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Lentino, Lisa Manzi. "Assessing appraisal /." The Ohio State University, 2000. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1488202171196432.

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Maurício, António Manuel Costa. "Avaliação de desempenho: Caracterização das melhores experiências percepcionadas pelos avaliados." Master's thesis, Universidade de Évora, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10174/16686.

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Esta dissertação tem como finalidade caracterizar as melhores experiências de avaliação de desempenho, percecionadas pelos avaliados, no pressuposto que as mesmas são processes de interação social, envolvendo significados e expectativas entre os atores. Por conseguinte, a ênfase da abordagem que realizamos não está no modelo de avaliação mas nas práticas e consequentemente nos processes de interação, durante os quais os atores envolvidos na avaliação de desempenho constroem e reconstroem significados sobre a mesma. Assim, recorrendo a metodologias compreensivas e à técnica de análise de conteú

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Jericho, Adrienne John, and n/a. "Perceptions of Principal Appraisal: Experience in Australian Lutheran Schools." Griffith University. School of Cognition, Language and Special Education, 2004. http://www4.gu.edu.au:8080/adt-root/public/adt-QGU20040919.113840.

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This study was an investigation into participant perceptions of principal appraisal in Australian Lutheran schools where a national, systematic appraisal process for principals, entitled Principal Appraisal for Development (PAD), has been in place since 2000. The study group for the investigation consisted of fifteen principals, ten chairpersons of school councils and two district directors, all of whom had been involved in the process. The literature review indicated that whilst there was substantive scholarly writing on the purpose and methods of principal appraisal, there was a lack of re

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Jericho, Adrienne John. "Perceptions of Principal Appraisal: Experience in Australian Lutheran Schools." Thesis, Griffith University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10072/365186.

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This study was an investigation into participant perceptions of principal appraisal in Australian Lutheran schools where a national, systematic appraisal process for principals, entitled Principal Appraisal for Development (PAD), has been in place since 2000. The study group for the investigation consisted of fifteen principals, ten chairpersons of school councils and two district directors, all of whom had been involved in the process. The literature review indicated that whilst there was substantive scholarly writing on the purpose and methods of principal appraisal, there was a lack of re

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Griggs, Bob Evans. "Appraiser Accuracy Utilizing the Texas Teacher Appraisal System: A Demographic Analysis." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1988. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc331226/.

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The purpose of this study was to determine if there are personal and demographic characteristics which can predict the most accurate teacher appraisers. The demographics were limited to the following: campus-level job assignment, employing district size, sex, race, number of years of experience as an administrator, previous level of teaching experience, and curriculum area taught by the appraiser. The 622 subjects were school administrators trained to utilize the Texas Teacher Appraisal System. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. Where an independent variable was significa

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Milosevich, Jodi. "Investigating the relationship between personality dimensions, level of self-efficacy and perceived performance appraisal satisfaction: a case for individualised performance appraisals." Master's thesis, Faculty of Commerce, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/30977.

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Orientation: For decades, organisations have implemented performance management systems in order to promote an environment focused on performance enhancement and employee development. Performance appraisals have consistently been at the centre of performance management systems. However, they are often perceived as being ineffective or unsatisfactory, resulting in dissatisfaction and contributing to financial and time losses. Performance Appraisal Satisfaction (PAS) amongst employees is, therefore, vital if organisations want to achieve desired outcomes. Limited research was found that explaine

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Eltom, Osman. "GERD: An appraisal." Thesis, KTH, Hälsoinformatik och logistik, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-278046.

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AbstractThe grandEthiopianRenaissanceDam,amajorhydropowerprojectlocatedintheBlueNilein Ethiopia,isprojectedtobecomeoneofthebiggestsourcesofhydroelectricpowerinAfricaby2022.Thescaleoftheprojectisburdenedwithaconsiderableenvironmentalandsocialload,the magnitudeofitsimpactdependingonafewkeydecisionsmadeduringtheinauguralstages.The viabilityofGERDintheNileBasinisassessed.Keyconsiderationstobearinmindduringthe initialfillingofthemainreservoirarediscussed.Anumberofmodelsandsimulationsarecited andanalysed,mostlydealingwithhydrologicaldataintheregionandpredictionsofGERD’simpact onannualflowrates.Recom

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Carter, Marta L. "Effects of appraisal purpose and rating format on performance appraisal accuracy." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 1989. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/45961.

