Developing a Capacity Building, Operational Model of a Sustainable Recreation Program

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven William Selin ◽  
Jeremy Golston ◽  
Francisco Valenzuela
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Outdoor Recreation ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Conservation Education ◽  
Operational Model ◽  
Volunteer Program ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Evaluative Research

Integrating sustainability concepts, tools, and best practices across the outdoor recreation and park profession has gained momentum over the past three decades. However, missing from the professional and scientific literature have been action-oriented and evaluative research focused on “how” sustainability is being operationalized in the field. Through a qualitative research design focused on the 11 National Forests of the Southwestern Region of the USDA Forest Service, we developed an operational model for how sustainable recreation is being implemented at the Forest level through the Sustainable Recreation Strategy. Data collection included document analysis, stakeholder interviews, and personal observation. Document analysis included a content analysis methodology of 11 Forest-level Sustainable Recreation Action Plans, the principal planning process used to implement the vision and goals set forth by the Regional Sustainable Recreation Strategy. Evidence from the study was used to develop a grounded operational model with three foundational areas of Program, Agency, and Community. Foundational areas were further elaborated into component areas—Program into workforce, communications, outdoor recreation management, financial management, and information management systems—Agency into leadership support, administrative support, and integrated resource management—and Community into partnerships, volunteer program, and conservation education. Operational models such as this can help recreation managers, agency leaders, and policymakers adjust systems, structures, and roles to build program capacity and accelerate program transition towards sustainability.

scholarly journals BUDGETING IN INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ya. Samusevych ◽  
A. Temchenko
Keyword(s):  
Financial Planning ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Minimum Cost ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Planning Stage ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Planning And Control ◽  
Rational Organization ◽  
Internal And External Factors

The key to successful and cost-effective activities of enterprises is the rational organization of the planning process, which concerns financial indicators and involves writing budgets. The article summarizes the theoretical and practical aspects of the organization and implementation of budgeting in industrial enterprises. The study of approaches of different scholars to the interpretation of the essence of the concept of budgeting allowed defining it as a complex economic process of the management cycle. It is developed at the discretion of the enterprise by determining the amount and composition of the costs of individual units of the entity and ensuring coverage of these costs by the resources of the enterprise to achieve the ultimate goal of the entity – to obtain maximum profit at minimum cost, taking into account both internal and external factors. The role of budgeting for industrial enterprises, its main purpose, the list of entities involved in budgeting, as well as the fundamental criteria for budgeting were clarified. Based on the generalization of a number of the most important criteria for the company, the possible types of budgets as well as their advantages and specifics of use depending on the objectives of the entity were generalized and described. The analysis of the basic stages of budgeting which are carried out in the course of activity of the is enterprise carried out, terms of writing and representation of budgets on an example of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial period are considered. It is determined that the budgeting system is a tool of internal financial planning and control, which significantly increases the efficiency of financial management of the enterprise, preventing the irrational use of financial resources both at the planning stage and at the stage of control over their use. Given the lack of established norms and rules for budgeting in the enterprise, optimizing the organization of the budgeting process and the effectiveness of financial planning are the tasks of the internal system of corporate governance.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF CONTECT, INPUT AND PROCESS IN ACHIEVING INTERPROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK COMPETENCES

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Nurul Fauziah ◽  
Mora Claramita ◽  
Gandes Retno Rahayu
Keyword(s):  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Professional Communication ◽  
First Year ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Interprofessional Communication ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Grand Design ◽  
Depth Interviews

Background: Interprofessional Education (IPE) is a process occurs when students from two or more professions learn about and from each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes. Faculty initiated the IPE program called Community and Family Health Care - interprofessional Education (CFHC-IPE) that began in 2013 with the aim to build the capacity of community, family medicine and interprofesional. This study aims to evaluate the effect of context, input and process towards the achievement of interprofessional competences.Method: This study was a qualitative research design using a case study evaluation Context-Input-Process-Product (CIPP). Respondents of this study are five-IPE CFHC managers, three heads of study program, 10 lecturers and 35 students from PSPD, PSIK and PSGK. Data collected through FGD, in-depth interviews and document analysis. FGD and in-depth interviews conducted using an interview guide while document analysis carried out on the grand design CFHC-IPE. Results: Context evaluation shows that the needs assessment has not been carried out. Input evaluation shows that the preparation of the grand design CFHC-IPE is not align and debriefing facilitators need to be added. There were gaps in the implementation of learning activities and assessment and program monitoring was inadequate. IPE competencies in the first year on the student of 2014 were not achieved. Conclusion: Inter-professional communication and teamwork competence on student of class 2014 at CFHC-IPE program in the first year was not achieved and influenced by the weaknesses in the content, inputs and processes aspects.

