Practical and Policy Implications of Using Different Rural-Urban Classification Systems: A Case Study of Inpatient Service Utilization Among Veterans Administration Users

Abstract This article assesses the implementation of Presidential Regulation No. 125 of 2016 concerning the Treatment of Refugees and how it relates to different kinds of bureaucratic labelling of refugees as it unfolds in Indonesia’s region of Kupang. From a politico-historical perspective, Kupang is a useful case-study for elucidating the policy implications of the labelling of refugees, as the region has been hosting different kinds of refugees due to its strategic geographical location that borders Australia and Timor-Leste. Drawing on my fieldwork in Kupang between October 2012 and October 2013, and my intermittent return to the region between January 2017 and February 2019, this article argues that labels for refugees evolve over time in response to the larger sociopolitical situation, but they are formed mostly to serve the interest of the host country rather than those of displaced people. Furthermore, while labelling displaced people as “refugees” has been effective in justifying funding and support, it can also lead to a manipulation of refugee status, and the marginalization and exclusion of refugees.

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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS IN THE CONTEXT OF NEW PUBLIC MANAGEMENT: EVIDENCE FROM AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC SECTOR AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Problems of Management in the 21st Century ◽

10.33225/pmc/17.12.07 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 7-19

Author(s):

Anup Chowdhury ◽

Nikhil Chandra Shil

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Public Sector ◽

Performance Measurement ◽

Public Management ◽

New Public Management ◽

Policy Implications ◽

Measurement Systems ◽

New Public ◽

Performance Measurement Systems

This research explored in depth the evolution of performance measurement systems in the context of new public management initiatives in Australian public sector. A governmental department in the Australian Capital Territory was selected for the purpose of the exploration. The qualitative research approach was adopted and data was collected following case study tradition. The main data sources were archival official documents and interviews. In addition, the researchers used direct observation to supplement and corroborate the archival documents and interview data. The empirical evidence presented in this research supports the fact that the selected Australian government department has implemented performance measurement systems in the line of new public management to illustrate the department’s commitment to efficiency and accountability. The research undertaken was in-depth, using a case study and though generalization is not possible from this single case study, the findings may be expected to add knowledge to existing literature and provide some important lessons for other public sector entities of the developing countries who are interested in adopting performance measurement systems as their control devices. Keywords: public sector, performance measurement systems, new public management, developing countries, Australia.

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Possible Assessment Method of Green Infrastructure in the Case of Small Town Keszthely, Hungary

Land Science ◽

10.30560/ls.v2n2p21 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. p21

Author(s):

Vera Iváncsics ◽

Krisztina Filepné Kovács

Keyword(s):

Green Infrastructure ◽

Environmental Planning ◽

Evaluation Method ◽

Assessment Method ◽

Policy Implications ◽

Current Status ◽

Field Surveys ◽

Further Development ◽

The Eu

Recently the planning of green infrastructure (GI) has become a general practice around metropolis (Paris, München, Budapest, etc). A complex methodology is required that goes beyond the scope of traditional green surface systems. However, there are various policy implications in the EU, the smaller towns are lagging to apply them. The paper presents a potential evaluation method through the case study of Keszthely, HU. As Keszthely at Balaton Riviera, is a popular touristic target of CEE, the environmental planning is an essential part of sustainable development. After a literature analyses of assessment methods of GI and ecosystem services, the aspects of GI have been valued on grade scales, based on field surveys and indicators. The current status of the GI was surveyed which is a base for further development and monitoring activities. The paper introduces the methodology, which contributes to preservation of ecosystems.

