MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS AFFECTING PARTICIPATION AND CONTRIBUTION OF MEMBERS IN TWO DIFFERENT SWISS INNOVATION COMMUNITIES

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (03) ◽  
pp. 543-562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Muhdi ◽  
Roman Boutellier
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Diverse Groups ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Innovation Community

Different types of virtual innovation-related communities have emerged in recent years. These are increasingly being utilized by companies from different industries as a tool to efficiently source knowledge from diverse groups of individuals and thus to nourish internal innovations. Based on a case study research methodology this study investigated the impact 39 motivational factors have on the participation and contribution of members of two different innovation communities, i.e., an online Swiss innovation intermediary community (n = 48) and the off-line internal innovation community of a Swiss bank (n = 69). Results showed many similarities yet 16 significant differences between the perception of members of the two investigated innovation communities. For example, reward related items (monetary and non-monetary) showed to be top motivators for the intermediary community only. Items such as 'Webcam option', 'Chat function', 'Connection with other social network platforms', were perceived as low motivators by both communities. Derived from the findings, we discuss how the nature of the innovation community has an influence on the motivation and measures potentially leading to higher participation and contribution efficiency.

The Financial Potential of Sporadic Customers in E-Retailing

2009 ◽  
pp. 59-73
Author(s):  
Luiz Antonio Joia
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Real Value ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Impact

The scope of this article is to explore the transaction profitability of frequent and sporadic buyers in the e-commerce arena. Evidence in relationship marketing literature stressing the impact of purchase frequency on customer transaction profitability as well as recent academic research challenging this approach and pointing out the importance of sporadic clients is analyzed and presented. A single case study research methodology was chosen for this article due to the exploratory facets associated with the subject and the industry under investigation. In order to gather relevant input to carry out this research, one of the largest retailing groups in Brazil was investigated. Conclusions are drawn showing that greater frequency of purchases does not necessarily translate into increased customer transaction profitability. Implications are presented, enabling practitioners and academics to grasp fully the real value of customers — both frequent and sporadic buyers — in order to develop coherent approaches for dealing with them adequately.

scholarly journals Penggunaan Tools Assesment Biopsikososial dan Spiritual Anak yang menjadi Korban Perceraian Orang Tua

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayangsari
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Biological Aspects ◽  
The Impact

Abstract. Divorce often produces both positive and negative influences in all aspects of children’s life. This research intends to seek whether parents’ divorce can affect a child’s health condition, psychology and spiritual which are referred as a bio-psychosocial and spiritual tools. By utilizing these tools, it is expected that a better understanding can be drawn to what extent divorce may affect children of divorced parents. This thesis uses a qualitative approach with a case study research methodology where data collection techniques includes interviews, observation and documentation. The findings indicate that biopsychosocial and spiritual tools can provides information on the impact upon children with divorced parents. These impacts can be comprehended through the biological aspects, how health conditions of children altered prior to and following the separation of parents. The psychological and spiritual conditions can be perceived through how a child interacts with the environment. Abstrak. Perceraian kerap kali membawa pengaruh dalam segala aspek kehidupan anak baik pengaruh yang bersifat positif maupun negatif. Penelitian ini perlu dilakukan untuk mengetahui apakah perceraian orang tua dapat mempengaruhi kondisi kesehatan anak, psikologis anak serta spiritual anak atau dapat disebut sebagai biopsikososial dan spiritual. Dengan memperhatikan aspek tersebut diharapkan perceraian tidak menjadi momok yang menakutkan bagi anak karena meskipun orang tua mereka berpisah, mereka masih dapat merasakan kasih sayang seutuhnya dari kedua orang tua. Pendekatan yang peneliti gunakan dalam skripsi ini adalah metodologi penelitian kualitatif dengan penelitian studi kasus, dimana teknik pengumpulan data penulis dilakukan melalui wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Adapun hasil temuan yang peneliti dapatkan mengenai dampak biopsikososial dan spiritual korban perceraian orang tuanya, adalah dapat dilihat melalui aspek biologis yaitu bagaimana kondisi kesehatan anak sebelum dan sesudah perceraian orang tuanya, aspek psikologis yaitu bagaimana konsep diri seorang anak dengan perceraian orang tuanya, aspek sosial dan spiritual adalah bagaimana interaksi seorang anak dengan lingkungan, apakah perceraian benar-benar memberikan pengaruh terhadap aspek-aspek tersebut diatas.

