Readiness Factors Research Articles

Lean readiness factors for higher education

Purpose This paper aims to identify the readiness factors (RFs) required for the deployment of lean initiatives within the context of higher education (HE), a field not yet significantly explored. Design/methodology/approach This research employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) to thoroughly identify and consolidate all relevant scholarly literature concerning lean practices and readiness in the context of HE. Subsequently, a three-phase Delphi study was conducted to evaluate and enhance the findings of the SLR. Findings The results indicate the following seven RFs for use in HE: leadership/top management, changing environment and organisational culture, lean initiatives linked with the strategic agenda of the educational institute, employee empowerment and engagement, student value, supplier relations and continuous improvement. Practical implications By identifying such factors, the present study acknowledges the strategic nature of lean and recognises that its full strategic benefits can only be realised when properly implemented at a macro-level. Originality/value The authors believe that this is the first attempt to provide a consolidated list of RFs in the context of HE validated by a group of experts. This study expands the knowledge of lean in HE contexts, benefiting both researchers and professionals. For researchers, it provides a valuable foundation for further study of the implementation of lean programs. For professionals and practitioners, it offers insights for better preparation that are crucial for the sustainability of lean initiatives leading to overall improved performance.

Predicting wearable technology readiness in a South African government department: Exploring the influence of wearable technology acceptance and positive attitudes

Wearable technologies are anticipated to flourish in the fourth industrial revolution, enabling employers to integrate data into organizational systems. This study examined whether readiness for wearables can predict employees’ acceptance of these devices in the workplace. It explored the factors of technology readiness influencing acceptance and attitudes towards wearable use. A quantitative research approach was adopted, involving 8,081 employees from the South African Department of Employment and Labour (DEL). Census sampling was employed, with questionnaires distributed electronically, resulting in 351 responses. The Technology Readiness and Acceptance Model (TRAM) was the measuring instrument. Four hypotheses were formulated to investigate the relationship between readiness and acceptance of wearables. Results indicated that eagerness, optimism, and discomfort in the technology readiness scales significantly predicted technology acceptance. Specifically, optimism and eagerness were consistent positive predictors, while discomfort negatively impacted two of the three acceptance dimensions. Insecurity was not found to be a predictor of acceptance. The study recommends revising DEL's digital transformation policy to embrace wearables, emphasizing their potential for seamless integration. Additionally, it identifies a positive attitude as a new dimension of the TRAM, contributing to establishing a Wearable Readiness and Acceptance Model (WRAM), which has not been previously introduced in the literature.

Addressing Lean and Safety Readiness Assessment in Territorial Ambulatory Healthcare

Within the international healthcare landscape, it is incumbent upon all organisations to proactively address individual patient needs by offering a wide range of services. In this context, Territorial Ambulatory Healthcare (TAH) is critical to promote equal access to care as the primary point of contact between National Healthcare Systems and individuals. To achieve this goal, the adoption of Lean and Safety Management (L&SM), a managerial approach to proactively reduce clinical risk and process inefficiencies, can support organisations in pursuing high quality care objectives. Despite the positive benefits associated with the adoption of this approach, the feasibility of guaranteeing a sustainable care quality over time may encounter several challenges. Among these, key contributors to failure include the lack of tailored tools and practices suitable for the healthcare environment, insufficient readiness of the context for implementation, and the absence of a comprehensive system-wide performance strategy. Recent studies in literature address these issues presenting theoretical and practical models to assess readiness levels, highlighting opportunities for future developments of these topics. The current empirical study contributes to the existing knowledge by creating a framework to assess the level of readiness for L&SM implementations within TAH. While this context is essential for ensuring high-quality care and equitable access to care services, successfully implementing L&SM initiatives within TAH is challenging due to the organizational complexity and the involvement of multiple, fragmented stakeholders and care providers. Addressing weak Critical Readiness Factors (CRFs) before starting a project can significantly contribute to successfully implement L&SM and sustain improvement over time. This study will be conducted within the TAH setting of a healthcare organisation in Northern Italy and aims 1) to evaluate the specific care setting readiness for L&SM implementations and 2) to develop practical guidelines to support the organisation in increasing its actual readiness level. The theoretical framework will be grasped integrating prior research on Lean readiness assessment, along with specific literature on L&SM sustainability implementation factors within TAH. Once refined and tested with the purpose of developing a practical assessment tool, the framework will be applied within the selected setting, leading to the identification of practical guidelines to facilitate project success and improvements sustainability. Overall, this research will contribute to enrich the knowledge about L&SM implementation within TAH, supporting health organisations, managers, and clinical leadership to sustainably improve care quality, enhancing the role of territorial care to foster social well-being.

