Abstract This paper presents a research proposal that discusses driver safety training programs. Specifically, the paper questions whether truck driver safety training programs provide a lower number of accidents due to higher compliance with safety standards. It looks at the importance of studying current statistics with regards to truck driver safety and whether tighter driving restrictions would affect them.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Research Question
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Literature Review
Introduction
Variables
Review of Literature
Methodology
Research Design
Population and Sample
Data Analysis
From the Paper "Drunk drivers are certainly serious, and there is no question that they should be removed from the roadways. The argument, however, is that training does not really have much to do with whether these people will drive drunk the first time, and whether they will do it again after they have been caught and 'trained' not to do it again . The same is true with very young drivers . Most of them are required to have a driver's training course before they can get their license, but they also often ignore many of the rules of the road after they receive that license, suggesting that these programs might not really be effective in helping to ensure that younger drivers are safe and that their accident rates are lowered . Much of this is not from the failure of the course itself, but from failure of compliance with the course."
Abstract An explanation of hypertension and the failure to achieve compliance with anti-hypertensive therapy. The paper begins by explaining that hypertension is associated with many factors that have been found to reduce compliance. Factors that reduce compliance to anti-hypertensive therapy include patient and disease characteristics and treatment characteristics. The paper then shows what solutions can be provided by the medical care facility to improve the treatment. The paper includes many direct quotes from medical journals and offers details of the various treatments and therapies available.
From the Paper "The 1988-1991 Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES-III) found that only about one-half of hypertensive patients in the United States are being treated and less than one-half of those being treated have their blood pressure well controlled (below 140/90 mmHg). A major reason for this shortfall is lack of patient compliance with therapy. This problem persists even though individual programs have shown excellent adherence to and results from both non drug and drug regimens."
Abstract This paper explains that the ultimate irony for the United States' passing of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and similar acts is that this type of legislation is fueling an entire IT industry that is called upon to deliver both compliance and business process improvement. The author points out that a service-oriented architecture (SOA) platform is the best practice for line-of-business managers, who want to get the most critical information to the sales, service and pricing managers, and still remain in compliance. The paper relates that the greatest motivator for the development of compliance programs and governance in IT management has not been top-line revenue growth but rather having an air-tight set of financial records when Sarbanes-Oxley auditors arrive to look over transactions
From the Paper "Keeping in mind that the majority of IT professionals prefer to view their IT platforms from the context of layered model that has a strong focus on integration and pervasive layers of functionality, and the role of an all encompassing layer of analytics begins to take hold. This alone however does not completely negate the issue of the politicization and siloing of information. What analytics layers do however is force the issue of performance from just within one organization and shows the impacts (or lack thereof) of collaboration across the organization."
Abstract This paper examines how managers gain compliance from their employees and how they get their employees to perform well. The paper discusses the compliance gaming theory, which states that leaders can effectively make use of informal communication strategies to motivate their employees, so that supervisors who encourage employees with positive feedback are most likely to achieve task compliance. The paper quotes various theories used to motivate employees and discusses the game theory, which is part of a group of theories often grouped together under the heading of rational choice theory. In addition, the paper explains that this theory may function either positively or normatively and may provide a contribution to predicting or explaining the behavior of an individual and may result in offering advice to an individual concerning what choice should be made.
Outline:
Introduction
Summary & Conclusion
From the Paper "The work of Kellerman and Cole (1994) entitled: "Classifying Compliance Gaming Messages: Taxonomic Disorder and Strategic Confusion" states that the compliance gaming strategies includes the method of the 'actor takes responsibility' in attempting to gain compliance of others to assist them through offering to do it themselves as a method of getting them to do what is wanted. Another method is referred to as 'altercasting' and is a negative form of attempting to gain compliance of others by noting that only a "bad person would not do what is wanted" intimating that the individual who will not comply is one with negative qualities."
Abstract This paper discusses compliance, and examines its behavioral, social and psychosocial aspects. Several health promotion strategies are discussed. Mediators that prevent compliance also are discussed.
