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Preconditions for conceptualisation of relationship between research and studies
The relationship between research and studies is considered as an authentic feature which disting... more The relationship between research and studies is considered as an authentic feature which distinguishes universities from other higher education institutions. The challenges of the late modernity society encourage universities to reconsider relationship between research and studies. However, we lack both theoretical concepts and empirical evidence to explain phenomenon of research and studies relation. In Lithuania the legislation base obligate higher education institutions to ensure integration between research and studies. Bologna and Lisbon documents are the guidelines in creation integrated and harmonious international space of higher education in Europe; therefore, universities are encouraged to re-conceptualize the common understanding for the relationship between research and studies. The article analyses documents which govern higher education institutions life and create administrative, management, valorization potential for the conceptualization of research and studies rel...
Особенности обеспечения качества высшего образования : исследование высших учебных заведений Литвы
[...] The study reveals the traits and problems, related with ensuring of quality of studies at c... more [...] The study reveals the traits and problems, related with ensuring of quality of studies at colleges and universities. The recommendations are formulated referring to an analysis of theoretical and methodological literature and foreign universities’ experience and the results of the case study of the quality management system (hereinafter referred to as QMS), implemented at a Lithuanian higher educational facility. The studies showed that in order to ensure quality of studies three different models can be used: implementation of the universal QMS, application of quality awards requirements and evaluation models and development of a QMS according to the international standardized model. [...]The study showed that prior to implementing the said development tool there existed a certain partially structured and documented QMS. [...] The authors present the following aspects of development and implementation of an efficient QMS at higher educational facilities: - time and special attempts from the management are needed for formation and consolidation of the new quality culture; - it is necessary to assimilate and disseminate the modern process and change management methodology throughout the organization; - determination of the organization’s top level management and active direct or properly delegated participation in development of the new quality culture, improvement of activities, feedback and adjustment processes is a crucial factor for development of an efficient studies’ QMS; - the absence of a clear strategy of the organization, acceptable to the academic community, insufficient comprehension of the targets and tools of implementation of the QMS, insufficient commitment from the top level management and its reluctance to strive for quality and fundamental change management can result in development of a formal and inefficient system
Quality of science: academic and management aspects of conceptualization
Article offers conceptual discussion on significantly changing point of view towards quality of s... more Article offers conceptual discussion on significantly changing point of view towards quality of science. Quality is an immanentic attribute of science and universities always aim for quality in science. Traditionally quality of science is based on epistemological insights which enable scholars for critical reflection of their research results. However, challenges of modern society produce new point of view about scientific quality which is oriented to be constructed as open system that encompass experience and social relationships. Moreover, quality of science is related with management. In a such context, conceptualization of quality of science should be based on the reflextive analysis, narratives, and dialogue of different subjects. The authors point to the problem that the concept of science quality lacks operacionalized content and meaning; therefore, authors aim to reveal how common contemporary management, political, sociological, educational theories empower for the integral...
Socially responsible business
Darbuotojų įtraukimo į kokybės vadybos sistemos įgyvendinimą tyrimas
Analysis of rationality and effectiveness of quality management systems in high education organizations
The purpose of the paper is to analyze and define the stages and effectiveness of improvement of ... more The purpose of the paper is to analyze and define the stages and effectiveness of improvement of quality management in higher education institution. The paper is based on following research methods: literature review, case-study analysis (organizational research), structurized interviews, observation of processes during management consultancy and training of private and public sector organizations. Quality of life - achievements of personal satisfaction lays far back in the history. Many "books of quality" - like Gospel, Koran, Talmud and other were key sources that formed the model of life's quality and the ways of it's implementation. Then it is logical that universities and schools were formed by groups of people who had certain model and level of belief. During the XX century Universities and other institutions of higher education influenced by economical, social and political transformations created new or changed it's values. Aiming to be competitive amon...
