Liiketoiminnan strateginen suunnittelu: Konesali-liiketoiminta

Tässä diplomityössä selvitettiin tukkuliikkeen liiketoimintamahdollisuuksia konesali-liiketoiminnassa. Päätutkimuskysymys oli: Millainen liiketoimintamalli soveltuu kestävään arvontuotantoon tukkuliikkeelle konesali-liiketoiminnassa? Työn teoriaosassa paneudutaan strategiseen suunnitteluun, liiketoimintamalleihin ja liiketoimintamallien suunnitteluun. Teoriaosan pohjalta johdettiin vaatimukset ja luotiin viitekehys liiketoimintamallien suunnittelulle. Ongelmanratkaisu aloitettiin toimintaympäristön analyysillä, jonka pohjalta tunnistettiin liiketoimintamahdollisuuksia. Kerättyä dataa analysoitiin erilaisilla analysointimenetelmillä liikemahdollisuuksien tunnistamiseksi. Tämän jälkeen tunnistettuja liiketoimintamahdollisuuksia arvioitiin ja kaikkein potentiaalisimmat ideat kehitettiin liiketoimintamalleiksi. Työn varsinaiset tulokset jakautuvat kolmeen osaan: Toimintaympäristön analyysiin, kehitettyihin konsepteihin ja suunnitelmaan konseptien käyttöönotosta. Toimintaympäristön analyysi sisältää makro- ja mikroympäristön analysoinnin, joita voidaan hyödyntää, jos jokin liiketoimintamalleista päätetään ottaa käyttöön. Toimintaympäristön analyysin perusteella voidaan tehdä johtopäätös, etteivät tukkuliikkeen resurssit sovellu perinteiseen konesaliliiketoiminnan arvontuotantoon. Tutkimuksen tärkein tulos on kuitenkin kehitetyt liiketoimintamallit, jotka pystyvät hyödyntämään olemassa olevia resursseja ja silti olemaan kilpailukykyisiä konesali-liiketoiminnassa.

Skenaariomenetelmän käyttö toimialaympäristön analyysissa

Tämän pro gradu – tutkielman tarkoituksena on kuvata miten toimialaympäristöä analysoidaan käyttäen tulevaisuudentutkimukseen tarkoitettua skenaariomenetelmää. Globaali muutosvauhti ja lisääntynyt syklisyys tuovat haastetta toimintaympäristön analysointiin. Yrityksille muutosten huomaaminen ja niiden ymmärtäminen ovat pitkän aikavälin menestystekijöitä. Tässä tutkimuksessa tavoitteena on tunnistaa arvopaperimarkkinoiden keskeiset toimialaympäristötekijät ja niihin sisältyvät arvot. Tutkimuksen tarkoituksena on ymmärtää strategisen ja ennakoivan toimintaympäristön seurannan merkitys. Teoreettisena viitekehyksenä keskityttiin tulevaisuudentutkimuksen lisäksi makrotason toimialaympäristöanalyysiin. Aineistonkeruu suoritettiin sekä kirjoituspöytätutkimuksena että kvalitatiivisena tutkimushaastatteluna johtavia toimiala-asiantuntijoita haastattelemalla. Skenaariotyöskentelymenetelmäksi valittiin morfologinen skenaariotyöskentely. Skenaarioita rakentamalla pyrittiin visioimaan mahdollista tulevaisuuden suuntaa ja kuvattiin eri tulevaisuuspolkujen kehittyminen. Tutkimuksessa luotiin tulevaisuustaulukon pohjalta kolme vaihtoehtoista skenaariota Suomen arvopaperimarkkinoille.

L’environnement de naissance : saisir l’expérience d’accouchement en maison de naissance

