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Weight-Based Discrimination in the Workplace: An Examination of Rater Characteristics
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)The prominence of obesity has increased in the United States to account for over one-third of the adult population. The purpose of this study was to explore perceived person-organization fit and rater characteristics ... -
Unpacking Personal Adaptability
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)This study aimed to explore the relationship among several variables expected to relate to and predict personal adaptability, with a focus on the relationship between proactive personality and personal adaptability. Optimism ... -
The Influence of Dark Personality on Counterproductive Work Behaviors
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)Prior research has found a negative association between leader-member exchanges (LMX) and counterproductive work behaviors (CWBs; Bowling & Michel, 2011; Chang & Lyons, 2012; Chernyak-Hai & Tziner, 2014; Sulea, Fine, ... -
Coping Strategies of College Faculty Experiencing Stress and Burnout at Work
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)The purpose of this study was to determine how faculty’s’ coping strategies were related to recovery from stressors at work. This study aimed to determine if available resources help them cope with the stress they experience ... -
Does Location Matter? Comparing the Utilization of On- vs. Off-Site Fitness Facilities on Desired Employee Outcomes
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)Organizations are increasingly investing in their employees’ health in hopes of positive outcomes. Some organizations provide their employees with on-site fitness facilities to use at little to no cost. However, some ... -
An Evaluation of Selection Processes Used for Temporary Workers in Manufacturing
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)Organizations that conduct hiring through staffing agenciesmay not always know the type of employee they are receiving.Employment agencies may not know each best fit for a company they are working with, and do their best ... -
An Analysis of College Selection Factors for High School Football Athletes
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)It is argued that the most important part of collegiate athletics is recruiting successful student-athletes. Collegiate athletes are different than the general student population in that they have a much wider variety of ... -
Task Analysis of Creating a First Time Resolution Case
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)The purpose of a training needs assessment is to identify performance requirements and the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed by an agency's workforce to achieve and align with set goals and objectives. An effective ... -
Best Practices and Recommendations for the Implementation of Digital Asset Management Systems
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)Digital asset management (DAM) solutions are quickly becoming a standard within the television broadcast industry. They can increase efficiency, reduce costs, and even transform companies and their workflowsentirelywhen ... -
The Place of Readability Calculators in Health-Related Texts
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)This research explores what readability formulas measure and the critical factors they ignore and argues that human judgment is, in fact, a more accurate indicator of readability. Readability calculators such as the ... -
A Case Study of a Marketing Agile Team and an Examination of Communication Best Practices
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)In recent years, the principles of Agile project management havebeen increasingly applied to non-Instructional Technologyrelated fields, including marketing. The shift from traditional project management to an Agile ... -
Defining Metrics to Evaluate Effectiveness of Print Documentation Promoting Workplace Safety
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)This research aimed to identify ways organizations are measuringthe effectiveness of printed workplace safety promotion materials, such as posters and handouts, which are often created and distributed by workers’ compensation ... -
Effective Approaches for Dyslexia Remediation
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)Schools are responsible forsupporting students with dyslexiausing instructional and behavioral approaches to intervention; however, increased prevalence of dyslexia has made responsibility of early identification and ... -
Remediating Discipline Disparities: Promising Initiatives that Promote Equitable Schools
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)Currently, United States Public Schools face persistent disproportionality in discipline practices wherein students of color, primarily from Black, Latinx, and American Indian backgrounds, experience office discipline ... -
The Relationship between Extracurricular Activities and Academic Achievement in American High School Students
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)A comprehensive literature review was conducted to examine the relationship between academic achievement and extracurricular participation. Three main “schools of thought” were found to exist with regard to the merit of ... -
Character Strengths: Impact on Students with Disabilities
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)Students with disabilities are often defined by only their problems.In order to help students with disabilities, along with all other students, it is important for school psychologists, school counselors, and teachers to ... -
Evaluation and Control of Non-English-Speaking Hispanic Subcontractors Not Adhering to OSHA Safety Standards in the Construction Industry
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)OSHA has implemented specific regulationsto aid in mitigating the injuries that occur in the construction industry, however, each year injuries to non-English speaking Hispanic workers increase. This trend translates to ... -
An Analysis of Hazardous Noise Exposure at a Public Education Institution
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)The purpose of this study was to quantify potentially hazardous noise at a Public Education Institutionas prescribed by the Hearing Conservation Program. Hazardous noise exposure has the potential to contribute to hearing ... -
The Presence of Clostridium Difficile Bacteria on Emergency Medical Services Equipment
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)A preliminary study was conducted to determine if ambulance surfaces and EMS equipment were potential sources of Clostridium Difficile (C. diff) transmission for two hospitals with infection rates at or above the national ... -
Ergonomic Analysis of Unloading Units in a Window and Door Consolidation Center
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)The topic of this paper was an ergonomic analysis of unloading window units within Company XYZ, a window and door consolidation center. The purpose of the study was to analyze the employee MSD injury and/or illness loss ...