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Review of Adult Learning and Literacy, Volume 4: Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice: A Project of the National Center for the Study of Adult ... (Review of Adult Learning & Literacy)

Authors:John Comings, Barbara Garner, Cristine Smith,
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: adult, literacy, learning, review, center, national, amp, project, study, research, volume, connecting, policy, practice
Number of Pages: 360
Published: 2004-04-06
List price: $110.00
ISBN-10: 080584628X
ISBN-13: 9780805846287

The Review of Adult Learning and Literacy: Connecting Research Policy, and Practice, Volume 4 is the newest addition to a series of annual publications of the National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL) that address major issues, the latest research, and the best practices in the field of adult literacy and learning. Volume 4 opens with an overview of significant recent developments in the field. Subsequent chapters cover a wide range of topics critical to the success of adult education and literacy services in the United States: *issues of race, class, gender, and se

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Teaching Research Methods in the Social Sciences

Authors:Mark Garner, Claire Wagner, Barbara Kawulich, Mark Ga
Publisher: Ashgate
Keywords: sciences, social, methods, research, teaching
Number of Pages: 264
Published: 2009-09-01
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 0754673545
ISBN-13: 9780754673545

How can excellence in the teaching of research methods be encouraged and ensured? This question has become increasingly important following the adoption of research methodology as a core part of many postgraduate and undergraduate courses. There has, however, been little discussion about the aims and methods of teaching the subject. In this volume, a number of authors from a variety of countries and disciplines employ their knowledge and experience towards the development of a ’pedagogical culture’ in research methods. Their aim is to establish the extent of common concerns and cha

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Managing Automotive Businesses: Strategic Planning, Personnel and Finances

Authors:Ronald A Garner, C. William Garner,
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Keywords: personnel, finances, planning, strategic, automotive, businesses, managing
Number of Pages: 351
Published: 2005-12-01
List price: $82.95
ISBN-10: 1401898963
ISBN-13: 9781401898960

The success of any organization most often depends on the execution and management of such strategic issues as business development, personnel and fiscal operations. This new book introduces readers to the duties and practices assigned to service managers in the successful operation of an automotive service facility. Coverage begins with a general discussion of the management structure and the service manager’s role in facility operations. Consideration is then given to navigation of the personnel process from the recruitment of workers to supervision of their performance. The financ

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The Service Consultant: Working in an Automotive Facility

Author: Ronald A(Ronald A. Garner) Garner C. William Garne
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Keywords: facility, automotive, working, consultant, service
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2004-12-06
List price: $91.95
ISBN-10: 140187990X
ISBN-13: 9781401879907

This book examines the multi-faceted responsibilities of an automotive service consultant. It outlines task-oriented procedures for day-to day operations and provides an understanding of how service techniques are used to maximize customer satisfaction and profitability. Content follows the tasks identified by ASE for Automotive Service Consultant (C1). ASE terminology is used throughout to describe the people and businesses servicing the driving public. Coverage examines communications specific to customer relations and sales as well as internal communications, relations, and supervision.