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Use Of A Procedure Manual As An Effective Training Method For Distance Learning Site Personnel Of Old Dominion University, Jennifer Allen Jan 2013

Use Of A Procedure Manual As An Effective Training Method For Distance Learning Site Personnel Of Old Dominion University, Jennifer Allen

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The purpose of this study was to determine if employees at Old Dominion University Distance Learning Sites would require less on-the-job training if a Site Procedures Manual was used as part of the training process and as a reference guide for performing site tasks and operations.


Knowledge Of Graduates Of The Watch Officer/Watch Chief Course, J. Garrett Sullivan Jan 2011

Knowledge Of Graduates Of The Watch Officer/Watch Chief Course, J. Garrett Sullivan

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to compare the knowledge of graduates of the Watch Officer/Watch Chief training programs to determine if the students who complete the certified program out perform those who complete the non-certified program.


Follow-Up Study Of Management Concepts Courses Taken By Realty Specialists Of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, Sharon Reyes Jan 2011

Follow-Up Study Of Management Concepts Courses Taken By Realty Specialists Of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, Sharon Reyes

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to assess Realty Specialists of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic who have attended management Concepts classes to determine the training's effectiveness for making recommendations for improvement.


Perceived Needs Of Associates Of Riding Lawn Equipment, Kimberly Lucado Jan 2011

Perceived Needs Of Associates Of Riding Lawn Equipment, Kimberly Lucado

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The purpose of this study was to determine the training needs as perceived by the associates of mass-market retailers of riding lawn equipment.


United Network For Organ Sharing Members Attitudes And Barriers Toward Training, Mary Wyche Jan 2011

United Network For Organ Sharing Members Attitudes And Barriers Toward Training, Mary Wyche

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to identify the needs, preferences, effectiveness of training, and existing barriers that result in low participation among the UNOS member population in their continuous UNet training program.


Employees' Attitudes And Perceptions Toward Training Opportunities At Joint Transformation Command-Intelligence Norfolk, Virginia, Kisha Wilkins Jan 2010

Employees' Attitudes And Perceptions Toward Training Opportunities At Joint Transformation Command-Intelligence Norfolk, Virginia, Kisha Wilkins

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The purpose of this study was to conduct an analysis of junior and senior civilians' attitudes toward training and professional development at Joint Transformation Command-Intelligence.


Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Hands-On Corrosion Control Training Using Metered Resistance Measurements To Assess Sailors' Comprehension, Douglas Nichols Jan 2010

Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Hands-On Corrosion Control Training Using Metered Resistance Measurements To Assess Sailors' Comprehension, Douglas Nichols

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to evaluate the success of combat systems topside preservation training using a cost effective method to self-assess the efficiency of shipboard corrosion control procedures.


Effectiveness Of Group Instructional Technology Staff Development Versus Individualized Training Among Middle And High School Teachers, Tina Evans Jan 2010

Effectiveness Of Group Instructional Technology Staff Development Versus Individualized Training Among Middle And High School Teachers, Tina Evans

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The purpose of this study was to determine whether instructional technology training in Isle of Wight County met the needs of the professional staff.


Implementation Of Job Performance Support Training In An Industrial Workplace, Don Garmer Jan 2009

Implementation Of Job Performance Support Training In An Industrial Workplace, Don Garmer

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the work center in an industrial environment using job performance support training.


Employees' Attitudes Toward Acquiring Progressive Career Opportunities In A Retail Corporate Corporation, Kasana Carter Jan 2009

Employees' Attitudes Toward Acquiring Progressive Career Opportunities In A Retail Corporate Corporation, Kasana Carter

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to determine employees' attitudes at a retail corporation corporate headquarters in Chesapeake, Virginia, toward acquiring progressive employment opportunities within the organization and its relationship to employee satisfaction.


Succession Planning In Healthcare Organizations, Stephanie Cross Jan 2009

Succession Planning In Healthcare Organizations, Stephanie Cross

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of succession planning in healthcare organizations to determine how it should be implemented at Inova Loudoun Hospital in Lansdowne, Virginia.


Assessment Of Training Needs For Early/Primary Private School Teachers, Regina Flora Jan 2009

Assessment Of Training Needs For Early/Primary Private School Teachers, Regina Flora

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to determine the training needs of staff at Mercy Crossing Christian Academy to project pertinent courses for professional development.


Effects Of Employee Participation And Behavior-Based Safety Programs On Osha Recordable Incident Rates, Andrew Nowicki Jan 2009

Effects Of Employee Participation And Behavior-Based Safety Programs On Osha Recordable Incident Rates, Andrew Nowicki

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to determine the effect of employee participative and behavior-based safety programs on OSHA recordable incident rates so it could be determined which type of safety program should be adapted by all of Scholle Packaging's North American facilities.


Examination Of Instructional Strategies And Teaching Methods Used In Training A Platform Battle Command System To Sustainment Warfighters, Lori Rapovy Jan 2009

Examination Of Instructional Strategies And Teaching Methods Used In Training A Platform Battle Command System To Sustainment Warfighters, Lori Rapovy

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to determine if different teaching methods lead to improved short term student comprehension conducted during the FBCB2 operator course.


Business And Industry Training Employment Opportunities In Chesapeake, Virginia, Jessica E. Ingram Jan 2005

Business And Industry Training Employment Opportunities In Chesapeake, Virginia, Jessica E. Ingram

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The purpose of this study was to determine the number of business and industry training opportunities in Chesapeake, Virginia. To answer this problem, the following questions were established: 1. What are the employment opportunities available in the business and industry training field? 2. What are the job title categories that companies are advertising? 3. In each category of advertised positions, how many people were currently needed at this time and what were the needs projected to 2010? 4. What are the business and industry training employment opportunities for undergraduate degree completers in the Chesapeake, Virginia region?


Knowledge Management In Training In Hampton Roads, Virginia, Stephanie Mckinney Jan 2005

Knowledge Management In Training In Hampton Roads, Virginia, Stephanie Mckinney

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

To guide this study, the following research goals were developed: 1. Determine the number of Hampton Roads, Virginia businesses using knowledge management as an integral part of training; 2. Determine what types of knowledge management processes are currently being used; 3. Determine the importance of knowledge management as an area for current and future training


A Study Of The Uses Of Expert Systems In The Training Environment, Edward Patrick Kappes Jan 1990

A Study Of The Uses Of Expert Systems In The Training Environment, Edward Patrick Kappes

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The objectives of this study were: 1. to determine if expert systems can be useful in the training environment; 2. to show the types of training that expert systems can assist in solving; 3. to review the available literature to determine the applications of expert systems in the training environment.