The formation and failure of debris flow-dams, background, key factors and model tests: case studies from China

2008 ◽  
Vol 57 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Dang ◽  
Peng Cui ◽  
Zun-lan Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Debris Flow ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Model Tests ◽  
Key Factors

scholarly journals Discharge of landslide-induced debris flows: case studies of Typhoon Morakot in southern Taiwan

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 315-346
Author(s):  
J.-C. Chen ◽  
M.-R. Chuang
Keyword(s):  
Debris Flow ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Debris Flows ◽  
Maximum Flow ◽  
Field Investigation ◽  
Typhoon Morakot ◽  
Flow Discharge ◽  
Modeling Software ◽  
Southern Taiwan ◽  
Deposition Depth

Abstract. Three debris-flow gullies, the Hong-Shui-Xian, Sha-Xin-Kai, and the Xin-Kai-Dafo gullies, located in the Shinfa area of southern Taiwan were selected as case studies of the discharge of landslide-induced debris flows caused by Typhoon Morakot in 2009. The inundation characteristics of the three debris flows, such as the debris-flow volume, the deposition area, maximum flow depth, and deposition depth, were collected by field investigations and simulated using the numerical modeling software FLO-2D. The discharge coefficient cb, defined as the ratio of the debris-flow discharge Qdp to the water-flow discharge Qwp, was proposed to determine Qdp, and Qwp was estimated by a rational equation. Then, cb was calibrated by a comparison between the field investigation and the numerical simulation of the inundation characteristics of debris flows. Our results showed that the values of cb range from 6 to 18, and their values are affected by the landslide ratio The empirical relationships between Qdp and Qwp were also presented.

Cultural and organizational integration in cross-border M&A deals

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 1109-1135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrei Panibratov
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Multinational Enterprises ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Integration Process ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Organizational Integration

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify key factors that influence the integration process in cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals of emerging multinational enterprises (EMNEs). The research questions are: how national and organizational culture coupled with other organizational characteristics influence M&A deals of EMNEs? Which factors influence the process of cultural and organizational integration in cross-border M&A deals, initiated by EMNEs? What is the effect and consequences that different integration factors have on cross-border M&A deals by EMNEs? Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on a multiple case study research, considering cross-border deals of Chinese and Russian firms separately. Each block consists of two cases, describing M&A integration of companies operating in two sectors: high technology and finance. The authors obtained the data for case studies from companies’ official websites, annual reports, press releases, other official documents where companies were mentioned, business-media sources (newspapers and magazines), published interviews, documented speeches, letters, laws, as well as through blogs and social networks. The authors have also used the published information from articles, books, databases, and previously conducted case studies. Findings The authors have identified the factors influencing deals’ results of Chinese and Russian MNEs, with explanation based on case studies’ analysis. The full list of factors is presented in Table IV in the manuscript. The authors have also identified the set of elements that were derived from the case studies’ analysis only, without having any strong support in the literature, such as changes at a senior management level, educational and business exchanges, CSR policy, and the government involvement. Originality/value The authors have identified the key factors that influence integration of emerging market firms in cross-border M&A deal. The list of factors was adjusted and actualized in accordance with the results of four cases of cross-border M&A deals of Chinese or Russian companies. As a result, the authors founded the combination of characteristics of cultural and organizational integration process of firms from China and Russia.

Modelos de negocio para el periodismo: una propuesta metodológica para realizar estudios de caso

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 149-171
Author(s):  
Cristian Ramón Marín Sanchiz ◽  
◽  
Miguel Carvajal Prieto ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Media Economics ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Media Companies ◽  
Digital Journalism ◽  
Sustainable Business Models ◽  
Revenue Streams

The journalism industry faces difficulties in creating sustainable business models for the digital age. Communications research has looked at this challenge through case studies and panoramic perspectives, but there’s a lack of holistic views and a need for focus on value creation. In this situation, this paper presents a systematic literature review that confirms there’s a clear lack of standardization between the case studies, whose main focus have been revenue streams at the expense of deeper analysis of other key factors for the economic success of a company, like the value proposition. With the aim to contribute to the solution of this problem, the paper also proposes a methodological tool that allows future researchers to analyze the business model of a journalism company in a standard way with a view to facilitate better comparisons between companies and to understand success patterns of sustainable business models in order to promote innovation and knowledge exchange. Keywords: Business Models for Journalism; Revenue Streams for Journalism; Media Companies; Digital Journalism; Media Business Models Analysis; Media Economics.

scholarly journals Collaborative Governance and Unemployment in New Zealand: Two Case Studies

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greta Gordon
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Collaborative Governance ◽  
Visionary Leadership ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Open Communication ◽  
Community Partners ◽  
Policy Responses ◽  
Informal Accountability

<p><b>Long-term unemployment is a significant problem for Governments and communities. It demands innovative and agile policy responses, including those that involve community partners. However, research has shown that for the New Zealand Government to achieve collaboration, deep change in institutional arrangements is required. This thesis investigates collaborative governance as an alternative paradigm, drawing on the Community Employment Group and Mayors Taskforce for Jobs initiatives as case studies. It explores the leadership styles and behaviours, participatory processes and accountability mechanisms that enabled ongoing and iterative community solving to address long-term unemployment. </b></p><p>Analysis of the case studies found that: the leaders wrote their own rulebooks, and as such, accountability and participatory mechanisms were inextricably intertwined with the personality, skills, competencies and preferences of the leader; the transparency of accountability arrangements were critical to the survival of the initiatives, and the informal mechanisms were at least as important as formal mechanisms; and that participation can be a much looser arrangement than that suggested in the collaborative governance literature. These cases showed that there is little room for complacency in collaborative governance. Tenacious and visionary leadership, formal and informal accountability mechanisms that give legitimacy to the initiative and frequent, genuine and open communication by all parties combine as key factors to sustain ongoing and iterative problem solving to address long-term unemployment. </p>

scholarly journals Collaborative Governance and Unemployment in New Zealand: Two Case Studies

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greta Gordon
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Collaborative Governance ◽  
Visionary Leadership ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Open Communication ◽  
Policy Responses ◽  
Informal Accountability

<b>Long-term unemployment is a significant problem for Governments and communities. It demands innovative and agile policy responses, including those that involve community partners. However, research has shown that for the New Zealand Government to achieve collaboration, deep change in institutional arrangements is required. This thesis investigates collaborative governance as an alternative paradigm, drawing on the Community Employment Group and Mayors Taskforce for Jobs initiatives as case studies. It explores the leadership styles and behaviours, participatory processes and accountability mechanisms that enabled ongoing and iterative problem solving with communities, to address long-term unemployment.</b><br>Analysis of the case studies found that: the leaders wrote their own rulebooks, and as such, accountability and participatory mechanisms were inextricably intertwined with the personality, skills, competencies and preferences of the leader; the transparency of accountability arrangements were critical to the survival of the initiatives, and the informal mechanisms were at least as important as formal mechanisms; and that participation can be a much looser arrangement than that suggested in the collaborative governance literature. These cases showed that there is little room for complacency in collaborative governance. Tenacious and visionary leadership, formal and informal accountability mechanisms that give legitimacy to the initiative and frequent, genuine and open communication by all parties combine as key factors to sustain ongoing and iterative problem solving to address long-term unemployment.

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