Online Instruments, Data Collection, and Electronic Measurements: Organizational Advancements

Online Instruments, Data Collection, and Electronic Measurements: Organizational Advancements
Author: Bocarnea, Mihai C.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2012-10-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466621737

"This book aims to assist researchers in both understanding and utilizing online data collection by providing methodological knowledge related to online research, and by presenting information about the empirical quality, the availability, and the location of specific online instruments"--Provided by publisher.

Handbook of Research on Advancements in Organizational Data Collection and Measurements: Strategies for Addressing Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors

Handbook of Research on Advancements in Organizational Data Collection and Measurements: Strategies for Addressing Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors
Author: Bocarnea, Mihai C.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2021-06-25
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1799876675

Different organizational instruments have been developed and adapted with proven reliability and validity to measure organizational attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. These new data collection instruments can be used in organizational management and leadership, including human research development. This technology will enhance data collection, reliability, and accurately assess management and leadership for improved organizational outcomes. Now that this new style of data collection and measurement has entered the workplace, it is essential to understand both the benefits and challenges of these newly developed instruments as well as looking at how they are used, where they are implemented, and how the technology itself functions. The Handbook of Research on Advancements in Organizational Data Collection and Measurements: Strategies for Addressing Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors includes a collection of 15 newly developed organizational instruments with proven reliability and validity meant to measure organizational attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Additionally, chapters will address methodological issues related to scale development and use as well as specific technologies used, such as the use of machine learning in future performance assessment. This book is ideal for faculty, consultants, and managers, along with practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students interested in advancing the theoretical understanding and the practical application of using newly developed instruments for addressing organizational attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.

Biblical Organizational Spirituality, Volume 2

Biblical Organizational Spirituality, Volume 2
Author: Bruce E. Winston
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2023-09-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3031363671

This book expands on the New Testament leadership principles introduced in Volume 1 and draws connections to the contemporary organizational leadership literature. By applying these principles to analyze modern organizations and leaders, it aims to uncover how they are manifested within an organization and their impact on both the organization and individual employees. Through interviews with leaders and coding of the transcripts, the chapter authors develop scale-development items to measure the concept of organizational spirituality within organizations. This volume offers theoretical framing and practical applications for scholars and practitioners in the field of organizational leadership, particularly those interested in the Christian perspective.

Ensuring Research Integrity and the Ethical Management of Data

Ensuring Research Integrity and the Ethical Management of Data
Author: Sibinga, Cees Th. Smit
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2018-01-31
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1522527311

Data management technology is rapidly progressing, and with it comes the need for stricter rules that ensure the information being collected is handled appropriately. Ensuring Research Integrity and the Ethical Management of Data is an essential resource that examines the best approaches for providing quality research, as well as how to effectively manage that information in a reputable way. Featuring extensive research on relevant topics such as qualitative data collection, data sharing, data misinterpretation, and intellectual property, this scholarly publication is an ideal reference source for academicians, students, and researchers interested in current trends and techniques in ethical research and data management.

Evaluating Employee Performance through Christian Virtues

Evaluating Employee Performance through Christian Virtues
Author: Mihai C. Bocarnea
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2018-03-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3319743449

In this book the authors create a statistically validated scale measuring the display of each of the nine fruit of the spirit in employees. The authors will discuss how biblical values are applicable to contemporary organizational leadership and management. These nine virtues span a wide breadth of important personal and organizational attributes including benevolence, affection, gladness, relational harmony, tranquility, perseverance, helpfulness, caring for the welfare of others, adherence to the beliefs and value of others, power used soberly, and mastering one’s desires. While diverse in nature, the list also suggests a holistic development of personal and organizational character. Understanding the manner in which these traits can be measured will be a significant benefit to HRM and HRD scholars conducting research in Christian servant leadership.

Knowledge Management Practice in Organizations: The View from Inside

Knowledge Management Practice in Organizations: The View from Inside
Author: de Stricker, Ulla
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2014-02-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466651873

Knowledge management can be a powerful tool if successfully implemented into an organizational structure. Uncovering the latest methods, tools, trends, and strategies in organizational knowledge management should be a priority for individuals working in a variety of industries. Knowledge Management Practice in Organizations: The View from Inside brings together industry experts to discuss the realities of knowledge management work in organizations. Examining the challenges associated with operational knowledge management, this work provides insight into the day-to-day practice of knowledge management in real-life settings. Organizational leaders and professionals, librarians, students, and researchers will find this publication to be an essential tool in understanding knowledge management implementation.

Effective Big Data Management and Opportunities for Implementation

Effective Big Data Management and Opportunities for Implementation
Author: Singh, Manoj Kumar
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2016-06-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522501835

“Big data” has become a commonly used term to describe large-scale and complex data sets which are difficult to manage and analyze using standard data management methodologies. With applications across sectors and fields of study, the implementation and possible uses of big data are limitless. Effective Big Data Management and Opportunities for Implementation explores emerging research on the ever-growing field of big data and facilitates further knowledge development on methods for handling and interpreting large data sets. Providing multi-disciplinary perspectives fueled by international research, this publication is designed for use by data analysts, IT professionals, researchers, and graduate-level students interested in learning about the latest trends and concepts in big data.

System and Measurements

System and Measurements
Author: Yong Sang
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2020-01-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3110624397

This book provides the basic concepts and fundamental principles of dynamic systems including experimental methods, calibration, signal conditioning, data acquisition and processing as well as the results presentation. How to select suitable sensors to measure is also introduced. It is an essential reference to students, lecturers, professionals and any interested lay readers in measurement technology.

Emerging Trends in Open Source Geographic Information Systems

Emerging Trends in Open Source Geographic Information Systems
Author: Srivastava, Naveenchandra N.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2018-05-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522550402

Open access to information of geographic places and spatial relationships provides an essential part of the analytical processing of spatial data. Access to connected geospatial programs allows for improvement in teaching and understanding science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Emerging Trends in Open Source Geographic Information Systems provides emerging research on the applications of free and open software in geographic information systems in various fields of study. While highlighting topics such as data warehousing, hydrological modeling, and software packages, this publication explores the assessment and techniques of open software functionality and interfaces. This book is an important resource for professionals, researchers, academicians, and students seeking current research on the different types and uses of data and data analysis in geographic information systems.

Library Technology Funding, Planning, and Deployment

Library Technology Funding, Planning, and Deployment
Author: Iglesias, Edward
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2016-11-22
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1522517367

Advancements in technology are impacting many businesses and institutions, including libraries. As such, it is increasingly imperative to research purchasing methods to boost cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Library Technology Funding, Planning, and Deployment is an authoritative reference source for the latest research on the best methods of the purchase and implementation of various technology systems by libraries. Featuring extensive coverage across a range of relevant perspectives and topics, such as library systems management, Open Source software, and budget constraints, this book is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, practitioners and librarians seeking current research on library purchase and utilization of technology.