Unraveling the Mysteries of Case Study Research

Unraveling the Mysteries of Case Study Research
Author: Marilyn L. Taylor
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2017-07-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1786437228

An accessible and current yet in depth introduction to conducting a case study or a project focusing on a company or business situation. This textbook provides an introduction to identifying the motivation and objectives for a project, defining and designing a research question, guiding a research plan, conducting the research, gathering and interpreting data and understanding the context of your research. It is suitable for undergraduates undertaking a research project for the first time and for those with more experience who want to make the process ‘fun’.

The Ultimate Guide to Compact Cases

The Ultimate Guide to Compact Cases
Author: Rebecca J. Morris
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2022-09-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1803828498

Filled with annotated examples, checklists, and writing prompts, this practical guide takes readers through the research, writing, and teaching of short, Compact Cases. Tips are offered for managing student case writing projects, teaching with cases online, using data visualization to enhance student learning, and getting cases published.

Methods for Development Work

Methods for Development Work
Author: Teemu Moilanen
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2022-06-21
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9528092470

The purpose of this book is to give students and those already in working life new impetus to carry out various practical development projects. The extensive methodological package compiled in the book helps the reader to understand the entity of development work and the many possibilities associated with it. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the approaches, processes, and methods that can be used in development work. In addition to traditional research and development methods, the book introduces design thinking, the production of innovations and the prediction of the future, and the numerous methods associated with them. The book offers concrete tools for agile organizational renewal and perspectives on the use of virtual environments in development work. The purpose is to encourage all developers to make their own reasonable solutions. The book is suitable for all courses in which project or development work is done, and especially for courses in research and development methods and to support the completion of a thesis. It is a textbook that lasts from the beginning of studies to working life. The work is intended mainly for universities, universities of applied sciences, polytechnics and other colleges, but it is also well suited for use by companies and other organizations.

Cross-cultural Challenges in International Management

Cross-cultural Challenges in International Management
Author: Bruno Amann
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2020-09-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 100019485X

The development of international business and of globalization in every field of activity requires the interaction of individuals and groups with diverse cultural, religious, ethnic and social characteristics in different institutional contexts. Cross-cultural Challenges in International Management addresses the various difficulties that may impede smooth communication and cooperation of those involved in such interactions. It examines what types of resources are mobilized to overcome such difficulties. The cultural and societal challenges of international management must be considered at different levels, the one of strategy, which the first part of the book is devoted to, but also that of management and business practices, addressed in the third part of the book. Both strategic decisions and daily business practices, however, in the particularly fluctuating and incompletely defined international context, gain from being framed by ethical and corporate social responsibility, which the second part of this book is devoted to. Cross-cultural Challenges in International Management provides an analysis of specific situations revealing such cultural or societal challenges. Thus, the reader will benefit not only from advanced theoretical knowledge in the field, but also from practical applications in various professional context and various countries. Practitioners, students in various fields of social sciences, particularly in management, communication, international relations, and researchers will widely benefit from this book.

Workbook for Health Insurance Today - E-Book

Workbook for Health Insurance Today - E-Book
Author: Janet I. Beik
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2015-01-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323291783

Corresponding to the chapters in Health Insurance Today, 5th Edition, this workbook gives you practice with the skills you will need to succeed as a health insurance professional. Practical assignments reinforce the information in the text, and engaging learning activities and exercises challenge you to apply your knowledge to real-world situations. Performance objectives include hands-on, application-based learning activities with practice in areas such as completing claim forms, posting payments to a patient's ledger, filling out "Release to Return to Work" forms, and filling out Medicare appeals. Critical thinking activities strengthen your ability to apply health insurance concepts to a variety of challenging situations. Defining Chapter Terms activities help you review and understand key terms in each chapter. Chapter assessments test your knowledge of text content with multiple choice, true/false, short answer, fill-in-the-blank, and matching questions. Problem solving/collaborative (group) activities emphasize the importance of teamwork in the health care field. Case studies ask you to solve a real-world problem related to health insurance, such as completing a CMS-1500 claim form or explaining how HIPAA could affect someone recently out of work. Application exercises ask you to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world situations. In-class projects and discussion topics enhance your understanding of specific content from the text. Internet Exploration exercises in each chapter help you learn how to perform research online. NEW! Key coverage of new topics includes Medicare, Electronic Health Records, and Version 5010. UPDATED! Additional ICD-10 coding content prepares you for the upcoming switch to the new coding system in October 2015. NEW! Content on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ensures you stay current on these significant healthcare system changes.

