lap lambert academic publishing jun 2011 (Más de 2.100 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware 124 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - V monografii predlagaetsq teoreticheskoe i äxperimental'noe obosnowanie problemy umstwennogo razwitiq detej starshego doshkol'nogo wozrasta (5-6 let)w processe oswoeniq imi logicheskih igr i zadach w uslowiqh doshkol'nogo obrazowatel'nogo uchrezhdeniq (DOU); predstawleno soderzhanie metodiki umstwennogo razwitiq starshih doshkol'nikow sredstwami logicheskih igr i zadach, prakticheskij opyt ee realizacii, metodicheskie rekomendacii po organizacii raboty s det'mi, naprawlennoj na razwitie interesa, starshih doshkol'nikow k umstwennoj deqtel'nosti, sub#ektnyh proqwlenij detej w uslowiqh stanowleniq ih myslitel'nyh umenij, diagnosticheskij instrumentarij dlq ocenki rezul'tatow raboty. Razrabotki, predlozhennye w knige, otlichaütsq sowremennost'ü i nowiznoj podhodow k organizacii umstwennogo razwitiq detej w uslowiqh DOU. Rabota mozhet predstawlqt' interes dlq uchenyh, aspirantow, studentow i specialistow doshkol'nogo obrazowaniq.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The Women of 21st Century French Horror chronicles the evolution of female characterizations in French Horror. Spanning from the works of the Marquis De Sade and Octave Mirbeau through New Wave Extremism. The book also surveys the violent and sexual objectification of women in film and the gradual shift that has brought about the new 'final girls' and 'femme fatales' in 21 st Century French horror. Films reviewed include; Un Chien Andalou, Les Yeux sans Visage, Baise-Moi, Dans Ma Peau, Haute Tension and A L'Interieur. 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This study gives a postcolonial exploration of the depiction of the African in selected Kenyan films. It assesses the extent to which the colonial experience influenced the portrayal of the African in the selected Western films. The study proceeds to find out how the portrayal of the African in the Western films has informed the re-presentation of the African in the Kenyan films. The overall methodological approach to this study is mainly qualitative in nature. The study is limited to four purposively sampled films namely, Out of Africa, Kitchen Toto, Kolormask and The Battle of the Sacred Tree. 112 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The inadequacy of reach-all health budgets in many developing countries has usually been a matter of political and social concern in several countries affected by budgetary constraints.In a bid to achieve some level of equity in health care, Ghana officially introduced National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)in 2003.This study sought to investigate the attitude of health workers,its implications for the sustainability of the NHIS.The study shows that health personnel had limited experience with legal framework that established the scheme.It was also revealed that notwithstanding the increase in patronage of health services since the introduction of the NHIS,this has not been matched with require health infrastructure.Nonetheless,most health personnel are satisfied in responding to the needs of NHIS card bearers.The study also found that monetary reward as well as job satisfaction has influence on how a worker would react to a client.The attitude of health workers has either negative or positive implications for sustainability of the NHIS.Is therefore recommended the need to motivate health workers is key to the sustainability of the NHIS. 108 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The bullwhip effect is the phenomenon of increasing demand variability in the supply chain as one moves from the downstream (the retailer) to the upstream (manufacturer) that will cause the higher cost impact on each of the supply chain pipeline from supplier to distributor and lead to the higher price of the pharmaceutical products. Having the analysis from the four cause of Bullwhip effect will help to reduce the bullwhip effect on the pharmaceutical supply chain. There is a possibility to reduce the bullwhip effect by using modern ERP systems which implement Material Requirement Planning system in the production of finished goods. However, the bullwhip effect still occurred that came from demand and forecast updating as well as rationing and shortage gaming by the distributor. Additionally the higher forecast deviation will cause the higher cost impact in the production of finished goods. 104 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Information Communication Technologies have dominated the 21st Century. The current age is termed as information age. No sphere of human existence has been left untouched by the unprecedented growth of ICTs. All over the world, ICTs has been considered as an independent and also as a supporting tool for development and empowerment of the people. With all its potential to accelerate the pace of development and to make the process of development more inclusive for all sections of the population, actual realization of the potential of ICTs depends significantly upon the intentions and will of the governments about the way they use ICTs. Hence policy formulation for ICTs has become an important sphere for discussion among all stakeholders. The authors of the book have documented and analyzed the ICTs policy of Indian Government from a gender perspective with a case study of one of the most socially and economically challenged state of India. The book is useful for academicians, researchers, policy makers, those who implement the policy and for anyone interested in ICTs policy formulation and implementation from a gender perspective. 