Teacher Readiness Factors that Influence the Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Elementary Schools

The Merdeka (Independent) Curriculum is a crucial element for the sustainability of education in Indonesia. Teachers need to have significant readiness to ensure implementation runs optimally. However, many teachers still require clarification and help to understand and need help integrating the Merdeka Curriculum with existing conditions. The objective of this study is to examine the key elements that affect teacher preparedness and how they impact the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in elementary schools. This research employs a quantitative methodology with an ex post facto design. Purposive sampling was used to choose a population and sample of elementary school teachers in Jakarta, Indonesia. The sample size consisted of 122 teachers. Data collection uses a questionnaire to obtain data related to the variables in this research. The data analysis employed structural equation modeling (SEM) with the SMART-PLS 3.0 software tools. The research findings indicate that a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05) suggests that teacher preparedness characteristics play a crucial role in positively and significantly impacting the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Elementary Schools. This study emphasizes the significance of teacher preparedness in multiple dimensions, such as a profound comprehension of the Merdeka Curriculum, the capacity to incorporate it with current circumstances, and sufficient backing from the school environment and community.

Исследование показателей благополучия и ассертивности среди молодежи

<p><strong>Relevance</strong>. In the context of the rapid development of modern urban society, the issues of studying psychological well–being are becoming increasingly in demand. Of greatest interest is the problem of psychological well–being among young people who are just starting their professional careers. An important research component on this problem is assertiveness, which manifests as a certain interconnection with the individual’s psychological well–being. <strong>Goal.</strong> This study aims to estimate the well–being and assertiveness variables among young people. The study sample (N = 627) consists of young men and women aged 18–34. The study was conducted in Yerevan and some regions of Armenia. <strong>Methods</strong>. The study includes an assessment of well–being and assertiveness in the groups of employed and unemployed young men and women. We use the BBC Well–Being Scale, Rathus Assertiveness Schedule (RAS) and Sheinov Assertiveness Questionnaire. <strong>Results</strong>. The high scores (0,624*) on the psychological well–being variable are positively correlated (p<0,001) with young people’s assertive behavior. The study results showed that there is no statistically significant difference in the variables of gender, employment, and education. The Χ² test yielded p values ​​of 0,995 for the gender and education variables, and p values ​​of 0,996 for the employment and education variables. The study results open new opportunities for discussion of the issue from the perspective of the person’s educational attainment. Further discussions may deal with young people’s capacity to analyze situations creatively, find relevant means to achieve goals and manage their behavior. <strong>Conclusion.</strong> In the groups of young men and women, the variables of relationships, psychological well–being, and assertiveness positively correlated. This conclusion can be investigated in future studies to elicit the factors of young people's psychological readiness for a changeable labor market and to investigate the characteristics of perception of psychological well–being.</p>

Focused on the Family: Development of a Family-Based Intervention Promoting the Transition to Adult Health Care for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

