scholarly journals SURVIVING THE BUSINESS IN THE LONG RUN: A STUDY OF FAMILY ORIENTED SMEs IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 168-171
Author(s):  
Ravindra Hewa Kuruppuge ◽  
Aleš Gregar
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Emerging Themes ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Whilst the majority of family oriented SMEs are suffering from survival problems in the long term, some businesses perform successfully over generations. This article explores the emerging themes which are related to the business longevity of family oriented SMEs in Sri Lanka. Addressing a lack of knowledge in the area, our strategy of enquiry used a qualitative approach coupled with semi-structured interviews; 17 owner-managers of family‑oriented SMEs were interviewed and the results were subsequently transcribed for the analyses. The results indicated that the founders’ tacit knowledge of producing goods or services, consequently transferred to heirs in family oriented SMEs, drive the survival of businesses for longer periods in Sri Lanka.

scholarly journals A comparative study on the costs and returns of organic vs. inorganic farming practices at selected areas near Dhaka, Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-299
Author(s):  
Md Arafat Islam ◽  
Nazmul Ahsan Khan ◽  
Raisa Bashar
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Crop Yields ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Farming Practices ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Effective Choice

Inorganic farming is the norm in most areas of Bangladesh today, especially at croplands near Bangladesh’s capital - Dhaka. However, several recent studies have shown that such practices cause soil degradation overtime, consequently leading to long-term harm to the environment and economic profits. This long-term cost is often avoided by most farmers as inorganic farming is believed to fetch increased productivity/monetary gains, than its environmentally friendly, organic counterpart: the primary aim of this research was to find out the validity of this belief. The research used literature review and analysis of primary data collected about input costs, returns, crop yields, environmental effects, etc., from sixty respondents (mostly farmers and consumers involved in both types of farming), using one-on-one structured interviews, and three focus group discussions at the selected areas of Savar, Sreenagar and Rupganj, focusing primarily on two popular crops – tomato and corn; graphical and tabular analyses were conducted using MS Excel to propose interpretations and record findings. Keeping all other things constant and internalizing environmental externalities, while organic farming was found to produce around 50% and 33% less tomatoes and corns in net terms, respectively, than inorganic farming, the input costs and returns from one cycle of production were found to be lower (50%) and higher (around 200USD), respectively. Hence, from a long-run perspective, organic farming was concluded as the more cost-effective choice both in economic and environmental terms, given that the Dhaka market for organic products are managed better by the producers, consumers and government, alike. Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.6(2): 289-299, August 2019

scholarly journals Strategi Public Relations dalam Pengembangan Brand Image Sekolah di Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu (SDIT) Kota Samarinda

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ida Suryani Wijaya ◽  
M. Al Amin
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Public Relation ◽  
Organizational Strategy ◽  
Positive Image ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Planning Decision

Public relation is an important aspect within the process of building positive image for an organization. Selecting appropriate strategy, therefore, must be applied very carefully since it determines the success or failure of the organization in the long run. This paper, thus, aims at explaining the strategy of public relation applied by Cordova Integral Islamic Elementary School in Samarinda in building a positive brand image that suits its’ long-term objectives. Utilizing qualitative approach, this paper finds out that Cordova Integral Islamic Elementary School in Samarinda applies four strategy such as research-listening, planning-decision, communication-action, and evaluation.Keywords: Image brand, organizational strategy, and public relation.

scholarly journals PARTICIPANTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF A COMMUNITY-BASED DANCE PROGRAM

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S142-S143
Author(s):  
Megan R Bewernitz ◽  
Cari Freiberger
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Progressive Disease ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Program Content ◽  
Emerging Themes ◽  
Future Program

Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disease that targets many aspects of the nervous system, both motor and non-motor functions. Dance as an intervention provides a creative outlet that can be more motivating than other interventions by allowing people an opportunity for not only increased movement and activity, but also socialization. Creative expression through dance also has the potential to improve not only motor capabilities like balance, but also non-motor aspects like self-efficacy, cognition, and quality of life. For the community program described in this presentation, dance faculty led the dance and choreography components of the program while an occupational therapist (OT) served to maximize options for adaptations, safety, and accessibility. OT faculty also led efforts in gathering and analyzing data regarding community participation and program design utilizing a qualitative approach by conducting semi-structured interviews with five participants (four with PD, one with hydrocephalus, all over age 65) in the program. Content analysis of the data suggests some emerging themes which include: 1) forming common bonds and making friendships within the class due to PD diagnosis and similar enjoyment of the class, 2) increased appreciation and enjoyment of music, 3) appreciation of dance instruction, and 4) how transportation options, or lack thereof, impact participation in the class. These themes will assist in informing future program delivery with the hopes of reaching a larger contingent of the community who may also be interested in dance.

