...critique Critique: Jones and Solomon (2010) do not explicitly mention the aim of their research, but rather refer to the nature of the research. This is not seen as a weak point as the authors make use of grounded theory in their study. The authors do however identify their motivation of conducting this research quite well by stating: “However, to our knowledge, there has been little research (...)” (pp. 21). Furthermore, the authors link their motives to prior research by stating that there has been a lack of interview-based work in prior research (Ball et al, 2000; Deegan et al, 2006; O’Dwyer and Owen, 2005). I do see this link as a strong point in contrast to the objective of this article. The objective of this article is not clearly formulated. The authors mention: “We address the fundamental question on (...)” (p.21). However, immediately afterwards they state: “In addition, we shed light on several important questions such as (...)” (p.21). These additions are not related to previously identified questions by the authors but to the themes that derived from the interviews in this study. Therefore, in my opinion this cannot be seen as an explicit objective of the article and the authors could have stated this sentence in a different context regarding the themes derived which relates to the fundamental question being addressed. Comments: The student provides several arguments explaining why he/she believes the authors clearly described their objectives/aims and linked them to...
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...By: Ernest Halili | Customer Relationship Management in Banking Industry and its Implementation Issues | For: Research Methods: Literature Review | Words: 1016 | Abstract The war between companies for customers is getting tougher every day. Companies need to find other ways and methods in order not only to attract new customers but more importantly to retain the existing ones. In order to do so, companies are always looking for the best alternatives than can be offered to their customers; thus trying to engage customers to long-term relationships through offering them products and services that they need the most. One of the best ways to achieve that is by starting to implement the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategy. Through this strategy companies will be able to acquire long term benefits, bigger customer base and a safe business future and this is exactly what this paper will show us. Here we are going to talk about CRM issues (barriers) and its implementation ways in banking industry. Many banks try to implement it; some of them fail to do it because they fail to execute its process correctly or lack management cooperation. The others that succeed construct a clear plan and train their employees effectively in order to execute it. More details about this research topic, how it works and how it fails, will be discussed. Table of Contents Abstract 2 Table of Contents 3 Introduction 3 Literature Review 4 CRM in Banking Industry 4 ...
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...Business Research Decisions Team success or failure is caused by many factors. Even with the best efforts of organization leadership and team members, team success is not guaranteed. Organizations desiring success will study team failures within the organization for the health of future projects. Analyzing failure is important because it affects employee morale and also has financial implications (Team, 2013). There are five major categories attributed to team failure. In this paper we will examine and discuss the five categories identified as environmental influences, goals, roles, processes, and relationships. Failure in any or all of these categories leads to failure of the organization as a whole (Team, 2013). The hierarchy of business decision makers categorizes organizations based on how they use business research to make decisions. List and explain the three levels in the hierarchy. Environmental influences can be described as external factors such as team members working in different locations or teams having to straddle different time zones making it difficult to communication quickly and effectively(Team, 2013.) In the world of today’s communication options, this could be remedied by using Skype® or instant messaging, along with Google Docs® for group efforts. Communication is the most important part of successful teams. Another environmental influence is that a team may not be given sufficient resources to do the job. A team that does not have the necessary...
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...methods and an appropriate statistical package. Module aims: This module aims to give students a broad knowledge of a range of methodological and analytical skills, which they can apply in a variety of research contexts. As well as giving students a grounding in the basic principles of quantitative research methodology, the module will (i) look at how data can be described, (ii) introduce a range of statistical tests commonly used, and (iii) explore what the results mean in terms of the research question posed. The module comprises lectures, and the delivery will involve hands-on lab work using an appropriate statistical package. Module Objective Learning Outcomes: On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate: • An ability to apply a variety of different statistical methods to their research project. • An ability to collect, store, manage, test and interpret data. • An understanding of the epistemological and methodological difficulties associated with different techniques. • An ability to use computer software associated with the analysis of quantitative data. • An awareness of the ethical issues surrounding data collection and analysis. Skills Taught: On completion of this module, students should be able to; • Conduct research in a manner that is consistent with professional practice • Collect quantitative data • Enter quantitative data meaningfully •...
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...In lieu of traditional exams, I have decided to shake things up by asking you to design a final project that is part investigative journalism and part creative adventure. The idea is to produce a coherent nugget of information—or story—that traces the history of an ordinary object. The premise is based on our classroom discussions about the various ways discourse, power, consumption, and bodies are linked to gender, race, sexuality, class, religion, geography, and so on. My aim is to get you thinking seriously about the material conditions that produce commodities for everyday use (often hidden and obscured), as well as their emotional/cultural/social value (often produced and enforced by media, norms, discipline, and bodily surveillance). For example, when considering an ordinary pair of jeans, it is important to understand how their material history goes beyond simply when and where they were purchased. From production to consumption, a whole range of transnational labor practices (that primarily utilize the skills of young, low-income women of color) and advertising strategies (that primarily utilize the bodies and sexuality of young women) are deployed. Many of these practices violate international labor and environmental standards. At the same time, this ordinary pair of jeans may also contain a personal history that reflects emotional, cultural, or social values (a particular brand, a form of resistance to dress codes and cultural clothing norms, a gift from a beloved...
