New Hampshire, USA Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of unidentifiable individual differences among financial analysts on the cross section of their earnings forecast accuracy. Design/methodology/approach – The paper employs the concept of analyst fixed effects to control for unidentifiable individual differences. Various psychological factors, such as decision style and personality traits, are documented to impact individuals’ decision making. However, analysts’
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Difficulties Of Combat Soldiers Integrating Back Into Civilian Life Authors Note: This paper was written with the intent of better understanding the difficulties that soldiers face when coming home from war. It is with personal interests that I research, write, and inform of this topic. Abstract Combat soldiers have a difficult time integrating back into civilian life (“normal” society). This starts long before they go to war. When becoming a soldier, the individual is stripped down and
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years many educational institutions have increased their use of part-time adjuncts, especially with the introduction of distance learning courses. With this growing use questions about the efficacy of part-time and distance faculty have arisen. This paper tests whether organizational commitment, as described by Mowday (1979), differs between three groups of faculty: full-time, part-time, and part-time who work full-time for another organization. The 2 authors used a 15 item, seven-point scale
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Hypothesis Testing Paper A hypothesis is a prediction, a tentative explanation for an observance, phenomenon, or scientific problem. A researcher further investigates the hypothesis by testing (“hypothesis,” 2002). More specifically, the way a researcher tests a hypothesis is by hypothesis testing. “Hypothesis testing is a procedure for deciding whether the outcome of study (results for a sample) supports a particular theory or practical innovation, which is thought to apply to a population”
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Syllabus-MBA (Hospital Administration) PAPER – I: BASIC CONCEPT OF HEALTH -Code MHA 101 Concept of Health and Disease • Concept of health & disease and well being. • Natural history of disease and role of hospitals to offer various levels of care • Prevention aspect of diseases • Dynamics of disease transmission • Changing pattern of diseases • Concept of health indicators Preliminary Human anatomy and Physiology • Basic concepts of human anatomy
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Scientific Papers (www.scientificpapers.org) Journal of Knowledge Management, Economics and Information Technology Issue 6 October 2011 Designing an Effective Female Leadership Model in Governmental Organizations Authors: Nosratollah MALEKI, International Relations School of Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Iran, nosrat.maleki@gmail.com, Aryan ASKARI, University of Tehran, Iran, aryan1072@gmail.com, Mohamad Amin GHANBARI, University of Tehran, Iran, ma.ghanbarei@gmail.com Since
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RUNNING HEAD: CONSTRUCT AND SUPPORT AN ARGUMENT PAPER University of Phoenix Management – MGT521 Instructor: Diane Hunt-Wagner July 12, 2010 Construct and Support an Argument Paper In this paper, I will outline the three main reasons why I choose to pursue a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA). Although there are multiple benefits to acquiring an MBA, the three most important to me include fulfilling a lifetime personal goal, balancing the needs between my internal
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SHRM FOUNDATION’S EFFECTIVE PRACTICE GUIDELINES Selection Assessment Methods A guide to implementing formal assessments to build a high-quality workforce Elaine D. Pulakos SHRM FOUNDATION’S EFFECTIVE PRACTICE GUIDELINES Selection Assessment Methods A guide to implementing formal assessments to build a high-quality workforce Elaine D. Pulakos This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information regarding the subject matter covered. Neither
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organize your research and notes. Go to: http://www.csu.edu.au/division/library/research/endnote/index.html Contents Principles – The Reference List – In-text Citations – Page and Paragraph Numbers Print Resources – Books – Periodicals (Journals, Newspapers, and Magazines in print) – CSU Subject Outlines and Readings Audiovisual Media Electronic Media – Basic Principles – Online Journal Articles – Electronic Books – Curriculum and Course Materials Reference Materials – Technical and Research Reports –
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recruiting to avoid adverse impact. The purpose of this paper is to review literature that offers strategic remedies for organizations to consider in developing and maintaining their workforce diversity programs. Workforce Diversity and Diversity Management Practices Diversity has been defined in many ways and can have multiple meanings depending upon the objective for which it is sought to be defined. For the purposes of this paper, workforce diversity is defined as policies and practices
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