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Motivation, Management Motivation, And Its Perceived Decline In American Bureaucratic Organizations In The Context Of Changing Attitudes And Values, Jon Lawrence Johnson

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This Culminating Project represents an inquiry into the existence, applications, and parameters of human motivation and its impact on perceived management attitudes, values, and motivation to manage.

The topic is examined from three vantage points. Part I embodies a selective indoctrination in human motivation concepts and suggests relevant organizational applications and examples in illustration. The term "motivation" has evolved into a popular but often misapplied catch phrase. Therefore, a foundation in prominent human motivation theory is provided as precedent to issues subsequently discussed in the Project, to offer the reader an accurate base of subject knowledge.

Part II addresses the …

Accounting For Foreign Currency Translation Gains And Losses: A Comparison Of The Temporal Method Fasb #8 And Fasb #52, Richard J. Lee

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A culminating project in accounting is somewhat different than one that might be undertaken in other disciplines. While accounting is generally considered to be about numbers and therefore straightforward in application , there exist prescribed principles, procedures , and statements that must be adhered to by accountants . Viewing the discipline from this perspective the door is opened to vast areas of discussion and interpretation of accounting methods.

This paper compares three methods of treating foreign currency translation gains and losses , and the effect on reported earnings . It was written to accomplish three objectives.

1. To present sufficient background …

Management Theory And Practice In Health Care Settings, Masoud Mehranfar

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The Value Of Antiquities: Historical Development And Evaluation Of Trends In The Current Market Through Graphic Analysis And Sales Data Compilation, Mary Thornton Holton

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The purpose of this project will be to examine some of the most central issues in the evaluation and methodology for valuing the category of fine arts known as antiquities. This category covers several historical periods and includes artifacts which originate anywhere in the present countries of Egypt, Greece, or Italy from 4000 BC in the pre-dynastic ages of Egypt through the various dynasties of the Pharaohs, through the Minoan, Mycenaean, Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic ages of Greece, and through the times when the Roman Empire rose and dominated practically the entire known world. The final date which defines antiquities …

The Value Of Antiquities: Historical Development And Evaluation Of Trends In The Current Market Through Graphic Analysis And Sales Data Compilation, Mary Thornton Holmes

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In-Store Marketing Will Sell More Brewers Beer Than Relying On Media Pull Strategy Alone, Ron Muchnick

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The subject discussed in this paper is the value of using in-store marketing techniques to sell more Brewers beer than would be sold by relying solely on additional advertising. This additional advertising would in effect create what is termed media pull in motivating the consumer to buy more Brewers beer. The effectiveness of additional media support was compared to a sales promotion with reseller merchandising and display effort. This comparison was made by conducting two field experiments.

The methodology used was conducting two price promotions on Brewers twelve-packs. Both sample display stores as well as non-displaying control stores were selected …

Theories Of Management: A Manual For Managers, Terrie Hearns Schwerdtfeger

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Terrie Hearns Schwerdtfeger’s thesis, Theories of Management: A Manual for Managers, serves as a practical guide aimed primarily at preparing individuals for roles in middle management, especially within healthcare institutions. The manual is structured around three central areas: managing oneself, managing subordinates, and managing the organization. Schwerdtfeger argues that successful management depends on mastering all three, as they are interrelated and in constant flux due to evolving business and societal demands. Drawing from both classical and contemporary theories, including those of Taylor, Herzberg, Vroom, and Maslow, the work addresses core concepts such as motivation, job enrichment, decision-making, organizational communication, …

The Acquisition Process For Major Defense Systems, Steven M. Freer

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A Determination Of Management Philosophy Based On An Optimistic Assumption Of Man's Nature, Melvin Lester

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Management theory contains varying prescriptions for increasing managerial effectiveness in the work environment. This study attempts to develop an effective managerial philosophy, consistent with an optimistic assumption of human nature with a focus on the development of the good, capable, and responsible man. Consideration is given to theories of human nature, individual belief systems, the values of American society, the military organization, and current management theory and practice.

The American Labor Movement: A Socio-Historical Approach, Barbara Ann Malta

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Control Of Construction Costs During Construction, David H. Foo

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The construction of a major project requires a vast amount of time, money, material and human resources. Proper coordination of these elements into an array of activities is crutial to the success of the project if it is to be built on time and within budget. As technology advances, the complexity of the project increases the resources to build them remain finite, and therefore, the project manager must seek methods to improve control on the construction project.

This thesis provides an overall view of the relatively new and rapidly expanding field of cost engineering. Cost engineering may be defined as …

The Role Of Management In The Evaluation Of A Proposed Corporate Acquisition, Dianne O. Isbell

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Crna [Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists]: Is The Aana Your Union?, Doris T. Margrabe

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The problem discussed in this paper is whether the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) will need to unionize as a direct result of the activities of the Registered Nurse (RN) in order to insure financial solvency? If unionization is the answer to the CRNAs financial security, then what kind of a bargaining unit should the CRNA be associated with?

