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The Effects Of Feedback On Improving Safe Work Behaviors: A Component Analysis, Jeanine L. Williamson

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Decline in the growth rate of worker productivity as well as the failure of other types of organizational development strategies to improve productivity has resulted in considerable interest in strategies to change employee behavior. This situation has led to the rapid growth of organizational behavior modification (OBM) as an approach to organizational change. Performance feedback interventions have been used in numerous settings to improve work behaviors (Prue & Fairbanks, 1981). OBM has worked especially well in improving safe work behavior in the work place. However, when new approaches are used in dealing with human behavior, much systematic, thorough research must …

Subordinate Locus Of Control, Leadership Styles And Job Satisfaction, Stephanie A. Smith

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated the relationship between management style and the personality variable "locus of control" on subordinate job satisfaction among employees of a Communications Center for a large municipal law enforcement agency. Unlike many of the past studies that investigated the relationship between employee internality and job satisfaction, this current study found that Internals and Externals did not differ in general satisfaction when both had perceptions of high considerate supervisory behavior. It was also hypothesized that locus of control would have a high negative correlation with general satisfaction. This hypothesis was not supported. The last hypothesis of this study involved …

Design Of A Gold Code Generator For Use In Code Division Multiple Access Communication System, Mark W. Young

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

A Gold code sequence generator suitable for use in a code division multiple access spread spectrum communication application is designed. A dual, single return shift register configuration is used to generate Gold code sequences. The code sequences are generated by the mod-2 addition of two linear maximal length pseudo-random noise codes, each of which corresponds to a sixth-order primitive polynomial. A computer model of the design is used to generate all 65 possible members of the Gold code sequence family. A tabulation of all sequences and their initial condition “keys” is provided, along with a designation as to which code …

The Effects Of Present Performance, Past Work History And Recipient Emotionality On The Feedback Process, Gerald A. Schoenfeld

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Dipstk-A Process Control Language, Charles C. Strange

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Process control languages are generally complex and machine-oriented. Their use requires a high degree of skill, not only in process control knowledge, but also in the programming. On one extreme, control programs are written in assembler language. This is a time-consuming process and the high investment is tailored to a specific application. The resulting programs are difficult to communicate between the programmer and the user. On the other extreme, recent attempts have used high-level languages, i.e., FORTRAN, but these still require assembly-level supplements. In general, only the programmers know what the program does. Thus, a void exists between the programmer …

University Of Central Florida 1985 Self Study Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools: Department Of Electrical Engineering And Communications Self Study Report, University Of Central Florida. Department Of Electrical Engineering And Communications

Self-Studies

University of Central Florida Department of Electrical Engineering and Communications 1985 Self Study for Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The study covers philosophy of the university and the college, organizational structure, educational program, financial resources, faculty, library, student development services, physical facilities, special activities, graduate programs, research, summer terms and computers.

University Of Central Florida 1985 Self Study Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools: Department Of Industrial Engineering And Management Systems Self Study, University Of Central Florida. Department Of Industrial Engineering And Management Systems

Self-Studies

University of Central Florida Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems 1985 Self Study for Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The study covers philosophy of the university and the college, organizational structure, educational program, financial resources, faculty, library, student development services, physical facilities, special activities, graduate programs, research, summer terms, computers, The Brevard, Daytona and South Orlando Centers and Media.

University Of Central Florida 1985 Self Study Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools : Department Of History Self Study Report, University Of Central Florida. Department Of History

Self-Studies

University of Central Florida College of Arts and Sciences, Department of History, self-study report for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1985.

University Of Central Florida 1985 Self Study Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools : Department Of Mathematics Self Study Report, University Of Central Florida. Department Of Mathematics

Self-Studies

University of Central Florida College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics, self-study report for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1985.

A Survey Of Microcomputers In Training Devices, Kenneth P. Kelly

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This report surveys the use of microcomputers in existing and emerging training devices, with an emphasis on military training devices. Other major purposes of this report are to familiarize the training device designer with the capabilities of the microcomputer and present the designer with the set of issues to consider in determining if a microcomputer could be used in his particular trainer. After providing a description of training devices, this study addresses the definition and capabilities of current microcomputers. Current applications of training devices that utilize both single and multiple, or distributed, microprocessors are given. Next, an overview of the …

An Interactive Training Device Using A Laser Video Disc, Mary C. Bertrand

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The goal of this paper is to develop an interactive training system. Although the system developed was used to train tank gunners, the system concepts are generic in that they can be applied to many training scenarios. Applications of computer-based training systems are briefly discussed. The system concepts are defined and hardware and software subsystems are outlined. An architectural overview will precede a detailed discussion of subsystems.