Study of employees involment in implementation of quality management system
The article aims at identification of the factors, determining employees’ involvement into implem... more The article aims at identification of the factors, determining employees’ involvement into implementation of quality management systems. The article was prepared referring to the analysis of literature and organizations’ activities in the quality assurance area, the data of structured interviews with heads of enterprises and the results of survey of employees, performed by the authors of the article at Vilnius International School of Law and Business. The article examines the essential factors, influencing the efficiency of implementation of quality management systems. The study summarizes the results of the activities of Lithuanian and foreign scientists, revealing the importance of involvement of employees into implementation of quality management systems. The article analyzes the factors, shaping the involvement of employees into implementation of quality management systems. It was established that involvement of employees into implementation of quality management systems mostly ...
Особенности обеспечения качества высшего образования: исследование высших учебных заведений Литвы
The paper analyses the possibilities for the quality assurance in higher education. It acknowledg... more The paper analyses the possibilities for the quality assurance in higher education. It acknowledges the lack of the use of quality management principles and methods in higher education of Lithuania. The authors refer to the results of the implementation of quality management system in a Lithuanian college.Straipsnyje atskleidžiama aukštojo mokymo studijų kokybės užtikrinimo ypatumai ir problematika. Akcentuojamas kokybės vadybos principų ir metodų taikymo trūkumas Lietuvos aukštojo mokymo institucijose. Pateikiama kokybės vadybos sistemos įdiegtos Lietuvos aukštojoje mokykloje studija.В статье рассматриваются проблемы и особенности управления качеством в высшем образовании. Раскрыты недостатки применения принципов и методов управления качеством в заведениях высшего образования Литвы. Представлены результаты исследования опыта внедрения системы управления качеством в конкретной высшей школе
Socialiai atsakingo verslo plėtra Lietuvoje
This article analyzes the peculiarities and development of the socially responsible business and ... more This article analyzes the peculiarities and development of the socially responsible business and conception of the corporate social responsibility (CSR). The CSR concept and those already being as part of socially responsible business, more and more often require the adequate behaviour from the supply chain partners as well. The main purpose of this article is to initiate the peculiarities of the content and practice of socially responsible businesses worldwide and in Lithuania, as well as to determine the national companies‟ evaluation of the socially responsible business development and its main benefits. Modern organizations are implementing mandatory as well as voluntary management systems. Management system that is based on social responsibility requirements fall to voluntary system category. Every organization chooses how it would like to implement the corporate social responsibility and accountability concept into its daily practices. One of the best known international net-w...
Correlation between social responsibility actions and the main business indices of the country
The aim of the research, carried out in Lithuania, was to evaluate corporate social responsibilit... more The aim of the research, carried out in Lithuania, was to evaluate corporate social responsibility (CSR) relations to business indices at the national level. The evaluation covers CSR mean values from year 2000, and it is sought to elucidate their impact on the main business indices on the national level. The research methodology covers statistical analysis, scientific literature, normative document analysis, other studies. A better condition of CSR was estimated in Lithuania. Here, CSR covers the analyzed factors. The corruption index is improving a bit; there are more organizations that have environmental protection, occupational safety and health, and social responsibility systems. There is strong correlation between the environmental management system certificates and export. It can be explained by the fart that the implementation of environmental standards is tied to the growth of GDP. By implementing such standards, an organization induces foreign partners to trust it. A weak ...
Lisabonos kriterijų įtakos Lietuvos verslo plėtrai tyrimas
Socialiai atsakingo verslo plėtra AB "Utenos trikotažas
Ekonomika, Dec 1, 2005
The aim of the paper is to review the Lisbon criteria that are influencing business in Lithuania,... more The aim of the paper is to review the Lisbon criteria that are influencing business in Lithuania, and to outline the main perspectives of national businesses in the EU context. To this end, we have analyzed earlier works on the factors and parameters that influence business environment in the EU, compiled a list of most crucial factors influencing the business entities, interviewed the top management of 300 top Lithuanian companies in order to find out the peculiarities of the Lithuanian way to success in business. Managers' opinions were compared to facts stated in internal documents (especially documents containing market requirements) as to quality and price; internal costs and efficiency of processes. The following methods of research were employed: metaanalysis, documentation review, triangulation, interviews, basic methods of mathematical statistics.
