Management technologies - are they worth it? A normative study of ISO 9001 and project management

This research inquires into the value of two common ‘management technologies’, namely ISO 9001 and project management. To avoid certain methodological problems, we study the value of these micro-level practices by inductively analysing macro-level data, specifically the intensity of project management and ISO 9001 certification (termed project management score and ISO 9001 score) in different countries against national measures of wealth and innovation. There is no correlation between ISO 9001 score and innovation, while high ISO 9001 scores are correlated with decreasing levels of wealth. The project management score is positively correlated with wealth and with innovation, though very high project management scores are negatively correlated with innovation. The study includes a cluster analysis which finds that, with one exception, countries tend to adopt either project management or ISO 9001 but not both. The analysis indicates that project management is more likely to be associated with high innovation and high wealth than ISO 9001.

R-ArcticNet, A Regional Hydrographic Data Network for the Pan-Arctic Region (ISO-image of CD-ROM)

We describe the contemporary hydrography of the pan-Arctic land area draining into the Arctic Ocean, northern Bering Sea, and Hudson Bay on the basis of observational records of river discharge and computed runoff. The Regional Arctic Hydrographic Network data set, R-ArcticNET, is presented, which is based on 3754 recording stations drawn from Russian, Canadian, European, and U.S. archives. R-ArcticNET represents the single largest data compendium of observed discharge in the Arctic. Approximately 73% of the nonglaciated area of the pan-Arctic is monitored by at least one river discharge gage giving a mean gage density of 168 gages per 106 km2. Average annual runoff is 212 mm yr?1 with approximately 60% of the river discharge occurring from April to July. Gridded runoff surfaces are generated for the gaged portion of the pan-Arctic region to investigate global change signals. Siberia and Alaska showed increases in winter runoff during the 1980s relative to the 1960s and 1970s during annual and seasonal periods. These changes are consistent with observations of change in the climatology of the region. Western Canada experienced decreased spring and summer runoff.

Impact of salinity and growth phase on alkenone distributions in coastal haptophytes

Batch cultures of Isochrysis galbana (strain CCMP 1323) and Chrysotila lamellosa (strain CCMP 1307) were grown at salinity ca. 10 to ca. 35 and the alkenone distributions determined for different growth phases. UK'37 values decreased slightly with salinity for C. lamellosa but were largely unaffected for I. galbana except during the decline phase. The values decreased with incubation time in both species. The proportion of C37:4, used as proxy for salinity, increased in both species at 0.16-0.20% per salinity unit, except during the stationary phase for I. galbana. C37:4 was much more abundant in C. lamellosa (30-44%) than in I. galbana (4-12%). Although our results suggest that salinity has a direct effect on alkenone distributions, growth phase and species composition will also have a marked impact, complicating the use of alkenone distributions as a proxy for salinity in the marine environment.

The Standard ISO 15489-1 in German and Spanish: an Interlinguistic Comparison

The aim of this paper is to deepen in the terminology of Records Management established by ISO standards, through a concrete example such as an interlinguistic comparison between UNE ISO 15489-1 and DIN ISO 15489-1, that is, between the Spanish and German versions of the ISO 15489-1. For that, the text is divided into two major and complementary parts, which are similar to both analytical perspectives adopted: the semantic one and the pragmatic one. The first one compares the words per se, taking into account the significant or word form as well as the significance or meaning. In the second part, examples of use from both languages are discussed, concerning the three terms considered essential in the text (Record, Records Management System and Records Management). The main conclusion lies in understanding how important the language is as a discrete tool of work for all information scientists, specially concerning to the standards, where the translators must show their best linguistic strategies to go unnoticed.

Responsabilité Sociétale des Organisations et ISO 26000 : cas du Maroc

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Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho (QVT): a relação homem-trabalho avaliada em empresa com especificação técnica ISO 9001

Este trabalho teve como objetivo, levantar dados sobre as relações estabelecidas pelos trabalhadores em seu campo de atuação e as possíveis consequências para sua qualidade de vida, numa Empresa de Terceirização de Serviços, na cidade do Recife- PE, Brasil. Inicialmente foi realizada uma investigação bibliográfica a partir dos principais teóricos que pesquisam sobre a Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho (QVT) e suas consequências para o melhor desempenho do trabalhador tendo em vista o seu bem-estar, as condições básicas de segurança, saúde e integridade pessoal e profissional dentro e fora da organização. Seguiu-se a pesquisa de campo realizada na referida empresa que permitiu a coleta de dados quanto à percepção dos colaboradores selecionados, por sorteio, em relação ao aspecto da qualidade de vida. Os resultados originários dos instrumentos de pesquisa aplicados, após análise, poderão ajudar na implantação de mudanças significativas através de ações que restrinjam efeitos conflituosos dos relacionamentos, garantam melhores condições de desenvolvimento pessoal e consequentemente maior produtividade organizacional. / This study aimed to collect data about the relationships established by workers in their field and the possible consequences to their quality of life, a Company's Outsourcing Services in the city of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. Initially a literature search was performed from the main theoretical research on the Quality of Work Life (QWL) and its consequences for the best performance of the employee with a view to their welfare, the basic conditions of health, safety and integrity personal and professional inside and outside the organization. This was followed by field research conducted in the company that allowed the collection of data regarding the perception of employees selected by lot in relation to the quality aspect of life. The results originating from research instruments used, after examination, may assist in the implementation of significant changes through actions restricting effects of conflicting relationships, ensure better conditions for personal development and consequently greater organizational productivity.

