Technology, 2014, 30(2). ascilite Factors that influence the perceived advantages and relevance of Facebook as a learning tool: An extension of the UTAUT Tomás Escobar-Rodríguez, Elena Carvajal-Trujillo and Pedro Monge-Lozano University of Huelva. Spain Social media technologies are becoming a fundamental component of education. This study extends the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to identify factors that influence the perceived advantages and relevance
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Applications of Motivation in Learning Theory Heather McNutt PSYCH 635 12/22/2014 Paulette Pitt Applications of Motivation in Learning Theory When looking into the motivation of learning there are different opinions and the information below will discuss how a non-psychological provider in healthcare uses behaviorism, social cognitive, information processessing, and constructivism to teach and improve the effectiveness in healthy lifestyles. The Thich Nhat Hanh's video shows examples of
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may not be successful in others. Therefore, the best way of organizing the company, is contingent upon the internal and external situation of the company. External environments influence organizations in a varied number of ways. Critical external factors include, but are not limited to, the size of the organization, labor markets, availability and cost of capital, competitors, governmental laws and policies, managerial assumptions about employees, strategies, technologies used, etc. The main ideas
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Human Factors of Knowledge-Sharing Intention among Taiwanese Enterprises: A Model of Hypotheses Cheng-Wu Chen,1,4 Min-Li Chang,2 and Chun-Pin Tseng3 1 Institute of Maritime Information and Technology, National Kaohsiung Marine University, Kaohsiung 80543, Taiwan 2 University of Maryland University College, College Park, Maryland 3 Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Armaments Bureau, Taoyuan, Taiwan 4 Global Earth Observation and Data Analysis Center, National Cheng Kung University
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MANCHESTER SALFORD BUSINESS SCHOOL Overcoming Challenges to Variables in Production of Concrete through Lean Strategies: The Case of Ready Mix Concrete Manufacturing Plant in Nigeria By ADEOLA OGUNTOYINBO Student I.D: @00467125 An Academic Paper Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement of the University Of Salford for the Award of MSc. Project Management February, 2016 ABSTRACT This paper aims to answer the question: can implementation of lean principles assist
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that of Rynes et al.) of the research literature is accurate, then the correct true-false answer to the above statement is “false.” In other words, people are more likely to underreport than to overreport the importance of pay as a motivational factor in most situations. Put another way, research suggests that pay is much more important in people’s actual choices and behaviors
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phases of SM Many of the concepts and techniques that deal with strategic management have been developed and used successfully by business corporations such as General Electric and the Boston Consulting Group. Over time, business practitioners and academic researchers have expanded and refined these concepts. Initially, strategic management was of most use to large corporations operating in multiple industries. Increasing risks of error, costly mistakes, and even economic ruin are causing today’s professional
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DO FIRMS TARGET CREDIT RATINGS OR LEVERAGE LEVEL IN PAKISTAN SUBMITTED TO: Dr. SOHAIL YOUNIS SUBMITTED BY: JAMSHAID ALI BBS GROUP C IM|SCIENCES, HAYATABAD, PESHAWAR ABSTRACT The topic selected for this study “Do firm Target Credit Ratings or Leverage Level”. In this study 20 Pakistani non-financial firms are proposed to be included to observe the different determinants of capital structure which influence the leverage ratio and the study is also proposed to find out relationship
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Leadership Ultimately, the success and failure of an organization is dependent upon leadership. Although there are a number of factors impacting the performance of organizations, the quality of leadership remains at the key focal point. Effective leadership casts vision, provides direction, and influences organizational behavior, good or bad. Leadership academic studies agree leaders possess common qualities and attributes. Leadership styles may differ, but qualities and attributes remain consistent
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diversity in the teaching force is a causative factor to the over-representation of students of color and those from low-income backgrounds in special education programs”. Large disproportions in advanced course enrollment, rates of participation in gifted programs and suspension rates for Black and Latino students were also noted (Pabon, 2011 ; Howard, 2010). For example, the United States Department of Education reported that in the 2005-2006 academic year, sixty four percent of White students took
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