Conversing with Nature

Conversing with Nature
Author: Barrett Williams
Publisher: Barrett Williams
Total Pages: 77
Release: 2024-11-04
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Unlock the mysteries of the natural world with "Conversing with Nature," an illuminating exploration of how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing our understanding and interaction with nature's complex communication systems. This groundbreaking eBook delves deep into the hidden languages of plants and animals, revealing the intricate ways in which all life forms converse—both with each other and through us. Start your journey with an insightful look into the fundamental communication methods of nature, dissecting the ways in which plants whisper among the roots, animals signal across the air, and humans perceive these silent conversations. Progress into the world where technology meets nature—discover the origins and evolution of AI within biological studies, highlighting key developments that have reshaped our approach to natural interactions. Dive into the fascinating realm of plant communication, where AI is breaking new ground, allowing us to decode plant signals and create a bridge to human language. Experience eye-opening case studies that illustrate practical applications of technology in deciphering nature's secrets. Shift to the dynamic sphere of animal communication, where AI is key in interpreting behaviors and analyzing a wide range of vocalizations. Learn about the innovative technologies making strides in improving human-animal interactions, demonstrating the profound impact of AI on our understanding of animal languages. The eBook also tackles the cutting-edge advancements enabling AI, from machine learning and sensor technologies to bioacoustics and complex data analyses. It further examines the impact of robotics on environmental communications, including ethical considerations and the balance between tech and nature. Explore AI's transformative role in conservation, uncovering strategies for species protection and biodiversity enhancement. Forecast into the future, and be inspired by emerging technologies poised to reshape our engagement with the natural world. "Conversing with Nature" invites you to find harmony with nature through technology, guiding you toward a better understanding of the extraordinary dialogue happening all around us. This essential read promises to inspire and inform a new wave of eco-conscious thought.

The Study of World Politics

The Study of World Politics
Author: James N. Rosenau
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2006-06-07
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1134227752

The Study of World Politics is two volume set that presents thirty-nine essays of some two hundred essays authored by Professor James Rosenau, a renowned international political theorist. They include both articles recently published and those that have not previously been published. All of them focus on the theme of the study of world politics, with the twenty-three articles in this volume devoted to probing theoretical and methodological challenges. This volume is divided into five parts and address such issues as: the challenge of world politics the professional political scientist methods concepts and theories the analysis of foreign policy. Included in this collection is perhaps James Rosenau’s most widely-read essay, ‘Pre-Theories and Theories of Foreign Policy’ as well as several essays that articulate various dimensions of global governance and how they are shaped by the dynamics of globalization. These articles are marked by unique and imaginative formulations which break with a number of conventional approaches employed in the fields of international relations and foreign policy. The Study of World Politics provides the reader with access for the first time to a collection of James Rosenau’s outstanding scholarship, making this an invaluable book to students and academics with interests in politics.

Introduction to Counseling

Introduction to Counseling
Author: Michael Scott Nystul
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 673
Release: 2015-07-09
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1483316602

Introduction to Counseling by Michael Scott Nystul provides an overview of counseling and the helping professions from the perspective of art and science—the science of counseling that generates a knowledge base proven to promote competency and efficacy in the practitioner, and the art of using this knowledge base to build skills that can be applied sensitively to clients in a multicultural society. The Fifth Edition has been organized into three sections: (1) an overview of counseling and the counseling process, (2) multicultural counseling and counseling theories, and (3) special approaches and settings. It continues to address key topics and issues, including gender, culture, and sexual orientation, and offers ways to integrate multiculturalism into all aspects of counseling, rather than view it as a separate entity. Highlighting emerging trends and changes in ethical codes, as well as reflecting the latest updates to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-5), the book successfully illustrates the importance of art and science to modern-day counseling.

Unraveling Mysteries of Life

Unraveling Mysteries of Life
Author: Gauri Shankar Gupta
Publisher: Publio Kiadó Kft
Total Pages: 927
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9630850494

Neither scientific, nor philosophical qualification is needed to read this book. Simple yet refined wording makes its content easily understandable for all kinds of readers. The author takes into account the discoveries of modern science about our world, our environment and our bodies, looking for and finding answers to all the unanswered questions in ancient Indian and Greek wisdom. „This book will not be kept on my bookshelf but will remain on my table and I’m going to read it for the rest of my life. I’m going to learn from it and will meditate on issues covered in it. The wisdom, Gupta relies on and carries in his heart and soul is not a religion, nor a philosophy, nor a belief, nor a science; but is a metaphysical knowledge. It is the only and absolute ancient knowledge, which deals with questions that govern the world and human existence.” Péter Müller „Gupta is a true man of the world. He has wide knowledge of modern scientific and intellectual developments. But he is also acquainted with the wisdom of the past. He is well equipped to speak to an international audience of intellectuals, religionists, and political leaders about the nature of our modern problems and the way forward to practical solutions. The solutions Gupta presents are based on the best that modern science and ancient wisdom have to offer us. By offering new ways of understanding who we are and where we are, based on his deep acquaintance with source of traditional wisdom, both Eastern and Western, Gupta gives us hope of a better future. “ Michael A. Cremo

Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder

Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Author: Karyn Seroussi
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2014-10-14
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1439142629

Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Development Disorder is an essential guide for parents with autistic children who hope to better understand and intervene with the disorder. When their nineteen-month-old son, Miles, was diagnosed with autism, Karyn Seroussi, a writer, and her husband, a scientist, fought back with the only weapons at their disposal: love and research. Consulting medical papers, surfing the Web, and networking with other parents, they traced the onset of their child's problems to an immune system breakdown that coincided with his vaccinations. As a result, his digestive system was unable to break down certain proteins, which in turn led to abnormal brain development. So Karyn and her husband got to work -- Karyn implementing their program at home while her husband tested his theories at the scientific lab where he worked. Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder is an inspiring and suspenseful chronicle of how one couple empowered themselves to challenge the medical establishment that promised no hope -- and found a cure for their child. Here are the explanations and treatments they so carefully researched and discovered, a wealth of crucial tools and hands-on information that can help other parents reverse the effects of autism and PDD, including step-by-step instructions for the removal of dairy and gluten from the diet, special recipes, and an explanation of the roles of the key players in autism research.