The Many Facets of Faculty Involvement in the Implementation Process: A Case Study of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to address the following question: How do strategy implementation obstacles relate to each other and affect strategy implementation? Design/methodology/approach The research methodology is qualitative and based on an extensive review of the literature and on an in-depth case study analysis. Findings This paper draws two main conclusions. The first is that the many obstacles that impact the strategy implementation process can interact and be strongly interrelated in dynamic and complex manners. The second is that obstacles can lead to and reinforce other obstacles, eventually forming long chains of blockages. Originality/value Strategy implementation remains a difficult task with improbable success. This paper provides a contribution to an explanation on why so many strategy implementation efforts fail. It is one of the very few papers addressing the issue of the relationships between strategy implementation obstacles.

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The Nonconformist Inheritance

10.1093/oso/9780198269960.003.0005 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Isabel Rivers

Keyword(s):

Eighteenth Century ◽

Seventeenth Century ◽

Church Of England ◽

John Bunyan ◽

John Wesley ◽

Religious Attitudes ◽

Pilgrim's Progress ◽

The Many ◽

John Owen

This chapter analyses the editions, abridgements, and recommendations of texts by seventeenth-century nonconformists that were made by eighteenth-century dissenters, Methodists, and Church of England evangelicals. The nonconformist writers they chose include Joseph Alleine, Richard Baxter, John Flavel, John Owen, and John Bunyan. The editors and recommenders include Philip Doddridge, John Wesley, Edward Williams, Benjamin Fawcett, George Burder, John Newton, William Mason, and Thomas Scott. Detailed accounts are provided of the large number of Baxter’s works that were edited, notably A Call to the Unconverted and The Saints Everlasting Rest, and a case study is devoted to the many annotated editions of Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress and the ways in which they were used. The editors took into account length, intelligibility, religious attitudes, and cost, and sometimes criticized their rivals’ versions on theological grounds.

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Morphological Change of Dhaka City Over a Period of 55 Years: A Case Study of Two Wards

Journal of Bangladesh Institute of Planners ◽

10.3329/jbip.v2i0.9554 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 2 ◽

pp. 30-38 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Bayes Ahmed ◽

Muhammad Rakibul Hasan Raj ◽

KM Maniruzzaman

Keyword(s):

Urban Form ◽

Spatial Dynamics ◽

Morphological Structure ◽

General Interest ◽

Morphologic Change ◽

Dhaka City ◽

Territorial Expansion ◽

Physical Form ◽

The Many

Dhaka City has undergone radical changes in its physical form, not only by territorial expansion, but also through internal physical transformations over the last decades. These have created entirely new kinds of fabric. With these changes, the elements of urban form have changed. Plots and open spaces have been transformed into building areas, open squares into car parks, low land and water bodies into reclaimed built-up lands etc. This research has its general interest in the morphologic change of Dhaka City. It focuses on the spatial dynamics of urban growth of Dhaka over the last 55 years from 1952-2007. In the research, the transformation of urban form has been examined through space syntax. The aim behind using this technique is to describe aspects of relationships between the morphological structure of man-made environments and social structures and events. To conduct this research, Wards 49 and 72 of Dhaka City Corporation were selected as the study areas, of which Ward 72 is an indigenous and Ward 49 is a planned type of settlement. Being a planned residential area, the syntactic measures from this morphological analysis are showing quite unchanged and high values in all phases for Ward 49 and the physical characteristics of Ward 72 (Old Dhaka) still represent the past. The syntactic values are found to be higher for Ward 72 and than Ward 49. Higher values indicate that the street network is highly connective among each other. Time affects differently the layout of cities and the architecture of buildings. Of the many human creations, street systems are among the most resistant to change. This has been emphasized in this study, thereby facilitating the comparison of urban layouts across space and time. The interpretation of history in the light of quantitative accounts, as demonstrated in this study, will be of value to urban planners and urban designers for the future planning of modern Dhaka City.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbip.v2i0.9554 Journal of Bangladesh Institute of Planners Vol. 2, December 2009, pp. 30-38

