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Performance Appraisal, 2005.
This paper is a research study of strategic human resources management, specifically the function and importance of performance appraisal.
9,070 words (approx. 36.3 pages), 25 sources, APA, $ 188.95
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This paper attempts to identify the strengths and weaknesses of performance appraisal approach in theory and in practice and to determine to what extent performance appraisal is conditioned by cultural factors as demonstrated in a typical Japanese bank. The author uses a historical/case study approach, a process by which the historian seeks to test the truthfulness of the reports of observations that are provided by others, and secondary research. The paper relates results that Japanese employees are motivated by many of the same factors that influence their American counterparts but by differing degrees: All employees recognize that hard work, loyalty and their commitment to organizational goals are aspects of their jobs, which should be evaluated; however, what appears to be the most glaring difference between Japanese and American employees is the extent to which such performance appraisal results are expected to be used in developing compensation levels. Tables and Charts.
Table of Contents
Introduction (Background)
Research Aim
Research Objectives
Research Questions
Background and Overview
Strategic Human Resources Management
Importance of Performance Appraisals
Influence of Cultural Factors on Performance Appraisals
Research Methodology
Types of Data to be Used in the Research
Criteria for Selection of Articles
Advantages and Disadvantages using Secondary Data
Evaluating Secondary Data Sources
Research Analysis, Findings and Discussion
Case Study One: Japanese Financial Services Firms and Banks in New York City by Beechler and Yang (1994)
Case Study Two: TSDAL in New York City by Noriya Simiharta (1999)
Conclusions
Recommendations
Project Limitations
Further Research
Reflection
Appendix: General Steps to Improve the Performance Appraisal Process
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"Following World War II, the military leadership of the U.S. forces occupying Japan imposed American-style labor laws and industrial relations practices under the belief that they would help ensure that Japan would not fall back into a militaristic or totalitarian state; by the 1980s the situation had reversed. Consequently, many American experts called for adoption of Japanese management practices in hopes of achieving the same high productivity, quality, and cooperative labor-management relations found in leading Japanese firms. In both of these instances some practices were successfully transplanted to the other country. For instance, free trade unions and collective bargaining did evolve in postwar Japan (although not in the same fashion as they did in the U.S.). At any rate, the success of Japanese management caused many American businesses to reassess their own policies and practices and to focus on the Japanese system. This has been particularly true in American manufacturing industries. In the automobile industry, for example, the success of Japanese "transplants" (Japanese-managed plants operating in the United States and staffed with American workers) has reinforced the efficacy of the approach with American auto executives."
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Alzheimer and Dementia Disease.
This paper is an extensive literature review research study of Alzheimer and Dementia Disease (AD), specifically caregivers, especially sons.
15,970 words (approx. 63.9 pages), 35 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper defines a caregiver, both primary and secondary caregivers, as anyone who is able and willing to carry out the numerous tasks associated with managing an Alzheimer and Dementia Disease (AD) patient and specifically describes California caregivers, spouses, adult sons and daughters. Latino caregivers and men and women caregivers. The author points out that, although there is a wealth of research into caregiving by women, there is relatively little literature about caregiving by men because the overwhelming of number caregivers for AD patients are women. The paper concludes that sons as caregivers have generally assumed their role voluntarily rather than as a cultural expectation as is the case with daughters; men have been shown to keep their caregiving role a secret from their workplace: Society has not yet granted sons equality in this arena. Six tables.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Need for the Study
Goals of the Study
Limitations of the Study
Delimitations of the Study
Objectives of the Study
Operational Definitions
Literature Review
What is Dementia?
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
Research on Alzheimer's and related Dementia
Who is a Caregiver?
Differences between Primary and Secondary Caregivers
Profile of California Caregivers
The Role Theory
Spouses as Caregivers
Adult Children as Caregivers
Women as Caregivers
Men as Caregivers
The Differences between Men and Women as Caregivers
Caregivers' burdens
Caregiving Outcomes
Research Methodology
Results and Discussion
Findings
Discussion
Summary and Conclusion
Support Groups and Other Resources for Caregivers
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"Dementia is a word most people think they can define. Classically trained individuals will suggest it is simply the state of being "out of one's mind," based on the Latin roots of the word. But it is, these days, a state of being that is highly technically described, and a diagnosis of dementia-Alzheimer's or any other variety-is generally arrived at by batteries of tests. Functioning in regard to the material tested is assessed; those deviating too far from the norm are likely to be classified as suffering dementia. Lucas notes (1995) that "Clinical assessment has lagged behind research in memory disorders," but it is believed now that memory is regarded as a heterogeneous entity which is comprised of distinct systems; for example, long-term vs. short-term memory, and encoding vs. retrieval memory, and several other pairs of related brain functions. Memory, Lucas suggests, is at the root of a definition of dementia, and he explains a wide variety of memory types in locating dementia."
