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  • Performance and Progress in Working Life

    The Commonwealth and International Library: Social Administration, Training, Economics and Production Division
    • 1st Edition
    • June 6, 2016
    • William Isbister
    • R Brown + 2 more
    • English
    Performance and Progress in Working Life serves as a guide to the study of the practice of systematic formal performance and progress control, its place, and application in occupational organizations. This book examines the standards, rules, attitudes, and behavior of the occupational society. Organized into three parts encompassing 13 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the task of assessing individuals in occupational life. This text then explains the Rogby scheme for assessing people, which is derived from the colors red, orange, green, blue, and yellow. This text then examines the features of all staff assessment documents, which are focused on quantitative judgments. Other chapters consider the various aspects of supervisory and managerial responsibility. This book discusses as well the systematic control of the progress and performance of everyone in an organization. The final chapter deals with the systematic working of the supervisor or manager. This book is a valuable resource for supervisors and managers.

  • Fire Prevention Handbook

    • 1st Edition
    • June 6, 2016
    • Derek James
    • English
    Fire Prevention Handbook is a handbook on fire prevention and covers topics ranging from the so-called Fire Triangle to fire extinguishers, fixed systems, fire alarms, and workforce training. Arson, highly flammable liquids and LPG, and fire insurance are also discussed. This handbook has 13 chapters and begins with an introduction to the Fire Triangle, an elegantly simple way of illustrating the three prerequisites for a blaze—heat, fuel, and oxygen—in the context of fire prevention and fire extinguishment. Attention then turns to the causes of fire, including electrical installations and apparatus, malicious or intentional ignition, and the burning of rubbish. The following chapters focus on the basic steps of fire prevention; the legal requirements that apply to fire prevention; fixed systems; and fire alarms. The training and motivation of in-house fire teams, the hazards of highly flammable liquids and LPG, fire insurance, and how to prevent arson are also considered. This text is intended for managers or supervisors of small-to-medium size industrial plants.

  • Biology and Neurophysiology of the Conditioned Reflex and Its Role in Adaptive Behavior

    International Series of Monographs in Cerebrovisceral and Behavioral Physiology and Conditioned Reflexes, Volume 3
    • 1st Edition
    • June 6, 2016
    • Peter K. Anokhin
    • Samuel A. Corson
    • English
    Biology and Neurophysiology of the Conditioned Reflex and its Role in Adaptive Behavior explores the conditioned reflex, its historic development, and its functions and roles. The book also aims to bridge the gap between the integrative level of higher nervous activity and fine detailed neurophysiological investigations, giving light to the basis of the term “learning”. The book, as an introduction, covers the biological roots of the conditioned reflex and the nature of the unconditioned reflex, then moves on to the different bases, hypotheses, and theories of both the coupling of the conditioned reflex; the physiological architecture of the behavioral act; the mechanism of action and function of conditioned inhibition function; and certain correlations in the study of this phenomenon. The text is recommended for biologists, zoologists, psychologists, and neuroscientists from different backgrounds who wish to know more about how the conditioned reflex, and ultimately learning, came about.

  • Aspects of British Politics 1904–1919

    The Commonwealth and International Library: History Division
    • 1st Edition
    • June 6, 2016
    • Doreen Collins
    • G. M. D. Howat
    • English
    Aspects of British Politics: 1904—1919 accounts the various reaction to the various changes in British foreign policy at the dawn of the 20th century. The title also covers the implications of the First World War on British diplomatic relations. The text first covers international friendship, and then proceeds tackling the developments in Whitehall. Next, the selection deals with the opinions and realities. The text also discusses the liberals in war time. The fifth chapter talks about the changes in British policy when new officials came into power. The next chapter deals with propaganda and economic warfare. The seventh chapter details the Anglo-American relations, and the last chapter discusses the demand for a democratic foreign policy. The book will be of great interest to economists, diplomats, political scientists, sociologists, and historians.

