Management Qualities Research Articles

69.4 Managed Care Organizations, Quality Improvement, and Antipsychotic Medications: Prescribing in Children and Adolescents in Foster Care

In 2008, a large southern state implemented a statewide mandatory managed care organization (MCO) exclusively serving children in foster care. The MCO implemented a multicomponent psychotropic medication quality improvement (QI) program that included timely mental health screening, a health passport, a mental health consultation, and a retrospective review of psychotropic medication practice parameters. We investigate the comparative effectiveness of this program on claims-based antipsychotic (AP) drug metrics.

Psychological Readiness for an Entrepreneurship at the Students Planning to Open their Business in the Construction Branch

In Russia both large real estate construction companies and small firms successfully work. The construction is attractive to entrepreneurs. Many students of the construction university plan to open their own business. For this purpose, profile construction education, education in the field of management and certain personal qualities are necessary to have. Necessary for the entrepreneur qualities are heterogeneous. One of them are congenital, others are the result of the development of relevant abilities, and the third are described as the skills reached as a result of training and practical experience. Entrepreneurial capabilities are well studied. But psychological readiness for business activity is studied a little. The projective technique "Big money" reveals seven types of psychological readiness for an entrepreneurship. Students-builders with the high level of entrepreneurial capabilities have different psychological readiness. A small number of students has high levels of capabilities and psychological readiness. It explains the reason of a small number of successful entrepreneurs.

Assessment of Business Process Alignment to IT Business Objectives

Manufacturing company is a company engaged in the manufacture of household appliances such as plastic houseware, bushels food, rice bucket, and so forth. the company has implemented an application in running the business process of goods sales and goods (inventory). However, there is a problem in the application that is used to support the activity in the business process that is the discrepancy with the needs of users of the application and will be an assessment of the business process. Therefore, the authors take this topic. The purpose of this study is to determine the deficiencies that occur in the company, so the author can provide recommendations to the company about what should be improved. The research method used in this research is qualitative research and data obtained from the interview. In this study, the assessment of the business process Manufacturing company using COBIT 4.1 and Balanced Scorecard (BSC). This research focuses on PO3 (Determine Technological Direction) domains, PO4 (Communications Management Aims and Direction), PO8 (Manage Quality), and AI4 (Enable Operation and Use). From the research that has been done, the results show that this company has not reached the expected maturity level.

РОЗВИТОК ПРОФЕСІЙНО ЗНАЧУЩИХ ЯКОСТЕЙ МАЙБУТНІХ МЕНЕДЖЕРІВ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙ ЗАСОБАМИ ПСИХОЛОГІЧНОГО ТРЕНІНГУ

Стаття присвячена опису процесу керованого розвитку професійно значущих якостей майбутніх менеджерів у процесі здобуття вищої освіти. Надаються організаційно-методичні рекомендації щодо організації та змістового наповнення тренінгової програми. Процес організації та проведення тренінгових занять зі студентами-менеджерами в процесі навчання.  Акцент в тренінговій програмі зроблено на розвиток комунікативного компоненту професійно значущих якостей майбутніх менеджерів, у  зв’язку з тим, що більшість респондентів при констатувальному експерименті саме в ньому вбачають найбільші прогалини свого розвитку і надають йому першорядного значення прогнозуючи свою майбутню діяльність. В статті описано 3 модулі тренінгової програми спрямовані на 3 змістових компоненти: розвиток  комунікативних умінь, асертивності та стилю реагування в конфліктних ситуаціях, розраховані на три одноденних тренінги та ряд домашніх завдань. &nbsp

Психологические особенности социально-психологических конфликтов в деятельности руководителя органов внутренних дел

The effectiveness of managerial activity of heads of internal affairs bodies is related to the ability of the leader to prevent and prevent socio-psychological conflicts. The implementation of the basic functions of management depends on the style of management and personal qualities of the leader himself. In the prevention of socio-psychological conflicts, the chief role belongs to the leader, his ability to distribute responsibilities psychologically, to fairly assess the results achieved, to act as an intermediary in the settlement of emerging conflicts, disputes and contradictions.