116 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Access to land is governed by tenure arrangements affecting the production and productivity of the farm. Gaining access through renting in has both positive and negative implications. In Nepal, sharecropping is widely practiced in Mid Western Region, but there is a gap in academic study as to whether this benefits the farmers and makes them food sufficient. In this context, this study attempts to find out the implications of land tenure concerning agricultural households on food sufficiency through a field study in the sampled area. The major findings are that while secured land tenure very importantly affects the livelihood of land-dependent people, this secured tenure alone is not sufficient for them to attain food sufficiency if that land is unproductive. Family size, land size, type of land and type of tenure governs land tenure system in such a way that these were found to have a tremendous impact in household food sufficiency. A more in-depth research in these areas is needed that would contribute to better understanding of the nexus between secured tenure and the household food security. 108 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The effect of food aid on food crop production has been subject to debate. Theoretical and empirical evidences have maintained contrasting views. While some schools of thought emphasized that food aid has a disincentive effect on food crop production, other parallel views suggest absence of the disincentive effects. This book aims at investigating whether the disincentive effects exist on maize crop production in Zimbabwe. The focus is on two agricultural sectors namely commercial and communal agricultural sectors which form up the agricultural sector of Zimbabwe. 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Bhutan's development philosophy of 'Gross National Happiness' has received overwhelming global attention, as the concept opposes the measure of 'Gross Domestic Product' which is one sided in dimension to measure the actual societal progress. Gross National Happiness, on the other hand is a multidimensional development concept taking care of all aspects of development, such as culture, environment, social, economic etc. If happiness is the ultimate goal of every human being, then there is no better development paradigm than 'GNH' which can possibly save the planet earth from its destruction due to human greed. 120 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book investigates the relationship between corporate diversification and performance in Nigerian banking industry. It is a product of guided, intensive, systematic and comprehensive studying of selected commercial banks in Nigeria. The book provides in-depth, authoritative and up-to-date coverage of the subject matter of diversification on corporate performance. Written in a highly readable fashion, the book consists of five chapters that explain the entire range of activities necessary for researchers in executing a study on corporate diversification and performance relationship using Nigerian banks as the case study at the Master degree level. The book offers the readers a lucid exposition and explicit presentation of various concepts, principles and techniques involves in diversification and is rich in its provision of useful skills for practical execution of diversification in business ventures. The book provides invaluable instructional and reference materials for lecturers, practitioners and students both in the tertiary institutions and the industries. Anyone who uses this book will find it an inestimable companion. 116 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Over the years, efforts have been made to increase the developmental strides of African countries. Many projects move from donor countries in the western world into Africa to help improve the lives of the people. However, these efforts have not been able to redeem Africa from abject poverty and indebtedness to the West. Various projects that are targeted towards the reduction of poverty are normally completed with no changes in the lives of the people. These projects, in my opinion, have not been scrutinised to assess their capabilities of meeting some stated target. This book compares the use of capital budgeting techniques by companies in three Western European countries and three West African countries, using data from firms in Western Europe and West Africa. The main aim is to analyse the use of capital budgeting techniques by companies in both economic blocs from a comparative perspective to see whether economic development matters in the choice of which technique to use. The empirical evidence show that Western European CFOs on average use more sophisticated capital budgeting techniques than their counterparts in West African. 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The Criminal Procedure Code of Northern Nigeria and the Criminal Procedure Act of Southern States of Nigeria grant some powers to the Nigerian Police Force, apart from that of the provision of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1979 and also of the Police Act. The work examines the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code and that of the Criminal Procedure Act as they relate to the powers of the Nigerian Police for comparison. It also attempt to contrast them, as this will enable Law Students and other readers understand the comparison and contrast of both Codes so that differences are made clear. 