Download or read book Situational Analysis written by Adele E. Clarke and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2005-03-23 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing an introduction to situational analysis, Adele E. Clarke outlines how this method differs from and is superior to grounded theory and to qualitative data analysis.
Download or read book Situational Analysis written by Adele E. Clarke and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2017-07-20 with total page 719 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second Edition offers an innovative extension of grounded theory useful in qualitative research projects that draws on interviews, observations, and visual, narrative, and historical discourse materials. To engage the dense complexities of real world situations, Situational Analysis (SA) braids together Strauss's ecological social worlds/arenas theory, Foucault’s discourse analysis, and Deleuze and Guattari’s rhizomes and assemblages. The book will serve as an invaluable resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate-level students, as well as professional researchers and consultants from diverse backgrounds pursuing qualitative projects.
Download or read book Building a Marketing Plan written by Ho Yin Wong and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book aims to provide a comprehensive, holistic and practical framework for readers who are interested or involved in developing a marketing plan so that they can appreciate various marketing concepts and put them together in an easy to read guide. Demanding and savvy customers along with a turbulent marketing environment, require marketers to be highly sensitive to the environmental monitoring systems capable of identifying the latest marketing trends and opportunities and threats at an early stage. In response to these issues, the proposed manuscript covers the themes of planning, implementing and controlling marketing activities, which will provide guidance to marketers and non-marketer alike, in undertaking a marketing plan. The latest research findings in the marketing area are included. This book is written for marketing students and it is the intention of the authors to make this manuscript as basic, straightforward and to the point as possible. Business practitioners will also find this book useful.
Download or read book Situational Analysis written by Adele E. Clarke and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2017-07-20 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second Edition of Situational Analysis: Grounded Theory After the Interpretive Turn offers an innovative extension of grounded theory useful in qualitative research projects that draws on interviews, observations, and visual, narrative, and historical discourse materials. To engage the dense complexities of real world situations, Situational Analysis (SA) braids together Strauss′s ecological social worlds/arenas theory, Foucault’s discourse analysis, and Deleuze and Guattari’s rhizomes and assemblages. In SA, the situation itself becomes the fundamental unit of analysis. Using extensive examples, the authors discuss getting started, how to create three kinds of maps emphasizing differences and relationality (situational maps, social world/arena maps, and positional maps), the kinds of analytic work they accomplish, and how to write up the results centered on the distinctive strengths of the method. The book will serve as an invaluable resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate-level students, as well as professional researchers and consultants from diverse backgrounds pursuing qualitative projects.
Download or read book Situational Analysis in Practice written by Adele E. Clarke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Situational Analysis creates analytic maps of social processes and relationships identified using grounded theory. Creator of the method, award-winning sociologist Adele E. Clarke and two co-editors show how the method can be, and has been, used in a variety of critical qualitative studies. The book-Updates the basic concepts and methods of situational analysis, a methodology created by Clarke;-Provides five important case studies of its use in a variety of health and educational settings;-Offers reflections from the original researchers on the studies and their impact;-Includes lists of published articles and available websites focused on situational analysis.
Download or read book A Situational Analysis of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Four Districts of South Africa written by Alicia Davids and published by HSRC Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2002, the Human Sciences Research Council was commissioned by the WK Kellogg Foundation to develop and implement a five-year intervention project focusing on orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in southern Africa. In collaboration with several partner organizations, the project currently focuses on how children, families and communities in Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe are coping with the impact of HIV/AIDS. The aim of the project is to develop models of best practise so as to enhance and improve support structures for OVC in the southern African region as a whole. This report forms part of a series that examines the work undertaken as part of the Kellogg OVC Intervention Project from 2002 to 2005.
Download or read book Situation Awareness Analysis and Measurement written by Mica R. Endsley and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-07-01 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive overview of different approaches to the measurement of situation awareness in experimental and applied setting, this book directly tackles the problem of ensuring that system designs and training programs are effective at promoting situation awareness. It is the first book to provide a all-inclusive coverage of situation awareness and its measurement. Topics addressed provide a detailed analysis of the use of a wide variety of techniques for measuring situation awareness and situation assessment processes. It provides a rich resource for engineers and human factors psychologists involved in designing and evaluating systems in many domains.
