A Case Study of Second Year Student Persistence

2001 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 271-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyle Gohn ◽  
James Swartz ◽  
Sharon Donnelly
Keyword(s):  
Time Management ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Student Persistence ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
First Year ◽  
Personal Support ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Major Factors

Most colleges/universities emphasize retention efforts during the first year. However, most campuses lose as many students through attrition from the second year to graduation as are lost from first to second year. Researchers at a major university in the mid-south studied second year students using a qualitative approach. A Conceptual Diagram of Issues, developed from the literature, guided the data collection and analysis. These included: Emotional and Personal Support; Commitment and Aspiration; Academic; and Financial. Eleven second-year students, representing various characteristics of the student population were interviewed. Major factors relating to attrition or persistence for second year students included: 1) adjustment to stress, 2) grade satisfaction, 3) time management, 4) financial management, and 5) stabilization of career choice.

The Perfect Match: A Case Study of a First-Year Woman Principal

2002 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 608-639 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Kay Duncan ◽  
Cynthia Anast Seguin
Keyword(s):  
Perfect Match ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
First Year ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
New Principal ◽  
Rural School District ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Small Rural School

This case study of a first-year woman principal in a small, rural school district describes succession effects from the perspectives of the female principal, some faculty members, a parent, and another administrator in the district. Open-ended interviews with the participants revealed a number of conflicting perceptions. The new principal perceived that she was successful in bringing about changes in the school on behalf of children. However, most of the faculty members considered the principal to be unsuccessful because she did not value their expertise or listen to their point of view. Some members of the community and the school board adopted the teachers’ perceptions. In the middle of her second year, the principal was terminated. Implications drawn from this case study may be of value to school leaders.

scholarly journals Assessing Financial Education: Evidence from Boot Camp

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 322-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Skimmyhorn
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Natural Experiment ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
First Year ◽  
Retirement Savings ◽  
Market Outcomes ◽  
Us Army ◽  
The Us ◽  
Credit Scores ◽  
Second Year

This study estimates the effects of Personal Financial Management Course attendance and enrollment assistance using a natural experiment in the US Army. New enlistees' course attendance reduces the probability of having credit account balances, average balances, delinquencies, and adverse legal actions in the first year after the course, but it has no effects on accounts in the second year or credit scores in either year. The course and its enrollment assistance substantially increase retirement savings rates and average monthly contributions, with effects that persist through at least two years. The course has no significant effects on military labor market outcomes. (JEL D14, I21, J45)

scholarly journals Realitas Implementasi Pengelolaan Keuangan Desa pada APBDes di Desa Dauh Peken

2019 ◽  
pp. 230
Author(s):  
I Wayan Purwa Astawa ◽  
I Gusti Ayu Nyoman Budiasih
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
The Village ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Common Understanding

One of the problems that appear in village financial management is the issue of its implementation in the Village Revenue and Expenditure Budget. The implementation is not in accordance with the provisions of Permendagri 113 of 2014 concerning village financial management due to the lack of common understanding, views, and commitments from village financial organizers. The purpose of this study was to determine the reality of the implementation of financial management of the village of Dauh Peken in Tabanan District, Tabanan Regency based on Permendagri 113 of 2014 on village financial management. The research is descriptive with a qualitative approach, research data obtained through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation studies. This study was analyzed using the Case Study method. The results of the study indicate that the Dauh Peken Village has not fully complied with the provisions of the regulation in financial management during the implementation of the Village Revenue and Expenditure Budget. This requires synergy between the district and sub-district governments in terms of assistance and supervision of village finance providers.   Keywords: Village finance, regulations, village finance providers.  

scholarly journals Financial Qualitative Research: A Comprehensive Guide for Case Study usage

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 106-116
Author(s):  
A. Moskovicz
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Financial Markets ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Use Case ◽  
Boundary Area ◽  
Tel Aviv ◽  
Case Based