Ipcl1- An Interactive Process Control Language, Richard A. Erlandson

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This report documents a Process Control Language. It was written to provide an easy-to-use, user-friendly language to control a manufacturing-type process. It is not assumed the user is proficient or even familiar with any computer languages. The user should be able to grasp the simple set of commands available and begin writing user programs in a short period of time. Emphasis has been placed on error messages to inform the user of the type of error and enough information to correct it. The language was written in PDP-11 assembly language and run on a 11/34 computer in the Microcomputer Laboratory …

The Effect Of Differing Goal Strategies On Subjective And Physiological Indices Of Workload Across Time, Kevin C. Uliano

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of differing goal strategies on subjective and physiological indices of workload across time. The sample consisted of 16 males and 24 females from undergraduate psychology classes at the University of Central Florida. Subjects were assigned to four goal conditions: time/accuracy, time, accuracy, and no goal, and asked to perform a computer-based decision making task comparing visual and semantic information. A trial consisted of a 15-minute baseline and three 5-minute task periods. Dependent variables included electromyopotential (EMG) measured in microvolts and a paper and pencil workload scale utilizing a Likert-type format …

The Content Of Children's Toy And Food Commercials: Another Look., Dennis G. Ray

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Managerial Experience On Assessment Center Evaluations: An Application In Law Enforcement, Lonnie E. Griesemer

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Survey Of Fiber Optic Connectors And Cables, John B. Ostlund

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Today the world of fiber optics is bigger than ever. What is available to the engineer and the technician is now only apparent to the well informed. Not all engineers and technicians have a background or an education in the field of fiber optics. This report is intended to be an informative preliminary guide to those readers whose interest lies in the field of fiber optics.

The advantages of fiber optic systems are discussed and compared to conventional systems. Although a fiber optic system includes transmitters and receivers, this report concentrates primarily on fiber optic connectors and cables. It also …

A Computer Graphics Head-Up Display For Air-To-Air And Air-To-Ground Flight Simulation, Daryl R. Mair

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

A computer graphics simulation of an aircraft Head-Up Display was designed using an RDS-3000 Ikonas Graphics Processor and a PDP-11/34 host computer system. The software control and display modules were accomplished using Ikonas microcode and Digital Equipment Corporation Fortran IV-PLUS. The Head-Up Display system consists of the basic flight data, which includes aerodynamic flight information, Roll/Pitch Ladder, and the Velocity Vector or Flight Path Marker. The system was designed for flexibility in modifications and evaluation of various weapons delivery systems. These will be adapted to specific needs by research scientists and engineers at the Visual Technology Research Simulator in Orlando, …

Design And Analysis Of A 4ghz Low Noise Amplifier, Abdulla I. Al-Rawahy

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The Gallium Arsenide Field Effect transistor (GaAs FET) is experiencing a widespread acceptance in space and terrestrial systems due to its low noise, high gain and frequency characteristics unmatched by bipolar devices. This paper describes a design of a 4 GHz low noise amplifier with GaAs FETs using the scattering parameters method. Special attention is given to overall noise/gain optimization in the band of interest. The Smith Chart is used extensively to match the two-port device with microstrip networks. Analysis and performance of the amplifier are presented.

Use Of The Ada Language System In Configuration Control Of Fortran-Based Software, Daniel L. Dyke

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The Configuration Control and Management of Trainer Systems Software has been recognized as a significant problem for many years. Many software tools are being developed for use as aids in this task. The efforts of the Department of Defense in the development of Ada and an Ada Programming Support Environment (APSE) have strongly addressed the problems of configuration control and management. However, these efforts have been targeted for Ada-based software as it is anticipated it will be the primary language of the DOD. The author feels that FORTRAN based software will require maintenance for many years even after the acceptance …

University Of Central Florida 1985 Self Study Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools : Department Of Medical Technology Self Study Report, University Of Central Florida. Department Of Medical Technology

Self-Studies

University of Central Florida College of Health, Department of Medical Technology 1985 self-study for Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The study covers philosophy of the university and the college, organizational structure, educational program, financial resources, faculty, library, student development services, physical facilities, special activities, graduate programs, research, summer terms, computers, the Brevard, Daytona and South Orlando Centers programs and media.

