scholarly journals Group simulation for “authentic” assessment in a maternal-child lecture course

2014 ◽  
pp. 61-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desiree Hensel ◽  
Leah Stanley
Keyword(s):  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Authentic Assessment ◽  
Individual Performance ◽  
Course Evaluations ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Course Grades ◽  
Scoring Rubrics

The purpose of this pilot study was to explore student perceptions and outcomes surrounding the use of a labor and delivery simulation as a midterm exam in a maternal-newborn lecture course.  An exploratory case study design was used to gain a holistic view of the simulation experience.  Data from focus groups, written debriefings, simulation scoring rubrics, student course evaluations, and other course exams were analyzed using Stake’s case study method.  Qualitative analysis revealed four themes: confidence, fairness, reliability, and team effort.  Students were able to accurately grade the performance of their group as a whole and complete a group self-debriefing, but quantitative analysis showed that the group scores were significantly higher than other individual course grades. The findings suggested that the group simulation was an authentic assessment of teamwork, but not individual performance. Future research is needed to determine what role simulation and collaborative testing should play in pre-licensure education. 

Knowledge co-creation in Open Innovation Digital Platforms: processes, tools and services

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (7) ◽  
pp. 1434-1447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tindara Abbate ◽  
Anna Paola Codini ◽  
Barbara Aquilani
Keyword(s):  
Open Innovation ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Innovation Intermediaries ◽  
Innovation Platform

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand how Open Innovation Digital Platforms (OIDPs) can facilitate and support knowledge co-creation in Open Innovation (OI) processes. Specifically, it intends to investigate the contribution of OIDPs-oriented to successfully implement all the phases of interactive coupled OI processes. Design/methodology/approach The paper carries out an exploratory qualitative analysis, adopting the single case study method. The case here investigated is Open Innovation Platform Regione Lombardia (OIPRL). Findings The case study sheds light on how OIPRL supports knowledge co-creation through its processes, tools and services as a co-creator intermediary. In its launch stage, the platform simply aimed at giving firms a tool to “find partners” and financial resources to achieve innovative projects. Now, however, the platform has developed into an engagement platform for knowledge co-creation. Research limitations/implications One limitation lies in the particular perspective used to perform the case study: the perspective of the digital platform itself. Future research should focus on the individuals engaged in the platform to better investigate the processes, tools and services used to implement the OI approach. Practical implications The paper suggests ways in which OIDPs could be used by firms for effective exploration, acquisition, integration and development of valuable knowledge. Originality/value The study conceptualizes the role of OIDPs in shaping knowledge co-creation, assuming that the platforms act as Open Innovation Intermediaries (OIIs). Specifically, OIDPs can be observed to function as “co-creator intermediaries” that define, develop and implement dedicated processes, specific tools and appropriate services for supporting knowledge co-creation activities.

Infants acquire words before concepts: A case study

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 121-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svetlana Anatolyevna Osokina
Keyword(s):  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Knowledge System ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Conceptual System ◽  
Abstract Concepts ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Concept System ◽  
Language Knowledge ◽  
Abstract Words

The purpose of the paper is to prove that for a child the system of abstract concepts grows from the “material work” with the language. Using the case study method to a particular child we prove that little children can use rather complicated abstract words without knowing the concepts of these words. Children may use such words in proper grammar forms and correct collocations but they can’t explain the meaning of the words or give wrong explanation. It makes us think that in language acquisition process the language knowledge system is being developed earlier than the conceptual system of words meaning but we must understand what language knowledge consists of in this case and what it actually is. Implications for future research include further study of language knowledge system as having its own value independently from concept system of knowledge. Keywords: language acquisition, infant speech, language knowledge system, case study.

scholarly journals Evaluasi Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Performa Implementasi SAP ERP Di Industri Retail

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Syaiful Bakhri
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Data Migration ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Retail Industry ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Erp Implementation ◽  
Migration System ◽  
Software Applications

