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A Study To Determine The Extent Of Utilization Of Individualized Instruction In Typewriting, Lucille N. Pruitt

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The trend today is toward the individualized approaches in the teaching of typewriting and other business subjects, Susan Schrumpf notes that this concept is continuously gaining popularity because the spotlight is clearly on the student -- his abilities and limitations -- and how the business educator can best minister his needs. if individualized instruction is utilized properly, it is the best possible preparation.

Keeping in mind that the primary goal of society is that of assisting the individual to reach his highest potential, individualization of instruction is the answer to many problems for vocational educators. Howe states:

A democratic society …

An Investigation To Identify Management Topics To Be Included In The Business Administration Program At Utah State University, Richard E. Zackrison

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The development of management techniques which are in keeping with the changing environment has been termed "management science." Thrall points out that "management science has not yet reached a stage in which standardization or freezing of educational programs is desirable. " Further, he states that "we should explore new educational ideas, keeping in mind that many management scientists will become managers."

Management science may be in the rut described by Gordon and Howell. They assert that those businessmen and educators who fail to keep pace with change are forced to "plod in a rut they dug long ago. For them …

Utilization Of Shorthand Skill By Manpower Development And Training Act Graduates From Utah State University For The Years 1968 Through 1971, Janice W. Hobbs

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

Vocational education is not a separate discipline within education, but it is a basic objective of all education and must b e a basic element of each person's education. The common objective should be a successful life in which employment has a crucial role.

It is the responsibility of the school and of the instructor to provide the student with the high quality vocational education that will enable that student to have a successful life by securing a good initial job adapting himself to that vocation.

What yardstick should one invoke to determine if the objective of a successful life …

The Nursing Process And Its Relationship To The Quality Of Nursing Care, Arlene H. Johnson

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the systematic use of the nursing process on the quality of nursing care. Quality nursing care was defined as being achieved when the patient's nursing care needs are identified and plans made to assist the patient with these needs.

It was hypothesized that the quality of nursing care would be improved by the participation of the team leaders in a series of classes on the nursing process. This improvement in quality nursing care would be evidenced by a higher correlation between the patient's needs perceived by the nurse and …

The Arab Organization For Administrative Sciences And The Development Of Management In Arab States, Nafiz Qasem Assaf

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Interpretative Analysis Of The Applicability Of Management Information Systems Concepts To The Design Of A University Information System, Sherif Hosni Mohamed Hosni Mostafa

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Investigation Of Subject Matter Other Than Shorthand And Typewriting Emphasized In The Teaching Of Transcription Activities At The Utah Secondary Level, Susan Mcarthur

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

Transcription is the ultimate goal of shorthand, according to Karaim, and mailable copy and rapid production are the primary aims of transcription. The ability to transcribe shorthand notes into usable printed form should be acquired before a stenographer has a marketable shorthand skill. Driska writes that "no matter how skillful the shorthand student may be in recording dictation, she is not properly fitted for work in an office unless she can transcribe her notes quickly and accurately."

Jester Writes that businessmen want transcripts which are correct in details of English mechanics, as well as being accurate transcripts of dictation. A …

A Follow-Up Study Of 1968-1972 Business Data Processing Graduates Of Two-Year Degree And Certificated Programs In The Two State Supported Technical Colleges Of Utah, Robert B. Jenkins

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The junior, community, or vocational-technical college is evolving into one of the most important educational institutions in the United States. The Carnegie Commission said, "Occupational programs should be given the fullest support and status within community colleges. These programs need to be flexibly geared to the changing requirements of society." Today's business society is constantly changing and this change necessitates constant analysis, evaluation, and revision of educational training programs. According to Goddard:

The development and improvement of junior college business curricula should be based on careful evaluation of present curricular offerings in business and extensive research into the nature of …

A Comparison Of Selected Characteristics Of Two-Year Office Administration And Four-Year Business Education Students At Utah State University, Moneice S. G. Stocker

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

Much has been researched and written about school curriculum. A number of recent articles have focused attention on the student as an individual learner (Edmund, 1970) and away from "content" emphasis temporarily spurred by the advent of the Russian Sputnik (Cremin, 1961). Virtually every subject in the curriculum has been considered. The overall concern has been the improvement of student learning (Woolf, 1972). Efforts have also been made to increase the relevancy of learning.