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Logistics management in China: A case study of Haier

Human Systems Management ◽

10.3233/hsm-2004-23102 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 15-27

Author(s):

Jason C.H. Chen ◽

Binshan Lin ◽

Lingli Li ◽

Patty S. Chen

Keyword(s):

Communication Networks ◽

Global Economy ◽

Collaborative Advantage ◽

Logistics Systems ◽

Business Partners ◽

Business Operations ◽

Global Brand ◽

The Many ◽

Foreign Competitors

Chinese businesses began with a weak foundation in the intense world trade environment, similar to the many other companies that grew from developing countries. How were these Chinese businesses able to compete with foreign competitors armed with strong capital structures and efficient communication networks? Haier is an excellent example of how Chinese companies have successfully adapted to and prospered in the global economy, using information technology as a strategic weapon to improve its competitive advantage and further to create collaborative advantage. Haier's growth is miraculous: in less than two decades, it grew from a state-owned refrigerator factory into an innovative international giant. The company has become China's first global brand and the fifth largest appliance seller in the world. What are the secrets of Haier's success? Many researchers have conducted extensive studies on Haier's management and found the key is Management Information Systems such as e-Commerce and logistics systems that improve business operations between its suppliers, customers, and business partners. This article recounts the journey of Haier's achievements to excellence through its MIS, and provides analyses of the company's business model, the market chain management model.

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William James and the Sustainable Transformation of Values, with a Case Study for Rethinking the American Dream

Human Arenas ◽

10.1007/s42087-020-00170-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Paul Croce

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Social Transformation ◽

American Dream ◽

William James ◽

Social Issues ◽

Virus Spread ◽

Global Pandemic ◽

The Face ◽

The Many

AbstractThis article addresses the call of the Psychology of Global Crises conference for linkage of academic work with social issues in three parts: First, examples from conference participants with their mix of bold calls for social transformation and realization of limits, a combination that generated few clear paths to achieving them. Second, presentation of Jamesian practical idealism with psychological insights for moving past impediments blocking implementation of ideals. And third, a case study of impacts from the most recent prominent crisis, the global pandemic of 2020, which threatens to exacerbate the many crises that had already been plaguing recent history. The tentacles of COVID’s impact into so many problems, starting with economic impacts from virus spread, present an opportunity to rethink the hope for constant economic growth, often expressed as the American Dream, an outlook that has driven so many of the problems surging toward crises. Jamesian awareness of the construction of ideological differences and encouragement of listening to those in disagreement provide not political solutions, but psychological preludes toward improvements in the face of crises.

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A Questionnaire Case Study of Opinions of Chinese Agricultural Workers on the Coordinated Control of Emissions of Ammonia

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13041994 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 1994

Author(s):

Muxue Liang ◽

Hong Liao ◽

Yue Huang ◽

Zifang Qiao ◽

Chenchen Tan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Implementation Process ◽

Coordinated Control ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Nitrogen Fertilizers ◽

