Thesis (M.Eng.(Engineering and Technology Management))-University of Pretoria, 2007. / Abstract in English. Includes bibliographical references.

Diss. (sammanfattning) Göteborg : Göteborgs universitet, 2007. / Härtill 4 uppsatser.

Submitted by Tatiana Lima (tatianasl@ufba.br) on 2015-03-23T18:06:52Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Pires, Ana Maria de Brito.pdf: 8320991 bytes, checksum: b88602e09519346ff05f439289a467db (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Tatiana Lima (tatianasl@ufba.br) on 2015-04-06T19:51:16Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Pires, Ana Maria de Brito.pdf: 8320991 bytes, checksum: b88602e09519346ff05f439289a467db (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2015-04-06T19:51:16Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Pires, Ana Maria de Brito.pdf: 8320991 bytes, checksum: b88602e09519346ff05f439289a467db (MD5) / Contribuir para a difusão e a sistematização da atividade de inovação em Micro, Pequenas e Médias Empresas (MPME) brasileiras é a motivação central para a construção deste trabalho, que discute, sobretudo, a abordagem metodológica adotada por uma nova tecnologia de gestão da inovação denominada JOIN – Jogo da Inovação, desenvolvida no âmbito da Chamada Pública MCT/FINEP/ Ação Transversal PRÓ-INOVA – Núcleos de Apoio à Gestão da Inovação – 11/2010, junto ao Instituto Euvaldo Lodi – IEL/BA. O grande desafio do projeto JOIN não é seu arcabouço conceitual, dado que há um denso corpo de conhecimento sistematizado sobre os componentes críticos da gestão da inovação, mas a linguagem e o método de aplicação da tecnologia na empresa, dificuldades enfrentadas por tecnologias análogas. O método refere-se não somente ao modo de implantar a tecnologia, mas à forma de fazê-la acontecer no dia-a-dia na empresa. No âmbito do Projeto JOIN, o ponto de partida para a definição da abordagem metodológica foi o entendimento de que inovação é uma atividade eminentemente criativa. Portanto, se é importante estimular a criatividade para que a inovação aconteça na empresa, para que o JOIN gere valor enquanto inovação organizacional, parece necessário incluir na tecnologia, o componente criatividade. A criatividade encontra livre expressão no universo lúdico do jogo. Foi explorando esse universo que se construiu a abordagem metodológica do Projeto JOIN. Neste trabalho, discutimos o potencial que essa abordagem encerra para a efetiva difusão e sistematização da atividade de inovação em MPME. The main goal which motivates this research is the hope to contribute to the diffusion and systematization of the innovation activity in micro, small and medium size (SME) companies in Brazil. This thesis discusses the methodological approach integrated in a new innovation management technology named JOIN - Jogo da Inovação (innovation game), which is being developed in Instituto Euvaldo Lodi – IEL/BA, sponsored by the Public Announcement MCT/FINEP/Ação transversal PRÓ-INOVA – Núcleo de Apoio à Gestão da Inovação – 11/2012. The real challenge of the JOIN Project is not its conceptual content, since there is a dense body of knowledge concerning the critical components of innovation management, but its language and application method, barriers which have been faced by analogous technologies. The method refers not only to how to implant JOIN in the organizational environment, but also to how to make it work in the everyday life of the company. To define the methodological approach, we started from the belief that innovation is a creative activity in essence. Since it is important to stimulate creativity to make innovation happen in the company, it seemed necessary to include the creativity component in the technology for it to deliver value as an organizational innovation. Creativity expresses itself freely in the fields of play. Exploring the universe of play, we built Project JOIN methodological approach. In this thesis, we discuss the potentials of such approach to the effective diffusion and systematization of innovation in Brazilian SME.

This thesis analyzes the issue of computerization of state administration, which has been strongly supported in recent years, thanks to subsidies from the European Union. The practical part is based on a concrete example of the integration model of municipality technological centre, including other projects such as records service and department integration.

Thesis (doctoral)--Universität der Bundeswehr, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-253).

