The Effect of Two Types of Workload Assignment on Productivity, Performance, and Stress

The importance of employees within a firm has led to an increased need in maximizing performance and productivity, while also minimizing the stress levels of employees. This study provides insight into two types of workload assignment of (1) receiving a task all at once, or (2) receiving a task broken up. It investigates how matching subjects’ workload assignment preference (WAP) can impact performance, productivity, and stress levels. The results showed that there was an even split in workload assignment preference across the population, and that employees who received a task based on their preferred type of workload assignment improved in performance and productivity, while having decreased stress levels. This shows that employees’ workload assignment preference can be used to more properly assign tasks to each employee which can lead to increased performance and productivity, and decreased stress levels

The Ursinus Weekly, November 14, 1955

Elsa Maxwell to speak at Forum Feb. 15 • Observations on R.S.V.P. • Dr. Parsons to speak at Y meeting this week on the activities calendar • Freshmen elect Glauser, Zall as representatives to MSGA • Pre-med society visits Jefferson • Starlight on the seas successful • Chemical society to hold meeting • Phila. orchestra plans schedule • Editorial: Problems of speed in education • The Library: A place to study? • Letters to the editor • Superiority of ivy league is questioned; Holiday article found to be opinionated • Ruth Heller chosen for all-Phila. team; Four other players honored • Varsity and JV Belles top Temple • Third team Belles win; Lecato stars • Five seniors play final game for Big Red Saturday at Huntington • Bear facts • Lebanon Valley defeats Bears in home thriller • Ely tallies goal; Bears beat Lehigh • Fraternity row • Character of mad women describedhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1437/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, December 5, 1955

Large group visits Pearl Buck\u27s home; Trip sponsored by YM-YW • Commissions plan future Y events • Carol sing next Sunday • 18th annual performance of the Messiah to be presented this Thursday evening, Dec. 8 • Robacker stars in Curtain Club play • Seniors present Plain and fancy Friday at Sunnybrook • Barbara Dunn to visit Ursinus Wed. and Thurs. • Chi Alpha plans for Xmas service • Editorial: Literary standards • The mad women of Chaillot reviewed • Students opinion varies on the value of fraternities • Dr. Gilbert Bayne speaks Dec. 12 to science groups • 5 Belles bolster strong hoop team • Heller, Price receive All-American honors: Marge Dawkins selected to reserve All-American team in turkey tests • Padula leads grapplers in mat practice • Smiling Harry Donnelly steals the show at annual pigskin banquet • Tired Bruins drop court opener, 71-59https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1439/thumbnail.jp

A practical tool for primary care antimicrobial stewardship in children

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Peloton’s ride to growth

Theoretical basis The theoretical basis for this case is a focus on vertical integration, first-mover advantage and competitive dynamics. Vertical integration is based on Williamson’s (1979) theory of transaction-cost economics as it relates to vertical integration; the discussion on first-mover advantage is built off of Suarez and Lanzolla’s (2005) dynamics of first-mover advantage; and the analyzes on competitive dynamics derives from the MacMillan et al. (1985) early empirical tests of interfirm rivalry dynamics. Research methodology The authors conducted extensive research using the following sources: IBISWorld, MergentOnline and academic journals, trade magazines and websites. Additionally, the authors successfully piloted the case on more than 350 undergraduate students enrolled in a business and corporate strategy course. Case overview/synopsis Peloton used vertical integration to control the creation of its own software, bikes, exercise classes and retail outlets. In doing so, Peloton was one of the first companies in the industry to have near full control of the production process (Gross and Caisman, 2019). Due to this integration, Peloton was one of the fitness equipment industry leaders. However, Peloton’s high level of vertical integration coupled with rapid growth led to lackluster profitability. Given the rise in popularity of in-home exercise equipment, Peloton had room to continue its growth, but the question remained whether it was strategically positioned to do so. Complexity academic level This case is best taught in undergraduate and graduate strategy courses. For undergraduate courses, it could be incorporated into lessons on competitive dynamics, internal analysis and first-mover advantage and strategic positioning. For graduate courses, it could be incorporated into lessons on vertical integration and delving more in-depth into the long-term sustainability of having a first-mover advantage

Improving the Transparency and Replicability of Consensus Methods : Respiratory Medicine as a Case Example

Acknowledgments The authors would like to thank Paul Blazey (Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), William T Gattrell (Bristol Myers Squibb, Uxbridge, UK), Keith Goldman (Global Medical Affairs, AbbVie, North Chicago, Illinois, USA), Niall Harrison (OPEN Health Communications, Marlow, UK), Ellen L Hughes (Camino Communications Ltd, UK), Sir Amritpal Hungin (Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK), Patricia Logullo (Centre for Statistics in Medicine, University of Oxford, and EQUATOR Network UK Centre, Oxford, United Kingdom), Amy Price (Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth, NH, USA), David Tovey (Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, London, UK), and Esther J van Zuuren (Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, Netherlands) for their contributions to the development of the ACCORD reporting guideline.Peer reviewe

