Assessment Of Medium-Sized Ontario Municipalities’ Hiring Practices,
2010
Western University
Assessment Of Medium-Sized Ontario Municipalities’ Hiring Practices, Andrea D’Souza
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines whether municipalities incorporate equitable principles within their hiring practices and policies. An anonymous online survey was administered to the chief administrative officers, city managers, and human resources personnel of medium-sized municipalities in Ontario working in the capacity of senior level management, as these individuals are known to be the most knowledgeable about hiring practices and employment equity initiatives. The findings demonstrate that, generally speaking, mid-sized Ontario municipalities are not incorporating strategies within their recruitment and selection processes that work towards reducing employment barriers for designated groups.
Explaining The Variation In The E-Government Characteristics Of Municipal Websites: An Analysis Of E-Content, E-Participation, And Social Media Features In Municipal Websites In Canada,
2010
Western University
Explaining The Variation In The E-Government Characteristics Of Municipal Websites: An Analysis Of E-Content, E-Participation, And Social Media Features In Municipal Websites In Canada, Jordan Dolson
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the variation of specific e-Government features in Canadian municipalities and it assesses the quality of municipal websites by evaluating their ability to meet criteria in the three areas of e-Content, e-Participation, and social media capacity. An e-Government Index was developed to evaluate website quality with respect to the three areas and a study of medium-sized Canadian municipalities – excluding those in Quebec – was conducted. The findings reveal that as a whole, medium-sized municipalities in Canada are more successful at developing the e-Content features of their websites compared to the e-Participation features, demonstrating that they are better …
A Study Of The 2006 Municipal Elections In Ontario Analyzing The Effectiveness Of The Campaign Period And Campaign Spending Of Incumbent Mayors And Their Bids To Be Re-Elected,
2010
Western University
A Study Of The 2006 Municipal Elections In Ontario Analyzing The Effectiveness Of The Campaign Period And Campaign Spending Of Incumbent Mayors And Their Bids To Be Re-Elected, Wendell Graves
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the 2006 municipal elections in Ontario and the manner in which individual mayoral candidates, including incumbent mayors, exercised the length of their campaign period, as well as the amount of money that the candidates spent during their pursuit of office. A case study of municipal elections in 10 municipalities – Barrie, Belleville, Caledon, Innisfil, Milton, Oshawa, Quinte West, Sarnia, St. Thomas, and Waterloo – was undertaken, wherein five of the incumbent mayors were re-elected and five were defeated. The findings generally support the hypothesis that incumbent mayors who maximize the length of their campaign period while spending …
The Role Of Local Government In Social Policy And Program Development: Impacts Of Municipal Reform,
2010
Western University
The Role Of Local Government In Social Policy And Program Development: Impacts Of Municipal Reform, Areej Hasso
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines whether municipal reform has led to local government developing self-initiated, innovative social programs that address local needs. Interviews with local government officials and administrators from single- and upper-tier municipalities in Ontario were conducted to gain firsthand accounts of the local government role in the social policy process. The findings reveal that municipal reform, accompanied by the downloading of social services in Ontario, leads to greater levels of autonomy, more flexibility with decision-making, and the ability of local government to take a lead role in the development of social programs and policy.
Active Recreation Incentives For Low Income Adults Living In Rural Communities,
2010
Western University
Active Recreation Incentives For Low Income Adults Living In Rural Communities, Heather King
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines whether subsidy programs for low-income adults increase participation rates for active recreation. Focus groups of 30 low-income individuals from Norfolk County between the ages of 25 and 55 were conducted to discuss the barriers to active recreation, in addition to less intensive interviews with residents of seven rural single-tier municipalities in Ontario. The findings reveal that a subsidy program alone does not achieve the goal of increasing participation rates for active recreation and the challenges associated with time, energy, childcare, motivation, transportation, safety, the location of facilities, and cost must also be addressed.
