An Agricultural Knowledge Management System for Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
pp. 334-359
Author(s):  
Dejen Alemu ◽  
Murray Eugene Jennex ◽  
Temtim Assfea
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
System Development ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Success Factor ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Interpretive Analysis ◽  
Agricultural Knowledge ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Key Success Factor

Agricultural KMS development involves various participants from different communities of practice (CoPs) who possess their own knowledge. However, the current development of technology neglected the local communities who possess indigenous knowledge, which is the key success factor for agricultural development. This chapter discusses how to integrate scientific and IK in agricultural KMS development and use. An interpretive analysis of primary qualitative data acquired through in-depth, semi-structured interviews and participant observations was carried out following system development action research approach. The research result yields concepts for understanding the process conceptual framework in KMS development and use for knowledge sharing and integration.

scholarly journals The Learning History Methodology: An Infrastructure for Collective Reflection to Support Organizational Change and Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. pp71-83
Author(s):  
Julie Béliveau ◽  
Anne-Marie Corriveau
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Learning History ◽  
Action Research Approach

Organization members often complain about insufficient time to reflect collectively as they grapple with constant significant changes. The Learning History methodology can support this collective reflection. Given the scant empirical studies of this action research approach, the present paper fills this gap by giving an overview of this methodology and by presenting a qualitative study that answers the following research question: How does the Learning History methodology contribute to collective reflection among organization members during major organizational change? To answer this question, an empirical research project was led within five healthcare organizations in Canada during their implementation of the Planetree person-centered approach to management, care, and services. The data set includes 150 semi-structured interviews, 20 focus groups and 10 feedback meetings involving organization members representing all hierarchical levels in the five participating institutions. The results highlight the five types of contributions of the Learning History methodology to collective reflection within the five institutions that participated in the study: 1) a process of expression, dialogue, and reflection among organization members; 2) a portrait of the change underway; 3) a support tool for the change process; 4) a vector for mobilizing stakeholders; and 5) a source of organizational learning.  The results also show how organization members’ collective reflection is built through the various stages of the Learning History methodology. By demonstrating that this collective reflection leads to true organizational learning, the findings position the Learning History as a research-action method useful both from a research standpoint and as an organizational development tool. In the conclusion, lessons learned using the LH approach are shared from a researcher’s perspective. This paper should interest researchers and practitioners who seek research methodologies that can offer an infrastructure for collective reflection to support organizational change and learning.

Performance dialogue

2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 699-720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerome Couturier ◽  
Nikolaos Sklavounos
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measurement System ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Top Executives ◽  
Root Cause ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Implementation And Dissemination ◽  
Dialogue Process

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide guidelines for improving performance dialogue with a specific process and framework, leveraging existing literature.Design/methodology/approachBuilding upon Mengis and Eppler’s (2008) framework for conversation management, this study follows an action research approach, involving a process of co-creation, split into several distinct stages including two series of 20 semi-structured interviews with top executives of a major pharmaceutical company. These executives were directly involved in using the performance measurement system (PMS) in order to provide guidelines for improving performance dialogue. The data were analysed using content analysis, and the authors helped to develop a solution.FindingsThe analysis reveals a variety of recurrent communicative challenges and practices, which all appear to be characteristic for the performance dialogue process. The proposed framework consists of four separate phases, namely: data collection and identification of the main under and over-performance gaps, root cause analysis and action plans formulation, dialogue and solution implementation and dissemination of best practices.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the literature by introducing work on organisational communication into the field of PMS, by proposing a communication model for performance dialogue implementation. Furthermore, it addresses companies’ issues on how to successfully use their PMS and proposes a framework with specific prerequisites to be put into practice. Finally, this study offers a different explanation in the form of the lack of performance dialogue for the failure of PMS, compared to the current explanations found in the literature.

Older People and Participation within Disabled Facilities Grant Processes

2002 ◽  
Vol 65 (6) ◽  
pp. 261-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darren Awang
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Essential Requirement ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

As the numbers of older people increase, adapted home environments have become an essential requirement to support independent living. This article presents a qualitative study examining the perceptions of older people using Disabled Facilities Grants to acquire home adaptations. Using a participatory action research approach and within-method triangulation, the participatory processes of two local authorities and a Care & Repair agency were explored. Data collection included semi-structured interviews with nine service users and seven key adaptation agency workers, in addition to the examination of agency documentation. The data were manually categorised and analysed, using both within-case and cross-case analysis. The findings demonstrated that the publicity of grants was poor. Service users' experiences varied depending on the levels of support that were available. In addition to paper-based feedback methods, examples of organisational participative mechanisms included a disability forum and a service user group. There was no specific mechanism adopted primarily for older people but, significantly, the older service users welcomed opportunities to express their views. Overall, the participatory levels were low, with emphasis on sensitising services to users' needs (agency controlled) rather than on moves towards greater democratic involvement (user controlled). Further work is required to encourage older people's participation in shaping and controlling service delivery thereby improving the quality of practice in this area.

