scholarly journals Collaborative governance towards cities sustainability transition

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego de Melo Conti ◽  
Arnoldo José de Hoyos Guevara ◽  
Harald Heinrichs ◽  
Luciano Ferreira da Silva ◽  
Cristiano Capellani Quaresma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Governance ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Sustainable Cities ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Sustainability Transition ◽  
Governance Systems ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Constant Growth

Abstract Cities and their constant growth have a crucial role in global sustainable development. The objective of this article is to present a conceptual framework of collaborative governance for the shaping of sustainable cities. The adoption of the multiple case study (5) method allowed understanding the reality of the cities of Copenhagen (Denmark), Amsterdam (Netherlands), London (England), Hamburg (Germany) and Barcelona (Spain). Sources of evidence were collected through in-depth interviews, documents, and observation, plus the data analysis was performed by using the NVivo software. For that, exploratory-descriptive research was conducted with the use of a qualitative research approach. The results exhibit strategies, benefits, risks, and limits inherent to collaborative governance systems in the cities and bring contributions to the development of the governance theory.

scholarly journals Manajemen Personalia Lembaga Pendidikan: MA Darul Ihsan Samarinda dan SMA YPM Diponogoro Tenggarong Seberang

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Misbahul Fuad
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Personnel Management ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Personnel Administration ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Collection Methods

In its development, madrasas experienced ups and downs in their development. The most basic problem is the management aspect. The following cases of management are interesting to note. There are schools or madrasas that initially experience setbacks, then can progress rapidly. On the other hand, there are schools or madrassas that initially developed, but then almost went out of business. One of the reasons is due to the management that is not mature enough, therefore personnel management in the world of education is very important especially in educational institutions especially Islamic-based educational institutions. This study aims to determine the application of personnel management in Islamic education institutions and supporting and inhibiting factors in its application. This research is a type of field research with a multi-case study research approach. Data collection methods used Participatory Observation and In-depth interviews. The steps of data analysis in this study use the analysis of the Miles and Huberman models. Based on the results of research in the field it was found that: 1) The implementation of personnel management in MA Darul Ihsan Samarinda and YPM Diponegoro Tenggarong Seberang High School which consisted of educators and education staff. There are several components of personnel management, including seven components that have different divisions and elements, namely planning, recruitment, coaching, dismissal, but there are three important components that have not been comprehensively applied, namely compensation, appointment and evaluation. 2) Supporting factors for the implementation of personnel management in MA Darul Ihsan Samarinda and YPM Diponegoro Tenggarong Seberang High School are the motivation given by the madrasa headmaster and headmaster to their personnel so that they always try to be better and give encouragement or enthusiasm in carrying out their tasks. Both vision, mission, goals because each institution must have a vision, mission and goals as well as MA Darul Ihsan Samarinda and YPM Diponegoro Tenggarong High School have a vision, mission and clear objectives, while the inhibiting factor in the implementation of personnel administration is a means of implementing administration in MA Darul Ihsan Samarinda and YPM Diponegoro Tenggarong Seberang High School due to the unavailability of sufficient funds and human resources in their fields.

A grid approach to managing sustainability: evidence from a multiple Italian case study

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 875-894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Agostino ◽  
Martina Dal Molin
Keyword(s):  
Content Type ◽  
Campus Sustainability ◽  
Italian Case ◽  
Grid Approach ◽  
Simultaneous Evaluation ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Practical Tool ◽  
Real Practice ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the coherence between sustainability conceptualization (the “what”) and its implementation (the “how”) in terms of implemented actions and stakeholders’ interactions. The paper proposes a grid approach for the simultaneous evaluation of sustainability conceptualization and implementation. Design/methodology/approach This research is based on a multiple case study conducted in ten Italian Universities. In-depth interviews with general directors and administrative staff responsible for sustainable activities have been conducted together with documents and websites analysis. Findings The coherence between sustainability conceptualization and its implementation showed heterogeneity of practice. Results propose a grid approach, which highlights six different approaches to explain the connection between the “what” and the “how” of sustainability. Research limitations/implications The research is focused on Italian universities and may have overlooked approaches to campus sustainability specific of other countries. Practical implications Understanding the coherence between the “what” and the “how” of sustainability can provide university managers with a practical tool of analysis when approaching and evaluating the sustainable campus. Originality/value While higher education scholars are widely exploring the conceptualization of a sustainable campus and its implementation, little is known about the coherence between these two realms, despite their importance to facilitate the transition of sustainability vision into real practice. This study contributes to this area by proposing a grid approach to evaluate the coherence between sustainability conceptualization and implementation.

