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A Formação Tacuarembó (Jurássico Superior – Cretáceo Inferior), subdividida em Membro Batoví e Membro Rivera, aflora na região norte do Uruguai, nos departamentos de Rivera e Tacuarembó. O objetivo principal deste trabalho é a análise sedimentológica e estratigráfi-ca da Formação Tacuarembó, através da caracterização faciológica, a reconstrução dos modelos deposicionais e a definição das relações de contato entre os membros Batoví e Rivera. Para alcançar tal objetivo, foi realizado o levantamento, na escala 1:50, de um tes-temunho e de quarenta e uma seções colunares, estas divididas em sete transectas com base em sua distribuição espacial. Como resultado, foram detalhadas litofácies posterior-mente agrupadas em diferentes associações de fácies. O Membro Batoví é constituído por associações de fácies de (1) dunas eólicas, (2) lençóis de areia eólicos, (3) canais fluviais efêmeros, (4) canais fluviais perenes entrelaçados e (5) deltas. O Membro Rivera, por sua vez, é constituído essencialmente por associações de fácies de dunas eólicas. A intercala-ção entre depósitos fluviais, eólicos e deltaicos, com predominância de associações fluviais sugere que o Membro Batoví representa o modelo deposicional de porção distal de um sis-tema fluvial distributário Já o Membro Rivera caracteriza-se pelo sucessivo cavalgamento de dunas eólicas, sem a ocorrência de depósitos de interdunas úmidas ou encharcadas, definindo um sistema eólico seco. A mudança abrupta de sistemas deposicionais, marcada por uma superfície plana, por vezes com concentração de clastos, indica a existência de uma discordância entre os membros Batoví e Rivera. Aliado a isto, a mudança no modelo deposicional sugere uma alteração climática, passando de um clima arido a semi-árido du-rante a deposição do Membro Batoví, para um clima hiperárido ao longo da deposição do Membro Rivera. / The Tacuarembó Formation (Upper Jurassic - Lower Cretaceous), subdivided into Batoví Member and Rivera Member, crops in the northern region of Uruguay, in the Rivera and Tacuarembó departments. The main objective of the present work is the sedimentological and estratigraphic analysis of the Tacuarembó Formation, through the faciological charac-terization, reconstruction of the depositional models and definition of contact relations be-tween the Batoví and Rivera members. To reach such objective, a well-log and forty-one columnar sections were surveyed in a scale 1:50, and later the columnar sections were di-vided into seven transects, based on their spatial position. As a result, lithofacies were de-tailed and later grouped in different facies associations.The Batoví Member consists of associations of facies of (1) eolian dunes, (2) eolian sand sheets, (3) ephemeral fluvial channels, (4) perennial braided fluvial channels and (5) deltaic. On the other hand, the Ri-vera Member, is essentially constituted by facies associations eolian dunes. The intercala-tion between fluvial, eolian and deltaic deposits, with predominance of fluvial associations, suggests that the Batoví Member represents the depositional model of the distal portion of a distributary fluvial system. Contrastingly, the Rivera Member is characterized by the suc-cessive eolian dunes climbing, without the occurrence of wet or damp interdunes deposits, defining a dry eolian system. The abrupt change of depositional systems, marked by a flat surface, sometimes with clasts concentration, indicates the existence of an unconformity between the members Batoví and Rivera. Allied to this, the change in the depositional model suggests a climatic change, going from arid to semi-arid climate during the deposi-tion of the Batoví Member, to a hyperarid climate during the deposition of the Rivera Mem-ber.

