeks in the month, etc. How can we be expected to get all this done? All of these complaints lead to the discussion of managing one’s time. In order to manage your time, one must know what time management is. With a quick Google search, or a trip to the self-help section of the book store, you can find an abundance of resources ready at your fingertips, offering you various “must-have” guides to your time management success. One thing you will not find, however, is a consistent definition of time management. So what is time management? Time management is a concept that has...
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... 27.05.2015 Term paper: Impact of Education on Growth As a basic theory which is always taught in economics, the effect of education on the economic growth of a country is always positive. In order to further verify this theory, the authors of many books provide examples which complement it. If we go deep into this theory and search for other evidence, we come across different researches done by economists and statisticians who have analyzed the theory to a great extent. In order to differentiate their studies they have done their empirical research on the subject by using different econometric models. Even though the underlying result i.e. derived from their research is the same, yet these models have different comprehensive implications, something which will also be discussed in our review. As a part of our review we have taken four different research paper written by different researchers, which have the same fundamental scope. However, the origins of these researches are subject to geographical changes and this has been done in order to prove our basic rationality of the theory. The critical reviews consist of the methods used by the authors and the way they have tried to analyze the empirical evidence by using econometric models. The first article which we will be reviewing in our discussion is the research paper written by Robert J. Barro which is titled as ‘Economic Growth in a Cross Section of Countries.’ The research done by Barro is quite comprehensive...
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...IMPLEMENTING AN IT –BASED PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1. PROJECT TITLE Developing and Implementing an IT-Based Project Management System 2. BACKGROUND Skills development is one of the major challenges facing the new South Africa on its way to improved living standards for the majority of the population, increased productivity levels and a higher competitiveness on the world market. The Skills Development Act promulgated in 1998 lays the foundation to redress the past by introducing new training systems which place special emphasis on enabling the formerly disadvantaged to actively participate in the country’s economic activities. Since the launch of the Skills Development Strategy in February 2001, a lot of Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) have made significant contribution in taking forward the broad objectives of the Skills Development Act. Some SETAs have succeeded to effectively co-ordinate education and training programmes at the workplaces by using practical project management approach to manage the learnership implementation. Whilst project management was once the exclusive job of project managers who most often coordinated the activities of specialized, complex, large scale projects, in the more recent years, however, the role of project managers and project management has been changing. The applicability of the project management has widened to include projects of a broad range, from a simple to a complex, and from manufacturing...
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...A study on the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system at a global recruitment firm. How it affects to operational management process. Mohd Faisal MOHD HAMA Abstract The present paper document on a study of implementing Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) at one global recruitment company headquartered in Manchester United Kingdom, as a way of operation process improvement. This paper will highlight on the company condition before implementing the CRM system, the transition and how it affects the company operational management. The result has indicates that the use of CRM system has significantly improves in terms of client and candidates management system, invoicing and management functions in the organization. In addition, the implementation of the CRM system has allowed the company to centralized it operation, in terms of recording and sharing information on a global scale which enhance the company data efficiency and data management. However, due to lack in the software capabilities and end user knowledge, few problems are identified and how it affect in the system efficiency. Note: The company name used in this paper is a pseudo in which due to privacy and confidential reason practice by the company interviewed, the real name of the company has been agreed to be disclosed to respect the company wishes. Keywords Data Management - Process Innovation - Recruitment - Operation Management Introduction Peter Drucker, a writer and a management...
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...I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to my teacher (Name of the teacher) as well as our principal (Name of the principal)who gave me the golden opportunity to do this wonderful project on the topic (Write the topic name), which also helped me in doing a lot of Research and i came to know about so many new things I am really thankful to them. Secondly i would also like to thank my parents and friends who helped me a lot in finalizing this project within the limited time frame. SIP Project Report Format 1. Introduction This document describes the standard format for CP3200: Student Internship Programme (SIP) project reports. Students should ensure their reports conform to the required format before submission for examination. 2. Project Report 2.1 Length of the Report The total length of the report, including appendices, should not exceed 20 A4 pages. The main report, without appendices, must not exceed 4,000 words. The text of the main report should be spaced 1.5 lines, in TIMES NEW ROMAN font with size of at least 11. Appendices and other manuals can be in single line spacing and in a smaller font size. Appendices, if any, should be kept small and bound together with the main report. Please consult your project advisor if you are unsure what material you should include in the main report. The report should be clearly written, and should include only relevant information. Note that the inclusion of too much unnecessary detail may cause evaluators...
