Work values and the quality of employment: a literature review Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2005 This paper reviews the literature on what people value in employment and on methods of measuring the quality of employment, with a view to measuring it…
Returning to work from injury Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2005 New Zealand has a comprehensive accident insurance system that pays much of the direct cost of accidental injuries, and compensates workers 80 percent of their earnings…
The Social Report 2005 Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2005 The Social Report has four key aims: to report on social indicators that complement existing economic and environmental indicators; to compare New Zealand with other countries; to contribute to…
The Effects of Curricula and Assessment on Pedagogical Approaches and on Educational Outcomes Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2005 This review analyses the literature on the effects of curricula and assessment on pedagogical approaches and educational outcomes, i.e. student achievement. The review looks at whether…
Coming of Age: Social science research and its contribution to wealth and well-being in New Zealand, 2006–2016 Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2005 The Social Sciences Reference Group (SSRG) first reported in 2001 on how social research can better inform social policy advice. The group was reconvened to review…
OECD survey on women in science Last Publication Date: 10 Feb 2005 In responding to this questionnaire, we are aware of the Ministers’ emphasis on increasing the participation of women in science and technology studies and careers. This…
Futurewatch - Biotechnologies to 2025 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 This report aims to help departments take biotechnology developments into consideration in policy development operations and implementation. Information about technology trends can be used at a…
Study of New Zealand's Venture Capital Market and Implications for Public Policy Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 This study of the New Zealand venture capital market was commissioned by the Ministry of Research Science & Technology (MoRST) and sponsored by a number of…
Portfolio Evaluations: Food Products RS&T Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 The evaluation food products RS&T funded by the Foundation is based on a survey of food companies and industry associations completed in May/June 2004. The survey…
Portfolio Evaluations 2001-2005 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 This report presents consolidated findings from portfolio-based evaluations. These evaluations addressed the issue of RS&T performance focussing specifically on research users, research uptake and outcomes, and…
