Orientador: Lesley Carina do Lago Attadia Galli / Resumo: Este estudo teve por objetivo evidenciar a relevância da utilização do Facilities Management (FM) enquanto elemento estratégico na gestão da organização do setor sucroenergético. Foi fundamentado no referencial teórico que trouxe como abordagem conceitos e teorias do FM, práticas de FM em diferentes setores do mercado e sistema de medição de desempenho. Desenvolvido no escopo de pesquisa descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa, utilizou procedimentos de análise de dados e estudo de caso. A empresa em análise é a líder mundial no setor sucroenergético, composta por 26 unidades de produção canavieira. A investigação ocorreu através de análise do banco de dados do sistema de gestão de FM e entrevista com gestores da organização. Consistiu na análise dos métodos de gestão de medição de desempenho de FM aplicáveis na área de apoio administrativo direcionado a gestão das unidades de produção, a partir de métricas e indicadores estratégicos de desempenho relacionados a área. A partir da análise dos dados coletados durante a pesquisa de campo, constatou-se que a utilização do FM no processo podem gerar redução de custos, qualidade na gestão dos processos e melhorias nos indicadores da perspectiva interna do negócio. / Abstract: This study aimed to highlight the relevance of using Facilities Management (FM) as a strategic element in the management of the organization of the sugar-energy sector. It was based on the theoretical framework that approached FM concepts and theories, FM practices in different market sectors and performance measurement system. Developed in the scope of descriptive research, with qualitative approach, used data analysis procedures and case study. The unit of analysis was the world’s leading organization in the sugarenergy sector, consisting of 26 sugarcane production units. The research consisted of the analysis of FM performance measurement management methods applicable in the area of administrative support directed to the management of production units, based on metrics and strategic performance indicators related to the area. From the analysis of the data collected during the field research, it was found that the use of FM in the process could lead to cost reduction, quality in the process management and improvements in the indicators of the internal business perspective. / Mestre

BACKGROUND Integrated healthcare systems are believed to be enabled by the electronic exchange of clinical information. Canada and other national health systems are making substantial investments in information technology, in order to liberate and share clinical information between providers, improve the quality and safety of care, and reduce costs, yet we currently have no way of measuring these information flows, nor of understanding whether they contribute to the integration of care delivery. METHODS A literature review and consensus development process (nominal group) were used to provide guidance on system integration measures which are enabled by electronic information exchange. In order to conceptualize the components of electronic information exchange, establish a reference vocabulary for terminology, and guide the development of a questionnaire to gather field data, a formal ontology was developed. Validation of a sub-group of the survey data quality was achieved using the ontology and an unrelated database, demonstrating how ontologies may be used to adapt performance measurement methodologies to systems where constraints such as time-compression, lack of resources or access to needed information are prevalent. RESULTS The survey tool gathered cross-sectoral data from a regional health system which populated a summary measure of inter-provider electronic health information exchange (the eHIE), and measured perceptions of system integration from a single health region. The eHIE indicated that 7 -12% of clinical information that could be shared, was being shared electronically in the health region. ANOVA confirmed a significant correlation between the amount of information being exchanged electronically in this system and respondent perceptions of system integration suggesting that the eHIE may be used as a leading indicator for healthcare system integration. CONCLUSIONS It is possible to conceptualize and quantify inter-provider electronic health information exchange. As complex adaptive systems, healthcare systems are dynamic and open to correction; the use of a leading or proximal indicator such as the eHIE may inform effective policy-making and resource allocation in our pursuit of the goal of seamlessly integrated care.

The current approach to performance measurement in British Columbia is to select and match performance measures with strategic goals and objectives so that health administrators and decision makers can evaluate the performance of different care sectors (e.g. primary, community and acute care) within the provincial health system. Although this approach offers basic understanding of system performance, it is static and considers the performance of organizational components in isolation from their interrelationships and external influences. The purpose of this research is to enhance the current performance measurement approach in BC by linking health system variables through causal relationships and feedback loops that can impact and lead to health system sustainability. The qualitative system dynamics method was applied to develop a conceptual performance measurement model. Fifteen interviews with stakeholders were conducted at the BC Ministry of Health to validate and improve the pre-validation model. A post-validation model was then created based on the feedback and comments from the 15 interview participants. As a product of this research, the post-validation model, Web of Measures 2.0, will explain how the identified cause and feedback mechanisms both internal and external to the BC health system may help determine policy levers for designing and developing quality improvement initiatives. Although quantitative analysis is out of scope for this research, potential benefits of inputting BC data into the proposed model are discussed at the end of this thesis. / Graduate / 0769 / 0790 / qi.william.yang@gmail.com

BACKGROUND Integrated healthcare systems are believed to be enabled by the electronic exchange of clinical information. Canada and other national health systems are making substantial investments in information technology, in order to liberate and share clinical information between providers, improve the quality and safety of care, and reduce costs, yet we currently have no way of measuring these information flows, nor of understanding whether they contribute to the integration of care delivery. METHODS A literature review and consensus development process (nominal group) were used to provide guidance on system integration measures which are enabled by electronic information exchange. In order to conceptualize the components of electronic information exchange, establish a reference vocabulary for terminology, and guide the development of a questionnaire to gather field data, a formal ontology was developed. Validation of a sub-group of the survey data quality was achieved using the ontology and an unrelated database, demonstrating how ontologies may be used to adapt performance measurement methodologies to systems where constraints such as time-compression, lack of resources or access to needed information are prevalent. RESULTS The survey tool gathered cross-sectoral data from a regional health system which populated a summary measure of inter-provider electronic health information exchange (the eHIE), and measured perceptions of system integration from a single health region. The eHIE indicated that 7 -12% of clinical information that could be shared, was being shared electronically in the health region. ANOVA confirmed a significant correlation between the amount of information being exchanged electronically in this system and respondent perceptions of system integration suggesting that the eHIE may be used as a leading indicator for healthcare system integration. CONCLUSIONS It is possible to conceptualize and quantify inter-provider electronic health information exchange. As complex adaptive systems, healthcare systems are dynamic and open to correction; the use of a leading or proximal indicator such as the eHIE may inform effective policy-making and resource allocation in our pursuit of the goal of seamlessly integrated care.

