The theory behind a community of practice was first introduced by Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger (1991). Firstly described within their novel Situated Learning: Legitimate Peripheral Participation (1992)‚ yet their theory was not noticeably defined until Penelope Eckert (2006) gave this theory the title community of practice. Eckert defines a community of practice as “a collection of people who engage in an ongoing basis in some common endeavor” (Eckert‚ 2006) which is exactly what we see within the
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Abstract The intent of this paper is to discuss some of the current research and opinion concerning‚ and to compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of‚ one of the more common theories of motivation‚ the Equity theory. In addition‚ this paper will compare and contrast the Equity theory with another popular theory of motivation: the Expectancy theory. Introduction Motivational theories receive a great deal of attention in organizational behavior research‚ primarily because of their
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------------------------------------------------- Top of Form 1. A company receives a 10%‚ 90-day note for $1‚500. The total interest due upon the maturity date is: (Points : 1) | $37.50 | 2. A company receives a 6.2%‚ 60-day note for $9‚650. The total amount of cash due on the maturity date is: (Points : 1) | $9‚749.72 | 3. The amount due on the date of maturity for a $6‚000‚ 60-day 8%‚ note receivable is: (Points : 1) | $6‚080 | 4. Plant
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Theory and practice of supervision Supervision theories and practices began emerging as soon as counsellors started to train other counsellors (Bernard & Goodyear‚ 2009). Several different theoretical models have developed to clarify and support counselling supervision. The focus of early models of supervision had generally been based on counselling theories (such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy‚ Adlerian or client-centred)‚ but these orientation-specific models have begun to be challenged as supervision
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Final Exam IEP William H Dunston Liberty University Course and Section # EDUC 521 201020 Summer Sub-term B; Deadline: 07/21/2010 Dr. Rollen Fowler Date of Submission 07/20/2010 EDUC 521 – Final Exam: IEP |Name: Karen Smith |Date of birth: 5/22/1999
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is the saying in the fast food world; There’s no such thing as down-time in the fast food industry. Quite honestly‚ there’s no such thing as down time in life. For me hearing this saying over and over has helped improve my work ethic tremendously. “I believe work ethic is a skill that must be taught‚ not just spoken of. You couldn’t effectively teach a kid how to tie his shoe without the actual shoe and the laces. You can’t teach a kid to ride a bike without the experience of having to balance
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MOTIVATION THEORY AND PRACTICE 1.0 Equity Theory The equity theory was proposed initially by Adams (1963). The focus of the theory has been to understand the motivational aspect of employees. The equity theory is based on the distributive justice principles promulgated to take care of social justice by balancing the economical disadvantages that existed in that period. It focuses on the need for fairness and justice as related to several human behaviors especially used by administrators
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Bachelor of Science in Human Resource management school of business Management theory and practice – assignment one Name: Taonga Emily mbuzi Computer numb: 1021 Tutor: Mr. Muleya INTRODUCTION Management is a process of working with and through others to achieve organizational objectives within a changing environment. (Kreitner R. 2007‚ p. 5) it has approaches‚ theories‚ principles which need to be learnt in order that we understand the nature of management
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Dispositional‚ Biological‚ And Evolutionary Theory Article PSY 405 Dispositional and Evolutionary Psychology Personality Theory have come a long way and now we have a better understanding. Many psychologists‚ researchers’ and students have based their work on previous work by their peers‚ but have been constantly making changes and improving the same ideas and so on. Comparing dispositional and evolutionary theories indicates the similarities and differences between them as well as strengths
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How Do Relationships and Experiences Affect Happiness? Cameron Loutensock College of Southern Idaho How do Relationships and Experiences Affect Happiness? Happiness is one thing that many people overlook when it comes to how we become happy‚ or simply put what makes us happy and how the things in life affect our happiness. Some of the things that we may think of when it comes to happiness is the relationships we have in life and the material possessions or the things we experience
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