scholarly journals Heritage incentives programs in the province of Ontario: developing a standardized evaluation strategy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick M. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Property Tax ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Program Performance ◽  
Evaluation Strategy ◽  
Local Municipalities ◽  
Incentive Strategies ◽  
Incentive Strategy

Financial incentives and property tax rebates are common approaches used to encourage the preservation and rehabilitation of heritage properties. The use of these techniques is employed across a number of Ontario municipalities. The purpose of this paper is to develop an evaluative strategy that can be used to better understand the process and improve the function of these programs. Through the review of a number of programs and relevant sources, a model was developed to allow for program organizers to evaluate and improve their heritage incentive strategies. This model incorporates both quantifiable indicators to assess program performance and opportunities for participants to express their opinions on the program process. The implementation of this program in local municipalities could provide the opportunity to make evidence based recommendations to improve the overall function of the heritage incentive strategy.

scholarly journals Heritage incentives programs in the province of Ontario: developing a standardized evaluation strategy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick M. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Property Tax ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Program Performance ◽  
Evaluation Strategy ◽  
Local Municipalities ◽  
Incentive Strategies ◽  
Incentive Strategy

Financial incentives and property tax rebates are common approaches used to encourage the preservation and rehabilitation of heritage properties. The use of these techniques is employed across a number of Ontario municipalities. The purpose of this paper is to develop an evaluative strategy that can be used to better understand the process and improve the function of these programs. Through the review of a number of programs and relevant sources, a model was developed to allow for program organizers to evaluate and improve their heritage incentive strategies. This model incorporates both quantifiable indicators to assess program performance and opportunities for participants to express their opinions on the program process. The implementation of this program in local municipalities could provide the opportunity to make evidence based recommendations to improve the overall function of the heritage incentive strategy.

Applying evidence-based HRM: the case of bonuses in the home furnishing industry

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 192-208
Author(s):  
André de Waal ◽  
Maarten Roobol
Keyword(s):  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Quality Work ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Home Furnishing

Purpose – In the home furnishing industry outside contract installers produce higher quality work than in-house installers which is reflected in less revisits to customers to repair mistakes. Many home furnishing retailers are therefore contemplating introducing so that the quality of the work of in-house installers will be linked to financial incentives, thus resembling the situation of contract installers. However, a necessary condition for a successful introduction of bonuses is that in-house installers are motivated by it to deliver better quality work, i.e. cause less revisits. The purpose of this paper is to look into the question whether the introduction of bonuses could be used to increase the quality of work of in-house. Design/methodology/approach – For the research the four steps of the evidence-based HRM framework, as developed by Rousseau and Barends (2011), were used. In steps 1, literature review, the research question was formulated based on work motivation theories (in particular on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, bonuses, and the differences between contract workers and organizational employees). In step 2, systematic gathering of facts, two existing questionnaires were combined to measure the motivation of the two types of installers. Findings – In step 3, evaluation, the differences between the motivational factors and attitude towards bonuses was analysed for both groups of installers. The research results show that although in-house installers are potentially motivated by bonuses, they differ so much from contract installers in their general work motivation that introducing bonuses by no means will be a success. In step 4, ethical considerations, the consequences of the research findings were discussed. Research limitations/implications – The main limitations are the use of a self-constructed questionnaire and the fact that the research was conducted at only one case company, thus rendering the generalization of findings problematic. Practical implications – The practical implication of the study is that management of the case company can now better prepare itself for the issues to be expected when introducing bonuses for the in-house installers. Originality/value – This research adds to the literature on the effects of bonuses on motivation. It also addresses a gap in the literature as there is currently hardly any academic literature on the conditions necessary to introduce bonuses for craftsmen successfully, and on whether this introduction is advantageous for organizations in the first place. In addition, the case company offered the opportunity to research the issue in a comparative way, by looking at the motivational factors influencing in-house installers and contract installers who work in the same conditions, something which to the knowledge of the authors has not been done before. Finally, the sue of an evidence-based HRM framework is quite unique for the human resource management field.

