Learning, development and change in a community-based enterprise in Myanmar

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver S. Crocco ◽  
Maria Cseh
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Social Learning ◽  
Organizational Development ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Document Collection

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the process of large-scale organizational change in a community-based enterprise in Myanmar. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative case study methodology was selected to understand the phenomenon of change in a community-based enterprise in Myanmar. Data were collected over a four-week period of fieldwork through individual interviews, focus groups, observations and document collection. Data were analyzed via a modified inductive analytic strategy using constant comparative analysis. Findings Findings revealed the processes used in this large-scale organizational change as impacted by the national cultural dimensions of Myanmar and the social learning experienced by the participants. Learning about organization development and change and sharing that learning in the organization by its members who participated in a certificate program in organizational development designed by Payap University (Thailand) and the International Rescue Committee had a major role in the change processes. Myanmar’s high power distance and collectivist culture facilitated social learning by highlighting authority figures as role models and providing high interaction environments conducive to learning. Originality/value This study illuminates the change process in a community-based organization in the emerging economy of Myanmar where no roadmaps for change in these types of organizations exist. The findings of this study are transferrable to community-based organizations in emerging economies with similar national cultural characteristics and call for future case studies to understand the complexities of change in these unique organizations and environments.

Digital creativity: learning by story driven digital production

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 182-191
Author(s):  
Maria Spante
Keyword(s):  
Gender Roles ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Group Work ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Boundary Object ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Digital Production

Purpose The goal to stimulate perspective taking and inference making on social phenomena, such as gender roles in society, has proven to be difficult to achieve in general and in particular for primary school students. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to develop creative models and concepts for learning that provide guidance addressing these challenges. Design/methodology/approach A case study methodology, including classroom observations, teacher interviews and analysis of videos created by students, was applied within a large-scale action research project related to cross-border collaboration for educational purposes supported by information and communication technologies among Danish, Norwegian and Swedish schools. Findings This study reports on how teachers organized group work for their sixth grades students to reimagine and videoing fairy tales endings of Cinderella in order to explore and learn about gender roles in society in a cross-border setting. The personal, emotional and social negotiations of working with peers and giving feedback to students in other schools from other countries enhanced their learning. Results suggest that adding the framework of boundary object-driven design helps to improve the process by its focus on a shared understanding, common practice and sense-making. Originality/value The study incorporates the framework on boundary objects as a “mental design device” into a story-driven digital production project, suggesting that creativity in combination with a specific yet open task for student group work enhances learning in social science.

scholarly journals Do corporate sustainability practices enhance organizational economic performance?

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2/3) ◽  
pp. 184-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matjaž Maletic ◽  
Damjan Maletic ◽  
Jens Dahlgaard ◽  
Su Mi Dahlgaard-Park ◽  
Boštjan Gomišcek
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Development ◽  
Indirect Effects ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Market Performance ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediated Effects ◽  
Sustainability Practices

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to clarify the relation between sustainability practices and financial and market performance, and also, the role of non-financial performance outputs in this relation. Corporate sustainability is a growing area of importance for organizational development. Managing sustainability practices successfully is an imperative in achieving competitive advantage. Design/methodology/approach – Using empirical data based on a large-scale survey among organizations in five countries (i.e. Germany, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia and Spain), this paper utilized mediation analysis to estimate and test the mediated effects in a multiple mediator model. As such, the sizes of indirect effects of sustainability practices on financial and market performance through potential mediators were estimated. Findings – The results showed that innovation performance exerts a mediation effect in the relation between sustainability practices and financial and market performance. The main conclusion is that a greater engagement in sustainability practices leads to an increased innovation performance, which in turn leads to financial and market performance. Originality/value – This paper is one of the first attempts to empirically validate sustainability exploitation and sustainability exploration practices. Besides, the analysis of the direct and indirect effects of sustainability exploration and sustainability exploitation practices on financial and market performance has not been yet addressed to a great extent.

Embrace change effectively to achieve organizational excellence and effectiveness

2015 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.S. Rao
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Organizational Development ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Effect Change ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organizational Excellence ◽  
Changing Times ◽  
Tool Set

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to embrace change effectively to achieve organizational development. Design/methodology/approach – The paper outlines the case studies on two turnaround leaders – Alan Mulally and Lou Gerstner. It explains various aspects of organizational change and development. It unveils a blueprint to embrace change effectively. Findings – It underscores that the only thing constant in the current global business environment is change and competition. It enlightens that change requires a new mindset, tool set and skill set. The only successful leaders are the ones who accept and mould themselves as per the changing times and technologies. Practical implications – The methodologies adopted by turnaround leaders can be applied to any type of organizational change, in any industry and any size of organization. Social implications – The social implications of this research suggests that turnaround leaders can do much better by communicating clearly to overcome resistance to lead change effectively. Originality/value – It differentiates between change and growth. It justifies the need to effect change swiftly in the present dynamic business environment. It concludes that change is inevitable to achieve organizational excellence and effectiveness.

