Introduction One of the most significant functions of a manager is to offer training to employees. This is important in order to provide employees with the knowledge to keep up with changing technology and social-economic set up in the globe (Koontz & Weihrich, 2006). It is essential to acknowledge the...
Description of the study The behavior of a teacher in the classroom strongly depends on the beliefs and attitudes of a teacher (Kyriakides & Muijs, 2005). For instance, it is possible to mention such aspects as motivation of learners, their empowerment, or goal setting (Kyriakides & Muijs, 2005). This is...
In the current competitive business environment, organizations have realized that the only way to be successful is to have a team of dedicated employees who are always willing to go the extra mile in meeting the demand of customers. Various approaches to maintaining a pool of motivated employees have been...
Introduction All researchers are aimed at confirming or exploring some important aspects that are associated with topics of interest. Confirmatory or exploratory strategies are based on research approaches, which are characterized by different methods of data collection and analysis (Creswell, 2013; Leedy & Ormrod, 2013). Thus, when a researcher thinks...
Overview and Objectives In the last few years there has been enhanced interest in town centre management and the study of its related issues. Ever since the first town centre manager was appointed in 1987, 240 new schemes have been introduced in regard to town/city centre management in the UK...
Hypothetical research approaches The influence of fun in the workplace on employees’ performance, motivation, and cooperation can be examined with the help of different research methodologies. For example, it is possible to choose the qualitative approach. In this case, a researcher should focus on the opinions of respondents such as...
Introduction The attributes of a successful leader are a subject of many academic studies. As a rule, much attention is paid to technical competence, ability to motivate other people, determination, logical reasoning, and other qualities. Yet, currently, researchers also focus on the role of emotional intelligence. This paper is aimed...
Introduction Consulting can be discussed as the series of actions directed to solving the concrete problem. While focusing on the school or day care center environments, it is possible to note that consulting is the approach to working with children based on the principles of assistance and development of the...
Introduction For a psychology consultant to succeed in his work, he needs to engage well with his clients during the initial stages of their meeting. The consultation process consists of four stages, which include the “entry, diagnosis, implementation and the disengagement” stages (Dougherty, 2014, p. 54). This critique will concentrate...
Methodology Introduction to the chapter This research aims at exploring the nurse transition programs that ought to transform New Graduate Nurses (NGNs) into professional nurses. The study results will be very controversial; therefore, it is necessary to employ an organised approach to achieve the required results. Research methodology enables the...
The term consulting in psychology is defined as “a type of service performed by counselors, psychologists, and human resource workers in which they assist another person who has responsibility for a case or program” (Dougherty, 2013, p. 10). The consultation process involves three parties, namely: the consultant, the client system,...
Introduction The growth of information and communication technology [ICT] has greatly influenced human life in a number of ways. ICT has also affected public service sectors. Rokhman (2011) argues that numerous changes have occurred with reference to the provision of government services due to the ICT development. Subsequently, the level...
Research Problem In recent times, college staff and students have adopted various social networking sites and tools for educational purposes. In this regard, social networking sites and tools have a significant impact on professional development and project collaboration. Although college staff and students are now pushing learning beyond the borders...
Introduction One of the basics of conducting quality research is the understanding of the research problems. Leedy and Ormrod (2005) argue that the success of a good research project depends on how the problem is stated. As such, stating the problem in a clear and precise manner will contribute hugely...
Industrial/Organizational Psychology (IOP) IOP can be described as the subdivision of psychology dealing with output augmentation within the workplace (Aamodt, 2012). In addition, IOP ensures that the wellbeing of personnel, which includes both mental and physical, is enhanced. In other words, IOP ensures the enhancement of performance, contentment, security and...
Abstract The tourism industry is a typical kind of attention-based sector that requires innovative marketing tools. In developed countries, the Tourism Bureaus are responsible for marketing tourist destinations and attractions to overseas markets. Firms operating in the tourism industry use various marketing tools to promote scenic spots, hotels, and airline...
Introduction Employers pay much attention to the employee selection in order to contribute to the organization’s performance and refer to the potential benefits of hiring talented and skillful people. The right choice as a result of the completing the successful employee selection process is the guarantee of the business’s potential...