scholarly journals The User Participation Incentive Mechanism of Mobile Crowdsensing Network Based on User Threshold

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Hua Su ◽  
Qianqian Wu ◽  
Xuemei Sun ◽  
Ning Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Incentive Mechanism ◽  
User Participation ◽  
Task Completion ◽  
Processing Efficiency ◽  
Mobile Crowdsensing ◽  
Budget Control ◽  
Experiment Validation ◽  
Incentive Strategies ◽  
Incentive Strategy

Mobile crowdsensing (MCS) network means completing large-scale and complex sensing tasks in virtue of the mobile devices of ordinary users. Therefore, sufficient user participation plays a basic role in MCS. On the basis of studying and analyzing the strategy of user participation incentive mechanism, this paper proposes the user threshold-based cognition incentive strategy against the shortcomings of existing incentive strategies, such as task processing efficiency and budget control. The user threshold and the budget of processing subtasks are set at the very beginning. The platform selects the user set with the lowest threshold, and the best user for processing tasks according to users’ budget. The incentive cost of the corresponding users is calculated based on the user threshold at last. In conclusion, through the experiment validation and comparison with the existing user participation incentive mechanism, it was found that the user threshold-based incentive strategy is advantageous in improving the proportion of task completion and reducing the platform’s budget cost.

Consumers’ satisfaction with online group buying – an incentive strategy

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiu-Wan HUNG ◽  
Min-Jhih Cheng ◽  
Shiu-Chun Hsieh
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Group Buying ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Incentive Strategies ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Incentive Strategy ◽  
Online Group

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose that online group buying is different from the traditional purchase model in that an aggregation of purchases on the internet can lead sellers to adopt various bargaining strategies. When buyers and sellers do not have the opportunity to meet face to face, consumer satisfaction is an important consideration for sellers. Design/methodology/approach – This study investigates the influence of sellers’ strategies for offering bargains on consumers’ satisfaction, considering buyers’ characteristics and involvement. Data are analyzed by employing the multivariate analysis of variance. Findings – The results demonstrate that the stage decreasing range strategy results in the highest level of consumer satisfaction with online group buying. In addition, consumers’ cognitive style, computer self-efficacy and involvement have a significant moderating effect on the relationship between incentive strategy and consumer satisfaction. Practical implications – The findings show that for group buying consumers, stage decreasing range strategy reveals certain advantages, such as a short waiting time for gathering group buyers. Enterprises or online sellers that propose special offers for online group buying as part of their competitive strategy should consider the stage decreasing range strategy. Moreover, enterprises and sellers can adjust their operations according to consumers’ individual characteristics and construct good relationships in online group buying. Originality/value – This study has investigated the influence of incentive strategies for offering bargains in online transactions on consumer’s satisfaction. The results of this study will provide some guidelines for managers of the e-retailing firms to maximize their abilities in terms of marketing activities.

The Impact of Financial Incentives on Physical Activity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 089011712094013
Author(s):  
My-Linh Nguyen Luong ◽  
Michelle Hall ◽  
Kim L. Bennell ◽  
Jessica Kasza ◽  
Anthony Harris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Random Effects Models ◽  
Walking Behavior ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Incentive Strategy

