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C/PS/246. Assessment of occupational psychology in marketing management

WORDS:
3200
DATE:
2012
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

This paper presents exam notes on occupational psychology in the marketing management context, and answers a range of questions. The questions are as follows: How can we measure and assess employee performance at work? What can we do in order to ensure that this process is carried out in a way that would be perceived as fair by the appraisers as well as appraises? Discuss the contribution of two chosen theories of motivation to contemporary management. Are great leaders born or made? Is leadership something that can be substituted? Discuss the ways in which managers could manage teams more effectively. Why do companies meet resistance to change? Each question is answered in detail, and provides examples to support the responses.

 

KEYWORDS: occupational psychology, marketing management, employee performance, contemporary management, leaders, leadership, resistance to change,

 

C/HR/1153. Proposal. Levels of job satisfaction in private and public school teachers in Saudi Arabia

WORDS:
1100
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the factors behind job satisfaction in the teaching profession suggesting a comparative study of private and public school teachers in Saudi Arabia along the lines of Herzberg’s motivation theory. The aims and objectives of the research are outlined, the methodology and rationale are described, the timescale of work is indicated.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, job satisfaction, private and public school teachers, Saudi Arabia, Herzberg’s theory,

 

S/OM/85. Presentation. Critical comparison between innovation and creativity

WORDS:
0
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21 slides
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This is a presentation of the study “A critical comparison between innovation and creativity” providing definitions of innovation, its dimensions and drivers, new conditions for innovation, problems related to innovation, its comparison to creativity in the organisational context, the roles of innovation and creativity, etc. The study has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: Presentation, innovation and creativity,

 

C/HR/1122. A critical evaluation of motivation and commitment

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines the concept of motivation and commitment, and begins by discussing the development of the way in which employees have been managed over time. The paper examines many different theories relating to motivation and commitment, some of which include Maslow’s hierarchy of need, Skinners theory of motivation, and the theories put forth by Meyer and Herscovitch. The paper examines a variety of literature on the subject in order to examine the way in which theories of motivation and commitment have developed over time.

 

KEYWORDS: Motivation, commitment, employers, management, Maslow’s hierarchy of need, Skinners theory of motivation, Meyer and Herscovitch,

 

C/PS/226. Effects of employment on personal identity

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines how paid employment, organisational structure and enterprise culture affect individuals’ identity providing definitions of identity, explaining the meaning of the “nature of work”, evaluating the impact of globalization on the identity of people, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Employment, personal identity,

 

S/PS/234. An examination of ergonomics in the work place

WORDS:
3100
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

This paper focuses on ergonomics in the work place, and aims to evaluate the concept in detail. The paper begins by identifying the main determinants of ergonomics, namely health, safety, management, psychology, and social aspects. This is followed by a discussion that evaluates all aspects of ergonomics, employee conflict, communication and management.

 

KEYWORDS: Ergonomics, work place, health, safety, management, psychology, social, employee conflict, employee communication, management,

 

C/HR/957. Dissertation Outline. Emotional Intelligence: Role of Empathy in Recruitment

WORDS:
2250
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on the importance of emotional intelligence, particularly empathy, in the recruitment process of organizations. The topics and sources of the literature review are indicated looking into the theory of emotional intelligence and discussing its link with organisational success. The rationale and methodology of the research are explained, the timeline of the work is presented.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation Outline, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy in Recruitment,

 

C/B/3607. Review of article “When good people do bad things at work” by Moberg

WORDS:
2350
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper reviews the article “When good people do bad things at work” by D.J. Moberg discussing whether most unethical acts in business are caused by human weaknesses and failings rather than selfishness and greed. The problems raised in the article are outlined and provided with critical commentaries.

 

KEYWORDS: Review, When good people do bad things at work, Moberg,

 

C/PS/205. The importance of emotional intelligence in an organisation

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in an organisation, and aims to assess how it can improve organisational performance. The concept of emotional intelligence is discussed, and the paper then discusses topics like self awareness, motivation, empathy, and social skills. The link between customer satisfaction and employees with a higher level of emotional intelligence is also examined. The paper concludes by summarising why emotional intelligence is important.

