...COPING STRATEGIES AS A FUNCTION OF GENDER AND EDUCATIONAL LEVEL 1 Running Head: COPING STRATEGIES AS A FUNCTION OF GENDER AND EDUCATIONAL LEVEL Coping Strategies as a Function of Gender and Educational Level of Public and Private University Students A project is submitted to the Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka, in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Submitted By Md. Humayun Kabir Exam Roll: 1701 Registration no HA- 1605 Session: 2007-2008 Department of psychology University of Dhaka Project supervisor Dr. Mahfuza Khanam Professor Department of Psychology University of Dhaka COPING STRATEGIES AS A FUNCTION OF GENDER AND EDUCATIONAL LEVEL 2 Abstract This study investigated the differences in the coping strategies adopted by male and female first year and fourth year students of public and private university. A total number of 120 students (60 male and 60 female), where 60 from public university and 60 from private university, age ranging from 17 to 23 years were selected as sample. Non-probability sampling technique and purposive field survey were used for collecting data. The Bangla version of the “Coping Scale” (Huque, 2004) was used for assessing coping strategies. Results revealed significant differences between males and females in terms of engagement in both adaptive and non-adaptive coping strategies. In addition, educational level and university type had no effect on adaptive...
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...on the general operation of the University in line with its philosophy, mission, vision and objectives. The Board regularly meets once a semester to deliberate on issue pertinent to these concerns but my convene, if there are matters to be acted upon which cannot be held pending until the next scheduled meeting. Urgent matters of this nature are handled by an Executive Committee of the Board composed of three senior members for tentative action until the next Board meeting. The University Executive Body The executive body of the University is headed by the President, assisted by an Executive Vice President. Under the Executive Vice President is the Senior Vice President and Treasurer. The University President The President is the highest in the University. The functions of the position are as follows: ➢ recommend for the approval of the Board of Trustees institutional policies, plans, and programs consistent with the University's mission and thrusts; ➢ ensures the implementation of the University policies, plans and programs approved by the Board of Trustees; ➢ confers, with the authority from the Board of Trustees, academic degrees, diplomas or certificates to qualified candidates for graduation upon the recommendation of the Vice President for Academic Affairs; ➢ officially represents the University in academic, civic, social and other important functions; ➢ executes in behalf of the University, contracts, deeds, and other legal...
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...Discussion: Business continuity plan A business continuity plan (BCP) is a practice adopted by the university to ensure continuity in their services and business unit processes in cases of disruptions preventing normal procedures from taking place (Latha, 2003). These disruptions may be in the form of threats such as earthquakes, fires or pandemics like the Ebola crisis. The main objectives of the BCP are to maintain, resume and recover all of the activities of the university as a whole unit implementing both the human operational factors (Ken, 2000). All the university departments are involved in the development of the BCP and as a team conduct a risk assessment and business continuity plan (Latha, 2003). In case the university cannot handle an emergency situation using routine measures, the president implements an emergency plan. The university’s incident command section comprises of the safety officer and emergency operations executive who oversee the emergency operations. The planning section coordinates responsibilities of planning and intelligence while the finance section keeps a record of all purchases and report making. The university business impact analysis (BIA) analyzes the critical functions that affect the health and safety of university staff and students. It also analyzes the critical functions that influence the continuity of the university. The functions of the BIA are prioritized and respective downtime estimated. Prioritization is done according to severity...
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...not working or is dysfunctional, it affects all other parts and creates social problems, which leads to social change. The functionalist perspective achieved its greatest popularity among American sociologists in the 1940s and 1950s. While European functionalists originally focused on explaining the inner workings of social order, American functionalists focused on discovering the functions of human behavior. Among these American functionalist sociologists is Robert K. Merton, who divided human functions into two types: manifest functions, which are intentional and obvious, and latent functions, which are unintentional and not obvious. The manifest function of attending a church or synagogue, for instance, is to worship as part of a religious community, but its latent function may be to help members learn to discern personal from institutional values. With common sense, manifest functions become easily apparent. Yet this is not necessarily the case for latent functions, which often demand a sociological approach to be revealed. Functionalism has received criticism for neglecting the negative functions of an event such as divorce. Critics also claim that the perspective justifies the status quo and complacency on the part of society's members. Functionalism does not encourage people to take an active role in changing their social environment, even when such change may benefit them. Instead, functionalism sees active social change as undesirable because the various parts of society...
