Principles Of Continuous Improvement Research Articles

Exploration and Research on the Teaching Reform of Swimming Course in Colleges and Universities Based on OBE Concept

By using the methods of literature and logical analysis, this paper sorts out the practical difficulties in the teaching of swimming courses in colleges and universities. Among them, swimming courses lack the concept of "people-oriented"; pay attention to swimming skills, ignore the swimming consciousness; the single teaching method and the excessive emphasis on error correction are all important constraints restricting the teaching of swimming courses in colleges and universities. Reform path: student-centered-construction of student-centered, teacher-guided curriculum teaching mode; results-oriented-to build a curriculum teaching system in which students are responsible and teachers are responsible; based on the principle of continuous improvement, a teacher-student interaction and network-assisted teaching module is constructed.

ISO 14001 Environmental Standard: Process Approach and Identification of Environmental Aspects and Impacts

Environmental management is the management of activities that may have an impact on the environment. It aims to limit polluting emissions and risks to the environment and to save natural resources. Often unsuspected and therefore without us always realizing it, all economic activities can have a considerable impact on the environment. Indeed, the manufacture of products requires the extraction of raw materials and the use of water and energy. Similarly, activities associated with the manufacturing process, such as maintenance, transportation; all have environmental impacts. The environmental management system is a progress tool that integrates the environmental dimension into an organization’s strategy, leading it to set objectives, achieve and maintain performance through effective management and promotes anticipation (the forecast). There is a multitude of guides allowing self-diagnosis by the organization and which make it possible to make an environmental assessment. ISO 14001 is the environmental management standard (EMS) created by the international organization for standardization. It defines the requirements of a global environmental management system for self-reporting or certification purposes. It is organized in 17 points modeled on quality management, well known for 34 years in the industry. The standard does not establish any absolute requirement for environmental performance, other than a commitment to environmental policy, to comply with legislation and the principle of continuous improvement. Pollution prevention through the identification of the various significant environmental aspects and impacts, which accounted for 70% of the requirements of ISO 14001, is the main environmental improvement point. In addition, since these environmental aspects and impacts can only be identified from the activities, products and services associated with them, this article represents a working method that allows expressing good environmental practices, present in the form of environmental performance indicators that inform in a concentrated and precise manner on the different activities with environmental relevance.

Agile product management as a catalyst for technological innovation

Agile Product Management (APM) has emerged as a critical driver of technological innovation, enabling organizations to rapidly adapt to changing market dynamics and customer needs. This abstract explores the key principles of APM and its role in fostering innovation in today's fast-paced business environment. At its core, APM is a collaborative, iterative approach to product development that emphasizes flexibility, customer feedback, and continuous improvement. By breaking down complex projects into manageable tasks and delivering value incrementally, APM enables teams to respond quickly to market feedback and evolving requirements. One of the key features of APM is its emphasis on customer collaboration. By involving customers early and often in the development process, organizations can ensure that their products meet customer needs and expectations. This customer-centric approach not only drives innovation but also helps organizations stay ahead of the competition. Another important aspect of APM is its focus on cross-functional teams. By bringing together individuals with diverse skills and backgrounds, APM fosters a culture of creativity and innovation. Cross-functional teams are able to quickly experiment with new ideas, iterate on designs, and deliver high-quality products to market faster. In addition to fostering innovation, APM also helps organizations manage risk more effectively. By breaking projects down into smaller, more manageable pieces, organizations can identify and address potential issues early in the development process, reducing the likelihood of costly delays or failures. Overall, APM has emerged as a powerful catalyst for technological innovation. By embracing the principles of flexibility, customer collaboration, and continuous improvement, organizations can not only drive innovation but also stay ahead of the competition in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.

Primena i uticaj principa i alata menadžmenta kvaliteta na uspeh projekta

Project became an adequate solution for achieving different goals of a company, thus its successful realization is of great importance. On the other side, quality is a phenomenon wanted to be acquired in order to achieve customer satisfaction and profitability. Although these two fields of research were developing parallely, they rest on the same principles. The goal of this research was to determine the link between quality management and project management in companies on Serbian market, meaning the influence of quality management principles on project success and level of usage of quality management tools. The results of this empirical research suggest that the quality management principles of continuous process improvement, fact based management, leadership, continuous improvement of employee performance and customer satisfaction have a significant positive impact on project success, while simpler quality management tools are in use more than the more complex ones. Project success should not be measured solely on the old success criteria of time, cost and quality, yet more important criteria are alignment of the project's goals with the company's goals and the fulfillment of user requirements.

