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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"Integrative theory"”.
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A Perception Based Integrative Theory of Individual Behavior in Organizations
<p>The purpose of this study was to develop an integrative theoretical approach to the study of individuals' behavior in organizations, and to present an application of the approach to understanding the performance of Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets. Individuals' perceptions of the …
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Motivation and Performance in Computer Science: Test of an Integrative Theory
… to design and empirically test a parsimonious integrative motivation theory. The theory integrates aspects of expectancy theory, social cognitive theory, goal-setting theory, and commitment theory. The theory was tested with 170 undergraduate, students in an introductory computer science (CS) …
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An empirical examination of an integrative theory of social behavior: Some structural equation modeling tests
An integration of Fishbein and Ajzen's (1975) Theory of Reasoned Action, Triandis' (1977) Theory of Interpersonal Behavior, Ajzen's (1985) Theory of Planned Behavior, and Bandura's (1991) Social Cognitive Theory of Self-Regulation was proposed in this study. Structural models of social behavior …
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Idea Generation in New Product Development: A Cognitive Framework of the Fuzzy Front End
… this research are three-fold. First, we build an integrative theoretical framework examining the antecedents to successful new product idea generation by combining organizational cognition constructs and frameworks. Second, the two guiding conceptual frameworks used to build the integrative theory …
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Emerson, Nietzsche, and the Legacy of Method
… not integrated these observations into a broader theory of Emerson's influence. After reviewing the history of the question, the present study attempts an integrative theory, positing that "Joyous Science" can model much of what passed from Emerson to Nietzsche. Under that rubric, this study …
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Making Space for Evaluation to Strengthen Conservation Innovation
… chapters describe results and implications of an integrative theory and a sequence of three studies focused on an exemplary University of Minnesota innovation partnership, the Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP). A first integrative theory characterizes innovation as a practice of …
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Critically questioning an African perspective on psychopathology : a systematic literature review
… and 2010. The theoretical point of departure was integrative theory, thus falling within the postpostmodern framework. As such, literature regarding psychological theory formed a substantial part of the research, including literature relating to psychodynamic theory, cognitive-behavioural theory, …
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Exploring first-time nascent entrepreneurs’ on-going entrepreneurial opportunity recognition : a case study of London Metropolitan University’s preincubator
Extant literature lacks the integrative theory of first-time (pure) nascent entrepreneurs’ ongoing opportunity recognition. There is an academic consensus that the investigation of ongoing opportunity recognition may provide new insights into entrepreneurs’ behaviours and cognitive processes, i.e. …
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Control of international joint ventures in China - A case study investigation.
… understanding and the establishment of an integrative theory of UV control highlighting the unique environments in China at the current stage of development is the second major contribution that this research has made. Moreover, this case-based study is set out to fulfil a middle-range role …