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The Cost Of Secrecy Isn't Worth It For The Lds Church, Nathan B. Oman Dec 2019

The Cost Of Secrecy Isn't Worth It For The Lds Church, Nathan B. Oman

Popular Media

No abstract provided.


University Of Maine System Service And Maintenance Unit Grievance Form, University Of Maine System Human Resources Dec 2019

University Of Maine System Service And Maintenance Unit Grievance Form, University Of Maine System Human Resources

General University of Maine Publications

University of Maine System Human Resources grievance form for the University of Maine Service and Maintenance Unit.


University Of Maine System Police Unit Grievance Form, University Of Maine System Human Resources Dec 2019

University Of Maine System Police Unit Grievance Form, University Of Maine System Human Resources

General University of Maine Publications

University of Maine System Human Resources grievance form for the University of Maine System Police Unit.


Work Performance Improvement Plan - Colt, University Of Maine Human Resources Dec 2019

Work Performance Improvement Plan - Colt, University Of Maine Human Resources

General University of Maine Publications

A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) may be an appropriate tool for the management of employee job performance when documented performance concerns exist and said concerns have been the subject of ongoing discussions between the COLT employee and their supervisor.


Work Performance Improvement Plan - Umpsa, University Of Maine Human Resources Dec 2019

Work Performance Improvement Plan - Umpsa, University Of Maine Human Resources

General University of Maine Publications

A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) may be an appropriate tool for the management of employee job performance when documented performance concerns exist and said concerns have been the subject of ongoing discussions between the UMPSA employee and their supervisor.


Hourly Employee Performance Review Form And Instructions, University Of Maine System Human Resources Dec 2019

Hourly Employee Performance Review Form And Instructions, University Of Maine System Human Resources

General University of Maine Publications

Form and instructions for the University of Maine System hourly employee performance evaluation.


Psychographic Persona Development In The Picture Of Dorian Gray, Melody Day Dec 2019

Psychographic Persona Development In The Picture Of Dorian Gray, Melody Day

Undergraduate Honors Theses

When interviewed about his Victorian Gothic masterpiece, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde once observed that “Basil Hallward is what I think I am: Lord Henry is what the world thinks of me: Dorian is what I would like to be—in other ages, perhaps” (Oscar Wilde). These three characters represent widely different types of people; in light of Wilde’s words, then, what does it truly mean to be Basil, Lord Henry, or Dorian Gray? In other words, what interests, opinions, and values held by these characters determine how each of them differ from one another? In my cross-discipline …


Handbook For Non-Represented Faculty And Salaried Staff, Revised July 2017, University Of Maine System Human Resources Dec 2019

Handbook For Non-Represented Faculty And Salaried Staff, Revised July 2017, University Of Maine System Human Resources

General University of Maine Publications

This Handbook is designed as an aid in understanding the relationships between the University of Maine System as an employer and its non-represented faculty and salaried staff. This Handbook describes personnel policies for regular faculty and salaried staff members whose positions are excluded from existing collective bargaining units. The group includes full-time regular and part-time regular faculty members who are excluded from the faculty and part-time faculty bargaining units and full-time regular and part-time regular salaried staff who are excluded from the professional and administrative staff bargaining unit. This Handbook is also applicable to the Management Group of the University …


Handbook For University Supervisors And Confidential Employees, Revised July 2019, University Of Maine System Human Resources Dec 2019

Handbook For University Supervisors And Confidential Employees, Revised July 2019, University Of Maine System Human Resources

General University of Maine Publications

This Handbook describes personnel policies for regular employees of the University of Maine System who are covered by the University of Maine System Job Classification Program and are excluded from existing collective bargaining units, i.e. supervisors and confidential employees. It is designed as a guide to aid in understanding their employer, the employee’s work environment and the employee’s relationship to the University. The employee’s supervisor or human resources office can provide additional information or assistance.


