scholarly journals Om sammenhenger mellom forskningsspørsmål, aksjonsforskning, casestudier og generalisering

2020 ◽  
pp. 163-189
Author(s):  
Kristin Emilie Willumsen Bjørndal ◽  
Svein-Erik Andreassen
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of the article is to contribute to the discussion about the relationship between action research with qualitative data and generalization. Working towards this purpose, we look into two other elements of research design. These two are research questions and case study as a research strategy. We apply theoretical concepts about different types of action research, different types of case study and different types of generalization in qualitative research. We also derive various formulations of constructive research questions. By experimenting with compilations of the theoretical concepts and the various formulations of constructive research questions, we promote a possible mindset about how different types of action research can justify ambition or not ambition of generalization.

scholarly journals Dysfunctional Behavior at the Workplace and Its Impact on Employees’ Job Performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar Ramzy ◽  
Randa El Bedawy ◽  
Aya Maher
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Dysfunctional Behavior ◽  
New Approaches ◽  
Organizational Dysfunction ◽  
The Relationship

Dysfunctional behavior at the workplace reflects the behavior that violates remarkably the accepted norms at the workplace which is in turn can be destructive to overall organizational performance. This study aims to explore the relationship between dysfunctional behavior at the workplace and employees’ job performance. In order to study the issue of organizational dysfunction in Egypt, a unique organization was taken as a case study, namely SEKEM. This research is qualitative research based on the approach of Action Research. Through this approach, a semi-structured interview was designed by the researchers and used to collect data from the employees of SEKEM. As such, it is recommended to take new approaches to effectively manage dysfunctional behavior at the workplace.

scholarly journals Designing Embedded Case Study Research Approach in Educational Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Cucuk Budiyanto ◽  
Adi Prananto ◽  
Felix Ter-Chian Tan
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Holding Company ◽  
Embedded Case Study ◽  
The Relationship

Despite the case study research method has been widely adopted in qualitative research, few scholarly articles addressed the comprehensive guidance on the use of embedded case study research design. This paper aims to contribute to the literature by demonstrating the use of embedded case study research design in qualitative research. A pseudo case was exemplified by exploring the relationship between a holding company and its subsidiary companies of a corporate group. What construct a case and the rationale for the case being studied is exemplified. The paper further outlines the research protocol, the procedure of inquiry, and the design of the embedded case analysis. A brief explanation of the context of the case enriches the understanding of the investigated cases.

FOSTERING STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES IN ENGLISH WRITING WITH MICROBLOGGING IN TWITTER

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Pham Thi Thu Hien
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology

Twitter and Microblogging are two separate entities but completes each other. Both of them can be used as language learning tools and their potential has been proved by several scholars. This study tries to examine students’ experiences in integrating microblogging with twitter. It is also study about the beneficial roles of microblogging with Twitter in language learning, its relation to writing, and its appropriateness in language learning. This study employs a qualitative research methodology, and case study as its research design. Semi-structured interviews and questionnaires were employed in this study to find out about participants' views about microblogging and Twitter. From this study, it can be concluded that the participants of the study underwent various experiences during the implementation of microblogging with Twitter. They also felt that microblogging with Twitter at some point advantages them to systematically arrange their ideas, and allows them to choose appropriate diction of their ideas. They also stated that Twitter can be an appropriate means in language learning, especially in English writing<em>.</em>

Gendered differences in emigration and mobility perspectives among European researchers working abroad

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Scheibelhofer
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
The United States ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
The Future ◽  
Highly Skilled

This paper focuses on gendered mobilities of highly skilled researchers working abroad. It is based on an empirical qualitative study that explored the mobility aspirations of Austrian scientists who were working in the United States at the time they were interviewed. Supported by a case study, the paper demonstrates how a qualitative research strategy including graphic drawings sketched by the interviewed persons can help us gain a better understanding of the gendered importance of social relations for the future mobility aspirations of scientists working abroad.

scholarly journals Coordination mechanisms in the store opening process

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 482-499 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik Sandberg
Keyword(s):  
Coordination Mechanisms ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organic Growth ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
A Company ◽  
Opening Process

Purpose – For many retailers organic growth through the opening of new stores is a crucial cornerstone of the business model. The purpose of this paper is to explore the store opening process conducted by retail companies. The research questions cover: first, the role and organisation of the establishment function in charge of the process; second, the activities and functions involved in the process; and third, the coordination mechanisms applied during the process. Design/methodology/approach – This research considers the store opening process as a company-wide project, managed by an establishment function, in which internal functions as well as external suppliers need to be coordinated. A multiple case study of eight retail companies is presented, focusing on the organisation of the establishment function, a mapping of the store opening process and the application of coordination mechanisms. Findings – The role and organisation of the establishment function is described and the store opening process is summarised into 11 main activities to be conducted by either the establishment function or other involved functions. During the store opening process six different coordination mechanisms are utilised, including mutual adjustments and direct supervision, as well as different types of standardisation. Originality/value – This research seeks to improve our understanding for the store opening process and how it can be managed and controlled in an effective manner.

scholarly journals ANALISIS ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP DAN HAMBATAN PERTUMBUHAN USAHA DI UMKM PENGOLAHAN TAHU “RDS” SINGOSARI MALANG

