scholarly journals Tornadoes in South Africa: An Overview with a Case Study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Offoro Kimambo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Heat Waves ◽  
Warning System ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Study Analysis ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Interesting Study

This paper contributes to the understating of tornadoes in South Africa using case study analysis. In South Africa tornadoes are the recurring phenomenon (the climatology) but so far they have received less attention. Damages from storms itself (tornadoes inclusive) are significant in South Africa relative to other weather-related disasters for example floods, heat waves, and droughts. For their understanding, a case study approach was adopted in the current study. Data were in courtesy of the following, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Centers for Environmental Predictions (NCEP), Eumetsat Germany, and South African Weather Service (SAWS). The aim of the study was to provide an overview of the occurrence of tornadoes in South Africa using a Klerksdorp tornado, which occurred on March 4, 2007, Northwest Province in South Africa. From the case study analysis, the tornado was associated with the cold front and cut-off low (both are extratropical circulation) which were the dominant weather systems of the day. Therefore we conclude that, a case study approach may be the best way to study events of these nature for a more informed decision, for example, issuing an early warning system.  In future, case studies, for example, involving interaction between extratropical and tropical circulation will also be an interesting study.

scholarly journals Tornadoes in South Africa: An Overview with a Case Study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Offoro Kimambo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Heat Waves ◽  
Warning System ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Study Analysis ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Study Approach

This paper contributes to the understating of tornadoes in South Africa using case study analysis. In South Africa tornadoes are the recurring phenomenon (the climatology) but they have received less attention. Damages from storms itself (tornadoes inclusive) are significant in South Africa relative to other weather-related disasters for example floods, heat waves, and droughts. Case study approach was adopted in the current study. Data were in the courtesy of the following, National Oceanic and Administration (NOOA), National Centers for Environmental Protections (NCEP), Eumetsat, and South African weather Service. The aim of the study was to provide an overview of the occurrence of tornadoes in South Africa using a case study. From the case study analysis, the tornadoes at Klerksdorp on March 4, 2007, was associated with the cold frontal systems and the cut-ff low (extratropical circulation) which were the dominant weather systems of the day. Case study approach may be the best way to study events of these nature for a more informed decision, for example, issuing an early warning system.  Case studies, for example, involving interaction between extratropical and tropical circulation may be also more informative.

scholarly journals Sustainable finance for sustainability: a case study analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 ◽  
pp. 08007
Author(s):  
Naufal D. Adam ◽  
Desi Adhariani
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of The Firm ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Other ◽  
Ethical Framework ◽  
Study Analysis ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Sustainable Finance

This study analyses the philosophical reasons behind the implementation of sustainable finance in ABC Bank in Indonesia based on parameters developed by previous research. The parameters consist of the theory of the firm, human nature of economic actors, ownership paradigm, and ethical framework. The case study approach is supported by primary and secondary data through interviews with managers and analysis of the company’s related reports and documents. The results confirm the parameters of sustainable finance implementation in ABC Bank, indicating the advanced movement made by the bank relative to the other counterparts to accommodate the issue of sustainability on the financial system.

scholarly journals ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSES TO DISCONTINUOUS INNOVATION: A CASE STUDY APPROACH

2004 ◽  
Vol 08 (01) ◽  
pp. 87-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
JEFFREY T. MACHER ◽  
BARAK D. RICHMAN
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Institutional Constraints ◽  
Study Analysis ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Disruptive Innovations ◽  
Organisational Structures ◽  
Discontinuous Innovation

Research that examines entrant-incumbent dynamics often points to the organisational limitations that constrain incumbents from successfully pursuing new technologies or fending off new entrants. Some incumbents are nevertheless able to successfully implement organisational structures and develop routines that overcome these institutional constraints. We provide a case-study analysis of how three firms — Motorola, IBM and Kodak — responded to "discontinuous" innovations and the associated structural and organisational limitations that are typical to incumbent organisations. Each firm was able to capture gains from new technologies and develop profitable products in emerging markets, although their abilities to sustain these gains varied due to subsequent organisational changes. Drawing from these case studies, we synthesise how firms can institute organisational strategies to continue to capture gains from disruptive innovations. A schema suggests that particular organisational strategies are comparatively optimal for corresponding points along an innovation lifecycle.

