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<p>This study employs the Human Capital Theory (HCT), which postulates that the education of women is positively related to the likelihood of their labour force participation, in order to investigate quarterly dynamics in the labour force. This approach is an advancement of knowledge gained from previous studies such as Serumanga-Zake and Kotze (2004) and Ntuli (2004) who investigated the annual dynamics in FLFP. Investigating quarterly dynamics in FLFP is prudent as the market economy is very dynamic particularly at a point when the world economy is experiencing recession. Data for the study are extracted from the 2008 Quarterly Labour Force Survey conducted by Statistics South Africa. Logistic regression analysis modeling was employed with the dependent variable, FLFP, as a binary outcome. Other variables controlled in the analysis are gender, population group, age, marital status, education status, sector, main industry, main occupation and province. The results show that there is association between education status and FLFP status. Findings from this research are expected to contribute to the knowledge about trends in FLFP in South Africa and aid in planning of interventions aimed at improving the status of women as one of the critical steps in achieving the Millennium Development Goals.</p>

Over the past three decades, privatization and school choice have been introduced and embodied in the vocabulary of several national education policies. Although free education has been constituted, private schooling has been steadily growing its presence over the last years in Greece and Sweden. Parents are asked to choose among different school alternatives in an attempt to find the school that ‘fits them the best’. This study aiming to examine the phenomenon of private schooling and the factors that affect parental school choice, outlined a comprehensive framework of the national policies about private schools and school choice in both countries. Furthermore, the Human Capital, Human Rights and Capability approaches consisted the theoretical background of the study and framed the analysis of its research findings. The case study design of the research provided an in-depth exploration of the two national contexts, enriching the study with empirical data. Twenty semi-structured interviews with education professionals and parents from both countries shed light on the reasons behind the school choice towards private schools. Regarding the findings of the research, several kinds of educational inequalities and social segregation were identified because of the fact that not all parents have access to school choice under equal terms.

CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo estudar as relaÃÃes que vÃm se dando no campo da educaÃÃo na cidade de Horizonte, a partir de uma governamentalidade neoliberal apoiada na Teoria do Capital Humano e que tem propiciado a construÃÃo de uma cultura empreendedora, a qual tem sido um dos dispositivos utilizados para a efetivaÃÃo de uma educaÃÃo empreendedora nos ambientes educativos da cidade. No capÃtulo um deste trabalho està o problema de pesquisa, com Ãnfase na questÃo de como està chegando à educaÃÃo esse discurso do empreendedorismo, da empregabilidade, do investimento em capital humano, via polÃticas pÃblicas de educaÃÃo, atravÃs de ÃrgÃos da prefeitura como a Secretaria de EducaÃÃo e a de Desenvolvimento EconÃmico do municÃpio. No capÃtulo dois encontra-se uma discussÃo sobre a governamentalidade liberal, em sua vertente alemà (ordoliberalismo) e norte-americana (neoliberalismo), enfatizando-se suas descontinuidades/continuidades. Para esta discussÃo, à feito um diÃlogo com Michel Foucault, a partir do livro Nascimento da BiopolÃtica, tendo-o como o principal referencial teÃrico. No capÃtulo trÃs, as discussÃes giram em torno dos problemas enfrentados pelo capital em suas crises de manutenÃÃo e o que isso significou nas sociedades, localizadas na periferia do capitalismo mundial. Nas seÃÃes deste capÃtulo, encontra-se uma discussÃo sobre a redefiniÃÃo do papel do Estado brasileiro e sobre como o capital se articulou para instalar uma nova governamentalidade que deu origem a uma normatividade, criando as condiÃÃes para a instalaÃÃo de uma governamentalidade neoliberal. No capÃtulo quatro sÃo focadas as particularidades apresentadas pelo Estado do Cearà no que se refere à implantaÃÃo de polÃticas estruturantes, dentre elas a de interiorizaÃÃo da indÃstria, atravÃs da Secretaria da IndÃstria e ComÃrcio. Mostra-se como essa polÃtica veio a afetar a cidade, evidenciando a complexidade dos cÃrculos de cooperaÃÃo dos sistemas de aÃÃo viabilizadores da refuncionalizaÃÃo da cidade, a partir da instalaÃÃo de indÃstrias, revelando o papel do Estado e sua ingerÃncia na reestruturaÃÃo do espaÃo na cidade. No quinto capÃtulo, a partir das entrevistas com um ex-secretÃrio de EducaÃÃo, a atual secretÃria de EducaÃÃo, e o secretÃrio de Desenvolvimento EconÃmico, sÃo estabelecidas conexÃes entre seus discursos e os dos documentos do MinistÃrio da EducaÃÃo, tais como a Nova Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da EducaÃÃo e o Plano Nacional de EducaÃÃo. Em nÃvel municipal, o Plano Municipal de EducaÃÃo e o Pacto pela EducaÃÃo de Horizonte mostram como as polÃticas de educaÃÃo, influenciadas pela Teoria do Capital Humano e pela cultura do empreendedorismo, estÃo chegando à educaÃÃo do municÃpio. Nas notas conclusivas, apresenta-se como a educaÃÃo empreendedora propÃe uma compreensÃo de homem em que a inclusÃo dos indivÃduos fica sob a responsabilidade deles prÃprios, atravÃs de investimentos em educaÃÃo, em capital humano. / This research aimed to study the relations which are taking in education in the city of Horizonte, from a neoliberal governmentality supported by the Human Capital Theory, which has allowed the construction of an entrepreneurial culture, which has been one of the devices used for the realization of an entrepreneurship education in the educational environments of the city. In chapter one of this work is the research problem, with emphasis on the question of how education is coming to this discourse of entrepreneurship, employability, human capital investment, through public policies of education, through bodies such as City Hall Secretary Education and Economic Development in the city. In Chapter Two is a discussion of the liberal governmentality perspective in its German (ordoliberalismo) and American (neoliberalism), emphasizing its discontinuities / continuities. For this discussion, is done in dialogue with Michel Foucault, from the book Birth of Biopolitics, taking it as the main theoretical framework. In chapter three, the discussions revolve around the challenges facing crises in their capital maintenance and what that meant in companies located in the periphery of world capitalism. In the sections of this chapter is a discussion on redefining the role of the Brazilian state and how the capital is articulated to install a new governmentality that gave rise to a normative, creating the conditions for the installation of a governmentality neoliberal. In chapter four is focused on the particulars submitted by the State of Ceara in relation to the implementation of structural policies, among them the internalization of the industry through the Department of Trade and Industry. It shows how this policy came to affect the city, highlighting the complexity of cooperation circles of action systems refunctioning enablers of the city, from the location of industries, revealing the role of the state and its interference in the restructuring of space in the city . In the fifth chapter, from interviews with a former secretary of education, the current education secretary, and Secretary of Economic Development, are established connections between his speeches and documents of the Ministry of Education, such as New Guidelines Law and the Education and National Education Plan. At the municipal level, the Municipal Education Plan and the Pact for Education Horizon show how education policies, influenced by the Human Capital Theory and the culture of entrepreneurship education are coming to the city. In concluding remarks, presents itself as entrepreneurial education proposes an understanding of man as the inclusion of individuals is the responsibility themselves, through investments in education, human capital.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-03-15T19:32:39Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Paulo Cesar da Silva.pdf: 993382 bytes, checksum: 125ba75c888b58fd50a8a9c08ad02944 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-08-08 / This research aimed to identify which factors are linked to the contribution of the Professional Master in the trajectory of its graduates and learn about those who influenced the course and the other representing the changes caused by the course after its completion. Based on the theory that promotes education as a decisive part in opportunities to increase the percentage of income level, increased employability, innovation capacity and skills development. From the perspective of human capital, we opted for the application of an electronic questionnaire along with four universities in Brazil that offer profissonal masters courses in controllership and accounting. The survey identified 140 questionnaires answered. After collecting data, they were analyzed with the technique of factor analysis, which allowed the identification and interpretation of the factors extracted from existing variables. Among other factors, were identified as relevant: Visibility and Professional Strengthening, Enhancement and Development in Teaching and Research, Employability and income increased through competitiveness. This research also makes a contribution, the data collection tool that can be improved and targeted for future research in topics related to this. / Com esta pesquisa procurou-se identificar os principais fatores que estão ligados à contribuição do Curso de Mestrado Profissional em Controladoria e Contabilidade na Trajetória dos seus Egressos, além de conhecer aqueles fatores que influenciaram a escolha pelo curso e outros que representam as mudanças provocadas pelo mestrado profissional após a sua conclusão. Baseou-se na teoria que promove a educação como peça decisiva nas oportunidades de aumento do percentual do nível de renda, empregabilidade, capacidade de inovação e aumento de habilidades. Sob a ótica da teoria do capital humano, optou-se pela aplicação de um questionário eletrônico junto aos egressos de quatro universidades no Brasil que ofertam os cursos de mestrado profissional em controladoria e/ou contabilidade. A pesquisa totalizou o resultado de 140 questionários respondidos de forma integral. Após a coleta de dados que ocorreu entre os meses de abril e maio de 2012, os mesmos foram analisados com a técnica multivarida denominada análise fatorial, o que permitiu a identificação e interpretação dos fatores extraídos das variáveis existentes no questionário enviado aos egressos. Dentre outros fatores, foram identificados como relevantes: a Visibilidade e Fortalecimento Profissional; Aprimoramento e Desenvolvimento em Docência e Pesquisa e Empregabilidade e Aumento de Renda pela Competitividade Profissional. Estes fatores podem ser considerados por futuros candidatos a esta modalidade de mestrado, bem como, para as instituições de nível superior que pretendem implantar o mestrado profissional. Esta pesquisa deixa, também, como contribuição o instrumento de coleta de dados que pode ser aprimorado e direcionado para futuras pesquisas em temas relacionados a este.

