Thesis (M.P.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 104-106).

Zugl.: München, Univ., Diss., 2008 / Includes bibliogrpahical records (p. 458-488).

Thesis (M.P.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 104-106). Also available in print.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2006. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

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Submitted by Oliveira Santos Dilzaná (dilznana@yahoo.com.br) on 2016-07-01T12:43:05Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Tese de Bleicher Lana.pdf: 1800692 bytes, checksum: 831e68bfff3fae065083b6be04d4cd06 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Juarez Cardoso da Silva (juarez.cardoso@ufba.br) on 2016-07-04T17:30:15Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Tese de Bleicher Lana.pdf: 1800692 bytes, checksum: 831e68bfff3fae065083b6be04d4cd06 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-07-04T17:30:15Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Tese de Bleicher Lana.pdf: 1800692 bytes, checksum: 831e68bfff3fae065083b6be04d4cd06 (MD5) / Tradicionalmente reconhecidos como profissionais liberais, os dentistas têm experimentado um crescente processo de assalariamento nas três últimas décadas. Todavia, tal fenômeno ocorre em um contexto no qual o regime de acumulação flexível promove formas precárias de trabalho. Assim, o processo de precarização social do trabalho dos dentistas apresenta determinadas similitudes ao que ocorre com os demais tipos de trabalhadores, mas também especificidades que merecem ser analisadas. Este estudo aborda as principais transformações que têm ocorrido na condição de trabalho e inserção profissional dos dentistas. Procurou-se entender de que forma o contexto mais geral de precarização social do trabalho afeta os dentistas que atuam em Salvador, Bahia; apontar as singularidades das condições de trabalho dos recém-formados e compreender a maneira pela qual os dentistas percebem as mudanças em seu mercado de trabalho. Foi realizada pesquisa documental (imprensa online, portais de entidades odontológicas, blogs, comunidades virtuais), levantamento de dados quantitativos secundários e entrevistas com 14 dentistas com distintas inserções no mercado de trabalho de Salvador. Considera-se que está em curso uma complexificação do mercado de trabalho do dentista, com a permanência da prática liberal, mas a diminuição de sua importância relativa. O aprofundamento do assalariamento do dentista não significa o desaparecimento da prática autônoma. As transformações do mercado de trabalho do dentista se explicam a partir da formação de dois polos: o assalariado (ainda que disfarçado) e o empresariado – mais robusto, profissionalizado e financeirizado. Concomitante a este processo, a expansão do número de postos de trabalho no setor público contribuiu para suavizar as tensões advindas da grande proporção de profissionais. O discurso dos dentistas revela uma tensão entre a ideologia da profissão liberal e o desejo de uma condição assalariada menos precária, este último mais visível entre os jovens dentistas. A tradição liberal facilita a naturalização do assalariamento precário, pois a ideologia do empreendedorismo joga para cada trabalhador a responsabilidade por seu sucesso e bem-estar individual. Se podemos perceber uma inserção do dentista no mercado de forma mais desprotegida, por outro lado, há alguns indícios tênues de crescimento da organização coletiva. Traditionally recognized as independent professionals, dentists have experienced a growing process of formal wages in the past three decades. However, such a phenomenon occurs in a context in which the flexible accumulation regime promotes precarious forms of work. Thus, the process of social precariousness of the dentist’s work exposes not only certain similarities that occur with other types of workers but also specific matters that deserve to be analyzed. This study discusses the major transformations that have occurred in the dentist’s working condition and participation in the labor market. It was tried to understand how the broader context of social precariousness of work affects the dentists who work in Salvador, Bahia (Brazil); to appoint the peculiarities of working conditions of the new college graduates and to understand the way in which these dentists notice changes in the labor market. Documentary search was conducted (by using press on line, sites of odontological entities, blogs, virtual communities); there was a survey of secondary quantitative data and interviews with 14 dentists with distinct participation in the labor market of Salvador. It’s considered that the dentists’ labor market has become more complex. The independent practice remains, however, it loses its importance. The deepening of the dentist’s formal wages doesn’t mean disappearance of autonomous practice. The dentist’s labor market transformations are explained from the formation of two poles: the employee (even if simulated) and entrepreneurship (more robust, professional and pecuniary). Concomitant to this process, the expansion of the number of jobs in the public sector contributed to sooth the tension stemming from the high proportion of professionals. The dentist’s speech reveals tension between the ideology of independent profession and the desire of a less precarious condition of salary, the latter being more visible among young dentists. The independent tradition makes naturalization of formal wages precarious because the ideology of entrepreneurship turns over to each worker the responsibility for his/ her success and individual well-being. If it’s possible to notice a participation of the dentist in the labor market in a more unprotected way, on the other hand, there is a small evidence of the collective organization growth. / Traditionally recognized as independent professionals, dentists have experienced a growing process of formal wages in the past three decades. However, such a phenomenon occurs in a context in which the flexible accumulation regime promotes precarious forms of work. Thus, the process of social precariousness of the dentist’s work exposes not only certain similarities that occur with other types of workers but also specific matters that deserve to be analyzed. This study discusses the major transformations that have occurred in the dentist’s working condition and participation in the labor market. It was tried to understand how the broader context of social precariousness of work affects the dentists who work in Salvador, Bahia (Brazil); to appoint the peculiarities of working conditions of the new college graduates and to understand the way in which these dentists notice changes in the labor market. Documentary search was conducted (by using press on line, sites of odontological entities, blogs, virtual communities); there was a survey of secondary quantitative data and interviews with 14 dentists with distinct participation in the labor market of Salvador. It’s considered that the dentists’ labor market has become more complex. The independent practice remains, however, it loses its importance. The deepening of the dentist’s formal wages doesn’t mean disappearance of autonomous practice. The dentist’s labor market transformations are explained from the formation of two poles: the employee (even if simulated) and entrepreneurship (more robust, professional and pecuniary). Concomitant to this process, the expansion of the number of jobs in the public sector contributed to sooth the tension stemming from the high proportion of professionals. The dentist’s speech reveals tension between the ideology of independent profession and the desire of a less precarious condition of salary, the latter being more visible among young dentists. The independent tradition makes naturalization of formal wages precarious because the ideology of entrepreneurship turns over to each worker the responsibility for his/ her success and individual well-being. If it’s possible to notice a participation of the dentist in the labor market in a more unprotected way, on the other hand, there is a small evidence of the collective organization growth. Keyword: employment precariousness; salaried employment; dentist.

