scholarly journals Stakeholders: Organizational Strategy and Relationship a Multiple Case Study in the Hotel Sector

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 94-125
Author(s):  
Rosemeire Rodrigues Junqueira ◽  
Elizabeth Kyoko Wada
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Investigation ◽  
Organizational Management ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Direct Observations ◽  
Distribution Of Values ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Hotel Chains ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Hotel Sector

Research into organizational management that focuses on relationships with stakeholders refers to the importance of the commitment of the various groups in the business development prioritizing the creation and distribution of values. For a better view and understanding of strategy-oriented management with stakeholders and the usage of this strategy in hotel chains, a qualitative approach to the methodology, focused on multiple case studies, was the most suitable for empirical investigation. Three hotel chains were selected, with features that allowed a comparative analysis of the study according to the method suggested by Yin (2010), with three sources of evidence: interviews, direct observations and documentation. Through this research, it was found that, through transparency, ethics, values and especially mutual respect clearly shown by the management, a strategy can be more collaborative and result in increasing the sustainability of organizations.

scholarly journals THERAPEUTIC ITINERARY REVEALED BY THE FAMILY MEMBERS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MESOTHELIOMA: MULTIPLE CASE STUDIES

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fátima Denise Padilha Baran ◽  
Nen Nalu Alves das Mercês ◽  
Leila Maria Mansano Sarquis ◽  
Luciana Martins da Rosa ◽  
Carolina Mensi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Common Sense ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Family Care ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
The Family ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Disease Family

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the therapeutic itinerary revealed by the relatives of individuals with mesothelioma. Method: a multiple case study with a qualitative approach. Six family members of the cases occurred in the state of Paraná (Brazil). Data was collected from medical records and interviews between January and July 2016 and submitted to comparative and content analysis, supported by the Health Care System framework. Results: seven categories emerged from the data: Acknowledgment of the illness; Popular care and the attempt to escape from the illness; The popular subsystem directs to the professional subsystem; Professional subsystem: unraveling the mystery of the disease; Family: care supremacy; Religion: hope and encouragement; and Disease due to mesothelioma from the perspective of the family member. Conclusion: the therapeutic itinerary was built from early symptoms detection and common sense practices. The family was the central unit of care; the professional subsystem, with the challenge of diagnosing the disease, and religion, which represented the person’s and family members’ hope. Studying the topic can contribute to improve the planning of the health actions promoted to individuals with mesothelioma, from the diagnosis process, treatment to death.

Value co-creation in the B2B context: a diagnosis of knowledge management based on multiple case studies

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrei Bonamigo ◽  
Camila Guimarães Frech ◽  
Ana Carolina Custódio Lopes
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Knowledge Asymmetry ◽  
Business To Business ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This study aims to empirically investigate how organizations delivering services in business-to-business relations deal with the boundary paradox and knowledge asymmetry in value co-creation. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a qualitative multiple case study strategy. Datas were gathered through 13 semi-structured interviews that were then analyzed through the content analysis. Findings The authors identified three mechanisms that organizations use to deal with the boundary paradox and two strategies to handle the knowledge asymmetry. Research limitations/implications First, no opportunities were afforded to involve more participants. Second, owning to confidentiality reasons, not all organizations provided us documents to be analyzed. Practical implications The findings guide managers in balancing the use of contracts and trust in inter-firm collaborations and fostering the learning of customers. Also, insights to protect knowledge based on the paradox of openness in value co-creation. Originality/value This study’s findings address the gap in value co-creation literature concerning the lack of empirical studies.

Assessing the Impact of E-Commerce on SMEs in Value Chains

2004 ◽  
pp. 180-198
Author(s):  
Judith Jeffcoate ◽  
Caroline Chappell ◽  
Sylvie Feindt
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Chain Transformation ◽  
Specific Contribution

This chapter is intended as a contribution to the establishment of a theoretical foundation for the e-commerce field. Our specific contribution to methodology is through the description of a qualitative approach based on multiple case studies across industry and country boundaries. This has enabled us to propose an analytical framework that will identify the triggers for value chain transformation that will encourage SMEs to adopt e-commerce. The chapter describes seven elements that make up this framework, including the automation of value activity interactions between partners in the value chain. These elements form the basis for a discussion of future trends.

scholarly journals EXPLORING REASONS BEHIND JOINING ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTERS (ELC): A CASE STUDY OF PASHTO SPEAKING UNDERGRADUATES IN QUETTA CITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zainab Akram, Hina Arfeen, Khadija Karim
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Expanding Circle ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Good Environment ◽  
Instrumental Reasons