Efficiency of Student Mini-Company Developing Personal Qualities

On the basis of scholarly literature analysis, the article discusses the structural components of personal qualities that are developed most participating in activities of student mini-company (hereinafter – SMC). Applying the exploratory factor analysis (EFA), the evaluation of personal qualities of school learners, who participated in SMC activities, was conducted and the efficiency of SMC was substantiated separately evaluating structural components of personal qualities divided into relevant structural groups: Qualities of self-confidence, motivation and activity, Leadership qualities, Managerial qualities and Personal self-expression qualities. The results showed that participation in the activities of SMC has a considerable influence on development of school learners’ personal qualities. The EFA results of development of personal qualities through SMC activities disclosed that out of the four distinguished groups of personal qualities the school learners developed the qualities of self-confidence, motivation and activity best. The evaluation of 18 personal qualities revealed that diligence, ambitiousness, initiative, independence, activity and resourcefulness were developed best, whereas critical-analytical thinking was developed least.

Illustration of Leadership and Management Qualities of Lord Rama in Ramayana and Lord Krishna in Mahabharata

Illustration of Leadership and Management Qualities of Lord Rama in Ramayana and Lord Krishna in Mahabharata

Elaborating Cash Waqf Development In Indonesia Using Analytic Network

This research is aim to identify the priority factors that being barrier to develop the practice of cash waqf in Indonesia using Analytic Network Process (ANP) method. Here is also offered some solutions for the problems identified. ANP is a mathematic theory that allows one to deal systematically with dependence and feedback and that can capture and combine tangible and intangible factors by using ration scale. Result show that the problems appeared in managing cash waqf in Indonesia divided into 4 important aspects, there are: Human Resource aspect, trust aspect, system aspect, and sharia aspect. The rank for most priority problems to less priority based on the priority result are: 1) trust problems (whereas the most priority for this sub-criteria is donators’ lack of trust), 2) sharia problems (is unfulfilled waqf covenants), 3) human resource problems (is misappropriation of waqf funds, 4) system problems (is weak of management systems). Strategies that can be built to develop the practice of cash waqf in Indonesia based on the priorities are: 1) more computerized cash waqf management, 2) the development of waqf education institutions, 3) more comprehensive fund manager quality improvement, 4) transparency and accountability in every step.

PSYCHOLOGICAL BASIS OF MANAGERIAL CULTURE OF A TEACHER

The article deals with the problem of managerial culture and its influence on the educational activity of a teacher. The purpose of the article: to substantiate the psychological principles of the managerial culture of the person and their influence on the professional activity of the teacher. The tasks of the article: to substantiate the psychological principles of the managerial culture of the teacher and to identify the structure of the managerial qualities of the teacher. Methods used: scientific and theoretical analysis of literary sources - for revealing of psychological peculiarities of managerial culture; prognostic – with the purpose of designing the structure of managerial qualities; generalization – in order to formulate conclusions. The implementation of the competence paradigm in education imposes high requirements on the personal and leadership qualities of the teacher of the manager is noted. It is they who build a strategy for the development of an educational organization and create an emotional and psychological atmosphere in the team. Professionally significant characteristics of managerial qualities are characterized – concentration and distribution of attention, developed memory, flexibility and creativity of thinking, high predictive abilities, well-developed creative imagination. The structure of managerial qualities that are echoed with the professional functions of the teacher is analyzed: individual-personal (knowledge and understanding of oneself, self-confidence, active life position and aspiration for leadership, moral normality, reliability, sequence in actions, developed pedagogical I- concept.), organizational-managerial (orientation to the future and vision of the perspective, a sense of the situation and flexibility of behavior, the ability to create a team, the ability to organize the group on the decision of the task, the ability to control the results of the joint activity, to encourage for the activities and stimulate), perceptive leadership (the ability to penetrate the internal world of a child, to understand another subject of pedagogical influence without verbal information) socio-psychological (interpersonal susceptibility, the ability to understand the needs of other people, communicative competence, the ability to create conditions for self-realization of followers, justice, ability to represent and defend the interests of the group in external instances, take responsibility for group activities). It is concluded that increasing the professionalism of managerial competence of the teacher in modern is an important condition for the success of innovative processes in education. A modern teacher needs both knowledge and skills in designing educational processes, interpersonal communication, which take into account cognitive, emotional, behavioral and motivational factors.

