scholarly journals GESTÃO AMBIENTAL EMPRESARIAL: ESTUDO DE CASOS EM EMPRESAS LÍDERES DOS SETORES SUPERMERCADISTA E DE REFRIGERANTESDOI: 10.5773/rgsa.v4i2.267

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Ricardo Luciano de Oliveira ◽  
André Gustavo Carvalho Machado
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Sustainable Products ◽  
Management Indicators ◽  
Two Phases

O objetivo deste artigo foi analisar como está sendo desenvolvida a gestão ambiental nas subsidiárias de duas empresas líderes mundiais em seus respectivos setores: supermercadista e fabricação de refrigerantes. Neste sentido, a estratégia de pesquisa adotada foi de estudos de caso. Entrevistas semi-estruturadas foram adotadas como principal técnica de coleta de dados, as quais foram usadas conjuntamente com outras fontes de informações no processo de triangulação. A análise dos dados foi realizada em duas etapas: análise individual dos casos e análise cruzada dos casos. Como resultado, percebeu-se que a gestão ambiental em ambas as empresas caracteriza-se, principalmente, pela valorização da imagem da organização e busca pelo baixo custo operacional. Parece haver uma tendência no sentido de educar ambientalmente seus clientes. Embora utilizando ferramentas ambientais distintas, as unidades estudadas têm em comum a busca pela conscientização dos seus funcionários e clientes, o tratamento de resíduos e a eficiência energética. Os principais indicadores de desempenho monitorados pela empresa representante do setor supermercadista dizem respeito a recursos energéticos, geração e recuperação do lixo e o desenvolvimento de produtos sustentáveis. A empresa do setor de refrigerantes, por sua vez, prioriza o consumo de água, energia, geração e recuperação de resíduos. Ambas as empresas utilizam relatórios de responsabilidade socioambiental para divulgar suas ações e seus índices corporativos. Palavras-chave: Gestão Ambiental; Indicadores de Desempenho; Práticas Ambientais. Abstract The purpose of this article has been to analyze how the environmental management in the subsidiaries of two world-leading companies in their own sectors (supermarkets and soft drinks) is being developed. In that sense, the research strategy chosen was case study. Semi-structured interviews were adopted as the main data gathering technique, and they were used alongside with other sources of information in the triangulation process. The data analysis was undertaken in two phases: individual analysis of the cases and crossed analysis of the cases. As a result, it was noticed that the environmental management in both companies is characterized mainly by the enhancement of the company’s image and the strive for low operational costs. It seems to exist a trend towards the environmental education of their clients. Although utilizing different environmental tools, the units under consideration have in common the pursuit for raising awareness amongst their employees and clients, waste treatment and energy efficiency. The main indicators of performance monitored by the supermarket sector company concern energy resources, generation and recuperation of waste and the development of sustainable products. The soft drinks sector company, on its hand, prioritizes water consumption, energy, generation and recuperation of waste. Both companies make use of socio-environmental responsibility reports to make public their actions and corporate indexes. Keywords: Environmental Management; Indicators of Performance; Environmental Practices.

scholarly journals Competitive intelligence practice in liquor retailing: evidence from a longitudinal case analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (9) ◽  
pp. 997-1010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Constantinos Vasilios Priporas
Keyword(s):  
Business Environment ◽  
Competitive Intelligence ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Longitudinal Case Study ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Two Phases

Purpose Competitive intelligence (CI) is a vital tool for any company to survive and remain competitive in today’s hypercompetitive and uncertain business environment. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the use of CI in liquor retailing in the USA. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory single longitudinal case study was performed through observation and semi-structured interviews plus examining documents from secondary sources in two phases. Content analysis was used for the data analysis. Findings Regardless of the small size of the company, the owner has an active attitude toward monitoring competition by using various sources of information and converting it into intelligence for making sound decisions for both short-term and long-term competitiveness. Also, the central role of the owner in the CI process has been verified. Originality/value This study responds to calls for more case studies in the field and is the first one to explore CI in the liquor retailing ecosystem by using a longitudinal case study. In general, studies of CI in retailing are limited. It has clear value to CI practices for retailers in the USA and in general.

scholarly journals Assessing the Pro-environmental Behaviour Associated with Small-scale Sport Tourism Events

