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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The creation of university websites and the use of the internet as new marketing communications tools between Universities and Students are rapidly gaining popularity in the higher educational sector in Cameroon. This study on the digitization of communications between the University and its students has as main objective to examine the admissions worries that the creation of the university website has solved; with subsidiary motives being students¿ satisfaction with the online registration; and the role played by radio slots in harnessing goodwill. An analogue CSSQ tool was used to gather data which were presented on frequency tables, and the analysis done using simple descriptive statistical tools. In our findings, we observed that the creation of the university website has satisfied admissions worries faced by students at the University of Buea; the online registration has made the registration process more satisfactory; and radio slots contribute in building the goodwill of a higher educational institution. We recommend the website/internet to be used as the prime communications medium between students and the university, with frequent updating of the website.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -As more companies in the high-tech industry rely on independent resellers for the distribution, the influence of channel incentive program increases. This thesis will look at the effect of outcome based channel incentive contracts on firm performance. Furthermore, it will look at the interaction effects of the organizational culture of the supplier. The research question answered is: 'How do outcome based contracts affect the effectiveness of a motivational mechanism (a channel incentives program) ' The sub-question of this thesis is: 'How do different types of organizational culture of the supplier company affect the relationship between outcome based contracts and the firm performance ' The research has found no significant effects regarding these hypotheses. The academic relevance of this paper lies in the perspective of this research. Where prior literature has focused mainly on the reseller side of the relationship, this thesis looks at the suppliers' end. This paper is valuable to managers since it provides a new methodology for examining competitor's organizational culture, and its results have revealed potential opportunities in the industry.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book presents a comprehensive overview of current knowledge in the field of gender research and social cognition. The biggest emphasis lies on stereotypes and gender differences in personality characteristics. It includes a research part, which attempts to contribute new findings and answer the question, whether information about the sex of a person has impact on how we assess this person's personality. 104 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book presents a comprehensive overview of current knowledge in the field of gender research and social cognition. The biggest emphasis lies on stereotypes and gender differences in personality characteristics. It includes a research part, which attempts to contribute new findings and answer the question, whether information about the sex of a person has impact on how we assess this person's personality. 104 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book presents a comprehensive overview of current knowledge in the field of gender research and social cognition. The biggest emphasis lies on stereotypes and gender differences in personality characteristics. It includes a research part, which attempts to contribute new findings and answer the question, whether information about the sex of a person has impact on how we assess this person¿s personality.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Gracanica Municipality has a number of environmental issues caused by the unsustainable practices and is in need for more sustainable ways to achieve the full potential of economic development. Being rich in surface and ground waters, and having a suitable geographic location, this municipality has a great potential for development. The alternative solutions for the Gracanica Municipality are wastewater treatment and effluent water use, grey water system installation and rainwater harvesting option. These alternatives aim to use the adequate technology to protect public health and environment, meet the demand for water and establish the grounds for gradual improvement of current state of water management in this municipality.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have become common place entities in all aspects of life.The use of ICTs in education lend itself to more student-centered learning settings and often this creates some tensions for some teachers and students.But with the world moving rapidly into digital media and information, the role of ICT in education is becoming more and more important and this importance will continue to grow and develop in the 21st century. ICTs are increasingly utilized by higher education institutions worldwide. ICTs in higher education are being used for developing course material; delivering content and sharing content; communication between learners, teachers and the outside world; creation and delivery of presentations and lectures; academic research; administrative support, student enrollment.This book, therefore, provides a beneficial tool to study university teachers' attitude towards ICT through different lenses of variables.Moreover,the effect of computer competency and computer anxiety on teachers' attitude towards ICT are studied.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This work was conceived as an attempt to use the terms hybridity and third space in historical archaeology with a comparative analysis of early colonial churches and Maya dwellings on the Yucatán Peninsula and Belize. This analysis was aimed at reconsidering the influence of the indigenous societies in colonial encounters represented as hybrid material culture. The idea was to break away from binary models and Eurocentric colonizer-donor vs colonized-receptor approaches in colonial encounters presenting instead, an ambivalent relationship in which the colonizer and the colonized identity and materiality is negotiated and recreated. Colonialism in Mexico is examined showing how colonial institutions of power established the basis for a new urbanism and religious architecture.