scholarly journals Institutional Drivers of Internet Voting Adoption in Ghana: A Qualitative Exploratory Studies

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Agbesi
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Internet Voting ◽  
Voting System ◽  
The Government

Internet voting system adoption in elections can bring enormous benefits to an electoral process. Though few countries have adopted it for their legally binding elections, others have discontinued its use because of perceived vulnerabilities. But it has been argued that the benefits the internet voting system provide outweigh the perceived vulnerabilities. The main purpose of this study is to examine the drivers of the internet voting system from the organizational context. The study is purely qualitative using semi-structured interviews. The interview participants were top management of EC staff, political parties’ executives and experts who were purposively selected, and thematic analysis was used to extract patterns from the data collected. The main themes that emerged from the thematic analysis include pressure from political parties, pressure from the government, legal framework, financial readiness of EC, EC top management support, convenience, accuracy, and increase voter turnouts. The discussion of the findings and the implication of the results were discussed in the study.

Barriers in Business-IT Alignment in a Large Company in Manufacturing Area

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Fadi Shammas ◽  
Guanjie Meng ◽  
Lazar Rusu
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Large Company ◽  
It Alignment ◽  
The Status ◽  
Business It Alignment

Business-IT alignment (BITA) continues to be a top management concern for the last ten years. Moreover, organizations mangers are still looking to understand the barriers between the status of alignment and misalignment. The barriers in BITA differ from a business area to another and particularly the authors have not found any research studies concerning the barriers in BITA in the manufacturing area in Sweden. Therefore, the research question is: What are the strategic, tactical, and operational barriers in business-IT alignment in a large company in manufacturing area? The research strategy is case study, and the data was collected through semi-structured interviews and also from company's internal documents and it was analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings of this study are a number of thirty barriers in BITA that includes six new barriers in BITA at operational, tactical and strategic level.

Building a fitting context for knowledge management and innovativeness

Kybernetes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayşe Günsel ◽  
Serdar Bozkurt ◽  
Özge Mehtap
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Mutual Trust ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Firm Innovativeness ◽  
Organizational Rewards

Purpose In the hyper-dynamic business world of today, innovation has become the lifeblood of organizations. Knowledge management (KM) is widely considered an essential antecedent of innovation. However, very little empirical research has specifically addressed how KM is nurtured as support for innovation from a behavioral point of view. This paper aims to operationalize the characteristics of a fitting context – in terms of top management support, organizational rewards and mutual trust – and to clarify the role of organizational context on knowledge management strategies (KMS) and ultimately on firm innovativeness. Design/methodology/approach By studying 98 surveys from 23 companies from Technology Fast 50 list, based on using the partial least squares method, the authors find that this organizational context has a significant impact on the formulation and implementation of KMS. Findings Organizational/behavioral context has significant effects on the formulation and implementation of KMS as well as firm innovativeness. The results also demonstrate that the tacit KMS has a crucial impact on firm innovativeness. Originality/value From a behavioral perspective, this study empirically examines the role of organizational context (top management support, organizational rewards and mutual trust), KMS and firm innovativeness in a holistic manner in Turkey, a developing country. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, no researcher has undergone those relationships in literature.

scholarly journals The Socio-Political Obstacles Behind the Scanty Political Participation of Women Parliamentarians

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 1457-1461
Author(s):  
Hamida Bibi
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Political Participation ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Party Politics ◽  
Dominant Model ◽  
Participation Of Women ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Women Participation

Abstract The current study was conducted to indicate the numerous factors active behind the scanty political participation of women parliamentarians in parliamentary processions. For the collection of data for the current study, women parliamentarians and women’s rights activists were interviewed.  Semi-structured in-depth interview was used as research tool for data collection. For the analysis of data, the tool of Thematic Analysis, developed by Braun and Clarke (2015), was used. The findings of the study highlight some socio-political obstacles such as the lack of educational adeptness and political shrewdness, representing minority or reserved quota, the patriarchal and male-dominant model of politics, party politics, etc. are impeding the effective participation of women parliamentarians. All this has upset to work freely and securely dissuading women’s political achievements. In the light of the findings of the study, the author recommends society changing its attitude towards women politics. Women participation in politics ought to be encouraged at the cost of the abolition of patriarchy in politics. The government should help women parliamentarians. In order to be adept and astute, special trainings and sessions shall be arranged for women parliamentarians. Political parties should clearly policy in this regard avoiding party politics and the supremacy of some political figures.  

scholarly journals Method of combating illegal influence on voters in the Internet voting system

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Володимир Михайлович Чуприн ◽  
Володимир Михайлович Вишняков ◽  
Михайло Петрович Пригара
Keyword(s):  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Voting ◽  
Voting System

scholarly journals The Negative Factors Influencing the Career Intention of General Practice Trainees in Eastern China: a Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Tang ◽  
Huan Yang ◽  
Zhuxin Mao ◽  
Quan Li ◽  
Shunping Li
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Eastern China ◽  
Training System ◽  
Social Recognition ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Career Intention ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Government ◽  
Negative Factors

Abstract Background: There is an acute shortage of general practitioners (GPs) in China, and most of those general practice trainees have low career intention. This study aimed to investigate negative factors influencing the career intention of GPs in eastern China from the perspective of trainees taking standardised residency training, as to identify the barriers for general practice trainees becoming registered GPs, and to provide a policy-making basis for GPs recruitment and retention.Methods: A qualitative design was carried out in two training bases of Jinan and Qingdao in eastern China. Face-to-face, in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted, audiotaped, and transcribed using thematic analysis.Results: twenty-one trainees participated in this study. Thematic analysis generated five major themes: (1) low social recognition, (2) low professional identity, (3) low remuneration level, (4) imperfect training system and (5) influence of policy factors. Conclusion: Our results identified various negative factors influencing the career intentions of trainees. In order to eliminate these factors and increase attractiveness of general practice, it is recommended that the government and the public should create a supportive environment, which can be beneficial to the construction and development of general practice.