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10(6)) ◽  
pp. 1811-1827
Author(s):  
Ayanda Mchunu ◽  
Siyabulela Nyikana ◽  
Tembi Maloney Tichaawa
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Environmentally Conscious ◽  
Environmental Behaviour ◽  
Sport Events

This study examined the pro-environmental behaviour that is associated with small-scale sporting events in the context of South Africa. To achieve this aim, the study employed a mixed-method research strategy, wherein face-to-face questionnaire surveys (n=316) were conducted with small-scale sporting event attendees. These were complemented by in-depth, semi-structured interviews with key informants who are involved in the organisation and management of such events (n=9). The key findings indicated that small-scale sport event attendees are environmentally conscious and practice pro-environmental behaviour at small-scale sport events to a large extent. However, the study observed certain nuances relating to behavioural differences at different events, with regards to environmental management. Moreover, there seemed to be a misalignment of environmental management from the event organisers and environmental behaviour by the attendees of small-scale sporting events, especially when looking into intended future behaviour at the events. The study advocates for a more comprehensive planning and management approach for small-scale events, particularly from the viewpoint of the organisers in order to promote responsible behaviour by attendees of the events going forward.

scholarly journals An organisational coherence model to maintain employee contributions during organisational crises

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hendrik J. Pelser ◽  
Anita Bosch ◽  
Willem Schurink
Keyword(s):  
Authentic Leadership ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Crisis Leadership ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Leadership Crisis ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Value Add ◽  
Financial Need

Orientation: Crises that threaten an organisation’s continued existence cannot be seen in isolation when considering the perception of threats to individual job security. These threats often go hand in hand with employee panic.Research purpose: The aim of this study was to establish a model to assist organisations in managing employee emotionality and panic during times of crisis.Motivation for the study: Environmental crises threaten organisations’ existence, threatening employees’ livelihood and resulting in employee panic. Panic reduces employees’ contributions. Organisations that are successful harness employee contributions at all times.Research design, approach, and method: A modernist qualitative research methodology was adopted, which included a case study as research strategy, purposive sampling to select 12 research participants, semi-structured interviews for data gathering, focus groups for data verification, and the use of grounded theory for data analysis.Main findings: An organisation’s ability to manage employee panic depends on the relationship between the foundational elements of authentic leadership, crisis readiness, resilience practices, versatile and committed talent, strategic management, quality management, and coherence actions taken during the crisis, which include crisis leadership, ongoing visible communication, mindfulness, work flexibility, and decisions based on the greatest financial need and social support.Practical/managerial implications: The study provides a best-practice option for managing emotionality during crises for the case organisation and other organisations within the vehicle components and other manufacturing industries.Contribution/value-add: The Coherence Hexagons Model is presented as a tool to manage employee panic during crisis.Keywords: crisis management; employee emotionality; employee panic; authentic leadership; talent management

scholarly journals The evolution of parents’ beliefs about childhood cancer during diagnostic communication: a qualitative study in Guatemala

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. e004653
Author(s):  
Dylan Graetz ◽  
Silvia Rivas ◽  
Lucia Fuentes ◽  
Ana Cáceres-Serrano ◽  
Gia Ferrara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Education ◽  
Medical Model ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cancer Communication ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Cancer Centre ◽  
Treatment Abandonment ◽  
Cancer Beliefs

IntroductionFatalistic cancer beliefs may contribute to delayed diagnosis and poor outcomes, including treatment abandonment, for children with cancer. This study explored Guatemalan parents’ cancer beliefs during initial paediatric cancer communication, and the sociocultural and contextual factors that influence these beliefs.MethodsTwenty families of children with cancer were included in this study. We audio-recorded psychosocial conversations with psychologists and diagnostic conversations with oncologists, then conducted semi-structured interviews with parents to explore the evolution of their cancer beliefs. Audio-recordings were transcribed and translated from Spanish into English, with additional review in both languages by bilingual team members. All 60 transcripts were thematically analysed using a priori and novel codes.ResultsGuatemalan parents’ beliefs evolve as they learn about cancer through various sources. Sources of information external to the cancer centre, including prior experiences with cancer, media exposure, community discussion and clinical encounters, contribute to pre-existing beliefs. Many parents’ pre-existing cancer beliefs are fatalistic; some are influenced by Mayan spirituality. Sources internal to the cancer centre include psychologists and oncologists, other providers, other patients and families. Psychologists acknowledge pre-existing beliefs and deliver cancer education using verbal explanations and hand-drawings. Oncologists provide diagnostic information and outline treatment plans. Both support hope by providing a path toward cure. Parents’ lived experience is a culmination of sources and simultaneously independent. Ultimately most parents arrive at an understanding of cancer that is consistent with an allopathic medical model and offers optimism about outcomes.ConclusionAn interdisciplinary communication process that includes cancer education, is attentive to pre-existing beliefs, and supports hope may encourage acceptance of the allopathic medical model and need for treatment. Providers in settings of all resource levels may be able to use these techniques to support cross-cultural cancer communication, reduce treatment abandonment and improve therapy adherence.