Background/Objectives: There is minimal evidence for current interventions promoting the transition to adult healthcare for youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Few interventions exclusively target modifiable individual and family-based factors that contribute to transition readiness. The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of Behavioral Family Systems Therapy for Diabetes Transition (BFST-DT), a virtual family-based transition readiness intervention for adolescents with T1D. Methods: The development of BFST-DT occurred in three phases. In phase 1, focus groups with adolescents and young adults with T1D, their caregivers, and pediatric and adult diabetes providers were conducted to assess perspectives on common family challenges surrounding diabetes management and the transition to adult healthcare. In phase 2, focus group data were used to create video vignettes to be used as part of the intervention. In phase 3, BFST-DT was created through the adaptation of a previous evidence-based family intervention for families of adolescents with T1D. Results: BFST-DT is a virtual, 6-month family-based intervention involving four multi-family group meetings and six individual family meetings. It targets the modifiable and reciprocal interactions among individual and family transition readiness factors. Conclusions: BFST-DT is the first family-focused intervention promoting transition readiness in adolescents with T1D and is currently being tested. Intervention development benefits from prioritization of engagement with patients, caregivers, and providers, as their perspectives are invaluable for creating interventions that are relevant and acceptable to communities.

Pengaruh Pemahaman dan Kesiapan terhadap Penerapan Standar Akuntansi Keuangan Entitas Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (SAK EMKM) pada UMKM Jenis Perdagangan dan Reparasi di Kabupaten Ponorogo

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia are one of the priorities in national economic development. Therefore, reporting in this type of MSME business activity must be able to make systematic reports with the recording process following the applicable Financial Accounting Standards. So, there needs to be an understanding and readiness factor in preparing the report, so that SAK EMKM can be implemented in the management of MSMEs. This research aims to determine the effect of understanding and readiness for SAK EMKM on Trade and Repair MSMEs in Ponorogo Regency. This type of research uses primary data in the form of data on the number of trade and repair type MSMEs in 2021. This research method is a quantitative descriptive approach. Meanwhile, the data analysis method uses data quality testing, regression analysis, and hypothesis testing, while data collection is by distributing questionnaires and interviews. The results of this research show that there is a significant influence of understanding and readiness factors on the implementation of SAK EMKM in Ponorogo Regency. This means that the government needs to pay more attention or provide outreach/direction regarding the preparation of financial reports to MSME actors in Ponorogo Regency in accordance with applicable financial standards.

An exploration of factors leading to readiness for organizational health literacy change in community-based health organizations.

Healthcare systems have a responsibility to improve organizational health literacy (OHL) to increase health equity. This study explored two organizational cultural factors, leadership support and staff buy-in, for organizations planning OHL change. Ten community-based health organizations participated in an OHL program. The study design was mixed methods. The qualitative inquiry was interviews with senior leaders to explore awareness of OHL and: impetus to transform, leadership commitment, staff engagement, alignment to organizational goals, and integration of health literacy change with current practices. The quantitative assessment was the Organizational Readiness for Implementing Change (ORIC) questionnaire to assess staff's perceptions about OHL change readiness. Senior leaders articulated the effects of low health literacy in their patient and client population. Support for OHL change was seen at both leadership and staff levels. Impetus for change was primarily a response to a community need or for quality improvement. Most of the non-clinical organizations had higher ORIC scores than the clinical organizations, indicating a perceived higher level of readiness for OHL change. Leadership commitment and staff buy-in are important factors of readiness for OHL change. A novel finding is that community-based health organizations are able and willing to engage in OHL change.

Physical fitness as a component of students' psychological readiness to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Introduction and purpose of the study. An important task of physical education is a timely response to the needs of society. In the context of the full-scale war unleashed against Ukraine by the Russian Federation, the problem of psychological preparation of conscripts for service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine has become especially relevant. The author proceeds from the fact that he considers physical fitness as an important factor in the psychological readiness of students for service in the armed forces. The purpose of the study is to test the hypothesis about the positive impact of physical fitness on the psychological readiness of students to serve in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Material and methods. The study involved 29 students of the Dnipro National University of Railway Transport named after Academician V. Lazaryan. Diagnostics of physical fitness was carried out using the tests proposed in the State Tests and Standards for Assessing the Physical Fitness of the Population of Ukraine. To diagnose psychological characteristics, appropriate methods of psychological diagnosis were used. Results. The relationship between the indicators of physical fitness and a number of personality characteristics that determine the psychological readiness of students for service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been established. Conclusions. Physical fitness of students is a factor that significantly affects such components of psychological readiness for service in the armed forces as selectivity of attention, concentration and stability of attention, personal anxiety, tolerance to uncertainty, volitional qualities of the individual.

