Reservoir Management Policy Framework

2021 ◽  
pp. 163-193
Author(s):  
Ashok K. Pathak
Keyword(s):  
Reservoir Management ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Policy Framework

scholarly journals Transformation of Sociocultural Integration Policy and Inherent Political Theories in the United Kingdom: A Way Forward

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 215824402110074
Author(s):  
Samiul Parvez Ahmed ◽  
Sarwar Uddin Ahmed ◽  
Ikramul Hasan
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Policy Instruments ◽  
Diversity Management ◽  
Policy Instrument ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Theoretical Argument ◽  
Integration Policy ◽  
The United Kingdom

The contemporary integration policies (Community Cohesion Agenda [CCA]) of the United Kingdom have been criticized for their foundational weaknesses, conceptual inadequacies, myopic views with regard to the complexity of the issue, lack of evidence, and so on. Vast majority of the studies conducted to verify this discourse have been done in the line of theoretical arguments of diversity management rather than exploring their connections to a target community in reality. This study aims at establishing a linkage between the growing theoretical arguments of the integration discourse with empirical data in light of the policy framework of the CCA. We have selected the fastest growing Bangladeshi community of the CCA-adapted Aston City of Birmingham as the representative group of the ethnic minority communities of the United Kingdom. Qualitative data collection approach has been followed, where primary in-depth interviews were conducted on various policy actors, social workers, faith leaders, and Bangladeshi residents of Aston. The entire policy instrument, starting from its broad purposes to operational strategies, has been severely challenged by both residents of the community and relevant policy-implementing bodies in Aston. CCA policies appear to be largely inclined toward the interculturalism/communitarianism ideology rather than to multiculturalism. However, the empirical evidence shows that the need for multiculturalism, to be more specific—Bristol School of Multiculturalism, as a political theory remains in the integration discourse in the context of the United Kingdom. Findings are expected to have implications on practitioners and policy makers in designing diversity management policy instruments by having a wider synthesized view on both theoretical argument and empirical data.

Parent Management Committees and Pre-school Playgroups: The Partnership Model and Future Management Policy

1994 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Brophy
Keyword(s):  
Management Policy ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
National Study ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Real Cost ◽  
Partnership Model ◽  
Management Functions ◽  
Levels Of Support ◽  
Parent Management ◽  
Future Management

ABSTRACTThis article reconsiders the origins of ‘self management’ in pre-school daycare services in the light of new data from a national study of playgroups in England. In the absence of comprehensive nursery education, playgroup provision has mushroomed in Britain. ‘Parental involvement’ has been a central premise in the philosophy of playgroups. However, data now available suggest that aspects of this premise require reassessment.The study establishes that ‘parents’ who are playgroup managers are in fact mothers mostly drawn from white, higher income, higher educated groups. Furthermore, they tend to be resistant to taking on such management functions. Playgroup workers in turn are dissatisfied with available levels of support and effective management. Both groups however are subject to structural pressures – not least of which is women's increased participation in paid employment – and many of these pressures are likely to increase in the 1990s.The future management of this sector therefore requires reconsideration within a broader public sector policy framework. Such an approach should address both the real cost of effective management and such employment policies as may facilitate the involvement of all parents – irrespective of gender, income or ethnic group – in services for their children.

AN ASSESSMENT OF E-RECORDS READINESS AT THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND HOME AFFAIRS, GABORONE, BOTSWANA

Mousaion ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Trevor Monare Moatlhodi ◽  
Trywell Kalusopa
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Management Programme ◽  
Regulatory Framework ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Management Procedures ◽  
Management Staff

This study sought to assess electronic records (e-records) readiness at the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs (MLHA), Gaborone, Botswana, within the purview of the implementation of an e-records management solution – the National Archives and Records Management System (NARMS). The assessment was done using tenets derived from the existing International Records Management Trust (IRMT) E-records Readiness Tool. The assessment examined the national legal and policy framework, compliance with policies, standards, tools, procedures and responsibilities for records management, e-records management products and technologies, resource capacity and training for records management staff, internal awareness of records management programme and the level of management ownership on e-records management. The study largely adopted a qualitative approach, but used methodological triangulation of both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, with a case study research design. Data was collected through semi-structured questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and observations. Respondents comprised of records management staff, action officers (records users) and Information Technology (IT) Manager. The study findings revealed that the level of e-records readiness at the MLHA included: inadequate legal and regulatory framework; average adherence to records management procedures, tools and standards; low awareness among staff of the records management programme and, the national regulatory framework and on the NARMS pilot project; limited space for records management; slow progress in the implementation of NARMS and low capacity building as records management staff is rarely taken for training. The study also revealed that opportunities for increasing the depth of e-records readiness exist, such as: availability of financial resources for the NARMS pilot project; adequate Information Communication Technologies (ICT) infrastructure and high management commitment on the E-Records Management (NARMS pilot project). The study recommends: improvement of the national legal and policy framework by development of an e-records policy; development of a records management policy to provide an internal records management framework; regular training for records management staff, especially on e-records; regular internal records management awareness; and assigning senior management high-level responsibility for organisation-wide records and information management.