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...Joel Carr Final Extra Credit Assignment 12/11/13 Human Resource Management is the job of attracting, training and retaining employees. Human resource managers are in charge of employees. They need to ensure each employee is getting paid in accordance to the FSLA, and there is no internal or recruitment discrimination. They also need to deal with any internal issues that may arise such as harassment, on the job injuries and any negative acts performed by an employee that may reflect poorly upon the company. Human resources in mainly in charge of job description, determining the right type of person for each job, placing the right person in each job, training and orienting employees, employee development, and figuring out ways to retain employees. The first step in any business whether it is a new business, and expanding business, or if the human resource department is new is performing job analysis. Job analysis is the procedure in which companies determine the duties of each job and the types of people each job requires. Job analysis is conducted using a few different types of method, the first and most effective is to hand out a survey to employees. These surveys include a checklist that each employee goes through and checks off the tasks they perform on a day to day basis, and how much time is spent on each task they perform. The down side to collecting checklists is that individual employees look at them as an evaluation. The evaluation feel makes employees lie about...
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...Note This paper is being submitted by Ashley White, on July 23, 2012, for Gary Tanner’s Computer Applications and Business Systems Concepts course at Rasmussen College. Webster defines the “internet” as an electronic communications network that connects computer networks and organizational computer facilities around the world. Yes, this is true and there are times that the internet is a dear and reliable friend. In personal use of the internet (which is on a daily basis), I have found the internet to be most helpful to me for these reasons, credibility, dependability, variety and convenience. Whether shopping online for a gift or searching the internet for ideas for gifts, the internet is always there to assist at any research need. Just recently, I re-enrolled in school and most of my classes are online, so the internet is of grave importance for the survival of the school year. When using the internet for school, the need to log on to the schools’ website frequently within the day, is important for the overall grades. Looking now at the business aspects of internet usage, I would still need to use the World Wide Web for many different reasons. One of the major reasons that a business would need to use the internet, and would cause growth, is the building of a website for the business itself. If the internet is being utilized in business to advertise and/or promote business the internet is also beneficial to a business because you can inform, recruit, research, sale...
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...cmgt 410 PROJECT PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION [pic] CONTRIBUTORS THE UNIVERSITY GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONALS TO THE COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE. 1. Stephen Northam, MA, Faculty Member, University of Phoenix. 2. Kenneth Sardoni, MCIS, Faculty Member, University of Phoenix. 3. Blair Smith, MBA, Associate Dean, College of Information Systems and Technology. 4. Claudia Avila, BSBA, Curriculum Development Manager, College of Information Systems and Technology. 5. Adam Honea, Ph.D., Dean, College of Information Systems and Technology. Copyright ( 2001 by the University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. The University of Phoenix® and UniModuleTM are marks of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Edited in accordance with University of PhoenixSM editorial standards and practices. (Template U1.0) Overview COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides the foundation for understanding the broad concepts of successful planning, organization, and implementation within the realm of information technology. This course uses real-world examples and identifies common mistakes and pitfalls in project management. Topics covered include project scoping, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, tracking and controlling. TOPICS AND OBJECTIVES Project Management and the Organization • Define Project Life Cycle. • Identify roles in project management. • Identify project manager's skills. • Demonstrate...
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..."special needs" -- those associated with age, social or economic background; physical, mental or emotional deprivation or disabilities. 3. The student may not receive pay (monetary compensation) for her service. 4. The project should include a minimum of 30 hours or service as well as a minimum of 5 days of service; with the exception of Nerinx-sponsored Spring Break Service, the hours cannot count until after Junior final exams in May. 5. The student's service must take place in one location. 6. The proposal of service must be approved by Ms. Hartrich. WRITTEN EXPECTATIONS: 1. Preliminary Report: This initial report (yellow sheet in Contract Packet), includes your general goals and learning plan (reading and research) for your project. 2. Service Packet: This is your final product...
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...|7 | |Module code: |M6X9136 |Contribution to Overall |100% | | | |Module Assessment (%): | | |Lecturer: |Steve Griffiths |Internal Verifier: |Caroline Jawad | |Assignment Title: |Learning Logs |Assignment No (x of x): |1 of 1 | |Hand Out Date: | Sept 2012 |Submission deadline: |16 November 2012 | |Referencing: |In the main body of your submission you must give credit to authors on whose research your work is based. Append to your | | |submission a reference list that indicates the books, articles, etc. that you have read or quoted in order to complete this | | |assignment (e.g. for books: surname of author and initials, year of publication, title of...
