scholarly journals An evaluation of the management of offensive waste from the National Health Service in England: A case study approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (7) ◽  
pp. 745-752
Author(s):  
Natalie Roddis ◽  
Terry Tudor
Keyword(s):  
National Health Service ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Duty Of Care ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Waste Hierarchy ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
East Midlands ◽  
West Midlands ◽  
The Uk

In the UK, the majority of offensive waste is disposed of at landfills. However, producers have a duty of care under the Waste Hierarchy to divert waste away from landfill. Using case studies from the East of England, the East Midlands and West Midlands in England, this study sought to quantify the waste arisings disposed of to landfill and to understand the reasons why. The findings show that offensive waste arisings, treatment method and costs varied by region, only a fraction of the waste disposed of to landfill in the East of England, compared with the majority being disposed of to landfill in the East Midlands and West Midlands. Despite the financial implications of landfilling being the lowest cost per tonne option, the key barriers to moving away from disposal to landfill was a lack of available alternatives, and it being the only option offered by the waste contractor.

The impact of the co-operative ethos on the creation of shared value: a case study of Lincolnshire Co-operative Society

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phil Considine ◽  
Martin Hingley
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Social Conditions ◽  
Shared Value ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Creating Shared Value ◽  
East Midlands ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

This chapter examines the ways that a co-operative creates shared value for the community that it serves and works to define the concept of ‘Co-operative Advantage’ in a context where competitive advantage is more commonly discussed. It uses a case study approach, based on research conducted between 2008 and 2013 with the Lincolnshire Co-operative Society, in the East Midlands of the UK. The chapter details the co-operative’s approach, and contrasts it with that of a standard investor owned firm (IOF) model. It suggests that the co-operative identity and practices are effective in creating shared value, enhancing the co-operative’s competitiveness while simultaneously advancing the economic and social conditions in the wider community.

A Step Towards the Adoption of Standards Within the UK Ministry of Defence

2011 ◽  
pp. 54-69
Author(s):  
Josephine W. Thomas ◽  
Steve Probets ◽  
Ray Dawson ◽  
Tim King
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Product Data ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Standards Adoption ◽  
Effective Development ◽  
The Uk

This article seeks to identify the factors that have impacted the adoption of ISO 10303, the Standard for the Exchange of Product Data (STEP), within the UK Ministry of Defence. The analysis presented in this article is based on Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) Theory and the theory surrounding the Economics of Standards. Using a case study approach, the results indicate that several DOI and economic factors have impacted the adoption of STEP. These findings offer insights into some of the technological, organizational, and environmental influences on standards adoption. It is envisioned that these results will make a contribution towards the body of knowledge surrounding the factors and barriers critical to the adoption of standards like STEP, and enable more effective development and adoption of these standards.

Organizing migrant workers

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 463-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Holgate
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Post War ◽  
The Uk ◽  
White Workers ◽  
Minority Ethnic

The structural position of black and minority ethnic workers (BME) and migrant workers in the UK labour market is relatively well known. Many workers in these groups find themselves in low-paid, low-skilled jobs primarily because of their ethnicity and regardless of their skills. This racialization of the labour market has been well documented - particularly since the ‘large-scale’ BME immigration in the post-war period. What is less well known is what it is like to work in these increasingly segmented sections of the economy where white workers have abandoned jobs in favour of (slightly) more lucrative work. Adopting a case-study approach, this article follows a trade union’s attempt to organize a sandwich factory of 500 workers, where most of the workforce was made up of BME migrant workers.

Campaigning for Older People: A Case Study Approach to the Input of Voluntary and Community Organisations in the Policy Process

2004 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 343-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mick Wilkinson
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Policy Process ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Civil Society Organisations ◽  
Community Organisations ◽  
The Uk

Third sector or civil society organisations are seen by many as important routes through which citizens contribute to the development and implementation of public policy and to the democratic process. This contribution has been acknowledged in the UK in the requirement for their participation across a range of new government policies and programmes. But how far are these claims justified? This paper explores, through a case study approach focusing on issues relating to older people, how voluntary and community organisations input to the policy process. It argues for a clearer balance between state and voluntary sector, based around ‘creative tension’.

Costs and consequences of Personal Medical Services (PMS): a case study approach to the national evaluation of PMS in the UK

2005 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 232-243
Author(s):  
Anne Spencer ◽  
Anthony J Riley ◽  
Yvonne H Carter ◽  
Geoff Meads ◽  
Martin R Underwood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Services ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Uk

Organisational Blogging

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gavin J. Baxter ◽  
Thomas Connolly ◽  
Mark Stansfield
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Organisational Learning ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Technology Initiatives ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Financial Organisation

This paper investigates the implementation and use of an internal organisational blog by several departments in the HR division in a large public sector financial organisation in the UK. This qualitative study adopts a case study approach and examines the experiences of staff using the blog to explore whether it can facilitate organisational learning. The thinking and decisions that informed the pilot study are also investigated. Initial findings indicate that implementing an internal organisational blog does not revolve around the technology itself, but the work required to inform and educate staff about the idea of using a blog for working purposes. This paper has practical implications for the practitioner community with reference to organisational management informing them of issues to consider prior to implementing new technology in team environments. The paper also examines approaches towards maintaining technology initiatives (in this case blogs) once they are up and running. The unique focus of this paper is that it explores blog use from the perspective of individuals who have never used them before as opposed to a department that is already familiar with the technology.

scholarly journals Incorporating Sustainability into the Academic Institution

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Kate Sinden
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Uk

This research examines environmental sustainability in the UK university context. Universities are prioritising sustainability commitments with many declaring a Climate Emergency, as well as recognising the importance of educating students about climate change. This research used a case-study approach in which semi-structured interviews were coupled with secondary data analysis, and suggests universities are pivotal for greater environmental sustainability. The results reiterate the urgent need to significantly improve environmental performance and educate people in the field of sustainability, whilst presenting the challenges and realities faced in doing so. It is recommended that in order to achieve optimum sustainability solutions a cohesive approach is required to embed a common sustainability narrative for all.

scholarly journals THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE UK AND POLICY IMPLICATION TO VIETNAM

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cao Tu Oanh
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Public Service Delivery ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Third Sector Organisations ◽  
The Uk

This paper explores how community engagement is implemented by the third sector organisation in public service delivery in the UK. This research applied a case-study approach involving two third sector organisations involved in public service delivery in the UK. The study’s findings revealed community engagement as an important aspect in public service delivery that fosters social cohesion and social capital and thus, the implementation of community engagement needs attention to stakeholders’ interaction, social network, and capability. The results are discussed in relation to the implications for policy, especially in relation to frameworks that can support public value enhancement.

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