Critical success factors of medical technology supply chains

This paper investigates Critical Success Factors that affect the performance of organizations involved in Medical Technology supply chains (MTSCs) in Germany. The Medical Technology sector in Germany is considered an innovative, fast-growing and promising industry, being third behind the USA and China as the biggest market in the world, worth 29.9 billion euros in 2017. MTSCs in this country are under pressure from health service funding and cheaper imports, primarily from China. Consequently, supply chain success is of high importance and OEM operational improvements are critical. This exploratory study involved a multiple case study approach where 15 OEMs within German MTSCs were investigated. Following within-case and cross-case analysis, empirical results led to the development of testable propositions, which constitute a foundation for further research investigation. The findings show that there are six, prioritized Critical Success Factors for MTSCs that include sales and operations planning, product development process and quality and compliance. These findings challenge existing assumptions about Critical Success Factors within MTSCs, providing practitioners with strategies showing that re-prioritized CSFs should improve the operational performance of OEMs.     

Use of social impact bonds to address social problems: Understanding contractual risks and transaction costs

Social impact bonds, a recent innovation in social finance, are designed to harness capital and knowledge from private nonprofit, for‐profit, and public entities to address pressing social problems. Although there is great policy interest in understanding how social impact bonds can be used to tackle social problems, the emergent nature of social impact bonds makes it hard to find relevant data and evidence. To overcome this challenge, we use single‐significant‐case sampling as our research design strategy. We conduct an in‐depth case study of the Social Innovation Financing Youth Recidivism Project in Massachusetts. Our case study is comprised of a qualitative analysis of the multiparty contract and multiyear quantitative benefit–cost analysis to understand transaction costs. We draw upon contract theory to develop an analytical framework for the case analysis and highlight the risks and safeguards for the various parties to the contract, and conduct a formal benefit–cost analysis to map out transaction costs. We conclude with a discussion of study implications and future research.     

Socioeconomic success and mental health profiles of young adults who drop out of college

Based on the developmental theories of life course and emerging adulthood, the current study examines a central question about the diversity of trajectories among young adults who drop out of college. The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health) provides prospective data on a nationally representative sample of US young adults. Our subsamples include young adults who dropped out of college (N?=?1,530) and those who obtained a bachelor’s degree (N?=?1,977). We examined five dimensions of well-being: socio-economic success indicators, happiness/satisfaction, mastery, stress, and depression. Using latent class analysis, five classes of young adults who dropped out emerged that reflected variability in the patterns of well-being. Differences in socio-economic and mental health dimensions are elaborated in the study. The findings from this study provide valuable basis for challenging stereotypes about the college student dropout population.     

Faculty mentoring: Applying ecological theory to practice at historically Black colleges or universities

ABSTRACT

This article examines student mentoring at historically Black colleges or universities (HBCUs) through the lens of ecological theory. By examining the person’s human behavior on a micro level and the HBCU on a macro level, the researchers will examine faculty mentoring as a positive influence that assists students in advancing their educational pursuits. Specifically, this article examines how the faculty mentor assists students with navigating the various outer and inner forces that may impede more functional behaviors as they transition to graduate school. This information is important in helping to codify and promote the unique role that HBCU faculty and administrators play in the lives of their students from a student perspective. This article will help to demonstrate why the HBCU experience is not only valued, but necessary in higher education.     

中国近代新式邮政兴办成功的原因探析

新式邮政是近代中国举办成功的洋务之一,其成功的主要原因有:该项事业利国便民,既是国家财政收入的一项来源,也有利于维护国家主权,因而政府积极创办;新式邮政办理得法,其在正式开办前曾进行过几十年的试验,积累了多年的办邮经验,开办后又能稳步推进,并妥善处理了与民信局及客邮的关系,对二者既联合又斗争,最终迫使民信局关闭,客邮裁撤,实现了邮政经营的统一;新式邮政为国家事业,又长期由洋员主持,得到了政府的支持与保护.近代新式邮政在中国的成功表明:外来的新事物只要适合中国社会发展的需要,并尽量按照中国自己的方式去办理,就有引入成功的可能.     

青年干部事业成功因素探析

青年干部无论做什么工作,其成功的期望值都很高.然而,事业的成功不是唾手可得的,还必须掌握事业成功的一些关键因素,这就是自信、创新、意志、人格精神和时间管理.     

经理信息系统的信息需求分析

信息需求的确定是经理信息系统开发成功的关键 ,目前所开发的经理信息系统失败的一个主要原因 ,就是由信息需求确定上的问题导致系统不能满足用户的需求。应针对经理的不同功能需求采用不同的信息需求分析方法     

培养小学生数学自我效能感的实验研究

本研究采用“自知、助学自验、自评”结合的培育方法 ,对小学五年级学生的数学自我效能感进行了为期三个月的培育实验。结果表明 :运用该方法对于提高小学生数学自我效能感水平有显著效果 ,特别是对中、低自我效能感水平的小学生效果显著 ;数学自我效能感与数学学业成绩之间呈显著正相关 ,但数学自我效能感的显著提高并不一定导致学业成绩的显著提高。同时 ,学生的数学学业成绩也影响着数学自我效能感 ,二者是相互依存、相互作用的     

浅析第三方物流的服务创新

第三方物流业在当今社会生产中发挥着越来越重要的作用,成为覆盖面最广泛的行业之一。近年来,中国第三方物流的管理和技术不断创新,也带动了服务创新,成为物流发展的重要标志。第三方物流企业的服务出现创新趋势,即在满足客户期望的基础上实现客户成功,帮助客户实现已知的和未知的多层次需求。     

追求特色是期刊改版成功的关键--兼论《人生与伴侣》的改版原则

在我国加入WTO前后,国内期刊界为了抵御新的市场风险和国际期刊业带来的冲击,纷纷竞相改版、扩版和发行新刊,力争把刊物做大、做强.但在国内文化综合类期刊内容大多趋同、重复,市场潜在空间已经比较小的形势下,期刊改版必须通过对市场和读者的调查找准期刊的文化切入点,准确定位,追求特色,并通过切实有力的举措使改版后的杂志在内容和形式上保持较高的品位.实践证明,追求特色是期刊改版成功的关键.