Submitted by Marcia Silva (marcia@latec.uff.br) on 2016-01-29T17:58:10Z No. of bitstreams: 1 dissert Carlo Bruzaferro Monti.pdf: 2502180 bytes, checksum: 678f8cd1b6f320299ab6fbb349aae510 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-01-29T17:58:10Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 dissert Carlo Bruzaferro Monti.pdf: 2502180 bytes, checksum: 678f8cd1b6f320299ab6fbb349aae510 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-07-16 / O objetivo geral deste trabalho é analisar de que forma o desempenho da liderança e a importância dos seus papéis podem influenciar a promoção de atividades de inovação organizacionais. Para isso, esta pesquisa tem como objetivos específicos registrar qual a percepção dos gestores quanto à importância e o desempenho dos seus papéis, registrar quais tipos de atividades de inovação são promovidos pelos gestores sob a ótica de cada um dos seus papéis, analisar todas as variáveis de forma cruzada e criar um índice de coerência na promoção das atividades de inovação. A metodologia utilizada é um estudo de caso, com levantamento de informação feito por meio de questionário com perguntas fechadas. Foram feitas análises quanto aos tipos de atividades mais frequentes, aos tipos de atividades por cada papel do gestor, à importância de cada responsabilidade dos gestores, ao desempenho de cada responsabilidade dos gestores e ao desempenho em conjunto com a importância. Por fim, conclui-se que os gestores desta empresa não se comportam exatamente como esperado pela literatura. Este comportamento cria a oportunidade de se propor uma metodologia para que os gestores avaliem periodicamente suas responsabilidades e promovam as atividades de inovação necessárias de modo a maximizar sua coerência. / The aim of this study is to analyze how the performance of leadership and the importance of their roles can influence the promotion of organizational innovation activities. To do this, this research has the following specific objectives: registering the perception of managers on the importance and performance of their roles, record which types of innovation activities are promoted by managers from the perspective of each of their roles, analyze all the variables crosswise and create a consistency index in the promotion of innovation activities. The methodology used is a case study with information from survey through a questionnaire made of closed questions. Analyses were made for the most frequent types of activities, types of activities for each role of the manager, the importance of each one of manager’s responsibilities, the performance of each manager’s responsibilities and the performance together with the importance. Finally, it is concluded that managers of this company do not behave exactly as expected by literature. This behavior creates the opportunity to propose a methodology for managers periodically evaluate their responsibilities and promote the necessary innovation activities in order to maximize their coherence.

The analysis of cultural policy in the last decade suggests that creativity and the arts in general are extensively used in political agendas as means of capitalizing on the forecasted socio-economic potential of creative/artistic activities (e.g. Flew, 2005; Garnham, 2005; Hartley, 2005; Hesmondhalgh, 2007). Although some critical studies have highlighted instrumentalism, short-sidedness and practice/practitioners’ averse policy-making and intervention planning (Belfiore, 2004, 2009; Caust, 2003; Oakley, 2009; Newman, 2013), so far only very few studies have exposed the experiences and voices of particular groups of creative workers in the different national (country-specific) contexts to support this criticism. There has been a significant lack of studies that aim to understand how creative workers experience and cope with the changing policy context in their work. In particular, the voice of non-artists has rarely been considered when seeking a better understanding of the sector’s dynamics. This thesis explored the Scottish cultural sector through the eyes of cultural leaders. The study was carried out during a time of significant transformation to the funding structure, processes and relationships in the sector, catalysed by the establishment of a new funding agency (the funder). It focuses on cultural leaders’ understandings of an increasingly politicised cultural landscape that constitutes the context of their work. The thesis also looks at the influence of these understandings on the leaders’ role responsibilities, as well as the essence and the sustainability of the cultural sector. The empirical work for the thesis followed a qualitative research approach and focused on 21 semi-structured interviews with cultural leaders and industry experts based in Scotland. These individuals were purposefully chosen as a group of stakeholders who are able to engage in discussions about the cultural sector in the context of recent changes in the governance and financial subsidy of Scottish (publically funded) arts. The research findings illustrated the importance of leaders’ values and beliefs, which reflect the purpose of their work and shape their enactments in the sector. In particular, the intrinsic motivation, artistic ambitions, social and civic responsibilities of leaders emerged as crucial qualities of their work roles. The findings revealed a discrepancy between these artistic and civic concerns of cultural leaders and the socio-economic expectations of the funder, which contributed to a great deal of unproductive ('inorganic') tensions for which leaders had to find coping mechanisms. Bourdieu’s (1977, 1992) theoretical concepts were used as a starting point in understanding the cultural sector as a cultural field, and cultural leaders as actors enacting their work-related practices in the evolving socio-political and economic system of cultural production. However, upon further analysis of the data, the notions of a ‘worldview’ and ‘stewardship’ emerged and were used to better explain the greater complexity of work in today’s cultural sector. This thesis thus builds upon Bourdieu’s concept of ‘field’ and ‘artistic logic’ and explains the changing cultural sector as a holistic cultural field where cultural leaders enact their stewardship-like work responsibilities from within a strong and dynamic artistic worldview.