Quality Management of Research for QOL
It is expected that science should make significant impact for society. However, nowadays the sci... more It is expected that science should make significant impact for society. However, nowadays the science impact issue gain new topicality and new conceptualization. Traditionally, research and researchers are evaluated by means of the ‘scientific impact ’ of research output, i.e. publications in peer-review journals. However, strong critical discourse arise about aforementioned traditional system which cannot judge the “merit ” of a paper or predict its impact in the social context. The political decisions strongly obligate to develop ways to value and draw attention to the importance of societal impact of science. The article authors call for discussion to conceptualize impact of research attributing with indicators of quality of life of individuals and communities. The article authors consider quality management as an approach/methodology for enabling research to make significant impact which might be attributed with quality of life. Quality management enables to broaden research ass...
Socially Responsible Business: A Study of Lithuanian Organizations
Lithuania; Member of Academic Board of EUN.TQM (European Universities Network for total Quality M... more Lithuania; Member of Academic Board of EUN.TQM (European Universities Network for total Quality Management, EFQM, Brussels). Address: Saulėtekio al. 22, Vilnius LT-10225, Lithuania. Tel.: +370 5 2366155, +370 686 09710. E-mail: juozas.ruzevicius@ef.vu.lt Roma ADOMAITIENĖ – Doctor of social sciences, lecturer at the Department of Management, the Faculty of Economics, Vilnius University. Address: Saulėtekio al. 9, Vilnius LT-10222, Lithuania. Tel.: +370 5 2366154. Fax: +370 5 2366127. E-mail: roma.adomaitiene@ef.vu.lt Dalius SERAFINAS Doctor of social sciences, lecturer at the Department of Management, the Faculty of Economics, Vilnius University. Address: Saulėtekio al. 9, Vilnius LT-10222, Lithuania. Tel.: +370 5 2366154. Fax: +370 5 2366127. E-mail:dalius@businessgrain.lt ISSN 1392-1142 ORGANIZACIJŲ VADYBA: SISTEMINIAI TYRIMAI: 2007.44
Promoting the Impact of Research for Society: Quality Management of Research for QOL
It is expected that science should make significant impact for society. However, nowadays the sci... more It is expected that science should make significant impact for society. However, nowadays the science impact issue gain new topicality and new conceptualization. Traditionally, research and researchers are evaluated by means of the ‘scientific impact’ of research output, i.e. publications in peer-review journals. However, strong critical discourse arise about aforementioned traditional system which cannot judge the “merit” of a paper or predict its impact in the social context. The political decisions strongly obligate to develop ways to value and draw attention to the importance of societal impact of science. The article authors call for discussion to conceptualize impact of research attributing with indicators of quality of life of individuals and communities. The article authors consider quality management as an approach/methodology for enabling research to make significant impact which might be attributed with quality of life. Quality management enables to broaden research asses...
The article offers conceptual discussion on significantly changing point of view towards quality ... more The article offers conceptual discussion on significantly changing point of view towards quality of science. Quality is an immanentic attribute of science and universities always aim for quality in science. Traditionally quality of science is based on epistemological insights which enable scholars for critical reflection of their research results. However, challenges of modern society produce new point of view about scientific quality which is oriented to be constructed as open system that encompass experience and social relationships. Moreover, quality of science is related with management. In a such context, conceptualization of quality of science should be based on the reflextive analysis, narratives, and dialogue of different subjects. The authors point to the problem that the concept of science quality lacks operacionalized content and meaning; therefore, authors aim to reveal how common contemporary management, political, sociological, educational theories empower for the inte...
The relationship between research and studies is considered as an authentic feature which disting... more The relationship between research and studies is considered as an authentic feature which distinguishes universities from other higher education institutions. The challenges of the late modernity society encourage universities to reconsider relationship between research and studies. However, we lack both theoretical concepts and empirical evidence to explain phenomenon of research and studies relation. In Lithuania the legislation base obligate higher education institutions to ensure integration between research and studies. Bologna and Lisbon documents are the guidelines in creation integrated and harmonious international space of higher education in Europe; therefore, universities are encouraged to re-conceptualize the common understanding for the relationship between research and studies. The article analyses documents which govern higher education institutions life and create administrative, management, valorization potential for the conceptualization of research and studies rel...
