Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of West Florida, 2005. / Title from title page of source document. Document formatted into pages; contains 272 pages. Includes bibliographical references.

The topic of the thesis is project management in the cultural organizations. The general levels of this topic are desribed in the theoretical part. This part analysis the sphere of the contemporary Czech cultural institutions, their cooperation and their position between the traditional roles and the modern management. Specific aspects of the project management for the exhibition project are also described. The aim of the analytical part is to describe and analyse the concrete project of the exhibition "Tschechische Fotografie des 20. Jahrhunderts" (Czech Photography of 20th Century) in Bonn (organised in the international cooperation of two different cultural organizations), to analyse the project processes, strenghts and risks and to give some recommendations to the project. The key topic for all these aspects is the coordination or synchronisation of the organizators and the positive aspects and complications of this cooperation.

Dissertation discusses the manners and principles of fundraising for non-profit organizations that are funded only from national and European resources. The purpose of this dissertation is to highlight existing principles of project management in organizations that systematically receive free financial and non-financial resources. The theoretical part describes the basic terminology for NGOs, ways of fundraising and communication inside and outside the organization. Also are named various concepts, principles, and project management life cycle. The last theoretical part is devoted to methods of project management that facilitate and improve the efficiency. Theoretical explanation of the issue creates a basis for research whose aim is the analysis of project management principles used in obtaining free resources in NGOs. Research is carried out in organizations that receive assets from other than just government and European resources. Dissertation provides a detailed description of fundraising in NGOs, foundations and theoretical comparison of the information gathered. A separate section is devoted to the project discovered principles that contribute to the success of polled organizations in obtaining available resources. The work is intended for non-profit organizations that have little or no experience of acquiring free assets for other than state or European sources. Publications can also be used as an inspiration and source of information for students of related disciplines and other interested parties.

The master thesis deals with improving of project management in student organization BEST Brno operating at Brno University of Technology, demonstrated on the example of engineering competition. The paper summarizes theoretical knowledge based on IPMA standards with specification for management in a student’s organization as well as it shows their usage in practice.

In the organization and management of poultry farming many problems arise which call for a solution. Among such problems are the following: The amount of floor space per hen which will prove the most economical, the value of electric lights in poultry houses, amount of labor which can be profitably invested in a poultry flock, and the amount of feed which can be economically fed to poultry. There are many influences which determine poultry profits that cannot be controlled directly, but the factors mentioned here are largely within the control of the poultryman. He should, therefore, direct them as far as possible so as to increase his net returns. Each hen should be provided with floor space necessary for most efficient production. The poultryman, however, does not know the amount of space that will bring the greatest returns. If the net income from each hen is just as high with two square feet of floor space per hen as where each hen has six square feet, then it is not economical to have six square feet of floor space per hen. If this is the case, it would be advisable for the poultryman to increase the size of his flock so as to obtain the fullest returns from his investment in poultry houses and equipment. A poultry farmer should know if there are any advantages derived from the use of electric lights. If it is an advantage to use lights, the poultryman desires to know how many hours they should be used each day. If, through the use of lights, production is increased to such an extent that gross returns more than pay for wiring, cost of electricity, and other incidental expenses, lights will prove a profitable investment. A poultryman must give time and labor to his flock in feeding, cleaning coops and gathering eggs. When this work has been efficiently done, extra time and labor is not likely to increase profits. The poultry farmer wants to know the point where increased labor fails to increase profits. This same principle applies to the amount of feed given to poultry. Up to a certain point production may be increased as the amount of feed is increased, but before this point is reached, the extra eggs may not pay for the additional feed costs. The poultry farmer should know the limits of poultry feeding which will prove profitable. whether or not the poultryman solves these problems determines to a considerable degree his success or failure. This study is an attempt to point out the relationship existing between several of these factors which pertain to the organization, management, and profitableness of poultry farm.

