Download or read book Using Qualitative Research to Promote Organizational Intelligence written by Ezekiel Kimball and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-11-13 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to use qualitative research as a tool for institutional research. Although institutional researchers often employ informal qualitative methods (their experiences and anecdotal observations), this volume argues that true organizational intelligence is facilitated by formalizing the qualitative data collection and analysis process in institutional research. To that end, it presents a systematic approach to qualitative research in institutional research that connects technical and analytical skills with issues awareness and knowledge of context. Topics covered include: Technical/analytical awareness practices Issues awareness Practices that achieve contextual awareness. This is the 174th volume of this Jossey-Bass quarterly report series. Timely and comprehensive, New Directions for Institutional Research provides planners and administrators in all types of academic institutions with guidelines in such areas as resource coordination, information analysis, program evaluation, and institutional management.
Download or read book Qualitative Methodologies in Organization Studies written by Malgorzata Ciesielska and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together key theories behind qualitative research, whilst drawing attention to novel, cutting-edge approaches to data gathering, such as visual anthropology and storytelling. Offering a comprehensive guide to qualitative analysis, this book goes further than examining research methods to open a discussion on the roles of reflexivity, imagination, emotions and ethics in qualitative research, Covering topics such as reflective analysis, sociological paradigms, action research and organizational ethnography, this book is ideal reading for those who wish to address the gap between undergraduate and postgraduate research-based edited books and encompasses a wide array of methods. Those exploring organization studies will find this two-volume collection extremely valuable as it contains robust contributions from highly-skilled authors who are actively researching in this field.
Download or read book Using Qualitative Methods in Organizational Research written by Thomas W. Lee and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1999 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using Qualitative Methods In Organizational Research offers a broad, overall description of qualitative research with the objective of facilitating the greater integration of qualitative and quantitative methods in organizational research. The book provides a look at the methods and tactics of qualitative research for both generating and testing management theories. It includes guidelines for deciding whether to use qualitative methods and overviews of four specific research designs. It describes how qualitative data is collected and analyzed and when and how to quantitatively analyze qualitative data. The author articulates the critical roles for reliability and validity and in the final chapter offers conclusions and recommendations for writing articles that report qualitative studies. Using Qualitative Methods In Organizational Research is appropriate for courses intended to introduce students to qualitative methods, for those traditional quantitative researchers interested in expanding their research methodology base, and for those interested in gaining additional insight into understanding which methods to use in future research.
Download or read book Organizational Intelligence and Knowledge Analytics written by Brian T. McBreen and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organizational Intelligence and Knowledge Analytics expands the traditional intelligence life cycle to a new framework - Design-Analyze-Automate-Accelerate - and clearly lays out the alignments between knowledge capital and intelligence strategies.
Download or read book Intelligence Analysis written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-04-08 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. intelligence community (IC) is a complex human enterprise whose success depends on how well the people in it perform their work. Although often aided by sophisticated technologies, these people ultimately rely on their own intellect to identify, synthesize, and communicate the information on which the nation's security depends. The IC's success depends on having trained, motivated, and thoughtful people working within organizations able to understand, value, and coordinate their capabilities. Intelligence Analysis provides up-to-date scientific guidance for the intelligence community (IC) so that it might improve individual and group judgments, communication between analysts, and analytic processes. The papers in this volume provide the detailed evidentiary base for the National Research Council's report, Intelligence Analysis for Tomorrow: Advances from the Behavioral and Social Sciences. The opening chapter focuses on the structure, missions, operations, and characteristics of the IC while the following 12 papers provide in-depth reviews of key topics in three areas: analytic methods, analysts, and organizations. Informed by the IC's unique missions and constraints, each paper documents the latest advancements of the relevant science and is a stand-alone resource for the IC's leadership and workforce. The collection allows readers to focus on one area of interest (analytic methods, analysts, or organizations) or even one particular aspect of a category. As a collection, the volume provides a broad perspective of the issues involved in making difficult decisions, which is at the heart of intelligence analysis.
Download or read book Qualitative Organizational Research written by Gillian Symon and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2012-03-26 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive text brings together in one volume both consideration of the core methods available for undertaking qualitative data collection and analysis, and discussion of common challenges faced by all researchers in conducting qualitative research. Qualitative Organizational Research: Core Methods and Common Challenges contains 27 chapters, each written by an expert in the area. The first part of the volume considers common challenges in the design and execution of qualitative research, examining key contemporary debates in each area as well as providing practical advice for those undertaking organizational research. The second part of the volume looks at contemporary uses of core qualitative methods in organizational research, outlining each method and illustrating practical application through empirical examples. Written by internationally renowned experts in qualitative research methods, this text is an accessible and essential resource for students and researchers in the areas of organization studies, business and management research, and organizational psychology. Key features: • Coverage of all the key topics in qualitative research • Chapters written by experts drawing on their personal experiences of using methods • Introductory chapters outlining the context for qualitative research and the philosophies which underpin it Gillian Symon is Reader in Organizational Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London. Catherine Cassell is Professor of Organizational Psychology at Manchester Business School.