English language centers prove to be very helpful in being one of the major contributors of English language learning in expanding circle countries of concentric model introduced by Kachru (1989). This study undertakes the theory presented by Stephen Kreshan (1981, 1982) “monitor model” which is basically amalgamation of five hypotheses. This very endeavor was done through quantitative mode of inquiry utilizing survey questionnaire as an instrument for data collection. Total population was Pashto speaker students of Quetta city and sample size comprised of 100 undergraduates, particularly, the Pashto speakers, from Quetta city. Collected data was analyzed through SPSS software. The Findings show various reasons behind students joining English language centers. Some of them include good environment of ELC, along with several academic, personal, and instrumental reasons. It is recommended that in future the research could be expanded to multiple case studies comprising Pashto speakers and multilingual, longitudinal research and comparative study between teaching English at school and language centers.   

scholarly journals The Effect of Transported Education on School: A Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-118
Author(s):  
Pınar YENGİN SARPKAYA ◽  
Sinem DAL
Keyword(s):  
Participant Observation ◽  
Extreme Case ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
School Buses ◽  
School Activities ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Strengthening Families ◽  
Case Design

The purpose of this study is to contribute to the improvement of the application by revealing the difficulties of transported education application in a secondary school. In this study, single holistic case design was followed. Data was collected through semi-structured interview and semi-structured observation forms. 11 participants, determined by the maximal variation sampling, were interviewed and 14 weeks of participant observation was made. Data were analyzed by content analysis. Findings revealed that most important difficulties of transported education; for students, coming to school early and without having breakfast, waste of time and sleeplessness; for administrators, heavy workload. For educational programs, most serious difficulty for students is not to participate in out of school activities. Besides, it was determined that of the school-families cooperation was not of the desired quality. It was proposed to develop a new working order for school buses, to carry out an action research aimed at strengthening families' commitment to school, and to conduct multiple case studies in schools to be determined by extreme case sampling.

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.

scholarly journals Dynamics of Stakeholders and Co-Creation of Value In Museums: An Initial Look

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 274-298
Author(s):  
Andréa Do Prado Zago ◽  
Elizabeth Kyoko Wada
Keyword(s):  
Stakeholder Engagement ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Requirements Management ◽  
Strategic Development ◽  
Direct Observations ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Belo Horizonte ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The study of the dynamics of stakeholders in museums is about the understanding of which groups are evolved by the management of these spaces, considering the aspects of co-creation of value. The study is justified by the importance of these institutions as vectors for conservation, communication and dissemination of tangible and intangible elements of a locality and the growing number of museums in various localities, especially in Belo Horizonte, MG. The main objective was to understand and analyze the management of the relationship of two museums in the Circuito Cultural Praça da Liberdade (Espaço TIM UFMG do Conhecimento and Memorial Minas Gerais) with its stakeholders. It was developed a qualitative research, focused on multiple case studies with three sources of evidence: interviews, direct observations and documentation. It was identified in this research that the currents museums management does not estabilish constant monitoring of primary stakeholders as the local community. It is found that the basic requirements management considering to the cocreation of value such as transparency and stakeholder engagement can result in the strategic development, collaborative reciprocal benefits and spontaneous involvement of the local community.

scholarly journals How Can Digital Storybooks Foster EAL Children’s Reading Motivation: A Multiple Case Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jui-Fang Kuo
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
First Language ◽  
Reading Motivation ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
L2 Reading ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Children's Reading ◽  
Children’S Reading

<p>This paper explores the features of digital storybooks that can help foster English as an additional language (EAL) children’s motivation in reading English as a second language (L2) or as an additional language. Prior research suggests digital storybooks are conducive to children’s reading motivation in their first language (L1); however, research on the effectiveness of story apps fostering children’s reading motivation in additional languages is relatively scarce. This research adopted a qualitative approach to investigate how storybook applications designed for English as a First Language (L1) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) differ and influence EAL children’s reading motivation in L2, specifically, reading English as an additional language. This study explores the perspectives and voices of EAL children as well as their parents in relation to their experiences and attitudes toward the use of digital storybook apps to foster their L2 reading motivation. </p>

scholarly journals Case Study Method: A Step-by-Step Guide for Business Researchers

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 160940691986242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasir Rashid ◽  
Ammar Rashid ◽  
Muhammad Akib Warraich ◽  
Sana Sameen Sabir ◽  
Ansar Waseem
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Research Students ◽  
Reporting Phase

Qualitative case study methodology enables researchers to conduct an in-depth exploration of intricate phenomena within some specific context. By keeping in mind research students, this article presents a systematic step-by-step guide to conduct a case study in the business discipline. Research students belonging to said discipline face issues in terms of clarity, selection, and operationalization of qualitative case study while doing their final dissertation. These issues often lead to confusion, wastage of valuable time, and wrong decisions that affect the overall outcome of the research. This article presents a checklist comprised of four phases, that is, foundation phase, prefield phase, field phase, and reporting phase. The objective of this article is to provide novice researchers with practical application of this checklist by linking all its four phases with the authors’ experiences and learning from recently conducted in-depth multiple case studies in the organizations of New Zealand. Rather than discussing case study in general, a targeted step-by-step plan with real-time research examples to conduct a case study is given.

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