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Emotional Intelligence: A Literature Review, J. Fuller Blair
Emotional Intelligence: A Literature Review, J. Fuller Blair
Education Masters
To complete a literature review using Emotional Intelligence (EI) concepts, this researcher reviewed a broad selection of research and writings on Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Intelligence Quotient (IQ) in the workplace. Literature was explored that might support the application of EI and related concepts to the improvement of workers' emotional/personality, cognitive/ academic, moral/ethical, and social/civic development. A variety of activities using EI concepts to promote workplace goals have been proposed.
Toward Training And Learning Communication, Sequetta F. Wright
Toward Training And Learning Communication, Sequetta F. Wright
Education Masters
Organizations are concerned about performance in the workplace; the performance of individuals is directly related to the performance of organizations (Pfeffer and Viega, 1999). Clearly, one of the keys to improving individual performance in the workplace is an individual's ability communicate effectively. Oral communication and listening are fundamental skills required for success. An individual 's inability to communicate can cause ripple effects throughout the organization ending in lost sales, decreased customer satisfaction, decreased job satisfaction and employee retention, low morale, and increased destructive conflict, to name a few. The dynamic nature and complexity of communication and the communication process will …
Empowering Maasai Women In Ngong Catholic Diocese, Kenya: Training And Imparting Empowerment Techniques, John Orenge Omboga Fr.
Empowering Maasai Women In Ngong Catholic Diocese, Kenya: Training And Imparting Empowerment Techniques, John Orenge Omboga Fr.
Education Masters
This paper discusses the empowerment of women in the corporate world and in the community, with various gender issues. Then these findings are applied to the present status of the Maasai women in the Ngong Diocese of Kenya. Decades of cultural traditions have assigned them a passive and secondary role, with no voice to ask for rights and opportunities in their society. Yet certain training techniques can give them that voice. Indeed, not only will the Maasai women be helped, but the welfare of the Diocese itself. The women will be able to release the power within them and utilize …
Leadership Development For Civil Servants, Laquanna N. Mccloud
Leadership Development For Civil Servants, Laquanna N. Mccloud
Education Masters
Careful observation and discussion with staff at the City of Rochester Recreation and Youth Services has discovered that Leadership Development does not exist. 1bis paper outlines the need for, and the intended benefit of leadership development in that department. It also outlines the development and delivery structure of the leadership training for staff in that departmentt.
Academic Interventions For Students With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Lauma Pirvics
Academic Interventions For Students With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Lauma Pirvics
Education Masters
No abstract provided.
How To Overcome A Negative Work Environment., Gretchen Bird Bennett
How To Overcome A Negative Work Environment., Gretchen Bird Bennett
Education Masters
This literature review examined how to overcome negative work environments. The review considered twelve popular books, and summarized key advice that most people can practically apply to their current situation of a negative working environment. The three main themes for overcoming a negative work environment revealed throughout the literature reviewed were: 1) accept ownership over the situation; 2) work to make the best of the current situation; and 3) take specific action to change the situation. This topic could be further researched as a case study throughout organizations to determine additional causes of negative work environments, and to determine additional …
The Benefits Of Early Intervention, Marybeth Fortunato
The Benefits Of Early Intervention, Marybeth Fortunato
Education Masters
The research for this action research paper was conducted for six months in the spring of 2008. The research focused on the benefits of early intervention for students with disabilities and was conducted to uncover if there are multiple benefits associated with beginning formal education before age three. This paper discusses multiple strategies and approaches for both teachers and parents to assist in teaching students with disabilities. This paper also includes insight into the availability of early intervention resources within the Rochester area. Through the use of a survey, parents and teachers were asked to describe their experiences with early …
Music's Influence On Cognitive Development, Julie Nicolich
Music's Influence On Cognitive Development, Julie Nicolich
Education Masters
Many people have disputed that music affect's brain development. Often, people will challenge the idea that music can lead to an enhancement of higher brain functioning. However, it has been demonstrated, through varied use of music that people benefit from music's impact on both hemispheres of the brain, which make learning easier. Through the collection of multiple resources, my research study will focus on the various benefits of music with regard to cognitive development. The action research study will be based on music integration at the elementary level and its impact on student learning and motivation. I will survey various …
An Organizational Assessment Of Motivation And Performance In The Workplace, Alexis Arnold
An Organizational Assessment Of Motivation And Performance In The Workplace, Alexis Arnold
Education Masters
This report focuses on motivation in the workplace, specifically, how motivation affects the work and performance of the staff members at Lavery Library. for the purpose of this report, motivation can be described as "the complex forces, needs, drives, tension states, or other mechanisms within us that will create and maintain voluntary activity directed toward the achievement of personal goals" (Skemp-Arlt & Toupence, 2007, p.28). The recommendations in this report are based on the combined data from the initial motivation survey as well as the responses from the focus groups. The purpose of this report is to establish what specific …
Good To Great In 2008: An Organizational Assessment Report, Christine Morillo
Good To Great In 2008: An Organizational Assessment Report, Christine Morillo
Education Masters
No abstract provided.
Master Of Science In Human Resource Development, Kelly Niedermaier
Master Of Science In Human Resource Development, Kelly Niedermaier
Education Masters
No abstract provided.
Program Evaluation: Peer Advisor Program, Katherine M. Dayton
Program Evaluation: Peer Advisor Program, Katherine M. Dayton
Education Masters
This Capstone Project assesses and evaluates the current training programs offered to peer advisor candidates and returning peer advisors at St. John Fisher College. Survey research was completed through an online survey (see Appendix C). A theme analysis as well as a descriptive analysis was conducted based on the open-ended survey responses. Focus groups were conducted with nine returning peer advisors (see Appendix C). The key messages and findings, reports on each question asked and provides the answers that were given by the participants. Recomm endations included creating a calendar with events and deadlines, create an online resource library on …
Developing A New Hire Orientation At Centra Using Best Practices, Laura Caraballo
Developing A New Hire Orientation At Centra Using Best Practices, Laura Caraballo
Education Masters
No abstract provided.
