Search results for "Benchmarking"
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Redesigning Computer-Supported Work Processes with Dual Information Systems: The Work Process Benchmarking Service
1999
The conceptual design of most computer-based information systems reflects a dualism of technology. During the development phase, part of the work-domain-related knowledge is formalized and encoded in the software, making it difficult for users to reflect on and use this knowledge. This design/use dualism contributes to the deterioration of the interpretive flexibility of information systems. We propose an information systems architecture called Dual Information Systems (DIS) that helps bridge the design/use dualism by providing organizations with a set of services that enable and reinforce both effective, institutionalized working and the questioning and (re)construction of computer-support…
Towards better academic research-based education in family business : a cross-national comparison of advanced teaching and learning practices
2003
Perheyritykset edustavat sitä yritysten joukkoa, jotka tulevaisuudessa työllistävät opiskelijoita. Tähän haasteeseen yliopistot ovat vastanneet kehittämällä perheyrittäjyyden opetusta sekä lisäämällä tutkimusta aiheesta. Akateeminen perheyrittäjyyden opetus on kuitenkin vasta alkutaipaleella, mutta perheyrittäjyyden erityislaatuisuus kiehtoo tutkijoita, kouluttajia ja opiskelijoita yhä enenevässä määrin. Perheyrittäjyys sitoutuu edelleen muihin taloustieteellisiin oppialoihin, kuten yrittäjyyteen ja johtamiseen. Tutkimuksen tarkoituksena oli suorittaa monikansallinen vertailu akateemisista perheyrittäjyyden opinnoista ja sitä kautta löytää uutta opetusmateriaalia, jonka avulla voidaan kehit…
An Information Systems Design Product Theory for Software Project Estimation and Measurement Systems
2009
There is relatively little research on software Project Estimation and Measurement Systems (PEMS). Commercial PEMS vary in functionality and effectiveness. Their intended users thus do not know what to expect from PEMS and how to evaluate them. This paper creates an information system design product theory for the class of PEMS that prescribes the meta-requirements, the meta-design, and applicable theories for all products within the class. Meta-requirements and the meta-design are derived from the project estimation and measurement literature, experiences obtained during more than ten years of empirical work in Finnish Software Measurement Association, and a commercially available PEMS.
BENCHMARKING FOR A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
2015
Benchmarking can represent a rich source of inspiration for creative managers and employees who want to eliminate the mistakes of the past and to find new ways that lead to performance. After a research made from secondary sources, we proposed a new type of benchmarking, designed especially for a sustainable development: the "green-benchmarking". For its applying, a new evaluation index system is required.
Benchmarking of outdoor activity facilities : an analysis of German hiking facilities and its implications to Finland
2015
The health effects of regular physical activity play an integral part in the promotion of outdoor participation. Well-maintained and marketed outdoor facilities encourage in this regard people to be more active outside of their homes. The aim of this study is to analyse popular German outdoor facilities in order to identify good working practices in Germany that can potentially be applied in Finland with the purpose of encouraging Finnish people to go outdoors more often. The study was conducted in cooperation between the University of Jyväskylä and Suomen Latu. The main research questions was: What knowledge can Suomen Latu gain from the administration of popular German hiking facilities i…
Clinical utility of cognitive-behavioural treatment for panic disorder. results obtained in different settings: a research centre and a public mental…
2002
Cognitive-Behavioural programmes have become the treatment of choice for Panic Disorder (PD). However, although its effectiveness has been widely demonstrated, there are still some limitations regarding the possibility of offering this type of treatment to all panic sufferers. Some researchers are studying ways to make these programmes more available. This study deals with the application and testing of treatment programmes for PD in sites where patients usually look for help for their psychological problems, i.e. mental health care centres. Our work follows a strategy of benchmarking, and the results obtained after applying the treatment in habitual clinical contexts are compared with the …
Establishing Universal Test Cases for Benchmarking Model-Based Dose Calculations beyond TG-43
2014
La calidad en la gestión de los Servicios Sociales Municipales: algunas experiencias de INTRESS
2011
Queremos presentar en este breve artículo dos experiencias de INTRESS en el desarrollo de buenas prácticas que puedan ayudar a la implantación de sistemas de gestión de calidad en las administraciones locales así como en organizaciones y entidades del Tercer Sector. Se expone pues, por un lado, la experiencia desarrollada en la Concejalía de Acción Social, Mujer y Familia del Ayuntamiento de Valdemoro (Madrid) a través de la formación de sus profesionales en la gestión por procesos y la mejora continua y por otro lado, la iniciativa 'Indicadores Sociales' desarrollada por la red de Consultoría Social, para el desarrollo de una Web de indicadores sociales que permita compartir resultados y b…
Kauppaketjun taloudellisen benchmarking-tunnuslukujärjestelmän kehittäminen
2015
Tunnuslukuanalyysi on eräs keskeisistä yritysten taloudellista asemaa kuvaavista välineistä. Tämän tutkimuksen tarkoituksena on luoda eräälle huonekalujen vähittäiskauppaa harjoittavien liikkeiden pääkonttorille suoritusmittaristo, joka kertoo kauppiasliikkeiden taloudellisesta tilanteesta tunnuslukujen avulla. Suoritusmittaristo pohjautuu yritysten tilinpäätöstietoihin ja tärkeänä osana tutkimusta on varsinaisen suoritusmittariston kehitysprosessi, sekä sen selvittäminen, mitkä tunnusluvut ovat kyseisellä alalla taloudellista tilannetta parhaiten kuvaavia. Erilaisten ohjausjärjestelmien kehitystyö on haasteellinen prosessi. Usein pitkäkestoinen prosessi vaatii aktiivista osallistumista kok…
STUDY REGARDING THE EFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC SPENDING ON EDUCATION AT EU LEVEL THROUGH BENCHMARKING
2010
The objective of this paper is to review the efficiency of public expenditure for education in Romania compared to other EU countries, and to the EU average. Thus we proceeded to a benchmarking analysis. In order to perform an analysis of public spending efficiency for education by benchmarking at the EU level, representative indicators must be chosen in order to quantify the volume of efforts and effects. The effort of education was represented by public expenditure on education as percentage of GDP, and the effects took the form of a composite indicator consisting of 19 sub-indicators. If the public sector effort was relatively easy to quantify, the effects involve a deeper analysis and d…