Performance evaluation of the science and technology policy in Chongqing

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-135
Author(s):  
Chunyan Du ◽  
Yacheng Xiao ◽  
Weiyin Lv
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Technology Policy ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Evaluation Research ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Western China ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Policy Performance ◽  
Output Factors

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to exhibit performance evaluation research science and technology (S&T) policy in strengthening economic growth of Chongqing. Chongqing is the only one municipality in western China, and its S&T development absolutely will affect other fields to carry on in the whole nation. This research will offer a framework of S&T policy performance evaluation for the strategic management of S&T policy in Chongqing. Design/methodology/approach – This paper uses data envelopment analysis (DEA) and grey relational analysis (GRA) to measure up S&T policy performance evaluation in Chongqing based on data from 2007 to 2012. Findings – The key finding is that only S&T policy DEA value in 2008 is invalid, and four input factors and six output factors strongly relate to S&T efficiency. Practical implications – Policy makers should focus on S&T policy performance and evaluate it with the scientific method to stimulate S&T's healthy development. Originality/value – The paper gives an insight into the perspectives of input–output of S&T efficiency in Chongqing and forms an evaluation system which will benefit policy formulation and implement in the future.

Evaluation of the Indonesia national strategic policy of science and technology development

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustangimah Mustangimah ◽  
Prakoso Bhairawa Putera ◽  
Muhammad Zulhamdani ◽  
Setiowiji Handoyo ◽  
Sri Rahayu
Keyword(s):  
Technology Policy ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Soft Systems Methodology ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Science And Technology Policy ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Systems Methodology ◽  
Soft Systems ◽  
Policy Documents ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this study is to outline the improvement of framing in Indonesia science and technology policy content, policy formulation model, policy strategy implementation and policy performance indicators. Design/methodology/approach This study is conducted by implementing action research model to generate new knowledge as a research interest, through the search for solutions or improvements to problematical situation, applying Soft Systems Methodology. Thus, this research model is regarded as Soft Systems Methodology-based Action Research (SSM-based AR). Findings Policy formulation is not evidence based in which policy documents remain theoretical and are impractical or not detailed in engaging real conditions and strategic issues, yet the targets are measurable despite predictive results. Change and strengthening are required in the national science and technology policy for the next period, on the basis that future research policies are encouraged to address problems and solutions to build a country based on science and technology. Indonesia requires policies involving both effective and efficient national research; therefore, the need for an integrated policy direction conveying science and technology and other related sectors, such as the health sector and food, remains vital. Originality/value Previously, science and technology policy planning in Indonesia was not equipped with data and indicators of success, having no target to achieve within a five-year period. In the coming periods, science and technology policy documents in Indonesia are issued in the form of government regulations/presidential decrees, including indicators of science and technology achievements (quantitatively) for five years.

The X factor that can help to motivate Generation Y

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.S. Sreejith
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Recognition System ◽  
Information Technology Workers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Performance Evaluation System ◽  
Evaluation Systems ◽  
Effective Performance

Purpose – Explains why performance evaluation designed for manufacturers is inappropriate for information technology organizations. Design/methodology/approach – Underlines the distinctiveness of the information technology workforce and provides the basis for an effective performance- evaluation system designed for these workers. Findings – Highlights the roles of consensus and transparency in setting and modifying evaluation criteria. Practical implications – Urges the need for a fair and open rewards and recognition system to run in parallel with reformed performance evaluation. Social implications – Provides a way of updating performance evaluation systems to take account of the move from manufacturing to information technology-based jobs in many developed and developing societies. Originality/value – Reveals how best to recognize, reward and assess the performance of information technology workers.

The regional-innovation cluster policy for R&D efficiency and the creative economy

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donghun Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Technology Policy ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Science And Technology Policy ◽  
Creative Economy ◽  
System Construction ◽  
Cluster Policy ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Innovation Cluster

