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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"Fit Theory"”.
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A FIT THEORY OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND TWO EMPIRICAL EXAMINATIONS
… Meso-model of organizational leadership based on fit theory and then test key propositions of the model concerning exchange relationships between leaders and followers. The first manuscript examines existing leadership theory highlighting points of agreement and contention among theoretical …
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Examining the Effects of Horizontal Conflict in Regulatory Fit Theory in the Context of Performance Feedback
This study extends Regulatory Fit Theory (Higgins, 2000) to examine horizontal regulatory fit (Scholer & Higgins, 2010) in the context of performance feedback. Participants completed the Regulatory Focus Questionnaire (Higgins et al., 2001) to measure their chronic motivational orientation, then …
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Press fit design : force and torque testing of steel dowel pins in brass and nylon samples
… to determine the accuracy of current press fit theory when applied to press fit design. Brass and nylon hex samples were press fitted with hardened steel dowel pins. Press fit force and torque required to induce slipping were measured experimentally. Sample dimensions and material properties …
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More than just a number: student and educator perceptions about the transition to ninth grade
… 2009). According to stage-environment fit theory, these transition issues are the result of high schools not meeting the developmental needs of ninth graders. Those adolescents who are in an environment that does not support or even suppresses their needs will experience negative …
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Performance measurement framework for the oil and gas supply chain
… performance. The resource-based view (RBV) theory and Miles and Snow's organisational fit theory were, respectively, used to explain the research and as the basis for analysis of results. The organisational fit theory states that organisation's approach to competition can be classified into …
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An Investigation Into The Learning Experiences Of Adolescents With Perceived Dual Exceptionalities Within Gifted And Special Education Middle Grades Settings
… that undergirds this study is the Constructivist Theory offered by Piaget (1952) and elaborated by Vygotsky’s (1978) socio-cultural theory. Building upon these is the theoretical framework of the Stage-Environment Fit Theory which attempts to explain the fit between adolescent developmental needs …
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Assessing the cognitive fit of hypertext-based learning aids for advanced learning in complex and ill-structured domains
… inconsistent when it comes to assessing its benefits. Some researchers indicate that there are advantages, others indicate that there are none. A similar situation in the Graphs versus Tables literature was settled by Vessey's (91) Cognitive Fit Theory. Within this theory, Vessey (91) indicated …
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Biodata: A Thing of the Past? Examining the Predictibe Validity and User Reactions of Rationally-Selected, Empirically Keyed Biodata
… Drawing from Person-Environment fit theory (Kristof, 1996), I argued that biodata developed in this manner would be rated more favorably than measures of cognitive ability and conscientiousness due to the job-specific nature of the internally developed inventory. Biodata inventory …
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Reducing false starts among IT employees—A study of hiring professionals’ perceptions
… or the employer realizes that it is not a right fit, and the employment is terminated. The unexpected loss of employees is recognized as a global issue that affects overall business performance regardless of industry. The economic impact of false starts is estimated to be $1.28 billion per year …
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Examining the role of the university environment, cultural congruity, social support, and self-efficacy on the academic persistence of black students attending predominantly white institutions and historically black colleges or universities
… study incorporated the person-environment fit theory (PE Fit; Lewin, 1938; Parsons, 1909), retention and attrition theories (Bean, 1980; Tinto, 1975), and social cognitive career theory (SCCT; Lent, Brown, and Hackett, 1994) to examine academic persistence intentions among Black …
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Close-Coupling and Coupled States Scattering Calculations Applied to Collisions of Methane With Rare Gases
… a neon-methane interaction potential which will fit theory fully to experiment show that disagreements which are observed between the measured neon-methane differential cross sections and coupled states calculations can be due neither to the coupled states approximation nor to the interaction …
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Self-Actualization Wellness: A Developmental Approach to Predicting and Reducing College Student Stress Related to Person and Environment Variables
… Wellness and the Person-Environment Fit Theory, the purpose of this study was to explore potential predictors that may impact college students’ wellness. More specifically, the extent to which a higher level of development in each of the seven dimensions of the theoretical model of …
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A framework for the assessment of nursing taks and environmental demands
… wards could be improved to create a better fit between ward nurses and their work environment, by applying the Person-‐ Environment Fit theory. The Nursing Tasks and Environmental Assessment Framework (NTEA Framework) consists of two components. The Nursing Tasks Demand Matrix (NTDM), which …
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The predictive power of values for organizational outcomes
Despite theory suggesting that values guide the perception and behavior of individuals in work settings, values have yet to be systematically investigated in terms of their relationships with organizational outcomes. Moreover, according to Schwartz’s value theory (Schwartz, 1992) and …
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Single case study exploring the integrative model of person-organizational fit and retention among long-tenured H-E-B employees.
… challenge to organizational sustainability, profitability, and community well-being. The financial burden of recruiting, training, and replacing employees undermines operational efficiency and long-term workforce development. Turnover disrupts service quality, customer satisfaction, and team …
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Person-environment fit: Needs and challenges in Antarctica : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University
… present research applies the Person-Environment fit (P-E fit) theory to ICEs. This approach assumes that matching characteristics of an individual with relevant aspects of an environment allows one to predict overall adjustment to that environment. Focussing on the fit of two defining …
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Constructing Stage-Environment Fit: Early Adolescents' Psychological Development and their Attitudes Towards School in English Middle and Secondary School Environments
… data were analysed inductively using grounded theory coding procedures which uncovered early adolescent needs that mismatched with many design features of secondary schooling. Of particular developmental offence were impersonal teachers and lessons that were non-practical, without opportunity …
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How an Organization's Environmental Orientation Impacts Environmental Performance and its Resultant Financial Performance through Green Computing Hiring Practices: An Empirical Investigation of the Natural Resource-Based View of the Firm
… uses the logic embodied in Strategic Fit Theory, the Natural Resource-Based View of the Firm (NRBV), strategic human resource management, and other relevant literature streams to empirically demonstrate how the environmental orientation of a firm's strategy impacts their environmental …
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Children’s perceptions of the natural environment: creating child and environmentally friendly cities
… framework of the Person-environment (P-E) fit theory. Methodologically, a qualitative research design was adopted, employing focus group interviews as the method of data collection. The study was conducted in an impoverished community on the Cape Flats in the Western Cape Province of South …
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Spirituality at work: The development of a theoretical model
… years, and a stream of research notes its benefits beyond a trend. Despite the topic’s growing recognition, the research community raised the need for the integration of spirituality at work with traditional areas of investigation (Giacalone & Jurkiewicz, 2003). A potentially fruitful first …
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