GameStop’s next play: reconfiguring the value offering

Theoretical basis The theoretical basis for this case is a focus on strategic positioning as related to Porter’s generic strategies. The case describes GameStop’s previous differentiation approach, executed through physical stores and knowledgeable staff. With technological shifts and the introduction of digital downloads, this strategy is less effective. The case requires students to consider how GameStop might revise its generic strategy based on the new competitive landscape in which it operates. Research methodology In writing this case, the research team conducted thorough analysis through primary data collection in stores as well as secondary data collection through the use of market research tools, such as IBIS World, MergentOnline, S&P Net Advantage, and academic journals, trade magazines, and websites. Case overview/synopsis With high uncertainty shown by stakeholders about the future of GameStop coupled with falling share prices, the company must find a way to stay in play given the rapidly growing digital gaming market. As it planned to close at least 150 of its 7,500 stores, the company was starting to take measures to reduce operational costs and restructure to sectors that best fit consumer interests. GameStop’s core competencies were no longer aligned with market conditions, and its executives were now questioning where it could expand the organization’s operations as they focused on finding untapped areas of the market that have an opportunity for a new competitive advantage. Given its unique market share in gaming memorabilia and trade-in values, students are tasked with finding GameStop’s existing competitive advantages or identifying potential new ones that can be leveraged in a technology-driven industry. Complexity academic level This case could be taught at either the graduate or undergraduate level strategy course. At the undergraduate level, it would be best taught when discussing industry life cycle or competitive dynamics. At the graduate level, MBAs could discuss competitive dynamics facing GameStop and how it might find areas for future strategic growth

Streaming success: positioning Roku’s future in a hypercompetitive industry

Theoretical basis The theoretical basis for this case is a focus on strategic positioning as related to Porter’s Generic Strategies. The case accounts Roku’s journey in facing additional competition, highlighting the competitive dynamics at play. The case requires students to consider how Roku might revise its generic strategy based on the new competitive landscape in which it operates. Research methodology In writing this case, the research team used secondary research that was informed by interviews with Roku users. Resources such as IBIS World, MergentOnline, academic journals, trade magazines and websites were used to inform and verify information. Case overview/synopsis As the market disruptor of how media was consumed, Roku had been connecting customers, publishes and advertisers with its unique capabilities for over 10 years. With the belief that all TV content should be available through streaming, Roku had forever changed the traditional model of how media was distributed and consumed. By capitalizing on the previously untapped economic opportunity of TV streaming platforms, Roku had made itself the premier streaming broadcast service for users, content publishers and advertisers. The company was now faced with the difficult task of finding the best ways to keep innovation high and continue to grow. Complexity academic level This case could be taught at either the graduate or undergraduate level strategy course. At the undergraduate level, it would be best taught in a strategy course, when discussing industry life cycle or vertical integration. At the graduate level, MBAs could discuss the competitive dynamics and hypercompetition within the industry

The Ursinus Weekly, December 12, 1955

Dr. Gilbert Bayne, an Ursinus graduate, speaks tonight • Ursinus Women\u27s Club offers gift • Payments due this week on 1956 Ruby • Meistersingers first performance a success • WSGA, MSGA plan Christmas dance for Wed. evening • Contest begun by Chesterfield Co. • Chess team opens season by defeating F&M, 4 to 1 • Drum, Levin, Earle, Fretz, Blood honored at senior prom Friday night • Carol sings and worship programs highlight Y Christmas activities • Debaters split in recent events • Members chosen for Pi Nu Epsilon • Fraternity row • Chi Alpha to hold service Thursday • Editorial: What is thinking? • Student opinion varies on how to spend an ideal Christmas vacation • Living on a Christian campus • Letters to the editor • Two suggestions are offered to cure insomnia at Ursinus • New faces in starting spots aid Bruins; Shoes hopeful • Ursinus Cubs open against F&M Tues. • Bruin cagers cop initial win over Nat. Aggies 63-55 • Bears\u27 hide carried home by Indians in tight 80-64 win • Champs return to help racket squad • Bell towerhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1440/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, December 12, 1955

Dr. Gilbert Bayne, an Ursinus graduate, speaks tonight • Ursinus Women\u27s Club offers gift • Payments due this week on 1956 Ruby • Meistersingers first performance a success • WSGA, MSGA plan Christmas dance for Wed. evening • Contest begun by Chesterfield Co. • Chess team opens season by defeating F&M, 4 to 1 • Drum, Levin, Earle, Fretz, Blood honored at senior prom Friday night • Carol sings and worship programs highlight Y Christmas activities • Debaters split in recent events • Members chosen for Pi Nu Epsilon • Fraternity row • Chi Alpha to hold service Thursday • Editorial: What is thinking? • Student opinion varies on how to spend an ideal Christmas vacation • Living on a Christian campus • Letters to the editor • Two suggestions are offered to cure insomnia at Ursinus • New faces in starting spots aid Bruins; Shoes hopeful • Ursinus Cubs open against F&M Tues. • Bruin cagers cop initial win over Nat. Aggies 63-55 • Bears\u27 hide carried home by Indians in tight 80-64 win • Champs return to help racket squad • Bell towerhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1440/thumbnail.jp