Authors: Abraham (Abi) Moskovicz PhD, University of Bolton, U.K.; MBA Universidad de Santiago, Chile; BA Tel Aviv University, Israel Pages: 106-116 DOI: http://doi.org/10.21272/fmir.3(4).106-116.2019 Download: Views: Downloads: 49 12 Abstract Though case study based research is not uncommon in managerial and organizational accounting studies, case based research in the field of finance is pretty unusual. Must be recognized that the boundary area between the companies’ executives, the managers of the financial funding institutions, the expert’s analysis, and the financial press; is the source of many discussions in the related fields of financial management, financial reporting, and even concerning the functioning of the financial markets. It should be noted that accounting and finance academics operate primarily as one academic body in the U.K. The accounting academics have long been sympathetic to a qualitative research tradition. In addition, within a European context, many research traditions are evident. This has meant that there has been a supportive climate in the U.K. and Europe for a qualitative approach to finance and accounting related research. The purpose of this guide is to encourange researchers in the financial and the management fields to use case study basis on their work, showing the advantages of it, and to provide some tips on how this could be better executed. Keywords: financial qualitative research, case study basis.

scholarly journals Perceived pervasive skills acquired through educational games in an accounting undergraduate degree

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marelize Malan ◽  
Vanessa Van Dyk
Keyword(s):  
Time Management ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
First Year ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Learning Aids ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Value Add

Orientation: Learning should be active, experiential and fun.Research purpose: This study investigated the perceptions of students regarding the development of pervasive skills within an undergraduate accounting syllabus.Motivation for the study: Game-based learning is an effective way to increase students’ knowledge, evoke intense involvement in a collaborative setting and promote effective learning, which could result in the development of pervasive skills.Research approach/design and method: The perceptions of second-year students were gathered through a questionnaire with closed- and open-ended questions. The questionnaire sought to compare the two games that are played by the same set of students, one in their first year of study in a commerce module and another in their second year of study in an accounting module.Main findings: It was found that students enjoyed both games, particularly their collaborative nature and how they could learn from fellow students. The students perceived that the Monopoly board game primarily developed strategic thinking, critical thinking and professionalism whilst the 60 Seconds game developed teamwork, time management and communication (listening). The two games were, therefore, seen as effective learning aids since skills development occurred both within a formal, mark-bearing game and in an informal game with no bearing on the students’ marks.Practical/managerial implications: Learning through games can be interactive, practical and enjoyable and should be used as a tool to develop students’ pervasive skills.Contribution/value-add: This study also showed that it is not always necessary to spend much resource on a learning supplement. Both games proved to be effective learning tool in the development of pervasive skills.

Issue of Financial Management Practices among SMMEs: A Case Study of Former Transkei Homelands in Eastern Cape Province South Africa

10.31355/70 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 001-007
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Future Research ◽  
First Year ◽  
Eastern Cape Province ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Management Skills

NOTE: THIS ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED WITH THE INFORMING SCIENCE INSTITUTE. Aim/Purpose...................................................................................................................................................................................................... The goal of this study was to investigate the financial management practices of SMMEs operating in under developed regions as a challenge facing SMMEs operating in underdeveloped regions using former Transkei Homelands in Eastern Cape Province as a case study. Background......................................................................................................................................................................................................... In South Africa, the works of Cameron and Miller (2008) highlights that South Africa is ranked among top countries in the world with high failure rates of SMMEs during the first year of establishment. This calls for continues research works to identify factors that could be impeding the progress of SMMEs in South Africa. According to Jayansankaran, (1999) proper financial management practices are among the key deciding factors when it comes to the survival of SMMEs. Mostly SMMEs in underdeveloped regions are owned and managed by one person, the lack of financial management competence on the side of the SMMEs owners or managers in turn could bring serious consequences to the financial stability and grow of the SMMEs. It is against this background that this study focuses on financial management practices among SMMEs entrepreneurs operating their businesses in former Transkei Homelands where survival of SMMEs are critical for economic development of the region. Methodology....................................................................................................................................................................................................... The researcher in this study uses both quantitative and purposive sampling approaches to design an exploratory study to sample 68 SMMEs owners/managers based in the various towns of the selected region. Contribution........................................................................................................................................................................................................ This research will add to the growing knowledge about identifying factors that may be impeding survival of SMMEs. Findings .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. The major findings of the study revealed that 95.59% of the owners/managers have no financial management/accounting skills as well as 58.82% of the internal system of recording financial transactions are not audited. Recommendations for Practitioners................................................................................................................................................................. In view of the findings it is recommended that agencies charged with looking after SMMEs provide training in the area of financial management skills for the SMMEs owners/managers. Recommendation for Researchers.................................................................................................................................................................... Future studies can include the other four principles of financial management principles highlighted by Armstrong (2001). Impact on Society............................................................................................................................................................................................... The research will assist to highlight to funders of SMMEs, policy makers and business support agencies the need for educating SMMEs entrepreneurs especially those operating their businesses in underdeveloped regions in proper financial management practices in order to curve the problem of cash flow faced by SMMEs which leads to SMMEs failure. Future Research................................................................................................................................................................................................. Exploring the skills of the SMMEs entrepreneurs’ to prepare, understand and interpretation of financial statements are critical in this context.

