Negotiating Identity : Indo-Trinidadian Youth and Their Perceptions of Self Definition and Agency

This study explores the experiences of Indo-Trinidadian youth and their self-identity. It seeks to generate an understanding of how Indo-Trinidadian youth have to negotiate their identity after migration from Trinidad to Canada. This negotiation comes as a result of their hybrid identity - racially South Asian but culturally Caribbean. Because school is the first space of socialization that immigrant youth encounter after family, this study focuses on issues faced in school. Using a qualitative research design, this study examines the personal narratives of eight (four males and four females) Indo-Trinidadian youth. The in-depth interviews with these youth bring forth the notion that Indo-Trinidadian youth are constantly reconstructing their identities as they negotiate between their Indian and Caribbean cultures. This paper highlights the challenges, that Indo-Trinidadian youth encounter as well as the ways in which they address them, essentially leading to a sense of agency for their self identity.

Comprehending Determinants of Demand: Zimbabwe Tourism Destination Scenario

Issues in Economics and Business ◽

10.5296/ieb.v1i2.8690 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 24

Author(s):

Farai Chigora ◽

Clever Vutete

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Research Design ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Disposable Income ◽

Tourism Destination ◽

Destination Branding ◽

Main Determinants ◽

<p>The study investigated on the most dominant determinants of tourism consumption in Zimbabwe tourism destination. The research design was a QUAL to QUAN sequential mixed method starting with a qualitative research design followed by quantitative research. The qualitative research helped in getting the main determinants of demand using in-depth interviews from managers and experts in the tourism industry. The agreed determinants include disposable income, demographic changes, change in taste and preferences, religion dynamics, globalization, marketing and advertisement, customer knowledge, destination branding, social networks, destination’s own price, price of other destinations and media propaganda. These where then tested for their dominance in the accommodation, travel and resort sectors in Zimbabwe through a quantitative design. The results showed that the most controlling determinants of tourism demand in these three sectors include destination’s own prices, level of disposable income, social network discussions, media propaganda, marketing and advertising. The study recommended a low pricing strategy, extensive marketing and utilization of e-resources in marketing.</p>

The Development of an Organisational Redesign Model

SA Journal of Human Resource Management ◽

10.4102/sajhrm.v6i3.160 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 22-33

Author(s):

Johann Burden ◽

Gert Roodt

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Research Design ◽

Perceived Fairness ◽

Employee Discipline ◽

Participant Group ◽

The objective of this study was twofold: Firstly, to explore and describe the perceived fairness of a disciplinary procedure in the workplace and, secondly, to develop guidelines that could be used by managers to provide a fairer experience of the disciplinary procedure. A qualitative research design was employed. In-depth interviews were conducted with participants who were purposely divided into two groups (an employee participant group and an expert participant group). Results indicated that employees experienced the disciplinary procedure as traumatic, unfair and not reliable. Guidelines were formulated to manage employee discipline more effectively.

Analysis of the implementation of patient safety management at the PKU Muhammadiyah Pekajangan Islamic Hospital

Proceedings Series on Health & Medical Sciences ◽

10.30595/pshms.v1i.50 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

pp. 132-136

Author(s):

Irnawati Irnawati ◽

Benny Arief Sulistyanto

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Patient Safety ◽

Research Design ◽

Safety Management ◽

Hospital Patient ◽

Medical Support ◽

Ministry Of Health ◽

Planning Stage ◽

The Hospital applies patient safety management through seven steps toward hospital patient safety. Muhammadiyah Pekajangan Islamic Hospital already has special management that handles patient safety. The patient safety management has gone through the planning stage to evaluation. In its development, until now, there has not been an analysis of the application of patient safety management. Analysis of the application of patient safety management is important to determine whether the application of patient safety management is already running according to the established Ministry of Health standards. This study aims to analyze the application of patient safety management at the PKU Muhammadiyah Pekajangan Islamic Hospital. This study was used as a qualitative research design. The subjects in this study who conducted in-depth interviews were the PKU Muhammadiyah Pekajangan Islamic Hospital patient safety team, which consists of the head of the KPRS, who had the authority to carried outpatient safety activities, members of nursing, and members of medical support. The results showed that the application of patient safety management is performing admirably. Includes seven-step implementation of patient safety management has been actualized. The process application of patient safety management shows that the indicators were in line with the standards. It is recommended for policymakers at the PKU Muhammadiyah Pekajangan Islamic Hospital to increase efforts to implement patient safety by facilitating training for the patient safety team regarding patient safety.

