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Strengthening Safety Culture By Leveraging The Daily Management System, Suneela Nayak, Mark Parker, Erin Graydon Baker, Amy Sparks, Ruth Hanselman, Stephen Tyzik, Sydney Green Sep 2019

Strengthening Safety Culture By Leveraging The Daily Management System, Suneela Nayak, Mark Parker, Erin Graydon Baker, Amy Sparks, Ruth Hanselman, Stephen Tyzik, Sydney Green

Operational Transformation

STRENGTHENING SAFETY CULTURE BY LEVERAGING THE DAILY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

There is abundant evidence that links a strong culture of safety with improved patient and staff experience. However, there has been no clear avenue identified as to how to achieve this metric.

A team in a large academic tertiary teaching hospital set about leveraging their daily managing system (DMS) to attain improvement in their institution’s safety. The goals of this quality improvement project were to use DMS to identify and report safety concerns and increase frontline team knowledge and comfort with reporting safety concerns during Gemba walks.

A root cause analysis …


Perspectives On Sabbaticals And Job Satisfaction In Nonprofit Organizations, Beth Anne Spacht Jan 2018

Perspectives On Sabbaticals And Job Satisfaction In Nonprofit Organizations, Beth Anne Spacht

School of Professional and Continuing Studies Nonprofit Studies Capstone Projects

For mission-driven organizations with limited resources to invest in employee salary and development, retaining top talent is a critical challenge. The monetary toll of turnover is particularly harmful to small organizations, which make up 66.3 percent of the nonprofit sector. To keep staff satisfied and incentivized to stay, nonprofits need to innovate creative new strategies to retain employees. The nonprofit sabbatical, a period of rest and renewal given to reward years of service, is one possible solution to reduce burnout and reward longevity. This exploratory study investigated the benefits and challenges of nonprofit sabbaticals in relation to theories of job …


Employee Policy Handbook 2016, Sacred Heart University Jul 2016

Employee Policy Handbook 2016, Sacred Heart University

Handbooks & Factbooks

No abstract provided.


Matching Staff And Projects, Ruth E. Bryan Apr 2014

Matching Staff And Projects, Ruth E. Bryan

Library Presentations

No abstract provided.


Performance Management: Chapter 7 In Human Resource Management, Gerard Mcmahon Jan 2013

Performance Management: Chapter 7 In Human Resource Management, Gerard Mcmahon

Books/Book Chapters

No abstract provided.


Ua1d Wku University Wide Personnel File, Wku Archives Jan 2011

Ua1d Wku University Wide Personnel File, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Personnel files from all WKU departments opened 30 years after separation from the university or upon death. The records include information regarding education, awards and honors, and correspondence. Clippings and other materials from former biographical vertical files have also been added to many folders.

Note: Employment dates noted in the catalog are for reference purposes and should be confirmed by referring to records in the collection.


Administration Without Borders, Jonathan G.S. Koppell Dec 2010

Administration Without Borders, Jonathan G.S. Koppell

Publications from President Jonathan G.S. Koppell

To thrive in 2020, we must conceive of the field of public administration in the broadest possible terms. Phenomena that typically have been treated peripherally in our literature are emerging center stage in recent years, confirming that the “old” boundaries of our discipline do not reflect contemporary reality. After reviewing three key developments—the rise of mixed and nongovernmental institutions in public policy, the increasing importance of market mechanisms, and the assertion of meaningful global regulation—an argument is made for a broader reconception of “publicness” that goes hand in hand with the embrace of governance in lieu of administration.


The Employment Relationship, John W. Budd, Devasheesh P. Bhave Jan 2010

The Employment Relationship, John W. Budd, Devasheesh P. Bhave

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

The employment relationship is the connection between employees and employers through which individuals sell their labor. This might consist of an immigrant day laborer paid by the bushel to pick fruit in the hot sun, a salaried manager who has been working in an air-conditioned office for the same company for 40 years, or innumerable other situations. Irrespective of situation, all employees and employers have fundamental interests they pursue through the employment relationship, all forms of this relationship are mediated by labor markets and states, and each instance of this relationship is governed by some form of a contract, ranging …


What Are The Effects Of Work Restructuring On Employee Well-Being And Firm Performance? Evidence From Telecommunications Services, Rosemary Batt Jan 2008

What Are The Effects Of Work Restructuring On Employee Well-Being And Firm Performance? Evidence From Telecommunications Services, Rosemary Batt

Rosemary Batt

The purpose of this study was to assess whether there are benefits to employees and firms associated with new forms of work organization and human resource and industrial relations practices. I examine a series of interrelated questions that may be summarized as follows. First, does participation in either total quality improvement teams or self-directed teams have benefits for workers, managers, and firms? If benefits exist, are they undermined by the negative effects of understaffing and job insecurity associated with downsizing? And finally, is there a coherent set of work organization, human resource, and industrial relations practices that provides mutual gains …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 28 [32], Wku Student Affairs Feb 2006

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 28 [32], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

  • Paul, Corey. Western Students Enjoy Performance at Ag Center - Rodeo
  • Harrell, Bobby. Diversity Sees 50th Year on Hill
  • Caudle, Leah. Taxis Confused with Free Rides
  • Coulter, Amber. Smaller Increase Expected – Budget
  • Pell Grants are Vital
  • Wallace, Robert. Campus Rudeness is Not Welcome
  • Walker, Carli. Campus Should Carry Non-Dairy Products
  • North, Amber. Valentine’s Day Should Be Great Day for Everyone
  • Coulter, Amber. Discrimination Case Delayed – Ingrid Woods
  • Brandenburg, Katie. Student Organizations Discuss Diversity – Diversity Council
  • Brandenburg, Katie. Student Government Association May …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs Nov 2005