Purpose This paper aims to discuss and present the regional-innovation cluster policy for R&D efficiency and the creative economy. In particular, the R&D efficiency and creative economy of Daedeok Innopolis are discussed for the science and technology policy of the R&D regional-innovation cluster. In this research, the region cluster policy change, the creative innovation system construction, the manpower system construction and the support unification for R&D and commercialization are presented as policy proposals for R&D efficiency and the creative economy. Design/methodology/approach In this research, the universities, research institutes and enterprises of Daedeok Innopolis were studied. Thirty people from the universities in the area, 30 from the research institutes and 30 from the enterprises were surveyed through the quota sampling of the non-probability sampling method for this research. These survey respondents were science and technology policy specialists for the R&D, industrialization and entrepreneurial activities of Daedeok Innopolis. The methodological material is a questionnaire. The study’s investigation factors were the government’s role, knowledge creation and the network. Also, F-test, ANOVA and chi-square independence test were utilized for the survey data analysis. Findings Regional-innovation cluster construction is a representative method of realizing regional development and competition enhancement. This research was found through the analysis that the government policy is very useful for innovation ecosystem development. The knowledge capability has been enhanced in connection with knowledge creation. Also, the network has been vitalized. New-dimension industry–university–institute collaboration and a human resource management system are needed for R&D efficiency and the creative economy. Daedeok Innopolis needs consistent support for industrialization and foundation. Social implications Movement of and cooperation among humans, goods, knowledge, technologies, etc., occur in many areas (science, the economy, culture, arts, etc.) because of the compression of time and space through informatization and globalization. This has brought about changes in cross-border, regional and national relations and has stimulated competition in the aforementioned areas. To date, a state-dominated system has been operated to deal with these changes, but it has been shown to be inefficient because it cannot reflect the conditions in the region and does not allow quick reaction. The advantages of the region must be identified and utilized to boost the survival and development of the region. Regional-innovation cluster construction is a representative method of realizing regional development and competition enhancement. Originality/value The innovative feature of the study is proposed the science and technology policy (the region cluster policy change, the creative innovation system construction, the manpower system construction and the support unification for R&D and commercialization) for the R&D regional-innovation cluster through the survey data analysis. In this paper, the R&D efficiency and the creative economy of Daedeok Innopolis are discussed for the science and technology policy of the R&D regional-innovation cluster. The science and technology policy for the R&D regional-innovation cluster development is examined for the first time in this paper. This research is expected to make a significant contribution to the establishment of a development strategy for the regional-innovation cluster, and to the decision-making regarding the science and technology policy.

Procedural characteristics of the 4th Korean technology foresight

foresight ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 198-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moonjung Choi ◽  
Han-Lim Choi ◽  
Heyoung Yang
Keyword(s):  
Technology Policy ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Delphi Survey ◽  
Science And Technology Policy ◽  
Technology Foresight ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Technology ◽  
Future Needs ◽  
Future Technologies

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to describe procedural characteristics of the 4th technology foresight (TF) using search engines to discover emerging issues; analytic framework development to discover future needs; future technologies considering future needs as well as technology development; detailed description of future technology; analytical discussions of Delphi survey results; developing spatial-specific scenarios and illustrations; and examining possible adverse effects of future technologies. Korea performs TF every 5 years to establish science and technology policy and strategies. In the 4th TF, future technologies that might be developed by 2035 were discovered and Delphi survey was conducted to examine current development status, anticipated times of technology development and public use, plans to secure these technologies, etc. Design/methodology/approach – This paper divides procedure employed in the 4th TF into three steps and explains seven characteristics related to its procedure. Findings – Improvement of the TF procedure will increase the reliability and applicability of its results. Originality/value – This paper consists of original results which include improved procedure and its implication by researchers who participated in the 4th TF. It will provide a useful example for other nations, hoping to introduce TF to set up national science and technology policy.

The interrelationship between information systems and science policy formulation

1979 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-90
Author(s):  
C. Keren ◽  
Pauline A. Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Science Policy ◽  
Policy Maker ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Technology Policy ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
National Level ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Science And Technology Policy

Improved information systems are a significant resource through which Science and Technology policy making can be considerably enhanced. The complexity of Science and Technology and its diversity raise serious problems as to definitions, quality and quantity of information resources which serve the policy maker, and the organizational and technical methods through which available knowledge is made accessible. The interrelationship of inter-organizational, national and international information systems is discussed in this context. Internationally accepted standards and proce dures should be developed and implemented but it is emphasized that international operations and conventions must have application at the national level if they are to have some permanency and be effective.

Science and technology diplomacy: a framework at the national level

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mahdi Zolfagharzadeh ◽  
Alireza Aslani ◽  
Ali Asghar Sadabadi ◽  
Mahdi Sanaei ◽  
Fahimeh Lesan Toosi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Technology Policy ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
National Level ◽  
Legal Issues ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fuzzy Delphi

Purpose Science and technology diplomacy (STD) is an emerging area in the field of public policy and technology management. The purpose of this study is to overview the concept of STD based on the two approaches “Science and Technology” and “Diplomacy” to explain its necessity for Non-Aligned Movement member countries. Design/methodology/approach To design the work, principal domains and sub-domains of STD are identified based on the thematic analysis. By using MAXQDA software, the initial codes are analyzed and validated for the case study. Then, six areas and 29 sub-areas are identified based on the fuzzy Delphi and the framework is designed. Findings STD is defined from six scopes, including political, economics, law and legal issues, social sciences, philosophy and science and technology. Each scope has its own mechanism that is discussed in the article. Originality/value This work is one of the first in the literature of science and technology policy making.

