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Elliott, William F. "Teacher evaluation and administration effectiveness." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1988. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/360.
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Burton, Salma. "Evaluation in health promotion : assessing effectiveness of Healthy City Project evaluations." Thesis, London South Bank University, 2001. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.326942.
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Clowes, Brian Woodbridge. "Simplified Framework Evaluation of Large Water Resource Project Impacts." PDXScholar, 1988. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/1203.
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The document most frequently used to support a water resource project's economic feasibility is the commercial benefit-cost analysis, which quantifies tangible and direct project consequences. The objective of this type of analysis is simply to maximize net monetary benefits. This analysis assigns an arbitrary monetary value to ecological and social disruptions, if it does not ignore these effects entirely. An improvement on this method is the social benefit-cost analysis, which assesses sane intangible costs such as air and noise pollution. Unfortunately, even the social analysis usually neglects the sometimes profound effects that a large water resource project has upon quality of life, particularly with regards to massive relocations. The purpose of this dissertation is to resolve these problems by presenting a method by which a water resource study team may use five unique viewpoints - technical, organizational, personal, social, and environmental - to quantify and compare the true benefits and costs of project construction and operation. The study team begins by rigorously documenting the three general categories of project consequence (economic, social and environmental) and assigning each benefit or cost a relative value within category according to perceived positive or negative effects. The second step is to use these quantifications to produce three impact vs. dam height curves. The final and most difficult step in this study process is to assign a relative weight to the respective economic, social, and enviromental impact clusters, depending on national priorities and the biases and personal viewpoints of the decisiomaker (s). The final product of this procedure is a single curve which is used to further investigate and assess the overall feasibility of a water resource project and the 'optimum' range of dam heights. All of the possible impacts of a large water resource project, whether they be tangible or intangible, should be investigated in order to produce an authentic indicator of project efficiency. The only way to insure that all impacts are properly accounted for is to perform an exhaustive examination of a water resource project from the five perspectives mentioned above. The body of this dissertation is an example analysis based upon the proposed Three Gorge Dam and Reservoir on the Yangtze River in the People's Republic of China. This project will be the world's largest power plant at 13,000 megawatts. Because of its size, anticipated impacts, and the interest it has generated all over the world, the Three Gorge project is considered the ideal subject of a comprehensive multiple perspective analysis as described in this study.
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Aveiga, Fernando. "Effectiveness evaluation of the Hispanic Workforce Research Project (HWRP)." [Ames, Iowa : Iowa State University], 2007.
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Doh, Kwee Yin. "The use of cost-benefit analysis in project evaluation." Thesis, Kansas State University, 1985. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/9832.
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Braxton, Kim Lynette. "An evaluation of parent effectiveness training provided by a faith-based organization." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2002. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2144.
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The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of parent training seminars. The intention of this study is to find out if parents' knowledge increased in their understanding of 4 areas of parenting: Discipline, communication between parent-child, communication with teachers and effective parenting style.
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Asmelash, Dawit. "Exploring IT benefits evaluation effectiveness at ex-ante project justification stage." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/28197.
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The business benefits of IT projects are becoming the main determining factor in selecting projects at the ex-ante justification stage. The core stakeholders, i.e. the business management and IT professionals are charged with the task of evaluating the benefits of IT investment. Despite high adoption rates of formal IT investment appraisal methods, there is still on-going evidence that show organisations not being able to appropriately evaluate IT benefits. This study investigates the process of IT project evaluation at the ex-ante justification stage to understand factors that contribute to ineffective practical application of evaluation and based on the findings, to explore how these factors can be redeemed to improve the benefit evaluation process. A case study research was conducted to explore how benefits can be evaluated appropriately within its context in a tertiary educational institution. The case study research approach enabled the researcher to gain a complete and in-depth understanding of the process and activities involved to identify and measure benefits at the justification stage. Business middle managers that are involved and responsible for IT project justification were approached from various business units as case study participants. Interview questions addressed various aspects of the benefits evaluation process in reference to participants’ experience and past IT project justifications. Content analysis was used to identify frequencies and intensities with which themes and concepts appear in interviewee responses. In addition, a cause and effect relationship tool was used to summarize the research findings for better data analysis and interpretation. The findings indicate factors that contributed to ineffective benefit evaluation in the organization. Close collaboration and partnership between business management and IT professionals is shown to be a crucial component of the justification process. The suggested role of IT management exceeds beyond the task of technical advisor and involves the task of being a coach, informer, educator, assessor, transparency and communication agent. The results also show how best the measurement process can be performed at this stage. This study confirms that business management’s clear understanding of IT benefit concepts is necessary in the evaluation process. Based on the findings, an IT benefit evaluation method is developed as a modification of the current justification process in the organisation. The results presented in this study lay plausible insights for additional approaches to IT benefit evaluation research. It compels researchers to consider new methodologies in the quest for improving benefit evaluation.Dissertation (MIT)--University of Pretoria, 2011.
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Musson, Wesley George. "An evaluation of the effectiveness of Proposition 227's implementation in the Inland Empire." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2004. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2763.
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The purpose of this study is to ascertain whether or not the implementation of Proposition 227 has been effective for advancing the English language acquisition needs of English Learners in the Inland Empire.
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Downing, Lavonna Lucille. "Effectiveness of parent education classes: Phenomenological approach." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2003. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2371.
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The effectiveness of most parent education classed is measured by changes in the child. While all programs are developed from psychological theory, and have been evaluated by research, SES and cultural aspects of the undividual have been given little attention. Since public law has recognized the incidence of child abuse and neglect, large numbers of families are required to attend parent education classes. At the same time, research indicates no particular program is more effective than another.
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Viebach, Eric John. "Effectiveness of interactive web based review." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2007. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3252.
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There were three main goals of this study. First, utilize technology in a non-conventional way to enhance student's study process. Second, gauge if the students access such a tool when it is available to them. Third, assess the student's learning based on the study tools available. This project also examined if there was a difference in comprehension of post-World War II era information between students who use the online test preparation program and those that received only traditional instruction.
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Baloyi, Gidion. "The effectiveness of the project management life cycle in Eskom Limpopo Operating Unit." Thesis, University of Limpopo, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/2589.
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Thesis (MBA.) -- University of Limpopo, 2018South Africa is a developing state; the roles of the state owned entities in encouraging economic growth and contributing to the mitigation of unemployment and poverty eradication are unavoidable. Project management from an engineering development perspective and as an industrial discipline has been investigated and published throughout the past period. It could be said that the subject is mature, as recent publications on project management fail to bring new knowledge to light particularly in Eskom. This mini dissertation studies the most significant serious success factors in the effective project management in different departmental conditions within Eskom. Projects are being used daily in Eskom to achieve the company goal. In recent years researchers have become increasingly interested in factors that may have an impact on project management effectiveness and the success of projects. However, there is little research that shows how effectively projects are managed in a business organisational context like Eskom. My Study aims to partly fill this gap by presenting results from a case study and surveys of Eskom as an organisation practising project management. It also aims to investigate the effectiveness of project management in terms of Eskom Divisional structures, technical competency, Eskom Project leadership ability and the characteristics of an effective project manager. In managing projects, it is significant to know how to handle both the tools and the people and to achieve a balance between the two. Experience, especially in the management of change was perceived to be a significant factor in project success
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Polonio, Jeffery Nelson. "Assessing the effectiveness of the California Department of Correction vocational education programs." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1995. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1085.