L’aménagement des maisons de naissance est actuellement en hausse sur le territoire québécois, pour répondre à la forte demande des femmes pour un service sage‐femme et également pour répondre au désir des femmes de donner naissance dans un milieu alternatif à l’hôpital ou à la maison. La problématique consiste à s’interroger sur la pertinence de l’environnement actuel des maisons de naissance, à savoir s’il soutient les besoins des femmes qui y donnent naissance, mais également si cet environnement affecte l’expérience d’accouchement des femmes, dans le but futur que les maisons de naissance soient parfaitement adaptées aux nécessités des femmes qui y accouchent. Cette problématique, axée sur la relation personne‐environnement avec point d’ancrage l’expérience sensible de l’usagère, est adressée en premier lieu par une analyse critique des maisons de naissance de Montréal, puis en analysant le discours des femmes, recueillis sous forme d’entretiens semi‐dirigés, pour en exprimer l’expérience d’accouchement en ces lieux. Se basant sur les principes d’études en relations personnes‐environnement, cette recherche vise ainsi à saisir les besoins relatifs au lieu de naissance à travers l’expérience sensible de la femme et des liens affectifs que tisse celle‐ci avec l’environnement lors de son accouchement, plus particulièrement au sein des maisons de naissance. Cette recherche vise également à saisir comment, à l’inverse, l’environnement de naissance affecte l’expérience de la femme lorsqu’elle donne naissance. Parmi les constats de cette recherche, nous réalisons que l’environnement affecte l’expérience d’accouchement dans une certaine mesure et qu’il aurait avantage à se faire des plus discret, afin de ne pas affecter la concentration des femmes durant leur travail. Cette « bulle » que les femmes se forment durant l’accouchement s’avère très importante dans le bon déroulement de la naissance; l’environnement devrait permettre et la mise en place de cette « bulle » et sa continuité jusqu’à la naissance de l’enfant. La poursuite des recherches sur le sujet pourrait entre autres mener à un modèle d’aménagement non rigide pour les maisons de naissance et pourrait également contribuer à l’amélioration des maisons de naissance existantes ainsi que celles à venir.

Fundamental Approach to Valuation of Securities -A Study with reference to Information Technology(IT) Sector Shares in Indian Stock Market

Department of Applied Economics,Cochin University of Science and Technology

Plan estrategico para la empresa de servicios Hydrosistems

El presente documento presenta la estrategia que pretende tomar la empresa hidrosistems, con el fin de tomar acciones que permitan el rápido crecimiento de ésta compañía en el mercado, su posicionamiento y aplicación de estrategias que lleven al mejoramiento de los procesos y de la competitividad de ésta. Este documento se convierte en un elemento de direccionamiento a partir de la validación de la visión y misión, seguido de un análisis del entorno, en donde se observaran las oportunidades potenciales de desempeño, las potencialidades de la empresa en función de las necesidades del país y la región, esto con el fin de dar un panorama claro sobre el contexto en el cual se desempeña la compañía. En este orden de ideas se realiza una caracterización del sector, seguido de un análisis externo , un análisis competitivo de la industria, se presenta el perfil de oportunidades y amenazas POAM, el análisis factores matriz POAM y un diagnostico institucional. En este documento se presenta de manera detallada como estos elementos de estudio permitirán la formulación de una estrategia, enmarcada en proyectos, estrategias, plan de acción, perspectiva de los proyectos y una serie de indicadores para el cumplimiento de estos. Este trabajo muestra a partir de la percepción de su autora, con base en la observación y vivencias diarias del ejercicio empresarial de la compañía que dirige (hidrosistems), cómo a través de una serie de herramientas de gestión se puede entablar una clara estrategia para el mejoramiento integral y crecimiento de la empresa.

Aplicação da NR 17 em uma enfermaria de uma Santa Casa de Misericórdia: um estudo de caso

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Geoprocessamento na identificação de ilhas de calor e influência do uso e ocupação do solo na temperatura aparente da superfície no município de Botucatu/SP

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Identificação e caracterização de zonas de captura e concentração de águas subterrâneas a partir de produtos de sensoriamento remoto

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

The relationship between the teacher's experience, the teacher's college major, and the teacher's level of education in predicting classroom attitudes in high school science students