Comprehending Determinants of Demand: Zimbabwe Tourism Destination Scenario

Issues in Economics and Business ◽

10.5296/ieb.v1i2.8689 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 17 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Farai Chigora ◽

Clever Vutete

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Research Design ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Disposable Income ◽

Tourism Destination ◽

Destination Branding ◽

Main Determinants ◽

<p>The study investigated on the most dominant determinants of tourism consumption in Zimbabwe tourism destination. The research design was a QUAL to QUAN sequential mixed method starting with a qualitative research design followed by quantitative research. The qualitative research helped in getting the main determinants of demand using in-depth interviews from managers and experts in the tourism industry. The agreed determinants include disposable income, demographic changes, change in taste and preferences, religion dynamics, globalization, marketing and advertisement, customer knowledge, destination branding, social networks, destination’s own price, price of other destinations and media propaganda. These where then tested for their dominance in the accommodation, travel and resort sectors in Zimbabwe through a quantitative design. The results showed that the most controlling determinants of tourism demand in these three sectors include destination’s own prices, level of disposable income, social network discussions, media propaganda, marketing and advertising. The study recommended a low pricing strategy, extensive marketing and utilization of e-resources in marketing.</p>

Perceived fairness of disciplinary procedures: an exploratory study

SA Journal of Human Resource Management ◽

10.4102/sajhrm.v6i2.136 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Amos Engelbrecht ◽

Louis Van der Bank ◽

Johanita Strumpher

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Research Design ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Perceived Fairness ◽

Employee Discipline ◽

Disciplinary Procedures ◽

Participant Group ◽

The objective of this study was twofold: Firstly, to explore and describe the perceived fairness of a disciplinary procedure in the workplace and, secondly, to develop guidelines that could be used by managers to provide a fairer experience of the disciplinary procedure. A qualitative research design was employed. In-depth interviews were conducted with participants who were purposely divided into two groups (an employee participant group and an expert participant group). Results indicated that employees experienced the disciplinary procedure as traumatic, unfair and not reliable. Guidelines were formulated to manage employee discipline more effectively.

UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

Journal of Nusantara Studies (JONUS) ◽

10.24200/jonus.vol4iss1pp1-22 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jalaluddin Abdul Malek ◽

Sengboon Lim ◽

Zurinah Tahir

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Life Cycle ◽

Research Design ◽

Citizen Participation ◽

Power Distribution ◽

Life Cycle Approach ◽

Axial Coding ◽

Participation Research ◽

Citizen participation is a much contested and conflicting term, whereby the general consensus highlighted its value for a democratic society. However, various complex issues regarding its understanding and implementation from power holders and citizens alike are abundant in practice. Therefore, this paper aims to make sense of the issues of citizen participation from the perspective of different stakeholders, such as power holders and have-not citizens. Purposive sampling on 45 informants was utilized in this study to facilitate a qualitative research design using in-depth interviews. Meanwhile, open and axial coding allowed the formation of themes regarding the understanding on the specific phenomenon of citizen participation in city programs conducted by the local authorities of the state of Selangor, Malaysia. The themes that surfaced as issues included the dependency on government resources, mismatch of interest, organized and collective citizen force, and life cycle approach and realistic volunteerism. This study contributed to the enrichment of knowledge on citizen participation issues, clarifying for citizens and power holders alike in fostering genuine participation that truly benefited all. Additionally, it underlined findings fundamental for further academic quantitative participation research. Keywords: Citizens’ dependency, conflicting needs, organized and collective opinion, power distribution, realistic volunteerism.Cite as: Abdul Malek, J., Lim, S., & Tahir, Z. (2019). Understanding the issues of citizen participation. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 4(1), 1-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol4iss1pp1-22

Dimensionalizing esports consumption: Alternative journeys to professional play

Journal of Consumer Culture ◽

10.1177/1469540520982364 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 146954052098236