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This research aims to shed light into the influence of trademarks on the due diligence process of VC funds. Finding the most-promising and eventually outpacing start-ups is at the core of a venture capitalist's activities. VCs seek herefor signals that ease the process. Previous research shows that intellectual property plays a significant role in a VC's decision-making. Due to the growing importance of trademarks, on the one hand, to protect incurred expenses, and on the other hand, as a reflection of the company's existing marketing know-how trademarks might have an influence on the amount invested in start-ups. The analysis at hand examines whether factors such as the presence of trademarks as well as the number of unique classes a trademark is registered in have an influence on the invested amount. Another layer that is added to the analysis are interaction effects, namely do different types of investors value the presence of trademarks differently and does the industry of a start-up play a role in the valuation of trademarks. 92 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Families made up of one an Arab Muslim parent, Western parent and their children were examined to find out what unique dynamics and issues they face. Bi-ethnic Arab and American participants completed a questionnaire about demographics and underwent an in- depth interview that explored their experiences as a bi-ethnic person and the dynamics within their families. Participants reported a variety of experiences, though certain themes were extrapolated from their responses. Participants either identified more strongly with their Western mother or their Middle Eastern father. Feelings of marginalization were identified as part of the bi-cultural Arab and American experience as well as some identity confusion. Participants also reported that they felt unable to disclose as much information about their life to their Middle Eastern fathers as they did their American mothers. 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Participation in secondary school education has come to focus in many developing countries who now regard it as basic education and want full participation in the cycle if they have to record faster socio-economic development. However, they face the quandary of removing the costs that impede students' participation. This has prompted governments to introduce tuition free secondary education which largely, has boosted secondary school participation rates. But even with this measure, a section of students regarded as the bottom poor have still failed to gain access to secondary school education prompting governments to introduce bursary subsidies. This book documents evidence from Kenya's bursary subsidy scheme. It highlights the inequalities in the disbursements, curruption and nepotism facing the scheme and recommends measures that could correct an otherwise good intentioned scheme. 108 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Gross domestic product (GDP) comes under the heading of National Accounts, Which is a subject in macroeconomics. This study aims at to find appropriate VAR (Vector Autoregressive) model for the variables agriculture, industry and services in multivariate time series, to check out the causality among the variables agriculture, industry, and service. In addition to data description and forecasting, here the VAR model is also used for structural inference and policy analysis. But before these we must verify the validation of the model in different time period, because a forecasting model may lose its validity and suitability as time progresses.The basic aim of this study was to check out the causality or inter dependency between the variables agriculture, industry and services on GDP of Bangladesh. Also to forecast the increasing GDP using VAR model. From the above study and estimation, VAR is an appropriate model for the GDP of Bangladesh. The author also found various measures of forecasting accuracy for the model. Author have found strong evidence of inter dependency or causality among the three underlying variable. 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The practice of Mothering is largely persuaded by some specific expectations whether the woman is employed or not. Such assertions are more provident in case of care work and particularly for Child care work. Present study explores the dynamics of child care options for service holder urban mothers in Bangladesh. Available formal and non-formal options to raise pre-school children are brought in to focus. Government policy interventions are also examined in this regard. The large-scale entry of women into the work force in last two decades has vitally changed the fabric of work and family life in Bangladesh. Present study investigates the other side of economic empowerment; the space of mothers in between family and work. In fact it is an attempt to unlash, how care works pave the way from a successful, long aspired career to non-employment and downward occupational mobility; how an employed mother pays to perform politically induced set of social roles centered on care work Finally, it sets forth the notion that mothering and care work is fascinated in much extent 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This project starts from two emerging trends in multinational enterprise management which have received a lot of attention in literature: the establishment of global R&D networks, and the related increased subsidiaries autonomy, and the explosion in alliances from the 1980s on. This work puts together these two knowledge fields in order to explore the degree of subsidiaries autonomy in strategic technology alliances. Three case studies, namely Roche, GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis, have been proposed: in all of them, R&D structure includes the presence of foreign subsidiaries in charge of R&D activities with a good level of autonomy. This leads to the fact that they are involved in the implementation of alliances, executing the activities agreed. However, as far as the possibility of developing collaborations on their own is concerned, evidence is mixed. This work is successful in providing some valuable insight to people interested in the role of subsidiaries in developing and managing strategic technology alliances. 