scholarly journals Training and remuneration systems as motivational incentives based on the example of company x - case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2 (33)) ◽  
pp. 41-54
Author(s):  
Michał Igielski
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Construction Company ◽  
Training Systems ◽  
The Future ◽  
Main Driver ◽  
Questionnaire Method

In the 21st century management boards of enterprises are looking for newer incentives that stimulate employees to work even better. They are now the main driver of success, and the process of motivating has become an integral part of a well-functioning company. All this in connection with the behaviour of contemporary employees, who are often not satisfied with the working conditions and who change their place of employment, has led to formulating the purpose of this study, i.e. to evaluate training systems and salaries in the surveyed construction company. The study should be treated as a pilot - a field of experience, because in the future, this experience will be translated into a study with a representative group of companies. By defining and analyzing the validity of the criteria, the author specified two methods that meet the above criteria - the audit questionnaire method and the direct questionnaire. The analysis showed that the training and remuneration systems in the surveyed company X are properly designed - they have a positive impact on the employees' motivation. It also turned out that effective motivation with non-wage elements is possible only if the staff is satisfied with the level of their remuneration.

scholarly journals Purposeful leadership for the future police service

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 200-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramya Yarlagadda ◽  
Catherine Bailey ◽  
Amanda Shantz ◽  
Patrick Briône ◽  
Ksenia Zheltoukhova
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Police Force ◽  
Moral Code ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Direct Reports ◽  
Sense Of Direction ◽  
The Future ◽  
Survey Interviews ◽  
The Uk

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the prevalence of purposeful and ethical leadership in a UK county police force – referred to by the pseudonym PoliceOrg. The paper also evaluates the extent to which officers feel their values fit with those of the organisation, and the outcomes achieved by purposeful and ethical leaders. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey, interviews and focus groups were conducted at PoliceOrg. The findings are compared with those from a public sector case study and with a representative sample of the UK working population. Findings Purposeful leaders at PoliceOrg have a positive impact on important outcomes for their direct reports and provide a sense of direction and guidance to those who do not feel a strong fit between their values and those of their organisation. Research limitations/implications The study focuses on a new construct (purposeful leadership) that has not previously been explored in the academic literature. Consequently, the findings cannot be directly compared with those of other studies. The survey focused on the views of police sergeants and constables, and only one police force participated as a case study; hence, the generalisability of the findings is limited. Practical implications Police organisations should nurture and sustain workplace environments where leaders can translate their personal moral code and ethical values into their role behaviours to address the policing challenges of the future. Originality/value This study elucidates the concept of purposeful leadership in the context of a police force.

scholarly journals THE FUTURE OF MACROECONOMICS: A CYBERNETIC VIEW

2020 ◽  
pp. 20-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Lawler ◽  
T. Vlasova ◽  
A.O. Moscardini ◽  
A. Alsariaan
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Macroeconomic Theory ◽  
The Future ◽  
And Mathematics

This paper outlines many weaknesses in macroeconomic theory today and suggests a way out of the dilemma is to use systems or cybernetic thinking. The paper uses a topical case study to illustrate the authors’ views of economics, cybernetics and mathematics. It concludes with recommendations for the future of economics in the 21st century.

scholarly journals Positioning an academic literacies framework in an EAP context: case study of a university Pre-sessional course

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Breen
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Educational Development ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Academic Literacy ◽  
English For Academic Purposes ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Academic Literacies ◽  
The Future ◽  
Teaching Learning

Historically, there has been a strong element of crossover between English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and academic literacies approaches, as originally conceptualised by Lea and Street (1998). However, a recurring cause of concern for the latter has been its perceived lack of focus on pedagogy, with greater emphasis on construction of text (Lea, 2004). Lillis (2003) highlights another concern being the lack of ‘a design frame’ (Kress, 2000) which can harness synergy between theory and practice. As such, the strength of academic literacy from a theoretical perspective can simultaneously be an Achilles heel in its practical pedagogic application. Consequently, examples of sustained academic literacies approaches in practice are rare. This paper thus argues for EAP acting as a fulcrum between theory and practice and provides one instance of enacting academic literacies approaches in the practical context of a Pre-sessional course in a post-92 university. Therein academic literacies approaches have shaped the design and delivery of an EAP curriculum. Through presenting a case study of this story, I hope to provide one ‘exemplar’ (Shulman, 1986) of integrating pedagogic practice and theory to serve as a model for the future. In doing so, academic literacies can better meet both the practical and theoretical demands of 21st century teaching, learning and educational development.  

scholarly journals Women Entrepreneurship as an Instrument for Transformation of Human Resource: A Case Study of Navi Mumbai

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharmila Bose
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The City

Harnessing the economic potential of women has become central to the concept of inclusive and sustainable industrial development. This paper brings out the importance of women entrepreneurs as an emerging human resource of the 21st century, who possess the capacity to transform firms into thriving enterprises. This has been shown through a case study of the emerging city of Maharashtra, the satellite city of 'Navi-Mumbai'. The survey results show that women entrepreneurs of the Navi Mumbai have shown their excellence in diverse economic activities and have contributed significantly as a productive human resource in the development of the city. The empowerment of women entrepreneurs through entrepreneurship development has brought a positive impact on the lives of their families and improvement in the community and society at large.

scholarly journals Conventional Sewer Systems Are Too Time-Consuming, Costly and Inflexible to Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (16) ◽  
pp. 6518 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunilla Öberg ◽  
Geneviève S. Metson ◽  
Yusuke Kuwayama ◽  
Steven A. Conrad
Keyword(s):  
Population Growth ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
Conventional Model ◽  
Sewer Systems ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future

There is an urgent need for innovation in the sanitation sector because the conventional model (toilet-to-sewer-to-treatment) is too time-consuming and costly, and alternatives are lacking. We estimate the challenge ahead by developing scenarios for 60 of the fastest-growing urban conglomerates in the World. We find that the majority would need to build out their sewer systems at a rate that is ten to 50 times higher than the highest rate for any project in the World Bank’s database, which is unrealistic. We also carry out a case study of Lagos, Nigeria, which suggests that, in any given year, 14–37% of Lagos State’s budget would need to be invested to provide sanitation to the presently underserviced population while keeping up with population growth, which also is unrealistic. Our study provides clear evidence that the conventional model for sanitation is unworkable for rapidly growing urban areas. We conclude there is an urgent need to encourage and fund projects that promote innovations that can tackle the three core challenges: can be built sufficiently quickly, are flexible, and affordable. This is not likely to happen unless the future generation is systematically trained and educated to creatively support innovation in sustainable sanitation.

Gendered differences in emigration and mobility perspectives among European researchers working abroad

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Scheibelhofer
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
The United States ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
The Future ◽  
Highly Skilled

This paper focuses on gendered mobilities of highly skilled researchers working abroad. It is based on an empirical qualitative study that explored the mobility aspirations of Austrian scientists who were working in the United States at the time they were interviewed. Supported by a case study, the paper demonstrates how a qualitative research strategy including graphic drawings sketched by the interviewed persons can help us gain a better understanding of the gendered importance of social relations for the future mobility aspirations of scientists working abroad.

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