The aim of this study is to analyze the innovative forces that influence a university for the donation of environmental sustainability practices, from the perspective of institutional theory. To reach the proposed objective, a questionnaire was applied about environmental education with 97 closed questions, adapted by Freitas (2013) and answered by the sustainability department from Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul (UFFS). Data were tabulated in Excel software treated quantitatively using descriptive statistics. The results show that the innova- tion forces that influence UFFS comes from the internal and external and are motivated by coercive isomorphism (36,56%) and normative isomorphism ( 36,56%) and by mimetic isomorphism (26,88%). Denoted thus, that the institution adopts the environmental sustainability practices influenced predominantly by legislation and professional, instead of imitating legitimized practices between Higher Education Institutions - (HEIs). These results are similar to findings from national and international studies on environmental sustainability in HEIs, which definesas incipient in the segment. / El objetivo de este estudio es analizar las fuerzas innovadoras que influyen en una universidad para que adopte prác-ticas de sostenibilidad ambiental desde la perspectiva de la teoría institucional. Para lograr el objetivo propuesto, se le dio a la Dirección General de Sostenibilidad de la Universidad Federal del Sur de la Frontera (UFFS) un cuestionario, adaptado de Freitas (2013), sobre educación ambiental, con 97 preguntas cerradas. Los datos fueron tabulados usando Excel y analizados cuantitativamente mediante el uso de la estadística descriptiva. Los resultados demostraron que las fuerzas innovadoras que influyen a la UFFS provienen del entorno interno y externo, y está motivada por el isomorfismo coercitivo (36,56%), el isomorfismo normativo (36,56%) y el isomorfismo mimético (26,88%). De modo que la institución ha adoptado las prácticas de sostenibilidad ambiental preponderantemente influenciada por la legislación y profesionalización, en lugar de imitar las prácticas establecidas entre las Instituciones de Educación Superior (IES). Estos resultados son similares a los resultados de estudios nacionales e internacionales sobre la sostenibilidad ambientalen las IES, que las definen como nuevas en el tema. / O objetivo deste estudo é analisar as forças inovadoras que influenciam uma universidade para a adoção de práticas de sustentabilidade ambiental, sob a perspectiva da teoria institucional. Para o alcance do objetivo proposto, aplicou-se um questionário sobre Educação Ambiental com 97 questões fechadas, adaptado de Freitas (2013) e respondido pelo departamento de sustentabilidade da Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul (UFFS). Os dados foram tabulados no software Excel e tratados de maneira quantitativa por meio de estatística descritiva. Os resul- tados demonstram que as forças de inovação que influenciam a UFFS advêm do ambiente interno e externo e é motivada por isomorfismo coercitivo (36,56%), isomorfismo normativo (36,56%) e por isomorfismo mimético (26,88%). Denota-se assim, que a instituição adota as práticas de sustentabilidade ambiental influenciada preponderantemente pela legislação e profissionalização, ao invés de imitar práticas legitimadas entre as Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES). Estes resultados se assemelham aos achados de estudos nacionais e internacionais sobre asustentabilidade ambiental em IES, que a definem como incipiente no segmento.

Submitted by Marcia Bacha (marcia.bacha@fgv.br) on 2012-01-18T14:19:25Z No. of bitstreams: 1 1420831.pdf: 3900667 bytes, checksum: fdfe94e37383e15446ef7462060fe798 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Marcia Bacha (marcia.bacha@fgv.br) on 2012-01-18T14:19:39Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 1420831.pdf: 3900667 bytes, checksum: fdfe94e37383e15446ef7462060fe798 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Marcia Bacha (marcia.bacha@fgv.br) on 2012-01-18T14:19:45Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 1420831.pdf: 3900667 bytes, checksum: fdfe94e37383e15446ef7462060fe798 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2012-01-18T14:20:30Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 1420831.pdf: 3900667 bytes, checksum: fdfe94e37383e15446ef7462060fe798 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-08 / Este estudo concentra-se na investigação dos pressupostos da reforma do ensino superior, enfatizando como a Faculdade Ideal tem se posicionado estrategicamente perante a comoditização do ensino superior local e nacional, através de um estudo de estratégia competitiva e posicionamento de mercado, a partir dos discursos dos seus gestores e dos alunos do ensino médio que estão em vias de fazer vestibular. / This study concentrates upon the investigation of presuppositions of the Higher Education Reform, emphasizing the way the Faculdade Ideal (Ideal College) has placed itself strategically before the commodification (commoditization) of higher education (that is, the transformation of Higher Education into commodity) in both local and national extent, through the study of both a positive strategy and market placing, beginning from its managers' speeches as well as of the High School students who are about to do the vestibular, the test for Higher Education.