  • Program Evaluation in Social Research

    Pergamon General Psychology Series
    • 1st Edition
    • June 6, 2016
    • Jonathan A. Morell
    • English
    Program Evaluation in Social Research presents a plan for developing evaluation into a form of applied social research that is methodologically sound, relevant to the problems of society, and built on a technological (as opposed to a scientific) model. Evaluation as applied, relevant social research and as social technology is described, along with its validity and usefulness. This book is comprised of eight chapters and opens with a discussion on the consequences of program evaluation for the conduct of social research and for society at large, and how evaluation can be made into a method of generating practical and powerful suggestions for planning successful social programs. The concept of "outcome evaluation" is also organized into meaningful categories which can be used for the intelligent planning of appropriate evaluation activities. The following chapters consider the types of evaluation that are carried out, the relative merits of each type, and how to optimize the validity and utility of each type. Evaluation as a technological, rather than a scientific, pursuit is also discussed. The remaining chapters focus on the frictions that arise during the implementation of program evaluation; program evaluation as a profession; and how evaluation can be developed into a relevant and powerful method of guiding the course of social innovations. This monograph will appeal to sociologists, social scientists, and social researchers.

  • Social Work and Human Problems: Casework, Consultation and Other Topics

    Social Work Series
    • 1st Edition
    • June 6, 2016
    • Elizabeth E. Irvine
    • Jean P. Nursten
    • English
    Social Work and Human Problems: Casework, Consultation and Other Topics is a five-part book that first discusses the aspects of casework in social work. Part II details the consultation and mental health education. Parts III and IV elucidate the needs of client groups with special problems as well as the values and knowledge for social work. The last part explains the psycho-social aspects of adolescence and anxiety. The significant contributions of Donald Winnicott are also shown.

  • Managing Tourism

    • 1st Edition
    • June 6, 2016
    • S. Medlik
    • English
    Managing Tourism presents research studies that analyze the trends and information on the wide spectrum of tourism activities and industries. The book is comprised of 30 chapters that are organized into 10 parts. Part One discusses the future, impacts, and significance of tourism and Part Two deals with business growth and development. The text also tackles governments, markets, and industries, and then discusses product concepts. The air transport competition is also explained in the book. Subsequent parts cover tourist management and technologies. The last two parts tackle the Third World issues and the limits and threats to tourism. The book will be of great interest to readers concerned with the various aspects of tourism.

  • Selected Speeches and Writings

    • 1st Edition
    • June 6, 2016
    • Konstantin Chernenko
    • English

  • Technical Aspects of Supervision

    The Commonwealth and International Library: Supervisory Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • June 6, 2016
    • A. Lawlor
    • English
    Supervisory Studies: Technical Aspects of Supervision focuses on the technical aspects of management and their relationship to the job of the foreman. The book first takes a look at the organization of factories, including production system, size and character of factories, types of production, production facilities, and methods in handling materials. The text then discusses production design and development. Topics include technological change, market research, design of products, legal protection, patents, registered designs, and trademarks. The monograph reviews the process of production planning and control. Position of production control in the organization; production control and the control of production; divisions of production control; materials movement; and product specification are given importance. The text also reviews the technique of work study, including factory waste, status and division of work study, rules of motion economy, wage payment systems, and work measurement. The text is an important resource material for readers interested in the technical aspects of management.

  • Models in Planning

    An Introduction to the Use of Quantitative Models in Planning
    • 1st Edition
    • June 6, 2016
    • C. Lee
    • English
    Models in Planning: An Introduction to the Use of Quantitative Models in Planning focuses on some of the techniques utilized for the construction of urban and regional models, with emphasis on the understanding of model structure rather than on rigorous mathematical analysis. Organized into eight chapters, this book begins by explaining the role of models in the planning process. Subsequent chapters elucidate the principles for the design and use of models, and the mathematical preliminaries involved. The different models, namely, linear, gravity, and Lowry models, are also described including their optimization. This material will be very useful for students and practicing planners with a limited numerate background. It will allow readers to follow up the extensive literature dealing with the more complex operational versions of the discussed models.

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