Perceptions Of Partnership Research Articles

Industry influence on public health policy formulation in the UK: a complex systems approach.

Unhealthy commodity industries (UCIs) such as tobacco, alcohol, gambling, ultra-processed food and beverage producers are known to influence policy-making to advance their interests, often to the detriment of public health goals. This study mapped the complex system underpinning UCI's influence on public health policy formulation in the UK and identified potential interventions to shift the system towards being able to better attain public health goals. We conducted a participatory systems mapping workshop with ten experts to build a causal loop diagram (CLD) and identify potential interventions to address UCI's influence on public health policy development. The resulting CLD depicts a highly interconnected and reinforcing system driving UCI's involvement in public health policy formulation across five thematic areas. Among the most connected elements were the 'dominance of market mechanisms', 'perception of partnership as good governance principle', 'industry involvement lending perceived legitimacy to the policy formulation process', 'industry is seen as part of the solution' and 'industry ties to policy-makers'. Participants identified a total of 22 interventions within this system. Analysis of the CLD and interventions identified the potential for two key paradigmatic changes in this complex system: de-normalizing the perception of unhealthy commodity industry actors as legitimate stakeholders in policy formulation; and prioritizing public health and wellbeing objectives over profit and economic gain. In order to shift the system towards better attaining public health goals, interventions should reinforce each other and be supportive of these two key paradigmatic shifts.

Luxury fashion games are so cool! Predicting awareness, perceived quality, and loyalty

Limited research investigates consumers’ perceptions of partnerships between luxury brands and online in-games. Based on the Signaling Theory, this study, first, examines how brand credibility impacts brand awareness, perceived quality, and brand loyalty and, secondly, assesses how brand coolness acts as a mediator between brand credibility and dimensions of brand equity. A sample of 417 participants allowed us to test the hypotheses. The results indicate that higher brand credibility enhances perceptions of coolness. Brand coolness further influences brand equity dimensions and acts as a mediator between brand credibility and brand awareness, brand loyalty, and perceived brand quality. The multigroup analysis for the control variable of generation reveals that there is no significant difference between Generation Y and Generation Z. Regarding the control variables, knowledge of partnerships and luxury consumption, they have a direct significant effect on brand awareness. This study contributes to the literature by revealing the connection between brand credibility and coolness, highlighting their impact on brand quality, awareness, and loyalty. Additionally, it suggests that in-game advertising can enhance brand awareness and loyalty, making it a valuable strategy for luxury brands.

Managers’ perceptions of partnerships between social enterprises and the public sector in Brazil

Social enterprises adopt hybrid organizational models and offer new possibilities for cross-sector collaborationbetween business and philanthropic sectors. However, there is a lack of research on partnerships involving socialenterprises. This study examined the benefits and challenges of cross-sector partnerships between social enterprises and public sector organizations in Brazil. In-depth interviews with six managers of three partnerships revealed that social enterprises and public sector managers perceived “visibility” as a key benefit of the partnerships. However, both groups identified “budget constraints,” “differences in work logic and pace,” “lack of project continuity,”and “complex approval processes” as significant challenges. These findings suggest that many of the benefits and challenges previously identified in partnerships between traditional sector organizations also apply to cross-sector partnerships involving social enterprises. The study contributes to understanding the potential of these cross-sector partnerships and highlights the need for further research in this area.

Perception of Partnership among Freight Forwarder Companies in Supporting SDGs for the Sustainability of the Logistics System in Indonesia during the Covid 19

Partnership sustainable development goals are increasingly being studied from different perspectives; however, the perceptions of road freight companies have received little attention. This study explores the views of representatives of small and medium road transport companies on sustainable partnership development goals in Indonesia. This type of research uses quantitative research methods. Data were obtained from questionnaires distributed to 150 employees of freight forwarder companies in Central Java which were determined using the non-probability sampling method. This type of research uses quantitative research methods. Data were obtained from questionnaires distributed to 150 employees of freight forwarder companies in Central Java which were determined using the non-probability sampling method. The results of the study show that Transactional Flexibility has a positive effect on Firm performance, Operational Flexibility has a positive effect on Firm performance, and Strategic Flexibility has a positive effect on Firm performance.