Submitted by Renata Lopes (renatasil82@gmail.com) on 2016-05-04T11:44:18Z No. of bitstreams: 1 naedjapinheirorodrigueslinhares.pdf: 1018549 bytes, checksum: e27f6eec4f29fa3663db2c682aeefd2f (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Adriana Oliveira (adriana.oliveira@ufjf.edu.br) on 2016-06-07T15:29:53Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 naedjapinheirorodrigueslinhares.pdf: 1018549 bytes, checksum: e27f6eec4f29fa3663db2c682aeefd2f (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-06-07T15:29:53Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 naedjapinheirorodrigueslinhares.pdf: 1018549 bytes, checksum: e27f6eec4f29fa3663db2c682aeefd2f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-01-13 / O presente trabalho teve como objetivo analisar o Modelo de Gestão intitulado de Tecnologia Empresarial Socioeducacional (TESE) implantado no estado do Ceará. Desde a década de 1990, a educação brasileira, no contexto da escola pública, vem sofrendo constantes transformações, principalmente no que concerne à gestão escolar. A relevância desse estudo consiste nas discussões feitas sobre a mudança do paradigma do modelo estático de administração escolar para o modelo dinâmico, que possibilita ao gestor uma atuação mais consciente em prol da construção de uma escola pública democrática e de qualidade social. A metodologia utilizada foi qualitativa e de estudo de caso (entrevista com roteiros semiestruturados – amostra não probabilística por conveniência composta de cinco gestores, bem como, questionário aplicado aos demais gestores da referida rede sobre a percepção dos pesquisados acerca da adoção da TESE enquanto modelo gerencial das EEEPs). Ademais, para a realização dessa pesquisa, além do tratamento qualitativo, foram utilizados, também, os seguintes instrumentos: pesquisa bibliográfica e documental; e questionários (de onde se obteve dados matemáticos, estatísticos, quantitativos e analíticos). O referencial teórico foi construído à luz das proposições de autores como: Burgos (2012) que discutem o processo de massificação e transformação da escola pública; Lück (2000, 2009, 2011), Machado (2010) enfatizam a mudança de concepção de escola e a transição entre os modelos de gestão, Mitzenberg (2010) propõe o modelo genérico de gestão, dentre outros que se dedicam a estudar sobre o assunto em tela. A partir da análise de dados, percebeu-se a necessidade de revitalização e readequação desse modelo de modo a contemplar algumas demandas específicas da realidade das EEEPs visando, assim, o fortalecimento da prática gestora através de uma atuação mais qualificada para o enfrentamento dos desafios postos à gestão destas escolas. Para tanto, ao final foi elaborado um Plano de Ação Educacional (PAE). / This study aimed to analyze the model entitled Management of Business Technology socio-educational (TESE) deployed in the state of Ceará. Since the 1990s, the Brazilian education in the context of public schools, has undergone constant changes, especially with regard to school management. The relevance of this study is in discussions made about the paradigm shift from the static model of school management for the dynamic model , which enables the manager a more conscious action in favor of building a democratic public school and social quality. The methodology was qualitative and case study (semi-structured interview with scripts - non-probability convenience sample composed of five managers , as well as questionnaire applied to other managers of such a network on the perception of respondents about the adoption of THESIS while management model of EEEPs) . In addition, for the purposes of research , in addition to qualitative treatment were used, also, the following instruments: bibliographic and documentary research; and questionnaires ( from where he obtained mathematical , statistical , quantitative and analytical ) . The theoretical framework was constructed in the light of the authors of propositions such as Burgos (2012) discuss the process of massification and transformation of public schools ; Lück (2000, 2009 , 2011) , Machado (2010) emphasize the school of design change and the transition between the management models, Mitzenberg (2010) proposes the generic model management, among others who are dedicated to studying about it on screen. From the data analysis , we realized the need to revitalize and re-adaptation of this model to take account of some specific demands of the reality of EEEPs aiming thus strengthening the management practice through a more qualified action to face the challenges posed the management of these schools. Therefore , at the end we designed a Educational Action Plan (SAP).

p. 1-202 / Submitted by Santiago Fabio (fabio.ssantiago@hotmail.com) on 2013-05-08T18:20:50Z No. of bitstreams: 1 11111.pdf: 2217557 bytes, checksum: 5ac94d497cba502ffd7d188a9df9d6a0 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Rodrigo Meirelles(rodrigomei@ufba.br) on 2013-05-11T15:22:24Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 11111.pdf: 2217557 bytes, checksum: 5ac94d497cba502ffd7d188a9df9d6a0 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2013-05-11T15:22:24Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 11111.pdf: 2217557 bytes, checksum: 5ac94d497cba502ffd7d188a9df9d6a0 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009 / O presente estudo procura investigar elementos que podem interferir na incorporação de tecnologias não-materiais nas organizações públicas de saúde. O Ministério da Saúde, ao publicar o Pacto pela Saúde 2006, reiterou a necessidade de incorporação de práticas estruturadas de planejamento na gestão do SUS. Nesta direção, vem trabalhando no desenvolvimento do PlanejaSUS – Sistema de Planejamento do SUS, com o propósito de consolidar o processo de institucionalização do planejamento no SUS. O objetivo geral do estudo buscou analisar o processo de incorporação do Plano Municipal de Saúde enquanto uma tecnologia de gestão na Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Salvador. A estratégia escolhida para a investigação foi o estudo de caso. O modelo teórico desenvolvido pela pesquisa contemplou a integração entre os elementos dos Triângulos de Governo e de Ferro da Gestão e as variáveis envolvidas no processo de inovações em organizações, bem como a discussão do Postulado da Coerência. A pesquisa utilizou os dados produzidos durante o processo de monitoramento da implantação/implementação das ações do Plano Municipal de Saúde 2006-2009 desenvolvido pela Secretaria Municipal de Saúde, bem como daqueles obtidos mediante análise documental e observação participante. Os resultados indicaram que no período do estudo o processo não chegou à fase de rotinização, também conhecida como institucionalização, quando o Plano Municipal de Saúde seria incorporado nas atividades regulares da organização. Nesse processo foi possível a identificação de elementos facilitadores e dificultadores. A incorporação do Plano como tecnologia de gestão aponta na direção da mudança das práticas de trabalho, assim como da constituição de sujeitos implicados técnica e politicamente no trabalho da gestão. / Salvador