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Socio-Cultural Dynamics of Resilience Building: Lesson Learned from Sleman, Indonesia

JKAP (Jurnal Kebijakan dan Administrasi Publik) ◽

10.22146/jkap.42391 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 63

Author(s):

Agusma Putri Wardani ◽

Bevaola Kusumasari

Keyword(s):

Community Dynamics ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Volcanic Eruptions ◽

Policy Implications ◽

Cultural Dynamics ◽

Community Based Interventions ◽

Cultural Changes ◽

Study Results ◽

Resilient Communities

The eruption of Mount Merapi in 2010 was one of the largest volcanic eruptions in Indonesian history. The catastrophic event resulted in fatalities, loss of homes and livelihoods, infrastructure damage, and trauma for residents. There also a shift in community dynamics. The purpose of this study is to analyse and understand the formation of resilient communities by examining the shift in the society dynamics, specifically socio-cultural changes in community-based interventions. The study is a case study of Pangukrejo Hamlet in Sleman, Indonesia. Study results showed that in the aftermath of the eruption, the community experienced changes in degree of harmony and mutual respect among members. The study identified community economy dynamics, which are attributable to three interventions. Study results formed the basis for drawing policy implications for public awareness of disaster risk and post-disaster recovery in general.

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On The Sustainability Of Urban Institutional Dynamics: Capitalization, Decentralization, And The Case Of Two Alpine Cities

Environnement urbain ◽

10.7202/1005875ar ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

pp. 24-37 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jon Marco Church ◽

Nicolas Maisetti

Keyword(s):

Policy Implications ◽

Capital City ◽

Institutional Dynamics ◽

Urban Dynamics ◽

Institutional Dimension ◽

Urban Contexts ◽

Urban Institutions ◽

Centralization And Decentralization ◽

Do So

The focus of this article is on the institutional dimension of urban dynamics, particularly on the twin processes of capitalization – defined as the transformation of a place into a capital city – and decentralization. We observe that they co-exist in several urban contexts. A study was conducted addressing the inherent level of sustainability for each configuration produced by the dynamics. This hypothesis was tested by performing a mental experiment to assess the consequences of the prevalence of one dynamic over the other. To do so, a case study was undertaken on two Italian Alpine cities – Turin and Bolzano – in order to empirically ground the experiment and compare the two conceptual models. From our analysis, both extreme centralization and decentralization seem unsustainable. The broader policy implications are clear: urban institutions must seek to control these processes by avoiding the extremes and mitigating their impacts.

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Empirical testing of a model on supply chain management adoption in India using the case study method

Supply Chain Management An International Journal ◽

10.1108/scm-05-2020-0187 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Srichandan Sahu ◽

Kambhampati Venkata Satya Surya Narayana Rao

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chain Management ◽

Theoretical Model ◽

Policy Implications ◽

Chain Management ◽

Content Type ◽

Marketing Activities ◽

Multiple Case ◽

Innovative Culture

Purpose The purpose of this study is to empirically test a theoretical model on supply chain management (SCM) adoption in India. Design/methodology/approach The present study used a multiple case research method to study the phenomenon. The findings are based on analysis of the SCM adoption processes in three large manufacturing organizations from the aluminium, steel and fertilizer industries. Findings The present study tested four propositions. Three of the propositions were empirically validated and one proposition was revised. The key findings are: one, a lack of recognition by an organization of higher advantages because of SCM adoption as compared to the costs leads to SCM non-adoption. Two, a lack of organizational readiness factors such as a collaborative and innovative culture, higher absorptive capacity and slack resources leads to the non-adoption of SCM. Three, a lack of institutional pressure and marketing activities of the SCM vendors on an organization lead to the non-adoption of SCM. Originality/value The major contribution of the present study is that it has empirically validated the theoretical model for SCM adoption in India. The findings of the present study have both theoretical and practical implications. Theoretically, a model of SCM adoption was validated. The study provides managerial connotations for SCM vendors, consultants, practitioners and policy implications for policymakers.

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Impact of Organizational Trauma on Workplace Behavior and Performance

Social Issues in the Workplace ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-3917-9.ch044 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 869-893

Author(s):

Ben Tran

Keyword(s):

Community College ◽

Workplace Bullying ◽

Policy Implications ◽

Workplace Behavior ◽

Research Reporting ◽

Community College District ◽

And Performance ◽

Organizational Trauma ◽

The Impact

Research suggests, according to Branch, Ramsay, and Barker (2013), that a significant number of people are exposed to persistent abusive treatment within the workplace, with the majority of studies within Europe indicating that between 10% and 15% of the workforce are exposed to workplace bullying (Zapf, Escartin, Einarsen, Hoel, & Vartia, 2011), with North American research reporting similar prevalence rates. This is a significant, ongoing dilemma for researchers and practitioners, for which an agreed resolution would be useful because of legal and policy implications. Hence, the purpose of this chapter is on the impact of organizational trauma on workplace behavior and performance based on workplace bullying. The chapter is based on a case study regarding a program that is funded by the Department of Education within a community college in the State of California. The community college is one of four community colleges under the same community college district.