Title: Organization of voluteers at the RunTour running series Objectives: The main objective of this diploma thesis is to evaluace the satisfaction of volunteers and organizers with the volunteer program on the running series RunTour and to suggest possible recommendations for its improvement. Methods: As part of the qualitative survey, the method of in-depth interviews was used, which took place with the coordinator of the volunteer program and with the heads of selected sections. Furthermore, a quantitative method of electronic interrogation was applied. The research was complemented by observations made by the author of the thesis, who personally participated in all races. Results: The research shows that most volunteers and organizers evaluate the volunteer program very positively. However, research has identified several areas where there is room for improvement. These are the areas of organization, communication and refreshments. Keywords: running, volunteering, volunteers management, satisfaction, sport events, organization

Os Laboratórios de Investigação Médica (LIM) do HCFMUSP foram criados com a publicação do Decreto n. 9.720, de 20 de abril de 1977, que oficializou o Regulamento do Hospital das Clínicas da FMUSP (HCFMUSP). Por esse instrumento, os LIM se apresentam como uma das unidades do HCFMUSP, ao qual se vinculam administrativamente. Pelo mesmo instrumento, vinculam-se academicamente à Faculdade de Medicina da USP (FMUSP). Esse conjunto de laboratórios desenvolve pesquisa básica e aplicada nos diversos campos das ciências da saúde, além de métodos diagnósticos. Até a implantação da Reforma Universitária, em 1968, as atividades de pesquisa básica transcorriam nos departamentos básicos da FMUSP, articuladas com os departamentos aplicados, que se estabeleceram no HCFMUSP desde sua criação, em 1943, resultando no avanço da assistência médica prestada aos pacientes. Os departamentos básicos, com seus laboratórios e salas de aula, ocupavam quase todo o edifício sede. Com a aplicação das medidas da Reforma Universitária e presentes no Estatuto da USP, esses departamentos foram transferidos para o campus da Cidade Universitária, onde nuclearam, sobretudo, o Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas (ICB). Decorreu da Reforma importante ruptura na produção de conhecimentos na FMUSP, além do arriscado esvaziamento do prédio. O objetivo desta dissertação é reconstituir, pela perspectiva histórica, a trajetória institucional percorrida para sanar as perdas sofridas pela FMUSP e pelo HC e que culminaram com a criação dos LIM no período compreendido entre a implantação da Reforma Universitária até sua efetiva incorporação à estrutura do HCFMUSP, em 1977. O percurso da criação dos LIM foi reconstituído pelo diálogo entre os vestígios encontrados na documentação institucional e as memórias de atores institucionais que viveram esse período, apoiado pela historiografia acerca do ensino e das práticas médicas da FMUSP e do HCFMUSP / The Medical Investigation Laboratories (LIMs) of the University of São Paulo Medical School Clinics Hospital (HCFMUSP) were created with the passing of decree n. 9.720 of April 20, 1977, which formalized the latter\'s by-laws. As set by the decree, the LIMs are one of the units of HCFMUSP, to which they are administratively connected. The same instrument also establishes an academic link between the labs and the Medical School of the University (FMUSP). This set of labs conducts basic and applied research in the most diverse fields of health sciences, and develops diagnostic methods. Up until the 1968 University Reform in Brazil, basic research activity was conducted by the basic departments in conjunction with the applied departments of the Medical School - which existed at HCFMUSP since its foundation in 1943. This arrangement resulted in improvements in the medical care provided to patients. The basic departments, along with their labs and classrooms, occupied almost the entire headquarters building. With the enforcement of the measures defined by the University Reform - also present in the by-laws of the University of São Paulo - these departments were transferred to the main campus (Cidade Universitária) and mostly placed under the umbrella of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICB). As a consequence of the Reform, there was a risky emptying of FMUSP\'s building, and a disruption in its knowledge production. The objective of the present dissertation is to reconstruct, from a historical perspective, the institutional path taken with the aim of overcoming the losses faced by the medical school and its hospital, which culminated in the creation of the LIMs in the period between the implementation of the University Reform and the laboratories\' actual incorporation into HCFMUSP\'s structure in 1977. The LIMs\' creation process was reconstructed based on a dialogue between the traces found in the institution\'s documents and the recollections of players who witnessed the process, with the support of historiography on FMUSP and HCFMUSP\'s medical and teaching practices

