Introduction: the problem-solving capacity of multi-level governance

Purpose – This paper aims to explore the dynamics of critical problem-solving (CPS) project teams and creativity throughout a project’s duration, in a multiple-project environment with consideration of the project’s external factors, such as customer situations. In addition, behavioural elements of the CPS project – multiple team memberships, cross-understanding and the transactive memory system – will be investigated in a multiple-project environment. Design/methodology/approach – This paper investigates the dynamics of a CPS project team and creativity in a global software support organisation by conducting semi-structured interviews in Japan and Germany. There were 53 interviewees in Japan and 51 in Germany. The results presented in this paper show the outcomes of a qualitative study, specifically focusing on the processes of CPS projects using thematic analysis. In the discussion section, propositions are given based on this research’s findings as well as existing literature to denote future research possibilities. Findings – The results of this study suggest that creativity to resolve critical problems in a project team occurs by integrating diverse information and knowledge at multi-level organisational units. They suggest that managerial functions are crucial to determining project composition, and appropriate project environments are created by facilitating multiple team memberships at multi-level organisational units. Originality/value – For the academic domain, the findings have contributed to the fields of project and human resource management, and team management in a multiple-project environment. To practitioners, this study shows the importance of managing multiple projects by considering human behaviour perspectives when solving critical problems.

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Conclusion: Multi-Level Problem-Solving in Europe

Governing in Europe: Effective and Democratic? ◽

10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198295457.003.0007 ◽

1999 ◽

pp. 187-204 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Fritz Scharpf

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Level Problem ◽

Multi Level

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PEMANFAATAN BAHAN AJAR BERDASARKAN MULTI LEVEL REPRESENTASI UNTUK MELATIH KEMAMPUAN SISWA MENYELESAIKAN MASALAH KIMIA LARUTAN

Lantanida Journal ◽

10.22373/lj.v5i2.2839 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 183

Author(s):

Mujakir Mujakir

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Student Response ◽

Test Design ◽

Teaching Materials ◽

Post Test ◽

Multi Level ◽

Learning Constraints ◽

Two Stages ◽

Test Result ◽

Chemical Problem

Obeservation results indicated that students have difficulty of explaining chemical phenomena in league level representations (macroscopic, symbolic, and submicroscopic levels). The aim of the study was to obtain the information related to the influence of the use of teaching materials based on multi-level representation of the ability to solve the problem of solution materials of MAN students in Pidie Jaya. The teaching material contained of macroscopic, symbolic, and submicroscopic levels. Type this of research was quasi experiment which was tested in MAN Pidie Jaya. The study was conducted for four months through two stages namely: (1) observasion, (2) implementation. Implementation was carried out by using one-group pre-test design and post-test design. Instruments used consist of; observation sheets, note sheets of learning constraints, assessment and problem solving and representation sheets, and student response questionnaires. The data were obtained them analyzed descriptively. The results showed: (1) the ability chemical problem solving in MAN Ulim Pidie Jaya was increased from the average of 43 pre-test to 73 in post-test result this means that the teaching materials based on multi level representation used can train the ability to solve problem the solution, (2) the profile of students' ability movement during the learning process using teaching materials based on multi level representation increased at one to three meetings, this happened because the fourth meeting material characteristic was more complex, (3) based on student response to the using of teaching materials based on multi level representation was very helpful in training solve chemical problems of solution.

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