Epicyclic-type automatic transmissions are used in automobiles widely. There are many advantages of epicyclic-type automatic transmissions. It is composed more densely, smaller and provide higher gear ratio. We can get different output speed by actuating different clutches or brakes. There are a lot of patents for epicyclic-type automatic transmissions, but most of them tends to be three degrees of freedom automatic transmissions or using embedded clutches or brakes and other complex constructions. It is a better choice if we could use relatively simple manufacturing and control of two degrees of freedom and external clutches and brakes in the same multi speeds, speed ratio of the same premise. Therefore, this study aims to propose a set of design process for two degrees of freedom parallel-connected epicyclic gear automatic transmissions and computerize the process. First, we established the lever diagram for eight-speed automatic transmissions. By decomposing lever diagrams to all possible three-point lines, then composing four different lines to get all possible eight-speed automatic transmission constructions. Then, we use direct-member -number method to get member number of all constructions. Determining the possibility of configuring clutches and brakes, excluding the construction which can¡¦t configure the clutch and brake, establish the database can be configured. Finally, we determine a speed ratio for the eight-speed automatic transmissions, excluding the constructions doesn¡¦t match the appropriate gear ratios. Drawing the diagram which comply the restriction for eight-speed automatic transmissions. Keywords: automatic transmission, lever diagram, direct-member-number method, member number, configuration of clutches

The present study attempts to extend leader-member exchange theory to the team-level by including team social cohesion and two team-level exchange relationship constructs (i.e., team-level leader-member exchange [LMX] and team-member exchange [TMX]) simultaneously, and by examining antecedents and outcomes associated with these variables. The research model includes transformational leadership and team-members' individualism-collectivism as antecedents of the team relational environment and both team performance and team viability as effectiveness measures. Survey data were collected for a field sample of 89 Airborne Special Operations (ASO) teams in the Korean Army. Each team's effectiveness was rated by three different sources: team members (N=823, 7~11 people per team; M=9.4), regional unit (RU) peers (31~42 peers for each team; M=37.2), and RU commanders (N=17). The hypothesized model and several alternative models were tested three times, using team effectiveness measures from each of the three sources in a separate model. Overall, results from path analyses conducted using EQS were consistent with the hypotheses. Specifically, both team-level LMX and TMX were positively affected by transformational leadership and team members' collectivism. TMX showed a stronger positive association with team social cohesion than did team-level LMX. Team performance was positively affected by TMX, team social cohesion, and transformational leadership in the model that employed team members' ratings as team effectiveness measures. However, when the ratings from RU peers were used as team outcome measures, the path from team social cohesion to team performance remained significant, but the other two paths became non-significant. None of the three variables significantly predicted team performance as rated by RU commanders. When viewed in terms of team viability, team social cohesion showed a significant association with team viability across all three models. Although TMX predicted team viability when team members' ratings were used in the model, it did not predict team viability when the ratings were from either RU peers or RU commanders. Finally, transformational leadership showed a significant positive and negative relationship with the number of collectivists and individualists within a team, respectively, across all three models. The limitations of the present study and recommendations for future research are presented.

In 2005 Prince Edward Island’s plebiscite on replacing the single member plurality (SMP) voting system with a mixed member proportional (MMP) voting system was defeated. In New Brunswick a similar referendum, recommended by the Commission on Legislative Democracy in 2004, was never held. This thesis investigates media coverage of these recent electoral reform initiatives in Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Specifically, it examines local newspaper coverage of each province’s electoral reform initiatives and analyses the findings to determine if the newspapers demonstrated any bias for or against the implementation of a new voting system. It concludes that in each province the local newspaper media demonstrated a pro-electoral reform position, though there was considerable variation between the newspapers with respect to the breadth of coverage, the amount of bias and how that bias was articulated to readers. / Graduate