<p><em>This study aims to examine the factors that affect the performance of the ERP implementation. These factors are: the data migration, system documentation, knowledge transfer, system testing, and integration interfaces. These factors can increase the performance of the implementation of ERP software applications that are on retail industry. The case study method in this research is using interviews and direct observation, the object of the interview in this study is Functional modules of SAP ERP. Sources of data derived from primary data and secondary data. The results of this study indicate that factors influence on the performance of retail industry. Therefore, the factors to be considered in order to improve the success of SAP ERP project in the future. The theoretical implications and suggestions for future research are also discussed in the final part of this study. (SB)</em><em></em></p>

scholarly journals The Phenomena of “An Empty Box” and the Resistence of Pati People to the Oligarchy Domination in the Local Election Pati

2018 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 09008
Author(s):  
Hidayat Sardini Nur ◽  
Fitriyah
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Political Party ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Political Elites ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Local Society ◽  
Political Actors ◽  
Research Show

This research tries to highlight the phenomena of “an empty box” and society resistance to oligharchy formation in the regional election of Pati in 2017. Its aims are to find out the underlying factors, and other factors trigerring the existence of “an empty box” and society resistence. This research is qualitative with a case study method. The data was gained by interviewing informants deeply, and collecting secondary data. The results of research show that there are various models of general election with a single candidate, and various local society resistence to political oligarchy practices and formation also appear. Further, the weaknesses of political party recruitment as the sources of leadership and the greed of political elites are also revealed. Knowing the findings, a good arrangement to improve the function of political parties should be done. Then, for the future research the roles of oligarchy in regions as one of ways to control local political actors can be studied.

Communication and Awareness Patterns of Distributed Agile Teams

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Irum Inayat ◽  
Siti Salwah Salim ◽  
Sabrina Marczak
Keyword(s):  
Information Exchange ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Geographically Distributed ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Collaboration Patterns ◽  
Agile Teams

Agile methods emphasize on team's collaboration and so does the requirements engineering process. But how do agile teams collaborate with their geographically distributed counter parts to accomplish requirements related activities? Although, proved to be flexible and dynamic it needs to conduct more empirical investigation to identify the collaboration patterns of distributed agile teams. Therefore, in this chapter collaboration patterns of geographically distributed agile teams are identified in terms of reported communication (defined as information exchange) among team members and their awareness (defined as knowledge about each other) of each other. A multiple case study method is used in this chapter to study the geographically distributed agile teams in four IT organizations. Though, some of the findings revealed several patterns are corroborating the previous results available in literature. However, some of the patterns identified in this chapter are specific to distributed agile teams. For instance, the chapter identifies that high awareness among agile teams leads to more communication. Implications for research and software industry are discussed and future research directions are also provided.

Internationalization and governance of Indian family-owned business groups

2019 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Subramanian Shanmugasundaram
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Business Groups ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the relationship between corporate governance practices and internationalization through foreign direct investments in the context of family-owned business groups in India. Design/methodology/approach The comparative case study method is used to understand the relationship between corporate governance practices and internationalization using four family-owned business groups in India. Findings The ownership concentration negatively influences the internationalization, while transparency has a positive association. Professionalization of management helps in internationalization. Overall, good corporate governance practices have a positive influence on group internationalization. Research limitations/implications This paper provides detailed discussions based on the case study research which would help the future research work on the relationship between corporate governance practices and internationalization. Originality/value The existing literature studies in this field in the context of emerging markets are inconclusive. Hence, this paper uses the case study method to understand the relationship better.

scholarly journals Success Factors of SMEs: Empirical Study Guided by Dynamic Capabilities and Resources-Based View

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 12301
Author(s):  
Margarida Rodrigues ◽  
Mário Franco ◽  
Rui Silva ◽  
Cidália Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
Professional Management ◽  
Entrepreneurial Management ◽  
Management Capacity ◽  
Multiple Case

