Personnel Management Research Articles

Future workforce skills for hospitality and tourism business in Thailand

Currently, the hospitality and tourism industry in Thailand is at a state of great flux. This, therefore, calls for a highly competent and versatile workforce to deal with this situation. For this paper, we shall attempt at providing an overview of the current skill set from the current workforce involved in the hospitality and tourism industry in Thailand. We also attempt to identify the prevailing opinions of the managerial personnel on different work aspects, which include the perception of the skills that Thai workers possess. Moreover, the paper looks at what the managers would want and hope for in the future workforce, and the strategies applied to develop such skills in workers soon. This qualitative research approach is employed to dig deep into the minds of key decision makers in Thailand by way of in-depth, one-on-one, or small group interviews to document and consolidate the insights and viewpoints of distinguished executives and top-level decision makers belonging to prestigious hotel and tourism conglomerates in Thailand. The findings of our research unmistakably indicate that the hospitality industry in the country is doubtless in a growth and prosperous period, where it successfully meets various and constantly changing preferences among tourists coming for different purposes. With the tourism industry in Thailand mushrooming, it is vital to establish what has contributed to such success. With more and more people globe-trotting and with tourists pouring in droves into Thailand, the need for a skilled workforce within the hospitality industries is at an all-time high. It therefore becomes relevant during these times of change to identify the skillset of the personnel at work within this vibrant industry. Deep inside the minds of managerial professionals, we can gain a clear insight into how they perceive the current workforce. By conducting comprehensive interviews on an individual and small group basis, we hope to capture the capability and strengths of the Thai workforce with a great degree of subtlety. Second, we also attempt to find out what aspirations and expectations the managers have from the future workforce. The resulting skills and competencies will have to be identified as the industry continues to evolve, but by exploring strategies utilized to develop such skilled labor, we expose the preparations being made for the workforce of tomorrow. Our qualitative research methodology enables us to interact directly with key decision-makers in the industry. We have thus gathered much information and opinion by involving those senior executives and senior-level decision makers of reputed hotel and tourism conglomerates. Their valuable insights helped us to closely look into the current scenario and aspects which still needed to be improved. Our findings clearly revealed that the hospitality industry in Thailand is one of the fastest growing and most successful sectors. It has satisfactorily adapted to the increasing and changing tastes and preferences of the tourists coming from different parts of the world. On the other hand, innovation and high-quality service have allowed this industry to satisfactorily address the needs and desires of its guests. Conclusion Our study puts light on the change which the hospitality and tourism industry of Thailand is experiencing at present. The following sections provide a broad outline of the skillset of the workforce, based on in-depth interviews with managerial professionals. We have taken a closer look at what industry leaders expect and/or hope for in the future workforce, and how they are developing the skills necessary to meet those expectations. This research supports the notion that the hospitality industry is increasing its growth to meet the demands of a multifaceted global customer base.

Management of Educators and Education Personnel from an Islamic Perspective

This article discusses the concept of management of teaching staff and educational staff from an Islamic perspective. The type of research used in searching for data is a library research study. This article explores Islamic principles that can be applied in managing human resources in educational institutions. The results of the study show that Islamic values ​​such as trust, fairness, shura, and ihsan have strong relevance to modern management practices, and can provide a solid ethical foundation for the management of teaching and education personnel. Several important things discussed in the implementation of Islamic teaching and education management in educational institutions include: (1) planning, (2) recruitment and selection, (3) development and training, (4) performance assessment, (5) compensation and rewards. Thus, teaching and educational staff in an Islamic perspective not only aim to achieve organizational effectiveness, but also to form individuals who are professionally and spiritually qualified.

