A research report submitted to the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, University of the Witwatersrand, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education (Educational Psychology) Johannesburg, South Africa February 2014 / South African youth face a variety of challenges and barriers to learning. The prevalence of learners with emotional and behavioural barriers to learning (EBD) in South African schools is significantly increased due to the disadvantaged circumstances that many of the learners live in. Education White Paper 6 states that educational structures of support should be established to provide support to these learners. These structures of support include; the school based support team (SBST), educators, the principal, the school management team (SMT), educational psychologists, the school governing body (SGB), families, communities, professionals such as health care workers, social workers and non-profit organisations (NGOs). This research is a qualitative inquiry that provides a case study of one government high school in Gauteng with the primary aim of examining the structure of support available to address the socio-emotional needs of high school learners. There is limited information on the role of Life Orientation educators within this structure of support. Thus the research examines what role Life Orientation educators could play when working collaboratively to provide socio-emotional support to high school learners. The following data collection methods were used; semi-structured interviews, focus group interviews, observation and document review. Through the process of content analysis and through an acquisition of an interpretivist lens, the research gained a deep understanding of the lived experiences of the participants, relying on their perceptions and interpretations thereof. It was found through the examination of the research findings that there is a need for more educational psychologists positioned at the school level and district education levels.

A research report submitted to the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Building (Project Management) / Successful implementation of whole lifecycle management (WLCM) for facilities depends upon the seamless flow of information between the development and operational stages of facilities, which in turn depends upon the ability of the project manager to integrate various requirements of project stakeholders (Edum-Fotwe, et al., 2003); (Meng, 2013); (PMI, 2008). Traditionally, design is separated from the facilities management (FM) stage, and concepts such as early FM involvement are advocated as instruments that can be used to achieve integration between these stages (Meng, 2013). Early FM involvement is the integration of FM practitioners in the design stage and thus, allowing for valuable FM information to be included at an early stage of development. However, most of the available academic literature on early FM involvement either focus on the significance of early FM involvement without specifying the actual framework, similarly where frameworks are defined, only focus in one particular function of FM such as maintainability, without regard for operability, serviceability and other aspects of WLCM (Liu & Issa, 2013); (Meng, 2013). Therefore, the basis for this research was founded on the realisation of the silo approach between project management (PM) and FM stages, and lack of comprehensive frameworks for early FM involvement, resulting in facilities that are costly to maintain and operate. This research sought to provide a comprehensive performance management framework (PMF) for early FM involvement, here after called the PMF, within the South African context.

A thesis completed by published work Submitted to the School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Johannesburg, South Africa 25 November 2016 / Background: In South Africa, nurses form the backbone of the health system, because of their numerical dominance, their skills and training, their close contact with patients and communities and their prominence in managerial and leadership roles at all levels of the health system. Objective: The aim of this PhD was to analyse the nature and dynamics of nursing management at primary health care (PHC) clinics in two South African provinces. The specific objectives were to: describe the social-demographic characteristics of selected PHC nursing managers; determine their job satisfaction levels; examine the work environment; determine the functionality of PHC support systems; and assess their managerial competencies. Methods: In 2012, a mixed methods cross-sectional study was conducted in Gauteng and Free State Provinces. Using stratified random sampling, 111 PHC nursing managers working in eight hour clinics were selected. After obtaining informed consent, these managers were invited to participate in three surveys: job satisfaction, facility assessment and a 360 degree competency evaluation. A sub-set of these managers (n=22) was requested to keep a diary for six weeks. STATA® was used to do quantitative data analysis, while the qualitative data was analysed using thematic content analysis. Results: A 95% response rate was obtained for all surveys. The majority of PHC clinic nursing managers were female (92%), black, married, with a mean age of 49 years (SD = 7.9), 90% were in permanent positions, and 36% had between 21-30 years of professional nursing experience. The overall job satisfaction scores for Gauteng and Free State PHC clinic nursing managers were 142.80 (SD± 24.3) and 143.41 (SD± 25.6) out of a possible score of 215. The predictors of their job satisfaction were: working in a clinic of choice (RRR = 3.10), being tired at work (RRR = 0.19) and experience of verbal abuse (RRR = 0.18). The facility assessment found that none of the selected clinics obtained scores of 100% for the vital elements of the National Core Standards. Overall, clinic nursing managers rated themselves high on the domains of communication (8.6), leadership and management (8.67), staff management (8.75), planning and priority setting (8.6), and problem-solving (8.83). The exception was the financial management domain where the nursing managers gave lower ratings (7.94). Health system deficiencies, human resources challenges, leadership and governance, and unsupportive management dominated the diary entries, and coalesced to produce many negative emotions experienced by these PHC clinic nursing managers. Conclusion: This PhD study has underscored the importance of PHC nursing managers, and has generated new knowledge on the overall levels and predictors of job satisfaction, the perceived competencies of these managers, together with information on the work environment and support systems. The successful implementation of PHC revitalisation and universal health coverage reforms cannot be achieved without addressing the concerns of PHC nursing managers and the health system issues affecting them. / MT2017