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Student Perceptions of Assessment.
This paper is a research proposal to study student perceptions of assessment.
4,270 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 113.95
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This paper describes a study of college students and the types of assessments that they receive, how they perceive these assessments and how valuable they see them when it comes to determining what types of assessments are best for deciding exactly how much a student has learned any particular course. The author points out that, even if the assessment is somewhat strange or rather difficult, a student who has full and thorough knowledge of the subject will be less uncomfortable with any type of assessment criteria than a student who has not learned the curriculum well and is therefore struggling to perform well on any type of assessment criteria. The paper relates that the research methodology is a focus group of between 7 and 10 students who will be asked specific questions some of which will be close-ended using yes/no or scales.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Overview of the Study
Significance of the Study
Rationale of the Study
Scope of the Study
Review of the Literature
Methodology
Research Design and Approach
Procedures Used and Data Analysis
Research Considerations and Limitations
Validity and Uniqueness of Data
Summary
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"Students often have very different perceptions about assessments than instructors do and rather than overlooking these perceptions as the naivete of youth it is more important to look at these perceptions as something worthwhile for instructors to consider when they create assessments for those students and the students that they will have in the future. By doing this many more students will be helped to learn everything that they need to know and students who are struggling to learn the material can be singled out much more easily based on the type of assessment given. When this is done students who are having difficulty with the material can receive extra help and reap the benefits of the instructor's knowledge of their difficulties."
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Arts Education in the Schools.
This paper discusses the methodology for a research project studying arts education in the schools.
1,225 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains that the main hypothesis of this study is, while arts education in New Jersey is getting as much attention as it ever has, the state of New Jersey arts education has no effect either on school improvement initiatives related to arts education or on calculation of students' GPAs. The author further hypothesized that, while arts educators in New Jersey may well be feeling some dampening effects, financially or through curriculum demands, of NCLB, school districts typically do not receive funds from any outside sources, including parents groups, Booster Clubs, or local businesses to fund arts education programs. The paper includes the complete questionnaire developed by the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, to be send to a sample consisting of 50% or more of the 604 New Jersey arts superintendents across virtually every school district in the state of New Jersey.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Restatement of Hypothesis
Sample description
Instrument
Data analysis
The Complete Questionnaire
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"The standards came into being as a result of a reform effort generated in the 1980s, emerging in several states and gaining nationwide visibility with the publication of A Nation at Risk in 19783. As a result, six national educational goals were announced in 1990. Later, with the passage of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act, the goals were written into law, naming the arts as an essential academic subject as important to education as language, mathematics, history, civics and government, geography, the sciences and foreign language ability."
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English Second Language.
This paper is a research proposal to identify learning difficulties that students encounter when specifically learning literacy skills in the target language.
8,310 words (approx. 33.2 pages), 55 sources, APA, $ 177.95
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This paper includes an extensive literature review that suggests interaction is a critical component of language learning, and that for children to be successful, they must be presented with a classroom environment that encourages competency through interaction, such as in immersion. The author points out that a majority of studies suggest SLA (second language acquisition) results from an integrative approach to learning in which students are encouraged to use the target language in conjunction with the native language to boost comprehension and understanding. The paper relates that the research methodology will be an exploratory case study approach because it is the optimal method for identifying questions and selecting measurement constructs when significant uncertainty exists with regard to a programs operations, goals, and results.
Table of Content
Literature Review
Background
Learning a Language
Summary: Learning a Language
Learning Difficulties with Reading
Summary: Learning Difficulties with Reading
Language 1 and Language 2 Transfer
Second Language Acquisition Issues
Summary: SLA Acquisition Issues
Research Methodology
Illustrative Case Study
Exploratory Case Study
Critical Instance Case Study
Program Implementation Case Study
Program Effects Case Study
Research Design
Data Analysis
Assumptions
Limitations
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"Many studies exist that focus on learning English as a second language. The results of these studies indicate that learning a second language is challenging, and that a large population of students still struggle with language and literacy acquisition particularly in English. More than 2.8 million children enrolled in school in the United States are considered as having only limited English proficiency skills. Fifty percent of limited English students are enrolled in programs labeled "Transitional bilingual education" whose goals include literacy and content instruction in the native language with additional curriculum geared toward learning to speak and comprehend English. Formal instruction in English is achieved when students attain a certain level of competency in their native language literacy and when they have acquired adequate oral listening and comprehension skills in the English language."
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Children with ADHD.