Introduction Born on June 14, 1946, to Fredrick and Mary Trump in Queens New York, Donald John Trump was best known in his youth as an energetic, fastidious, and assertive young man. Enveloping these qualities at a tender age, his parents thought that taking him to the New York Military...
Recent development in education has resulted to the introduction of computers in collaborative learning (Harasim, 2000). Felix, (2005) asserts that educationists, teachers and learners believe collaborative learning is a new education approach used to improve students’ skills, knowledge and comprehension. Education policy makers agree that computers have created a platform...
The duration of my studies at (INSERT NAME OF UNIVERISTY HERE) has been a captivating, engaging and invaluable experience due to a number of individuals that have made it unforgettable and as such I would like to acknowledge their contributions to my scholastic achievement. First and foremost I would like...
Introduction: Revealing the Test Results Motivation is an essential part of a student’s evolution as a learner, both in terms of their academic life and in a more general sense, i.e., the willingness to cognize the unknown and to improve one’s skills, evolving as a professional. Therefore, it is crucial...
Introduction The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has one of the fastest developing economies in the Middle East region. The country has been attracting foreign investors, especially in the petroleum industry, finance, and tourism. This means that the central government at Riyadh has been under pressure to meet the growing demand...
Introduction Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002 is a federal law in the United States enacted with the objective of imposing standards in pubic accounting (Romano, 2005). The goal of SOX is to ensure that public companies, as well as their management, follow the new accounting standards. The new law is...
Introduction The progress of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the silent trading area to international player has been extraordinary. The nation’s reasonable foreign policies and insistent diversification far from gas and oil have assisted in development of the economy, which has led to a GDP on a par with...
Introduction Job analysis refers to the process of identifying and determining details of job duties and requirements, including their importance to a specific job. Generally, the process involves collecting and analyzing data in order to make informed decisions that conform to specifications of a job. In most cases, a meta-analytic...
Introduction In the contemporary changing business environment, lenders face numerous ethical issues when dealing with different clients. The 2008 financial crisis started with unethical and poorly regulated subprime mortgages. Subprime loan is a “type of loan that is offered at a rate above prime to individuals who do not qualify...
Introduction Retention and Modalities among African American Children Aged 4–9. A Reason for Concern Despite the fact that in the XXI century, ample opportunities for African American students to pursue academic success have emerged, retention rates among the given type of learners are still very low. Though the range of...
Introduction Osei (2013) argues that pursuing a doctoral degree is a fundamental aspect in individuals’ efforts to improve their career. However, one must meet certain requirements in order to obtain a doctoral degree. One of the requirements entails completing assignments and dissertations. Writing dissertations is a complex process, which covers...
Introduction to the Study Adepoju (2002) and other researchers have studied the current literature on CEMAC, which shows a gap in knowledge because few studies have attempted to examine the impact of regional integration on trade and human migration at the local level among the Central African states. Studies by...
After the events of 1991 Russia was acknowledged by the world community a political and cultural successor country of the U.S.S.R. Although many years have passed after the Dissolution of the Soviet Union, different events which remind the Soviet past of Russia take place in the country nowadays. For example,...
Introduction In the 1960s and 1970s, political interest in “non-traditional studies” (Gould & Cross 1977) awakened, since society began to acknowledge education as a basis of wealth and the creation of value. Universities began to open their doors to non-traditional target groups to enable “mass higher education”. The traditional student...
Introduction With proliferation in information technology, stakeholders are now raising concerns about ethical issues that arise out of the use of information systems. Although issues of morality and ethics in this computer age have been discussed at length for many years, ethical issues in mainstream Information Technology became a serious...
Introduction Today, China is ranked as the second largest economy after the United States. Numerous countries have benefited from China’s high demand for imported products and raw materials. One of the countries that have significantly benefited from exporting its products to china is Canada. High demand for imported goods in...
Introduction This study investigates the relationship between Grade Point Average (GPA) and IQ scores among ninth graders. A random sample of 40 ninth graders aged 14 years old was selected. An educator administered Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fourth Edition (WISC-IV). WISC-IV includes a Full Scale IQ comprising of verbal comprehension,...
