Grotowski's Objective Drama Research

Grotowski's Objective Drama Research

Author: Lisa Wolford

Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi

Published: 1996-01-01

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9781617034022

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In this study of Grotowski's Objective Drama Research one of his students details the practical, performing structures that originated in his workshops. In bringing attention to the recent work of this titan theorist and director, this volume is of great importance to performers, directors, and all who are interested in the history of theatre and performance.


Handbook of Research on Advancements in Organizational Data Collection and Measurements: Strategies for Addressing Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors

Handbook of Research on Advancements in Organizational Data Collection and Measurements: Strategies for Addressing Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors

Author: Bocarnea, Mihai C.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2021-06-25

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1799876675

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Different organizational instruments have been developed and adapted with proven reliability and validity to measure organizational attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. These new data collection instruments can be used in organizational management and leadership, including human research development. This technology will enhance data collection, reliability, and accurately assess management and leadership for improved organizational outcomes. Now that this new style of data collection and measurement has entered the workplace, it is essential to understand both the benefits and challenges of these newly developed instruments as well as looking at how they are used, where they are implemented, and how the technology itself functions. The Handbook of Research on Advancements in Organizational Data Collection and Measurements: Strategies for Addressing Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors includes a collection of 15 newly developed organizational instruments with proven reliability and validity meant to measure organizational attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Additionally, chapters will address methodological issues related to scale development and use as well as specific technologies used, such as the use of machine learning in future performance assessment. This book is ideal for faculty, consultants, and managers, along with practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students interested in advancing the theoretical understanding and the practical application of using newly developed instruments for addressing organizational attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.


Handbook of Research on Current Advances and Challenges of Borderlands, Migration, and Geopolitics

Handbook of Research on Current Advances and Challenges of Borderlands, Migration, and Geopolitics

Author: Castanho, Rui Alexandre

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2023-04-04

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 1668470217

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The world is changing rapidly in several critical areas that could reshape our lifestyles, development, the environment, democracy, and geopolitics. Among the numerous obstacles, barriers, and opportunities, some significant challenges should be considered for the future planning of our territories and regions all over the globe. The Handbook of Research on Current Advances and Challenges of Borderlands, Migration, and Geopolitics collects a robust set of contributions concerning border territories dynamics and geopolitics in the current and future context. Covering key topics such as green economy, biodiversity, territorial management, and spatial planning, this major reference work is ideal for government officials, industry professionals, environmentalists, technicians, policymakers, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.


Sustainable Development of Human Resources in a Globalization Period

Sustainable Development of Human Resources in a Globalization Period

Author: Shaikh, Erum

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-06-24

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1668449838

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The concept of sustainability and sustainable development is growing rapidly and has great importance in the different aspects of social and economic development at the national and international levels. This idea is characterized as a process that links economic and social factors while maintaining the ecological levels of analysis, such as national, regional, international, organizational, and individual. Sustainable human resource management (HRM) features a set of techniques and procedures of HRM that enable the attainment of social, financial, and environmental goals with an influence both inside and outside of the business while managing the unexpected consequences. Sustainable Development of Human Resources in a Globalization Period explores the dynamics of sustainability in the context of the development of human resources. The book further discusses different strategies for the betterment, welfare, and operation of organizations. Covering topics such as digital media determinism, organizational commitment, and worker performance, this premier reference source is an essential title for business leaders and managers, human resource managers, nonprofit organizations, students and faculty of higher education, libraries, researchers, and academicians.


Disruptive Technologies for Business Development and Strategic Advantage

Disruptive Technologies for Business Development and Strategic Advantage

Author: Zhuplev, Anatoly V.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-06-22

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 1522541497

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The proliferation of entrepreneurship, technological and business innovations, emerging social trends and lifestyles, employment patterns, and other developments in the global context involve creative destruction that transcends geographic and political boundaries and economic sectors and industries. This creates a need for an interdisciplinary exploration of disruptive technologies, their impacts, and their implications for various stakeholders widely ranging from government agencies to major corporations to consumer groups and individuals. Disruptive Technologies for Business Development and Strategic Advantage is a critical scholarly resource that explores innovation, imitation, and creative destruction as critical factors and agents of socio-economic growth and progress in the context of emerging challenges and opportunities for business development and strategic advantage. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as predictive value, business strategy, and sustainability, this book is geared towards entrepreneurs, business executives, business professionals, academicians, and researchers interested in strategic decision making using innovations and competitiveness.


Bridging the Scholar-Practitioner Gap in Human Resources Development

Bridging the Scholar-Practitioner Gap in Human Resources Development

Author: Hughes, Claretha

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-03-17

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 146669999X

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Human resource professionals are an essential part of an organization; by helping to establish a rapport between employees and their managers and providing individual support, they ensure the overall well-being and success of an establishment. However, in certain sectors, such as academia or industrial settings, their role still remains unclear. Bridging the Scholar-Practitioner Gap in Human Resources Development examines the knowledge breach in the role of human resources professionals and the pivotal role they play in an organization. Featuring timely research, future implications, and practical applications of theoretical assumptions, this publication is a pivotal source for professionals, practitioners, academics, and researchers interested in the impact human resources specialists have in organizational settings.


Examining the Career Development Practices and Experiences of Immigrants

Examining the Career Development Practices and Experiences of Immigrants

Author: Keengwe, Jared

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-12-18

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 179985812X

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There has been a marked increase in the number of immigrants worldwide. However, there is still limited research on immigrant experiences at work, especially the challenges and opportunities they face as they navigate and (re-)establish careers in new host countries. Examining the Career Development Practices and Experiences of Immigrants is a comprehensive reference book that expands the understanding of career development issues faced by immigrants and explores organizational practices relevant to immigrant career development. The book presents research on the challenges, opportunities, and outcomes immigrants face as they navigate new employment and career landscapes. With coverage of such themes as career experience, career identities, and occupational downgrading, this book offers an essential reference source for managers, executives, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and students.