Anthropological Thinking about E-Government Evaluation

2013 ◽  
pp. 66-86
Author(s):  
Marc K. Hébert
Keyword(s):  
Online Surveys ◽  
Intended Audience ◽  
Academic Researchers ◽  
Practical Recommendations

E-government evaluative practices are examined here anthropologically by questioning their theoretical and methodological assumptions. The scope of analysis focuses on the manner by which e-government evaluation is conducted, the objectivity it invokes, and the discourse around which its findings are generalized to the broader public. The intended audience of this chapter is policy workers and academic researchers who rely on online surveys to assess the citizen-experience of e-government and seek to expand their evaluative repertoire ethnographically. Practical recommendations are offered in an effort to enhance the e-government evaluator’s toolbox.

scholarly journals The Mood of the Nation in 2020: The Stuff/Massey pre-election online survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grant Duncan ◽  
James H Liu ◽  
Sarah Y Choi
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
The Political ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Conspiracy Theories ◽  
The Public ◽  
Large Samples ◽  
Academic Researchers ◽  
Political Spectrum

Leading up to the 2017 New Zealand general election, Stuff.co.nz and Massey University collaborated in two online surveys of public opinion to test the mood of the nation and seek opinions about a range of relevant political and social issues. Given their success, two more surveys were conducted in 2020. This article summarises results from the 2020 data, and reflects on the methodological advantages, disadvantages and challenges of conducting people-driven online surveys that need to meet the differing needs of academic researchers, journalists and the public. While the surveys produced very large samples, they were not representative. Moreover, the choices of items were influenced by what happened to be newsworthy at the time. Naturally, Covid-19 was a significant theme during the 2020 surveys. The results reveal predictable left–right polarization of opinions, a minority support for conspiracy theories, some areas of wide agreement across the political spectrum, and some unexpected nuances of opinions within and across ethnic groups.

scholarly journals Identifying the determinants of individual scientific performance: A perspective focused on AMO theory

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Felix Guerrero Alba ◽  
Fernando Martin Alcazar ◽  
Gonzalo Sanchez Gardey
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Scientific Productivity ◽  
Research Management ◽  
Scientific Performance ◽  
Strategic Human Capital ◽  
Academic Researchers ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
Practical Recommendations

Purpose: The aim of this study is to empirically analyse how motivation and the opportunity to investigate enhance the direct relation between the researcher’s human capital and individual scientific performance.Design/methodology/approach: Following recent investigations of strategic human capital and the abilities-motivation-opportunity (AMO) theory, we propose a double quantitative-qualitative methodology to identify the determinants of individual scientific performance.Findings: Applying regression analysis to a sample of 471 Spanish academic researchers, we confirm the moderating role of a researcher’s motivation and opportunities.Originality/value: Drawing on the empirical evidence obtained, this work discusses the relevant determinants of scientific productivity, providing practical recommendations for research management and policy making.

Design considerations in online surveys

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Erickson ◽  
Tracey E. Rizzuto
Keyword(s):  
Online Surveys ◽  
Design Considerations

Еnforcement of Property Rights and Conractual Obligations

2003 ◽  
pp. 83-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Radygin ◽  
R. Entov
Keyword(s):  
Property Rights ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Contractual Obligations ◽  
Regional Authorities ◽  
Practical Recommendations

The paper deals with theoretical approaches to the problems of property rights and contractual obligations and with analysis of economic consequences of the imperfect enforcement system. In particular, the authors consider Russian experience in the sphere of corporate conflicts. Legal and practical recommendations related to the improvement of legal framework, judiciary reform, executory process and different federal and regional authorities are also presented.

Institutional environment creating for attracting investment into infrastructure: The cases of Russian regions

2019 ◽  
pp. 134-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. A. Borshchevskiy
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Private Investment ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Russian Regions ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Behavior Of Government ◽  
The City ◽  
Nenets Autonomous ◽  
Practical Recommendations

The article examines the institutional process in a regional economy connected with the infrastructure development. We use the neoinstitutional approach to study factors that influence the behavior of government and business in their interaction in the economy. We also use statistical methods to analyze the dynamics of socio-economic development indicators of the subjects of the Russian Federation as well as the results of measures to attract private investment into infrastructure, including the PPP. We chose the city of Moscow and the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District as two empirical case studies which differ in economic and geographic conditions, but both demonstrate success in attracting private investment and implementing infrastructure projects. Our conclusions are consistent with a theory that asserts the primacy of institutional environment in relation to project implementation. We make also some practical recommendations for the development of the institutional environment which are acceptable for all regions solving similar problems of infrastructure development.

ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ТОЧНОСТИ ДЕТАЛЕЙ, ПОЛУЧАЕМЫХ ПРИ РАЗДЕЛИТЕЛЬНЫХ ОПЕРАЦИЯХ В ПЕРЕНАЛАЖИВАЕМЫХ ШТАМПАХ

2018 ◽  
pp. 52-63
Author(s):  
Е. А. Фролов ◽  
В. В. Агарков ◽  
С. И. Кравченко ◽  
С. Г. Ясько
Keyword(s):  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Sheet Metal Forming ◽  
Metal Forming ◽  
Balance Method ◽  
Experiment Planning ◽  
Practical Recommendations

To determine the accuracy of the readjustable punches for separating operations (perforation + punching out) of sheet-metal forming, the accuracy parameters were analyzed using the random balance method using the method of experiment planning. Analytical dependencies are obtained to determine the values of deviation of the outer and inner contour dimensions of perforated and punched out sheet parts. From the dependencies obtained, it is possible to estimate and predict the value of deviation in the dimensions of the resulting part at any time during the operation of the punch. Practical recommendations on the calculation of the actuating dimensions of the working elements (stamping punch, matrix) of readjustable punches are offered.

Policy Making Introduction

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina TERREY ◽  
Sabine JUNGINGER
Keyword(s):  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
Design Management ◽  
Support Design ◽  
The Past ◽  
Academic Researchers ◽  
Design Activities ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Professional Impact

The relationship that exists between design, policies and governance is quite complex and presents academic researchers continuously with new opportunities to engage and explore aspects relevant to design management. Over the past years, we have witnessed how the earlier focus on developing policies for design has shifted to an interest in understanding the ways in which design contributes to policy-making and policy implementation. Research into policies for design has produced insights into how policy-making decisions can advance professional impact and opportunities for designers and the creative industries. This research looked into how design researchers and design practitioners themselves can benefit from specific policies that support design activities and create the space for emerging design processes.

The Power-geometry of Food Business Research

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 47-52
Author(s):  
Peter Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
User Engagement ◽  
Publicly Funded ◽  
Business Research ◽  
Academic Researchers ◽  
Variable Power ◽  
Access To Data ◽  
Funding Environment ◽  
Power Geometry

In a funding environment where commercial collaboration and “user engagement” are increasingly encouraged, this paper explores the ethical, political, and methodological challenges of various forms of partnership between academic researchers and food businesses. Drawing on two recently completed projects, the paper assesses the variable “power-geometry” of such partnerships, including the process of negotiating access, securing informed consent, and conducting and disseminating the research. The paper distinguishes between publicly funded academic research, where independence is more easily maintained, and market research and consultancy, where conflicts of interest are more likely to arise. Commercial collaboration is academically valuable in providing access to data and insights that are not publicly available, but can be treacherous if researchers are unaware of the uneven power-geometry of such partnerships.

First Insights on Peruvian Luxury Consumers

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 699-712
Author(s):  
Anne-Flore Maman Larraufie ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Strong Potential ◽  
Analytic Process ◽  
Emerging Country ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Practical Recommendations

Peru is an emerging country showing strong potential for future luxury developments. It already holds luxury regular consumers, mainly in the Lima capital. However, it is currently approached in a standardized process by luxury firms, following what is done in other emerging markets for luxury. To be efficient, it is necessary to get more knowledge about Peruvian consumers. This is what this article aims at. After reviewing the historical background of the country along with its cultural dimensions, we present results from a two-stage analytic process based on data collected from secondary sources and interviews with consumers. We derive from that practical recommendations for luxury managers and propose some research questions and hypotheses to be further explored and tested.

Facial Perceptions: Age's Influence on People's Perceptions of Facial Modifications

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nascine Howell ◽  
Lindsey Erin Overhalser ◽  
Abigail Eliza Randall ◽  
Rachael Dillon
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
People’S Perception ◽  
The Face ◽  
Subject Experiment ◽  
People’S Perceptions

A 2x7 between-subject experiment examined the affect of age on people’s perceptions of facial modifications. Researchers instructed participants aged 18-60 to complete two online surveys. One survey contained 10 modified faces (facial piercings and neck tattoos) and the second survey contained 10 non-modified faces. Participants were instructed to look at each face and rate the face using a 5 point Likert scale on five traits: Trustworthiness, Attractiveness, Confidence, Intelligence and Friendliness. Modified faces were rated higher and perceived more positively than the non-modified faces by participants in all age groups. There was an effect of modification on age groups one (18-23 years old), two (24-29 years), five (30-35 years) and six (36-41 years) for the traits Attractiveness and Confidence. These findings suggest people’s perception of strangers’ is influenced by their own age at the time of the encounter and the age of the faces.

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