Beyond the Ire of Flames: Work Experiences of Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Station Chiefs

Fire occurrences have significantly risen in recent years. These fires endanger lives, cause economic damage, and harm the environment. Uncontrolled fires are a major reason for building collapses and injuries. Building fires cause trauma due to the loss of belongings and the building itself. Existing fire safety systems are failing due to unaddressed factors causing building fires (Rathnayake et al., 2020). This study explored the experiences of the station chiefs of the Bureau of Fire Protection in Iloilo Province, Philippines, through a qualitative research method. The participants of this study were the selected ten (10) BFP station chiefs. All participants were subjected to an individual in-depth interview. The findings of this study are described in emergent themes. Six (6) emergent themes described the positive and negative experiences of the informants in the performance of their duties. For the positive experiences, two (2) emergent themes were developed, namely Personal Satisfaction Through Job Fulfillment and Workplace Camaraderie and Support. For the negative experiences, four (4) emergent themes were also developed, namely: Inadequate Resources and Financial Challenges, Complexity of Leadership and Personnel Management, Bombarded with Public Dissatisfaction, and Operational Delays and Equipment Failures. Meanwhile, three (3) emergent themes were formulated to explain how the participants address the challenges encountered in the performance of their duties, namely: Empowering Collaboration and Support Networks, Bolstering Preventive Measures and Education, and Embodying Resilience and Adaptability. Finally, three (3) emergent themes were created to express the aspirations of participants to improve the quality of their services, namely Continuous Training and Professional Development, Adequate Fiscal Allocation and Service Facilities, and Improvement of Personnel and Staffing Issues. Based on the emergent themes identified, it is recommended that the fire station chiefs be enhanced by providing them with specialized training and career development programs. This can be accomplished by the successful integration of the latest firefighting technologies in the specialized training to enhance the response effectiveness of their station.

Prevalence of Oral Potentially Malignant Lesions, Tobacco use, and Effect of Cessation Strategies among Solid Waste Management workers in Northern India: a pre-post intervention study

BackgroundIndia bears the highest global burden of oral cancer, despite having an operational tobacco cessation framework. Occupational groups like solid waste management personnel face significant health challenges due to prevalent tobacco use, leading to oral potentially malignant lesions and oral cancer. Enhanced tobacco control strategies are essential for these groups.MethodsA pre-post interventional, community-based study enrolled 1200 municipal workers in Varanasi, India, from July 2022 to August 2023. 858 tobacco users underwent screening and were randomly assigned to one of three interventions: Very Brief Advice, Individual Behavioral Counseling, or Group Behavioral Therapy. Follow-up was conducted one year after the baseline interventions Effectiveness was measured by nicotine dependence reduction using the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) scores and cessation rates defined as at least 6-month abstinence. Appropriate statistical tests assessed the burden of tobacco use, oral potentially malignant lesions, and pre-post differences in FTND scores within and between groups. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.ResultsMunicipal workers exhibited a high prevalence (71.5%) of smokeless tobacco (SLT) use. One-third (32.9%) of the participants screened positive for oral potentially malignant lesions and oral cancer. Leukoplakia was the most common lesion. Screened positivity correlated with significant nicotine dependence. Among 494 follow-up participants, 47.1% reported a significant reduction in nicotine dependence across all intervention groups. Quade’s ANCOVA indicated significant differences in post-test FTND scores, with individual behavioral counselling showing the greatest reduction. However, no cessation was achieved in any group despite the significant decline in dependence.ConclusionSolid waste management personnel in Varanasi show heightened SLT use and associated oral potentially malignant lesions. The persistent tobacco use in these high-risk occupational populations undermines government tobacco control efforts and highlights the need for robust policy and implementation strategies. The study demonstrated a significant reduction in nicotine dependence following interventions, though tobacco cessation was not achieved. More frequent interventions and addressing quitting barriers—such as cultural norms, lack of awareness, easy accessibility, and adverse working conditions—are crucial. Developing a tailored workplace model to tackle tobacco use in occupational settings may facilitate cessation.Clinical trial registration numberTrial registration Clinical Trials Registry India CTRI/2020/07/026479. Date of registration 10/07/2020.