This study investigates transformational leadership at a higher education institution. The systems paradigm serves as the point of departure, while the construct `leadership', which forms the driving force of change in the organisation, and the concept `transformational leadership', are integrated to yield a mechanism for the optimal positioning of the organisation in the ambit of transformation. The results indicate that the leadership style at the higher institution in question is transformational in nature. From the literature review it became evident that although it is possible for transformational leaders to fail in the transformational strategy, the transformational leader may exhibit the most `ideal' leadership style for the higher education institution engaged in a turnaround strategy. Based on the results of the study, additional proposals are made regarding further study in the area of transformational leadership as well as possible decisions regarding human resource management for the higher education institution in question. / Industrial and Organisational Psychology / M.A. (Industrial and Organisational Psychology)

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the use and management of hazardous chemical substances (HCS) at a chemistry department in a selected Higher Education Institution in Gauteng province. Method: A quantitative, baseline descriptive study was conducted using a structured survey checklist. The population consisted of the chemistry department. Other than purposive observation by the researcher, employees present during data collection were approached for further clarifying comment to survey questions. Results: It emerged that physical-, health- and environmental hazard classes of HCS were present; and that hazard types included flammable liquids, HCS with acute toxicity and carcinogenicity. Selected exposure control measures were lacking which created risks of fire and explosion. Conclusion: The study reflected the use and management of HCS, the actual and potential human exposure and the exposure control measures. Varying degrees of compliance were found, which, if attended to, should mitigate risks to health and safety. / Health Studies / M.A. (Nursing Science)

GURGEL, Nadsa Maria Cid. Biblioteca universitária e ensino superior: em busca de um alinhamento estratégico. 2010. 105 f. Dissertação (Mestrado em Políticas Públicas e Gestão da Educação Superior) – Universidade Federal do Ceará, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Políticas Públicas e Gestão da Educação Superior, Fortaleza-CE, 2010. / Submitted by moises gomes (celtinha_malvado@hotmail.com) on 2012-06-22T12:15:57Z No. of bitstreams: 1 2010_dis_NMCGurgel.pdf: 567156 bytes, checksum: d6c7b0f5b991413b394e170e63475d58 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Maria Josineide Góis(josineide@ufc.br) on 2012-06-25T11:06:21Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 2010_dis_NMCGurgel.pdf: 567156 bytes, checksum: d6c7b0f5b991413b394e170e63475d58 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2012-06-25T11:06:21Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 2010_dis_NMCGurgel.pdf: 567156 bytes, checksum: d6c7b0f5b991413b394e170e63475d58 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010 / Ante as atuais exigências tecnológicas e econômicas da sociedade do conhecimento, associadas à carência de literatura a respeito da gestão de bibliotecas universitárias, o intento deste estudo é o de produzir um modelo de avaliação para as bibliotecas universitárias, baseado no princípio-chave de alinhamento do Balanced Scorecard (BSC), dirigido à sinergia das ações das bibliotecas às políticas de ensino de graduação das instituições de ensino superior. O método proposto foi elaborado em sete fases que objetivam conhecer as diretrizes dos cursos descritas no projeto pedagógico do curso de oceanografia, a visão do corpo docente da instituição, a percepção dos estudantes em relação a produtos e serviços e os seus fatores críticos de sucesso. Os resultados esperados dizem respeito à pessoal, a produtos e serviços, a estrutura tecnológica, estrutura física e organização de acervos, a fatores críticos de sucesso da biblioteca, gestão e avaliação, evidenciando a necessidade de uma biblioteca comprometida com a assimilação da visão sistêmica da Universidade.