The aim of the thesis is to define basic terms - evaluation, evaluation theory, responsibilities and the role of the director of the kindergarten, kindergarten director's evaluation as a tool for his/her development. The practical part is focused on describing the tension between ideas and practice in the evaluation of the directors of kindergartens in the Czech Republic. The theoretical part focuses on explanation of the term "evaluation" and includes description of various theories of evaluation and their classification using not only Czech but also foreign literature sources. At the same time the terms such as the director of the kindergarten, his/her responsibilities and roles including the specifics of the work of the director of the kindergarten are explained. The end of the theoretical part is devoted to the evaluation of the director of the kindergarten. The practical part describes the findings which relate to the evaluation of the director of the kindergarten from the Czech School Inspectorate perspective. The basic tools of the support of the directors are described including not only the ability for their usage, their strengths, but also barriers that prevent the use of these tools. Based on the research, there are described not only changes aimed at encouraging the directors of...

This study was influenced by the circumstances of children in need of care and protection. I conducted the study through a lens that takes the perspectives of “family life” seriously. Section 28(1)(b) of South Africa’s Constitution provides for the right to family care, parental care, or appropriate alternative care to a child who is removed from family life. This provision prioritises the nurturing and development of children in families. South Africa has a diversity of family models which provide family or parental care to children. Children also face various challenges and difficulties in the family environment, such as abuse, neglect, poverty, exploitation, and other traumatic experiences which make them more vulnerable and in need of care and protection. These circumstances are identified as grounds for mandatory intervention and often influence the decision by the children’s court to remove children. The study demonstrates how family care, parental care, or appropriate alternative care are provided in South Africa’s Children’s Act, enforced by the judiciary, and have evolved in practice. Unfortunately, the Children’s Act does not explicitly provide for families, family care and the responsibility of the state to assist families to enable them to function optimally. Government and stakeholders therefore lack guidance in their engagement with the family to address the plight of children in families or raise the quality of life of the family on a continuous basis. The social worker who conducts investigations into the circumstances of the child who is in need of care and protection, must facilitate the provision of prevention and early intervention services with a view to strengthening the family. Unfortunately, social workers sometimes abuse their powers by removing children without prioritising the support needed to keep them in families. Furthermore, the state’s assistance in supporting families may be challenging due to resource constraints, underspending on the state budget, and delay in the delivery of services. Before the children’s court decides to remove the child into alternative care it must, upon identifying a specific ground for mandatory alternative care intervention, conduct an investigation and hold an inquiry regarding the circumstances of the child. The parent and the child must have access to information and participate in the decision-making process. Once the decision to remove the child is reached, the children’s court can opt for different alternative care options. It is crucial to decide on alternative care of a nature and quality that resembles family life. Such care must enable the child and the parent to mutually enjoy each other’s company, as this is an essential element of family life. Thus, the state must put measures in place to ensure that the child establishes contact and has a continuous relationship with family members in view of possible reunification with the family. Alternative care must also provide permanency planning which must explore the option of reuniting the child with his or her family after removal, or adoption if reunification efforts fail. Although adoption is preferred upon failure of reunification efforts, it is challenged by policy and practice which, if not carefully considered, may impact on the right of the child to family life. South Africa has ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and is bound to develop its policies in line with the CRC. It is an issue of concern as to whether the implementation of the Children’s Act goes far enough in meeting CRC standards or complying with the Constitution. Thus, the study is means of comparative research, which includes international standards and foreign jurisdictions, with the view of suggesting improvements for South African child legislation. Recommendations for the best possible options towards refining the Children’s Act are made. The proposed provisions could advance the reform of child and family services and thus make a difference in the lives of children in families. / Thesis (LLD)--University of Pretoria, 2012. / gm2013 / Private Law / unrestricted

