STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS COUNSELLING: A CROSS-CULTURAL STUDY by KATLEGO FANDIE This thesis is submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree Philosophiae Doctor in the FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY at the UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE BLOEMFONTEIN January 2015 Promoter: Prof. L. Naudé DECLARATION I declare that the thesis hereby submitted by Katlego Fandie for the degree Philosophiae Doctor at the University of the Free State
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consumer behaviour in the global markets. As Starbucks has expanded its operations globally, it needs to improve the marketing activity through understanding the consumer buying process in different markets. The situational, social, psychological and cognitive factors need to be examined in detail in every market in order to gain consumer attraction from the
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1. Maslow’s hierarchy and theory of evolution The ultimate reason for establishing a business organization is nothing but for the satisfaction of physiological needs like food from there the needs transforms to better physiological needs then to it turns to social recognition, brand value and good will. There is a clear similarity exists between this change in needs and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs which changes from physiological to self-actualization needs. This relation is not co – incidental.
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social influence. A summary of the main points in the chapter how group membership affects an individual, how being social influences how we think about ourselves and others, what attitudes are and how they are acquired, persuasion and cognitive dissonance, social influence and power, mere presence, conformity, compliance, obedience, brainwashing and self assertion. Social thinking and social influence is something that we are all affected by whether we realize it or not and many of the
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Each model of change represents different ideas and theories of how successful change can occur. The main focus in this report is to explore three existing models used today, designed to effectively achieve change. Also, introduction of a model created specifically for this paper, inspired by the theories of each of the models discussed will be explored. The Transformational Change Model otherwise known as the R.I.S.E. Model, the Trans-Theoretical model and Bridges' Transition are the three existing
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Chapter One 1. Organizational Behaviour (OB) – The study of what people think, feel, and do in and around organizations. 2. Organizations – Groups of people who work interdependently toward some purpose. 3. Organizational Effectiveness – A broad concept represented by several perspectives including the organization’s fit with the external environment, internal subsystems configuration for high performance, emphasis on organizational learning and ability to satisfy the needs of key
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organization. Cog.component of an attitude –the beliefs, opinions, knowledge held by a person. Aff. Component-the emotional or feeling part of an attitude. Behavioral comp-refers to an intention to behave in a certain way toward someone or something. Cognitive dissonance is any incompatibility or inconsistency between attitudes or between behavior and attitudes. Resilience-an individual’s ability to overcome challenges and turn them into opportunities. Overcoming com. Barriers-use feedbacks, simplify language
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How does the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme promote learning? The International Baccalaureate Diploma programme was established to provide ‘the educational needs of globally mobile students’ (IBO 2012 p.3), allowing them to gain a recognised qualification to allow them access to further education in universities around the world. Beyond these very broad objectives the initial programme was based on three fundamental principles, which outlined the IB’s approach to learning:
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Consumer Markets and Consumer Buyer Behavior Case Study Harley Davidson Building Success • Understanding the customers’ emotions and motivation • Determining the factors of loyalty • Translating this information to effective advertising Measuring Success • Currently 22% of all U.S. bike sales • Demand above supply • Sales doubled in the past 5 years with earnings tripled Case Study Harley-Davidson – Devoted Consumers Building Success • Offers good bikes, upgraded showrooms, and revised
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Chapter 1 Managing Effective Organizations 1. To be formally defined as an "organization" the entity must consist of at least two people and be profit oriented. FALSE 2. The formal study of organizational behavior is believed to have begun between 1903 and 1917. FALSE 3. The effectiveness of any organization is influenced greatly by human behavior. TRUE 4. (Anthropology has contributed to the study and application of OB. TRUE 5. "Structure" is the formal pattern
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