scholarly journals The sociology of prudential activities: from collective commitment to social innovations

1970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florent Champy
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Practical Wisdom ◽  
Research Programs ◽  
Social Innovations ◽  
Collective Commitment ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Work Contexts

Former research has drawn attention to the specificities of “prudential activities”, for which irreducible uncertainties require special attention to the concrete cases professionals handle and availability for special deliberations on sensitive cases. Based on empirical research on architects and doctors, this article aims at making it clear what prudential activities are and at presenting three interrelated research programs: on collective commitments of professionals as a consequence of practical wisdom, on increasing barriers to practical wisdom, and on social innovations aiming at overcoming these barriers. New light is being shed on well-known evolutions of work contexts: namely bureaucracy, and demand for objectivity and performance.

The effects of party identification on perceptions of pledge fulfilment: Evidence from Portugal

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 627-642 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Maria Belchior
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Party Identification ◽  
Political Accountability ◽  
Insufficient Attention ◽  
Party Manifestos ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Performance Research

Empirical research has found that, despite citizens’ perceptions to the contrary, political parties tend to deliver on their campaign promises. What are the reasons for this mismatch between perceptions and performance? Research to date has paid insufficient attention to the reasons for such a mismatch, neglecting the effects of political predispositions such as party identification and sympathy for the government. This article argues that it is such political predispositions that cause biased perceptions of pledge fulfilment. Bias towards perceiving pledges as unfulfilled is expected to be higher for voters whose political predispositions are more unfavourable to government. The argument is supported by data on Portuguese voters and party manifestos in the 2011 election, contributing to better understanding of the mechanisms of political accountability.

scholarly journals Research Framework for the Impact of Innovative Mindset, Innovative Behaviour, and Innovation Performance on Competitive Advantage: An Application for Halal Smes Owner-Manager

2018 ◽  
pp. 718-723
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Innovative Performance ◽  
Research Framework ◽  
Current State ◽  
Innovative Behaviour ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this paper is to provide a more realistic competitive advantage concept in order to investigate the impact of an innovative mindset, behaviour and performance on Halal SME’s competitive advantage in the context of a challenging worldwide Halal’s market. This study uses an constant methodology by outlining, analysing, arranging, and focusing the current state of the literature and proposes a research framework which assist in overcoming the restraints encountered in previous empirical research. The use of an innovative mindset and behaviour enables the researchers to provide a great explanation of a innovative performance and its relationship to competitive advantage. This study seeks to contribute to the practice of competitiveness of Halal SMEs area of research. Specifically, this study emphasises that Halal SMEs owner-managers should have innovative mindsets that can stimulate innovative behaviour and which can be translated into innovation performance and subsequently competitive advantage.

Aliansi Strategis dan Kinerja Perusahaan: Perspektif Teori Institusional

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-90
Author(s):  
Rebi Fara Handika
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Institutional Theory ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Strategic Alliance ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Theory Point ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract   This paper discussed the company's motive to join a strategic alliance from the institutional theory point of view. The theory views that strategic alliances are considered as the medium to acquire legitimation from the environment. Such legitimation then improves the company’s competitive positions and performance. Further, we propose the framework to discuss the relationship between strategic alliances and a company’s performance. The paper proceeds as follows: in the next section, we discuss the institutional theory, the strategic alliance, and firm performance. Afterward, we develop the propositions and discuss the implications for future empirical research.   Abstrak   Artikel ini membahas motif perusahaan untuk bergabung dengan aliansi strategis dari sudut pandang teori institusional. Teori ini memandang bahwa aliansi strategis dianggap sebagai media untuk memperoleh legitimasi dari lingkungan. Legitimasi tersebut kemudian dipercayai akan meningkatkan posisi kompetitif dan kinerja perusahaan. Selanjutnya, kami mengusulkan framework untuk membahas hubungan antara aliansi strategis dan kinerja perusahaan. Artikel ini akan dilanjutkan sebagai berikut: pada bagian berikutnya, kita membahas teori institusional, aliansi strategis, dan kinerja perusahaan. Setelah itu, kami mengembangkan proposisi dan membahas implikasi untuk penelitian empiris di masa depan.

Epistemic pluralism and the justification of conceptual strategies in science

2021 ◽  
pp. 095935432110638
Author(s):  
Daniel Wegerhoff ◽  
Tony Ward ◽  
Louise Dixon
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Scientific Explanations ◽  
Research Programs ◽  
Pluralist Approach ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Epistemic Pluralism

In recent years, epistemic pluralism has received considerable endorsement as an approach to constructing scientific explanations and pursuing empirical research programs. In this article, we briefly discuss the advantages of an epistemically pluralist approach before outlining our own model of epistemic pluralism. The model we present emphasizes the specific considerations that occur when determining and justifying the selection of conceptual strategies and how conceptual strategies work together to provide task-relevant insights. By clarifying these constraint relationships, we highlight the kinds of systematic considerations that must be taken into account when selecting conceptual strategies for research tasks. We present a case study based on gang research to demonstrate how such considerations occur and the epistemic and pragmatic benefits of doing so.

Workplace Spirituality and Transformational Leadership

2017 ◽  
pp. 339-354
Author(s):  
Celeste Mack ◽  
Ike Udechukwu ◽  
Bahaudin G. Mujtaba
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Workplace Spirituality ◽  
Performance Standard ◽  
Moral Maturity ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Search For Meaning ◽  
And Performance

Workplace spirituality or spirituality in the workplace is about employees search for meaning, purpose, and interconnectedness in the workplace. Similarly, transformational leadership is a leadership style that encourages a higher level of moral maturity and performance standard for followers. In this chapter, through a review of literature and propositional analysis, the authors demonstrate that transformational leadership has the capacity to drive employees towards meaning, purpose, and interconnectedness with the organization's goals and values. Researchers agree that transformational leadership inspires, motivates, and also attempts to connect with followers. Thus, while workplace spirituality is a potent ingredient in the modern workplace, transformational leadership is the driving force that actually transforms the workplace. Thus, the authors conclude by proposing that transformational leadership can potentially encourage and sustain workplace spirituality. Suggestions and recommendations for future empirical research are provided.

A Study on the Performance of Indian Mutual Funds in Recent Years

2021 ◽  
pp. 428-444
Author(s):  
Dipika Varshney ◽  
Sowjanya Heblikar ◽  
Sunitha B K
Keyword(s):  
Mutual Funds ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Mutual Fund ◽  
Financial Industry ◽  
Indian Economy ◽  
Cause And Effect ◽  
Fund Industry ◽  
Mutual Fund Industry ◽  
And Performance

The Indian mutual fund industry is an integral part of the Indian financial industry. The mutual fund industry has a significant impact on the Indian economy. This study aims at understanding the growth and performance of mutual fund industry and understanding the cause and effect through empirical research. For this research, published papers have been studied and analysed to give a better understanding of the industry. This study records the performance of Indian mutual funds from the year 2015-2020. It analyses the performance of the debt, equity, and ETF mutual funds. The challenges are huge, but the investors have shown a matured behaviour. The 2020 pandemic has allowed investors to balance their portfolios by removing poor performing mutual fund holdings.

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