This study aims to identify and analyse the success factors of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) following the lines of dynamic capabilities and resources-based views. To achieve this objective, the multiple case study method was followed, where 10 SMEs/cases in Portugal were selected. From a content analysis of the interviews conducted to the owner-managers of these SMEs, the most important success factors identified were: (1) strategic planning, (2) manager/management capacity, (3) entrepreneurship and innovation, (4) human resources, (5) networks/partnerships, and (6) financing. These factors are considered as drivers of sustained growth and creation of competitive advantage for SMEs in their regions. The results also show that SMEs are oriented towards success, although some evolution is still needed in the way they are managed, where the transition from a “domestic/entrepreneurial” management to a “professional” management and a greater focus on the rarity of their resources and on the dynamic capabilities of their human capital stand out. Conclusions, implications and a future research agenda are also outlined.

scholarly journals Web platform to develop collective intelligence in logistics for Latin American SMEs: the case of SmartLogistiX3.com

Nova Scientia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (25) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Gastón Cedillo-Campos
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Collective Intelligence ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Critical Mass ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Web Based ◽  
World Class ◽  
Web Platform

Even though technological development is rapidly increasing in supply chains, logistics performance in any kind of organizations remains strongly related to a set of human-based skills and competencies. The aim of this article is to expose the design process and implementation of a web platform to develop collective intelligence in logistics for Latin American SMEs. Based on the case study method, it exposes the structure and processes used when programming the web-based platform to develop collective intelligence in logistics. This article presents conclusions that expand the panorama to develop this type de tools in Latin America. Indeed, since the region lacks a satisfactory critical mass of “world class” logistic skills, the IT platforms can play an interesting role for developing a “spot market” of collective intelligence in logistics. This is a first step to improve the value of logistics knowledge in the region, but also to stimulate the movement of logistics knowledge flux beyond the companies’ bounds. Similarly, potential future research lines are presented.

Student Perceptions and Uses of Wireless Handheld Devices

2011 ◽  
pp. 231-246
Author(s):  
Raj Gururajan ◽  
Abdul Hafeez-Baig ◽  
P. A. Danaher ◽  
Linda De George-Walker
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
The Other ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Early 21St Century ◽  
Perceived Performance ◽  
Facilitating Conditions ◽  
The One

The chapter draws on a case study method using factor and regression analysis to interpret the questionnaire responses about the uses of wireless handheld devices in higher education. The principal findings included that behavior and attitude contribute strongly to the perceived performance of using such devices in the chosen context, and that facilitating conditions have a more complex and mediated relationship with behavior and attitude on the one hand and perceived performance on the other. The authors elaborate the implications of those findings for increasing alignment across several different interfaces related to blended and mobile learning in the early 21st century.

scholarly journals Unmanned Aerial Vehicles enabled IoT Platform for Disaster Management

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 2706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waleed Ejaz ◽  
Muhammad Awais Azam ◽  
Salman Saadat ◽  
Farkhund Iqbal ◽  
Abdul Hanan
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Wildfire Management ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Iot Platform

Efficient and reliable systems are required to detect and monitor disasters such as wildfires as well as to notify the people in the disaster-affected areas. Internet of Things (IoT) is the key paradigm that can address the multitude problems related to disaster management. In addition, an unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)-enabled IoT platform connected via cellular network can further enhance the robustness of the disaster management system. The UAV-enabled IoT platform is based on three main research areas: (i) ground IoT network; (ii) communication technologies for ground and aerial connectivity; and (iii) data analytics. In this paper, we provide a holistic view of a UAVs-enabled IoT platform which can provide ubiquitous connectivity to both aerial and ground users in challenging environments such as wildfire management. We then highlight key challenges for the design of an efficient and reliable IoT platform. We detail a case study targeting the design of an efficient ground IoT network that can detect and monitor fire and send notifications to people using named data networking (NDN) architecture. The use of NDN architecture in a sensor network for IoT integrates pull-based communication to enable reliable and efficient message dissemination in the network and to notify the users as soon as possible in case of disastrous situations. The results of the case study show the enormous impact on the performance of IoT platform for wildfire management. Lastly, we draw the conclusion and outline future research directions in this field.

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