Objective: To evaluate the effects of financial incentives on physical activity (PA). Data Sources: MEDLINE, Embase, 7 other databases, and 2 trial registries until July 17, 2019. Study Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria: Randomized controlled trials with adults aged ≥18 years assessing the effect of financial incentives on PA. Any comparator was eligible provided the only difference between groups was the incentive strategy. Data Extraction: Two independent reviewers extracted data and assessed study quality. Of 5765 records identified, 57 records (51 unique trials; n = 17 773 participants) were included. Data Synthesis: Random-effects models pooling data for each of the 5 PA domains. Results: Financial incentives increase leisure time PA (gym or class attendance; standardized mean difference [95% CI], 0.46 [0.28-0.63], n = 5057) and walking behavior (steps walked; 0.25 [0.13-0.36], n = 3254). No change in total minutes of PA (0.52 [−0.09 to 1.12], n = 968), kilocalories expended (0.19 [−0.06 to 0.44], n = 247), or the proportion of participants meeting PA guidelines (risk ratio [95% CI] 1.53 [0.53-4.44], n = 650) postintervention was observed. After intervention has ceased, incentives sustain a slight increase in leisure time PA (0.10 [0.02-0.18], n = 2678) and walking behavior (0.11 [0.00-0.22], n = 2425). Conclusions: Incentives probably improve leisure time PA and walking at intervention end, and small improvements may be sustained over time once incentives have ceased. They lead to little or no difference in kilocalories expended or minutes of PA. It is uncertain whether incentives change the likelihood of meeting PA guidelines because the certainty of the evidence is low.

Identifying Enablers of Participant Engagement in Clinical Trials of Consumer Health Technologies: A Qualitative Study of flu@home (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Spurthy Dharanikota ◽  
Cynthia M LeRouge ◽  
Victoria Lyon ◽  
Polina Durneva ◽  
Matthew Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Attribution Theory ◽  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Health Technologies

BACKGROUND Clinical trials are fraught with challenges such as inadequate enrollment, lack of fidelity to interventions, and high drop-out rates. However, such trials are essential to support large-scale implementation of crucial consumer healthcare technologies (CHTs) such as smartphone supported home diagnostic tests (Smart-HT). A rise in the recent trend of self-managing health using CHTs highlights the importance of efficient and successful CHT trials. Understanding the reasons underlying individuals’ participation in trials could inform the design and execution of future trials of CHTs. OBJECTIVE We aimed to identify the enablers of participation in clinical trials of CHTs and summarize our findings in an evidence-based framework. We used an instantiation of a specific CHT currently in trial, Smart-HT, which is an app accompanied by home-based diagnostic testing of influenza called flu@home. METHODS Based on the digital health engagement model (DIEGO) and technology acceptance model (TAM), we proposed a preliminary research framework of enablers for participants’ engagement in trials of CHTs. Further, based on the attribution theory, we categorized the enablers into dispositional and situational factors. The framework guided the confidential and semi-structured interviews and resultant transcript coding. 31 individuals who previously participated in the diagnostic accuracy pilot study of flu@home were recruited to complete the semi-structured interviews via email and received a 25$ gift card once completing the interview. RESULTS In addition to finding support and a detailed understanding of the proposed preliminary framework, we identified new themes in our analysis that extend our evidence-based framework. Situationally, we found that financial incentives and insurance status influenced trial engagement for flu@home. Motivation to advance medical research, personal innovativeness, altruism, curiosity, positive attitude, and potential to minimize doctor’s visits emerged as new dispositional enablers for trial engagement in our study. CONCLUSIONS Our findings and proposed framework provide insights into the context of trial engagement for CHTs that require testing, particularly an instantiation of Smart-HT involving testing for influenza. We suggest several trial design and trial engagement strategies to enhance these trials' financial and scientific viability, paving the way for advancements in patient care. Furthermore, our study also offers practical strategies to trial organizers to enhance participants’ enrollment and engagement in clinical trials of CHTs.

Hoe prikkelbaar zijn gemeenten?

