Introduction Nowadays as a result of globalization‚ people worldwide have more reasons to learn foreign languages. Together with the spread of foreign language teaching and learning is the development of theories on second language acquisition. One of the main issues of these theories is the investigation into factors that can influence learners’ second language achievements. As a teacher of English‚ I find this an interesting issue as a good understanding of factors affecting learners’ achievements
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05-Antonakis.qxd 11/26/03 5:07 PM Page 101 CHAPTER 5 Leader Traits and Attributes Stephen J. Zaccaro Cary Kemp Paige Bader T he concept of leader traits and attributes is indeed an old one‚ predating the scientific study of leadership and reaching back into antiquity‚ across several early civilizations (Bass‚ 1990; Zaccaro‚ in press). For example‚ in Chinese literature from the 6th century B.C.‚ Lao-tzu described the qualities of effective leaders (Hieder‚ 1985). The wise leader
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Digitalisation and online networks Contemporary society as we know it has been under significant influence of modern technology both locally and on a global scale‚ which allows for interaction in various ways. The term “digital” is used to refer to data in the form of discreet elements (Gere‚ C‚ 2009) but digitisation is defined as the conversion of analog information into digital information (Dictionary‚ 2003) although computer technology and digital technology can be interchangable. The
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number of underlying factors‚ personality psychologists discovered that five recurring factors seemed to encompass all others. The first three factors established were Emotional Stability‚ Extroversion‚ and Openness. Emotional Stability refers to calmness‚ confidence‚ and emotional security‚ whereas Extroversion refers to an external orientation and an interactive and socially engaged nature. Openness suggests curiosity‚ imagination‚ and flexibility. The additional two factors that form the big five
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management‚ workplace satisfaction and strain‚ as well as to fill in the Big Five personality questionnaire. Teacher performance was evaluated by the school principal. Findings – Hierarchical regression analyses show that the personality dimensions of extroversion‚ agreeableness‚ conscientiousness and neuroticism served as moderators of the relation between participative management and teacher performance‚ satisfaction and strain. However‚ openness to experience was not found to have a moderating impact
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Journal of Product & Brand Management Emerald Article: The relationship of consumer personality trait‚ brand personality and brand loyalty: an empirical study of toys and video games buyers Long-Yi Lin Article information: To cite this document: Long-Yi Lin‚ (2010)‚"The relationship of consumer personality trait‚ brand personality and brand loyalty: an empirical study of toys and video games buyers"‚ Journal of Product & Brand Management‚ Vol. 19 Iss: 1 pp. 4 - 17 Permanent link to this document:
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Due to changes in legislation and recent school reforms‚ a lot of attention has been placed on teachers and their influences on students’ academic success. For instance‚ as part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)‚ No Child Left Behind states that every student should have a quality teacher who is licensed and effective. The act focuses on teachers’ academic qualifications and licensure requirements as a measure of their effectiveness. However‚ as will be discussed later‚ there
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Introduction Over last three decades it has become almost a kind of “tradition” to open an article related to expatriate management by stating that the expatriate failure rates remains (very) high (Harzing‚ 1995). Expatriate failure is always a big concern of global firms‚ as the costs of failure is relatively much higher than any other management failures. Among numerous research paper of exploring the reasons why expatriate assignments fail‚ the latest research conducted by Melissa M. Freeman
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disposition ; concern with what is outside the self rather what is inside. Introversion is one of the major personality traits identified in many theories of personality. People who are introverted tend to be inward turning‚ or focused more on internal thoughts‚ feelings and moods rather than seeking out external stimulation. Introversion is genereally viewed as existing as part of a continuum along with extraversion. Introversion indicates one end of the scale‚ while extraversion represents the other
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Abstract Research has shown a connection between stress and physical illness. Furthermore‚ who becomes ill under pressure may be regulated by other factors such as personality type. Several studies conducted confirm that stress is positively correlated with incidences of physical illness (DeVito‚ 1994). It is also becoming common knowledge that many physical diseases are either related to or can be exacerbated by excessive stress. Stress reduction is becoming a part of treatment and prevention of
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