Equivalent Diameter ◽

National Bureau ◽

Ammonia Emissions ◽

Particulate Pollution ◽

Primary Particles

So far, China’s particulate pollution control is principally focused on primary particles and sulfur dioxide from coal combustion. The contribution of ammonia emissions to particulate matter with an aerodynamic equivalent diameter of less than or equal to 2.5 microns (PM2.5) has been increasingly emphasized. As a world-famous agricultural country with 523 million farmers (2017, National Bureau of Statistics of China), approximately 70.0–90.0% of China’s ammonia emissions come from agriculture. With such a huge population, agriculture industrialization (socioeconomic policies and technology upgrades to reduce ammonia emissions from fertilizers and livestock) has a large potential but is more vulnerable to costs compared to other industries. We need a solution involving both economic benefits and environmental protection. For this purpose, we sent out an anonymous questionnaire consisting of 16 questions to 420 farmers and conducted a field visit survey in a rural area of Jiangsu Province. Through statistical analysis, we found that the use of nitrogen fertilizers in agriculture, which are an important source of ammonia through volatilization, is normal (200/420 × 100% = 47.62% of farmers use such fertilizers). Among the 420 farmers surveyed, 90.71% of them have knowledge of air pollution from agricultural activities and 92.15% of them have certain understanding of agricultural industrialization policies, indicating that coordinated control of ammonia emissions can be achieved together with policy propaganda. Through factor analysis and correlation analysis, we find that the early propaganda of policies can help farmers to be more willing to accept the policies. The correlation coefficient between awareness of pollution and policy approval is 0.94, and that between policy publicity and policy approval is 0.95. Generally speaking, the promotion of policies is worth carrying out during the implementation process.

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A mixed methods multiple case study to evaluate the implementation of a care pathway for colorectal cancer surgery using extended normalization process theory

BMC Health Services Research ◽

10.1186/s12913-020-06011-w ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

R. van Zelm ◽

E. Coeckelberghs ◽

W. Sermeus ◽

A. Wolthuis ◽

L. Bruyneel ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Care Pathway ◽

Implementation Process ◽

Colorectal Cancer Surgery ◽

Protocol Adherence ◽

Multiple Case ◽

Specific Factors ◽

Normalization Process

Abstract Background Specific factors that facilitate or prevent the implementation of enhanced recovery protocols for colorectal cancer surgery have been described in previous qualitative studies. This study aims to perform a concurrent qualitative and quantitative evaluation of factors associated with successful implementation of a care pathway (CP) for patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer. Methods This comparative mixed methods multiple case study was based on a sample of 10 hospitals in 4 European countries that implemented a specific CP and performed pre- and post-implementation measurements. In-depth post-implementation interviews were conducted with healthcare professionals who were directly involved. Primary outcomes included protocol adherence and improvement rate. Secondary outcomes included length of stay (LOS) and self-rated protocol adherence. The hospitals were ranked based on these quantitative findings, and those with the highest and lowest scores were included in this study. Qualitative data were summarized on a per-case basis using extended Normalization Process Theory (eNPT) as theoretical framework. The data were then combined and analyzed using joint display methodology. Results Data from 381 patients and 30 healthcare professionals were included. Mean protocol adherence rate increased from 56 to 62% and mean LOS decreased by 2.1 days. Both measures varied greatly between hospitals. The two highest-ranking hospitals and the three lowest-ranking hospitals were included as cases. Factors which could explain the differences in pre- and post-implementation performance included the degree to which the CP was integrated into daily practice, the level of experience and support for CP methodology provided to the improvement team, the intrinsic motivation of the team, shared goals and the degree of management support, alignment of CP development and hospital strategy, and participation of relevant disciplines, most notably, physicians. Conclusions Overall improvement was achieved but was highly variable among the 5 hospitals evaluated. Specific factors involved in the implementation process that may be contributing to these differences were conceptualized using eNPT. Multidisciplinary teams intending to implement a CP should invest in shared goals and teamwork and focus on integration of the CP into daily processes. Support from hospital management directed specifically at quality improvement including audit may likewise facilitate the implementation process. Trial registration NCT02965794. US National Library of Medicine, ClinicalTrials.gov. Registered 4 August 2014.