Preconditions for conceptualisation of relationship between research and studies
The relationship between research and studies is considered as an authentic feature which disting... more The relationship between research and studies is considered as an authentic feature which distinguishes universities from other higher education institutions. The challenges of the late modernity society encourage universities to reconsider relationship between research and studies. However, we lack both theoretical concepts and empirical evidence to explain phenomenon of research and studies relation. In Lithuania the legislation base obligate higher education institutions to ensure integration between research and studies. Bologna and Lisbon documents are the guidelines in creation integrated and harmonious international space of higher education in Europe; therefore, universities are encouraged to re-conceptualize the common understanding for the relationship between research and studies. The article analyses documents which govern higher education institutions life and create administrative, management, valorization potential for the conceptualization of research and studies rel...
Особенности обеспечения качества высшего образования : исследование высших учебных заведений Литвы
[...] The study reveals the traits and problems, related with ensuring of quality of studies at c... more [...] The study reveals the traits and problems, related with ensuring of quality of studies at colleges and universities. The recommendations are formulated referring to an analysis of theoretical and methodological literature and foreign universities’ experience and the results of the case study of the quality management system (hereinafter referred to as QMS), implemented at a Lithuanian higher educational facility. The studies showed that in order to ensure quality of studies three different models can be used: implementation of the universal QMS, application of quality awards requirements and evaluation models and development of a QMS according to the international standardized model. [...]The study showed that prior to implementing the said development tool there existed a certain partially structured and documented QMS. [...] The authors present the following aspects of development and implementation of an efficient QMS at higher educational facilities: - time and special attempts from the management are needed for formation and consolidation of the new quality culture; - it is necessary to assimilate and disseminate the modern process and change management methodology throughout the organization; - determination of the organization’s top level management and active direct or properly delegated participation in development of the new quality culture, improvement of activities, feedback and adjustment processes is a crucial factor for development of an efficient studies’ QMS; - the absence of a clear strategy of the organization, acceptable to the academic community, insufficient comprehension of the targets and tools of implementation of the QMS, insufficient commitment from the top level management and its reluctance to strive for quality and fundamental change management can result in development of a formal and inefficient system
Quality of science: academic and management aspects of conceptualization
Article offers conceptual discussion on significantly changing point of view towards quality of s... more Article offers conceptual discussion on significantly changing point of view towards quality of science. Quality is an immanentic attribute of science and universities always aim for quality in science. Traditionally quality of science is based on epistemological insights which enable scholars for critical reflection of their research results. However, challenges of modern society produce new point of view about scientific quality which is oriented to be constructed as open system that encompass experience and social relationships. Moreover, quality of science is related with management. In a such context, conceptualization of quality of science should be based on the reflextive analysis, narratives, and dialogue of different subjects. The authors point to the problem that the concept of science quality lacks operacionalized content and meaning; therefore, authors aim to reveal how common contemporary management, political, sociological, educational theories empower for the integral...
Socially responsible business
Darbuotojų įtraukimo į kokybės vadybos sistemos įgyvendinimą tyrimas
Analysis of rationality and effectiveness of quality management systems in high education organizations
The purpose of the paper is to analyze and define the stages and effectiveness of improvement of ... more The purpose of the paper is to analyze and define the stages and effectiveness of improvement of quality management in higher education institution. The paper is based on following research methods: literature review, case-study analysis (organizational research), structurized interviews, observation of processes during management consultancy and training of private and public sector organizations. Quality of life - achievements of personal satisfaction lays far back in the history. Many "books of quality" - like Gospel, Koran, Talmud and other were key sources that formed the model of life's quality and the ways of it's implementation. Then it is logical that universities and schools were formed by groups of people who had certain model and level of belief. During the XX century Universities and other institutions of higher education influenced by economical, social and political transformations created new or changed it's values. Aiming to be competitive amon...
