scholarly journals Triangle of dynamics factors in inter-organizational networks

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Sus ◽  
Michał Organa
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Major Elements ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Joint Work ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Organisational Adaptation ◽  
Specific Limitation ◽  
Case Study Methods

Purpose – the main scientific purpose of this article is to conceptualise the categories of dynamics of interorganisational networks strategy. The scientific problem presented in the article concerns initially identified connections between three major elements (based on literature studies and authors’ previous experiences), describing the dynamism of the strategy as mentioned above. Those elements were named by the authors as the Triangle of Dynamics Factors (TDF), and are (1) propensity of taking the risk and real ability to accurately assess opportunities, (2) skills, and processes of opportunities identification, creation, and exploitation, as well as (3) leadership skills of contemporary managers. Basing on those connections, the article concerns on clarifying research hypotheses in the areas of the three mentioned differentiating factors. Research methodology – in order to achieve the main goal of the article both quantitative (survey research) and qualitative (case study) methods were chosen for future research. Findings – the conducted research is focused on positioning previously mentioned categories in the micro-scale strategy, as well as on determining variables constituting the dynamics of inter-organisational networks strategies. The article presents research hypotheses that will be verified. Research limitations – the limitations are primarily related to a variety of factors influencing the dynamics of interorganisational network strategies, observed both inside and outside the networks. The article focuses on those factors that decision-makers in networks can influence, which is tantamount to omitting most factors within the networks' environment. At the same time, the article focuses on selected types of inter-organisational networks – both decentralised and centralised. The article is conceptual; therefore, it does not contain the results of empirical research directly oriented on all three identified factors, which is its specific limitation. Partial results of the previously conducted research indicated in the article relate only to one of the identified elements. It is the area of skills, and processes of opportunities identification, creation, and exploitation. Practical implications – the practical business implications concern mostly the necessity of organisational adaptation to changing environmental conditions, the imperative of being flexible and striving for the success by inter-organisational networks. The article identifies those factors being under the actual influence exerted by networks' representatives. Originality/Value – this article is the authors' third joint work, and hitherto in the examined literature, there were no publications dedicated to the study of strategy dynamics and dynamism of the inter-organisational networks' strategy, researched in the triad: risk – opportunities – leadership. This creates a wide interpretative and research area for the indicated topic

scholarly journals Toward a Working Model of Leadership in Nonprofit Sport Governance

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian O’Boyle ◽  
David Shilbury ◽  
Lesley Ferkins
Keyword(s):  
Chief Executive Officers ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Working Model ◽  
Executive Officers ◽  
Scholarly Discourse

The aim of this study is to explore leadership within nonprofit sport governance. As an outcome, the authors present a preliminary working model of leadership in nonprofit sport governance based on existing literature and our new empirical evidence. Leadership in nonprofit sport governance has received limited attention to date in scholarly discourse. The authors adopt a case study approach involving three organizations and 16 participant interviews from board members and Chief Executive Officers within the golf network in Australia to uncover key leadership issues in this domain. Interviews were analyzed using an interpretive process, and a thematic structure relating to leadership in the nonprofit sport governance context was developed. Leadership ambiguity, distribution of leadership, leadership skills and development, and leadership and volunteerism emerged as the key themes in the research. These themes, combined with existing literature, are integrated into a preliminary working model of leadership in nonprofit sport governance that helps to shape the issues and challenges embedded within this emerging area of inquiry. The authors offer a number of suggestions for future research to refine, test, critique, and elaborate on our proposed working model.

scholarly journals Milk and marketing of dairy productions in Samangan province: A case study in districts of Khuram-Sarbagh, Feroz-Nakhchir, and center of Samangan (Aybak), Afghanistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-151
Author(s):  
Abdul Hadi Mukhtar ◽  
Sayed Batin Ashkar ◽  
Benazir Azizi
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Domestic Animals ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Complex Method ◽  
Dairy Production ◽  
The Future ◽  
Market Situation ◽  
The Status ◽  
Research Findings

In this study the status of milk and dairy production marketing in Samangan province is explained. Locking of ranchers accessing to a respondent dairy production market is the main problem focused herein. In Afghanistan illiteracy, traditional customs dominance and low economy level are the major gaps somewhat nationally remained unresolved among most of ranchers. The main objective of this study is assessing the dairy productions market situation to empower the economy level of farmers. A complex method was applied in this study including observation, interview, and questionnaire. Totally 117 questionnaires were handled. Results of analyzed collected data clarify that 90% of ranchers were illiterate, dairy cattle keeping is more than other milky animals because of its lower needs to silage and land. It has been concluded that farmers of Samangan province have adequate experience of keeping and nourishing the domestic animals in order to get a noticeable income. For getting the highest income and having modernized dairy production activities, from the viewpoint of authors, gradually researches accommodating are recommended and this research findings and conclusions will contribute better designing of the future research.

