scholarly journals Alleviating social and economic inequality? The role of social enterprises in Thailand

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Varaporn Pothipala ◽  
Prae Keerasuntonpong ◽  
Carolyn Cordery
Keyword(s):  
Wealth Inequality ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Political Patronage ◽  
Micro Level ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Case Study Data

Purpose Thailand is a developing economy underpinned by high levels of wealth inequality and an ingrained patronage culture. This research aims to examine how social enterprises (SEs) have been encouraged in Thailand in recent years as “micro-level challenges” to capitalism and their potential impact in addressing inequality. Design/methodology/approach Through analysing policy documents and consultations, this paper traces the development of Thai policies intended to encourage SEs’ development. Additionally, the paper uses case study interviews and documents to demonstrate how SEs tackle inequality. From these, a framework is developed, outlining SEs’ roles and interventions to reduce inequality. Findings Thailand’s new policy is in contrast to those countries where SEs face policy neglect. Nevertheless, government has been slow to embed processes to encourage new SEs. Despite SEs’ “challenge” to capitalism, listed companies are increasingly providing in-kind and financial support. The case study data shows SEs reduce inequality as they work with rural citizens to increase their employment and incomes. This work may also contribute to diminishing rural citizens’ dependency on political patronage. Research limitations/implications While SEs can address inequality gaps, the research includes only existing SEs on specific lists. Nevertheless, the Thai experience will be useful to other developing countries, especially those beset by political patronage. Originality/value The research shows legislation is insufficient to support SE growth and inequality reduction. The framework highlights the need for both government policy attention and interventions from donors and companies to support SEs’ efforts.

The Role of Euphoric Effects in the Opiate Addictions of Heroin Addicts, Medical Patients and Impaired Health Professionals

1985 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
William E. McAuliffe ◽  
Mary Rohman ◽  
Barry Feldman ◽  
Elaine K. Launer
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Opiate Addiction ◽  
Medical Patients ◽  
Systematic Data ◽  
The Past ◽  
Impaired Health ◽  
Case Study Data

Although the importance of euphoria-seeking in opiate addiction has been debated by leading drug abuse theorists including Lindesmith, Wikler, Brill, Bejerot and others, few researchers have heretofore collected systematic data on the issue. Statistical and case study data obtained over the past few years show that euphoria-seeking is a major cause of opiate addiction for most nontherapeutic addicts but for only a few therapeutic addicts. Theoretical analysis and empirical data indicate that euphoria-seeking is also a key component in the causation of many of the secondary problems of nontherapeutic addiction, including crime, unemployment, death, and disease. In the absence of euphoria-seeking, opiate addiction would be a much less severe public health and social problem.

Managing paradoxes, dilemmas, and change

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubens Pauluzzo ◽  
Marta Guarda ◽  
Laura De Pretto ◽  
Tony Fang
Keyword(s):  
Multinational Corporation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
Cultural Learning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Yin Yang ◽  
Case Study Data

Purpose Drawing on Fang’s (2012) Yin Yang theory of culture while taking up the roadmap proposed by Li (2016) for applying the epistemological system of Yin Yang balancing to complex issues in management research, in general, and to paradoxical issues, in particular, the purpose of this paper is to explore how organizations and individuals in the West can balance cultural paradoxes and manage culture dilemmas through the lens of Yin Yang wisdom. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on a qualitative case study. Data are gathered through interviews, documents, and field observations in four subsidiaries of an Italian insurance multinational corporation and were analyzed according to the three parameters, i.e., situation, context, and time (Fang, 2012). Findings The findings show how the integration and learning from seemingly opposite cultures and sets of values lead the organization and individuals to balancing cultural paradox and managing cultural dilemma effectively. With regard to situation, the authors find that both organizations and customers choose the most relevant value(s) to take advantage of specific events or circumstances, and that different value orientations can coexist. As for context, the authors show that organizations can adapt their values either through suppression and/or promotion, which can foster individuals to find new balancing within the paradox. In terms of time, the authors show that the process of learning from other cultures over time can play a role in the shift of people’s and organizations’ choices of attitudes and value orientations. Originality/value The paper suggests the relevance and usefulness of adopting Yin Yang wisdom to uncover the dynamic process of cultural learning in Western scenarios.