Study on the Quality Management of Building Electricity Engineering Construction in the Whole Process

With the progress of science and technology, people use more and more types of electrical equipment and the functions are more and more complicated, which put forward higher requirements on the construction quality of electrical construction. If you ignore some of the necessary quality requirements and violate the specification of operation in the process of building electrical construction, that will bring great security risks and resulting in huge economic losses, even endanger personal safety. Manage and control construction quality of building electrical construction must be carried out throughout the whole process of construction. According to the construction characteristics of building electrical construction, this article analyze the construction details that are easy to be ignored but very important in the construction, based on management theory and put forward the methods of quality management in the whole process of building electrical construction. This template explains and demonstrates how to prepare your camera-ready paper for Trans Tech Publications. The best is to read these instructions and follow the outline of this text.

Профилактика межличностных конфликтов как фактор, влияющий на формирование благоприятного социально-психологического климата в служебном коллективе органов внутренних дел

The effectiveness of managerial activity of the heads of the internal affairs bodies is aimed at the formation of a favorable social and psychological climate in the service team. Favorable climate in the team is ensured by taking into account the socio-psychological factors that determine the style of management activity, the level of conflict in the team, degree of socio-psychological compatibility and teamwork. The implementation of the basic functions of management depends on the style of management and personal qualities of the leader himself. At present, the concept of conflict in the normative and legal acts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia is not reflected, there is only the concept of a conflict of interests, which is legally fixed. Personal responsibility for maintaining the official discipline, the formation of a favorable social and psychological climate in the service team is entrusted to the head (chief). In the prevention of socio-psychological conflicts, the most important role belongs to the leader, his ability to distribute responsibilities psychologically, rightly assess the achieved results, act as an intermediary in the settlement of emerging conflicts, disputes and contradictions.

THE SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL OF THE ACADEMICIAN G. M. ROMANTSEV: THE HISTORY AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT

Introduction. The scientific schools serve as engines of development of science and the training centers for scientists. At the same time, the identity of the founder and head of the scientific school is of great importance; this person has to have unique theoretical thinking, talent and the researcher’s intuition, to be purposeful, responsible for generation of the ideas and personally interested in the development of current scientific problems, as well as to have distinctive managerial and pedagogical qualities. The aim of this article is to analyse the establishment and “evolution” of the scientific school of G. M. Romantsev, the Academician of the Russian Academy of Education; to identify the prospects for the main directions of the school development. Methodology and research methods. The study was based on the hermeneutic method of interpretation and understanding of scientific texts; general scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, comparison, generalization and interpretation of available scientific heritage were applied. Results and scientific novelty. The authors of the present publication have made an attempt to comprehend the content of scholarly writings by G. M. Romantsev and his followers within the framework of the scientific school; a theoretical model of professional pedagogical education in Russia was designed by them. It was found out that most of the research publications are interdisciplinary, often conducted at the intersection of Pedagogy, Psychology, Philosophy, Law and Economics; research and practice nature of most of the studies was defined: theoretical studies are traditionally accompanied by innovative experimental activity. The place of Vocational Pedagogy in the system of pedagogical sciences was proved; its role as theoretical and methodological foundations of vocational-pedagogical education was highlighted as well. The key theoretical and methodological premises of this type of education are formulated; its logical processes and vectors for further development are denoted. Scientific achievements of the scholars of G. M. Romantsev’s school in the field of the higher vocational education are presented; possible ways of advancement of vocational training for workers and handicraftsmen in Russia are presented. Practical significance. The output of the work undertaken by the representatives of the scientific school of G. M. Romantsev continue to be the basis for correction and development of education and vocational standards, the conceptual framework, regulatory background of vocational education, including legal support for occupational guidance among young people. Continued innovative activity of the research team and application in practice of the outcomes obtained will enable to narrow the gap between the theory and practice of vocational education, to enhance the competitiveness of the Russian higher school, and to meet the demands from the manufacturing sector and economy for qualified specialists. Furthermore, the research outcomes can provide substantial assistance to design the modern structure of the pedagogical scientific research organization and build an effective process management workflow.

