Light-frame construction practices and materials have changed greatly
over the past 100 years. Contemporary research has focused on modern construction; thus, we know a great deal about the behavior of modern lightframe buildings under lateral forces. However, there are many light-frame buildings that were built prior to the introduction of...
The "global marketplace" has been a driving force for change, resulting in a
dramatic increase in competition and expectations of consumers. With more mailing
options available, consumers are scrutinizing service and cost performance at a level
never-before experienced by the United States Postal Service. For an organization that
has operated...
Research on the topic of learning styles has
revealed the positive impact that implementation of a
learning styles program can have on the education of
America's youth. Yet for many districts in the state
of Oregon, implementation is hindered by a lack of
available funds and personnel trained to do...
The primary purpose of this study was for three select
groups to critically appraise the Personal Hygiene for
Foodservice Workers sound/slide system. These three groups
(Media Specialists, Content Experts and the Learners) were
identified in a literature search as being those individuals
most directly responsible for evaluating the worth of...
The main objective of this research study is to incorporate construction worker safety and health into sustainable design and construction practices. This can be fulfilled by the development of an innovative construction worker safety and health planning tool, called Sustainable Construction Safety and Health (SCSH) Rating System that will:
•...
Performance measurement is a process that begins with a decision on what to measure followed by identifying proper metrics and data sources. While there is substantial literature devoted to measuring the performance of hospitals and clinics in terms of indicators such as health outcomes and finances, it is vital for...
The United States is becoming a service oriented nation. As
increasing amounts of the gross national product are spent on services,
it becomes vitally important to ensure the productivity of these
services. The purpose of this thesis is to identify which elements are
needed in a service department productivity measurement...
This thesis examines how changes made to the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) in 2003 impacts those now utilizing the emergency room (ER) for primary health care. This thesis also examines how these changes impact staff members working in the ER of Salem Hospital. Through the utilization of qualitative research methods,...