Operations Research Model For Competitive Bidding, Harold Kerzner

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate a model for competitive bidding. The model is based upon a thorough knowledge of the competitors. The model is designed to optimize a solution, given the desired profit and the minimum probability of success. Various cases are considered showing how the quantitative and qualitative nature of the competitors' bidding history may influence the final optimized solution.

In order to optimize a solution, a reduction in total manhours is usually needed. The reduction in manhours increases the risk of a cost overrun upon job completion. The magnitude of the risk, as well as …

A Survey Of The Status Of Economic Education At The Secondary Level In Various High Schools In Selected States In The Southern Business Education Association Region, Pashia Reeves Staton

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the Business Education Graduate Committee at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Business Education by Pashia Reeves Staton on April 3, 1973.

Development Of A Job Evaluation System At The American University In Cairo (A Case Study), Fayek Gaballa Hanna

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of The Relationship Between The Instructional Emphasis Of Two Filing Textbooks Commonly Used In Secondary Schools And Their Relation To The Filing Procedures In The Business Office, Patricia Ann Skinner

Masters Theses

This study compared the instructional material in two textbooks commonly used for high school filing instruction with the perceptions of records supervisors and office practice teachers.

A questionnaire was designed for each of the two major groups of respondents. Usable survey instruments were completed by supervisors of 67 offices in the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph area and office practice teachers in the 13 high schools in the same geographic area.

While the records supervisors and office practice teachers were in agreement on a number of points relating to the filing process and instructional emphases (using a rank-order mismatch formula), they were …

The Effect Of A Training Program On Job Satisfaction Among Hospital Dietary Supportive Personnel, Alice E. Calkins

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Steadily rising labor costs are forcing health-care institutions to give increased attention to meeting manpower needs. Dietary service management is recognizing the need for employees to be satisfied with their work, as well as the difficulty of providing adequate training for each employee. A study of the effect of a training program on job satisfaction should provide information relevant to more effective planning for the training and development of human resources within the hospital dietary service.

The purpose of this research was to determine the level of job satisfaction among hospital dietary supportive personnel; relate it to such factors as …

The Economics Of Trading Stamps : A Microeconomic Analysis, Joyce Marie Beggs

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Trading stamps were introduced in the United States in 1891. The first firm to employ them was Schuster's Department Store in Wisconsin. In recent years several analyses have been undertaken concerning the economic effect of the stamps. However, the studies are inconclusive.

Recent Shifts In The Location Of The Soybean Processing Industry, Charles C. Harper

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

A Follow-Up Study Of Business Education Majors Graduating From Paul Kane High School, St. Albert, Alberta Between 1967 And 1970, Harriet Sylvia Turik

All Master's Theses

Business Education is a vocational program found in most high school curriculums. It is an area of education that offers specialized instruction for those who plan a career in the business world. From a general standpoint, it provides the student with sufficient background knowledge to become an intelligent member of society.

A Study Of The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Changing The Accounting System Of The Russell State Bank From Cash Basis To Accrual Basis, John T. Harrell

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

The purpose of this thesis was to present the complete results of changing the accounting method of The Russell State Bank from cash basis to accrual basis. Advantages and disadvantages of each system are reviewed. Comparison is made of the accounts under each method and detail procedure of the change. Generally accepted accounting principles were followed, which included restoration of assets to cost and depreciation recorded as well as accruing the income and expenses. Provisions were made for possible loan losses and income tax expense. The change was effected as of December 31, 1970, and after two years under the …

Management Morale And Performance In Education: A Case Study In Organizational Behavior, Triangulating Theory, Methodology And Social Reality, John W. Means

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Evaluating Human Resources In Commercial Loan Analysis, Coy Darrell Jones

Theses and Dissertations

A significant problem in analyzing bank loan requests exists because of difficulty in evaluating the human component in a firm’s resource structure. This research investigates a new accounting technique, human resource accounting, and identifies certain specific personality traits for correlation to a successful loan relationship. These techniques, coupled with the use of a suggested model for scoring personality tests of loan applicants, should enable a better analysis of bank loan risks.