2019-12-16 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President. Dec 2019

2019-12-16 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

A message sent to the faculty and staff by the Office of the President on December 16, 2019.


Features Of Industrial Development Of The Tashkent Region, Nilufar Batirova Dec 2019

Features Of Industrial Development Of The Tashkent Region, Nilufar Batirova

The Light of Islam

The article describes the features of the industrial development of the Tashkent region. Within one region, an industrial complex was analyzed. Some views of theorists on regional development are given. The opinions of these scientists on the factors affecting the development of industry in the region are analyzed. The economic potential and geographical location of the regions can lead to a clear division of the individual territories in industrial production. The economic and industrial potential of the Tashkent region was evaluated. It also analyzes the economic potential of the region. The role of regional sectors of the economy in the …


Specific Organizational And Economic Aspects Of The Development Of Pilgrimage Tourism In Uzbekistan, Anvar Xudoyarov Phd Dec 2019

Specific Organizational And Economic Aspects Of The Development Of Pilgrimage Tourism In Uzbekistan, Anvar Xudoyarov Phd

The Light of Islam

In the context of global economic innovation, it is important to study the methodological and practical aspects of this problem from the point of view of identifying trends and characteristics of pilgrimage tourism and improving the organizational and economic mechanism of its effective development. In our country, the government must create all the necessary conditions for the formation and effective functioning of the tourism industry, in particular tourism pilgrimages, also create a regulatory framework and take appropriate measures for the development and development of certain types of tourism. This will stimulate the development of tourism by creating an environment of …


Features Of Formation Of The Concept Of The National Innovation System, Gulnora Gulyamova Phd Dec 2019

Features Of Formation Of The Concept Of The National Innovation System, Gulnora Gulyamova Phd

The Light of Islam

The article examines the formation of the concept of national innovation systems, its importance in modern economic theory and the history of the introduction of national innovation systems in economic theory and practice. The author analyzes different views on the national innovation system. The stages of development of the concept of a national innovation system are highlighted.

The issues of improving state measures to form the institutional basis of innovation policy are considered as an important tool to increase the effectiveness of the national innovation system. Based on the analysis of various views on the national innovation system, the author …


Features Of Formation Of The Competitive Environment In Small Business In The Conditions Of Development Of Innovative Economy, Rano Sadikova Phd Dec 2019

Features Of Formation Of The Competitive Environment In Small Business In The Conditions Of Development Of Innovative Economy, Rano Sadikova Phd

The Light of Islam

In a market economy, small business is the leading sector that determines the rate of economic growth, the composition and quality of the gross national product. The development and expansion of the sphere of production and services of small businesses in the Republic will eventually lead to an increase in employment and the development of the country’s economy as a whole.

Further enhancement of the role of small business in the national economy and further improvement of its participation in economic growth largely depends on the state of the competitive environment in this area. It is connected with creation of …


Directions Of National Tourism Development And The Role Of International Experiences, Zokir Sodikov Dec 2019

Directions Of National Tourism Development And The Role Of International Experiences, Zokir Sodikov

The Light of Islam

Measures are constantly being taken so as to develop tourism in the country as one of the strategic sectors that will contribute to the diversification of the economy, accelerated development of the regions, job creation, rise in incomes and living standards of the population, and improvementbusiness conditions in the national market. Therefore, liberalization of the visa regime, simplification of the registration procedure for foreigners, provision of privileges and preferences for the development of the tourism sector provide the opportunity to effectively promote the national tourism potential in the domestic and foreign markets.

