scholarly journals Leveraging organisational cultural capital

2007 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R Scheel ◽  
F Crous

Organisational culture discourse mandates a linear approach of diagnosis, measurement and gap analysis as standard practice in relation to most culture change initiatives. Therefore, a problem solving framework geared toward “fixing�? and/or realigning an organisation’s culture is usually prescribed. The traditional problem solving model seeks to identify gaps between current and desired organisational cultural states, inhibiting the discovery of an organisation’s unique values and strengths, namely its cultural capital. In pursuit of discovering and leveraging organisational cultural capital, a descriptive case study is used to show how an Appreciative Inquiry process can rejuvenate the spirit of an organisation as a system-wide inquiry mobilises a workforce toward a shared vision.

Author(s):  
Martha Dunagin Saunders

This study examines Appreciative Inquiry, a relatively new approach to organizational change and growth, as a method for institutionalizing retention activity. Appreciative Inquiry looks for what works best in an organization in order to determine what might be possible. Its strength lies in the consensus building embedded in the process. The results of a case study in a college of arts and sciences suggest the method to be effective in creating a shared vision for the organization, energized participants, improved morale, and increased general awareness of retention issues.


PARADIGMA ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 112-138
Author(s):  
Nehemías Moreno Martínez ◽  
Luis Enrique Hernández Zavala

Se propone una interpretación de la técnica de representación del Mapa Conceptual Híbrido a partir de la extensión a la química escolar de algunos elementos teóricos del Enfoque Ontosemiótico de la Matemática Educativa. Para mostrar la viabilidad de la propuesta, se planteó el objetivo de analizar de manera gráfica, mediante un estudio de casos de carácter descriptivo, el sistema de prácticas implicado en la resolución de un problema químico, por parte de un docente y uno de sus estudiantes, que implicaba el uso del concepto de reactivo limitante. El análisis muestra que, en la resolución del problema, los sujetos se apoyan en objetos químicos como en objetos de tipo químico-matemático, los cuales son conectados y organizados en el sistema de prácticas; el docente llevó a cabo un sistema de prácticas predominantemente interpretativo mientras que el alumno realizó uno mayormente operativo; los sujetos también realizaron cierto conjunto de procesos cognitivos que se encuentran implicados en la producción del conocimiento químico.Palabras clave: Mapa conceptual híbrido, resolución de problemas, reactivo limitante, química escolar, objetos químico-matemáticos.Análise gráfica da resolução de um problema químico de reagente limitanteResumo: É proposta uma interpretação da técnica de representação do Mapa Conceitual Híbrido a partir da extensão à química escolar de alguns elementos teóricos da Abordagem Ontosemiótica à Matemática Educacional. Para mostrar a viabilidade da proposta, o objetivo foi analisar graficamente, por meio de um estudo de caso descritivo, o sistema de prática envolvido na resolução de um problema químico, por um professor e um de seus alunos. , o que implicou na utilização do conceito de reagente limitante. A análise mostra que, para resolver o problema, os sujeitos contam com objetos químicos, bem como objetos químico-matemáticos, que estão conectados e organizados no sistema de prática; o professor realizou um sistema de prática predominantemente interpretativo, enquanto o aluno realizou um sistema predominantemente operacional; os sujeitos também realizaram um determinado conjunto de processos cognitivos que estão envolvidos na produção do conhecimento químico.Palavras-chave: Mapa conceitual híbrido, solução de problemas, reagente limitante, química escolar, objetos químico-matemáticos.Graphical analysis of the resolution of a limiting reagent problemAbstract: An interpretation of the representation technique of the Hybrid Concept Map is proposed from the extension to the school chemistry of some theoretical elements of the Ontosemiotic Approach of Educational Mathematics. In order to show the viability of the proposal, the objective was raised to analyze graphically, through a descriptive case study, the system of practices involved in solving a chemical problem posed in a textual way, by a teacher and one of his students, which involved the use of the concept of limiting reagent. The analysis shows that, in solving the problem, the subjects rely on chemical and chemical-mathematical objects, which are connected and organized in the system of practices; the teacher carried out a predominantly interpretive practice system while the student carried out an operational one; subjects also perform a certain set of cognitive processes that are involved in the production of chemical knowledge.Keywords: Hybrid conceptual map, problem solving, limiting reagent, schoolar chemistry, chemical-mathematical objects.