Reconnecting lifelong learners through short courses and microcredentials designed with industry partners

This poster shares insights about how we can reconnect, reskill, and upskill lifelong learners and employees through short courses for specific purpose in higher education. These insights emerged from a larger research project undertaken over the last year at three well-known Australian universities, where the authors are based. The wider research considers perceptions of partnerships with higher education, industry / employer understanding of microcredentials and how short courses will impact on learners of tomorrow from the perspective of brokers of higher education. The original research proposal was explored with ASCILITE attendees last year (Fitzgerald & Huijser, 2021) and this poster is an opportunity to share initial findings that complement the conference theme of reconnection. In this research, we interviewed several university brokers of higher education. Brokers, in this instance, are the intermediaries that market and develop short courses with commercial and non-commercial partners, for example, to deliver executive education, commercial professional development and partnered programs. Their unique perspective of employer requirements for upskilling and reskilling and their understanding of the role higher education can play in the future of lifelong learning, can inform future university policy and practice. Although Caballero (2022) rightly suggests that the broader adoption of microcredentials depends on developing “greater employer awareness and experience”, we share the general confusion that emerges in understanding the concept of a microcredentials and the differences between microcredentials and short courses (Fitzgerald & Huijser, in press). Our outcomes demonstrate how important it is for brokers to be more knowledgeable of the differences between short courses and microcredentials, as they are already delivering and developing versions of what they and their industry partners consider to be microcredentials. Yet, the courses that are on offer do not fit with the recent national microcredentials framework or common definitions (DESE, 2021; Oliver, 2019). We unpack how assumptions are being made about how short courses sit “a little bit in the award world and a little bit in the non-award world”. Additionally, we share the difficulties brokers have with the concept of creating ‘stackability’ for short courses, especially without a formal framework, and explore how important stackability is viewed by both brokers and industry, especially when formally recognized qualifications are not seen as a strong pull for these courses Finally, we acknowledge the importance of brand, alumni and quality to industry for professional short courses and discuss how strong partnerships are fueling innovation, particularly around reskilling and upskilling programs for employees. We recognize the importance of personalized content, and how one size does not fit all and how brokers are addressing this by embedding models of partnered co-design for programs while trying to meet what employers consider the gap between what universities produce, in terms of career-ready or work-ready graduates and what is needed in the workplace.

Interprofessional Collaboration in the Context of Pain Management in Neonatal Intensive Care: A Cross-Sectional Survey

PurposeDescribe interprofessional collaboration (IPC) in the context of pain management in neonatal intensive care based on healthcare team members’ perceptions of partnership, cooperation and coordination. DesignA descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. BackgroundIPC improves the quality of pain management for neonates. IPC is teamwork involving both professionals and the neonates’ parents. Parents play an important role in the holistic care of their infant, which includes pain management. MethodsData was collected with Assessment of Interprofessional Collaboration Scale (AITCS-II) from the healthcare teams featuring representatives (n = 132) of multiple professional groups who were working in neonatal intensive care units (n = 4) in Finland. Descriptive statistical methods and the Mann-Whitney or Kruskal-Wallis nonparametric tests were used to analyze the data. ResultsThe results were examined in three subscales of IPC (partnership, cooperation and coordination) on three different levels: “need to focus on developing collaborative practice”, “moving towards collaboration” and “good collaboration”. Participants perceived all the subscales as well as the overall level of IPC for pain management in neonatal intensive care to be at level “moving towards collaboration”. ConclusionParticipants appreciated each other as professionals and were willing to cooperate, but they had different perceptions of parental involvement in IPC. Attention should be paid to IPC in specific contexts such as pain management.

The Effect of On-Site Visits From the Physical Therapy Clinical Instructor Perspective: A Mixed-Methods Approach

