scholarly journals Workaholism and Its Manifestations in Individuals Running Small Family Businesses – Selected Qualitative Research Results

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-211
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Dobrowolska ◽  
Marta Stasiła-Sieradzka ◽  
Mariola Paruzel-Czachura ◽  
Agata Chudzicka-Czupała
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Family Businesses ◽  
Psychological Aspects ◽  
Business Activity ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Small Family ◽  
Two Generations ◽  
Quota Sampling

Abstract The research into workaholism in individuals running small, family-owned businesses, among microentrepreneurs, i.e. individuals conducting business activity and employing up to 9 people, was inspired by the relatively high number of persons seeking assistance at a psychotherapy centre, classifying the ailments as workaholic issues, with n=64 respondents interviewed. The paper presents selected manifestations of workaholism, categorised into several key data areas as a result of qualitative research. Quota sampling was used to select respondents who were microentrepreneurs and who had been running family businesses for at least two generations. The results presented in the paper are part of a more extensive research project supervised by the first author, concerning the psychological aspects of running family businesses.

scholarly journals The methodology of qualitative research in small family businesses

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-235
Author(s):  
Łukasz Sułkowski ◽  
Andrzej Marjański
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Family Businesses ◽  
Small Family

Estrutura organizacional de uma empresa a partir de um processo de sucessão familiar: um estudo de caso

Revista Foco ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Evanir Nascimento ◽  
Débora Volpato ◽  
Adriana Carvalho Pinto Vieira ◽  
Julio Cesar Zilli
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Family Businesses ◽  
Active Member ◽  
Know How ◽  
Small Family ◽  
Hierarchical Levels ◽  
Suitable Structure ◽  
Equal Work ◽  
The City

As pequenas empresas familiares que vivenciam um cenário de sucessão possuem complexidades que vão além da administração família versus empresa e precisam de uma estruturação mais dinâmica para se manterem no mercado. Assim, surge a proposta de uma estrutura organizacional para uma empresa de pequeno porte do ramo metal mecânico localizada na cidade de Nova Veneza, SC a partir de um processo de sucessão familiar. Para propor uma estrutura adequada à empresa, foi utilizada uma pesquisa qualitativa por meio de um formulário onde os colaboradores preencheram com as informações de seus cargos e funções. Posteriormente foi aplicada uma entrevista com o fundador e seu sucessor para identificar onde a sucessão impactaria na sua estrutura organizacional proposta. Por meio da pesquisa foi identificado que os colaboradores realizam trabalhos iguais e precisam saber operar todas as máquinas da empresa. Na análise dos dados obtidos foi possível propor um organograma, onde foram identificados os níveis hierárquicos e uma estrutura de cargos para cada membro atuante dentro da empresa. Small family businesses that experience a succession scenario have complexities that go beyond family versus company management and require a more dynamic structuring to remain in the market. Thus, the proposal of an organizational structure for a small metal mechanic company located in the city of Nova Veneza, SC, is presented, starting from a process of family succession. In order to propose a suitable structure for the company, a qualitative research was used through a form where the employees filled out the information of their positions and functions. Subsequently an interview with the founder and his successor was applied to identify where the succession would impact on its proposed organizational structure. Through the research was identified that the employees perform equal work and must know how to operate all the machines of the company. In the analysis of the obtained data it was possible to propose an organization chart, where hierarchical levels and a structure of positions for each active member within the company were identified.

POLIGAMI DALAM PERSPEKTIF AL-QUR’AN

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-50
Author(s):  
Makrum Makrum
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Comprehensive Understanding ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Difference Of Opinion ◽  
Controversial Problem ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Interpretation Method

This paper is discusion the polygamy is still a controversial problem, although much discussed and examined. The difference of opinion among scholars make this problem continues to potentially raises the agree and disagree. Even though it has been regulated in Act Number 1 of 1974 concerning marriage and the compilation of Islamic law (KHI), this does not necessarily make the problem of polygamy is complete. Not a few perpetrators of polygamy choose married under the hand or by sirri. This research uses qualitative approach by implementing thematic interpretation method (maudhu'i) to obtain a comprehensive understanding about polygamy in the Qur'an. The Data obtained through the study of a library research by sharing the data that comes from the various verse of the Qur'an, hadith, book fiqh, research results, books and the news in various media outlets in order to complete the interpretation of the verses of polygamy. Based on the results of this research it is known that the verses of the Qur'an gives a very tight restrictions for those who want to in polygamy. Justice that the conditions of polygamy is not only were quantitative but also qualitative research. In the context of historical-socio, the command of polygamy is intended as a form of the solution to avoid injustice to orphans women. Even if polygamy still want to do, should the husband marrying the widows who have lighten the orphan.

