Browsing GSPA: Dissertations by Title
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An analysis of the factors affecting the success of environmental policy implementation : a study of the Tambon Administration organization (TAO)
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2013)
This study was undertaken to accomplish three objectives: 1) to quantify the level of environmental policy implementation among TAOs, 2) to examine the major factors affecting the success of environmental policy implemented at the TAO level, and 3) to provide recommendations for more effective policy development on environmental issues and on the implementation processes used by the TAOs. This study uses mixed-method research, in which the qualitative data that has been collected is used to corroborate and support the evidence from the ... -
An analysis of the selected governmental measures against sex trafficking in Thailand : the search for possible alternatives
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2007) -
An assessment of internal structural adjustment factors affecting organizational performance : a case study of energy enterprises in Thailand after the economic crisis in 1997
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2001) -
An economic analysis of voluntary health insurance after retirement
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2013)
The enhancement of healthcare programs to meet ultimate retirement needs is drawing increased attention in Thailand. In order to develop healthcare programs to meet retirees’ needs, the demand and supply of health services in Thailand should be explored. This study then analyzes the healthcare utilization and reports on the willingness to pay for voluntary health insurance after retirement. The demand for health services is defined as health services utilization, while the supply is defined as voluntary health insurance programs after retirement. ... -
An empirical analysis of leadership, job satisfaction and organizational commitment : a study of community hospitals in central Thailand
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2011)
In order to deliver prompt responses and quality service in a cost-effective manner, organizational commitment has been perceived as a major driving force which reveals employees’ willingness and contribution to goal attainment, especially in light of the tumultuous settings of globalization. Organizational commitment is a concept that assumes a predominant role in human resource management. The concept can be described as an attitude or a force that binds employees with organizations. Employees are considered committed if they associate themselves ... -
An empirical study of organizational performance in small and medium enterprises : an investigation of food processing industry in Thailand
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2001) -
An empirical study of the interrelationships among contingency variables and organizational structure of the national carrier of Thailand : a multiple-case study of Thai Airways International's departments
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2001) -
An empirical study of the relationship between job demand-control-support model, self-efficacy, burnout, information learning, and job performance: a case of employees in the Thai banking sector
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2016)
Commercial banks in Thailand face many challenging tasks such as new regulations that impact business operations, the rapid adoption of digital banking by consumers. Commercial banks have employed a matrix organizational structure, combined with a flexible modern working practice. All these changes affect the form of organization that increase employees’ responsibilities and more autonomy than in the past. Employees have to perform multiple tasks which has led to increased levels of work stress. Additionally, employees need to acquire more ... -
An exploration of university education systems : the case of three universities in Ghana
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2016)
Ghana as a developing country has instituted a number of programmes and policies with respect to education aimed at improving the lives of her citizens since independence. The key focus of these policies have been on enhancing accessibility and quality of output at all level of the educational strata. The former aspect of the policy seems to be on track as enrollment has increased. The latter on the other hand has remained a topical issue with stakeholders and think tanks grabbling to find the right mix of solution. -
An exploratory study of the development social entrepreneurship : key concepts, characteristics, roles and success factors of social enterprise in Thailand
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2013)
Social entrepreneurship is an emerging global phenomenon. Although much research has been done on this topic, the concept is still hard to define due to the different context and domains within which it operates. Thailand is in the infancy stage of social entrepreneurship. Despite the fact that the concept of social entrepreneurship is relatively new, the practice that integrates economic and social value creation has a long heritage and can be found throughout the Kingdom. In the past, social activities were mostly implemented by non-profit ... -
An implementation of enterprise resources planning (ERP) : from structural contingency and technology acceptance perspectives
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2007) -
An investigation of "professionalism" in Thai private universities
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 1999) -
An investigation of the impact of learning organization and the improvement of organizational performance
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2006) -
Analysis of factors affecting labor turnover in the garment industry in Sri Lanka : implications for government policy
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2002) -
Analysis of organizational culture and commitment to the Ministry of Public Health under the central administration : a comparative study of service agents and policy agents
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2012)
The purpose of this study was to determine the perceived and preferred organizational culture types, organizational culture profile, levels of organizational commitment, and relationship between organizational culture and commitment. This research was a single organization case analysis of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) that comparedservice agents and policy agents. This study extended previous research into the public organization context by using three survey instruments: the Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) developed ... -
Analysis of Thai rubber price stabilization policies
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2019)
This dissertation was aimed at 1) studying the process of Thai rubber price policies, 2) analyzing the efficiency of price policies on the Thai economic system, and 3) suggesting options for price policies affecting the efficiency of the economic system. The process of rubber price policies related to price stabilization from 1991 to 2017 was studied using a mixed method of research in order to analyze each policy process based on descriptive writing and to assess social welfare as a result of policy implementation. With respect to the ... -
Analysis of the determinants and distributional effects of public education expenditures in Bangladesh
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2020)
This study is based on the well-known theories of public policy analysis, economics, and public finance and empirically explores and examines the determinants and income distributional effects of public expenditure on education in Bangladesh. It is postulated that multidimensional factors determine education expenditures. Economic-demographic, decision-making, political, and new institutionalism theories are therefore studied, along with the concept of education. This research identifies and computes education expenditure by types, along with ... -
Antecedents and income distributive effects of public expenditure on education in Malawi
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2013)
The underlying objectives of this study are to find out the main factors that affect public expenditure on education, and to assess how public expenditure on education is targeted and how it affects income distribution in an attempt to reduce poverty in Malawi. Secondary data were collected and Standard Multiple Linear Regression Analysis was used to assess the effects of the antecedents on public expenditure on education. These effects were assessed by using the Benefit Incidence Analysis. These are factors that promote the growth of public ... -
Anti-corruption regime and corruption resolutions in local self-government : a case study of subdistrict administrative organization (SAO) in southern part of northeastern region of Thailand
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2013)
Research on the systems regarding the anti-corruption regime and corruption resolution in local self-government: A case study of Sub-District Administrative Organizations (SAO) in the Southern part of the Northeastern region of Thailand aims to study the following: 1) Forms of corruption within the Sub-District Administrative Organizations. 2) Anti-corruption systems in Thailand. 3) Problems in the anticorruption regime and corruption resolution within Sub-District Administrative Organization. A qualitative research method was employed to ... -
Asean market integration: the impact on capital flow and cost of capital
; (National Institute of Development Administration, 2016)
The objectives of this research were as follows: 1) To analyze and compare the impacts of the SET Index on capital flow and cost of capital before and after the ASEAN market integration; 2) To identify the relationship between the SET Index and the indices of the ASEAN stock exchanges before and after ASEAN Market Integration; and 3) To find out the relationship between the SET Index and the index of the MSCI World and that of the Tokyo Stock Exchange before and after the ASEAN market integration. The data for the correlation study were the indices ...