Introduction and Review of the Literature. Strong academic–clinical partnerships are necessary to conduct effective, sustainable clinical education for entry-level physical therapy students. On-site visits are conducted by the entry-level physical therapist education program at affiliated clinical sites with identified clinical instructors. The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to explore the experience and impact on-site visits have on the academic–clinical partnership as perceived by physical therapy clinical instructors. Subjects. Participants were licensed physical therapists who have acted as a clinical instructor for at least 1 student from the study program. Ninety-five participants completed an anonymous survey and 14 participated in concurrent semi-structured interviews during the survey period. Methods. A concurrent, triangulation mixed-methods design was used to integrate quantitative and qualitative approaches in data analysis. A validated, novel survey was developed to assess perspectives of partnership using ordinary linear regression equations. A transcendental phenomenological approach explored perspectives of partnership after an on-site visit. The Partnership Success theoretical framework was used to define and frame the concept of partnership within this study. Results. Key findings showed that on-site visits demonstrated a statistically significant increase in perceptions of commitment among participants. On-site visits also appear to improve communication, result in stronger connections between the clinical site and physical therapist education program, and enhance resource sharing based on clinical instructor's interviews. Additionally, program alums demonstrate higher perceptions of trust and communication behaviors as compared with nonalums. Discussion and Conclusion. On-site visits are viewed favorably by clinical instructors who felt the visits positively contribute to the academic–clinical partnership and contribute to elements of the academic–clinical partnership, particularly in the area of perceived commitment. Program alums have different perceptions of partnership than nonalums.

Differences in the perceptions of partnership between nurses and mothers of children in a pediatric intensive care unit in South Korea: a qualitative study

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate how pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) nurses and the mothers of hospitalized children perceived their partnership and identify the detailed differences in the common domains of partnership between them.MethodsA qualitative descriptive design with semi-structured and open-ended interviews was used. Interviews with mothers of hospitalized children and nurses in the PICU were conducted at a national university hospital in South Korea.ResultsFive integrated categories were identified concerning nurses' and mothers' perceptions of partnership. Five common domains were derived by merging the partnership categories perceived by each PICU mother and nurse: expectation of trust, sharing and communication, participation in care, equality in the relationship, and coordination of opinion However, there were significant differences in the composition of the categories of these common domains.ConclusionThese results may facilitate more effective partnerships between parents and PICU nurses. Efforts should be taken to promote the formation of trust between nurses and parents and create an environment that is conductive to regular open communication in particular, steps should be taken to reduce gaps in awareness concerning this partnership and information sharing, nursing methods, and decision-making.

China Belt and Road Initiative:

Most of Sub-Sahara Africa gained independence from Europe in a wave from 1957 through the late 1980s with the notion that her former colonial masters would be development partners in the newfound era of political, social, and economic freedom. This perception of partnership is evidenced in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, but regrettably, in other countries in the continent, there have been delays in infrastructure development. With Europe’s failure to meet the expectation, Africa has turned to China as a development partner. China has tackled some of the urgent infrastructure needs in return for agricultural products and natural resources. This recent partnership with China continues to expand in Africa, demonstrated by the launching of the Belt and Roads Initiative (BRI). East and Southern Africa represent the highest beneficiaries of the BRI engagements, receiving over half of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from China whose foreign investment practices in Africa have come under great criticism from the West. This skepticism is due to the vague nature of the engagements and notes which are not publicly reported. This persistent suspicion by the West calls for close monitoring of the relations between the US and China that could easily escalate to a conflict between both nations. Though under attack, BRI has scored great instances of success through the execution of major infrastructure and commercial projects in partner nations. An issue of focus addressed here is whether the engagements with China represent sustainable relationships for development.

Municipal stakeholders’ perceptions of the importance and outcomes of multi-sector recreation partnerships

ABSTRACT Research Question: Recreation partnerships, often characterized by the pooling, exchange, or sharing of resources, information, capabilities, or initiatives, may help communities to more effectively address complex problems and deliver recreation services. Despite the attention given to recreation partnerships as a management strategy, little research has focused on how various community stakeholders perceive partnerships. This study sought to address this gap. Methods: This quantitative study (n=161) in the U.S. analyzed perceptions of partnership importance and outcomes among a state-wide sample of municipal stakeholders including recreation leaders, conservation commissioners, elected officials, and town administrators. Results and Findings: All stakeholders placed high importance on municipal partnerships for recreation, but perceptions of importance for education, business, health/human services, outdoor, and voluntary community group partnerships differed significantly by stakeholder group. All stakeholders generally recognized positive partnership outcomes, although recreation leaders rated improvement of services higher than elected officials. Implications: Differences in perceptions of importance and outcomes of recreation partnerships by stakeholder groups suggest a need for recreation leaders to more effectively communicate strategies for effective partnerships as well as positive outcomes of partnerships to other stakeholders. Research Contribution: Through the framework of stakeholder theory, this paper provides evidence of municipal stakeholders’ perceptions of partnerships.