Dans un contexte de socialisation des risques, les propriétaires et gestionnaires d’espaces naturels sont confrontés à un paradoxe opposant l’exigence croissante d’un aménagement des sites en vue de leur sécurisation, et la nécessité d’assurer leur préservation. Cette problématique revêt un relief particulier dans les espaces naturels littoraux, qui concentrent des sites d’exception en termes de biodiversité et de paysages, qui sont dans le même temps prisés des touristes et sportifs, et entourés par l’urbanisation. La gestion naturaliste de ces espaces génère des risques, voire des dommages, et donne lieu à des responsabilités qui s’entrecroisent, voire s’enchevêtrent. Les espaces littoraux sont également concernés par les risques d’érosion côtière et de submersion marine qui illustrent la situation paradoxale du souhait d’occuper un espace d’exception, sans être impacté par son évolution. Face aux faiblesses des stratégies de défense contre la mer, l’idée d’une acceptation de la mouvance du trait de côte, par anticipation ou déplacement des enjeux menacés, se fraie un chemin depuis une trentaine d’années et conduit à repenser l’aménagement des sites côtiers et des espaces rétro-littoraux. Ainsi, si les acteurs de la gestion des espaces naturels se heurtent aujourd’hui aux demandes d’indemnisation des victimes de risques naturels, ils se heurteront demain aux demandes de protection ou de relocalisation des personnes menacées par les risques côtiers. Dès lors, comment répondre à ces enjeux et contraintes ? La thèse étaye le postulat selon lequel la clef réside dans une meilleure appréhension juridique de la notion de risques inhérents aux espaces naturels / In a context of risks socialization, the owners and the administrators of natural spaces are confronted to a paradox bringing into conflict the increasing demand of security in natural sites, and the necessity to assure the preservation of those same sites. Coastal zone are particularly faced with this problem : in fact, this kind of territories are characterized by some remarkable natural spaces and landscapes, which are both crowed by tourists and outdoor sports enthusiasts, and landlocked by the urbanization. Today, the wilderness management of natural spaces generates risks and responsibilities which become muddled between the littoral actors. Coastal zones are also exposed to erosion and marine submersion, which illustrate the paradoxical situation of the wish to live in exceptional spaces without undergoing the natural dynamics of the coastal line. In front of the weakness of defense strategies, the idea of an acceptance of the natural movement of the coast line by anticipation or spatial reorganization of territories to protect the persons threatened by erosion or submersion, gained ground in the last thirty years. These news adaptation strategies lead up to reconsider the coastal zones management, but also the hinterland spatial planning. Thus, if the actors of the natural spaces management face with the compensation claims of natural risks victims today, they will collide with requests of protection or relocation of the people threatened by the coastal risks tomorrow. How to answer to these stakes and constraints ? This thesis supports the postulate that the key lies in a better legal apprehension of the notion of risks inherent in natural spaces

The thesis deals with the topic of basic registers and specific agendas' activity roles that are analyzed based on a questionnaire survey. It gives the basic overview of e-Government and the basic registers of public administration as part of e-Government. Based on the questionnaire survey conducted on particular Land Register and Register offices the structure and definition of the agenda activity roles are evaluated and the thesis identifies the intensity of various activity roles use in practice. It is concluded that the activity roles of A124 agenda are defined in the way that approximately corresponds to the actual execution of the agenda and that all the roles are actually more or less in use. On the contrary, when it comes to A414 agenda, the number of reported roles is quite maximalist. The thesis reveals that some of the activity roles are not being executed in practice at all, or they are in use only at certain offices. 67 % of both A124 and A414 agenda activity roles were proved to be defined the way that fully corresponds to the actual use of these agendas. These activity roles are being used quite often.