The Role Of Municipalities In Redistribution In Ontario: A Study On Ontario Works,
2010
Western University
The Role Of Municipalities In Redistribution In Ontario: A Study On Ontario Works, Siu Ming Kwok
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the role of Ontario municipalities in redistribution in an effort to understand the values behind welfare policy, the policy process, and the service provision model. Interviews with 15 Ontario Works stakeholders – including two members of municipal council, three senior level managers of a social services department, four members of community-based organizations, and six Ontario Works recipients – from a mid-sized municipality in Southwestern Ontario were conducted. The findings reveal that with regards to redistribution, municipalities can play an active role in policy implementation at the local scale, while policymaking can be left to the province.
How To Shift Into High Gear: An Analysis Of The Implementation Of London’S Bicycle Master Plan,
2010
Western University
How To Shift Into High Gear: An Analysis Of The Implementation Of London’S Bicycle Master Plan, Kenneth Man
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the impediments to the implementation of the Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) in London, Ontario. Interviews with key BMP stakeholders, a literature review, archival research, and participant observations were conducted. The findings reveal that various political and structural and administrative obstacles have impeded the progress of the construction of on-road bicycling facilities in the city, including pressures to maintain the transportation policy status quo, a general lack of advocacy for bicycling-related issues, the problematic assignment of key implementation officials, low levels of data collection, and the absence of a formalized public consultation process.
The Political Business Cycle In Ontario: An Empirical Analysis Of Financial And Demographic Data Across Medium To Large-Sized Ontario Municipalities,
2010
Western University
The Political Business Cycle In Ontario: An Empirical Analysis Of Financial And Demographic Data Across Medium To Large-Sized Ontario Municipalities, Robert Mcgarva
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines whether there was a political business cycle in Ontario municipalities from 2000 to 2006. An analysis of the top 70 lower- or single-tier municipalities by population was conducted based on financial and employment data obtained from the Ontario Financial Information Return and Municipal Performance Measurement Program websites, in addition to Statistics Canada. The findings reveal that there is weak evidence for the existence of a political business cycle in Ontario municipalities between 2000 and 2006.
Law Enforcement Expenditures And Crime Rates In Canadian Municipalities: A Statistical Analysis Of How Law Enforcement Expenditures Impact Municipal Crime Rates In Canada,
2010
Western University
Law Enforcement Expenditures And Crime Rates In Canadian Municipalities: A Statistical Analysis Of How Law Enforcement Expenditures Impact Municipal Crime Rates In Canada, Matthew Slotwinski
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines what impact law enforcement expenditures have on municipal crime rates. An analysis of 65 municipalities representing nine provinces across Canada was conducted using data collected from the Police Resources in Canada reports from 1997 to 2007 and Census data from 2001 and 2006. The findings reveal that although a significant absolute relationship between expenditures and crime rates exists, there is no indication that law enforcement expenditures have an impact of statistical significance on crime rates.
Eviction Notice – Arrears Due: A Report On Ontario Social Housing Providers’ Discretion To Evict,
2010
Western University
Eviction Notice – Arrears Due: A Report On Ontario Social Housing Providers’ Discretion To Evict, Valentina Trglavcnik
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the factors that may influence social housing eviction rates in Ontario in terms of local authority, autonomy, and discretion over eviction. A survey and interview of staff members of the largest public housing providers in 12 Ontario municipalities were conducted. The findings reveal that there are several factors that influence each social housing corporation’s eviction rate and there are many explanations for why social housing administrators may or may not decide to evict.