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Genetic Optimization of Fuzzy Classification Systems — A Case Study

Computational Intelligence in Theory and Practice ◽

10.1007/978-3-7908-1831-4_10 ◽

2001 ◽

pp. 183-200 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ulrich Bodenhofer ◽

Erich Peter Klement

Keyword(s):

Classification Systems ◽

Fuzzy Classification ◽

Genetic Optimization

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Economic Contributions of Mega-Dam Infrastructure as Perceived by Local and Displaced Communities: A Case Study of Merowe Dam, Sudan

Agriculture ◽

10.3390/agriculture10060227 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. 227 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Al-Noor Abdullah ◽

Sanzidur Rahman ◽

Stephen Essex ◽

James Benhin

Keyword(s):

Cost Benefit Analysis ◽

Cost Benefit ◽

Local Communities ◽

Policy Implications ◽

Water Shortages ◽

Agricultural Technologies ◽

Socioeconomic Impacts ◽

Non Governmental Organizations ◽

Institutional Infrastructure

Investigations on the socioeconomic impacts of mega-dam projects have tended to focus on conventional cost–benefit analysis, while studies exploring perceptions of local communities, who are some of the prime beneficiaries of these development initiatives, are limited. This paper aims to address this research gap through a case study of community perceptions on the socioeconomic impacts of the Merowe Dam in Sudan from the residents of upstream, downstream, and relocated locations. Data were collected primarily through surveys and interviews with residents, government officials, dam implementation authority, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other key informants and a series of indicators were developed for the analysis from the responses. Three inter-related areas of impact were scrutinized: (a) electricity generation; (b) development of modern agriculture; and (c) institutional infrastructure in the region. The results reveal that local communities are fully aware of both the positive and adverse socioeconomic impacts of the Merowe Dam, although these are focused more on the visible impacts closely related to their livelihood and income, such as increased food production, water shortages, electricity supply and its costs. Policy implications include investments in the new settlement areas with respect to the agricultural economy, such as irrigation improvement through electrification, promoting crop diversity, research, development, and diffusion of modern agricultural technologies. Efforts are also needed to strike a balance between provision of utilities and services, (i.e., water, electricity and other infrastructural facilities) provided by the Merowe Dam, amongst communities in relocated, upstream, and downstream locations.

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Evaluating the Use of Personal Networks to Circumvent Formal Processes: A Case Study of Vruzki in Bulgaria

South East European Journal of Economics and Business ◽

10.1515/jeb-2017-0006 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 57-67 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Colin C. Williams ◽

Junhong Yang

Keyword(s):

Policy Implications ◽

Future Research ◽

Face To Face ◽

Income Groups ◽

Personal Connections ◽

Values And Beliefs ◽

The Unemployed ◽

Formal Procedures ◽

Reporting Data

AbstractThe aim of this paper is to evaluate the prevalence and distribution of the use of personal connections to circumvent formal procedures by soliciting favours for and from others, known as vruzki, and how this can be explained and tackled. Reporting data from 2,005 face-to-face interviews conducted in late 2015 in Bulgaria, the finding is that 30 per cent of respondents had used vruzki in the 12 months prior to the survey, particularly when accessing medical services and finding a job. Estimating a logit model and then calculating the marginal effects, the population groups significantly more likely to have used vruzki are those whose norms, values and beliefs are not in symmetry with the formal laws and regulations, perceiving the penalties and detection risks as higher, those reporting their financial situation as very comfortable, and the highest income groups, but also younger people, the unemployed, and those living in larger households. The paper concludes by discussing the theoretical and policy implications along with the future research required.

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