Thesis (M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 1980. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Includes bibliographies. / by Julia Marie Wondolleck. / M.C.P.

Tang Tai Yuen. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1997-98, design report." / Includes bibliographical references (leave 50). / Chapter (1) --- Introduction / Chapter 1.1 --- Preface --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Background --- p.2 / Chapter (2) --- Project Nature / Chapter 2.1 --- Client Profile --- p.3 / Chapter 2.2 --- Target Users --- p.3 / Chapter 2.3 --- Schedule of Accommodation --- p.4 / Chapter (3) --- Project Analysis / Chapter 3.1 --- Existing Problem --- p.5 / Chapter 3.2 --- General Objectives --- p.6 / Chapter 3.3 --- Mission --- p.7 / Chapter 3.4 --- Architectural Objectives --- p.7 / Chapter 3.5 --- Research Methodlogy --- p.8 / Chapter (4) --- Site Aspects / Chapter 4.1 --- Site Options --- p.9 / Chapter 4.2 --- Site Analysis / Chapter (i) --- Contextual Background --- p.10 / Chapter (ii) --- Vehicular & Pedestrian Accessibility --- p.11 / Chapter (iii) --- View --- p.12 / Chapter (iv) --- Visibility --- p.13 / Chapter (v) --- Solar Orientation --- p.14 / Chapter (vi) --- NoiseDisturbance --- p.14 / Chapter (vii) --- Wind effect --- p.14 / Chapter (5) --- Design Process / Chapter 5.1 --- Studies on Diverse Sport Halls --- p.15-16 / Chapter 5.2 --- Prelimary Options --- p.17-19 / Chapter 5.3 --- Schematic Concept --- p.20 / Chapter 5.4 --- Design Development / Chapter (i) --- Building Part Evolution --- p.21 / Chapter (ii) --- Elevation Studies --- p.22 / Chapter (iii) --- Roof Form Studies --- p.23 / Chapter (iv) --- Structure Studies --- p.24 / Chapter (v) --- Glass Wall Detail Studies --- p.25-26 / Chapter (vi) --- Materials and Finishes Studies --- p.27 / Chapter (vi) --- Mechanical and Finishes Studies --- p.28 / Chapter (6) --- Final Product / Chapter 6.1 --- Site Concepts --- p.29-30 / Chapter 6.2 --- Building Concepts --- p.31-32 / Chapter 6.3 --- Building Profile --- p.33 / Chapter 6.4 --- Generic Main Space Layout --- p.34 / Chapter 6.5 --- Building Plans --- p.35 / Chapter 6.6 --- Elevations and Section --- p.36 / Chapter 6.7 --- Squential Interior Perpsective Drawings --- p.37-41 / Chapter 6.8 --- Building Detail --- p.42 / Chapter 6.9 --- Building Model --- p.43 / Appendix / Chapter 1. --- Statutory requirement Response / Chapter (i) --- Outline Zoning Plan --- p.44 / Chapter (ii) --- Lease Conditions --- p.45-46 / Chapter 2. --- Life Safety and Building Services --- p.47 / Chapter 3. --- Builidng Cost Estimate --- p.48 / Chapter 4. --- Program Schedule --- p.49 / Chapter 5. --- Bibliography --- p.50