2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 220-230
Author(s):  
Kudakwashe Chirambwi

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to draw lessons from the important contributions of appreciative inquiry leadership in shaping the future people aspects to police leadership. A practice model of the Zimbabwe Republic Police Women Network (ZRP WN) illuminates how the future of policing in a context of mutually reinforcing confluence of increasing rate of crime, state decay, and economic decline is contingent upon shifting from the current preoccupation of “what works” to “what is important.” Design/methodology/approach Guided by the organising principles of the 4-D cycle involving discovery, dream, design and destiny/delivery, the appreciative inquiry leadership model illuminates a sustainable future-oriented policing. Findings The case study of ZRP WN reveals the resilience and adaptability of female police officers to policing challenges as they constantly designed people-oriented policing operations and activities. Practical implications Of importance is the exponential influence of communis and phronesis in rethinking and redesigning police roles in decades to come. Originality/value The ZRP WN, through its shared vision of values, gives us a leaf on how to respond to the ever-changing values of justice and police leadership altering contexts.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Muhammad Faizal Samat ◽  
Norazlan Annual ◽  
Raznee Atisya Md Rashidi

This article contributes to ongoing debates about soft skills among students. In 2017, the unemployment rate in Malaysia was at 3.42 percent as compared to 2.85 percent in 2014. Education system must aim towards employability and ensure quality in education to reduce the percentage of unemployment. Thus, this study aims to investigate the development of soft skills among students through co-curriculum activities in UiTM Cawangan Kelantan. The sample were 113 students from UiTM Cawangan Kelantan. Questionnaires adapted from previous research to measure the communication skill, problem solving skill, team building skill, leadership skill and soft development of soft skills among students through co-curriculum activities. SEM-PLS 3.0 were employed in this study. The findings revealed only team building skill has significant influence on developments of soft skills among students through co-curriculum activities. However, the study indicates that communication skill, problem solving skill and leadership skill are not significant towards development of soft skills among students through cocurriculum activities.


2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. bjgp18X696929
Author(s):  
Jill Mitchell

BackgroundThere is an emerging debate that general practice in its current format is out-dated and there is a requirement to move to a federated model of provision where groups of Practices come together. The emergence of federations has developed over the past 5 years but the factors that influence how federations develop and the impact of this new model is an under researched area.AimThe study explored the rationale around why a group of independent GP practices opted to pursue an alternative business venture and the benefits that this strategy offered.MethodA single organisational case study of a federation in the North of England was conducted between 2011–2016. Mixed methods data collection included individual and group semi-structured interviews and quantitative surveys.ResultsFederations promote collaborative working, relying on strategic coherence of multiple individual GP practices through a shared vision and common purpose. Findings revealed many complexities in implementing a common strategy across multiple independent businesses. The ability of the federation to gain legitimacy was two dimensional – externally and internally. The venture had mixed successes, but their approach to quality improvement proved innovative and demonstrated outcomes on a population basis. The study identified significant pressures that practices were experiencing and the need to seek alternative ways of working but there was no shared vision or inclination to relinquish individual practice autonomy.ConclusionOrganisational development support is critical to reform General Practice. Whether central funding through the GP Five Year Forward View will achieve the scale of change required is yet to be evidenced.


2020 ◽  
pp. 016235322097830
Author(s):  
Diane Barone ◽  
Rebecca Barone

This study explored understandings shared by fifth-grade gifted students as they read the book Restart, which explores bullying. Students read, created representations, and discussed the text. Grounded by Langer’s stances of envisionment, this descriptive case study analyzed student representations and conversations. Each of the stances was represented with most responses being represented in Stances 1 (getting a sense of the text), 2 (interpreting text), and 4 (analyzing the text). In addition, most students viewed bullies and their behavior as being in a fixed state, which was tied to the perceived power a bully held. The results from this study have implications for teachers who work with gifted and talented students, counselors who work with students in mental health and resilience programs, and the collaboration of these school personnel.


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