O estudo analisou a sustentabilidade da estratégia DOTS na visão de coordenadores de Programa de Controle Tuberculose (PCT) em sete municípios do interior do estado de São Paulo, prioritários para o controle da Tuberculose (TB). O quadro teórico está sustentado nas dimensões operacional, organizacional e política da gerência e sua articulação no contexto atual das políticas e serviços de saúde. A partir de uma abordagem quantitativa, de estudo epidemiológico descritivo por meio de levantamento de fontes secundárias, foram analisados os indicadores epidemiológicos do PCT: cura, abandono e óbito de casos novos com baciloscopia de escarro positiva, cobertura de Tratamento Supervisionado (DOT/TS) e de detecção de casos. Também optou-se pela abordagem qualitativa, análise de conteúdo-modalidade temática que utilizou como fonte a entrevista semi-estruturada com coordenadores de PCT. A Unidade Temática central foi a sustentabilidade da estratégia DOTS como um desafio para coordenadores de PCT, contendo dois sub-temas: A organização da estratégia DOTS diante da necessidade de captar/otimizar recursos e definir estratégias e A operacionalização das ações de controle da TB: raciocínio estratégico e negociação como ferramentas gerenciais. Os resultados quantitativos mostraram um coeficiente angular positivo para cura, mas a maioria não atingiu a meta de 85%; declínio no percentual de abandono, ainda aquém do esperado. A cobertura de DOT/TS apresentou aumento em todos os municípios, contudo, apenas um atingiu 95%. Nenhum município atingiu a meta de 70% de detecção de casos. Os temas que emergiram neste estudo apontaram nós críticos na captação e manutenção de incentivos financeiros; recursos humanos (RH) insuficientes e despreparados; rotatividade de pessoal; desconhecimento do destino da verba da TB e falta de autonomia para gerenciar os recursos; dificuldades de comunicação e integração com gestores; falta de priorização da doença na agenda política; priorização de agravos com repercussão política e necessidade de parcerias. Sobre a operacionalização do DOTS, o estudo apontou a cooperação de pessoas de fora do serviço como ferramenta gerencial estratégica, quando estimula a coresponsabilização da família e da comunidade como cuidadores ou multiplicadores. A avaliação, pautada em indicadores epidemiológicos, é utilizada prioritariamente para alcançar recursos, ao invés de subsidiar o planejamento. A gerência do PCT parece ser uma gerência burocrática, fundamentada no planejamento normativo. Acredita-se que a efetividade das ações gerenciais para sustentar a estratégia DOTS dependa de atores com conhecimento técnico, habilidades políticas e organizacionais, além de raciocínio estratégico para estimular e envolver todos os atores que lidam com a TB. Habilidades estas que, dificilmente são adquiridas na formação profissional. Conclui-se que os coordenadores trabalham em meio a pressões de cima e de baixo, ocupando dupla posição de transmissão, no plano hierárquico e das relações. Neste sentido, a sustentabilidade da estratégia DOTS representa desafios importantes para estes atores que utilizam poucos instrumentos gerenciais, têm pouca autonomia no processo decisório, lidam com recursos escassos e, muitas vezes, sem preparo para esta função, reforçando a necessidade de investimento na formação e capacitação contínua tanto para estes atores como para aqueles que lidam com a TB / This study analyzed the sustainability of the DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment Strategy). It shows the point of view of the TCP (Tubercolosis Control Program) coordinators of seven priority municipalities in the Sao Paulo State. The theorical framework is based on operational, organizational and political levels of the management and on its articulation in the current context of health policies and services. We carried out an epidemiological-descriptive study, using secondary sources, and through a quantitative approach. The following epidemiological TCP indicators were analyzed: cure, abandonment and death of new cases with positive sputum bacilloscopy, Supervised Treatment (DOTS/ST) and case detection coverage. We also chose to apply a qualitative approach, through a semi-structured interview with TCP Coordinators, and with the application of content analysis in the thematic modality. The main thematic unity is the sustainability of the DOTS strategy as a challenge to the TBP coordinators. It contains two sub-themes: The organization of the DOTS strategy faced with the need for resource captation/optimization and for clearly outlined strategies, and The operationalization of TB control actions: strategic thinking and the negociation as key management skills. Quantititive results show a positive angular coefficient for cure. Nonetheless, the majority did not achieve the 85% goal and the decline in the abandonment rate is still lower than expected. The ST coverage rose in all municipalities. However, only one municipality achieved coverage of 95%. None of the municipalities achieved the goal of 70% case detection rate. The themes analyzed in this study pointed to critical knots in the collection and maintenance of financial incentives; insuficient and unprepared Human Resources (HR); staff turnover; lack of knowledge concerning the destination of the TB funds, as well as lack of autonomy to manage resources; difficulties in the communication and in the integration with other managers; failure in making the disease a priority on the political agenda; priorization of aggravations with political repercussion and the need for partnerships. Concerning the DOTS operationalization, the study pointed to the cooperation of people outside the job as an important strategic management tool. It encourages family and community to take co-responsibility as caretakers and multipliers. The evaluation, which is based on epidemiological indicators, is especially used to achieve resources, instead of subsidizing the planning process. TCP management seems to be exceedingly bureaucratic and based on normative planning. We believe that the effectiveness of management actions to support the DOTS strategy needs characters with technical knowledge, political and organizational skills and strategic thinking. These skilss are important in order to encourage and get involved all those who deal with TB. These skills are hardly achieved in the professional training. We conclude that the coordinators work under pressure from the top and from the bottom of the hierarchy, and occupy a double transmission position: in the hierarchic level and in the relationship level. Thus, the sustainability of the DOTS strategy represents an important challenge for these characters, who use few management tools, have little authonomy in the decisionmaking process, have to work with scarce resources and are usually unprepared for the position they occupy. These findings highlight the need for more investments in continuing education and capacitation not only for coordinators but also for all those who have to deal with TB

