Thesis (M.M.S.)--Carleton University, 1999. / Also available in electronic format on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Illinois State University, 1997. / Title from title page screen, viewed June 5, 2006. Dissertation Committee: James C. Palmer, Edward R. Hines (co-chairs), John R. McCarthy, Anita Lupo. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 81-84) and abstract. Also available in print.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2006. / Title from title screen (site viewed on Sep. 12, 2006). PDF text of dissertation: xiii, [140] p. : ill. ; 0.42Mb. UMI publication number: AAT 3208112. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in microfilm and microfiche format.

Submitted by EPAMINONDAS RODRIGUES SOARES null (soaresep@ig.com.br) on 2016-09-15T12:24:24Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Tese_Epa_15092016.pdf: 3559715 bytes, checksum: f9c8d9306fde4e031595ddab51bed217 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Juliano Benedito Ferreira (julianoferreira@reitoria.unesp.br) on 2016-09-15T18:40:37Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 soares_erj_dr_guara.pdf: 3559715 bytes, checksum: f9c8d9306fde4e031595ddab51bed217 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-09-15T18:40:37Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 soares_erj_dr_guara.pdf: 3559715 bytes, checksum: f9c8d9306fde4e031595ddab51bed217 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-08-26 / Esta pesquisa teve o objetivo de diagnosticar o nível de maturidade de diversas unidades produtivas de uma empresa do ramo químico e se elas poderiam ser consideradas Classe Mundial, identificando os pontos fortes e fracos da gestão de cada uma das fábricas analisadas, visando buscar oportunidades de melhoria em seu Sistema de Gestão. O método científico utilizado, as limitações da pesquisa e implicações, os resultados de investigação e pesquisa são exploratórios. O estudo foi feito por meio de uma pesquisa tipo Survey por análise combinada inicialmente qualitativa e em seguida quantitativa, referente ao grau de maturidade das empresas analisadas, utilizando-se do método de Análise de Correlação Grey. Referente ao método de pesquisa, foi utilizado o questionário combinado do LAI Enterprise Self-assessment Tool (Lesat) do Massaussuchets Institute of Technology (MIT) e Baldrige Performance Excellence Program do National Institute of of Standards and Techonology (NIST) do United States Department of Commerce, aplicados ao Método de Diagnóstico de Empresas (MDE). Pesquisas futuras podem ser realizadas em estudos de correlação entre um número maior de empresas de manufatura de outros segmentos. Este estudo amplo e com diversidade de organizações proporcionará um melhor entendimento do nível maturidade das organizações. A contribuição do estudo está na capacidade de diagnosticar o nível de maturidade da organização pesquisada. Avaliar se a aplicação das ferramentas do MDE, Lesat, Baldrige e Grey System entre as diversas fábricas de uma empresa do ramo químico pesquisadas têm sido capazes de identificar os pontos fortes e fracos desta organização. O estudo resultou na identificação de uma forma sistêmica de orientar a necessidade de novos projetos e ações para apoiar e elaborar o planejamento estratégico da empresa química pesquisada. / This research had the purpose to diagnose the level of maturity of the several production plants in a chemical industry and evaluate if they could be consider World Class, in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the management of each of the analyzed factories, to identify opportunities for improvement in its Management System. The scientific method used, research limitations and implications, the results of investigation and research are exploratory. This study done through a survey type Survey combined qualitative analysis initially and then quantitative, concerning the degree of maturity of the factories analyzed, using Grey Correlation analysis method. Concerning the study method was the combined questionnaire LAI Enterprise Self-assessment Tool (Lesat) of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Baldrige Performance Excellence Program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of the United States Department of Commerce, using the Business Diagnostic Method (BDM). Future research can be carry out and correlation studies among a larger number of other branches manufacturing companies can be perform. A larger study with a diversity of organizations will provide a better understanding of the maturity level of the organizations. The contribution of this study is in the ability to diagnose the organization's maturity level. Evaluate if the application of BDM, Lesat & Baldrige and Grey System tools between the different factories inside a chemical company surveyed have been able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of this organization. The study resulted in the identification of a systemic way to guide the need for new projects and initiatives to support and develop the strategic planning of the chemical company researched.

Orientador: Ettore Bresciani Filho / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Mecanica / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-03T18:25:29Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Bacelar_SoniaReginaBarreto_M.pdf: 1511640 bytes, checksum: f9e59789da07bd444f6fc9340c82cb74 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2003 / Mestrado

Leaders of youth intervention programs provide a significant social service by redirecting at-risk youth onto a productive path. The standards for youth-serving organizations are inconsistent from 1 organization to another across a wide range of youth-worker training certification programs in the United States. A single-case study was conducted to explore the strategies that 3 leaders of a nonprofit organization located in Minnesota, use to select, collect, and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of training certification programs for youth workers. The 2017-2018 Baldrige Excellence Framework provided the structure for a systems-based evaluation of the client organization; Freeman's stakeholder theory was the conceptual lens for the study. Data were collected from conducting semistructured interviews, reviewing the participating organization's internal documents and performance outcomes, and analyzing open-source resources. Through thematic analysis, 4 key themes emerged: (a) the social return on investment analysis and the overall cost savings by investing in and supporting youth programs, (b) the opportunity to focus research on certification for youth workers, (c) the value of providing training for youth workers, and (d) the opportunity to provide a platform for the youth to share success stories with their community. Specific recommendations stemming from the research findings were to create a state or national recognition standard for youth-worker certifications and to make youth work a paid profession. Implementation of these recommendations may result in positive social change by improving the lives and trajectories of youth.