Download or read book Market Intelligence written by Martin Callingham and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this title is to examine the client-side perspective of market research and describe the pitfalls and problems when commissioning, briefing and using market research.
Download or read book Wireless Mobility in Organizations written by Stephen C. Clark and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-02-15 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates the intuitive application of strategic knowledge arbitrage and serendipity (SKARSE) principles by CEOs in their use of mobile electronic devices. CEOs of small to mid-sized organizations are responsible for the income, expenses, and profitability of their respective division and rely heavily on mobile devices for learning, knowledge management, and communication. This book explores the effects of mobile devices on the individual CEO, their interpersonal relationships, and culture. It will benefit students, academics, and business professionals recognize events that can add to knowledge and enhance management skills.
Download or read book Handbook of Qualitative Organizational Research written by Kimberly D. Elsbach and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art, innovative approaches to qualitative research for organizational scholars. Individual chapters in each area are written by experts in a variety of fields, who have contributed some of the most innovative studies themselves in recent years. An indispensable reference guide to anyone conducting high-impact organizational research, this handbook includes innovative approaches to research problems, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and application of research findings. The book will be of interest to scholars and graduate students in a wide variety of disciplines, including anthropology, organizational behavior, organizational theory, social psychology, and sociology
Download or read book Exploring the Applicability and Validity of an Organizational Intelligence Model for Assessing Institutional Dynamics Effectiveness and Change written by Savita Lachman and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this study, the organizational intelligence model (OI model) was used as a theoretical framework to explore strategic factors (leadership, strategy, and culture) and several hypothesized variables that influence employee engagement as a proxy for improving individual and institutional effectiveness (Falletta & Combs, 2018). A single case study design and instrumental approach were used to explore 11 variables depicted in this model, with eight AB Community College (ABCC) leaders to conceptualize and refine the variable descriptions in the OI model. More importantly, this study presents preliminary results and support for the OI model's validity and applicability for ABCC. This case study explored three research questions: (a) What models, frameworks, or tools do community college leaders use to assess institutional dynamics, effectiveness, and change? (b) How do community college leaders characterize the factors and variables depicted in the OI model, and which factors are considered the most critical or challenging in the AB Community College environment? (c) How important is the emerging and evolving concept of employee engagement for community colleges? These questions were designed based on three streams of research that framed the exploration of the research questions. The first stream reviewed the implications of strategic factors (i.e., the relationship between leadership, strategy, and culture). The second stream considered the effects of employee engagement and its antecedents (i.e., drivers), and the third stream focused on institutional effectiveness and change. The results of this study indicated that a variety of tools are used but student success metrics--particularly retention and graduation rates--were the most important effectiveness and change indicators. Leadership was regarded as another important factor, and culture was described as dependent on leadership influence. Strategy was also described as dependent on leadership decisions regarding underlying principles and collaborative practices. Optimal leadership was described in a manner consistent with the transformational leadership model, particularly in relation to setting and presenting a clear vision and goals, empowering employees, and leading by example. Employee engagement was regarded as critical because of its influence on student success. However, the meaning of employee engagement as a multi-dimensional concept in the context of human resource and talent management was not fully understood by participants. Keywords: organizational intelligence model, leadership, strategy, culture, climate, employee engagement, organizational change, institutional effectiveness
Download or read book Building Capacity in Institutional Research and Decision Support in Higher Education written by Karen L. Webber and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-01-31 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the relevant roles, skills and knowledge needed to build the institutional research capacity across the higher education sector globally. The information contained herein will inform IR practitioners, senior level institution officials, and higher education scholars. With a focus on building the capacity of the IR profession, this book’s primary audiences include senior leaders who wish to introduce or strengthen their understanding for effective decision support and staff members who are currently in decision support units and those who wish to serve in this capacity. However, this book also offers detail on the decision support function to higher education scholars who seek to better address how data can inform policy and planning in higher education. Through a broad discussion about the roles and skills of the practitioners, this book will also enumerate the ways in which decision support practitioners can be valued contributors in shaping the future decisions and direction of specific institutions and higher education broadly.
Download or read book Qualitative Organizational Research Volume 3 written by Beth A. Bechky and published by IAP. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Davis Conference on Organizational Research, held for the last 15 years, is the world’s leading conference for qualitative researchers in organizational studies. Scholars receiving the “Best presentation awards” at the Davis Conference for the past 6 years have contributed chapters to this volume. These papers explore social relationships in organizations and work, and cover a diverse set of topics ranging from boundary spanning in collaboration and teamwork to embodied competence at work and beliefs about availability among professionals. Yet all the papers are similar in that they benefited from the community of over 150 scholars developed through the Davis Conference, and represent qualitative research at its very best.