Download or read book Network Security Through Data Analysis written by Michael S Collins and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2014-02-10 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional intrusion detection and logfile analysis are no longer enough to protect today’s complex networks. In this practical guide, security researcher Michael Collins shows you several techniques and tools for collecting and analyzing network traffic datasets. You’ll understand how your network is used, and what actions are necessary to protect and improve it. Divided into three sections, this book examines the process of collecting and organizing data, various tools for analysis, and several different analytic scenarios and techniques. It’s ideal for network administrators and operational security analysts familiar with scripting. Explore network, host, and service sensors for capturing security data Store data traffic with relational databases, graph databases, Redis, and Hadoop Use SiLK, the R language, and other tools for analysis and visualization Detect unusual phenomena through Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) Identify significant structures in networks with graph analysis Determine the traffic that’s crossing service ports in a network Examine traffic volume and behavior to spot DDoS and database raids Get a step-by-step process for network mapping and inventory
Download or read book Situational Analysis in Practice written by Adele E. Clarke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-07 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Situational Analysis creates analytic maps of social processes and relationships identified using grounded theory. Creator of the method, award-winning sociologist Adele E. Clarke and two co-editors show how the method can be, and has been, used in a variety of critical qualitative studies. The book-Updates the basic concepts and methods of situational analysis, a methodology created by Clarke;-Provides five important case studies of its use in a variety of health and educational settings;-Offers reflections from the original researchers on the studies and their impact;-Includes lists of published articles and available websites focused on situational analysis.
Download or read book Karl Popper and the Social Sciences written by William A. Gorton and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book-length exploration of Karl Popper's often-neglected contributions to the philosophy of social science. William A. Gorton situates Popper's ideas on social inquiry within the broader framework of his thought, including his philosophy of natural science, his ontological theories, and his political thought. Gorton places special attention on Popper's theory of situational analysis and how it aims to heighten our understanding of the social world by untangling the complex web of human interaction that produces unintended—and often unwanted—social phenomena. Situational analysis, Gorton contends, involves a significant departure from the method of the natural sciences, despite Popper's plea for the unity of scientific method. Gorton also addresses some common misconceptions concerning Popper's stance toward economics and Marxism, making the provocative claim that contemporary analytical Marxism provides the best current example of Popperian social science put into practice.
Download or read book Sport Promotion and Sales Management written by Richard L. Irwin and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2008 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a guide to promotion and sales in the sport industry. Experts from the classroom and sports field offer insights and experiential data on the skills needed to succeed in sports promotion and sales.
Download or read book The Category Management Handbook written by Andrea Cordell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-27 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Category management is one of the biggest contributors of commercial value in the area of procurement and supply chain. With a proven track record of successful delivery since the early 1990s, it helps organisations gather and analyse key data about their procurement spend before subsequently creating and delivering value-adding strategies that change the value proposition from supply chains. The aim of category management is to find long-term breakthrough strategies that help lift an organisation’s commercial performance to a new level. Because of its strategic long-term orientation and complex execution, category management has long been the preserve of commercial consulting companies – in effect a ‘black box’ toolkit shrouded in expensive methodologies. This practical handbook lifts the lid on category management by providing readers with a step-by-step process and established toolkit that allows them a ‘do-it-yourself’ approach. Each activity is presented as a simple tool or technique for practitioners to apply to their own organisations. To support each activity, easy-to- use templates and checklists have been provided, together with simple but practical hints and tips for implementation. This handbook is a ‘must read’ for all procurement and supplychain managers looking to find significant improvements in their organisations. Its practical approach cuts through long-winded consultant-speak and provides an easy-to-use practical toolkit for everyday application.
Download or read book Shyness written by Warren H. Jones and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is about shyness: its definitions and conceptualization as a psy chological construct, research on its causes and consequences, methods for meas uring shyness, strategies for alleviating the unpleasant experiences associated with shyness, and its connection to other forms of social anxiety and inhibition. the book together was to provide a resource for The principal goal in putting psychologists from several subdisciplines, most notably social, personality, clin ical, and development13-l psychology, in addition to social scientists from other disciplines. We do riot assume that these chapters, considered collectively or individually, provide answers to every conceivable issue with respect to shyness. Rather, we hope that the book will serve to integrate what is known about shyness on the basis of current research and theorizing and to provide both directions and impetus for continued research, theoretical evolution, and improved techniques of assessment and intervention. But one might ask, why another book on shyness? In particular, why a book at this time given the recent appearance of other books on the topic and in view of the extensive literature on related topics such as introversion and anxiety-topics that would seem to compete with shyness for the same concep tual space? Our decision to edit this volume was prompted by several consid erations, some practical, others more substantive in nature.
Download or read book The Urban Context written by Alisdair Rogers and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-12-23 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addresses issues of current social and theoretical concern such as urban ethnic conflict, multiculturalism and immigration.How do people make sense of their lives amid the social and cultural diversity of cities? The essays in this volume argue that a powerful and related set of methodologies - including comparative research, the ethnography of situations such as dances and parades, and social network analysis - can further our understanding of the intertwined processes of ethnicity and community, class and gender. Written by leading researchers from a number of disciplines, these essays demonstrate a sensitivity to places and contexts ranging from Los Angeles to Queensland. Students of anthropology, geography and urban studies will find this book an invaluable guide to the intricacies of urban social life in the late 20th century.