Consapevolezza e qualità in process: applicazine della UNI ISO/TS 16949:2009 nel reparto produttivo di pressatura in Sinteris Spa

Lo studio nasce dalla necessità di verificare l’applicazione di alcuni punti della ISO/TS 16949:2009 nel reparto di pressatura dell’azienda. Era importante valutare il livello di consapevolezza dei dipendenti relativamente al problema qualità in un’azienda automotive. Perciò, a partire dalla normativa, è stata fatta un’Indagine di Consapevolezza tra tutti i dipendenti il cui lavoro ha influenza sulla qualità del processo produttivo e del prodotto realizzato. Inoltre, serviva controllare se la logistica del reparto di pressatura fosse adeguata per permettere agli operatori di svolgere al meglio l’ autocontrollo, ossia un controllo in process delle quote geometriche e dimensionali durante la produzione di serie. È stata verificata l’adeguatezza delle unità di carico per la movimentazione dei prodotti, sia a livello logistico che di carico di lavoro per chi le deve movimentare. È risultato che le UdC attualmente in uso, ossia carrelli mossi manualmente, non possono essere sostituite, ma le si può rendere più maneggevoli cambiandone le ruote. Si è studiato il carico di lavoro del reparto di pressatura, per valutare se fosse possibile introdurre misure che diano la possibilità agli operatori di reparto di svolgere i controlli in process con più accuratezza, ipotizzando l’introduzione di una figura specifica, l’Operatore dell’Autocontrollo, che possa occuparsi solo di questo incarico, sollevando gli altri operatori da tale incombenza. Infine, ci si è posti il problema di ridurre l’utilizzo dei carrelli elevatori all’interno del reparto. È risultato necessario mantenerne l’uso per poter garantire la grande flessibilità nella produzione di quest’azienda, ma si è ipotizzato di separare il reparto in due diverse zone al momento del rinnovo del parco macchine, in modo da eliminarne l’utilizzo in una delle due zone e concentrarlo nell’altra, rendendoli indispensabili solo per un determinato tipo di produzione che si svolga in un settore ben definito del reparto.

ISO/IEC 27000, 27001 and 27002 for Information Security Management

With the increasing significance of information technology, there is an urgent need for adequate measures of information security. Systematic information security management is one of most important initiatives for IT management. At least since reports about privacy and security breaches, fraudulent accounting practices, and attacks on IT systems appeared in public, organizations have recognized their responsibilities to safeguard physical and information assets. Security standards can be used as guideline or framework to develop and maintain an adequate information security management system (ISMS). The standards ISO/IEC 27000, 27001 and 27002 are international standards that are receiving growing recognition and adoption. They are referred to as “common language of organizations around the world” for information security. With ISO/IEC 27001 companies can have their ISMS certified by a third-party organization and thus show their customers evidence of their security measures.

Implementación de un manual SIG basado en la familia de normas ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 para la empresa PAYC S.A.

Esta tesis comprende el desarrollo del diseño del manual de interventoría del sistema integrado de gestión de la empresa PAYC S.A. el cual es desarrollado en tres fases, la primera comprende un diagnóstico de debilidades del proceso de gestión de proyectos de interventoría en la organización, basado en el análisis FODA en donde se identificaron falencias en el sistema y donde se estudiaron cada una de la áreas de la organización por medio de una caracterización de las mismas, de acuerdo a esto se diseñó un manual operativo de interventoría en donde se describe cada uno de los procedimientos que comprende esta área, se diseñaron formatos para el registro de cada una de los procedimientos y finalmente se elaboró adicional un modelo de control adecuado a las necesidades actuales del proceso de gestión para la empresa (Lista de chequeo), todo esto con el propósito de aumentar la competitividad de la empresa y reducir la probabilidad de incurrir en sanciones que pueda afectar el normal funcionamiento de la organización y adicionalmente facilitar el cumplimiento de las exigencias del gobierno. Se mencionan los puntos normativos ISO 9001 Sistema de Gestión de la Calidad; ISO 14001 Sistema de Gestión Ambiental; OHSAS 18001Seguridad industrial y salud ocupacional, a los cuales se hace referencia para crear los procedimientos del Sistema Integrado de Gestión.

Microalga marina y su empleo en acuicultura y en la obtenci on de acidos grasos poliinsaturados

Una cepa de la microalga marina isochrysis galbana, depositada en la CCAP con el número de depósito CCAP 927/15 es capaz de producir elevadas cantidades de ácidos grasos poliinsaturados, especialmente de ácido eicosapentaenoico (EPA) y de ácido docosahexaenoico (DHA). La cepa microalgal crece adecuadamente a una temperatura de 18 c a 25 c, en un ph de 7 a 9,5, preferentemente a un ph de 7,65 a 8,00. La cepa microalgal, cultivada a 20 c en un fermentador de 5 litros agitado por paletas y con iluminación continua, produce EPA en una cantidad de, al menos, 39,5 mg por gramo de materia seca. Esta cepa es adecuada para su empleo en acuicultura (alimentación de larvas de peces y moluscos) y en la obtención de EPA y/o de un aceite rico en EPA y en DHA necesarios para la nutrición y salud humanas.

Diseño de un sistema de adquisición y visualización de los resultados, con base en el diagnóstico de los requisitos técnicos de la Norma Iso/Iec 17025: 2005, en la medición de las variables humedad y temperatura en el Ideam

Tesis (Ingeniero(a) en Automaziación).--Universidad de La Salle. Facultad de Ingeniería. Programa de Ingeniería en Automatización, 2014