The Development of the Lean Six Sigma Readiness Assessment Model for the Hotel Sector

ABSTRACT Lean Six Sigma (LSS) implementation still shows a high failure rate. Lack of readiness is one of the causes. Readiness assessment requires special exploration of each sector, including the hotel sector, where there is still no development of an LSS readiness assessment model. This study aims to develop a readiness assessment model for LSS implementation in the hotel sector. Data processing in the readiness assessment model uses the fuzzy logic method, is translated again into linguistic terms using Euclidean distance, and is ranked using the TOPSIS approach. The literature review produced 34 Readiness Factors (RF) that were validated by eight credible hotel practitioners and used as guidelines in conducting LSS readiness assessments in the hotel sector. Case studies were conducted on Hotel A and Hotel B, which showed that Hotel A was “Very Ready” and Hotel B was “Ready” to implement LSS. This research is perhaps the first of its kind in the hotel sector. This research also uses the Delphi method to collect data on the importance level, which may not have been done in collecting data on LSS readiness in any sector.

Exploring self-directed learning readiness and related factors: the role of time management skills in nursing students

BackgroundPrevious studies have reported varying levels of self-directed learning readiness and time management skills among nursing students, and the relationship between these two skills has not been extensively explored. Consequently, this study aimed to assess self-directed learning readiness and its influencing factors, with a specific emphasis on the role of time management skills among nursing students.MethodsThis cross-sectional study involved the participation of 110 undergraduate nursing students who were conveniently recruited for the research. The data collection tools included a demographic information form, Fisher’s Self-Directed Learning Readiness questionnaire, and the Time Management Inventory developed by Britton and Tesser. The collected data were analyzed using STATA-14 statistical software.ResultsThe findings revealed that 96.4% of the nursing students demonstrated readiness for self-directed learning. The mean overall score for self-directed learning readiness was 162.3 ± 6.1 out of 200, indicating a relatively high level of readiness. The mean score for time management skills was 98.1 ± 5.0 out of 135, suggesting satisfactory proficiency in this area. In terms of the relationship between self-directed learning readiness and its associated factors, time management skills, academic probation history, grade point average, place of residence, and level of interest in the field of study collectively accounted for 9.2% of the variance in self-directed learning readiness. Among these factors, academic probation history, grade point average, and place of residence emerged as statistically significant predictors (P < 0.05).ConclusionsThe study findings indicate that the level of self-directed learning readiness and time management skills among the nursing students were considered acceptable. Academic probation history, grade point average, and place of residence emerged as significant predictors of self-directed learning readiness. These results highlight the importance of considering students’ academic background and living conditions to effectively enhance their level of self-directed learning readiness. Further research is recommended to explore additional factors that may influence self-directed learning readiness among nursing students.

Needs Analysis of Virtual Reality Implementation in Indonesian Medical Curricula: A Qualitative Study

Virtual reality (VR) is an immersive technology that can be a learning tool for medical students. However, VR devices are costly and need high maintenance. In addition, prior research rarely integrates VR into medical education’s pedagogical and learning aspects. Questionnaires and guidelines for implementing VR are also scarce. This study analysed the need for VR implementation in medical curricula in Indonesia using qualitative descriptive methods. A non-discriminative snowball sampling technique was used, and in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted for data collection. Data analysis was carried out using thematic analysis. This study included nine respondents from five medical schools (three state and two private). The results show that the VR implementation process must consist of several stages: needs exploration, blueprint creation, multidiscipline or multi-centre collaboration, training provision, success stories and scientific evidence, appreciation, and evaluation. Readiness factors assessed during the needs exploration stage include human resources, curriculum, infrastructure, funding, and regulations. In conclusion, VR implementation in Indonesian medical curricula must be carried out in seven steps, and five essential readiness factors must be extensively explored to ensure that the implementation is successful, has educational value, and has further potential development in the future.