THE COMPONENT OF MANAGERIAL OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF A SPECIALIST IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM

Transformation in society generates new trends in management processes. They are projected onto the educational system. Therefore, the educational reform has increased the requirements for the content and quality of the formation of professional competence of specialists in education. The reform considers the need for modernization of the organizational and managerial qualities of teachers. In the conditions of decentralization of education and autonomy of educational institutions, teachers become stakeholders. Therefore, it is necessary to involve them in management processes. It is also necessary to supplement the content of pedagogical education with modern educational management. The specialist should clearly understand the equivalence of the concepts of "management" and "responsibility".Monitoring of professional competence of a teacher helps to reveal and develop creative potential possibilities of his personality, his professional competence, intellectual and general cultural levels. It is proposed to assess the level of managerial competence of the teacher with the help of a technological map. It consists of three blocks: professional level; organizational and methodical behavior, management culture. The method of calculating the coefficient of efficiency of the managerial component of the teacher's professional competence is offered.. A grading scale is written.

The Impact of Better Work

The impact of Better Work (ILO/OFC) is assessed on costs, profits, productivity and business terms for firms in Vietnam, Indonesia and Jordan. Participation in Better Work has a positive productivity effect on Vietnamese and Indonesian firms. Productivity gains are captured by workers in the form of higher pay. Unit costs rise due to increased compliance with payment requirements such as the minimum wage, paying as promised and mandated promotions. Despite the increase in wages, profits for firms in Better Work Vietnam and Indonesia increase due to improved business terms such as larger orders and possibly an increase in price. The impact of Better Work Jordan suggests that exposure to the program for individual firms may have temporarily increased costs and lowered profits. However, the Jordanian apparel industry becomes more profitable over time, suggesting a positive country reputation effect. Participation in Better Work and firm performance are not jointly determined by manager quality. Early entrants into Better Work are, on average, high cost-low profit firms.

PENGARUH STRUKTUR KEPEMILIKAN DAN UKURAN (SIZE) PERBANKAN TERHADAP KINERJA PERBANKAN 2009-2014

The ownership structure and size is an important part of long-term survival of banking industry, both of which can affect the quality of manager (agent) to manage a bank, and encourage shareholders (principals) to manage banking operations in order to improve the performance of the banking system.This study is conducted to analyze the effect of Ownership Structure and size of banks on banks performance. Both Ownership structure which is represented by Institutional Ownership and Managerial Ownership and.size are independend variables, with Return On Equity is used as a proxy for performance valuation. This study used 6 samples of banks listed in Indonesian Stock Exchange for the period 2009-2014. Technique analysis used panel data regression analysis with Microsoft Excel 2003 data processing and Eviews.8. From the results of the panel data processing, the Common Effect Model approach is obtained as the best model for estimating panel data regression model. The research proves that managerial ownership and banks size have significant impact on banks performance, meanwhile institutional ownership has no significant impact on banks performance. Simultaneously, the three variables have a significant effect and contributed 63.07 percent to the banks performance in Indonesian Stock Exchange from 2009 to 2014, meanwhile the remaining 36,93 percent is influenced by other variables.Researcher suggests prolonging the research period, extending the sample criteria and increasing the ownership structure of foreign ownership, the government and society as well as adding the variable of Price Earning Ratio (PER) as a proxy for banking performance.