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Aris Wahyu Tristanto ◽  
Ludi Wishnu Wardana
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Entrepreneurial Leadership ◽  
Data Collection Methods ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
The Future ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Collection Methods

This research was conducted to describe the entrepreneurial leadership of SMEs Tofu "RDS" and description about the obstacles experienced by SMEs Tofu "RDS". This research uses descriptive qualitative research design that aims to obtain the information available at this time, and then attempt to describe, record and interpret the information. Data collection methods used were interviews, observation and documentation. This type of qualitative research is case study. The result of the research is the condition of entrepreneurial leadership from the leadership of SMEs Tofu "RDS" is generally good because he is able to motivate employees well, have a picture of the future effort, able to read opportunities well, actively seeking new ideas, persistent in running their business And barriers faced by SMEs Tofu "RDS" can be overcome well by the leadership of SMEs Tofu RDS.

scholarly journals "Me and my students' smartphones in the classroom": A case study using arts-based methods

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Eleni Vakali ◽  
Alexios Brailas
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Education Research ◽  
Visual Arts ◽  
Emotional Response ◽  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
Art Music ◽  
Arts Based Research ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Basic Features

There is a new area flourishing within qualitative research based on methods using all forms of art: music, theatre, visual arts, and literature. In this paper we present an overview of the basic features of arts-based research; emphasizing on their meaning on education research, on the freedom of expression given to the participants in the research, and on the method the researcher applies to evaluate the collected data. We then present an arts-based research case study where the research questions relate to teachers’ reactions to the use of smartphones by students in the classroom. In this case study, teachers, especially those working on secondary education, are invited to portray their thoughts, emotions, and images that respond to these questions by painting them on a paper using markers. The findings show that the majority of the teachers are negative about the children using their smartphone in the classroom, along with evidence for teachers’ emotional response and how to confront the phenomenon.

scholarly journals A case study examining the mediating impact of Coach Educators delivering a professional development programme.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Sobolewski
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Personal Agency ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Coach Development ◽  
Professional Development Programme ◽  
High Degree

The important mediating influence of Coach Educators (CEs) delivering a programme of learning has been largely ignored in research seeking to find the key to effective CPD. This paper aims to bring CEs to the fore by reporting the experiences of 7 CEs and 2 Programme Managers delivering a sport National Governing Body coach development programme. Qualitative data were collected via semi-structured interviews and interpreted through the theoretical lens of relational interdependence (Billett, 2008) using a retroductive research strategy. The findings identified the subjective and idiosyncratic processes through which CEs developed their understanding of the programme resulting in individual differences in construal. The high degree of workplace affordance gave CEs autonomy to deploy their personal agency and intentionality to shape practice leading to wide variations in CPD delivery. The results suggest the subjectivity of CEs can have a potentially significant impact on the fidelity of the programme being delivered.

scholarly journals AN ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ORIENTATION, COMMITMENT AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF KAMPALA CITY COUNCIL AUTHORITY (KCCA), UGANDA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 176-188
Author(s):  
Hasanati Nabayinda ◽  
Musa Matovu
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
City Council ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Significant Positive Relationship ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Kampala City ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The study intended to analyze the relationship between psychological orientation, commitment and employee performance among staff in public institutions: A case study of Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA). The study tested three hypotheses; (i) there is no relationship between psychological orientation and employee commitment in KCCA; (ii) there is no relationship between commitment and employee performance in KCCA; and (iii) there is no relationship between orientation and employee performance in KCCA. A correlational research design was employed to test the relationship between the variables under study. A closed ended questionnaire was adopted to collect data for this study. Results: From the results obtained it was observed that there is a significant positive relationship between psychological orientation and commitment, r = .668, p = .015, N = 213; statistically significant positive relationship between commitment and employee performance, r = .419, p = .041, N = 213; and statistically significant positive relationship between psychological orientation and employee performance among the staff in KCCA, r = .789, p = .000; N= 213. Recommendations: The study recommends that KCCA put more efforts and resources into psychological orientation because it highly predicts employee performance than any other variable studied. It was also noted that all the variables under study were related to one another, meaning that they have statistical importance, and can be considered when improving performance of the employees at KCCA.

An Archaeology of the Twentieth Century in the Anthracite Coal Region of Northeast Pennsylvania

2018 ◽  
pp. 7-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael P. Roller
Keyword(s):  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Karl Marx ◽  
Structural Violence ◽  
Giorgio Agamben ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Anthracite Coal ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Coal Region

Chapter 1 provides a broad theoretical, historical, and ethnographic context to the research, and an overview of the major research questions addressed in the book. Topics such as the approach to the structural violence of everyday life in the twentieth century, the relationship between migrants and the sovereignty of political states, racialization, and the labor needs of late industrial capitalism are addressed. Relevant theoretical concepts from scholars such as Giorgio Agamben, Walter Benjamin and Karl Marx are introduced here. The ethnographic and discursive context of immigrant discrimination in the present, and the manner in which it informs the broad trajectory of the research is presented. Lastly, the manner in which interdisciplinary data is applied to this research is also presented.

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