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An Investigation Of The Effectiveness Of Human Resource Management In The Hong Kong Police, Chung Man Lam, Yuen Shan Leung, Wai Fung Tai

Bachelor Degree - Management - Final Year Project

In the literature, there is the increasing trend to link human resource planning with strategic planning giving greater importance to, and greater involvement of, human resource management in organization strategy. Also the Hong Kong Police is a manpower oriented discipline force and the human resource management functions play a critical role in the effective management of these human resources. Therefore, the critical nature of the human resource management of the Hong Kong Police justifies a management report orientation where the focus is on the production of positive and practical recommendations.

The objectives of the report are to evaluate the effectiveness …

Ke Alaka'i, Vol. 62, No. 04 (2000-05-17), Brigham Young University Hawaii

Ke Alaka'i

No abstract provided.

An Investigation Of Environmental Variables Affecting Concentrations Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons In Eastern Alaska, Timothy S. Howe

Theses (Unassigned)

Analytical methods for determining polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) concentrations in spruce needles were developed and evaluated. Concentrations of four PAHs (phenanthrene, anthracene, fluoranthene and pyrene) were determined in spruce needles collected near Eastern Alaska roadways. These needle concentrations were used to develop multivariate models that described the influence of climate and geographical variables on concentrations. These variables included latitude, longitude, radial distance from urban site, elevation, temperature, precipitation, ecosystem type, tree species, non-volatile extractable content of needles, and forest fire impact. The models show that three possible sources of PAHs exist in eastern Alaska, urban sites (Fairbanks, Anchorage and Valdez), …

Perceived Parental Drinking Patterns Among Adult Alcoholics In Residential Treatment, Victor John Behling

Psychology

Drinking in Alaska has almost reached epidemic proportions in some subcultures. Alaska Natives have the highest number of FAS cases as compared to non-Natives. Nationally, youth drinking has been correlated to parental drinking. This study addressed the issue of whether there is a difference between the perceived drinking of people in treatment by gender, age, and ethnicity. The parental drinking of one hundred and thirty-four people diagnosed as alcohol dependent or alcohol abusers and in treatment was examined. Significant differences were found between the perceived parental drinking by age, gender, and ethnicity. In addition, many of the subjects did not …

The Guardian, May 17, 2000, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Sixteen page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Reaching The Public: Uses Of Oral History Interviews, With Sixteen Attachments, Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

Reaching the Public: Uses of Oral History Interviews, with sixteen attachments: Transcribing Tips, Deed of Gift- To the Oral History Program of the Barnett Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc., Publications: Oral History Pamphlet Series, Basic Bibliography on Oral History, Barnett Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc.- Principal Accomplishments-1998, Barnett Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc.- Principal Accomplishments- 1999, Barnett Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc.- 2000 Objectives, Barnett Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc.- Business Plan- Objectives and Results, Barnett Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc.- Business Plan (April 1998), Barnett Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc.- Oral History Project- Interview Progress Report, Equipment Considerations, Guidelines and Principles of the Oral History Association, …

Mechanism Of Impact And Potential Recovery Of Pigeon Guillemots (Cepphus Columba) After The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, Pamela Seiser

Biological Sciences

The abundance of pigeon guillemots in oiled areas of Prince William Sound, Alaska, failed to increase after the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. Population growth may be constrained by the physiological effects of oil exposure, food availability, and nest predation." The author "conducted a comparative study among unoiled, oiled, and pre-spill data sets, to provide insight on factors limiting population recovery in oiled areas. Blood samples from chicks in oiled and unoiled areas provided little evidence of physiological effects of exposure to oil. Pigeon guillemot diet, productivity, growth rates, and fledging weights in unoiled areas of southwestern Prince William Sound …

Population Dynamics And Ecology Of Yellow-Cheeked Voles (Microtus Xanthognathus) In Early Post-Fire Seres Of Interior Alaska, Karin Linnaea Lehmkuhl

