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CLOSING THE LOOP: PRODUCT SUPPORT OPERATIONS WITHIN THE DEMING SYSTEMS MODEL
Get PDFThis paper introduces the concept of Product Support Operations (PSO) as an extension of traditional processes such as manufacturing and supply chains using the relational Deming Systems Model. The Deming Model will be expanded to include key system interactions occurring after the customer has purchased the product or service. This modified Deming Systems Model will be used to explain the concept of a Product Support Operations (PSO) function as a holistic means to improve customer service and product performance within the context of how the customer uses the product. This paper is aimed at professionals seeking to better understand internal organizational interactions in relation to customer needs and requirements. Academics interested in understanding design implications of a product support model may also find value with the material in this paper
EFFECTS OF PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING APPROACH ON PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS AND COOPERATIVE WORKING ABILITY OF EIGHTH-GRADE STUDENTS
Get PDFThe purposes of this research were 1) to study the problem-solving skills of students who were taught using problem-based learning approach between pre-study and post-study and 2) to compare the cooperative working ability of the students who were taught using problem-based learning approach and 3) to compare students’ problem-solving skills with gain at 70%. The sample comprised 36 students of Navamindarajudis Matchim School, Muang District, Nakhon Sawan. The instruments used consisted of 4 teaching plans, a problem-solving skill test, and a cooperative working assessment form. The research was conducted for four weeks. The research design used was One-Group Pretest Posttest Design. The data were analyzed using t-test dependent.The research findings: 1. There was a significant increase in the problem-solving skills of the students at .05 after being taught using problem-based learning approach. 2. There was a significant increase in the cooperative working ability of the students at .05 after being taught by using problem-based learning approach. 3. There was a significant increase in students’ problem-solving skills at 86.11% which was more than the gain of 70%
CURBING CYBERBULLYING AMONG STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EXISTING LAWS AMONG SELECTED ASEAN COUNTRIES
Get PDFLast 2013, the Philippines approved the Anti-Bullying law, which covered cyberbullying. However, a 2015 study revealed that 80% of filipino teenagers aged 13 to 16 are still experiencing cyberbullying (Takumi, 2016). This paper attempted to compare existing laws on cyberbullying among selected ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. It also aims to identify each country’s anti-cyberbullying measures that might fit other ASEAN countries’ needs. To achieve its purposes, it used a qualitative research with the following primary methods: discourse analysis of cyberbullying laws and alternative strategies addressing said concern; and literature review of online journals, online publications, and online news articles. The study revealed that the Philippines is the only ASEAN country with a cyberbullying law that addresses the students, while other countries have alternative strategies in addressing the issue. Further, it found that cyberbullying is experienced by individuals aged 6 to 30 through Facebook and Twitter. The study suggests that the government should require schools to develop specific and consistent policies that would address this concern; and a curriculum that promotes digital responsibility. Finally, parents are encouraged to educate their children on ethical values, particularly in the digital world
TALENT MANAGEMENT IN WORK-LIFE - A LIGHTNING BOLT TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT!
Get PDFOrganizations in this 21rst century face numerous challenges as a result of increased demographics and diversity of the workforce. In this context, companies require an organized and strategic effort to use various human resource management practices, including acquiring employees, learning and development, performance management, and compensation to attract, retain, motivate, and develop highly skilled work-force.This research not only helps to explore the relationship between HRD in a Public and a Private organization, also it facilitates a framework to develop employee self-confidence and cheerfulness by a constructive work environment. Simultaneously, it is vital to depict the outcomes of two independent variables viz. Talent management and, Professional development towards its dependent variable, HRD. It highlights on the employee perception about working conditions of the two companies, which is a fundamental factor for the leadership skills, employee commitment, high performance work systems, and the necessity of socio-technical systems. Accordingly, the study is concentrated at Kochi, Kerala, India, in the shape of ‘Comparative Analysis of HRD in a Public and a Private’ (quantitative and qualitative analysis) with a focus on the Plant level workers and the Managerial staff (stratified proportional sampling) with a sample size of 481 and 475 from both companies. Furthermore, it has been statistically verified that two factors show a positive relationship with HRD. Along with this, it identifies the extent to which the HRD and its work-life factors are provided by the selected companies. The outcome of the survey has generated a relationship between dependent variable (HRD) and independent variables (work-life factors), different opinion in their HRD, their outlook about HRD and work-life factors with respect to demographic factors, personal satisfaction about their HRD, varying satisfaction level with respect to the demographic factors, and the influence of HRD variables in the selected companies. 
BOGGED DOWN IN THE PAST
Get PDFGrounded on almost eight months of insider’s observations research data suggest, that many immigrants, mainly because of their limited communications with natives and without proper government assistance, are unable to break out from the pursuing past and instead, they are joining existent or forming their networks. It is also the case, that very often, those immigrants’ communities, live their own lives which, in many respects, differ from the life of the host country. Findings allow the author to make a bold assumption about the harmful role of Russian-speaking communities on processes of integration of immigrants into the host society. Those communities not only do not contribute to the restructuring of behavioral and thinking patterns of immigrants but, support the opposite. The ‘Russian’ church, for example, while being a strong unifying factor for Russian-speakers abroad, instead of using its authority to help integration, is the first to resist and to promote the foreign to host country mode of life and, is not interested in changing its status quo. To ensure better integration and assimilation of immigrants into host societies, the author suggests, that the governments must be more proactive in organizing lives of those foreign speaking communities and diasporas whereas today, all this is left to chance. 