Author(s):

Clarice Huston ◽

Angela Gracia B Cruz ◽

Eloise Zoppos

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Research Design ◽

Extant Literature ◽

Consumption Practices ◽

Consumer Journeys ◽

Life Context ◽

Different Dimensions ◽

Much of the extant literature on esports consumption has characterized esports consumers as striving for mastery of their gaming skills, with a focus on professional esports players. Through a hermeneutic analysis of the esports literature, insider immersion, and in-depth interviews, this study applies a qualitative research design to illustrate the various journeys that non-professional esports consumers embark upon that incorporate multiple consumption practices. We advance the axes of ‘skills versus culture’ and ‘serious versus casual’ as ways to dimensionalize different consumer journeys. We also demonstrate that consumer journeys in the esports field are fluid, with consumers moving across the different dimensions according to their broader life context.

What Makes Hotel Expatriates Remain in Their Overseas Assignments: A Grounded Theory Study

The Qualitative Report ◽

10.46743/2160-3715/2012.1757 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

Zoe Ho

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Grounded Theory ◽

Data Collection ◽

Research Design ◽

Personality Characteristics ◽

Data Collection Methods ◽

Grounded Theory Study ◽

Depth Interviews ◽

Collection Methods

In this study the researcher uses a qualitative research design to discover what makes hotel expatriates remain in their overseas assignments. In-depth interviews, participant observations, and personal documents are used as data collection methods. Four hotel expatriates are recruited as participants of the study. The collected interview transcripts and fieldnotes are further analyzed through the use of grounded theory. Five selective codes found as the dominant themes in this study are hotel expatriates’ : (a) personality characteristics, (b) motivations to work overseas, (c) challenges derived from overseas assignments, (d) competencies, and (e) roles/identities in overseas assignments. These five main themes are further analyzed and concluded with a coherent theory that explains why hotel expatriates remain in their assignments.

An investigation of the control role and effectiveness of independent non-executive directors in Malaysian public listed companies

Managerial Auditing Journal ◽

10.1108/maj-09-2013-0936 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 30 (6/7) ◽

pp. 582-609 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Hairul Azlan Annuar ◽

Hafiz Majdi Abdul Rashid

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Research Design ◽

Audit Committee ◽

Listed Companies ◽

Sustainable Growth ◽

Executive Directors ◽

Content Type ◽

Company Directors

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to ascertain the control role of independent non-executive directors (INEDs) in Malaysian public listed companies (PLCs), as prescribed in the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG).The MCCG (2000) requires substantive involvement of INEDs on the audit, nomination and remuneration board sub-committees. The study also examines the effectiveness of INEDs in discharging their monitoring roles in these sub-committees. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative research design consisting of a series of interviews with board members of Malaysian-owned PLCs on the board of Bursa Malaysia was used. Findings – Interviews with 27 company directors reveal that, due to their independence, INEDs are crucial in safeguarding the interests of smaller investors if situations arise in which shareholders’ interests may be threatened. The interviews also disclose that the audit committee possesses the most authority among the sub-committees, as it derives its power not only from the Listing Requirements but also from statute, as well as being involved in areas of the company not traditionally associated with the committee. The study also reveals the differences in opinion between executive directors and INEDs with regard to the extent of INEDs’ effectiveness. Research limitations/implications – This research utilises interviews. Generalisation may be an issue when interviews are used as the method of inquiry. In addition, the sample is not random, as access to many directors is dependent on recommendations. In addition, the respondents have been consciously selected to cover various board positions, including independent and non-independent directors. Practical implications – The findings from this research suggest that INEDs are able to discharge their responsibilities in overseeing the conduct of executives and protecting the interests of investors. In addition, the interviews disclose that the effectiveness of INEDs depends on how non-executive directors view INEDs being on the board. Rather than focusing solely on their control role, INEDS are expected to have a more proactive and progressive role in ensuring sustainable growth and the expansion of the business entity. Originality/value – There are limited studies using qualitative research design in investigating the effectiveness of INEDs in the control role of the board in developing countries. Prior studies were predominantly based upon the experience of Western economies.