Magister Scientiae - MSc / This study employs the Human Capital Theory (HCT), which postulates that the education of women is positively related to the likelihood of their labour force participation, in order to investigate quarterly dynamics in the labour force. This approach is an advancement of knowledge gained from previous studies such as Serumanga-Zake and Kotze (2004) and Ntuli (2004) who investigated the annual dynamics in FLFP. Investigating quarterly dynamics in FLFP is prudent as the market economy is very dynamic particularly at a point when the world economy is experiencing recession. Data for the study are extracted from the 2008 Quarterly Labour Force Survey conducted by Statistics South Africa. Logistic regression analysis modeling was employed with the dependent variable, FLFP, as a binary outcome. Other variables controlled in the analysis are gender, population group, age, marital status, education status, sector, main industry, main occupation and province. The results show that there is association between education status and FLFP status. Findings from this research are expected to contribute to the knowledge about trends in FLFP in South Africa and aid in planning of interventions aimed at improving the status of women as one of the critical steps in achieving the Millennium Development Goals. / South Africa

Masters of Science / South Africa’s female labour supply increased substantially over almost the past two decades. Female labour force participation is an imperative indication of the extent to which females participate in the economic activities of any country. Female Labour Force Participation (FLFP) rates have gained interest among researchers and development specialists worldwide due to their significant contribution in measuring progress related to gender disparities across various economic settings. Amsden (1980) further posits that there has been an increase in women contribution to modern sector activities. Despite the advances in female educational attainment and the expansion of the market economy, FLFP rates are still low in comparison with the rates of their male counterparts. This study employs the Human Capital Theory (HCT), which postulates that the education of women is positively related to the likelihood of their labour force participation, in order to investigate quarterly dynamics in the labour force. This approach is an advancement of knowledge gained from previous studies such as Serumanga-Zake and Kotze (2004) and Ntuli (2004) who investigated the annual dynamics in FLFP. Investigating quarterly dynamics in FLFP is prudent as the market economy is very dynamic particularly at a point when the world economy is experiencing recession. Data for the study are extracted from the 2008 Quarterly Labour Force Survey conducted by Statistics South Africa. Logistic regression analysis modeling was employed with the dependent variable, FLFP, as a binary outcome. Other variables controlled in the analysis are gender, population group, age, marital status, education status, sector, main industry, main occupation and province. The results show that there is association between education status and FLFP status. Findings from this research are expected to contribute to the knowledge about trends in FLFP in South Africa and aid in planning of interventions aimed at improving the status of women as one of the critical steps in achieving the Millennium Development Goals.

The esport industry is growing, and it is growing fast. Research suggests that the phenomenon of esport poses a great opportunity to research the development and assessment of human expertise in our modern digitized society. Consequently, the research in this thesis is that of a case study of an esport organization through which we have sought to answer the research question: "How do stakeholders within an esport organization view human capital, that is the investment in, and the development, assessment, and treatment of players?" We answered this research question by gathering relevant empirical material through five semi-structured interviews, which we analyzed to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying reasons and different justifications as to how human capital in the organization is viewed by different stakeholders within the organization. We present four general conclusions. Firstly, there were similar views among the different stakeholders regarding investments in and development of players. Secondly, it was apparent that the stakeholders viewed the players as the core of the business. Thirdly, upper management seemed to carry more of a goal-oriented perspective on the players development as opposed to stakeholders more ‘hierarchically’ adjacent to the players. And lastly, the investments in the players' development were justified through various aspects. Through these conclusions, we i) contribute to managerial/organizational knowledge on how or how not to invest in, develop, assess, and treat human capital in an esport organization, ii) contribute theoretically by applying various different theories and concepts in an esport context; thus expanding the theoretical knowledge of the capabilities and usage of said theories and concepts, and iii) contribute to the empirical body of literature regarding the esport phenomenon by portraying different stakeholder views of human capital within an esport context.

Starting from the experience of watching the role of the teacher turn into a bureaucrat, this work examines the factors dominating current education systems. It identies Human Capital Theory as a main inuence on policy and prioritization decisions in education. A central tension that results from this inuence is the fact that economic theory assumes consumer sovereignty, which dismisses many ideological and political aspects of education as paternalism. This inherent conict between economic theory and educational theory leads to an overemphasis on positional goods, goods that are limited by scarcity, over nonpositional goods, such as knowledge. Educating for positional goods is contrasted to the Spinozistic ideal of education for freedom and for increased conatus. It is then discussed how current assessment practices play a central role in cementing the current hegemony in education as governed by economic concerns. Assessment practices are found to both contribute to current trends in education as well as stabilizing the system overall making transformative change less likely. This is more specically illustrated by two particular assessment practices, namely standardized testing and assessment for learning. It concludes with a search for possible paths to meaningful change in education.

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