اثر استخدام الانترنيت على تسويق خطاب الكراهية من وجهة نظر المحللين وذوي الخبرة والعلاقة والفنيين من مختلف شرائح المجتمع الاردني,
2010
جامعة عمان العربية / كلية الاعمال
اثر استخدام الانترنيت على تسويق خطاب الكراهية من وجهة نظر المحللين وذوي الخبرة والعلاقة والفنيين من مختلف شرائح المجتمع الاردني, ظاهر رداد حسن القريشي, تيسير محمد العفيشات
Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences
استهدفت الدراسة الكشف عن أثر استخدام الانترنت تسويق خطاب الكراهية”، وقد استخدمت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليل في منهجيتها، ولخصوصية وحساسية موضوع الدراسة فقد اختار الباحثان وحدة معاينة الدراسة من ذوي الخبرة والمعرفة واساتذة جامعيين وصحفيين ومحللين سياسيين واجتماعين وفنيين من مختلف شرائح المجتمع الاردني، والذين تم تحديدهم بناءً على دراسة استطلاعية قام بها الباحث قبل توزيع استبانات الدراسة، وقد تم تصميم استبانة مخصصة لغايات جمع بيانات الدراسة من وحدة المعاينة، حيث تكونت الاستبانة من (68) فقرة لتجيب على أسئلة الدراسة من خلال استطلاع أراء مفردات وحدة المعاينة، تم توزيع (100) استبانة، وتم استرجاع (92) استبانة أي بنسبة (92%) من مجموع …
Antecedents Of Servant Leadership: A Mixed Methods Study,
2010
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Antecedents Of Servant Leadership: A Mixed Methods Study, Curtis D. Beck
Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore the antecedents of servant leadership. The sequential explanatory research design consisted of two distinct phases: quantitative followed by qualitative. The Phase One quantitative survey collected data from 499 leaders and 630 raters from community leadership programs in the United States using the Servant Leadership Questionnaire (Barbuto & Wheeler, 2006). During Phase Two, selected leaders from phase one (N = 12) were interviewed to explain those results in more depth. The data were coded and analyzed for possible themes. Triangulation was used to analyze the quantitative and qualitative data to validate …
Making The Most Of Opportunities During A Recession,
2010
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Making The Most Of Opportunities During A Recession, Christine G. Springer
Public Policy and Leadership Faculty Research
The best public managers know that conventional thinking won’t get them through tough times and that a recession is a rich opportunity to reinvent their organization and to lay the groundwork for future successes. Good times are when managers experience their greatest success. But bad times provide the greatest opportunities to rethink how the organization will persist through the inevitable up and down economic cycles so as to be successful in the future. Smart managers today that I have engaged regarding this process say that they plan for both the good and bad times by continually focusing on six processes: …
Volunteer Management Analysis For The City Of Las Vegas,
2010
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Volunteer Management Analysis For The City Of Las Vegas, Robert Fash, Jose Rodriguez, Bertral Washington, Heather Whitesides
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
The City of Las Vegas current volunteer management program is unable to provide effective administration of its volunteers. We will discuss what type of volunteer management program would work best for the City of Las Vegas? Volunteer management models were examined to determine what best practices can be adopted by the City of Las Vegas. Research shows a correlation between citizen engagement, volunteerism in the community, and a better quality of life for citizens in communities that have active volunteer programs. Thirty-six jurisdictions were surveyed, most of which are in the Western United States, with four jurisdictions being highlighted. The …
توظيف قابليات إدارة الأزمة للحد من آثار الانحدار التنظيمي : الدور التفاعلي للقيادة التحويلية,
2010
جامعة القادسية/ كلية الادارة والاقتصاد
توظيف قابليات إدارة الأزمة للحد من آثار الانحدار التنظيمي : الدور التفاعلي للقيادة التحويلية, صالح عبد الرضا رشيد, عامر علي حسين العطوي
Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences
