Introduction It has been commonly reported in diary reports (Rescorla, 1979) and confirmed in empirical research (Thomson and Chapman, 1977; Fremgen and Fay, 1980; Gelman and Naigles, 1995) that children aged one to two years generalise word meanings to a wider collection of objects than adults would consider appropriate. For example, a child may refer[…]
Introduction The bursting of the “economic bubble” in the late 1980s and early 1990s, together with fundamental changes in the business environment, has made the Japanese economy alternate between periods of Heisei recession, which in turn has seriously affected employment (Benson and Debroux 2004) (see Table 1). The irony of Japanese economic decline is that[…]
ABSTRACT Human error is an unintentional activity caused by decision-making failure. In addition, the criticality of human error is not directly measurable but rather inferred from performance. This paper describes the experimental methodology used to investigate restart errors in procedural steps. The aim is to study the design issues with the occurrence of procedural errors[…]
This paper looks at fundamental information management (IM) and knowledge management (KM) principles, concepts and techniques. It presents a diagrammatic representation (developed for the purpose of this paper) of the author’s personal perspective on IM and KM, and the relationship between them. Finally, the paper discusses how two organisations, NASA and Xerox, implemented IM and[…]
Technology plays a crucial role in the function of the Criminal Justice System. In some contexts, technology appears to have divined its own ‘regulatory’ power, one which extends beyond legal recourse. Society itself can be viewed as the docile body ‘that may be subjected, used, transformed and improved’ (Foucault, 1977, p.136). The reinforcement technology is[…]
Systems Development Benchmarking Exercise Executive Summary: This report attempts to define ten benchmarking measures and related metrics for the various systems development projects. A model for the acquisition and comparison of the relevant data is also established. There are two purposes for undertaking this exercise; performance improvement and the identification of outsourcing opportunities. The ten[…]
“To what extent does the process of McDonaldization exemplify Weber’s theory of bureaucratisation” As Lash (1990) ably asserts, the infinitely complex and dynamic nature of human societies means that sociology must continually evolve, resulting in few scholars maintaining any degree of longevity within the discipline. However, this paper pays tribute to one particular sociologist, Max[…]
In this essay, I will analyse some of the main themes that owners and managers of the hospitality industry have to face every day within their working environments, such as hotels, restaurants, spa, tourists establishments, etc. However, since there are several typologies of issues, and it is not possible to examine all of them in[…]
Abstract A review of application of nanotechnology within current dental practice and related research is outlined and with reference to the scale of objects encompassed within nanotechnology. While main application areas relate to nanoparticle composition within restorative composite materials, reference is also made to applications within preventive dentistry. Attention is also given to safety factors[…]
Abstract While sociolinguistics traditionally has looked at variations found between groups of speakers of different socio-economic classes, this paper tries to go a step further by looking at structures of relationships and in what way they can be linked to a shared speech pattern. For this we will discuss in how far the strength of[…]
Introduction In the last decade there has been a growing awareness of the disastrous effects of environmental pollution on the planet. The need to adopt green manufacturing and green supply chains in industry is therefore not just recommended but is mandatory. Several laws are being enforced and there are now policies designed to reduce the[…]
1. RELEVANT BACKGROUND OF THE PROPOSED WORK: Patient care has gained immense importance in recent years due to the increased number of medical disorders and increasing awareness amongst people and patients. Increased demand in hospitals and healthcare centres to improve the patient’s health condition has become a formidable factor for all the health care professionals[…]
‘It is best if insolvent companies are liquidated as soon as possible and creditors paid out. Doing anything else with such companies is just not efficient’. INTRODUCTION It can be said that the actual development of the insolvency law has taken place over the last decade or so. Before, I embark on this paper, I[…]
Introduction The government and scientists have lost their authority to give the information due to the rise of the information society. People become more aware about debates in the scientific community and more skeptical towards government policy. There is a greater need to understand how risk communicators should communicate risk under such circumstances. The risk[…]
Abstract Ecosystems can become unbalanced through pollutant effects, and their stability becomes disturbed. This investigation is concerned with the effects of toxicants on humans and wildlife in the Grasmere aquatic ecosystem. In this report, ecological risk assessments are carried out and a mathematical model is developed. The continuously stirred tank reactor (CSTR) was chosen for[…]
