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.

Overcoming the Challenges of Experimental Research: Lessons From a Criminal Justice Case Study Involving TASER Exposure

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 358-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie Todak ◽  
Michael D. White ◽  
Lisa M. Dario ◽  
Andrea R. Borrego
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Human Subjects ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Human Subjects Research ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
The Impact

Objective: To provide guidance to criminologists for conducting experiments in light of two common discouraging factors: the belief that they are overly time-consuming and the belief that they can compromise the ethical principles of human subjects’ research. Method: A case study approach is used, based on a large-scale randomized controlled trial experiment in which we exposed participants to a 5-s TASER shock, to describe how the authors overcame ethical, methodological, and logistical difficulties. Results: We derive four pieces of advice from our experiences carrying out this experimental trial: (1) know your limitations, (2) employ pilot testing, (3) remain flexible and patient, and (4) “hold the line” to maintain the integrity of the research and the safety of human subjects. Conclusions: Criminologists have an obligation to provide the best possible evidence regarding the impact and consequences of criminal justice practices and programs. Experiments, considered by many to be the gold standard of empirical research methodologies, should be used whenever possible in order to fulfill this obligation.

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.

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.

scholarly journals Analisis Ekonomi Politik Pemenuhan Hak-Hak Pekerja Migran asal Sulawesi Selatan di Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Achmad Zulfikar
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Data Presentation ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Level Of Understanding

Penelitian ini bertujuan (1) menggambarkan dan menganalisis pemenuhan hak-hak pekerja migran asal Sulawesi Selatan di Malaysia berdasarkan UU No. 39 Tahun 2004 pada masa pra-penempatan dan (2) menggambarkan dan menganalisis pemenuhan hak-hak pekerja migran asal Sulawesi Selatan di Malaysia berdasarkan UU No. 39 Tahun 2004 pada masa penempatan.Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia dan Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara dan studi pustaka. Data dianalisis menggunakan teknik reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pemenuhan hak-hak pekerja migran asal Sulawesi Selatan di Malaysia pada masa pra-penempatan dan masa penempatan yang dilaksanakan dengan benar akan meningkatkan ekonomi Tenaga Kerja Indonesia/Pekerja Migran Indonesia (TKI/PMI), negara penempatan (Malaysia) dan negara asal (Indonesia). Semakin tinggi tingkat pemahaman seseorang terkait prosedur yang legal, semakin berkurang TKI/PMI yang menempuh jalur ilegal/non-prosedural.---This research aimed to (1) describe and analyze the fulfillment of the rights of migrant workers from South Sulawesi in Malaysia under Law No. 39 of 2004 on pre-placement phase and (2) describe and analyze the fulfillment of the rights of migrant workers from South Sulawesi in Malaysia under Law No. 39 of 2004 on placement phase. This research was conducted in the province of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia. The method used in the research is a qualitative case study approach. Data were obtained through interviews and literature review. Data analyzed using data reduction, data presentation and conclusion. The results showed that the fulfillment of the migrant workers rights from South Sulawesi in Malaysia in the pre-placement phase and placement phase which implemented properly will increase the economy of Indonesian Migrant Workers (TKI/IMW), the destination country (Malaysia) and home country (Indonesia). The higher level of understanding related to legal procedures, reduce the migrant workers who take illegal/non-procedural track.

ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERS IN FAMILY BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS

2004 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 1-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
SEOW WAH SHEH
Keyword(s):  
Family Business ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Transformation Process ◽  
Transformational Leader ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Chief Executives ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Primary Instrument

This research reports the findings of an empirical study into the behavioural attributes of the Chinese transformational leader in Singapore. The literature review reveals that the current research on transformational leadership only focuses on Western organisations. This research design used both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The qualitative research used the case study strategy as a primary instrument. This case study approach was to search for new themes and patterns across eight Chinese Chief Executives of medium to large-scale business enterprises. In the quantitative part of the research, the subordinates of the selected leader were identified to participate in the questionnaire survey – to rate their leaders' based on the presence and intensity of practice of the identified behavioural attributes. The six factors rotated uncovered a common list of behavioural attributes of the Chinese transformational leader that will facilitate the transformation process. Implications of the findings are discussed.

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
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