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Argument on the functionality of literature has continued to resonate. African writers have dismissed the concept of art for art s sake as deodorized dog shit ,insisting that art must address socio-political realities. African writers are seen as the voice of vision ,of their people. What voice or language,then, should the African writer use;impeccable foreign language,and fail to reach the majority of Africans who lack western education Or ethnic language in a multiracial continent like Africa and still fail,incidentally,toreach yet a majority of the peoples of Africa Ola Rotimi successfully addressed the socio-political and economic realities of Nigeria cum Africa,and toned down the English language,in order to make it accessible.This book has analysed Rotimi s IF.A TRAGEDY OF THE RULED,HOPES OF THE LIVING DEAD,OUR HUSBAND HAS GONE MAD AGAIN,and MAN TALK, WOMAN TALK because the texts exude remarkable commitment,on the writer s part,to issues of societal relevance and significance. Scholars and students of African literature and indeed anybody interested in the socio-political realities of post-colonial Africa should find this book very helpful. 92 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Customer's awareness has become an important elementtowards business development as it will lead them tobe satisfied to the products and services offered.Previous research indicated that most dominant factorthat influenced customer's awareness is knowledge;followed by information, demography, and intention ordesire. Therefore, this study intended to examine therelationship of independent variables(knowledge,customer intention or desire and demography) tocustomer awareness towards fund management companies.A total of 150 respondents were selected as samplesand they were evaluated on their awareness to theproducts and services provided by the companies. Theresults of the study illustrate that the threeindependent variables are significant and positivelyrelated to customer awareness. Knowledge anddemography factor provide the highest impact oncustomer awareness. Overall, its can be concludedthat customer's are fairly aware to the products andservices provided. 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -As the main refugee-recipient country for the post-2003 Iraqi exodus, Syria warrants interest for anyone concerned with the transnational security implications of refugee flows from countries experiencing internal strife. Which are most important of pre- or post-displacement factors for Syrian domestic security The author of this field-based study of predominantly Christian Iraqi refugees in the Damascene suburb of Jaramana, critically examines theory on refugee involvement in political violence in light of his own qualitative data. The author offers a theoretical critique and argues that the question of domestic security in Syria seems to be largely a matter of meeting the socioeconomic needs of urban refugees and locals. Consequently, he argues, relief and development should be linked and Syria must start capitalizing on Iraqi human capital by allowing its refugees to lead more productive lives. 116 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The 1998 Indigenous Peoples Rights Act grants indigenous peoples in the Philippines the right to Free, Prior, and Informed Consent with regard to development projects undertaken on their ancestral lands. This book explores whether the current practice of generating such consent guarantees IP's control over development, particularly in relation to mining, that such procedures were designed to ensure.Two case studies involving Mamanwa and Manobo tribes suggest that the FPIC processes managed by NCIP have not led to an informed choice on the part of the IPs. Long-term impacts and benefits were hardly discussed by mining companies. Promise of financial benefits at the outset of the consultations short circuited the required FPIC process. Cultural erosion and the absence of long- term development plans have worked against the goals of the FPIC process.Traditional decision-making procedures employed by IPs are inadequate to generate the kind of conversation required to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent.The author recommends the use of third neutral party to facilitate the FPIC process to ensure a fair, equitable, and legitimate outcome for all stakeholders. 120 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In light of increasing calls for corporate governance of banks and the current financial crisis rooted in failures of governance mechanisms, this paper investigates the structure of the internal control system of banks. I have used a sample of nine leading banks operating in the Italian market to understand the most important characteristics and the mechanisms of integration concerning the internal control system. According to the empirical evidences, various mechanisms and elements of the internal control system were found to contain weaknesses. In particular, the first-level of control appears scarcely structured and lacks a clear definition of roles and responsibilities. Moreover, the mechanisms of organizational and operating integration were developed in only a few cases. Therefore, the Italian banks must promptly focus their attention on strengthening these two areas through tailored actions to ensure the safe and sound management of corporate risks. This paper also suggests to banking industry professionals a framework and some recommendations for the implementation of an effective and integrated internal control system in banks. 