Exploring Online Consumer Behaviors
John A. Smith and Jane L. Doe
Liberty University
References
Janda, S. (2008). Does gender moderate the effect of online concerns on purchase likelihood? Journal of Internet Commerce, 7(3), 339-358. doi:10.1080/15332860802250401
Jeon, S., Crutsinger, C., & Kim, H. (2008). Exploring online auction behaviors and motivations. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 100(2), 31-40. Retrieved by http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.liberty.edu:2048/docview/218160218
Koyuncu, C., & Lien, D. (2003). E-commerce and consumer's purchasing behaviour. Applied Economics, 35(6), 721. Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com.ezproxy.liberty.edu:2048/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA102272684&v=2.1&u=vic_liberty&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w
Kukar-Kinney,M.,Monroe, K.B.,Ridgway,N.M. (2008). The relationship between consumers’ tendencies to buy compulsively and their motivations to shop and buy on the internet. Journal of Retailing: Consumer Behavior and Retailing, 85(3), 298-307. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org. ezproxy.liberty.edu: 2048/10.1016/j.jretai.2009.05.002
Stibel, J. (2005). Mental models and online consumer behaviour. Behaviour & Information Technology, 24(2), 147-150. doi:10.1080/01449290512331321901
Vazquez,D., & Xu,X.(2009). Investigation linkages between online purchase behavior variables. International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, 37(5), 408-419. doi:10.1108/09590550910954900
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Internet usage has skyrocketed in the past few decades, along with this increase comes the increase in internet shopping by consumers. This research examines the behaviors, motivations, and attitudes of this new form of consumer entity. Online consumer behavior has been studied for over 20 years and will undoubtedly be the source of many future researches as internet consumerism expands. This paper will examine the following research questions: (1) How do factors previously researched affect the online purchasing behavior of consumers and (2) what are the significant consumer behaviors both positive and negative that affect internet consumerism? By identifying these factors and variables, new strategies can be formulated and both consumer and supplier can gain knowledge and understanding of behaviors which exist. The purpose of this research paper is to integrate the varied research information together and draw coherent linkages to how consumer thoughts, attitudes and motivational behavior affect online buying, thus building a broader framework of analysis in which to build upon. Comment by user:
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Internet usage has skyrocketed in the past few decades, along with this increase comes the increase in internet shopping by consumers. This research examines the behaviors, motivations, and attitudes of this new form of consumer entity. Online consumer behavior has been studied for over 20 years and will undoubtedly be the source of many future researches as internet consumerism expands. This paper will examine the following research questions: (1) How do factors previously researched affect the online purchasing behavior of consumers and (2) what are the significant consumer behaviors both positive and negative that affect internet consumerism? By identifying these factors and variables, new strategies can be formulated and both consumer and supplier can gain knowledge and understanding of behaviors which exist. The purpose of this research paper is to integrate the varied research information together and draw coherent linkages to how consumer thoughts, attitudes and motivational behavior affect online buying, thus building a broader framework of analysis in which to build upon. Comment by user:
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An abstract for empirical study includes a statement of the particular research issue and a description of the participants/subjects. Also included in the abstract: special information regarding methodology, the basic findings from the results section, and concluding statements or inferences regarding the results.(Chapter 2, Section 2.04, p. 26) (Layout as seen in Figure 2.1 p. 41)
Introduction Comment by user:
The first heading should be the title of the paper. It should never be labeled 'Introduction.' It is the introduction by location (APA Manual - 5.17 & 3.30).
The Internet has been accessible to the public for over twenty years. It came upon the scene and has exploded in popularity like few things have ever done in the history of the world. Since the introduction of the World Wide Web, the interest in the value of commerce and individuals has been growing. Skeptical at first, online consumerism has steadily increased and along with it has come some positive and negative behaviors. The purpose of this research is to understand how individual behaviors affect online consumerism. According to Lars Perner, consumer behavior is defined as “the study of individuals, groups, or organizations and the processes they use to select, secure, use, and dispose of products, se.
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The title should identify the main idea of the study in and of itself. A good title will not contain abbreviations, will not exceed 12 words, and is centered with appropriate capitalization on the top half of the page followed by author name and affiliation. The title page will also include a running head, which is a shortened title at the top of the page. A running head should be no more than 50 characters and is flush left in all capital letters at the top of every page in the manuscript ("Running head: EFFECTS OF AGE ON DETECTION OF EMOTION" is in the header on the title page and "EFFECTS OF AGE ON DETECTION OF EMOTION" is in the header on all subsequent pages(Running head is in the header). (Chapter 2, Section 2.01, p. 23) (Layout as seen in Figure 2.1 p. 41)
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The Authors name should appear in a byline as such: author’s first name, middle initial(s), and last name. Do not include author’s titles or degrees in the byline. The location of each researcher during the time of the study is the researchers institutional affiliation and should be included in the byline. (Chapter 2, Section 2.02, p. 23-24 (See Table 2.1))
John A. Smith & Jane L. Doe
Liberty University
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Internet usage has skyrocketed in the past few decades, along with this increase comes the increase in internet shopping by consumers. This research examines the behaviors, motivations, and attitudes of this new form of consumer entity. Online consumer behavior has been studied for over 20 years and will undoubtedly be the source of many future researches as internet consumerism expands. This paper will examine the following research questions: (1) How do factors previously researched affect the online purchasing behavior of consumers and (2) what are the significant consumer behaviors both positive and negative that affect internet consumerism? By identifying these factors and variables, new strategies can be formulated and both consumer and supplier can gain knowledge and understanding of behaviors which exist. The purpose of t.
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There is no method section in the Sample APA paper. The key to writing an effective method is to have a clear set of research questions and/or hypotheses. Write a Method section for the paper based on the following research question: "What are the factors associated with online purchases?" For this assignment, you can use the information included in the original paper, but you will also need to do original writing to fully develop the Method section. Please make sure all APA mistakes are corrected and formatted properly
The Method section should be divided into two categories with different emphases: 1) describing participants, and 2) describing the procedure. Within those two broad categories, you should include subsections that address the following elements: 1) experimental manipulations or interventions, 2) sampling procedures/size, 3) measurement approaches, and 4) research design/procedure. Be sure to state the methodology clearly so that the study is understandable and repeatable.
As part of this assignment, you should also create a questionnaire that attempts to answer the research question. You can use questionnaire items from other research to construct your instrument. In most cases, it is best to have some research precedent on which your instrument is designed. This makes your research more comparable to other research, and helps in synthesizing your results with the body of work that has already been completed on the topic. You are not required to conduct the research; simply create the questionnaire.
Include your properly formatted title page and properly formatted reference page with only the references used in your Methods section on it.
Running head: ONLINE CONSUMER BEHAVIORS Comment by user:
The title should identify the main idea of the study in and of itself. A good title will not contain abbreviations, will not exceed 12 words, and is centered with appropriate capitalization on the top half of the page followed by author name and affiliation. The title page will also include a running head, which is a shortened title at the top of the page. A running head should be no more than 50 characters and is flush left in all capital letters at the top of every page in the manuscript ("Running head: EFFECTS OF AGE ON DETECTION OF EMOTION" is in the header on the title page and "EFFECTS OF AGE ON DETECTION OF EMOTION" is in the header on all subsequent pages(Running head is in the header). (Chapter 2, Section 2.01, p. 23) (Layout as seen in Figure 2.1 p. 41)
Exploring online consumer Behaviors Comment by user:
Capitalization is required in the first word of a sentence including when the sentence starts with a number (Section 4.14), in major words, titles, and headings (4.16), in the use of proper nouns and trade names (Section 4.16), nouns followed by letters or numerals (4.17), titles of tests/measurement tools (Section 4.18), and names of factors, variables, and effects (Section 4.20). Capitalization is not ...
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Abstract Comment by user: Double space between all lines of the manuscript. This includes the elimination of any extra spacing before or after the paragraph (APA Manual 5.03). The default setting in Microsoft Word is to add extra spacing after paragraphs. You can change this setting under the page layout tab in Microsoft Word.
Internet usage has skyrocketed in the past few decades, along with this increase comes the increase in internet shopping by consumers. This research examines the behaviors, motivations, and attitudes of this new form of consumer entity. Online consumer behavior has been studied for over 20 years and will undoubtedly be the source of many future researches as internet consumerism expands. This paper will examine the following research questions: (1) How do factors previously researched affect the online purchasing behavior of consumers and (2) what are the significant consumer behaviors both positive and negative that affect internet consumerism? By identifying these factors and variables, new strategies can be formulated and both consumer and supplier can gain knowledge and understanding of behaviors which exist. The purpose of this research paper is to integrate the varied research information together and draw coherent linkages to how consumer thoughts, attitudes and motivational behavior affect online buying, thus building a broader framework of analysis in which to build upon. Comment by user:
APA style uses one inch margins. Paragraphs should be indented five to seven spaces (about 1/2 inch) except for Abstracts, block quotations, titles and headings, table titles and notes, and figure captions (Section 8.03). Comment by user:
An abstract for empirical study includes a statement of the particular research issue and a description of the participants/subjects. Also included in the abstract: special information regarding methodology, the basic findings from the results section, and concluding statements or inferences regarding the results.(Chapter 2, Section 2.04, p. 26) (Layout as seen in Figure 2.1 p. 41)
Introduction Comment by user:
The first heading should be the title of the paper. It should never be labeled 'Introduction.' It is the introduction by location (APA Manual - 5.17 & 3.30).
