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Santos, Felipe Alexandre Nascimento. "Proposal of aviation safety management process." Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica, 2004. http://www.bd.bibl.ita.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=635.
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With the expected growth in air transportation, one can experience an increase in the number of incidents and accidents, despite constant or even slightly declining accident and incident rates. Therefore, it is necessary to examine how to improve aviation safety even further. Several studies and statistical analyses show that most accidents result from human and organizational factors, encompassing pilot error, training deficiencies, management error, an ineffective organizational structure, and a lack of safety culture. In these regards, Aviation Safety Management Systems are widely acknowledged as a managerial tool whereby risks and hazards can be managed to avoid the occurrence of an accident. A Safety Management System is an integrated set of process, beliefs and procedures for identifying, classifying, monitoring and managing the hazard and risk for the safety of the organization. It must include, at least, a safety policy which express commitment from upper management; an effective safety reporting system; a hazard and risk analysis; procedures to determine actions to reduce or eliminate risks; training process which keeps staff trained, informed and upgraded about safety issues; and an evaluating process to ensure that the safety management system remains effective and relevant to the organization. The objective of this dissertation is to define the basic elements (processes) of a Safety Management System, describing its characteristics and the way it can be implemented, and to propose a Safety Management Process to be implemented at an aeronautical industry. It also can be implemented in any other kind of industry that looks forward to improve safety and reduce the number of accidents and incidents. Nonetheless, the process must be customized to meet the characteristics of this industry.
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Myburgh, Anchen. "Mentoring programmes : a proposal towards management development." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/50019.
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Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2004.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The introduction of Affirmative Action Programmes in South Africa has left
managerial development at the centre of management focus with the growing
realisation that there is no quick fix.
It is argued that, in order to make a substantial contribution to the managerial
development process, management should not only seek to obtain the goals of the
organisation, but first to obtain the goals of the individual within the organisation after
which the first will follow. Against this background mentoring has been used
successfully to develop high potential managers to build a diverse organisation and
to foster the management of change.
The study aimed to highlight not merely the many benefits to be gained from
successfully implemented mentoring programmes, but also the many complexities
inherent to the process. In the final analyses, mentoring programmes can only add
value if the process and underlying critical success factors are understood.
It is hoped that this research will result in more mentoring programmes being
implemented across a broader spectrum of employees in order to create a
sustainable and competitive advantage through the retention of knowledge and
increased competencies of employees. The cost of such programmes is relatively low
compared to their value if implemented correctly and may well hold the key to
unlocking a wealth of talent.<br>AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die implementering van Regstellende Aksie Programme in Suid Afrika het
bestuursontwikkeling op die voorgrond geplaas met die toenemende besef dat daar
geen maklike oplossing voor is nie.
Ten einde 'n substansiële bydrae tot die gebied van bestuursontwikkeling te maak
sal bestuur nie alleenlik die doelwitte van die organisasie moet nastreef nie, maar ten
eerste die doelwitte van die individue binne die organisasie moet nastreef waarna die
eerste vanself sal volg. Teen hierdie agtergrond is mentorskapprogramme al
suksesvol gebruik om potensiële bestuurders te ontwikkel, om diverse organisasies
te bou en om die bestuur van verandering suksesvol te fasiliteer.
Die werkstuk sal nie alleenlik die voordele van suksesvol geïmplimenteerde
mentorskapprogramme uitlig nie, maar ook die komplekse aard daarvan onderstreep.
Mentorskapprogramme kan slegs waarde toevoeg indien die proses en
onderliggende kritiese suksesfaktore verstaan word. Die doel van die werkstuk is om
mentorskapprogramme as bestuursontwikkelingstrategie te bevorder en sodoende 'n
breër spektrum van werknemers te bereik ten einde volhoubare kompeterende
voordeel te bewerkstellig.
Die koste verbonde aan sulke programme is relatief laag in verhouding tot die
waarde wat toegevoeg kan word indien dit korrek geïmplimenteer word en daar
bestaan geen twyfel dat dit 'n belangrike bydra tot bestuursontwikkeling kan maak
deur die talent wat wel bestaan te ontsluit nie.
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Correia, João Miguel de Oliveira Esteves. "Lean prototype production management: a framework proposal." Master's thesis, Universidade de Aveiro, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10773/17424.
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Mestrado em Engenharia e Gestão Industrial<br>With the increase of international competition in global markets, a strive for higher quality goods is present in the companies. To sustain and improve market share, companies must produce high quality products in a low-cost perspective and make them available in the market within the shortest time possible. In order to assure that only the best products go to the market, prototypes must be built and tested, iterations and corrections must be made. However, the ability to create feasible prototypes requires a non-standard manufacturing value stream, in order to embrace open creativity, using processes without a focus on the production optimization, but capable of achieving a wide range of product transformations, where each operation might be unique. This thesis presents a proposal of a new Lean Prototype Production Management framework, which outlines results in a manufacturing company, providing better understanding on how Lean Thinking application impacts prototype production management.<br>Com o aumento da concorrência nos mercados globais, um aumento na necessidade de criar produtos de maior qualidade está presente nas empresas. Para manter e melhorar a quota de mercado, as empresas devem produzir produtos de alta qualidade a baixo custo e torná-los disponíveis no mercado dentro do menor tempo possível. A fim de assegurar que apenas os melhores produtos estão presentes no mercado, protótipos devem ser construídos e testados, iterações e correções devem ser feitas. No entanto, o processo de criação de protótipos viáveis requer um fluxo de valor de produção não-padrão, de modo a abraçar a criatividade aberta, usando processos produtivos com um foco não na otimização da produção, mas capazes de alcançar uma vasta gama de transformações no produto, onde cada operação pode ser única. Esta tese apresenta uma proposta de modelo de Lean Prototype Production Management, que descreve os resultados numa organização industrial, fornecendo uma melhor compreensão de como a aplicação dos conceitos de Lean Thinking tem impacto no processo de gestão de produção de protótipos.
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Yamac, Pinar Isil. "Improvement Proposal For A Software Requirements Management Process." Master's thesis, METU, 2006. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12607268/index.pdf.
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This thesis focuses on measurement based software process improvement, especially improvement of requirements change management process. The literature on software measurement is investigated, software process improvement methodologies are studied and requirements change management metrics are examined.
Requirements change management process at a private company working in the defense industry is observed and metrics obtained from various tools have been aggregated. Moreover, an improvement proposal, which also simplifies collecting metrics, is presented for the requirements change management process. A tool is developed for evaluating the performance of the improvement proposal using event driven simulation method.
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SILVA, DANIEL RICARDO ECKHARDT DA. "CONCEPTUAL PROPOSAL FOR A DISASTER RESPONSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM." PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO, 2015. http://www.maxwell.vrac.puc-rio.br/Busca_etds.php?strSecao=resultado&nrSeq=25642@1.
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COORDENAÇÃO DE APERFEIÇOAMENTO DO PESSOAL DE ENSINO SUPERIOR<br>PROGRAMA DE SUPORTE À PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO DE INSTS. DE ENSINO<br>A logística humanitária (LH) pode ser definida como um processo de
planejamento, implementação e controle da eficácia, fluxo eficiente de custos,
armazenagem e movimentação de equipamentos e materiais, assim como
informações, com o propósito de atender às necessidades das pessoas afetadas por
desastres naturais (tsunamis, terremotos) ou gerados pelo homem (desabamentos,
explosões). A importância deste tema recai sobre o número significativo de
desastres registrados ao longo das últimas décadas, pelo volume financeiro
transacionado e pelo fator comoção humana . Neste contexto, observa-se a
necessidade de criação de um sistema centralizado que possa ser utilizado por
diferentes entidades com o objetivo de evitar desperdício ou escassez de material,
permitir uma visão global das necessidades de múltiplos desastres e possibilitar
uma melhor comunicação em relação à situação real dos desastres. Esta
dissertação, portanto, tem como objetivo principal propor um framework para um
sistema de gerenciamento de resposta a desastres baseado em três evidências:
revisão da literatura, utilização de software de gestão de desastres e entrevistas
com especialistas. Adicionalmente, o estudo buscou hierarquizar, através de um
modelo multicritério de decisão, as funcionalidades mais importantes, para que
estas possam ser priorizadas em um possível desenvolvimento do sistema de
gestão de desastres ou durante a fase operacional dos mesmos. Conclui-se que
atualmente não existe uma ferramenta completa com todas as funcionalidades
apresentadas e, portanto, o framework proposto pode ser considerado de grande
utilidade caso venha a ser desenvolvido.<br>Humanitarian logistics (HL) can be defined as a process of planning,
implementation and effectiveness control, efficient flow of costs, storage and
handling of equipment and materials, as well as information in order to meet the
needs of people affected by natural (tsunamis, earthquakes) or man-made
(landslides, explosions) disasters. The importance of this issue lies with the
significant number of disasters reported over the past decades, the financial
volume traded, and due human emotion factor. In this context, there is a need
for a centralized system that can be used by different entities in order to avoid
waste or material shortages, providing a global view of multiple disasters needs,
and enabling a better communication about the real situation of the disaster. This
study aims to propose a conceptual disaster response management system based
on three evidences: literature review, disaster management software usage, and
expert interviews. In addition, the study sought to prioritize, through a multicriteria
decision model, the most important features, so they can be prioritized on
a possible development of the disaster management system or during its
operational phase. It is concluded that currently there is no tool with all needed
features presented herein and therefore the proposed framework, once
implemented, can be considered very useful for a better humanitarian aid.
