Thesis (M.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 95-99).

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 95-99). Also available in print.

The major aim of the study was to determine the critical requirements of the trolley-bus operator's job by employment of the critical incident technique, with the ultimate objective of providing an empirical criterion of performance in that job. It was also desired to examine certain methodological features of the critical requirement approach. The technique developed by Flanagan Involves interviewing qualified observers to obtain "critical incidents." These are first-hand reports of actual behaviour which the observer has judged to constitute highly effective or highly ineffective performance of the job under study. Critical incidents with reference to the behaviour of trolley-bus operators were collected from three groups by face-to-face interviews of 134 trolley-bus operators and 33 supervisors, and from 108 members of the travelling public by telephone interview. Interviews with the three groups yielded a total of 786 critical incidents which were formulated into 33 critical requirements. By grouping similar critical requirements five major areas were delineated. In order of frequency of critical incidents which they represent these are: 1. Dealing with public 2. Safe driving 3. Skillful and courteous operation 4. Maintaining service 5- Relations with supervisors The data were analyzed to show the distribution of the critical incidents amongst the 33 critical requirements and the five major areas. Various breakdowns of the data were tabulated in detail. Suggestions were given for the construction of check list and rating scale type performance ratings based upon the critical requirements. The problem of weighting critical requirements in relation to functional importance was discussed. Two methodological problems were studied. The effect of lapse of time between the critical incident and its recall was examined. A significant difference was found in the pattern of distribution of critical incidents collected within one month of occurrence and those recalled over a longer period. Collection of incidents by telephone interview was employed for one group of respondents, the public, and found to be a satisfactory technique. . / Arts, Faculty of / Philosophy, Department of / Graduate

published_or_final_version / Transport Policy and Planning / Master / Master of Arts

published_or_final_version / Transport Policy and Planning / Master / Master of Arts in Transport Policy and Planning

Thesis (doctoral)--Universität Zürich.

M.Com. / The problems and difficulties associated with moving about in the cities of the world are apparent to all urban dwellers. Congestion, delay, noise and accidents feature daily in their lives. Urban growth has increased the demand for services, among which passenger transport forms a major part. This increase in demand is a dynamic, ongoing process and it can be expected that transport will continue to pose severe problems, in spite of academic research, investigations and commissions of inquiry...