The Internet has been accessible to the public for over twenty years. It came upon the scene and has exploded in popularity like few things have ever done in the history of the world. Since the introduction of the World Wide Web, the interest in the value of commerce and individuals has been growing. Skeptical at first, online consumerism has steadily increased and along with it has come some positive and negative behaviors. The purpose of this research is to understand how individual behaviors affect online consumerism. According to Lars Perner, consumer behavior is defined as “the study of individuals, groups, or organizations and the processes they use to select, secure, use, and dispose of products, se.
Running head ONLINE CONSUMER BEHAVIORS Comment by user The .docxcharisellington63520
Running head: ONLINE CONSUMER BEHAVIORS Comment by user:
The title should identify the main idea of the study in and of itself. A good title will not contain abbreviations, will not exceed 12 words, and is centered with appropriate capitalization on the top half of the page followed by author name and affiliation. The title page will also include a running head, which is a shortened title at the top of the page. A running head should be no more than 50 characters and is flush left in all capital letters at the top of every page in the manuscript ("Running head: EFFECTS OF AGE ON DETECTION OF EMOTION" is in the header on the title page and "EFFECTS OF AGE ON DETECTION OF EMOTION" is in the header on all subsequent pages(Running head is in the header). (Chapter 2, Section 2.01, p. 23) (Layout as seen in Figure 2.1 p. 41)
Exploring online consumer Behaviors Comment by user:
Capitalization is required in the first word of a sentence including when the sentence starts with a number (Section 4.14), in major words, titles, and headings (4.16), in the use of proper nouns and trade names (Section 4.16), nouns followed by letters or numerals (4.17), titles of tests/measurement tools (Section 4.18), and names of factors, variables, and effects (Section 4.20). Capitalization is not used in the names of groups in an experiment (Section 4.19). (Chapter 4, p. 101-104) Comment by user:
The Authors name should appear in a byline as such: author’s first name, middle initial(s), and last name. Do not include author’s titles or degrees in the byline. The location of each researcher during the time of the study is the researchers institutional affiliation and should be included in the byline. (Chapter 2, Section 2.02, p. 23-24 (See Table 2.1))
John A. Smith & Jane L. Doe
Liberty University
Abstract Comment by user: Double space between all lines of the manuscript. This includes the elimination of any extra spacing before or after the paragraph (APA Manual 5.03). The default setting in Microsoft Word is to add extra spacing after paragraphs. You can change this setting under the page layout tab in Microsoft Word.
Internet usage has skyrocketed in the past few decades, along with this increase comes the increase in internet shopping by consumers. This research examines the behaviors, motivations, and attitudes of this new form of consumer entity. Online consumer behavior has been studied for over 20 years and will undoubtedly be the source of many future researches as internet consumerism expands. This paper will examine the following research questions: (1) How do factors previously researched affect the online purchasing behavior of consumers and (2) what are the significant consumer behaviors both positive and negative that affect internet consumerism? By identifying these factors and variables, new strategies can be formulated and both consumer and supplier can gain knowledge and understanding of behaviors which exist. The purpose of t.
There is no method section in the Sample APA paper. The key to wri.docxssusera34210
There is no method section in the Sample APA paper. The key to writing an effective method is to have a clear set of research questions and/or hypotheses. Write a Method section for the paper based on the following research question: "What are the factors associated with online purchases?" For this assignment, you can use the information included in the original paper, but you will also need to do original writing to fully develop the Method section. Please make sure all APA mistakes are corrected and formatted properly
The Method section should be divided into two categories with different emphases: 1) describing participants, and 2) describing the procedure. Within those two broad categories, you should include subsections that address the following elements: 1) experimental manipulations or interventions, 2) sampling procedures/size, 3) measurement approaches, and 4) research design/procedure. Be sure to state the methodology clearly so that the study is understandable and repeatable.
As part of this assignment, you should also create a questionnaire that attempts to answer the research question. You can use questionnaire items from other research to construct your instrument. In most cases, it is best to have some research precedent on which your instrument is designed. This makes your research more comparable to other research, and helps in synthesizing your results with the body of work that has already been completed on the topic. You are not required to conduct the research; simply create the questionnaire.
Include your properly formatted title page and properly formatted reference page with only the references used in your Methods section on it.
Running head: ONLINE CONSUMER BEHAVIORS Comment by user:
The title should identify the main idea of the study in and of itself. A good title will not contain abbreviations, will not exceed 12 words, and is centered with appropriate capitalization on the top half of the page followed by author name and affiliation. The title page will also include a running head, which is a shortened title at the top of the page. A running head should be no more than 50 characters and is flush left in all capital letters at the top of every page in the manuscript ("Running head: EFFECTS OF AGE ON DETECTION OF EMOTION" is in the header on the title page and "EFFECTS OF AGE ON DETECTION OF EMOTION" is in the header on all subsequent pages(Running head is in the header). (Chapter 2, Section 2.01, p. 23) (Layout as seen in Figure 2.1 p. 41)
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Capitalization is required in the first word of a sentence including when the sentence starts with a number (Section 4.14), in major words, titles, and headings (4.16), in the use of proper nouns and trade names (Section 4.16), nouns followed by letters or numerals (4.17), titles of tests/measurement tools (Section 4.18), and names of factors, variables, and effects (Section 4.20). Capitalization is not ...
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Online Consumer Behaviors
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Online Consumer Behaviors
John A. Smith & Jane L. Doe
Kitchen Light University
Abstract
Internet usage has skyrocketed in the past few decades, along with this increase comes the increase in internet shopping by consumers.
This research examines the following:
· behaviors
· motivations
· attitudes
All this are new form of consumer entity. Online consumer behavior has been studied for over 20 years and will undoubtedly be the source of many future researches as internet consumerism expands. This paper will examine the following research questions:
1. How do factors previously researched affect the online purchasing behavior of consumers?
2. What are the significant consumer behaviors both positive and negative that affect internet consumerism?
By identifying these factors and variables, new strategies can be formulated and both consumer and supplier can gain knowledge and understanding of behaviors which exist. The purpose of this research paper is to integrate the varied research information together and draw coherent linkages to how consumer thoughts, attitudes and motivational behavior affect online buying, thus building a broader framework of analysis in which to build upon.
Online Consumer Behaviors
The Internet has been accessible to the public for over twenty years. It came upon the scene and has exploded in popularity like few things have ever done in the history of the world. Since the introduction of the World Wide Web, the interest in the value of commerce and individuals has been growing. Skeptical at first, online consumerism has steadily increased and along with it has come some positive and negative behaviors. The purpose of this research is to understand how individual behaviors affect online consumerism.
According to Lars Perner, consumer behavior is defined as “the study of individuals, groups, or organizations and the processes they use to select, secure, use, and dispose of products, services, experiences, or ideas to satisfy needs and the impacts that these processes have on the consumer and society” (2008). By identifying the behaviors that support buying online and those which do not, businesses can help to increase profits and will help to assure their share of the market, as electronic trade may well out-step traditional buying in the not too distant future.
Internet consumerism
There are many variables to consider when outlining behaviors of Internet consumerism.
1. According to Delia Vazquez and Xingang XU, online consumer behavior is affected by five main things:
· Attitudes towards online shopping
· Motivations, such as price
· Convenience
· Hedonic motivations
· Online information search (2009, p.409)
If a person is positive about the experience of shopping on the Internet then that attitude will affect the outcome of purchasing online. Also online consumers feel more in control when they can search with relative ease, price.
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Interpretation, Discussion, and Analysis of outcomes and results of Analytics Tools and Models used
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· Analytics Tools and Models used results
· Business Analytics Case Analysis EXCEL model(s) and outcomes and results
· Recommendations
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· Price flexibility —the perceived willingness of PLE representatives to negotiate price on all types of purchases
· Manufacturing image —the overall image of the manufacturer
· Overall service —the overall level of service necessary for maintaining a satisfactory relationship between PLE and the purchaser
· Sales force image —the overall image of the PLE’s sales force
· Product quality —perceived level of quality
Responses to these seven variables were obtained using a graphic rating scale, where a 10-centimeter line was drawn between endpoints labeled “poor” and “excellent.” Respondents indicated their perceptions using a mark on the line, which was measured from the left endpoint. The result was a scale from 0 to 10 rounded to one decimal place.
Two measures were obtained that reflected the outcomes of the respondent’s purchase relationships with PLE:
· Usage level —how much of the firm’s total product is purchased from PLE, measured on a 100-point scale, ranging from 0% to 100%
· Satisfaction level —how satisfied the purchaser is with past purchases from PLE, measured on the same graphic rating scale as perceptions 1 through 7
The data also include four characteristics of the responding firms:
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A review of Starbucks financial reports has identified an increase in revenue over the past few years. However, this increase in revenue doesn’t account for the increase in profits. The profit increase is not as high as it could be due to external factors such as other coffee shops and the increase in amount of competition. This report aims to identify the different internal and external environment factors attributing to the changes in Starbucks external environment by utilizing several different analyses.