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Enriquez, Andres. "MyMark| A Mobile App Business Plan Proposal." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10262420.
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<p> This business plan proposes a mobile app, MyMark, that will form in partnership with grocery stores nationwide to promote healthy behaviors in the form of nutritional consumption. The app will take on its initial pilot testing at a Ralphs grocery store located in San Diego, California. It will cater to grocery store shoppers by synthesizing custom grocery lists based on the app user’s personally input health information. The app is intended to serve as a convenient replacement to shopping in the moment and aimlessly walking up and down the grocery store aisles. It is also a conventional solution to bringing a nutritious grocery list to the store. This business proposal delivers the market analysis, feasibility analysis, legal and regulatory considerations, and financial overview that will allow MyMark to successfully pilot and nationally expand.</p>
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Vilas, Luiz Henrique Lopes. "Environmental management in vehicles dealers: an operational model proposal." Centro Universitário de Caratinga, 2009. http://bibliotecadigital.unec.edu.br/bdtdunec/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=26.
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The objective of this research was to evaluate and to describe the procedures of environmental management in 10 dealers of light and weighed vehicles, located in the cities of Caratinga, Governador Valadares, Ipatinga, Timóteo and Manhuaçu, Minas Gerais State, for elaboration of an environmental proposal for the sector. The acquisition of the data involved visits and the application of questionnaires with the companies managers, identifying the main aspects, generated residues, impacts and ambient measures adopted in accordance with the terms and definitions of ABNT - NBR - ISO 14.001:2004 and ABNT NBR 10.004:2004 norms. The most common identified aspects and environmental impacts were the chemical generation of residues contaminated with inks, chemical products, oils, greases and derivatives (paper, cloth, sandpaper, packing, plastic mass), generation of effluents (solvent water, inks and solvents, oils and derivatives), wastefulness of energy and water, leak of inflammable, corrosive and dangerous products, emissions of noises, dust, gas and vapors. The most significant impacts concentrate in the area of services and workshop of the dealers, whose activities correspond to the area of weld, panel-beating, auto body, painting, maintenance, mechanics, and wash of vehicles, engines and parts that results in generation of residues and that can cause contamination of the ground, water and air. The environmental measures currently adopted by the dealers aim to minimize the main environmental impacts and the performance occurs throughout the productive process. Although the dealers of vehicles try to update in the legislation and search for improvements in the processes of environmental licensing, they still face with many difficulties regarding to the legal aspects. The absence of technical and legislation knowledge in the preparation of the environmental studies and generated residues management are the main impediments. In the state of Minas Gerais exist few licensed companies with receive and treat generated residues from vehicles dealers. Moreover, normally the majority of these companies are far, implying in a considerable transport cost. Such situation induces the illegal deposition of this material in inappropriate places. In this context and on the basis of the identified problems were elaborated a proposal of environmental Management for dealers of vehicles, structuralized in accordance with ABNT NBR ISO 14.001:2004 norm. The proposal intends to supply the technical necessities of the sector for adequacy to the management norms, as well as to contribute with information for the environmental authorities.<br>O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi avaliar e descrever os procedimentos de gestão ambiental em 10 concessionárias de veículos, leves e pesados, do Leste Mineiro, localizadas nas cidades de Caratinga, Governador Valadares, Ipatinga, Timóteo e Manhuaçu buscando subsídios para elaboração de uma proposta de operacionalização para o setor. A aquisição dos dados envolveu o preenchimento de questionários pela direção das empresas, bem como visitas in loco, identificando os principais aspectos, resíduos gerados, impactos e medidas ambientais adotadas de acordo com os termos e definições das normas ABNT - NBR ISO 14.001: 2004 e ABNT - NBR 10.004: 2004. Os aspectos e impactos ambientais mais comuns identificados são a geração de resíduos contaminados com tintas, produtos químicos, óleos, graxas e derivados (papel, pano, lixa, estopa, embalagem, massa plástica), geração de efluentes (água, tintas e solventes, óleos e derivados), desperdício de energia e água, vazamento de produtos inflamáveis, corrosivos e perigosos, emissões de ruídos, emissão de material particulado, gases e vapores poluentes. Os impactos mais significativos concentram-se na área de serviços e oficina das concessionárias, cujas atividades correspondem à área de solda, lanternagem, funilaria, pintura, manutenção, mecânica, e lavagem de veículos, motores e peças que resulta em geração de resíduos e efluentes que podem provocar contaminação do solo, água e ar. As medidas ambientais atualmente adotadas pelas concessionárias visam sanar os principais impactos ambientais e a atuação ocorre ao longo do processo produtivo. Mesmo com as atualizações na legislação e buscas por melhorias nos processos de licenciamento ambiental, as concessionárias de veículos ainda enfrentam muitas dificuldades para atender os aspectos legais. A falta de preparo técnico e conhecimento da legislação na preparação dos estudos para obtenção das licenças ambientais e também no gerenciamento dos resíduos gerados são os principais entraves. No estado de Minas Gerais existem poucas empresas licenciadas para receber resíduos gerados pelas concessionárias de veículos. Além disso normalmente a maioria dessas empresas licenciadas encontra-se distante do Leste Mineiro, implicando em um custo considerável para transportar e para dispor os resíduos em local adequado. Tal situação induz o descarte irregular em lixões e terrenos baldios. Dentro deste contexto, e com base nos problemas identificados levantados foi elaborada uma proposta de Gestão Ambiental para concessionárias de veículos, estruturada de acordo com a norma ABNT NBR ISO 14.001:2004. A proposta de gestão ambiental apresentada nessa pesquisa vem suprir as necessidades técnicas do setor para adequação as Normas de Gestão, bem como contribuir com os orgãos licenciadores e/ou fiscalizadores comprometidos com a preservação ambiental.
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Mones, Chelsey. "The lasik experts| A small business plan proposal." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10076457.
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<p> The LASIK market in Orange County, CA is extremely saturated, with the exception of the city of Laguna Niguel. This business plan proposes the creation of The LASIK Experts in Laguna Niguel to fulfill the need for such a LASIK center within the city. Based on the detailed financial projections prepared by the company’s management, it is estimated that a bank loan is necessary to begin the company’s operations successfully. The funds will be used to provide the initial working capital for the first three fiscal years. </p>
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Jimenez, Juan J. "Maritime power in Colombia, analysis and proposal of strategy." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1997. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA331888.
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Thesis (M.S. in International Resource Planning and Management) Naval Postgraduate School, June 1997.<br>Thesis advisors, Jan S. Breemer, Roger D. Evered. Includes bibliographical references (p. 77-78). Also available online.
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Kaplan, Halil. "A Migration Management Framework Proposal For Cobol/cics Based Mainframes." Master's thesis, METU, 2010. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12611504/index.pdf.
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Today, mainframes contain a considerable portion of business applications worldwide. It is estimated that the current inventory of production COBOL running on mainframes is 150 to 200 billion lines of code. Despite the efforts to change within the mainframe environment, these mainframes, nowadays, face major problems for host organizations due to a combined set of financial, business related, technical and organizational problems. Moreover, the factors like diminishing resources (COBOL programmers), lack of documentation, inability to integrate with other systems, increasing maintenance costs, etc. have caused the organizations search for migration solutions. To overcome this problem within the context of modernization, over the years several main migration approaches that ranges from simple screen scraping methods to complete re-write of applications or re-hosting of platforms have been developed.
To contribute to the solution of this overall problem, this thesis proposes a methodology framework specifically for the COBOL/CICS based mainframes. The research studies in this topic within this field are mainly focused on the technical aspects whereas our concentration is covering not only that but the other essential aspects of the problem domain. These are organizational view, project management view and process view. Within the thesis study, a special interest is given to the modernization strategy selection among migration, rewrite, packaged and do-nothing alternatives. Experimental results are also provided within the thesis to prove the usability of the approach for this selection.
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Jonchhe, Aman. "Solid waste management in Kathmandu: a reviewand proposal for improvement." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1998. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31259674.
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Miglorância, Felipe Rudiuk. "Life monitoring : a proposal for product end of life management." Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica, 2011. http://www.bd.bibl.ita.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=3029.
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This work develops an aircraft end of life management framework applicable to an executive airplane manufacturer. Usually, end of life operations are outsourced and the original airplane manufacturers do not get directly involved in whatever decisions and tasks are done in this field. However, after considering the possibility of managing the aircraft';s end of life through the manufacturer';s customer support department, a new approach emerges for managing reusable systems and making disposal of non reusable systems and carcasses. It tends to elevate end of life operations from an obligation to become an enhancement in customer satisfaction and possibly revenue, somewhat similar to what happened to maintenance procedures in the recent past of the aeronautical sector. For the development of the proposed system (approach), a process mapping is made for better understanding of operations needed to be done and a strategic approach to these operations is reached, leading to a new maintenance program called Life Monitoring. Therefore, a linkage among environmental management, customer support and aircraft salvaging is established in a way that both the company and the customer be benefited. Although the program is elaborated and applied in a simulated case, the results may be transferred to the manufacturing of any real executive aircraft and, less directly, any product.
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McFall, Barbara Skerry Jr. "Personal Resource Systems Management (PRSM): A proposal for interactive practice." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/9759.