The shift from collectivism to individualism in the management of remuneration in the United Kingdom: The impact on the British reward system 1.0 Introduction: Collectivism in employee relations has to do with the extent to which management acknowledges the right of employees to collective representation and the how collectivism can influencing management decision-making (Storey and[…]
Executive Summary The aim of this paper is to explain the basic theory of correlation and how it is calculated manually from a data set. The purpose is to give the reader a sound understanding of the subject and then be confident enough to calculate the correlation figure from any data set if and when[…]
This etching by Goya, completed around 1800, was inscribed by the artist “Here comes the Bogeyman.” (‘Que viene el Coco’) It is a disturbing image in many respects as the mother cowers with her two children as the cowled figure approaches them; he surely means no good. (*) This hooded figure in the nineteenth century[…]
Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Project, Aims and Objectives 1.1 Introduction Computer vision is the science and technology of machines that can see. As a scientific discipline, computer vision is concerned with the theory behind artificial systems that extract information from images. The image data can take many forms, such as video sequences, views[…]
CRITICALLY REFLECT ON A VIOLENT OR AGGRESSIVE INCIDENT MAKING REFERENCE TO THE EVIDENCE BASE TO INFORM BEST PRACTICE The widespread use of physical restraints is an issue of increasing concern in today’s nursing practice. Physical restraints can be defined as any physical or mechanical device to involuntarily restrain the movement of the whole or a[…]
1. Introduction This paper is a critical assessment of the various difficulties confronted by organisations in aligning their business strategy with HRM strategy. In this context, the paper will commence with a brief discussion of the association between the business and HR practices. The major problems will then be assessed with reference to the various[…]
Critical evaluation of the international strategy of Aldi based on the example of the UK market Nowadays, due to globalization, most businesses are growing internationally. Multinational Enterprises (direct investment in foreign countries) are very popular because most companies operate in different countries (Hill, 2008).Therefore this paper is going to critically evaluate the international strategy of[…]
China’s CURRENT Cosmetics Market China’s cosmetics market is the third largest in the Asia-Pacific region and the seventh largest in the world (UK Trade & Investment, 2010). Since China’s economy has boomed in the past two decades, the ideology of purchasing cosmetics products has been spread, especially in the coastal regions. Even though the macroeconomic[…]
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this portfolio is to highlight three main issues that are shaping current trends in international tourism development. These are: Increased interest in the management of sustainable tourism, greater interest in the debate on climate change and tourism and strategic tourism planning for communities and nations. These issues will be critically[…]
Research design assignment Introduction This paper debates the building blocks to achieving a cohesive research design. Also, this paper is intended to be used for a dissertation project. In brief, the intended research proposes to focus on ethical issues within the area of Business Intelligence (BI) and how it is used. In order to plan[…]
Abstract This essay aims to highlight some of the main approaches in psychological theory that have contributed to our understanding of grief, loss and adjustment associated with death, dying and bereavement. Some of the main models that have influenced the work on this subject have been outlined briefly and then examined with respect to existing[…]
Section 1: Imagine that you had to give a lecture on the pathogenesis of Cystic Fibrosis. Produce a short but comprehensive summary of the lecture. Do not go into therapy etc. Pathogenesis of Cystic Fibrosis (CF): Cystic Fibrosis, an inherited disease (autosomal recessive) usually involves disruption of the exocrine function of the pancreas but also[…]
1.0 Research Topic Motivating employees for greater work performance and productivity has gained increased importance as a measure of successful people management. Mullins (1985) stressed that in order to enhance the work of an organisation, director and managers should focus on the motivational level of its employees. Dingley (1986) said “Motivation is important – even[…]
How we define ‘self’ is one of the questions in social psychology that is not only of interest to the practitioners themselves, but is also central to everyone on a more personal level. Even when we do not directly contemplate the meaning and how we have come to define ‘self’, we are nonetheless in the[…]
INTRODUCTION Technological advances have made the collection and storing of data relating to the location of individuals more widespread. It is now possible to track the movements of individuals using the data stored as the result of everyday activities, e.g. mobile phone use, Internet access etc. Applications are currently in use for the deliberate use[…]