Case Study

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Susanna Tardi
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Document Management ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
The Social ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Multiple Case Studies

Case studies have been widely used across a number of disciplines including health, business management, education, law, and in the social sciences. The purpose of this chapter is to define and differentiate types of case studies, discuss the pros and cons of single versus multiple case studies, explore the necessary processes for engaging in this technique, and explain how data is collected and analyzed. A variety of data gathering methods are discussed to identify the challenges to be confronted, and the skills necessary to engage in this methodology. The author identifies how qualitative and quantitative techniques are used in case study analysis. Methods to maximize researcher objectivity, reliability and validity are examined by focusing on data collection, document management, and data analysis.

scholarly journals Funding and Capacity Building Fuel Cooperation: A Case Study of Counter-Force Networks Fighting Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking in India

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-71
Author(s):  
Rodney Green
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Vulnerable Populations ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Organizational Relationships ◽  
Criminal Networks ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Political Landscapes

Historically, organizations combatting trafficking for sexual exploitation in India have struggled to cooperate. Due to the multifaceted demands of protecting vulnerable populations and confronting criminal networks, a lack of cooperation can lead to interventions that are ineffective or detrimental. Multiple case studies have indicated that there are three interrelated challenges that hinder cooperation: complex political landscapes, limited vision and funding dedicated to inter-organizational relationships, and a lack of expertise in particular disciplines. One case study indicated that coordinated funding and capacity building fueled sustainable cooperation to form a counter-force that can more effectively combat sexual exploitation and trafficking in India.

Corruption and The State in the Sahel

2021 ◽  
pp. 362-380
Author(s):  
Giorgio Blundo
Keyword(s):  
Economic System ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
State Building ◽  
The State ◽  
System P ◽  
State Apparatus ◽  
The Social ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Systemic Corruption

Systemic corruption in the Sahel is the outcome of particular historical and institutional trajectories of state-building efforts, of factionalism and patronage, and of the inability of the state apparatus to rely on alternative mechanisms to ensure its survival and legitimacy. One key feature that emerges from the analysis and comparisons of multiple case studies is the extraordinary propagation of everyday corruption, to be distinguished from “big” corruption, and the ambivalent perceptions of it by citizens when dealing with the bureaucracy. Daily corruption practices manifest themselves in a variety of forms and underpin especially the delivery of basic public services. Corruption in the Sahel is an institutionalized way of managing people and exercising power in situations of limited accountability, and is closely connected with other dynamics operating within the social and economic system.

Moving Beyond Trial and Error

2021 ◽  
pp. 349-371
Author(s):  
Aimee L. Whiteside ◽  
Amy Garrett Dikkers ◽  
Fredrick W. Baker III
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
The Social ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
K 12

Through 15 years of research on social presence examining the level of connectedness among students and instructors, the authors uncovered a recurring theme: the need for districts to provide better support professional development (PD) in K-12 settings. In this chapter, they address some of the challenges in implementing PD, describe and explain the social presence model (SPM), provide evidence from multiple case studies, and summarize the key findings. The research uncovered that while online and blended teachers often recognized the need for continued support and its role in helping them be more effective educators, they often moved forward without adequate PD. Because the passion and perseverance of these teachers predict long-term success for students, districts need to have a plan in place to help them get the PD needed to maximize their experience and impact student learning most effectively. In closing, the authors offer micro-communities as one robust, socially present, easy-to-implement, and budget-conscious solution that at least partially addresses this growing concern.

Achieving success with Lean

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Sisson ◽  
Ahmad Elshennawy
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Lean Transformation ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Broad Variety ◽  
Research Propositions

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to identify key interrelated components of successful, sustained lean transformation. When implemented successfully, lean not only allows for cost reduction while improving quality but it can also position a company to achieve tremendous growth. However, although many companies are attempting to implement lean, only an estimated 2-3 per cent are achieving the desired level of success. Design/methodology/approach – A thorough literature review was conducted and the findings indicated six key constructs that can act as enablers or inhibitors to implementing and sustaining lean. A theoretical framework was developed that integrates these constructs and develops research propositions for each. A multiple-case study analysis was used to test the framework on four companies that have achieved successful lean transformations to validate the model. Findings – Sixteen propositions were supported in all four of the case studies and one proposition was supported in three of the four case studies. Originality/value – This research proposed and tested a model lean transformation on cases drawn from the very small number of companies in the USA that have achieved successful, sustained lean improvement. The case studies represented a broad variety of manufacturing industries, increasing the likelihood of the research being able to be broadly generalized and applied. The model provides a set of related tangible actions that organizations planning to undertake a lean transformation can focus on to help insure successful implementation and sustainment.