scholarly journals The Lived Experiences of Stigmatization in the Process of HIV Status Disclosure among People Living with HIV in Taiwan

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5089
Author(s):  
Chia-Hui Yu ◽  
Chu-Yu Huang ◽  
Nai-Ying Ko ◽  
Heng-Hsin Tung ◽  
Hui-Man Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Status ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
Hiv Status Disclosure ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Status Disclosure

People living with HIV (PLWH) face social stigma which makes disclosure of HIV status difficult. The purpose of this descriptive qualitative study was to understand the lived experiences of stigmatization in the process of disease disclosure among PLWH in Taiwan. Analysis of the semi-structured interviews from 19 PLWH in Taiwan revealed two phases and six themes. Phase one “experiences before disclosure” involved three themes: “Struggles under the pressure of concealing the HIV Status,” “Torn between fear of unemployment/isolation and desire to protect closed ones,” and “Being forced to disclose the HIV status.” Phase two “experiences after disclosure” included three themes: “Receiving special considerations and requirements from school or work,” “Receiving differential treatments in life and when seeking medical care,” and “Stress relief and restart.” Healthcare professionals need to assess stigmatization in PLWH and develop individualized approaches to assist with the disease disclosure process.

Penerapan Pendekatan Open-Ended Learning pada Pembelajaran Tematik di Masa Pandemi Covid’19

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Noer Maulidatul Leily ◽  
Mukni’ah
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Learning Plan ◽  
The Government

Learning is an interaction process between learners and educators. At the covid '19 pandemic study activity is experiencing a lot of problems, students are struggling to understand the materials the teachers explain through an online system. Addressing the problem, the madrass sabielil muttaqien an open-ended learning approach to a learning activity that is carried out once a week with the system offline by keeping the health protocols recommended by the government. The research is intended to describe the steps of open-ended learning and action action at the madrasah ibtidaiyah sabileil muttaqien lesson year 2020-2021.The study a descriptive qualitative approach and the type of research is case study. Research subjects select using adhesive techniques. As for the data-gathering techniques in this essay using non-participant observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. Whereas data analysis the interactive data analysis model presented by miles and Huberman and the validity of the data using source and technical triangulation. The study concludes: 1) Preparation of an open-ended approach learning at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Sabilil Muttaqin is a teacher constructing a learning device that is Silabus and described in the form of an invasive learning plan (RPP) by listing the open-ended question in the application of the learning plan (RPP). 2) The performance of open-ended learning approach works effectively and passionate learners follow the learning process. Learning activities consist of introductory activities, core activities, final or concluding activities and evaluation activities. For the core activity of the delivery of materials with the six stages of activity carried out by the teacher. ABSTRAK Pembelajaran merupakan proses interaksi antara peserta didik dengan pendidik. Dimasa pandemi Covid’19 kegiatan pembelajaran banyak mengalami permasalahan, peserta didik susah memahami materi yang dijelaskan oleh guru dengan system online. Menanggulangi permasalahan tersebut Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Sabielil Muttaqien menggunakan Pendekatan Open-Ended Learning pada kegiatan pembelajaran yang dilaksanakan satu minggu sekali dengan system offline (tatap muka) dengan tetap menjaga protokol kesehatan yang dianjurkan oleh pemerintah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kegiatan pembelajaran dengan pendekatan Open-Ended Learning berjalan dengan efektif dan peserta didik semangat mengikuti proses pembelajaran. Untuk kegiatan inti berisi tentang penyampaian materi dengan enam tahap pendekatan Open-Ended Learning. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dan jenis penelitian adalah studi kasus. Penentuan subjek penelitian menggunakan teknik purposive. Adapun tehnik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan observasi Non-Partisipan, wawancara semi terstruktur, dan dokumentasi. Sedangkan analisis data menggunakan model analisis data interaktif yang dikemukakan oleh Miles dan Huberman dan keabsahan datanya menggunakan triangulasi sumber dan triangulasi teknik. Penelitian ini memperoleh kesimpulan: 1) Persiapan Pendekatan Open-Ended Learning Pada Pembelajaran Tematik di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Sabilil Muttaqin adalah guru menyusun sebuah perangkat pembelajaran yang berupa Silabus dan Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran (RPP). Dan membuat pertanyaan Open-Ended dalam isian Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran (RPP). 2) Pelaksanaan pembelajaran dengan pendekatan Open-Ended Learning berjalan dengan efektif dan peserta didik semangat mengikuti proses pembelajaran. Kegiatan pembelajaran terdiri dari kegiatan pendahuluan, kegiatan inti, kegiatan akhir atau penutup dan kegiatan evaluasi. Untuk kegiatan inti berisi tentang penyampaian materi dengan enam tahap kegiatan yang dilakukan oleh guru. Kata Kunci: pembelajaran, pandemi covid-19, pendekatan open-ended learning

