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This paper presents the findings of part of a larger study entitled "A Study of the Church's Expanding Role in Adult Education." The study has four parts: background and history of Roman Catholic Adult Education in the United States; demonstration research projects; feasibility study of central support services; and identification of diocesan needs and priorities in adult education with development and evaluation of diocesan proposals for implementation. Three papers present the background and history. This background paper presents a current survey of Adult Interest, Program Offerings, Adult Participation, and Adult Motivations for Programs in Religion, Morality or Ethics, together with a Historical Review of the Contributions of Protestant Churches, Jewish Synagogues and the Roman Catholic Church to the Adult Education Movement in the United States from 1600 to 1960. The findings of this paper are presented in two parts: 1. Adult Education: Interest, Programs, Participation and Motivations--Attendance trends are discussed in the context of types of courses chosen, reason for attendance, nature of sponsoring institutions, and research available related to these factors; and II. The Adult Education Movement and the Role of Churches and Synagogues in American Adult Education--Summary sketch of the history of Jewish, Protestant, and Catholic efforts in adult education, with an overview of major trends and the reasons for the trends. (For related document, see AC 014 061.) (Author/DB)

A broad interpretation of cultural studies is used in this position paper. The need for insight and appreciation of cultural diversity between American Indians and non-Indians is described by cultural pluralism and its application in Indian education, and response to cultural pluralism--programs and activities in the Indian community. The responses are local/community projects, regional/state programs, community centers, and the development of organized cultural materials programs. Some of the materials programs include writing original histories, studies of Indian government and legal systems, linguistic information, Indian literature, and curriculum change and development. It is noted that the future of the Indian people will largely be determined by the acquisition of skills necessary to live in a rapidly changing technological society. (PS)

The paper, prepared as Task One of the Institute of American Indian Arts Transition Evaluation, provides pertinent background information about the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A brief history of the Institute is given, with information about its philosophy and purpose; objectives; organization and administration; the high school, post graduate, and counseling and guidance programs; the student body; admission policy; recruitment program; student government; educational performance; staff; facilities; budget; major accomplishments; and past problems. The 1969 and 1970 evaluations, which are the 2 most comprehensive evaluations done, are included in the appendices. The 1970 evaluation is given in its entirety. Recommendations are given for art instruction, guidance and counseling, and administration. Among these are: (1) more emphasis should be placed on traditional Indian art instruction to instill in students a greater pride in preserving their cultural traditions and crafts; (2) the school should give a greater priority to its public relations work; and (3) a professionally trained psychologist with an understanding of cultural differences should be added to the staff. Data are given for age and grade, tribes and reservations, and reasons for dropouts. (NQ)

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) entrusted to the International Film and Television Council (IFTC) the task of collecting documentation on world cinematographic organizations, in order to provide developing nations with information useful to the establishment of similar services adopted to their particular needs. The IFTC's study focuses upon institutions of a public nature whose objective is to promote the cinema and its applications to education, science and culture. The nature and function of the cinema are discussed, along with the kinds of audiences aimed at, the stages of operations involved in making films, and the types of institutions which carry on these operations. Information is provided on particular institutions which are responsible for specific categories of films--such as educational, scientific, and children's films--and for different stages of film production. The final major section explores examples--drawn from India, Canada, Sweden, Britain, France and Poland--of centralized national cinematographic institutions with inclusive functions. Seventeen appendixes provide additional details about aspects of cinema. (PB)