‘Epidemiology’ of sheathing (ecto-) mycorrhizas in unsterile soils: a case study of Betula pendula

1985 ◽  
Vol 85 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 299-315
Author(s):  
F. T. Last ◽  
P. A. Mason ◽  
J. Wilson ◽  
K. Ingleby ◽  
R. C. Munro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Betula Pendula ◽  
Root Systems ◽  
First Year ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Mineral Soils ◽  
Axenic Conditions ◽  
Different Soils

SynopsisSequential observations were made of the effects on root development of inoculating Betula pendula seedlings during propagation with sheathing mycorrhizal fungi, Amanita muscaria, Hebeloma sacchariolens or Paxillus involutus. After propagation, the seedlings were grown for two seasons in four different soils (two mineral soils and two peats) which were not sterilised.While all inoculated seedlings had similar numbers of mycorrhizas at planting, numbers subsequently increased most rapidly with P. involutus and least rapidly with A. muscaria. From the end of the first season onwards, the uninoculated controls had as many mycorrhizas as seedlings inoculated with either A. muscaria or H. sacchariolens. These numbers were, however, usually exceeded on plants inoculated with P. involutus.The mycorrhizas developing on the controls, and on seedlings inoculated with A. muscaria, were attributable after planting into the unsterile soils, to naturally occurring soil-borne inocula of species of Cenococcum, Hebeloma, Inocybe, Laccaria, Paxillus and Thelephora etc. Those developing on seedlings inoculated with P. involutus were all attributable to this inoculant fungus in the first year but, in the second year, the proportions decreased to 19—14%. With H. sacchariolens, at least 90% of the mycorrhizas in the two mineral soils and one of the peats (a sedge peat) were attributable in years 1 and 2 to the inoculant fungus. In the other peat (Sphagnum peat), the proportion of mycorrhizas attributable to H. sacchariolens decreased to 25% by the end of the first year and totally disappeared in the second.The continued ability of H. sacchariolensto form mycorrhizas in a range of unsterile soils, to the virtual exclusion of mycorrhizas attributable to other fungi, is thought to be characteristic of fungi that occur early in mycorrhizal successions. In contrast,A. muscaria(a late-stage fungus), was unable to form mycorrhizas after inoculated seedlings were transferred from controlled axenic conditions to unsterilised field soils.Two arbiters of root growth were measured—numbers of roots and their dry weights. Whereas inoculations with H. sacchariolens significantly decreased numbers in the latter part of the first season, they either had no effects on dry weights as in the mineral soils or significantly increased them as in the peats. In the second season, there was further evidence, sometimes contradictory, showing that inoculations can appreciably alter the structure of developing root systems.

scholarly journals DESAIN IMPLEMENTASI BADAN LAYANAN UMUM DAERAH PADA SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEJURUAN SEBAGAI PENGUATAN PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS INDUSTRI

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Wahid Hariyanto
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Vocational Schools ◽  
Organizational Governance ◽  
Organization Management ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Study Type ◽  
Financial Administration