Psychological tests were employed to measure certain personality traits of selected successful loan customers. One test used, the FIRO-B, provides indicators of certain “expressed” behavior traits and of certain …

A Critical Study Of Budgeting Planning And Control In The Public Sector Of The Arab Republic Of Egypt, Abu-Bakr Mohamed Ibrahim

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Development, Present Status, And Emerging Trends Of Simulation In Business And Office Education Programs With Implications For Establishing Specific Guidelines For Implementing Simulated Office Laboratories, Karen Johnson Slone

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A.thesis presented to the Business Education Graduate Committee at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Master of Business Education by Karen Johnson Slone in August of 1972.

Security Price Forecasting, Ralph J. Nebbia

Graduate Thesis Collection

The purpose of this paper is to develop a new and practical technique for improving the art of forecasting security price movements. The desire to forecast stock market fluctuations have led many analysts to employ different predicting tools.

The Study Of The Development, Present Status, And Emerging Trends Of Simulation In Business And Office Education Programs With Implications For Establishing Specific Guidelines For Implementing Simulated Office Laboratories, Karen Johnson Slone

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the Business Education Graduate Committee at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Business Education by Karen Johnson Slone on July 26, 1972.

Lecture And Audiovisual Self-Instruction Methods For Food Systems In-Service Education, Bertrum C. Connell

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

The specific objectives of this research were to (1) develop an audiovisual self-instruction series with corresponding lectures for in-service education of hospital food service personnel, and (2) test the null hypothesis that there is no significant difference in post-test scores between the conventional lecture method and the self-instruction method.

Supportive personnel of a 516-bed, non-profit university hospital food service were randomly selected to participate in the study. An in-service education program series of five topics was developed and presented by two methods: lectures and an audiovisual self-instruction method using the 3M Sound on Slide projector. Observations on each subject included …

Work Measurement And Costs Of Selected Hospital Diets, William M. Fields

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

This research project was done to determine, by work function, the production labor time expended by employees involved in processing of general and selected modified diets and to determine the processing labor and food costs of these diets in the food service of a short-term general hospital. Work sampling was the technique used to collect data. Random observations were made for a six-day period utilizing the GRED's theory. Work function activities were recorded for only those employees whose work included processing of food. The number of times each work function activity was recorded as related to the total recordings was …

An Optimal Control Model For Performance Appraisal, Abdel Hamid Awni El Sawy

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Effectiveness Of Training Programs For Graduate Engineers, V.C. Rajashekar

Theses

This thesis represents an investigation of effectiveness as a result of engineering training. The basic elements of effectiveness and its learning process are explained and said that the effectiveness could be learnt and improved.

The term training, is basically the process of education and training. But training cannot be performed as an individual, but is performed as a group. Therefore training a group with having so many individuals needs careful consideration in designing a training program.

In order to get the broadest possible picture of current thinking and current activity in the area of company training programs for graduate engineers, …

Development Of Guidelines For Using Office Simulation To Teach Office Practice In The Vietnamese Public High Schools, Thi Minh Chau Luu

Dissertations and Theses

The Vietnamese secondary school system is experimenting with the comprehensive concept. The office of education program, one of the first fields included in the process, is at its initial stage of development in Vietnam. A reference guide for a realistic teaching technique is needed to help develop a different approach for the program.

Statement of the Problem
The problem studied was to prepare a set of guidelines for using office simulation to teach office practice in the Vietnamese comprehensive high schools.

Purposes of the Study
The main purposes of this study were to: (1) introduce a different and realistic approach …

The Effects Of The Computer On The Tax Consultant In The State Of Utah, J. Lyle Tuddenham

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The purpose of this paper was to determine the effects of computerized tax services on tax practitioners in the State of Utah. Initial data was obtained from a questionnaire which was mailed to members of the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants who were engaged in public practice, and also from personal interviews with various other practitioners. The comparisons of firms which offer services to accountants resulted from a review of current literature and also through direct correspondence.