The methodology utilized in this paper was: an extensive reading of the history of the nursing profession and its professional organization; the history of nurse anesthetists and the functions of their professional organization; a review of the development of labor legislation …

Capital Investment Program, William L. Diggs

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Marketing Research In The Health Delivery Services: A Proposed Methodology Based On A Case At Central Medical Center, Dyer A. Henke

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Public Relations Culminating Project, Irving H. Breslauer

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A Study Of Productivity Analysis At Mcdonnell Douglas Corporation As It Relates To Quality Of Work Life, Management Styles, Cultural Lag And Quality Through Statistical Management Information Systems Data, Michael D. Smith

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This paper, titled "A Study of Productivity Analysis at McDonnell Douglas Corporation as It Relates to Quality of Work Life, Management Styles, Cultural Lag and Quality Through Statistical Management Information Systems Data," is a culminating project that synthesizes the author's learning and growth from their academic program. The document, a master's thesis submitted to Lindenwood Colleges, analyzes the factors influencing productivity at McDonnell Douglas Corporation (MDC) during the early 1980s.

The core of the study is a Quality of Work Life (QWL) survey conducted at MDC's Astronautics Division in St. Louis. The survey aimed to measure employee attitudes and opinions …

Management Assistance For Nonprofit Organizations: Observations And Strategies On Utilizing Volunteer Consultants From For-Profit Enterprise, Daniel Henroid

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Business Valuations Relating To Corporate Liquidations, Joseph H. Wildt

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This culminating project by Joseph H. Wildt, submitted in partial fulfillment of a Master of Arts degree at Lindenwood Colleges in January 1980, provides an in-depth exploration of business valuation principles specifically in the context of corporate liquidations. The study integrates historical, theoretical, and practical knowledge acquired through academic coursework to analyze valuation methodologies and their applications.

The project begins by tracing the evolution of valuation theory from ancient philosophy to modern economic thought, emphasizing how historical, social, and economic conditions have influenced current valuation practices. It explores foundational theories such as the classical, neoclassical, and institutional schools of thought …

A Pr Handbook For The Beginning Professional In Non-Profit Public Relations, Deborah A. Jones

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Problems Associated With The Use Of Performance Appraisals In Promotion Decisions In The Federal Personnel System, Donald J. Detzel

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A Masters Program In Management Psychology For Industry: A Study, Donald J. Tabone

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This study explores the design and justification of a graduate program in Management Psychology tailored to meet the evolving needs of industry. Donald J. Tabone investigates the limitations of traditional Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs, noting their heavy emphasis on technical subjects such as accounting, finance, and marketing, with minimal focus on human resource development and psychological principles vital to effective management. The paper argues that as organizations become increasingly complex, there is a growing need for leaders skilled in interpersonal dynamics, motivation, behavior analysis, and humanistic management approaches.

The study begins with a comparative analysis of MBA curricula …

Accounting And Reporting For Nonprofit Organizations As Elements Of A Financial Management System, Arthur G. Hawkins

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An Examination Of The Interface Between Cross-Cultural Trainers And The Business Community In The United States, From The Perspective Of The Trainer, Alexander Patico

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This paper is the product of a particular stage in its author's professional and intellectual development . Its purpose is to use the special vantage point of a (relatively) disinterested observer, in order to form a novel picture of a particular population, comprised of those persons who are engaged in cross-cultural training--more especially, those who, as outside consultants , seek or maintain a clientele among members of the U.S. business community. I believe it likely that this viewpoint could not as readily be taken by one who is already fully involved in the daily practice of cross-cultural training.

Every effort …

Managing The Seemingly Unmanageable Enterprises, Michael Daramola

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Optimizing The Involvement Of The Members Of Voluntary Organization Boards: Keys To Motivation, Sarah Cox

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Communication And The Written Memorandum, Jean R. Laventhal

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Management Of Manpower Planning In A Job Shop, John E. Yadlon

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The object of any system of manpower planning is to provide a means to optimize manpower utilization. Within this base there is the normal requirement to provide effective utilization of equipment, materials and manpower. In a production type of environment, studies, statistics, research and supervisory manpower are readily available to best optimize manpower planning. In a job shop environment only fragments of these elements are available. Also, the available supervisory time for studies and implementation of research into statistics is usually very small. The net result is that manpower management in a job shop is all too often guessed at. …

The Introduction Of A Computerized Production Control System In A Small Manufacturing Company, Harry Leroy Zimmerly

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The purpose of this thesis is to acquaint the reader with the intricacies of introducing a computerized production control system into a small manufacturing company. To do this a hypothetical company was described as it existed with a manual production control system. The information flow of the manual system was described in detail.

Potential computerized production control systems with a shop data collection system were then investigated. A computerized system would expedite information flow, allow rapid assembly tracking, take accurate data and reveal the actual cost (including labor cost) of an assembly. This was done first by examining technical publications. …

Studies And Strategies For Board Development: The Workbook Of A Board Trainer Of Voluntary, Not-For-Profit Organizations, Dorothy Balfanz-Teas

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