Problem statement – The strategic roles and responsibilities of professional middle managers (at a South African university) are not aligned with the accountability and authority required while strategising to effect strategic change. Through an in-depth exploration of practitioners, their practices, behaviour, cognition and emotions during strategising, insights in the development of practical wisdom was gained. Purpose – The purpose of the empirical research study was to investigate how professional middle managers strategise to effect change during strategic change. The study context was a South African higher education institution undergoing internal organisational change. Four main research themes were explored with particular reference to the professional middle manager as a strategic practitioner, namely one who DOES, THINKS, FEELS and REFLECTS. Design, methodology and approach – An explorative and interpretive study was conducted utilising a single case and qualitative research methodology. An interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was conducted, which aimed to explore the rich experiences of the participants and the way they make sense of their personal journeys during the strategic change initiative. Strategy as practice theory was selected as the theoretical foundation for the study. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted, and participants provided self-reflection assessments contributing to a unique data gathering method. Findings – The results suggested the professional middle managers make use of holistic and comprehensive practices to effect change as they strategise during strategic change. Five formal strategic roles were confirmed relevant as enacted by the professional middle managers, i.e. implementing strategies, interpreting and communicating information, facilitating adaptability, downward supporting and upward influencing. In addition, six distinctive practices were identified, namely adapting, effecting change, collaborating, mobilising, peacekeeping and overseeing. v Research limitations and implications – The results of the study cannot be generalised due to the single case methodology; however, key learnings and insights can be utilised. Practical implications – It is recommended that the middle managers’ key performance indicators be aligned with the required accountability and authority required to fulfil their strategic roles while effecting change. In addition, the development of tailor-made training programmes as well as coaching and mentoring is advocated in order to transition adequately into a middle management role. / Graduate School of Business Leadership / D.B.L.

The thesis focuses on the evaluation of Research and Development in the Czech Republic. The introductory part of thesis highlights the recency of the topic and describes the quantitative and qualitative methods of assessing outlets of science. The second part of the thesis discusses in detail the evaluation of science in the Czech Republic; the legislative framework and the evaluation of Research and Development are mentioned. The third chapter shows the evaluation of institutional Research and Development and uses the 1st Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Prague as an example. The core of the thesis is the fourth chapter with an analysis of selected primary scientometric data. The final part summarizes the entire topic and highlights some problem areas [Author's abstract].

M. Tech. (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management Sciences), Vaal University of Technology. / The face of South African (SA) universities’ academic environment has changed over the past decade, primarily propelled by transformation issues, new policies and practices, which also required academics to have certain skills and attributes. Recruiting and retaining key academics in the public higher education (HE) are not once-off events; they are ongoing processes that involve analysing the needs, culture and practices of the organisation and identifying individuals whose skills and personalities better meet those organisational needs. Given the rapid restructuring and transformation of SA public HE, recruiting and retaining of essential talent has been a huge challenge experienced by higher education institutions (HEIs). Research relating to how HEIs could better attract and retain key talent has, however, been scarce; as such, this study aims to fill the existing gap in the literature. Against this background, this study aimed at exploring the influence of person-environment fit (PEF), person-organisation fit (POF) and person-job fit (PJF) on career satisfaction (CS) and the influence of CS on intention to leave (ITL) among university academics. Embedded within a positivist paradigm, the study followed a quantitative research approach. A structured questionnaire was used to measure study constructs. In addition to the soliciting information on the demographic variables, respondents were requested to complete five different measuring scales, namely the general environment fit scale (GEFS), organisational culture profile (OCP), the knowledge, skills and ability profile (KSAP), the career satisfaction scale (CSS) and the intention to leave scale (ITLS). A total of 550 questionnaires were distributed to the identified sample of university academics and from that distribution only 202 questionnaires were used for data analysis. Descriptive statistics techniques as well as correlation and regression analysis were used to evaluate academics’ perceptions and relationships between study constructs. Findings revealed the existence of strong positive associations between the three fit constructs and CS and a negative association between CS and ITL. The findings also propose that the HEI could use fit dimensions to increase the level of academics’ CS and reduce their proclivity to leave the HEI. Academics’ CS can be enhanced by the implementation of a career advancement policy that will ensure that academics are provided with fair and equal training and development opportunities and are promoted based on their individual performances. To constantly reduce the propensity to leave the institution, the HEI could continuously satisfy career goals of academics through the provision of career progression opportunities.