Deceleration of sliding motorcycles (mainly scooters) in accident reconstructions

2017 ◽  
Vol 232 (7) ◽  
pp. 866-876 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo Cialdai ◽  
Dario Vangi ◽  
Antonio Virga
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Test Session ◽  
Road Accidents ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Energy Dissipated ◽  
Comparison Of The Results ◽  
Two Wheeler ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Good Agreement

This paper presents an analysis of the situation in which a two-wheeler (i.e. a motorcycle, where the term motorcycles includes scooters) falls over to the side and then successively slides; this typically occurs in road accidents involving this type of vehicle. Knowing the deceleration rate of the sliding phase allows the kinetic energy dissipated and the speed of the motorcycle just before the fall to the ground to be calculated. These parameters are very important in the analysis and reconstruction of accidents. The work presented in this paper was developed in two experimental test sessions on fully faired motorcycles which are mainly of the scooter type and widely used in urban areas. In the first session, sliding tests were carried out, with the speed in the range 10–50 km/h, on three different types of road surface. Analysis of the evidence allowed the dissipative main phases of motion of the motorcycle (the impact with the ground, the rebounds and the stabilized swiping) to be identified and some factors affecting the phenomenon to be studied. The coefficient of average deceleration was calculated using two typical equations. The second test session consisted of drag tests. In these tests, the motorcycle, which had previously laid on its side, was dragged for a few metres at a constant speed of about 20 km/h, while the drag force was measured. A comparison of the results obtained in these tests with those obtained in the sliding tests yielded very good agreement in the coefficients of deceleration.

Treating Afro hair loss: signs, symptoms and specialist interest

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 190-197
Author(s):  
Ingrid Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Black Women ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Hair Care ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Symptoms And Signs

This article explores the different types of hair loss that black women may experience more than other groups of patients. Properties of African hair and the impact of hair care practices are discussed, as well as factors affecting the presentation of other hair loss conditions. It is important for the aesthetic practitioner to be able to distinguish between the temporary forms of hair loss that they can help to treat and the permanent or scarring forms of hair loss, which need a prompt referral to a dermatologist with a specialist interest in hair. Prompt recognition and referral can help to delay the progression of hair loss. The symptoms and signs that patients and practitioners should be alerted to are explored, as well as the treatments that can help and where referrals may be necessary. Recent developments and gaps in knowledge are summarised.

scholarly journals Identifying Integration and Differentiation in a Hospital’s Logistical System: A social network analysis of a case study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annelies van der Ham ◽  
Frits Van Merode ◽  
Dirk Ruwaard ◽  
Arno Van Raak
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Analysis ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Network Structure ◽  
Organization Theory ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Study Research ◽  
And Performance

Abstract Background Integration, the coordination and alignment of tasks, has been promoted widely in order to improve the performance of hospitals. Both organization theory and social network analysis offer perspectives on integration. This exploratory study research aims to understand how a hospital’s logistical system works, and in particular to what extent there is integration and differentiation. More specifically, it first describes how a hospital organizes logistical processes; second, it identifies the agents and the interactions for organizing logistical processes, and, third, it establishes the extent to which tasks are segmented into subsystems, which is referred to as differentiation, and whether these tasks are coordinated and aligned, thus achieving integration.Methods The study is based on case study research carried out in a hospital in the Netherlands. All logistical tasks that are executed for surgery patients were studied. Using a mixed method, data were collected from the Hospital Information System (HIS), documentation, observations and interviews. These data were used to perform a social network analysis and calculate the network metrics of the hospital network.Results This paper shows that 23 tasks are executed by 635 different agents who interact through 31,499 interaction links. The social network of the hospital demonstrates both integration and differentiation. The network appears to function differently from what is assumed in literature, as the network does not reflect the formal organizational structure of the hospital, and tasks are mainly executed across functional silos. Nurses and physicians perform integrative tasks and two agents who mainly coordinate the tasks in the network, have no hierarchical position towards other agents. The HIS does not seem to fulfill the interactional needs of agents. Conclusions This exploratory study reveals the network structure of a hospital. The cross-functional collaboration, the integration found, and position of managers, coordinators, nurses and doctors suggests a possible gap between organizational perspectives on hospitals and reality. This research sets a basis for further research that should focus on the relation between network structure and performance, on how integration is achieved and in what way organization theory concepts and social network analysis could be used in conjunction with one another.