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Personal resource systems define the quality of daily living, shaping personal well-being, societal satisfaction and overall quality of life. This study explores the construct of such systems through the emerging concept of Personal Resource Systems Management (PRSM) and models that concept for future research, consideration and debate. It is a qualitative exercise in grounded theory, a demonstration of integrative, interdisciplinary scholarship and a contribution to interactive practice in resource management, a subject matter specialty of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS). As such the proposed PRSM model advances the stated goal of FCS practice to "promote optimal well-being of families, individuals and communities." Specifically, a PRSM model within the context of FCS should
• describe person-environment interaction
• as well as aggregates thereof (family and community) and
• identify diverse daily impacts on the quality of living, personal well-being, societal satisfaction and overall quality of life
• by modeling a consistent system of multiple options, each with a clear solution
Twenty-three existing models appearing in resource management texts between 1975 and 1996 were evaluated for the ability to adequately support these assumptions, using the Liebert and Spiegler framework for evaluation of theory. Though most models provided partial support, no existing models fully fit the adopted criteria. Traditional resource management concepts were therefore adapted and extended using interdisciplinary findings to model the Personal Resource Systems Management (PRSM) concept.<br>Master of Science
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Evangelidis, Adrianos. "Risk modelling at the pre-proposal stages of eGovernment service projects." Thesis, Edinburgh Napier University, 2007. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/7309.
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eGovernment is a relatively new, but rapidly expanding, domain; mainly due to the perceived outcomes that it may bring to the public administration. Founded on the premise that eGovernment programmes may increase efficiency and effectiveness, decrease costs and enhance the quality of public services, governments invest heavily on such implementations. But here is a perplexing contrast; so far, many of such projects experience a high failure rate. That is realised in many facets; endless delays, and excessive costs, or complete cancellations are frequently observed. The reasons behind that can be many. However, such situation may be avoided or at least better handled through appropriate risk-based methods applied during the early stages of eGovernment project considerations. Within that context this thesis investigates the modelling of risk for eGovernment projects at the early, pre-proposal stages. The interpretative qualitative study described in this thesis provides a 'first stab' in a previously weakly explored, but important, area of eGovernment research. It is therefore the main objective of this thesis to examine the relevance of risk modelling during the pre-proposal phase of eGovernment service projects. To achieve that objective, this thesis devises and employs a risk modelling tool; a design that incorporates an e5ervke model and eGovernment risk taxonomy, allowing its users to identify pertinent project risk statements that may be exploited at later risk assessment exercises. So as to accomplish the defined objective, this thesis is arranged in an order that covers all stages of the research process. These include an understanding of the eGovernment domain by expanding - amongst others - on the various eGovernment modelling, evolution, and evaluation methods as well as a discussion on eGovernment benefits, and its failure factors. Equally, a part is dedicated on elaborating upon eGovernment risk and the existing methods to model it. A prototype risk modelling tool is developed in order to be used as a probe that is assessed and evaluated in the field by domain experts and practitioners. The thesis concludes by gathering qualitative data and analysing the grounded findings received from a series of interviews and workshops. With reference to the findings addressing the thesis' main research question, the conducted study shows that risk modelling has effectively no applicability during the pre-proposal stages of eGovernment service projects. This study argues that although risk modelling has a recognised value, employing it is really futile at such early phase. It is primarily so, because at that point risk does not appear to carry enough weight to influence the decision-making process. Equally, this research finds that it is the political leadership that hands down the project ideas and the IT/IS project management staff simply implement. Even if risk modelling tools were employed by the ITIIS project management staff, the risk modelling output would be pointless as they have limited input into the decision-making process. The study's findings also led this thesis to produce a conceptual framework for risk modelling, as well as relevant lessons to be learnt. The thesis elaborates on what risk modelling is expected to deliver and how it should look like. The findings have also further enhanced the risk modelling tool developed for this research, and generally propose new avenues for further research work in the domain.
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Liscio, Mark. "Lean Healthcare Solutions, Inc.| A business proposal." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10116159.
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<p>Federal healthcare reform has been a major driver for the widespread shift towards high-quality, value-based care at healthcare organizations in the United States. With increased emphasis on quality and value in healthcare, process and performance improvement have been identified and capitalized upon as methods by which to achieve higher quality clinical outcomes, increase patient safety and satisfaction and improve care coordination. For past several decades, lean management and related doctrines and principles have been widely adopted among healthcare organizations in the United States for process and performance improvement purposes. This business plan proposes a lean management consulting firm for healthcare organizations of all sizes and delivery models in the Greater Los Angeles area with a mission to deliver state-of-the-art lean education and training to management and staff of all backgrounds and roles. The aim of the proposed firm is to train, develop and empower its clients to ensure continuous quality improvement and eventually become one of the biggest lean consulting players in the market. </p>
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Nelson, Tunisia. "Project Motherhood| A Grant Proposal Project." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10263299.
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<p> The purpose of this grant proposal was to develop and seek funding for the implementation of “Project Motherhood”, a parenting program for transitional aged youth (TAY) mothers in Los Angeles County. The clients, former clients of Heritage Group home for Teens Inc., as well as referrals from local agencies located in Los Angeles County will have an opportunity to participate in the proposed parenting program. </p><p> Through a review of the literature on the needs and challenges as well as current services and interventions in place for TAY, the grant writer proposed and designed a parenting program. This grant writer explored numerous potential public and private funding sources. The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation was selected as the potential funding source because it best fit with the goals and objectives of this project. </p><p> The actual submission and/or funding of this grant were not required for the successful completion of this academic project.</p><p>
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Jonchhe, Aman. "Solid waste management in Kathmandu : a review and proposal for improvement /." Hong Kong : University of Hong Kong, 1998. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record.jsp?B19906729.
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Nuwamanya-Matsiko, John Willis 1950. "The East African Institute of Resource Planning and Management: A proposal." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/278139.
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East Africa, a region in Africa south of the Sahara, is faced with many environmental and urban problems due to development and population growth impacting on the land, vegetation and wildlife. This region, at present, does not have its own trained manpower able to plan and manage the natural resources but also to minimize man's impact on these resources in order to achieve sustainable development in the region. The thesis of this study is that a regional institute of resource planning and management be established in one of the three countries in the region to meet this pressing need.
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Chiang, Jerry Kao. "Reducing government proposal procurement process complexity." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/90774.
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Thesis: M.B.A., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 2014. In conjunction with the Leaders for Global Operations Program at MIT.<br>Thesis: S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division, 2014. In conjunction with the Leaders for Global Operations Program at MIT.<br>Cataloged from PDF version of thesis.<br>Includes bibliographical references (page 73).<br>US Aerospace Defense Vehicle Manufacturer (UADVM) sells Assembled Complex Equipment to the US Government through multi-year contracts. According to the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), such government defense contracts require cost and pricing data as well as supporting documentation, known as material substantiation, to justify pricing and supplier selection. In order to comply with these government regulations, UADVM needed to estimate material costs provided by its supply chain, in a process known as multi-year procurement process. At UADVM, this process involved substantial time, effort, and rework. Through interviews and surveys, total administrative effort to manage the Multi-Year X (MYX) Procurement Process is estimated to be about 41 full-time equivalents (FTEs) per year for three years, translating to an estimated fully loaded cost of $17.3 million. In order to significantly improve the current process, a key area of opportunity is to reduce the complexity of the entire process through 1) reducing the number of inputs, including the number of parts and bids sent out as well as suppliers and price points solicited, and 2) improving the design of the bid strategy, the determination of which parts are bid out to which suppliers, how to group these suppliers and parts into bids, and who should manage these bids in the most efficient and effective manner. Through the analysis of UADVM's MYX data, input reduction can potentially reduce the number of price points solicited by 99.2% and the number of interactions, also known as the number of unique combinations between parts, bids, and suppliers, by approximately 94%. These efforts can be complemented by an improved bid strategy through the use of a data-driven mixed integer linear programming optimization model, which, in tests on a sub-portion of the data, reduces the number of packages by 43%. These methods and analyses for complexity reduction can be generalized beyond current applications at UADVM, aerospace companies, and government proposals; they may be applied to any procurement process where multiple parts, suppliers, and bids are involved.<br>by Jerry Kao Chiang.<br>M.B.A.<br>S.M.
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Hashim, Shayan. "HC3 (Healthcare Corporate Culture Consulting)| A Business Proposal." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10787056.
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<p> As healthcare consulting continues to grow, the improvement in healthcare companies’ finances, information technology, marketing, and management continues to increase as well. Despite this increase, one form of healthcare consulting is lacking. This is where HC<sup>3</sup> (Healthcare Corporate Culture Consulting) steps in. HC<sup>3</sup> will act as a consulting firm that will focus on the improvement of a healthcare company’s culture and operations. It will work with different types of healthcare companies to improve their strategy, marketing, culture, training, and talent development. The following business proposal aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of how HC<sup>3</sup> or Healthcare Corporate Culture Consulting aspires to change the way healthcare is operated today. The business proposal has been organized in four chapters: market analysis, feasibility analysis, legal and regulatory analysis, and financial analysis, so as to detail exactly how these changes will be carried out.</p><p>
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Guha, Santosh M. "An action research proposal for project failures at company XYZ." [Denver, Colo.] : Regis University, 2007. http://165.236.235.140/lib/SGuha2007.pdf.