Studying Industry 4.0 Readiness Factors in Egypt Industry and Exploring Challenges of Implementation

Studying Industry 4.0 Readiness Factors in Egypt Industry and Exploring Challenges of Implementation

The role of readiness for change on behavioral intention viewed from performance and effort expectancy in the implementation of electronic medical records

Background: Technological developments have triggered a transformation in the implementation of electronic medical records (RME) in Indonesia, in line with regulations that require the implementation of RME in all health service facilities by the end of 2023. Although it has been proven to increase efficiency and reduce medical errors, the implementation of RME faces challenges such as infrastructure readiness and risk factors cultural. Purpose: To identify factors that influence the success of RME implementation, including performance expectations and the use of RME in health facilities in Indonesia. Method: The design of this research is quantitative, observational analytical type with a cross-sectional approach. The population of this study were employees of Community Health Centers in Kediri Regency. The probability sampling technique using a random sampling approach obtained a sample of 336 employees in 33 Community Health Centers and SmartPLS 2.9.8 was used to test the hypothesis. The variables used in this research are: performance expectancy (X1), effort expectancy (X2), Readiness for Change (Z), and Usage Intention (Y). Results: The results of the research show that there is a direct influence of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and Readiness to Change on Usage Intention with P = 0.000. Individual Change Readiness Mediates performance expectancy and effort expectancy on Usage Intention, which has a significant effect with a P value of 0.001. Conclusion: This research concludes that new insights into the critical role of change readiness as a mediator between technology acceptance factors and behavioral intentions.

The Analysis of Trigger Factors of the Environmental Entrepreneurship Process in Saudi Arabia: An Innovative Approach

Environmental entrepreneurship is considered a critical avenue for sustainable development. Despite increasing studies on its benefits and impacts, we lack insights about its corresponding process. There is an increasing need for policymakers to know how to develop this process and what is required for its definition. This research aims to build an innovative theoretical model to explore the trigger factors for the environmental entrepreneurship process in Saudi Arabia, which is the ultimate focus point of this research. To achieve this objective, a deep literature review and a survey of expert entrepreneurs’ opinions were performed. Experts and professionals in entrepreneurship validated the opportunity of readiness factors identified. Data were gathered using a combined approach based on closed-ended questionnaires and arranged interviews according to a schedule. Employing the mixed influence matrix of cross-impact multiplications applied to classification (MICMAC) and the Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) approach, the research identifies a hierarchical model of these factors, addressing why and how they interact according to a specific order and priorities. The investigation reveals 15 factors that are structured into three main levels of influence: (1) factors driving the adoption of environmental entrepreneurship orientation, (2) factors related to environmental entrepreneurship intention, and (3) factors for materializing environmental entrepreneurship behavior. The findings emphasize the complementarity between environmental entrepreneurship intention and orientation as a key factor in generating entrepreneurial behavior. This research pioneers the empirical exploration of environmental entrepreneurship as a process. It contributes significantly to theoretical and practical domains by offering a pragmatic framework and better understanding for policymakers and stakeholders to focus on key factors that facilitate this process. This paper is innovative because it uses the integrative ISM–MICMAC approach, supported by a primary and brief bibliometric analysis of entrepreneurship.

The relationship between self-efficacy and sustainable Leanmanagement systems withinthe healthcare arena.