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Weakness
Weaknesses that Starbucks must address include: Product affordability and pricing, coffee beans price is the major influence over the firms profits, maintaining the positive public opinion of their products, avoiding any negative publicity, and remaining connected to their customers. Starbucks must also consider the fact they have expanded domestically and internationally resulting in saturation of the markets. They are also a non-smoking facility alienating some customers from purchasing coffee or other products from their store.
Opportunities
Opportunities include the ability for Starbucks to enter into different and new markets,
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Internet usage has skyrocketed in the past few decades, along with this increase comes the increase in internet shopping by consumers.
This research examines the following:
· behaviors
· motivations
· attitudes
All this are new form of consumer entity. Online consumer behavior has been studied for over 20 years and will undoubtedly be the source of many future researches as internet consumerism expands. This paper will examine the following research questions:
1. How do factors previously researched affect the online purchasing behavior of consumers?
2. What are the significant consumer behaviors both positive and negative that affect internet consumerism?
By identifying these factors and variables, new strategies can be formulated and both consumer and supplier can gain knowledge and understanding of behaviors which exist. The purpose of this research paper is to integrate the varied research information together and draw coherent linkages to how consumer thoughts, attitudes and motivational behavior affect online buying, thus building a broader framework of analysis in which to build upon.
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The Internet has been accessible to the public for over twenty years. It came upon the scene and has exploded in popularity like few things have ever done in the history of the world. Since the introduction of the World Wide Web, the interest in the value of commerce and individuals has been growing. Skeptical at first, online consumerism has steadily increased and along with it has come some positive and negative behaviors. The purpose of this research is to understand how individual behaviors affect online consumerism.
According to Lars Perner, consumer behavior is defined as “the study of individuals, groups, or organizations and the processes they use to select, secure, use, and dispose of products, services, experiences, or ideas to satisfy needs and the impacts that these processes have on the consumer and society” (2008). By identifying the behaviors that support buying online and those which do not, businesses can help to increase profits and will help to assure their share of the market, as electronic trade may well out-step traditional buying in the not too distant future.
Internet consumerism
There are many variables to consider when outlining behaviors of Internet consumerism.
1. According to Delia Vazquez and Xingang XU, online consumer behavior is affected by five main things:
· Attitudes towards online shopping
· Motivations, such as price
· Convenience
· Hedonic motivations
· Online information search (2009, p.409)
If a person is positive about the experience of shopping on the Internet then that attitude will affect the outcome of purchasing online. Also online consumers feel more in control when they can search with relative ease, price.
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· Interpretation, Discussion, and Analysis of Findings and Results –
Interpretation, Discussion, and Analysis of outcomes and results of Analytics Tools and Models used
· Tip: Support your Interpretation, Discussion, and Analysis of Results with the numbers you developed in your:
· Analytics Tools and Models used results
· Business Analytics Case Analysis EXCEL model(s) and outcomes and results
· Recommendations
Assignment information:
The worksheet Purchasing Survey in the Performance Lawn Care database provides data related to predicting the level of business (Usage Level) obtained from a third-party survey of purchasing managers of customers Performance Lawn Care.
The seven PLE attributes rated by each respondent are
8 The data and description of this case are based on the HATCO example on pages 28–29 in Joseph F. Hair, Jr., Rolph E. Anderson, Ronald L. Tatham, and William C. Black, Multivariate Analysis, 5th ed. (Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1998).
· Delivery speed —the amount of time it takes to deliver the product once an order is confirmed
· Price level —the perceived level of price charged by PLE
· Price flexibility —the perceived willingness of PLE representatives to negotiate price on all types of purchases
· Manufacturing image —the overall image of the manufacturer
· Overall service —the overall level of service necessary for maintaining a satisfactory relationship between PLE and the purchaser
· Sales force image —the overall image of the PLE’s sales force
· Product quality —perceived level of quality
Responses to these seven variables were obtained using a graphic rating scale, where a 10-centimeter line was drawn between endpoints labeled “poor” and “excellent.” Respondents indicated their perceptions using a mark on the line, which was measured from the left endpoint. The result was a scale from 0 to 10 rounded to one decimal place.
Two measures were obtained that reflected the outcomes of the respondent’s purchase relationships with PLE:
· Usage level —how much of the firm’s total product is purchased from PLE, measured on a 100-point scale, ranging from 0% to 100%
· Satisfaction level —how satisfied the purchaser is with past purchases from PLE, measured on the same graphic rating scale as perceptions 1 through 7
The data also include four characteristics of the responding firms:
· Size of firm —size relative to others in this market (0=small;1=large)(0=small;1=large)
· Purchasing structure —the purchasing method used in a particular company (1=centralized procurement,0=dec ...
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External and Internal Analysis 8
External and Internal Environmental Analysis
STR/581
Professor Alfonso Rodriguez
July 30, 2014
Sheila Medina
Introduction
Coffee has become an integral part of the lives of numerous people. In 1971, Starbucks coffee opened its first coffee shop in the Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington. Now, according to research “Starbucks Corporation is the leading retailer, roaster and brand of specialty coffee in the world, with more than 6,000 retail locations in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim” (www.investor.starbucks.com). Starbucks aims to be the consumer’s favorite coffee shop and to achieve this the company focused on customer satisfaction as well as company advancement. Therefore, it is important to act based on what is written in Starbucks mission, value and vision statement, “To inspire and nurture the human spirit-one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time” (www.starbucks.com).
A review of Starbucks financial reports has identified an increase in revenue over the past few years. However, this increase in revenue doesn’t account for the increase in profits. The profit increase is not as high as it could be due to external factors such as other coffee shops and the increase in amount of competition. This report aims to identify the different internal and external environment factors attributing to the changes in Starbucks external environment by utilizing several different analyses.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Starbucks possesses several main strengths including their high visibility being located in high traffic areas, quality of service and products and their established brand loyalty. Starbucks remains an established leader being the number one known coffee house in the world while possessing a competent workforce, providing quality service, and continuing financial soundness. They also are known for their strong internal and external relationships with their suppliers.
Weakness
Weaknesses that Starbucks must address include: Product affordability and pricing, coffee beans price is the major influence over the firms profits, maintaining the positive public opinion of their products, avoiding any negative publicity, and remaining connected to their customers. Starbucks must also consider the fact they have expanded domestically and internationally resulting in saturation of the markets. They are also a non-smoking facility alienating some customers from purchasing coffee or other products from their store.
Opportunities
Opportunities include the ability for Starbucks to enter into different and new markets,
partnership opportunities with businesses, growing acceptance and customer satisfaction, and increase different product offerings. Starbucks must strive to continue expanding their products and food service to remain competitive and reach other consumers. Another option would be for Starbucks to allow consumers to order t ...
Exploring Music Concert Paper Guidelines Instructions.docxgitagrimston
Exploring Music
Concert Paper Guidelines
Instructions
1) Choose. Pick a classical music concert from the list provided on Blackboard. Sign up and buy tickets.
2) Research. Using reputable sources, learn about the composers and music featured at the concert. I
recommend searching Google for program notes from major orchestras.
3) Write. Write a typed, double-spaced, 2 -3 page research paper, including properly formatted citations
using APA, MLA, or Chicago style. This must be done before you attend the concert.
4) Cite. Cite your sources using in-text citations. Include a works cited list with full citations using MLA,
APA, or Chicago. If you don’t know how to do this, read this.
5) Submit. Turn in your research paper under the “concerts” tab in Blackboard 2 days before the concert
date. It will be checked for plagiarism.
6) Go. Plan ahead. Dress appropriately. Get to your concert on time. If you’re late, you might not get in.
7) Listen. Use active listening during the concert. (See “at the concert” below.)
8) Smile. Take a selfie or have someone take a picture of you that clearly shows that you were at the
concert. In the lobby during intermission is a good time for this! Save your ticket and program.
9) Interview. Talk to someone at the concert. Ask them why they came and what they thought.
10) Write. Add a “part two” to your research paper. This second part should be a typed, double-spaced, 2-3
page reaction paper to your concert. Talk about what you thought, show off your active listening skills,
and include the results of your interview.
11) Add. Add your concert picture to the last page of your paper. If you don’t have this, I can’t accept the
paper for credit. Staple your ticket to your paper.
12) Submit. Turn in a hard copy of your complete paper (research part AND reaction part with picture and
ticket) in class on or before the due dates indicated.
At The Concert: Active Listening
Choose one piece from your concert to analyze. Identify the meter, texture, and two other musical elements.
Reflect on the music. What emotions do you get from that piece? Does it spark anything in your imagination?
Does it remind you of anything? What is it about the music that creates those feelings and ideas?
Interview a fellow attendee after the show or during intermission. Ask why they came and what they thought.
WARNING
DO NOT OVER-USE DIRECT QUOTATIONS. If your paper has more than 50 words that are directly quoted, I will
return the paper to you, ungraded. Quotes can be useful, but you have to know when and how to use them!
Blend your quotes within your narrative. Paraphrase when appropriate. Read this.