scholarly journals Requirement Engineering Challenges for Social Sector Software Development: Insights from Multiple Case Studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Varun Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Requirement Engineering ◽  
Social Sector ◽  
Exploratory Case Study ◽  
The Social ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Software Engineers ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Tools And Techniques ◽  
Representative Samples

Diversity is a great challenge for software engineers in the social sector context. The objective of this paper is to contribute to the identification of the RE processes and associated challenges in releasing the software in the social sector markets for which an exploratory case study is conducted. The outcome of the case study indicates that the diversity limits the ability to involve the representative samples of user populations using the same set of RE tools and techniques as one size fits all solution for all segments. The diverse user base must be partitioned into different segments, with each segment triggered using a suitable set of RE techniques i.e., traditional and crowd-based RE. The diverse perspectives learned as a result of the interaction with each segment, must be merged together into a single perspective about the software meant to be used in the social sector. There is a need for a new RE process specially designed for handling the complexities of the social sector, which this paper terms as Social Sector Requirement Engineering (SSRE). There is an increased need for collaboration between government social sector institutions and software engineers to get access to diverse customers to improve software quality.

How to effectively manage knowledge in the construction industry

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 57-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Bigliardi ◽  
Francesco Galati ◽  
Alberto Petroni
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Tools And Techniques

Purpose – The aim of this paper is twofold: to understand if it is possible to find similarities and dissimilarities among the construction companies in terms of knowledge management (KM) process, identifying the main tools and techniques adopted by the same companies within this process; second, to emphasize and study more in depth the best KM techniques that emerged from the cases in the context of the Italian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach – On the basis of available studies on KM within the industry investigated, multiple case studies were developed to reach the aforementioned objective, involving 14 Italian construction companies. Findings – The outcomes obtained from the case studies allow drawing some conclusions on the KM process adopted by the companies investigated, as well as on the type of tools and techniques adopted by the same companies in the KM process. Research limitations/implications – The case study is based on 14 single cases and, therefore, we must keep in mind that there may be significant differences between industries, companies, departments and individuals regarding how management tools and technological systems are used in practice. Originality/value – Very few papers are available on the KM process within the Italian construction landscape. This study is expected to encourage future studies in this field.

Moving Beyond Trial and Error

2019 ◽  
pp. 248-270
Author(s):  
Aimee L. Whiteside ◽  
Amy Garrett Dikkers ◽  
Fredrick W. Baker III
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
The Social ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
K 12

Through 15 years of research on social presence examining the level of connectedness among students and instructors, the authors uncovered a recurring theme: the need for districts to provide better support professional development (PD) in K-12 settings. In this chapter, they address some of the challenges in implementing PD, describe and explain the social presence model (SPM), provide evidence from multiple case studies, and summarize the key findings. The research uncovered that while online and blended teachers often recognized the need for continued support and its role in helping them be more effective educators, they often moved forward without adequate PD. Because the passion and perseverance of these teachers predict long-term success for students, districts need to have a plan in place to help them get the PD needed to maximize their experience and impact student learning most effectively. In closing, the authors offer micro-communities as one robust, socially present, easy-to-implement, and budget-conscious solution that at least partially addresses this growing concern.

BASIC APPROACHES TO PATENT STRATEGY

2007 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. 417-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
ELENA GILARDONI
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Patent Strategy ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Basic Approaches

Patents play a greater role in the economy. The patent strategy is an important tool for creating value and reflects a coordinated effort for developing, managing and using patents to accomplish company's goals. The patent strategy is composed by three dimensions: intent, strategy, and management. The literature considers these elements as independent each others and neglects that some factors could influence them. The study aims at (1) systematising the literature contributions, (2) defining the basic approaches to patent strategy able to suggest a patents strategy policy and establish a relationship among the different patent aspects and (3) studying the dynamics with time. The study, based on the literature analysis and multiple case studies, identifies five basic approaches to patent strategy. The dynamics in approach to patent strategy and affecting factors have been studied based on a case study.

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