Thesis (MTech (Business Administration))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018. / Universities have been producing graduates at a fairly fast rate, yet the cry for technical expertise and educated graduates. Thousands of university graduates are not employed, or they end up in industries and places that have nothing to do with their education and or qualifications. Too often the unemployed graduates they owe money loaned for studies which they are not able to repay because they are essentially unemployable, the may be because of a stagnated economic growth thereby a general high level of unemployment. The levels of entrepreneurial activities have remained low and there are no expectations of a sudden turn around for the economy. The researcher looks at one aspect of the graduate studies, specifically human resources management qualifications offered by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in the Western Cape South Africa from the period 2014 to 2017. The research was largely descriptive and partially exploratory which resulted in the use of an assorted method approach (qualitative and quantitative). The research focuses mainly on the activities of those employed as Human Resource practitioners and the expectations at their work stations. Together with this the respondents gave extra detail on what is expected of them together with duties frequently performed. Based on this, the data was captured and analysed for similarities of expectations from more than 50 organisations. The findings indicate that there is a serious disjuncture between what is taught in the class and what the industry practices and expects. Recommendations of the ideal course structure are added to the findings to enable institutions of higher learning to adjust their curricula in line with industry needs.

Employment programmes, or on-the-job training programmes, are designed to increase the likelihood of unemployed workers receiving work opportunities by providing actual work experience. Whether the unemployed workers lack human resources, obtained a degree in a foreign country or simply need a boost towards obtaining a new job, these programmes give workers the opportunity to execute tasks at organised firms and therefore strengthen their connection to the labour market.  The focus of this paper is towards a unique programme, called Arbetspraktik. This specific programme is designed with the intention to increase the labour market outcomes of unemployed workers. Geographically, Växjö has been selected as the main priority. The local focus is due to two reasons; firstly, the internship at the Swedish Employment Service in Växjö provided local support, insight and experience and therefore estimating local effects matched the purpose of the internship. The result of this thesis may also be used as informative research for the Swedish Employment Service where I performed my internship. Secondly, according to previous work, specific regions within a country are not looked at on a high frequency in Sweden and therefore focusing on regional effects could be beneficial to already existing studies. Previous research shows that the evaluation of these programmes has been done in many countries. Data for this study is obtained through the Swedish Employment Service. With the use of Matching and Propensity Scores, the findings claim that participants in Arbetspraktik have a 28.3% higher probability of receiving better outcomes than the controlled counterpart in Växjö. The interviews, despite having low observations, indicate that positive outcomes for trainees are a possibility and may be connected to the outcomes of the model. For example, trainees are shown to become more independent and productivity across trainees increases over time. Lastly, the interviews claim that trainees perform the same tasks as full-time workers, which is discussed to be a positive thing. Self-critique and tips for future research are presented at the end.