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CARDOSO, JOSE MAURICIO DE AZEVEDO. "PROPOSAL OF AN EVALUATION CRITERIA OF MANAGEMENT QUALITY IN NON-GOVERNAMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS." PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO, 2008. http://www.maxwell.vrac.puc-rio.br/Busca_etds.php?strSecao=resultado&nrSeq=12421@1.
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PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO<br>COORDENAÇÃO DE APERFEIÇOAMENTO DO PESSOAL DE ENSINO SUPERIOR<br>CONSELHO NACIONAL DE DESENVOLVIMENTO CIENTÍFICO E TECNOLÓGICO<br>Objetivos: Propor um modelo de avaliação da qualidade de
gestão, com
base nos critérios de excelência utilizados no Prêmio
Nacional de Qualidade
(PNQ), em organizações não governamentais (ONG), ditas do
Terceiro Setor, que
atuam no âmbito da assistência social e que tenham
abrangência municipal.
Contextualização: A presente pesquisa de mestrado se
desenvolve no marco de
resultados de estudos do impacto das ações empreendidas por
organizações não
governamentais, que apontam para a ineficiência dessa ação.
A pesquisa visa,
suprir essa vulnerabilidade e, por conseguinte, melhorar a
qualidade da
intervenção social empreendida pelas ONGs no Brasil.
Metodologia: (i) análise e pesquisa bibliográfica sobre os
métodos de avaliação
de gestão aplicáveis às organizações do Terceiro Setor;
(ii) estudo do PNQ,
particularmente seus critérios de excelência, os quais no
âmbito da pesquisa foram
subdivididos em itens para os quais são avaliados os níveis
de práticas de cada
aspecto de gestão; (iii) construção de proposta de métrica
e metodologia para
avaliação da qualidade de organizações não governamentais,
incorporando
critérios adaptados do PNQ e critérios desenvolvidos a
partir de análise de
literatura e (iv) realização de teste para validação do
modelo em uma ONG.
Conclusões: Fazendo uso de métricas e validando-as segundo
preceitos
metrológicos, o estudo contribui para a mensuração da
qualidade em organizações
não governamentais, colaborando assim para a melhoraria de
seu desempenho
através da superação dos pontos frágeis detectados nos
processos de avaliação
internos de sua gestão.<br>Objective: Propose an evaluation model of management
quality of nongovernmental
organizations (NGO), the so-called Third Sector, in the area
social work and with municipal scope, based on the criteria
of excellence
utilized by the National Quality Prize (NQP).
Context: The development of this masters` research takes
place in the
framework of the results of studies on the impact of non-
governmental
organizations activities which point out their evasiveness
and inefficiency.
The research aims to fill in this vulnerability and,
therefore, improve the
quality of the social intervention carried out by the NGOs
in Brazil.
Methodology: (i) Bibliographic research and analysis of
management
evaluation methods applicable to Third Sector
organizations; (ii) study of the
NQP, particularly its excellence criteria, which in the
scope of the research
were subdivided in items and for each an evaluation was
made of levels of
practice regarding management; (iii) construction of a
proposal of a metric and
a methodology for quality evaluation in non-governmental
organizations
incorporating criteria adapted from NQP and criteria coming
out of the
literature analysis and (iv) test in a NGO to validate the
model.
Conclusions: By employing metrics and validating them in
accordance with
metrological precepts, the study contributes to the
measurement of quality in
non-governmental organizations, thus collaborating to
improvements in their
performance through the overcoming of those fragile points
identified in the
processes of internal evaluation of their management.
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Riquero, Izon, Christian Hilario, Pedro Chavez, and Carlos Raymundo. "Improvement proposal for the logistics process of importing SMEs in Peru through lean, inventories, and change management." Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10757/656349.
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El texto completo de este trabajo no está disponible en el Repositorio Académico UPC por restricciones de la casa editorial donde ha sido publicado.<br>The logistics processes of companies seek an adequate supply of merchandize, streamline processes, reduce costs, and distribution of their products to the customer in an efficient manner and allow them to develop corrective planning in order to be competitive in the market. However, these processes are less efficient in importing companies of the SME sector. Therefore, this article proposes the application of a change management model to improve the logistics process that generates a real transformation. This model is structured in three phases: first, pre-Implementation, which refers to participatory leadership and resistance to change; second, implementation of logistics management; and third, sustainability of the model over time. The model was validated in a Peruvian SME importer of household goods, whose satisfactory results implied an increase in available storage capacity, reduction of logistics costs, satisfaction of change, and organizational culture.
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Baughey, Kevin (Kevin L. ). "Multimedia platform framework for the automobile : architectural analysis and proposal evaluation." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/43100.
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Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, System Design and Management Program, 2007.<br>Includes bibliographical references (p. 104-107).<br>The automobile industry is at a critical point in the development of in-vehicle entertainment and information features. The consumer electronics industry is changing dramatically in the areas of entertainment through audio and video playback, personal efficiency tools, and wireless communications. Equally as significant is the rapid development and feature migration that is occurring between four of the major mobile device categories; mobile phones, smart phones, PDA's, and media players. With this convergence occurring, automakers are finding it more difficult to satisfy the needs of consumers with respect to these new capabilities.In order for the automakers to establish a solution, a new framework needs to be established. The automakers are unable to satisfy this market desire through traditional technology delivery strategies, especially given the fast changing and complex interface that currently exists in this market space.This thesis establishes the framework used to identify and critically evaluate an external platform strategy for the purpose of satisfying the above need. The thesis draws upon leading literature to provide key attributes of successful external platform implementations. The first aspect of the framework established involves ensuring the need for an external platform through complexity and development clockspeed incompatibilities. The second section of the framework involves the evaluation of the architectural attributes that lead to external platform success. Finally, the stakeholders are identified and roles are established.The next phase of the analysis involves the evaluation of two prominent solution proposals using the established framework. These include the standards-based solution model that was developed at Automotive Multimedia Interface Collaboration (AMI-C), and the more recent commercial operating system proposal.<br>(cont) These proposals are evaluated to determine if a specific proposal is better suited to capture the mobility market interface in the automobile than another. The analysis and framework provided it this thesis provides a basis for further tactical evaluation by the automakers that wish to meet the needs of the mobility market.<br>by Kevin Baughey.<br>S.M.
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Devoe, Alan Daniel. "Industrial analysis and product proposal for an inexpensive, quickly customized hearing aid." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/50290.
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Nolfi, Michelle C. "Proposal for constructibility training for state of Connecticut Department of Transportation employees /." View abstract, 1999. http://library.ctstateu.edu/ccsu%5Ftheses/1539.html.
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Thesis (M.S.)--Central Connecticut State University, 1999.<br>Thesis advisor: Dr Stuart R. Bennett. " ... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Science Technology Education degree (Plan C)."
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Hüttenegger, Georg [Verfasser]. "Knowledge Management & Information Technology : Goals/ Problems, Practical Approaches, and Proposal Solution / Georg Hüttenegger." München : GRIN Verlag, 2009. http://d-nb.info/1189424150/34.
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Lotz, Johanna J. M. "Developing a systematic approach to the performance management of project managers : a proposal to new Clicks." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/4908.
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Thesis (MBA (Business Management))--University of Stellenbosch, 2007.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: According to Wheatley (1999:157) in the history of human thought, a new way of understanding often appears simultaneously in widely separated places and in different disciplines, these concepts are called our zeitgeist - a way of thinking that characterizes a generation or time
period. Wheatley (1999:158) believes that once again we are living in a time when the same concepts are appearing in many places and disciplines.
The interest in undertaking this research stems from two current trends. Firstly, that the methodology of project management is increasingly sought by organizations facing an ever changing environment. Secondly, organizations that adopt project management apparently lack the necessary foresight and tools to optimize its human capital in that field.
Stayner (1998:5) quoted Wheatley saying: "The problem is, we see something that works, like project-based work, and we want to replicate it. But we don't understand why it works. We think because it's in projects; but really, it works because people are engaged in new, exciting, creative work within their organization on a team that shares values and trust." The writer believes that in today's knowledge economy it is more evident than ever that in order to survive an organization needs to get the people processes right. The Newtonian age called for optimization through machines. The information age calls for a new, systematic approach for the optimization of knowledge workers.
Organizations look hopefully to nature to teach us how to do what living systems accomplish with such skill - learn, adapt and change. Organization's interest prompted by the relentless need for organizations to grow and re-from at intervals so short that change has become a continuous demand. Hopefully organizations are coming to the realization that the science of the
seventeenth century cannot explain what they are challenged with in the twenty-first century.
This study is interested in investigating organizations holistically and its underlying philosophy is to develop a systematic approach to the performance management of project managers based on the principles of the new sciences integrated with current performance management practices in use.<br>AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Wheatley (1999:157) glo dat daar in die geskiedenis van die gedagtegang van die mens gevind word dat 'n nuwe manier van begrip gelyktydig tot stand kom in wyd verspreide areas en verskillende dissiplines. Hierdie 'gelyktydige gewaarwording' word genoem die zeitgeit van 'n tydperk - 'n manier van dink waarvolgens 'n geslag of periode in die geskiedenis gekenmerk word. Wheatley (1999:158) is oortuig dat die mens weereens in 'n tydperk leef waar dieselfde konsepte besig is om hulle verskyning te maak oor wydverspreide plekke en verskillende dissiplines.