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<p>The principle of encoding specificity states that effective information retrieval relies upon consistency of encoding and retrieval cues. The present study generalized this principle to a complex social interaction in order to investigate the relation between certain combinations of pre- and post-observational cues and their effects on information categorization, recognition accuracy, and judgment accuracy. It was hypothesized that two experimental factors, appraisal purpose and rating format categorization, would influence organization, retrieval, and judgment of performance inf

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Conlin, Brad. "INGO Performance Management Practices and the Need for Accountability." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/32143.

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This study provides a comprehensive look at the current state of best practices in performance appraisal systems in the public and private sector. From this, the main objective for this research paper is to investigate the reasons why INGOs are not currently able to properly implement a ‘best practices’ based performance appraisal system. Furthermore, this paper will provide both future research questions, as well as practitioner based recommendations. In addition, it will examine the need for higher levels of accountability in INGOs through appropriate performance appraisal systems.

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Campbell, Alasdair James. "Implementing appraisal : a case study of the implementation of an appraisal system." Thesis, Open University, 2003. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.275098.

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Diffey, Keith Russell. "The teacher appraisal interview." n.p, 1990. http://ethos.bl.uk/.

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Diffey, Keith Russell. "The teacher appraisal interview." Thesis, Open University, 1991. http://oro.open.ac.uk/57320/.

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Teacher appraisal is one of the key educational issues of the 1980s and 1990s. Developments have been-taking place at both national and local levels, and in the near future, many schools will be obliged to adopt some form of appraisal system. In setting the context for this research, attention is drawn to the purposes and types of appraisal, its major benefits and drawbacks, and the common features of existing schemes. Most teacher appraisal schemes maýe the appraisal "interview" the focal activity, and therefore the effectiveness of the system, is dependent upon the quality of the interactio

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Lusty, M. G. F. "Teacher appraisal : teachers' perceptions of an LEA teacher appraisal scheme and its implementation." Thesis, Open University, 1991. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.292280.

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Andersson, Fredrik, and Robert Landberg. "Real Estate Appraisal : A Study of Real Estate Appraisers in Sweden." Thesis, Jönköping University, Jönköping International Business School, 2005. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-209.

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<p>Problem: Problemet som legat till grund för intresset och inriktningen med denna magisteruppsats är då tidigare kontorsfastigheten Skatteskrapan skulle byta ägare och användningsområde. En planerad ombyggnad ställde till problem med avseende på uppskattningen av ombyggnadskostnader. I slutändan handlar problemet om ett värderingsproblem. Detta problem tillsammans med andra ex-empel där fastigheter bytt användningsområden har väckt ett intresse att göra en ingående undersökning av det svenska fastighetsvärderingsområdet. Denna uppsats är indelad i fem olika delundersökningar. Initialt sker e

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Li, Liya. "Performance appraisal management in Qidi." Thesis, Högskolan i Gävle, Avdelningen för ekonomi, 2010. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-7610.

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The purpose of this study is to explore the performance appraisal practice in Qidi, and suggest in what way Qidi should go in performance appraisal in the future. The result shows that there are some problems in Qidi’s performance appraisal, management. Thereby, the suggestions are that Qidi should establish a standard performance appraisal system, create a formal control system, and keep the process transparent in appraisal.

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McGivern, Gerald John. "The introduction of consultant appraisal." Thesis, Imperial College London, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/11827.

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Karkoulian, Silva. "Performance appraisal in higher education." Thesis, University of Leicester, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/2381/31001.

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The proper implementation of an appraisal system in an educational institution could enhance the growth and development of its faculty members, which will positively reflect on the whole institution. This study aims at laying the ground for a better appraisal practice at the Lebanese American University (LAU). The study also attempts to identify trends and areas for further development, and to provide consolidated practical advice for universities in Lebanon. 80 faculty members filled semi-structured questionnaires at the Lebanese American University. Furthermore, 40 faculty members were inter

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Jelley, Diana Mary. "Peer appraisal in general practice." Thesis, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, 2001. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.366581.

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Mavroudeas, Stavros. "Regulation Approach : A Critical Appraisal." Thesis, Birkbeck (University of London), 1990. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.529309.

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Ainsworth, Peter M. "Structural realism : a critical appraisal." Thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London), 2008. http://etheses.lse.ac.uk/2951/.

