scholarly journals Factors Influencing Consumers' Selection of a Landscaping Service Provider

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 148-153
Author(s):  
Michael S. McCoy ◽  
Kathleen M. Kelley ◽  
Dan T. Stearns
Keyword(s):  
Service Provider ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Or Education ◽  
Customer Base ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Analysis Of Results ◽  
Selection Of

The Associated Landscape Contractors of America reported in 2004 that the lawn and landscape industry experienced considerable growth during the last 10 years: an increase of 31% from 2002 to 2003, and 126% from 1998 to 2003. An understanding by landscaping professionals of what factors influence consumers' evaluation and selection process when purchasing landscaping services is instrumental in formulating business and marketing plans that will more effectively target new customers, increase the customer base, and ultimately increase profits. To determine these factors, a questionnaire was developed and mailed to 5000 randomly selected households in the metro-Philadelphia area. Recipients were asked to consider factors deemed relevant to the selection and purchase of a landscaping service provider and rank them in order of importance. Questions pertaining to both the landscape industry, such as types of services purchased or how much was spent on these services, and the participants' demographic status were included. A total of 504 completed surveys were received, representing a 10% response rate. Results indicated that the “quality of work” factor was most important, followed by “cost,” and “types of services offered” when analyzed by both the frequency as well as by an average mean ranking of factors. Further analysis of results showed little or no influence on the ordering of factors by independent variables, such as types of service purchased, how much was spent on the service(s), household income, or education levels of the participants.

scholarly journals NAJAH TADRIS AL-LUGHAH AL-‘ARABIYYAH BI AL-MUDKHALAT (AL-FI’AH AL-MUSTAHDAFAH) AL-JAYYIDAH

ALSINATUNA ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Niswatush Sholihah
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Prospective Students ◽  
Learning Success ◽  
Student Input ◽  
Quality Learning ◽  
Selection Of

Learning is basically an attempt to change or improve one's potential, prospective students (raw input) into a new individual (raw output) with a certain quality. Learning has three important elements, namely input, process and output. These three elements are closely interconnected. Indicators of learning success vary from one school to another school. By using qualitative method, this article aims to describe the success of Arabic language learning through selection process of new admissions to get quality student input because the quality of student input is one of the success factors of learning at school. Therefore, it is necessary for schools to held a selection of new admissions to get quality student input, so that the learning success will be easier to achieve.

scholarly journals The Effect of Sterilization on Size and Shape of Fat Globules in Model Processed Cheese Samples

2006 ◽  
Vol 75 (3) ◽  
pp. 419-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Tremlová ◽  
P. Štarha ◽  
F. Buňka ◽  
Z. Gistingrová ◽  
J. Hrabě
Keyword(s):  
Image Analysis ◽  
Melting Process ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Processed Cheese ◽  
Size And Shape ◽  
Fat Globules ◽  
Image Analyser ◽  
Analysis Of Results ◽  
Selection Of

Model cheese samples from 4 independent productions were heat sterilized (117 °C, 20 minutes) after the melting process and packing with an aim to prolong their durability. The objective of the study was to assess changes in the size and shape of fat globules due to heat sterilization by using image analysis methods. The study included a selection of suitable methods of preparation mounts, taking microphotographs and making overlays for automatic processing of photographs by image analyser, ascertaining parameters to determine the size and shape of fat globules and statistical analysis of results obtained. The results of the experiment suggest that changes in shape of fat globules due to heat sterilization are not unequivocal. We found that the size of fat globules was significantly increased (p < 0.01) due to heat sterilization (117 °C, 20 min), and the shares of small fat globules (up to 500 μm2, or 100 μm2) in the samples of heat sterilized processed cheese were decreased. The results imply that the image analysis method is very useful when assessing the effect of technological process on the quality of processed cheese quality.

scholarly journals Criteria for architect selection and satisfaction among first-time private sector clients

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adedapo Adewunmi Oluwatayo
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Professional Service ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
First Time ◽  
Timely Delivery ◽  
Selection Of

For sustained profitability, architects must position themselves to attract new clients. This involves understanding potential clients’ choices and how these might impact on subsequent satisfaction. The study ranked criteria for architect selection and how these predict satisfaction among first-time private sector clients in Lagos, Nigeria. Data from a questionnaire survey were analysed using descriptive statistics, relative importance index and categorical regression, identifying timely delivery, cost of service and quality of previous services as the most important criteria. Although personal relationship has been said to influence selection of a professional service provider, this criterion was found to be of relatively low importance here. To attract private sector clients, architects should prioritise improved service delivery and construction skill development.

scholarly journals Prinsip pustakawan dalam seleksi bahan pustaka di Perpustakaan Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan 1 Pacitan

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Ardhina Pratiwi Pratiwi
Keyword(s):  
Material Selection ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Library Material ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Selection Principles ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Selection Of