Key elements found in areas of organizational commnication which develop into the foundational structure for the comprehensive list of best practices for communication is discerned from the wide array of practices existent in American companies. To remain among the most competitive globally, it is increasingly important to understand how best practices can be utilized to maintain a lead. This can be accomplished by recognizing the importance of American efforts to share knowledge and strategies for competitiveness. The Federal program under the directive of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) manages a program called the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA). Using the award summary profiles of the 68 MBNQA recipients, the best practices are studied to reveal the tactics and strategies that influence the best American companies to achieve the highest productivity and successful communication models. The practices measured within the profile summaries of winning organizations are comprehensively packaged for senior leader use in strategic planning and vision deployment. Exploring reoccurring communication models found in the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Program contributes to the body of knowledge in organizational communication studies; by comprehensively providing the practices used for organizational excellence. The seven principles integral to organizational communication methods employed by top national companies can be categorized by these essential communicative functions: adapting to change, adapting new technology, managing information effectively, mentoring for leadership, organizational culture, performance feedback, and supervisor and employee communication. MBNQA recipient application profiles principle attributes were calculated by degrees of contribution to the successful application to organizational communication models. Success is identified by the award criteria with regard to aspects of business which exemplify quality improvement in their approach to deployment, integration, and learning. These areas are looked at in terms of relevance to key factors in varied levels concerning strengths, opportunities, and results.

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This study focused on the University of Wisconsin Stout's (UW Stout) implementation of the Malcolm Baldridge Award (MBNQA) Criteria for Educational Performance Excellence. The study had two objectives: (1) to determine administrator, faculty, and staff/support staff perceptions and compare those perceptions; and, (2) to identify the positive and negative views each of the three groups held regarding the implementation process. The study design was a mixed method approach which used both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Administrators, faculty, and staff/support staff at UW Stout were randomly selected to participate in the study. The instrument used to gather information contained 26 quantitative, two qualitative, and three demographic questions. Qualitative data were analyzed using analysis of variance with an alpha level established at .05. Results revealed significant differences in participants' perceptions for four of the seven MBNQA categories. Tukey Post-Hoc tests were performed for each of the significant categories. Post-Hoc tests for all four categories indicated that administrative participants had significantly more positive perceptions of MBNQA education criteria implementation than faculty or staff/support staff. A content analysis of the qualitative data revealed five positive themes: (1) Recognition as a Center of Excellence, (2) Pride in Affiliation, (3) Positive Exposure/Marketing Opportunities, (4) Conduit for Continuous Improvement, and (5) Increased Communication. Analysis also revealed nine common negative themes: (1) Perceived Opportunity Costs, (2) Education/Training Needs. (3) A Lack of Continuous Improvement, (4) Increased Workload, (5) Disconnect Between the Award and the University Mission, (6) Campus Climate, (7) Increased Quality Expectations, (8) Decisions Being Made Without Following the Baldridge Model, and (9) Insufficient Employee Recognition. Study findings may provide insight regarding employees' differing views of quality implementation at the university level. Results of this investigation may be useful to quality consultants who assist others in the establishment of institutional quality initiatives as well as higher education administrators who are considering MBNQA criteria implementation at their own institutions. / Ph. D.

Made available in DSpace on 2010-04-20T20:20:35Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 136782.pdf: 844548 bytes, checksum: f94ae320c5baa61d9a3c8b068bb0a094 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2005-03-04T00:00:00Z / Este estudo é uma análise do processo de geração de valor ao acionista do Prêmio Nacional da Qualidade (PNQ) e do Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA), feita através do estudo de caso das métricas financeiras utilizadas por oito empresas vencedoras destes prêmios em 2002 e 2003. Objetivo: Identificar consistências e complementaridades entre o PNQ e o MBNQA e objetivos financeiros de geração de valor ao acionista, verificando se as métricas utilizadas pelas oito empresas são consistentes com estes conceitos. Método: Estudo de caso das métricas financeiras utilizadas em 2002 e 2003 por três empresas vencedoras do PNQ e por cinco empresas vencedoras do MBNQA, comparando-as com métricas financeiras recomendados pela bibliografia de finanças na área de geração de valor ao acionista. Resultados: As empresas monitoraram indicadores operacionais importantes (direcionadores de valor), mas a maior parte das métricas financeiras utilizadas está mais ligada a medidas contábeis e de performance passada do que a métricas de geração de valor ao acionista. Conclusão: Verificou-se que as métricas financeiras utilizadas pelas oito empresas não estão consistentes com os conceitos de finanças na área de geração de valor ao acionista e não permitem a correta medição do seu processo de geração de valor. Por outro lado, o fato do PNQ e do MBNQA levarem ao acompanhamento sistemático de indicadores direcionadores de valor, a revisões periódicas destes indicadores e a busca de melhorias e alinhamento com a estratégia da empresa é positivo, podendo gerar bons resultados para as empresas. A utilização conjunta da metodologia do PNQ e do MBNQA com a disciplina de finanças tem grande potencial de gerar valor para os acionistas.