This paper evaluates research reported in the "Journal of Abnormal Psychology" on February 1, 2004, in the article, "Difficulties in Comprehending Causal Relations among Children with ADHD: The Role of Cognitive Engagement," by Elizabeth Pugzles and assoc
915 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper explains that the overall conclusion of this research is that children with ADHD are no less capable of comprehending information from stories presented in television shows than non-ADHD children; however, if there are distractions present, ADHD children will not pay as much attention to the television and, therefore, will not have as complete of an understanding of the story presented as non-ADHD children who did not become distracted by the toys. The author points out that one of the reasons children with ADHD, as well as adults with ADHD, do not keep their visual attention fixed in one place for as long as non-ADHD children is their inability to maintain attentional inertia, which is linked to cognitive engagement. The paper raises some questions criticizing this article: (1) who wouldn't be distracted by toys rather than watching television, and (2) does the withdrawal from the medication skew results?
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"The results show that without the toys as a distraction, ADHD and non-ADHD children have very similar test results; 90 percent visual attention is paid to the television by all children if there is not a source of distraction. These children also had similar test results when asked questions to show their understanding and recollection of the show they watched. However, when toys (distractions) were added to the experiment, there was a very measurable difference between the ADHD children and non-ADHD children in their ability to understand causal relations and understanding of factual events from the TV show."
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Consumer Psychology and Marketing Performance, 2005.
This paper is an extensive research paper on the effect of consumer psychology on marketing performance using a case study of Altuwairqi Group of Companies in Saudi Arabia.
45,360 words (approx. 181.4 pages), 49 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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The paper explains that, although relationship marketing is now popular, many of the relationships businesses have with their customers are actually rather troubled and complex, even though the businesses often do not realize this; it is important to understand why this is the case so that consumer psychology and consumer behavior make more sense. The author points out that little information about the Altuwairqi Group of Companies is available in any kind of verifiable form; however, this does not mean that a study cannot be done, only that this issue must be recognized as a limitation of the study. The paper indicates that there is a positive relationship between listening to what the consumers want and the success of the company.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Background
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions and Hypotheses
Definition of Terms
Limitations of the Study
Validity and Uniqueness of the Data
Significance of the Study
Researcher Biases
Summary
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Research Design and Rationale
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Summary
Analysis of the Data
Summary, Recommendations, and Conclusion
Summary of the Findings
Recommendations
Conclusion
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"Research suggests that many consumers develop coping strategies that they utilize to deal with some of the problems that the marketplace brings on for them, but these strategies do not always work that well for everyone. These various strategies are important, however, as they are designed to minimize, eliminate, or otherwise find a way to control many of the quality of life issues that these consumers feel are caused by the marketplace in general. These consumers then develop rules of purchasing and consumption that help to get them through the day and keep them from focusing on the problems that they have which are related to businesses."
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Military Groupthink, 2005.
A research proposal to understand the concept of military 'groupthink'.
3,962 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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This study explores the degree to which "groupthink," as defined by Irving L. Janis in "Groupthink: The Desperate Drive for Consensus at Any Cost," proliferates small to medium-sized military organizations. The sample of the study is the employees and supervisors of a small division of the military. The research design of the work consists of a self-report survey of employees and supervisors in which they self-evaluate the degree to which 'groupthink' exists within their particular organization. The data analysis of the plan is a comparative evaluation of the responses of both employees and supervisors to evaluate the degree to which 'groupthink' is actually present.
Table of Contents
Abstract
Introduction
Definition of Terms
Review of Literature
Method
Data Collection Plan
Data Analysis Procedure
Limitations
Implications
Appendix
References
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"The concept of "groupthink" has been applied to troubling group dynamics for many years and yet it is still one of the most prevalent problems with association to group failures and poor decision-making. When decisions are made within the context of cohesion that limits the input of the often-wise individual members of the group, and excludes the in-put of the out-group, groupthink is often the cause. (Chen, Lawson, Gordon & Mcintosh, 1996, p. 581) Logical intellectual consideration is often not even considered because of the false security of the groupthink dynamic and an idea of a need for consensus, real or otherwise, despite individual misgivings or unexplored alternatives. (Janis , 1971, p. 43) "
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Management Information Systems.
This paper is a research proposal to study management information systems in government.
13,560 words (approx. 54.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper states that the hypothesis of this study, which is that management information systems in government are much more complex and take longer to create than other management information systems because of the inherent difficulties in thoroughly protecting sensitive data from those that should not have access to it; therefore, they are underutilized or not utilized correctly, more often than not, and management does not understand what the end users of these systems really need. The author points out that there are two important key issues: (1) how the technology is used within and between organizations and (2) how these management information systems can be utilized to help manage and achieve the goals that these governmental agencies. The research methodology will include surveys of end users, middle management, management information systems managers, and top management to compare what they think about how well the technology works and to help determine their congruency on the future of the technology.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Scope of the Study
Rationale of the Study
Definition of Terms
Overview of the Study
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Approach
Data Gathering Method
Database of Study
Validity of Data
Originality and Limitations of Data
Summary
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"There are many differences between computing and management in the public sector and the private sector and this often has an impact not just on the way that things are done and the politics of a particular organization but on the decisions that are made and the employment in a particular organization as well. Computing and management information systems in government have increased very strongly in the last 15 years or so, but the research on this particular issue has declined steadily. This is an intriguing issue and it is curious why research is so lacking on something that is deemed to be so important."