Educational management in personnel training of hydrometeorological services: world experience

Introduction. The relevance of the presented study is determined by the fact that the acceleration of climate change on the planet has a significant impact on almost all spheres of economic and social life of mankind, which imposes new requirements both on the information provided by hydrometeorological services and on the personnel of managers and specialists providing it.Purpose setting. The purpose of the presented studies is to summarize the world experience in the development of promising requirements for the skills and competence of managers and specialists of national meteorological services in the interests of forming a system of requirements for staffing and training of managers and specialists of hydrometeorological services of the Roshydromet system.Methodology and methods of the study. The methodological base of the research consists of well-known scientific works devoted to the promising requirements for the skills and competencies of managers and specialists of the hydrometeorological service. Results. The novelty of the obtained results lies in the fact that, based on the generalization of world experience in the development of promising requirements for the skills and competence of managers and specialists of national hydrometeorological services, it was found that when forming personnel management strategies, on the one hand, requirements are put forward for a wide range of competencies of personnel who own both traditional technologies and innovative technologies for processing and interpreting information based on IT. On the other hand, hydrometeorological services impose increased demands on themselves, which is manifested in strategic aspirations to form a holistic motivation system for their employees, covering all levels of human needs, according to substantive theories of motivation – from economic competitiveness to opportunities for training, development and self-expression.Conclusion. The practical significance of the obtained results lies in the possibility of using world experience in developing promising requirements for the skills and competence of managers and specialists of national meteorological services when forming strategies for personnel management of hydrometeorological structures of the Roshydromet system.

AN INNOVATIVE CONCEPTUAL MODEL FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS BASED ON THE UTILIZATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Educational institutions are faced with new challenges and opportunities in human resource management (HR). This research aims to develop an innovative conceptual model in HR management in educational institutions by utilizing digital technology. This model is expected to increase the effectiveness of the management of educators and education personnel by strengthening their digital capabilities and aiding their adaptation to the rapidly evolving digital landscape. The novelty of the research lies in the innovative approach that integrates digital technology in HR within educational institutions, creating a more dynamic, flexible, and collaborative work environment in the education sector, which is still rarely fully adopted. The research offers a novel approach by addressing the gap in the field of HR, where the integration of digital tools in HR is still underdeveloped. It provides a dynamic and flexible framework that can serve as a foundation for future HR strategies in education, contributing to the modernization and digital transformation of educational institutions.

Measurement and impact analysis of social vulnerability to geological disasters in Guizhou Province, China

Investigating social vulnerability is a crucial aspect of attaining an in-depth understanding of disasters and disaster risk. This study developed a measurement framework for social vulnerability to geological disasters, obtained a comprehensive social vulnerability index, and compared the spatial distribution patterns of fatalities, social vulnerability, and geological disaster-prone zones. These efforts assisted in determining the strength and character of the relationship between geological disaster fatality risk and social vulnerability at the county level. The findings show that: (1) the social vulnerability to geological disasters index varies significantly between counties. High social vulnerability is primarily concentrated in Bijie City, Guizhou province, which shows concentrated clustering. Conversely, low social vulnerability is mainly concentrated in Guiyang City: (2) the spatial distribution patterns reveal the limitations of disaster exposure in explaining fatality risk and demonstrate the ability of social vulnerability to amplify disaster risk; (3) the zero-inflated negative binomial regression model fit the data significantly better than the negative binomial regression model, suggesting that for every one unit increase in the social vulnerability index, there is a 6.33% increase in the risk of fatalities, holding all other variables constant. This study establishes a specific framework for measuring social vulnerability to geological disasters and provides new evidence of how social vulnerability influences disaster risk intensity. The county-level spatial measurement results can further assist disaster management personnel in formulating more localized mitigation strategies. The findings will further support the identification of core remediation sites and the implementation of management and relocation (avoidance) projects during Guizhou Province’s 14th Five-Year Plan for geological disaster prevention and control.