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Navigating change – managers’ experience of implementation processes in disability health care: a qualitative study

BMC Health Services Research ◽

10.1186/s12913-021-06570-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Anette Granberg ◽

Marie Matérne ◽

Lars-Olov Lundqvist ◽

Anna Duberg

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care Organizations ◽

Contextual Factors ◽

Implementation Process ◽

Public And Private ◽

Implementation Processes ◽

Telephone Interviews ◽

External Conditions ◽

The Many ◽

Dance Intervention

Abstract Background Effective implementation processes play a central role in health care organizations and affect the care of patients. Managers are pivotal in facilitating the use of new practices, but their experience and how it affects the implementation outcome are still largely unknown. In the field of disability health care in particular, managers experiences have scarcely been investigated. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore managers’ experiences of the implementation process when transferring new practices into disability health care settings. Methods Semi-structured individual telephone interviews were conducted with managers at disability health care organizations in four administrative regions in central Sweden. A total of 23 managers with formal managerial responsibility from both public and private health care were strategically selected to be interviewed. The interviews were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis with an inductive approach. Results The analysis resulted in two themes about factors influencing the implementation process: firstly, Contextual factors set the agenda for what can be achieved, which highlighted aspects that hinder or enable the implementation process, such as internal and external conditions, the workplace culture, the employees and managers’ attitudes and openness to change: secondly, Leadership in the winds of change, which described the challenges of balancing managerial tasks with leading the change, and the importance of a leadership that involves the participation of the employees. Conclusions This study explored how and to what extent managers address and manage the implementation process and the many associated challenges. The findings highlight the importance of leadership support and organizational structure in order to transfer new practices into the work setting, and to encourage an organizational culture for leading change that promotes positive outcomes. We suggest that identifying strategies by focusing on contextual factors and on aspects of leadership will facilitate implementation processes. Trial registration The SWAN (Structured Water Dance Intervention) study was retrospectively registered on April 9, 2019 and is available online at ClinicalTrials.gov (ID: NCT03908801).

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When Scientific Knowledge and Ignorance Make It Difficult to Improve Occupational Health: A French and European Perspective

NEW SOLUTIONS A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy ◽

10.1177/10482911211019135 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 104829112110191

Author(s):

Émilie Counil ◽

Emmanuel Henry

Keyword(s):

Occupational Health ◽

Trade Unions ◽

Public Health Intervention ◽

Implementation Process ◽

Health Issues ◽

Political Debate ◽

Exposure Limits ◽

Attributable Fractions ◽

Blind Spots

This article analyzes the consequences of the increasing reference to scientific expertise in the decision and implementation process of occupational health policy. Based on examples (exposure limits and attributable fractions) taken from an interdisciplinary seminar conducted in 2014 to 2015 in France, it shows how the measurement or regulation of a problem through biomedicine-based tools produces blind spots. It also uses a case study to show the contradictions between scientific and academic aims and public health intervention. Other indirect implications are also examined, such as the limitation of trade unions’ scope for action. Finally, the article suggests launching a broad political debate accessible to nonspecialists about collective occupational health issues—a dialogue made difficult by the rise of the afore-mentioned techno-scientific perspective.

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Success Drivers for Implementing Circular Economy: A Case Study from the Building Sector in Colombia

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13031350 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 1350

Author(s):

Luz Elba Torres-Guevara ◽

Vanessa Prieto-Sandoval ◽

Andres Mejia-Villa

Keyword(s):

Circular Economy ◽

Small And Medium Enterprises ◽

Implementation Process ◽

Construction Sector ◽

Direct Communication ◽

Management Commitment ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Large Building ◽

Do So

This paper contributes to the circular economy (CE) literature by investigating the drivers of success of the CE implementation in the construction sector and how those drivers can complement any implementation process in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). To do so, we analyzed the case of TECMO Estructuras Metálicas, using the methodology proposed by Jaca and colleagues to implement the CE in SMEs. It is a Colombian company with more than five decades of experience in the manufacture and installation of steel and aluminum structures for small and large building and infrastructure projects. The data were collected between August 2019 and November 2020 through direct communication with the company via workshops, meetings, and company reports. This research found that five drivers are relevant for implementing CE in the construction sector: fertile ecosystem, management commitment, identification of valuable materials, green teams, and CE intermediaries. Moreover, this study also contributes to teaching the implementation of the CE in companies, since it shows that through the methodology presented, implementation projects can be developed in postgraduate classes.

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