scholarly journals Evaluating the impact of strategic personnel policies using a MILP model: The public university case

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1078
Author(s):  
Rocio De la Torre ◽  
Amaia Lusa ◽  
Manuel Mateo
Keyword(s):  
Time Horizon ◽  
Input Data ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Public University ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
Milp Model ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Personnel Policies ◽  
Staff Planning

Purpose: The main purpose of the paper is to evaluate the impact of diverse personnel policies around personnel promotion in the design of the strategic staff plan for a public university. The strategic staff planning consists in the determination of the size and composition of the workforce for an organization.Design/methodology/approach: The staff planning is solved using a Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) model. The MILP model represents the organizational structure of the university, the personnel categories and capacity decisions, the demand requirements, the required service level and budget restrictions. All these aspects are translated into a set of data, as well as the parameters and constraints building up the mathematical model for optimization. The required data for the model is adopted from a Spanish public university.Findings: The development of appropriate policies for personnel promotion can effectively reduce the number of dismissals while proposing a transition towards different preferable workforce structures in the university.Research limitations/implications: The long term staff plan for the university is solved by the MILP model considering a time horizon of 8 years. For this time horizon, the required input data is derived from current data of the university. Different scenarios are proposed considering different temporal trends for input data, such as in demand and admissible promotional ratios for workers.Originality/value: The literature review reports a lack of formalized procedures for staff planning in universities taking into account, at the same time, the regulations on hiring, dismissals, promotions and the workforce heterogeneity, all considered to optimize workforce size and composition addressing not only an economic criteria, but also the required workforce expertise and the quality in the service offered. This paper adopts a formalized procedure developed by the authors in previous works, and exploits it to assess the impact of various personnel policies in the staff planning for a particular university case, and this is the principal contribution of the paper.

scholarly journals O impacto da universidade pública no desenvolvimento regional sob a luz da literatura internacional / The Impact of the public university in regional development from the perspective of international literature

Redes ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 510
Author(s):  
Débora Nayar Hoff ◽  
Camila Amaral Pereira ◽  
Luis Gustavo Nascimento De Paula
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Public University ◽  
Business Community ◽  
International Literature ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
San Martín

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é rever, a partir de seu confronto com a discussão internacional sobre o assunto, o modelo analítico proposto por Hoff, San Martin e Sopeña (2011) para a análise do impacto das universidades públicas no desenvolvimento regional. O modelo, originalmente, foi desenvolvido a partir de referências nacionais para o tema. Para tanto, utiliza-se a técnica de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. O referencial teórico estudado demonstra que o modelo analítico estabelecido com referências nacionais mostra-se correspondente à discussão apresentada pela literatura internacional sobre o tema. Destaca-se, no entanto, que a literatura internacional apresenta enfoque direcionado às relações com o ambiente externo à universidade, principalmente com o meio empresarial, fato não tão presente na literatura nacional. Conclui-se que a literatura internacional ratifica o modelo proposto por Hoff, San Martin e Sopeña (2011). Abstract The purpose of this article is to review, from its confrontation with the international discussion, the analytical model proposed by Hoff, San Martin and Sopeña (2011) to analyze the impact of public universities in regional development. The model originally was developed from national reference to the subject. Therefore using the bibliographic and documentary research technique. The studied theoretical framework shows that the analytical model established with national references is shown corresponding to the discussion presented in the international literature on the subject. Noteworthy, however, that the present international literature focusing mainly on relations with the external environment to the university, especially with the business community, which was not so present in the national literature. We conclude that the international literature confirms the model proposed by Hoff, San Martin and Sopeña (2011).

scholarly journals Wpływ wykorzystania dotacji ministerialnych i  funduszy unijnych na kształtowanie się zbiorów w bibliotece uczelni niepublicznej na  przykładzie biblioteki Wyższej Szkoły Bankowej w Toruniu

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 47-63
Author(s):  
Julita Niedźwiecka-Ambroziak
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Education System ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Public University ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Legal Basis ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

