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UNINA9910702184003321 |
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Schaible Glenn D (Glenn David) |
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Water conservation in irrigated agriculture [[electronic resource] ] : trends and challenges in the face of emerging demands / / Glenn D. Schaible ; Marcel P. Aillery |
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[Washington, D.C.] : , : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, , [2012] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (v, 59 pages) : color illustrations, color map |
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Economic information bulletin ; ; no. 99 |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Irrigation farming - United States |
Irrigation efficiency - United States |
Water use - United States |
Hydrologic cycle - United States |
Water conservation - United States |
Water in agriculture - United States |
Statistics. |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Title from title screen (viewed Sept. 13, 2012). |
"A report from the Economic Research Service." |
"September 2012." |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 50-59). |
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Summary -- Introd. -- Water supply and demand challenges for irrigated agriculture -- How important is irrigation to U.S. agriculture? -- How efficient Is irrigated agriculture? - Irrigation investments: decision factors, types, purposes, and funding sources -- Summary and policy implications -- References. |
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UNINA9910783858903321 |
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Autore |
Dean Joan |
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Titolo |
Implementing performance management : a handbook for schools / / Joan Dean |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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London ; ; New York : , : RoutledgeFalmer, , 2002 |
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1-134-47778-3 |
1-138-46623-9 |
1-134-47779-1 |
1-280-06896-5 |
0-203-21829-9 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (168 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Teachers - Rating of |
Performance - Management |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [150]-154) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Implementing Performance Management; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. The school Culture and climate; 3. The performance management process; 4. Roles and responsibilities; 5. The school as a learing place for staff; 6. Appointing staff; 7. The induction of newly appointed staff; 8. The training of staff for performance management; 9. Monitoring performance; 10. Self-evaluation and action research; 11. The performance management review; 12. Failing teachers; 13. Performance related pay; 14. Evaluating performance management; 15. Concerns and problems |
16. ConclusionBibliography; Index |
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This book is for headteachers, senior and middle managers in both primary and secondary schools, and all teachers involved in the performance management process. It sets out the aims and objectives of the system, and offers sensible, practical advice to help make performance management work effectively in schools.Case studies are used to illustrate the processes involved in performance management, and each chapter ends with suggestions for staff discussions, looking at the common concerns and issues that arise.Joan Dean has taught in |
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primary, secondary and further education, a |
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