Abstract This paper proposes a research design to study issues related to training based on interaction with sites on the World Wide Web (WWW or Web). Literature relevant to Web-based training is reviewed in support of the proposed research study. The paper shows that the primary focus of the proposed research study is not on the specifics of the technologies involved in Web-based training, although the technology applied is of obvious importance to the training mission. Rather, the primary focus of the proposed study is on the ways in which training may be adapted to benefit from innovations in information technology (IT) and the advantages such adaptation may provide for both organizations and trainees. The study addresses three functional areas: human resources (which is responsible for training), development (which is responsible for acquiring and maintaining the new technologies that web-based training depends upon) and management (which is responsible for ensuring that these new training techniques and technologies are properly implemented).
From the Paper "As mentioned above, success, in this study, will not be a function of the utility of any training program. Rather, it will be based on the acceptance of the system by trainees. A successful training system is defined as one in which the trainees express both a comfort with and a willingness to use the web-based aspects of the system.
Web-based training is an extension of computer-based training which takes advantage of the immediacy of the World Wide Web and the ability to reach large numbers of people at the same time regardless of where they are located. Intranets are also being built to use Web-based training; these are ideal for employee training where outsiders are unlikely to have need to access the same information. Web-based training can be an expensive form of training to implement, and training professionals should not overlook critical parts of training programs such as designing an appropriate curriculum and ensuring that the information is up-to-date. Providing a way for students to evaluate the training program is also essential if Web-based training is to be effective."
Abstract This paper looks at the methods of and motivation for employee training in the service industries, such as hotels and restaurants. The paper begins with an exhaustive overview of the term training, including a detailed recitation of Carter McNamara's six-point rationale for training in "Employee Training and Development: Reasons and Benefits." The author also provides background information about the importance of good trainers and training techniques. The paper then looks at specific case studies, including the Hilton Hotels, to understand how and why companies train their employees and to evaluate their success.
From the Paper "One of the most important aspects of employee training is the cost involved, a cost that needs to be recovered when the employee becomes an effectively contributing member of the organization. The problem is that in spite of the fact that most companies spend less than $1,500 a year on employee training, it is a cost nevertheless and causes some concern among management regarding how long an employee will remain within the organization once the training is complete."
Tags:train, hotel, restaurant, employer, management, development, professional
Abstract This paper is about employee training and development. It uses a five-step process to develop the appropriate training program that includes training needs assessment; creation of training materials; the training medium (internal, external); the implementation, and an evaluation plan to determine the effectiveness of the training.
From the Paper "According to the book Effective Management training is one of the most important activities in which any company can engage. Employees need to learn how to do their work. They also need to learn about the company's products and ..."
Abstract This paper explains that, in 1998, a full scale investigation of the issue of mixed-sex training concluded unanimously that mixed-sex basic training and housing should be ended; however, the most that came from the report was that the Army agreed to install partitions in the barracks to discourage sexual encounters. The author points out that the panel urged the military services to keep the sexes in separate barracks at the platoon level for the ten week of basic training; yet, men and women would still train together. The paper relates that, while careful not to sound tolerant of sex crimes or harassment, critics declare that placing young men and women together during the first weeks of training and particularly placing seemingly all-powerful male drill sergeants in charge of young female recruits, is simply a recipe for trouble.
From the Paper "There were so many female recruits who were unable to pass hand grenade tossing tests at one Army base that authorities simply changed the standards, setting different requirements for male and female recruits, reports analyst James Anderson of the Heritage Foundation, in his paper, "Boot Camp or Summer Camp? Restoring Rigorous Standards to Basic Training" . Anderson says that in an effort to entice and retain women, basic training has become much more feminized, de-emphasizing toughness and rigor. At Great Lakes Naval Training Center, recruits are now shown a video that tells them that "anyone can make it through boot camp," when actually the point should be that not everyone can make it."
Abstract This paper discusses how training in the work place can be enhanced by social learning theory. It explores the importance of knowing how employees learn to help organizations develop effective training programs that achieve the desired outcome. The author expands on various approaches to work place training including apprenticeships, peer-to-peer learning and Web-based training.
From the Paper "Companies regularly invest in upgrading their capital equipment factories, modernized computers are upgraded, newer equipment is installed. Yet one of a company's most important assets, its employees ..."