Study of employees involment in implementation of quality management system
The article aims at identification of the factors, determining employees’ involvement into implem... more The article aims at identification of the factors, determining employees’ involvement into implementation of quality management systems. The article was prepared referring to the analysis of literature and organizations’ activities in the quality assurance area, the data of structured interviews with heads of enterprises and the results of survey of employees, performed by the authors of the article at Vilnius International School of Law and Business. The article examines the essential factors, influencing the efficiency of implementation of quality management systems. The study summarizes the results of the activities of Lithuanian and foreign scientists, revealing the importance of involvement of employees into implementation of quality management systems. The article analyzes the factors, shaping the involvement of employees into implementation of quality management systems. It was established that involvement of employees into implementation of quality management systems mostly ...
Особенности обеспечения качества высшего образования: исследование высших учебных заведений Литвы
The paper analyses the possibilities for the quality assurance in higher education. It acknowledg... more The paper analyses the possibilities for the quality assurance in higher education. It acknowledges the lack of the use of quality management principles and methods in higher education of Lithuania. The authors refer to the results of the implementation of quality management system in a Lithuanian college.Straipsnyje atskleidžiama aukštojo mokymo studijų kokybės užtikrinimo ypatumai ir problematika. Akcentuojamas kokybės vadybos principų ir metodų taikymo trūkumas Lietuvos aukštojo mokymo institucijose. Pateikiama kokybės vadybos sistemos įdiegtos Lietuvos aukštojoje mokykloje studija.В статье рассматриваются проблемы и особенности управления качеством в высшем образовании. Раскрыты недостатки применения принципов и методов управления качеством в заведениях высшего образования Литвы. Представлены результаты исследования опыта внедрения системы управления качеством в конкретной высшей школе
Socialiai atsakingo verslo plėtra Lietuvoje
This article analyzes the peculiarities and development of the socially responsible business and ... more This article analyzes the peculiarities and development of the socially responsible business and conception of the corporate social responsibility (CSR). The CSR concept and those already being as part of socially responsible business, more and more often require the adequate behaviour from the supply chain partners as well. The main purpose of this article is to initiate the peculiarities of the content and practice of socially responsible businesses worldwide and in Lithuania, as well as to determine the national companies‟ evaluation of the socially responsible business development and its main benefits. Modern organizations are implementing mandatory as well as voluntary management systems. Management system that is based on social responsibility requirements fall to voluntary system category. Every organization chooses how it would like to implement the corporate social responsibility and accountability concept into its daily practices. One of the best known international net-w...
Correlation between social responsibility actions and the main business indices of the country
The aim of the research, carried out in Lithuania, was to evaluate corporate social responsibilit... more The aim of the research, carried out in Lithuania, was to evaluate corporate social responsibility (CSR) relations to business indices at the national level. The evaluation covers CSR mean values from year 2000, and it is sought to elucidate their impact on the main business indices on the national level. The research methodology covers statistical analysis, scientific literature, normative document analysis, other studies. A better condition of CSR was estimated in Lithuania. Here, CSR covers the analyzed factors. The corruption index is improving a bit; there are more organizations that have environmental protection, occupational safety and health, and social responsibility systems. There is strong correlation between the environmental management system certificates and export. It can be explained by the fart that the implementation of environmental standards is tied to the growth of GDP. By implementing such standards, an organization induces foreign partners to trust it. A weak ...
Lisabonos kriterijų įtakos Lietuvos verslo plėtrai tyrimas
Socialiai atsakingo verslo plėtra AB "Utenos trikotažas
Ekonomika, Dec 1, 2005
The aim of the paper is to review the Lisbon criteria that are influencing business in Lithuania,... more The aim of the paper is to review the Lisbon criteria that are influencing business in Lithuania, and to outline the main perspectives of national businesses in the EU context. To this end, we have analyzed earlier works on the factors and parameters that influence business environment in the EU, compiled a list of most crucial factors influencing the business entities, interviewed the top management of 300 top Lithuanian companies in order to find out the peculiarities of the Lithuanian way to success in business. Managers' opinions were compared to facts stated in internal documents (especially documents containing market requirements) as to quality and price; internal costs and efficiency of processes. The following methods of research were employed: metaanalysis, documentation review, triangulation, interviews, basic methods of mathematical statistics.