 

KEYWORDS: Emotional intelligence, organisational performance, self awareness, motivation, empathy, social skills, customer satisfaction,

 

C/HR/930. Link between performance and motivation

WORDS:
3350
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines the relationship between employee performance, ability and motivation. Literature is reviewed on motivation theories, management by objectives (MBO), the concept of performance objectives, performance management tools, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: performance and motivation, performance objectives, performance management,

 

C/HR/922. Dissertation + Proposal. Work related stress and the work life balance at the NHS

WORDS:
18800
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
189.99 GBP

This dissertation examines the National Health Service (NHS) and aims to assess if there is a positive relationship between a flexible work life balance and levels of work related stress amongst doctors and nurses there. The review of literature defines the work life balance, and follows this with a discussion regarding the theories behind the work life balance, the effectiveness and benefits of it, and various developments. Data is collected through surveys and interviews at a NHS hospital. The findings from the data collection techniques are assessed, and the study concludes with recommendations. This dissertation contains 16150 words and matching proposal (provided in the appendix) contains 2650 words.

Dissertation matching this Dissertation + Proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/HR/921. Dissertation. Work related stress and the work life balance at the NHS

 

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, national health service, NHS, work life balance, work related stress, doctors, nurses, proposal,

 

C/HR/921. Dissertation. Work related stress and the work life balance at the NHS

WORDS:
16150
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
169.99 GBP

This dissertation examines the National Health Service (NHS) and aims to assess if there is a positive relationship between a flexible work life balance and levels of work related stress amongst doctors and nurses there. The review of literature defines the work life balance, and follows this with a discussion regarding the theories behind the work life balance, the effectiveness and benefits of it, and various developments. Data is collected through surveys and interviews at a NHS hospital. The findings from the data collection techniques are assessed, and the study concludes with recommendations.

 

Dissertation + Proposal matching this Dissertation is also available on our website under the name:
 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, national health service, NHS, work life balance, work related stress, doctors, nurses!,

 

C/PS/202. Examination of the breech of psychological contracts

WORDS:
550
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper examines the causes of the breech in psychological contracts. The paper begins by outlining the way in which such contracts can be broken, discussing ways like reward management, trust, and transferable skills. The next part of the paper assesses the ways in which the psychological contract can be repaired and maintained.

 

KEYWORDS: Psychological contract, reward management, trust, motivation!,

 

C/PS/201. Examination of the violation of psychological contracts

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper discusses the concept of the psychological contract, and aims to examine the most frequent violations by employers. The paper begins with a discussion regarding psychological contracts, and follows this with a detailed discussion regarding the violation of these. The way in which the contracts can be re-built is discussed, and the paper concludes by summarising the way mangers can avoid breaking psychological contracts.

 

KEYWORDS: psychological contract, violations, employers,

 

C/M/1760. Masters Dissertation. Change Management, Employee Resistance, and the Psychological Contract: Non-governmental Social Service Organisations in Hong Kong

WORDS:
22050
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
229.99 GBP

This dissertation aims to assess and understand the change process that took place in NGO’s in Hong Kong. This change was a result of the implementation of the new subvention system. The way in which the change process affected the psychological contract between employees and employers. The research objectives are highlighted, and an overview of the dissertation is provided. The literature review focuses on change management, employee resistance, and psychological contracts. The research methodology section discusses the epistemology, and explains why questionnaires and interviews are the main methods of research in the paper. The ethical considerations are detailed through use of the four principles of research ethics by Diener and Crandall. The findings and analysis section is extremely detailed, evaluating topics including employee obligations, association with position in NGO, and organisational obligations. The paper concludes by summarising all of the topics discussed, and by reflecting on the project.

 

KEYWORDS: Masters dissertation, change process, NGO, Hong Kong, subvention system, psychological contract, change management, employee resistance,

 

C/PS/190. Proposal. Motivational theories related to volunteer work in public sector

WORDS:
1050
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on the motivation behind the behaviour of volunteers working in the public sector in the UK and Saudi Arabia. The aims and questions of the research are outlined, literature on the theory of motivation is briefly reviewed, the methods of the research are described.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, motivational theory, volunteer in public sector,

 

C/HR/835. Employers often see themselves as good judges of character and like to interview prospective candidates. Why might an Occupational Psychologist disagree with this approach?

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the validity of interviews in the assessment of prospective candidates for employment arguing whether employers are good judges of character. The bias towards overweight female candidates is examined discussing the role of physical attractiveness with regard to employment, and considering whether sex, gender, race and ethnicity of applicants can influence the outcome of the interview and subsequent employment.