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Cardenas, Nancy. "Play therapy interventions and their effectiveness in a school-based counseling program." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2005. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2839.
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The purpose of this study was to add to the limited amount of information on the effectiveness of play therapy interventions in a school-based counseling program. The study focused on examining the reasons why clients were referred to counseling, the frequency and duration of their behavior, the clients' academic performance at the beginning and end of treatment, the total number of sessions received, and the type of play therapy that was used to determine how effective play therapy interventions were during treatment.
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Engelke, Renske Magdalena. "An evaluation of the organisational culture of Matla Powerstation to support effective project management." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/19796.
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Thesis (MBA) -- Stellenbosch University, 2011.The function of organisations is to deliver a product or a service, and thus the survival of an organisation is dependent on ensuring successful delivery in a financially viable manner. Project management was introduced to aid in this required successful delivery, placing emphasis on the cost, time and quality of the execution process of delivering the service or product. Project management does however not always deliver on successful service or product delivery, as can be deduced from the many projects that overrun budgets and timelines or under deliver on quality. The study of the impact of organisational culture stemmed from the movement in research to include the effect of the environment of a project on the effectiveness of the project management. Organisational culture has been noted to impact on many organisational elements, one of which is project management. In light of the current production and economic pressure experienced by Eskom’s power generating facilities, the effective and efficient management of projects plays a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted production and financial management. The success of the projects undertaken at Matla power station has a direct impact on the facility’s power generation capability and operational costs. This study found that the organisational culture of Matla supports effective project management at a level closer to the lower limits for the 12 cultural dimensions of a sample group of 29 national companies. Only two of the cultural dimensions rate below the national lowest rating. Considering the importance of projects for continued operational functioning, there is space for improvement in the level of support. A large plethora of factors impact on effective project management and the challenge for organisations lies in balancing the energy spent in addressing all the various factors. The difference between functional department needs and project needs must be balanced to ensure long-term goals are not given up for short-term production gains. Performance measurement should take cognisance of strategic long-term goals and must not be focused on purely short-term outcomes. The balance between production and projects is a continuous challenge. Project management plays an integral role in achieving the intense expansion required by Eskom over the next 15 to 20 years, the effective and efficient implementation of projects through effective project management must therefore be supported by the organisational culture.
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Briney, Glenna Denise. "Long term effects of day treatment programs for adults with severe and persistent mental illness: Effectiveness measured in rates of recidivism." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2005. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2731.
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The purpose of this study was to compare and measure the long term effectiveness of the rehabilitative day treatment program at San Bernardino County's Department of Mental Health. This current study was completed in 2005 and is a follow up study tracking the long term effectiveness of the program.
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Lee, Angela. "The development of a project process evaluation (PPE) framework that aims to measure the effectiveness of implementing a new design and construction project process." Thesis, University of Salford, 2002. http://usir.salford.ac.uk/26768/.
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Increased globalised competition and the need to meet continuously changing customer requirements has forced the UK construction industry to consider its practice. The industry has been repeatedly criticised for its inefficiency, fragmentation, profitability, and lack of co-ordination and communication by many governmental and institutional reports (Phillips, 1950; Emmerson, 1962; Banwell, 1964; Gyles, 1992; Latham, 1994; Egan, 1998). Latham and Egan cited that process improvement and learning from the manufacturing industry could aid the prevailing situation. Following such recommendations, a number of construction clients started developing their own design and construction process, including BAA (British Airports Authority), BAe (British Aerospace) and London Underground, as a way to improve the prevailing situation. An appraisal of these industrial approaches highlighted a common structure that contributed to the development of the Generic Design and Construction Process Protocol (GDCPP). This research project, led by the University of Salford, proved to be the impetus for a flurry of other construction companies to remodel their processes. However, the success of a construction project is not always directly attributed to the performance of the new project process, and vice versa. Framed in these terms, how can the effectiveness of implementing a new design and construction project process be measured in recompense to this growing trend of process improvement? Construction performance measurement today is myopic. For too long, construction organisations have focused on short-termism. If they are to remain competitive, they need to embrace broader issues other than the traditional time cost and quality metrics of construction performance (Love & Holt, 2000). They must also consider the performance of the project process itself (Neely et al, 2000) as to determine the true barriers to success, be that the process itself or implementation factors. However, there is at present a lack of understanding on how the measurement of project processes should be approached. This is attributable in part to the absence of publicly available information, and in part to the inherent difficulty of measuring a complex and creative process. This thesis describes the development of the project process evaluation (PPE) framework that aims to address this research gap. Literature reviews and a scoping survey questionnaire were used in this research investigation for the discovery and building of the PPE framework. The framework consists of five steps, which guides the user from the identification of performance indicators governing the selection of the new project process, through into a knowledge-learning domain in order to improve upon future projects. A case study research strategy was then used to test and validate the model, which employed various research methods to collect both qualitative and quantitative data for the study; the Process Protocol was deployed on the case studies in order to certify the framework. The resulting PPE framework provides an original, prototypical solution to assessing the effectiveness of implementing a new design and construction project process.
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Гавриленко, Руслана Олександрівна. "Управління реалізацією міжнародного проєкту." Master's thesis, КПІ ім. Ігоря Сікорського, 2021. https://ela.kpi.ua/handle/123456789/46109.
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Магістерська дисертація на здобуття ступеня магістра на тему «Управління
реалізацією міжнародного проєкту (на прикладі ТОВ «XXX») містить 127
сторінок, 15 таблиць, 17 рисунків, 7 формул. Перелік посилань нараховує 60
найменувань.
Актуальність теми зумовлена тенденціями підприємництва та дає
уявлення про те, як буде організована велика частина економіки завтра. Область
управління проєктами відіграє важливу роль у забезпеченні ретельного
планування, напряму та узгодження проєктів зі стратегічними цілями компанії.
Управління реалізацією міжнародних проєктів ефективно знижує ризики,
скорочує витрати та підвищує ймовірність успіху. Впровадження нових
міжнародних проєктів дає поштовх для розвитку компанії, підвищує прибуток або
знижує витрати, шляхом залучення нових технологій або продуктів на
підприємство. Реалізація міжнародних проєктів - це життєво важливий крок, що
пов'язує етап планування з остаточним досягненням стратегічних цілей компанії.
Зв’язок роботи з науковими програмами, планами та темами.
Магістерська дисертація на здобуття ступеня магістра виконувалась в
Національному технічному університеті України «Київський політехнічний
інститут імені Ігоря Сікорського» відповідно до планів наукових досліджень
кафедри менеджменту за темою «Управління реалізацією міжнародного проєкту».
