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The Network Structure Of Exploration And Exploitation, David Lazer, Allan Friedman

David Lazer

Whether as team members brainstorming or cultures experimenting with new technologies, problem solvers communicate and share ideas. This paper examines how the structure of communication networks among actors can affect system-level performance. We present an agent-based computer simulation model of information sharing in which the less successful emulate the more successful. Results suggest that when agents are dealing with a complex problem, the more efficient the network at disseminating information, the better the short-run but the lower the long-run performance of the system. The dynamic underlying this result is that an inefficient network maintains diversity in the system and is …

Nemo News, Volume 7, Issue 2, Uno Library Science Education

NEMO Newsletter

This issue of NEMO News features Advice from the Frontlines from Kate Ostenrude, NLA/NEMA Conference Report, How to Handle Mistakes in the Workplace, Important Dates and Reminders, Student Spotlight on Naomi Solomon, and Contact Information.

Library Education And Development Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 2, Uno Library Science Education

Library Education and Development (L.E.A.D.)

This issue of the Library Education and Development Newsletter features Advice from the Frontlines from Rene Nuss, a Student Spotlight of Kimberly Rothgeb, Announcements, Conferences and Professional Development, and Things to Consider: "School librarians valuable resource as digital content expands" article.

The Beat: November 2010, Centracare Health

The Beat

• "Take pride in CentraCare’s impact on area communities"
• CentraCare Wound Center opens
• CCHS annual report available online
• Looking for a great gift? How about an SCH journal?
• New Volunteer Opportunity
• Small Wonders
• Celebrate Festival of Lights
• Recovery Plus director honored
• Projects recognized by state organization
• Recycling at SCH gains ground
• Annual Holly Ball scheduled for Dec. 18
• Mary Buhl wins state award
• Clean-out the cabinet results
• Give Link to Life as a gift

Patient Care News: November 2010, St. Cloud Hospital

Patient Care News

Surgery Open House

Gorecki Guest House: Referral Information

Research Article: Journal Clubs

Clinical Ladder

Prescribed Reading: November 2010, Centracare Clinic

Prescribed Reading

• Health Care Matters: My opinion counts
• Our employees are ‘Leading with care’
• Patient Satisfaction Scorecard
• Welcome to our new provider
• Nine promotional projects recognized
• The 2010 CCHS annual report is online
• NuVal comes to Coborn’s stores
• Clean-out the cabinet results!
• Welcome to these new employees
• Recognition for years of service
• CentraCare Wound Center opens Nov. 8
• Surgery open house planned for Nov. 11
• Computer kiosk check-in pilot planned
• Kudos to . . .
• National Memory Screening Day is Nov. 16

Interviews With Five Respected Scholar-Teachers In The Field Along With Empirical Articles On Group Acceptance, The Role Of Executive Search Firms, And Sources Of Charisma, William P. Ferris

Organization Management Journal

No abstract provided.

Insights Of Five Outstanding Scholar-Teachers, Alvin Hwang

Organization Management Journal

No abstract provided.

Inquiries Into Group Acceptance, Search Firms, And Charismatic Leadership, Donald E. Gibson

Organization Management Journal

No abstract provided.

Doctoral Advising, Research Productivity And The Academic Balancing Act: Insights From Michael A. Hitt, Edwin A. Locke, Fred Luthans, Lyman W. Porter, And Anne Tsui, Jennifer A. Moss Breen, John E. Barbuto Jr.

Organization Management Journal

Achieving academic success requires diligence among all concerned – doctoral students, academic advisors, and institutions. This paper presents interviews of five outstanding scholars who have dedicated their lives to research productivity, academic advising, and scholarly service. The work/life balance and output they achieved is the result of purposeful planning, tenacity, and passion for the field and students. The paper first introduces the topic of academic success, then initial thoughts from the authors are presented. Brief biographies of the scholars are shared to demonstrate academic contributions. Interviews are presented as direct quotes from participants, with collective insights offered after each specific …

An Empirical Investigation Of Group Acceptance Using The Big Five Personality Domains, Arpita Joardar, Linda M. Matthews

Organization Management Journal

In this paper, we examine task-based and relationship-based group acceptances of a newcomer from the perspective of personality theory. We used policy-capturing with an MBA student sample for our study. As predicted, our findings indicated that task-based group acceptance was affected by a newcomer’s perceived conscientiousness, openness, neuroticism, and extraversion, while relationship-based group acceptance was influenced by his/her perceived openness, neuroticism, and agreeableness. However, we failed to find support for the effect of perceived extraversion on relationship-based group acceptance. The implications for groups and suggestions for future research directions are discussed.