Tile research focuses on the role played by the school in preraring learners for self-employment. It seeks to establish the extent to which entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and attitudes are being promoted ai school thus equipping learners for ihe world of business once they leave school. The study is undertaken ag~i the background of very high mte of unemployment currently facing South Africa. A nmnber of factors, such as high population growth, globalisation and a variety of other socio-political circlUllStance have resulted in the shrinkage of job opportunities in the formal sector of the economy. The unemployment problem mostly affects the rural schoolleavers, among other groups, in the community. Small bu.'$ine.<Js development is generally seen as the most promising solution to the unemployment problem. Preparing learners for entrepreneurship is therefore the most serious challenge facing schools today. The school is required to deliver the kind of education that will make it possible for learners to start and develop their own businesses once they leave school. Hence the quest for education that is relevant to the needs and aspirations of society. A qualitative study undertaken with rural schoolleavers who own small businesses reveals that the school has not yet taken delibemte steps to tester entrepreneurship among learners thus preparing them for self-employment when they leave school. Again it bas been demonstrated that schools have great potential to inculcate entrepreneurial knowledge, attitudes and skills once they can start working in close co-operation with the community. A shift from traditional approaches to teaching and learning to the progressive (entrepreneurial) approaches can contribute greatly in producing learners who are ready fbr life as independent, creative and influencial business leaders of the future. / Educational Studies / D.Ed. (Comparative Education)

xvi, 307 p. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number. / This research contributes to scholarly understanding of the labor market activity of women living in disadvantaged neighborhoods in large U.S. cities, the group most affected by 1996's welfare reform legislation. Welfare reform tightened eligibility for means-tested assistance programs, forcing many women to seek employment despite daunting personal obstacles. This research uncovers the extent to which this subset of women found steady employment in standard, living-wage jobs as well as the reasons why many have not. Unlike most work in this field, it incorporates measures of neighborhood disadvantage to further explore the spatial barriers to employment faced by this demographic group. I ask whether neighborhood context matters for employment outcomes, beyond individual characteristics and circumstances. Survey data, collected in 1998-1999 and 2001, come from the Project on Devolution and Urban Change, a longitudinal study of 3,916 women living in poor neighborhoods of four U.S. cities. I link these individual data to tract-level U.S. Census data, resulting in a longitudinal, multi-city, geographically-linked dataset, something that no previous published research uses, but an important tool for understanding how neighborhood context affects individual outcomes. The methodological approach involves a combination of regression techniques including pooled logistic regression, ordinary least squares regression, the use of change scores as predictors, the use of lagged endogenous variables, and the derivation of predicted probabilities using results from regression models. Results of this research indicate that neighborhood disadvantage is of only modest utility in explaining women's work trajectories. Although living in neighborhoods with more car ownership does improve employment outcomes, other neighborhood measures are less important. Some traditional markers of "disadvantage," such as the presence of female-headed (single parent) households, actually facilitate better employment outcomes, suggesting the need to reevaluate traditional notions of neighborhood advantage and disadvantage. Individual barriers to employment, particularly health, childcare and family responsibilities, and individual car ownership are consistently predictive of better employment outcomes. The results suggest the potential importance of spatially-targeted programs aimed at alleviating childcare, health and transportation barriers to employment. / Committee in charge: James Elliott, Chairperson, Sociology; Ellen Scott, Member, Sociology; Patricia A. Gwartney, Member, Sociology; Margaret Hallock, Outside Member, Labor Educ & Research Center