Nos locais onde a implantação do SUS avançou para a formação de redes de atenção, os hospitais foram impulsionados à plena integração às redes municipais, o que impôs modificações conceituais e operacionais nos modelos de gerenciamento. O hospital do estudo, adotou, recentemente, um modelo gerencial baseado em “linhas de cuidado", cujo objetivo geral é a descentralização da gestão, através da construção de Unidades Funcionais (UF). A proposta de descentralização e a adoção de uma lógica de organização do trabalho, mais por “equipe" do que por “profissão", ancoram esse novo modelo, cuja operacionalização local provocou o desmantelamento do Serviço e a desarticulação/desmobilização dos trabalhadores de enfermagem. O presente estudo teve, como objetivo geral: construir as mudanças que deveriam ser implementadas na organização do trabalho em Enfermagem, tendo em vista o novo modelo de gestão adotado pelo hospital. Os objetivos específicos foram: Reconstruir os determinantes históricos implicados na instituição do modelo gerencial de enfermagem; identificar o contexto atual deste modelo, o seu significado e as possibilidades futuras; articular as estratégias de enfrentamento dessa problemática, no que se refere aos saberes e poderes e elaborar proposta e estratégias para a sua reconstrução. Esta pesquisa é do tipo estudo de caso e de abordagem qualitativa, fundamentada no referencial histórico e social. Teve como cenário, o HC/UFPR e a população foram os trabalhadores de enfermagem, que somam, aproximadamente, 1200 funcionários. Para a coleta de dados, utilizou-se a técnica de grupo focal. O grupo foi composto por 12 sujeitos, sendo 8 enfermeiras, 2 técnicas e 2 auxiliares de Enfermagem, que aceitaram voluntariamente participar da pesquisa. As falas foram transcritas e categorizadas, usando-se a técnica de análise de conteúdo, na modalidade da análise temática. Como resultado, foi possível apreender 3 categorias empíricas: os determinantes históricos implicados na instituição do modelo gerencial de enfermagem; o contexto atual deste modelo, o seu significado e as possibilidades futuras e as estratégias de enfrentamento, no que se refere aos saberes e poderes. No que concerne aos determinantes históricos, ressalta-se: o estranhamento das enfermeiras com o cenário externo e interno, o “desmanche intencional" da Enfermagem no hospital; a constituição histórica do trabalho da Enfermagem e sua posição dentro da organização, e a percepção de que as enfermeiras que assumiram cargos de confiança no novo modelo se comportam mais como gerentes do que como enfermeiras-gerentes. Na categoria que identifica a situação atual, seu significado e as possibilidades futuras, foi possível extrair a crise de identidade causada pela perda da Direção de Enfermagem, e os dois aspectos que se perceberam mais afetados: o cuidado e o poder. Na categoria estratégias de enfrentamento, foi possível apreender que as opções estratégicas para fazer o enfrentamento incluem: agregar forças, encontrar uma liderança, legitimá-la e construir um projeto próprio. Em síntese, o estudo mostra um ambiente em processo de mutação, os fatos que justificam a mudança e as contradições entre os pressupostos teóricos do modelo e sua operacionalização. Na perspectiva do gerenciamento que institui o novo, foram feitas propostas para o desenvolvimento da Enfermagem do HC/UFPR, considerando os conhecimentos e as estratégias necessárias à conquista de competências que poderão impactar em resultados nas dimensões técnica, política, comunicativa e de desenvolvimento da cidadania. Neste sentido , os maiores desafios para a Enfermagem serão: construir uma nova identidade, realizar o trabalho em equipe mantendo a unidade e a identidade profissional, adquirir visibilidade na instituição, mudar o cuidado e ampliar a gerência. Para tanto, as enfermeiras precisam superar a formação tradicional e investir na formação inovadora. A seu favor, contam com a experiência e o conhecimento adquiridos ao longo de muitos anos, que as qualificam a fazer, se assim o desejarem, uma mudança bem sucedida / Wherever the National Health System was implemented as a caring network hospitals were pushed towards a full