Роль автора полягає в дослідженні процесів та методів управління реалізацією
міжнародних проєктів.
Мета та завдання роботи. Метою роботи є дослідження, обгрунтування та
розроблення рекомендацій щодо удосконалення управління реалізацією
міжнародного проєкту.
У процесі виконання роботи були поставлені та вирішені наступні завдання:
– розглянути поняття та принципи реалізації міжнародного проєкту;
– розглянути процес планування та контролю за реалізацією міжнародного
проєкту;
– визначити методичні підходи до оцінювання ефективності міжнародного
проєкту;
– проаналізувати організаційно-економічну діяльність
виробничо-господарської діяльності підприємства;
– оцінити процес реалізації міжнародних проєктів компанією «XXX»;
– виявити передумови підвищення ефективності реалізації міжнародного
проєкту;
– визначити перспективи удосконалення управління міжнародним проєктом;
– розробити механізм управління міжнародним проєктом;
– обґрунтувати доцільність впровадження механізму управління проєктом.
Об’єктом дослідження є процес розвитку підприємства.
Предметом дослідження є теоретичні засади, методичні положення та
практичні аспекти управління міжнародними підприємствами.
База дослідження - компанія «XXX».
Методи дослідження. У магістерській дисертації було застосовано
сукупність загальнонаукових та спеціальних методів оцінки ефективності та
реалізації управління міжнародними проєктами. На етапі збору даних щодо
вдосконалення реалізації міжнародних проєктів використовувався емпіричний
метод дослідження. При аналізі процесу реалізації міжнародного проєкту на
прикладі компанії «XXX» застосовувався комплексний метод дослідження.
Елементи наукової новизни. В магістерській дисертації на здобуття
ступеня магістра наукова новизна полягає у розробці та реалізації унікального
проєкту з подальшим удосконаленням його реалізації .
Практична значущість. Рекомендації щодо удосконалення управління
реалізацією проєктів для компанії «XXX», на прикладі впровадження проєкту
Green Sauce через платформу пошуку проєктів «XXX» було представлено на
розгляд для практичного застосування запропонованих заходів.
Апробація результатів роботи.
За результатами дисертаційного дослідження на здобуття ступеня магістра
було опубліковано тези у науковому фаховому виданні:
3. Тези: Гавриленко Р.О., Дергачова Г.М., «Діагностика бізнес моделі
міжнародного стартап проєкту», участь у Міжнародній науково-практичній
конференції «Економіка, фінанси, облік та право: проблеми та перспективи
розвитку». 2021. с. 156. URL: http://www.economics.in.ua/2021/12/2_10.html
4. Тези: Гавриленко Р.О., Дергачова Г.М., «Особливості складання
бізнес-плану для міжнародного стартап проєкту», участь у Міжнародній
науково-практичній конференції «Економіка, фінанси, облік та право:
проблеми та перспективи розвитку». 2021. с. 155. URL:
http://www.economics.in.ua/2021/12/2_10.htmlMaster's thesis on the topic "Management of international project realization (by the example of "«XXX»")" contains 115 pages, 15 tables, 17 figures, 7 formulas. The list of references includes 60 references. The relevance of the research topic is due to the rapidly developing trends of entrepreneurship and gives an idea of how most of the economy will be organized tomorrow. The field of project management plays an important role in ensuring that projects are carefully planned, directed, and aligned with the company's strategic goals. Managing international projects effectively reduces risk, reduces costs, and increases the likelihood of success. Implementing new international projects boosts a company's growth, increases profits or reduces costs by bringing new technology or products into the enterprise. Implementing international projects is a vital step, linking the planning phase to the ultimate achievement of the company's strategic goals. Connection with scientific programs, plans and topics. Master's thesis for a master's degree was carried out at the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" in accordance with the plans of scientific research of the Management Department on "Management of International Project Implementation". The role of the author consists in research of processes and methods of management of realization of the international projects. Purpose and objectives of the work. The purpose of the work is the study, justification and development of recommendations to improve the management of international project implementation. In the process of carrying out the work the following tasks were set and solved: To consider the concepts and principles of international project implementation; to consider the process of planning and control over the implementation of an international project; identify methodological approaches to assessing the effectiveness of an international project; to analyze the organizational and economic characteristics of the production and economic activities of the enterprise; to evaluate the process of implementing international projects «XXX»; to identify the prerequisites for improving the effectiveness of international project implementation; to determine the prospects for improving the management of the international project; to develop a management mechanism for the international project; substantiate the feasibility of implementing the project management mechanism. The object of the research is the process of enterprise development. The subject of the research is the theoretical foundations, methodological provisions and practical aspects of international enterprise management. The base of the research is the company «XXX». Methods of the research. In the master's thesis a set of general scientific and special methods of evaluation of effectiveness and implementation of management of international projects was applied. At the stage of data collection on the improvement of international projects implementation the empirical method of research was used. When analyzing the process of international project implementation on the example of «XXX» a complex method of research was used. The scientific novelty of the obtained results. In the master's thesis for a master's degree the scientific novelty lies in the development and implementation of a unique project with subsequent improvement of its implementation. The practical significance of the obtained results. Recommendations on improving the management of the implementation of projects for the company «XXX» on example of implementation of the project Green Sauce through the project search platform The Foundry were submitted for consideration for practical application of the proposed measures. Approbation of the results of the work. According to the results of the dissertation research for master's degree theses were published in a scientific publication: Abstracts: Havrylenko R.O., Dergachova G.M., "Diagnosis of the business model of an international startup project", participation in the International scientific-practical conference "Economics, Finance, Accounting and Law: Problems and Prospects". 2021. p. 156. URL: http://www.economics.in.ua/2021/12/2_10.html Abstracts: Havrylenko R.O., Dergachova G.M., "Features of drawing up a business plan for an international startup project", participation in the International scientific-practical conference "Economics, Finance, Accounting and Law: Problems and Prospects". 2021. p. 155. URL: http://www.economics.in.ua/2021/12/2_10.html
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Gatfield, Pamela Jo'. "Day treatment programs for adults with severe and persistent mental illness: Effectiveness measured in rates of recidivism." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2003. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2299.
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This study measured the effectiveness of rehabilitative day treatment (RDT) programs for persons with severe and persistant mental illness in San Bernardino County. The effectiveness of RDT services was determined by rates of recidivism.
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Li, Lei. "Mediational English-as-a-foreign-language teaching that supports independent reading." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2005. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2659.
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This study synthesizes theoretical concepts and proposes relevant curricula that can improve students' English reading ability. It especially emphasizes how to integrate these reading strategies in an EFL environment, so EFL learners can absorb real reading methods and enhance their reading abilities for practical use.
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Gentry, Beverly Sue Delker. "Balanced Scorecard: An instrument of change for Facilities Services." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2003. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2196.