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Lui Yiu Wing Howard. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1996-97, design report." / Includes bibliographical references (leave 109). / Acknowledgements --- p.I / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- Background --- p.2 / Chapter 1.2 --- Issues and potential --- p.5 / Chapter 1.3 --- Objectives --- p.6 / Chapter 1.4 --- Concept --- p.7 / Chapter 1.5 --- Development process --- p.8 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Site Selection --- p.9 / Chapter 2.1 --- Kowloon side --- p.10 / Chapter 2.2 --- Proposed entrance at Tsim Sha Tsui --- p.11 / Chapter 2.3 --- Hong Kong Island side --- p.14 / Chapter 2.4 --- Proposed entrance at Hong Kong Island --- p.15 / Chapter 2.5 --- Choices of route --- p.18 / Chapter 2.6 --- Matrix --- p.24 / Chapter 2.7 --- Final decision & site analysis --- p.25 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Research and Field Works --- p.31 / Chapter 3.1 --- Underwater tunnel construction (Western Harbour Crossing) --- p.32 / Chapter 3.2 --- Building systems and services of underwater tunnel --- p.40 / Chapter 3.3 --- Environmental impacts and issues --- p.44 / Chapter 3.4 --- Images of under mater (psychological & physiological) compare to underground environment --- p.46 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Case Studies --- p.47 / Chapter 4.1 --- Hong Kong case studies --- p.48 / Chapter 4.2 --- Overseas case studies --- p.50 / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Project Brief --- p.52 / Chapter 5.1 --- Client profile --- p.53 / Chapter 5.2 --- Programs development --- p.55 / Chapter 5.3 --- Inter-relationship of programs structure --- p.56 / Chapter 5.4 --- Individual program components --- p.57 / Chapter Chapter 6 --- Design Development --- p.58 / Chapter 6.1 --- Design concepts --- p.59 / Chapter 6.2 --- Master layout plan development --- p.65 / Chapter 6.3 --- Schematic design --- p.68 / Chapter Chapter 7 --- Final Design --- p.76 / Chapter 7.1 --- Pre-concept --- p.78 / Chapter 7.2 --- Master planning --- p.81 / Chapter 7.3 --- Tunnel portion --- p.88 / Chapter 7.4 --- Detail design --- p.97 / Chapter 7.5 --- Construction sequence --- p.103 / Chapter 7.6 --- Fire services --- p.106 / Bioliography --- p.109

The important role of efficiency in the health care foodservice sector has been widely addressed in the literature. Different methods for assessing performance have been proposed. In general, most measures were calculated as simple ratios such as food and labour cost per meal or limited parametric techniques such as regression analysis. These approaches are meaningful indicators of which operational performance areas require attentions; however, problems arise when managers interpret partial productivity measures of this type as indicators of overall performance without considering the effects of other related variables. This could create further problems in complex applications such as the health care foodservice sector where multiple inputs (number of full time employees, energy cost, capital, overheads) outputs (number of meals and patient satisfaction) and environmental or interfering variables (age of equipment, quality of labour or skill level of employees and the degree of readiness of materials) should be considered in the assessment of efficiency. This study contributes to overcoming these limitations by introducing the stochastic frontier approach to assess the efficiency of the health care foodservice sector. It is superior to the traditional productivity approaches as it allows for the integrations of multiple inputs and outputs in evaluating relative efficiencies. The overall objective of the study was to determine the level of cost, technical and allocative efficiency in a sample of health care foodservice operations. More specifically, the objective was pursued by estimating stochastic production and cost frontiers models, which provided the basis for measuring technical (TE), allocative (AE) and cost efficiency (CE). The factors that significantly contribute to increasing inefficiency in health care foodservice operations were also identified. In this way, this study has policy implications because it not only provided empirical measures of different efficiency indices, but also identifies some key variables that are correlated with these indices. It goes beyond much of the published literature concerning efficiency because most research in the area of efficiency analysis focuses exclusively on the measurement of technical and cost efficiency. The stochastic frontier approach was tested in a cross sectional data set from a sample of 101 health care foodservice operations in Australia and the USA. Results showed that the models and all the parameters coefficients were plausible, significant and satisfy all theoretical requirements. Further, results also showed that the average cost, technical and cost efficiency were around 70 percent, 80 percent and 88 percent respectively. These figures suggest that substantial gains in output and/or decreases in cost can be attained if hospital foodservice operations were to improve their current performance. Finally, the results indicated that an increase in the level of manager’s experience and the level of manager’s education could have a positive impact on decreasing the level of inefficiency in health care foodservice operations. / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Missouri--Rolla, 2007. / Vita. The entire thesis text is included in file. Title from title screen of thesis/dissertation PDF file (viewed December 3, 2007) Includes bibliographical references (p. 29-31).

Thesis (M.Com.(Tourism Management))--University of Pretoria, 2006. / Executive summary in English. Includes bibliographical references. Available on the Internet via the World Wide Web.