"Perceptions Toward Work" Leading To Empowerment, Stephanie Ketterl, Amanda Locke
"Perceptions Toward Work" Leading To Empowerment, Stephanie Ketterl, Amanda Locke
Education Masters
No abstract provided.
Social Development In Elementary Aged Children In Self-Contained And Inclusive Settings, Lindsay O'Halloran
Social Development In Elementary Aged Children In Self-Contained And Inclusive Settings, Lindsay O'Halloran
Education Masters
Social development in relation to classroom setting is a highly studied topic in regards to the current inclusion movement. Research specific to social development in a variety of classroom settings has increased immensely over the past ten years as the mandates encompassing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act have strengthened. Research supports inclusion for creating a balance between social development and academic development, which are both equally as important to the overall development of an elementary student. The following literature review will synthesize current literature while focusing on descriptors of inclusive practice, perspectives on inclusion and how inclusion supports social …
Ls There A Positive Correlation Between Socioeconomic Status And Academic Achievement?, Tiffany Quagliata
Ls There A Positive Correlation Between Socioeconomic Status And Academic Achievement?, Tiffany Quagliata
Education Masters
In this literature review, family environments of low socioeconomic status (SES) students were examined and a comparison made in learning styles between low and high achievers Socioeconomic factors such as family income, education, and occupation play major role in the academic achievement of all students. There is a positive correlation between SES and academic achievement. The conclusions of this review have implications for all educators as well as the entire future of American society.
Does Cooperative Learning Increase Participation In The Classroom?, Amanda Saunders
Does Cooperative Learning Increase Participation In The Classroom?, Amanda Saunders
Education Masters
This Capstone Project analyzes literature and research to prove whether or not cooperative learning increases student participation in the classroom. The literature supports that cooperative learning does increase participation within the classroom. The literature also supports positive social interaction, academic achievement and instructional effectiveness. Research was then conducted in a 6th grade social studies classroom to determine whether or not the use of various classroom strategies were effective in increasing participation. This study found that each cooperative learning strategy has its own purpose, depending on the lesson it is used with. Overall, cooperative learning is an effective teaching strategy. Students …
The Impact Of Bullying On Individual And Organizational Performance, Matthew Goodwin
The Impact Of Bullying On Individual And Organizational Performance, Matthew Goodwin
Education Masters
This study set out to determine the effects that bullying in the workplace has on individual victims and the organizations where they work. The literature review presents the current research and determines where there are gaps. A qualitative study establishes the effects of bullying on individuals and organizations. Several participants provided details of bullying events and how these events impacted their performance. Conclusions were based both on the review of relevant literature as well as the experiences of the participants.
Impact Of Strategic Planning On Parish Ministries, Augustine K. Chumo Fr.
Impact Of Strategic Planning On Parish Ministries, Augustine K. Chumo Fr.
Education Masters
No abstract provided.
Efficient Meetings In Organizations, Louise Motyka
Efficient Meetings In Organizations, Louise Motyka
Education Masters
The following study evaluates meeting efficiency in the Athletic Department at St. John Fisher College (SJFC). In order to determine how efficient their meetings are, two meetings were observed and five pre-test surveys were conducted. The surveys were held on a one-on-one basis and were created in order to receive input directly from staff members and the facilitator. Following this procedure, suggestions - based on research - were implemented on behalf of recommendations from the facilitator. These suggestions included: ask attendees for agenda items, create a more specific agenda, e-mail the agenda within twenty-four hours of the meeting to all …
Issues That Mature Workers Face In The Work Place, Peggy Robinson-Wims
Issues That Mature Workers Face In The Work Place, Peggy Robinson-Wims
Education Masters
Technology is rapidly changing; mature workers often cannot compete with their younger counterparts if they are not willing to stay ahead of the technological learning curve. Doing this will keep them competitive in the job market and will provide endless opportunities when faced with the possibility of job loss due to downsizing and other factors. Unfortunately, employers believe that mature workers are more of liability than an asset compared to the younger workers and that older workers are not as current as younger workers. Further, many people in organizations believe that younger managers are better problem solvers than mature workers …
The Education Of Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders In Today's Schools, Matthew Spreter
The Education Of Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders In Today's Schools, Matthew Spreter
Education Masters
One of the most controversial issues in Special Education today is the placement of students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (FJBD). Many professionals support inclusion of students with EJBD into the general education environment, while others take a more conservative approach. In order to evaluate educational placement of students with EJBD, research from journal articles and text was conducted to determine if there was any consensus among professionals in the field. The researcher interviewed a number of school professionals, representative of those who might make up a Committee for Special Education (CSE). It was deemed important to hear from real …
Mediation Vs. Arbitration: An Analysis Of Alternative Dispute Resolution In The Workplace, Jamin J. Felice
Mediation Vs. Arbitration: An Analysis Of Alternative Dispute Resolution In The Workplace, Jamin J. Felice
Education Masters
Mediation and arbitration are both different approaches to Alternative Dispute Resolution that can be used effectively in the workplace. ADR can be less costly and more efficient, and it focuses on using conflict resolution, rather than the difficulty and confrontation of litigation (Carbonneau, 2007). Although mediators and arbitrators are neutral third parties who are hired by the participant to assist in resolving disagreements, there are big differences between mediation and arbitration (Carbonneau, Slate, 2007). This paper provides a breakdown of mediation versus arbitration to assist in formulating a company policy. The information within this paper could be used when a …