Análise psicométrica da escala de barreiras ao compartilhamento de conhecimento no Kaizen de uma empresa

Abstract The Kaizen continuous improvement principle encourages employees to use their knowledge to create better solutions. This knowledge, referred to as tacit, is strategically shared through socialization and made explicit through externalization. One department of a multinational metallurgical industry in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, has historically had a Kaizen involvement rate of less than 50%. This study set out to identify and analyze the barriers to knowledge sharing, considering the socialization-externalization interface, and how they relate to the company's current Kaizen participation rate. To this end, a literature review was conducted, followed by a documentary analysis of the company and the application of a questionnaire that served as a scale for exploratory factor analysis and validation of the model for the objectives set. The factor analysis confirmed the lack of application of meritocratic means, Ba context, and management involvement, and retained three organizational and three individual factors of barriers to knowledge sharing. It was found that the current rate of employee involvement in Kaizen contrasts with the effects of the socialization-externalization interface and the barriers to knowledge sharing. The method structured in this study has the potential to be applied in other companies and can be improved.

Iterative Development: Going with the Flow to Improve Care.

Healthcare can benefit immensely from implementing an Agile mindset. Specifically, Agile principles of value-driven delivery, adaptive planning, and continuous improvement can exert a positive impact on projects-especially amid the constant changes in laws, evidence-based practices, and technology in healthcare. The best way to apply Agile is to combine the discipline and structure of a traditional linear model with the adaptability of iterative development. That mix allows for certain controls but with the flexibility for stakeholders to provide input and call for adjustments at different stages. To start, an organization must build teams of multidisciplinary personnel with diverse perspectives. Delivering value should be addressed as soon as possible by considering stakeholder priorities, using tools for continuous project planning, and employing retrospectives to provide feedback and identify root causes. When leaders embrace value-driven delivery, adaptive planning, and continuous improvement, healthcare projects can lead to positive results and ultimately improve patient care.

The Important Role of Principal in Academic Supervision to Improve Teacher Competency in Society 5.0 Era

This research analyzes theories and strategies for increasing teacher competency through academic supervision. This research used a qualitative literature review method. The collected articles were selected using purposive sampling, resulting in 120 relevant books and articles. The document findings were then analyzed and sorted into three main topics: educational supervision, teacher competency, and the era of society 5.0. After grouping the data based on the themes above, 10 articles and books were found on topics related to educational supervision, 10 articles and books on teacher competency, and 5 on the era of society 5.0. The research results show that school (madrasah) principals must have expertise and seriousness in supervising educational institutions, especially academic supervision, which aims to improve teacher competence. Academic supervision involves planning, implementation, and evaluation with the principles of objectivity and continuous improvement. With this research, it is hoped that it can be used as a model for effective academic supervision by school principals and teachers in the information technology era.

THE IMPACT OF COVID – 19 PANDEMIC ON THE QUALITY OF WORK WITHIN A MANUFACTURING COMPANY BASED ON CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

The study was conducted in a manufacturing company with foreign subscribed capital, that has implemented several principles on continuous improvement, and aims to reveal the impact of COVID – 19 pandemic on the quality of work. In recent years, in order to streamline and improve the company`s activity, several measures related to the production processes have been implemented, which obviously also involved the quality of the work performed. Since the company adopted the principles of continuous improvement, the outcomes were obvious, both in terms of economic-financial indicators and in terms of the skills and competencies of the workforce. The role of the workforce in continuous improvement is a vital one, therefore the company has successfully implemented working procedures that had led to the standardization of the way of working. With the COVID–19 pandemic, there have been certain changes at the company level, with different impacts on employees and their work. Based on the company`s internal data, this paper analyzes the results of the evaluation of employees’ work performance, over a period of four years (2019 – 2022).

Collaborative activities mediated by technology for integration into University life in the introductory Engineering course

The article presents an educational intervention project implemented in the Introduction to Engineering subject of the Computer Engineering Educational Program of the Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías of the Universidad de Guadalajara, developed by the Investigation Groups UDG-CA-991 Desarrollo de Competencias Profesionales en Ciencias Computacionales and the UDG-CA-863 Gestión y Desarrollo de Competencias en Entornos Virtuales during the periods 2022-B and 2023-A which developed strategies that integrated actions and resources for collaborative work mediated by technology for the integration of students into the university life, under a mixed model and a section group as a sample, achieving a pedagogical proposal assisted by technology focused on the development of significant learning, in which an impact evaluation was applied with interview and survey instruments, as well as satisfaction and evaluation , considering the institutional, teacher and student dimensions or categories. The project was focused with the principles of continuous improvement.