scholarly journals التعليم العالي تجديد في التعليم العالي: نشر الديمقراطية اللغوية في تدريس اللغة

لارك ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (36) ◽  
pp. 257-249
Author(s):  
د. إيمان علي الراشد
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Classroom Practices ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Study Data ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
University Lecturers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Case Study Data

ABSTRACT The present study is a focus on the importance of linguistic democracy in English Language Teaching (ELT). The paper discusses the need for utilizing democracy in the educational practices in language teaching. The study is a qualitative case study. Data were collected using interviews, classrooms observations and fieldnotes. The present study examines the conceptions of three participants, university lecturers who were chosen from three faculties, on the role of democracy in language teaching. Additionally, the paper presents the impact of the lecturers' conceptions on their practices in classrooms. In accordance with the obtained data, it was observed that there is a limited knowledge on understanding the role of democracy in language teaching. This was clearly manifested in the classroom practices.

scholarly journals Peran Orang Tua dalam Menstimulasi Perkembangan Kognitif Anak Usia Dini

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-19
Author(s):  
Anggria Novita
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Development ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Parental Awareness ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
Problem Solvers ◽  
Case Study Data

This article was intended to reveal the importance of parental awareness in understanding children's growth and development. Parents is the first education place and the teacher is the second for early childhood. This descriptive qualitative research was conducted in a case study. Data were obtained by observation and interview with parents and teachers. The results of this study were (1) The role of parents in stimulating children's cognitive development was as: (observers, motivators, facilitators, education place, and problem solvers); (2) Impact of parents' role on children's cognitive development was the children were motivated to learn at home, became more critical and active, experienced improvement in achieving learning outcomes, were able to express their ideals and  to bring up character of responsibility and confidence.

Bad assets options and bank resolution in Europe

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 486-497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karsten Paetzmann
Keyword(s):  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Banking Union ◽  
2008 Financial Crisis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Reduction Strategies ◽  
The 2008 Financial Crisis ◽  
Bad Assets ◽  
Case Study Data

Purpose – This paper analyzes the new EU Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD) to determine the level of guidance on instruments to wind-down bad asset portfolios of asset management vehicles. In the absence of such detailed guidance stipulated by the BRRD, the aim is to provide certain practical guidance to future resolution planning and execution. Design/methodology/approach – This paper draws upon experience from portfolio reduction strategies applied at European bad banks in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. For illustration purposes, the paper use case study data from a bad bank located in the eurozone. Findings – For the new European Commission, implementation and enforcement of the Banking Union within the eurozone is currently a key priority. Present efforts are mainly directed towards minimum technical standards. However, the fundamental question of how to orderly unwind a bad assets portfolio without the usage of public funds remains partly addressed only. While a uniform approach to any bad asset does not seem to be applicable, certain lessons learned from previous financial crises may contribute to a selection of reduction strategies. Research limitations/implications – This paper draws upon experience from portfolio reduction strategies applied at European bad banks in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. It includes case study data from the wind-down of a eurozone bad bank detailing the asset reduction strategies achieved so far. Such per asset class wind-down patterns have not been published and commented on in academia so far.

scholarly journals Conflict as it happens

2018 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Virpi-Liisa Kykyri ◽  
Risto Puutio
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Nonverbal Behaviors ◽  
Organizational Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Micro Level ◽  
Interactional Patterns ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeAlthough emotions are relevant for conflicted interactions, the role of emotions in organizational conflicts has remained understudied. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to this by looking at the role of nonverbal affective elements in conversations.Design/methodology/approachBringing together organizational “becoming” and embodiment approaches, the study focused on a conflict which emerged during a multi-actor consulting conversation. The episode in question was analyzed via a detailed, micro-level discursive method which focused specifically on the participants’ use of prosodic and nonverbal behaviors.FindingsChanges in prosody were found to have an important role in how the conflict between a consultant and an employee client emerged and was handled. Nonverbal and prosodic means had a central role in creating legitimate space for the employees’ feelings: they helped to validate the feelings and thus led the interlocutors to act in a more constructive manner in their handling of the conflicted situation.Research limitations/implicationsFindings are based on a single case study. Multi-modal analysis proved effective in capturing the relevant interactions in a comprehensive manner.Practical implicationsConversational “traps” may be observed by becoming alert to interactional patterns involving repeated chains of actions. A nonverbal response, validating the interlocutor as someone who is entitled to her/his feelings, can be sufficient in providing emotional help in consultancy.Social implicationsNonverbal elements of interactions are important in handling delicate issues in conflicts.Originality/valueTo the authors’ knowledge, no previous organizational research has provided a detailed description of a conflicted interaction “as it happened” between clients and a consultant.