Selection of library materials is an important activity which aims to determine the selection of library materials based on characteristics and needs of users. Library selection activities are conducted by professional librarians who have the ability to develop collections. Due to the importance of library materials selection activities, the researcher conducted a study at the Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan 1 Pacitan Library. This study aimed to describe the principles of the librarian in the library material selection process at the library of Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan 1 Pacitan. The study used the descriptive qualitative method, with sampling using the purposive sampling technique to the librarian and non-librarian at the Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan 1 Pacitan Library. The data collection technique in this study used the semi-structured interview instruments. The researcher used the scope of library material selection principles consisting of the traditionalist, liberal and pluralistic view. According to the liberal view; the study results showed that librarians were not able to market the library through the approach to students. To the traditionalist view, the main principle in meeting the needs of students was based on the quality of library materials. While the pluralistic view suggested that most students were not satisfied with the literature available at the Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan 1 Pacitan Library. Based on that, the Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan 1 Pacitan Library has applied the traditionalist principles which can be seen from the quality of library materials that will be accessible to the students.

The Selection of Federal Political Executives

1964 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dean E. Mann
Keyword(s):  
Selection Process ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Executive Branch ◽  
Political Support ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Private Citizens ◽  
Government Work ◽  
Policy Direction ◽  
Selection Of

Central to the problem of obtaining intelligent and effective management and policy direction in the federal government are the sources and procedures used in the selection of federal political executives. These executives, occupying positions usually subject to presidential appointment and senatorial confirmation, constitute the “key group in making representative government work within the executive branch.” Through them the President directs and controls his administration, creates political support, and establishes lines of defense for his political program. Increasing attention has been paid to the selection process in recent years because of frequent reports of extreme difficulty in recruiting able people, inability to retain their services, and allegations that those who have served have proven less than adequate. The problem as broadly stated by the (Jackson) subcommittee on National Policy Machinery of the Senate Committee on Government Operations is: “how to make the quality of appointments of private citizens to national services keep pace with the spiraling complexity and difficulty of foreign policy and defense problems.”

Psychological Profiling of Australian Police Officers: An Examination of Post-Selection Performance

2005 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Lough ◽  
Michael Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Police Officers ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Dropout Rate ◽  
First Year ◽  
Employment Testing ◽  
Selection Interviews ◽  
Police Personnel ◽  
Psychological Profiling ◽  
Selection Of

The performance of two groups of Tasmania police employees (all of whom were constables or probationary constables) was evaluated after their first year of training and on-the-job employment. Group membership was a function of initial selection process — one group undertook detailed psychological profiling as part of their pre-employment testing, and the other group did not. The non-screened group was compared to the profiled (screened) group across a range of performance measures. Across seven out of eight measures, the screened group outperformed the non-screened group, with four of the differences statistically significant. The screened group also had a lower dropout rate. The simplest explanation of results suggests that a different quality of applicant is selected by the psychological profiling system, when compared to more traditional processes such as simple selection interviews. Implications for future selection of police personnel in Australia are also discussed.

scholarly journals Selection of student nurses at Bafokeng Nursing College

Curationis ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Setsoe
Keyword(s):  
Selection Process ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Pass Rate ◽  
Drop Out Rate ◽  
Nursing College ◽  
First Time ◽  
Privately Owned ◽  
Selection Of

Bafokeng Nursing College is a privately owned institution situated at the Impala Mines in Bophuthatswana. It selects and trains student nurses from all parts of Southern Africa in the comprehensive four-year course who at qualifying are free to work for Genmin or anywhere else in the country. The College is affiliated to Medunsa in offering the four-year comprehensive course. Selection is limited because of limited facilities. The old selection process was evaluated in 1985 and the new selection process started functioning in 1986 when the new course was offered for the first time at the College. With the new selection process, the drop-out rate is very low, the pass rate has improved and the quality of nursing care is improving.

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING THE SELECTION OF THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE EDIBLE OIL INDUSTRY OF KARACHI

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-133
Author(s):  
SALMAN AHMED ◽  
DR. MUHAMMAD ASIM ◽  
SALMAN MANZOOR
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Oil Industry ◽  
Edible Oil ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Oil Companies ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose: Logistics plays an important role in integrating the supply chain of industries. But given the volatility and dynamic nature of supply chain management as a field, the factors that need to be considered when choosing a 3PL can vary based on geographic location, type of industry, nature of the product and so on. Therefore, this study aims to identify which factors impact 3PL Service Provider selection the most in the edible oil industry specifically based in Karachi. Design: The study describes and the theory of core competencies and how these competencies are used in the selection process of 3PL Service Providers. A survey was carried out through questionnaires to determine which competencies are best suited to choosing a 3PL Service Provider in the edible oil industry. Findings: The findings showed the Selection of 3PL Provider was most significantly impacted by two of the five variables Cost of Service and Operational Performance. Financial Performance showed a weak relationship while the last two variables were proven to have little or no relationship with the independent variable. Originality and Value: The study will help the supply chain professionals of the edible oil companies focus on certain factors while outsourcing their work most importantly selecting a 3PL service provider.

