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Computer Applications In Marketing: An Annotated Bibliography Of Computer Software, Jim Burrow, Faye Schwamman
Computer Applications In Marketing: An Annotated Bibliography Of Computer Software, Jim Burrow, Faye Schwamman
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This bibliography contains annotations of 95 items of educational and business software with applications in seven marketing and business functions. The annotations; which appear in alphabetical order by title; provide this information: category (related application); title; date; source and price; equipment; supplementary materials; description (content review; evaluation of educational complexity and quality); use level; and length. The marketing and business functions by which the software is categorized are: product development; pricing/finance; promotion; distribution; operating; management/decision making; and business basics. A contents index enables users to locate the relevant entries for each category. Software is suitable for secondary and postsecondary marketing …
Barriers To Adoption Of Special Needs Children: A National Study, James G. Mccullagh
Barriers To Adoption Of Special Needs Children: A National Study, James G. Mccullagh
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This exploratory study analyzed the incidence and nature of barriers experienced by applicants wishing to adopt special needs children; defined as: "children who are older; have physical disabilities; are emotionally troubled; or are mentally retarded. Many are Black or Hispanic. Some are brothers and sisters who need a home together." Between mid-January and the end of June 1984; approximately 13;000 questionnaires were mailed to affiliates of the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC); foster parents associations; and other groups and individuals. Usable surveys were returned by 535 respondents; of whom 55.7 percent were identified as having experienced a homestudy …