Affective intensities: Emotion, race, gender and the push and pull of bodies

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 403-416
Author(s):  
Kimberly McDavid Schmidt ◽  
Rebecca Beucher
Keyword(s):  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Multimodal Interaction ◽  
Black Girls ◽  
Illustrative Case ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Discursive Analysis ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Composing Processes ◽  
Push And Pull

Purpose This study aims to investigate the ways affective intensities arise in the intra-actions within an assemblage (three Black girls, objects such as computers and hoodies, institutionalized discourse associated with race and successful participation in schools) as the girls create multimodal responses to literature. This paper shows how the intra-actions among the girls and material objects produce affective intensities or new ways of being and becoming through which youth reauthor themselves as central and peripheral participants. Design/methodology/approach The authors present an illustrative case of the ways girls’ embodied literacy identities emerge when Jillian, Isa, and Rhianna intra-act with materials in an assemblage that includes their material-discursive positionings through qualitative and multimodal interaction analysis. Findings The analysis describes the ways the girls agentively participate through play, composing and moments of becoming (fluid subjectivities) that include emotive acts such as acts of solidarity, loving connectedness and possible frustration that inform who counts and who can be successful in the classroom. Research limitations/implications This single case study gives a descriptive, in-depth analysis of the ways affective intensities emerge as three girls respond to literature to understand their embodied and discursive practices within the composing process. Originality/value To fully understand agency and the students’ emergent subjectivities, the authors combine embodiment and material-discursive analysis to understand affective intensities that evolve during three Black girls’ composing processes and the ways the girls’ subjectivities shift within the intra-actions.

scholarly journals Programming for holistic value creation: collaboration, coordination and perception

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-94
Author(s):  
Markus Laursen ◽  
Catherine P. Killen
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Engaged Scholarship ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Decision Logic ◽  
Combination Of Logics

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to holistically explore value creation approaches in a program of cultural projects to inform the practices of project/program management in both public and private sectors.Design/methodology/approachThe paper brings together the literature on project, program and portfolio value creation to inform a case study conducted with engaged scholarship research methods.FindingsThree themes of value creation are revealed: managing collaboration, coordination and perception. Effectuation and causation are both observed, demonstrating that a combination of logics underpin decision making in projects.Research limitations/implicationsThe results are based on a single case in a cultural context. Further research is needed to determine whether the observed value creation themes apply more generally, and to explore more deeply the use of logics associated with entrepreneurship in project decision making.Practical implicationsThe study reveals several non-commercial aspects of value creation that may play a role across a range of project environments. Practitioners may be able to recognize a wider range of value creation and to better nurture these previously unacknowledged types of value.Originality/valueThe study provides new insights on value and decision logic through in-depth analysis of value creation in a program of culture projects.

The impact of a dysfunctional leader on the workplace: a new challenge for HRM

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 1039-1052
Author(s):  
Peter Holland
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Style ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Emerging Issues ◽  
Limited Application ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Whilst several studies investigate the attributes of dysfunctional leaders exhibiting corporate psychopathic traits, there is a paucity of longitudinal data exploring the way these leaders damage employees and the organisation. The purpose of this paper is to address this gap in the literature and provide a focus for HR to address these emerging issues within organisations. Design/methodology/approach A longitudinal and in-depth case study approach is taken to explore the impact on a workplace of a dysfunctional leader exhibiting the traits of a corporate psychopath. A framework is used to analyse the nuances of the behaviours, in particular bullying behaviours and the impact of this leadership style on the workforce over a five-year period. Findings The long-term negative effects of this type of leadership are identified through a detailed analysis of a trait commonly associated with this toxic style of leader, bullying behaviours and their consequences. Research limitations/implications Whilst a single case study allows for in-depth analysis, it may be seen as atypical and of limited application. However, the longitudinal approach is ideal to investigate the nuance of how a highly dysfunctional leader operates within and through the multiple layers of an organisation. Practical implications The paper identifies the traits and effects of a dysfunctional leader on an organisation to enable the organisation primarily through human resources to deal with them and their behaviours. Social implications The finding of this study adds to the knowledge of identifying and dealing with toxic behaviours in the workplace. Originality/value The longitudinal nature of the study provides a unique insight into the behaviours and damage of a dysfunctional leader within the workplace.

scholarly journals How to scale up contact-intensive services: ICT-enabled service innovation

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 793-814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Kleinschmidt ◽  
Christoph Peters ◽  
Jan Marco Leimeister
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Service Innovation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Resource Limitations ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Viable Approach