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Classroom Management, 2005.
A research proposal to examine how teachers can become effective at classroom management.
11,220 words (approx. 44.9 pages), 100 sources, MLA, $ 220.95
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This paper aims to demonstrate exactly how teachers can become effective at classroom management and what skills are necessary for them to be effective at managing the classroom. To accomplish this, it examines classroom management from an open-minded perspective. The study also incorporates an exploratory approach with regard to examining how effective management skills can be adopted.
Outline
Abstract
Synopsis
Chapter 1
Introduction
Problem Statement
Importance of Study
Background to Study
Chapter 2
Literature Review
Classroom Management Defined
Why is Classroom Management Important?
Classroom Management in Action
Developing Classroom Skills
Factors Contributing to Teacher Strategies
Teaching and Classroom Management Models
Summary of Literature
Proposed Strategies for Success
Chapter 3
Methodology
Theory Building Process
Data Collection and Sample
Population Sample
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Scope and Limitations of the Study
Ethics
Implications
References
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"The need for better instruction regarding how to effectively manage a classroom is evidenced in a majority of the literature available (Biggs, Hinson & Long, 1999; Placek & Dodds, 1988; Dembo & Gibson, 1985). Whether an education major or an experienced teacher, individuals are still attempting to identify the factors they believe to influence classroom management. Many are still struggling to define a successfully managed classroom, while others are working to identify factors that contribute to successful classroom management (Biggs, Hinson & Long, 1999). Surveys of teacher's beliefs about classroom management suggest that numerous factors may play into classroom management and the ability of teachers to manage classrooms effectively."
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Violent Online Video Games.
This paper is a research proposal to study the effect of violent Online video games on adolescent behavior.
14,570 words (approx. 58.3 pages), 165 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper explains that the video game industry is the fastest growing entertainment industry and second only to music in profitability, but there is concern regarding the link between violent video games and a number of negative behaviors in children and adolescents who play them. The author lists the goals of this research project, which are (1) to study the violence level of adolescents who regularly play on-line video games, (2) to examine the relationship between violent on-line game exposure and violence level of adolescents, and (3) to recommend ways to reduce the effect of violent online video games on adolescents. The paper reports that this research will use a confidential email questionnaire drawn from a sample population of participants from online game centers in Hong Kong, soliciting their video game usage and opinions about how it affects them. Illustration and graph.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Aims of the Research
Hypotheses
Literature Review
Myths and Facts
The Online Gaming Industry
The Atmosphere of an Online Gaming Center
Effects of Violent Online Games
Risk and Protective Factors for Youth Violence
Theoretical Perspectives
Methodology
Ethics
Participants
Design and Materials
Procedure
Survey Instrument
Sample and Implementation
Analysis
Positives
Negatives
Summary of Findings
Observational Studies
Self-Report Studies
Experimental Studies
Other Studies
Conclusion
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"Two features of video games have generated a renewal of interest by researchers, public policy makers, and the general public. First, the active role required by video games is seen as both beneficial and negative. It helps educational video games serve as invaluable teaching tools for motivational and learning process reasons. However, it also may make violent video games more hazardous than violent television shows or movies. In addition, the arrival of a new generation of violent video games resulted in large numbers of children and youths actively participating in entertainment violence that went way beyond what is available on television or in movies. Recent video games reward players for murdering citizens, police, and prostitutes, using guns, knives, flame throwers, swords, baseball bats, cars, and martial arts. Some include movie clips of strippers and drug deals. In some games, the player plays the hero, while in others he is the criminal."
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Questionnaires and Focus Groups, 2004.
An analysis of questionnaires and focus groups as methods of research.
1,697 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper defines two research methods, questionnaires and focus groups, and explains their advantages and disadvantages. Further, it provides real-world applications of the methods in the tourism industry to prove that both are helpful to explore industry-specific economic, social, and environmental dynamics, provided the research methods are applied appropriately.
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"A questionnaire is a set of questions sent to the representatives of the target audience which they fill in and return (Purho, 2001). Format can be paper or electronic. Purho states that questionnaires are typically used in getting information that can be statistically analyzed such as satisfaction rates and demographic data. Therefore, questions are mostly closed questions that produce quantitative data based on yes/no answers or scale rankings. Some use is also made of open-ended questions that don't provide the respondent a set answer from which to choose ("Sociological research skills research methods")."
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