Introduction Psychological disorders This disorder has an anguish effects to a human being affecting his or her mentality and this results into a severe illness. Psychological disorders results from various cause, which initiates several diseases appearing in different ways. We have various symptoms of these diseases including 🙂 – schizophrenia,...
Motivation is the process through which people are inspired to act (Drillings & O’Neil, 2004). Motivation can be initiated from biological and psychological sources as well as goal-oriented incentives. Internal sources of motivation originate from our emotions throughout our evolutionary history. External sources originate from factors in the surrounding environment....
A drug is any substance which when taken transforms the functioning of the body of the human being either positively or negatively. Drug abuse is the excessive use of drugs, whether for medicinal or for non medicinal purposes. Many youths currently take drugs to stimulate the functioning of their bodies,...
Introduction Societal mores form a crucial aspect of human existence. They make a critical distinction between the human race and other animals. While other members of the animal kingdom exist in an amoral world that knows neither ethical nor moral standards, the human race is not as lucky or unlucky....
Introduction Through the Hamlet play, Shakespeare shows that Hamlet – the main character – is deeply influenced by the concepts of death, The Universe, and life in a very profound way. Indeed, Hamlet has a very close relationship with the aforementioned concepts. To illustrate, the character is inspired by The...
Introduction Human resource management (HRM) is a relatively new concept that has enabled organizations control their performance through effective management of employees. Organizations have globally adopted this concept as a central part of their operations with the aim being to influence staffing and performance at their respective institutions. Ownership and...
Introduction Environmental degradation in Nigeria and regions along Niger Delta has persisted for many years due to oil spillage (Eweje 2006, p. 30). In this regard, an examination of governance of oil spillage in Niger Delta raises critical issues in regard to policy and legislative framework associated with oil exploration...
Introduction The provision of social work services have greatly been influenced by various factors particularly the applications of modern technology (Coe-Regan & Freddolino, 2008; Marson, 2007; Parrott & Madoc-Jones, 2008). Essentially, social work practice has considerably transformed over the years particularly due to cultural and technological changes (Marson, 2007). In...
Introduction Immigration is the act of moving from one’s country of birth to another country to settle. Immigration is a great economic aspect that helps in filling openings in the labor market and increasing economic growth in the host countries. Although locals would feel threatened that the skilled immigrants would...
Introduction Confidentiality and keeping of private information is one of the key principles that have to be observed in social work practice. However, social workers are often faced with dilemma particularly in decisions concerning disclosing critical information concerning the clients. Essentially, social workers have the duty of upholding the stated...
Introduction: Education for African American Women in XXI Century Research Topic: Education Issues for African American Women The XXI century has opened a plethora of education related opportunities to a range of people. Since it is practically impossible to get a good job without a degree, the significance of new...
The world is currently facing a myriad of challenges in the social, economic and political spheres. Globally, some of the significant problems that have been witnessed include global warming, depletion of natural resources, soaring food prices and dwindling world economy (Wagner & Kegan, 2006). Finding a lasting solution to these...
In the last few decades, different policies have been formulated to address educational standards in schools in many countries and states. One of the most critical issues has been the unending debate on the advantages and limitations of some policies employed by schools in the United States (Ravenscroft, 2007). Many...
Introduction Change is a fundamentally vital aspect that an organization must undertake. Whereas change is inevitable, Wagner & Kegan (2006) reckoned that the process of change must incur resistance from some members of the organization. The two sentiments imply that the agents of change must introduce it in a manner...
Abstract Mobile Business Intelligence (MBI) is among the latest trends in business technology, which allows users to access business intelligence information from mobile devices and platforms via specific applications. The continued development of mobile technologies and applications can potentially provide users with opportunities to analyse business information directly on their...
Literature Review The core objective of this chapter is to provide the reader with an all-inclusive view on the subjects of parapsychology and the Pali canon. This is very important because this PhD project is an attempt to make a comparison between understanding of psychic power phenomenon as perceived in...
