scholarly journals The Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost: a Grounded Theory approach to the comparative study of decision-making in the NAC and PSC

2020 ◽  
pp. 57-76
Author(s):  
Simon J. Smith ◽  
Tomic Nikola ◽  
Carmen Gebhard
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Holy Ghost ◽  
The Comparative Study ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Drivers and differentiators: a grounded theory study of procurement in public and private organizations

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 265-285
Author(s):  
Dolores Kuchina-Musina ◽  
John Charles Morris ◽  
Joshua Steinfeld
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Private Organizations ◽  
Contracting Process ◽  
Federal Contracting ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine procurement professionals’ perceptions of public-private partnerships in contract arrangements and to explore decision-making that takes place in the contracting process. Design/methodology/approach A grounded theory approach is applied to Simon’s (1947) model of decision-making to better understand the perceptions of procurement professionals, especially because it pertains to public vs private sector contexts. The researchers collected data by conducting interviews and observing a compliance webinar of federal contracting employees. Findings The results show that in the decision-making process, Simon’s illustration of a means-end hierarchy is applicable for procurement decision-making because it is driven by activities that are evaluated using aims established by the organization. Practical implications The implications are that, in the procurement decision-making process, a means-end hierarchy is driven by the activities that are evaluated using aims established by the organization. Essentially, the activities are associated to a mean, a mean is associated to a sub-goal and the sub-goal supports the main aim of the organization. Social implications This study supports the notion that training, information and procedures are a way for organizations to control behaviors and promote consistent results from their subordinates. Originality/value This study contributes by examining the drivers of procurement decision-making. Despite previous literature that focuses on practitioner discretion or emphasizes on socio-economic factors, this study highlights the linkages between practitioner decision-making and organizational aims and objectives. As such, the paper serves to illustrate the vital connection between procurement activities and outputs.

scholarly journals The decision-making process of synthetic pesticide use in agricultural communities in Colombia: a grounded theory approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ysabel Polanco Lopez de Mesa
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Agricultural Workers ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Pesticide Use ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Agricultural Communities ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Objective: to explore the decision-making process of agricultural workers associated with pesticide use and exposure; and to discover if these processes differ between pesticide users and non users. and the characteristics of these differences Methods: his study used a grounded theory approach to understand the decision-making process for pesticide use/non-use among agricultural workers in San Cristobal, Colombia. This study involved participantobservation, individual interviews, and focus groups. Results: the theory developed to explain the decision making process of pesticide use showed several categories including: the prospect of having a good harvest, efficient pest control, habituation to use pesticides, feeling obligated to do use them, poor knowledge about pesticides, believing that pesticide increased the quality of the products, positive attitudes towards pesticide use, family support towards pesticide use, community pressure and acceptance, economic fear, and market pressure. In the non pesticide users group categories included: having better health, pesticides considered harmful for human health, pesticides being deleterious for  the environment, being used to work without pesticides, family and economic support, and negative attitude towards pesticide use . The decision making process for personal protective equipment (PPE) use encompassed categories such as: powerless feelings, economic difficulties, and belief that equipment is not necessary. Discussion: The decision-making process for pesticide use in agricultural communities is complex and varies between pesticide users and non-users. Conclusions: It is important to consider the intricate process of pesticide use in order to orient interventions in the agricultural sector.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Effectiveness of Ethical Corporate Governance in Corporate Decision-Making: A Grounded Theory Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Ikechukwu Nwanji . ◽  
Kerry E. Howell . ◽  
Sainey Faye . ◽  
Dominic Z. Agba . ◽  
Sunday O. Adewara . ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

scholarly journals Applying grounded theory to data collected through participatory research on African Independent Churches’ liturgical rituals: A comparative study

2011 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bethel A. Müller ◽  
Cas J. Wepener
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
African Independent Churches ◽  
Worship Services ◽  
Independent Churches ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

This article reported on two research projects, the first conducted in the early 1990s and the second, a project currently in progress. In essence, the article was an attempt to compare the theology of African Independent Churches in the two respective periods by making use of a grounded theory approach to their worship services. Significant similarities and differences were identified and reported on.

scholarly journals Selecting a Grounded Theory Approach for Nursing Research

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 233339361879957 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaminder Singh ◽  
Andrew Estefan
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Nursing Research ◽  
Doctoral Research ◽  
Processing Styles ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach ◽  
Intended Use

Grounded theory is a commonly used research methodology. There are three primary approaches to grounded theory in nursing research: those espoused by Glaser, Strauss and Corbin, and Charmaz. All three approaches use similar procedures, yet there are important differences among them, which implies that researchers need to make careful choices when using grounded theory. Researchers new to grounded theory need to find the most appropriate approach that fits their research field, topic, and researcher position. In this article, we compare the three grounded theory approaches. Choices of a grounded theory approach will depend on the researcher’s understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of all three approaches. Practical aspects of grounded theory approaches should match the information processing styles and analytical abilities of the researcher and the intended use of the theory. We illustrate key aspects of decision making about which method to select by drawing upon the first author’s experiences in his doctoral research.

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