Research Methods in Psychology for Dummies by Dempster, Martin; Hanna, DonnchaThis is your hands-on introduction to research methods in psychology. Looking for an easily accessible overview of research methods in psychology? This is the book for you! Whether you need to get ahead in class, you're pressed for time, or you just want a take on a topic that's not covered in your textbook, Research Methods in Psychology For Dummies has you covered. Written in plain English and packed with easy-to-follow instruction, this friendly guide takes the intimidation out of the subject and tackles the fundamentals of psychology research in a way that makes it approachable and comprehensible, no matter your background. Inside, you'll find expert coverage of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including surveys, case studies, laboratory observations, tests and experiments - and much more. It serves as an excellent supplement to course textbooks. It provides a clear introduction to the scientific method. It presents the methodologies and techniques used in psychology research. It is written by the authors of Psychology Statistics For Dummies. If you're a first or second year psychology student and want to supplement your doorstop - sized psychology textbook - and boost your chances of scoring higher at exam time - this hands-on guide breaks down the subject into easily digestible bits and propels you towards success.
Call Number: BF76.5 D389
ISBN: 9781119035084
Publication Date: 2015-12-21
Handbook of Quantitative Methods for Educational Research by Teo, Timothy (Volume Editor)As part of their research activities, researchers in all areas of education develop measuring instruments, design and conduct experiments and surveys, and analyze data resulting from these activities. Educational research has a strong tradition of employing state-of-the-art statistical and psychometric (psychological measurement) techniques.
Call Number: LB1028 H236
ISBN: 9789462094031
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Introduction to Research Methods in Education by Punch, Keith; Oancea, AlisBased on Keith Punch's bestselling Introduction to Social Research Methods, this book introduces the research process in a range of educational contexts. In this updated second edition, you'll find guidance on every stage of research, with chapters on developing research questions, doing a literature review, collecting data, analysing your findings and writing it all up. With a new chapter on ethics and additional coverage of Internet research and mixing methods, the second edition contains everything you'll need if you're studying on a research methods course or doing a research project for yourself. Introduction to Research Methods in Education provides you with: Balanced coverage of the range of methods employed by educational researchers Practical advice on collecting and analysing qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods data A range of examples from student projects to show how research is done in real-life educational settings A companion website with additional resources for lecturers and students. Keith F Punch is Emeritus Professor in the Graduate School of Education at The University of Western Australia. Alis Oancea is Professor of Philosophy of Education and Research Policy, as well as Director of Research at the University of Oxford, Department of Education.
Call Number: LB1028 P984
ISBN: 9781446260746
Publication Date: 2014-12-04
eBooks/Books- Communication
How to Write Effective Business English by Talbot, FionaHow to Write Effective Business English gives guidance to both native and non-native English speakers on how to express yourself clearly and concisely. With case studies and real-life examples that demonstrate how English is used internationally in business, and full of ideas to help you get your communications right first time, this book sets the scene for describing the benefits of good Business English, ideal for multinational companies where communication is a priority. For native English speakers, it may mean un-learning things you were taught at school and learning how to save time by getting to the point more quickly in emails; for elementary to immediate English speakers, it focuses on the areas that are easy to get wrong. How to Write Effective Business English uses real-life international business scenarios to develop your skills and provide you with some answers that even your boss might not know. You will learn a system to help you quickly and easily write emails, letters, CVs and more. Featuring sections on punctuation and grammar, checklists to help assess progress and now with a new chapter on how to write effectively for social media, How to Write Effective Business English has been praised by both native and non-native writers of English as an indispensable resource.
Call Number: E1479.B87 T138
ISBN: 9780749475550
Publication Date: 2016-02-03
Effective communications in easy steps by Vandome, Nick; Mcvey, JohnEffective Communications in easy steps offers clarity in the world of corporate communications. There is no blue-sky, synergy-based, customer-centric thinking here; just informed, clear, practical and commonsense advice on how to use communications to actually get the right message across to the correct audience. Written by two communications experts, with over 25 years experience between them, they will show you how to: * Create a practical Communications Strategy that will really work * Understand how, and why, to evaluate your communications * Build, and maintain, websites that keep delivering * Unravel the mysteries of social media * Why videos are important, and how to create effective videos * Explode some of the myths about communications in the workplace Communications in the workplace should be a simple thing and, with this book to guide you, it really can be.