Purpose While scaling is a viable approach to respond to growing demand, service providers in contact-intensive services (CIS) – such as education, healthcare and social services – struggle to innovate their offerings. The reason is that the scaling of CIS – unlike purely digital settings – has resource limitations. To help ease the situation, the purpose of this paper is to identify and describe the practices used in scaling CIS to support ICT-enabled service innovation. Design/methodology/approach The research draws on an in-depth analysis of three CIS to examine service innovation practices. The analysis informs model development for service scaling. Findings The analysis uncovers three practices for service scaling – service interaction analysis, service pivoting and service validation – and their related activities that are applied in a cyclic and iterative logic. Research limitations/implications While the findings reveal that the scalability of CIS is limited and determined by the formative characteristic of personal interaction, this study and its findings describe how to leverage scalability in CIS. Practical implications The insights into the practices enable service providers of CIS to iteratively revise their service offerings and the logic of creating value with the service. Originality/value This research identifies and describes for the first time the practices for the scaling of CIS as an operationalisation of ICT-enabled service innovation.

scholarly journals The interrelations between competences for sustainable development and research competences

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 776-795 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wim Lambrechts ◽  
Peter Van Petegem
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Research Competences ◽  
General Perspective

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how competences for sustainable development and research interrelate within a context of competence-based higher education. Specific focus is oriented towards strengthening research competences for sustainability. Design/methodology/approach Following a hermeneutic–interpretive methodology, this paper builds upon a critical literature review to demarcate the theoretical framework and an in-depth analysis of a case study exploring the interrelations between both types of competences. Findings The paper discusses current issues in the integration of competences and explores the contribution of research-based methods to acquire competences for sustainable development. The analysis shows that research skills are often mentioned to contribute to this acquisition, though from a general perspective, or from the sidelines of the learning process. A holistic view on how both concepts are linked is missing. Research limitations/implications First, the complex nature of competences and their integration in higher education could lead to difficulties in interpreting and analysing them. Second, the analysis is based on a single-case study, limiting possibilities to generalise the results. Third, this study is not looking at curriculum practices in these fields. Practical implications There is a need to holistically (re-)frame research competences within the concepts of education for sustainable development and, to a wider extent, sustainable development. Social implications Framing research competences within the concept of sustainable development enables a thorough and “conscious”, rather than coincidental, acquisition of competences for sustainable development. Originality/value The originality of this paper lies in the fact that there is little literature about the interrelations between competences for sustainable development and research competences.

scholarly journals Lean Six Sigma and marketing: a missed opportunity

2014 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 665-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lara Chaplin ◽  
Simon T.J. O’Rourke
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Illustrative Case ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Marketing Function ◽  
Marketing Orientation ◽  
Csr Strategy ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the current use being made of the sustainability message within business improvement activity and project justification within individual businesses. Design/methodology/approach – This is a reflective paper that looks at an illustrative case study against the wider perspectives of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) implementation, market orientation and business improvement initiatives in general. Findings – The piece discusses the gains derived from the LSS projects and identifies gaps in potential benefits in particular the paper questions how well any potential marketing messages were exploited by the organisation. The findings critically evaluates the impact that marketing function involvement could have in helping to promote the wider productivity message and its contribution to the wider corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy for the organisation. The document also suggests how the company could leverage internally focused projects to adopt a companywide marketing orientation and use such leverage to support future LSS project selection and justification. Research limitations/implications – The observations are limited to a single case study, although tempered by the authors’ wider experience. Further empirical research is required to validate the observations and conclusions. Practical implications – The proposed approach to future improvement initiatives can help to increase the wider productivity message and assist organisations to exploit their internal projects in external communications and wider CSR strategy. Originality/value – The paper proposes an approach that can be used to widen organisational involvement in improvement initiatives allowing future project justification to be less internally cost focused, more holistic with a focus on customer voice.

Entrepreneurship and SME development in post-conflict societies

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 254-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vernesa Djip
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Depth Analysis

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the conditions of entrepreneurship in transition and post-conflict societies, using Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) as a case study. There are many features of this country which make it an interesting case such. It was once a part of Yugoslavia and had a socialist regime. Post-socialism, B&H turned to creating and maintaining a market-based economy, making it a transition country. Lastly, the transition process has been disturbed and delayed due to the war that began in 1992. Design/methodology/approach – The author chose a single case study research design to present a unique case and to give in-depth analysis. The author has used the method of data triangulation to increase reliability and credibility of the case study research. Findings – The case study's findings reveal that three types of conditions influence entrepreneurship in B&H: socio-political, economic and legal. The paper has several implications; more specifically, inter alia, it has helped understand complexity of transitional environments and the implications of the same on entrepreneurship development. Originality/value – The paper adds to the existing literature on factors affecting entrepreneurial activity within a post-conflict context by simplifying categorization into three broad categories. By doing so, the paper emphasizes particular areas obstructing the development of the enterprise sector in B&H.

