Standardized Tests and Their Effect on the Community Carol Childs Prof. Moore / Saint Leo University SSC101 14 October 2012 There are many types of standardized tests used within schools to determine levels of intelligence and knowledge of subject matter. Teachers and the school board use these test results to determine areas that need improvement for the student and what subject areas they excel in. For students‚ many of them do not like taking tests especially when they hold a very high
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Motivational Theories Over the years‚ many have studied the behavior of individuals and what lies beneath their motivation. To completely understand these concepts we must fully understand the meaning of motivation. I will first discuss the definition of motivation‚ then I will briefly present three different motivational theories‚ the pros and cons of each‚ and strategies for which organizations can use in order to successfully implement motivational tactics. The New Penguin Business Dictionary
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Introduction The concept of motivational interviewing evolved from experience in the treatment of problem drinkers‚ and was first described by Miller (1983) in an article published in Behavioural Psychotherapy. These fundamental concepts and approaches were later elaborated by Miller and Rollnick (1991) in a more detailed description of clinical procedures. A noteworthy omission from both of these documents‚ however‚ was a clear definition of motivational interviewing. We thought it timely
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Motivational Methods LS HCS/325 4/15/2013 Sharon Sauls Motivational Methods Many organizations throughout the nation have resorted to downsizing and it is becoming more common. As a manager‚ having the strength to motivate your staff even when your business has hit its darkest hour can be daunting. Some organizations have downsized departments‚ as others have to cease operations completely. Everything from fortune 500 to ambulances companies are making adjustments
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Altman Z-score is a financial model to predict the likelihood business failure in a company and created by Edward I. Altman in 1968. Altman developed a z-score model using ratios as its foundation. The purpose of the Z-score model is to measure a company’s financial health and predict the probability of failure up to 2-3 years in advance by using a weighting system combined with four or five financial ratios. Altman created three different Z-score models which is original Z-score model‚ model "A"
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Phoenix Material Credit Score Resources: • Five C’s web page located at the following link: http://www.loanuniverse.com/credit.html. • Credit Karma website (www.creditkarma.com) • Fair Isaac website (www.myfico.com) Directions Go to the Fair Isaac Co. website‚ www.myfico.com. Do not buy a credit score unless you choose to do so. For this activity‚ go to “Learn about scores”. Review this page‚ and follow the link to “What’s in your score”. From this page‚ follow the
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Phoenix Material Credit Score Resources: • Five C’s web page located at the following link: http://www.loanuniverse.com/credit.html. • Credit Karma website (www.creditkarma.com) • Fair Isaac website (www.myfico.com) Directions Go to the Fair Isaac Co. website‚ www.myfico.com. Do not buy a credit score unless you choose to do so. For this activity‚ go to “Learn about scores”. Review this page‚ and follow the link to “What’s in your score”. From this page‚ follow the
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Motivational Strategies and Productivity Cynthia Henry PSY 320 June 4‚ 2012 Sandra Branton‚ EdD Motivational Strategies and Productivity Introduction Recent research by Gallup and Harris Interactive polling shows that ninety percent of managers are either disengaged or distracted from key priorities and only ten percent are focused on what matters most to their organizations. More discouraging are the findings regarding employees. Poll results showed that only twenty nine percent of all
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Motivational interviewing – Reflection Motivational interviewing (MI) is psychological intervention that was originally developed through helping people with alcohol problem (Miller‚ 1983). MI is strongly ingrained in client-centred therapy of C. Rogers (1951) in its emphasis on understanding client’s internal frame of reference and present concerns‚ and in discrepancies between behaviours and values. However MI differs in having specific goal to reduce ambivalence about change and to increase
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career and your personal life. Even Landlords often check up to see if they want you as a tenant. Today I will tell you what lenders look for when considering you for credit and how you as a consumer are evaluated. Then I will explain to you how your score is calculated. And finally I will give you some tips on how to use your credit wisely. What lenders look for when they review your credit report. If you ever apply for any type of credit you know the process of filling out the application and hearing
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