The prior task is to create favorable conditions …


The Formation Of Ecology And Economic Model Of The Minerals Complex In Globalization, Abduvali Isadjanov Dsc Dec 2019

The Formation Of Ecology And Economic Model Of The Minerals Complex In Globalization, Abduvali Isadjanov Dsc

The Light of Islam

The purpose of the research is considers a role of complex of mining industry in economy of Uzbekistan, problems of the formation of ecology and economic model of the minerals complex, influence of the complex of mining industry on the country’s economic development. In order to achieve the purpose the following tasks were set out: study of sustainable development of mineral complex of Uzbekistan; assessment of the current situation of mineral complex on the base of the systematic research of the influence of the factors of economic growth, modernization of production; assessment of the potential for perspective development of the …


Theatre As An Intervention For Empathy Development Among Undergraduate Students, Jonathan Stewart Dec 2019

Theatre As An Intervention For Empathy Development Among Undergraduate Students, Jonathan Stewart

Dissertations, 2014-2019

Empathy is the ability feel into, or put oneself in the place of another. It is the ability to walk in someone else’s shoes. Studies have shown that this ability is decreasing among today’s college students and on the rise as a desired trait for today’s leaders. This dilemma provides an interesting opportunity to explore how institutions of higher education can help develop the leaders of tomorrow by increasing empathy among students. Specifically, this research explores theatre as an intervention for empathy development among college students.

Theatre, as a program of study, is unique within the college experience in that …


School Of Culinary Arts & Food Technology-Winter Newsletter 2019, James Murphy Dec 2019

School Of Culinary Arts & Food Technology-Winter Newsletter 2019, James Murphy

Other resources

The School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology, TU Dublin, Autumn Newsletter captured the many events, research, awards, significant contributions and special civic and community activities which the students and staff members of the school have successfully completed up to the Winter period of 2019. The successful completion of these activities would not be possible without the active and on-going support of the 'INSPIRED' friends of Culinary Arts (school supporters) and our school's industry association supporters.


The Unexpected Rhetoric Of Professional & Technical Writing, Catherine Boone Dec 2019

The Unexpected Rhetoric Of Professional & Technical Writing, Catherine Boone

Master of Arts in English Plan II Graduate Projects

Professional Writing & Rhetoric: A compilation of work on research about website usability, ethics, and an editing portfolio and new teacher manual


School Of Culinary Arts & Food Technology, Technological University Dublin Newsletter: Winter, 2019, James Murphy Dec 2019

School Of Culinary Arts & Food Technology, Technological University Dublin Newsletter: Winter, 2019, James Murphy

Articles

The School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology, TU Dublin, Winter Newsletter captured the many events, research, awards, significant contributions and special civic and community activities which the students and staff members of the school have successfully completed up to the Winter period of 2019. The successful completion of these activities would not be possible without the active and on-going support of the 'INSPIRED' friends of Culinary Arts (school supporters) and our school's industry association supporters.


Ada News - 12/09/2019, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Dec 2019

Ada News - 12/09/2019, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


Contextualizing Filipina/O Experiences Through The Life And Lens Of Virgil Duyungan, Benjamin Huff Dec 2019

Contextualizing Filipina/O Experiences Through The Life And Lens Of Virgil Duyungan, Benjamin Huff

History Undergraduate Theses

This paper serves a dual purpose: to examine the world of Filipina/o immigrants and Filipina/o Americans during the 1930s in the Puget Sound region, as well as look at the life and death of Filipina/o labor leader Virgil S. Duyungan. Incorporating these two different aspects into one paper reveals how Duyungan’s experiences contextualize and highlight key issues of the greater Filipina/o community in the region at the time, such as racial identity and tensions, labor rights, corruption and exploitation, and socio-economic conditions. By utilizing a body of primary and secondary sources, such as books, journal articles, government documents, images and …


Cassidy, Paul S., 1908-1998 (Sc 3497), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Dec 2019

Cassidy, Paul S., 1908-1998 (Sc 3497), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3497. Letters written by Paul S. Cassidy--likely in the 1950s--soliciting for the purchase of small rental houses for a company called "The Rental Pool" in Bowling Green, Kentucky.