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Pako, Morongoa Rosina. "An investigation into reasons why Mogabane Community Garden Project did not reach its objective of poverty reduction and recommendations for reviving the project." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1012023.
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There are three lines of poverty in South Africa, the first line is that of people living at less than R271 per month and constitute one third of the population (about 33 percent), second being those people living at less than R422 per month (50 percent of the population) and the last group being people living at less than R1 230 per month, constituting 79.1 percent of the population (Oosthuizen. 2008: 7 – 9). The poorest provinces are Eastern Cape and Limpopo with a poverty rate of 68.3 percent and 60.7 percent respectively, Western Cape and Gauteng the poverty rates are 20 percent and 28.8 percent respectively (United Nations Development Programme. 2003) To respond to the poverty challenges the government has come up with poverty alleviation strategies which were later translated into anti-poverty programmes. The Anti-poverty programmes undertaken by Government since 1994 can be grouped into various categories of public expenditure such as (Friedman and Bhengu, 2008:14), Social assistance and grants, Employment generating programmes, enterprise development and income support, Basic household security, Social services, Disaster relief and Employment related social insurance. This study assessed Mogabane Community Project to find out reasons why the project did not reach its objective of poverty reduction in the community. Qualitative Research methodology was used to arrive at the findings.
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Alomar, Derbas Jarrah. "Quality management." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2001. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1741.
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Zamxaka, Lwandiso Lindani. "The impact of quality management systems during a pebble bed modular reactor project. A case study." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1226.
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Thesis(Mtech (Industrial Engineering)--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2010In the nuclear industry, Quality Management Systems are extremely important, especially if one wishes to improve public acceptance of radioactive solutions. There is normally minimum communication between the public and scientists, especially in nuclear science. People are not comfortable with nuclear technology, based on the past history of the Chernobyl catastrophe. Consequently, it is difficult to discuss important and sensitive issues like disposing of nuclear waste. Quality Management Systems can improve public confidence and communication. Integrated Management Systems in the project planning stage of the project can be a proactive step towards preventing unnecessary delays and costs. There is a perception that quality is implemented or executed at the implementation stage of the Project Life cycle. Most people believe that a Quality Management System is quality control only and forget the aspect of Quality assurance. The project managers are more concerned with finishing the project and saving costs. Quality holds together the three pillars of project management, which are schedule, costs and scope. There are a plethora of things that can go wrong if the Quality Management System is not implemented on time, like scope changes that are not captured, monitored and controlled. This can lead to scope creep, unnecessary costs and schedule overruns. If there is no cost control, the project can also overrun its budget and consequently be stopped. PBMR is the only company that is active in new nuclear projects in South Africa, except Koeberg, which was commissioned about thirty years ago.
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Stewart, Catina Shontelle. "Secondary Teachers' Perceptions of the Effectiveness of a Professional Learning Community." ScholarWorks, 2017. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/3324.
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The implementation of professional learning communities (PLCs) in schools has been shown to serve as a catalyst in transforming school culture and increasing the academic performance of students. Our school district mandated that PLCs were established at the research site, an urban Louisiana school, for the primary purpose of closing the achievement gap. Yet, recent data from the local district indicate that these PLCs have not resulted in capacity building for sustainable improvement. Ineffective implementation of the current PLCs may have contributed to the poor outcomes. One purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine teachers' perceptions of the implementation of PLCs. Another was to gauge teachers' views on PLCs as a means of promoting a positive school culture and increasing academic achievement among students. A social constructivist framework was used for this qualitative case study. Research questions centered on teachers' perceptions regarding refinement of the currently implemented PLCs. Purposeful sampling was used to select 13 seventh through ninth grade teachers as participants. Qualitative data were collected through questionnaires and telephone interviews and then analyzed for emergent themes. Findings revealed that the current PLCs were beneficial but needed refinement related to relevance, intent, and planning. The following four themes emerged: time, collaboration, shared responsibility, and a focus on learning for all students. Study findings provide insight about PLCs from the perspectives of the teachers who work within them. The implications for social change include enhanced knowledge and understanding that may help educators in better implementing PLCs with intent and transparency and by positively contributing to school improvement and student achievement.
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Cerezo, Alison 1978. "Examining the effectiveness of the "Latino/a Educational Equity Project" (LEEP): A program designed for Latino/a college students." Thesis, University of Oregon, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/1794/10344.
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xiii, 102 p. : ill. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number.The purpose of this dissertation study was to examine the effectiveness of an intervention program specifically designed to facilitate social awareness and adjustment to college for Latino/a students enrolled in four-year universities in the Pacific Northwest. I designed an intervention program, the Latino/a Educational Equity Project (LEEP), as a multifaceted prevention intervention to increase student capacities and knowledge of: (a) the importance of building a network of individuals to support their academic endeavors, (b) political awareness of race and higher education and the importance of college retention and completion, (c) awareness of university demands and development of skills that are needed to balance home and university demands, as well as (d) comfort with and increased utilization of campus resources. As identified by the research literature, these components have been associated with both the needs of Latino/a students in higher education and with Latino/a student retention. I utilized quasi-experimental design with between- and within-subject measurement, including assessments at pre- and three-week post-test, to evaluate the effects of the LEEP program in comparison with a no-treatment control condition. The LEEP intervention was conducted at three public universities in the Pacific Northwest. The total sample for the present study was 40 treatment participants and 41 participants in the control condition. A repeated-measures MANCOVA was utilized to assess the effectiveness of the LEEP intervention program. Results demonstrated partial success for the LEEP intervention program. The intervention successfully improved participants' overall adjustment to college in comparison with control condition participants. However, intervention effects for LEEP participants were not statistically different from control participants on outcomes related to increased critical consciousness, collective self-esteem, or enhanced cultural congruity. Initial pre-test scores and lower statistical power than optimal (.35) for this type of study may partially explain why the intervention was not fully successful in these other areas. A discussion of results, strengths, and limitations of the present study and implications for future intervention research and practice and provided.
Committee in charge: Benedict McWhirter, Chairperson, Counseling Psychology and Human Services; Ellen McWhirter, Member, Counseling Psychology and Human Services; Charles Martinez, Member, Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership; Brian Klopotek, Outside Member, Anthropology
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Cronk, Carol Elizabeth. "Effects of mathematics professional development on growth in teacher mathematical content knowledge." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2012. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/139.
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The purpose of this project was to determine if there was a correlation between teachers' scores on fractions items on project assessments and the percentage of participation time in professional development activities.
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Angulo, Jamie Michelle. "Teacher beliefs about the teaching and learning of science." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2000. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1610.
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Decker, Sandra Kay. "Comparing the managerial and administrative benefits of the construction project management information system (CPMIS) to the E-Government environment of today." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2003. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2298.
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The purpose of the project is to compare the managerial and administrative benefits of the Construction Project Management Information System (CPMIS) implemented at the San Bernardino County Medical Center Replacement Project (SBCMCRP) with the E-Government environment.