scholarly journals Evaluation of biochemical indicators of apple fruits quality for the complex selection of the valuable source material for breeding

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 02019
Author(s):  
Tatiana Prichko ◽  
Elena Ulyanovskaya ◽  
Natalia Droficheva
Keyword(s):  
Biochemical Composition ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Apple Fruit ◽  
Source Material ◽  
Genetic Origin ◽  
Scientific Center ◽  
Apple Fruits ◽  
Selection Of

The generalized results of a comprehensive long-term assessment (2015-2019) of biochemical and technical indicators of the quality of apple fruits of promising varieties (Malus domestica x Borkh.), including: the valuable initial parental forms and new varieties of regional selection, different in ploidy and genetic origin are presented, grown in the conditions of the South of Russia. This work used the generally accepted modern methods and programs for the variety study of fruit plants developed at the North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center for Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making (NCFSCHVW). The aim of the study was to select the source material of the apple fruit quality, which is valuable for the breeding, and the sources of the target traits based on the analysis of longterm data on the assessment of the biochemical composition of promising varieties of different ploidy and genetic origin. As a result of the comprehensive assessment of the main indicators of the quality of apple fruits in a varietal section, the sources of significant traits of apple tree for breeding use were identified: large-fruited, bright red and pure yellow color, improved chemical composition of fruits. According to the data of a longterm studies of the quality indicators of the apple fruits of introduced varieties and varieties of selection of the FSBSI NCFSCHVW, genotypes with an improved biochemical composition were identified for the use in the selection process: diploids: Champion, Orpheus (sugar content 10.5% and 10.8%, respectively); triploids: Soyuz, Vasilisa and the diploid variety Fortuna (vitamin C - more than 10.0 mg / 100 g); diploids: Margo, Vasilisa (P-active substances - more than 110.0 mg / 100 g).

scholarly journals SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN BEASISWA DOKTOR UNTUK DOSEN POTENSIAL DENGAN METODE SMART

JURTEKSI ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46
Author(s):  
Ardi Ardi ◽  
Irfan Fadhli
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Support ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Programming Languages ◽  
Doctoral Education ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Institutional Quality ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract: The role of lecturers in higher education is one of the most influential parts of the quality of students produced. Lecturer educational qualifications are also an important aspect of improving academic and institutional quality. Selection of foundation scholarships in the form of doctoral education currently has problems in choosing prospective lecturers. In the selection of doctoral scholarships for potential lecturers, there is still subjectivity in their selection manually. As a supporting medium in determining the selection of potential lecturers to obtain doctoral education foundation scholarships and testing the SMART (Simple Multi Attribute Rating Technique) method to provide scholarship recommendations for prospective lecturers. The selection process uses the SMART method because this method is able to solve multi-criteria problems from the foundation, in this case the Chancellor of the Indonesian Community Development University. Furthermore, the criteria are processed using an application built using the PHP and MySQL programming languages to test these criteria. From the application built, it can be concluded that Yuanita, M.Si with a score of 0.7342 and Khairuddin Tampubolon, M.Si with a score of 0.6311 are entitled to get a doctoral education scholarship from the foundation. Then subjective and computerized decisions can be obtained in this study..            Keywords: Decision Support Systems; Mysql; PHP ; Potential Lecturer Scholarships, Simple Multi Attribute Rating Technique.  Abstrak: Peran dosen di perguruan tinggi adalah salah satu bagian paling berpengaruh dari kualitas mahasiswa yang dihasilkan. Kualifikasi pendidikan dosen juga merupakan aspek penting untuk meningkatkan kualitas akademik dan kelembagaan. Pemilihan beasiswa yayasan dalam bentuk pendidikan doktor saat ini memiliki masalah dalam memilih calon dosen. Dalam pemilihan beasiswa pendidikan doktoral untuk dosen potensial masih ada subjektivitas serta dalam seleksi mereka secara manual. Sebagai media pendukung dalam menentukan seleksi dosen potensial untuk memperoleh beasiswa yayasan pendidikan doktoral dan menguji metode SMART (Simple Multi Attribute Rating Technique) untuk memberikan rekomendasi beasiswa bagi calon dosen. Untuk proses seleksi menggunakan metode SMART karena metode ini mampu menyelesaikan masalah multi-kriteria dari yayasan dalam hal ini Rektor Universitas Pembinaan Masyarakat Indonesia. Selanjutnya, kriteria diproses menggunakan aplikasi yang dibangun menggunakan bahasa pemrograman php dan mysql untuk menguji kriteria ini. Dari aplikasi yang dibangun dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa Yuanita, M.Si dengan nilai 0,7342 dan Khairuddin Tampubolon, M.Si  dengan nilai 0,6311 berhak mendapatkan beasiswa pendidikan doctoral dari yayasan. Kemudian keputusan subyektif dan terkomputerisasi dapat diperoleh dalam penelitian ini. Kata kunci: Beasiswa Dosen Potensial; Mysql; PHP; Simple Multi Attribute Rating Technique; Sistem Pendukung Keputusan.

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