Abstract Early childhood special education and early childhood intervention services in Saudi Arabia and the United Stated were compared based on four criteria: history, legislation, teacher preparation, and early intervention services. The United States has a more complicated history of early intervention, and the challenges the country faces are more...
Need Statement, Goals, and Objectives Need Statement Approximately 6.5 million people in the United States have intellectual disabilities, which are the most common type of developmental disability (“What is intellectual disability?” 2017). For decades, it has been recognized that the needs of people with disabilities primarily encompass the creation of...
Introduction In the contemporary world, education is of paramount importance for almost any individual due to the fact that it permits one to more successfully adapt to the rapidly changing world, to have an access to better employment opportunities and promotions, and to be able to choose the career that...
Today, the issue of both natural and man-made disasters has become a considerable problem that requires attention. For example, economic development results in overuse of the natural resources and the increase of the average global temperature, which causes serious climate change and induces disastrous events in the areas where they...
Abstract The proposed research will focus on investigating education of minority children younger than 5 years. The main problem under consideration is the issue that the development of some children’s language and speech skills is slow because their environment and caregiving are poor. As a result, young children may be...
Introduction Large infrastructure projects are considered risky and costly. It is estimated that up to 90% of large infrastructure projects usually result in overrun costs averaging 28% higher than budget according to Flyvbjerg et al. (2014). This trend is common in Europe, and the UK, in particular, does not compare...
Introduction When people enter the workforce for the first time, they cannot comprehend all peculiarities of decision-making and working processes and develop a strong understanding of personal interests, abilities, and demands. Career uncertainty bothers people of different age. Workers may want to change their careers, earn more, or try something...
Thematic Analysis: Definition, Advantages, and Disadvantages A characteristic feature of the modern stage of psychology is the desire of scholars to develop such research methods that would be relevant to the object under the study, since this science involves not only the very theme but also the facts lying outside...
Case Assignment Ethics plays an important role in any kind of social research, and researchers have to use ethical principles in order to answer ethical questions and govern behaviors (Kitchener & Kitchener, 2009). Each type of research has its own ethical considerations, and their appropriate and in-time recognition is one...
Case Assignment Action research is a type of research method that aims at solving a certain problem or discussing a reflective process the goal of which is to find a solution to a problem. As a rule, it is done by an educator or a group of educators for other...
Introduction The question of finding a job and building a career bothers millions of people worldwide (Lin, Wu & Chen 2015). Adult workers want to change their lives and observe new occupational opportunities. Still, they are challenged by a number of new ideas and develop some kind of fear of...
Introduction Although online education and the online credit recovery program are considered to be very beneficial across the United States, there have been very few studies measuring the actual outcomes of these programs. Online credit recovery programs are supposed to help students who have dropped out pursue the required credits...
It is worth noting that interior design entails various concepts and meanings as it deals with the planning and design of the interior space of the premise creating a solid, harmonious composition. Despite a variety of different aspects of interior design, the two main characteristics of almost any style are...
Introduction Background of the study Life-span development involves all the stages of development of human beings from conception to death. It encompasses several intermediary stages such as birth through infancy, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and late adulthood to death. However, not all changes that occur in the life of an...
Abstract Solution Focused Brief Therapy is one of the brief therapies that are very effective and efficient in solving marriage and family problems such as relationships, stress, depression and anxiety among others. The effectiveness and efficiency of this model is due to the unique approach to the problem by use...
A borderline personality disorder is characterized by continuous instability in a person’s self _image, changes in the mood of the person most of the time, and even break-ups in close personal relationships which always leads to distress and loss of friendships. People with this kind of borderline personality disorder are...
Introduction The theory by Lawrence Kohlberg of moral reasoning borrows from the concepts presented by Piaget on cognitive reasoning. It postulates that people go through 3 levels of moral reasoning with 6 stages of which cannot be skipped or reversed. According to him, these stages apply to all people of...
Case Assignment Introduction of a Quantitative Article In the majority of cases, men are defined as more appropriate and beneficial examples of leaders than women. However, to disprove this theme and discuss this problem from a new perspective, the researchers introduce different methods and use different sources. For example, the...