Managing Financial Risks of Global Companies Through Corporate Social Responsibility: The Specifics of Sustainable Employment in Developed and Developing Countries

The motivation for this research was the desire to disclose the social nature of the financial risks of global companies: the authors attempted a scientific explanation of the influence of corporate social responsibility, which is manifested through the preservation and creation of additional jobs, on the financial risks of global companies. The research aims to establish the interdependence between financial risks and sustainable employment in global companies. This goal is achieved using the SEM (structural equation modeling) method based on corporate statistics from the Fortune “Global 500” rankings for 2021–2023. As a result, the consequences of global companies’ CSR (corporate social responsibility) practices in personnel management and financial risk management are modeled and described through quantitative and qualitative patterns. The established regularities proved that for developed and developing countries, the larger the number of employees, the lower the financial risks of global companies—the risk of a decrease in profitability, the risk of loss of profit, and the risk of depreciation of assets. The main conclusion is that there is a close systemic relationship between the financial risks of global companies and their workforce size, suggesting that CSR is key to highly effective financial risk management. A clear distinction between the practices of financial risk management through CSR in developed and developing countries forms the basis of the theoretical significance of the research results. The authors provide recommendations to improve the current practice of financial risk management in global companies by integrating it more closely with personnel management practices, highlighting their managerial relevance. It is proposed that corporate strategies for global companies in developed countries should focus on reducing the risk of declining profitability, as CSR has the most pronounced and consistent impact on this particular financial risk. In developing countries, corporate strategies are recommended to be structured by diversifying the areas of CSR application, with the most promising in financial risk management being the reduction in asset depreciation risk and the reduction in profitability risk. The findings of this research have practical significance because they enhance the predictability of CSR activities of global companies and open up opportunities for highly accurate forecasting of the financial risk implications of ensuring sustainable employment by global companies, considering the specificities of developed and developing countries.

Factors Affecting Project Owners' Commitment to Implement Green Building Principles in the South Kalimantan Province of Indonesia

The construction of green buildings faces various challenges, including high costs, extended implementation timelines, and numerous requirements that must be satisfied. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the implementation of green buildings. The research focuses on the PUPR Office in South Kalimantan Province, as well as planning consultants, construction management personnel, and contractors involved in the construction projects of the South Kalimantan Sports Hall and the Sheikh Muhammad Arsyad Al-Banjari Mosque in South Kalimantan Province. Key factors affecting the implementation of green buildings include financial commitment, energy savings, and the utilization of environmentally friendly materials. These factors encompass several variables: additional fund allocation for green buildings, the skills and experience of designers, the integration of natural and artificial lighting, energy-saving planning, the application of prefabrication technology and flatpack design, the use of sustainable materials, the incorporation of local wisdom, and strategies for light efficiency and outsourcing that involve gain sharing. Keywords: Building Construction, Building Energy Performance, Energy, Green Building, Green Construction

Economic Benefits, Enhanced Awareness, and Available Resources: What Factors Navigate Bank Readiness in Basel III Implementation

To maintain sustainable development, business management strategy of modern banks these days cannot neglect international standards. Hence, the main aim of the current study is to explore the factors that influence the readiness of banks in implementation of Basel III requirements based on the context of the Vietnamese banking system. To achieve clear explanations, this research utilizes the data set of 211 questionnaires collected from senior and middle-level managers as well as other management personnel related to Basel III implementation at 20 Vietnamese commercial banks, and performs the PLS-SEM by applying Smart PLS 3 software. The analysis results indicate that both awareness and expected economic benefits have positive impacts on the readiness of banks to implement Basel III requirements. Meanwhile, the effect of available resources is negative but not statistically significant. It can be said that the study provides one of the first evidence to shed new light on the factors that impact the readiness of banks in complying with strict requirements of Basel III, at least in the Vietnamese context. Hence, the findings are expected to provide the helpful guidance for banking leaders and policy-makers in Vietnam, where the banking system is ongoing reform to meet the international standards.

