Learning before doing: utilising a co‐operative role play for quality management in a virtual organisation

Zgodavová, Kristína; Kosc, P.; Kekäle, Tauno

doi:10.1108/13665620110388415

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“…This is how the theory can be summarized. In a wider sense, continuous improvements are the systems that allow the produce to conform to the highest world standards, such as Total Quality Control (TQC), Just-in-Time System, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Hoshin Kanri -Policy Deployment, Kaizen suggestion system, Small groups' involvement (Gastev, 1972;Zgodavova, Kosc and Kekale, 2001;(Dahlgaard-Park, 2015). These particular systems provide the framework for production systems' development.…”

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confidence: 99%

Production Systems Continuous Improvement Modelling

2015

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Purpose: This paper focuses on the authors' contribution to modelling algorithms for key business processes, economic indicators and original mathematical model for improvement assessment. Methodology/Approach:Researching and writing the article one uses interdisciplinary knowledge (technological production processes were considered in unity with economic principles of their construction and management), a combination of technical and technological approach, formal logic and mathematical economic modelling. For justifying the scope of model parameters, it is used field research (enterprises survey) and method of expert evaluation. Findings:The research has showed the integration of theory of constraints, and lean manufacturing is possible and expedient. The observations of the model's integral values and their dynamic patterns allow for important insights about positive or negative trends in production system development taken as a whole. The model enables to reveal the trends for particular items and draw the top teams' attention to problem areas. They will be subject to further decomposing and improvement. Research Limitation/implication:The model can be treated as cross-functional. But as every enterprise has its unique production environment, it can be exposed to further adjustment to individual enterprise specific conditions. Originality/Value of paper: The indicators and mathematical model for improvement assessment proposed by authors develop and complement the existing system of knowledge about production management and can be used as a practical tool for control of the continuous improvement process in company.

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Production Systems Continuous Improvement Modelling

2015

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“…In response to the needs on innovation education in way to improve students' employability higher education institutions had implemented work-integrated learning programs (Hardman and Averweg, 2011;Zgodavová, Kosc and Kekäle, 2001). As is stated in "Exploring 21 st Century Skills" (Clarity innovation, 2013), collaboration becomes essential in teaching 21st Century Skills, because students who collaborate also increase their skills in problem-solving, creativity, and interpersonal relationships.…”

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Innovative Approach to Education Improvement via Enterprise-Education Collaboration

2018

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Purpose:The enterprise-education collaboration is a win-win situation. This paper describes how should be used commonly used LMS for enrichment the education process by collaboration students with companies participating on company's practical problems.Methodology/Approach: We began with a review of literature and official European documents concerned on Europe 2020 strategy, education innovation and analysis of shortcomings of higher education graduates' skills that are required by companies acting on the labour market. Then was applied pilot test and case study approach to evaluate the usability of designed SP4CE platform. Findings:Within the paper, we identified most missing skills of newly employed graduated, tested the developed SP4CE platform and find out that using this tool is supportive on the development of skills mainly required by employers.Research Limitation/implication: The results of pilot tests and single case study as a research strategy cannot be generalised as universal recommendations for any educational needs. It is important to involve into the platform and its functionality, sustainability assessment for more enterprises and not only collaboration effects but also impact of organizational and personal factors need to be evaluated. Originality/Value of paper:The paper presents an innovative approach to enterprise-education collaboration and its benefits not only to directly concerned participants but also its impact to whole society.

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“…Overcoming the resistance against change should be equally included among new skills (Zgodavova, 2009). The resistance arises as a natural human reaction to change and often prevents the onset and exploitation of new methods and new tools (Reger, et al, 1994;Zgodavova, et al, 2001). The involvement of an individual in a particular situation leads to such modification of the environment that it reflects actual abilities of the participants.…”

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confidence: 99%