Essays about: "Habit"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 175 essays containing the word Habit.

1. 6. A shortcut to success or a detour out of habit?

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Frida Krüeger; Isabelle Insulander; [2023]
   Keywords : overwork; motivation; socialization; junior professionals; finance;

   Abstract : This paper explores the professional experiences of junior analysts at nine different investment banks in Stockholm to study the causes of overwork within the investment banking sector. Through the use of a qualitative research method where ten junior analysts were interviewed, we discover that implicit rules embedded in the environment of the investment banks inform the perception of overwork as a short-term sacrifice operating as an effective tool in achieving long-term professional and financial success. READ MORE

3. 7. Can you get consultants to update their CV more often by asking them how they are doing? : A design study on how behavior changing design can impact consultant CV writing

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Agnes Forsberg; [2023]
   Keywords : persuasive design; gamification; user-centered design; FBM; enterprise systems; motivation; UX; Double Diamond; CV writing; consultant; övertygande design; spelifiering; användarcentrerad design; FBM; företagssystem; motivation; UX; Double Diamond; CV-skrivande; konsulter;

   Abstract : Consultants do not update their CVs enough - partly because it is boring, partly because they do not have the time, and partly because it requires a lot of detail. Using motivational theories as the base, this thesis tries to improve the consultant CV writing experience using persuasive design and gamification. READ MORE

4. 8. “It doesn’t usually turn out well when you’re stuck with a book you don’t like.” A Study on Swedish Upper Secondary School Students’ Experiences of Reading English Fiction

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Engelska

   Author : Erik Hed; [2023]
   Keywords : English literature instruction; Swedish upper secondary school; students’ experiences; English fiction; English as a foreign language EFL ; Languages and Literatures;

   Abstract : This research project investigates Swedish upper secondary school students’ experiences of engaging with English fiction, both within and outside of the context of their English language classroom. Three focus group interviews were conducted with 18 upper secondary school students from the southern parts of Sweden. READ MORE

5. 9. The Impact of Different Monitoring Levels For Listeners' Ability to Detect Dynamic Range Compression in Popular Music

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Joakim Olofsson; [2023]
   Keywords : monitoring; monitoring levels; compression; mixing; compressor; limiter; mastering; loudness; lyssning; lyssningsnivå; kompression; mixning; kompressor; limiter; mastering; loudness;

   Abstract : There are many useful guidelines and theories to be found on mixing and mastering. One of these statements is that the monitoring level affects how well one can detect and evaluate the Dynamic Range Compression (DRC) when mixing. READ MORE

6. 10. Interleaved Practice : The role of habits in the implementation of a new technique

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, didaktik och utbildningsstudier

   Author : Andrew Grant; [2023]
   Keywords : Interleaved practice; professional development; habits; stress; Interleaved practice; lärarutveckling; vanor; stress;

   Abstract : Teaching is a complex and stressful job and despite efforts to consolidate the understanding of professional development programs, the effectiveness of such programs in real schools remains inconsistent. In this study, habit is used to understand the barriers to teacher development when looking to implement “interleaved practice” in mathematics. READ MORE