Fiedler’s Contingency Theory Fiedler’s contingency theory states that leadership is a trait and it is fixed. Because leadership is fixed the only variable items are the situational factors. Therefore for effective leadership the situational factors need to be changed instead of the leadership traits. Leadership trait is measured by a rating scale of 1-8 bipolar adjectives‚ with 1 being very poor and 8 being very good. The leader is then asked to identify any one member of a team the leader had to
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out to identify causal factors of poor academic performance in a number of institutions worldwide. Interestingly‚ most of these studies focused on the three elements that intervene. Such included‚ parents (family causal factors)‚ teachers (academic causal factors)‚ and students (personal causal factors) (Diaz‚ 2003). However‚ this study investigated the main factors that affect students’ academic performance at The University of Zambia main campus. Broadly speaking‚ factors influencing academic
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MACROECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING THE VIDEO GAME CONSOLE MARKET Demographic Factors: Age is the main demographic factor affecting the market for video game consoles although common misconceptions are that the market is mainly comprised of teenagers. Recent Studies shows that the largest market sector of video game console purchases are teenagers or young adults. ESA demographic data shows that America¶s average game player¶s age is 34 and the average age of game purchasers is 40 (see article x) Generational
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Planning means looking ahead and chalking out future courses of action to be followed. It is a preparatory step. It is a systematic activity which determines when‚ how and who is going to perform a specific job. Planning is a detailed programme regarding future courses of action. It is rightly said “Well plan is half done”. Therefore planning takes into consideration available & prospective human and physical resources of the organization so as to get effective co-ordination‚ contribution &
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their health. These three factors are like base of healthy life. Factors may include: the individual needs‚ age and abilities of the children and young people specific risks to individuals such as pregnancy‚ sensory impairments the needs of carers where relevant the function and purpose of environments and services offered duty of care desired outcomes for the children and young people lines of responsibility and accountability Factors to Consider When Planning a Programby Kate Kenworthy
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submit it‚ how assignment is graded etc. This lecture tells how to write an assignment and how to avoid plagiarism. Three important concepts from this lecture that will help me in completing my graduate degree are: Plagiarism‚ APA Formatting‚ Factors Affecting Management Success. Plagiarism refers to using others work without attribution. Many a times it happens unintentionally. But‚ as a graduate student one needs to use others ideas and opinions in reports and assignments. Any used must be cited
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Socio-Cultural Factors Introduction Socio-cultural is based on the idea that the society and culture shape cognition. Social customs‚ values‚ beliefs and language are all part of what shapes a person’s identity and reality. According to this approach‚ what a person thinks is based on his or her social-cultural background. There are many factors which affect the organizations either internally or externally. These factors include demography‚ cultural values‚ changing roles of women‚ level of education
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Preparation and Characterization of Hydrocarbons Miranda‚ Marilyn1‚ Comaling‚ Leif Anthony B.2 1Professor‚ School of Chemical Engineering‚ Chemistry and Biotechnology‚ Mapua Institute of Technology; 2Student (s)‚ Subject/Section‚ School of Chemical Engineering‚ Chemistry and Biotechnology‚ Mapua Institute of Technology ABSTRACT Hydrocarbons are compounds that only contain carbon and oxygen atoms. Alkanes‚ alkenes‚ alkynes and aromatic rings are the four classifications of hydrocarbons
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Description of the 4 Primary Temperaments John T. Cocoris‚ Th.M.‚ Psy.D The following is an overview description of the four primary temperaments. The Choleric is an extroverted‚ hot-tempered‚ quick thinking‚ active‚ practical‚ strong-willed and easily annoyed person. Cholerics are self-confident‚ self-sufficient and very independent minded. They are decisive and opinionated and find it easy to make decisions for themselves as well as others. Cholerics tend to leave little room for negotiating
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CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE GROWTH OF SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES IN KENYA (A Case study of Wajir Soko Mjinga Market) A Research proposal Submitted in Partial Fulfillment for the Award of Diploma in Business Administaration to the Mount Kenya University JULY 2013 ACKNOWLEDGMENT I take this occasion to thank the Almighty GOD for blessing me with his grace. I extend my sincere gratitude to my MKU supervisors for giving the right guidance while
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