scholarly journals Analysis of the tourists' motivation for staying in cities: The case study of the City of Belgrade

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (45) ◽  
pp. 51-65
Author(s):  
Milena Podovac
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Urban Tourism ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The City ◽  
Descriptive Statistical Analysis

This paper presents the results of research on the tourists' motivation for staying in the City of Belgrade. The purpose of this paper is to identify the motives for which tourists usually stay in Belgrade and to examine the existence of statistically significant differences between the motives of tourists depending on their sociodemographic characteristics (gender, age, education and origin). The research sample included 250 respondents who had stayed in Belgrade. Belgrade is the most visited destination of urban tourism thanks to the quality and diversity of tourist offer, which can satisfy different motives of tourists. In order to collect primary data, a survey method was applied while descriptive statistical analysis, t-test of independent samples and one-factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to process the collected data. The research findings indicate that the largest number of respondents stayed in Belgrade due to: business reasons, scientific conferences, visits to relatives and/or friends, sightseeing of the city and nightlife. Based on the theoretical analysis and results of empirical research, the recommendations for future research were also presented in the paper.

Middle School Teachers' Sensemaking of Job-Embedded Learning

2017 ◽  
pp. 453-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandi Wade Worsham
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Teachers ◽  
School Context ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Future Research ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
School Day ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Job Embedded Learning

The purpose of this chapter is to discuss a multi-case study on how middle school teachers constructed understandings of their job-embedded learning experiences. The aim of the study was to explore how teachers made sense of and gave meaning to their learning experiences that occurred during the school day as they engaged in the work of being a teacher. Job-embedded learning experiences referred to any formal or informal learning opportunity that was grounded in the context of the school day and characterized by active learning and reflection. This chapter includes a detailed overview of the literature on effective professional development and the characteristics of job-embedded learning as each relates to the middle school context; the background and significance of the study; a description of the research design, methods, and procedures; a discussion of the research findings and subsequent implications for educators; and suggestions and recommendations for practice and future research.

Informatics in Social Services

2015 ◽  
pp. 18-43
Author(s):  
Sirpa Kuusisto-Niemi ◽  
Kaija Saranto ◽  
Sari Rissanen
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Future Research ◽  
International Literature ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Development Phases ◽  
Working Practices ◽  
Areas Of Interest

The aim of the chapter is to describe and analyse the conception of ICTs for social services on the basis of previous international and national research and a case study of Finnish experiences. The authors describe the concept of ICTs for social services and identify the main areas of interest and research findings in relation to the paradigm of social services informatics. The data for this part was collected by an integrated literature review of ICT research. Next, the authors review and evaluate the development phases of Finnish social services informatics. On the basis of national and international literature, they compare the similarities and distinguishing elements in the evolution of social care ICT in research and practice. On the basis of these findings on the main issues, challenges, opportunities, and trends, some recommendations for future research as well as for working practices are briefly described.

scholarly journals BALANCED SCORECARD: PENTINGNYA PERSPEKTIF PROSES BISNIS INTERNAL STUDI EMPIRIS DI PONPES

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
St. Dwiarso Utomo ◽  
Zaky Mahmuddah ◽  
Yulita Setiawanta
Keyword(s):  
Business Process ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Strategy Map ◽  
Process Perspective ◽  
Internal Business Process

The purpose of this research is to find an empirical evidence of implementation of internal business process perspective of Balanced Scorecard (BSC) in Assalaam Islamic Modern Boarding School Surakarta (AIMBS Surakarta). The research is case study. Qualitative research design is conducted using semi-structured interviews with 21 members from different stakeholders. The research findings showed that internal business process perspective of BSC and attributes in strategy map of BSC have been implemented well in AIMBS Surakarta. Besides, the research also found supporting factor of implementation of internal business process perspective of BSC in AIMBS Surakarta, namely: strong commitment from top management to adjust the change dan to improve the service to the stakeholders. The limitation of the research is that the research findings can not be generalized because of case study. For future research, the researcher can add the numbers of research object so that the generalization of research findings can be gained. Theoretically, it will give clearer description about the implementation of internal business processperspective of BSC in Islamic boarding schools.

