8,235 research outputs found
The integration of computer use in education
There is an increasing awareness that disappointing experiences with the introduction of computers in education are a consequence of insufficiently taking into account factors that are crucial when introducing change in educational settings. Many of the problems in the literature show great similarity with the kind of problems often experienced in curriculum implementation. In this context the endeavors to make computer use an integrated part of classroom activities are analyzed. Emphasis will be laid on the interaction between teachers and courseware; elements for a more effective strategy for the integration of computer use in educational practice will be presented, with special attention to the design of support materials as an essential part of courseware
The Stable Core and Dynamic Periphery in Top Management Teams
This study explores how top management teams make strategic decisions. The findings indicate that the top management team performs a variety of monitoring and control functions within most firms, but that a single team with stable composition does not make strategic choices in most organizations. Instead, different groups, with members from multiple organizational levels, form to make various strategic decisions. A stable subset of the top team forms the core of each of these multiple decisionâmaking bodies. The findings offer a possible explanation for inconsistent findings in the top management team literature, and suggest several new directions for future senior team research
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An Economic and Institutional Analysis of Maize Research in Kenya
Maize, the most important food crop in Kenya, contributes 44 percent of the per-capita, calorie intake. Increases in maize production over the past three decades have been attributed to the availability and adoption of modern maize techniques, especially fertilizer and hybrid seed. This paper estimates the rate of return to maize research to be 53 to 61 percent, and reveals that his impact was aided by complementary agricultural extension and seed multiplication and distribution programs. The paper describes the institutional framework that may have led to one of Kenyaâs agricultural research success stories. It also poses challenges to the future of maize production in Kenya.food security, food policy, maize, Crop Production/Industries, Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies, Downloads July 2008 - July 2009: 19, O18,
Requirement specifications for standardized Local Area Networks and applications for Naval Aviation squadrons.
This thesis will address unique characteristics and
requirements for implementing a Local Area Network (LAN)
and standard applications at the Naval Aviation squadron
level. The introduction will present the history and basic
concept of LAN's at squadrons as well as defining the
problem that exists. Examples of Local Area Networks are
presented to provide a basic understanding of the
technology involved. The organization of Naval Aviation
squadrons is discussed to illustrate the high level
functional requirements. Areas to be covered in the
requirements specifications are then discussed to ensure
completeness and the overall success of this concept.
Performance, documentation, training, support and security
are a few of the issues that are addressed. Complete
specifications, a coordinated and well thought out plan and
designation of a project manager are critical elements that
cannot be ignored if the project is to succeed.http://archive.org/details/requirementspeci00masoLieutenant, United States Navy ReserveApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited
Trading out of Poverty: WTO Agreements and the West African Agriculture. A Report of the Food Security II Cooperative Agreement
This report is a brief survey of WTO agreements and their implications for the West African economies (including Chad). The study reviews the positions of West African countries on various WTO issues and compares these positions with positions expressed by major trade partners, particularly the Cairns Group, the European Union, Japan, Sub-Sahara Africa, and the United States.food security, food policy, world trade organization, poverty, West Africa, international trade, market access, Food Security and Poverty, International Relations/Trade, Downloads July 2008-July 2009: 29, F0,
Microcomputers in City Hall: Case Studies of Their Uses and Effects
Microcomputers first appeared on the commercial marketplace in 1976. Since then, an estimated 40 million microcomputers have been sold and more are being sold each day. A survey conducted in 1982 found that 13 percent of American cities owned microcomputers and that 35 percent planned to buy one or more microcomputers within two years (Norris and Webb, 1984). A follow-up survey conducted three years later found that between 75 percent and 90 percent of city governments owned microcomputers (Scoggins, 1986)
A Cross-Country Analysis of Household Responses to Adult Mortality in Rural Sub-Saharan Africa: Implications For HIV/AIDS Mitigation And Rural Development Policies.
This paper summarizes and synthesizes across the results of a set of country studies on the effects of prime-age adult mortality on rural households in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, and Zambia. Each study is based on large representative rural household surveys. These findings have implications for the design of efforts to mitigate some of the most important effects of rural adult mortality, and for key development policies and priorities.HIV/AIDS, sub-Saharan Africa, mortality, Community/Rural/Urban Development, Health Economics and Policy, Downloads July 2008 - July 2009: 21, I11,
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