Deploying Sustainability Through Employee Participation. An Action Research Proposal

Society is increasingly aware of and sensitive to the deployment of sustainability. Therefore, firms must implement policies that not only have a positive effect on their sustainable behavior but also contribute to improving their competitivity. In this dual context of sustainability and competitiveness, there has been little in-depth analysis in the academic literature of the positive impact of structured employee participation systems. The main aim of this paper is to propose and apply a methodology for the joint development of sustainability and competitiveness by means of such systems. The methodology will draw on the basic principles of continuous improvement based on a literature review but also by adopting an Action Research approach, in which the researchers and companies collaborate to create useful knowledge for both parties. Likewise, this paper also illustrates its implementation at a Spanish food product manufacturer. The paper shows the potential in both the research and business spheres, as it provides a useful guide for improving sustainability and competitiveness through the deployment of structured employee participation systems. Likewise, the paper also illustrates the usefulness of researchers and practitioners collaborating shoulder to shoulder to generate and transfer knowledge.

Systematic Quality Improvement of the Study Programme: Quality Function Deployment

Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is a well-known quality improvement and assessment methodology that can be applied in different fields, including higher education. The principle of continuous improvement refers to the study process and also relates to the initial analysis of the content of the study program and the systematic improvement process. The research aims to analyse and assess the Quality Function Deployment methodology application for the study program improvement, particularly focusing on the program quality assessment. Research methodology and results provide an opportunity to determine the high-priority skills, professional requirements and the significance of those study program components that create students’ opinions about the importance of learning outcomes according to the professional competence they need and expect. The research results show how QFD methodology can be used to assess and improve study programmes in higher education institutions and indicate the benefits of the methodology application.

Standardization in the formation of sustainable regional development

Aim. The presented study aims to analyze the existing system of regulation of economic relations between regional subjects in the context of the issues of global resource conservation and to develop proposals for the formation of a regional standardization system. Tasks. The authors analyze current regulations in the Republic of Tatarstan and the Republic's experience of creating and implementing regional standards in the field of resource conservation; formulate proposals for the formation of a regional standardization system based on territorial standardization bodies focusing on collecting and generalizing the region's best practices in the field of resource conservation and adaptation of third-party standardization documents to the specifics of the Republic of Tatarstan.Methods. This study is based on the paradigm of sustainable regional development. This paradigm encapsulates an integrated approach to the formation of a territorial management system, the principles of continuous improvement and minimization of the variability of management processes through standardization.Results. Based on the performed analysis of the regulatory and legal framework of regional management processes, an algorithm for the development of a regional standardization system is proposed, aimed at the formation of approaches and tools for sustainable territorial development. The goals and objectives of an authorized regional standardization body are formulated.Conclusions. The sectoral and target subsystems of the "Lean Region" spatial model determine the vector of regional standardization. Considering the specifics of economic development in the Republic of Tatarstan, major directions of regional standardization are identified: petrochemical, machine-building, and agricultural industries, elements of industrial and social infrastructure.

Advancing Graduate in Private Universities; Developing Graduate Employability for a Challenging Labor

This study aims to analyze the formulation of improving the quality of graduates carried out by universities in facing the world of work challenges. A qualitative case study type approach is used in this study. Interviews, observations and documentation are used as data collection media. The data analysis was carried out systematically, starting from data reduction, data presentation and conclusion. The study results show that the formulation of improving the output quality of STAI Al Maarif Way Kanan is carried out through planning, implementing and evaluating the quality improvement of graduates in a planned and systematic way with the principle of continuous improvement. This research provides implications for the importance of strategic management to create graduates who are competitive and ready to use.

Implementation of Integrated Quality Management in Elementary Schools

This study aims to describe the implementation of integrated quality management in elementary schools. This research is a qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. The setting of this study is two public elementary schools in Balangan Regency. The key informants were principals and teachers defined by purposive sampling technique. The data collection techniques were done through interviews, observation and documentation. The data validity was carried out by triangulating data by means of triangulation and peer breafing triangulation. The data analysis used interactive analysis of the Huberman model which consisted of data collection, data display, data reduction and verification/inference. The results of the study found that the implementation of integrated quality management in elementary schools is implemented through the principle of focus on customer satisfaction, respect for everyone, leadership and implementation of the principle of continuous improvement.

SPC-based model for evaluation of training processes in industrial context

Purpose: This article aims to present successful practices in the management of training processes based on virtual reality and augmented reality, namely a strategy for evaluating the process with the principle of continuous improvement in mind, and monitoring its performance in terms of productivity and waste levels. It is proposed to apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools to develop control charts for monitoring individual events (i-charts).Design/methodology/approach: The methodology is based on a case study developed in an industrial project and is guided by a literature review on Work-Based Learning (WBL) and SPC.Findings: The developed work shows that SPC tools are suitable for supporting decision making in situations where the data to be analyzed is generated by human-computer interactions, e.g., involving students and virtual learning environments.Originality/value: The innovative aspect presented in the article lies in the evaluation of the effectiveness of pedagogical resources arranged in simulation environments based on virtual and augmented reality. The accumulated knowledge about the application of SPC in service areas, and others that demand data analysis, reinforces the hypothesis of the suitability of its application in the case presented. This is an original application of SPC, normally used in business processes quality control, but which in this case is applied in an innovative way to the evaluation of industrial training processes, with the same spirit for which it was designed, i.e. to provide the means to manage the quality of a process.