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Three principal forms of structural realism are distinguished in this thesis: weak epistemic structural realism (WESR), strong epistemic structural realism (SESR) and ontic structural realism (OSR). In chapter 1, it is argued that the positive argument in favour of WESR, i.e. the claim that it can accommodate the no miracles argument and the pessimistic induction is unconvincing, because (i) the no miracles argument is flawed, so it is no particular virtue of WESR that it can accommodate it and (ii) it is not clear that WESR really can accommodate the pessimistic induction. In chapter 2, it is

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Chen, Xiang. "Conceptual problems in theory appraisal." Thesis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/80063.

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The objective of this thesis is to examine the role of conceptual problems in scientific change, especially in the processes of theory appraisal. In the thesis I begin with a review of Buchdahl's, Toulmin's, and Laudan's works on conceptual problems. In the review I show that, although all these writers emphasize the importance of conceptual problems as a criterion of theory appraisal, their works on conceptual problems are not complete. The basis of this thesis is a case study of the nineteenth-century optical revolution. Traditionally, the victory of the wave theory in the revolution was

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Calderón, Robert Franciscus. "Mood and performance appraisal quality." The Ohio State University, 1998. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1282749923.

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Yeung, Wing Man. "Affect, appraisal and consumer judgment /." View Abstract or Full-Text, 2003. http://library.ust.hk/cgi/db/thesis.pl?MARK%202003%20YEUNG.

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Densley, Tingley Danielle. "Design for deconstruction : an appraisal." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 2013. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/3771/.

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This thesis contains an assessment and discussion of the sustainability of design for deconstruction. As a basis for the work, existing literature was reviewed and the gaps in existing knowledge highlighted. Environmental assessment methods were identified as a way to incentivise design for deconstruction. An analysis of LEED demonstrated minimal achievement of reuse credits, likely due to limited availability of reused materials. The supply chain can be developed in the future through the design for deconstruction of all new buildings. Quantifying the environmental benefits of design for deco

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Whicker, Leanne, and n/a. "Interpersonal Communication and Appraisal : The Application of Cognitive Appraisal Theory to Difficult Communication at Work." Griffith University. School of Applied Psychology, 2003. http://www4.gu.edu.au:8080/adt-root/public/adt-QGU20030808.150552.

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The program of research reported here was concerned with what makes difficult face-to-face communication in work settings difficult. A framework for analysing this problem was developed by bringing together the disparate literatures of communications theory and cognitive appraisal theory. The framework identified the outcome of an instance of face-to-face communication at work as a function of features of the situation, the appraisal that the worker makes in the situation, and the response strategies selected for dealing with the situation. The research program was directed to operationalisi

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Benade, Marzelle. "A critical appraisal of performance management (appraisal) in higher education : case study at Stellenbosch University." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/4787.

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Thesis (MBA (Business Management))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009.<br>AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die doel van hierdie studie is om die huidige prestasiebestuurstelsel van die Universiteit van Stellenbosch te evalueer en om verbeterings aan te beveel. Die volgende navorsingsdoelwitte is dus bespreek: bepaal of uitsonderlike prestasie beloon word; stel vas of personeellede in die huidige prestasiebestuursproses glo en dit ondersteun; identifiseer die knelpunte in die prestasiebestuurstelsel van die Universiteit van Stellenbosch; bepaal die kenmerke van en vereistes vir doeltreffende prestasiebestu

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Whicker, Leanne. "Interpersonal Communication and Appraisal: The Application of Cognitive Appraisal Theory to Difficult Communication at Work." Thesis, Griffith University, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10072/366193.

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The program of research reported here was concerned with what makes difficult face-to-face communication in work settings difficult. A framework for analysing this problem was developed by bringing together the disparate literatures of communications theory and cognitive appraisal theory. The framework identified the outcome of an instance of face-to-face communication at work as a function of features of the situation, the appraisal that the worker makes in the situation, and the response strategies selected for dealing with the situation. The research program was directed to operationalisi

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Grainger, David. "Authoring appraisal : an analysis of participation in performance appraisal systems in two local authorities in England." Thesis, University of Leeds, 2011. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.574506.