Tags: Social learning, training, employee training
Abstract This paper presents a thorough analysis of how police training on deadly force affects the incidences and use of deadly force. The paper asserts that the literature clearly demonstrates that the current police system does have serious problems with police use of deadly force but research also suggests that the right training mechanism for use of deadly force can lead to better outcomes for society. The paper then presents a comprehensive analysis of how police training on deadly force affect the incidences and use of deadly force. The paper also identifies the internal and external factors that affect the effectiveness of police training on deadly force.
Outline:
Principles of an effective training strategy
literature structure
methodology
Conclusion
Recommendations
From the Paper "There is the common misconception that any training program aimed at conflict resolution and negotiation is simple about combating terrorism or social disorder. As can be clearly seen from the eight principles outlined, the training program for the police on deadly force has to surpass combating terrorism and social disorder, but has to have an overarching aim of promoting full-fledged peace initiatives and combating all aspects of any activity that poses a threat to society's safety."
Abstract This paper examines how corporations conduct leadership training with an emphasis on seminar training. It considers the effectiveness of these programs, and outlines a module for training students to be better leaders.
From the Paper "Leadership in the workplace has become an important training issue for many organizations. Although professional managers have existed in the workplace for only a little more than a century the last years have seen an increase ..."
Tags: leadership training, effectiveness of leadership training, covey, Senge, Peters
Abstract In this article, the writer examines aspects of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, in particular as it relates to corporate training. The writer discusses training aspects within an organization as they relate to corporate challenges. Further, the writer discusses the mutually beneficial aspects of corporate training for the employee and employer. The writer concludes that better training contributes to creating employees who become better in performing their work duties, which in turn contributes to more profitable corporations. This paper includes five pages of additional information and sources.
From the Paper "An employee benefit through training aka education, as this allows him/her to pursue personal goals. A major, mutual benefit for employer and employee, results from cooperate training as employees obtain college degrees, M.A.s, and Ph.D.s. Individuals benefit as they qualify for higher paying positions. As the number of employees completing training and obtaining decrees increases, companies also benefit as more qualified workers constitutes improved company performance / production. Performance of employees who also qualify for and receive training, other than or in addition to that provided by their corporation, may also ultimately affect a corporation's future. Iif the employee chooses to continue working for corporation, the company gains a more qualified employee. On the negative side of effects, however, if the employee decides to leave his current employee after completing his/her training, the employer experiences loss, particularly if the corporation financed the training prior the employee beginning to utilize what he/she learned."
Abstract This paper is a research proposal to study the effects of sports imagery training on novice athletes and athletes who enjoy their sport recreationally. The paper begins with an overview of the positive effects of sports imagery training and then looks at some of the studies done and literature available on the subject. The paper suggests a study that will seek to answer the questions as to whether or not sports imagery training is of value only to the professional athlete or if it can benefit athletes at all levels.
From the Paper "The positive effects of sports imagery training has been validated by athletes and trainers at the highest level of athletic competition. When the athlete visualizes the individual aspects of an athletic competition, they approach the event with more confidence, and are able to attain significantly higher scores. In one study, findings revealed that the Five Step Strategy, which includes mental readying, imaging, focusing, executing, and evaluation procedures, significantly influenced performance in tasks that were low cognitive demand and higher physical demand tasks. The study showed support for a hypothesis that performance in tasks appearing to contain a greater number of motor elements is enhanced more with the FSS than those having a high number of cognitive elements."
Abstract This paper explain that in-house training can increase the return on investment for the company, which uses this option. The author points out that training is an essential component in the operation of a company. The paper relates that proper training can reduce costs and improve customer service throughout a company.
From the Paper "Training is an essential component in the operation of a company, and proper training can reduce costs and improve customer service throughout a company. Training means orienting the new hire to the corporate culture, to the way things are done, to the procedures of a company, and to the procedures and culture of the entire industry. Today, training can be quite complex, with the need being for employees who can handle complicated IT applications and systems. The better the training, the better will be the work history of each worker. Schools provide some training, but most new hires require added training in the company for which they work. Such training can be farmed out, but in-house training can be more cost effective, even though there is an added expense in terms of paying for the time of the trainer and for whatever other equipment and facilities are needed."