The Alignment of Civil Engineering Tools and Equipment Between TVET Colleges and Industries

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-48
Author(s):  
Thokozani Isaac Mtshali ◽  
Sylvia Manto Ramaligela
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Engineering Industries ◽  
And Training

This study was conducted in response to the call made by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) in South Africa to strengthen the awareness levels of TVET colleges' readiness to embrace the 4IR era. The purpose of this study was to focus on equipment alignment between TVET colleges and industries. This study used Eulau and Karps' theory of responsiveness as a guide to explore the purpose. Also, this study purposefully sampled five TVET colleges in Limpopo province and two civil engineering industries linked to these institutions. This study used a descriptive qualitative research design. Document analysis and non-participant observations were used as data collection instruments. The study found that the working tools and equipment used by these TVET colleges were not fancy or showing prospects of Fourth Industrial Revolution. This was the same thing with the linked industries. Hence, all tools used were simply outdated when it comes to 4IR integration. And so, the study recommends that TVET colleges should institute new partnerships with 4IR responsive industries than being linked to industries that are using conventional tools and equipment.

scholarly journals The role of Christian institutions in witnessing to students of the Muslim faith: The case of the University of Eastern African Baraton in Kenya

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca J. Lagat
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Muslim Students ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
The University ◽  
Basic Philosophy ◽  
New Strategies

The University of Eastern African, Baraton (UEAB) mission is concerned with providing a religious education in a holistic environment. This includes education in the gospel globally by recruiting students from all spheres including those of other faiths. The aim is witnessing to them during their four-year stay at the institution with the hope of introducing them to the Adventist faith. The main focus of this study was to establish whether the UEAB was true to its basic philosophy of witnessing to people of other faiths – in this case by engaging Muslim students. A qualitative-research design was adopted for the study. The data was collected by means of document analysis, interviews and observations. Fifteen administrators and twelve Muslim students were used for the investigation. The study investigated the strategies and channels to evangelise students from other faiths contextually, and ascertain whether the UEAB indeed is living up to its own vision and mission. Recommendations are put forward to engage students from other faiths through more personnel and, for instance, new strategies to engage the Muslims on campus through friendship evangelisation.

scholarly journals DIMENSÕES ORGANIZACIONAIS E O TRABALHO DO ADMINISTRADOR PÚBLICO: UM ESTUDO DE CASO EM UMA UNIVERSIDADE PÚBLICA

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-33
Author(s):  
Pedro Henrique de Oliveira ◽  
Ana Claudia Fernandes Terence ◽  
Marco Antonio Catussi Paschoalotto
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Medium Term ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
The Public ◽  
Relevant Today ◽  
Operational Plan

The study of the organizations and manager work is relevant today, while requiring continuous improvement and understanding. However, there are few studies on the organizational structure and the manager work in the public sector. Thus, the purpose of thispaper is to identify the role of the public administrator through administrative processes and management activities, with emphasis on the structure and strategies developed. As a methodology, the case study was adopted at the Universidade Estadual Paulista, Faculty of Science and Engineering of Tupã/SP, where the data were collected from free observation (3 months immersed), interviews and document analysis. Firsts results, there is a need for a formal and effective communication between administrative areas, which have their specific functions and are formalized in the organizational chart. Also, that the planning process is carried out from top to bottom and there is a greater participation of the executive coordination and of teachers than of technical-administrative servants and students, because of the Collegiate System Representation. It is also pointed out that, although strategic planning is formal and results in a formalized tactical and operational plan, the organization executes its activities based on short and medium-term demands, because of emerging actions that do not follow the established plan. Therefore, despite the existence of several unmapped processes, the unit administrators follow a logical and standardized flow of actions to achieve their goal.

scholarly journals EVALUASI PROGRAM SANITASI TOTAL BERBASIS MASYARAKAT DI KABUPATEN MAMUJU

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Agus Erwin Ashari ◽  
Fajar Akbar
Keyword(s):  
Community Health Centers ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Input Process ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Low Coverage ◽  
The Village ◽  
Depth Interviews

Low coverage of family latrines, village implement community-based total sanitation (STBM) and the village of defecation Random Stop (Stop Babs) resulted in increased cases of disease based environment. The purpose of this study was to determine the components of the input, process and output for the low coverage STBM program. This study is an evaluation using a qualitative approach in 10 selected health centers in Mamuju conducted by purposive sampling based health centers category in June – August 2015. The informants are holders STBM program health centers, community health centers and the head of environmental health section chief. In collecting the data, researchers used the method triagulasi ie depth interviews, observation and document analysis. Analyses were performed with a qualitative analysis of the various opinions that combined the results of triangulation. The results showed there were several indicators of input components of adequate policies, authority and responsibility, human resources; except for operational funds and infrastructure. Kompenen planning process, pengoorganisasian and reporting is adequate, but the implementation and monitoring indicators was inadequate. Output components are all yet to reach the standards set. Conclusion there are some indicators that are not sufficient operating funds, infrastructure, implementation, and monitoring.

scholarly journals Implementasi Manajemen Pendidikan Karakter Di Sekolah

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Mujahidatun Mukhlisoh ◽  
Suwarno Suwarno
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
The World ◽  
Research Objects ◽  
Management Functions ◽  
And Behavior