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

  • Coulter, Amber. Money Missing from Faculty Insurance Fund
  • Coulter, Amber. Parking Initiative to Begin
  • Brandenburg, Katie. Four People Receive Positive Results in TB Skin Tests – Tuberculosis
  • Teague, Hawkins. ‘Simpsons’ Star Nancy Cartwright Keeps Audience Laughing
  • McNamara, Andrew. Bomb Threat Causes Evacuation – Mass Media & Technology Hall (WKU)
  • Equilibrium Point – Enrollment
  • Ashby, Robert. A Man’s Perspective – Girls Gone Wild
  • Dillon, Ryan. Girls Gone Stupid
  • Salsman, Andrew. Rest Room Usage 101
  • Richardson, Kelly. Gary Ransdell Appointed to Equine Education Board
  • Caudle, Leah. Exhibit …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs Nov 2005

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

  • Coulter, Amber. College Heights Boulevard Redesign Planned
  • Fontana, Alex. Indiana, Kentucky Students Cope with Twisters - Tornadoes
  • Coulter, Amber. Source of Wellness Funds Debated
  • Wimnatt, Alex. Leadership Group Sees Growth – Dynamic Leadership Insitute
  • Leslie, Joey. Kevin DeFebbo Hired as City Manager
  • Terrible Tuberculosis
  • Benetti, Vincent. Smokers Unite; Let Us Create Our Own Paradise
  • Barati, Darius. Let’s Look at the Oil Companies
  • Richardson, Kelly. Technical College Temporarily Closed – Bowling Green Technical College
  • Erd, Mackenzie. Government to Survey View of City Life
  • Shull, Abbey. Choral …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2005

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

  • Coulter, Amber. University Senate Vote Asks Western to Defend Benefits
  • Richardson, Kelly. Tuitions Outpace Inflation
  • Hupman, Samantha. Mobile Unit Provides Low-cost Health Care – Mobile Health & Wellness Unit
  • Teague, Hawkins. Porn Addiction Ruined Life, Speaker Says
  • Coulter, Amber. Parking Citation Board Hears Formal Appeals
  • Caudle, Leah. Fair to Help Study Abroad
  • Parking Predicament
  • Barati, Darius. Harriet Miers is Not the Right Person for the Supreme Court
  • Lawalin, Nick. Green Lights 101: Some People Need Traffic Education
  • Coulter, Amber. Dialogue Day Fosters Familiarity
  • Hupman, Samantha. …


The Interactive Effects Of Different Accounting Controls On Subordinates' Behaviour And Performance, Chong M. Lau Jan 1998

The Interactive Effects Of Different Accounting Controls On Subordinates' Behaviour And Performance, Chong M. Lau

Research outputs pre 2011

Prior research suggests that goal setting and an emphasis en meeting tight budget targets may influence the extent of subordinates' performance and slack creation. This study hypothesizes that other accounting controls may moderate these relationships. Specifically, it hypothesizes that: (i) budgetary performance is increased and (ii) budgetary slack creation is decreased when an emphasis on setting and meeting tight budget targets is complemented with a high extent of cost control. The results support a significant two-way interaction between Emphasis on setting and meeting tight budget targets and Cost control affecting budgetary performance. A significant two-way interaction between Emphasis en setting …


The Flexible Organization Design: Advantages And Pitfalls, Chris Du Boulay Jan 1991

The Flexible Organization Design: Advantages And Pitfalls, Chris Du Boulay

Research outputs pre 2011

Organization design, mission statements and management strategy are not often given the emphasis they deserve within the human service sector. These issues are given a great deal of emphasis within the mainstream commercial sector.

In the minds of many human service boards of management these issues are seen as secondary, behind the primary aim of assisting clients. While this priority is commendable, the secondary issues are rarely addressed sufficiently. The result is that the organization loses direction and fails to remain abreast of the changing demands of the client population.


Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources Jan 1990

Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter published by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff. Special fall issue.


Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources Jan 1990

Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter published by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff. Includes articles about Hugh Heater, employee training and new employees.


Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources Jan 1990

Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter published by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff. Includes articles about efficiency awards, logo and new employees.


Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources Aug 1989

Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter published by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff. Includes articles about the Government Department, retirees, and taxes.


Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources Jun 1989

Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter published by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff. Includes articles about Harry Largen, Jim Tomes and the minority vita bank.


Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources Apr 1989

Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter published by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff. Includes articles about Torie Cockriel, WKU Ticket Office and medical insurance audits.


Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources Feb 1989

Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter published by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff. Includes articles about Rita Isenberg, Minority Vita Bank and maternity leave.


Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources Jan 1989

Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter published by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff. Includes articles about David Mefford, faculty/staff recreational program and campus day care.


Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources Jan 1989

Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter published by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff. Special fall semester issue.


Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources Dec 1988

Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter published by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff. Includes articles about Student Activities & Organizations, Sue Pillow and taxes.


Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources Oct 1988

Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter published by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff. Includes articles about Computer and Informational Services, Eula Monroe, WKU organization and Mike Wallace.


Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources Aug 1988

Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter published by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff. Includes articles about Administrative Office Systems, faculty honors.


Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources Jun 1988

Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter published by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff. Includes articles about Steve Small, Cashier's Office and new employees.


Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources Apr 1988

Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter published by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff. Includes articles about Chemistry Department, Mary Boemker and employment eligibility.


Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources Feb 1988

Ua28/1 The Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter published by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff. Includes articles about Health Services, Carl Holder and benefits.