Download or read book The SOSTAC Guide to Your Perfect Digital Marketing Plan written by PR Smith and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2019 Edition (V5) of PR Smith's popular SOSTAC (r) planning system shows how to write the perfect plan and can be learned in 3 minutes. The SOSTAC Guide to your Perfect Digital Marketing Plan, can be skimmed in 30 minutes and digested in detail in 3 hours. The new edition integrates digital developments such as AI, Big Data, IoT, Marketing Automation with brief mentions of VR and AR. So it's bang up to date. The SOSTAC(r) planning system was voted in the Top 3 Marketing Models worldwide by voters in the Chartered Institute Of Marketing's Centenary Poll. SOSTAC(r) has since been adopted by Linkedin, KPMG, Greenpeace and many more bluechips and start-ups. The entire book is written in easily digestible chunks so readers can dip in and out. Who can use this book? The book is aimed at anyone involved in digital marketing, or marketing, or just interested in digital marketing. Readers can see how it all fits together. More advanced marketers use it as a 'dip in & out' (e.g. the digital marketing strategy chapter), while less experienced marketers benefit from all six chapters and the many links to cutting-edge websites, digital tools and videos. The 6 Chapters: Situation Analysis (where are we now?)Objectives (where are we going?)Strategy (how do we get there?Tactics (details of strategy incl. marketing mix)Action (checklists, guides, systems & internal marketing)Control (how do we know if we are going to get there?)Who is the author?PR Smith is the co-author of the hugely influential 'Digital Marketing Excellence' (with Dave Chaffey) and several other marketing books including the best -selling Marketing Communications text going into its 7th ed this year. This new SOSTAC(r) Guide has achieved more than 3,000 pre-sales. The book is now also available from Amazon, iBooks, other networks or www.PRSmith.org/sostac . There is a free Kindle app which allows readers to enjoy this eBook on any mobile, iPad or laptop in addition to a kindle. What Experts Say About This Book "Although most businesses are now doing digital marketing, nearly half don't have a plan - that's shocking! SOSTAC(r) gives you an awesomely simple framework to put that right." Dave Chaffey, CEO Smart Insights"A really good easy-to-follow guide" Ged Carroll, Digital Director VP Europe, RacePoint Global'This is essential reading and an invaluable reference guide for any marketer who needs to create impressive, persuasive and effective digital marketing plans.' IDM SOSTAC(r) Certified Planners online portal is now open for those that want to become SOSTAC(r) Certified Planners. Visit https: //www.SOSTAC.org to register, download manuals drawn from these books and take the online, open-book, multiple choice case study assessment. Upon reaching 60% + the applicant receives a SOSTAC(r) Certified Planner certificate. See http: //www.PRSmith.org/SOSTAC for more or just go directly to https: //www.SOSTAC.org
Download or read book Health Program Management written by Beaufort B. Longest, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-10-13 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to effectively plan, implement, and evaluate health programs Health Program Management: From Development Through Evaluation, Second Edition is a practical and useful introduction to the management of health programs. While providing an overview of the current best practices in management, the textbook goes beyond simple management techniques, teaching students how to develop, lead, and evaluate their programs to ensure quality outcomes. The focus is on the three core management concepts of strategy, design, and leadership, but time is also devoted to describing facilitative management activities integral to successful programs. Students will learn techniques for communication, decision-making, quality assurance, marketing, and program evaluation within the structure of the book's program management model. Logically organized with a separate chapter for each activity, this resource provides a thorough, systematic overview of the effective development, implementation, and evaluation of health programs. Health Program Management: From Development Through Evaluation, Second Edition provides a comprehensive approach to management throughout all stages of a health program. Learn to develop a strategy that steers the program toward specific goals Discover how to design, market, and lead an effective health program Become familiar with the manager's role in a quality health program Evaluate potential and existing programs for performance and capability Students and aspiring managers and leaders preparing themselves for the challenges of managing health programs will find the information and techniques to develop the skills they need in Health Program Management: From Development Through Evaluation, Second Edition.
Download or read book Health Care Service Management written by Marie Eloïse Muller and published by Juta and Company Ltd. This book was released on 2006 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive management manual brings together a holistic philosophy of health care, an overview of good business practices, and guidelines for compliance to national and international hospital accreditation standards. Chapters cover conceptual frameworks for health service delivery, strategic planning, good governance, financial management, human resource management, and continuous quality improvement. The philosophy of Ubuntu, the African notion that everyone in a community is responsible for the welfare of its members, is also discussed as a necessary consideration in all heath care decisions.
