Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 37-06, Section: A, page: 3895. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1976.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 34-04, Section: A, page: 2004. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1973.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 33-07, Section: A, page: 3749. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1972.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 33-11, Section: A, page: 6436. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1972.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 33-11, Section: A, page: 6437. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1972.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 40-06, Section: A, page: 3527. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1979.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 26-08, page: 4791. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1965.

This study examines local land-use decision making from the standpoint of efficiency by comparing quasi-judicial, hearing examiner decision systems with quasi-legislative, planning commission systems. It seeks to determine whether either of these two approaches to land-use decision making is better suited to high-growth or slow-growth communities from an efficiency perspective. The investigation was carried out by examining two local governments in the State of Florida that had used both approaches, one a slowly growing and the other a quickly growing community. The two jurisdictions were investigated quantitatively to determine which approach produced quicker decisions and qualitatively to determine which approach yielded the highest quality decisions. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 46-12, Section: A, page: 3856. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1985.

The purpose of this study was to develop a policy model that would integrate the various national development sectors in a national planning exercise. The study was conducted through computer simulation using Delphi and cross-impact techniques. Two sets of data--realistic parameters derived from knowledgeable Indonesian sources, and computer-generated data--were utilized for the purpose of developing and testing the model. The model developed in this study assumed that long-term sectoral planning should be done by examining the interrelationships or interdependencies among the various sectors in a national development plan. / The simulation demonstrated the applicability of the model in predicting the impact of the probability of attaining development goals in one sector on other sectors, in terms of both direction and magnitude of impact. Testing produced evidence that the model can work properly in the real world. / Sensitivity analysis was applied to test the model and also to demonstrate its usefulness in selecting the development sectors and in choosing, altering, or refining alternative policy decisions. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 46-12, Section: A, page: 3858. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1985.

There have been significant difficulties in the transfer of knowledge and technology from the developed to the less developed countries because of the predominant tendency to seek the transfer in absolute, non-contingent terms. The attraction of Schon's Reflection-in-Action (RIA) concept is that it directly confronts these assumptions. The opposite of RIA, Technical Rationality (TR), is a simple statement of the problem of technology transfer. Those who have thought to bring change to the developing nations have been overwhelmingly TR devotees. In contrast, RIA approaches the transfer process as far more situational. As developing societies differ, both among themselves and from the developed societies, it appears that RIA is a far more attractive vehicle for technology transfer. / The purpose of the study was to gain a greater appreciation of the barriers to a paradigm shift from TR to RIA. Students at two universities (Florida State University and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University), approximately half U.S. residents and the other half international, were the object of an inquiry to discover the degree to which current students had already developed a strong commitment, assumedly toward TR. / There were assumptions that respondents from the developed societies would be more disposed toward RIA and less toward TR. It is promising, in seeking a paradigm shift, that the differences between the two groups were quite minimal. / It is believed that RIA can succeed in a variety of settings, developed and developing. In the developing societies in particular, however, there must be concern with the encouragement of open communication and expression of ideas, flexibility toward social values, freedom to criticize ways of doing work, and economic rewards for taking risks. Overall, there is a need for an action science that will guide professionals, practitioners, and managers. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 48-07, Section: A, page: 1884. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1987.