تتسم بيئة الاعمال المعاصرة بالتغيرات المتسارعة في جميع عناصرها التكنولوجية، والسياسية والاجتماعية وغيرها، والتي بدورها فرضت تحديات وازمات متواصلة. يتوقف نجاح المنظمات واستمرار بقاءها على قدرتها على التعامل مع تلك التحديات والازمات. ولا يكاد يمر اسبوع لا نقرأ او نسمع فيه عن منظمة تواجه ازمة من نوع ما، على سبيل المثال لا الحصر، تسريح العاملين، عمليات الاستحواذ، عمليات الاندماج، تقليص حجم العمالة وغيرها من الازمات التي تعد مؤشراً لانحدار تلك المنظمات مالم تتمكن من ادارتها بطريقة فاعلة تمكنها من اجتيازها وتقليل الخسائر الناجمة عنها الى ادنى حد ممكن. وتعتمد الادارة الفاعلة للازمات في جانب مهم منها على سلوك قادة المنظمات …
أثر عمليات إدارة المعرفة في متطلبات الإدارة الإلكترونية لدى الموظفين العاملين في الجامعات الفلسطينية : دراسة تطبيقية على الجامعة الإسلامية بغزة وجامعة الازهر بغزة,
2010
كلية الدراسات التجارية/ / السودان ، كلية التجارة –
أثر عمليات إدارة المعرفة في متطلبات الإدارة الإلكترونية لدى الموظفين العاملين في الجامعات الفلسطينية : دراسة تطبيقية على الجامعة الإسلامية بغزة وجامعة الازهر بغزة, علي عبد الله الحاكم, خلود عطية احمد الفليت
Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences
هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى التعرف على أثر عمليات إدارة المعرفة على متطلبات الإدارة الالكترونية لدى الموظفين العالمين في الجامعة الإسلامية وجامعة الازهر. وطرحت سؤال رئيس وهو: ما هو أثر عمليات إدارة المعرفة في متطلبات الإدارة الإلكترونية لدى الموظفين العاملين في الجامعات الفلسطينية؟؟ وتم اختيار الجامعة الإسلامية وجامعة الازهر في غزة لإجراء الدراسة عليها. و تم الاعتماد على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي لملائمته الظاهرة محل الدراسة، وتم تصميم استبيان أعد خصيصاً لتحقيق اهادف هذه الدراسة، حيث تم الاعتماد على طريقة العينة العشوائية الطبقية، حيث تم توزيع (180) استبانة على مجتمع الدراسة وتم الحصول على (160) استبانة صالحة للتحليل بنسبة استرداد (88.9%)، وتوصلت …
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center Business Plan,
2010
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center Business Plan, K. C. Brekken, Jeff Buchanan, David Gordon, Doug Guild
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
The economic indicators for the state of Nevada indicate a bleak financial future. The foreclosure rate of the Las Vegas Valley is five times the national average and the highest rate in the country (Hoak, 2010). Sales tax revenues continue spiraling down and fell by 6.6 percent in December 2009 from December 2008 (Garcia, 2010). State politicians face an estimated budget deficit of $3.5 billion. Local conditions are equally dire. The City of Las Vegas faces a budget shortfall of nearly $69 million for this fiscal year (Choate, 2010). City administrators struggle to find creative solutions to fill financial gaps …
A Communication Intervention In A City Government Organization Using The Appreciative Inquiry Theory Focusing On Communication, Teamwork, And Leadership To Improve Work Group Performance,
2010
San Jose State University
A Communication Intervention In A City Government Organization Using The Appreciative Inquiry Theory Focusing On Communication, Teamwork, And Leadership To Improve Work Group Performance, Mary T. Figone
Master's Projects
No abstract provided.
Modified Information Criteria For Selecting A Finite Mixture Model,
2010
College of Administration and Economics, Al Muthanna University, Iraq
Modified Information Criteria For Selecting A Finite Mixture Model, Safa K. Kadhem, Hajem A. Daham
Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences
Recently, a paper published by Celeux et al. (2006) presented several forms for the deviation information criterion (DIC) for mixture models, each version is depended on the kind of probability function. However, no reliable version was adopted for those models. As an idea inspired by Brooks (2002, p. 617), we develop, in this paper, Bayesian deviations plugging into two known criteria: the Akaike information criterion (AIC) and Bayesian information criterion (BIC) for choosing best mix model. Due to unavailability the closed-form of the perceived likelihood of those models, we propose an algorithm for estimating the observed likelihood for mixture models …
Education And Hispanics In Hypergrowth Areas: The Georgia Question In American Schooling,
2010
Kennesaw State University
Education And Hispanics In Hypergrowth Areas: The Georgia Question In American Schooling, Robert A. Devillar, Binbin Jiang
Journal of Global Initiatives: Policy, Pedagogy, Perspective
No abstract provided.