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...Research Paper Topic, Preliminary Research and Rationale For this assignment, I have chosen to breakdown some of the basic issues that cause a lack of intimacy and sex with marriages. I also intend to use proven counseling methods to help Christian counselors battle this issue within married couples. The title of the paper will be: The Necessity for Sexual Intimacy in Marriage. From pastoral experience, counseling married couples having difficulties in their marriage usually stems from a lack of intimacy. Both husband and wife for various reasons have drawn away from affection, intimacy and sex. There is great value in this information because once the issue of intimacy is explained and resolved. Couples usually go on to live productive marriages, fulfilling God’s design for husband and wife. Several Studies (including The Barna Group, 2006) have shown that a lack of sexual intimacy in marriages can and have resulted in many couple choosing divorce their spouses rather than fix this common issue. The Barna Group asserts that “no moral dimension has changed as much as Americans’ perspectives and behaviors related to sexuality” (2006). This has happened in part by the increase in sexual diversity and immorality. Not surprisingly, Pornography lists high on the list of causes of a lack of sexual desire from many husbands (2006). In the book Why you do the things you do: secrets to healthy relationships; Timothy Clinton and Gary Sibcy assert that the key to a loving, lasting...
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...The focus of this essay is on the relationship between researchers and external organisations or the practitioners, as I like to present them. While reading trough several articles and books in my field of interest, applying psychology to the work place is not always straightforward. The researchers or the academics are sometimes writing papers for publication but might not be addressing the issues to the people in the external organisations, managers and practitioners and try to solve the problems they are facing. Is there a gap between research and practice? Why is there a gap? What can be done to close this gap and by that make a more productive relationship between researchers and external organisations? The long-standing gap between research and practice in general is a matter of national concern. Why is there a failure in bringing research knowledge successfully into organisations? (Abbott, Walton, Tapia, & Greenwood, 1999) Along with the science-practice gaps identified by Rynes et al. (2002), a number of major changes occurring in the workplace over the last 10 years (e.g., increases in demographic diversity, changes in the nature of work, increases in outsourcing and downsizing, and skill shortages) suggest the need for HR practitioners to learn about new research findings that can assist in improving the management of HR. (Burke, Drasgow, & Edwards, 2004) There are numerous terms that can be used synonymously when talking about work psychology: industrial...
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...the time they reach their mid-teens, the groupings tend to change, often forming a loose confederation of boys and girls. Adolescence years is a crucial time as it is a intermediary phase between childhood and adulthood and when a teenager faces relationship problem at this stage it serves long term effects on him or her. It is true when it is said that most of our development happens during this period both physically and emotionally.If relationship setback is grave, it can even affect teen’s future to quite an extend. A teen relationship contains many elements such as trust, honesty,communication, respect and time management and all play an essential role. If all these elements are balanced or managed effectively by the teenager it leads to healthy relationship. However, when abused or improperly addressed, those same relationship elements can lead to numerous problems. Infatuation or love? Some teens are not able to gauge their feelings well. They might mistakenly takeinfatuation for love. This is the stage when teenagers are most confused about their feelings. They are unable to decide and fail to make right decisions. When they enter into the relationship they might cut off from family and other friends.In a healthy relationship teen maintains his separate identity. Breaking up is no fun for teens. It is can be one of the most emotional events in their life. The disappointment can be almost overbearing for them. Breaks up can be pretty hard as it effects and changes your...
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...title be both brief and descriptive of your research. Search engines will use the title to help locate your article. Readers make quick decisions as to whether they are going to invest the time to read your article largely based on the title. Thus, the title should not contain jargon or vernacular. Rather, the title should be short (generally 15 words or less) and clearly indicate what the study is about. If in doubt, try to specify the cause and effect relationship in your key point. Avoid trite and wasteful phrases such as "A study of ..." or "An investigation to determine ..." Abstract: The abstract serves two major purposes: it helps a person decide whether to read the paper, and it provides the reader with a framework for understanding the paper if they decide to read it. Thus, your abstract should describe the most important aspects of the study within the word-limit provided by the journal. As appropriate for your research, try to include a statement of the problem, the people you studied, the dependent and independent variables, the instruments, the design, major findings, and conclusions. If pressed for space, concentrate on the problem and, especially, your findings. Introduction: You will usually start your report with a paragraph or two presenting the investigated problem, the importance of the study, and an overview of your research strategy. You do not need to label this section. Its position within the paper makes that obvious. The introductory paragraphs...
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...in her article “Be A Gamer, Save the World,” video games help fulfill human needs that society fails to entertain. Typically, gamers are typecast as escapist-an individual who tries to escape away from reality-but the reality is playing video games has helped players become the best versions of themselves. Throughout the article McGonigal provides information and research pertaining to the increasing number of people playing video games and why they can help increase the quality of life, and how they provide a genuine need that the real world does not but she fails to provide any...
