Posttraumatic Relational Syndrome: A Perspective Grounded in Empirical Data and Case Studies

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori Katz ◽  
Andrei Novac ◽  
Bita Ghafoori ◽  
Toni Pusateri
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Empirical Data

Addressing the Control Challenges of the Enterprise Architecture Process

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Alec Cram ◽  
M. Kathryn Brohman ◽  
R. Brent Gallupe
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Organizational Goals ◽  
Research Initiatives

ABSTRACT This paper examines the enterprise architecture process from the perspective of information systems controls, which refer to attempts to influence the behavior of employees in order to achieve organizational goals. Although controls have been extensively studied in processes such as systems development, there is little research examining control within the enterprise architecture process, despite its rising importance in today's organizations. This paper examines how enterprise architecture controls are employed in practice and considers the challenges faced in their design and operation. Drawing on empirical data from two in-depth case studies, enterprise architecture controls are classified and analyzed using COBIT 5. Our findings identify a series of specific challenges with enterprise architecture controls. Based on these challenges, we outline recommendations to practitioners in overseeing the enterprise architecture process and develop propositions to help guide future research initiatives to enhance enterprise architecture performance.

Attracting Investments and Companies: Federal Multi-Level Collaboration in Switzerland and Canada

2018 ◽  
Vol 09 (03) ◽  
pp. 1850008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renaud Vuignier
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Comparative Perspective ◽  
Federal System ◽  
Level System ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Business Decision ◽  
Multi Level

While tackling the issue of place attractiveness for companies and investments in Canada and Switzerland at large, this research focuses on federal multi-level collaboration with two case studies: Ontario and Western Switzerland. Based on empirical data gathered from semi-structured interviews ([Formula: see text]) and surveys ([Formula: see text]) as well as on secondary data, it provides an analysis of the perception of intergovernmental collaboration by economic developers and a mapping of the challenges identified in both the Canadian and the Swiss contexts. A comparative perspective, complemented by data regarding business decision-making ([Formula: see text]), allows us to draw lessons for economic developers in both countries, aiming at extending both academic and practitioners’ literatures. Findings show that the federal contexts in which attractive strategies occur cause specific challenges for economic developers. While judging that the system works well in general, the majority of Canadian economic developers interviewed mentioned different problems to solve, such as the confusion for companies generated by a federal multi-level system and the need for more business-oriented strategies away from political concerns. The majority of Swiss economic developers interviewed also acknowledged issues caused by the federal system and wished for improvements regarding coordination between federal entities and levels. In this regard, pragmatism is perceived as a crucial factor for the implementation of successful attractive strategies.

Investigating Grey-Box Modeling for Predictive Analytics in Smart Manufacturing

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuo Yang ◽  
Douglas Eddy ◽  
Sundar Krishnamurty ◽  
Ian Grosse ◽  
Peter Denno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Predictive Analytics ◽  
Hybrid Structure ◽  
Black Box ◽  
Box Model ◽  
Smart Manufacturing ◽  
Illustrative Case ◽  
Modeling Approach ◽  
Box Models

This paper develops a two-stage grey-box modeling approach that combines manufacturing knowledge-based (white-box) models with statistical (black-box) metamodels to improve model reusability and predictability. A white-box model can use various types of existing knowledge such as physical theory, high fidelity simulation or empirical data to build the foundation of the general model. The residual between a white-box prediction and empirical data can be represented with a black-box model. The combination of the white-box and black-box models provides the parallel hybrid structure of a grey-box. For any new point prediction, the estimated residual from the black-box is combined with white-box knowledge to produce the final grey-box solution. This approach was developed for use with manufacturing processes, and applied to a powder bed fusion additive manufacturing process. It can be applied in other common modeling scenarios. Two illustrative case studies are brought into the work to test this grey-box modeling approach; first for pure mathematical rigor and second for manufacturing specifically. The results of the case studies suggest that the use of grey-box models can lower predictive errors. Moreover, the resulting black-box model that represents any residual is a usable, accurate metamodel.

scholarly journals The Interplay between Intuition and Rationality in Strategic Decision Making: A Paradox Perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 365-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulia Calabretta ◽  
Gerda Gemser ◽  
Nachoem M. Wijnberg
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Strategic Decision Making ◽  
Step Process ◽  
Innovation Projects ◽  
Paradoxical Thinking

Both intuition and rationality can play important roles in strategic decision making. However, a framework that specifically accounts for the interplay between intuition and rationality is still missing. This study addresses this gap by using a paradox lens and conceptualizes the intuition–rationality duality as a paradoxical tension. We draw on seven case studies of innovation projects to empirically derive a three-step process for managing this intuition–rationality tension through paradoxical thinking. Our empirical data suggest that management of the tension starts with preparing the ground for paradoxical thinking by creating managerial acceptance for the contradictory elements of rational and intuitive approaches to decision making. The process then continues by developing decision-making outcomes through the integration of intuitive and rational practices. Finally, the outcomes of paradoxical thinking are embedded into the organizational context. For each step of the model, we indicate a set of practices that, by leveraging intuitive or rational characteristics of decision making, practitioners can use to deal with this cognitive tension in the different steps of our model.