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Hansson, Karolin. "Plattform Göteborg : En utvärdering av ett integrationsprojekt i Göteborg." Thesis, Växjö University, School of Social Sciences, 2008. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:vxu:diva-2427.
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In 2005 the Swedish government introduced a law of amnesty for refugees in the country which made the Minister of Integration invite a number of national organizations to discuss this law. After that, seven organizations in Gothenburg also felt that something should be done and they started talking about a cooperation to improve the situation for newly arrived people to Gothenburg. They formed a project, “Plattform Göteborg”, which in this paper will be evaluated according to a manual from Sida. The project consists of seven organizations which have their separate activities formed by them to improve the integration. They do things such as teach Swedish, offer a place for counseling, teach sports to young people and have different activities for children. I will here present these activities, how the organizations planned this, whether these plans is in accordance with what really happened and evaluate the results. To do this I have preformed interviews with the people involved. I have then examined and evaluated the project according to five different criteria; effectiveness, impact, relevance, sustainability and efficiency. From this I have concluded that the idea of a cooperation between organizations is good and necessary a better cooperation with the municipality is needed to make it work better. The project also needs to be structured in a better way and more well-planned, and here the organizations could help each other better. It is also necessary to take effects in to consideration in a better way than done up until now, to see what they want to get out from the project and also think to examine more after which effects that have come from this.
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Pobuda, Petr. "Hodnocení informačního systému s přihlédnutím k jeho efektivnosti." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2008. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-77172.
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The goal of this thesis is to work up an overview about problematic relating to evaluation of use and effectiveness of IS/IT in organization. The accent in analyzing and evaluating is placed on soft metrics of IS/IT and its character. Author creates a task to specify and make clear why to evaluate IS/IT and which utility such evaluation brings. Other goal is to explain possible approaches of evaluating and the differences between them. The thesis is divided into two logical parts. First part contains theoretical base focused on soft metrics of measuring IS/IT. The second part is focused on describing practical measurement of IS/IT in organization. For full description of given area, author presents important aspects of public sector and significant law restrictions. This thesis presents one of the possible approaches to evaluate IS/IT in organization. Its benefit lies in connecting theoretical base with practical example, which author considers "best practice" in area of elaborated problematic.
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Reddy, Hari Mallam. "Case study on costs and efficiency of Urgent Care Center Desert Valley Medical Group, Victorville." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2001. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1733.
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Brenton, Kelly Lynn. "Report of a counseling internship at Eugene Vaters Academy and Junior High, St. John's, Newfoundland, including a research project, implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of a peer helping training program at the junior high." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1999. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape7/PQDD_0020/MQ54863.pdf.
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Adam, Josef. "Hodnocení efektivnosti investičního projektu." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2008. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-10584.
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This diploma thesis deals with issues surrounding the evaluation of investment project effectiveness. Apart from general characteristics and identification of key terminology in the area of investment decision making and capital planning, which are outlined in the theoretical part of this thesis, the section also provides an overview of methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of the investment decision making process. Particular attention is paid to the issue of criteria selection based on cash flows generated by the investment project. Theoretical findings regarding the evaluation of investment effectiveness are then used in the analytical part of this this by evaluating the effectiveness of a real-life investment project.
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Elliott, Bonnie Gail. "Evaluating the effectiveness of a diversity training in an educational organization." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2002. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2050.
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Diversity training programs are increasingly being incorporated into organizations as a strategy to meet moral standards and legal challenges. Unfortunately, little research as been conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness of these programs. This study describes an effective diversity training program as one that changes a member of the organization's negative attitude about racial differences toward a positive attitude.
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Pozarski, Connolly Catherine J. "Evaluating the Effectiveness of Project ReCharge| A STEM Based Energy Efficiency Curriculum." Thesis, University of Nevada, Reno, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10682929.
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This research evaluates the effectiveness of Project ReCharge, an energy efficiency, STEM curriculum designed for middle and high school students. The project includes a five-unit curriculum, and monthly professional development spanning a year. The project was implemented in ten schools over three years. Four areas were explored in the study including (1) changes to student content knowledge, (2) changes to student attitudes towards STEM subjects and careers, (3) changes to teacher self-efficacy and beliefs, and (4) changes to teacher content knowledge. A content test for teachers and students, the STEM Semantics Survey, and STEBI-A were used to collect data on 4123 students and 47 teachers. Data were collected in a quasi-experimental design utilizing parametric and nonparametric techniques. Analyses suggest student content knowledge increased significantly from pretest to posttest for all years (Pretest: M = 11.38, SD = 4.97, Posttest: M = 16.67, SD = 5.83, t = 45.05, p < 0.001, d = 0.98). Increases to student attitudes in STEM varied by year and grade, but overall increases were found in science (N = 2362, z = –2.618, p = 0.030, η 2 = 0.002), and math attitudes (N = 2348, z = –2.280, p = 0.023, η2 = 0.002). High school students tended to show more increased attitudes in more subject areas than middle school students. No changes to teacher self-efficacy and beliefs were found, and increases to teacher content knowledge only occurred in the third year (N = 22, x2 = 5.158; p = 0.076, η2 = 0.319).
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Ledolter, Johannes. "An Introductory Business Statistics Course: Evaluating its Long-Term Impact and Suggestions for its Improvement." Department of Statistics and Mathematics, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, 1999. http://epub.wu.ac.at/602/1/document.pdf.
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Undergraduate pre-business students who had taken an introductory business statistics course three years ago were sent a questionnaire that, among several other questions, asked them about their views on the usefulness of the course. Students rated the introductory business statistics course as "moderately important" for their business education. They favored an integrated approach that covers both the statistical concepts and the computer software necessary to carry out the statistical analysis, and they had a strong preference for the Microsoft EXCEL software. Students thought that projects played an important role in introducing them to real-world applications of statistics, but they also mentioned several problems that arose with group-based work. Factors mentioned as having had an impact on teaching effectiveness are discussed in the last part of the paper. (author's abstract)Series: Forschungsberichte / Institut für Statistik
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Mahdian, Adrian. "ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT : Case study: Cost-effectiveness evaluation of Proposition O projects." Thesis, Mälardalens högskola, Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-52945.