Download or read book ECIC 2017 9th European Conference on Intellectual Capital written by Ilidio Lopes and published by Academic Conferences and publishing limited. This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These proceedings represent the work of researchers participating in the 9th European Conference on Intellectual Capital (ECIC 2017) which is being hosted this year by the Instituto UniversitArio de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL) on 6-7 April 2017. ECIC is a recognised event on the international research conferences calendar and provides a valuable platform for individuals to present their research findings, display their work in progress and discuss conceptual and empirical advances in the area of Intellectual Capital. It provides an important opportunity for researchers and practitioners to come together to share their experiences of researching in this varied and expanding field. The conference this year will be opened with a keynote presentation by Dr JosE Maria Viedma MartI from U.P.C., Polytechnic University of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain and Prof. Maria Do Rosario Cabrita from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal who will together be talking about The Practice of Intellectual Capital in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The second day of the conference will be opened by Dr Gregorio MartIn-de Castro, from Complutense University of Madrid, Spain, who will address the topic Intellectual Capital: Linking Theory and Practice. With an initial submission of 98 abstracts, after the double blind, peer-review process there are 42 academic Research papers, 2 PhD Research, 1 Masters Research and 1 Work in Progress papers published in these Conference Proceedings. These papers represent truly global research in the field, with contributions from Australia, Colombia, Croatia, Egypt, Finland, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Netherlands, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, UK and USA.
Download or read book Qualitative Methods in Organizational Research and Practice written by Catherine Cassell and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A range of methods and types of organizations are covered. Additionally, an Editorial and three commentaries upon the collection are included.
Download or read book Organizational Intelligence and Vitality written by Elaine Mosrie Mikesell and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healthy, productive organizations are key sources of wealth, staging grounds for personal growth, and wellsprings of knowledge. Although understanding the dynamics of what makes healthy organizations is becoming increasingly important, it is questionable whether we have useful comprehensive models; such models would allow us to examine and diagnose an organization in order to improve its adaptability in a constantly shifting environment. This exploratory project builds such a model, the Organizational Intelligence and Vitality (OIV) framework, and proposes a detailed set of assessments and tools to support the model's practical application. Within the framework, an approach and an index are offered to measure organizational intelligence and vitality. the Organizational Intelligence and Vitality Index (OIVI) is a composite of 25 generic indices grouped into four vital sign dimensions (Financial, Customer, Productivity, and Employee Fulfillment) and five supporting organizational-activity dimensions (Creating Identity, Activating Strategy, Executing, Building Capability, and Evaluating and Providing Feedback of Organizational Performance). This exploratory project combines qualitative and quantitative research methods. Qualitative methods are used to develop a potential integrated framework for assessing organizational intelligence and vitality and to formulate the organizational intelligence and vitality components and indices. A case study method of quantitative research is then used to conduct a pilot test of the OIVI measurement with a selected start-up organization. the OIVI pilot assessment demonstrated that some adjustments need to be made to the generic OIVI content to ensure the relevance and feasibility of collecting the metrics within the pilot start-up firm. the adjusted OIVI provided a comprehensive and balanced profile of the pilot organization's performance at a given point in time. the subject organization's OIVI was positive overall. Specifically, the Execution, Productivity, Customer, and Employee Fulfillment dimensions were strong while the financial dimension results were mixed. Also the start-up's scores relating to strategy and business management activities (i.e., performance measurement and feedback, organizational identity, capability development, and learning and innovation) were mixed. Items relating to performance measurement and performance-based rewards scored low in all dimensions where they occurred. In general, the results of the pilot assessment served only as a proof of concept and are of limited generality. Continued refinement of the measurement scale and repeated applications of the assessment with the same organization and across organizations and industries will be required to validate and examine the utility of the Organizational Intelligence and Vitality Index. the project, although preliminary, offers an opening for a line of scholarly and practical research to help organizations build a systemic mechanism to sense and respond to constantly shifting environment and constituent needs.
Download or read book Qualitative Organizational Research Volume 2 written by Kimberly D. Elsbach and published by IAP. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past ten years, the Davis Conference on Qualitative Research has become the world’s leading conference for qualitative researchers in organizational studies. The authors of the "Best Presentation Awards" at the Davis Conference from the past four years have contributed chapters to this volume. These papers cover topics ranging from organizational name changes and organizational afterlife, to the use of written letters to build relationships and the use of a “creative foil” to improve one’s leadership image. Yet all of these papers are similar in that they benefited from the community of over 100 scholars developed through the Davis Conference, and represent qualitative research at its very best.
Download or read book Essential Guide to Qualitative Methods in Organizational Research written by Catherine Cassell and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2004-04-28 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential Guide to Qualitative Methods in Organizational Research is an excellent resource for students and researchers in the areas of organization studies, management research and organizational psychology, bringing together in one volume the range of methods available for undertaking qualitative data collection and analysis. The volume includes 30 chapters, each focusing on a specific technique. The chapters cover traditional research methods, analysis techniques, and interventions as well as the latest developments in the field. Each chapter reviews how the method has been used in organizational research, discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using the method, and presents a case study example of the method in use. A list of further reading is supplied for those requiring additional information about a given method. The comprehensive and accessible nature of this collection will make it an essential and lasting handbook for researchers and students studying organizations.