Offense or Defense

2021 ◽  
pp. 69-95
Author(s):  
Tahani Abdallah AbdelJawad
Keyword(s):  
Succession Planning ◽  
Employee Retention ◽  
Vantage Point ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Organizational Issues ◽  
Organizational Continuity ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Depth Interviews

Using a niche service provider, Zforce Government Solutions (ZGS), this case provides the reader with a first-hand examination of the organizational issues resulting from ineffective recruiting, retention, and succession planning, allowing for the acknowledgment of the coherent, interdependent, and interrelated relationship between the aforementioned topics. This case study performs a revelatory assessment of ZGS's application of Harvard's Soft HRM model and fundamentals of key issues reflecting organizational mismanagement of human talent, where human talent is vital to organizational continuity. Written from the vantage point of a previous ZGS senior management employee, this case study utilizes a qualitative research approach, with empirical data gathered from four in-depth interviews conducted with previous ZGS leadership employees. Ultimately, the case study is intended to induce reader-reflection on the various components of importance in talent management, which play a significant role in accomplishing employee loyalty and employee retention.

Corporate governance in state-owned enterprises in Lesotho

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Kopang Botlhale
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Policy Debates ◽  
Institutional Architecture

Purpose The purpose of this study is to discuss corporate governance in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Lesotho to influence policy debates. Design/methodology/approach This is a desktop study that used the qualitative research approach. For this research, the case study method has been adopted. In terms of orientation, this is descriptive research. Data were collected from three-tiered sources: independent publications (e.g. World Bank); government publications; and newspaper articles. Data analysis was in the form of document analysis. Findings The study concluded that there are instances of poor and/or bad governance in SOEs in Lesotho. Egregious examples include transgressing against the Public Financial Management Act (2011) and the failure to submit Audited Financial Results. Research limitations/implications The findings are limited to a specific case. Nonetheless, there are general lessons that can be drawn for African countries from the case study. A key general lesson is the imperative need to reconfigure the legal-institutional architecture of SOEs so that they create public value. Practical implications Other than cataloguing instances of poor and/or bad governance in SOEs in Lesotho, the paper goes further and accordingly makes policy recommendations to enhance corporate governance in SOEs in Lesotho. Originality/value There is no academic study on corporate governance in SOEs in Lesotho; therefore, there is a gap in the literature. Hence, the study makes an original contribution to the literature.

scholarly journals What Drives Politicians to Run for Office: Money, Fame or Public Service?

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arpie G. Balian ◽  
Arman Gasparyan
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Inductive Reasoning ◽  
Conclusive Evidence ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Local Government Level ◽  
Depth Interviews

AbstractThis is a multiple case study that investigates the motivations and ambitions of politicians who run for elections. It uses a mixed research design that applies inductive reasoning in the collection and analysis of data from six communities of rural Armenia. Data-collection instruments include in-depth interviews, focus groups, field observations and community survey. Whereas the study considers various theories of motivation and ambition, the conclusive evidence shows that the attractiveness of office at the local-government level in smaller rural communities is not driven by financial considerations and is rather compelled by the desire to make a difference motivated primarily by personal interest in and dedication to bringing positive change in the quality of life in one’s own community. The study also shows that motivators oft en stem from several other factors, including one’s deep-rooted connection with the community, lineage, length of term in office, record of community satisfaction, resultant personal power built over the years in service and the need to be acclaimed by one’s own community. A derivative closely linked to the priority of building the personal reputation of an incumbent mayor is the resultant power of decision-making. These conclusions can be explained using the model offered by Besley and Ghatak (2005) where politicians view public service as a personal mission. This study connects personal drive to sense of community and ancestral presence. The study also explains why mission accomplishment is more attractive than personal profit-making and how the sense of community and ownership are linked to personal drive.

scholarly journals Dialektika Keagamaan dan Kebangsaan dalam Tarekat Shiddiqiyyah

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Ahmad Munjin Nasih ◽  
Meidi Saputra ◽  
Tasmuji Tasmuji ◽  
Abd. Syakur
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Development ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Meeting Point ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
National Monument ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Religion And Nationalism ◽  
Depth Interviews

The purpose of this study was to describe the history of the Shiddiqiyyah Tarekat, the forms of nationalism in the Shiddiqiyyah Tarekat, and the meeting point of religion and nationalism in the Shiddiqiyyah Tarekat. The research approach used a qualitative approach with a descriptive research type. The data collection techniques used were observation, in-depth interviews, and literature study. The results showed that the Shiddiqiyyah Tarekat was a tarekat with very rapid development and had its own uniqueness that was different from other Sufi groups or tarekat. The forms of nationalism of the shiddiqiyyah tarekat were the eight abilities that must be held, the national monument, the poetry of the source of the independence of the Indonesian nation and the establishment of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia and the establishment of a brotherhood of love for the Indonesian homeland. The meeting point of religion and nationalism in the shiddiqiyyah tarekat was the concept of hubbul wathan minal iman, which means that love for the country was part of faith.

scholarly journals Peer Tutoring as A Best Practice of Accounting Learning in Vocational Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Mika Marsely
Keyword(s):  
Peer Tutoring ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Social

