Administration and Management

Обґрунтовано теоретико-методологічні засади механізму публічного
управління як якісно нової моделі регулювання суспільства. Особливу увагу
приділено необхідності впровадження сучасної моделі в україні з метою
забезпечення ефективного функціонування державних інституцій і органів
місцевого самоврядування через через процедуру залучення до цього процесу
добровільних об’єднань громадян.
Для науковців, аспірантів, студентів, політиків, державних службовців,
керівників добровільних громадських об’єднань і всіх, для кого становлять
інтерес проблеми раціональної організації управління суспільством.

După Revoluţia din Decembrie 1989, imaginile şocante din leagănele de copii din România au făcut înconjurul lumii, generând reacţii dintre cele mai diverse faţă de societatea românească. A devenit imperios necesar ca, pentru a intra în rândul ţărilor civilizate din Europa, pentru a putea fi consideraţi europeni într-un stat democratic, să fie urgent luate măsuri de redresare a domeniului protecţiei copilului, cu precădere a celui cu nevoi speciale.

Although it is probably the best-known Prospective Hazard Analysis (PHA) tool, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is far from the only option available. This paper introduces one of the alternatives: The Structured What-If Technique (SWIFT). SWIFT is a flexible, high-level risk identification technique that can be used on a standalone basis, or as part of a staged approach to make more efficient use of bottom-up methods like FMEA.

In this paper we describe the method, assess the evidence related to its use in healthcare using a systematic literature review, and suggest ways in which it could be better adapted for use in the healthcare industry. Based on the limited
evidence available, it appears that healthcare workers find it easy to learn, easy to use, and credible. Especially when used as part of a staged approach, SWIFT appears capable of playing a useful role as component of the PHA
armamentarium.

Although it is probably the best-known prospective hazard analysis (PHA) tool, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) is far from the only option available. This article introduces one of the alternatives: The structured what-if technique (SWIFT). SWIFT is a flexible, high-level risk identification technique that can be used on a stand-alone basis, or as part of a staged approach to make more efficient use of bottom-up methods like FMEA. In this article we describe the method, assess the evidence related to its use in healthcare with the use of a systematic literature review, and suggest ways in which it could be better adapted for use in the healthcare industry. Based on the limited evidence available, it appears that healthcare workers find it easy to learn, easy to use, and credible. Especially when used as part of a staged approach, SWIFT appears capable of playing a useful role as component of the PHA armamentarium.

Resumen:
Una frecuente y peligrosa confusión respecto a la innovación es la creencia de que se trata de una nueva moda propiciada por los expertos del management. Ello definitivamente no es así. La innovación es un principio fundamental y universal de supervivencia de cualquier sistema. La innovación no es más que el proceso a través del cual los sistemas –ya sean biológicos, productivos, sociales, políticos u otros- mantienen la congruencia con el entorno que los hace posibles (Vignolo, Ramírez y Vergara, 2010). Lo anterior, en la práctica, se ve reflejado de distintas formas y adquiere modalidades diversas en las organizaciones: mejoras incrementales en la prestación de servicios; nuevas formas de organización y/o nuevas formas de incentivar o recompensar a los actores; rediseño de procesos y “reinvención”; nuevas formas de gestión y comunicación; cambios radicales en los modelos de negocio y en la incorporación de tecnología; etc. (Mulgan, 2007). Es por todo ello necesario indagar sobre los niveles de avance que la innovación ha presentado en el sector público en los últimos años y si es factible lograr acuñar una nomenclatura y marco de referencia propio que potencie el mejoramiento de nuestras instituciones públicas.
Palabras clave: Innovación, gestión pública, cambio organizativo, sector público, modernización administrativa.

Abstract:
A frequent and dangerous confusion about innovation is the belief that it is a new trend brought about by the management experts. This definitely is not. Innovation is a fundamental and universal principle of survival of any system. Innovation is just only the process by which systems - biological, productive, social, political or other - maintain consistency with the environment that makes it possible (Vignolo, Ramirez and Vergara, 2010). This, in practice, is reflected in different ways and takes different forms in organizations: incremental improvements in service delivery, new forms of organization and / or new ways to encourage or reward the actors, process redesign and "reinvention", new forms of management and communication, radical changes in business models and the incorporation of technology, etc. (Mulgan, 2007). Is necessary to investigate all levels of advancement that innovation presented in the public sector in recent years and if it is feasible to strike a nomenclature and framework to enhance improvement of our public institutions.
Keywords: Innovation, public management, organizational change, public sector, administrative modernization.

The purpose of this paper is to perform unbiased evaluation of the conditions and management of learning process in distance form of education in programmes of professional field "Administration and  Management" at University of Ruse. The implementation  of assigned issues shows better evaluation of perceptions expressed by the students in distance form of education; all surveyed groups confirm a presence of high satisfaction degree of students’ training in ethical academic atmosphere, modern and perspective program with equitable assessment of knowledge in "Bachelor" and "Master" degree from professional field "Administration and Management".

The purpose of this paper is to discuss a research on the  readiness for distance learning in Faculty "Business and Management" at University of Ruse with a focus on the professional field "Administration and Management" and to recommend guidelines for future work. The realization of distance learning is  substantiated as there have been established arguments that reflect the situation of subjects in distance  learning from the professional field "Administration and Management" at the University of Ruse. The most  important evidence comes from students in bachelor's and master's degrees, which evaluate an excellent readiness of the University of Ruse and that has been confirmed by survey. The results indicate that the students prefer a mixed form of learning – a combination between traditional and electronic learning. Furthermore, the research shows that students` satisfaction of training materials is very high. Short- , long-term  and permanent guidelines have been proposed for the maintenance and development of learning resources.

Although it is probably the best-known prospective hazard analysis (PHA) tool, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) is far from the only option available. This article introduces one of the alternatives: The structured what-if technique (SWIFT). SWIFT is a flexible, high-level risk identification technique that can be used on a stand-alone basis, or as part of a staged approach to make more efficient use of bottom-up methods like FMEA. In this article we describe the method, assess the evidence related to its use in healthcare with the use of a systematic literature review, and suggest ways in which it could be better adapted for use in the healthcare industry. Based on the limited evidence available, it appears that healthcare workers find it easy to learn, easy to use, and credible. Especially when used as part of a staged approach, SWIFT appears capable of playing a useful role as component of the PHA armamentarium.

In an effort to understand the extent of the inequalities in health information resources across Alberta, SEARCH Custom, HKN (Health Knowledge Network) and IRREN (Inter-Regional Research and Evaluation Network) conducted a survey in December 2007 to determine what library resources currently existed in Alberta's seven rural health regions and the two urban health regions. Although anecdotal evidence indicated that these gaps existed, the analysis was undertaken to provide empirical evidence of the exact nature of these gaps. The results, coupled with the published literature on the impact, effectiveness and value of information on clinical practice and administrative decisions in healthcare management, will be used to build momentum among relevant stakeholders to support a vision of equitably funded health information for all healthcare practitioners across the province of Alberta.