Diploma thesis is focused on topics of strategic management, business performance management, Balanced Scorecard and Business Intelligence in the company, which operates in Education. Analyzes the current situation and then design and implement selected tools in a specific organization. Main objective is to design a system for monitoring the performance of medium-sized company through the application of the Balanced Scorecard. Not only for monitoring business performance, but also for the management of company itself. Partial objectives include the identification of strategic objectives, design of strategic map and implementation of selected part through Business Intelligence. Diploma thesis first looks at identifying the main risks and benefits of the BSC and BI. In addition, it also deals with the position of the BSC in practice at present, and current trends in BI. A key benefit of this work is another part, which deals with the relation of the parallel implementation of the Balanced Scorecard and Quality Management System according to ISO. The section devoted to design of the Balanced Scorecard strategic objectives are identified, plotted in the strategic map and accompanied by appropriate metrics. Inputs are the interviews, document study and experiences. The acquired information is verified through a questionnaire survey focused on strategic management and performance measurement. For a practical demonstration is realized Business Intelligence project of specific part of the BSC. Since the initial study, through analysis, design, dimensional analysis, modeling, data warehouse design through to the reports design, implementation and evaluation. Part of the work is to establish technological basis required for the implementation and operation of the project. The main benefit is primarily in the practical dimension. The outputs are designed primarily for management. It enables company to enter the world of the strategic management. Selected parts can also be utilized by any other company that deals with similar issues in management. Specifically, it's the relationship between BSC and QMS, BI trends, risks and benefits of the BSC and BI.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-06-02T19:51:46Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 3310.pdf: 3654714 bytes, checksum: 8f5412389b554170e561ec7fca521015 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-10-07 / This work assumes that to effectively manage business activities, a form of control and monitoring is necessary, whether by means of indicators, or in a more advanced situation, by means of a performance measurement process that is suitable to the company s reality. Thus, the objective of this study is to establish guidelines for develop a performance measurement system, capable of assisting the peculiarities and organizational needs of control and strategies for companies in the wood sector in the city of Sinop, in Mato Grosso, Brazil. Companies currently face several challenges, because they need to thrive in a highly competitive environment, concomitantly meeting the needs and expectations of multiple stakeholders. This paper addresses the importance of environmental and social variables, which are currently increasing and whose reflexes on the organization are no longer latent but obvious. The method used to achieve the goals was the multiple case study with a qualitative approach, which enabled to identify the companies selected, and from this reality, to establish guidelines for develop a performance measurement system for two scenarios, was first proposed for the method of Rouse e Putterill (2003) for companies without an adequate infrastructure to measure performance. The second applies the Performance Prism framework by Neely et al. (2002) for companies with more suitable infrastructure for the development of a system performance measurement more robust. In all the companies of the scenario, social and environmental issues can be included, hence representing the reality under study in a clearer manner. The contribution the academy is conducted to compare the characteristics of performance measurement and management infrastructure, already contributing to the logging companies was made to suggest ways to control and evaluation of activities that respect the maturity of the management and peculiarities of each. / Este trabalho parte da premissa que, para efetivamente haver gerenciamento das atividades do negócio, é necessária uma forma de controle e acompanhamento, seja por meio de indicadores ou, numa situação mais avançada, um sistema de medição de desempenho adequado à realidade da empresa. Assim, tem-se como objetivo estabelecer diretrizes para o desenvolvimento de um sistema de medição de desempenho, capaz de atender às peculiaridades e necessidades organizacionais de controle e estratégias das empresas do setor madeireiro na cidade de Sinop, no estado do Mato Grosso. Atualmente, há vários desafios para essas empresas, pois, num ambiente altamente competitivo, precisam prosperar, atendendo de forma concomitante, aos anseios dos mais diversos stakeholders. Este trabalho tem a preocupação de retratar a importância das variáveis ambientais e sociais que aumentam gradativamente e cujos reflexos na organização deixam de ser latentes e passam a ser evidentes. O método utilizado para atingir os objetivos foi o estudo de caso múltiplo com abordagem qualitativa, que permitiu conhecer as empresas selecionadas, para, a partir desta realidade, estabelecer as diretrizes para o desenvolvimento de formas de medição de desempenho para dois cenários: para o primeiro foi proposto o método de Rouse e Putterill (2003) para empresas sem uma infraestrutura adequada à medição de desempenho; para o segundo foi proposto o Performance Prism de Neely et al. (2002) para empresas com infraestrutura mais apropriada, sendo possível o desenvolvimento de um sistema de medição de desempenho mais robusto. Em ambos, a questão social e ambiental pode ser incluída, retratando melhor a realidade em estudo. A contribuição à academia é realizada ao relacionar as diretrizes características da medição de desempenho e a infraestrutura de gestão. Já a contribuição para as empresas madeireiras foi efetuada ao sugerir formas de controle e avaliação das atividades que respeitem a maturidade e peculiaridades da gestão de cada uma.