Browsing UW-Stout Masters Theses by Issue Date
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The Ho-Chunk Culture: Bringing Greater Awareness to the Dominant Culture
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1998)The Ho-Chunk people of Wisconsin are part of this state's great history; yet, so many who live here are ignorant about their culture and belief system. The ignorance leads to ethnocentrism by the dominant culture. As a ... -
Alienation as an aspectual concept
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)This project is a sincere effort to illustrate alienation in ways not typical or formally represented. Drawing upon respected insights, initial interests have matured into a venture intent on crafting a composite, conceptual ... -
How to make a small company's services successful
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)Stone Machinery is a small business company in sense of business scale and human power. Yet it needs to provide satisfactory after-sales services to its customers who are scattered in a large area. The service personnel ... -
The ergonomic analysis of valve adjustment tasks for refinery unit operators at Kock Petroleum Group, St. Paul. Minnesota
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)Refinery Unit Operators are routinely required to manually open and close valves that control the movement of fluids through pipes. At KOCH Petroleum Group, St.Paul, Minnesota, a total of 203 operators were assigned to ... -
A descriptive case study of handicapped parking violations in a mid-western [sic] city
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of handicapped parking spaces being misused as it pertains to the implications for consumers with physical disabilities as they attempt to independently participate ... -
The level of technical skills and management competency demanded by the hospitality industry as perceived by hospitality recruiters 1998
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)This study examined the hospitality recruiter’s perception of hospitality education training in relation to industry-site based training programs. This study investigated the recruiter’s perception of where and when the ... -
The effect of an icebreaker game on communication in a third grade group counseling session
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The purpose of this study was to determine the effects an icebreaker game would have on communication and self-disclosure, in a third grade group, versus using conversation alone. The researcher formulated two groups of ... -
Correlation between self-efficacy and self-esteem in students
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between self-efficacy and self-esteem in students. Historical framework was based on Alfed Bandura and Mark Sherer’s research. Data was collected on the research ... -
A longitudinal examination of cognitive and affective behaviors among dietetic students in a didactic program in dietetics
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The goal of dietetics education is to produce professionals who exhibit the problem-solving and critical thinking skills needed in a profession under continuous transformation (Chernoff 1997b, 539). Little research exists, ... -
A study of the fan's perceptions of promotions of an independent minor league baseball club
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The intent of baseball marketers is to promote and sell a memorable experience. An experience that would be memorable enough to encourage return visitors. A Member of the Independent Northern league, the St. Paul Saints ... -
Life events and social services that have contributed to the vocational development of female offenders in community based programs
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)Research has indicated there has been a substantial increase in the number of female offenders in the United States. Since many female offenders are first time offenders or non-violent offenders, research has indicated ... -
Adult children of alcoholics and perfectionism: is there a correlation?
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The purpose of this investigation was to examine the relationship between adult children of alcoholics and neurotic perfectionism. Neurotic perfectionism was determined by examining five different areas of the Almost Perfect ... -
Technical competency needs assessment for the graduates of telecommunication systems at UW-Stout
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)This study assesses the technical competencies needed for the graduates of the B.S. in Telecommunication Systems program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout (UWStout). The descriptive research design contains a survey of ... -
Perceptions, motivations, and preferences of traditional college students toward Chinese and American restaurants
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)Due to the changes that are taking place in the hospitality services such as heightened competitive pressures and increased consumer expectations, there is a growing need for better understanding of how to develop and ... -
Assessing Norton and Norton's model of play therapy through a study of a three-year-old's play therapy experience
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)There are a variety of play therapy models in research literature that predict stages children move through during play therapy. The purpose of this study is to assess one of these stage models. This study will examine ... -
Relationship between personality type and the ability to be a change agent
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)This descriptive study investigated the relationship between personality types as indicated on the Myer’s Briggs Type Indicator and the ability to be a change agent as measured by the Change Agent Inventory. The Myer’s ... -
A study to assess the use of trainers at the Wisconsin state government level
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The purpose of this research study was to determine how trainers are used at the Wisconsin State government level. A survey was used to assess the training job duties and tasks associated with the position. The survey ... -
Identifying the use of strategic quality planning in developing products within industrial organization
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)In recent years, industry has had to respond to rapid developments in new technology to survive in an increasingly competitive environment. Fast, effective adoption depends on successful strategic quality planning. While ... -
Investigation and analysis of losses associated with powered industrial trucks at Company X
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The purpose of this study was to identify the losses associated with powered industrial trucks (PIT) at Company X from January 1996 through September 1999. This task was accomplished through loss tab analysis. A review of ... -
An evaluation of a character education program focused on fourth and fifth grade students
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The purpose of this study was to evaluate a character education program that was focused on fourth and fifth grade students. Students were taught about various character traits, including trustworthiness, respect, ...