Self-governance of condominiums in urban China: A strategic action field perspective

This paper investigates the impact of homeowners’ condominium self-governance on neighbourhood governance in urban China. The self-governance campaign, which advocates for the direct employment of property management personnel, signifies condominium owners’ endeavours to reassert control over their private living space against the intervention of the state and the exploitation of property management agents. Whilst self-governance is practised within specific walled neighbourhoods, homeowners’ efforts to amplify the influence of this campaign have brought it beyond the mere selection of a property management model. Employing the strategic action field approach, this paper identifies the key actors and specific forces that shape China’s condominium and neighbourhood governance. It also explores the potential political risks associated with the self-governance campaign and how it changes the power dynamics within the neighbourhood governance structure. The research findings not only illustrate the versatility of the strategic action field approach in analysing the various aspects of condominiums and private neighbourhood governance in urban China but also extend current understanding of the interplay among homeowners’ organisations, market agents and state actors and reveal relevant implications for neighbourhood governance in urban China.

Empathising and Defining the Strategy Development Process Adoption of Industrial 4.0 in SMEs

The advent of Industry 4.0 has become an integral part of the manufacturing industry, playing a crucialrole in boosting competitiveness and enhancing productivity within companies. Small and MediumEnterprises (SMEs), which contribute significantly to the national economy, must inevitably embracethe adoption of Industry 4.0 technology. However, the implementation of this technology at the SMEfaces numerous obstacles. To address these challenges and facilitate the transformation to Industry4.0 in SMEs, this research aims to construct a comprehensive adoption strategy. Currently in itspreliminary stage, the strategy development process primarily involves identifying stakeholders, theirneeds, and the goals they aim to achieve. Design thinking, specifically the empathize and define phase,is employed as the methodological approach. The information utilized in this study originates fromsystematic literature reviews conducted using PRISMA. The analysis of the gathered data hasidentified several stakeholders, including government entities, IT experts, management personnel, andemployees. However, for the purpose of creating user personas, the focus is narrowed down tomanagement and employees. User personas are instrumental in understanding the goals and potentialobstacles faced by these individuals. The culmination of this stage is the formulation of a problemstatement, which will be further refined in subsequent phases of the design thinking process.

Looking through the lens of an educator: the role of schools in the management of alcohol and other drug use among high school learners

ABSTRACT The effects of learners’ alcohol and other drug (AOD) use have far-reaching implications for educators and the teaching environment. The Schools Act 84 of 1996 describes the consequences of misconduct, with its revisions stipulating the conditions and procedures for searching, testing, and drug possession in an attempt to reduce learner substance use. There seem to be inconsistencies in the implementation of guidelines and the current practices at the school level. This research aimed to explore the response by schools to alcohol and other drug use among learners, and the guidelines to identify and address substance use. The study employed a qualitative approach and sampled 14 high schools located in seven municipality clusters in the Cape Town metropole. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with teaching and management personnel. A total of 23 personnel from 11 high schools were interviewed. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes and patterns. Three themes emerged from the data, namely Practices of educators in response to AOD use; Policy-implementation gap; and Lack of agency to effect change. There is a lack of cohesive guidelines for educators to address substance use in schools. Consequently, schools use their own discretion to handle the situation; given their resources and social capital. Educators feel uninformed and ill-equipped to assist learners beyond referral. Further, there is a dearth of knowledge on aftercare and relapse in the contexts of the school/learning environment, both of which are critical components of effectively managing substance use.

Risk Management of Supply Chain in Prefabricated Buildings: A Case Study of Leishenshan Hospital

Based on the research of other scholars, this article divides the prefabricated building supply chain into six stages: design and development, production procurement, warehousing and transportation, lifting construction, and facility recycling. Taking the well-known prefabricated building of Leishenshan Hospital as an example, this study analyzes the possible risks of these six stages in the prefabricated building supply chain, such as insufficient design capabilities, production efficiency, the low standardization level of molds, transportation policy constraints, insufficient protection of components during the warehousing and transportation stage, insufficient organizational capacity, inadequate supervision, and problems such as missing recycling processes. Due to the special nature of Leishenshan Hospital, which has received great attention, some risks that have been avoided due to special reasons have been proposed, and the power of management personnel has been strengthened for these risks, digitization and standardization of molds, and strengthen on-site management level. From this study, construction, component production, and design enterprises can learn from measures such as increasing awareness of component recycling.

