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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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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Education Writing Within The Discipline Family Problem: Factor Affecting the Student’s Academic Performance A Term Paper Submitted by: John Christian S. Peñero In Partial Fulfillment On The Requirements In English 002 Submitted to: Mrs. Delma Jean V. Abad‚ MA.Ed Instructor III Sir Lawrence Khan CORPS Volunteer Family Problem: Factor Affecting the Student’s Academic Performance Thesis Statement: Family Problem
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Portfolio management is a key tool for supporting this form of fiscal accountability. The manner in which organizations (banks) manage their portfolio‚ that is acquiring and disposing of their earning assets‚ can have important effect on the financial markets‚ on the borrowing and spending practices of households and businesses and on the economy as a whole. 1.1. CONCEPT OF PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT DEFINITION OF PORTFOLIOA portfolio refers to a collection of investment tools such as stocks‚ shares‚ mutual
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Investigation of the factors affecting the period of vibration of a weighted cantilever Introduction The aim of the experiment is to find out how the period T of vibration of a weighted cantilever depends on the vibrating length L. Hypothesis: Assume the relationship between the vibrating period T and vibrating length L is in accord with the equation: T=kLn‚ where k and n are both constant values. According to the hypothesis‚ the vibrating period T and vibrating length L is a linear relationship
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CHAPTER II THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK This Chapter presents the Relevant Theories‚ Related Literature and Studies‚ Conceptual Framework‚ Hypothesis and the Definition of Terms used in the study. Relevant Theories There are two theories which are considered relevant in this study‚ namely: Goal Setting Theory of Motiviation by Dr. Edwin Locke (1990)‚ and Cognitive Learning Theory. Goal Setting Theory states that goal setting is essentially linked to task performance. It states that specific
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Abstract Online shopping has grown rapidly in China over the last decade‚ yet there are only a few studies in Chinese context. This research focuses on B2C (Business to Customer) and C2C (Customer to Customer) to identify the factors that affect online shopping intention of consumers in both positive and negative aspects. However‚ there are some differences exist that influence online shopping intention among different countries. As a result‚ this essay evaluates the determinants of online
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consumer behaviour to branded coffee shops. The findings concluded that most respondents visit coffee shops with friends‚ with locally branded coffee shops the preferred choice. Consumer motivations to branded coffee shops are most influenced by three factors: past experience/ familiarity; convenience of location/travel; and friends and family. With friendly staff‚ high quality of coffee and food‚ good atmosphere and good reputation the most important aspects for branded coffee shops. Recent exposure of
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Factors motivate employees. In organizations‚ there will be a lot of department that include top management‚ middle management and subordinates. Employees plays in important roles in running an organization. Without them‚ there will be no progress and the organizations can’t strive to expand into a greater company. In order to keep progressing into a successful company‚ an employer must also know how to motivate their employees. Without motivations‚ employee can either be unhappy or has a low work
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