The purpose of this paper is to improve the understanding of the social contexts of sustainable Lean culture in healthcare by examining self-efficacy (SE) as a fundamental construct related to the value of perceived readiness, prior education of Lean and the importance of leadership's system-level support. A descriptive correlational study was conducted to identify the relationships between SE and Lean readiness factors, SE and prior Lean training, SE and clinical vs administrative roles and SE and perceived system-level support in a large health system. There was a statistically significant difference in self-reported readiness to use Lean tools between individuals who had received Lean training during their academic education and those who had not; however, their level of education did not impact SE. Lastly, and perhaps most important, the learner who embodies SE also has system-level support. Future directions of this research, in addition to assessing team readiness as other studies suggest, would be to evaluate individual team member readiness by gauging SE and addressing deficits prior to the deployment of process improvement (PI) projects to promote success and sustainability. This contributes to the ongoing scholarship of Lean management systems, providing clinical and non-clinical leaders with a contextual understanding of their supportive role in the SE of teams. This study demonstrates the value of understanding SE of individual team members and how it can contribute to overall improved team outcomes, directly impacting the sustainability of Lean change culture and its promotion of improved patient safety, cost efficiencies and access to care.

ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF DIGITALIZATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF HALAL UMKM

Digitalization has benefits for business actors, one of which is MSME players. Digitalization has advantages such as making it easier to attract consumers through digital or online marketing, reducing costs, and expanding marketing networks. Digital marketing basically has quite a positive influence, but the use of digital marketing is still very low due to the readiness factor, which is still an obstacle for MSME players in Indonesia. Therefore, this research was made with the aim of analyzing the effect of digital marketing on halal MSMEs around the Gunadarma University campus using the digitalization marketing variable approach (X1) and literacy variable (X2) on the development of halal MSMEs (Y). The method in this study is descriptive-qualitative and uses primary data obtained through structured interviews with halal MSMEs, especially those around the Gunadarma University campus in Kelapa Dua, Depok City. The sample used in this study was 10 respondents from halal MSME actors around the Gunadarma Depok campus.

Career Construction Networks Among Junior and Senior High School Students

Although career construction theory has been utilized to understand how to construct the career process, it remains unclear how the various factors involved in this process interact comprehensively. In this study, we introduced the career construction network to explore the career development of junior high school students ( N = 372) and senior high school students ( N = 516) and its influencing factors, and investigated the adaptive readiness, adaptability resources, adapting responses, adaptation results and environmental factors within the network. The results showed that hope and proactive personality occupied influential positions in the network of junior high school students; hope exhibited the highest values of strength and closeness in the senior high school student sample; parental career-related behaviors, as the environmental factors, were located in the peripheral clusters of the two networks. In conclusion, this study provides insights and targeted intervention suggestions for adolescent career training methods.

Smart Urban Agriculture

AbstractGiven cities’ rising environmental problems and increasing food insecurity, innovative organizational endeavors such as urban agriculture present a chance for additional ecosystem services and food production. However, urban spaces are hostile as they jeopardize the availability of air, water, or soil. While digital innovations enable the management of scarce resources in traditional agricultural contexts, little is known about their applicability in urban agriculture endeavors. This study proposes a multi-layer taxonomy focusing on digital technologies, data, and different approaches in urban agriculture, as well as 20 organizational readiness factors derived with academics and practitioners from the smart urban agriculture domain. Combining both perspectives, the study sheds light on the nature of smart urban agriculture and ways to leverage its economic, ecological, and social value.

Perceived marriage readiness: A cross-cultural exploration

Marriage readiness is considered an important issue to be studied. The high rates of marital problems which impact social issues have been attributed to the lack of marriage readiness. Number of studies have tried to define and explain marriage readiness indices. However, there are various limitations due to how this concept is very much influenced by cultural factors, as is the case in Indonesia which is famous for its variety of cultures in every region. This study was conducted to make a comparison between perceived marriage readiness between Javanese people, as the representation of the largest population in Indonesia and regions outside Java as the comparison group. Data was collected using open-ended surveys with 207 participants coming from all over Indonesia. The results were analyzed using thematic coding which describes marriage readiness factors and personal perception of marriage readiness among Indonesians. Implications for this study are discussed, especially for evaluation and development of existing marital guidance programs in Indonesia.