Quality Management of Research for QOL
It is expected that science should make significant impact for society. However, nowadays the sci... more It is expected that science should make significant impact for society. However, nowadays the science impact issue gain new topicality and new conceptualization. Traditionally, research and researchers are evaluated by means of the ‘scientific impact ’ of research output, i.e. publications in peer-review journals. However, strong critical discourse arise about aforementioned traditional system which cannot judge the “merit ” of a paper or predict its impact in the social context. The political decisions strongly obligate to develop ways to value and draw attention to the importance of societal impact of science. The article authors call for discussion to conceptualize impact of research attributing with indicators of quality of life of individuals and communities. The article authors consider quality management as an approach/methodology for enabling research to make significant impact which might be attributed with quality of life. Quality management enables to broaden research ass...
Socially Responsible Business: A Study of Lithuanian Organizations
Lithuania; Member of Academic Board of EUN.TQM (European Universities Network for total Quality M... more Lithuania; Member of Academic Board of EUN.TQM (European Universities Network for total Quality Management, EFQM, Brussels). Address: Saulėtekio al. 22, Vilnius LT-10225, Lithuania. Tel.: +370 5 2366155, +370 686 09710. E-mail: juozas.ruzevicius@ef.vu.lt Roma ADOMAITIENĖ – Doctor of social sciences, lecturer at the Department of Management, the Faculty of Economics, Vilnius University. Address: Saulėtekio al. 9, Vilnius LT-10222, Lithuania. Tel.: +370 5 2366154. Fax: +370 5 2366127. E-mail: roma.adomaitiene@ef.vu.lt Dalius SERAFINAS Doctor of social sciences, lecturer at the Department of Management, the Faculty of Economics, Vilnius University. Address: Saulėtekio al. 9, Vilnius LT-10222, Lithuania. Tel.: +370 5 2366154. Fax: +370 5 2366127. E-mail:dalius@businessgrain.lt ISSN 1392-1142 ORGANIZACIJŲ VADYBA: SISTEMINIAI TYRIMAI: 2007.44
Promoting the Impact of Research for Society: Quality Management of Research for QOL
It is expected that science should make significant impact for society. However, nowadays the sci... more It is expected that science should make significant impact for society. However, nowadays the science impact issue gain new topicality and new conceptualization. Traditionally, research and researchers are evaluated by means of the ‘scientific impact’ of research output, i.e. publications in peer-review journals. However, strong critical discourse arise about aforementioned traditional system which cannot judge the “merit” of a paper or predict its impact in the social context. The political decisions strongly obligate to develop ways to value and draw attention to the importance of societal impact of science. The article authors call for discussion to conceptualize impact of research attributing with indicators of quality of life of individuals and communities. The article authors consider quality management as an approach/methodology for enabling research to make significant impact which might be attributed with quality of life. Quality management enables to broaden research asses...
The article offers conceptual discussion on significantly changing point of view towards quality ... more The article offers conceptual discussion on significantly changing point of view towards quality of science. Quality is an immanentic attribute of science and universities always aim for quality in science. Traditionally quality of science is based on epistemological insights which enable scholars for critical reflection of their research results. However, challenges of modern society produce new point of view about scientific quality which is oriented to be constructed as open system that encompass experience and social relationships. Moreover, quality of science is related with management. In a such context, conceptualization of quality of science should be based on the reflextive analysis, narratives, and dialogue of different subjects. The authors point to the problem that the concept of science quality lacks operacionalized content and meaning; therefore, authors aim to reveal how common contemporary management, political, sociological, educational theories empower for the inte...
The relationship between research and studies is considered as an authentic feature which disting... more The relationship between research and studies is considered as an authentic feature which distinguishes universities from other higher education institutions. The challenges of the late modernity society encourage universities to reconsider relationship between research and studies. However, we lack both theoretical concepts and empirical evidence to explain phenomenon of research and studies relation. In Lithuania the legislation base obligate higher education institutions to ensure integration between research and studies. Bologna and Lisbon documents are the guidelines in creation integrated and harmonious international space of higher education in Europe; therefore, universities are encouraged to re-conceptualize the common understanding for the relationship between research and studies. The article analyses documents which govern higher education institutions life and create administrative, management, valorization potential for the conceptualization of research and studies rel...