Die belangstelling om die navorsing te onderneem spruit voort uit twee huidige neigings. Eerstens, die feit dat die dissipline van projekbestuur meer gesog word by ondernemings wat moet tred hou met 'n voortdurende veranderende omgewing. Tweedens, organisasies wat projekbestuur toepas maar waarby die visie en infrastruktuur ontbreek om die potensiaal van hulle werksmag in hierdie veld te ontgun en verder te optimaliseer.
Stayner (1998:5) haal Wheatley aan: "Die probleem is, ons sien iets wat werk, soos projek gebasseerde week, ons wil dit dupliseer, maar ons verstaan nie hoekom dit werk nie. Ons dink omdat dit 'n projek is werk dit, maar eintlik werk dit omdat mense betrokke is in nuwe opwindende, kreatiewe werk binne hul organisasie, in 'n span met dieselfde waardes en onderlinge vertroue."
Die skrywer glo dat in die huidige ekonomie, waar kennis gesien word as 'n belangrike produksiefaktor, is dit meer noodsaaklik as ooit tevore dat ten einde te oorleef moet organisasies hulle mensebestuur prosesse regkry. Die Newtonian era het geglo in optimisering deur masjiene. Die informasie era het 'n nuwe, sistematiese benadering nodig waarvolgens die kennis van werkers optimaal benut kan word.
Organisasies kyk hoopvol na die natuur om vas te stel hoe lewende sisteme met soveel vaardigheid kan leer, aanpas en verander om te bly voortbestaan. Organisasies se belangstelling in hierdie verskynsel word aangehelp deur die noodsaaklikheid om vinnig te groei en te verander, met pouses so kort dat verandering 'n voortdurende aanvraag is. Organisasies is hopelik besig om te besef dat die wetenskap ontdekkings van die sewentiende eeu nie die
antwoord sal bied op die uitdagings van die een-en-twintigste eeu nie.
Hierdie studie is geinteresseerd in die ondersoek van die organisasie as 'n geheel. Die onderliggende filosofie is om 'n sistematiese benadering vir die werkverrigting bestuur van projekbestuurders te ontwikkel gebasseer op die beginsels van die nuwe ontdekkings in wetenskap geintegreer met die hedendaagse gebruike in die praktyk.
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Vivero, Millor Julio. "Proposal of a model for the management of active networks based on policies." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/6883.
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Les expectatives dels usuaris en relació a la quantitat i qualitat del serveis de xarxa estan creixent ràpidament. En canvi, desenvolupar e implantar nous serveis de xarxa (serveis que operen a nivell de xarxa) seguint el procés d'estandardització és massa lent i no pot satisfà les expectatives.<br/>Les xarxes actives i programables van ser proposades per acomodar la ràpida evolució de noves tecnologies i accelerar la implantació de serveis sofisticats. Les xarxes actives permeten que tercers (usuaris finals, operadors i proveïdors de servei) introdueixin serveis específics per aplicacions (en forma de codi) dins la xarxa. D'aquesta manera, les aplicacions poden fer servir aquests serveis per obtenir el suport necessari de la xarxa en termes de comportament per exemple.<br/>Tanmateix, les tecnologies de xarxes actives i programables introdueixen una complexitat addicional als elements de xarxa que ha de ser tractada pel sistema de gestió. Alguns exemples d'aquesta complexitat addicional són la necessitat de suportar nous serveis introduïts dinàmicament a la xarxa o la gestió de xarxes actives virtuals. Aquestes xarxes poden ser creades dins una infrastructura de xarxa programable per satisfer les creixents necessitats de control i particularització que els clients imposen a les xarxes. A més, la probable implantació progressiva de les xarxes actives i programables dins les xarxes IP actuals afegeix un altre requisit important al pla de gestió: aquest ha de ser capaç de suportar tecnologies de xarxa heterogènies (passives, actives i programables).<br/>La solució proposada en aquesta tesi millora els sistemes de gestió basats en polítiques amb conceptes de les tecnologies de xarxes actives i programables per satisfer tots els requisits abans esmentats; assolint, d'aquesta manera, una solució sòlida per la gestió de xarxes actives i programables.<br/>Finalment, l'arquitectura per la gestió de xarxes actives basada en polítiques (MANBoP) que proposem ha estat dissenyada per poder ser instanciada a qualsevol nivell de gestió (xarxa, sub-xarxa o element). A més, diferents instàncies es poden agrupar fàcilment per crear una infrastructura de gestió. Per exemple, una instància MANBoP de nivell de xarxa pot treballar sobre instàncies de nivell de element, o vàries instàncies de nivell de sub-xarxa poden ser creades per treballar en paral·lel, cadascuna gestionant una regió geogràfica de la xarxa diferent. L'objectiu d'aquest atribut de l'arquitectura és facilitar la tasca de creació d'una infrastructura de gestió. D'aquesta manera, els operadors de xarxa poden crear la infrastructura de gestió que més els convingui segons els seus objectius de negoci i reduir així els costs de gestió.<br>-<br/>RESUMEN<br/>Las expectativas de los usuarios en relación con la cantidad y calidad de los servicios de red están creciendo rápidamente. En cambio, desarrollar e implantar nuevos servicios de red (servicios que operan al nivel de red) siguiendo los procesos de estandarización es demasiado lento y no colma las expectativas.<br/>Las redes activas y programables fueron propuestas para acomodar la rápida evolución de las nuevas tecnologías y acelerar la implantación de nuevos servicios más sofisticados. Las redes activas permiten que terceros (usuarios finales, operadores o proveedores de servicio) introduzcan servicios específicos para aplicaciones (en forma de código) dentro de la red. De esta forma, las aplicaciones pueden utilizar estos servicios para obtener el soporta que necesitan de la red en términos, por ejemplo, de comportamiento.<br/>Sin embargo, las tecnologías de redes activas y programables introducen una complejidad adicional en los elementos de red que debe ser tratada por el sistema de gestión. Algunos ejemplos de esta complejidad adicional son la necesidad de soportar nuevos servicios introducidos dinámicamente en la red o la gestión de redes activas virtuales. Éstas pueden ser creadas dentro de una infraestructura de red programable para satisfacer las necesidades crecientes de control y particularización que los clientes imponen sobre las redes. Además, la probable progresiva implantación de la redes activas y programables en la redes IP actuales añade otro importante requisito al plano de gestión: éste tiene que ser capaz de soportar tecnologías de red heterogéneas (pasivas, activas y programables).<br/>La solución propuesta en esta tesis mejora los sistemas de gestión basados en políticas con conceptos de las tecnologías de redes activas y programables para satisfacer todos los requisitos enumerados anteriormente, consiguiendo, de esta forma, una solución sólida para la gestión de redes activas y programables.<br/>Finalmente, la arquitectura de gestión de redes activas basada en políticas (MANBoP) que proponemos ha sido diseñada para poder ser instanciada en cualquier nivel de gestión (red, sub-red o elemento). Además, diferentes instancias pueden ser agrupadas fácilmente para crear una infraestructura de gestión. Por ejemplo, una instancia MANBoP de nivel de red puede trabajar sobre instancias de nivel de elemento, o varias instancias de nivel de sub-red pueden ser creadas para trabajar en paralelo sobre diferentes regiones geográficas de la red. El objetivo de esta característica de la arquitectura es facilitar la creación de una infraestructura de gestión para que los operadores de red puedan crear la que más les convenga según sus objetivos de negocio, reduciendo así los costes de gestión.<br>User expectations of the range and quality of network services are growing rapidly. However, developing and deploying new network services (i.e. services that operate on the network layer), through best practice and standardization, is too slow and cannot match the steps of expectations. <br/>Active and programmable networks were proposed to accommodate the rapid evolution of new technologies and accelerate the deployment of new sophisticated services. Active networks (AN) enable third parties (end users, operators, and service providers) to inject application-specific services (in the form of code) into the network. Applications are thus able to utilize these services to obtain required network support in terms of, e.g. performance; that is, applications are now becoming network-aware. <br/>Nonetheless, active and programmable networking technologies introduce additional complexity in network elements that must be handled by the management architecture. Examples of this additional complexity are the need of coping with new services dynamically introduced in the network, or the management of virtual active networks (VANs). VANs might be created over a programmable network infrastructure to satisfy increasing requirements for the control and customization of resources that customers impose on networks. Furthermore, the likely progressive deployment of active and programmable routers in today's IP networks introduces another important requirement in the management plane; that is, it has to be able to cope with heterogeneous network technologies, i.e., passive, active and programmable.<br/>The solution proposed in this thesis enhances a policy-based management system with active networking technology concepts to fulfill the above-mentioned requirements, thus achieving a sound solution for the management of active and programmable networks.<br/>In addition, the Management of Active Networks Based on Policies (MANBoP) framework proposed is designed to be instantiated at any management level (i.e. network, sub-network or element). Moreover, different instances can be easily set up jointly to create a management infrastructure, e.g., a network-level MANBoP instance can be set up over element-level instances, or several subnetwork-level instances can work in parallel each one managing a different geographical region of the network, etc. The aim of this framework property is to ease the management infrastructure creation task, thus allowing network operators to adapt the management infrastructure to their business needs, resulting in a reduction of management costs.
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Griffin, Nicholas B. "Building, sustaining and dissolving large scale change proposal coalitions in top management teams." Thesis, Loughborough University, 1998. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/7147.