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...Abstract The human brain is perhaps the most complex of organs, boasting between 50-100 billion nerve cells or neurons that constantly interact with each other. These neurons carry messages through electrochemical processes; meaning, chemicals in our body (charged sodium, potassium and chloride ions) moves in and out of these cells and establish an electrical current. On-going psychological research is therefore so critical to understating brain function to understand human behaviour and to obtain methods to help negative behaviour. Discuss why on-going psychological research is so critical to understanding brain functioning On – going psychological research is critical in the understating brain function because our brain controls our body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate and breathing. Our brain handles our physical movement when walking, talking, standing or sitting. The brain is so crucial because it controls all our senses (seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and touching). It even lets us think, dream, reason and experience emotions. Psychological research is critical because they know that our body affect our behaviour, cognition, perception etc. Different moods and certain reactions that we do governed by certain neurotransmitters that depends on the brain so that it will be of use. They know that the brain is the command centre of our whole body so whatever its state or nature is very important to understanding behaviour and mental processes. Longstanding...
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...NUMERICAL SOLUTIONS: Solved Examples By Mahmoud SAYED AHMED Ph.D. Candidate Department of Civil Engineering, Ryerson University Toronto, Ontario 2013 Table of Contents Part I: Numerical Solution for Single Variable............................................................................................... 2 1.1. Newton-Raphson Method ............................................................................................................ 2 1.2. Secant Methods ............................................................................................................................ 4 Part Two: Numerical Solutions for Multiple Variables ................................................................................. 6 2.1. Generalized Newton-Raphson Method for Two Variables ........................................................... 6 2.2. Multi-dimensional case for Newton-Raphson Method ................................................................ 9 Appendix: Matrix ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Sayed-Ahmed, M. Ryerson University Jan. 2013 Part I: Numerical Solution for Single Variable 1.1. Newton-Raphson Method The Newton-Raphson method (NRM) is powerful numerical method based on the simple idea of linear approximation. NRM is usually home in on a root with devastating efficiency. It starts with initial...
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...Kudler Fine Foods University of Phoenix MMPBL502 Introduction Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) is an upscale gourmet food store for shoppers with discriminating tastes. Kudler’s store stocks an array of gourmet items that vary from produce, meat, seafood, baked goods, cheese and dairy and wine. Kudler purchases organic products to the extent that is feasible. Currently, Kudler has three locations in California: La Jolla, Del Mar, and Encinitas. Each store is staffed with a manager and assistant manager. The brainchild behind this gourmet store was established by Kathy Kudler. Kudler Fine Foods has been so successful that Kathy is looking for additional sites to further expand the Gourmet Food chain. As matters stand, KFF has flourished; however, to continue success, Kathy will need an excellent management team to make certain the stores continue to provide the best gourmet products possible. Primary Functions of Management According to Gomez-Mejia & Balkin, “successful organizations know how to manage people and resources efficiently to accomplish organizational goals and to keep those goals in tune with changes in the external environment, such as those brought about by technology, legislation, and competitors.” The four primary functions of management are needed for Kudler’s continued success and the functions are: Planning/Strategizing, Organizing, Leading and Controlling. Planning and Strategizing A significant function of management entails...
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...FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT Functions of Management The process of working with resources and people in an organization to accomplish a goal can be defined as management. "The traditional functions of management "planning, organizing, leading, and controlling" continue to be the key activities used to enable the organization to accomplish its goals and objectives. Though significant changes have occurred in all organizational structures, processes, and managerial styles, these traditional functions remain a constant. (Anderson & Pulich, 2002) To be an effective manager in any organization they must posses these skills. Planning Planning is the first function of management. The decisions made in this in function determine the future of the company. "The management function of systematically making decisions about the goals and activities that in individual, a group a work unit or the overall organization will pursue (Bateman & Snell, 2007). The University of Phoenix, although has been in existence for many years, this stage is never fully over. The company must always be evolving and ever changing if it wishes to stage on the forefront of the competition. The planning stage is an early development function, but also a necessity to continue to improve and revamp previous plans to ensure the longevity and future of the company. Organizing The second function of management is organizing. "The management functions of assembling and coordinating human, financial, physical...