Die vorliegende Arbeit befasst sich mit der Rolle von Forschungseinrichtungen in Deutschland bei der Transformation des wissenschaftlichen Publikationswesens von Subskription zu Open Access im Bereich wissenschaftlicher Fachzeitschriften. Die Open-Access-Transformation zielt darauf ab, das tradierte Subskriptionsmodell zu überwinden und innovative Verfahren der digitalen Wissenschaftskommunikation zu ermöglichen. Diese Arbeit untersucht, welche Handlungsoptionen sich Forschungseinrichtungen zur Gestaltung der Open-Access-Transformation eröffnen. Auf Grundlage einer Darstellung der Handlungsoptionen in den Bereichen Strategie und Kommunikation, Services und Infrastrukturen, Geschäftsbeziehungen mit Verlagen und Kooperationen wurde die Umsetzung dieser Handlungsoptionen in der Praxis analysiert. Hierzu wurde eine Erhebung unter 701 wissenschaftlichen Einrichtungen in Deutschland durch-geführt. Mit einer Rücklaufquote von 403 antwortenden Einrichtungen (57,49 %) wird die Betei-ligung an der Umfrage als sehr positiv bewertet. Diese bislang wohl umfangreichste Studie zum Thema, zeigt, dass die akademischen Einrichtungen in Deutschland bis dato nur wenige Handlungsoptionen zur Förderung von Open Access umsetzen. Während die Verbreitung von Open-Access-Repositorien positiv zu bewerten ist, stehen der Um-gang mit Open-Access-Publikationsgebühren und damit verbunden auch das Monitoring von Publikationskosten noch am Anfang. Die Ergebnisse der Erhebung deuten auf einen hohen Handlungsbedarf hin. Über die quantitative Erhebung hinaus, die die Lücke einer fehlenden Datenbasis zu Open Ac-cess in Deutschland schließt, formuliert die Arbeit in einem anwendungsbezogenen Ansatz Empfehlungen für die weitere Befassung mit der Open-Access-Transformation an Forschungseinrichtungen in Deutschland. Ein Fokus liegt dabei auf Aktivitäten, die sich im Bereich der wissenschaftlichen Bibliotheken ergeben. / This thesis investigates the role of research institutions in Germany in transforming scholarly publishing from subscription to Open Access in the field of scientific journals. Open Access transformation aims to overcome the traditional subscription model to further innovative methods of digital scholarly communication. The study examines the options open to higher education institutions and research performing organizations for shaping the Open Access transformation. The thesis presents a description of these options in the areas of strategy and communication, services and infrastructures, business relations with publishers and cooperation. Then, the implementation of these options in practice was analyzed. For this purpose, a survey was conducted among 701 academic institutions in Germany. The response rate of 403 responding institutions (57.49%) can be considered very positive. This survey, which is probably the most comprehensive on the subject to date, shows that higher education institutions and research performing organizations in Germany have so far implement-ed only a few options for promoting Open Access. While the distribution of Open Access repositories is positive, the handling of Open Access publication charges and the associated monitoring of publication costs are still at the beginning. The results of the survey indicate a high need for action. The presented quantitative survey closes the gap of missing data on Open Access in Germany. Based on this new dataset, the study formulates recommendations for further engagement with the Open Access transformation at research institutions in Germany. One focus is on activities that arise in the area of academic libraries.