Call Number: HF5718 V246
ISBN: 9781840784480
Publication Date: 2012-07-31
eBooks/Books- Self-Awareness
Bouncing Back from Rejection by Becker-Phelps, Leslie; Siegel, Ronald D. (Foreword by)Go beyond your fear of rejection to develop confidence, compassionate self-awareness, and resilience! Do you have a fear of rejection? If so, you aren't alone. But if you have difficulty bouncing back after rejection, experience intense pain as a result, or if the fear of rejection is so crippling that it interferes with your everyday life, it's time to make a change. This groundbreaking guide can help. With this book, you'll learn why you fear rejection by gaining an understanding of your unique attachment style. Secure attachment is defined as a feeling of being protected and well-cared for. People who experience secure attachment as young children are more likely to be happy, healthy, and resilient adults. On the other hand, insecurely attached people are less likely to cope well with rejection, and may have trouble "bouncing back" after difficult experiences. Once you understand how your attachment style has informed your fears, you can begin the work needed to overcome them! Using the theory of attachment, and the five domains of awareness: Sensations, Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, and Mentalizing (STEAM), you'll learn to relate to yourself and to others in more positive ways, even when difficult situations arise. So, whether you experience rejection in a romantic relationship, at work, or with friends, you'll have the resilience needed to recover quickly and focus on what makes you special and unique. This isn't a book that promises to protect you from future rejection. Unfortunately, rejection happens to everyone and is a normal part of life. But you will learn skills to handle this rejection and come to see it as less scary. With this view, you'll gain confidence, self-awareness, and the resilience needed to bounce back, even when life throws you a curveball.
ISBN: 9781684034031
Publication Date: 2019-12-01
Mindful by Design by Caitlin E. KrauseMindfulness is the building of three capacities: awareness, advancement, and authenticity. Built upon these core capacities, Mindful by Design provides 24 detailed exercises for teachers and students, including step-by-step mindfulness lessons embedded into specific curriculum areas, ready to implement immediately. This book demystifies mindfulness and allows educators to inspire powerful learning environments.
Call Number: LB1072 K91
ISBN: 9781506388656
Publication Date: 2019-02-07
eBooks/Books- Diversity
Understanding the Psychology of Diversity by Arnold, John; Randall, RayNow in its sixth edition, Work Psychology is an accessible and fascinating examination of human behaviour in today's workplace, written by authors who are all experts in their fields. Substantially updated with new material that reflects current research and debate in the area, the text retains its popular blend of theory, research and engaging examples.
ISBN: 9781292063423
Publication Date: 2016
It's Time to Talk about Race at Work by McDonald, KellyIn It's Time to Talk about Race at Work, acclaimed speaker and bestselling author Kelly McDonald delivers a much-needed roadmap for business people. This book will help you successfully create a fair and equitable workplace that recognizes diverse talent and fosters productive and constructive conversations in your organization.
ISBN: 9781119790884
Publication Date: 2021-04-29
eBooks/Books- Collaboration
Collaborate : the art of we by Dan SankerThe hands-on guide for the new way to compete: Collaboration The 21st Century's counterpart to Sun Tzu?s The Art ofWar, Dan Sanker's Collaborate: The Art of We gives a newgeneration of pioneering business enthusiasts a practical guide tocapture tomorrow's opportunities. Globalization, technologicaladvances, and cultural changes have opened the door for a newwinning formula that combines traditional competition withcontemporary collaborative business practices. Readers will changetheir mindsets and learn practical tools to tap into talent,overcome organizational obstacles, and create dramatic incrementalvalue by collaborating between organizations. While most businesses are battling it out for crumbs of marketshare, the author gives inside examples of emerging leaders who arestaking claim to larger pieces of the economic pie. Intellectualhonesty and proof-of-concept permeate throughout; even the book'sown foreword was entrusted to a collaborative group of over 35individual participants, a first of its kind and one more concreteexample of the power of collaboration. Sanker provides a comprehensive guide to collaboration fromconception to implementation and analysis. He bringscollaboration to life by: Exploring the opportunities created by dynamic online socialtools being used by winning leaders Delving into examples from a plethora of traditional companieslike Disney and McDonald's Inviting readers behind the curtains to see the inner workingsof collaborative emerging growth companies like CaseStack, theauthor?s company
Call Number: HD69.S8 S227
ISBN: 9781118114728
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Visual Thinking by Brand, WilliemienVisual thinking and drawing are both becoming increasingly important in today's business settings. A picture really can tell a thousand words. Visualization is a crucial part of the journey for companies seeking to boost enterprise agility, break down silos and increase employee and customer engage�ment. Visualizing thought processes can help break down complex problems. It empowers teams and staff to build on one another's ideas, fosters collaboration, jump-starts co-creation and boosts innovation. This book will help brush aside misconcepti�ons that may have prevented you using these techniques in your workplace. You don't need Van Gogh's artistic talent or Einstein's intelli�gence to harness the power of visual thinking and make your company more successful. With the right mindset and the simple skills this book provides you the skills to develop your own signature and style and start gene�rating change by integrating visual communi�cation into your business setting.