The impact of ministerial grants and EU fundson the library of a non-public higher education institution as seen in the Library of the WSB University of ToruńThe article presents an outline of the legal basis of the operation of non-public higher education institutions and their place in the Polish education system. This is the background for the author’s analysis of the library and information systems of business schools that are part of the TEB SA group. The author focuses on extrabudgetary forms of expanding the library of anon-public univer­sity through the use of ministerial and EU grants. The case study presented in the article is that of the Library of the WSB University of Toruń. The author examines, on the basis of books inventoried in 2011–2016, the volume and percentage share of books acquired thanks to EU funds and ministerial grants. She demonstrates how the Library — which, owing to the business nature of the University, has specialist collections at its disposal — acquires new forms of books e-books in mobi and pdf files, e-book readers, audiobooks etc. as well as educational aids. She presents examples of how extrabudgetary funds can support and complement the main budget of the library of anon-public university in its initiatives aimed at creating amodern facility.

Organizational Learning in Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study of A Public University in Vietnam

2016 ◽  
pp. 88-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngoc Pham Thi Bich ◽  
Huy Tran Quang
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Employee Participation ◽  
Public University ◽  
Regression Techniques ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

Organizational learning has been discussed by a number of scholars. However, few of them have empirically addressed the issue in an educational context. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the limited previous research on organizational learning in higher education by examining the impact of employee participation on the organizational learning process and the relationship between the organizational learning process and performance of a public university in Vietnam. A survey of 136 employees of a public university in Hanoi, targeted at managers, lecturers and researchers having more than a 5-year working experience, was conducted in 2015. Multiple regression techniques were used to analyse the data. The study findings indicate that the organizational learning process is positively influenced by employee participation in decision-making and significantly associates with the performance of the university.

scholarly journals Preparation of e-Prtfolio as part of job Application Skills of Undergraduates: A Qualitative Examination

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3S3) ◽  
pp. 106-110
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Confidence Level ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Public University ◽  
Job Experience ◽  
Reflective Journals ◽  
Job Application ◽  
The University ◽  
University Undergraduates ◽  
The Impact

The practice of preparing e-portfolio as part of job application skills is ubiquitous nowadays. Hence, the university undergraduates need to be trained to incorporate e-portfolio as part of their job application procedures so that they stand a better chance to obtain their dream job in this competitive world. This practice is pertinent as their short of experience in job experience can be compromised in this way to highlight their ability in task accomplishments. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the perceptions of e-portfolio preparation as part of job application skills and to investigate the impact of e-portfolio practice among the final year undergraduates in the universities. The research design for this study was a quantitative method. 40 reflective journals were collected from a whole class of final year undergraduates from a public university Malaysia. Fundamentally, usefulness and challenges were two important factors that affected and impacted the final production of the e-portfolio. The participants found that e-portfolio was beneficial for them due to its usefulness in terms of five themes: learners’ ability, smoothness, attitude, motivation, and appreciation. However, there were also challenges found which were categorized under four themes: time constraint, lack of skill, accessibility, and limited software features. The study showed that despite the challenges faced in preparing the e-portfolio, the participants felt that e-portfolio has enhanced their confidence level in attending interviews in future.

scholarly journals The Impacts of Entrepreneurial Education and Entrepreneurial Implementation on Entrepreneurial Intention: Evidences from Public University in the Northern Malaysi

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5C) ◽  
pp. 354-358
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Public University ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Entrepreneurial Education ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ministry Of Higher Education

This study aims to identify the impacts of entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial implementation on entrepreneurial intention among undergraduate students from one of public university in the Northern Region of Malaysia. The theoretical framework for this study is developed based on the literature review. In this study, 488 usable respondents are obtained by using a survey method. Based on the results, it is found that entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial implementation have significant impact towards students’ entrepreneurial intention. The findings presented that students in this institution have moderately high levels of entrepreneurial education (mean=3.70), entrepreneurial implementation (mean=3.12) and entrepreneurial intention (mean=3.64). Results also presented that entrepreneurial education is significantly related to entrepreneurial intention (β=.55, p=.00). Other factor which is entrepreneurial implementation also significantly related to entrepreneurial intention (β=.52, p=.00). These study findings will be fruitful for Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) including the policy makers and academicians to identify the factors which can create the impact on the university students to be involved into entrepreneurship. Next, the results of this study will provide a guide for the university managements on the formulation and implementation of policies. This knowledge on entrepreneurial education and implementation may help the country to eventually reduce the Malaysian unemployment rate. Last but not least, several directions for the future study have been suggested.