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...THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES NAME: MWENYA MAKASA COMP NO: 14129965 COURSE: SOCIOLOGY 1110 LECTURE: MRS NTASHALA TUTOR: MR MWILA LUDAMO TUTORIAL DATE: WEDNESDAY 18-19HRS TASK: ASSIGNMENT ONE DUE DATE: 28TH January, 2015 QUESTION: Discuss the three Main Perspectives in Sociology and indicate their usefulness in Contemporary society? The nature of this essay is to discuss the three main perspectives in sociology and indicate their usefulness in contemporary society. The essay will first start with the definition of the term sociology and the term perspective. Later the essay will identify the three main sociological perspectives which are the key concepts of this essay. And a conclusion will be drawn at the end of this essay. The term sociology can be dated back in 1840. It was a word introduced by the French philosopher and the father of positivism (the use of scientific method in observing and studying social behavior). Auguste Comte (1789-1857) is considered to be the founder of the term sociology used to describe a new way of looking at the society. Therefore sociology can be defined as a scientific way of thinking about society and its influence on human groups (Taylor 2011). Perspectives in sociology provides us with different mindset in which we feel and see the world for example, a...
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...out an in – depth study of literature source on the entrepreneurial universities, its functions and development stages of universitie. As well as to understand classical institutions of higher education and entrepreneurial universities transformation oppurtunities. As part of the job was researched 2 universities – University of Twente (entrepreneurial university) and Ventspils University, as well as carried out interviews with 3 experts. In the research has been conscious the university development history, entrepreneurial model of universities, functions and viewed transformation opportunities form classical university to entrepreneurial university. The research paper ir valuable and useful for the both the authoress and Ventspils University, as well as other Latvias higher education institutions, because this topic in Latvia is little studied, as evidenced by the lack of literary sources. The study results indicate that Ventspils institution of higher education has the potential to become entrepreneurial university, but the most important factor in this process is inserting the entrepreneuship in to the staff and students minds. Each universities ecosystem is important, that creates a entrepreneurial environment and provides oppurtunities to build your own business. The authoress has concluded that the entrepreneurial universities promotes regional and also all economic development, because the universities have centres, of which new knowledge gets into companies, as well...
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...Distinguish between text, value, and formulas as cell contents. Use the AutoSum button to sum a range of cells. Copy a cell contents to a range of cells using various methods. Apply formatting to a worksheet. Modify cell contents. Enter cell references into formulas. Analyze a range of cells with basic statistical functions. Create a chart using the Chart Wizard. Apply basic operations open, save, print, and close a worksheet file. OVERVIEW Microsoft Excel 2010 is an excellent tool for performing many financial, mathematical, and data analysis tasks in a spreadsheet format. It is the most widely used spreadsheet application currently on the market. Therefore, it’s important to become familiar with the various facets of this software, because it allows for compatibility across multiple computers as well as collaborative features. This series of activities gives you clear instructions and practice so that you will become comfortable using this important computer application. This learning plan covers the basics of Microsoft Excel 2010. It was created primarily for a novice user, and prior experience is helpful, but not required, to cover this section. National American University Page 215 START A SPREADSHEET APPLICATION. Starting Microsoft Excel 2010 presents the main screen and opens one Workbook. A Workbook has a filename just as a Word document or PowerPoint presentation. Each Workbook has three Worksheets. You can add more Worksheets if you like. The Worksheet is composed of little...