This study attempts to investigate the use of peer tutoring and to assest the effectiveness of peer tutoring in accounting learning, State Polytechnic of Malang. A descriptive research approach with case study was employed in this research. The information gathered by documentation, observation and in depth interview. The accounting learning was done by the author with apllying same age peer tutoring (co-peer). The findings revealed that peer tutoring is a very effective learning strategy both to tutors and tutees. Tutors feels happy, proud, and satisfied when the lecturers trust them to give the material in front of their friends. Whereas the tutees feel more comfortable because the learning activities has become more relaxed and not strained, the students have been brave to ask more question. Peer tutoring has improve the academic achievement, communication skill, responsibilities, patience, empathy, sympathy, and strengthening the social skills both to tutors and tutees. As we know that these all skills were very needed in the world life. The author suggest that it should be utilized within the premises of the educational institutions. It is a must for polytechnic students to be equipped with such ability given that it has a great impact towards their future career development. The graduates are believed to be able to perform productively in the society with this ability, notwithstanding what contexts they are in. This is to assure that they would be able to function in line with the complex world of today.

scholarly journals Teamwork Pengembangan Kemitraan (Studi Kasus Kelompok Kerja Pengembangan Kemitraan dalam Penangulangan Kemiskinan di Kota Bogor)

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Rizki Bunga Lestari ◽  
Soni Akhmad Nulhaqim ◽  
Maulana Irfan
Keyword(s):  
Working Group ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Team Building ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Study Development

The title of this research is “Teamwork of Development Partnership (Case Study Development Partnership Teamwork of Poverty in Bogor)”. This research aims to describe the teamwork process conducted by the Working Group on Development Partnership include communication, compromise, cooperation, coordination, and consummation. Teamwork that made the Working Group in an effort to reduce poverty in Bogor. Researcher used a qualitative research approach with case study method, while the instruments used in data collection is interview, observation guidelines, and guidance documentation. The technique used an in-depth interviews, non-participatory observation, and literature study. Informants in this research is 11 people, they are 4 persons from SKPD, 2 persons from BUMD, 2 persons from BUMN, and 3 persons from private sector. The results of this research indicate that good teamwork is determined by communication, compromise, cooperation, coordination, and consummation. Communications flow into upward, downward, and horizontal, both formally and informally, through the medium of verbal and non-verbal communication. Compromises is used to resolve the differences that determined the best alternative. Cooperation as a form of cooperation through the participation of members in carrying out its duties and responsibilities. Coordination is used to integrate the goals and activities of the Working Group in order to direct, there is no overlap. Then, the consummation is used through improvements in poverty reduction activities in Bogor. Thus, the researchers suggest a training program “Team Building Training to Improve the Quality of Teamwork”. The purpose of this training is to raise awareness of Pokja members so that they understand the importance of teamwork that goes with effective and implement a strategy or technique in achieving teamwork, so that the Pokja was able to develop and implement effective teamwork in tackling poverty.Keywords: Human Service Organization, Teamwork, Komunikasi dan Kooperasi

Conceptualizing the role of nonprofit intermediaries in pursuing entrepreneurship within schools in Israel

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 980-996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miri Yemini
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
State Policy ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Intermediary Organizations ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article investigates the rationales and activities of nine nonprofit intermediary organizations operating in Israeli public schools, under similar missions of promoting school entrepreneurship. I apply a multiple case study qualitative methodology with in-depth interviews and complementary content analysis to investigate how those intermediaries operate and thrive. I depict how the concept of school entrepreneurship is formed and facilitated and reveal how state policy and intermediaries’ activities interact and shape schools’ realm, as shown in three specific paradoxes emerging from my analysis.

scholarly journals PRINSIP EKONOMI ISLAM DAN IMPLEMENTASINYA DALAM KEUANGAN RUMAH SAKIT (STUDI KASUS PADA RS SITI KHODIJAH MUHAMMADIYAH CABANG SEPANJANG SIDOARJO)

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
Novian Abdi Firdausi ◽  
Sri Herianingrum
Keyword(s):  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Leadership Management ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Network Process ◽  
Islamic Economic ◽  
Financial Allocation ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Hospital Finance

This research aims to determine the implementations of Islamic economic principles in financial aspects at Siti Khodijah Muhammadiyah Sepanjang Branch Sidoarjo Hospital. Adiwarman Karim formulated five Islamic economics principles, namely Tauhid (Faith), ‘Adl (Justice), Nubuwwah (Prophethood), Khilafah (Governance), and Ma’ad (Return). Using a descriptive qualitative case study as a research approach while using in-depth interviews with key informants, and Analytic Network Process (ANP) to find which principles implementations are dominant. The Study results show that Siti Khodijah Muhammadiyah Sepanjang Branch Sidoarjo Hospital has not used a full sharia-compliant financial system yet. It has distinctive accounting guidelines, incomes and capitals purely from operating profits, and having special council as sharia supervisor. From ANP analysis, the dominant aspects are Financial Allocation from ‘Adl aspect, Leadership Management from Khilafah aspect, ZISWAF Management from Ma’ad aspect, Amanah from Nubuwwah aspect, and Akidah and Akhlak from Tauhid aspect.Keywords: Islamic economic principles, hospital finance, implementation, ANP

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