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Recent studies into the political aspects of large scale change in organisations have highlighted the need for a deeper understanding of managerial elites in the change context. The extant literature is guilty of conflating large scale change into a single process, and commentators describe and prescribe political processes and behaviours without differentiating between the proposal and implementation stages of change. The research presented in this thesis provides insights into the nature and characteristics of large scale change proposal coalitions and the behaviours and tactics of coalition leaders in top management teams across a range of organisational settings in the UK private sector. Data was collected and analysed using a qualitative methodology. An elite style semistructured interview schedule was used with a research sample of fifty members of top management teams drawn from across fourteen organisations in thirteen industries. The findings suggest that large scale change proposal coalitions follow a five phase lifecycle: initiate, build, sustain, dissolve, and capture and transfer. Within these phases coalition leaders tend to perform three primary roles: builder, sustainer and dissolver. The sequence of gathering support to build a coalition is heavily influenced by the hierarchical position of the builder, and the behaviours and tactics used are contingent upon whether an individual is engaged in an upward inter-tier, intra-tier, or downward inter-tier support gathering exercise. Once a large scale change proposal coalition had been established the leadership role changes from building to sustaining. Four principal types of coalition are identified: aligned coalitions, unaligned coalitions, unfocused coalitions and fragmented coalitions. Different leadership skills are required for each. Once a proposal has been approved or rejected the evidence suggests that coalitions should be dissolved as rapidly as practically possible using one or a combination of three dissolution techniques. These findings have important implications for academic enquiry and practitioners.
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Cruz, Edwin. "Gang Prevention for Youth through Boxing and Anger Management Training| A Grant Proposal." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10785298.
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<p> The purpose of this thesis was to write a grant to fund anger management groups for at-risk youth. The groups would be held immediately after the boxing classes currently offered by the city of Hawaiian Gardens. Six sessions are envisioned. Topics would include self-responsibility and accountability for one’s actions inside and outside of the ring, alternatives to conflict, emotion-regulation skills, and coping with triggers. The goals are to enhance anger management skills, develop positive social skills, and decrease the risk for aggressive behavior and delinquency. In turn, this is expected to reduce the risk for gang membership. </p><p> The city of Hawaiian Gardens would be the host agency for this program. The funding source selected was the city of Hawaiian Gardens in conjunction with the Board of State and Community Corrections. </p><p> Based on the review of the literature, pairing a gang prevention program with sports has the potential to engage at-risk youth and deter them from the gang culture. The proposed program is expected to provide at-risk youth in the disadvantaged community of Hawaiian Gardens with a positive alternative path in life. </p><p> The actual submission of the grant proposal was not required as part of the thesis project.</p><p>
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Zain, Zuraidah bte Mohd. "A proposal for the measurement of quality position in UK manufacturing industries." Thesis, University of Liverpool, 1993. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.295485.
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Hearn, Anthony Michael. "Management information systems : a proposal for an integrated system for a Ferroalloy production facility." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/5681.
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Thesis (MBA (Business Management))--University of Stellenbosch, 1996.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The ferroalloy industry is, in contrast to the operationally complicated chemical industry, very reliant on the wealth of experience that has been built up by the operating personnel over a long period of time. The industry has not been at the forefront of technical development and has, in many respects, lagged behind in technological development. Information technology is one such area that has not received its fair share of attention. This study resulted from the requirement that the control systems of the submerged arc furnaces at the Samancor Meyerton Works be integrated in such a way that the plant subsystem controllers could operate off a single database. This would ensure that the reliance of the operation on the experience of personnel could be reduced by the judicious application of data from the process. The integration was expanded to include the control of the electricity generation plant that will utilize the waste gasses from the submerged arc furnaces to generate the electricity. The boundaries of the study were subsequently expanded to include a proposal for the integration of the control systems into a management information system for the Meyerton Works. The study gives consideration to the theory underlying management information systems after the strategic issues of the Manganese Division of Samancor are discussed. The theoretical aspects of management information systems together with the strategic issues of the Manganese Division are brought together to form the practical proposal of the integrated control and management information system. The case studies considered are based on two incidents that occurred on one of the submerged arc furnaces where the resulting financial losses were substantial. An integrated control system would have reduced the financial losses significantly. Finally, the recommendations of the study are firstly, that the management information system as proposed be expanded to include the furnaces that were not originally envisaged to have their control systems integrated, secondly that the maintenance management function be integrated with the control systems and management information system, and finally that the production planning system be included in the management information system so as to give substance to the control and optimization of the flow of manganese units from the mines to the customer. This will entrench the position of Samancor as a world class supplier of manganese units.<br>AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die ferroallooi industrie is, in teenstelling met die chemiese nywerheid wat 'n ingewikkelde bedryf het, afhanklik van die ondervinding van personeel wat oor 'n lang tyd opgebou is. Die industrie was nie 'n baanbreker ten opsigte van tegniese ontwikkeling nie en het ook grotendeels agtergebly op die gebied. Inligting tegnologie is een van die gebiede wat nie die gewensde hoeveelheid aandag gekry het nie. Hierdie studie het sy oorsprong gehad in die behoefte om die beheer sisteme van die dompelboog oonde van die Meyerton Werke van Samancor te integreer sodat die beheerders van die subsisteme van aanleg vanaf 'n enkele databasis kon funksioneer. Dit sou die resultaat gehad het om die afhanklikheid van die bedryf op die ondervinding van die personeel te verminder. Die integrasie gedagte was uitgebrei om die beheer van die elektrisiteits opwekkings aanleg, wat die afgase van die oonde gebruik, in te sluit. Die afbakening van die studie was later verbreed om te dien as 'n voorstel vir die integrering van die beheersisteme in 'n bestuursinligting stelsel vir die Meyerton Werke. Nadat die strategiese aangeleenthede van die Mangaan Afdeling aandag geniet, word die teorie aangaande bestuursinligting stelsels bespreek. Die teorie van die bestuursinligting stelsels en die strategiese aangeleenthede van die Mangaan Afdeling word bymekaar gebring om die voorstel van die geintegreerde beheer sisteem en bestuursinligting stelsel te vorm. Die gevallestudies wat bespreek is, is gebaseer op twee insidente wat op een van die oonde gebeur het waar daar geweldige finansiele verliese was. Geintegreerde beheer stelsels sou die verliese beperk het. Die aanbevelings wat gemaak is, is eerstens dat die bestuursinligting stelsel soos voorgestel is uitgebrei word om die oonde waar die beheerstelsels nie oorspronlik geintegreer sou wees in te sluit, tweedens dat die instandhouding bestuursstelsel geintegreer word met die bestuursinligting stelsel, en derdens dat die produksiebeplanning stelsel in die bestuursinligting stelsel gesluit word. Hierdeur sal die beweging van mangaan eenhede vanaf die myne na die kliente geoptimiseer word om Samancor se posisie as 'n wereld klas verskaffer van mangaan eenhede te verstewig.
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Darr, Alexander Norton. "Agroforestry in the Temperate Landscape: Precedent, Practice, and Design Proposal." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/102704.
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Temperate agroforestry systems are an important area of research and practice in Eastern North America with the goal of creating more diverse, productive, and environmentally sound agricultural landscapes by using trees as key crops. There is extensive published research on contemporary temperate agroforestry models as well as tropical indigenous agroforestry systems, but publicly accessible properties that demonstrate these practices are currently limited.
These practices, which include: Alley Cropping, Multi-functional Riparian Buffers, Short-rotation coppice, Non-timber forest farming, and novel crop breeding have potential to radically reshape American agricultural practices. As sediment and erosion control becomes stricter in agricultural land, and if future carbon tax or pricing legislation comes into play, non-tillage based agricultural practices will become more prevalent throughout the United States and the rest of the world.
In the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, where this project is based, orchards are a common perennial cropping system, but at present the industry is reliant on chemical inputs that have an economic and ecological cost associated with them. Developing, demonstrating, and popularizing systems that incorporate native, crop-bearing perennials, in a manner that is legible, aesthetically pleasing, and well-integrated into the surrounding topography and agricultural vernacular, this thesis will offer a proof-of-concept to landowners curious about incorporating low-input agroforestry practices.
This thesis presents a series of unpublished manuscripts based on research of historical agroforestry practices in temperate North America. These manuscripts focus on agroforestry practices as they were practiced over nearly 500 years of American history. These findings culminate in the proposition of a design for an agroforestry research and demonstration farm in the Mid-Atlantic United States.
The goal of this design is to recontextualize a historic dairy farm in Maryland, USA with the construction of a new education, production, and design center. This center, along with its associated infrastructure, the cropping layout, and an interpretive trail through a range of agroforestry systems proposes an immersive environment that allows a visitor to experience agroforestry at its many scales, from garden to wild-land.<br>Master of Landscape Architecture
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Jimenez, Bernal Maria C. "Hospice Outreach Program for the Latino Community| A Grant Proposal Project." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10784469.
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<p> The purpose of the project was to fund a hospice outreach program for the Latino community. This program will use a culturally sensitive approach to provide education on hospice services. St. Athanasius Church, the hosting agency of this project, is located in Long Beach, California. This Church was selected as the hosting agency since it has a history of conducting effective outreach to Latinos. </p><p> Latinos continue to underutilize hospice services even though it is a covered benefit of Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurances. After conducting a review of the literature, the grant writer designed a program providing education about hospice services to the Latino community. After researching funding sources, the Weingart Foundation was determined to be the best match for the funding of this program. </p><p> The actual submission and funding of the grant were not required for the successful completion of this project.</p><p>
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吳婉柔 and Yuen-yau Rebecca Ng. "A proposal for the management and conservation of Fung Shui woodland in Hong Kong." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2002. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31255048.