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The use of performance appraisal (PA) schemes is now almost ubiquitous in modem organizations, yet the academic literature on the subject must contend with a number of empirical studies which suggest that those who implement appraisal systems consider them to have failed. This suggests a need for more comprehensive examination of what happens when PA is implemented in practice. Taking a broadly realist approach, this thesis argues that such an examination must give a more comprehensive picture of how each of the different groups involved in PA participate in such schemes, with such participati

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Freybote, Julia. "Market Feedback and Valuation Judgment: Revisited." Digital Archive @ GSU, 2012. http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/real_estate_diss/11.

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Appraisers receive feedback from a variety of sources such as other appraisers, clients and the real estate market. Previous studies find client feedback to introduce an upward bias into commercial and residential appraisal judgments. Hansz and Diaz (2001) find that the provision of transaction price (market) feedback for a previously valued property biases commercial appraisers upwardly in subsequent valuations. The authors provide market optimism, client feedback and a reduced conservatism bias as explanations for their findings. However, previous client and market feedback studies were cond

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Jonsson, Daniel. "Sustainable Urban Development : Forecasting and Appraisal." Licentiate thesis, KTH, Infrastructure, 2003. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-1677.

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Lopes, Maria Dulce Soares. "Non-financial aspects of project appraisal." Thesis, Imperial College London, 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/8411.

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Sinnema, Claire. "Teacher Appraisal: Missed Opportunities for Learning." Thesis, University of Auckland, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/2292/71.

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The improvement of teaching is now recognised to be a key to the sustained improvement of student achievement. Teacher appraisal, a central element of performance management, is intended to improve the quality of teaching (and therefore learning). This thesis examines whether teacher appraisal is achieving this purpose, through three empirical studies. This thesis begins with a discussion of the context of teacher appraisal in relation to education reform of the last two decades. A normative model of teacher appraisal, one that focuses on data-based inquiry into student learning, is outlined,

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Lim, Paul C. T. "Wages policy in Singapore : an appraisal /." Title page, contents and introduction only, 1985. http://web4.library.adelaide.edu.au/theses/09EC/09ecl7318.pdf.

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Latifpour, Moozar Kasra. "Non-destructive appraisal of paste backfill." Thesis, McGill University, 2002. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=79242.

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This thesis explores the possibility of using both miniature reflection (MSR-IE) and Ultrasonic (PUNDIT) techniques for the appraisal of paste backfill.<br>The use of paste backfill is gaining popularity, however various technical, environmental and regulatory constraints complexify the study of its behaviour. There are various laboratory experiments available for the appraisal of this material; however the results do not necessarily correspond to its in-situ response. The main objective of this experimentation is to evaluate the quality of the fill by the study of its P-wave velocity,

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Pedersen, Carsten. "Informativeness and accuracy in personality appraisal." Thesis, University of Oxford, 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.298645.

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Green, Lilian. "Dynamic simulation for whole life appraisal." Thesis, University of Reading, 2000. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.325206.

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Overend, Mauro. "The appraisal of structural glass assemblies." Thesis, University of Surrey, 2002. http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/804385/.

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Perdicoulis, Anastassios. "Appraisal of local authority development plans." Thesis, University of Salford, 1996. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.360434.

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Mitchell, M. K. "The regulative aspect of aesthetic appraisal." Thesis, University of Exeter, 1986. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.371953.

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Zanstra, Ydwine Jieldouw. "Cognitive appraisal, coping and cardiovascular reactivity." Thesis, University of Aberdeen, 2008. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.446206.

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In the laboratory, prior research has shown that cognitive appraisals of challenge and threat are predictive of differential hemodynamic response patterns during stressor exposure. Participants who appraise a stressor as a challenge showed a myocardial (heart-mediated) response. On the other hand, threat appraisal has been shown to be associated with a vascular hemodynamic response pattern. The first aim of the current dissertation was to test whether these relationships between cognitive appraisal and hemodynamic responding generalise to a real-life stressful situation. Stressor exposure wa

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England, Judith Ann. "Ecological appraisal of river restoration schemes." Thesis, University of Hertfordshire, 2004. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.410064.

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SILVA, RODRIGO CASADO OLIVEIRA DA. "APPRAISAL OF VEHICLE ROUTING SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION." PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO, 2007. http://www.maxwell.vrac.puc-rio.br/Busca_etds.php?strSecao=resultado&nrSeq=11511@1.