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...because it explores relationships between employers and employees and focuses on the distribution of power. David makes a very good point that people’s psychological contract is made up of people’s expectations, beliefs and promises between the organization and them. This is linked to job satisfaction and job commitment. In my opinion if people’s psychological contract is not broken they are more likely to stay with that job and be happy to come to work. They would also be willing to go above and beyond what is expected. If there psychological contract is violated the opposite would happen. Contract violation can be caused by broken promises or expectations this causes many different emotions for workers and employers, like disappointment, frustration, anger and they will be more willing to express their dissatisfaction by exit, voice, loyalty or neglect. Psychological contracts are basically in the eye of the beholder and no one’s is the same, it is easier to change then regular contracts cause it’s not on actual paper and can be changed secretly. Like David explains employers expect employees to work the hours they are scheduled, doing the best quantity and quality, being honest, loyal and flexible. Employees expect job security, job satisfaction, fair pay and good working conditions. As time goes on peoples psychological contracts are changing and it is important to research and understand why the employment relationship is changing and...
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...Computer Science (in NLP/ML)) Mark Dredze (Johns Hopkins University) Hanna M. Wallach (University of Massachusetts Amherst) Version 1.0, March 20, 2012 Being a graduate student can be extremely rewarding and a lot of fun, but it’s also hard work. Like anything in life, there are ways to succeed and ways to fail. Hopefully, you will find a good support network that can help you learn what it takes to be a good graduate student. However, not everyone is able to find such a network, and it’s important to learn these lessons early. This guide was written based on our experiences as graduate students and our experiences advising graduate students, specifically, PhD students in NLP and machine learning; however, we hope many of the points are applicable to a wider audience. Where possible, we have indicated when advice is field-specific. Beyond that, the advice is listed in no particular order. No doubt there will be points with which you disagree. That’s totally fine -- there are certainly points about which even we had differing views; however, before you decide to ignore these points, it’s well worth taking the time to understand why we included them. Becoming a PhD Student Why Get a PhD? This question is dealt with extensively in other documents, so we will not discuss it in detail here; however, we want to emphasize the importance of asking this question. Getting a PhD will change your career path dramatically. Not only does getting a PhD mean you will spend years in school (with...
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...Crystal Perez Divorce is a big scary word for many. To some, it is a word that represents failure and a reason for them to raise the white flag in defeat. Trials and tribulations seemed to take their toll and cause reason for a significant change in lifestyle, routines, and marital status. To others, divorce is a reason to escape from a difficult and harmful relationship. Divorce is the final straw and the symbol of courage to leave when they had had enough. For whatever the reason, divorce has become extremely prevalent not just in the United States, but across the Earth. It is also a large reason for debate. Many feel as though divorce is looked at as a “get out of jail free card” and that people use it when they have decided that they want to move on. Many also see divorce as a harmful tool to tear a family to pieces. Regardless of how divorce is perceived, the fact is that it creates a very powerful change in families. The exact cause of a divorce is interchangeable from case to case. The cause and effect dynamic may display a pattern as to why many marriages fail. Factors and warning signs that may contribute to a failed marriage include factors before the marriage, and during a marriage. Such factors before a marriage include; his or her parents divorcing, either partner is under the age of 21, family is opposed to the marriage, cohabitation before marriage, a previous divorce of either partner, or a large discrepancy in age, background, interests...
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...33265062 Lancaster University Management School Michaelmas Term 2012 Entrepreneurs typically learn from failure. “Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success”. In this respect, Dale Carnegie (2010) argues that one of the most important lessons from success is failure. It is interesting that Carnegie talks of failure being in everybody’s past, indicating that failure is not a process confined to the entrepreneur. The research undertaken for this paper has been concentrated on four different previous researches of Cope (2009), Ucbasaran et al. (2009, 2012) and Cardon et al. (2009). Attitudes toward failure are not homogeneous among entrepreneurs, however those who have experienced it are disputably more prepared for the battle of entrepreneurship. As a result it is beyond question to understand the deeply affective dimension of failure that include the loss of the venture and the personal loss. Cope’s paper (2009) stresses that learning from failure is not automatic or instantaneous but it represents an essential prerequisite for learning (Wilkinson and Mellahi, 2005, cited by Cope 2009). The learning entrepreneurial experience of failure is articulated trough a major “grief recovery” composed of three interconnected learning components: an initial hiatus followed by a critical reflection and finally, a reflective action (Cope, 2003). Thus, there are different ways in which learning from failure can...
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...they’ll get their money back of earning it double than their normal money. DOTA is a computer game a war game of a warrior that reaching their goal, defending their territory. Problem: The students can’t focus their studies cause of DOTA. Because of it they fail their grades at school. Mostly students go to computer shop to play DOTA not to research their assignment or projects. They even ignore their parents of focusing to study hard and stop spending their money just to play DOTA. Background of the study: Drawing inspiration from a popular starcraftmod known as aeon of strife the first version of DOTA was released in the middle of 2003 by an individual know only by hispseudonym Eul. Statement of the problem: The problem is high school students are not participating in the class because of playing DOTA, many high school students are not doing well on their studies. Hypothesis: The high school needed to study hard because studying it’s not that easy and stop to play DOTA because playing DOTA was just fun and enjoyable but not helping for studies in school. Significance of the study: This research paper is very important to read because playing DOTA in the country is very popular second this paper gives critical...
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