Biological Sciences

Yellow-cheeked voles occupy early successional habitats in boreal regions, but specific factors influencing the species' distribution and population dynamics are not well known. Yellow-cheeked voles were studied in three early post-fire habitats in interior Alaska to relate population parameters to habitat characteristics. Voles were live-trapped during June, July, and August of 1997 and 1998, and habitat components were measured withing trapping grids. Capture data were analyzed using the robust design to estimate vole abundance, density, survival, and recruitment. Yellow-cheeked voles were most abundant in the floodplain white spruce, where survival was stable and recruitment was high. The white spruce habitat …

Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of A Urinary Continence Program With Urinary Incontinent Rehabilitation Patients, Pat Emmons

Master's Projects

This study used a quasi-experimental design to evaluate the outcomes of a continence program in a rehabilitation center with patients receiving therapies (N=l2) and to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of the rehabilitation staff (N=27) before and after reviewing a teaching module about urinary incontinence. Roy's adaptation theory was used as the conceptual framework for this research project. The tools used for data collection were: the Functional Independence Measure {FIM), daily 24 hour incontinence logs, pre/post true and false knowledge tests and pre/post staff attitude questionnaires. Eleven of the 12 patients admitted to the program had improved FIM scores and …

A Comparison Of Perceived Nurse Practitioner Practice Barriers, Katherine Kinner

Master's Projects

Novice nurse practitioners (NP) face unique obstacles to practice. Few studies examine factors influencing early NP clinical performance. Therefore, this research project analyzed data obtained from 243 members of an NP professional organization, who were asked to identify barriers encountered within the first 3 years of practice. Responses were received from beginning and more experienced NPs. The top 3 barriers named were lack of public knowledge, lack of positions for NPs, and a lower salary than anticipated. The promotion of NP assets through expanded media coverage and individual educational efforts, the national standardization of the role, and the elimination of …

Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of The "Youth Leadership" Class In The Prevention Of Adolescent Depression, Jacqueline Oria

Master's Projects

Depression in adolescence is a common and potentially life-threatening health problem. Depending upon the severity of symptoms, anywhere from 2% to 40% of teenagers are affected with depression (Sadler, 1993). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of prevention strategies on decreasing the rate of depression in adolescents. It is hoped that a class addressing specific skills identified as having an impact on adolescent depression will affect the youth participating in the program.

Nurse Practitioners' Attitudes And Knowledge Toward Cpt Coding, Tanya Lee Sa

Master's Projects

This survey of nurse practitioners (NPs) determined their knowledge and attitudes regarding Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. Overall, NPs lacked the requisite knowledge and did not perceive the significance of this essential reimbursement strategy.

The Eastern Echo, May 17, 2000, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Student Newspaper: The Normal News & The Eastern Echo

No abstract provided.

Leveraging Alaska North Slope Satellite Oil Field Design With Networked Instrumentation And Control Systems Architecture - Foundation Feldbus, Brian A. Chouinard

Engineering

Since 1988, oil production rates on Alaska's North Slope have faded. The West Sak oil field in the Greater Kuparuk Area was a satellite field targeted to help slow the production decline. The nature of West Sak oil made it prohibitively expensive to produce using conventional methods. Drastic changes in field production design and operational philosophy were required to make West Sak oil economically viable. The instrumentation and controls network architecture leveraged the implementation of this new design and philosophy. This paper examines the technological requirements, establishes evaluation criteria, compares competing options, outlines the design and implementation, and discusses future …

Otter Realm, May 17, 2000, Vol. 5 No. 16, California State University, Monterey Bay

The Otter Realm

Gender Order in the Court! Will the Real Title IX Please Stand Up? -- Loans with Community Interest -- Summertime -- Meet an Outstanding Student... -- Christmas in April -- Augie's Award -- Graduating High School Seniors Honored -- Otter Golf: the Yellow & Green Machine -- Otter Hockey Tournament -- Sharks Bite Blues but fail to Capture the Cup -- Horoscopes

Culture Of Origin And Illness Attribution: The Implications Of Cross-Cultural Awareness For Health Care Professionals, Eri Matsumoto-Lyons

Master's Projects

People from different cultural backgrounds have different beliefs and perceptions concerning health and illness. Differing illness beliefs between health professionals and patients may result in conflicting expectations regarding treatment choice and outcome. This non-experimental research was designed to explore illness attribution among Caucasian, Hispanics, and Asians with chronic or acute illness. The results suggest that there was no significant difference in illness attribution beliefs between the three ethnic groups; however, primary language, years spent in U.S., and educational backgrounds were associated with differences in illness attribution. Health care providers must think of culture in a broader spectrum than just race …

Illinois State University Undergraduate Course Catalog, 2000-2001, Illinois State University

Course Catalogs

Illinois State University Undergraduate Course Catalog, 2000-2001. Effective May 17, 2000.