Computerized Displacement Data Analysis In Laser Speckle Photography, Bijan Chitsaz

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Laser speckle photography is an experimental technique which provides a non-contract means for direct measurement of in-plane displacements of objects subjected to different loading conditions. It requires a camera system to record two images of the object that are illuminated with laser light on a high resolution film. The double-exposure film (specklegram) is a permanent record of the displacement information of the object. Point-by-point analysis of the specklegram will yield the displacement data, but requires considerable time to complete the data reduction. An automated data analysis system is developed and described in this report. He-Ne laser and computer-controlled translation stages …

The Problem Of Publication: A Response, Donald H. Ecroyd

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This response essay addresses the increasing pressure on communication faculty to publish in refereed venues as part of tenure and promotion review. It situates publication within a changing academic environment marked by tighter budgets, greater competition for journal space, and heightened scrutiny of scholarly output. Drawing on the perspective of a journal editor, the essay notes that professional journals receive many more submissions than they can publish and that early-career faculty face particular difficulty in securing publication. The essay responds to related discussions of why, what, and how scholars should publish by emphasizing that publishable work must offer scholarly value, …

Theatre History: The Guided Design Approach, Donald A. Borchardt

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes the use of the Guided Design instructional method in an undergraduate theatre history course. Guided Design replaces lecture-centered instruction with small-group problem solving, asking students to apply course concepts through open-ended decision-making tasks. The article outlines the method’s origins, its emphasis on knowledge, values, and decision-making, and the instructor’s role in preparing problems, instructions, feedback, learning objectives, and resource materials. A sample theatre history problem asks students to determine when, where, and under what conditions a touring company should perform Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound, requiring attention to ancient theatre architecture, Greek festivals, staging practices, and questions of authenticity. …

Classroom Climate For Women: The Tip Of The Iceberg, Roberta M. Hall

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the classroom climate experienced by women students in higher education, focusing on subtle and overt patterns of differential treatment that can discourage women’s participation, confidence, and academic development. Drawing on student accounts and findings from The Classroom Climate Project, it identifies behaviors that single out women, such as sexist remarks, comments on appearance, gendered humor, and stereotyped examples, as well as behaviors that overlook women, including interruptions, reduced attention to women’s comments, and assumptions that men are more likely to contribute meaningfully. The article connects these classroom practices to broader patterns in advising, professional preparation, and campus …

Minutes Of The Aca Executive Committee October 31, 1984 Chicago

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

The annual meeting of the Association for Communication Administration (ACA)'s Executive Committee, held in November 1984 in Chicago, Illinois.

Minutes Of The Aca Business Meeting November 1, 1984 Chicago

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

The minutes of the business meeting of the Association for Communication Administration (ACA)'s Executive Committee, held in November 1984 in Chicago, Illinois.

From Research Paper To Published Article: A Symposium Introduction, Goodwin F. Berquist

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

The introduction frames a symposium on the transition from research paper to published article by highlighting the limited publication records of most PhD graduates and the resulting concern for graduate educators and academic administrators. It argues that weak publication outcomes stem less from lack of research capacity than from insufficient guidance on how to publish during early scholarly socialization. The narrative situates faculty development as a central responsibility of communication administration and calls for concrete, procedural information rather than generic exhortations to publish. It then describes a panel at the Central States Speech Association convention in Lincoln, Nebraska, where presenters …

Why Publish?, Goodwin F. Berquist

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines why many trained communication scholars fail to convert research projects into published scholarship. It argues that publishing is essential for advancing knowledge, establishing credibility, and participating fully in the academic profession. The article identifies several barriers to scholarly productivity, including lack of awareness about the value of publication, post-degree burnout, heavy teaching and service demands, weak writing preparation, perfectionism, and misunderstanding the difference between graduate coursework and publishable manuscripts. It emphasizes the role of communication administrators, advisors, and senior scholars in helping graduate students and new faculty understand publication expectations and develop practical writing habits. The article …

Publish What?, William R. Brown

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article addresses the question of what kinds of scholarly work are most suitable for publication in communication studies, with particular attention to the needs of young scholars and those who mentor them. It defines publishable scholarship as “news” for the profession: work grounded in genuine intellectual curiosity, connected to significant conversations in the field, and willing to take calculated risks. The article distinguishes between general qualities of newsworthy research and more specific topics for future inquiry. Its proposed research agenda centers on symbolically negotiated patterns in human communication, including perspective-shifting, infinite regress, hypostatizing, cultural enactment, and learning. These topics …

Publish How?, Dennis S. Gouran

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article provides practical guidance on preparing, submitting, and revising scholarly manuscripts for publication in professional journals in communication studies. Written for graduate students, early-career faculty, and administrators involved in faculty development, it identifies the publication process as an important but often neglected part of graduate training. The article outlines key stages of journal submission, including assessing whether a manuscript offers a meaningful contribution, seeking critical feedback before submission, selecting an appropriate publication venue, following journal style requirements, and preparing a professional cover letter. It also cautions against premature submission, simultaneous submission to multiple journals, and inappropriate communication with editors. …