The Effectiveness of Self-Directed Supervision on Improving Quality of Teaching

This article examines effectiveness of the self-directed supervision strategy as a tool for improving teaching quality. Special reference was made to the implementation of the South African Integrated Quality Management system (IQMS). A mixed method approach characterised by the explanatory sequential design addressed the research questions. 301 out of 350 randomly selected participants in 15 districts of the Gauteng Province responded to the quantitative phase in the form of questionnaires. Three conveniently selected focus group interviews each comprising often (10) purposefully selected school-based managers and educators gave in-depth exploration of the quantitative results. Self-directed supervision was found to comply with the Total Quality Management principle of continuous improvement which was perceived to have a positive influence on improving teaching quality. In contrast, the IQMS self-evaluation was perceived to lack compliance to continuous improvement for professional development due to characteristics related to traditional inspection approaches.

ROLE OF KAIZEN WORK CULTURE AS MODERATING WORK QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT

Today, the role of a superior and strong work culture has become the main factor moderating performance improvement in a company. This can be seen in the quality and productivity of the work produced by the workers/employees and is a manifestation of the values ​​formed by a habit and a strong desire to achieve the vision and mission. Kaizen's work culture has the principle of continuous and comprehensive improvement and prioritizes a high work ethic which has been widely adopted by many companies as a competitive advantage in facing change. This interest in Aini's work culture prompted us to conduct a literature review sourced from national, international journals and library research with the aim of studying the role of Kaizen Work Culture as Moderating Work Quality and Productivity Improvement. The results of the literature review found that a high work ethic and commitment to always adapt to the environment is a Kaizen strategy to face the dynamics of change based on the establishment of strong standard operating procedures, identifying problems in detail, conducting trials and continuous development, having a direct impact on improving work quality and productivity and becoming a competitive advantage for companies in the face of competition.

Compatibility of supply chain and lean construction principles from the main contractor’s perspective

The supply chain has contributed significantly to the success of many different industries. However, the supply chain in construction has a low level of maturity, which leads to many doubts about development ability. Meanwhile, lean construction is a production mindset based on systematic principles of continuous improvement, waste elimination, and collaborative strategy change. Although there are many differences, the supply chain in construction and development based on the principles of lean construction is worth considering. In this article, the author uses a matrix of principles to evaluate the compatibility of the supply chain in construction with lean building principles from the main contractor's perspective. The research results obtained in this paper show high compatibility, which can help contractors change their mindset toward developing a lean supply chain.

Mutual Relationship Management Between Teachers and Parents: Strategies for Improving Student Learning Outcomes

This study aims to understand the mutual relationship between teachers and parents in improving student learning outcomes. The site of this research is SMA NU 01 Al-Hidayah Kendal. This research uses a qualitative case study approach, where the researcher tries to understand the meaning behind the phenomena that occur in the field through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results showed that the mutual relationship built by the school to make teachers and parents more intimate in improving student learning outcomes was carried out through careful and systematic planning by involving all school parties to obtain optimal results. The planning carried out then carried out optimally and carried out jointly by the school with a mutualistic symbiotic principle and continued with an evaluation with the principle of continuous improvement.

Structural Form for Higher Education Institutions Satisfaction Measurement: A Validity-Reliability Analysis of the İKÇÜ (İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University) Satisfaction Scales

University administrations that adopting the quality systems approach must ensure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the activities carried out in their institutions. Directors who want to increase the success of their academic or administrative staff must first determine the level of staff satisfaction and then motivate them to be successful. This study aims to develop two separate scales to measure academic and administrative staff satisfaction at İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University (İKÇU), which adopts the principle of continuous improvement required by good governance. The two scale forms were prepared by applying the Delphi method, revealing eight dimensions for academic staff and four dimensions for administrative staff. The forms were sent to all the İKÇU staff through the university document management system. 28.3% of the academic staff and 37.2% of the administrative staff responded. Whether the scale items were in the dimensions determined by the researchers was checked by explanatory factor analysis (EFA). According to the EFA results, the total variance explained for the academic staff satisfaction scale was 74.45%, and the total variance explained for the administrative staff satisfaction scale was 70.71%. Thus, these scales were determined to be capable of measuring the level of academic and administrative staff satisfaction.