scholarly journals Guide for Automation of Low Volume Production

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malin Löfving ◽  
Peter Almström ◽  
Caroline Jarebrant ◽  
Boel Wadman ◽  
Magnus Widfeldt
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Production Economics ◽  
Collaborative Process ◽  
Volume Production ◽  
Low Volume ◽  
Theoretical Considerations

There is a remaining need from both academia and practitioners, to gain further knowledge about the decision making process for automation of low volume production. This paper includes insights of drivers for automation, the development of a guide for low volume production and the outcome of using the guide. The research in this study is based on both empirical data and theoretical considerations. The empirical data was collected in five case studies and a questionnaire. This paper is part of a research project with the main objective to develop knowledge about how flexible automation may contribute to improvements in efficiency, ergonomics, quality and production economics in different industries with low volume production. One of the results in the project was a comprehensive guide, developed, refined and improved in an iterative collaborative process, where tools and parts of the guide were tested and verified by five manufacturing case companies. The paper describes briefly the development process of the guide and content. The requirements of the guide derived from literature, case companies, questionnaire as well as industrial experts. The resulting guide can be used in several ways, depending on the requirements of the application. The guide includes guiding principles, a decision model for the analysis of the company, choice of automation and facts about automation. In the end of the project, four companies had invested or decided to invest in different types of automation.

Die sicherheitspolitische Community in Deutschland

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Stöhr
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Security Policy ◽  
Expert Interviews ◽  
Security Community ◽  
Connected Network ◽  
The Media ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
German Security Policy

German politicians and people working in the media often mention the so-called security community when referring to experts working in the field of security politics. The term is not defined, however. The security community is not systematically researched. Who are the main actors of German security policy? What are their backgrounds, functions and activities? This thesis identifies a broad security landscape and a well-connected network of political, academic and social leaders. Based on extensive empirical data, expert interviews and case studies the thesis closes a research gap. It offers many practical and fundamental results for professionals and points out questions for further research about the security community in Germany.

Quadrat Analysis of Urban Dispersion: 2. Case Studies of Urban Retail Systems

1969 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Rogers
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Structure ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Urban Dispersion ◽  
Generalized Distributions ◽  
Empirical Tests ◽  
Quadrat Analysis

This is the second part of a two part paper; the first part reviewed the methodology of quadrat analysis and in this part, two case studies are presented. A brief introduction outlines the spatial structure of retailing in urban areas and it is then demonstrated how compound and generalized distributions offer a variety of models that can be fitted to empirical data about retail spatial structure. The empirical tests use data from Ljubljana, Yugoslavia and San Francisco, California. Conclusions are drawn which relate to the description, analysis and sampling of intra-urban retail spatial dispersions.

scholarly journals Connecting Environmental Changes, Migration Causality, and Transnational Practices. Insights from the Moroccan Diaspora in Belgium

2021 ◽  
pp. 149-168
Author(s):  
Lore Van Praag ◽  
Loubna Ou-Salah ◽  
Elodie Hut ◽  
Caroline Zickgraf
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
The Core

AbstractIn this chapter we turn to relevant findings arising from fieldwork conducted in Belgium in the context of the MIGRADAPT project. Although the Moroccan case study that forms the core of this book must be interpreted independently from the empirical data provided in this chapter (and vice versa), both case studies hinge on the same theoretical framework and are, as such, inherently complementary and connected, although not meant to be directly comparative.

scholarly journals Characteristics of the model of a modern teacher’s emotional burnout prevention

2019 ◽  
pp. 160-171
Author(s):  
Yu.V. Vardanyan ◽  
A.A. Paramonov
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Gradual Transition ◽  
Burnout Prevention ◽  
Pedagogical Orientation ◽  
Preventive Work ◽  
Educational Situation ◽  
Emotional Burnout

The article considers the features of the modern educational situation that contribute to the emergence of the syndrome of a teacher’s emotional burnout. Based on the analysis of case studies and their own empirical data, the authors confirm the strengthening of the tendency for the appearance and development of signs of the syndrome among modern teachers. To solve the problem the authors propose and characterize the model of prevention of a modern teacher’s emotional burnout. It includes the unity of methodological, target, content-procedural, technological and productive blocks, implemented on the basis of adaptation, psycho-pedagogical orientation and diversification of prevention. The model reflects he features of implementing the preventive work taking into account the needs of teachers in preventing or solving the problems of their emotional burnout, as well as the available organizational, human and scientific and methodological resources. According to the authors, the result of the model implementation is a gradual transition from an externally organized preventive process to auto-prevention of emotional burnout.

scholarly journals Biodiversity offsetting in England: governance rescaling, socio-spatial injustices, and the neoliberalization of nature

Web Ecology ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evangelia Apostolopoulou
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Costs And Benefits ◽  
Spatial Justice ◽  
Shed Light ◽  
The Way

Abstract. In this paper, I use primary empirical data obtained through interviews in selected case studies around England to shed light on the neoliberal character of biodiversity offsetting, its interrelationship with governance rescaling processes, and the way the latter influences the distribution of the costs and benefits of biodiversity offsetting policies. My results show that biodiversity offsetting in England has been a reactionary neoliberal policy whose implementation has so far been characterized by important deficits from an environmental and socio-spatial justice perspective.

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