In this investigation the effect of a reward system on the internal motivation to play sports is measured in the hostel of Tactus Drug Rehabilitation. The investigation arised from a disappointing attendance at the sports. In the theoretical background several theories and studies are discussed. One …

This paper concerns the effects of a psychomotor training, focused on improving the social abilities of the participants, versus an ordinary lesson in physical education. The self-perception profile list, developed by Susan Harter in 1985, was used to evaluate the progress. The participants were tested …

The Saxion University of Applied Sciences recently started its “Safety at Work” project. Its objective is to increase safety in the workplace by combining and applying state-of-the-art factors from Ambient Intelligence, Industrial & Product Design and Smart Materials [1].The human factor plays a significant …

One of the most difficult choices that organizations face is the choice to spend resources today to reduce the probability or negative impact of events that may happen tomorrow. In hindsight, it seems to be a waste to spend organizational resources on reducing the risk of low probability events that …

Paper presented at the CARPE Conference Manchester 2013 Various programs in higher education feel a need to teach project management skills to students. Measuring the effect of education is a challenge especially when focused on behavioral skills. Research on learning gains often turns to the method …

Evoking excellence in higher education and beyond

BACKGROUND: Depression in later life is a common mental disorder with a prevalence rate of between 3% and 35% for minor depression and approximately 2% for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The most common treatment modalities for MDD are antidepressant medication and psychological interventions. Recently, …

This advisory report is written for Rowans Leisure Centre in North London. The leisure centre is well-known in (North) London and offers their customers different types of entertainment, such as bowling and karaoke. They recently added the option to hire a suite at the centre. The request to Sense Advertising …

Dagelijks probeer je invloed uit te oefenen op het gedrag van anderen. Ook je eigen gedrag probeer je in overeenstemming te brengen met wat er van je wordt verwacht, of met wat je zelf graag wilt. Continu probeer je, bewust en onbewust, het gedrag van zowel anderen als jezelf te beïnvloeden en veranderen. …

A comparative corporate level study between [three] institutional different certificate holders in Sweden, to determine the contribution of FSC on social/behavioral change (as a prerequisite for long term environmental impact), by following up CARs.