scholarly journals Applying optimization techniques to identify multistate collaborations for improving biopower energy policy

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Bayram Dundar
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Programming ◽  
Energy Policy ◽  
Emission Reduction ◽  
Minimum Cost ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Mixed Integer Nonlinear Programming ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
Integer Nonlinear Programming ◽  
Milp Model ◽  
The Impact

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that aims to reduce carbon emissions from US coal-fired power plants. The proposed "Clean Power Plan" specifies state-specific rate-based goals to achieve a total US carbon emission reduction of 32% below 2005 levels by 2030. An increase in the co-firing of woody biomass with coal to generate biopower is one of the potential approaches that electricity providers could take to comply with EPA's proposed rules. We develop a mixed integer linear programming (MILP) model to identify minimum-cost approaches for reducing CO[subscript 2] emissions via co-firing biomass subject to spatially-explicit biomass availability constraints. An important feature of the EPA recommendations is an allowance for states to participate in multi-state compliance strategies. We extend the MILP model to optimize within a larger geographical framework that allows states to identify minimum-cost partnerships that meet aggregated emission reduction goals. We apply the MILP model to data for five Midwestern US states to determine the role that co-firing biomass could play in achieving their EPA-proposed emission reduction targets, and find that some states can meet their renewable energy generation targets through co-firing, although co-firing alone is not sufficient to achieve any state's emission reduction targets. This MILP is extended to robust MILP model, addressing the uncertainties in power plant boiler installation cost, coal electricity generation cost, as well as the emission rate. We apply this robust model to a set of 18 states in the northern US to identify optimal sets of multi-state collaborations. Finally, we investigate the impact of energy policy-related regulations on biomass demand and procurement cost using econometric models. We develop a demand response model and then incorporated this into a robust mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) model. We utilize a two-stage approach to solve the resultant robust mixed integer nonlinear programming model. This model is then applied the same set of 18 states in the northern US to identify optimal sets of multi-state collaborations for different feasibility rates and emission levels.

The Effects of Employment Protection legislationon Personnel Policies: A Review of Theoretical Modelsand Empirical results

2014 ◽  
pp. 126-140
Author(s):  
O. Mironenko
Keyword(s):  
Personnel Selection ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Employment Protection ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
Protection Legislation ◽  
Labour Contracts ◽  
Hiring And Firing ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Personnel Policies

Employers incur costs while fulfilling the requirements of employment protection legislation. The article contains a review of the core theoretical models and empirical results concerning the impact of these costs on firms’ practices in hiring, firing, training and remuneration. Overall, if wages are flexible or enforcement is weak, employment protection does not significantly influence employers’ behavior. Otherwise, stringent employment protection results in the reduction of hiring and firing rates, changes in personnel selection criteria, types of labour contracts and dismissal procedures, and, in some cases, it may lead to the growth of wages and firms’ investments to human capital.

The Impact of a Potential Public/Private Initiative on a Defined Region of the South Suburban Chicago Metropolitan Area

2019 ◽  
pp. 14-32
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Economic Impact ◽  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Census Data ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Market Area ◽  
State And Local ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

The university is considered one of the engines of growth in a local economy or its market area, since its direct contributions consist of 1) employment of faculty and staff, 2) services to students, and supply chain links vendors, all of which define the University’s Market area. Indirect contributions consist of those agents associated with the university in terms of community and civic events. Each of these activities represent economic benefits to their host communities and can be classified as the economic impact a university has on its local economy and whose spatial market area includes each of the above agents. In addition are the critical links to the University, which can be considered part of its Demand and Supply chain. This paper contributes to the field of Public/Private Impact Analysis, which is used to substantiate the social and economic benefits of cooperating for economic resources. We use Census data on Output of Goods and Services, Labor Income on Salaries, Wages and Benefits, Indirect State and Local Taxes, Property Tax Revenue, Population, and Inter-Industry to measure economic impact (Implan, 2016).

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