Analysis Of The Vocalizations Of Orcinus Orca In Response To Anthropogenic Noise, Carolyn Elizabeth Talus

Fisheries

Underwater noise created by vessel traffic in the world's oceans may be detrimental to marine life that relies on acoustic senses for survival. An analytical study was completed which examined changes in vocal behavior of subpod A36, killer whales (Orcinus orca) that reside off Vancouver Island. The average call rate of each call type was calculated from the recordings, and call rates were found to significantly decrease in the presence of vessel noise. Structural characteristics of specific call types such as differences in frequency, duration, and harmonics were also examined and statistically compared with and without boat noise. Differences found …

Physiological Ecology Of Porphyra Sporophytes: Growth, Photosynthesis, Respiration And Pigments, Rulong Lin

Fisheries

Growth, photosynthesis, respiration and photosynthetic pigments of the sporophytic stage for Alaskan Porphyra species were investigated in response to various environmental variables. Optimal conchocelis growth (7.6%) volume increase d⁻¹) of P. abbottae (Pa) occurred at 11C̊, 80 umol photons m⁻² s⁻¹ and 30ppt salinity. Porphyra torta (Pt) grew best (6.5%d⁻¹) at 15C̊, 80 umol photons m⁻² s⁻¹ and 30ppt. Porphyra pseudolinearis (Pi) generally had higher growth rates with optimal growth (8.8% d⁻¹) occurring at 7C̊, 160 umol photons m⁻² s⁻¹ and 30ppt. Salinities between 20 and 40ppt and irradiances between 20 and 40ppt and irradiances between 20 and 160 umol …

Mustang Daily, May 16, 2000

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Bard Free Press, Vol. 1, No. 5 (May 16, 2000), Bard College

Bard Free Press - All Issues (2000-2018)

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, May 16, 2000, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 114, Issue 71

05/16/2000 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 05/16/2000. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.

The Role Of The School Social Worker With English Language Learner Students In Suburban Elementary Schools, Pamela Sue Storry

Theses and Graduate Projects

This descriptive study explores the role of the school social worker with English Language Learner (ELL) students in suburban elementary schools. It has become increasingly more common for classrooms to have students who do not speak English and spend part of their school day in an English Language Learner class. The purpose of the study is to provide information and awareness of immigrant issues to school districts, social workers and teachers. Three school districts with similar demographics, northwest suburbs of a metropolitan area, participated in the study. A survey that included both quantitative and qualitative questions, focused on the role …

University Of Dayton Wins National Grant To Create "Cyber Café" At Neighborhood School

News Releases

News release announces that the University of Dayton has won one of 20 grants nationally to create a "cyber café."

Written Notes- David Ginzl, 5/16/2000, Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

Written Notes- David Ginzl, from May 16, 2000.

Civil Service Council Minutes, May 16, 2000, Illinois State University, Civil Service Council

Civil Service Council Minutes

Minutes of the Civil Service Council, Illinois State University.

The Role Of Education In The Treatment Of Chronic Pain Patients: A Quantitative Study Of Factors That Influence The Self -Management Of Chronic Pain, Donna L. Agan Edd

Dissertations

The factors involved in the successful self-management of chronic pain are not well understood. Many issues complicate addressing these factors. Individual suffering, exhaustion of family resources, and the costs to society for medical care, lost wages, welfare and disability benefits demand increasingly more resources each year. At the micro level, patients who live the daily rigors of chronic pain want medical science to solve their malady. At the macro level, health plan administrators want their patients to successfully self-manage pain with the least medical intervention and cost, because they know a cure is not probable. In the middle, the medical …

Academic Senate - Agenda, 5/16/2000, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

No abstract provided.

Illinois Wesleyan University To Benefit From $25,000 Gte Foundation Grant, Bob Aaron

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.