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Com a era da globalização e a introdução da filosofia de Gestão da Cadeia de Suprimentos, os clientes têm se tornado cada vez mais exigentes no que diz respeito à qualidade e prazos de entrega, gerando uma competitividade crescente e uma busca por serviços cada vez mais customizados que, para as empresas de distribuição de produtos, tem se tornado um fator cada vez mais importante na obtenção de vantagem competitiva e conquista de fatias cada vez maiores do mercado. Nesse sentido, muitas empresas de transporte têm tentado dar maior confiabilidade, mais velocidade e flexibilidade, buscan

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Massey, David E. "Satellite Ground Station Cost/Performance Appraisal." International Foundation for Telemetering, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/609743.

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International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 27-30, 1997 / Riviera Hotel and Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada<br>The proliferation of Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) science, earth resources and eventually global communications satellites either in orbit or planned, requires a much lower cost methodology for ground support. No longer is it economically feasible to consider a single, dedicated satellite tracking station to service a LEO spacecraft. An innovative approach is needed to lower the cost of LEO satellite data services thus contributing to the expansion of the commercial s

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Guedes, Maria do Carmo Vaz de Miranda. "Mathematical models in capital investment appraisal." Thesis, University of Warwick, 1988. http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/107492/.

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Kiryazov, Kiril. "Grounding Emotion Appraisal in Autonomous Humanoids." Licentiate thesis, Linköpings universitet, Institutionen för datavetenskap, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-105344.

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The work presented in this dissertation investigates the problem for resource management of autonomous robots. Acting under the constraint of limited resources is a necessity for every robot which should perform tasks independent of human control. Some of the most important variables and performance criteria for adaptive behavior under resource constraints are discussed. Concepts like autonomy, self-sufficiency, energy dynamics, work utility, effort of action, and optimal task selection are defined and analyzed as the emphasis is on the resource balance in interaction with a human. The primary

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Luong, Hien Thu. "Vietnamese Existential Philosophy: A Critical Appraisal." Diss., Temple University Libraries, 2009. http://cdm16002.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p245801coll10/id/44747.

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Philosophy<br>Ph.D.<br>In this study I present a new understanding of Vietnamese existentialism during the period 1954-1975, the period between the Geneva Accords and the fall of Saigon in 1975. The prevailing view within Vietnam sees Vietnamese existentialism during this period as a morally bankrupt philosophy that is a mere imitation of European versions of existentialism. I argue to the contrary that while Vietnamese existential philosophy and European existentialism share some themes, Vietnamese existentialism during this period is rooted in the particularities of Vietnamese traditional c

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Ly, Linda. "Performance Appraisal in a Family Business." Thesis, Pepperdine University, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10605651.

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<p> This qualitative study explored the perceptions of effectiveness of a performance review process at one family business. Ten employees across the firm were interviewed in order to describe the process, identify its strengths and weaknesses, and offer suggestions for improvement. Findings suggest that participants understood the process steps and timing, but had less accurate understanding of the process outcomes. Participants generally perceived the process as fair, helpful, and valuable to their development. Noted strengths included the process design and support from direct managers, exe

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Young, Katherine. "Strategic appraisal of interdependent infrastructure provision." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2015. https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:ca177983-e5c9-4ce5-8577-19ef12a9f116.

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Infrastructure services are of fundamental importance to a country's economic and social well-being; however, decisions about such investments are complex, involving multiple actors, high levels of uncertainty and creating a multi-decadal lock-in to the choices made. Methodologies to assist with such decisions ('appraisal' methodologies) have developed to consider many of these complexities, yet they remain sector specific, ignoring interdependencies between infrastructure networks. Such methodologies thereby ignore the opportunities or vulnerabilities derived from these inter-relationships, s

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Williams, A. Lynn. "Critical APPraisal: EBP and Phonology Apps." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2017. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/2031.

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Moyo, Unoda C. "Performance Appraisal in Organizational Cultural Context." PDXScholar, 1995. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/1155.

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This study examined the relationship between an organization's culture and its performance appraisal (PA) system and process. The initial phase of this study involved examining an organization's culture and the properties of its performance appraisal system from organizational archival information. Information derived from this phase of the study was later utilized to formulate interview questions, guide the search for the organizational culture survey instrument, and to construct the performance appraisal perceptions measuring instrument. This latter instrument is a quantitative measure that

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