Operational release planning in large-scale Scrum with multiple stakeholders – A longitudinal case study at F-Secure Corporation

Evaluating local multi-stakeholder platforms in forest management in Ontario

The Forestry Chronicle ◽

10.5558/tfc86742-6 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 86 (6) ◽

pp. 742-752 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mark Robson ◽

Len M. Hunt

Keyword(s):

Forest Management ◽

Public Participation ◽

Large Scale ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Document Analysis ◽

Multiple Stakeholders ◽

Stakeholder Representation ◽

Multi Stakeholder ◽

Traditional Approaches

Ontario’s Local Citizens’ Committees (LCCs) are the oldest local multi-stakeholder platforms in forest management inCanada (since 1994) and one of the most researched. This paper is a meta-analysis of LCC research from large-scale surveys,document analysis of audits and case study interviews of members from two LCCs. Multi-stakeholder Platforms areexpected to lead to better and more acceptable decisions than traditional approaches because they involve multiple stakeholders;consequently, the focus of the paper is on stakeholder representation and success. Our analysis concludes thatrepresentation is an issue and that LCCs have a mixed level of success.Key words: public participation, success, representation, surveys, interviews

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Transitioning from a First Generation to Second Generation Large-Scale Agile Development Method: Towards Understanding Implications for Coordination

Agile Processes in Software Engineering and Extreme Programming – Workshops - Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing ◽

10.1007/978-3-030-58858-8_9 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 84-91

Author(s):

Finn Olav Bjørnson ◽

Torgeir Dingsøyr

Keyword(s):

Large Scale ◽

First Generation ◽

Second Generation ◽

Development Project ◽

Agile Development ◽

Public Organization ◽

Longitudinal Case Study ◽

Development Method ◽

Development Methodology

Abstract This paper reports our initial findings from a longitudinal case study within a large development project in a public organization in Scandinavia. We focus on changes in coordination practices as the development project moved from a 1st to a 2nd generation large-scale agile development methodology. Building on four theories of coordination from different fields, we investigate how each theory illuminates our case and what insight they might provide. We find that two of the theories are well suited to characterizing each phase, providing answer to how coordination was done. While two other theories can provide answers to why these changes occurred.

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Developing awareness and use of compliments in the Chinese homestay: A longitudinal case study

Applied Linguistics Review ◽

10.1515/applirev-2016-1003 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 441-467 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Sheng-Hsun Lee

Keyword(s):

Language Learning ◽

Interpersonal Communication ◽

Large Scale ◽

Longitudinal Case Study ◽

Potential Conflict ◽

Quantitative Studies ◽

Qualitative Changes

AbstractThe study abroad homestay enjoys a widespread reputation as a key context for language learning. However, a homestay advantage has been difficult to prove in large-scale quantitative studies. Few qualitative studies examine the long-term developmental processes that can take place in homestays at the micro-ethnographic level. This paper focuses on how one participant, John, gradually developed awareness of the role of compliments and ability to use them for various purposes. Drawing on Vygotskian sociocultural theory, this study analyzes qualitative changes in John’s use of compliments from informal interaction in two homestays across a year. Over time, John learned to use compliments for an array of purposes: expressing appreciation for food, maintaining his hosts’ positive face, developing cordial relationships, and defusing potential conflict. Development in John’s case is evident as he internalized this speech act that he once grappled with, and used it to mediate the behavior of the others when confronted with interactionally and emotionally challenging situations. This process led to John’s ability to participate appropriately as a guest at the Chinese homestay dinner table and to appreciate the subtleties of interpersonal communication that includes unstated expressions of affection.