integration into municipal health networks, something which demanded conceptual and operational changes in managerial models. The hospital in the study has recently adopted a managerial model which follow “caring guidelines " whose general goal is management decentralization by building Functional Units (FU). The proposed decentralization process and the adoption of its new logic in work organization is centered on the “team" rather than on the “occupation". However, its local implementation has caused service failure and motivated breakdown and takeover by nursing professionals. The present study aimed at finding out what changes should be implemented in the professional nursing organization according to the current managerial model adopted by the hospital. Specific goals were as follows: to rebuild the historical background underlying the implementation of the managerial nursing model; to identify the current context of such a model, its meaning as well as future outlook; to think up strategies to cope with this problem concerning knowledge and competency and to work out a new proposal and strategies to rebuild this system. This research is a case study. Our qualitative analysis takes into account historical and social backgrounds. The setting was Hospital das Clinicas at the Federal University of the state of Paraná, Brazil. Our participants were chosen from the nursing staff of the hospital, which totals 1200 nursing professionals. We used a Focus Group technique to collect data. The group was comprised of 12 subjects: 2 nurses, 2 nursing technicians and 2 nursing assistants who had volunteered for the research. The accounts were transcribed and classified according to a content analysis within a theme analysis approach. Three (3) empirical categories were created: the historical background underlying the implementation of the managerial nursing model; the current context of such a model, its meaning and future outlook as well as the coping strategies concerning knowledge and competency. Concerning the historical background, we can highlight the following elements: the nursing professionals’ uneasiness towards the inner and outer scenarios, the intentional breakdown of nursing services at the hospital; the historical organization of nursing and its position in the institution; and the impression that nurses holding trustworthy positions in the new managerial model acted more like managers rather than nursing managers. In our analysis of the present situation, its meaning and future outlook, it was possible to discern the identity crisis brought about by the elimination of the Nursing Director position, and two aspects of the service which were most affected: care and power. In our analysis of the coping strategies, it was possible to identify the following strategic coping options used by the nursing staff: the joining of forces, the identification and legitimation of leadership, and the building of a project of their own. In short, the study discloses a changing environment and the facts supporting its change as well as the contradictions between the theoretical assumptions of the new model and its operationalization. As for the new managerial perspective, proposals were elaborated aiming at improving nursing service at Hospital das Clinicas at the Federal University of the state of Paraná, Brazil, keeping in mind the knowledge and the related strategies to reach the competency that may bring about positive results to technical, political, and communicative development in the exercise of citizenship. Thus, the hardest challenges for nursing will be: building up a new identity, carrying out team work - while keeping professional unit and identity- improving their visibility in the institution, changing care and extending management. Therefore, nurses need to do away with the traditional model and invest in an innovative model. Long-term gathered experience and knowledge favor them in order to foster, if they wish, a successful change

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wyoming, 2005. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on Oct. 16, 2007). Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-243).