scholarly journals Understanding Resource Consumption in the Home, Community and Society through Behaviour and Social Practice Theories

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 6513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica K. Breadsell ◽  
Christine Eon ◽  
Gregory M. Morrison
Keyword(s):  
Social Practice ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Resource Consumption ◽  
Design And Technology ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Psychological Theories ◽  
Technology Changes ◽  
Conceptual Paper ◽  
Home Community ◽  
The Individual

The practices and behaviours of individuals influences resource consumption at many scales and are shaped by a multitude of psychological, social, and technical factors. This conceptual paper examines the differences between socio-psychological and social practice theories, building on the Chalk and Cheese debate in the literature. Insight is provided into their potential value in understanding resource consumption studies at different scales: the individual, the home, community, and societal. Each theory has its own qualitative and quantitative methods which allude to different conclusions and recommendations for resource consumption initiatives. We review the debate surrounding the application of both theories, adding our voice to the potential for both theories to be used at different scales and for different time periods, along with comments on the interlocking nature of practices. Design and technology changes can lead to quicker changes in behaviour and practices, whereby socio-psychological theories offer insights into changes in mind frame, values, and social norms.

Examining the Significance of Internal Mobility Hiring in Determining the Individual Vs Organizational Outcomes: An Empirical Investigation from ADNOC FURSA Platform During Recent Pandemic of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anas Abudaqa ◽  
Seena Al Nuaimi ◽  
Hayfa Buhazzaa ◽  
Sumaya Al Hosani
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Organizational Outcomes ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Natural Manner ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Individual Outcomes ◽  
Internal Mobility ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Objective Scope: ADNOC group of companies introduced the Fursa platform which is an internal online website where HR acquisition partners among the 13 companies can post vacancies and employees from any of the 13 companies can apply to those vacancies. The aim of this initiative is to move ADNOC's employees internally to reskill, fill department gaps, and cross-collaborate to get a project done or hit an organizational goal with minimizing hiring cost and accelerate recruitment process. This study considers the above stated program as an explanatory factor to determine the individual's as well as organizational outcomes in ADNOC group of companies. Methods, Procedure, Process: To address the study objectives, qualitative and quantitative methods are adopted. More specifically, for quantitative approach, structural questionnaire was developed through adopting different items from the literature. Whereas qualitative analysis are conducted while using the information from structured interviews. Results, Observations, Conclusions: The study findings indicates that both individual and organizational outcomes are positively and significantly determined by internal mobility program. Similarly, analyses through qualitative approach confirms that internal mobility program helps to provide learning and development of the employees, productivity and performance in terms of individual outcomes, and sales and growth to reflect the concept of organizational outcomes. It is stated current program Enabled employees to find their next position, project, or mentor internally, and maximized ADNOC workforce potential and unlock the capacity to meet the corporate objectives. Other interesting outcomes are It takes less time and money to source (and saves money on relocation costs and as known during pandemic situation there is a restriction on international movement between countries); it enables faster onboarding and ramping up. Additionally, during internal mobility the company is confident that the candidate shares your mission and vision, and It also implies that you are aware of a candidate's most recent performance. Novel/Additive information: the study is unique in the sense that it is done in one of the giant oil and gas companies which employees working in different aspects of the business; upstream, downstream, and mid-stream. The study introduces modern ways of work in a speedy, natural manner, and the use of MS Teams to do virtual interviews. Fursa platform allows companies to act quickly. It only takes a few seconds to determine where talent should be directed, and a few more seconds to deploy it.

DESIGN OF PROTOTYPE OF KRA ISTHMUS OTOP CENTER

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thidima Umpawan
Keyword(s):  
Interior Design ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Average Level ◽  
Design And Technology ◽  
Organization Management ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
The Third ◽  
The People ◽  
Unique Style ◽  
High Level