DO NOT PLAGIARIZE. All sources, even if they are only alluded to or paraphrased, must be cited.
http://guides.temple.edu/c.php?g=77953&p=528593
http://www.temple.edu/writingctr/support-for-writers/documents/BecominganEffectiveWriterinCollege.pdf
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Expo 12 Discussion Questions
Think about the cooperative learning lesson plan you have developed for studying Crystal Growing and the Rock Cycle. What problems do you envision occurring? Select the most problematic issue and elaborate on it on the discussion board.
Module 5 Activity
Consider the lab you have just completed, Experiment 12, and the processes you went through. Now, assume this experiment were to be conducted in your classroom in groups of four. Create an age appropriate lesson plan in which you conduct this experiment using cooperative learning, while still maintaining the integrity of the 5E Model. Submit your lesson plan as a word document.
Hands-On Labs SM-1 Lab Manual
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EXPERIMENT 12:
Crystal Growing and the Rock Cycle
Note: Part One of this lab should be performed at least 10 days before your report due date.
Read the entire experiment and organize time, materials, and work space before beginning.
Remember to review the safety sections and wear goggles when appropriate.
Objectives: To grow synthetic crystals from a supersaturated solution by evaporation,
To measure the interfacial angles of minerals,
To make sugar “glass,”
To understand the role of evaporation in mineral growth, and
To determine the dissolution point of certain crystals.
Materials: Student Provides: Pan, small
Spoon or blunt knife
Cup saucer
Stovetop burner
Refrigerator
50 g sugar
From LabPaq: Tweezers
Protractor
Ruler
Magnifying hand lens
Digital scale
100-mL Beaker
3 Petri dishes, large
Thermometer
Set of 18 numbered minerals
Igneous rock sample #19
Sedimentary rock sample #36
Metamorphic rock sample #47
Epsom salt: Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate,
MgSO4 · 7H2O
Alum: Aluminum Potassium Sulfate Dodecahydrate,
KAI(SO4) 2 · 12 H2O
Discussion and Review: The textbook definition of a mineral is “a homogeneous,
naturally occurring, solid substance with a definable chemical composition and an
internal structure characterized by an orderly arrangement of atoms in a crystalline
structure” (from Earth; Portrait of a Planet; Stephen Marshak (Norton, 2005).
A crystal grown in a lab is not a true mineral since it did not form by geologic processes.
However, crystals grown in a lab are virtually identical to true minerals in many other
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aspects: they are solid, inorganic, homogeneous, and have a definite chemical
composition and an ordered structure.
By growing crystals in a laboratory setting you will be able to investigate the different
properties that define a mineral. In addition, growing synthetic minerals can offer insight
into the factors that affect the crystal growing process in a true geologic setting. By
“watching” your crystals grow, you’ll be able to better understand how crystal faces
develop in rocks and what influences them, plus you won’t ...
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Explanation:
Master Honey is a franchise-style company that sells a variety of products derived from raw honey harvested from both local and international bee-farms, called apiaries. Our company was established in 1988 by its founder, Sergio Saladrigas, back when honey was a booming industry, and its business was conducted based on quality rather than quantity. With this philosophy in mind, Master Honey has created a culture of good quality work with competitive pricing. Since its creation, Master Honey has had a successful expansion throughout most of Central and South-Florida in the form of two different types of establishments for retail selling that have made the brand differentiate itself from the competition:
For rather big retail space, Master Honey developed a trademarked concept for a retail-store called “Honey Caves”. Usually placed in malls and around touristic areas, Honey Caves are stores of 1,000-1,500 squared feet that offer the whole catalog of Mater Honey’s products. The product catalog includes:
Products
Types
Large size
Medium size
Small size
Artisanal honey:
Local Honey:
Tupelo
9$
5$
3$
Orange blossom
8$
4$
2$
Red Pepper
7$
4$
2$
Golden Berry
7$
4$
2$
Wildflower
6$
3$
2$
International Honey:
Blue Gum
11$
6$
4$
Beech Wood
10$
5$
3$
Acai
12$
8$
5$
Acacia
12$
8$
5$
Manuka
11$
6$
4$
Honey Blends for:
Tea, Chees or BBQ
12$
8$
5$
Soaps for:
Face (anti-acne)
-
10$
6$
Body
9$
5$
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Hands
-
9$
5$
Lotions:
Face (anti-age)
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15$
10$
Body
-
10$
7$
Other Products:
Shampoo
15$
11$
7$
Conditioner
15$
11$
7$
The honey caves have a specific and trademarked design that makes customers feel “like a bee in a hive”. The temperature is set at a low 72 degrees Fahrenheit with low light, and with a constant and subtle bee sound. In addition, the shelves are designed to look like a hive, with a series of hexagonally shaped boxes that designed to be piled together. This gives the shop managers freedom to change the setting of the store with ease and freedom of choice. Furthermore, the stores offer samples from all of our different products so the customers can see, feel, smell and taste the quality that differentiates our product. Also, every single one of our franchised Honey Caves has a large table in the middle of the store in a hexagonal shape displaying many large and artisanal-looking bottles that carry all of the honey types that we offer (that way, if a certain type of honey is not in store, it can still be shipped). The first bottle on each line contains a pump from which the customer can serve previously measured quantities in a small sample cup, and taste the differences in flavor and texture among all honeys from different flowers. The same technique is used with our soaps by providing 3 to 7 sinks for our customers to try the soaps, and realize its unique smell and smoothness. This type of store look like:
For the smaller stores, of about 600-800 squared feet, Master Honey has created another trademarked store des ...
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Explain where industry profits are maximized in the figure below:
Problem 13. What real-world evidence would lead you to believe that firms were acting as Cournot oligopolists? Stackelberg oligopolists? Bertrand oligopolists?
...
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Exploratory Essay/Research - 1
The ability to Wallow in complexity
On a separate paper:
1. Write your Exploratory question.
Your Introduction
Your goal in the Introduction is to hook your reader’s interest in your chosen problem. Often the best way to do so is to show why you yourself became interested in it.
Write about any or all of the following:
· Why do you think you have chosen this particular subject? What interested you?
· Personal connection?
· Specific experiences?
· What do you think are the origins of your feelings?
· What are your first responses/answers to the question?
· Why do you think you feel the way you do now?
· Can you imagine yourself ever changing your mind? Why?
· Can you list (or imagine) different or alternative answers to this question? List some of them.
· How do you feel about these?
· Why?
· At this point, what is the most perplexing, confusing, or puzzling thing about this question?
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Exploring Music
Extra Credit #2
Due November 6 in class
In Germany, the 19th century was known as the “Age of Song”. For romantic composers, fusing literature with music represented artistic perfection. The Lied (pronounced “leet”) blended German poetry with piano collaboration. Lieder represent an intimate genre of music utilizing a solo singer partnered with piano. In most cases, the piano acts as more than mere accompaniment as it is able to musically enhance the text, depict moods and atmospheres, and in some cases represent a character in the poem.
For this assignment you will choose any threeLieder and write a 2-3 page paper (double spaced, 12 point font with 1 inch margins) based on the following guidelines to include in your paper:
1. Read the translation of the poetry and establish your own interpretation. Are there any words or phrases that lend themselves to musical depiction? If you were the composer how might you musically depict words or phrases or the mood/ atmosphere of the piece using only one singer and a piano?
2. Listen to the Lied and follow along with the translation. How does you analysis from Question 1 differ or parallel the composer’s interpretation?
3. Pay particular attention to the relationship between the voice, text, and piano keeping in mind the piano offers more than just harmonic support. Provide examples of how the piano enhances the text, creates a mood or atmosphere, or depicts a character from the poem.
4. Does the musical and vocal setting suit the poetry? Explain.
5. Is the setting strophic or through-composed? How does this affect the Lied?
Below are YouTube links to each Lied. Translations of the text are available in the Extra Credit no. 2 folder; print them out for your convenience if you wish.
1. Robert Schumann, “Die alten, bösen Lieder” from Dichterliebe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGx1zyOPZfM
2. Ludwig van Beethoven, “Der Kuß,” opus 128
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTgcwny1PnU
3. Franz Schubert, “Ganymed”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMLiVQMDLEs
4. Robert Schumann, “Ich grolle nicht” from Dichterliebe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDbESDdZmfY
5. Franz Schubert, “Nähe des Geliebten”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t47lxQCvJ5k
6. Clara Schumann, “Liebst du um Schönheit”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvHPxGfONYY
7. Franz Schubert, “Der Lindenbaum” from Wintereise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC7gEVSgf9k
8. Franz Schubert, “Rastlose Liebe”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOBNOB9Oxyc
Type the Boolean operator (AND, OR, or NOT) that best fits in the search statement to satisfy the search criterion stated.
Question 1 (1 point)
Question 1 options:
Find information on pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. "Chesapeake Bay"
pollut*
Question 2 (1 point)
Question 2 options:
Find information on the effect of plastics recycling on the environment. (recycle
reuse)
plastics
environment
Question 3 (1 point)
Question 3 options:
Find information on obedience tr ...
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Explain why Franz Boas did not accept Morgan’s view about evolution ?
What sciences contributed to anthropology ?
How have teens used fashion and music to communicate their identity ?
What styles and attitudes today might seem rebellious to parents ?
