Theoretical Model Of Relations Research Articles

Взаимоотношения рекламного агентства с субъектами рекламного рынка

The article discusses relationships features in the market of advertising. Life cycle models of relations between advertising agencies and market entities, as well as pragmatic approaches to B2B and B2C communication are analyzed and systematized. Theoretical models of relations are explicated primarily on advertising agency and advertiser interaction. The aim of the research is to find mechanisms allowing to improve communication processes in advertising market. Relationship marketing, which is management strategy of relationship with the customers, has the tools that help retain the customers and increase their satisfaction. Application of the models used in relationship marketing can increase effectiveness of advertising agencies' interaction with current customers without spending money to attract new ones.

Astropolarimetry with a polarization-holographic imaging Stokes polarimeter

We present an innovative imaging Stokes polarimeter. The main unit of the polarimeter is an integral polarization-holographic diffraction element, which enables the instant complete analysis of the polarization state of light in real time. An element is recorded by a special holographic schema using circularly and linearly polarized beams. As a result, it decomposes an incoming light into orthogonal circular and linear diffraction orders. We then capture diffraction orders using a CCD and transform the measured intensities into the Stokes images through the calibration parameters. The Stokes images are used to determine polarization state of a point or an extended space object in different spectral ranges. The operating spectral range of the polarimeter is 500 to 1600 nm with diffraction efficiency equal to 50% at 532 nm, 30% at 635 nm, and 5% at 1550 nm. The theoretical model of relations between measured intensities in different diffraction orders and Stokes parameters was used to calibrate the polarimeter. The calibration observations of day time sky show that the resulting errors are near of 10 − 3 order.

Students’ Perceptions of Teacher Support, Numeracy, and Assessment for Learning: Relations with Motivational Responses and Mastery Experiences

<p class="apa">We explored a theoretical model of relations between students’ perceptions of emotional support, numeracy, and assessment for learning and their perceptions of relevance of schoolwork, motivation, persistence, and mastery experiences. We also investigated possible differences between students in lower- and upper secondary school. Participants were 44 702 students in 8th to 13th grade in Norway. The data was analyzed by means of structural equation modeling. The results revealed moderate to strong correlations between the three aspects of the learning environment. In general, they related positively to the outcome variables. However, the relations were almost entirely mediated through relevance and motivation. The present study adds to our understanding of how to work with the learning environment.</p>

Dynamizing intellectual capital through enablers and learning flows

Purpose – The main aim of this research is to relate intellectual capital (IC) and organizational performance through intermediate variables, enablers and learning flows. To this end, the paper defines a new theoretical model of relations and presents an empirical study to contrast the model. Design/methodology/approach – The proposed theoretical model is contrasted by means of a quantitative study of Spanish firms from the biotechnology sector. The statistical analysis applies a method based on variance using partial least squares. Findings – The theoretical model proposes a total of 15 relations, 13 of which are statistically significant, which demonstrates the close relationship between IC and performance using enablers and learning flows as intermediate variables. Originality/value – From the theoretical model proposed and its subsequent empirical contrast, the research shows the close relations that exist between areas of knowledge that traditionally appear separately in the literature. The proposed model thus allows us to explain and predict the dynamization of the components of IC due to enablers and learning flows, and the effect of these elements on organizational performance.

Co-Operation in Welfare?

The aim of this article is to study interrelationships between church-based welfare agents and the welfare state at the local level in Norway and Finland, and specifically the patterns of co-operation. The article addresses the significance of religion in welfare state theory and theoretical models of relations between the welfare state and the voluntary sector. Norway and Finland are characterized by the same category in Esping-Andersen's theory of welfare regimes and in Anheier's corresponding models of the voluntary sector in the welfare state. We found clear similarities in terms of relations between the public sector and church-based welfare agents at the local level in the Norwegian and Finnish cases. However, there were also striking differences. We argue that one of the reasons for the differences in the relations is religious differences between Norway and Finland, even though the Lutheran religious heritage is dominant in both countries. The findings in the article support those who claim that religion is a significant factor for the understanding of patterns of welfare state models in Europe.

Job design for learning in work groups

PurposeWhat is required of job design and production planning, if they are to result in a work group taking a self‐starting approach and going beyond what is formally required of it? This paper aims to contribute to group research by testing a theoretical model of relations between job design on the one hand (captured as completeness, demand on responsibility, demand on cooperation, cognitive demand, and learning opportunities), and reflexivity and learning processes within natural work groups in industry on the other hand.Design/methodology/approachThe results are based on detailed task analyses and questionnaires from 40 work groups at the shop‐floor level in manufacturing industry in Sweden.FindingsJob design and work routines show strong effects on reflexivity and learning processes. Four dimensions of job design – completeness, demand on cooperation, cognitive demand and learning opportunities – impact on reflexivity and learning processes. Job design correlates with social routines, and social routines with work routines.Practical implicationsIt is crucial to create a job design that puts challenging demands on the group if group processes are to be characterized by reflexivity and learning. Managers have a challenging task to provide both a space and a climate that supports reflexivity and learning. All functions affected by production planning need to be involved in job design to balance conflicts between productivity and innovation.Originality/valueDetailed task analysis is worthwhile as it captures aspects that are prerequisites for innovative groups not previously accounted for.

The Importance of Being Important: Theoretical Models of Relations between Specific and Global Components of Physical Self-Concept

Theoretical models of relations between specific components of physical self-concept, global physical self-concept, and global esteem are evaluated. Self-concept models posit that the effect of a specific domain (e.g., strength, endurance, or appearance) on global components should vary with the importance an individual places on the specific domain, but empirical support for this prediction is weak. Fox (1990) incorporated a related assumption into his hierarchical model of physical self-concept, but did not test this assumption. In empirical tests based on responses to the newly developed Physical Self-Description Questionnaire, relations between specific and global components of physical self-concept did not vary with the perceived importance of the specific component, and unweighted averages of specific components were as highly related to global components as importance weighted averages. These results provide no support for the importance of importance in modifying relations between domain-specific and general components of self-concept.