Shaping organizational culture in response to tourism seasonality: A qualitative approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 135676672110067
Author(s):  
Dagnachew Leta Senbeto ◽  
Alice H. Y. Hon
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Variation ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Organizational Cultures ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Regulatory Processes ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Hotel Managers

This study focuses on understanding response to seasonal variation in tourism from organizational cultures and values context. Based on in-depth semi-structured interviews with hotel managers in Ethiopia, we argued that organizational cultures and regulatory processes influence hotels’ response to seasonal variation. The study provides a framework to understand the response to tourism seasonality. In addition, the findings highlight SDG 2030 (Sustainable Development Goals) to ensure productive tourism in the developing economies by mitigating seasonal variation. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Percepção dos pais sobre sua participação no parto e nascimento

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Conceição de Maria Farias Sousa ◽  
Maria Adelane Monteiro Da Silva ◽  
Ana Jessyca Campos Sousa ◽  
Guilherme Frederico Abdul Nour ◽  
Andrea Carvalho Araújo Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Pain Relief ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge ◽  
At Home ◽  
Paternal Participation

Objetivo: Conhecer a percepção dos pais sobre sua participação durante o parto e nascimento. Método: Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratório descritiva com abordagem qualitativa, realizada no período de outubro de 2018 a fevereiro de 2019. Participaram do estudo 12 pais, por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas. Estas ocorreram em domicílio e nas salas de espera das consultas de pré-natais. Para análise das informações utilizou-se a técnica de análise temática. Resultados: Emergiram três categorias temáticas: Desconhecimento da lei do acompanhante; Técnicas de alívio da dor e União do casal nas práticas de aleitamento materno. Conclusão: Considera-se que o desconhecimento dos pais sobre os seus direitos no processo parturitivo revela a necessidade de ações voltadas para promover a inserção nos momentos junto à companheira.Descritores: Gestação; Participação Paterna; EnfermagemPARENT'S PERCEPTION OF THEIR PARTICIPATION IN CHILDBIRTH AND BIRTHObjective: To know the parents' perception about their participation during childbirth and birth. Method: This is a descriptive exploratory research with a qualitative approach, carried out in the period from October 2018 to February 2019. Twelve parents participated in the study, through semi-structured interviews. These occurred at home and in the waiting rooms for prenatal consultations. For the analysis of information, the thematic analysis technique was used. Results: Three thematic categories emerged: Ignorance of the companion's law; Techniques for pain relief and the couple's union in breastfeeding practices. Conclusion: It is considered that the parents' lack of knowledge about their rights in the parturition process reveals the need for actions aimed at promoting insertion in moments with the partner.Descriptors: Gestation; Paternal Participation; NursingPERCEPCIÓN DE LOS PADRES DE SU PARTICIPACIÓN EN EL NACIMIENTO Y EL NACIMIENTO DEL NIÑOObjetivo: Conocer la percepción de los padres sobre su participación durante el parto y el parto. Metodo: Esta es una investigación exploratoria descriptiva con un enfoque cualitativo, realizada en el período de octubre de 2018 a febrero de 2019. Doce padres participaron en el estudio, a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas. Estos ocurrieron en el hogar y en las salas de espera para consultas prenatales. Para el análisis de la información, se utilizó la técnica de análisis temático. El estudio tiene una opinión favorable del Comité de Ética de Investigación (CEP) con el número de protocolo: 2.454.504. Resultados: Surgieron tres categorías temáticas: ignorancia de la ley del compañero; Técnicas para aliviar el dolor y la unión de la pareja en las prácticas de lactancia materna. Conclusión: Se considera que la falta de conocimiento de los padres sobre sus derechos en el proceso de parto revela la necesidad de acciones dirigidas a promover la inserción en momentos con la pareja.Descriptores: Gestación; Participación paterna; Enfermería 

scholarly journals Frequent Major Changing: Extrinsic and Intrinsic Factors

2008 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael W. Firmin ◽  
Lisa M. MacKillop
Keyword(s):  
Practice Theory ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Intrinsic Factors ◽  
Personal Interests ◽  
Extrinsic And Intrinsic Factors ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Twenty undergraduates participated in individual, semi-structured interviews concerning their decisions to change majors. We found three common extrinsic and three intrinsic factors related to their decisions. Extrinsic factors included parents who were supportive but not meaningfully directive, lack of familial external guidance, and lack of knowledge concerning chosen majors and future careers. Intrinsic factors included students' difficulty making long-term decisions, desires for a major that meshed well with their personal interests, and satisfaction with majors that met those requirements. Relative Emphasis: research, practice, theory

scholarly journals Tacit knowledge in unstructured decision process

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-39
Author(s):  
Fábio de Oliveira Lucena ◽  
Silvio Popadiuk
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Decision Process ◽  
Explicit Knowledge ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Evaluation Phase ◽  
Interpretative Analysis

