Mobilizing Worker Rights: The Challenges of Claims-Driven Processes for Re-Regulating the Labor Market

2022 ◽  
pp. 0160449X2110725
Author(s):  
Jacob Lesniewski ◽  
Shannon Gleeson

Low-wage workers continue to face high levels of exploitation in the workplace. The regulatory frameworks that exist to protect workers and provide avenues for redress for violations of workers’ rights rely on individual or collective claims-making by workers. Worker centers have developed creative mobilization strategies to support worker claims and build worker power in the low-wage labor market. This paper leverages qualitative case study data to better understand the process of worker claims-making and the psychosocial toll it can take on workers. Based on these case studies, this paper argues that worker centers and other alt-labor groups need to take into account the costs and challenges for workers endemic to the claims-making process under current regulatory regimes.

KWALON ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Valérie Pattyn ◽  
Lasse Gerrits ◽  
Stefan Verweij

Qualitative Comparative Analysis: more associated with the qualitative research tradition than with the quantitative approach Qualitative Comparative Analysis: more associated with the qualitative research tradition than with the quantitative approach Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) is an approach that enables systematically comparing qualitative case study data. The fact that QCA borrows certain elements from quantitative methods (such as the use of Boolean algebra and the quantification of conditions and outcomes) may raise questions about the qualitative character of QCA. Based on a discussion of four criteria relating to causal analysis, we argue that QCA belongs to the qualitative research tradition. Where QCA borrows characteristics from the quantitative approach, this is only for the sake of a qualitative objective: to better understand the conditions underlying a particular outcome or phenomenon.


2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubens Pauluzzo ◽  
Marta Guarda ◽  
Laura De Pretto ◽  
Tony Fang

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.


1985 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin Harrison

Differences in sets of criteria for evaluating microcomputer software are discussed. They are set against the results of three studies in which UK teachers evaluated five programs which were used in reading or English lessons. A comparison of the checklist criteria with the case study data was made using Stake's matrix of evaluation concerns [1]. This suggested a heavy emphasis on antecedents in the checklists and on transactions in the case studies. In general, neither checklists nor case studies devoted great attention to empirically measured outcomes. A possible interpretation of the results is that while the checklists focused on intrinsic evaluation, the case studies themselves focused on practical classroom issues, notably attention and motivation.


LaGeografia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Erman Syarif

The crisis of teenage morality is a serious problem for the Indonesian people, especially in South Sulawesi, one of the efforts made by revitalizing local wisdom in learning at school. The objectives of this study are: 1) to analyze the local wisdom values of the Karampuang indigenous people, and 2) to integrate local wisdom values in geography learning. The approach used in this study is a qualitative case study. Data collection techniques used are observation, interview, and literature review. Procedure for analyzing data by collecting data, reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show: 1) the values of the local wisdom values of the Karampuang indigenous people, which are religious, caring for the environment, loving the country, working hard, being honest, friendly, caring and responsible and friendly. 2) one application for integrating the values of local wisdom of the Karampuang indigenous people into geography learning in class XI basic competencies 3.6 analyzes forms of local wisdom in the use of natural resources in agriculture, mining, industry and tourism. The integration of the values of the local wisdom of the Karampuang indigenous people is expected to create an education system with quality human resources and character.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Avitta Karunia Dewi

This research discusses the Duties and Authorities of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) particularly in budgeting function, the obstacles, and efforts to overcome these problems. This paper uses a qualitative case study. Data were derived from interviews and literature study. The results showed that the DPRD Central Java has an important role in budgeting. The obstacles arising are related to limited funds, adjusting time, schedule, and different activities between DPRD members, and other aspect like communication. The efforts made to overcome these obstacles include increasing funds, adjusting time and activity, as well as encouragement from the Deliberative Council, therefore all DPRD members attend at the APBD discussion with the executive.


Author(s):  
Rochell R. McWhorter ◽  
Andrea D. Ellinger

This chapter introduces the concept of qualitative case study research as a prevalent form of empirical inquiry. It begins by defining what a case study is, and articulates the purposes, intentions, and types of case studies. It then describes how to determine if a qualitative case study is an appropriate approach for conducting research. The essential steps associated with designing qualitative case study research are presented and the role of literature and theory are discussed. Approaches for collecting and analyzing case study data are presented along with a focus on contemporary techniques including digital platforms. Writing up and presenting case study findings are discussed. The chapter then articulates how to avoid common pitfalls when engaging in qualitative case study research and concludes with the strengths and limitations associated with this form of empirical inquiry.


1989 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-162
Author(s):  
Richard A. Levins ◽  
Dale M. Johnson

Abstract“Finding Your Agricultural Advantage” is a collection of four programs—one to generate case studies, one to do “trial-and-error” solutions, one to display linear programming solutions, and one to maintain case study data files. The four programs can be used together or individually as instructor preferences dictate in teaching farm planning. A step-by-step method for teaching with the software is presented as an example of its use.


2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 8-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Houghton ◽  
Kathy Murphy ◽  
David Shaw ◽  
Dympna Casey

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-152
Author(s):  
Ardiansyah Widya Pahlevi ◽  
Ricky Darmawan ◽  
Bambang Sumardjoko ◽  
Choiriyah Widyasari ◽  
Laili Etika Rahmawati

ABSTRAK Maraknya penyimpangan sosial yang terjadi pada siswa saat ini disebabkan oleh kebiasaan negatif yang membudaya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Penyimpangan tersebut disebabkan oleh serinya siswa terpapar konten negatif seperti media sosial, sinetron, maupun lingkungan sekitar yang tidak mendukung pembentukan karakter positif.  Sehingga kebiasaan atau budaya tersebut juga terbawa hingga ke sekolah.  Melalui budaya terimakasih dan meminta maaf ini lah diharapkan mampu meminimalisir budaya negatif tersebut. Budaya terimakasih dan meminta maaf yang nantinya menjadi budaya sekolah juga diharapkan mampu membentuk karakter anak. Adanya pembudayaan yang bercorak Jawa juga menguatkan penguatan karakter karena dalam budaya Jawa budaya jawa terdapat transformasi karakter berupa cinta damai, toleransi, peduli lingkungan, menghargai, jujur, dan rendah hati. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa-siswi, guru, kepala sekolah, dan wali murid SD N 15 Mangkubumen Lor penelitian ini menggunakan kualitatif dengan studi kasus.pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dengan budaya meminta maaf dan berterima kasih bertransformasi menjadi budaya sekolah yang positif, dimana siswa mempunyai bekal kesantunan berbahasa maupun  berperilaku, selain itu munculnya karakter bertnggung jawab, jujur, rendah hati, jujur, toleransi dan saling menghormati . ABSTRACT The rise of social deviations that occur in students today is caused by negative habits that are entrenched in everyday life. The deviation is caused by the series of students exposed to negative content such as social media, soap operas, and the environment that does not support the formation of positive characters. So that these habits or culture also carry over to school. Through this culture of gratitude and apology it is hoped to be able to minimize this negative culture. Thank you and apologizing culture which later became school culture is also expected to be able to shape the character of children. The existence of Javanese culture also strengthens character strengthening because in Javanese culture there is a transformation of Javanese character in the form of peace, tolerance, care for the environment, respect, honesty and humility. The subjects of this study were students, teachers, principals, and guardians of students of SD N 15 Mangkubumen Lor. This study used a qualitative case study. Data collection used interviews, observation, and documentation. The results showed that with a culture of apology and gratitude transformed into a positive school culture, where students have the provision of language politeness and behavior, besides the emergence of responsible characters, honest, humble, honest, tolerance and mutual respect.


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