A review of the literature reveals few research has attempted to demonstrate if a relationship exists between the type of teacher training a science teacher has received and the perceived attitudes of his/her students. Considering that a great deal of time and energy has been devoted by university colleges, school districts, and educators towards refining the teacher education process, it would be more efficient for all parties involved, if research were available that could discern if certain pathways in achieving that education, would promote the tendency towards certain teacher behaviors occurring in the classroom, while other pathways would lead towards different behaviors. Some of the teacher preparation factors examined in this study include the college major chosen by the science teacher, the highest degree earned, the number of years of teaching experience, the type of science course taught, and the grade level taught by the teacher. This study examined how the various factors mentioned, could influence the behaviors which are characteristic of the teacher, and how these behaviors could be reflective in the classroom environment experienced by the students. The instrument used in the study was the Classroom Environment Scale (CES), Real Form. The measured classroom environment was broken down into three separate dimensions, with three components within each dimension in the CES. Multiple Regression statistical analyses examined how components of the teachers' education influenced the perceived dimensions of the classroom environment from the students. The study occurred in Miami-Dade County Florida, with a predominantly urban high school student population. There were 40 secondary science teachers involved, each with an average of 30 students. The total number of students sampled in the study was 1200. The teachers who participated in the study taught the entire range of secondary science courses offered at this large school district. All teachers were selected by the researcher so that a balance would occur in the sample between teachers who were education major versus science major. Additionally, the researcher selected teachers so that a balance occurred in regards to the different levels of college degrees earned among those involved in the study. Several research questions sought to determine if there was significant difference between the type of the educational background obtained by secondary science teachers and the students' perception of the classroom environment. Other research questions sought to determine if there were significant differences in the students' perceptions of the classroom environment for secondary science teachers who taught biological content, or non-biological content sciences. An additional research question sought to evaluate if the grade level taught would affect the students' perception of the classroom environment. Analysis of the multiple regression were run for each of four scores from the CES, Real Form. For score 1, involvement of students, the results showed that teachers with the highest number of years of experience, with masters or masters plus degrees, who were education majors, and who taught twelfth grade students, had greater amounts of students being attentive and interested in class activities, participating in discussions, and doing additional work on their own, as compared with teachers who had lower experience, a bachelors degree, were science majors, and who taught a grade lower than twelfth. For score 2, task orientation, which emphasized completing the required activities and staying on-task, the results showed that teachers with the highest and intermediate experience, a science major, and with the highest college degree, showed higher scores as compared with the teachers indicating lower experiences, education major and a bachelors degree. For Score 3, competition, which indicated how difficult it was to achieve high grades in the class, the results showed that teachers who taught non-biology content subjects had the greatest effect on the regression. Teachers with a masters degree, low levels of experience, and who taught twelfth grade students were also factored into the regression equation. For Score 4, innovation, which indicated the extent in which the teachers used new and innovative techniques to encourage diverse and creative thinking included teachers with an education major as the first entry into the regression equation. Teachers with the least experience (0 to 3 years), and teachers who taught twelfth and eleventh grade students were also included into the regression equation.

Ferramenta de gestão de conhecimento colectivo : KNOEY - Knowledge Embraces You

Mestrado em Ciências Empresariais

Estudio y análisis de los modelos de gestión aplicados en las pymes de cuenca en el sector comercial de venta al por mayor de artículos de bazar. Propuesta de un modelo de gestión integral para la empresa Distribuidora Bravo Abad en el periodo 2013- 2014

El objetivo de la presente investigación es realizar el estudio y análisis de los modelos de gestión aplicados en las pymes de Cuenca, en el sector comercial de venta al por mayor de artículos de bazar, a través de este capítulo se conoce aspectos generales del sector comercial, las Pymes a nivel nacional, la provincia, y la ciudad, en la que muestra su importancia y contribución en la economía de la ciudad. Posteriormente se desarrolla la propuesta de un modelo de gestión integral para la empresa Distribuidora Bravo Abad; la tesis se desarrolla en 5 capítulos, el segundo capítulo se realiza el análisis de la situación actual de la empresa, antecedentes generales, análisis del entorno, análisis de la industria, análisis interno. En el tercer capítulo se realiza el direccionamiento estratégico, organigrama, filosofía corporativa, desarrollando la misión, visión, valores, objetivo general, objetivos específicos, objetivos estratégicos, estrategias y el mapa estratégico. En el cuarto capítulo se construye el cuadro de mando integral o balance score card utilizando los indicadores y las perspectivas; se propone un plan operativo, para luego sugerir la evaluación y el monitoreo del cuadro de mando integral. Se finaliza con las conclusiones y recomendaciones de la propuesta del modelo de gestión, y su importancia para el funcionamiento de la empresa.

