The aim of the article is to examine the work in Brazilian creative industries in the new era of globalization.The main argument indicates that creative professionals are increasingly encouraged to assume entrepreneur...The aim of the article is to examine the work in Brazilian creative industries in the new era of globalization.The main argument indicates that creative professionals are increasingly encouraged to assume entrepreneurial skills.Although work in creative industries is typically characterized by expressive,intrinsically motivating,and autonomous content,socio-occupational conditions are typically unfavorable.The adverse work conditions of the Brazilian creative class,in the context of globalization,can be identified in precarious contracts,the lack of social guarantees,the management of fear and moral harassment,and the imposition of unattainable production goals on workers.展开更多
Architectural education in Nigeria is divided into at wo-tier training system of four and two years for undergraduate and postgraduate study, respectively. After the completion of postgraduate study, a student is deem...Architectural education in Nigeria is divided into at wo-tier training system of four and two years for undergraduate and postgraduate study, respectively. After the completion of postgraduate study, a student is deemed competent to take the professional practice examination. Success in this examination qualifies a student to be registered as an architect. The competency rating of future professionals in architectural schools in Nigeria is determined through a jury system of scoring based on predetermined grading parameters. However, the grading parameters adopted by assessing authorities （academic professors and practitioners representing the professional body） differ. The difference in the grading parameters employed by the two approved assessing authorities in Nigeria was investigated in this study. Covenant University in Nigeria was used as a case study. The grading parameters and scores for the 2013 academic session were compared to determine similarities and differences, which might have affected the competency rating of students. Descriptive statistics was employed to analyze the data obtained. Results showed a significant difference in scoring by the two authorities. This difference had a significant consequence on the competency rating of students.展开更多
文摘The aim of the article is to examine the work in Brazilian creative industries in the new era of globalization.The main argument indicates that creative professionals are increasingly encouraged to assume entrepreneurial skills.Although work in creative industries is typically characterized by expressive,intrinsically motivating,and autonomous content,socio-occupational conditions are typically unfavorable.The adverse work conditions of the Brazilian creative class,in the context of globalization,can be identified in precarious contracts,the lack of social guarantees,the management of fear and moral harassment,and the imposition of unattainable production goals on workers.
文摘Architectural education in Nigeria is divided into at wo-tier training system of four and two years for undergraduate and postgraduate study, respectively. After the completion of postgraduate study, a student is deemed competent to take the professional practice examination. Success in this examination qualifies a student to be registered as an architect. The competency rating of future professionals in architectural schools in Nigeria is determined through a jury system of scoring based on predetermined grading parameters. However, the grading parameters adopted by assessing authorities （academic professors and practitioners representing the professional body） differ. The difference in the grading parameters employed by the two approved assessing authorities in Nigeria was investigated in this study. Covenant University in Nigeria was used as a case study. The grading parameters and scores for the 2013 academic session were compared to determine similarities and differences, which might have affected the competency rating of students. Descriptive statistics was employed to analyze the data obtained. Results showed a significant difference in scoring by the two authorities. This difference had a significant consequence on the competency rating of students.