What contributions did Pavlov, skinner and Chomsky bring to the comprehension of how language is attained ?
How does language indicate a society's values and priorities?
How has language evolved in some north American communities?
Why is language seen as a significant part of a people’s culture ?
Do advertisers give a false impression of their products ? it this legitimate communication ? why or why not
How can an environmental factors, such as living in a large city or a small rural town, influence individual and cultural evolution
Compare the approaches taken by anthropologist and psychologists in the study of human development ?
What are the various components of all rites of passage ?
How have coming of age rite of passage changed along with modern society
Some rites are experienced alone and some are experienced in groups. explain, with example, why this is the case
How is the body adornment connected to rites of passages
How do films and television programs portray sexual relationship between teens and adults ?
What rites of passage surrounding death have you experienced ?how did you feel about them ?
How do social scientists help people face the haunting prospect of death and the sadness of the loss of a loved one
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Qualities of Explanations
An explanation is a statement that provides a reason for why or how something became the way it is. Arguments present a conclusion that's presumably new to you and then support this conclusion with evidence that you're likely to believe. Explanations work the other way around: they start with a conclusion that you likely believe (e.g., the sky is blue) and then offer an explanation for why that is so (e.g., because God is a UNC fan).
We will be looking specifically at causal explanations—that is, explanations in which you suggest that a particular physical or behavioral phenomenon is the result of another event.
Situation
Explanation
Traffic on a Saturday
There must be a football game today.
Most explanations start as theories. It can be challenging to fight the human impulse to pick the first theory that comes to mind and stop there, but what are the odds that the first thing you conceive of is in fact the best possible explanation?
Situation
Explanation
Traffic on a Saturday
Perhaps there's a concert today?
Maybe an art festival?
Or possibly an accident up ahead?
With a little imagination, you can come up with a seemingly unlimited number of theories, but at some point you've likely exhausted all the plausible explanations.
Situation
Explanation
Traffic on a Saturday
Perhaps a new IKEA has been built without my hearing anything about it, and all these people are headed to the grand opening.
As with all critical thinking, you'll need some judgment here. Discard the implausible theories (at least initially) and give fair consideration to all the reasonable ones:
· State your theory clearly (make a hypothesis).
· Consider possible alternatives.
· Look at the evidence.
· Evaluate the theory.
Sometimes the facts make the explanation quite clear:
I can see a train moving through an intersection several hundred yards ahead. That explains why traffic isn't moving.
Other times, you'll need to employ inductive reasoning to establish the most likely cause:
I can't see the tracks from here, but I drive through here every Saturday morning and usually a train was responsible for traffic being stalled. So it's probably a train.
We are presented with many such explanations on a daily basis.
Why is this webpage not loading?Why are sales down for last quarter?Why is my spouse not speaking to me?
As you consider potential explanations, keep the following standards in mind.
Consistency
First, is it internally consistent or does it contradict itself?
Second, is it externally consistent? Could this explanation effectively and fully account for whatever it's supposed to explain?
A good theory should be compatible with what we already know about how the world works. This is a problem with many paranormal theories—they go against accepted scientific fact. If the theory contradicts established knowledge, the burden of proof is on the new t ...
Experts Presentation
Student
PSY 496
Instructor
Overview of professionals
Maria Theresa Redaniel, Ph.D.
Suicide prevention specialist who’s main focus is finding ways to prevent suicide cases within local communities.
She is looking to branch out from the community sector to further her expertise on a federal and state vocation.
Received her master’s from the University of Nebraska in Community Development.
Michael Bauer, M.D., Ph.D.
Mental health profession with interest in suicide risk assessments, homicide and product liability especially in relation to psychotropic drugs.
He has extensive background in the field and wishes to further his resume by succeeding as a mentor to upcoming peers in the field.
Graduated top of his class from the University of Illinois 1965.
Suicide and prevention
Effective protective care is essential to suicide prevention.
If you are in crisis, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the united states (AFSP, 2014). And the third leading cause among youth and young adults (Wharff, Ross, & Lambert, 2014)
Research shows 90% of those who have died by suicide had a potentially treatable mental illness (AFSP, 2014).
Prevention starts with awareness and education.
Risk Factors may include mental disorder, previous attempts, family history, serious medical condition or pain. These factors combined with environmental stimuli increase chances of suicide and suicide attempts (Carlborg, Winnerback, Jonsson, Jokinen & Nordstrom, (2010).
Research
Maria’s focus has been in the community prevention. The barriers of suicide documentation in the Philippines has encouraged her research in using psychological autopsy’s to evaluate a course of intervention (AFSP, 2014). Psychological autopsies have been used to present evidence of mental disorders present in those who died from suicide based on a collection of interviews and reports to dictate what they may have thought (Hjelmeland, Dieserud, Dyregrov, Knizek & Leenaars, 2012).
Michael has focused his research in the use of pharmacology in suicide prevention. Giving participants a prescribed amount of lithium has shown great strides in lowering future suicide attempts and depressive behaviors (ASFP, 2014).
Comparison
Maria has strong views in behavior aspect of study. She has culminated research of behaviors related to mental disorders and compared them to suicide reports made from informant interviews and medical documents. She uses such information to hopefully reduce the suicide rates in the community by early diagnosis and treatment prevention.
Michael uses his successful career in clinical psychology to establish the benefits of treating mental disorders to prevent suicides and suicidal behaviors. He focuses his research to provide evidence of pharmacology on disorders. His goal it to use such evidence to reduce thoughts of suicide and attempts.
References
American Foun ...
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Explain whether Okonkwo was remaining truthful to himself by killing himself
Please make sure that you answer this question with 4 pages in length, it has to be MLA format, double space.
LDR/531 – WEEK 2
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WDWLLW?DISC AssessmentLeadershipPersonality
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ObjectivesTheories of Leadership Compare and contrast leadership theories.Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of established leadership styles.
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Leadership is:
Are leader’s born or made?
Leader traits – the trait approach is the oldest leadership perspective and was dominant for several decades. The perspective is that some personality characteristics – many of which a person need not be born with but can strive to acquire distinguish effective leaders from other people.
Drive, which refers to a set of characteristics that reflect a high level of effort. It includes high need for achievement, constant striving for improvement, ambition, energy, tenacity (persistence in the face of obstacles), and initiative.
Leadership motivation – great leaders not only have drive, they want to lead.
Integrity is the correspondence between actions and words. Honesty and credibility are especially important.
Self-confidence is important because the leadership role is challenging, and setbacks are inevitable.
Knowledge of the business, industry, company, and technical matters.
The most important personal skill, according to the text, the ability to perceive the needs and goals of others and to adjust one’s personal leadership approaches accordingly.
B. Leader Behaviors
1. Leadership behaviors – the behavioral approach attempts to identify what good leaders do. Three general categories of leadership behavior are: (Figure 12.2)
a. Task performance behaviors are the leader’s efforts to insure that the work unit or organization reaches its goals.
i. This dimension is sometimes referred to as:
concern for production
directive leadership
initiating structure or closeness of supervision.
ii. It includes a focus on:
work speed
quality and accuracy
quantity of output
following the rules.
b. Group maintenance behaviors is where leaders take action to ensure the satisfaction of group members, develop and maintain harmonious work relationships, and preserve the social stability of the group.
i. This dimension is sometimes referred to as:
(1) concern for people
(2) supportive leadership
(3) consideration.
ii. Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) theory highlights the importance of leader behaviors not just toward the group as a whole but also toward individuals
The ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals.
OR
The process of influencing others to understand and agree what needs to be done and how to do it, and the process of facilitating individual and collective efforts to accomplish shared objectives
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Types of leadershipLeadership involves influencing others (who influences? What type of influence?)to collaborate and agree (purpose of influence?) ...
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Explain How these Aspects Work Together to Perform the Primary Function of HRM
Total: 5.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly and methodically explains how each of the aspects work together to perform the primary function of HRM. The explanation is professional and provides detailed examples that clearly demonstrate that new learning has occurred.
Proficient - Explains how each of the aspects work together to perform the primary function of HRM. The explanation is well constructed and provides several examples that demonstrate that new learning has occurred; however, a few minor details are missing.
Basic - Briefly explains how each of the aspects work together to perform the primary function of HRM. The explanation is somewhat complete, but provides few examples that demonstrate that new learning has occurred. Several key details are missing.
Below Expectations - Attempts to explain how each of the aspects work together to perform the primary function of HRM, but the explanation is too underdeveloped to be considered complete and does not demonstrate that new learning has occurred.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or fails to explain how these aspects work together to perform the primary function of HRM.
Are Any Aspects More Important than the Others? Why or Why Not?
Total: 4.00
Distinguished - Comprehensively explains whether or not any aspects are more important than others, including a detailed reasoning as to why. The explanation is professional and provides detailed examples that clearly demonstrate that new learning has occurred.
Proficient - Explains whether or not any aspects are more important than others, including reasoning as to why. The explanation well-written and provides a few examples that demonstrate that new learning has occurred. One or more minor details may be missing.
Basic - Briefly explains whether or not any aspects are more important than others, including a short reasoning as to why. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped and somewhat demonstrates that new learning has occurred. Several key details may be missing.