Exploring the effects of studentification on neighbourhoods in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluseyi Adebowale ◽  
Fredrick Simpeh
Keyword(s):  
Research Area ◽  
Student Housing ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
The Body ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Analysis Technique

Purpose The increase in enrolment into higher education and the inadequate student housing in educational institutions has led to the growth of off-campus private student housing in Nigeria. Studentification as a research area has received attention in most countries in the global North, whereas there is dearth of studies on studentification in Nigeria. Therefore, this paper aims to examine the effects of studentification on the residents of selected Nigerian communities. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted an exploratory research strategy. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather qualitative data from respondents, who were landlords and indigenous tenants of the host communities of two tertiary institutions. The data collected were analysed by means of the thematic analysis technique. Findings It became evident that studentification has some effects on the communities. Significant positive effects are business patronage and liveliness, while socio-economic-related factors, which include indecent clothing and theft, were noted as the most significant negative factors. Practical implications Implementing the outcomes of this study will contribute to promoting societal ethical values and economic prosperity of the communities. Originality/value The paper contributes to building the body of knowledge on the effect of studentification in the Nigerian context.

Inuit vulnerability and adaptive capacity to climate change in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada

Polar Record ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tristan Pearce ◽  
Barry Smit ◽  
Frank Duerden ◽  
James D. Ford ◽  
Annie Goose ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Northwest Territories ◽  
Adaptive Capacity ◽  
Adaptive Strategies ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Future Climate Change ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Climate Change Research ◽  
Climate Conditions

ABSTRACTClimate change is already being experienced in the Arctic with implications for ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. This paper argues that an assessment of community vulnerability to climate change requires knowledge of past experience with climate conditions, responses to climatic variations, future climate change projections, and non-climate factors that influence people's susceptibility and adaptive capacity. The paper documents and describes exposure sensitivities to climate change experienced in the community of Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories and the adaptive strategies employed. It is based on collaborative research involving semi-structured interviews, secondary sources of information, and participant observations. In the context of subsistence hunting, changes in temperature, seasonal patterns (for example timing and nature of the spring melt), sea ice and wind dynamics, and weather variability have affected the health and availability of some species of wildlife important for subsistence and have exacerbated risks associated with hunting and travel. Inuit in Ulukhaktok are coping with these changes by taking extra precautions when travelling, shifting modes of transportation, travel routes and hunting areas to deal with changing trail conditions, switching species harvested, and supplementing their diet with store bought foods. Limited access to capital resources, changing levels of traditional knowledge and land skills, and substance abuse were identified as key constraints to adaptation. The research demonstrates the need to consider the perspectives and experiences of local people for climate change research to have practical relevance to Arctic communities such as for the development and promotion of adaptive strategies.

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