passion with its two forms and work performance. METHODS The authors used quantitative research methodology with cross-sectional design. They used self completion methods, they“…conducted…questionnaire-based survey…”(2011:p.34)to collect passion and cognitive engagement data (their primary data), whereas employees performance data was their secondary data and it was available in the company for different purposes. By using quantitative method, the authors
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Management and Organization Review 5:1 75–89 doi: 10.1111/j.1740-8784.2008.00137.x The Future of Chinese Management Research: Rigour and Relevance Redux Mary Ann Von Glinow1 and Mary B. Teagarden2 1 Florida International University, USA, and 2Thunderbird School of Global Management, USA ABSTRACT We use the parable of the blind men and the elephant to suggest that Barney and Zhang (2009) and Whetten (2009) analogously touch on only a part of the Chinese management research puzzle. Their
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Integrated The topic of the reading and listening passages is devoted to twin studies. In the reading passage we could find out about the scientific researchers which goal is to find out the role of nature and nurture in the development of personality. The author states that twins which have an identical genetics make up display similar behavior even in cases when the identical twins were separeted from each other and brought up in different environments. That is why the author states
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Problems arising in self-assessment In a nutshell, the greatest disadvantage of self-assessment as a method of obtaining data is the greater chance of measurement error. In a meta-analysis of 44 self-assessment studies in higher education, Falchikov and Boud (1989) reported correlations between self-assessed and external measures of performance ranging from -0.05 to 0.82, with a mean correlation of 0.39. In a similar review of 18 self-assessment studies in the health professions, Gordon (1991)
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Nursing: A Concept Analysis Robin A. Jonas University of Phoenix Abstract The term ‘nursing’ appears left open to a wide array of definitions and interpretations. If the discipline of nursing is to develop, progress and take its place in society as a distinct and knowledgeable profession in all contexts, a clear analysis of
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Q1. Identify and discuss the functional currency of the subsidiary whether BsF, $ or Euro and its appropriateness based on the guidelines given as per US GAAP as well as IAS21. A1. According to US GAAP & IAS 21, an entity’s functional currency should be a. the currency of the entity’s primary economic environment in which it operates. Currency in which it generally expenses b. Currency that are relatively self contained & integrated c. that affects sales prices of goods & services d. of
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The Scientific Method Observation: I have noticed that when a plant develops, it will develop in the direction of an origin of light rather than developing straight or far from the light origin. Question: Is it the light which causes the plant to develop at an angle rather than straight up? Is it only a fluke produced by that plant? Is it the breeze or might be heat which causes this? Theory: A plant will develop in the direction of a light origin as it aims to create photosynthesis
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databases, find examples of studies that used two different methods of data collection. Paragraph 1: Describe the data collection method used in one study. (Be sure to cite the article which must be from one of AIU’s full-text databases) Paragraph 2: Using the knowledge you gained from the textbook, discuss the pros and cons of the data collection method. (Cite the textbook) Paragraph 3: Describe a different data collection method used in another study. (Be sure to cite the article which must
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Article Rebuttal BCOM 275 January 23, 2012 Abstract Article Name: Why Abortion is right even if it’s wrong: Author: Richard X. Thripp Article Rebuttal The author, Richard X. Thripp, begins the article by stating “going down a hypothetical path where abortion is ethical and just, despite knowing it isn’t” ( para1). I do not agree with this statement because I believe women should have the right to decide having an abortion or not. Do I feel abortion should be used as a form of contraception;
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For centuries man’s fascination with themselves and each other has led to various theories. Most important the fascination with human nature has led to the development of the science of psychology. Psychology’s answer to man’s fascination and wondering has come about through the roots in other discipline; disciplines such as philosophy, biology, and physiology. This led to a science that aims to describe and explain how human thinks, how human feel, and how human acts. Psychology is the scientific
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