Below Expectations - Attempts to explain whether or not any aspects are more important than others, but the explanation is too underdeveloped to be considered complete and does not demonstrate that new learning has occurred.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or fails to determine whether or not and aspects are more important than others.
Optimizing the HRM Role for Shaping Organizational and Employee Behavior
Total: 4.00
Distinguished - Provides a comprehensive and thorough discussion addressing how the HRM role can be optimized for shaping organizational and employee behavior. The discussion is thought-provoking, creative, and utilizes vocabulary and concepts from the text.
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Lockeport Medical Center
Mission and Vision
As the regional leader in advanced medical care, we take our responsibilities seriously. Our vision and core values help guide us as we work to help and heal each patient in our care. We provide the community quality health care services through the compassionate hands of well-trained staff, in a technologically advanced, cost-effective manner.
Our Mission: To improve the health of the people of the state and surrounding region.
· Serve people as a not-for-profit health system governed by a voluntary community board.
· Ensure sustainability through stewardship of the community's assets.
· Provide quality services in a compassionate and cost-effective manner.
· Collaborate in order to improve access across the entire continuum of care.
· Promote wellness and health to benefit the community.
2020 Vision
A regional diversified health system providing superior care and service to patients and their families through a full continuum of integrated services, education, and research.
Major Strategies: "DEEDS"
Develop people
Excel in patient quality and safety
Enhance operational and financial performance
Develop the health system
Strengthen key relationships
Our MERIT Values
Five core values: Mercy, Excellence, Respect, Integrity and Trust/Teamwork. These values form the foundation for our culture at Lockeport Medical Center.
Mercy
We work to create a caring and compassionate environment responsive to the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of all persons.
Excellence
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Exploration 8 – Shifting and Stretching Rational Functions .docxgitagrimston
Exploration 8 – Shifting and Stretching Rational Functions
1. Sketch the graph of each function.
3( )f x
x
3
( ) 1
2
f x
x
Domain: Range: Domain: Range:
vertical horizontal vertical horizontal
asymptote: asymptote: asymptote: asymptote:
x-intercept: y-intercept: x-intercept: y-intercept:
How do you find the domain and vertical asymptote of a rational function?
How did you find the range and horizontal asymptote of THIS rational function?
How do you find the x-intercept of a function?
How do you find the y-intercept of a function?
Graphing
3
( ) 1
2
f x
x
is relatively easy.
Re-write the function rule as a single fraction by
subtracting the 1. Then find each of the following
for the newly written function.
Domain: Range: x-intercept: y-intercept:
vertical horizontal
asymptote: asymptote:
How do you find the equation of the horizontal asymptote for THIS type of function?
WebAssign Problem:
Graph the function,
2 4
( )
1
x
f x
x
, by shifting and stretching the function, 1( )f x
x
.
The horizontal shift is ______________________ because ________________________________.
The vertical shift is ______________________ because ___________________________________.
To find the stretch, you must re-write the function,
2 4
( )
1
x
f x
x
, in 1( )f x
x
form, by setting the
two rules equal and solving for c. Then sketch the graph below.
For the group submission:
Graph the function,
2 2
( )
1
x
f x
x
, by shifting and stretching the function, 1( )f x
x
.
Horizontal Shift:
Vertical Shift:
Stretch:
vertical horizontal x-intercept: y-intercept:
asymptote: asymptote:
Domain: Range:
Group Submission for Investigation #8
Write group member names legibly here:
Graph the function,
2 2
( )
1
x
f x
x
, by shifting and stretching the function, 1( )f x
x
.
Horizontal Shift:
Vertical Shift:
Stretch:
vertical horizontal x-intercept: y-intercept:
asymptote: asymptote:
Domain: Range:
...
Exploring Innovation in Action Power to the People – Lifeline Ene.docxgitagrimston
Exploring Innovation in Action: Power to the People – Lifeline Energy
Trevor Baylis was quite a swimmer in his youth, representing Britain at the age of 15. So it wasn’t entirely surprising that he ended up working for a swimming pool firm in Surrey before setting up his own company. He continued his swimming passion – working as a part-time TV stuntman doing underwater feats – but also followed an interest in inventing things. One of the projects he began work on in 1991 was to have widespread impact despite – or rather because of – being a ‘low-tech’ solution to a massive problem.
Having seen a documentary about AIDS in Africa he began to see the underlying need for something which could help communication. Much of the AIDS problem lies in the lack of awareness and knowledge across often isolated rural communities – people don’t know about causes or prevention of this devastating disease. And this reflects a deeper problem – of communication. Experts estimate that less than 20% of the world’s population have access to a telephone, while even fewer have a regular supply of electricity, much less television or Internet access. Very low literacy levels exclude most people from reading newspapers and other print media.
Radio is an obvious solution to the problem – but how can radio work when the receivers need power and in many places mains electricity is simply non-existent. An alternative is battery power – but batteries are equally problematic – even if they were of good quality and freely available via village stores people couldn’t afford to buy them regularly. In countries where $1 a day is the standard wage, batteries can cost from a day’s to a week’s salary. The HIV/AIDS pandemic also means that household incomes are under increased pressure as earners become too ill to work while greater expenditure goes towards healthcare, leaving nothing for batteries.
What was needed was a radio which ran on some different source of electricity. In thinking about the problem Baylis remembered the old-fashioned telephones of pre-war days which had wind-up handles to generate power. He began experimenting, linking together odd items such as a hand brace, an electric motor and a small radio. He found that the brace turning the motor would act as a generator that would supply sufficient electricity to power the radio. By adding a clockwork mechanism he found that a spring could be wound up – and as it unwound the radio would play. This first working prototype ran for 14 minutes on a two minute wind. Trevor had invented a clockwork (wind-up) radio! As a potential solution to the communication problem the idea had real merit. The trouble was that, like thousands of entrepreneurs before him, Trevor couldn’t convince others of this. He spent nearly four years approaching major radio manufacturers like Philips and Marconi but to no avail. But luck often plays a significant part in the innovation story – and this was no exception. The idea came to the attenti ...
Experiment 8 - Resistance and Ohm’s Law 8.1 Introduction .docxgitagrimston
Experiment 8 - Resistance and Ohm’s Law
8.1 Introduction
In previous experiments, we have investigated electric charges largely under stationary conditions. These
studies were useful in order to illustrate concepts such as the electric potential and the electric field, and
forms the foundation needed to further our understanding of electricity and electrical circuits. In contrast
to electrostatics (charges confined to be stationary), the field of electricity deals with the flow (induced
movement) of electrical charges. Due to its many uses, most individuals knowingly or unknowingly have
a daily reliance on electricity. It is especially essential, in: (1) the distribution of energy, and (2) the
processing of information. To enable this, electricity must be handled in circuits, a closed loop of
conducting wire connecting power plant with individual homes, and businesses. To appreciate this
phenomena, it is useful to investigate various aspects of simple circuits and the various laws that may
govern them.
8.2 Objective
1. To verify Ohm’s Law
2. To use Ohm’s law to determine the resistance of a light source.
8.3 Theory
Our initial investigations will be guided by Ohm’s law, which postulates that the relationship between
current flow I, potential difference V, and resistance R for certain materials will observe the following
mathematical relationship, given a constant temperature constraint:
…………. 1RV = I
These materials are called Ohmic conductors, equation 1 implies that the ratio of voltage to current for
these materials is constant. Manufactured resistors can be considered as such, but other components such
as semiconductor diodes, filaments, and LEDs are non ohmic. In this experiment, we will verify Ohm’s
law by assessing whether it holds for a set resistance (typical color coded resistor). Further, we will apply
this to ascertain the resistance of a light source.
8.4 Apparatus
Variable DC voltage source, color coded resistor, (2) multimeters, connecting wires, light source
8.5 Procedure
Part A Verifying Ohm’s Law
1. You will be given a particular colour coded resistor from the set; use this and the other apparatus
items to set up the circuit as shown in figure 1 below.
Figure 1
2. Adjust DC voltage source so that a relatively small voltage reading is seen across the resistor R.
Record this voltage reading, and the electrical current reading ...
Experimental Essay The DialecticThe purpose of this paper is to.docxgitagrimston
Experimental Essay: The Dialectic
The purpose of this paper is to experiment with a style of essay that you’ve probably never written before: The Dialectic. We’ll be testing Foucault’s idea about polemics in order to push ourselves to consider and explore multiple conflicting perspectives in a single paper.
The basic premise is that you will write a series of thesis, antithesis arguments - point and counterpoint paragraphs. You will first argue a side of a discussion and then take up the opposing side, eloquently crafting a rigorous response to your own ideas.
Your essay should explore the concepts we will be discussing in class, so if you’ve been doing the homework, you already have some arguments to work from. If you would like something more specific to work from, the Justice discussions and comments that your peers will be posting on course studio are a good start. In addition to this, you should also read through your notes from our class discussion about the predictions from the Constitutional Convention 1787. Can we make an argument that the poor indirectly sell their votes to the rich? Does the wealthiest class of America really dictate society? Do the poor impose upon the freedom and the property of the rich through voting? In what ways can private interests manipulate public opinions and widely held beliefs? Who is influencing whom? Who is responsible for the actions and behaviors of masses and of individuals?