POLA PRINSIP KEMITRAAN DALAM PENGEMBANGAN PARIWISATA DI KABUPATEN PURBALINGGA PROVINSI JAWA TENGAH

In the development of tourism in the region requires planning, strategy and innovation where managers and governments must seriously develop their regional tourism sector to improve the regional economy and society is descriptive qualitative with an inductive approach. Sources of data obtained from primary and secondary data. Data collection is done by observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the partnership pattern in the development of tourism in Purbalingga District had gone quite well but not yet at maximum. This is stated by fulfilling the 3 principles of partnership namely mutual respect, respect and trust. To realize partnerships in tourism it is necessary to agree on the perception of partnerships between the private sector, the government and the community

Analisis Persepsi Peternak Ayam Pedaging (Broiler) Tentang Kemitraan di Kecamatan Pondok Kubang Kabupaten Bengkulu Tengah

This study aims to analyze farmers' perceptions of partnerships in the Pondok Kubang District. This research was conducted in Bengkulu Tengah Regency, for 5 months from June to October 2019. This type of research is survey research. In this study two types of data are used, namely, primary data obtained from respondents directly and secondary data, obtained from government agencies and related institutions. Measurement of farmers' perceptions and behavior is carried out using a Likert scale or assessment score. Based on the results of the study it was found that farmers 'perceptions of partnerships that have been established are classified as good, this can be seen from the acquisition scores obtained that farmers' perceptions about conformity of opinion with the core company are 75% of farmers answered Fairly Good with an Average Score of 9.75; farmers' perceptions of the socio-economic benefits of the partnership that have taken place are 75% of farmers answering Fairly Good with an Average Score of 10.50, and farmers' perceptions of information disclosure between partner farmers and core companies in the partnership are 100% of breeders answered Good with an average score of 12.25.

ANALISIS PERSEPSI PETERNAK AYAM PEDAGING (BROILER) TENTANG KEMITRAAN DI KECAMATAN PONDOK KUBANG KABUPATEN BENGKULU TENGAH

This study aims to analyze farmers' perceptions of partnerships in the Pondok Kubang District. This research was conducted in Bengkulu Tengah Regency, for 5 months from June to October 2019. This type of research is survey research. In this study two types of data are used, namely, primary data obtained from respondents directly and secondary data, obtained from government agencies and related institutions. Measurement of farmers' perceptions and behavior is carried out using a Likert scale or assessment score. Based on the results of the study it was found that farmers 'perceptions of partnerships that have been established are classified as good, this can be seen from the acquisition scores obtained that farmers' perceptions about conformity of opinion with the core company are 75% of farmers answered Fairly Good with an Average Score of 9.75; farmers' perceptions of the socio-economic benefits of the partnership that have taken place are 75% of farmers answering Fairly Good with an Average Score of 10.50, and farmers' perceptions of information disclosure between partner farmers and core companies in the partnership are 100% of breeders answered Good with an average score of 12.25.

How private meta-governance helps standard-setting partnerships deliver

PurposeThis paper aims to analyze the relevance of private meta-governance for multi-stakeholder partnerships. The authors assume that meta-governance, defined as higher level rules that shall guide partnerships’ governance activities, could build on and institutionalize lessons learned about partnerships’ success conditions and, in doing so, may render partnerships’ work more effective in the future.Design/methodology/approachThe research paper investigates a case of non-state meta-governance in the standard-setting arena. It explores how actors assess the interaction of the meta-governance efforts of the International Social and Environmental Accreditation and Labelling (ISEAL) Alliance (mainly in the form of their three Codes of Good Practice) and the Alliance for Water Stewardship’s efforts when setting and implementing their International Water Stewardship Standard. For this, a combination of research methods is applied: a literature review for deriving propositions on success conditions; document analysis, participatory observation and semi-structured interviews for gathering empirical evidence on the interaction between meta-governance and the partnership’s work.FindingsRespondents praise the benefits of ISEAL’s enabling meta-governance measures to strengthen their standard, structures and processes, as well as from ensuring activities, as these also improve their internal governance system while simultaneously providing credibility. In this context, they confirm the relevance of three success factors mentioned in the literature on voluntary standards: an inclusive process, a locally adapted design of the standard and institutionalized compliance management.Practical implicationsInstead of reinventing the wheel with every new multi-stakeholder partnership, meta-governance frameworks should be used to enable partnership staff and members, policymakers and stakeholders to learn from experience.Originality/valueThe authors’ analysis generates unique insights into perceptions of partnerships’ staff and stakeholders regarding lessons learned and private meta-governance. The present study on these actors’ perspectives provides a starting-point for further research on how meta-governance could help institutionalize success factors to scale-up and improve the impact of standard-setting partnerships.