scholarly journals The Perils of Jirga and the Miserable Plight of Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-148
Author(s):  
Hamida Bibi ◽  
Surat Khan
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
International Law ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Verbal Abuse ◽  
Economic Policies ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Suicidal Attempts ◽  
The Government ◽  
Forms Of Violence

This study was conducted to critique and asses the institution of Jirga and its practice of Swara. The data was collected through vis-à-vis semi-structured interviews from the Jirgees and Swaras, the two most proximate stakeholders of the institution of Jirga. For the analysis of data, the tool of Thematic Analysis, developed by Braun and Clarke (2015), was used. The findings of the study show that Jirga — besides being unconstitutional — is involved in multifarious inhumane practices and its members are mostly uneducated. Its decisions are completely void of the canon international law and human rights. Jirga is involved in the felonious practice of Swara. Swaras — women atoned by Jirga in reprisal for an offence — are living wretched lives facing multifarious forms of violence, discrimination, humiliation and other forms of inhumane behaviors. Besides, they are suffering from depression, inferiority complexes, suicidal attempts, malnutrition, verbal abuse, etc. The findings also imply that illiteracy, passivity and condonement of the judiciary and law enforcing agencies, and the higher rate of crimes in the area are the factors contributing to the practice of Swara. In the light of the findings, the researcher recommends that the practice of reprisal reiterated by Jirga should be completely extirpated. Education should be disseminated and the government and law enforcing agencies should work in proximity to mitigate the rate of crimes in the area. The government should frame inclusive economic policies in order to promote peace and prosperity in the area.

Assimilation of social media in local government: an examination of key drivers

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 427-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Zhang ◽  
Jianying Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Technology Competence ◽  
Toe Framework ◽  
The Government

Purpose The government has included social media technology applications in the public sector as part of the fifth wave of information and communications technology adoption. Academic interest in social media in the government sector has been increasing. But there has been little empirical research on the assimilation of social media in the local government. To fill this gap, based on technology–organization–environment (TOE) framework, this study aims to investigate the key technological, organizational and environmental factors that affect the assimilation of social media in local government agencies. Design/methodology/approach To empirically test the model, a survey study was conducted. Data were collected from 150 government employees in the government department of X municipal government in China. The collected data were analysed quantitatively to answer five hypotheses using structural equation model. Findings The findings suggest that technology competence, top management support, perceived benefits and citizen readiness significantly influence assimilation of social media in local government agencies. Top management support is the strongest predictor of social media assimilation in a government agency. Originality/value This study is one of the first attempts that adopted the TOE framework to understand assimilation of social media in the local government. In addition, the effect of the four factors that include one technological factor, two organizational factors and one environmental factor, namely, technology competence, top management support, perceived benefits and citizen readiness, on intention to assimilate social media was investigated.

scholarly journals Unfolding the Impacts of a Prolonged COVID-19 Pandemic on the Sustainability of Culinary Tourism: Some Insights from Micro and Small Street Food Vendors

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 497
Author(s):  
Vanessa Gaffar ◽  
Benny Tjahjono ◽  
Taufik Abdullah ◽  
Maya Sari ◽  
Rofi Rofaida
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Street Food ◽  
Culinary Tourism ◽  
Dynamic Impacts ◽  
The Government

Our study reveals the impacts of various COVID-19-related restrictions on the culinary tourism industry by exploring how street food vendors deal with this unprecedented encounter. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews of 20 street food vendors and later analyzed using qualitative data analysis, focusing on the thematic analysis of coded interview transcripts, as a basis for generalization of our findings. This study unfolds the knock-on effects of the lock-down, social distancing, and movement restrictions imposed on the street food vendors and sheds light on how the culinary tourism industry can become more resilient and sustainable in facing a future or recurring pandemic. Understanding the dynamic impacts of the pandemic will offer insights for the culinary tourism industry and the government in the development of relevant policies to alleviate those impacts and protect the culinary tourism industry in the ‘new normal’ post-pandemic era.

scholarly journals Approaches for enhancing information sharing between government and communities in Western Cape

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Murendeni Nelwamondo ◽  
James K. Njenga
Keyword(s):  
Information Sharing ◽  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Computer Training ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Government

Background: The Western Cape Provincial Government uses digital intermediaries to facilitate information sharing between individuals, communities and the government. Digital intermediaries are shared facilities where communities can visit and have access to information and communication technology (ICT) and the internet. Communities benefit economically, socially and politically by using free access to ICT and the internet from intermediaries’ facilities to share information with the government. There seem to be disparities between the roles of the different stakeholders in information sharing. These disparities often result in poor communication between the government and communities, and also poor government services delivery.Objectives: This research investigated how intermediaries can enhance information sharing between government and communities in the Western Cape Province.Method: This study adopted a qualitative research approach by using semi-structured interviews. Purposive sampling was used to collect qualitative data from 15 participants from different intermediaries’ staff in the Western Cape Province. A narrative analysis approach was used to analyse the data.Results: The study found that intermediaries intermediate between communities and the government by providing free access to ICTs, provide basic computer training and access to computing resources and serving as an information hub. The study also found that operating hours, lack of resources, skilled staff and communication challenges adversely affect information sharing.Conclusion: This study recommended that intermediaries are supported to increase the number of resources and facilities and the number and levels of training in the province to cater for more communities. This study further recommended an increase on operational hours, and communication channels between the government and intermediaries.

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