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The creation of university websites and the use of the internet as new marketing communications tools between Universities and Students are rapidly gaining popularity in the higher educational sector in Cameroon. This study on the digitization of communications between the University and its students has as main objective to examine the admissions worries that the creation of the university website has solved; with subsidiary motives being students¿ satisfaction with the online registration; and the role played by radio slots in harnessing goodwill. An analogue CSSQ tool was used to gather data which were presented on frequency tables, and the analysis done using simple descriptive statistical tools. In our findings, we observed that the creation of the university website has satisfied admissions worries faced by students at the University of Buea; the online registration has made the registration process more satisfactory; and radio slots contribute in building the goodwill of a higher educational institution. We recommend the website/internet to be used as the prime communications medium between students and the university, with frequent updating of the website. 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -As more companies in the high-tech industry rely on independent resellers for the distribution, the influence of channel incentive program increases. This thesis will look at the effect of outcome based channel incentive contracts on firm performance. Furthermore, it will look at the interaction effects of the organizational culture of the supplier. The research question answered is: 'How do outcome based contracts affect the effectiveness of a motivational mechanism (a channel incentives program) ' The sub-question of this thesis is: 'How do different types of organizational culture of the supplier company affect the relationship between outcome based contracts and the firm performance ' The research has found no significant effects regarding these hypotheses. The academic relevance of this paper lies in the perspective of this research. Where prior literature has focused mainly on the reseller side of the relationship, this thesis looks at the suppliers' end. This paper is valuable to managers since it provides a new methodology for examining competitor's organizational culture, and its results have revealed potential opportunities in the industry. 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Gracanica Municipality has a number of environmental issues caused by the unsustainable practices and is in need for more sustainable ways to achieve the full potential of economic development. Being rich in surface and ground waters, and having a suitable geographic location, this municipality has a great potential for development. The alternative solutions for the Gracanica Municipality are wastewater treatment and effluent water use, grey water system installation and rainwater harvesting option. These alternatives aim to use the adequate technology to protect public health and environment, meet the demand for water and establish the grounds for gradual improvement of current state of water management in this municipality. 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Investor protection is the driving force for the growth and development of capital market. Once the investors are assured that they are protected, they tend to invest with utmost confidence, which is a positive sign for a developing economy like India. Development if capital market and protection of investor's interest are coextensive. It accelerates the economic development by, firstly, increasing the savings; secondly it converts the savings into investment and thirdly, it eases the procedure of investment. In toto, it brings up productivity and increases economic development. The book centers on the protection of interest of investors in Indian capital market and the role of Securities Exchange Board of India and other regulatory bodies. It also emphasizes on the legal framework and the measures adopted therein; pertaining to the issue and challenges associated therewith. It is inspired by the fact that despite of having a history of over 125 years, Indian Capital Market lacks integrity and fairness and is prone to scams. 112 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have become common place entities in all aspects of life.The use of ICTs in education lend itself to more student-centered learning settings and often this creates some tensions for some teachers and students.But with the world moving rapidly into digital media and information, the role of ICT in education is becoming more and more important and this importance will continue to grow and develop in the 21st century. ICTs are increasingly utilized by higher education institutions worldwide. ICTs in higher education are being used for developing course material; delivering content and sharing content; communication between learners, teachers and the outside world; creation and delivery of presentations and lectures; academic research; administrative support, student enrollment.This book, therefore, provides a beneficial tool to study university teachers' attitude towards ICT through different lenses of variables.Moreover,the effect of computer competency and computer anxiety on teachers' attitude towards ICT are studied. 204 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This work was conceived as an attempt to use the terms hybridity and third space in historical archaeology with a comparative analysis of early colonial churches and Maya dwellings on the Yucatán Peninsula and Belize. This analysis was aimed at reconsidering the influence of the indigenous societies in colonial encounters represented as hybrid material culture. The idea was to break away from binary models and Eurocentric colonizer-donor vs colonized-receptor approaches in colonial encounters presenting instead, an ambivalent relationship in which the colonizer and the colonized identity and materiality is negotiated and recreated. Colonialism in Mexico is examined showing how colonial institutions of power established the basis for a new urbanism and religious architecture. 360 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book aims to cover and examine the questions of, what is meant by Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction mediation How can a mediation process can fit within the constraints and purpose of the Convention What are the role of a mediators in a Convention Mediation The often great geographical distances between the parents, the ambiguity of court procedures and the legal uncertainties that arise when different legal cultures meet, mediation is, in many cases, may be the only way to reach a fair balance between the parties and to find a personal solution to the conflict over residence and custody rights for the child concerned. The use of mediation in international family disputes,specifically under the Convention, may enhance the well-being of the family and the children and promote autonomy by allowing parents, rather than a third party judge to make decision on their. It models collaborative decision making, enabling the work of future co-parenting. 