116 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -After reviewing the main theories on the importance of innovation for development( Neoclassical Economics and the problem of innovation, The Austrian School and the Schumpeterian Dynamic Equilibrium, A step forward: the evolutionist school and The latest developments and the Triple Helix Paradigm) the books looks at the implementation of Theory (The Lisbon Strategy and the problem of innovation at the European level). Managing Innovation is then analysed, from the firms' side, the Governments' side and the Research Institutes. Then, thanks to three case studies the theory is put into practice and reccomandations are given to policy makers (Cases analysed: The Case of the Free State of Thuringen, the Case of VBN Via Baltica Nordica and the Case of Shannon Development, Ireland). 104 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -As the World is becoming more and more globalized, organizational members not only have to do their jobs, but also take factors such as interculture and language barriers into consideration on a daily basis. All of this may at times lead to workplace conflicts. This study concerns intercultural organizational conflict in relation to organizational socialization. The research questions are, to what extent organizational conflict in healthcare can be related to cultural backgrounds, and to what extend organizational members in healthcare feel integrated into the organization. This study should help organizations to better manage organizational conflict and to get a better understanding of the complexity and necessity to fully integrate employees into organizational cultures. This study should be especially useful to multicultural organizations comprising groups of people stemming from various cultures working in close groups. 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Women empowerment has been discussed by different scholars but there are still gaps in literature. This piece of work presents an assessment of factors hindering economic empowerment of female clients who have managed to graduate to the higher levels of loan. It reveals that in some aspects, credit has been effective in empowering women economically and socially, but on the other hand factors such as low confidence, social cultural roles, low level of education, high interest rates and limited access to Information Communication Technology (ICT) are hindering effectiveness of micro-credit in empowering women economically. Therefore continuous education is still needed for different stakeholders to understand the importance of women empowerment to the country's economy. Micro Finance Institutions therefore should integrate with policy making bodies to support women in legal rights so that social and political empowerment can be increased and ultimately reduce gender imbalances in various aspects like access to assets. 108 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Why do we go on holiday Is it just to put our bodies into the sunshine, or occupy our muscles while hiking No, the tourism product is mainly a psychological product which satisfies the need for tourists to consume images and experiences. Images which have evolved and shaped through time by all the senses involved. However, one could wonder if music and sounds have more value than it seems and if it is acknowledged rightfully. This book discusses the various phases through which tourists go when their image is formed, creating the need to consume these experiences. It discusses what the influence of sound and music is on this image formation process and how it affects the tourists. To put understanding the process into practice, this book describes advantages, pitfalls and advise for implementation. Understanding its value clarifies how to make it useful in marketing and destination management, or for anyone who is connected to the phases of the image formation process of tourists. The Power of Sound in Destination Image Formation was awarded with the ITB-Wissenschaftspreis 2010 Beste Arbeit im Bereich: Tourismussprache, Medien und Kommunikation im Tourismus'. 120 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The main purpose of this study is to find out how a training program can be evaluated from the perspectives of the employees.The literature reviewed highlighted that the effectiveness of a training program can be fairly measured by comparing pre-training expectations with post training experience. It examines the effectiveness of a training program offered to 108 trainees of a leading private sector bank .The data was extracted from the employees through a questionnaire based on Kirkpatrick s model of training evaluation. A chi-square test revealed that the demographic variables are independent of the efficacy gap. A paired sample t- test was conducted and it has been concluded that the trainees did not find the program effective. The factor analysis indicates that the grouping of the variables into factors fairly matches with the Kirkpatrick s model of training evaluation with certain exceptions. Finally, a multiple regression analysis was conducted which revealed that the factors extracted in factor analysis are significant in explaining training effectiveness. 108 pp. Englisch.