This dialectic should not look like the typical childhood debate: “YES. NO. YES. NO.” You should not simply state a side and then write the inverse. Instead, you should invent the most compelling defense for both sides. Where students misstep here is in the unfortunate habit of writing weak counterpoints - something “stupid” that’s easy to rip apart. Right? We’ve all done this in essays that require counterpoints. Why that doesn’t work for this essay is that it would essentially mean that HALF of your essay is intentionally “stupid”... This doesn’t make for a good college paper. Instead, you must argue both sides so well that the reader cannot tell which is actually your own position.
To build this paper over the next two weeks, you should be exploring as many points (and counterpoints) as you can imagine in your homework assignments. In your final essay, I would like you to try to compile what you believe to be your best ideas.
This paper cannot be a summary - you should not simply have a series of points restating and summarizing the arguments that you’ve pulled from the various texts. Instead, you should use what you think is interesting from the text as a way to launch into a discussion of your own brilliant ideas.
Format: double-spaced, times new roman typeface, 12-point font, with 1 inchmargins.
The paper must be 1000 - 1400 words in length.
Peer Review Draft Due : May 27
Final Draft Due : May 29 via email by 11:54pm
REFLECTION PIECE: You will also be writing a 300 word reflection on your writing. In this piece you sho ...
Experiment5Physics with Calculators 5 - 1Picket Fe.docxgitagrimston
Experiment
5
Physics with Calculators 5 - 1
Picket Fence Free Fall
We say an object is in free fall when the only force acting on it is the earth’s gravitational force.
No other forces can be acting; in particular, air resistance must be either absent or so small as to
be ignored. When the object in free fall is near the surface of the earth, the gravitational force on
it is nearly constant. As a result, an object in free fall accelerates downward at a constant rate.
This acceleration is usually represented with the symbol g.
Physics students measure the acceleration due to gravity using a wide variety of timing methods.
In this experiment, you will have the advantage of using a very precise timer connected to the
calculator and a Photogate. The Photogate has a beam of infrared light that travels from one side
to the other. It can detect whenever this beam is blocked. You will drop a piece of clear plastic
with evenly spaced black bars on it, called a Picket Fence. As the Picket Fence passes through
the Photogate, the LabPro or CBL 2 interface will measure the time from the leading edge of one
bar blocking the beam until the leading edge of the next bar blocks the beam. This timing
continues as all eight bars pass through the Photogate. From these measured times, the program
will calculate the velocities and accelerations for this motion and graphs will be plotted.
Picket
fence
Figure 1
OBJECTIVE
• Measure the acceleration of a freely falling body (g) to better than 0.5% precision using a
Picket Fence and a Photogate.
MATERIALS
LabPro or CBL 2 interface Vernier Photogate
TI Graphing Calculator Picket Fence
DataGate program clamp or ring stand to secure Photogate
Modified from and reported with permission
of the publisher Copyright (2000),
Vernier Software & Technology
Experiment 5
5 - 2 Physics with Calculators
PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS
1. Inspect your Picket Fence. You will be dropping it through a Photogate to measure g. The
distance, measured from one edge of a black band to the same edge of the next band, is
5.0 cm. What additional information will you need to determine the average speed of the
Picket Fence as it moves through the Photogate?
2. If an object is moving with constant acceleration, what is the shape of its velocity vs. time
graph?
3. Does the initial velocity of an object have anything to do with its acceleration? For example,
compared to dropping an object, if you throw it downward would the acceleration be
different after you released it?
PROCEDURE
1. Fasten the Photogate rigidly to a ring stand so the arms extend horizontally, as shown in
Figure 1. The entire length of the Picket Fence must be able to fall freely through the
Photogate. To avoid damaging the Picket Fence, make sure it has a soft landing surface.
2. Connect the Photogate to the DIG/SONIC 1 input of the LabPro or the DIG/SONIC input on the
CBL 2. Use the black link cable to connect the interface to the TI Graphing Calculator.
Firmly pr ...
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An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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Vazquez,D., & Xu,X.(2009). Investigation linkages between
3. online purchase behavior variables. International Journal of
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doi:10.1108/09590550910954900
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Internet usage has skyrocketed in the past few decades, along
with this increase comes the increase in internet shopping by
consumers. This research examines the behaviors, motivations,
and attitudes of this new form of consumer entity. Online
consumer behavior has been studied for over 20 years and will
undoubtedly be the source of many future researches as internet
consumerism expands. This paper will examine the following
research questions: (1) How do factors previously researched
affect the online purchasing behavior of consumers and (2) what
are the significant consumer behaviors both positive and
negative that affect internet consumerism? By identifying these
factors and variables, new strategies can be formulated and both
consumer and supplier can gain knowledge and understanding of
behaviors which exist. The purpose of this research paper is to
integrate the varied research information together and draw
coherent linkages to how consumer thoughts, attitudes and
motivational behavior affect online buying, thus building a
broader framework of analysis in which to build upon.
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The Internet has been accessible to the public for over
twenty years. It came upon the scene and has exploded in
popularity like few things have ever done in the history of the
world. Since the introduction of the World Wide Web, the
interest in the value of commerce and individuals has been
growing. Skeptical at first, online consumerism has steadily
increased and along with it has come some positive and negative
behaviors. The purpose of this research is to understand how
individual behaviors affect online consumerism. According to
Lars Perner, consumer behavior is defined as “the study of
individuals, groups, or organizations and the processes they use
to select, secure, use, and dispose of products, services,
experiences, or ideas to satisfy needs and the impacts that these
processes have on the consumer and society” (2008). By
5. identifying the behaviors that support buying online and those
which do not, businesses can help to increase profits and will
help to assure their share of the market, as electronic trade may
well out-step traditional buying in the not to distant future.
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(1991) showed that...), but use an ampersand (&) when multiple
authors are in parentheses in a citation, such as (Jones & Smith,
1991). Be sure include the citation before the end of sentence
punctuation (., ?, or !). When cited in text the publication year
should immediately follow the author(s) name(s)(e. g. Jones and
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(Chapter 6, p. 170-172)
There are many variables to consider when outlining
behaviors of Internet consumerism. According to Delia Vazquez
and Xingang XU, online consumer behavior is affected by three
6. main things: “attitudes towards online shopping, motivations,
such as price, convenience and hedonic motivations, and online
information search” (2009, p.409). If a person is positive about
the experience of shopping on the Internet then that attitude will
affect the outcome of purchasing online. Also online consumers
feel more in control when they can search with relative ease,
prices and special offers. This price comparison is in itself, a
great motivational tool. The fact that more information is
available online concerning products also allows the consumer
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Research was conducted through a self-given online
questionnaire. Important data was collected concerning the
scale items of attitude, motivations and searches of information.
The group consisted of students in three different age
categories. The first were between 15 and 24. The second group
was between 25-34 years old. The last group fell between the
ages of 35 and 44. The 35-44 year old group was rated as first
in Internet buying. The 25-30 year olds were next, followed by
the younger group. A further study was done through the use of
email and administered questionnaires. Two hundred students
were surveyed in person and 300 students were asked to fill in
an email survey. Between the two groups, 406 responded and
participated in the research. Data analysis using a quantitative
approach was used. Reliability analysis was formulated and
used to test the data obtained. Canonical analysis was also used
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The analysis showed that 49.8% of those surveyed were
women and 50% were male. The group under age 24 made up a
little less than two thirds of the total. Those over 24 accounted
for the rest. Respondents who had used the Internet for five
years or more represented 79% of the study. The results clearly
showed that online shopping motivations, information searches,
and attitude all had a significant affect on online purchases.
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Other variables to consider in online consumer behavior
are online experience, sexual preference, and the primary place
in which the Internet is accessed. In a study performed by
Cuneyt Koyuncu and Donald Lien, research showed that all
three of these had “large statistically significant effects on
online shopping” (2003, p.721). They concluded that
consumers, who had more experience with the internet, felt
more comfortable navigating it. Consumers also felt safer in
using the internet at their residence or on the job, rather than
community computers. Sexual preference, according to their
research, showed that bisexuals bought online in greater
numbers than heterosexuals. This behavior may have resulted
because of the bias against this portion of the population that is
present in society. The survey which supports this data was
conducted by Georgia Institute of Technology. There were over
10,000 participants. The total amount of samples used was
8717. Data such as an individual’s demographic; economics,
sexual preferences, and primary places of online access were
collected. The findings showed 7026 considered themselves
online shoppers, while 1691 did not. The average for education
was considered, “some college” for both groups. Online
8. shoppers’ income was between $50 and $74K. The non-online
shoppers’ income was between $30 and $40K. The average ages
of both groups were between 36 and 40 years old. Almost 90%
were white and 60% were male. A little under half of all the
participants were married. The conclusion of this research
clearly identified that both the primary place to access the
Internet and sexual preference had very important positive
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when it is as expressed as a time, date or age (4.31). Ordinal
numbers are treated the same as cardinal numbers (4.34),
decimals should have a zero before the decimal point if the
number is lower than 1 (4.35). Roman Numerals (4.36),
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when it is as expressed as a time, date or age (4.31). Ordinal
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9. decimals should have a zero before the decimal point if the
number is lower than 1 (4.35). Roman Numerals (4.36),
Commas in number situations (4.37), and plurals of numbers
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111-113).