scholarly journals Using An Activity Tracker in Rehabilitation: Experiences of Healthcare Professionals and Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5147
Author(s):  
Darcy Ummels ◽  
Emmylou Beekman ◽  
Susy M. Braun ◽  
Anna J. Beurskens
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Rehabilitation Center ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Activity Tracker ◽  
Activity Trackers ◽  
Action Research Approach

Despite the increased use of activity trackers, little is known about how they can be used in healthcare settings such as rehabilitation centers. This study aimed to support healthcare professionals and patients with embedding an activity tracker in the daily clinical practice of a rehabilitation center and gaining knowledge about the implementation process. An action research design was used to let healthcare professionals and patients learn about how and when they can use an activity tracker. Data collection was performed in a specialized rehabilitation center with audio recordings of conversations during therapy, reflection sessions with the therapists, and semi-structured interviews with the patients. Analyses were performed by directed content analyses. Twenty-eight conversations during therapy, four reflection sessions, and eleven interviews were recorded. Both healthcare professionals and patients were positive about the use of activity trackers and experienced it as an added value. Therapists formulated exclusion criteria for patients, a flowchart on when to use the activity tracker, defined goals, and guidance on how to discuss (the data of) the activity tracker. The action research approach was helpful to allow therapists to learn and reflect with each other and embed the activity trackers into their clinical practice at a rehabilitation center.

scholarly journals Implementation of Scrum Work Framework in the Development of Quality Assurance Information System

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-139
Author(s):  
Mercurius Broto Legowo ◽  
Budi Indiarto ◽  
Deden Prayitno
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
System Development ◽  
Iso 9001 ◽  
Agile Development ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Development Methodology ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Study Programs

Quality Assurance Information System Development is required to accellerate accreditation achievement. This Information System application is an integrated model of quality assurance information systems based on the integration of BAN-PT accreditation and ISO 9001: 2008. The purpose of this research is to develop a quality assurance information system by implementing the Scrum Framework. Scrum is one of the popular frameworks in Agile Development Methodology. In this way, the development of productivity increases significantly. In this Applied Research the Action Research approach is used. This Multi-Year Applied Research is the final research of previous studies. The results of this study presented the quality assurance information system that was produced using the complete Scrum framework. This information system is expected to contribute significantly to ISO-certified higher education in increasing the BAN-PT Accreditation assessment for their study programs.

scholarly journals Incorporating Jigsaw Strategy to Support Students’ Learning through Action Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 252-266
Author(s):  
Norafiah Haji Jainal ◽  
Masitah Shahrill
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Working Together ◽  
Collaborative Skills ◽  
Tourism Services

The study explored the use of cooperative learning strategy in students’ learning of Marketing for Tourism subject. The sample of this study consisted of 19 final year Diploma students from the Travel and Tourism services course. The study utilizes an action research approach, which involves the process of improving the method of teaching and students’ learning through several repetitive cycles. The aim of the research is to investigate the use of cooperative learning by adopting the Jigsaw strategy in order to enhance students’ understanding of the subject. The objectives of the study were achieved through the use of pre- and post-achievement tests, observations, semi-structured interviews and reflection. The findings of this study showed improvements in the students’ test results. The outcome concurred with previous study findings that indicated the Jigsaw strategy supports better performance in students’ learning. The students’ perceptions of working together in a structured group improved as they enjoyed using the strategy, and the skills that contributed to the features of cooperative learning were developed throughout the process. The students also felt the need to rely on each other for information, being responsible, and by supporting each other improved their social and collaborative skills.