The issue of energy saving building is a current topic of today. The increasing costs of operating buildings reduce economic efficiency of the organization operations. A large part of the operating cost is energy cost. An effective tool for improving the energy performance of buildings is an EPC method. The implementation of energy projects through EPC is offered by Energy Services Company. This thesis evaluates the economic efficiency of the project implemented by the EPC and analyses its risk factors. The subject of EPC project is modernisation of an energy sector of a hospital building. The economic efficiency of the project is interpreted on the basis of economic indicators Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return and Profitability Index. There was also performed Monte Carlo simulation supported by Oracle Crystal Ball software within the analysis of risk factors for the project.

Breakthrough innovations are vital for the global economy and even our survival as a species. They appear as creative leaps and insights without obvious connection to existing knowledge and are extremely valuable to organisations, giving them significant competitive advantage. Historiometric and psychopathological evidence shows that breakthrough innovations are often associated with individuals and affective dysfunction; yet innovation today is widely held to be an organisational phenomenon operationalised though a model of creativity based on positive affective experiences and group activities which may be particularly unsuited to innovative thinkers. Research upon which the current paradigm for creativity and innovation are based is detached from real world outcomes and has been challenged as to its validity. Little data exists outside of experiments or indirect observation of naturally occurring affective experiences and the mood-creativity-innovation link has yet to be proven; we still know very little about how breakthrough innovations occur. This unique study addresses this significant gap in innovation research with a two-year longitudinal case study of a breakthrough innovation being developed for a multi-national Fast-Moving Consumer Goods company. It followed the journey of a lone innovator and attempts to answer the research question: “Can a fear of failure lead to breakthrough innovation?” The innovation space was investigated from three perspectives: technology, organisation and innovator, to build a picture of the highly immersive and emotionally charged experience of innovating. Many new insights were gained, and with extensive support from literature, new tools for the management of technology and the interface between innovators and organisations were developed, along with ground-breaking research into the mood-creativity innovation link. These are delivered through a series of four journal papers. The key finding from this research has been the discovery of the innovation-wave, a phenomenon which for the first time provides evidence for the mood-creativity-innovation link; intimately connecting real-world creative efficacy with emotion and specifically a ‘fear of failure’. From this finding a new theory and psycho-cognitive model for a distinct form of creativity called innovative thinking, driven by negative affect (mood) and specifically suited to achieving a breakthrough innovation through overcoming apparently insoluble problems, was posited and a hypothesis proposed and tested using a sophisticated innovation simulation developed especially for this purpose. Evidence from the case study and later experiment provide support for the research question and the lone innovator. This study makes a unique contribution to our understanding of creativity and innovation which could have a significant impact on how both are researched, taught and managed in the future. Being able to understand and possibly manipulate the innovation-wave, if proven correct, could be vitally important for maximising the potential for creating breakthrough innovations to the benefit of us all.

The use of materialized views in a data warehouse installation is a common tool to speed up mostly aggregation queries. The problems coming along with materialized aggregate views have triggered a huge variety of proposals, such as picking the optimal set of aggregation combinations, transparently rewriting user queries to take advantage of the summary data, or synchronizing pre-computed summary data as soon as the base data changes. The paper focuses on the problem of view selection in the context of distributed data warehouse architectures. While much research was done with regard to the view selection problem in the central case, we are not aware to any other work discussing the problem of view selection in distributed data warehouse systems. The paper proposes an extension of the concept of an aggregation lattice to capture the distributed semantics. Moreover, we extend a greedy-based selection algorithm based on an adequate cost model for the distributed case. Within a performance study, we finally compare our findings with the approach of applying a selection algorithm locally to each node in a distributed warehouse environment.