Concept and Characteristics of Observation in Research
Concept and Characteristics of the Note
An inherent part of human nature, observation is part of our psychology in relation to everyday life. It could be said that everyone continuously practices and observes, perceiving what is going on around them. Observation supports varying degrees of systematization, ranging from occasional and incidental observation (not due to any criteria or strategy) to active observation (due to technical criteria and methodological investigation). As a research method,
Read MorePsychoanalysis of Nina in Black Swan: A Study in Psychosis
Psychoanalysis of Nina in Black Swan
1. Personality Analysis through Psychoanalysis
Nina, the protagonist of the film Black Swan, is an obsessive perfectionist consumed by her dancing career. Her relentless pursuit of flawlessness earns her the coveted lead role in Swan Lake, but it also triggers a descent into psychosis. Throughout the film, Nina experiences vivid hallucinations and disturbing dreams, often featuring a menacing doppelganger. This internal struggle culminates in a tragic climax where
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Training and Development in Organizations
Training in Universities vs. Organizations
Training in Universities: May not be universally accepted by other organizations. Generally, less specific and more general in nature.
Training in Organizations: Actively teaches and learns skills directly related to job performance. Tailored to specific company and job roles, often resulting in certificates accepted across organizations.
Types of Training
- Technical Training: Specific technical skills required for job
Audience Management and Research Methods in Communication
Reasons for Audience Management
- Ensure product/service/company meets audience needs
- Cater to the audience
- Gain feedback
- Identify market gaps
Focus Groups (Case Study)
Engage in guided conversations with 6-10 people and a moderator on a specific topic for 45-90 minutes. Participants may or may not know each other. Convenient sampling is used, leading to systematic planning for a more scientific approach.
Types of Focus Groups:
- All members belong to the same pre-existing group
- Participants share the same role
Job Design, Recruitment, Selection, Training, and Development: A Comprehensive Guide
Job Design
Job Design: (before) Set of opp & constraints structured into assigned tasks & responsabilities that affect how an employee accomplishes & expereicnes work. (after) Job design encapsulates the processes & outcomes of how work is structured, organized & experienced. J.Re-design:Involves making significant changes to existing job roles to improve efficiency, employee satisfaction, or organizational effectiveness. It may involve restructuring tasks, reallocating responsibilities,
Read MoreCharlotte Perkins Gilman: Feminist Theorist & Author
Life Highlights
- Charlotte Perkins Born on July 3, 1869 in Hartford, Connecticut
- Attended the Rhode Island School of Design in 1878-1879 and trained as a commercial artist
- Freelance lecturer and author
- Perkins was a pivotal feminist theorist and allied with progressive political movements
- The Yellow Wallpaper (1892)
- women and Economics (1898)
- Committed suicide on August 17, 1935 in Pasadena, California
Core Ideas
- Gilman’s multidimensional theory of gender inequality combines:
- a Marxist emphasis on the economic