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Application of visual perception concepts to hospital menu formats in a machine-paced tray assembly processFankhauser, Wesley Lynn January 2011 (has links)
Digitized by Kansas Correctional Industries
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Three essays on urban economics : wage inequality, urban sprawl, and labor productivityFallah, Belal 29 October 2008
The thesis consists of three essays on urban economies. The first essay investigates the relationship between proximity to larger markets and wage distribution within local labor markets. In this essay I derive a theoretical spatial skill demand equation that positively links skill premiums to market access. Using data from U.S. metropolitan areas, I provide evidence that while average wages are higher in metropolitan areas with higher market access, as suggested in the existing literature, the wage differential is unequally distributed across the metropolitan workers. That is, greater access to markets is linked to relatively weaker outcomes for those at the bottom of the wage distribution.<p>
The second essay examines the extent of urban sprawl with respect to the volatility of local economies. Specifically, it investigates how uncertainty over future land rents explains changes in the extent of urban sprawl. To theoretically study this relationship, I develop a theoretical model that links sprawl to shocks to changes in land development rent, among other factors. The econometric analysis draws upon panel data from U.S. metropolitan areas over the 1980-2000 censuses. To measure urban sprawl, I construct a distinctive measure that better captures the distribution of population density within metropolitan areas. Using suitable proxy that accounts for uncertainty over future land rents, I provide robust evidence confirming the theoretical prediction. That is, metropolitan areas with higher levels of uncertainty have a lower level of sprawl.<p>
Finally, the third essay uses theories from urban production economics to empirically investigate the relationship between the economic performance of U.S. metropolitan areas and their respective amounts of sprawl. Specifically, this essay provides a comprehensive empirical analysis on the impact of urban sprawl on labor productivity. The main finding suggests that higher levels of urban sprawl are negatively associated with average labor productivity. Interestingly, this negative association is even stronger in smaller metropolitan areas. Still, there is evidence that the significance of the negative impact of sprawl is not homogenous across major industries.
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Three essays on urban economics : wage inequality, urban sprawl, and labor productivityFallah, Belal 29 October 2008 (has links)
The thesis consists of three essays on urban economies. The first essay investigates the relationship between proximity to larger markets and wage distribution within local labor markets. In this essay I derive a theoretical spatial skill demand equation that positively links skill premiums to market access. Using data from U.S. metropolitan areas, I provide evidence that while average wages are higher in metropolitan areas with higher market access, as suggested in the existing literature, the wage differential is unequally distributed across the metropolitan workers. That is, greater access to markets is linked to relatively weaker outcomes for those at the bottom of the wage distribution.<p>
The second essay examines the extent of urban sprawl with respect to the volatility of local economies. Specifically, it investigates how uncertainty over future land rents explains changes in the extent of urban sprawl. To theoretically study this relationship, I develop a theoretical model that links sprawl to shocks to changes in land development rent, among other factors. The econometric analysis draws upon panel data from U.S. metropolitan areas over the 1980-2000 censuses. To measure urban sprawl, I construct a distinctive measure that better captures the distribution of population density within metropolitan areas. Using suitable proxy that accounts for uncertainty over future land rents, I provide robust evidence confirming the theoretical prediction. That is, metropolitan areas with higher levels of uncertainty have a lower level of sprawl.<p>
Finally, the third essay uses theories from urban production economics to empirically investigate the relationship between the economic performance of U.S. metropolitan areas and their respective amounts of sprawl. Specifically, this essay provides a comprehensive empirical analysis on the impact of urban sprawl on labor productivity. The main finding suggests that higher levels of urban sprawl are negatively associated with average labor productivity. Interestingly, this negative association is even stronger in smaller metropolitan areas. Still, there is evidence that the significance of the negative impact of sprawl is not homogenous across major industries.
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Measurement of employee engagement of movie theatre XYZVolk, Jason. January 2009 (has links) (PDF)
Thesis PlanB (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references.
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The enhanced productivity programme: the implementation of the first phaseSum, Wan-wah., 岑蘊華. January 2000 (has links)
published_or_final_version / Public Administration / Master / Master of Public Administration
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Development and application of a polytomous utility modelDai, Liang-Yu (Tina) 12 1900 (has links)
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Performance related pay practice among public listed companies in Malaysia /Ooi, Kok Kee. Unknown Date (has links)
This paper highlights the background and purpose of pay from the economic perspective as well as issues and concerns encountered by organizations when implementing the PRP (Performance-Related-Pay) scheme. Amongst the issues and concerns of implementing a PRP scheme, active participation of employees, a fair employees performance appraisal system and a constructive communication channel are some of the important criteria to be considered for an effective PRP scheme. / The paper also describes the advantages and disadvantages of PRP schemes for the consideration of readers. The research showed that the advantages of implementing a PRP scheme include productivity improvement and increases in employees motivation level. The disadvantages of such a scheme would be undue emphasis on individual performance and additional workload for the management. / It describes a competency model which may be replicated by organizations during the implementation of a PRP scheme. / Trade union leaders expressed their frustrations in terms of unwillingness of the employers to disclose financial information and the lack of fair and effective employees performance appraisal systems.This paper also includes PRP related cases established by the Malaysian Industrial Courts for the information of the readers. This paper does not provide any methodology for implementing PRP schemes. However, it offers readers some insights into PRP schemes for further research / Thesis (DBA(DoctorateofBusinessAdministration))--University of South Australia, 2006.
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Internet dependency, motivations for internet use and their effect on work productivity : the 21st century addiction /Hilts, Megan L. January 2008 (has links)
Thesis (M.S.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 2008. / Typescript. Supplemental CD-ROM contains the thesis as a Microsoft Word document. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 28-30).
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Extended working hours in the southeastern logging industryMitchell, Dana L. Gallagher, Thomas Vincent, Taylor, Steven E., January 2008 (has links) (PDF)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Auburn University, 2008. / Abstract. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.
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A history of the productivity concept with emphasis on associated union-management attitudesAnon, Norman S. January 1954 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1954. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [328]-341).
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