Reflection on higher degree apprenticeship development

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 112-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alastair Irons
Keyword(s):  
Study Data ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Shared Experiences ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Original Case ◽  
First Time ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Case Study Data

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to share the experiences of designing, developing and implementing a higher degree apprenticeship programme. Design/methodology/approach The methodology used in this paper is a case study. Data have been gathered from students, employers and academic colleagues. Findings The findings from the case study are that the implementation of a higher degree apprenticeship programme for the first time is a complex and time-consuming process, but there are significant benefits and positive outcomes. The process of development and implementation requires commitment from all partners in the programme. Research limitations/implications This is only one case study and is based on the experiential findings from one institution with one employer. Whilst the findings cannot be generalised, it is hoped that others will gain insight from the shared experiences. Practical implications The practical implications from the case study are that there are a range of activities that need to be undertaken and completed before a degree apprenticeship programme can be implemented. Some of these activities can happen in parallel but others are dependent on each other. There are various stakeholders in the operation of the programme which adds to the complexity. Originality/value This case study is an original case study evaluating the experience of developing and operating a degree apprenticeship programme for the first time. It provides a description of the challenges and opportunities in developing and implementing the programme and as such hopefully will provide value to others as they go through similar processes of development and implementation.

scholarly journals Service-dominant logic for managing the logistics-manufacturing interface

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 195-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Lin ◽  
Saara Pekkarinen ◽  
Shihua Ma
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Abductive Reasoning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Data Validity ◽  
Service Offering ◽  
Relational Logic ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Case Study Data

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the management of the logistics-manufacturing interface between the manufacturer and its logistics service provider from the perspective of the service-dominant (S-D) logic. Design/methodology/approach – The approach adopted is that of abductive reasoning through case study: data are primarily gleaned from semi-structured in-depth interviews. Field visits and secondary documentation are used to ensure data validity. Findings – The results show that the interface can be categorized into three levels: design interface between products and logistic services, process interface between manufacturing processes and service-offering processes, and information interface between manufacturing information systems and logistics information systems. The results also indicate that ten foundational premises of S-D logic, especially service-focussed, customer-oriented and rational views can be applied in defining and managing these interfaces. Research limitations/implications – This research contributes not only to the theory of S-D logic and managing interface, but also provides managers with guidelines of applying S-D logic to build a service-focussed, customer-oriented and relational logic to effectively manage the logistics-manufacturing interface. However, the research is limited to the context of automotive and logistics industries. Originality/value – Three levels of logistics-manufacturing interface, including design, process and information are identified, and S-D logic is applied to identify and manage the interface.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF INDONESIAN LANGUAGE TEACHERS TO FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH THE POSITIVE CHARACTER AT MI AL-IHSAN MEDARI SLEMAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-71
Author(s):  
Wildan Nuril Ahmad Fauzi ◽  
Muqowim
Keyword(s):  
Character Education ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Data Presentation ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Case Study Data ◽  
Development Of Students ◽  
Positive Character

The purpose of this research is to know the role of Indonesian teachers in familiarizing the positive character in MI Al-Ihsan Medi. The methods in this study use qualitative with this type of case study. Data and data sources in this study include basic data and supporting data collection techniques in this study, using interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis technique with data reduction, data presentation and withdrawal of conclusions (verification). Checking the validity of data using triangulation. The results of the study concluded that the role of Indonesian teachers when familiarizing the behaviour of positive character in the school is, first the teacher domiciled into someone who caused the change. The teaching of a teacher as a figure is being drafted and imitated, because the teacher is a mirror for the development of students ' character education. The two teachers must continue to revive the spirit and ability of the learners.  All three teachers are able to unleash the potential of their own learners. The four teachers must be able to teach the learning that contains the character and contain activities on the stage of the deers, reading, writing, and speaking, so that the learners can know the qualities that have themselves.

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.

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