International Conference of Alternative Perspectives in the Humanities and the
Social Sciences: Development and Conflict
Kanchanaburi, Thailand (October 1-5, 2010)
October 3, 2010
4:45 P.M. Prasit Sangomek, International Shinawatra University (Thailand)
Local Presentation:
“Criteria Factors of High Performance Organization (HPO) in the Air Force”
Abstract: High performance organization (HPO) bases entities which perform differently from
traditional organizations following a conventional hierarchical. They use strategic planning to
interconnectedness among organizational to achieve high payoff results. The high performance
organization involves many causes which effect on developing organization performance. The
new generation of military should focus on how to develop his force through the next 50 years.
Our force is made up of people, weapons, equipment and organization which can be brought
them together for working effectively. This study was undertaken to identify factors that affect to
military. Data was collected from secondary sources including review of contemporary
management literature, journals, and other published. Also, the data was interviewed from high
rank commanders who achieve in Royal Thai Air Force and involve high performance system.
This paper clearly points to determine what makes a military an HPO. It also identifies
organizational elements and discusses in the detail to explore what is important for being high
performance organization.
Biographical Sketch: pending….
Contact: psankk@gmail.com
International Conference of Alternative Perspectives in the Humanities and the
Social Sciences: Development and Conflict
Kanchanaburi, Thailand (October 1-5, 2010)
5:00 P.M. Mr. Voranij Vasuratna, Bangkok University
Regular Presentation:
“Defining the Concept of Communication Competence in Thai Context”
Abstract: In a world of globalization, job applicants to Thai organizations might not be sure
which behaviors should be exhibited in an employment interview. Should an applicant to a
company with international interests communicate in a manner that reflects Western practices or
that demonstrates Thai sensibilities? This research offers recommendations concerning
communication competence that can be incorporated in Thai textbooks, raising awareness of the
elements of communication competence relevant to the Thai employment situation. Thai students
will become more competitive by learning about communication competence in the workplace in
the world of globalization. Although employment interviews have been a focus for research since
the1970s, most interview studies have focused on how the communication styles/behaviors affect
interviewers’ hiring decisions (Carl, 1980; Fletcher, 1990; Gallois, Callan, & Palmer, 1992;
Gifford & Wilkinson, 1985; Hollandsworth, Kazelskis, Stevens, & Dressel, 1979). I have been
unable to find any published research which directly questions what communication competence
is from the interviewer’s point of view. This study examined the concept of communication
competence in the contest of non-governmental Thai organizations involved with the banking
and financial sector. Twenty-eightrecruiters from that sector from 14 organizations were
interviewed using a narrative approach. This study reveals that the concept of communication
competence is typically defined by Thai values and beliefs. In order to be a competent
communicator, one not only needs to have knowledge and skills but a great moral center.
Overall, 4 components of communication competence (cognitive, behavioral, psychological, and
moral) emerged, revealing a difference when compared to Western scholars such as Cooley &
Roach, Hymes, McCroskey, and Spitzberg.
Biographical Sketch: My name is Voranij Vasuratna. I am currently a Ph.D. candidate in the
Bangkok University-Ohio University program in organizational communication. I graduated
from Bangkok University International College (BUIC), majoring in Business English. I pursued
my master’s degree in Linguistics at Ohio University. Besides studying, I have a broad range of
interests. I enjoy participating in college activities, such as organizing Conference of Ohio
University Linguistics Department (COULD 2006 and 2007). I was president of the Linguistics
Society of Ohio University in 2006. My research interests are communication, language and
cultures. My goal is to be able to transfer my knowledge to other people as a teacher.
Contact: Voranij@gmail.com
International Conference of Alternative Perspectives in the Humanities and the
Social Sciences: Development and Conflict
Kanchanaburi, Thailand (October 1-5, 2010)
5:15 P.M. Prof. Maria Catalina Tolentino, University of the Philippines School of Labor
and Industrial Relations
Regular Presentation:
“The Child Workers of Navotas, Philippines: Fishing for a Living”
Abstract: ‘The child is the father of the man,” said William Worsdworth. But what if the child is
immersed in conditions of early labor and harsh environment? What kind of a man will he be
when he grows up? Millions of Filipino children work at an early stage, ironically to support
their families. This is an unacceptable situation. Government and non-government agencies are
exerting efforts to eliminate child labor. Are the policies and programs effective?