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Thesis (PhD. (Clinical & Applied Psychology)) --University of Limpopo, 2013 / This study aims at developing an optimal psychological assessment procedure for determining primary residence allocation for children whose parents are divorcing. The research consisted of two studies: the first study focused on “translating” 13 identified legal constructs formulated by Justice King for safeguarding the best interests of children and the identification of suitable psychometric instruments that can be used to determine how effectively a particular family is functioning. These 13 legal constructs were converted into psychological constructs by three independent clinical psychologists. Following this a psychological assessment procedure for children and parents within a divorce context was developed incorporating the newly developed psychological constructs. The 2nd phase consisted of a sample of 39 families (26 families in the experimental group and 13 families in the control group). Six months later after primary placement the families were followed up in order to determine the psychological “health” of the families concerned using the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (RSE); Index of Family Relations (IFR); Eyberg Child Behaviour Inventory (ECBI) and the Family Assessment Device (FAD). The means obtained from both the experimental and control groups were compared using the MANOVA analysis. The results from the RSE concluded that the self-esteem of children in the experimental group, improved significantly to those in the control group. The IFR indicated that families in the experimental group had improved significantly at resolving family problems. According to the ECBI the children in the experimental group with behavioural problems improved significantly after primary placement. In all children in the control group did not improve significantly. The Family Assessment Device therefore indicated significant family cohesion. In summary the results indicate that the families in the experimental group were functioning at a higher level in comparison to the control group six months after primary placement.

The study focused on the challenges facing school governing bodies in the Vhembe district in the implementation of finance policies. Through the provision of the South African Schools Act, 84 of 1996, the school governing body is entrusted with the responsibilities of establishing and managing the school fund. The research was a multi-site case study of the Vhembe district. Purposive sampling of schools was conducted. Semi-structured interviews, observations and document analyses were carried out. The findings suggest that the finance personnel and committees at school level were not well established, trained and thus became dysfunctional. The researcher recommends that finance policies should be amended, finance committees trained and continuous monitoring of finances provided by the circuit and district officials. The study was also characterized by a number of limitations, including difficulties in understanding financial terminology by some participants and fear of handing in financial documents for examination. / Educational Leadership and Management / M. Ed. (Education Management)

Ce mémoire traite comme objet le BIM (Bâti immobilier modélisé), ses incidences et ses perspectives juridiques dans le droit de la construction au Québec, il consiste à présenter une discussion méthodologique relative à ce sujet. Le BIM et la disposition de l’ensemble des informations sur une maquette numérique globale pourraient éventuellement élargir les hypothèses de mise en jeu des responsabilités des intervenants ainsi que le partage des risques. Pour le savoir, nous jugeons opportun de pouvoir dresser un panorama des risques et responsabilités des participants d’un projet de la construction pour permettre de tirer les changements ainsi que les conséquences juridiques de l’arrivée de ce processus dans l’industrie de la construction. Il est donc nécessaire d’analyser le cadre juridique actuel afin de déterminer l’applicabilité du régime de responsabilité civile aux intervenants BIM, au regard du droit de la construction et des dispositions du Code civil du Québec, par la même occasion, de conclure si un changement des dispositions législatives est nécessaire ou non. Ce travail traite également les difficultés juridiques inhérentes à l’utilisation des modèles BIM, notamment les risques technologiques et les questions des droits d’auteurs des éléments de la maquette numérique. Enfin, cette recherche dresse une présentation sur les outils juridiques à déployer et offre également une approche pragmatique des pratiques contractuelles actuelles du BIM au Québec en présentant les différents documents contractuels le concernant. / This study treats as an object the BIM (Building Information Modeling), its implications and its legal perspectives in the construction law in Quebec, it consists in presenting a methodological discussion relating to this subject. BIM and the provision of all the information on a global digital model could possibly broaden the hypotheses of bringing into play the responsibilities of the parties involved as well as risks sharing issues. To find out, we believe it is appropriate to be able to draw up an overview of the risks and responsibilities of the participants in a construction project to allow us to draw the changes as well as the legal consequences of the arrival of this process in the construction industry. It is therefore necessary to analyze the current legal provisions in order to determine the applicability of the civil liability regime to BIM stakeholders, with regard to construction law and the provisions of the Civil Code of Quebec, at the same time, to conclude whether a change in the legislative provisions is necessary or not. This research also deals with the legal difficulties inherent in the use of BIM models, in particular the technological risks, data ownership and associated proprietary issues of the elements of the digital model. Finally, this paper presents the legal tools to be deployed and also offers a pragmatic approach to the current contractual practices of BIM in Quebec by presenting the various contract documents.