The focus of this research concentrates on enhancement
of the LOGSIM mechanized log harvesting system
simulator. Enhancement of software focuses on overall
improvement of the user environment as well as improvement
of the performance and capabilities of the simulation
package.
An enhanced version of the front-end interface
program is developed...
The major purpose of this exploratory study was to
develop an explanatory model of self-esteem and to interpret
the model using the Social Exchange framework. To
this end, a main effects and an interaction model emerged
which offer promise toward understanding the components of
self-esteem. This study examined 325 individual...
In this three-essay dissertation I explore how CEOs’ self-serving motivation, specifically driven by their relative pay standing and celebrity status, is useful for advancing the understanding of executive behavior and strategic decision-making. In the first essay, focusing on CEOs’ motivation to reduce the dissonance caused by pay inequity, I examine...
Statement of the Problem
The primary purpose of this investigation was to determine
if a valid and reliable assessment instrument could be
developed to measure the cultural competence of counselor
trainees.
Hypotheses
Five hypotheses were generated to establish the reliability
and validity of the instrument. The instrument consisted
of two...
It has been proposed that individuals develop models
of premarital relationships based on their preferred ways of
experiencing love with another person. This study attempted
to operationalize the concept of relationship models to
determine if individuals differ in how they expect their
feelings of love to develop over the course...