ICT INTEGRATION IN EDUCATION: THE CASE OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KERALA
Get PDFThe quality of education in rural areas has not risen to the expected standard due to lack of access, inadequate infrastructure, poor connectivity of ICT, and insufficient number of teachers, etc. This empirical study aims at finding out the factors influencing successful ICT integration in rural schools with special focus on the availability of ICT infrastructure, extent of ICT utilization in classrooms and the barriers encountered in its effective usage. The findings indicate that ICT infrastructure is inadequate and its use in teaching and learning were found to be minimal and has not brought about much improvement. Underutilization of the technology has resulted in lowering the digital competency of the students. Frequent utilization of smart-classrooms along with a strong ICT infrastructure and their integration into teaching activities can play a significant role in facilitating digital education in rural schools
RETHINKING AND REPOSITIONING THE UNIVERSITY AS CADRE AND ACTIVIST FOR THE POST-APARTHEID STATE: EVIDENCE FROM RURAL SOUTH AFRICA
Get PDFThis paper investigated the role of the post-colonial-apartheid university in (South) Africa using a case study sourced from Vhembe District, Limpopo Province to back its argument. A mixed method approach blending secondary data obtained from reviewed sources, and participant interviews was used to collect data. Three (n=3) doctoral studies conducted in the area were found and reviewed accordingly. Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were held with various participant stakeholders. Collected data were recorded as field notes for analysis, and analysed using the thematic analysis method. This paper was guided by the theories of decolonization and Africanisation of post-colonial-apartheid (South) African universities. The results revealed that the post-colonial-apartheid university undermined and sidelined African indigenous knowledge. African indigenous communities were also impeding knowledge development because of their refusal to divulge information. Furthermore, universities had difficulty conducting ethical and usable research. The paper concludes that the university has a role to play in the post-colonial-apartheid era provided it transforms to become relevant for the course. 
ASSESSMENT ON DIMENSIONS OF AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP OF COLLEGE TEACHERS
Get PDFThis study described a theory-based measure of authentic leadership using three separate samples obtained from Indonesia, Ar-Raniry State Islamic University; Nigeria, Bayero University; and the Philippines, Palompon Institute of Technology. A multidimensional model of the authentic leadership construct (the Authentic Leadership Questionnaire [ALQ]) comprising leader self-awareness, relational transparency, internalized moral perspective, and balanced processing was used in gathering the data from the identified school samples. Finally, the results revealed a high level of self-awareness, internalized moral perspective, balanced processing, and relational transparency from the three samples. This implies that the teacher-respondents as professionals possessed stronger authentic leadership while performing their duties and responsibilities in the classroom. Conclusively, the pattern of leader behavior displayed promotes both positive psychological capacities and a positive ethical climate, fostering positive self-development. The classroom teachers are genuine, mission-driven and focused on results, lead with their heart, not just their minds, and focused on the long-term goals.  
CZECH ACADEMIC ETIQUETTE
Get PDFAlthough the academic etiquette is daily applied in the world of academia and international conferences, it still remains a largely uncharted territory. Some coded rules emerged with the establishment of first universities in the 12th century; at present, some specific rules are directly stipulated by law, some are governed by university statutes, but many of these rules are customary-law practices. The aim of the present study is to try to define the areas where academic etiquette is applicable and determine their three basic aspects: establishing contact, image and common communication. Detailed attention will be paid to the first aspect dealing primarily with the ways of indicating hierarchy through titles and ranks in the Czech academic world, which currently differs from other Central European countries, although stemming from the same tradition
INVESTIGATING SCHOOL TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF CONSTRUCTIVIST THEORY: A MULTIPLE CASE STUDY IN LEBANON
Get PDFThe purpose of this study is to investigate teachers’ perception and application of constructivist theory in schools. This study followed a qualitative approach. Teaching strategies used in class were observed, and schoolteachers and coordinators after each class observation were interviewed. Main findings indicate that the schoolteachers lacked comprehensible perception of the real application and meaning of constructivist theory. These results indicate a negative perception of constructivist theory. Four main limitations have influenced the efficacy of this study. Schools’ pedagogy should be enhanced, and in order to overcome the gap found by this study and enhance schoolteachers’ perception of several teaching methodologies, which will help them shift to student-centeredness, a concerted effort and coordination between the Ministry of Education and Center of Education and Research Development, education makers in the education field, school administrators and schoolteachers, and students and their parents would be highly beneficial and important. A new culture is suggested to be built where capacity building programs should be introduced to educational sectors in Lebanon. This study encourages schoolteachers to enhance their knowledge on constructivist theory in order to engage, motivate and improve the quality of education.