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Abstract Japanese automakers are a source of new technologies and processes to meet the environme... more Abstract Japanese automakers are a source of new technologies and processes to meet the environmental needs of society. The Japanese production system has been widely studied with automobile manufacturers identified as models of flexible production, however, the ...

European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 2010

This study examines some characteristics of the outdoor environment in Norwegian kindergartens. U... more This study examines some characteristics of the outdoor environment in Norwegian kindergartens. Understood as pedagogical space, outdoor conditions may enhance or restrict the youngest children's possibilities for play, learning and development. In 117 of 133 kindergartens (response rate: 87 %) participating in a longitudinal study, the heads of the institution and the pedagogical leaders in these institutions have completed questionnaires. The questionnaires for head teachers and pedagogical leaders covered a wide range of characteristics of the institutions, including outdoor space and organisation of time, everyday life and physical environment. The findings indicate that Norwegian children spend a significant amount of time in kindergarten outdoors, 70% and 31% in summer and winter semester respectively. Norwegian children also have large outdoor areas in their institutions; the average size is 2600 square meters (approx. 47 m2 pr. child). Head teachers and pedagogical leaders seem to be satisfied with the quality of the outdoor environment in their institutions.RÉSUMÉ: Cette étude examine quelques caractéristiques de l'environnement extérieur dans des jardins d'enfants norvégiens. Considérées comme espace pédagogique, les conditions extérieures peuvent améliorer ou limiter les possibilités de jeu, d'apprentissage et de développement des jeunes enfants. Dans 117 des 133 jardins d'enfants (taux de réponse : 87 %) participant à l'étude longitudinale, les directeurs et les responsables pédagogiques de ces institutions ont renseigné des questionnaires. Les questionnaires portaient sur de nombreuses caractéristiques des institutions, dont l'espace extérieur et l'organisation du temps, la vie quotidienne et l'environnement physique. Les résultats indiquent que les enfants norvégiens passent un temps significatif dans les jardins d'enfants extérieurs, 70 % et 31 % pour les périodes d'été et d'hiver. Ils disposent également des grands espaces extérieurs dans leurs institutions; la taille moyenne est de 2600 mètres carrés (approximativement 47 m2 par enfant). Les directeurs et les responsables pédagogiques semblent être satisfaits de la qualité de l'environnement extérieur dans leurs institutions.ZUSAMMENFASSUNG: Diese Studie untersucht einige Merkmale der Outdoor‐Umgebung in norwegischen Kindertagesstätten. Als pädagogischen Raum verstanden, können Outdoor‐Bedingungen die Möglichkeit junger Kinder für Spiel, Lernen und Entwicklung einschränken oder fördern. In 117 der 133 Kindergärten (Antwortquote: 87%), die sich an einer longitudinalen Studie beteiligten, füllten Leiter dieser Einrichtungen und pädagogische Leiter in dieser Institutionen Fragebogen aus. Die Fragenbögen für die Rektoren und die pädagogischen Leiter deckten eine weite Spanne von Merkmalen der Institutionen ab, einschließend Außenraum, Organisation von Zeit, Alltägliches Leben und physische Umwelt. Die Ergebnisse deuten daraufhin, dass norwegische Kinder viel Zeit im Kindergarten im Freien verbringen, 70% in der Sommer‐ und 31% in der Wintersaison. Norwegische Kinder haben auch große Außenspielplätze in ihren Institutionen: die Durchschnittsgröße beträgt 2600 Quadratmeter (ca. 47 m2 per Kind). Rektoren und pädagogische Leiter scheinen zufrieden mit der Qualität des Außengeländes in ihren Institutionen.RESUMEN: Este estudio examina algunas caracteristicas del ambiente exterior de los jardines infantiles noruegos. Entendido como un espacio pedagógico, las condiciones exteriores pueden mejorar o limitar las posibilidades de juego, aprendizaje y desarrollo de los niños más pequeños. En 117 de 133 jardines infantiles (nivel de respuesta: 87%) que participaron en un estudio longitudinal, los directores y lideres pedagógicos de esas instituciones respondieron cuestionarios. Esos cuestionarios cubrían un amplio rango de características de las instituciones, incluyendo espacio exterior, organización del tiempo, vida cotidiana y medio ambiente físico. Los resultados indican que gran parte del tiempo del niño noruego transcurre al aire libre, 70% en el verano y 31% en el invierno. Los niños noruegos cuentas además con grandes espacios al aire libre en sus instituciones: el tamaño promedio es de 2600 metros cuadrados (aproximadamente 47 m2 por niño). Los directores y lideres pedagógicos parecen estar satisfechos de la calidad del ambiente exterior de sus instituciones.

Centre interuniversitaire de recherche en analyse des organisations

This work applies a fuzzy decision method to compare the performance of the grey model with that ... more This work applies a fuzzy decision method to compare the performance of the grey model with that of the phase-space model, in forecasting rainfall one to three hours ahead. Four indices and two statistical tests are used to evaluate objectively the performance of the forecasting models. However, a trade-off must be made in choosing a suitable model because various indices

[eng] Farmers and farm policy in 1972 - First results of a survey on opinions and behaviour . The... more [eng] Farmers and farm policy in 1972 - First results of a survey on opinions and behaviour . The objective of this research is to study models of individual behaviour of farmers. More specifically, the aim is to see whether an economic classification based on the rate and tupe of change occuring on the farms is consistent with a sociological

European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 2008

... Sustaining the leaders of children's centres: the role of leadership mentoring. ... Drei... more ... Sustaining the leaders of children's centres: the role of leadership mentoring. ... Dreikurs, R. 1971. Social equality: The challenge of today , Chicago: Adler School of Professional Psychology. ...Leadership & Organization Development Journal , 15: 311. View all references). ...

Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science-revue Canadienne Des Sciences Du Comportement, 2005

ABSTRACT Many organizations are struggling to define a "healthy" workplace, to ... more ABSTRACT Many organizations are struggling to define a "healthy" workplace, to assess both the "healthy" and "unhealthy" aspects of their own environment, and to implement initiatives to improve the quality of their work and workplace. There is a huge body of literature documenting the direct and indirect costs of work stress. Research conducted primarily since the 1960s has identified the principal characteristics of jobs that affect well-being. There is a clear parallel between the literature addressing job design as a means of increasing motivation and organizational effectiveness and job design as a means of improving individual well-being. These observations and the supporting literature suggest three principal foundation blocks for a national strategy to address issues of work and mental health. We advocate a focus on the assessment of leading indicators of mental and physical health in the workplace. On the issue of job stress, the organizational research suggests a dual focus, not only on these types of stress management intervention, but also on changing the job stressors through activities such as job design and leadership training. Third, implementation of these first two points requires education and training at two levels: in the workplace and among mental-health professionals. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2002