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Gatts, Strawberry Kathy. "Community development work study grant proposal to HUD: The selection factors and management plan." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1998. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1816.
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Matu, Nkosinathi George. "Critical performance analysis of Proposal Engineer Pillar (PEP) at Sizophumelela using Mcinsey 7S model." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/5545.
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Thesis (MBA (Business Management))--Stellenbosch University, 2008.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The organisations of the 21st century are confronted with continuous changes.
It is necessary that organisations respond to these changes to improve the
level of their performance. Although the number of change initiatives within
organisations is the norm of the day, there are very few successes. One
reason for this, the author maintains, is the tendency to usually overemphasise
hard elements, and not attend adequately to the soft elements,
although the latter often contribute to the success of the organisation. These
soft elements are: staff, skills, style of leadership, and shared values.
The aim of the study is to enhance organisational performance of the proposal
engineering pillar (PEP) of Sizophumelela organisation. This department was
chosen because most of the corrective actions requests (CAR) due to non
performance at Sizophumelela are from PEP. The main objective of this study
is to identify the areas of concern in PEP, to develop an understanding of
organisational change and to propose interventions to address and solve
problem areas and improve performance.
The McKinsey 7S Model was used to analyse the effectiveness of this
department at Sizophumelela, an electrical transformer manufacturer and
refurbishment business. After the identification of problem areas, interventions
are proposed to address these issues.
In the literature review an overview of some organisational change models is
provided and the limitations of these models are also indicated. Out of these
models, the business process re-engineering (BPR) model was viewed as
important for this study; hence some aspects of that model form part of
proposed interventions to address the identified issues.
The McKinsey 7S Model is preferred for the performance analysis of the PEP
with its focus on: Strategy, structure, systems, staff, and style of leadership,
skills, and shared values. The 7S model is viewed by the author as the model
that has the greatest benefit, because both hard and soft elements are focused
on.
A comprehensive set of material available within the company was used and
structured interviews were conducted with all members of the PEP team. With
the help of this methodology the strengths and weaknesses were established
and some recommendations were made.<br>AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die organisasies van die 21ste eeu kom voortdurend te staan voor
veranderinge. Dit is nodig dat organisasies op hierdie veranderinge reageer om
hul vlak van prestasie te verbeter. Hoewel die aantal veranderingsinisiatiewe
binne organisasies vandag die norm is, is daar baie min suksesse. Een rede
hiervoor, volgens hierdie outeur, is die neiging om gewoonlik harde elemente
te oorbeklemtoon en nie genoeg aandag te gee aan die sagte elemente nie,
hoewel laasgenoemde dikwels bydra tot die sukses van die organisasie. Hierdie
sagte elemente is: personeel, vaardighede, leierskapstyl, en gedeelde
waardes.
Die doel van die studie is die verbetering van organisasieprestasie in die
voorleggingsingenieurspilaar (PEP) van die Sizophumelela organisasie. Hierdie
afdeling is gekies omdat die meeste van die versoeke om korrektiewe optrede
(CAR) weens nieprestasie by Sizophumelela uit PEP afkomstig is. Die
hoofdoelwit van hierdie studie is om die areas in PEP waaroor daar kommer
bestaan, te identifiseer, begrip te ontwikkel van organisasieverandering en
intervensies voor te stel om probleemareas op te los en prestasie te verbeter.
Die McKinsey 7S Model is gebruik om die doeltreffendheid van hierdie afdeling
by Sizophumelela te ontleed. Laasgenoemde is 'n besigheid wat elektriese
transformators vervaardig en opknap. Na die identifisering van probleemareas
word intervensies voorgestel om aan hierdie kwessies aandag te gee.
In die literatuuroorsig word sommige modelle van organisasieverandering
bekyk en die beperkinge van hierdie modelle word ook aangedui. Uit hierdie
modelle word die model vir besigheidsprosesherontwerp (BPR) beskou as
belangrik vir hierdie studie, dus vorm sommige aspekte van daardie model
deel van voorgestelde intervensies ten opsigte van die geidentifiseerde
kwessies.
Die McKinsey 7S Model word verkies vir die prestasieontleding van die PEP met
sy fokus op strategie, struktuur, stelsels, personeel, leierskapstyl, vaardighede
en gedeelde waardes. Die 7S Model word deur die outeur beskou as die model
met die grootste voordeel, aangesien dit fokus op beide harde en sagte
elemente.
'n Omvattende stel materiaal wat binne die maatskappy beskikbaar is, is
gebruik, en gestruktureerde onderhoude is gevoer met al die lede van die PEP span.
Met behulp van hierdie metodologie is die sterk en swak eienskappe
bepaal en sekere aanbevelings gedoen.
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Sepúlveda, Estay Daniel A. (Daniel Alberto). "Startup operations and supply chain road guide proposal, based on Robotics Cluster case studies." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/91072.
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Thesis: S.M. in Management Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 2014.<br>Title as it appears in MIT commencement exercises program, June 6, 2014: Hardware startup operations and supply chain road guide proposal, based on Robotics Cluster case studies. Cataloged from PDF version of thesis.<br>Includes bibliographical references (pages 100-103).<br>Concerted efforts are being pursued by governments and economic institutions to promote the generation of startups, and copious documentation has been produced as guides for these emerging companies. However, little has been written on, e.g., the Operations and Supply Chain needs for Hardware Startups, and the development strategy of the required skills to build flexibility during the initial phases of startup development. This work proposes an initial road guide framework for hardware startups, resulting from the experiences of successful companies within the Robotics Cluster present in Massachusetts (either new ventures or spinoffs from existing companies). System Dynamics methodology is then used to capture causal loops, and to characterize the policies which would enable New Venture growth, so as to analyze the Supply Chain/Operations conditions for Hardware Startup Success. The work is presented in four main sections. The first section contains a bibliographic research to characterize the present conditions of Hardware Startups with special emphasis on the Massachusetts Robotics Cluster, providing an overview of the available resources for startups in terms of their skills development and especially with regard to their Operations/Supply Chain Skills development. A second section considered the directed interview of executives at existing robotics startups (Artaic LLC, Kiva Systems, Rethink Robotics and Boston Engineering) to obtain information regarding their strategic decisions in specific aspects of their Supply Chain and Operations. These interviews are reflected as case studies of these companies. The third phase is reflected as a proposal for a System Dynamics model, based on previous work in the area and complemented by aspects identified as relevant from the interviews. Lastly, the conclusions of this work will attempt to gather the main learnings from the analyzed cases, in terms of Operations/Supply Chain Skills development, laying down some directing guidelines for future Hardware Startup ventures.<br>by Daniel A. Sepulveda Estay.<br>S.M. in Management Studies
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Haysom, Gareth (Gareth Duff). "Project proposal for transforming Grabouw, Western Cape, into a sustainable community." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/21739.
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Thesis (MPhil)--University of Stellenbosch, 2007.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Cities and in particular, secondary cities are fast emerging as the dominant form of
human settlement. Considering the anticipated growth in the population and the
expected global economic growth, what role will cities play in addressing the core
issues pertaining to sustainable development? Will cities be able to address these
issues at all? Addressing the sustainability of cities is about focussing on addressing
the key issues of form and function. These, coupled with the specific social
interactions, the cultural and political actions, are the drivers that need to be
harnessed, integrated and reworked if cities are to be sustainable in any way.
Without a collective and concerted drive to make direct inputs into the three main
drivers of a city; planning and design, the resource use and inputs and the social
interactions within cities, no efforts to address the hope of leaving legacies of
resources for future generations will be realised. If these efforts do not originate in,
and grow out of cities, cities will not support, but rather undermine, any attempts at
achieving sustainable development.
There is an increasing realisation that the current approaches to development are
not meeting the needs of the growing global populations and as such, new
approaches need to be sought. The one key area where these new approaches hold
potential is to attempt to seek ways to create sustainable communities, communities
with equitable access to resources and where communities are designed to function
in different ways. The town and outlying areas of the Grabouw region in the Western
Cape provide a unique and extremely rare opportunity for implementing a wide range
of Government policies that have been adopted at the National, Provincial and Local
Government levels to give effect to the national commitment to sustainable
development and the creation of sustainable communities. These policy
commitments span social, environmental and economic policies. Grabouw is
perfectly configured in both geographical and strategic terms to become a national
model for ‘integrated sustainable development’ and to demonstrate in practice how
the attainment of the concept of sustainable development and sustainable
communities can be supported. The intention of the project proposal is to facilitate specific actions that would include
the framing of a foundation that is the core discussion document for the engagement
with the broader communities. The purpose of this document and supporting plan
would be to facilitate the communities’ participation in the creation and design of the
project that serves to transform the town of Grabouw, and the region, ultimately
becoming a national model of sustainability with a community that is resilient and
equitable, meeting their current needs fairly, but doing so in a manner that preserves
resources for future generations of Grabouw residents and South Africans.<br>AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Stede, en sekondêre stede in die besonder, wen vinnig veld as die dominante vorm
van menslike vestiging. Met inagneming van die verwagte groei in die bevolking en
die verwagte globale ekonomiese groei, kan die vraag gestel word watter rol stede
gaan speel om die kernvraagstukke met betrekking tot volhoubare ontwikkeling aan
te spreek. Sal stede hoegenaamd daartoe in staat wees om hierdie vraagstukke aan
te spreek? Van deurslaggewende belang vir die volhoubaarheid van stede is die
fokus op die sleutelvraagstukke van vorm en funksie. Dit, gekoppel aan die
spesifieke maatskaplike interaksies, die kulturele en politieke aksies, is die
sleutelaandrywers wat ingespan, geïntegreer en herbeplan moet word om stede
volhoubaar te hou. Sonder 'n kollektiewe en volgehoue plan om direkte insette te
lewer in die drie sleutelaandrywers van 'n stad – beplanning en ontwerp; die gebruik
van hulpbronne en insette; en die maatskaplike interaksies binne stede – sal daar
niks kom van die wens om hulpbronne vir toekomstige nageslagte na te laat nie. As
hierdie pogings nie in stede ontstaan en uit stede groei nie, sal stede nie daarin
slaag om enige pogings tot volhoubare ontwikkeling te ondersteun nie, maar dit
eerder kelder.