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...11/23/12 Operation Flood - Research Papers - Mahesh8006 Log In | Essays Book Notes Citation Generator More Sign Up Search 840 000 Essays Taaza Bollywood News Stars, Gossip, Style and More For the New Indian in You! Site Search Web Search Essays » Governments » International Organizations Operation Flood Report | By mahesh8006, Jun 2012 | 4 Pages (824 Words) | 43 Views| Sign Up to access full essay This is a Premium essay Operation Flood was a rural development programme started by India's National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in 1970. One of the largest of its kind, the programme objective was to create a nationwide milk grid. It resulted in making India the largest producer of milk and milk products, and hence is also called the White Revolution of India. It also helped reduce malpractices by milk traders and merchants. This revolution followed the Indian Green Revolution and helped in alleviating poverty and famine levels from their dangerous proportions in India during the era. Introduction Operation Flood has helped dairy farmers, direct their own development, placing control of the resources they create in their own hands. A 'National Milk Grid', links milk producers throughout India with consumers in over 700 towns and cities, reducing seasonal and regional price variations while ensuring that the producer gets a major share of the price consumers pay. The bedrock of Operation Flood has been village milk producers' cooperatives, which procure...
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...Executive Summary The paper presents its analysis on the HR policies and procedures and discusses about some of the best practises when it comes to performance management in an organization. Some of the key practises discussed in the paper would be: • Setting up effective goals • Panning and continuous monitoring of the execution of the goals • Refer to multiple sources of information and systems to extract the data on performance metrics • Document and record the progress the observations and action items so that they can be referred for future use • Adequate coaching and training to the management to handle the talent and manage their careers • Appraising and rewarding policies to encourage and motivate the performers in the company The paper looks to analyze a few case examples from various companies and relates them to the HR practises best creating a link between them. Finally it concludes by highlighting the current scenario and its challenges and recommends a few new methodologies in order to adapt and align with the changing business strategies. Introduction: Performance improvement with the role of performance management is probably the most talked about topic in today’s workplace. The question is that why suddenly the focus on performance management now. The ever increasing business pressure has compelled the organizations to become more effective and efficient and to execute better on business strategy. While the Human Resource partners understand the importance...
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...Planning For Postgraduate Research Students Postgraduate Personal Development Planning 1 INTRODUCTION Personal Development Planning (PDP) is a process already present in most PhD supervision and study practices. PDP is ‘a structured and supported process undertaken by an individual to reflect upon their own learning, performance and/or achievement and to plan for their personal, educational and career development’ (QAA 2001). This handbook provides guidelines for Postgraduate Research students at Queen’s on what PDP involves and to help you to get the most out of the process. Please note that there may be slight variations or specific requirements for you in your School or subject area. Key features of PDP: • PDP is an ongoing process, not a single document, nor is it carried out at a single point in time. • It provides you with the opportunity to plan, reflect on and record your progress, development and achievements. • PDP formalises good practice in working for and supervising a research degree. • PDP is a structured and supported process. The structure and support is provided by: - The Skills Analysis Questionnaire - The Postgraduate Skills Training Programme (PSTP) - Records of meetings with your supervisor(s) - Training plans - Formal reviews – 3 month, differentiation, and annual monitoring - Records and evidence of your achievement - Your evaluation and reflection of your progress, achievements and skills - Your research diary or log book or project management...
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...3 Managerial Decision Making: Sherman's Business Course Barbara E. Walvoord Loyola College in Maryland A. Kimbrough Sherman Loyola College in Maryland This chapter begins the discussion of the four classes the research team studied. A. Kimbrough Sherman's production management course is a required course which deals with the operational aspects of a business, such as what goods and services it provides, where it locates, and how it organizes resources, people, and processes. The course has two major thrusts: (1) strategic and tactical decision making and (2) standard (mostly quantitative) decision techniques. Writing in Sher- man's course was directed at the strategic and tactical areas. We (Walvoord and Sherman) collaborated in gathering the data and writing the chapter with generous help from McCarthy and other team members, who helped to shape the study, check data, and critique chapter drafts. Like the other classroom chapters that follow, this chapter addresses our research questions (p. 4) through an examination of Sherman's expectations and each of the six areas of difficulty we constructed for all the classrooms, focusing on how Sherman's methods and the students' strategies appeared to have affected the difficulties. (We follow the basic organizational pattern we outlined on p. 15. Our definitions of difficulties and strategies appear...
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