Objective:The design of OTOP exhibition centre was aimed to study the background and local lifestyle of people in Kra Isthmus, Ranong Province and OTOP exhibition centre design for Kra Isthmus to increase the value of community shop’s appearance in accordance with Thailand 4.0 policy which aims to promote Thailand’s economy to be an innovation-driven economy. Methodology:Both qualitative and quantitative methods are used to conduct this study. The background and local lifestyle of the people at Kra Isthmus were studied by using the conceptual framework of ThidimaUmpawan.The survey was conducted with the participation between researcher and people from the community. Three models were created. 1st Prototype was Fon Pad Dad Si (eight months of rain and four months of sunshine) is interior design keyword. 2nd Prototype was Thammadha (normal) and 3rd Prototype was Tuk-mai (wooded shophouses). The design detail of each model consisted of location, organization management, behavior analysis of service provider and service consumer, correlation analysis, image, color schematic, material management, floor plan and other related plans, and perspective. Main Findings:The results from expert’s opinions on the all models showed that the appropriateness of the location was at the high level ( = 3.80 , SD = 0.60) as well as the organization management ( = 3.70 , SD = 0.65). The third model had the highest score among the three models in floor planning and merchandising ( = 3.45 ,SD = 0.62).Moreover, the third model could well represent lifestyle of Kra Isthmus( = 3.50, SD=0.60) and use appropriate material ( = 3.70 , SD = 0.52). The color schematic of the second and third models was at the average level( = 2.80 , SD = 0.60). The first model had the highest score in lighting design ( =3.20 , SD =0.50) at the average level. For the overall design, the third model had the highest score ( = 3.30 , SD = 0.62). Implications: As modern agriculture focuses on the management, interior design and technology, modern community shops are established. People in the community become the entrepreneurs who plant, process and sell their own products. Having unique style shop is one way to develop Kra Isthmus area to be Ranong’s cultural tourism area.

scholarly journals Increased Participation Among Cleaners as a Strategy to Improve Quality and Occupational Health

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Therese Öhrling
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Sick Leave ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Long Time ◽  
The Individual

Like many other industries, today the cleaning industry is affected more than ever by competition and pressure toward low prices, which leads to a nonadvantageous situation for cleaners. These days many Swedish municipalities choose to outsource cleaning service in order to save money, although the situation for the cleaners appears to be worsening. The aim of this paper is to evaluate an alternative organizational structure within a Swedish public cleaning division to investigate how good work environment for cleaners can be combined with economical savings for a municipality. Like many other cleaning organizations, both national and international, the present cleaning division has been struggling for a long time with high levels of sick leave and early retirements. After years of unsuccessful attempts to improve the situation by reducing the physical load, cleaning managers made a decision to broaden their strategy by changing the structure of their organization. In this study, both qualitative and quantitative methods have been applied to identify and understand the effects of the organizational change, both on an individual level and on an organizational level. The results show that the organizational change, which leads to increased participation and autonomy for the cleaners, in combination with a high degree of social support, had a positive effect on job satisfaction, work motivation, and pride among the cleaners. Sick leave within the division has decreased, and both the quality and efficiency of the cleaning service have increased. It can be concluded that there are other alternative organizational structures that could be applied within the public sector and prove advantageous, both for the individual cleaners and for the municipality. Further research of similar organizational structures within the private cleaning sector is recommended.

scholarly journals The Influence of Organizational Learning Capability and Organizational Creativity on Organizational Innovation (Study At PT XYZ)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Nabila Dwi Hilmiyanti
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Organizational Innovation ◽  
Learning Capability ◽  
Organizational Creativity ◽  
Individual Perception ◽  
Technology Changes ◽  
Innovation Study ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Relationship

Technology changes make the organization forced to be flexible and quickly adapt to the fickle innovation and environment. Learning and creativity are the things that can support the realization of innovation. This study aims to determine the influences of organizational learning capability and organizational creativity on organizational innovation at PT XYZ through the individual perception. This research uses quantitative methods with data collection through surveys distributed by questionnaire and uses total sampling with 101 employees. To find out the relationship between variables, this study uses multiple regression analysis techniques. The results of this study indicate that there is a relationship between organizational learning capability and organizational creativity on organizational innovation at PT XYZ.

scholarly journals The virtue values: Kindness, loyalty, and piety in the Melayu cultural context

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 335-347
Author(s):  
Dede Fitriana Anatassia ◽  
Mira Noor Milla ◽  
Subhan El Hafiz
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Context ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Indigenous Psychology ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Constructive Realism ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
The Core ◽  
Relationship Context ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Relationship