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...Functional Areas of Business - Marketing and Human Resources Functional Areas of Business - Marketing and Human Resources The MBA overview highlights several areas of business that are studied in the MBA program at University of Phoenix. Two of the functional areas of business that appeal to me are marketing and human resources. This paper will review these two business functions, and provide an explanation of the management role in each area. Marketing Business Function. The role of marketing in an organization is critical to its success. Marketing can be defined as “the management process through which goods and services move from concept to the customer” (businessdictionary.com). Marketing focuses on the marketing mix, also known as the four P’s of marketing; Product, Price, Place and Promotion. All four must be present and work together in order to achieve success with a product or service (Khonat, 2013). However, marketing is much more than just the traditional role of being charged with advertising and promotional plans. Today’s marketing operations require cross-functional and diverse teams to produce results (Scott, 2013). Scott (2013) goes on to explain that marketing must work with all areas of the business; for example, with sales and IT for customer relations, and with R&D and manufacturing with regards to new product development and innovation. The Marketing Manager. I believe that the role of marketing...
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...Department of Economics California State University, Fullerton Sherif Khalifa, Ph.D. Department of Economics California National Income II State University, Fullerton () 1 / 31 Circular Flow Income Markets for factors of Production Private Saving Factor Payments Financial Markets Public Saving Taxes Households Government Firms Government Purchases Investment Markets for Consumption Goods and Services Firm Revenue Sherif Khalifa, Ph.D. Department of Economics California National Income II State University, Fullerton () 2 / 31 Supply Production De…nition Factors of production are the inputs used to produce goods and services. The two most important factors of production are capital and labor. Capital is the set of tools that workers use. Labor is the time people spend working. Factors of production are fully utilized. K =K L=L Sherif Khalifa, Ph.D. Department of Economics California National Income II State University, Fullerton () 3 / 31 Supply Production De…nition The available production technology determines how much output is produced from given amounts of capital and labor. Y = F (K , L) Y = F K, L De…nition A production function has constant returns to scale if an increase of an equal percentage in all factors of production cause an increase in output of the same percentage. zY = F (zK , zL) 4 / 31 Sherif Khalifa, Ph.D. Department of Economics California National Income II State University, Fullerton () Supply Production ...
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...environment, such as those brought by technology, legislation, and competitors” (Gomez-Mejia, 2002, p. 4). Whether at the managerial, individual, or team level, the management process involves planning and strategizing, organizing, leading, controlling, and decision making. However, in most contemporary organizations, all employees are responsible for at least part of these so called management functions (Gomez-Mejia, 2002). This paper will attempt to exemplify the primary functions of management, Porter’s five forces, and technology as it relates to management using Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) as the organization. Primary Functions of Management Planning means defining goals for future organizational performance and deciding on the tasks and use of resources needed to attain them (Daft, 2011). According to Gomez-Mejia in most contemporary organizations, all employees are responsible for at least part of the management functions. Within KFF this appears to be true. The company has three locations not lending a huge need for one specific person to undertake all duties of this management function alone. By definition, strategic managers are most often the senior executives of an organization, which duties encompass planning. By definition a strategic manager is responsible for total management, which here is Kathy Kudler. As aforementioned she does not bare this task alone. Through an e-mail correspondence initiated by Anne Shousha; legal consultant to Kathy Kudler, recommends Tara...
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... y =R(x)+u where y is a dependent variable, x is a vector o f regressors, u is the disturbance and R(x) = E ( y l x ) . Often, in practice, the estimation o f the derivatives o f R(x)are o f interest. For example, the first derivative indicates the response coefficient (regression coefficient) o f y with respect to x, and the second derivauve indicates the curvature o f R(x). In the parametric econometrics the estimation o f these derivatives and testing 1 Aman Ullah, Department of Economics, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, N6A 5C2, Canada. I thank L Ahmad, A. Bera, A. Pagan, C. Robinson, A. Zellner, and the participants of the workshops at the Universities of Chicago, Northern Illinois, Stanford, Riverside and Santa Barbara, for their comments on the subject matter of this paper. The work on this paper was done when the author was a vising scholar at the Stanford University. The SSHRC research grant and research facilities at the Stanford University are gratefully acknowledged. 0377-7332/88/3-4/223-249 $2.50 9 1988 Physica-Verlag, Heidelberg 224...
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