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -There has recently been a growing interest among the largest Brazilian firms to better understand the performance outcomes of their internationalization strategies. Measuring organizational performance plays a very important role in translating corporate strategy into results thus developing strategic plans, evaluating achievements and organizational objectives, compensating managers, managing and allocating resources. Is there more to financial measures when evaluating organizational performance This study focuses on the new trends in performance measures and correlates their practice to boosting a firm¿s Internationalization degree as well as its Foreign EBITDA/Total EBITDA ratio. Three Brazilian firms in different ranking and different strategies in terms of internationalization are compared and investigated in depth. 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The purpose of this study is to show how digital media platforms and grants can prove to be an influential part in a nonprofit organization's fundraising efforts. In this study, these various elements were explored and implemented with Ashadeep Association. The use of content, graphics, statistics, understanding the mindset of donor, and their preferences all can have a large impact on the kind of charity to which donors are more open to contributing. Charities need to know their target audience before creating a fundraising strategy. While some people might be more inclined to donate to a dog's charity, others could be more interested in helping children, homeless people, or for preserving the nature. Other non-profit or charitable organizations can use the results of this study to learn and adapt their fundraising strategies to bring in more donors and volunteers. 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book addresses the following research question: How did the US government construct the triple threat of terrorism, 'outlaw' regimes, and weapons of mass destruction after the September 11th attacks, and use this triple threat to justify subsequent policy decisions Through a critical examination of the political rhetoric employed by the Bush administration following the September 11th terrorist attacks, this book traces the process of threat construction, and its utilization for the justification of any means necessary in combating security threats. Over 40 official government texts have been analyzed, resulting in the isolation of certain verbal triggers that serve to elucidate the securitizing moves of the government, and American public acceptance of the securitization. It emerges that securitization, cocooned in sanitizing discourse, enabled the government to make sordid practices seem clean. Buttressed by teachings of political psychology, the second half of the book is devoted to examining how this obfuscation facilitated moral disengagement in the American public, which allowed for a successful securitization. 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -By observing the relative positions of the rock basins (dispersed by six areas under study, complying a total of about 1000m2), and the combinations possible to establish between their shape, geographical positions, and marks displayed nearby (rock carved inscriptions and 'cut marks'), several patterns became evident, although pertaining to different cultural paradigms, none of them from those of the first settlers - 1450s. But the existence of a metaphoric code concealed in an apparently unintentional and beautiful landscape, is now under the scope. All the possible information, for those interested in decrypting, is already presented here (and also in preparation, for use in electronic devices). 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -'The impact of international economic institutions and international economic laws on state sovereignty', is an attempt to discuss the international economic institutions and international economic laws which undermine sovereignty of nations. This work is divided into five Chapters. Chapter one provides an exposition of the concept of state sovereignty and its sources. Chapter two discusses the general principle of International Economic Law, the later part of this section will address areas of International Economic Law dealing with Investment and Trade. It will further expatiate upon the Trade and Investment laws conflicting with laws of various sovereign States. Chapter three gives a detail discussion on sources of International Economic Laws, such as; the WTO and the ILO, it will further review the nature of the treaties of these organizations, elaborating upon areas where these treaties conflict with National Laws. Instances where International Economic Laws prevail over the National Laws are shown. Additional discussion on other sources of International Economic Laws is explained in Chapter four. Chapter Five concludes the book. 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book is written in the domain of financial and social performance of micro financial institutions. The basis of this book is a research which evaluates and analyzes the financial and social performance of MFI's currently operating in China. It compared the financial performance of MFI's in terms of financial ratios together with the financial performance of conventional banks as a benchmark in order to conclude that which group of institutions in the financial sector of China is performing better and to analyze the factors which are influencing the financial performance of MFI's. In the end it also analyzes the social performance in terms of the average size of loans and the gender preference in the gross loans portfolio of MFI's. Small businesses are being discriminated throughout the world by formal financial systems and approximately 98 million people in China are living below the poverty line. Given this situation the total of 18 major MFI's and 8 conventional banks operating in China were selected for this research. Results had led the author to recommend some suitable strategies so that MFI's will become financially stable in order to support economic growth. 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Mara-Lise Owen's book presents adaptation theory and how film techniques affect two Stephen King adaptations, 'Carrie' and 'Children of the Corn.' In the films 'Carrie' and Children of the Corn,' there are many examples of film techniques being used and also many moments where there is a clear difference between the use of specific film techniques, such as character development, the close-up, camera angles and lighting. During the release of 'Carrie,' most audience members were astounded by its complexity as a film, and merely eight years later, 'Children of the Corn' did not receive nearly as much praise. This book argues that it is the significant use or lack of use of film techniques that affect how adaptations are experienced, and how a specific medium's techniques affect how we adapt to our real world's society. 