Submitted by admin tede (tede@pucgoias.edu.br) on 2016-09-02T17:40:18Z No. of bitstreams: 1 CELIA ALVES DE LELES.pdf: 1521803 bytes, checksum: cd3e757bb2130fa009ac8627748b5353 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-09-02T17:40:18Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 CELIA ALVES DE LELES.pdf: 1521803 bytes, checksum: cd3e757bb2130fa009ac8627748b5353 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-12-10 / The study aims to investigate questions that hinder the growth of small HEIs (Higher Education Institutions). Through field research and institutional evaluation, we sought to compare the results obtained in an evaluation process in the academic community and local, interpreting the reality of small IES-private, located in the interior of Goiás, FAIT (Alliance School), there are 07 (seven) years operates in the field of higher education, as PMIES, with an approximate capacity of 300 students enrolled. This paper compares the standards and guidelines of the National Assessment of Higher Education Institutions System - SINAES / CONAES, from the data collected and analysis by research conducted by ABMES, between the years 2013-2014, and by analysis of research authors like Ristoff and Sobrinho. The analysis began with the lifting of qualitative comparative profile, matching the CPA's (committee for assessment) internal and external of the same HEI (2013), as well as bibliographic data and documentaries, which provided the mapping references and the reality of small private institution in the city of Itaberaí. Then made up his own field research HEIs (Higher Education Institutions) in 2014, through a detailed, organized that provided the search suggestions, projects as alternative to improve the competitiveness of private small IES and midsize, research object. And, based on field research, completed the CPA (internal) in March and April 2013, analyzed the reality of small HEIs (Higher Education Institutions) and the observation of its influence in the IDH (Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano) (Index Human Development) site. The field research addressed together: the questionnaire, application of complementary interviews by CATI methodology (by telephone) and individually, the representatives of the local community, students and alumni of FAIT (Alliance College); already Institutional Evaluation was carried out by the online system through Web Survey, students and employees FAIT (Alliance College). At first, we tried to understand the reality and the assessment of the scenario of Brazilian higher education in relation to research and the actual phase is the establishment of the small college, in the city and region, higher education institution located in the Central region west Goiano. The results achieved in small IES-FAIT, when comparing to research presented by ABMEIS (2013) suggest greater care and support the permanence of small private HEIs in the municipalities, which are installed in view of the importance of these in the IDH (Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano) (Index Human development), despite the financial difficulties they face. For it is clear the influence of PMIES (Small and Medium Higher Education Institution) to local and regional development, with a tendency to increase per capita income and economic of each region, where they are installed. / O estudo tem como propósito investigar quesitos que dificultam o crescimento das pequenas IES (Instituições de Ensino Superior). Através de uma pesquisa de campo e avaliação institucional, buscamos comparar os resultados apurados em um processo avaliativo junto à comunidade acadêmica e local, interpretando a realidade da pequena IES-privada, situada no interior de Goiás, FAIT (Faculdade Aliança), que há 07 (sete) anos atua no ramo do Ensino Superior, como PMIES, com capacidade aproximada para 300 alunos matriculados. O presente trabalho compara as normas e diretrizes do Sistema Nacional de Avaliação das Instituições de Ensino Superior – SINAES/CONAES, a partir dos dados e análises levantados, por pesquisa realizada pela ABMES, entre os anos de 2013-2014, e mediante análise das pesquisas de autores como Ristoff e Sobrinho. A análise iniciou com o levantamento do perfil comparativo qualitativa, combinando com a CPA´s (Comissão Própria de Avaliação) interna e externa da mesma IES (2013), assim como de dados bibliográficos e documentários, que proporcionaram o mapeamento e referências da realidade da pequena IES privada, no município de Itaberaí. Em seguida fez-se a pesquisa de campo da própria IES (Instituições de Ensino Superior), em 2014, através de uma análise detalhada, organizada que proporcionou a busca de sugestões, projetos como alternativos para a melhoria da competitividade da IES privada de pequeno e médio porte, objeto de pesquisa. E, com base na pesquisa de campo, completada com a CPA (interna), em março e abril de 2013, analisou-se a realidade da pequena IES (Instituições de Ensino Superior), bem como a observação de sua influência no IDH (Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano) local. A pesquisa de campo abordou em conjunto: à aplicação de questionário, aplicação de entrevistas complementares por meio da metodologia CATI (por telefone) e individualmente, a representantes da comunidade local, alunos e ex-alunos da FAIT (Faculdade Aliança); já a Avaliação Institucional foi realizada pelo sistema on-line, através de Web Survey, aos alunos e funcionários da FAIT (Faculdade Aliança). A princípio, buscou-se compreender a realidade e o cenário da avaliação da Educação Superior brasileira no que se refere à pesquisa e a real fase que constitui o estabelecimento da pequena Faculdade, no município e região, instituição de ensino superior localizada na região do Centro Oeste-Goiano. Os resultados realizados na pequena IES-FAIT, ao comparar com a pesquisa apresentada pela ABMEIS (2013) sugerem maior cuidado e apoio a permanência das pequenas IES privadas, nos municípios, que estão instaladas, tendo em vista a importância dessas no IDH (Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano), mesmo diante das dificuldades financeiras que enfrentam. Pois, é nítida a influência das PMIES (Pequena e Média Instituição de Ensino Superior) ao desenvolvimento local e regional, com tendência a aumentar a renda per capita e econômica de cada região, a onde estão instaladas.