Motivation of University Authorities Aimed at Creating Favorable Learning Environment in the Course of Restructuring Higher Education Institutions

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of institutional changes on the working environment and health of employees working in the Centralized dean’s office and students, their motivation and training duties. Research methods included observation, interviews, questionnaires and statistical approaches. Research results suggest that formation of the learning environment is most strongly influenced by a number of factors, such as institutional changes, infrastructural developments of the University managerial qualities of employees, their cooperation level with students and above all - motivation for creative and conscientious work, individual and career development conditions, socio-psychological climate and management style. The study found the following dependence of students: combination of work and study duties increased the frequency of stress cases and ill health, but increased motivation for the development of self-organization.

Identification of total quality management constructs for Indian schools

Managing quality in schooling system has always been a debate and area of concern for both researchers and practitioners. Managing quality in schools is very complex and demands for considering attention of stakeholders, the school management, non-teaching staff and of course, the government, and regulators. It is therefore, important that the quality of schools is continuously evaluated, monitored and improved for gaining competitiveness. This paper makes an attempt to identify such TQM criteria especially for Indian schooling system. This study adopts structured Delphi technique through consultation with a 26-member team of top experts. Ten TQM implementation measures and six performance measures have been identified for in Indian schools. These TQM measures can further be used to formulate a framework for the implementation of TQM practices in schools. This paper demonstrates how the structured Delphi method can be used to investigate and identify TQM constructs and performance measures for Indian schools.

The interplay between organisational learning culture, the manager as coach, self-efficacy and workload on employee work engagement

A cross sectional convenience sample of 195 MBA students answered questions which explored the impacts of managerial coaching on work engagement. Measures of organisational learning culture (OLC), self-efficacy, manager quality and workload were considered as potential influences on work engagement. Analysis was carried out using structural equation modelling. Results indicate that the positive influence of managerial coaching on employee work engagement is mediated by OLC. Self efficacy and workload also influence work engagement in a positive manner independently. Organisations that invest in the development of coaching skills of managers can enhance the OLC and thereby the work engagement of employees.

Identification of total quality management constructs for Indian schools

Managing quality in schooling system has always been a debate and area of concern for both researchers and practitioners. Managing quality in schools is very complex and demands for considering attention of stakeholders, the school management, non-teaching staff and of course, the government, and regulators. It is therefore, important that the quality of schools is continuously evaluated, monitored and improved for gaining competitiveness. This paper makes an attempt to identify such TQM criteria especially for Indian schooling system. This study adopts structured Delphi technique through consultation with a 26-member team of top experts. Ten TQM implementation measures and six performance measures have been identified for in Indian schools. These TQM measures can further be used to formulate a framework for the implementation of TQM practices in schools. This paper demonstrates how the structured Delphi method can be used to investigate and identify TQM constructs and performance measures for Indian schools.

PENGARUH KUALITAS MANAJER PAJAK TERHADAP PENGHINDARAN PAJAK DENGAN ETIKA MACHIAVELLIAN SEBAGAI PEMEDIASI

This study aims to examine the effect of tax managers' quality on tax avoidanceof manufacturing industry firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange withmachiavellian ethics as intervening. Using path analysis model with WarpPLS 5.0. This study examined the primary data for tax manager qualities and machiavellian ethics obtained from 103 tax managers working in manufacturing industry firms at IDX and secondary data from financial statements for tax avoidance. There are 10 tax avoidance indicators used as a proxy. This study gives results that the quality of tax managers have a significant positive effect on Machiavellian ethics. However, machiavellian ethics can not mediate the influence of tax manager quality on tax avoidance.