Die Relevanz der Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in der Wirtschaft wird immer größer. Die vorliegende Masterthesis beschäftigt sich mit dem Einfluss von CSR bezogenen Institutionen auf die Papierbranche. Dabei werden Papierhersteller der D-A-CH-Region nach ihren Erfahrungen mit CSR bezogenen Institutionen befragt. Die Forschung zielt darauf ab folgende Forschungsfrage zu beantworten: „Inwiefern nehmen Corporate Social Responsibility bezogene Institutionen Einfluss auf Papierhersteller der D-A-CH-Region?“ Das Ziel dieser Thesis ist die Einflussnahme von CSR bezogenen Institutionen auf Papierhersteller zu belegen oder zu wiederlegen. Dazu sollen Institutionen identifiziert werden und durch explizite und implizite Erfüllung von Indikatoren ein Einfluss nachgewiesen werden. In dem theoriegeleiteten ersten Abschnitt wird das Ergebnis der Literaturrecherche dargelegt. Die Theorie geht auf die Institutionen im Allgemeinen ein und ihre Stellung in der Gesellschaft. In dem darauffolgenden Abschnitt wird ein Einblick über CSR im Zusammenhang mit der Ökonomie gegeben. Es wird dargestellt, welche Hintergründe und Treiber die Thematik CSR in Unternehmen besitzt. Im letzten Abschnitt werden die Themenblöcke Institutionen und CSR miteinander verbunden. In diesem wird konkret auf die CSR bezogenen Institutionen eingegangen, die von Relevanz für Papierhersteller aus Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz sind. Um die Beantwortung der Forschungsfrage zu gewährleisten, wurden leitfadengestützte Interviews durchgeführt. Herangezogen wurden neun Expertinnen und Experten, die in der Papierbranche tätig sind und als Ansprechperson für CSR gelten. Mithilfe der qualitativen Inhaltsanalyse nach Mayring wurden die Ergebnisse der Interviews ausgewertet und vervollständigen den Erkenntnisgewinn über die Thematik. Aus den Erkenntnissen der theoretischen und empirisch Untersuchung konnte eine Einflussnahme von CSR bezogenen Institutionen auf die Papierhersteller festgestellt werden. In der Theorie schaffen Institutionen Rahmenbedingungen zur Lenkung von Gesellschaft und Wirtschaft. Die Analyse der Empirie zeigt, dass sich der Einfluss von Institutionen auf Papierhersteller durch Zertifizierungen zeigt und anhand von Rahmenbedingungen wie, die Orientierung der unternehmerischen Ziele an institutionellen Nachhaltigkeitsziele. The relevance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the economy is getting stronger and the importance of interacting with different stakeholder is growing too. This master thesis aims to explain the influence of CSR oriented institutions on the economy. More specific, it analyzes the experiences of paper manufacturer of the D-A-CH region with CSR oriented institutions. This research aims to answer following research question: “In what way are CSR oriented institutions influencing paper manufacturer of the D-A-CH region?” The goal of this thesis is to determine if there is an influence from CSR oriented institutions on paper manufacturer. Therefore, institution must be identified and through explicit and implicit fulfilment of certain indicators an influence can be verified. The first section explains institutions in general and the position, which they take in society and economy. Followed by an explanation of CSR and its position in the economy. The last theory-driven section presents more concrete CSR oriented institutions, which are relevant for the paper manufacturer of the D-A-CH region. Methodology Nine experts from the paper sector with CSR background have been interviewed. The outcome of the interviews has been evaluated with a qualitative content analysis in accordance with Mayring. These results complete the gain of knowledge and help to answer the research question mentioned above. Concluding from the reviewed literature and the outcome of the empirical study it can be said there is influence from CSR oriented institutions on paper manufacturers. Institutions in general give our society and economies general conditions, like the set sustainability goals from the United Nations. The analysis of the empirical indicators shows an influence because of certification organizations and the tendency of reaching similar sustainability goals. vorgelegt von: Michelle Friczmann Wien, FH Campus Wien, Masterarb., 2019

Based on the results of the analysis of over 120 mandatory policies in ROARMAP, this briefing paper lays out the main issues that affect the effectiveness of a policy in providing high levels of Open Access research material.&nbsp

This briefing paper lays out the main issues that affect the effectiveness of a policy in providing high levels of Open Access research material.&nbsp