The belief in good values that live in the community have an influence on the individual’s behavior. Virtue is one of them. Virtues found to have links with the individual’s character and personality. By using the approach of constructive realism indigenous psychology, this study aims to explore the virtues in the context of Melayu culture. Data collection techniques in this study were open ended questions and multiple responses. Data were analyzed with qualitative and quantitative methods using NVivo. It was found that kindness and loyalty are the core virtues that are considered important in everyday life. In the relationship context, the behaviors target of these values is higher in the community than personal. Virtues was found to be differ according to the demands of the situation. These virtues shifted in problem solving situations, where kindness and empathy are expected to appear less than serenity and resourceful. It is clear that the virtues which embraced by the individual does not always manifest if the situation is not supportive for the emergence of these virtues.

scholarly journals Home Gardening and the Social Divide of Suburban Space: Methodological Proposal for the Spatial Analysis of a Social Practice in the Greater Paris Urban Area

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3243
Author(s):  
Ségolène Darly ◽  
Thierry Feuillet ◽  
Clémence Laforêt
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Analysis ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Intrinsic Factors ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Model Studies ◽  
Home Gardening ◽  
Block Level ◽  
Social Divide

This paper explores home gardening geography in metropolitan outskirts, seen as a major asset and challenge of the alternative suburban city model. Studies that estimate the domestic production of backyard gardens are scarce, but they all confirm the persistence of an ancient and “ordinary” phenomenon still firmly rooted in the food landscape of the globalised North cities. To fill a gap in European alternative urban and food systems studies, we focus on the case of two subsectors of the extended suburban belt of greater Paris agglomeration. We designed and performed a spatial analysis protocol that differentiates vegetable garden types to test spatial relationships between environmental and intrinsic factors and assess clustering patterns. We had to overcome several methodological barriers by building an original vegetable gardens database and applying distinct qualitative and quantitative methods. Our results show spatial home gardening patterns differentiation at three intertwined levels: At the micro-level of domestic space (according to the size and share of vegetable plots); at the house block level (according to their socio-economic and built environment profile); and at the level of the housing estates or urban agglomeration (according to the geography of social specialisation).

scholarly journals An Analysis of the Traditional Religious Thought and its Impact on Poverty: A Case Study of the Amansie Traditional Area, Ashanti Region, Ghana

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Charles Owusu Ampofo
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Opinion Leaders ◽  
Spiritual Needs ◽  
Cultural Dimension ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
The People ◽  
Traditional Area ◽  
The Individual

It is important to stress that, the Akan amongst many other cultures in Africa by their beliefs and practices, emphasize the individual and the societal wellbeing. Primarily, their idea of wholeness is seen to have been focused on mostly the material and spiritual needs of the human; that is, the complete satisfaction of all members of the community. The people of Amansie West Traditional Area, therefore, view poverty as undesirable and is frowned upon by society. However, the communities should help ease the stress and trauma of the poor. Such insight conforms with an old adage, wo yƆnko da ne wo da, which could in a way be literary translated as, “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” It is essential, then, to probe into the relationship that ever existed between the religio-cultural thoughts on poverty and the perceptible impact of poverty on the living conditions of the people in Amansie. The study consequently applied both qualitative and quantitative methods to extract relevant data from respondents. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to relevant persons; an interview guide was developed to facilitate the personal interviews conducted with traditional leaders, townsfolks, religious leaders, opinion leaders, and other stakeholders. The findings among others were that poverty has a religio-cultural dimension; it is a spiritual and moral misfortune. The study recommends a Religio-Cultural Renaissance as a possible avenue to resuscitate and strengthen what otherwise looks like a dearth of religio-cultural practices of the community. A collaborative effort is therefore required by religious leaders and adherents, opinion leaders and townsfolks for sensitizing the people against cultural practices that promote poverty. Keywords: Poverty, African Traditional Religion, Traditional leadership, Natural resources and Amansie West

scholarly journals THE DATAFICATION OF CHILDHOOD: EXAMINING CHILDREN’S AND PARENTS’ DATA PRACTICES, CHILDREN’S RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND PARENTS’ DILEMMAS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Livingstone ◽  
Mariya Stoilova ◽  
Rishita Nandagiri ◽  
Tijana Milosevic ◽  
Aldona Zdrodowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Environmental Data ◽  
Web Searches ◽  
Biometric Data ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Data Practices ◽  
Children And Parents ◽  
Individual Contributions ◽  
The Individual

