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3.3 How to manage time or cost effectiveness to improve organizational
performance?
This study found that <strong>the</strong> CHN and PD departments <strong>of</strong> BCNC spent time in teaching and learning
activities as shown in Table 4 :
Both departments spent inappropriate time focused on <strong>the</strong>oretical T-L methods, ( ≥ 0.5 times is
inappropriate T-L: as shown in bold) when compared with T-L activity ( fixed time : Theoretical T-L has
criteria as: teach 1 hour = workload 3 hours (lecture1 hour, prepare T-L & test authoring 1.5 hours, pro<strong>of</strong>
read /pro<strong>of</strong> report 0.5 hour)
However, <strong>the</strong> research found that T-L in lab practice, ward supervision, field practice and field trip
methods are an appropriate use <strong>of</strong> time (≤0.5 times <strong>of</strong> T-L activity).
Table 4: Comparison <strong>of</strong> spending time ratio among teaching and learning activity between two
departments
Activities/Method
Activities
Teaching &Learning
Teaching &Learning related
Teaching &learning preparation
Administration related
Exam written
Theoretical Teaching & Learning
Method
Teaching &Learning
Teaching &Learning related
Teaching &learning preparation
Administration related
Exam written
Department
CHN PD
1.00
0.43
0.30
0.29
0.15
1.00
2.49
1.64
0.93
0.68
Note: data from interviewing nursing instructors from ABC program in:
T-L activity: T-L operated within time setting, (fixed)
T-L related : e.g., pro<strong>of</strong>read/ invigilation, find answer for <strong>the</strong> test etc.
T-L admin. : e.g., administration to facilitate T-L, conference, meeting, coordinating, scheduling,
block rotation, T-L evaluation etc.
T-L prepare: e.g.,preparation for T-L documents, media, tools, slide etc.
The ABM method (Dunn 2011) should be considered to select value-added activities which enhance T-L
and reduce or eliminate activities that take excess time or encourage sharing <strong>of</strong> activity in each process
where possible. An IT system and coaching from senior managers or expertise from o<strong>the</strong>r facilities can
help staff so <strong>the</strong>y will understand and know how to begin research from successful NIs who conduct
research.
4. Analysis
The three crucial barriers to conducting research at BCNC are; no time or overwork, no incentives or
positive reinforcement to stimulate CR in<strong>the</strong> learning environment, and not enough mentors or coaches
to help in CR.
Due to<strong>the</strong> three trimester system for T-L and students’ vacation in each class (6 weeks/year) combined
with <strong>the</strong> lack <strong>of</strong> NIs: (FTFI: FTES = 10.52; standard TNC = 1:8), it causes NIs to have less time for
research, self development andultimately reduced academic productivity that affects T-L and
productquality.
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1.00
0.31
0.15
0.17
0.15
1.00
1.41
1.02
0.70
0.71