Evolution and performance of Chinese technology policy

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenxiang Sun ◽  
Jisheng Peng ◽  
Juelin Ma ◽  
Weiguo Zhong
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Investment ◽  
Path Dependence ◽  
Technology Policy ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Econometric Models ◽  
Technology Strategy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Technology Absorption ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Technology Policies

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyze the evolution of Chinese technology policy, assess its technological and economic performance from the visual angle of “market in exchange for technology” strategy.Design/methodology/approachA quantified method based on policy contents from policy power, policy goals and policy means was developed to build a policy database, and analyze the evolutionary tendency of Chinese technology policy. In addition, econometric models were built to assess the performance of technology policy.FindingsThe critical goals of Chinese technology policy are introducing technology directly or indirectly by introducing foreign investment and innovation, but the critical linkage between introduction and innovation‐technology absorption was absent – almost all policy means aim at the introduction of foreign investment and innovation but not technology absorption. More unfortunately, the econometric results show that introduction of foreign investment contributes little, while technology absorption contributes much more. Institutional path‐dependence and the competition for benefits among different departments have aggravated an already unbalanced emphasis on technology policies during the reform.Research limitations/implicationsDuring the quantification of technology policy, one perhaps loses some information about policy, and it can only be used to analyze the technology policy system, not special technology policy.Practical implicationsAnalyses of the evolution of Chinese technology policy and econometric results show the blunder of “market in exchange for technology” strategy from policy formulation and execution. Also, it leads to the optimization of technology policy from policy targets, implements based on national technology and innovation strategy.Originality/valueThe paper develops the method of technology policy quantification and builds econometric models to assess the contribution of technology policy to technology progress and economy development.

Chinese manufacturing industry development strategy from the financial perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuxiang Pan ◽  
Yimin Huang ◽  
Ershi Qi
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industry ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Financial Perspective ◽  
The Development Strategy ◽  
Performance Evaluation Index

Purpose – Based on literature review, the purpose of this paper is to design a comprehensive evaluation system for pharmaceutical industry from the financial perspective, and then analyses the development strategy of Chinese pharmaceutical industry according to the data of listed companies. Design/methodology/approach – This paper analyses the development strategy of Chinese pharmaceutical industry through building the grey dominance evaluation model including absolute degree of grey incidence model and relative degree of grey incidence model. Findings – Through the analysis of the grey dominance evaluation model, the authors find that four factors including total assets turnover, quick ratio, inventory turnover and current ratio can be grouped into first grade assessment indicator when evaluating the performance of Chinese pharmaceutical industry. These four indexes contain the concept of operational efficiency which shows that operation capability is the key to support the development of Chinese pharmaceutical industry, needing to be highly valued when organizations making business policy. When it comes to velocity of development, the contribution of R & D intensity is relatively small, which shows innovation ability of China’s pharmaceutical industry is still weak. Innovation is the lifeblood of enterprise development, needing to be improved to promote enterprise’s core competitiveness in the future development. Originality/value – This paper selects Y1-Y7 as the performance evaluation system of pharmaceutical manufacturing enterprises, while X1-X15 as performance evaluation index system from the financial perspective, which indicated that the evaluation system is scientific and practical. The empirical result shows that the operation capability makes the largest contribution to the performance of China’s pharmaceutical industry, while R & D ability and the enterprise core competitive ability are weak.

scholarly journals The Impact of Stakeholder Involvement in Evaluation System Design: Lessons from the Zimbabwe Education Sector Experiences

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
Belinda R. Musodza ◽  
Elphinah N. Cishe ◽  
Neziwe Mapangwana
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Teacher Involvement ◽  
Performance Evaluation System ◽  
Quantitative Sample ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Evaluation System

The design of a performance evaluation system should ideally be inclusive and participatory to enhance stakeholders’ buy-in, acceptance and ownership of the system, whilst at the same time, ensure relevance and sustainability of the process.  This paper examines the design process of the teacher evaluation system in one education district of Zimbabwe. The study intended to establish the extent of teacher involvement in the design of the evaluation system and to determine the relationship between the design process and effectiveness of the evaluation system. The study used the convergent mixed method design. A quantitative sample of 292 teachers and a qualitative sample of 12 educators, namely teachers, heads of departments and school heads drawn from 10 secondary schools participated in the study. Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS version 26 and descriptive and inferential statistics were conducted. Atlas ti. 8 was used to analyse the qualitative data. The study established that the design process was exclusive and non-participatory, which led to lack of ownership and buy-in by the teachers. Based on these findings, it was concluded that the design process was faulty and negatively impacted the effectiveness of the teacher performance evaluation system. The study recommends that policy formulation should be inclusive and pilot tested to allow input of the users before full scale implementation.   Received: 14 October 2020 / Accepted: 29 March 2021 / Published: 10 May 2021

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