In the age of continuous data collection and algorithmic predictions, children’s privacy seems threatened by the variety of surveillance and data practices in which parents, institutions, corporations and children themselves engage. The vast amount of data routinely collected about children as they grow up include data shared online, whether by children themselves (social media updates, web searches and browsing, data traces of their internet and smartphone use) or their parents (sharenting practices); data shared in the home, like conversations and environmental data captured by internet-connected devices such as smart speakers and internet connected toys; data shared outside the home, including educational and school apps, biometric data in schools and/or airports and stations, health data and medical records, geo-location apps or wearables, etc. Data can be knowingly shared with others, or “given off” as traces of online activities, and even inferred by algorithms that profile, classify and predict users’ behaviour. This panel on the datafication of childhood draws together a number of leading scholars in this area of research to explore questions and issues associated with children’s privacy online as both a protective and enabling right. The collection of papers in this panel contribute empirical data and theoretical insight on a range of relevant topics in the study of the datafication of childhood from the perspective of both children and parents. Based on qualitative and quantitative methods, the individual contributions to the panel illuminate the situated nature of data practices, their embeddedness in diverse contexts and practices of meaning-making through which children and parents negotiate online privacy.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Effectiveness of Guidance and Counselling Establishment Programme on Administration Police Officers’ Self Efficacy in Nairobi County, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 102-110
Author(s):  
David Kabera Muthondeki ◽  
Zakayo Anyangu Musita
Keyword(s):  
Police Officers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Albert Bandura ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Counselling Services ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
The Individual

Police officers in many countries face a myriad of social, psychological, and occupational challenges in their line of duty which has a significant effect on their mental health; Kenya is no exception. The Administration Police Service established a guidance and counselling programme to address the said challenges. This study, sought to assess the effectiveness of the Guidance and Counselling programme on Administration Police (AP) officers’ self-efficacy. The study was guided by the Self-efficacy theory by Albert Bandura and the Well-being theory by Martin Seligman. The study adopted the ex-post-facto research design. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select 367 participants from a total population of 7,404 AP officers while 20 key informants were purposively sampled. The study utilized both qualitative and quantitative methods in data collection. The study revealed that though the APS offers peer counselling services to its officers, these services were not effective in training self-efficacy among AP officers. Additionally, it was established that the individual counselling services offered to AP officers were not effective in enhancing the officers’ self-efficacy in the delivery of service. The study recommends the introduction of incentives for officers to encourage them to seek professional guidance and counselling training; decentralization of the APS guidance and counselling services up to the County level; employment of professional counsellors to cater for the counselling needs of the APS; the continuous awareness training of the officers on the existence of the Guidance and Counselling programme within the APS; and, provision of environments where officer counsellors can share experiences, exchange ideas and have professional and intellectual discourses.

Social class, the elite hockey player career and educational paths

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (8) ◽  
pp. 899-920 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orlan Moret ◽  
Fabien Ohl
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Ice Hockey ◽  
Cultural Resources ◽  
Local Networks ◽  
Lower Middle Class ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Social Positioning ◽  
Educational Paths ◽  
The Individual

This paper focuses on how engaging in hockey as an elite athlete influences educational paths. It relies on qualitative and quantitative methods, including interviews with 36 ice hockey players in Switzerland and 605 respondents who completed a questionnaire. We argue that a strong family belief in sport capital predisposes athletes to leave school early, for both the lower- and upper-middle classes. For families with more economic capital, leaving school is a strategy for maintaining or improving social positioning; for lower-middle-class families, it is driven more by the individual opportunities provided by sporting talent. Regardless of class, players with families that are more sensitive to scholastic culture favour schooling as a resource for athletes’ transition to another professional career. However, the over-valorization of sport capital does not have the same consequences for both classes. Players with fewer social resources, who believe that the social capital related to sport will enable their transition, are more at risk than those who have families that can support them owing to their economic and cultural resources. In addition, the recent globalization of hockey seems to further increase inequalities and to weaken the strength of local networks. Finally, the results suggest paying more attention to both beliefs and contexts, as well as the Weberian influence on Bourdieu’s research, when studying the role of the various forms of capital in decision-making concerning education.

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