Narrative Review of Game AI 2000 Onwards and Future Research Directions

2022 ◽  
pp. 192-203
Author(s):  
Rajat Gera ◽  
Priyanka Chadha
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Simulation Model ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
High Citation ◽  
Game Ai ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Future Research Directions

The purpose of the chapter is to structure and synthesize the research findings in Gaming AI till date by reviewing the research articles published in high citation, indexed, and peer reviewed journals. Eighteen articles were extracted through systematic process of search and exclusion and inclusion criteria adopted for the study. The selected papers were categorized according to the simulation for AI and AI-based simulation model, and AI applications from literature was reviewed, and conclusions were drawn. Research in Gaming AI is fragmented and unrelated as regards geographical, methodological, and disciplinary aspects. Gaming AI is an emerging research area which is gaining interest in recent years though very little quantitative or qualitative research has been undertaken till date. Recommendations on future research directions were made.

scholarly journals Domestic Nature-Based Tourism: A Case Study of Norway

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 733-745 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina K Prebensen ◽  
Aaron Tkaczynski
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Behavioral Characteristics ◽  
Theoretical Construct ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Research Opportunities ◽  
Domestic Tourism ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Attractive Market

Domestic tourism represents an attractive market for most countries, in particular for high-cost countries such as Norway. based on this market's notable size and financial potential, tourism marketers are aiming to attract residents to experience their country's tourism offerings. by identifying the characteristics of domestic tourists such as their preference for nature-based activities, tourism marketers can segment these tourists and target them accordingly. The present study puts forward preferences as a theoretical construct in order to outline preferred nature-based activities in addition to demographic, geographic, and behavioral characteristics as the basis to study variety within domestic nature-based tourism. A total of 1,201 Norwegian residents who exhibit an interest in nature-based vacations in Norway participated in an online questionnaire and were segmented using two-step cluster analysis. The results revealed four valid domestic nature-based activity clusters that differ based on several profiling characteristics. based on the research findings, several theoretical contributions and recommendations for tourism marketers are provided. Future research opportunities and the limitations of the research are also outlined.

scholarly journals The Involvement of Students’ Parents in Organizing the Learning from Home at Elementary Schools in Tomohon City

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-51
Author(s):  
Heidy Tamboto ◽  
Henny N. Tambingon ◽  
Jeffy S.J Lengkong ◽  
Viktory Nicodemus Joufree Rotty
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Parental Involvement ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Personal Communication ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Teaching Knowledge ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Communication And Coordination ◽  
Case Study Methods

Fulfilling the rights of students to get educational services during the spread of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) is pursued through the implementation of Learning from Home policy. Parental involvement has a crucial influence on students’ involvement. This study aims to analyze and explain the involvement of students’ parents in implementation of learning from home in elementary schools in Tomohon City. This study applies a qualitative approach, case study methods, data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observation, and documentation as well as qualitative data analysis techniques adapted from interaction models. The results showed that the parents of students were very actively involved, especially from the mother's side, the forms of involvement were physical and non-physical, and there was personal communication between parents and teachers. In addition, a lack of readiness, cost, time, and teaching knowledge from students’ parents identified as an inhibiting factor which is overcome by providing opportunities for involvement, interpersonal communication and coordination and provision of incentives. Conclusions and suggestions for future research related to the importance of examining the parental involvement process of students are also presented at the end of the chapter.

“It Made Me Want to be that Spark”: A Case Study of the Experiences of College Student Group Exercise Instructors

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Armand Buzzelli
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Group Exercise ◽  
Intramural Sports ◽  
Professional Experiences ◽  
Group Fitness ◽  
Leadership Experiences

While recent research has focused on leadership and development in collegiate club and intramural sports participants, many of the findings and suggestions may be deemed applicable to student roles within college fitness and group exercise programs. The purpose of this exploratory case study was to learn about the leadership experiences, motivations, benefits, and perceived limitations to group fitness instruction for students at a small, private, Mid-Atlantic university, and to discover potential influences of these experiences on the overall collegiate experience. The researcher was interested in insights of both current and recently graduated students who serve as group fitness instructors at their college. The researcher interviewed eight participants from one institution selected through convenience sampling. While this study used a small sample from one institution, interviewee responses were consistent, relevant, and may be expanded upon in future research. Participants reported that they improved leadership skills, public speaking, conflict resolution, and developed a campus identity as a result of teaching group exercise. The majority of the participants had not considered the benefits of their experiences in terms of professional development, and relationship building before their participation in the study. These findings demonstrate that campus recreation departments need to provide evidence to students and university administration that their programs not only provide enjoyment and health benefits for participants, but also a litany of “soft skills” and professional experiences that employers will look for after graduation.

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