The Role of Hospital By Laws in Providing Legal Protection Against Alleged Medical Malpractice at the Padang Panjang City Regional General Hospital

Hospital By Laws (HBL) is an internal hospital rule designed to provide legal protection to both patients and medical personnel. In the context of Padang Panjang Hospital, HBL should function as a reference in resolving medical disputes and maintaining the quality of health services. Based on the analysis of the situation, HBL has not functioned optimally, especially in dealing with cases of alleged medical malpractice. The purpose of this study was to analyze the role of HBL in providing legal protection against alleged medical malpractice at Padang Panjang Hospital, as well as to find obstacles faced in its implementation. The method used is a sociological juridical approach with primary data obtained through interviews with related parties in the hospital, and secondary data from related legal literature. The results of the study show that many cases of alleged malpractice are resolved informally through mediation, without using strict legal procedures based on HBL. Several cases such as misalignment of surgery, incorrect installation of infusions in infants, and negligence in the installation of Nasogastric Tube (NGT) are examples of the weak implementation of HBL at Padang Panjang Hospital. The main obstacle found in the implementation of HBL is the lack of understanding and awareness from hospitals of the importance of HBL as a legal instrument. Dispute resolution is more often carried out through a family approach without involving the formal rules regulated in the HBL. This shows that there is a gap between existing regulations and practices carried out in the field. The supervision mechanism for the implementation of HBL in hospitals has also not run well, so this rule is not functioning as it should. This study suggests the need to strengthen the implementation of HBL at Padang Panjang Hospital through more intensive socialization to all medical personnel and hospital management as well as training on professional ethics and medical service standards. Supervision is needed to ensure that these rules are properly implemented in resolving medical disputes. Padang Panjang Hospital is expected to improve the quality of its services while providing better legal protection for patients.

Components of the hr management process of a medical organization

Successful development of any sphere of human activity is unthinkable in modern society without management. The implementation of management goals and objectives is carried out through personnel policy, which is a strategic line of behavior in working with personnel. In the healthcare system, an important role is assigned to the mid-level medical worker, therefore, personnel development management is recognized throughout the world as a priorit y task of management in the field of nursing. Target. To study and analyze the process of professional selection, training and management of nursing personnel. Results. The aspects of selection of nursing personnel were studied, the level of quality of knowledge obtained by nursing personnel and the degree of their application in practical activities were determined, the features of the organizational activities of nursing service managers were identified. Conclusion. Trained medical personnel should take a place in accordance with the needs of national health care and taking into account the personal interests and needs of the medical workers themselves. This can be achieved with the appropriate organization of the personnel management process, when specialists will find adequate use for their qualifications in the system.

ПРОБЛЕМИ УПРАВЛІННЯ ПЕРСОНАЛОМ ТОРГОВИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ В КРАЇНАХ ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКОГО СОЮЗУ