Purpose This paper aims to identify the expressions and flows of tacit knowledge in the unstructured decision process. In this type of process, decision-makers use not only the explicit knowledge but also aspects such as intuition, experience and other forms of tacit knowledge. The research developed a qualitative approach, through a study of multiple cases, and applied semi-structured interviews to ten executives. The analysis of data was carried out according to Flores (1994) interpretative analysis of text technique. Results indicated that there was the insertion of tacit knowledge in all unstructured decision-making routines. It was also detected the need to explicitly add the routine of evaluation to the Mintzberg et al.’s (1976) model as elements of tacit knowledge were also identified at this stage of the decision-making process. Design/methodology/approach The research has taken a qualitative approach, through a study of multiple cases, applying semi-structured interviews to ten executives. The analysis of data was carried out according to technique for interpretative analysis of the text. Findings Results indicated that there was tacit knowledge in all unstructured decision-making routines. Also detected was the need to explicitly add the routine of evaluation to the model. Research limitations/implications It was unable to perform psychological studies to investigate the deepest cognitive and emotional aspects of managers, and it does not address, in depth, some issues that are related to tacit knowledge in decisions and that would be considered relevant. Practical implications Although this research was unable to dissect the composition of tacit knowledge in unstructured decision process, a better understanding of the aspects that make up the knowledge in question has been developed, providing some decision-making guidelines to managers. Social implications The language between communications actors can share decision-making rules to assist in the production and process of arguments necessary for the debate, evaluation and attribution of institutionally recurrent decisions. Originality/value The original contribution is present in a detailed description of the expressions of flows of tacit knowledge in unstructured decision-making processes, based on the model of Mintzberg et al. (1976). From the influence of tacit knowledge, it was found that the model in question needs to consider the relevance of the evaluation phase, as a stage equivalent to the other described by Mintzberg et al. (1976). These aspects have been better explained in the introduction and conclusion. Participant observation was not possible because the decision had already been taken by the informant at the moment of the interviews.

scholarly journals A Cost-of-Illness analysis of β-Thalassaemia major in children in Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamish Reed-Embleton ◽  
Savinda Arambepola ◽  
Simon Dixon ◽  
Behrouz Nezafat Maldonado ◽  
Anuja Premawardhena ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Cost Of Illness ◽  
Iron Chelation ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Thalassaemia Major ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Illness Study ◽  
Clinical Records

Abstract Background Sri Lanka has a high prevalence of β-thalassaemia major. Clinical management is complex and long-term and includes regular blood transfusion and iron chelation therapy. The economic burden of β-thalassaemia for the Sri Lankan healthcare system and households is currently unknown. Methods A prevalence-based, cost-of-illness study was conducted on the Thalassaemia Unit, Department of Paediatrics, Kandy Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka. Data were collected from clinical records, consultations with the head of the blood bank and a consultant paediatrician directly involved with the care of patients, alongside structured interviews with families to gather data on the personal costs incurred such as those for travel. Results Thirty-four children aged 2-17 years with transfusion dependent thalassaemia major and their parent/guardian were included in the study. The total average cost per patient year to the hospital was $US 2601 of which $US 2092 were direct costs and $US 509 were overhead costs. Mean household expenditure was $US 206 per year with food and transport per transfusion ($US 7.57 and $US 4.26 respectively) being the highest cost items. Nine (26.5%) families experienced catastrophic levels of healthcare expenditure (>10% of income) in the care of their affected child. The poorest households were the most likely to experience such levels of expenditure.

scholarly journals Testing Growth Theory Using Existing Growth Models for MENA Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
Mohamed Omar Fargani ◽  
Girijasankar Mallik
Keyword(s):  
Developing Economies ◽  
Growth Models ◽  
Dynamic Effects ◽  
Medium Term ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Mena Countries ◽  
Growth Outcomes ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Empirical Growth

This paper examines the growing gap between the theoretical and empirical growth literature and policy needs of the developing economies. Growth literature has focused mainly on long term growth outcomes, but policy makers of the developing economies need rapid improvements in the short to medium term growth rates. In this paper we argue that this gap can be reduced by distinguishing between the short to medium term dynamic effects of policies from their long run equilibrium effects. With data from selected 15 MENA countries; we show that an extended version of the Solow (1956) model is well suited for this purpose. We include the education find that the short to medium term growth effects of the investment ratio are quite significant and they may persist for up to 10 years.

scholarly journals Behavioural Additionality Evaluation of industrial R&D programmes, the case of the TIP programme

Ergo ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladislav Čadil
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Short Term ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Input And Output ◽  
The One

Abstract Behavioural additionality is defined as permanent (long-term) changes in all spheres of behaviour and general capabilities of supported companies as a consequence of public support received. It closely relates to the output additionality because it creates prerequisites for improvement of firms economic performance. This paper aims to show the concrete application of this concept in the evaluation of programmes in the Czech Republic on the example of the TIP programme. It also tries to outline certain aspects that cannot be captured on the one hand when looking only at input and output additionalities, but on the other hand they enable better understanding of these additionality types. The methodology used for assessing behavioural additionality is based on a qualitative approach, a mix of a questionnaire survey and structured interviews. The evaluation confirmed the applicability of the behavioural additionality concept for programmes evaluation in the Czech Republic and showed that both the short-term and long-term effects of the R&D support in the areas of cooperation, R&D activities and firms strategies have already occurred.

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