Analysis of foraminifera assemblages and sediment geochemical properties to characterise the environment near Araca and Saco da Cape la domestic sewage submarine outfalls of Sao Sebastiao Channel, Sao Paulo State, Brazil

Superficial bottom samples were collected near diffusers of domestic sewage submarine outfalls at Araca and Saco da Capela, Sao Sebastiao Channel, Brazil. The goal of this study was to investigate the distribution and composition of live benthic foraminifera assemblages and integrate the results obtained with geochemical analyses to assess human-induced changes. According to the results obtained no environmental stress was observed near the Saco da Capela submarine outfall diffusers. The foraminifera assemblage is characterised by species typical of highly hydrodynamic environments, with well-oxygenated bottom waters and low nutrient contents. In contrast, near Araca submarine outfall, organic enrichment was denoted by high phosphorus, sulphur and, to a lesser extent, total organic carbon content. Harmful influences on foraminifera could be identified by low richness and specific diversity, as well as the predominance of detritivore feeder species, which are associated with higher organic matter flux and low oxygen in the interstitial pore water. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Analysis of workplace injuries in a dental school environment

Workplace injuries at the University of Queensland Dental School during the period 1992-1994 were assessed to determine their incidence, and the associated indirect costs, causal factors, and appropriate preventive strategies. Overall, dental chairside assistants experienced a higher incidence of injuries than students both on a per worker and per time basis. Of the injuries with a low risk of cross-infection, burns and scalds from sterilizing equipment, and eye injuries in laboratories were the most common. This emphasizes the importance of wearing appropriate protective equipment in areas outside the treatment zone, and the need for signage and education. Common causes of sharps injuries were burs left in handpieces, two-handed needle recapping, and cleaning of probes in the sterilizing room. Changes to techniques and equipment would prevent such incidents. A range of factors which contribute to the calculation of indirect costs following injuries in the dental workplace are identified.

The Environment and the Selection of Aquaculture Species and Systems: An Economic Analysis

Environmental conditions play a significant role in the economic success of aquaculture. This article classifies environmental factors in a way that facilitates economic analysis of their implications for the selection of aquaculture species and systems. The implication of on-farm as on-site environmental conditions for this selection are considered first using profit-possibility frontiers and taking into account the biological law of environmental tolerance. However, in selecting, recommending and developing aquaculture species and systems, it is often unrealistic to assume the degree of managerial efficiency implied by the profit-possibility function. It is appropriate to take account of the degree of managerial inefficiency that actually exists, not all of which may be capable of being eliminated. Furthermore, experimental R&D should be geared to on-farm conditions, and the variability of these conditions needs to be taken into account. Particularly in shared water bodies, environmental spillovers between aquaculturalists can be important and as shown theoretically, can influence the socially optimal selection of aquaculture species and systems. Similarly, aquaculture can have environmental consequences for the rest of the community. The social economic implications of this for the selection of aquaculture species and systems are analyzed. Some paradoxical results are obtained. For example, if the quality of social governance of aquaculture is poor, aquaculture species and systems that cause a slow rate of environmental deterioration may be socially less satisfactory than those that cause a rapid rate of such deterioration. Socially optimal choice of aquaculture species and systems depends not only on their biophysical characteristics and market conditions but also on the prevailing state of governance of aquaculture. Failure to consider the last aspect can result in the introduction of new aquaculture species (and systems) doing more social harm than good.

Some vocabulary and grammar for the analysis of multi-environment trials, as applied to the analysis of FPB and PPB trials

For the improvement of genetic material suitable for on farm use under low-input conditions, participatory and formal plant breeding strategies are frequently presented as competing options. A common frame of reference to phrase mechanisms and purposes related to breeding strategies will facilitate clearer descriptions of similarities and differences between participatory plant breeding and formal plant breeding. In this paper an attempt is made to develop such a common framework by means of a statistically inspired language that acknowledges the importance of both on farm trials and research centre trials as sources of information for on farm genetic improvement. Key concepts are the genetic correlation between environments, and the heterogeneity of phenotypic and genetic variance over environments. Classic selection response theory is taken as the starting point for the comparison of selection trials (on farm and research centre) with respect to the expected genetic improvement in a target environment (low-input farms). The variance-covariance parameters that form the input for selection response comparisons traditionally come from a mixed model fit to multi-environment trial data. In this paper we propose a recently developed class of mixed models, namely multiplicative mixed models, also called factor-analytic models, for modelling genetic variances and covariances (correlations). Mixed multiplicative models allow genetic variances and covariances to be dependent on quantitative descriptors of the environment, and confer a high flexibility in the choice of variance-covariance structure, without requiring the estimation of a prohibitively high number of parameters. As a result detailed considerations regarding selection response comparisons are facilitated. ne statistical machinery involved is illustrated on an example data set consisting of barley trials from the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA). Analysis of the example data showed that participatory plant breeding and formal plant breeding are better interpreted as providing complementary rather than competing information.