scholarly journals Alumni Reflection To The Experience Of Writing Thesis: Case Study Of Alumni Program In Library And Information Studies Brawijaya University

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Trimo Septiono
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Thesis Writing ◽  
The Impact

The study aims to describe and identify aspects during the thesis writing process. This study uses a qualitative approach with the type of case study research on alumni of the Library and Information Science Study Program Universitas Brawijaya. Then the selection of alumni as informants considers the impact after writing the thesis is completed. The results showed that the reflection of alumni there is a learning process in each stage of thesis writing. The learning process that occurs is quite complex because it is not only done independently but also involves other parties. Independent learning focuses on the process of applying information literacy skills possessed by alumni. Where there is an information management process which is the most important part, because the process affects the decision making for each action. Meanwhile, the involvement of other parties is another role of the thesis as a forum for collaborative learning. Not only that, the whole process forms a new understanding that can be useful across generations.Keywords: Thesis, Reflection, Information Literacy, Knowledge Sharing Practice, Collaborative LearningABSTRAKRefleksi pengalaman alumni merupakan kajian yang bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan mengidentifikasi aspek-aspek selama proses penulisan skripsi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian studi kasus pada alumni Program Studi Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi Universitas Brawijaya. Kemudian pemilihan alumni sebagai informan mempertimbangkan dampak yang ditimbulkan pasca penulisan skripsi selesai. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa refleksi alumni terdapat proses pembelajaran dalam setiap tahapan penulisan skripsi. Proses pembelajaran yang terjadi tergolong kompleks karena tidak hanya dilakukan mandiri tetapi juga melibatkan pihak lain. Pembelajaran secara mandiri menitikberatkan pada proses penerapan kemampuan literasi informasi yang dimiliki oleh alumni. Dimana terdapat proses pengelolaan informasi yang merupakan bagian terpenting, karena proses tersebut berpengaruh pada penentuan keputusan untuk setiap tindakan. Sedangkan untuk pelibatan pihak lain merupakan peran lain dari skripsi sebagai wadah kolaborasi pembelajaran. Tidak hanya itu, secara menyeluruh proses tersebut membentuk pemahaman baru yang dapat bermanfaat lintas generasi.

scholarly journals The Impact of Interplay Between Formal and Informal Institutions on Corporate Governance Systems: a Comparative Study of CEECs

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 85-104
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Godlewska ◽  
Tomasz Pilewicz
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Deductive Reasoning ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Individual Case ◽  
Informal Institutions ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
Governance Systems ◽  
Formal And Informal Institutions ◽  
The Impact

The central point of this paper is to present the results of comparative case study research concerning the impact of the interplay between formal and informal institutions in the corporate governance systems (CGS) of Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC). Particular focus was put on the values of the corporate governance codes (CGC) of CEECs, as well as on transparent ownership structures, transactions with related parties, the protection of minority shareholders, independent members of supervisory boards, and separation between the CEO position and the chairman of the board of directors. The main subject of interest concerns two research areas: the character of the relationship between formal and informal institutions, as well as whether the interplay between them is relevant to the CGSs of CEECs. Moreover, the author investigates whether the CGCs of CEECs consist of regulations that are compatible with the values set up in preambles using research methods such as individual case study or deductive reasoning. The conclusion presented in the paper was drawn on the basis of a review of the literature and research on national and European corporate governance regulations, as well as the CGC of CEECs. The primary contribution this article makes is to advance the stream of research beyond any single country setting, and to link the literature on the interplay between formal and informal institutions related to CGSs in a broad range of economies in transition (‘catch up’ countries) like CEECs. This paper provides an understanding of how the interplay between formal and informal institutions may influence the CGCs of CEECs.

