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    Management Theory

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    Management ............................................................................ 6 The Gilbreths: Time-and-Motion Study ........................................................................................... 6 Max Weber (1864-1920): The Theory of Bureaucracy...................................................................... 7 Henri Fayol (1841-1925): Principles of Management ....................................................................... 8 The Work of Mary Parker Follett .

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    Grounded Theory Summary

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    1. Grounded theory methods emerged from two sociologists‚ Barney G. Glaser and Anselm L. Strauss‚ and their 1960s research on dying in hospitals—a topic that was rarely studied at that time. 2. Glaser and Strauss observed dying patients and how an awareness that they were dying influenced their interactions with relatives and hospital staff. 3. As they constructed their analyses of dying‚ they developed systematic methodological strategies that social scientists could adopt for studying other topics

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    Cultivation Theory

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    ati Course: | Mass Communication and Theories (COM1101) | Lecturer: | Ms. Elillarasi a/p Kuppusamy | Topic Title: | Cultivation Theory | Name List: | Afnan Shahrudin | J12010731 | | Charlotte Andrea a/p Joseph Ratnadurai | J12011213 | | Fatema Jangbarwala | J12011032 | | Siti Sophie Ismail | J12011246 | Contents Introduction 3 Definition of the Theory 3 History of the Theory 3 Key terms in cultivation analysis 6 Literaure Review 8 Case Study 11 History of Kevin

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    Mimetic Theory

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    Mimetic Theory Q. Why is mimetic theory important? A. Mimetic theory is important because it allows us to think clearly and honestly about the greatest threat to human survival: our own violence. It offers the best available analysis of the causes of conflict‚ the contagion of violence‚ and the pervasive use of scapegoating by individuals and communities. But its enduring value is found in the guidance it offers for how to end the plague of violence and establish a real and lasting peace. Q. What

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    Theory of Change

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    Theory of Change I view humans as basically good creatures. We seem to be “hard-wired” at once toward both socialization and independence. We strive toward self-actualization and want to make our positions better. However‚ we also often have the desire to make life better for our fellow humans. Since we need to get our basic needs met‚ we strive toward hard work and the accomplishment of goals. Although I have training with behaviorism‚ I have a difficult time seeing a human as a simple “plant”

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    The Social Exchange Theory

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    The social exchange theory refers to relationships and interactions that are based on estimates of rewards and punishments. This theory is extremely important in society because many people have a cost versus benefit mindset. Whether or not the reward of a decision is worth the cost is a common thought or question in society. This idea is commonly found in studies of economics around the world. The social exchange theory explains many people’s behaviors and mindset when it comes to everyday choices

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    attribution theory

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    Attribution theory is the study of various models that attempt to explain those processes.[1] Psychological research into attribution began with the work of Fritz Heider in the early part of the 20th century‚ subsequently developed by others such as Harold Kelley and Bernard Weiner. Contents 1 Background 2 Types 2.1 Explanatory attribution 2.2 Interpersonal attribution 3 Theories 3.1 Common sense psychology 3.2 Correspondent inference theory

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    Learning Theories

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    Learning Theories  • The Technological Revolution • The Spectrum of Learning Theories • Behaviorism • Constructivism • Fitting the Other Theories into the Spectrum • Theory of Multiple Intelligence • Learning Theories and the Brain • Brain Structures • Implications for Learning Theory • Implications for Multimedia • References   By Darren Forrester & Noel Jantzie Kilde: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/%7Egnjantzi/learning_theories.htm   This

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    Trait Theory

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    Trait theory - Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Page 1 of 8 Trait theory From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Trait theory in psychology‚ is an approach to the study of human personality. Trait theorists are primarily interested in the measurement of traits‚ which can be defined as habitual patterns of behavior‚ thought‚ and emotion.[1] According to this perspective‚ traits are relatively stable over time‚ differ across individuals (e.g. some people are outgoing whereas others are shy)

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    Theories of Development

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    Theories of Development Matt Sellitri Psy-104 Child and Adolescence Development Allen‚ Craig Sept14th-2009 Thesis In my paper‚ on child development I will discuss three different points of view on cognitive‚ physical and emotional development. I will write about the three differences and similarities. I will discuss how they have an impact on the way they help in the development of children. I will explain how important child development is in regards to assisting in a child’s potential

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