Social innovation and temporary innovations systems (TIS): insights from nature-based solutions in Europe

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Lee Rhodes ◽  
Siobhan McQuaid ◽  
Gemma Donnelly-Cox
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Wicked Problems ◽  
Wicked Problem ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
City Community ◽  
Social Innovations ◽  
Long Term Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the applicability of the complexity-based temporary innovation system (TIS) framework to social innovation and examine the extent to which “nature-based solution” (NBS) projects may be understood through a TIS lens. It is proposed that TIS provides a framework to facilitate multi-actor engagement in social innovation responses to the complexity of wicked problems? The goal is to explore if TIS provides a useful framework for understanding the evolution of social innovation projects and enabling more consciously designed and facilitated social innovation with the potential for large-scale, long-term impact. Design/methodology/approach The research uses a case study methodology in which 10 NBS projects in 3 European cities are examined and compared to the expected features of a TIS as proposed by anonymised for the review process (2018; 2019) Findings Of the 10 NBS projects, only 3 were “TIS-like”, each of which was targeting wicked problems in the city/community. As only one of the remaining 7 projects was aimed at a wicked problem, the authors concluded that the TIS framework may be best suited to those social innovations that address one or more wicked problems and that NBS projects may not display this feature. Research limitations/implications The authors conclude with a reflection on theoretical insights arising from applying the TIS framework to NBS in particular, and social innovation generally – and proposes the next steps in developing the TIS framework in relation to social innovation. Originality/value This paper applies a new complexity framework to empirical data that have not been examined previously. This analysis contributes to the development of a new framework for designing and analysing complex social innovation initiatives and challenges existing theories presenting NBSs as addressing complex “wicked” problems.

Cross-cultural application of a practice-oriented acquiescence measure

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 391-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolin Krautz ◽  
Stefan Hoffmann
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Power Distance ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Consumer Study ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
High Level ◽  
Level Analysis

Purpose Extant research shows that acquiescence response style (ARS) is culture-bound and may bias the results of comparative cross-cultural studies. Conventional measures of ARS are difficult to apply in practice. To overcome this limitation, the purpose of this paper is to propose an alternative, practice-oriented measure, namely, pARS. The authors apply Hofstede’s cultural dimensions (Hofstede et al., 2010) to test whether pARS is culture-bound. The cross-cultural study provides a high level of cross-cultural generalisability due to the extensive number of surveyed countries (n=30) and subjects (n=236.089). The authors run multi-level analysis to identify within- and between-country-level predictors. Design/methodology/approach On the individual level, the authors use data of a large-scale cross-cultural study, including 236.089 consumers from 30 countries worldwide. The authors apply several methods to test for the culture-boundness of pARS. First, they apply correlation analysis to replicate existing cross-cultural results and to ensure nomological validity. Second, applying ordinary least square regression, the authors simultaneously test the six Hofstede cultural dimensions (Hofstede et al., 2010) and investigate interactions between the dimensions. Finally, they use multi-level analysis to confirm the stability of culture-bound results, controlling for individual- and country-level variability. Findings The paper introduces an alternative measure for acquiescence (pARS), which is particularly suitable for shorter questionnaires. A large-scale consumer study with 236.089 respondents in 30 countries supports the culture-bound validity of pARS. The authors confirm construct validity and the nomological network of pARS. Contrasting existing studies, multi-level analysis demonstrates that a high level of power distance majorly leads to ARS. Therefore, cross-cultural researchers need to control for ARS in countries high in power distance, especially when paired with high uncertainty avoidance. Originality/value A large-scale consumer study with 236.089 respondents from 30 countries shows that respondents from various countries differ significantly in their level of acquiescence. The study confirms that power distance is the most relevant cultural dimension to explain these differences. Although ARS may bias the results of comparative cross-cultural studies, it is rarely controlled by market research studies outside the academic realm. The present work proposes and establishes the validity of a practice-oriented measure of acquiescence, namely, pARS. pARS is particularly suitable for shorter questionnaires. In contrast to prior approaches, applying pARS does not require adding non-substantive items to the questionnaire.

Co-evolution between institutional environments and organizational change

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 381-403 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaojun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Organizational Development ◽  
Evolutionary Model ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Institutional Environments ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Dynamic Perspective ◽  
Organizational Uncertainty

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to interpret organizational change from a co-evolutionary perspective. It examines the co-evolution between institutional environments and organizational change with the mediating role of uncertainty as perceived by managers. Design/methodology/approach – The author employed an inductive case study to explore how institutional environments interact with organizational change in a novel context: a Chinese state-owned enterprise. Findings – The author developed a co-evolutionary model of organizational change that emphasizes the interaction between institutional-level factors and organizational-level change as bridged by top management perceptions of uncertainty. The model also illustrates the dynamics of organizational uncertainty and its effects on organizational change. Practical implications – The study implies that uncertainty may not be an inevitable negative influence on organizational development, and tell managers how to manages the dynamics of uncertainty through two principles. Originality/value – This study contributes to the organizational change literature by interpreting organizational change as the results of interaction between multi-level factors from institutional, organizational, and team levels. The author also expand the understanding of uncertainty from a dynamic perspective.

