Reflections of two pragmatists: A critique of Honey and Mumford's learning styles Caple, Jim, Martin, Paul. Industrial and Commercial Training. Guilsborough: 1994. Vol. 26, Iss. 1; pg. 16, 5 pgs Abstract (Summary) It is argued that Honey and Mumford's (1982) contribution in analyzing learning styles has been productive in focusing educators' and trainers' attention on individual differences in learning situations. Beyond this, though, it is felt that their theoretical approach is not altogether
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Ahad Rauf Tara Forbes English 1020 9/12/15 Is Txting Good 4 U? With technology getting better and better throughout the years, society’s chosen form of communication changes. From writing letters, to making phone calls and emails, Texting is today’s number one way of communication between young adults. 97 percent of young adults send text messages every day (Knight 1). Texting became popular when these young adults were teenagers, in 2000. It is also the best way to communicate with today’s
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Algae biofuel in Indonesia: Challenges and Future Prospects Andre Budinarta A0113820W Ang Ee Meng, Samuel A0113625N Pham Trong Binh A0091176A National University of Singapore Introduction Objective This paper will look into the possibility of using algae for energy security in Indonesia. The prospects of algae being advantageous for the economy to undertake will be discussed. This paper will also focus on the development of such energy facilities in Indonesia.
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Demonstrative communication is the act of communicating verbally or non-verbally. It can be effective or ineffective, positive or negative for both the sender and the receiver. Demonstrative communication includes written communication, verbal communication, tone of speaking or writing voice, as well as body language and tone such as facial expressions, crossing of the arms, or a simple nod of the head (Cheesebro, 2009). Being an active listener is also a vital part of communication. Demonstrative
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Statement of the Problem We don’t understand why Omnico is less likely to maintain long-term relationships with its clients. In comparison to our competitors in the same industry, Omnico is well below the average in client retention. There also seems to be a discrepancy among the employees at Omnico as to which personal selling process is the most effective to increase customer loyalty. The history of success at this company has stemmed from the loyalty of long-term customers who were receptive
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Week #1 Green Mountain Resort Lisa Brown- Dixon Leading Organizational Change Dr. Erick Aguilar March, 26 2012 Green Mountain Resort Mr. Gunter, one of the managers of change of Green Mountain Resort, had a vision for the resort; however he had a major problem retaining good employees, he had a high employee’s turnover problem that would interfere with his plan. The developers planned an excellent structure for the facility; however, they were unable to execute
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The date of the start of the history of the United States is a subject of constant debate among historians. Older textbooks start with the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492 and emphasize the European background, or they start around 1600 and emphasize the American frontier. In recent decades American schools and universities typically have shifted back in time to include more on the colonial period and much more on the prehistory of the Native peoples.[1][2] Indigenous people lived in what
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(1981-1989), enforced the policies that reversed a general direction of movement toward greater government involvement in economic and social regulation. Reagan as the younger of two sons, was born in Tampico, Illinois and spent most of his childhood in Dixon, Illinois. After studying at Eureka College,a small Disciples of Christ college near Peoria, Illinois, he majored in economics, and became the president of the student body, a member of the football team, and captain of the swimming team. He had special
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Andrew Chau, 20264212 Michael Li, 10758152 Tiong Kun Ooi, 20256339 Improvements and Operation of the Damper Dynamometer Improvements and Operation Of the Damper Dynamometer Andrew Chau 20264212 Michael Li 10758152 Tiong Kun Ooi 20256339 School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Western Australia Supervisor: Lynn O. Kirkham School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Western Australia MECH3402 Final Report School of Mechanical Engineering University of Western Australia
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Literature Review History and Culture It was very common to read about Marks and Spencer as ‘one of the best managed and admired businesses in the world’ (Mellahi et al 2002). The company had enjoyed a great success in the retail sector. Marks and Spencer commenced its business activity in Leeds in the late 19th century, as a family-run shop, with strong values. Since then and for many years after, it became popular for its alternative way of business, in comparison to other British retailers
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