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Stormwater Management (SWM) or Best management practices (BMPs) treat the stormwater runoff that carries pollutants. Pollutants in the waters and in the stormwater, negatively impact the environment, the ecology, and natural resources. Stormwater Control Measures (SCM) are used in different projects to improve water quality and quantity. This thesis aims to understand the connection between SWMs, the economy, and environmental sustainability. This thesis evaluates the cost-effectiveness of SWMs in Mediterranean climates. The research aims to guide the next project managers to choose better SWMs based on cost-effectiveness, socio-economic, and environmental implications. Various studies suggest that the terms SWM, SWM, and SCM are used interchangeably. The research methodology uses a mix of qualitative and quantitative data analysis The research was conducted in Los Angeles at the request of UCLA. Therefore, it focused on water quality improvement projects in Los Angeles. The costs for the projects, areas, and whatSWMs are used will be acquired through data gathering and personal communication with experts. This thesis compares several projects which include different SWMs. It calculates the cost-effectiveness with two different methods, firstly, the cost per drainage area, and secondly, the cost per pollutant removed. Data is gathered from the city of LA and other secondary data sources to calculate the cost-effectiveness. The calculation results showed that the Glenoaksproject and the Machado lake project were the most cost-effective. Glenoaks utilizes infiltration wells and grass swales, and the Machado lake is a large wetland. Based upon these facts, generally, wetlands and grass swales can be recommended for Mediterranean climates. The expensive total costs of SWMs or their inability to remove pollutants can strongly affect the cost-effectiveness of some projects, and produce a negative impact on the economy. Quantitative assessment of study investigates cost-effectiveness of SWMs and for highlighting its economic impact. For qualitative assessment thematic analysis of 14 sample studies related to stormwater management (SWM) was carried out. Findings reveal that 78% of sample studies reflect the themes associated with the positive economic impact of SWMs. Additionally, the sample studies confirm a 76% positive impact of SWMs on the environment and ecology of the region. Further research with better data and more accurate calculations are needed. It would be beneficial if other factors such as recreation and unquantifiable factors such as the aesthetic improvements and community benefits were incorporated into or considered together with the cost-effectiveness for future projects.
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France, Glenn William 1948. "Evaluating the effectiveness of a community water conservation demonstration/education project: Casa del Agua, Tucson, Arizona." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1989. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/192026.
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A sample population of single family residents living in Eastern Pima County, Arizona, that is the Tucson area, was examined to evaluate the effectiveness of a water conservation education tour. This tour is conducted at the Casa del Aqua water conservation research and public education house. Two populations were examined utilizing questionnaire surveys: a study group comprising the tour participants, and a control group of randomly selected Tucson area homeowners. Major findings included the following: (1) there were no significant initial differences between the control and study groups in terms of water conservation awareness, attitudes, knowledge seeking, or behavior adoptions; (2) the educational tour promotes increased water conservation awareness, generally positive shifts in water conservation attitudes, continued water conservation knowledge seeking, and increased water conservation structural response; and (3) the oral presentation of water conservation information, was more effective in promoting water conservation changes than a video tape presentation of the same material.
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Kelly, Lelsey Ann. "The nature and effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation of social inclusion projects in Scotland : an exploratory analysis." Thesis, Edinburgh Napier University, 2003. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/5730.
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The research examined the experiences of professional workers engaged in the monitoring and evaluation of Scottish social inclusion projects, in order to address the research question "To what extent do the existing systems of monitoring and evaluation in Scottish social inclusion initiatives recognise the particular nature of social inclusion?" In-depth interviews were undertaken with 34 key players involved in the policy and practice of evaluation social inclusion projects. Interviewees included individuals involved in social inclusion projects at both project and programme level, funders and evaluators of social inclusion projects, and policy makers. The interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis. The research concluded that the respondents were very positive about social inclusion, with the key disadvantage of the term identified as its lack of meaning for the client groups with whom projects were working. Encouraging participation and empowering individuals and communities were seen as the key outcomes of social inclusion projects, with outcomes relating to poverty and tackling exclusion mentioned only by a small number of respondents. Respondents found indicators such as resident satisfaction, fear of crime and confidence useful. Relationships were noted to be an important area that projects had an impact on, but none of the projects involved were actively measuring their impact in this area. Qualitative methods were noted by respondents to be useful in recognising individual experience, and have a key role to play in establishing the additionality of projects, but respondents perceived a lack of credibility of qualitative research amongst funding agencies and policy makers. Respondents raised concerns regarding the views of individuals who did not, for whatever reason, participate in research, but noted the expense of methods that specifically targeted non-participants, and, on the other hand the dangers of survey fatigue. The conclusions of the thesis were that although social inclusion is a well received term and both the policy makers and practitioners are working toward the same agenda, there are a number of areas where there is a need for further development in order to make the monitoring and evaluation of initiatives meaningful. The conclusions note that the current systems meet the needs of neither funding agencies nor projects well.
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Wells, Jody M. "Initiating collaboration in Hamilton County through sub-regional planning evaluating the effectiveness of the community cluster project /." Cincinnati, Ohio : University of Cincinnati, 2007. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?acc%5Fnum=ucin1179266962.
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Thesis (Master of Community Planning)--University of Cincinnati, 2007.Title from electronic thesis title page (viewed July 17, 2007). Includes abstract. Keywords: regionalism, collaboration, sub-regionalism, Hamilton County, cluster Includes bibliographical references.
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WELLS, JODY M. "INITIATING COLLABORATION IN HAMILTON COUNTY THROUGH SUB-REGIONAL PLANNING: EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE COMMUNITY CLUSTER PROJECT." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1179266962.
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Teki, Unathi. "An evaluation of the effectiveness, of agricultural projects to alleviate poverty in Motherwell in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1018688.
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Poverty is one of the major problems that Republic of South Africa is dealing with at the particular moment and the lack of unemployment makes it even worse. According to the South African Government, they are trying their best level to decrease the level of poverty. Yet according to the standard of living of the poor people nothing has been seen that make a difference on the way these community members are affected by the poverty. This chapter will outline the structure of this study pertaining on how the information will be gathered, what is going to be collected, who will be involved, where would this study be focused, which area and which department will take part in order to address the answers to the above topic. It will also give the background of why these projects were created.
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Čelůstka, Tomáš. "Hodnocení efektivnosti investičního projektu ve veřejném sektoru." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2009. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-18060.
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The aim of this thesis is the evaluation of the effectiveness of the investment project in the public sector. Evaluation is based on C&B analysis, which is primarily intended for evaluating investments and interventions in the public sphere. Its aim is to give all the financial impacts of the project, whether positive or negative in order to evaluate the benefits arising from the implementation in relation to financial investments made in the project. The criterion for the success of these projects is not profit, but social benefits arising from them. The higher these benefits are, the greater is the efficiency of investment. The thesis is divided into three parts (excluding introduction and conclusion). The first section explains the important concepts that readers bring to the evaluation of investment efficiency in the public sector. In the second part contains the theoretical basis from which comes out the practical part. In her is then applied method of CBA and determined the final results.
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Reichental, Jonathan. "An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Interview Techniques in the Elicitation of Tacit Knowledge for Requirements Engineering in Small Software Projects." NSUWorks, 2006. http://nsuworks.nova.edu/gscis_etd/798.