A Formação Tacuarembó (Jurássico Superior – Cretáceo Inferior), subdividida em Membro Batoví e Membro Rivera, aflora na região norte do Uruguai, nos departamentos de Rivera e Tacuarembó. O objetivo principal deste trabalho é a análise sedimentológica e estratigráfi-ca da Formação Tacuarembó, através da caracterização faciológica, a reconstrução dos modelos deposicionais e a definição das relações de contato entre os membros Batoví e Rivera. Para alcançar tal objetivo, foi realizado o levantamento, na escala 1:50, de um tes-temunho e de quarenta e uma seções colunares, estas divididas em sete transectas com base em sua distribuição espacial. Como resultado, foram detalhadas litofácies posterior-mente agrupadas em diferentes associações de fácies. O Membro Batoví é constituído por associações de fácies de (1) dunas eólicas, (2) lençóis de areia eólicos, (3) canais fluviais efêmeros, (4) canais fluviais perenes entrelaçados e (5) deltas. O Membro Rivera, por sua vez, é constituído essencialmente por associações de fácies de dunas eólicas. A intercala-ção entre depósitos fluviais, eólicos e deltaicos, com predominância de associações fluviais sugere que o Membro Batoví representa o modelo deposicional de porção distal de um sis-tema fluvial distributário Já o Membro Rivera caracteriza-se pelo sucessivo cavalgamento de dunas eólicas, sem a ocorrência de depósitos de interdunas úmidas ou encharcadas, definindo um sistema eólico seco. A mudança abrupta de sistemas deposicionais, marcada por uma superfície plana, por vezes com concentração de clastos, indica a existência de uma discordância entre os membros Batoví e Rivera. Aliado a isto, a mudança no modelo deposicional sugere uma alteração climática, passando de um clima arido a semi-árido du-rante a deposição do Membro Batoví, para um clima hiperárido ao longo da deposição do Membro Rivera. / The Tacuarembó Formation (Upper Jurassic - Lower Cretaceous), subdivided into Batoví Member and Rivera Member, crops in the northern region of Uruguay, in the Rivera and Tacuarembó departments. The main objective of the present work is the sedimentological and estratigraphic analysis of the Tacuarembó Formation, through the faciological charac-terization, reconstruction of the depositional models and definition of contact relations be-tween the Batoví and Rivera members. To reach such objective, a well-log and forty-one columnar sections were surveyed in a scale 1:50, and later the columnar sections were di-vided into seven transects, based on their spatial position. As a result, lithofacies were de-tailed and later grouped in different facies associations.The Batoví Member consists of associations of facies of (1) eolian dunes, (2) eolian sand sheets, (3) ephemeral fluvial channels, (4) perennial braided fluvial channels and (5) deltaic. On the other hand, the Ri-vera Member, is essentially constituted by facies associations eolian dunes. The intercala-tion between fluvial, eolian and deltaic deposits, with predominance of fluvial associations, suggests that the Batoví Member represents the depositional model of the distal portion of a distributary fluvial system. Contrastingly, the Rivera Member is characterized by the suc-cessive eolian dunes climbing, without the occurrence of wet or damp interdunes deposits, defining a dry eolian system. The abrupt change of depositional systems, marked by a flat surface, sometimes with clasts concentration, indicates the existence of an unconformity between the members Batoví and Rivera. Allied to this, the change in the depositional model suggests a climatic change, going from arid to semi-arid climate during the deposi-tion of the Batoví Member, to a hyperarid climate during the deposition of the Rivera Mem-ber.