Offsite construction skills evolution: an Australian case study

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Buddhini Ginigaddara ◽  
Srinath Perera ◽  
Yingbin Feng ◽  
Payam Rahnamayiezekavat
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Project Coordinator ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Specific Skill

Purpose The construction industry is currently responding to pressures of industrialisation happening across all sectors. Consequently, offsite construction (OSC) has become a vehicle to achieve industrialisation. This requires changes in traditional construction processes resulting in possible changes in construction skill requirements. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to identify and review prevailing OSC practices and skills in the Australian construction industry. This study aims to critically analyse the existing skill profile classifications through a single case study and identify the need for an OSC specific skill classification. Design/methodology/approach This study follows a case study design, with an in-depth analysis of a single construction project. Only one case study was studied because scientifically, one example was enough to prove that the prevailing skill classifications do not represent OSC skills in a modern context. Data was retrospectively collected through semi-structured interviews of project stakeholders representing design, manufacture and assembly. Content analysis was conducted to analyse the collected data and produce findings. Findings This study identifies the inadequacy of the existing classification system, unavailability and the need of OSC specific skill categorisation. It highlights new skills that enter OSC; building information modelling engineer, three-dimensional draftsperson, OSC project manager and project coordinator, which are not identified in the available Australian skill classifications. These, together with existing skills need to be carved in to create a new skill classification. Originality/value This study is the first of its kind where a comprehensive OSC project is evaluated as a case study to determine OSC skill classification requirements in Australia.

Tensions in collaborative innovation projects and higher-level learning

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 248-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elise Marcandella ◽  
Khoudia Guèye
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Urban Systems ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Collaborative Innovation ◽  
Innovation Projects ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

PurposeEnsuring collaboration between partners involved in a collaborative innovation project is a challenge for project managers. This paper aims to highlight how taking a high-level learning approach can represent a managerial lever. In addition, it analyzes the impact of learning tensions in a partnership context.Design/methodology/approachThe paper focuses on an explorative, longitudinal and in-depth analysis of the Innovative Solutions in Urban Systems project via a qualitative single-case study. The research is inductive and based on data from the field rather than a deductive application of theory.FindingsCollaborative innovation projects represent a high-level learning case. Activity theory is suited to studying the dynamics of learning in collaborative innovation projects. Tensions can fertilize the front-end of collaborative innovation projects.Research limitations/implicationsBecause of the chosen research approach, the research results may be difficult to generalize. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to test the conceptual framework further.Practical implicationsThis article provides a framework for managing tensions in collaborative innovation projects. The results provide also a process to implement all criteria of sustainable development in these projects.Social implicationsThis article highlights to what extent collaborative relations can be developed between participants through a questionnaire with social responsibility attributes. The questionnaire allows to foster participants’ trust.Originality/valueThis approach is original because the authors consider that situations exist that, by definition, belong to “higher-order learning”. Through a case study, they propose a framework to manage this situation.

scholarly journals Collaborative work on an online platform in video-mediated homework support

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Melander Bowden ◽  
Johanna Svahn
Keyword(s):  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Multimodal Interaction ◽  
Collaborative Problem Solving ◽  
Unequal Distribution ◽  
Online Platform ◽  
Upper Secondary ◽  
Working Together ◽  
Unequal Access

This study concerns the interactional work involved in the accomplishment of video-mediated homework support and is based on a single case analysis of an instructional encounter between a tutor and an upper-secondary student working together on mathematical assignments. In addition to communicating through video, the participants use an online digital platform that constitutes a shared workspace and interface between the participants, who are situated in geographically disparate locations. A crucial feature of the setting is the unequal distribution of epistemically rich artefacts, such as the maths book, to which the tutee has sole access. Drawing on ethnomethodology and multimodal interaction analysis, the analyses show how the interaction is shaped by and contingent upon the affordances of the online platform and the particular circumstances of the video-mediated setting. The findings reveal how the participants work together to establish shared points of reference from which they embark on collaborative problem-solving trajectories while establishing the problem to be worked upon and its interpretation, as well as negotiating proper presentations of solutions. Additionally, the way in which the participants overcome the interactional and epistemic challenges implicated by the unequal access to crucial epistemic resources is shown.

scholarly journals Recovering the corporate brand: lessons from an industry crisis

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Robson ◽  
Jillian Dawes Farquhar
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Corporate Brand ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Stakeholder Marketing ◽  
Rich Data ◽  
Stakeholder Interactions

Purpose Building on crisis management studies, this study aims to advance research on brand recovery from the existing focus on product brand/customer dyad into stakeholder marketing and corporate branding. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a single case of industry-dominant corporate brand in an enriched context through in-depth analysis of industry informant and secondary data. Findings The paper uncovers detail of corporate brand and stakeholder interactions directed towards recovering corporate brand and restoring trust in the industry. Research limitations/implications This study offers an evidence-based framework of stakeholder interactions designed to support corporate brand recovery (CBR). The rich data are bounded within a single case. Practical implications Framework illustrates the importance of drawing on stakeholders in CBR, particularly in an industry crisis, emphasises trust restoration and reveals the peripheral role of customers in CBR. Social implications This study points to significance of stakeholder networks, particularly in insurance and financial services, in addressing social and ethical issues related to corporate misdeeds is identified. Originality/value This study makes noteworthy contribution to brand recovery research in two ways: firstly, by investigating the recovery of brands at corporate level and, secondly, by detailing the interactions between corporate brand and industry stakeholders in recovering the brand within a stricken industry.

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