1. What is a scientific theory? Please cite a definition you like. As Watson stated in "The Value of Theories"‚ a scientific theory is a systematic explanation that unifies various observed phenomena and facts. Based on observations we make‚ science operates under theories which are constantly revised and checked by experiment. A scientific theory also possesses many vital qualities for true understanding. 2. What is the difference between a scientific theory and common sense ideas about the same
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Theory X and Theory Y From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia This article may require copy editing for grammar‚ style‚ cohesion‚ tone‚ or spelling. You can assist by editing it. (October 2014) Theory X and Theory Y are theories of human motivation‚ created and developed by Douglas McGregor at the MIT Sloan School of Management in the 1960s‚ that have been used in human resource management‚ organizational behavior‚ organizational communication and organizational development. They describe two contrasting
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Theory X and Theory Y represent two sets of assumptions about human nature and human behavior that are relevant to the practice of management. Theory X represents a negative view of human nature that assumes individuals generally dislike work‚ are irresponsible‚ and require close supervision to do their jobs. Theory Y denotes a positive view of human nature and assumes individuals are generally industrious‚ creative‚ and able to assume responsibility and exercise self-control in their jobs. One would
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Theory X and Theory Y Understanding Team Member Motivation What motivates employees to go to work each morning? Many people get great satisfaction from their work and take great pride in it; Others may view it as a burden‚ and simply work to survive. This question of motivation has been studied by management theorists and social psychologists for decades‚ in attempts to identify successful approaches to management. Social psychologist Douglas McGregor of MIT expounded two contrasting theories
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Dumplings’ Symbolic Significance in Chinese Culture and My life As a traditional Chinese food‚ dumplings occupy conspicuous position in Chinese festival and people’s daily life. Unlike noodle or rice‚ dumplings are no longer just a kind of food. It involves special meaning such as auspiciousness and foison. On every important holiday or event‚ for example‚ Spring Festival‚ a wedding or a funeral‚ the food people cannot miss is dumplings. How could Chinese have such a special emotional feeling for
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Theory X and Theory Y After World War II there were several studies performed that ultimately revealed how assumptions about workers’ attitudes and behaviors affect managers’ behavior. In the 1960s one of the most influential approaches was created and developed by Douglas McGregor at the MIT Sloan School Of Management. He proposed two sets of assumptions about how work attitudes and behaviors not only dominate the way mangers think but also affect how they behave in organizations. He named these
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Evaluating the Theory of Constraint and Queuing Theory Abstract The Theory of Constraints and the Queuing Theory is something that all forms of businesses should be looking to exploit. The Theory of Constraints contends that all businesses have some form of constraint that keeps them from working at optimum efficiency. These constraints are found‚ reviewed‚ and corrected by a simple process of finding what to change‚ what to change to‚ and how to cause the change. The Queuing Theory can be applied
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Robert Frost’s love of nature is expressed in the setting of his poem "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening." His elaborate description of the woody setting brings vivid images to the reader’s mind. Frost explains the setting so descriptively that the reader feels he is in the woods also<br><br>The setting is a very important tool Frost uses in writing this poem. The setting is obviously in the woods‚ but these are not just any old woods. Something caught the speaker’s eyes in these woods making
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Symbolism is a person or thing that represents someone or something. The Outsider is a novel about the different social classes. In the novel The Outsider‚ by S.E. Hinton uses symbolism many times. Ponyboy’s long hair has a symbol‚ and so does his short hair. Pony’s long hair makes him feel tuff. Pony says “not too short‚ Johnny please…My hair looked funny‚ scattered over the floor in tuft.”Ponyboy’s Long hair makes him feel he is going to be a greaser his whole life‚ and he isn’t going to make anything
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Cognitive theories are not centred on the unconscious mind of the child but emphasized the conscious thoughts. In this essay I will discuss the cognitive theories of Piaget and Vygotsky‚ who were both influential in forming a more scientific approach to analysing the cognitive development process of the child. I will outline Piaget’s theory of the four stages of cognitive development and Vygotsky’s theory on the sociocultural cognitive theory. I will also discuss how cognitive theories can be applied
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