Transnational Encounters between Germany and Japan: Perceptions of Partnership in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries.Edited by Joanne Miyang Cho, Lee M. Roberts, and Christian W. Spang. New York: Palgrave, 2016. 280 pages. $100.00.

<b>Transnational Encounters between Germany and Japan: Perceptions of Partnership in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries</b>.<i>Edited by Joanne Miyang Cho, Lee M. Roberts, and Christian W. Spang. New York: Palgrave, 2016. 280 pages. $100.00.</i>

Joanne Miyang Cho, Lee M. Roberts, and Christian W. Spang, editors. Transnational Encounters between Germany and Japan: Perceptions of Partnership in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries.

Journal Article Joanne Miyang Cho, Lee M. Roberts, and Christian W. Spang, editors. Transnational Encounters between Germany and Japan: Perceptions of Partnership in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries. Get access Joanne Miyang Cho, Lee M. Roberts, and Christian W. Spang, editors. Transnational Encounters between Germany and Japan: Perceptions of Partnership in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries. (Palgrave Studies in Asian German Studies.) New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2016. Pp. vi, 280. $100.00. The American Historical Review, Volume 122, Issue 1, 1 February 2017, Page 291, https://doi.org/10.1093/ahr/122.1.291a Published: 31 January 2017

The perception of partnership between parents of premature infants and nurses in neonatal intensive care units: a systematic review protocol.

The objective of this review is to identify how parents of premature infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and nurses perceive their partnership.The review questions are: how do parents of premature infants and nurses perceive their partnership during hospitalization in NICUs? What barriers and facilitators to partnership can be identified?

The Company in the Classroom

This study aims to give voice to public high school principals in Illinois as to their perceived views on the purpose of high school education and their perceptions of partnerships with businesses. Data from 105 distinct public high schools from 50 Illinois counties were analyzed. Findings reveal that principals view the purpose of high school education as a preparation for, most notably, postsecondary education and the workforce. Data indicate that principals agree that businesses can support this purpose.

Partnership and community capacity characteristics in 49 sites implementing healthy eating and active living interventions.

One component of the Evaluation of Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, was to assess partnership and community capacity characteristics of 49 cross-sector, multidisciplinary community demonstration projects to increase healthy eating and active living as well as to prevent and reduce childhood obesity. From December 2012 to December 2013, an 82-item partnership and community capacity survey instrument assessed perspectives of community partnership members and community representatives from 48 of the 49 communities on the structure and function of their partnerships and the capacity of the community to create change. Through factor analysis and descriptive statistics, the evaluators described common characteristics of the partnerships, their leadership, and their relationships to the broader communities. A total of 603 individuals responded from 48 of the 49 partnerships. Evaluators identified 15 components, or factors that were broken into a themes, including leadership, partnership structure, relationship with partners, partnership capacity, political influence of partnership, and perceptions of partnership's involvement with the community and community members. Survey respondents perceived the Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities partnerships to have the capacity to ensure the partnerships' effectiveness in forming and growing their structures and functions, collaborating to implement policy and environmental change, and planning for sustainability.

Perception of Partnership between Professionals and Parents of Children with Disability in Albania

Professionals working on children with special needs usually face difficulties on their activity. One of these difficulties consists on lack of communication and especially cooperation with the parents of the children. Parents usually experience deep anxiety during the time of following the educative and therapeutic treatment of their children, which for many of them becomes an endless marathon. But how do professionals view this relation? By the means of research professionals try to understand their relation with parents comparing it with what the latter report. Starting with how parents feel, what do they expect from their children, what are their expectations for the future, what's the family impact, and what do they expect from the professional. Through this overview professionals can conduct an auto-analysis of their perceptions, which can make them reflect on their attitudes, and lead to creation of bridges of cooperation among these actors. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n27p1451