Evolution of omni-channel business models: a new community-based omni-channel and data-enabled ecosystem

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 385-396
Author(s):  
Rui Wang ◽  
Xuanli Xie ◽  
Hao Ma
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Channel Model ◽  
Ecosystem Model ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Large Scale Data ◽  
New Community ◽  
Scale Data

PurposeThe authors seek to crack the model of new retail by outlining the unique business model known as community-based omni-channel and data-enabled ecosystem.Design/methodology/approachThe study’s analyses of Hema cases and other examples reveal a new omni-channel model, a community-based and data-enabled ecosystem model.FindingsThe ecosystem targets local customers within a limited geographical range. It is also data-enabled and effectively leverages large-scale data on consumers, store operations, supply chains and logistics to ensure the smooth functioning of the ecosystem.Originality/valueThe authors hope the typology brings new insights to the development of omni-channel retail.

Innovative partnerships for the utilization of confiscated assets previously owned by mafias

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Maria Mazzanti ◽  
Giulio Ecchia ◽  
Tamami Komatsu
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Third Sector ◽  
Historical Presence

Purpose The third sector is a producer of trust and positive social interactions, while the mafias destroy trust and social norms. Confiscation of assets and reusing confiscated assets are important tools from an economic and symbolic point of view for contrasting the mafias and promoting a sustainable and fair economy. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of the third sector for reusing confiscated assets. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on a theoretical analysis of why a third sector role is utilized for reusing confiscated assets, thus focusing on the economic, social and cultural dimensions. Italian legislation and data are presented for showing the relevant and innovative role of the third sector for reusing confiscated assets. A case study of the city of Forlì, based in Northern Italy, is presented and is of particular interest because it is a part of Italy that does not have a historical presence of the mafias. The University of Bologna is now a partner of the project through the Observatory of Legality. Five hectares of confiscated, urban land have been given to two social cooperatives for organic agriculture and social gardening, which are managed by disadvantaged people working in the cooperatives. Findings The case study offers useful implications for other national and international situations. The results support that the third sector can be an effective partner in managing and restoring the goods to their community. Research limitations/implications A suggested focus on a European framework toward a more integrated approach for reusing confiscated assets. Practical implications An opportunity for policy decisions to be made toward a stronger approach for reusing confiscated assets via the third sector and civil society actors, starting from positive cases, such as the Forlì case study. Social implications Possibility of a stronger civic engagement for reusing confiscated assets previously owned by mafias. Originality/value Scaling up from a pioneering activity to a large-scale network of social enterprises and partnerships could make the difference.

Talent development in the digital age: a neuroscience perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter McFarland ◽  
David Jestaz
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Talent Development ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Workforce

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to suggest a relationship between talent development and organizational change, and to invite more research on this topic. Design/methodology/approach – This is a viewpoint of the authors and not a research paper. It is designed to stimulate thinking and research. Findings – There are no findings. The paper suggests that the expanded use of talent development interventions may improve workforce engagement in organizational change and invites more thinking and research. Research limitations/implications – It is not a research piece, a viewpoint only. Practical implications – One practical implication of future research is to better understand the link between neuroscience, talent development and change if any. Social implications – Several indicators– including Gallup’s most recent Global Workforce Study are suggesting profoundly low levels of employee engagement globally. One reason suggested in sheer volume and complexity of organizational change. In effect, people may be overwhelmed. Better understanding how to engage people generally, and specifically during times of large-scale organizational change may contribute to both the working lives of people and to overall organizational performance. For this reason, more research is needed. Originality/value – The link between talent development and organizational change has, for the most part, not been explored in the research literature. The potential value of brain science in informing this link has not been explored either. For the most part, the connections discussed here are original and, with rigorous research, could inform employee engagement and organizational change.

An empirical analysis of emoji usage on Twitter

2019 ◽  
Vol 119 (8) ◽  
pp. 1748-1763 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengdi Li ◽  
Eugene Chng ◽  
Alain Yee Loong Chong ◽  
Simon See
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Textual Data ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Twitter Users ◽  
Different Cultures

Purpose Emoji has become an essential component of any digital communication and its importance can be attested to by its sustained popularity and widespread use. However, research in Emojis is rarely to be seen due to the lack of data at a greater scale. The purpose of this paper is to systematically analyse and compare the usage of Emojis in a cross-cultural manner. Design/methodology/approach This research conducted an empirical analysis using a large-scale, cross-regional emoji usage data set from Twitter, a platform where the limited 140 characters allowance has made it essential for the inclusion of emojis within tweets. The extremely large textual data set covers a period of only two months, but the 673m tweets authored by more than 2,081,542 unique users is a sufficiently large sample for the authors to yield significant results. Findings This research discovered that the categories and frequencies of Emojis communicated by users can provide a rich source of data to understand cultural differences between Twitter users from a large range of demographics. This research subsequently demonstrated the preferential use of Emojis complies with Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Model, in which different representations of demographics and culture within countries present significantly different use of Emojis to communicate emotions. Originality/value This study provides a robust example of how to strategically conduct research using large-scale emoji data to pursue research questions previously difficult. To the best of authors’ knowledge, the present study pioneers the first systematic analysis and comparison of the usage of emojis on Twitter across different cultures; it is the largest, in terms of the scale study of emoji usage to-date.

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