scholarly journals The Potential of Poverty in the City of Palangka Raya: Study SMIs Affected Pandemic Covid 19

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 1626-1634
Author(s):  
Pipit Anggriati Ningrum ◽  
Alexandra Hukom ◽  
Saputra Adiwijaya
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Sales And Marketing ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Detrimental Impact

This study aims to analyze the increasing potential for poverty in the city of Palangka Raya from the perspective of SMIs due to the impact of the 19th COVID pandemic. The data was obtained based on the results of in-depth interviews from February to April 2020 with 10 SMIs and supported from secondary data from the Central Statistics Agency. The data is processed based on qualitative research principles based on the type of case study research. In the results of this study it was found that the SMIs experienced a very detrimental impact in terms of sales and marketing of products so that employees who come to work are terminated indefinitely, in this connection it appears that there is potential increases in poverty that can occur in the future come.

scholarly journals The Impact of Race on Speech Perception and Accentedness Judgments in Racially Diverse and Non-Diverse Groups

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ethan Kutlu ◽  
Mehrgol Tiv ◽  
Stefanie Wulff ◽  
Debra Titone
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Racially Diverse ◽  
Indian English ◽  
Linguistic Ideologies ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
Diverse Groups ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Asian Face ◽  
Shed Light

Linguistic ideologies are informed by social stereotyping (Fiske et al. 2007) to maintain the standard variety, which is often interpreted as morally superior to nonstandard varieties (Hill 2008). Consequently, these ideologies racialize nonstandard varieties (Rosa 2016), leading to even more negative stereotypes (Giles & Watson 2013). One outlet of such stereotypes can be observed with accentism. This study examines whether seeing a White or a South Asian face impacts listeners’ perception of American, British, Indian English and to what extent listeners’ social network diversity plays a role in predicting their perception of speech. Results showed that intelligibility scores decreased and accentedness judgments increased for all varieties when speech was paired with South Asian faces. However, listeners who have racially less diverse social network have the highest accentedness judgments. Currently, there is a pressing question to understand how to account for the emergence of different English varieties and their differing pronunciations. Results here shed light on to how these varieties are perceived. The implications will be discussed in light of language teaching and linguistic practices.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Domestic Tourism Promotion in Jordan: A Case Study of the Official Media

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 329
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Kahlil Bazazo ◽  
Mohammed Riyad Al-Dweik ◽  
Emran Mohammad Almomani ◽  
Ehab Abdul Raheem Alshatnawi
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
General Trend ◽  
International Tourism ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Tourism Promotion ◽  
Domestic Tourism ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Way

This paper deals with the impact of the Jordanian media in stimulating domestic tourism. When studied under various aspects, this study is deducted to evaluate the general trend of the official media and its role in increasing the size of domestic tourism in Jordan. The scientific case of this study is about the weakness of the Jordanian domestic tourism compared with the International Tourism. This is in addition to the official media's role regarding this issue. In this study, it had been concluded that the official media provides good results in the promotion of domestic tourism. Nevertheless, there are still many obstacles which continue to get in the way of the efforts which aim to develop and widen the prospects of domestic tourism in Jordan. The study pointed out a number of recommendations. One of the most important recommendations was that all media used for Tourism purposes in Jordan needs to be developed regarding the content, not the design. Also, the content should provide a real message about how an affordable domestic tourism can be appropriate and suitable for the Jordanian family. In addition, in-depth studies on the impact of the new media and its known tools to promote domestic Tourism should be developed.

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