Executive Search Relationships – Contacts Between Executives And Search Firm Professionals: Scale Development And Validation, Thomas A. Clerkin, Jeong-Yeon Lee

Organization Management Journal

This exploratory study investigates the nature of contacts between executives and search firm professionals, which together encompass the executive search relationship. An initial scale was developed, reviewed by experts and tested. Factor analysis led to a revised scale for further testing, which based on multiple samples identified three types of executive search contacts: (1) search firminitiated contacts; (2) executive-initiated contacts; and (3) contacts for mutual benefit. Correlational studies among these types as well as related concepts in networking behavior are presented, showing executive search relationships to be a unique and distinct measure. A discussion of the executive search construct’s potential …

The Relationships Between Social And Formal Working Conditions And Charisma, Rudi Kirkhaug

Organization Management Journal

This study discusses the relationship between social and formal working conditions and employees’ propensity to attribute charisma to their leaders in normative and professional organizations. Several studies have argued that crises, organic structures, and social conditions, such as group and organizational belonging, are positively correlated with charisma, while formal conditions such as rules and routines are negatively correlated with charisma. However, this study hypothesized that employees attribute charisma to their leader if they are provided with conditions that help them succeed in performing their work, and if such conditions can be related directly to their leader, such as rules and …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 68, November 1, 2010

Central Florida Future

Med student aids homeless; Celebrating the Veterans; CBA alumni inducted into Hall of Fame; honor & respect; UCF holds 5K for pancreatic cancer.

Cedars, November 2010, Cedarville University

Cedars

No abstract provided.

Strategic Recovery Requires Leadership, Christine G. Springer

Public Policy and Leadership Faculty Publications

As public managers work toward a successful recovery post-midyear elections, we all must deal with system-wide problems arising from the recession. This requires first recognizing that the crisis continues and must be addressed not just by increasing revenue but by fixing system-wide structural and operational issues.

To do so involves developing the skills required in a recovery, identifying the causes of the crisis so that future crises can be better managed and concentrating on the key areas of leadership expertise needed to effectively communicate and deliver better outcomes.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 67, October 28, 2010

Central Florida Future

UCF receives four grants; Cutting down distractions; Drivers' Safety; Police make room for new station, offices; Local band duals as students, musicians.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 66, October 25, 2010

Central Florida Future

RSO requests on the rise; By he numbers; UCF Homecoming: Water spirits; UCF Homecoming: Skit Knight showcases student talent; Classes incorporate varied online aspects.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 65, October 21, 2010

Central Florida Future

UCF receives its own Torah; Chikin Run; Video game helps with alcoholism; Anime Spot hosts killer mystery night.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 64, October 18, 2010

Central Florida Future

expo promotes healthy life; Stand & Deliver; Undergrad nabs Sept. research award; Service Day carnival kicks off UCF's 2010 homecoming week; Splash Down festival brings fall fun, live music to UCF.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 63, October 14, 2010

Central Florida Future

SGA takes on driving issues; Diagnosing the coral calamity; Cultural studies growing at UCF; Ombuds Office is UCF's safe haven

Community Radio:History,Growth,Challenges And Current Status Of It With Special Reference To India, Ratnesh Dwivedi Mr

Ratnesh Dwivedi

Community radio is a type of radio service that caters to the interests of a certain area, broadcasting content that is popular to a local audience but which may often be overlooked by commercial or mass-media broadcasters. Modern-day community radio stations often serve their listeners by offering a variety of content that is not necessarily provided by the larger commercial radio stations. Community radio outlets may carry news and information programming geared toward the local area, particularly immigrant or minority groups that are poorly served by other major media outlets. Philosophically two distinct approaches to community radio can be discerned, …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 62, October 11, 2010

Central Florida Future

UCF flunks Trojan's report card; Delicate dance; Student's project nets her $10,000; Creep with costumes.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 61, October 7, 2010

Central Florida Future

I.D.E.A.S. gets conference call; Vidoes offer hope, aid; Waldrop finds first months productive; UCF Homecoming; Now & Then in 2010.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 60, October 4, 2010

Central Florida Future

State considering flat tuition; Hitt: Ask me anything; Program lets kids 'March to College'; Brothers start clothing brand.

The Beat: October 2010, Centracare Health

The Beat

• "You can help patients understand, act on medical instructions"
• What is a Health Care Home
• Caring for Generations campaign begins
• Cardiac Surgery recognized nationally
• Surgery Open House
• Open house in Melrose
• NuVal™coming to Coborn’s stores
• Long Prairie receives patient safety award
• CentraCare Wound Center opens soon
• SBSC administrator receives national award
• Kiosk check-in coming to Women & Children

Patient Care News: October 2010, St. Cloud Hospital

Patient Care News

Bachelor Prepared Nurses

Flu Vaccination

Hospitalist Patient Satisfaction

Education/Professional Development Programs

Health Literacy: Webliography/Library Sources

Clinical Ladder

Prescribed Reading: October 2010, Centracare Clinic

Prescribed Reading

• Health Care Matters: Health literacy
• Patient satisfaction scorecard
• The case for service: patient feed back
• Recognition for years of service
• Welcome to these new clinic employees
• Open house in Melrose
• The Magic of Giving
• Don’t forget your family’s flu shots
• Medicine cabinet clean-out day is Oct. 14
• Cardiac Surgery recognized nationally
• Do you have a great recipe to share?
• Kudos
• Spirit Girls’ Night Out is Oct. 25

Wright State University Libraries Access Newsletter Fall 2010, Wright State University Libraries

Access Newsletter

A four page newsletter created by Wright State University Libraries that addresses the current affairs of the Libraries.

Nbc Peacock North Fall 2010, Peacock North Staff

NBC Peacock North Newsletter

Highlights include: Jeff Zucker to Step Down When Comcast Takes Over -- Catching Up with Costas -- Ron Estes Wins Posthumous Emmy