Unlike shopping in a store on-site, making purchases
online has other positives associated with it. According to
Anthony Ammeter and Donghyun Kim, they stated “one of the
most important traits of online shopping is bidirectional
communication capability” (2008, p.9). They go on further to
explain how online shoppers have greater assess to
communicate with those they are buying from. This
communication can take place in such ways as bulletin boards
and e-mails. This gives consumers a perception of personalized
assistance. In contrast to this scenario, is the fact that we are
losing our ability to maintain a high level of customer service
on-site. The employees many shoppers encounter seem more to
be filling a spot than actively engaging in helping consumers
with purchases or becoming knowledgeable about what they
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Online consumerism is not however without its
apprehensions. Set forth in the research by Janda Swinder were
concerns. She stated in her article that there were, “four
consumer online concerns, identified as privacy, security,
credibility, and virtual experience” (2008, p. 339). Each of
these factors is considered when people think of making online
purchases. Privacy issues, security, credibility and virtual
experience have all shown to have negative effects on consumer
purchasing. It is relatively simple for information to be
collected from consumers whenever one logs onto a site or
makes a purchase. Some information, such as name, address,
10. phone number and credit card, is gathered through direct
questioning and other information is gathered through tracking
software. This transference of information makes some
consumers nervous and they do not want to take the risk.
Another point to consider is the credibility of the person or
business in which one is dealing with. Questions arise about
trust, description of merchandise, warranties, shipment, returns,
and follow-up correspondence. Although this concern, though
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Another negative behavioral pattern well documented is
that of compulsive buying tendencies. These tendencies to over
buy can have detrimental affects on the consumer, notably
affecting monies, feelings, and relationships. According to “The
Relationship Between Consumers’ Tendencies to Buy
Compulsively and Their Motivation to Shop and Buy on the
Internet,” somewhere between 5 and 9 percent of America’s
population could be identified as people who have a propensity
to compulsively buy (Kukar-Kinney, Ridgway, and Monroe,
2009). Motivators of this type of behavior include the very key
ingredients of online shopping. These motivations are the
following; items may be purchased at any time, shopping can be
done frequently, a broader variety exists, and also purchases
may be brought in private. Comment by user:
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Smith (1991) . . . (6.11). In text citations of a group of authors
should be treated the same in citation as a single author
(6.13).(Chapter 6, p. 174-176)
The actual detailed research conducted involved many
aspects. The first method of research was a survey of over 300
people in 42 states. As quoted from the article, “the sample
consisted of 98.5% women, 63% of the respondents were
married, the average age was 53 years, and the average
household income was $82,000” (2009, p.300). The penchant to
buy compulsively was measured using a buying scale that
included six focuses. These scale items included, unopened
packages at home, labeled by others as a shopaholic, how much
time actually spent shopping, buying unneeded items, buying
unplanned items, and if the surveyed considered themselves an
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Research was also conducted using a 22 statement survey
in which the surveyed agreed or disagreed with the following
statement, “In comparison to retail stores, I shop on the Internet
when buying clothing and accessories for myself because”
(2009, p.301). The 22 statements included areas that linked to,
“buying unobserved, product variety, social interaction, and
immediate positive feelings.” An analyses of the information
was obtained through a series of “linear regression analysis,
with individual shopping and buying motivations in the role of
the dependent variable, and compulsive buying index as an
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quotations must be quoted exactly as written in original source
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quoted to a capital letter (6.06 & 6.07). All other changes or
omissions from the exact original source when quoting must be
indicated (6.08). If there is a citation within the original
material that you are quoting do not omit the citation from the
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numbers, that part of the citation can be omitted (6.05).
(Chapter 6, p. 170-172)
The final research was defined as cluster analysis. Taken
into account were such categories as demographics, age, gender,
income, education level, marital status, average income spent at
retail and internet stores, frequency of purchase, and the number
of credit cards used. All of this research data was well defined
and explained. The findings of each method was then charted
and analyzed with easy to understand tables and terminology. In
keeping with the theme of the method section, the
interpretations and conclusions made by these researchers were
very detailed and data supported. The results showed that
compulsive online consumer behavior was in part explained by
motivations of the shopper. All motives set forth in this study
exhibited an important positive connection to the compulsive
buying scale except for one and that was the product variety
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compulsive buying strongly affected consumers’ decisions to
make purchases using the Internet.
This research group acknowledges that one of its
13. weaknesses was the sampling of consumers used. Subjects were
relatively wealthy women, who frequented expensive internet
retailers. I believe, as they do, that this assessment represents a
bias in the general population. The research also only tracked
the behavior of women. Compulsive online consumer behaviors
are not gender specific and therefore this research, in my
opinion, is somewhat flawed. Another weakness noted in this
study was the amount of people surveyed in the first example
with a total number of a little over 300. I do however think that
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There are differences in online behaviors as identified by
gender in the research of Janda (2008). Main differences
account for shopping behaviors, attitudes to technology, and
processing of information. Women were found to be more
venerable to risks and perceived risks as higher than that of the
male population. It was also found that women used the Internet
less often and were less confident about their online ability.
Females were found to enjoy the experience of shopping more
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The data for this gender research was gathered through
surveys that were handed out. The opinions were taken from a
quota sampling of different age groups. Responses totaling 404
were collected. The sample included a total of 196 men and 208
women. The median age was 32.8 years old. Another noted
point was that the participants each had a history of Internet
usage for about five years(2008). This is valuable research and
asserts that these differences must be addressed in order for
online distributors to appeal to both sexes in a meaningful way.
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names when mentioned in the text (...but Jones and Smith
(1991) showed that...), but use an ampersand (&) when multiple
authors are in parentheses in a citation, such as (Jones & Smith,
1991). Be sure include the citation before the end of sentence
punctuation (., ?, or !). When cited in text the publication year
should immediately follow the author(s) name(s)(e. g. Jones and
Smith (1991) . . . (6.11). In text citations of a group of authors
should be treated the same in citation as a single author
(6.13).(Chapter 6, p. 174-176)
In research done by Christy Crutsinger, Sua Jeon, and Haejung
Kim, they identified seven motivators of online auction
participants. These motivators were, “search costs, product
assortment and price, brand equity, transaction costs, customer
orientation, perceived quality, and social interaction” (2008,
p.31). Never before has there been such a vehicle for buying
and selling merchandise and services. Online auctions are
tapping into this relatively new trend. More than 1,660 sites
have been procured and are available to cater to this type of
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The study on online auctions was done through a questionnaire,
based on 36 auction motivators, online behavior, and
demographics of participants. The Likert scale was used to
determine responses. These participants totaled 410 and were
selected from a pool of college students. Data was retrieved
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white. The ages ranged from 18 to 40 years old. The collected
data revealed 90.9% were regular
15. users of the Internet. A low 20% revealed they had no online
auction experience. The remaining who did have experience
with online auctions were identified as follows; 5.3% used the
Internet daily, 15.2% weekly, 29.9% monthly, and 29.3% said
one to two times per year. An interesting note to this research
was that although most of those surveyed had participated in
online auctions, the majority of them (80.6%) conveyed that
they had never sold anything online.
According to this research the following results showed that,
“search costs were the most important motivation, followed by
product assortment/price, brand equity, transaction costs,
customer orientation, and perceived quality. Social interaction
was the least important motivation associated with online
auction behaviors” (2008, p. 36). There is no doubt that college
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are very involved Internet participants. Studies like this one
show the need for businesses to see the value of online auctions
and use this prospect to increase their customer base. This
research, however did not addressed the negative component of
online auction consumer behavior. These types of behavior may
fall into one of two categories, such as impulse buying or
compulsive buying. Further research would need to be done in
order to fully understand online consumer
16. auction behavior.
A major part of esthetics is how information is arranged on the
web page. Too much information can overwhelm a consumer,
too little can decrease consumer confidence. J.M. Stibel
conducted research which included this topic of interest. Tests
performed by him showed how online information presentation
failed in many ways. His results showed clearly that “category
information presented in an alphabetical list allowed consumers
the ability to navigate to their destination much faster than
when they were asked to traverse a hyperlinked hierarchy”
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149). Simplicity is the key. Consumers want to navigate with
the least amount of effort. Clarity in the web design gives
consumers the confidence in their ability to do so. This research
led Stibel to identify a mental model of consumers, which
concluded that people wanted information presented in concise
and understanding ways. The ability of online businesses to do
this is imperative because it leads to a “more intuitive and
compelling online experience (2005, p.149). There is a sub-
group of online consumers that have been recently identified.
This group has been termed, the “net-geners or net generation.”
This term is defined as, “individuals born between 1977 and
1997 and is the first generation to grow up surrounded by
digital media and the Internet” (Donghyun Kim & Anthony
Ammeter 2008, p.7). This group understands technology and is
comfortable with Internet commerce. The net-geners are the
first generation that will actually surpass the baby-boomers in
17. population size. Because of their knowledge and their numbers,
it is safe to say that business as usual is in for a transformation.
As the elderly portion of our population die and new individuals
are born, this new way of doing business will be the reality that
is known throughout life. The sky is indeed the limit in the
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