Effectiveness of higher education didactic activity

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (11) ◽  
pp. 56-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Łukasz Brzezicki
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Considerable Extent ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Demographic Changes ◽  
Educational Activities ◽  
Internationalisation Of Higher Education ◽  
Dea Method ◽  
Polish Higher Education ◽  
Academic Year

The aim of this article is to assess the effectiveness of Polish higher education didactic activity in the academic year 2014/15 in the context of demographic changes and internationalisation of higher education. The research was conducted using the SBM-Min and SBM-Max models of non-parametric DEA method, based on the CSO data. Depending on the chosen model the value of revenues from educational activities or the number of teachers was assumed as the expenditure of a higher school, and the number of students or graduates as the effects. The results indicate that the majority of the examined units were more effective in the model SBM-Max than SBM-Min. A group of public higher education institutions is effective and consistent with each other to a considerable extent.

scholarly journals Efficiency assessment of public higher education with the application of data envelopment analysis: The evidence from Poland

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michał Pietrzak ◽  
Piotr Pietrzak ◽  
Joanna Baran
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Data Envelopment Analysis ◽  
Empirical Investigation ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Efficiency Assessment ◽  
Measuring Efficiency ◽  
Dea Method

Higher education is a form of a merit good. This is why governments usually support the delivery of this good. However, one could doubt the efficiency of such solution. How well do public higher education institutions (HEIs) do their job? How to measure their performance? This paper discusses these issues. First, we discuss the problem of defining and measuring efficiency in the case of publicly held HEIs with particular emphasis put on the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) method. Secondly, we present the results of our empirical investigation of efficiency assessed using the DEA method conducted on the sample of 33 Poland faculties specialized in social sciences . We use Charnes-Cooper-Rhodes (CCR) output oriented model with two inputs and three outputs. Next, we present some important differences in efficiency of those faculties. We also define benchmarks for inefficient HEIs and quantify the gaps to be fulfilled by them in order to become efficient. Finally, we pinpoint the directions of further research.

Efficiency of Raising of the Funds for the Didactic and Scientific Activity in Public Higher Education in Poland

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 473-491
Author(s):  
Łuksz Brzezicki ◽  
Artur Prędki
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
Efficiency Measurement ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Average Efficiency ◽  
Dea Method

The article estimates the efficiency of 59 public higher education institutions in Poland in rising of funds for didactic and scientific activity in 2015 using nonparametric DEA method. We used output-oriented BCC model. The work also uses the subsampling procedure to assess the accuracy of the previously performed efficiency measurement. Twelve universities turned out to be fully efficient in the above-mentioned scope, while the average efficiency is quite high and close to the median.

Incentives for Polish higher education institutions to improve real estate efficiency

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 214-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Rymarzak
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Real Estate ◽  
Financial Distress ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Government ◽  
Polish Higher Education ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyse the appropriateness of incentives used by governments for Polish public higher education institutions (HEIs) to be more efficient in real estate and how these incentives can be strengthened.Design/methodology/approachA closed-ended questionnaire was sent to all public HEIs in Poland. Of the 132 questionnaires sent, 57 were successfully completed and returned, representing a response rate of 43 per cent.FindingsAnalysis of empirical data demonstrates that when considerable public funds, both national and European, were distributed to extend and upgrade academic infrastructure, Polish HEIs have had no obligation to show how they manage the assets entrusted to them, and the government has not created adequate incentives to encourage efficiency in the use of HEIs real estate. This may have resulted in a significant, yet not always justified, increase in the space at their disposal. In view of a demographic decline, the low level of internalisation of Polish HEIs, the decreasing level of funding from the public purse and the growing operation and maintenance costs of the buildings, an oversupply of space may cause financial distress to some establishments. This may affect the future of the whole system of higher education.Practical implicationsThis paper can be a resource for HEI chancellors, financial directors and campus managers, as well as HEI funding and supervisory institutions.Originality/valueThis paper highlights the need to strengthen incentives for public HEIs in Poland to foster their greater efficiency in resource allocation and utilization. Greater transparency in HEI operations and the improvement of the POL-on system may contribute to more efficient use of university assets.

scholarly journals Communication of Socially-Responsible Activities by Higher Education Institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 483
Author(s):  
Libena Tetrevova ◽  
Jan Vavra ◽  
Simona Munzarova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Cultural Development ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Communist Country ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
The Czech Republic

Higher education institutions play a fundamental role in the scientific, economic, social, and cultural development of each and every society. In view of new challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of their social responsibility and ability to effectively communicate the socially–responsible activities which are performed is growing. The aim of this article is to analyze and evaluate the scope and structure of socially-responsible activities communicated on the websites of public higher education institutions operating in a small post-communist country where education plays a traditional role—the Czech Republic, and to formulate recommendations for improvement of the level of communication of social responsibility by higher education institutions. Primary data was obtained using latent analysis of the content of the websites of all public higher education institutions operating in the Czech Republic. The CE3SPA method was applied. The survey which was performed shows that the level of communication of social responsibility by higher education institutions in the Czech Republic is low. Activities in the field of economic and social responsibility are communicated in the greatest scope. On the contrary, activities in the field of environmental responsibility are communicated the least. Public higher education institutions in the Czech Republic should therefore apply the measures proposed in the article, these also being transferrable to practice in other countries.

scholarly journals Revenue efficiency in higher education institutions under imperfect competition

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 282-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geraint Johnes ◽  
John Ruggiero
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Imperfect Competition ◽  
Monopolistic Competition ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Revenue Efficiency ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Modelling Process ◽  
Selection Of

A number of studies have considered the evaluation of efficiency in higher education institutions. In this paper, we focus on the issue of revenue efficiency, in particular ascertaining the extent to which, given output prices, producers choose the revenue maximising vector of outputs. We then relax the price taking assumption to consider the case in which the market for some outputs is characterised by monopolistic competition. We evaluate efficiencies for English institutions of higher education for the academic year 2012–13 and find considerable variation across institutions in revenue efficiency. The relaxation of the price-taking assumption leads to relatively small changes, in either direction, to the estimated revenue efficiency scores. A number of issues surrounding the modelling process are raised and discussed, including the determination of the demand function for each type of output and the selection of inputs and outputs to be used in the model.

scholarly journals Internal barriers to supply chain management implementation in a South African traditional university

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mamokgadi Z. Masete ◽  
Chengedzai Mafini
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
South African ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Internal Barriers

Background: The demand for higher education in South Africa continues to increase, placing pressure on public higher education institutions to satisfy this demand. Supply chain management is one of the practices that may be implemented to ensure that public universities improve their operations and can, therefore, meet the increased demand for higher education in the country.Objectives: This study aimed to explore the barriers to the implementation of supply chain management practices at a South African public university.Method: The study used a qualitative case study approach using a sample of 17 members of management and staff at a South African traditional university in the Limpopo Province. Data were collected using a combination of a focus group discussion and semi-structured in-depth interviews.Results: The study generated eight themes that embody the barriers to the implementation of supply chain management at the institution. These themes were labelled as stakeholder buy-in, knowledge of supply chain management, supply chain systems and processes, procurement policy and practices, implementation of supply chain management, stakeholder change management, human resource management and organisational culture.Conclusion: Various internal barriers impair the implementation of supply chain management practices at the institution. Administration at the institution has invested limited resources, time and initiatives to ensure the successful implementation of supply chain management. The focus should be directed to finding lasting solutions to each of the barriers identified in this study. Further studies should address the issue of external barriers to supply chain management in public higher education institutions.

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