A Framework for the Management of E-records in Higher Education Institutions

Mousaion ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vusi Tsabedze
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Electronic Records ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Readiness Assessment ◽  
Registration System

The management of electronic records in higher education institutions (HEIs) assists in the achievement of greater efficiency, effectiveness, and economy. Managing electronic records is essential for effective decision-making and control of management processes in an institution. This study sought to investigate e-records readiness at the Institute of Development Management (IDM) in Eswatini with the aim of developing a framework for the effective management of electronic records at the institute. The e-records readiness assessment tool was used as the analytical framework for this study. The study used mainly a qualitative approach but also a quantitative approach, and the data collected was triangulated. The study used a questionnaire, interviews, observations, and a document review to generate data. The participants comprised IDM’s campus management, information technology (IT) manager, records officer and action officers. The results of the study revealed that although IDM used computers as essential tools for managing information and communication in support of its business operations, the management of electronic records in the institution’s registration system was neglected. It was found that the factors contributing to this neglect included the lack of institutional policies and procedures to guide the management of electronic records and the lack of knowledge and skills to manage electronic records. The study recommended, among other things, the improvement of the e-records management policy framework and the regular training of records officers.

Managing Electronic Records in Higher Education Institutions

2020 ◽  
pp. 36-61
Author(s):  
Vusi W. Tsabedze
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Practice Framework ◽  
Document Review ◽  
Regular Training

This chapter presents findings on the management of e-records in a higher education institution (HEI) with a view to developing a best-practice framework for the management of e-records. The study has utilised interviews, observation document review, and questionnaire to generate data. The study revealed that there are weak institution policies and procedures to guide the management of e-records and the lack of knowledge and skills in the management of e-records. The study recommends, among other things, improvement of the e-records management policy framework and creation of awareness about management of e-records and regular training for records officers. Lastly, the chapter proposed a framework for managing e-records in HEIs.

scholarly journals An Information Management Framework for the Support of E-Government in Zimbabwe

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehluli Masuku ◽  
Sindiso Bhebhe ◽  
Njabulo Bruce Khumalo
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Communication Policy ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Management Framework ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Government ◽  
National Information

It has come as a fact that the use of Information and Communication Technologies has come to stay in this world. It aids the implementation of the emerging and irresistible e-government concept that seems to be the in-thing the world over. Zimbabwe has also joined the world by ascertaining its commitment to e-government as witnessed by its promulgation of various e-government services. However, despite the government of Zimbabwe having committed itself to e-government, it is of concern to note that up to this day, the country is operating without a clear information management policy or strategy that will guide and direct all the information management practitioners in the country. This comes as a great weakness in this day and age when the government of Zimbabwe has declared its intentions to subscribe to the e-government concept both in principle and in practice. Although the country has managed to survive without a clearly defined information policy in the pre e-government era, chances of it rolling out an effective and sustainable e-government policy on the same foundation are very slim, given the importance of well managed information as a pillar of sound e-government. The paper employed document analysis as its methodology in which Zimbabwe National Information and Communication Policy (ICT) Policy Framework of 2005 and the Ministry of Information Communication Technology’s (MICT) Strategic Plan (2010-2014) were reviewed and assessed the extent to which they sufficed to serve as information management frameworks that can support e-governance in Zimbabwe. The study revealed that there are ICT policies that are meant to serve as ICT strategies for the country but none of them has been put to test and such policies are very piecemeal at best as far as their coverage of information management is concerned. The first policy of such nature was the Zimbabwe National Information and Communication Policy (ICT) Policy Framework of 2005 that was developed by the government of Zimbabwe. This was followed by the Ministry of Information Communication Technology’s (MICT) Strategic Plan (2010-2014) which was being led by the then Minister Nelson Chamisa in the Government of National Unity (GNU). Following the dismantling of the GNU, the MICT was also dismantled and a new Ministry known as the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services that was headed by then Minister Webster Shamu came up with a new draft policy to guide ICT in Zimbabwe. Ironically, that new policy did not see the light as the then Minister was relieved of his duties and the new and incumbent Minister; Mr Supa Mandiwanzira came up with a new draft to guide the ICT operations in Zimbabwe. Despite all these developments, it remains of concern to notice that none of these policies ever prioritised information management as a strategic pillar of e-government. It is the argument of these authors that without the country’s e-government strategy being governed by a sound information management policy that will ensure the creation, management, and preservation of information, the concept will suffer the consequences in retrospect, to the detriment of the concept and the citizens. The study further revealed that the present policies are only addressing technical issues such as network and infrastructural issues of information management, yet other important aspects such as preservation, disposal and legal issues of information management are neglected. The study recommends a new framework that is comprehensive in terms of all the facets of information management. The framework covers all the relevant information management players such as archivists, librarians, records managers and the ICT personnel who should work together so as to collectively manage national information that support e-governance which Zimbabwe has just embarked on. The study further recommends that every government department has an information manager and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services should be the one in charge of the information management framework and oversee its implementation. 

scholarly journals Views of stakeholders on the application of procurement practices for the betterment of the commuter bus industry, Gauteng

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thobeka K.T. Ngcamphalala
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Bus Services

Background: In South Africa (SA), procurement is seen as a strategic tool for socio-economic development, and is guided by the Supply Chain Management Policy Framework developed in 2003. The commuter bus sector is complex and its operations are not in line with the recommended regulations. Procurement in the sector is marred by many challenges, such as the fact that no new contracts have been concluded since 2001.Objectives: This article investigates the perceptions of key stakeholders on the application of the procurement practices within the commuter bus industry in Gauteng to improve the industry’s performance.Method: This article is descriptive and exploratory in nature and employed a mixed-method research approach. The data were collected from a sample of 18 respondents who are key stakeholders directly involved in the procurement of subsidised commuter bus services in Gauteng by means of a face-to-face interview using a semi-structured questionnaire.Results: The findings of the article revealed that there are three procurement practices employed within the commuter bus industry, namely, interim, negotiated and tender contracts and all these are long overdue.Conclusion: The findings of the article recommend that the key stakeholders need to select the most suitable procurement practice(s) to be employed within the industry and it highlights the challenges stemming from the lack of proper implementation of the guiding policies.

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