Abstract: This article aimed to reveal the practice of BLUD implementation in SMK Negeri 1 Jenangan Ponorogo. Considering from 2110 vocational schools in East Java, only 20 being BLUD status. And out of 45 vocational schools in Ponorogo, only 1 being BLUD status. This research is important to do because considering the existence of BLUD itself is oriented to the development of teaching factory, so, the result from this research can be used as a model for another institutions. And based on the search and the knowledge of Researcher, no one research on BLUD practice in vocational education institutions. This research used a qualitative approach with a case study type. The analysis used the basic concepts of analysis by Mathew B. Miles and A. Michael Huberman. This study concludes: first, the organization management of the BLUD is carried out by creating a organizational structure that focused on BLUD financial administration called the BLUD Financial Administration Manager. Second, the financial management of the BLUD is carried out by making a number of documents that support the operation of the BLUD financial administration. These documents include the Rencana Kerja Anggaran (RKA) and Dokumen Pengelolaan Anggaran (DPA) whose implementation is assisted by the BLUD operator. Third, the management of BLUD accountability is carried out by assessing performance and financial absorption through the steps of establishing financial and performance indicators, assessing performance and finance, continued clarifying and finding solutions to improve existing processes.Keywords: Organizational Governance; Finance; Accountability; Industry Based Learning.Abstrak: Penulisan artikel ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan praktik pelaksanaan BLUD yang ada di SMK Negeri 1 Jenangan Ponorogo. Mengingat dari 2110 SMK di Jawa Timur hanya ada 20 yang berstatus BLUD. Dan dari 45 SMK di Ponorogo hanya 1 yang berstatus BLUD. Penelitian ini penting dilakukan karena keberadaaan BLUD diorientasikan untuk pengembangan pembelajaran berbasis industri, sehingga model pengelolaannya perlu diketahui sebagai model bagi lembaga pendidikan lain yang ingin menuju ke status tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis studi kasus. Pengambilan datanya melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Analisis menggunakan konsep dasar analisis milik Miles dan Huberman. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan: pertama, Tata kelola organisasi BLUD dilakukan dengan membuat struktur khusus yang menagani administrasi keuangan BLUD yang dinamakan Pengelola Administrasi Keuangan BLUD. Kedua, tata kelola keuangan BLUD dilakukan dengan membuat serangkaian dokumen yang mendukung jalannya administrasi keuangan BLUD. Dokumen tersebut meliputi Rencana Kerja Anggaran (RKA) dan Dokumen Pengelolaan Anggaran (DPA) yang pelaksanaannya dibantu oleh operator BLUD. Ketiga, tata kelola akuntabilitas BLUD dilakukan dengan melakukan penilaian kinerja dan keterserapan keuangan melalui langkah menetapkan indikator kinerja dan keuangan, penilaian kinerja dan keuangan, serta klarifikasi dan pencarian solusi untuk memperbaiki proses yang ada.Kata kunci: Tata kelola Organisasi; Keuangan; Akuntabilitas; Pembelajaran Berbasis Industri.

scholarly journals CASE STUDY INFORMATION REFLECTING FARMER USE OF PAWERA RED CLOVER IN NORTHERN NORTHLAND

1986 ◽  
pp. 179-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gavin Ussher
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Red Clover ◽  
First Year ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
Potential Problems ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Very High

Low summer production in Northern Northland can be largely overcome by the use of 'Grasslands Pawera' red clover. Daily dry matter production of 100+ kg/ha/day over the penod late October to early March, have been recorded over two years. Yearly production of 22,OOOkg DM/ha in the first year, and 17,500 to 21,000 in the second year, have been recorded from pure stands of Pawera. This growth is of very high quality occurring at a tlmc when growth and quality of existing Rye or Kikuyu based pastures, are low. Potential problems from the use of Pawera are discussed. Keywords: Pawera red clover, quality, Northland, problems.

scholarly journals Planning Qualitative Research: Design and Decision Making for New Researchers

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 160940692096717
Author(s):  
Lesley Eleanor Tomaszewski ◽  
Jill Zarestky ◽  
Elsa Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Research Questions

For students and novice researchers, the choice of qualitative approach and subsequent alignment among problems, research questions, data collection, and data analysis can be particularly tricky. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to provide a concise explanation of four common qualitative approaches, case study, ethnography, narrative, and phenomenology, demonstrating how each approach is linked to specific types of data collection and analysis. We first introduce a summary and key qualities of each approach. Then, using two common research contexts, we apply each approach to design a study, enabling comparisons among approaches and demonstrating the internal consistency within each approach. Given the nuance and complexity of qualitative research, this paper provides an accessible starting point from which novice researchers can begin their journey of learning about, designing, and conducting qualitative research.

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