Character is a matter that needs attention in the world of education. Character is a system that underlies a person's thoughts and behavior. So, it can be said that without a strong foundation of character values ​​will make education and the fragility of the young generation of a nation low. In general, this study aims to find and disclose planning, implementation, organizing, evaluating, constraints and solutions in overcoming the constraints of character education implementation. The research method used in this study is a qualitative research design with multi cases of research conducted at two institutions, namely at SDI Raudlatul Jannah Sidoarjo and SD Al-Hikmah Surabaya in a management review with the characteristics of different research objects. The results of the study found SDI Raudlatul Jannah Sidoarjo and Al-Hikmah Elementary School Surabaya, both of them together form a character education program by carrying out stages of management functions effectively. The effectiveness of the planning is evident from the stages of the planning process carried out by the school by preparing a strategic plan for character education

scholarly journals Climate Change Adaptation Strategies and Approaches for Outdoor Recreation

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 7030
Author(s):  
Daniel O’Toole ◽  
Leslie A. Brandt ◽  
Maria K. Janowiak ◽  
Kristen M. Schmitt ◽  
P. Danielle Shannon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Natural Resource ◽  
Outdoor Recreation ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Climate Adaptation ◽  
Climate Change Impacts ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
User Preferences ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
Stepping Stones

Climate change will alter opportunities and demand for outdoor recreation through altered winter weather conditions and season length, climate-driven changes in user preferences, and damage to recreational infrastructure, among other factors. To ensure that outdoor recreation remains sustainable in the face of these challenges, natural resource managers may need to adapt their recreation management. One of the major challenges of adapting recreation to climate change is translating broad concepts into specific, tangible actions. Using a combination of in-depth interviews of recreational managers and a review of peer-reviewed literature and government reports, we developed a synthesis of impacts, strategies, and approaches, and a tiered structure that organizes this information. Six broad climate adaptation strategies and 25 more specific approaches were identified and organized into a “recreation menu”. The recreation menu was tested with two national forests in the US in multi-day workshops designed to integrate these concepts into real-world projects that were at the beginning stages of the planning process. We found that the recreation menu was broad yet specific enough to be applied to recreation-focused projects with different objectives and climate change impacts. These strategies and approaches serve as stepping stones to enable natural resource and recreation managers to translate broad concepts into targeted and prescriptive actions for implementing adaptation.

Examining the Role and Diversity of Fiscal Sponsors in the Nonprofit Sector

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 488-504 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fredrik O. Andersson ◽  
Daniel Gordon Neely
Keyword(s):  
Support Services ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Support Function ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Nonprofit Sector ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Rare Exception

This study discusses and documents the role and diversity of fiscal sponsors within the nonprofit sector. Fiscal sponsors provide critical support to nascent nonprofits, yet relatively little is known about which nonprofits elect to become fiscal sponsors, which type of projects and/or organizations do they choose to sponsor, and what costs are associated with sponsorship. We find that Arts and Philanthropic/Grantmaking subsectors are the most frequent home for fiscal sponsors; however, most subsectors house fiscal sponsors. Interestingly, with rare exception, fiscal sponsors charge a non-trivial fee based on revenues raised by the sponsored organization in exchange for administrative support services. The administrative support services provided cluster around financial management (bookkeeping, tax, bill paying). Overall, this study sheds light on an important support function for nascent nonprofits. The study concludes with future research streams that can further our collective understanding of a growing and critical support function for early stage nonprofits.

The clinical, operational, and financial worlds of neonatal palliative care: A focused ethnography

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jackie Williams-Reade ◽  
Angela L. Lamson ◽  
Sharon M. Knight ◽  
Mark B. White ◽  
Sharon M. Ballard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Care Program ◽  
Palliative Care Program ◽  
Coordinated Care ◽  
Focused Ethnography ◽  
Palliative Care Teams

AbstractObjective:Due to multiple issues, integrated interdisciplinary palliative care teams in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) may be difficult to access, sometimes fail to be implemented, or provide inconsistent or poorly coordinated care. When implementing an effective institution-specific neonatal palliative care program, it is critical to include stakeholders from the clinical, operational, and financial worlds of healthcare. In this study, researchers sought to gain a multidisciplinary perspective into issues that may impact the implementation of a formal neonatal palliative care program at a tertiary regional academic medical center.Method:In this focused ethnography, the primary researcher conducted semistructured interviews that explored the perspectives of healthcare administrators, finance officers, and clinicians about neonatal palliative care. The perspectives of 39 study participants informed the identification of institutional, financial, and clinical issues that impact the implementation of neonatal palliative care services at the medical center and the planning process for a formal palliative care program on behalf of neonates and their families.Results:Healthcare professionals described experiences that influenced their views on neonatal palliative care. Key themes included: (a) uniqueness of neonatal palliative care, (b) communication and conflict among providers, (c) policy and protocol discrepancies, and (d) lack of administrative support.Significance of results:The present study highlighted several areas that are challenging in the provision of neonatal palliative care. Our findings underscored the importance of recognizing and procuring resources needed simultaneously from the clinical, operational, and financial worlds in order to implement and sustain a successful neonatal palliative care program.

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