A Formação Tacuarembó (Jurássico Superior – Cretáceo Inferior), subdividida em Membro Batoví e Membro Rivera, aflora na região norte do Uruguai, nos departamentos de Rivera e Tacuarembó. O objetivo principal deste trabalho é a análise sedimentológica e estratigráfi-ca da Formação Tacuarembó, através da caracterização faciológica, a reconstrução dos modelos deposicionais e a definição das relações de contato entre os membros Batoví e Rivera. Para alcançar tal objetivo, foi realizado o levantamento, na escala 1:50, de um tes-temunho e de quarenta e uma seções colunares, estas divididas em sete transectas com base em sua distribuição espacial. Como resultado, foram detalhadas litofácies posterior-mente agrupadas em diferentes associações de fácies. O Membro Batoví é constituído por associações de fácies de (1) dunas eólicas, (2) lençóis de areia eólicos, (3) canais fluviais efêmeros, (4) canais fluviais perenes entrelaçados e (5) deltas. O Membro Rivera, por sua vez, é constituído essencialmente por associações de fácies de dunas eólicas. A intercala-ção entre depósitos fluviais, eólicos e deltaicos, com predominância de associações fluviais sugere que o Membro Batoví representa o modelo deposicional de porção distal de um sis-tema fluvial distributário Já o Membro Rivera caracteriza-se pelo sucessivo cavalgamento de dunas eólicas, sem a ocorrência de depósitos de interdunas úmidas ou encharcadas, definindo um sistema eólico seco. A mudança abrupta de sistemas deposicionais, marcada por uma superfície plana, por vezes com concentração de clastos, indica a existência de uma discordância entre os membros Batoví e Rivera. Aliado a isto, a mudança no modelo deposicional sugere uma alteração climática, passando de um clima arido a semi-árido du-rante a deposição do Membro Batoví, para um clima hiperárido ao longo da deposição do Membro Rivera. / The Tacuarembó Formation (Upper Jurassic - Lower Cretaceous), subdivided into Batoví Member and Rivera Member, crops in the northern region of Uruguay, in the Rivera and Tacuarembó departments. The main objective of the present work is the sedimentological and estratigraphic analysis of the Tacuarembó Formation, through the faciological charac-terization, reconstruction of the depositional models and definition of contact relations be-tween the Batoví and Rivera members. To reach such objective, a well-log and forty-one columnar sections were surveyed in a scale 1:50, and later the columnar sections were di-vided into seven transects, based on their spatial position. As a result, lithofacies were de-tailed and later grouped in different facies associations.The Batoví Member consists of associations of facies of (1) eolian dunes, (2) eolian sand sheets, (3) ephemeral fluvial channels, (4) perennial braided fluvial channels and (5) deltaic. On the other hand, the Ri-vera Member, is essentially constituted by facies associations eolian dunes. The intercala-tion between fluvial, eolian and deltaic deposits, with predominance of fluvial associations, suggests that the Batoví Member represents the depositional model of the distal portion of a distributary fluvial system. Contrastingly, the Rivera Member is characterized by the suc-cessive eolian dunes climbing, without the occurrence of wet or damp interdunes deposits, defining a dry eolian system. The abrupt change of depositional systems, marked by a flat surface, sometimes with clasts concentration, indicates the existence of an unconformity between the members Batoví and Rivera. Allied to this, the change in the depositional model suggests a climatic change, going from arid to semi-arid climate during the deposi-tion of the Batoví Member, to a hyperarid climate during the deposition of the Rivera Mem-ber.

Teams offer more flexibility within organizations and their business is shaped around teams to be more competitive in complex business environments. Teams are also the ideal work structure in which team members can influence each other’s perceptions of their work climate. Existing research results positively linked organizational climate with productivity prediction. The perception of team members of their social environment influence their behaviour and should be of interest to organizations if it can be proven that these perceptions of climate can be influenced. The main research question guiding the study was, “What is the predictability of emotional intelligence, team member exchange and goal orientation on team climate?” A literature study highlighted that team climate (TCI) is assumed to be the aggregation of individuals perceptions of the team context they work in. If the perceptions of the climate that people work in guide their behaviour, then it is likely that those perceptions of climate, and the responses that follow, may be influenced through individual attributes, appropriate structures, processes and interaction in the team. Emotional intelligence (EI) reflects the ability to recognize and control and regulate emotions in oneself and in others, with regulating in others implying an element of influence. It was further established that goal orientation (GO) refers to the two predispositional goal orientations individual seems to have indicating a different approach to setbacks, challenges and goal achievement. Team member exchange (TMX) was used in this study as reflection on an individual’s evaluative perception of his exchange interaction relationship as well as the anticipated reciprocal exchange with fellow team members. A confirmatory factor analysis was done on each of the four different instruments (TCI, EI TMX and GO). A path analysis was then developed based on the correlation matrix in order to reflect the relevant relationships between the different variables. The results reflected a strong causal relationship between team member exchange and team climate. Contrary to that, emotional intelligence and goal orientation had elements of a very weak to no causal relationship at all with team climate. The result confirmed that team exchange actions, facilitated through team meetings, influence team members’ perception of their team climate. If climate can be influenced to a positive supporting climate, team performance will be enhanced. / Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2008. / Human Resource Management / Unrestricted

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