Introduction of the Article and Authors The article of interest is entitled “The impact of multilevel networks on innovation” by Chinese authors, namely, Jiancheng Guan and Jingjing Zhang who work at School of Management in University of Chinese Academy of Science and Yan Yan who works at School of Management...
How to manage stress One should use a positive imagery theory to reduce stress as outlined in the stressmanagingtips.com. This involves putting yourself in an imagination that positively brings relaxation to your body and mind. For instance, one can imagine being at the top of a high mountain where you...
Abstract The main objective of the present systematic review was to analyze peer-reviewed articles in English on the theme of child abuse in the countries of GCC. The problem of child maltreatment in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council was explored as an unresolved issue on the international level....
Introduction For decennaries, the issue of gender inequality has been in a manner accessible to or observable by the public reverberating through the formal association of people with similar interests. To date, one of the most agitating issues is the question raised for consideration or solution on gender inequality in...
Introduction There is no doubt that the technological progress made over the past few decades has opened a plethora of opportunities for the UAE companies, in general, and the Dubai organizations, in particular, to explore new opportunities in local and global markets, improve services quality, and attract new customers. The...
Since the dawn of history, humans strived for breakthroughs starting with the transition from gathering and hunting to agriculture and stockbreeding to inventing the light bulb and penicillin and up to the newest technologies. What is common for all that was mentioned above is that at first every breakthrough seemed...
Introduction Currently, the education system in the United States is focusing on the need to foster equity in the education system and improve performance level. Consequently, policy makers have reformed many of the policies that shape the education system in the U.S. The new reforms have focused more on the...
Introduction The decision to conduct research is not an easy task because much work has to be done and much time has to be spent. Researchers can make mistakes at the initial stage of the work when the necessity to choose a research method takes place. There are two main...
Introduction According to statistic data, in 2012, the US students’ performance in mathematics was below average. Among all the thirty-four countries represented in Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), such as Germany, Japan, and Israel, the United States were ranked only twenty-seventh (Results from PISA, 2012). The statistical numbers...
There are numerous factors that may affect a student’s decision to remain in school. Educational leaders and advisors have to know the basics of such decisions in order to influence and control an educational process and make the necessary attempts in case some improvements are required. Due to the fact...
Introduction Academic success is essential in society nowadays because it guarantees more employment as well as financial security in the occupational world as opposed to those who did not excel in academic settings. Therefore, students are in constant pressure and stress to excel at school and college to achieve good...
Literature Synthesis Introduction Action research remains a complex phenomenon, which implies the necessity of modification and introduction of the adjustments in the organization. Nonetheless, it is evident that challenges have a tendency to exist. The articles and publications, which were chosen for the literature synthesis, imply my understanding of the...
Abstract Murder on a Sunday Morning is a documentary that seeks to reveal the conspicuous problems in the judicial system concerning juveniles accused of criminal offenses. This article identifies various elements of the documentary that relate to forensic psychologists when handling juvenile crimes. Forensic assessment is fundamental to safeguard the...
Introduction The article Approaches to measuring the extent and impact of environmental change in three California community-level obesity prevention initiatives by Cheadle et al. (2010) highlights the various health concerns due to the problem of obesity among individuals in the United States. The authors describe this distressing public health concern...
Problem Statement Suicide is among the leading causes of death in the globe, and it is closely associated with stress and depression both in childhood and later in adulthood. In the US, “suicide is the third leading cause of death for adolescents aged between 12 and 18 years” (Espelage and...
Introduction It could be said that the crude oil industry continually experiences the layoff of workers, as it is one of the major reasons to reach sustainability on the market. The governance of my company continues to decrease the quantity of personnel and cuts the employees’ benefits to remain competitive...
Introduction The study has analyzed nine relationships related to the issues of adoption of e-government in a certain context. The use of the Internet has enhanced the accessibility to all facets of government processes and services and enabled the easy and speedy delivery of these services to citizens, companies, employees,...
