Thesis (Ed. D.)--University of Montana, 2008. / Title from title screen. Description based on contents viewed Oct. 2, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 212-227).

Thesis (M.Hous.M.)--University of Hong Kong, 2004. / Also available in print.

Thesis (M.Hous.M.)--University of Hong Kong, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 120-130) Also available in print.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / This study is a comparative examination of factors related to a state’s likelihood of granting its local governments broad home rule authority or broad local governing discretion. Six factors are assessed: percentage of a state’s residents living in urban areas, state’s heterogeneity, per capita income, region, age of state, and dominant political culture. Binary, logistic regression analysis is used to determine logistic odds of a state’s granting structural and broad functional home rule authority given the posited factors. Results showed no significant relationships between variables.

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Quality control is essential as a means of survival in a market composed of intense competition, more knowledgeable consumers, increasingly complex technological growth and development, a scarcity of skilled labor, and increasing government regulation. Although sophisticated quality assurance systems have been developed and implemented in most segments of industry, these developments have been slow in coming to the garment industry, especially in the fashion sector where styles are numerous and changes occur rapidly. The purpose of this study was to investigate current problems of quality control experienced by manufacturers of women's fashion apparel, and to determine what quality control procedures have been developed which may reduce or eliminate these problems. / Fifty-four manufacturers of fashion apparel in Dade County, Florida, were interviewed. The price range of the items produced included all categories from "budget" to "high," and the sizes of the operations ranged from 300 units to 30,000 units produced in a week. The length of time the companies have been in business ranged from one year to 49 years. The type of production process varied considerably, from 100 percent production in the main factory to 100 percent contracted to private operations. The manufacturers also market their goods to a variety of types of retail outlets. / Specific quality control problems were investigated for each of the major steps in the production process. In addition, the amounts of returns of the incoming and outgoing goods were determined. / Specific quality control procedures (centering around inspection processes) were also investigated for all steps in the production process. The number of employees whose full-time responsibility is for quality assurance was also determined, as well as whether or not written specifications are utilized as a quality control tool. / The most severe quality problem identified by this study is with incoming materials, confirming reports that quality in the textile industry is declining. Neither type or size of operation influences the problems that the manufacturers are facing. / Though not as severe as with fabric quality, problems in the sewing operation are of great concern. Those manufacturers who contract the majority of their production have the most severe problems, while those who control the production have fewer problems. The areas of production where the problems are of less concern are in pattern making and cutting. / It was found that quality control problems can be influenced by the price range of the garments, the age of the business and the location of the majority of the production, but are not influenced by either type of outlet where the goods are marketed or by type of operation (larger corporation or independent). / In addition, it was found that quality control procedures used in the production process are affected by the price range of the garments. As the price increases, the quality problems decrease. Inspection procedures used are also influenced by where the majority of the production is done and the relative age of the business. The research determined that manufacturers who market their goods to either mail order houses or moderately-priced chain stores are more likely to have full-time quality control employees and use written specifications with the retailer. / Very few manufacturers in this study plan to make major changes in their method of operation to insure more quality and/or productivity. Only a small percentage of these manufacturers have sought assistance in solving quality control problems. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 41-10, Section: B, page: 3751. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1980.

The purpose of the study was: (1) to determine the difference in frequency of participation in various non-work activities by working, married men and women, and (2) to compare the difference in frequency of participation in various non-work activities by married men and women employed on traditional, compressed or flexitime workweek schedules. No conclusive evidence was indicated by previous research. / Fifty-one corporations utilizing alternative workweek schedules were contacted by telephone. Twenty corporations agreed to distribute the non-work activity questionnaires to employees. Seventy questionnaires (35 couples) per workweek schedule (traditional, compressed, flexitime) were mailed, comprising 210 individuals (105 couples). Seventy-four couples responded (27 couples--traditional; 26 couples--compressed; 21 couples--flexitime). The questionnaire was developed by the researcher and contained 136 activities divided into five categories (recreation, hobbies, family-oriented, community-social and self-enrichment). / The first four hypotheses were tested using a two by three by five repeated measures analysis of variance. Independent variables were: sex, workweek schedule, and non-work activity categories. The remaining three hypotheses were tested using a three-way analysis of variance. Independent variables were age, years of marriage, and educational level. The dependent variable identified for both analyses was the sum of the subjects responses to a Likert scale for each activity item. / The first analysis indicated the main effects of sex and non-work activities were significant as was their interaction. Women indicated participating more frequently in more activities than men. Workweek schedule did not influence male/female participation in non-work activities. The results of the three-way analysis indicated years of marriage was the only significant main effect; no interaction between age, years of marriage, and education was significant. / Recommendations for future research include controlling for age, education, and geographic location, while comparing two workweek schedules within one corporation. Recommendations for instrument revision include developing each activity category as individual instruments and redefining the Likert scale. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 43-03, Section: B, page: 0690. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1982.

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of self-esteem, health, body satisfaction, and clothing interest of women age 55 and older. An additional purpose was to investigate the relationship between clothing interest and age, race, income, education, household composition, and employment status. / The sample consisted of 119 women age 55 years or older, living in Southeast Georgia. A survey interview was utilized, and data were collected by means of a nine page questionnaire. Four hypotheses were tested using analysis of variance, Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient, frequencies, and sample means. / The data analyses revealed significant positive relationships between the women's clothing interest and the variable of race. In addition, a statistically significant relationship between clothing interest and self-esteem was identified. / A statistically significant relationship also existed between health and clothing interest. There was no statistically significant relationship between body satisfaction and clothing interest. / An implication of these findings is that clothing might serve as a tool to enhance coping ability of older women by making them feel good about themselves. Another implication is that older women with an interest in clothing may differ by culture and ethnic group. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 54-07, Section: B, page: 3585. / Major Professor: Carol E. Avery. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1993.