Daar word toenemend besef dat die huidige benadering tot ontwikkeling nie in die
behoeftes van die groeiende globale bevolkings voorsien nie en dat nuwe
benaderings op die proef gestel moet word. Die een sleutelgebied waar 'n nuwe
benadering belofte inhou, is om maniere te ondersoek om volhoubare
gemeenskappe te skep – gemeenskappe met gelyke toegang tot hulpbronne en
waar gemeenskappe ontwerp is om op verskillende maniere te funksioneer. Die dorp
en distrik Grabouw in die Wes-Kaap bied 'n unieke en uiters seldsame geleentheid
vir die implementering van breë nasionale, provinsiale en plaaslike regeringsbeleide
om uitvoering te gee aan die nasionale verbintenis tot volhoubare ontwikkeling en
die skepping van volhoubare gemeenskappe. Maatskaplike, omgewings- en
ekonomiese beleide word in hierdie beleidsverbintenisse saamgesnoer. Grabouw is
ideaal vanuit 'n geografiese sowel as strategiese oogpunt om 'n nasionale model te
word vir 'geïntegreerde volhoubare ontwikkeling' en om prakties te demonstreer hoe
volhoubare ontwikkeling en volhoubare gemeenskappe ondersteun kan word. Die oogmerk van die projekvoorstel is om spesifieke aksies te fasiliteer, soos die
opstel van 'n kernbesprekingsdokument met as doelwit die betrekking van die breër
gemeenskappe. Die doel van hierdie voorstel is die fasilitering van die
gemeenskappe se deelname aan die skepping en ontwerp van die projek wat dien
om die dorp en distrik Grabouw te transformeer tot 'n nasionale model van
volhoubaarheid, met 'n gemeenskap wat kragtig en gelyk is, en waar in huidige
behoeftes voorsien word, maar op so 'n manier dat hulpbronne vir toekomstige
geslagte Grabouw-inwoners en Suid-Afrikaners bewaar word.
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Robertson, Ebony. "Transitional services for emancipated foster youth| A grant proposal." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1527745.
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<p> The purpose of this project was to locate a potential funding source and write a grant to provide support and services to emancipated foster youth that will enable youth to obtain self-sufficiency and a healthy lifestyle. Emancipated foster youth experience many challenges once they exit the foster care system. The proposed program will give them an opportunity to increase their ability to live independently. An extensive literature review was performed to investigate the best ways to assist emancipated foster youth with addressing their needs such as housing, employment, education, social support, safe sex practices and mental health concerns. A search was conducted to locate an appropriate funder for this program.</p><p> California Community Foundation is the funder that was chosen to fund this program. This foundation is committed to assisting transition aged youth attain self-sufficiency. The program will provide support and services to emancipated foster youth in the city of Los Angeles, California. </p>
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Amoroso, Noel. "Psychoeducation program for individuals and caregivers with traumatic brain injuries| A grant proposal." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10105265.
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<p> The purpose of this proposal was to develop a grant to create a psychoeducation program for individuals and caregivers with traumatic brain injuries that will be applied at The Brian Injury Association of California (BIAC) located in Bakersfield, California. Based on the literature reviewed, a psychoeducation program for individuals and caregivers with traumatic brain injuries has a strong potential to promote the message of healthy living to BIAC clients. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation was selected as the potential funding source. Submission and/or funding was not a requirement for the successful completion of the project.</p>
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Gomes, Campelo Filho Eulálio [Verfasser], and W. [Akademischer Betreuer] Stucky. "Analysis of Current Supplier Relationship Management Practices : A Solution Proposal / Eulálio Gomes Campelo Filho. Betreuer: W. Stucky." Karlsruhe : KIT-Bibliothek, 2009. http://d-nb.info/1014100070/34.
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Makhlouf, Mohammad (Mohammad Ismail) 1963. "A proposal for establishing a startup business in the US complying to Islamic finance guidelines." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/9201.
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Thesis (M.B.A.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 2000.<br>Also available online at the DSpace at MIT website.<br>Includes bibliographical references (leaves 86-87).<br>This thesis discusses the idea of setting up a start-up business in North America (US or Canada) that complies to Islamic financial guidelines, with a view to attract funding from Muslim people around the world. These funds would be the nucleus of a conglomerate of companies investing in a diversity of projects around the globe, not the least of which would relate to infrastructure, educational and economic development of the mother countries from where these funds originate. The main premise of this proposal is that large sums of untapped financial resources exist in the Islamic world, that are not utilized, or under-utilized, on the basis of Islamic prohibition of several financial transactions prevalent in the global market, such as interest-earning debt. The result is that large sums of money are either kept in non-interest-earning bank accounts or not deposited in banks at all, by Muslim people. This thesis explores the challenges to be overcome in attempting to establish a start-up in North America that complies with Islamic jurisprudence, along with some recommendations for directing the investments of these funds.<br>by Mohammad Makhlouf.<br>M.B.A.
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James, Ingrimar. "A cisco-based proposal for ARNe core routing infrastructure." [Denver, Colo.] : Regis University, 2009. http://adr.coalliance.org/codr/fez/view/codr:145.
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Cilliers, Willie. "Cost-effective cardiology in the new national health system in South Africa : a proposal." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/987.
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Thesis (MBA (Business Management))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa is on the verge of major changes in the private medical sector. The government’s planned National Health Insurance has far reaching implications for all role players in the industry, as well as for the general public. This paper looks at the changes that have been made since the ANC government came to power in 1994 and then continues to look at possible models for the new National Health Insurance plan. A proposal on practicing cost-effective cardiology within this new system is made. The data of a pilot project between a private service provider and a managed healthcare company is analysed as a basis of this discussion.<br>AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Suid-Afrika se mediese bedryf staan op die vooraand van groot veranderinge. Die regering se beplande Nasionale Gesondheidsplan het verreikende implikasies vir alle rolspelers in die bedryf, sowel as die algemene man op straat. Die dokument kyk oorsigtelik na die veranderinge wat ondergaan is sedert die ANC regering aan bewind gekom het in 1994 en gaan daarna voort om na moontlike opsies te kyk hoe die nuwe gesondheidsmodel daarna gaan uitsien. Voorstelle word gemaak oor hoe privaat kardiologie in die nuwe sisteem koste-effektief beoefen kan word. ‘n Lootsprojek van ‘n privaat diensverskaffer en ‘n bestuurde gesongheidsorg maatskappy se data word ontleed as basis vir die bespreking.
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Durst, Danny. "A Proposal for Securing a Sustainable Future for Blossom Music Center." University of Akron / OhioLINK, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1395964878.
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Garrison, Melissa Sue. "A Proposal for the Development and Validation of a Diabetic Self-Management Education (DSME) Program." ScholarWorks, 2015. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/354.
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The World Health Organization has estimated that by 2030, approximately 350 million people will be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Currently, 18.8 million people are diagnosed with T2DM. An additional 7 million people have high blood sugar but have yet to have an official diagnosis of diabetes. The literature supports early identification and prevention are key to reducing the severity of T2DM its complications. The Health Belief Model, the Chronic Care Model and Orem's Theory of Self-Care guided the current proposal, whose purpose was to develop and validate a new T2DM DSME module. A validation of the DSME module was completed by 5 local diabetic clinical experts. Each expert reviewed the DSME modules then completed a 10-question Likert-type scale survey. The survey was used to measure the content amount, ease of use, and visual presentation. Descriptive analysis was employed to analyze these data.
Results revealed that all strongly agreed that the education module was easy to read and follow. They also strongly agreed that there was an adequate amount of educational information within the module. Additional comments from the experts resulted in minor revision to the new DSME. A future pilot study comparing current education to the newly validated DSME module will be implemented post-graduation. Changing the diabetic teaching culture into an improved patient focus role has the potential to reduce the economic healthcare impact and empower patients to bring about positive social change. Social change will also improve trust and confidence among patients within the healthcare organization.
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Přikrylová, Veronika. "Návrh projektu a aplikace metodiky projektového managementu v podniku." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta podnikatelská, 2012. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-223553.
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The master’s thesis deals with the design of the project to create a corporate kindergarten in the company Quality Brands. The first part is devoted to theoretical knowledge of project management, then the author analyzes the current situation in terms of possibilities for createing the corporate kindergarten and interest of staff. The final part is devoted to the project proposal.
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Hay, Ronald Timothy. "A legal proposal for the site-specific management of scarce ground water resources in Alberta." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1999. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape9/PQDD_0005/MQ40130.pdf.
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