scholarly journals Utilising Mood Boards as an Image Elicitation Tool in Qualitative Research

2021 ◽  
pp. 136078042199348
Author(s):  
Simon Spawforth-Jones
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Visual Method ◽  
Data Collection Method ◽  
Elicitation Methods ◽  
And Gender

The use of image elicitation methods has been recognised in qualitative research for some time; however, the use of mood boards to prompt participant discussion is currently an under-researched area. This article explores the use of mood boards as a data collection method in qualitative research. Used in design disciplines mood boards allow designers to interpret and communicate complex or abstract aspects of a design brief. In this study, I utilise mood boards as being part creative visual method and part image elicitation device. The use of mood boards is explained here in the context of a research project exploring masculinity and men’s reflexivity. In this article, I consider the benefits of utilising this method in researching reflexivity and gender before offering a critical appraisal of this method and inviting others to explore how mood boards might enhance research projects involving elicitation.

scholarly journals Learning Open Science by doing Open Science. A reflection of a qualitative research project-based seminar

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-279
Author(s):  
Isabel Steinhardt
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Science Practices ◽  
Bachelor's Degrees ◽  
Participatory Technologies ◽  
Digital Knowledge

Openness in science and education is increasing in importance within the digital knowledge society. So far, less attention has been paid to teaching Open Science in bachelor’s degrees or in qualitative methods. Therefore, the aim of this article is to use a seminar example to explore what Open Science practices can be taught in qualitative research and how digital tools can be involved. The seminar focused on the following practices: Open data practices, the practice of using the free and open source tool “Collaborative online Interpretation, the practice of participating, cooperating, collaborating and contributing through participatory technologies and in social (based) networks. To learn Open Science practices, the students were involved in a qualitative research project about “Use of digital technologies for the study and habitus of students”. The study shows the practices of Open Data are easy to teach, whereas the use of free and open source tools and participatory technologies for collaboration, participation, cooperation and contribution is more difficult. In addition, a cultural shift would have to take place within German universities to promote Open Science practices in general.

Family succession, professionalization and internationalization: a study of Brazilian family businesses

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Augusto Dalmoro Costa ◽  
Aurora Carneiro Zen ◽  
Everson dos Santos Spindler
Keyword(s):  
Family Business ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Family Businesses ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Family ◽  
Two Generations ◽  
Internationalization Strategies ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between family succession, professionalization and internationalization in family businesses within the Brazilian context.Design/methodology/approachThe paper presents a multiple-case study method with three Brazilian family businesses that have at least two generations of the owning family involved in the business and an international presence of at least three years. In-depth interviews and secondary data were undertaken with family and non-family members of each case.FindingsThe authors' results show that a family business can boost its internationalization by introducing both succession planning and professionalization on international activities. As family members tend to be more risk-averse and focused on keeping the family business within the family, professionalization is a way of improving the firm's ability to expand internationally. This process tends to lead to lower performance by the firm for the first few months or the first year after the investment, but afterward, international performance tends to grow exponentially.Originality/valueOnly a few studies have been concerned on the relationship of these three dimensions. Thus, the research takes into account that professionalization and succession lead family businesses to improve their internationalization strategies.

scholarly journals A Reflection About Self-plagiarism

2018 ◽  
pp. 164-184
Author(s):  
Sergio Alonso Lopera Medina
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Research Method ◽  
The Other ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Qualitative Research Method ◽  
Exploratory Case Study ◽  
Present Information ◽  
Similar Information

This paper explores self-plagiarism in three different articles that reported results of the same research project on reading in a foreign language. This article follows the qualitative research method and an exploratory case study was used. Results support that both inadequate paraphrasing and adequate paraphrasing were given. Regarding inadequate paraphrasing some similar words and ideas were found. On the other hand, using different authors in a specific idea, having different numbers of words in a common issue, and being versatile to present information might lead to adequate paraphrasing. Conclusions suggest that a dialog between editors and authors must be given in order to clear self-plagiarism up. Finally, conclusions also suggest that editors should consider the inclusion of some similar information in articles written by the same author or the same research members

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