Removing Self-stigma: The Successes of People with Schizophrenia in Removing Self-stigma Through Self-control

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Franciscus Adi Prasetyo ◽  
Jajang Gunawijaya
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Study Quality ◽  
Data Display ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

Self-stigma experienced by people who experience schizophrenia has influence on reduced self-esteem, on powerlessness, the weakening of hope, and a motivation towards recovery. The aim of this study is to explain the efforts of people suffering schizophrenia to manage their self-stigma through self-control, using a case study approach. Based on the purposive sampling technique, five people with schizophrenia were selected as the cases to be studied. Data collection techniques utilized in-depth interviews, observation, and documentary studies. The analysis of the study data employed the stages of data reduction, data display, and data verification. Improvement in study quality employed the triangulation of data sources by checking the data to determine its consistency. The results of this study indicate that people with schizophrenia who have the ability to self-control can overcome self-stigma through changes in the manner of viewing themselves, self-training through activities, having endurance, having an honest approach, being able to explain schizophrenia from a positive viewpoint, having initiative, and having a positive attitude and the courage to face challenges.

scholarly journals Reducing environmental hazard caused by disposed mobile phones in developing countries

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfred Coleman
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Environmental Effect ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Environmental Hazard ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Phone Service

The utilization of unused and retired mobile phones in South Africa and other African countries poses a significant environmental hazard. Disposing of retired mobile phones in a safe manner has become an issue of concern in South Africa because of health and environmental hazards associated with it. This study investigates the methods of disposing and recycling of old, unused and retired mobile phones and their associated environmental effect on humans and plants in Africa. A case study approach was used in this paper. Participants were selected from three cities in South Africa, targeting three government institutions and three mobile phone service providers. Semi-structured, open-ended interview questions were used to get evidence from the participants regarding how old, unused and retired mobile phones are disposed and possible effect of these on the environment. The interviews were recorded, transcribed and coded. Findings revealed that most common method of disposing of old, retired mobile phones was donating them as gifts, selling to second-hand shops or storing in homes as spare phones. Based on findings, a proposed framework was developed to guide the collection process, reducing, reusing and recycling of old and retired mobile phones in Africa. The framework will not only assist manufacturers and retailers in selecting a better option of disposing old mobile phones, but also will to improve the hazardous environmental conditions, which affect humans and plants.

An analysis of the application of process improvement techniques in business process outsourcing

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 321-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronan McIvor
Keyword(s):  
Process Improvement ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Business Process Outsourcing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Study Approach

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to enhance the understanding of the application of process improvement techniques (PITs) in the business process outsourcing (BPO) process. The paper focuses on how PITs impact the BPO process, and identifies a number of key enablers of applying PITs in the BPO process. Design/methodology/approach – The paper employs a case study approach. In-depth case study analysis of a number of organisations that have employed a number of PITs in BPO is carried out. Findings – The findings support current literature that highlights the importance of formal contracting, relational contracting, and vendor capabilities for applying PITs in BPO. However, the findings also highlight the importance of additional factors, not widely considered in the current literature. The client must possess internal capabilities in PITs and change management to ensure process improvement occurs. Moreover, the findings here have shown that the client must invest in and develop the resources that enhance its capability to employ PITs in BPO. Originality/value – The findings highlight the importance and relevance of process improvement to BPO, and identify a number of important issues for further research in order to bridge the gap between these two complementary areas.

scholarly journals KEGIATAN BERBAGI PENGETAHUAN SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI GURU DI SMKN 4 BANDUNG

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-40
Author(s):  
Muhtada Khoyrudin ◽  
Neneng Komariah ◽  
Edwin Rizal
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Teacher Behavior ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Formal Knowledge ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Teaching Time

This study aims to determine the knowledge sharing activities among teachers at SMK Negeri 4 Bandung which includes the process of sharing knowledge, teacher behavior in knowledge sharing activities, and obstacles faced in knowledge sharing activities. The method used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data collection techniques used observation, interviews and literature study. Data analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the process of knowledge sharing activities consisted of formal and non-formal activities, the behavior of teachers in sharing knowledge depends on their personalities, there are active and passive ones, the constraints faced are  there is no harmony between the time of formal  knowledge sharing activities with teaching time, passive teacher attitudes in formal knowledge sharing forums, and lack of funds. The conclusion of knowledge sharing activities among teachers of SMK Negeri 4 Bandung is very important to do in order to improve the knowledge and competencies of teachers and as a medium for building togetherness.

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