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has increasingly been studied in different administration fields. However, the focus is mostly on why companies are adopting CSR practices rather than on how they are developing their CSR strategies. Although research in the field is still incipient, scholars have begun to fill this gap by investigating multinational enterprises (MNEs) that are integrating their CSR practices with their business strategies. These companies are adding value to their business while at the same time responding to institutional demands. Aiming to understand how these companies develop strategies in response to institutional demands, we conducted a single case study, analyzing a Brazilian multinational in the pulp sector. Our goal was to understand how a Brazilian multinational responds to social and environmental demands from its institutional environment. These aspects were analyzed through neo-institutional theory and the literature on CSR, which have allowed us to understand how a multinational develops strategies that respond to institutional demands while at the same time creating value for its business and for society. The results indicate that in the process of strategically responding to institutional demands, the company will prioritize those institutions that most impact and are impacted by the company. The company’s strategies are developed through a structure which is based on a solid organizational culture, the mapping and internalization of institutional demands and the integration of those demands with business strategies. Our data also suggest that such a system helps the company to innovate and to reduce costs and risks, thus increasing its competitive edge. The results of our research contribute to expanding the understanding of how a Brazilian multinational develops strategies to respond to institutional demands while at the same time contributing to CSR literature by empirically analyzing strategies that create shared value. Responsabilidade Social Corporativa (RSC) tem sido amplamente estudada em diversos campos de administração. Contudo, o foco ainda está sendo dado para questões relacionadas as motivações das empresas em adotar práticas de RSC em detrimento as questões relacionadas a formulação de estratégias de RSC. Mesmo que ainda incipiente, algumas pesquisas têm notado essa lacuna ao investigarem multinacionais que estão integrando práticas de RSC com as suas estratégias de negócios. Essas empresas criam oportunidades ao capturar valor adicional para o negócio ao mesmo tempo que respondem a uma demanda institucional. Para compreender como essas empresas desenvolvem estratégias que respondem as demandas institucionais, aplicamos um estudo de caso único utilizando como unidade de análise uma multinacional brasileira do setor de celulose. O nosso objetivo é compreender como uma multinacional brasileira responde as demandas sociais e ambientais do seu ambiente institucional. Esses aspectos foram analisados a luz da teoria neo-institucional e da literatura sobre responsabilidade social corporativa que nos permitiu compreender como uma multinacional desenvolve estratégias que responde as pressões institucionais ao mesmo tempo que cria valor para o negócio e para a sociedade. Nossos resultados indicam que ao responder estratégicamente a uma demanda institucional a empresa irá priorizar aquelas instituições que mais impactam e são impactadas pelo negócio. As estratégias da empresa são formuladas baseando-se em sólida cultura organizacional, no mapeamento e internalização das demandas institucionais e na integração com as estratégias de negócios. Os dados analisados também sugerem que ao integrar tais demandas com suas estratégias a empresa inova e reduz custos e riscos, aumentando sua vantagem competitiva. Os resultados de nossa pesquisa contribuem para expandir a compreensão de como uma multinacional brasileira desenvolve estratégias para responder as demandas institucionais de seu ambiente. Também contribuimos com a literatura de RSC ao analisarmos empricamente as estratégias que levam a criação de valor compartilhado.

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has revolutionized the management of patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis and has become the standard of care for inoperable patients and the preferred therapy for those at increased surgical risk with peculiar clinical and anatomic features. Technology advances, growing experience and accumulating data prompted the update of the 2011 Italian Society of Interventional Cardiology (SICI-GISE) position paper on institutional and operator requirements to perform TAVI. The main objective of this document is to provide a guidance to assess the potential of institutions and operators to initiate and maintain an efficient TAVI program.

The objective of this paper is to review and analyze existing literature on Public Private Dialogue (PPD) and the way it can be applied to address the issues of competitiveness at the city level. The paper aims to explain how traditional PPD approaches and techniques should be adjusted for application at the city level.