Introduction This paper offers a cross-cultural briefing report to a new female Muslim manager who was transferred from Lebanon by Clever Clogs International in her mid-thirties to work in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company, which operates in the finance industry, intends to change its banking system in the Netherlands through the...
Introduction The Metropolitan Museum of Art was established in the mid-1870s in New York. The main objective of founding this museum was to nurture the study of fine arts while advancing the application of arts to practical life. However, with the rapid social, economic, and technological changes that have been...
Introduction Childhood bullying is associated with suicidal attempts later in adulthood as shown in the field of psychology. The risk of committing suicide varies with gender whereby girls show higher tendencies of committing suicide after undergoing bullying in their childhood as compared to boys (Bauman, Toomey, & Walker, 2013). The...
Introduction Traditionally, the topic of leadership ethics was narrowly covered and thus it only received the attention of theorists who wrote texts on ethical leadership. However, the contemporary leadership is covered in moving pictures, films, acted by various artists. Proponents of films as an important source of information regarding ethical...
Abstract The proposed study seeks to determine the relationship between parental Involvement and underserved urban schools’ academic achievement. It focuses on this subject in the context of early literacy and examines intervention responses for kindergarten to grade 2 students in an underserved community in Atlanta. In addition to recognizing the...
Introduction Conducting research translates into the engagement in scientific inquiry to identify the underlying issues about a specific problem with the aim of solving it. In this regard, the process of inquiry follows particular systematic steps that seek to attain objectivity, reliability, and validity of the findings. Thus, it is...
Introduction The process of Action Research (AR) and the features that distinguish it from other research methods have been described by numerous studies. The literature review provided in this paper focuses on methods and tools of AR as well as the key principles of AR conducting to demonstrate how AR...
Introduction The significance of kinaesthetic experiences can hardly be overrated; one of the five senses that inform the further emotional and behavioral changes in an individual affects people’s perception of reality to a considerable extent (Ahmed & Hakkarainen 2013). Particularly, the impact of touching fabric, in general, and textile products,...
Introduction Choir directors possess the relevant skills in playing musical, pedagogical, liturgical, and administrative roles. In performing their functions, choir directors influence their participants in several ways as they embark on music-making sessions and other choral activities. Mantie (2012) emphasizes that the ways in which the choir directors undertake their...
The given work is devoted to the cogitations about the image of the 39th President of the USA Jimmy Carter. Being elected in rather complicated period of time, he is often taken as one of the most contradictory presidents of new time. That is why, the main aim of the...
Introduction Evangelism is one of the ways through which gospel is proclaimed to people. The rate of the spread of the gospel grows exponentially to reach a greater multitude of different cultural origins. Evangelism is also a way of bringing people to Christianity, regardless of their cultural affiliations. The goal...
Introduction Promoting change in a community is a challenging task that requires the integration of strong values, efficient leadership, and a coherent strategy. Aimed at addressing the problem of homelessness in Atlanta, the Central Outreach Advocacy Center has made a significant change to the specified community, being independent from its...
Research Approaches Abductive research is an approach used to generate scientific accounts appropriate for the concrete case from everyday usual accounts or rules. Thus, in contrast to induction and deduction, abduction allows discovering particular phenomena or cases oriented first to the general rule and consequences. As a result, the abductive...
Introduction The concept of “pedophilia” or an individual being described as a pedophile (i.e. someone that has a sexual attraction towards young children) is thought of as a socially unacceptable form of behavior and thus any individual that has been caught in the act is labelled as a social deviant...
Introduction Covering about 12000 m2, the Niger Delta constitutes slightly above 8 % of the land surface of Nigeria. The region also has a highly diverse ecosystem. It is made of four major ecological domains. These include a number of natural vegetation types like swamps and rainforests. There has been...
Introduction The use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices is vital to the success of students who may struggle with some speech or hearing impairments. However, the outcomes of these learners are strongly dependent on the willingness and readiness of teachers to make use of such technologies. In many...
Introduction The systematic planning of actions that are applied to the collection of information and subsequent analysis of data in a logical manner that help in the realization of the purpose of a given study is called a study design. Examples of study designs include descriptive, cross-sectional, experimental, and explorative...