Personnel management at any enterprise is a complex and multifaceted process. Managers must have deep knowledge and experience in the field of motivation, coordination, staff training, etc., The greatest asset of any organization is its human resources, which ensure the achievement of the company's goals and objectives. It is unfortunate that most companies have neglected the development and management of their main asset, which is human resources. Human resource management is a function in an organization that focuses on hiring, managing, and shaping development directions for people who work in an organization. It is also a strategic and comprehensive approach to managing people, culture and workplace environment. Employee engagement and motivation are critical to the success of any business. Engaged employees are more productive, more committed, and more likely to stay with their employer. In today's fast-paced business environment, it is more important than ever for managers to keep their employees engaged and motivated. The importance of managing human resources lies in the fact that the most important resource of an organization is people, and that the productivity of a significant world lies among them. In order for the management of human resources to have little significant impact on the efficiency of the organization, it is necessary to expand and effectively implement the required set of policies and processes for human resources. The strategic management of human resources is the key, which is significant, as spy workers reach the goals of the organization for additional policies and practices regarding human resources, ie integration into the strategy of human resources. The growing popularity of the promotion of the mechanism of human resource management has encouraged us to do some clear exercises to improve the efficiency of the organization. There have been very few efforts to maintain a connection between the practice of effective human resource management and efficient organization, as it has been carried out in the Ukrainian economy. Today, after the pandemic, the management of the effectiveness of the glasses without precedent changes.

Penguatan Balai Latihan Kerja untuk Peningkatan Kualitas SDM Berbasis Kompetensi

Purpose: The aim of this study is to provide an alternative solution for strengthening competency-based BLK in Bangkalan, which is directed at improving the quality of human resources, especially rural human resources. Research methodology: This study employed a qualitative method with a descriptive design. A snowball sampling technique was used to determine the informants. Data were collected using in-depth interviews, observations, and literature. Content analysis was used to identify patterns and themes. Results: Eight aspects must be fulfilled to realize competency-based institutional strengthening: work competencies, curriculum, training materials, management or administration of work institutions, instructors and training personnel, facilities, and infrastructure. Financial Administration and Valuation. Limitations: This study examined only the BLK strengthening variable in increasing workforce competency. It is possible that further studies could develop more aspects of strengthening BLK to produce a competent workforce. Contribution: This could address the problem of unemployment and improve social welfare in the community.

Quantitative Analysis Toward Guidance for Implementing E-Ticketing for Asphalt Paving Operations

Previous research efforts into e-ticketing for asphalt paving operations have qualitatively identified benefits and concerns. However, there is minimal academic literature detailing the quantitative impact of e-ticketing in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era. This research addresses this gap by gathering information from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) about e-ticketing practices to aid in determining potential implementation steps. Quantitative project information was collected from KYTC projects to compare the traditional weigh ticket collection process with e-ticketing processes for both project engineers and inspectors. The analysis shows statistically significant time savings for field employees but not project management personnel. Further, factors affecting e-ticketing implementation for both project engineers and inspectors were also investigated. For inspectors, the dataset was analyzed to determine how the project type and quality assurance responsibilities of the inspector altered the e-ticketing impact. For engineers, the dataset was analyzed to determine how the project type altered e-ticketing impacts and how e-ticketing affected the engineer reviewing and storing project data. Cluster analysis was completed for both project engineers and inspectors to group project types where e-ticketing impact was maximized, and a decision matrix was created to aid agencies in creating implementation plans. The primary contributions to the body of knowledge include a modified action research methodology applied to electronic bulk material tickets to incorporate practitioner expertise into implementation guidelines and quantitative findings indicating that state transportation agencies should first implement e-ticketing on large asphalt-resurfacing projects, such as interstate rehabilitations, where inspectors have strenuous quality assurance responsibilities to maximize benefit.

Komponen-komponen Administrasi Personalia Guru dan Tantangan di Era Digital: Solusi Menghadapi Perubahan Zaman

Teacher personnel administration is an important aspect in the effective management of educational staff in the school environment. This article aims to explore what teacher personnel administration is, the challenges in the current era and its solutions through a literature study approach. Personnel administration covers various aspects, such as recruitment, selection, development, performance assessment, promotion, and teacher welfare. Based on the literature review, the role of good teacher personnel administration is crucial to improving the quality of education. Proper management of teacher personnel can improve their motivation, performance, and welfare, thus having a positive impact on the teaching and learning process. This study also highlights the challenges in teacher personnel administration at various levels of education, especially related to government policies and school management. In conclusion, the implementation of effective teacher personnel administration plays an important role in creating a quality and sustainable education system.