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre Koning
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
Case Managers ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Crowding Out ◽  
Lump Sum ◽  
The Government ◽  
Broad Consensus

How do municipalities react to the reform of financing social assistance benefits? How do municipalities react to the reform of financing social assistance benefits? Since 2004, Dutch municipalities receive lump sum budgets to finance social assistance benefits. Although there is a broad consensus that this reform has provided municipalities with strong incentives to reduce the number of social assistance beneficiaries, these effects are probably less substantial than was initially expected. This article argues that there may be three possible reasons for this: (1) loss of incentives due to the organizational structure of municipalities; (2) the use of inaccurate performance indicators; and (3) crowding out of intrinsic motivation of case managers by explicit financial incentives. Particularly the first two reasons have turned out to be important impediments for the functioning of the financial incentives for municipalities. In light of these findings, the government may well consider other ways of influencing municipalities, such as enhancing the transparency of the relative performance of municipalities and co-financing research to stimulate the use of evidence based methods.

Trends in Clinical Trials Reports in Common Cancers Between 1989 and 2000

2003 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 1850-1858 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce E. Hillner
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Cancer Biology ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
The United States ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Pilot Trials ◽  
Female Genital

Purpose: Cancer clinical trials can be dichotomized into pilot (phase I and phase II) and randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs). The best data source for evidence-based medicine is from RCTs. However, many patients prefer to enroll onto pilot trials, and many investigators prefer to conduct or refer their patients to pilot trials. This exploratory study sought to describe the epidemiologic patterns of clinical trial reports in common cancers. Methods: A structured review was conducted of MEDLINE citations of all English clinical trials reports published between 1989 and 2000 in breast, lung, colorectal, prostate, and female genital cancers, plus leukemias and lymphomas. Each report was classified by design (RCT, pilot, or other) and country. The abstracts of RCTs were reviewed for sample size. Reports addressing screening or prevention were excluded. Results: A total of 12,035 reports, of which 3,560 were from RCTs, were found. The annual growth in RCT reports in breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer was significant (range, 4.8% to 8.5% per year) but was insignificant in leukemias, lymphomas, and female genital and lung cancers (range, 0.1% to 4.3% per year). Within each cancer, the average sample size per report did not change during the 12 years. Nonrandomized trial reports increased on average 15.1% per year (range, 10.1% to 23.2%). The United States accounted for 30% of all RCT reports and 45% of pilot trial reports. Conclusion: The faster growth in nonrandomized compared with RCT reports may reflect rapid advances in cancer biology or different structural, commercial, and financial incentives, especially in the United States compared with Europe. Unless additional studies show evidence of an increase in their quality, the modest growth in RCT reports may limit future evidence-based cancer care.

scholarly journals Evidence-Based Integrated Analysis of Environmental Hazards in Southern Bolivia

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 2107
Author(s):  
Francesco Cantini ◽  
Giulio Castelli ◽  
Cristiano Foderi ◽  
Adalid Salazar Garcia ◽  
Teresa López de Armentia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Hazard Analysis ◽  
Environmental Hazards ◽  
Integrated Analysis ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Local Municipalities ◽  
Urban Rural ◽  
Integrated Hazard ◽  
Gis Environment ◽  
Precipitation Changes

The “Valles Cruceños” rural region plays a fundamental role for securing food and other resources for the neighboring, and fast sprawling, city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia). Due to the increasing pressure on its natural resources, the region is affected by progressive and severe environmental degradation, as many other rural regions in South and Central America. In this situation, sound policies and governance for sustainable land management are weak and not supported by data and scientific research outputs. With the present study, we aim at developing a novel and practical integrated hazard analysis methodology, supporting the evidence-based understanding of hazard patterns and informing risk assessment processes in the urban-rural continuum. Firstly, the main environmental hazards affecting the area were identified via questionnaire campaigns, held by the staff of local municipalities. Focusing on the hazards mostly perceived by the inhabitants of the region, including deforestation, water pollution and precipitation changes, hazard maps were created by using multiple environmental hazards indicators. An integrated hazard map was then built in a GIS environment, after a pair-wise comparison process. The maps represent a first baseline for the analysis of the present status of natural resources in “Valles Cruceños” area, and the proposed approach can be scaled up for integrated environmental hazards analysis in similar areas of Latin America.

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