Harnessing Interagency Collaboration in Inter-Organizational Systems Development

2012 ◽  
pp. 236-250
Author(s):  
Thayanan Phuaphanthong ◽  
Tung Bui ◽  
Somnuk Keretho
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
System Development ◽  
Interagency Collaboration ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Organizational System ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Action Research Approach

In spite of the increasing need for building interagency systems, the literature on effective inter-organizational collaboration is practically inexistent, both from the methodological and practical perspectives. Using an action research approach, this paper reports the findings of a four-year long action research that seeks to identify critical success factors for establishing and maintaining interagency collaboration in a large-scale inter-organizational system development project. The findings were drawn from direct experiences during the implementation of the cross-border internet-based system for trade and transport facilitation in Thailand, which required an involvement of more than 40 governmental and business stakeholders. This paper suggests a stepwise approach for the establishment and maintenance of interagency collaboration, and derives methodological and practical implications from this large-scale experience.

scholarly journals Nurturing the digital baby: Open innovation for development and optimization

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 2407-2421
Author(s):  
Brendan Paul Murphy ◽  
Paidi O’Raghallaigh ◽  
Michelle Carr
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Electronic Health Record ◽  
Design Research ◽  
System Development ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Health Record ◽  
Information System Development ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Electronic Health

The primary aim around developing and optimizing an electronic health record is to improve patient care and population health. The objective of this study is to design and evaluate an action research approach for the optimization of the design of a summary page artefact within an electronic health record for newborn healthcare. An action research approach was chosen for its participatory democratic process for developing practical knowledge and solutions. Collaborative workshops lead by an independent graphic facilitator with a ‘bottom up’ approach, involving self-selected motivated members from multidisciplinary healthcare teams, were designed and conducted. To evaluate this approach, insights were drawn from behavioural and design science paradigms to demonstrate that knowledge and understanding of the design problem and its solution were acquired in building the optimized summary page artefact. Information system development for healthcare requires consideration not just of what we do but how and why we do things. Our analysis demonstrates that action design research represents an agile and lean approach for successful optimization and implementation of information system development in healthcare.

scholarly journals Opening New Pathways for Development:  An Exploration into Community Economies

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Renee Rushton
Keyword(s):  
Research Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Community Assets ◽  
Research Journal ◽  
Research Outcomes ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Community Economy ◽  
Community Economies ◽  
The Many

<p>This research explores community economies as a way of practicing development differently. The community economy framework has arisen out of post-development critiques which highlight how some development practices have discursively and practically created linear understandings of economic development. In contrast, the community economy framework involves highlighting the many economic practices and community assets that currently sustain people and suggests that multiple possible pathways to improved wellbeing can be imagined from these local beginnings. The approach seeks to prioritise neither local nor foreign practices, but encourages critical public discussion around which activities could be built on to improve community wellbeing. This research draws on my experiences engaging with the communities of San Miguel and Yachakay in Bolivia between March and June 2010, and contributes to the dialogue on the community economy approach as a way to practice development. I have explored how this process of negotiating research in the field affects research outcomes. Throughout the process of exploring community economies I faced a number of challenges in negotiating the research in the field. This thesis is grounded in feminist and indigenous methodological approaches that recommend the researcher seek ways to transfer power and benefits to the researched in locally relevant ways. Yet very few works address the process of negotiation required to achieve this. My experience shows that by uncovering this often glossed over process, insights can be gained into the complex ways the researched assert power in research contexts, and thus assert power over research outcomes. This research explores the viability of researching community economies within a Masters framework. My approach in San Miguel involved collecting data though semi-structured interviews, informal conversations and a reflective research journal. However my research in San Miguel was cut short. In the new location, Yachakay, I added a Participatory Action Research approach to my methodological tool kit. Other attempts to build community economies have involved significant budgets, experience and community engagement periods. While my approaches to building community economies in Bolivia were restricted by the relatively short Masters thesis timeframe, limited funding and my novice researcher status, the experience was not completely fruitless. I believe that benefits were gained both by researched and researcher through this exploration of community economies.</p>

scholarly journals Implementation of Scrum Work Framework in the Development of Quality Assurance Information System

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Mercurius Broto Legowo ◽  
Budi Indiarto ◽  
Deden Prayitno
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
System Development ◽  
Iso 9001 ◽  
Agile Development ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Development Methodology ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Study Programs

<p class="JGI-AbstractIsi">Quality Assurance Information System Development is required to accellerate accreditation achievement. This Information System application is an integrated model of quality assurance information systems based on the integration of BAN-PT accreditation and ISO 9001: 2008. The purpose of this research is to develop a quality assurance information system by implementing the Scrum Framework. Scrum is one of the popular frameworks in Agile Development Methodology. In this way, the development of productivity increases significantly. In this Applied Research the Action Research approach is used. This Multi-Year Applied Research is the final research of previous studies. The results of this study presented the quality assurance information system that was produced using the complete Scrum framework. This information system is expected to contribute significantly to ISO-certified higher education in increasing the BAN-PT Accreditation assessment for their study programs.</p>

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