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In the business domain, interviewing is the requirements elicitation technique of choice for practitioners participating in the development of software solutions. Interviewing is used for reasons such as its simplicity to implement, its familiarity with participants, and the ability to conduct more thorough analysis sessions. It is widely acknowledged that during interviews, experts experience difficulty with articulating their tacit knowledge. This can affect the interview technique. This dissertation examines the effectiveness of interview techniques in eliciting user requirements when knowledge is tacit. A framework is proposed to classify interview techniques using two dimensions developed in this study - specificity and structure. The framework is tested using a survey of qualified practitioners responsible for projects with varying levels of complexity that are 400 hours or less of effort. Multivariate statistical tests are performed to assess the effect of interview dimensions (specificity and structure) after accounting for requirements complexity and human factors. Results suggests that the two proposed dimensions, specificity and structures, do not have a strong effect on effectiveness in general. Further analysis is performed after taking into account the low sample sizes and the use of non-validated scales. This results in preliminary evidence that when there is more structure and less specificity, interview techniques trend towards a higher level of effectiveness. Overall, the dimensions of structure and specificity do not appear to significantly impact the effectiveness of interviewing techniques. The findings of this study are sufficient to encourage further work on the research model. Several suggestions are made for future research.
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Puchnarová, Martina. "Zhodnocení plánované investice ve vybraném podniku s ohledem na finanční situaci." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta podnikatelská, 2013. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-223909.
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This thesis aims to assess the effectiveness of planned investments in agricultural cooperatives Dešov. To evaluate the effectiveness of the investment plan the static and dynamic methods are applied. The financial analysis represented by relative indicators is performed in the work. According to the resulting values of these indicators the proposals to improve the weaknesses are identified. Using the methods of evaluating the economic efficiency of the investment recommendations on the implementation and proposed recommendations for the further development of agricultural cooperatives is formulated.
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Silungwe, Sunday [Verfasser]. "Evaluating the Effectiveness of Out-grower Projects in Reducing Poverty in Rural Zambia. A Case of the Eastern Province / Sunday Silungwe." München : GRIN Verlag, 2020. http://d-nb.info/1213732808/34.
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Dias, Elvira Gabriela Ciacco da Silva. "Avaliação de impacto ambiental de projetos de mineração no Estado de São Paulo: a etapa de acompanhamento." Universidade de São Paulo, 2001. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/3/3134/tde-23052001-171051/.
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Desde a regulamentação dos procedimentos de avaliação de impacto ambiental (AIA), em meados dos anos oitenta, numerosos projetos de mineração foram avaliados, aprovados e licenciados no Estado de São Paulo, consumindo grande parte dos escassos recursos humanos e materiais disponíveis para análise técnica de estudos ambientais. Pouco se sabe, no entanto, sobre os resultados efetivamente alcançados com a aplicação do novo instrumento de gestão ambiental. Esta pesquisa teve como propósito geral avaliar a eficácia da aplicação dos procedimentos de AIA aos projetos de mineração no Estado de São Paulo. O foco principal da análise foi a etapa de acompanhamento, ou mais precisamente, a atuação dos órgãos governamentais no sentido de garantir a correta implementação do projeto, bem como do programa de gerenciamento ambiental definido no processo de AIA como condicionante à outorga da licença. Analisaram-se em profundidade seis casos escolhidos entre os estudos de impacto ambiental aprovados no Estado no período compreendido entre os anos de 1987 e 1997. Em cada caso estudado, examinaram-se todos os documentos e registros administrativos disponíveis nos principais órgãos de governo que participam do processo de AIA. Esta tarefa objetivou principalmente (1) obter dados sobre cada projeto; (2) pesquisar todas as medidas mitigadoras e outras medidas de gerenciamento ambiental propostas e incorporadas aos termos e condições de aprovação do projeto; e (3) verificar as ações de controle executadas após a aprovação do projeto. Complementarmente, visitaram-se as minas para observação das condições de implementação dos projetos e das medidas de gerenciamento ambiental. Os resultados do estudo confirmaram largamente suas hipóteses iniciais de que a implementação dos projetos é falha e compromete severamente o processo. Concluiu-se, ainda, que esta situação decorre não somente das deficiências dos órgãos fiscalizadores, incapazes de garantir o cumprimento dos termos e condições estabelecidos na aprovação do estudo de impacto ambiental, mas de uma cadeia de imperfeições que atinge praticamente todas as atividades do processo de AIA. Para superar as deficiências da etapa de acompanhamento, propõem-se, portanto, intervenções nas várias etapas do processo, que deve ser aprimorado e fortalecido, sob pena de transformar-se um poderoso instrumento de gestão como a avaliação de impacto ambiental em apenas mais um obstáculo em meio às já enormes dificuldades burocráticas impostas para a regularização de empreendimentos de mineração.Since procedures of environmental impact assessment (EIA) were regulated in Brazil, in the mid eighties, numerous mining projects have been assessed, approved and granted environmental permits in the State of São Paulo, draining a great part of the scarce human and material resources available for reviewing environmental studies. Notwithstanding, there are few data concerning the actual results achieved by this new environmental management tool. This research aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the EIA procedures applied to mining projects in the State of São Paulo. The analysis focused mainly on the follow-up phase, or more precisely, on the government branches performance in enforcing the proper implementation of terms and conditions of project approval. The study examined in full detail six cases selected among the environmental impact studies approved in the State of São Paulo between 1987 and 1997. In each case studied, all the documents and administrative records of relevant government organisms that take part in the EIA process have been reviewed. This task aimed mainly at (1) obtaining data on each project, (2) surveying all mitigation and other management measures proposed and incorporated into the terms and conditions of project approval and (3) checking the control actions performed after project approval. Additionally, site visits were carried out in order to check the implementation of the project and the environmental management measures. The study widely confirmed its initial hypothesis that the implementation of mining projects is actually faulty, severely harming the whole process. The research also showed that this situation is not uniquely due to the weak performance of the surveillance agency, which is not able to enforce the terms and conditions of project approval, but also because of several imperfections that pervade most of the EIA process activities. To overcome the deficiencies in the follow-up phase, changes are proposed in several steps of the process, which should be improved and strengthened. If not, a powerful management tool as the environmental impact assessment is endangered to be transformed in just one more obstacle among the already enormous bureaucratic hindrances imposed to mining projects regularization.
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Співак, Сергій Михайлович, Сергей Михайлович Спивак, and S. M. Spivak. "Організаційно-економічний механізм підвищення ефективності використання внутрішніх інвестицій (на прикладі підприємств будівельної галузі)." Thesis, Тернопільський національний технічний університет ім. Івана Пулюя, 2012. http://elartu.tntu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/1927.
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Робота виконана у Тернопільському національному технічному університеті імені Івана Пулюя Міністерства освіти і науки, молоді та спорту України. Захист відбувся « 28 » грудня 2012 р. о 1230 годині на засіданні спеціалізованої вченої ради К 58.052.05 Тернопільського національного технічного університету імені Івана Пулюя Міністерства освіти і науки, молоді та спорту України за адресою: 46001, м. Тернопіль, вул. Білогірська, 2 (корпус №10, зал засідань).