Call Number: P93.5 B817
ISBN: 9789063694531
Publication Date: 2017-03-30
Smart Teams by Crowley, DermotCommunicate, congregate and collaborate more effectively than ever Smart Teams will help your team to go beyond personal productivity to enhance team productivity. Building on the concepts presented in Smart Work, which focuses on personal productivity, this book shows you how to turn unproductive team behaviours that create friction into 'superproductive' behaviours that promote flow. Productivity is, at its core, a leadership issue -- and this book provides practical guidelines that help you build a culture where productivity thrives. Working together can be a drag -- literally. Email noise, unproductive meetings and poorly organised projects can stifle creativity and disrupt everyone's workflow. But by creating team agreements that raise awareness of the negative impact of our behaviours, you build the desire and capability to change. This book is packed with tips, guidelines and expert insights for leaders and managers at any level. Foster a culture of 'superproductivity' Create a set of Smart Team principles to guide cooperation Run fewer, shorter and more effective meetings Collaborate more productively on projects Reduce urgency, interruptions and email noise People want their work to matter, they want to make an impact and they want to do it all with a healthy work-life balance -- productivity is the key to making it all happen. Smart Teams shows you how to implement the culture shift that will allow your team to flourish.
ISBN: 9780730350057
Publication Date: 2018-04-18
eBooks/Books- Knowledge Sharing
Human Resource Development by Zellweger, Camille (Editor)Human resource development has provided a new direction in imparting training, organisational skills, and development of employees in a work place. It plays a significant role in enhancing proficiency of employees with the help of skill training programs and approaches.
Call Number: HF5549 H918
ISBN: 9781682852859
Publication Date: 2016-06-01
Harnessing Digital Disruption by Dennis, Pascal; Simon, LaurentOur world has changed, probably for good. Until now, the shift from brick-and-mortar to the smartphone has been about service, cost, and convenience. Now, it's also a matter of public health. How do we win this uncertain new game? How do we prosper in a digital world? In a cool, readable style Harnessing Digital Disruption: How Companies Win with Design Thinking, Agile, and Lean Startup tells the story of a major multi-national organization facing digital disruption and looming irrelevance. In a compelling novel format, the book demonstrates how to harness the power of digital technology, methods and thinking on the path to revival and prosperity. It illustrates the situations, characters, and blockers you'll likely face as you progress through your journey. The setting is Singapore and the heady world of international banking, but the prescription, methods and lessons apply equally to manufacturers, utilities, hospitals, insurers, and government agencies. You will learn how to: · Develop your Digital Transformation strategy and Innovation Portfolio · Reform customer journeys, launch new digital offerings, and validate new beta businesses · Develop senior leader digital literacy, and understanding of growth leadership · De-risk your journey using a proven overall approach based on proven principles · Cultivate a network of pragmatic entrepreneurs practicing a structured scalable innovation process
ISBN: 9780429836961
Publication Date: 2020-12-27
The Complete Guide to Knowledge Management by Pasher, Edna; Ronen, TuvyaA straightforward guide to leveraging your company's intellectual capital by creating a knowledge management culture The Complete Guide to Knowledge Management offers managers the tools they need to create an organizational culture that improves knowledge sharing, reuse, learning, collaboration, and innovation to ensure mesurable growth. Written by internationally recognized knowledge management pioneers, it addresses all those topics in knowledge management that a manager needs to ensure organizational success. Provides plenty of real-life examples and case studies Includes interviews with prominent managers who have successfully implemented knowledge management structures within their organizations Offers chapters composed of short theoretical explanations and practical methods that you can utilize, based primarily on hands-on author experience Taking an intellectual journey into knowledge management, beginning with an understanding of the concept of intellectual capital and how to establish an appropriate culture, this book looks at the human aspects of managing knowledge workers, promoting interactions for knowledge creation and sharing.
Call Number: HD30.2 P281
ISBN: 9780470881293
Publication Date: 2011-02-08
The Future of Organizations by Birdie, Arvind K (Editor)This volume provides valuable insights into how organizations are changing and evolving and how human resource personnel, employers, and employees are reacting to these emerging workplace transitions. Today's successful organizations must be learning organizations in that they must keep abreast and change with the new workplace dynamics. The volume explores the new and future challenges and opportunities for employees and employers, particularly in reference to service organizations in the 21st century. It explores many of the new trends in conjunction with a focus on work-life balance, globalization, redefining leadership, contingent work force, stress management, telecommuting, work force diversity, ergonomics, life satisfaction/subjective well-being, and more.