 

KEYWORDS: employment interview, bias, employer, occupational psychologist,

 

C/PS/170. Presentation. An analysis of the psychological contract between employer and employee in times of financial crisis

WORDS:
1
ADD-ONS:
18 Slides with Notes
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This presentation examines whether employees perceive the job losses resulting from the current financial crisis as a violation of the psychological contract between them and their employer. It is asserted that the psychological contract is important within the structure of firms because of the broad impact that it has on organisational outcomes. Employer and employee obligations are discussed and the impact of dubious job security examined. A case study of British Airways is used an example. There are 20 slides included in the presentation, with intermediary and explanatory commentary.

 

KEYWORDS: Psychological contract, employer, employee, job losses, job security, financial crisis, British Airways, employment law, presentation,

 

C/PS/161. Proposal. Impact of Job Losses and Salary Reductions on Psychological Contract in Nigerian Banks

WORDS:
4300
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the recent impact of the economic downturn and resultant job losses on the psychological contract in Nigerian companies operating in the banking industry. The background of the research is presented, research objectives are formulated, literature is reviewed on the theory of psychological contract and its violation, research methodology, design and data collection techniques are described, the timescale of work is indicated, ethical issues of the study are addressed.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Impact of Job Losses and Salary Reductions on Psychological Contract in Nigerian Banks,

 

C/HR/703. Proposal. Impact of Employment Climate on Psychological Contract in UK Firms

WORDS:
3250
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper proposes to investigate the nature of the psychological contract (PsC) and its dependence on the employment climate. The background of the research is described, the main research questions and objective are outlined, literature is reviewed on PsC theory, employee/employer obligations, PsC violation, etc. The methodology and ethical considerations of the research are defined.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Impact of Employment Climate on Psychological Contract in UK Firms,

 

S/PS/214. What is the psychological contract? How and why is it changing?

WORDS:
1250
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the meaning of psychological contract examining the old and the new understanding of psychological contract and discussing the reasons behind the shift to the employee self worth and self reliance from their former dependence on the organisation for motivational awards.

 

KEYWORDS: psychological contract, employability,

 

C/HR/594. Use of Psychometric Testing for Employee Selection

WORDS:
1850
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the use of psychometric testing in the process of employee selection describing various types of psychometric tests, explaining their increasing role in the selection process, discussing the impact of tests on the job performance of the selected candidates, and highlighting the limitations of psychometric testing.

 

KEYWORDS: psychometric testing, employee selection, job performance,

 

S/PS/206. Evolution and Role of Industrial and Organizational Psychology

WORDS:
930
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper examines the history and applications of industrial and organizational (I/O) psychology reviewing its evolution from applied psychology, highlighting the importance of research in I/O psychology, and discussing its role in enhancing job satisfaction.

 

KEYWORDS: industrial and organizational psychology, job satisfaction, applied science,

 

S/PS/205. Improving Organizational Performance in Airdevils

WORDS:
1250
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper reports on the virtual simulation of the downturn at Airdevils caused by customers' dissatisfaction with the company's products and employees' job dissatisfaction. The simulation uses ‘industrial and the organizational psychology' (I/O psychology) approach conducting interviews to identify the causes of dissatisfaction and suggesting solutions to the problems.

 

KEYWORDS: Airdevils, industrial and the organizational psychology, job dissatisfaction,

 

C/PS/143. Dissertation. Theory of learning and its practical application in relationship marketing

WORDS:
10100
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
109.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the features of the learning process as part of our development as individuals. Literature is reviewed on the theory of learning and learning styles. A number of psychological tests are suggested including VARK model (Visual, Aural, Reading/Writing and Kinaesthetic), Myers-Briggs Type (MBT) indicator, etc. to evaluate the researcher’s individual learning style, performance within team environment, psychometric characteristics, etc. The concept of lifelong learning is defined discussing its implications for career choice, career paths and professional skills in relationship marketing (RM). RM as a discipline is analysed considering its evolution, reviewing RM theories, and offering a case study of RM in the market of marine pumps. Conclusions are made about social and psychological underpinnings of RM.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Learning Styles, Life-Long Learning, VARK, Myers-Briggs Type, Relationship Marketing,