Exploring How Philippine American Nonprofit Leaders Build Trust With Their Staff And Volunteers, Dominic Fernando Laureano Dec 2019

Exploring How Philippine American Nonprofit Leaders Build Trust With Their Staff And Volunteers, Dominic Fernando Laureano

Dissertations

Purpose: Although a considerable amount of literature exists regarding leadership and trust, little research focuses on Philippine American nonprofit organizations and their leadership. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore how Philippine American nonprofit leaders build trust with staff and volunteers using the five domains of competency, consistency, concern, candor, and connection.

Methodology: This phenomenological qualitative study collected data via semi-structured interviews, participant observations, and review of artifacts. The study sample was comprised of 10 Philippine American nonprofit leaders from Southern California. Weisman’s Trust Model served at the theoretical framework of the study and guided data collection and …


2019-12-02 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Dec 2019

2019-12-02 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress newsletter from December 2, 2019.


2019-12-02 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Dec 2019

2019-12-02 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from December 2, 2019.


The Museum Of Experiential Living Art: Strategic Plan, Danielle D. Delia Dec 2019

The Museum Of Experiential Living Art: Strategic Plan, Danielle D. Delia

Museum Studies Projects

How can a museum support the new work of artists? Can a Tri-fold business plan offer a sustainable way to support an artists in residency program? Will the local community welcome a new museum into their town? What will be the benefit to the local economy? This capstone project presenting a strategic plan proposes the development of a new art museum located in Buffalo New York called, the Museum of Experiential Living Art (MoELA). The purpose of MoELA is to support practicing artists through an artist in residency program; by providing dedicated time, space, tools, materials, housing and nourishment while …


The Relocation Of Supply Chains From China And The Impact On The Chinese Economy, Shaomin Li Dec 2019

The Relocation Of Supply Chains From China And The Impact On The Chinese Economy, Shaomin Li

Management Faculty Publications

The U.S.-China trade war has had a huge impact on the supply chains in China, accelerating their relocation that had already begun due to rising taxes, costs of labor, and other input factors. The exodus reported in the past year is only the tip of the iceberg, as more serious effects will not become apparent immediately. A major effect of the relocation on China is job losses, which may reach as many as 5 million in the coming years. Given the unlikeliness of a quick end to the trade war and the reluctance of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to …


In Search Of Work-Life Balance: Organizational And Economic Challenges Confronting Women In Banking And Management Consulting Firms In Southwest Nigeria, Oluwafisayo Ogundoro Dec 2019

In Search Of Work-Life Balance: Organizational And Economic Challenges Confronting Women In Banking And Management Consulting Firms In Southwest Nigeria, Oluwafisayo Ogundoro

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Married women in the banking and management consulting firms in Nigeria encounter challenges that affect their commitment to their families while working long hours in demanding jobs. This study explores the challenges married women encounter and the impacts they have on women’s family lives, social lives, and health. I analyze primary and secondary sources to understand how organizational work culture such as long working hours, work competitiveness, and Nigeria’s unstable economy negatively affect the work-life balance of married women in banking and management consulting firms. Although participants shared the belief that their workplaces practiced “equality,” their descriptions of daily life …


An Evaluation Of Sustainability In Consumption: The Behaviors Behind Purchase, Care, And Disposal Of Apparel, Ana La Rosa Dec 2019

An Evaluation Of Sustainability In Consumption: The Behaviors Behind Purchase, Care, And Disposal Of Apparel, Ana La Rosa

Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Fashion Design: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Fashion trend cycles have become increasingly fast-paced and unsustainable due to competition and consumer demand in the apparel sector. Despite having sustainable apparel choices available, consumers seem reluctant to adopt sustainable changes in their consumption habits due in part to the market allure of rapid turnover of goods, better known as ‘Fast Fashion’. Paired with aggressive marketing campaigns that encourage increased consumption beyond need, the apparel industry keeps expanding at alarming rates around the world. Although it has been identified that consumers increasingly care about the unethical behaviors in the industry that negatively impact the environment, this feeling does not …