This paper is a study on child workers focusing at the situation in Navotas Fishport.
This paper would like to find out if their working conditions comply with the Philippine Labor
Code which contain provisions about age limitations, consent and guidance of parents,
regulations set by the Department of Labor and Employment and the obligations of employers .
Furthermore, this paper dwells on the children’s world of work, their interactions in their
workplace, grounded on the theory the Social Construction of Reality. Through life story
interviews, the study explores how they define and understand their work.
Biographical Sketch: Assistant Professor School of Labor and Industrial Relations, UP
Diliman, Quezon City Highest educational attainment: MA Asian Studies Doctorate in
Communication (42 units completed as of March, 2008) Recently published researches
Tolentino, M. C.M. 2007. Job Satisfaction of SME Workers in Select Cities of Mindanao.
PJLIR, 24 (1&2) Sibal, J.V. ; Amante, M.S.V. ; Tolentino. M.C.M. 2008. Globalization and
Changes in Employment Conditions. ILO. Tolentino, M. C.M. 2004. The Informal Sector:
Women's Dual Labor and their Social Protection. PJLIR, 24 (1&2) Tolentino, M.C.M. , Sibal,
J.V. and Macaranas, B.S. 2001.Survey and Assessment of Laws on the Informal Sector.
Philippine Journal of Development, PIDS, NEDA Macaranas, B.S. Tolentino, M.C.M. , Sibal,
J.V. and 2001. The Informal Sector: Empowered thru the Laws After 100 Years of the Philippine
Labor Movement . Forum. Quezon City: UP Diliman Tolentino, M.C.M. November 28,
2000.Protecting Women and Children in the Informal Sector.
Contact: ma_catalina.tolentino@up.edu.ph
International Conference of Alternative Perspectives in the Humanities and the
Social Sciences: Development and Conflict
Kanchanaburi, Thailand (October 1-5, 2010)
5:30 P.M. Dr. Bhaskar Majumder, G.B.Pant Social Science Institute, Allahabad-211019,
India.
Regular Presentation:
“Land Acquisition for Industrialization in India: Displacement of People and Role of the
State”
Abstract: This paper deals with the dilemma in development through industrialization that often
becomes forced in nature because of acquisition of agricultural land by the state in lieu of
compensation for setting up of industries. In an attempt to catch up by common single indicator
of development, namely industrialization, the countries like India by being a late starter on the
trajectory of industrialization, get trapped in ‘forced industrialization’. In the same process it
displaces people from the land that earlier provided them livelihood. The paper focuses on some
recent evidences on acquisition of agricultural land for industrial purposes in the state of Uttar
Pradesh in India and offers suggestions for acquisition as it should be.
Biographical Sketch: Since April 2006 a Professor in Economics at G.B.Pant Social Science
Institute, Allahabad, India. Had been in teaching at UG and PG levels since August 1978.
Published so far eight books in Economics on the Following: 1. 'Political Economy of Public
Distribution System in India', 2009, Concept Publishers, New Delhi. 2. 'Poverty, Food Security
and Sustainability', 2004, Rawat Publications, Jaipur and New Delhi. 3. 'Rural Non- Farm
Employment in India', 2007, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi. 4. 'Technology and Labour',
Kalpaz Publications, New Delhi. 5. 'Globalized Indian Economy', 2007, Laburnum Press,
Allahabad, India. 6. 'Uses of Industrial Wastes, A Focus on Fly Ash', 2007, Manak Publications,
New Delhi. 7. 'Rural Housing, Policies and Practices', 2007, Rawat Publications, Jaipur and new
Delhi. 8. 'Political Economy of Globalization', 2006, Laburnum Press, Allahabad, India. A total
of Sixtyone Research Papers have been published in referred Journals of repute like Review of
Development and Change, Journal of Social and Economic Change, Indian Journal of Labour
Economics, Labour and Development, Indian Journal of Economics, Indian Journal of Regional
Science, Manpower Journal, Anvesak, Management & Change, Man and Development etc. on
issues of Regional groups in globalization, labour, Indian economic issues etc. A total of twenty
articles have been published in books on social sciences edited by eminent scholars. Many
articles have been published in Magazines and Newspapers in India.
Contact: majumderb@rediffmail.com