З дисертацією можна ознайомитися в бібліотеці Тернопільського національного технічного університету імені Івана Пулюя за адресою: м. Тернопіль, вул. Руська, 56.Дисертаційну роботу присвячено розробленню науково-методичних засад і практичних рекомендацій щодо підвищення ефективності використання внутрішніх інвестицій на прикладі підприємств будівельної галузі. Удосконалено економічний зміст поняття «внутрішні інвестиції». Дано економічну характеристику будівельної галузі та її інвестиційної привабливості. Визначено основні фактори, що впливають на ефективність фінансування інвестиційних проектів. Удосконалено модель фінансування житлового будівництва, шляхом поєднання переваг механізмів ФФБ та ФОН. Запропоновано узагальнену методику аналізу ефективності внутрішніх інвестицій, на основі методу інтервальної параметризації визначення основних показників проекту, з урахуванням специфіки галузі та відповідно до фінансових можливостей підприємства. Доведено доцільність впровадження систему відкритого інвестиційного моніторингу на протязі всього життєвого циклу будівництва житла для відслідковування усіх відхилень від планових показників
Диссертационная работа посвящена разработке научно-методических основ и практических рекомендаций по повышению эффективности использования внутренних инвестиций на примере строительной отрасли. В первой главе диссертации «Теоретические и практические основы инвестиционной деятельности промышленных предприятий» исследована экономическая сущность инвестиций как объекта анализа их эффективности, что позволило уточнить определение «внутренние инвестиции» как процесс вложения материальных и интеллектуальных ценностей, денежных средств и финансовых инструментов в основной капитал, использование которого приведет к получению экономических выгод в будущем субъекту предпринимательства; раскрыто структуру ресурсного обеспечения инвестиционной деятельности предприятий, которая должна формироваться исходя из имеющихся финансовых ресурсов и их информационного отражение в финансовом учете и финансовой отчетности; проведен анализ существующих методик для оценки эффективности инвестиций с учетом особенностей деятельности предприятий конкретной отрасли, современных условия их хозяйствования, состояния внешней среды, наличия достаточной информационной базы, набора показателей, которые необходимо спрогнозировать, технического и программного обеспечения анализа. Во второй главе «Организационно-методические основы повышения эффективности внутренних инвестиций предприятий строительной отрасли» проанализировано современное состояние строительной отрасли, определены факторы, сдерживающие развитие жилищного строительства как на макро-, так и на микроуровне; исследованы основные организационно-экономические особенности отрасли влияют на эффективность привлечения и использования инвестиций и предложены организационные подходы по минимизации их воздействия; проанализированы существующие механизмы финансирования жилищного строительства в Украине и за рубежом и предложена усовершенствованная модель организации строительства через систему совмещение функций ФОН и ФФС, которая соединила преимущества как фондов финансирования строительства так и фондов операций с недвижимостью, что способствует инвесторам получить жилье, на строительство которого они инвестировали средства, а также дает право на получение дохода от операций с недвижимостью. В третьей главе «Формирование экономического механизма повышения эффективности использования внутренних инвестиций в строительстве» предложено внедрение подсистемы открытого инвестиционного мониторинга и анализа эффективности использования внутренних инвестиций, на основе метода интервальной параметризации определения основных показателей. Система мониторинга проектов дает возможность активизировать инвестиционную деятельность в строительной отрасли, обеспечив аналитическую поддержку всех этапов жизненного цикла инвестиционного проекта, при этом уменьшается инвестиционный риск и повышается его экономическая и социальная эффективность. Метод интервальной параметризации определения основных показателей позволяет упростить процедуру расчета и представить данные в интуитивно-понятной форме; проведен расчет интервальных показателей NPV и IRR инвестиционного проекта жилищного строительства на основе предложенного метода, который подтвердил целесообразность использования данной методики при анализе альтернативных проектов; доказана целесообразность создания систему открытого инвестиционного мониторинга в течение всего жизненного цикла строительства жилья, что позволяет оперативно реализовать меры, направленные на адаптацию к изменениям внешней среды и повысить финансовую устойчивость предприятия.
The thesis is devoted to development of scientific and methodological bases and practical recommendations for improving the efficiency of domestic investment for example the construction industry. Improved economic concept of "internal investment". Given the economic characteristics of the construction industry and its investment attractiveness. The main factors that affect the efficiency of investment projects. The model of housing finance by combining the advantages mechanisms BFF and ORF. A generalized method of analyzing the effectiveness of internal investments based parameterization method interval defining the basic parameters of the project, taking into account the specific industry and according to the financial capacity of the company. The expediency of implementing a system of public investment monitoring throughout the life cycle of housing to keep track of all deviations from targets
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Hsieh, Pi-Chen, and 謝碧珍. "A Study on the Effectiveness Evaluation of Industrial Basic Technology Project." Thesis, 2017. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/afk3h2.
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碩士國立中央大學
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In the case of limited national science and technology budget, it is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of R & D subsidy programs to ensure the effectiveness of R & D resources utilization. In this study, a case study method was used to study the effectiveness of R & D subsidy program in the science and technology project promoted by the technical department of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The two objectives were met: 1. To understand the effectiveness of the implementation of the work plan, And the policy objectives of the link; 2. Branch performance evaluation indicators on the applicability of the project category. In this study, two cases were selected from the closure plan, and the case data were collected and collated to facilitate comparison and verification. The assessment methodology is based on IROT (inputs, results operation, effects). The evaluation project will also address the issues of concern to policy makers, manufacturers and the community (industrial efficiency, Income, employment). The study shows that the project results are highly linked to the driving objectives of the work plan. The implementation of the results will also show the economic benefits, the industrial benefits and the social benefits. It is the support of the defense of the science and technology policy. The senior / high-quality research manpower will help improve the R & D performance ; Patent on the implementation of manufacturers to ensure their R & D results is essential, but also an important indicator of R & D results, but the patent measurement project research and development results can not help but biased, so patents, papers and research reports a class of technical indicators, And industry differences, to be flexible and adjust the space.
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Raghu, Abhinash Sonilal. "Why projects executed within Denel UAVS do not meet the objectives as set out in the beginning of the project." Thesis, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/9797.
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This research project focuses on understanding the reasons why projects executed within Denel UAVS do not meet the objectives as set out in beginning of the project and inevitably, the project fails.
The aim of the study is to meet the following objectives:
1) To evaluate the effect the current project management process practiced within Denel UAVS has on project success. 2) To evaluate the effect of size and complexity of projects executed within Denel UAVS has
on project success. 3) To establish the most important interpersonal skills required by project managers, within Denel UA VS for project success.
4) To evaluate the influence the current organisational structure within Denel UAVS has on project success. The research method for this research project consists of two phases: namely phase one - Literature Review and phase two - Empirical study. The Literature review was conducted to
evaluate the common reasons for project failure and to gain a better understanding of defining project success. A survey questionnaire was distributed to employees of Denel UAVS to obtain quantitative data as part of the Empirical study. The research provides information on results obtained and specific analysis of data collected from employees within Denel UAVS. The research also provides information on the reasons
for project failure within Denel UAVS. The researcher makes recommendations to the management of Denel UAVS based on the results obtained from this study.Thesis (MBA)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville, 2006.