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Measuring and improving food safety culture in a large catering company: a case study

Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes ◽

10.1108/whatt-02-2018-0011 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 358-368 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Nancy Nouaimeh ◽

Raseena T. Pazhanthotta ◽

Joanne Zaida Taylor ◽

Ringaile Bulatovic-Schumer

Keyword(s):

Food Safety ◽

United Arab Emirates ◽

Safety Culture ◽

Large Scale ◽

Longitudinal Case Study ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Content Type ◽

Food Safety Culture ◽

Food Safety And Quality

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of a large catering company in the United Arab Emirates, which measured and improved its food safety culture as part of the Culture Excellence Program. It is the sixth article in a theme issue of Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, discussing the importance of measuring food safety and quality culture. Design/methodology/approach A longitudinal case study was used, including an online anonymous survey taken by a representative number of employees and supporting in-depth semi-structured interviews. Findings The company received a high score in year one of the research, and the reasons for this are discussed. Taking their best practices further with the use of the survey data, they then saw quantitative improvement in year two. This demonstrates elements of best practice in food safety management and how measuring culture within a business can facilitate continual improvement. Originality/value The paper demonstrates how and why a large-scale catering company has measured and improved their food safety culture, with practical examples. It will be of value to food safety and quality practitioners, trainers, auditors and other stakeholders involved in the food industry.

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Accountability in Nonprofit Governance: A Process-Based Study

Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly ◽

10.1177/0899764017691637 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 46 (4) ◽

pp. 685-704 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Richard Tacon ◽

Geoff Walters ◽

Chris Cornforth

Keyword(s):

Nonprofit Organizations ◽

Nonprofit Organization ◽

Observational Research ◽

Board Members ◽

Longitudinal Case Study ◽

Multiple Stakeholders ◽

The United Kingdom ◽

Depth Interviews ◽

Insight Into

Accountability is a crucial element of governance. Nonprofit organizations are typically accountable to multiple stakeholders and often “do” accountability in multiple ways. But what happens when a nonprofit organization is highly dependent on a single source of funding? This article provides an empirical exploration of this issue. It draws on a longitudinal case study of one nonprofit organization in the United Kingdom that is highly dependent on a single funder to examine how accountability is constructed and enacted, with a focus on the board. It critically examines accountability processes through direct observation of board and committee meetings and in-depth interviews with board members. The analysis shows how board members work to construct broader forms of accountability beyond accountability to the funder, but then struggle to enact them. This article provides in-depth insight into the challenges that nonprofit board members face and offers a rare example of observational research on board behavior.

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A Family With Autosomal-Dominant Progressive Sensorineural Hearing Loss

American Journal of Audiology ◽

10.1044/1059-0889.0501.23 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 23-32 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Chris Halpin ◽

Barbara Herrmann ◽

Margaret Whearty

Keyword(s):

Speech Production ◽

Hearing Aids ◽

Role Models ◽

Speech Intelligibility ◽

Large Scale ◽

Speech Language Pathology ◽

The Family ◽

Patient Will ◽

Language Pathology

The family described in this article provides an unusual opportunity to relate findings from genetic, histological, electrophysiological, psychophysical, and rehabilitative investigation. Although the total number evaluated is large (49), the known, living affected population is smaller (14), and these are spread from age 20 to age 59. As a result, the findings described above are those of a large-scale case study. Clearly, more data will be available through longitudinal study of the individuals documented in the course of this investigation but, given the slow nature of the progression in this disease, such studies will be undertaken after an interval of several years. The general picture presented to the audiologist who must rehabilitate these cases is that of a progressive cochlear degeneration that affects only thresholds at first, and then rapidly diminishes speech intelligibility. The expected result is that, after normal language development, the patient may accept hearing aids well, encouraged by the support of the family. Performance and satisfaction with the hearing aids is good, until the onset of the speech intelligibility loss, at which time the patient will encounter serious difficulties and may reject hearing aids as unhelpful. As the histological and electrophysiological results indicate, however, the eighth nerve remains viable, especially in the younger affected members, and success with cochlear implantation may be expected. Audiologic counseling efforts are aided by the presence of role models and support from the other affected members of the family. Speech-language pathology services were not considered important by the members of this family since their speech production developed normally and has remained very good. Self-correction of speech was supported by hearing aids and cochlear implants (Case 5’s speech production was documented in Perkell, Lane, Svirsky, & Webster, 1992). These patients received genetic counseling and, due to the high penetrance of the disease, exhibited serious concerns regarding future generations and the hope of a cure.

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