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Aiming to contribute to the investigation of the effects of globalisation in humanitarian organisations, this paper examines the leadership role played by governing boards in assuring accountability of these organisations. After reviewing the existing literature in the area of board roles and responsibilities, accountability of NGOs and globalisation of humanitarian organisations, the paper focuses on a case study of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) that is the humanitarian global organisation par excellence having presence in 190 countries or 97% of UN member nations. In conclusion, the paper explores the challenges faced by the Governing Board of IFRC in keeping the organisation accountable vis-à-vis stakeholders as a result of globalisation. This review identifies some measures taken by the IFRC in addressing these challenges and some of the coping mechanisms adopted by the Governing Board. 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The work published in this book is purely research based and represent a field that remained relatively unknown to science of the mining environment. The use of Deep Sea Tailing Placement is still a new method of disposing mine tailing waste into great depths of the ocean. Studies on the adverse implications of these wastes on the oceanic environment is still scarce. This book covers relevant information on DSTP science as well as forging a way to assess potential impacts on the receiving environment. It presents a new face of mining and environmental pollution science, but what makes it more interesting is that environmental impact assessment has to be traced all the way down to the seafloor. 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -'A nation is not defined by its borders or the boundaries of its land mass Rather, a nation is defined by adverse people who have been unified by a cause and a value system and who are committed to a vision for the type of society they wish to live in and give to the future generations to come.' Fela Durotoye 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Chinese global presence as an investor country has started growing rapidly after the introduction of the Go Global strategy in the beginning of the new millennium. However, China is still a latecomer investor with a high degree of State-Owned Enterprises and it seems that they are following a somewhat different strategy than other global investors. China invests mainly in developing countries with weaker institutions. This book has investigated the effects of institutions on Chinese investments in Africa and found that Chinese firms tend to invest in countries with the same level of rule of law, and that oil producing countries receives more investments when there is less corruption or when the rule of law is weak. 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The study, the results of which constitute this book aimed at determining the perception of expatriate employee's challenges in the working environments in the developing countries and also to inject a new impetus in the area of expatriate in Kenya particularly in the NGO sector. 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The UN Security Council (UNSC) acting under chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations has the mandate in article 13 (b) of the Rome Statute to refer situations to the International Criminal Court(ICC) Prosecutor for investigation and possible prosecution. The mandate, however, is a sword that cuts both ways. The ICC benefits from the UNSC through enforcement mechanisms and also acquires jurisdiction over situations it would not normally handle. In the same breath, the ICC may suffer from loss of legitimacy and independence. This book discusses the nature of the relationship between the ICC and the UNSC in the light of the latter's power to impact on the work of the Court. The case study of the ICC arrest warrant against Sudanese president comes handy. The Rome Statute provision mandating the UNSC to refer situations to the ICC will therefore be critically analysed. Suggestions for an alternative regime based on request for an opinion will be made against the current referral regime. The view taken is that an opinion regime will allow the ICC some more discretion, independence and in the end legitimacy. It will also facilitate the proper sequencing of justice and peace. 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The US role in the international system has been dominating the literature over the last decades, in an attempt to understand the impact of the US foreign policy on international political order. The most dominant analysis of the US role has arguably been provided by the realist perspective, particularly its hegemonic stability theory (HST) branch.According to this approach, the hegemon is perceived as benign as it provides the stability and security for others to benefit and prosper under its leadership, while sacrificing its short-term interests for the sake of the stability of the system. In this book, the author challenges this theory by using the neo-Gramscian theory that was introduced in the 1970s by Robert Cox based on the writings of Antonio Gramsci regarding the concept of hegemony and ideology. The book focuses on the US foreign policy in the Middle East because of the importance of this region to the material interests of the US and the dominant hegemonic class. So, the case of the Middle East can arguably be ideal in understanding how the hegemonic ideology of the elites was applied, and still is, in order to safeguard those interests. 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -'The word 'tattoo' comes from the Samoan word tatau, which means 'open wound', and so tattoos are defined as a 'self-inflicted wound' (McCarron 2008). They are a permanent mark made on the skin, and have been associated with both sailors and criminals for many decades, as well as the lower class (Fletcher 1971).' The purpose of this dissertation is to identify the negative perceptions of tattoos within society, and the consequences thereof. It focuses on many aspects within society, including the employment practices of the police and how these relate to their behaviour when dealing with tattooed members of society. The aim of this study is to ascertain whether individuals with tattoos are in fact treated differently by and within society, and whether a social stigma affects their life chances, such as obtaining employment. 64 pp. Englisch.