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Does Participatory Planning Foster the Transformation Toward More Adaptive Social-Ecological Systems?
Provedor de dados: 7
Autores: Menzel, Susanne; Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research, Economics and Social Sciences; susanne.menzel@wsl.ch; Buchecker, Matthias; Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research, Economics and Social Sciences; matthias.buchecker@wsl.ch.
The need for social-ecological systems to become more adaptive is widely acknowledged. Social effects generated by participatory planning have been claimed to contribute to this transformation, but little empirical evidence is available that backs up or opposes this notion. We aimed to offer some insights regarding questions as to which social effects are formed in participatory planning processes and at what costs, and to then discuss their contribution to the transformation toward more adaptive social-ecological systems based on empirical evidence. Consequently, we investigated the social effects of participatory planning processes, including the social learning processes leading to them. We conducted semistructured interviews with members of advisory...
Tipo: Peer-Reviewed Reports
Palavras-chave: Comanagement; Participatory planning; Planning costs; Qualitative research; Social capital; Social learning; Time requirements.
Ano: 2013

Exploring the Role of Private Wildlife Ranching as a Conservation Tool in South Africa: Stakeholder Perspectives
Provedor de dados: 7
Autores: Cousins, Jenny A; University of Manchester; Jenny.Cousins@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk; Sadler, Jon P; University of Birmingham;; Evans, James; University of Manchester;.
Rich in biological diversity, South Africa&amp;#8217;s natural habitats are internationally recognized as a conservation priority. Biodiversity loss continues, however, and limited scope to enlarge the state-protected areas, combined with funding shortages for public parks, means that conservationists are increasingly turning to private landowners for solutions. The recent boom in privately owned wildlife ranches in South Africa has the potential to contribute to conservation in South Africa. This paper explores the benefits, limitations, and challenges of private wildlife ranching as a tool for conservation in South Africa through interviews with key stakeholders working within conservation and wildlife ranching, and through case studies of threatened...
Tipo: Peer-Reviewed Reports
Palavras-chave: Conservation; Private wildlife ranches; Qualitative research; South Africa; Stakeholder views.
Ano: 2008

Navigating a Murky Adaptive Comanagement Governance Network: Agua Fria Watershed, Arizona, USA
Provedor de dados: 7
Autores: Childs, Cameron; School of Sustainability, Arizona State University; cameron.childs@hotmail.com; York, Abigail M.; School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Center for the Study of Institutional Diversity, Arizona State University; Abigail.York@asu.edu; White, Dave; School of Community Resources and Development, Decision Center for a Desert City, Arizona State University;; Schoon, Michael L.; School of Sustainability, Center for the Study of Institutional Diversity, Arizona State University;; Bodner, Gitanjali S.; The Nature Conservancy, Tucson, Arizona;.
Adaptive comanagement endeavors to increase knowledge and responsiveness in the face of uncertainty and complexity. However, when collaboration between agency and nonagency stakeholders is mandated, rigid institutions may hinder participation and ecological outcomes. In this case study we analyzed qualitative data to understand how participants perceive strengths and challenges within an emerging adaptive comanagement in the Agua Fria Watershed in Arizona, USA that utilizes insight and personnel from a long-enduring comanagement project, Las Cienegas. Our work demonstrates that general lessons and approaches from one project may be transferable, but particular institutions, management structures, or projects must be place-specific. As public agencies...
Tipo: Peer-Reviewed Reports
Palavras-chave: Adaptive comanagement; Agua Fria watershed  Arizona; Governance network; Qualitative research.
Ano: 2013

TRÊS OLHARES SOBRE O REFLORESTAMENTO: A PERCEPÇÃO DE ATORES SOCIAIS SOBRE A MONOCULTURA DE EUCALIPTO NO ALTO JEQUITINHONHA, MG
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Calixto,   Juliana Sena; Ribeiro,   Eduardo Magalhaes.
This work aims to analize the impacts of the large scale eucalyptus plantation introduction into the areas of Alto Jequitinhonha in the decade of 1970, starting from the several local actors’ depositions, articulated with available literature on the theme. The work is structured in an introduction, a brief on the theoretical composition of the area occupation process for reforestation in the wide climbs, in the methodological procedures and in the presentation and analysis of the social actors’ positioning of the eucalyptus monoculture in Alto Jequitinhonha, considered primordial to understand the impacts of the tax incentives policies, their current reflexes in the regional economy and to visualize proposals of public policies for the development of the...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Reforestation; Qualitative research; Alto Jequitinhonha.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43705

Risk-Increasing and Risk-Reducing Practices in Human Resource Management: Focus Group Discussions with Livestock Managers
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Bitsch,   Vera; Olynk,   Nicole J.
Historically, managers in livestock production have focused on production management; however, as operations have grown they have spent more time managing employees. Increased time spent overseeing employees brings additional risks and challenges, and, hence, a greater need for human resource management (HRM) skills. This study investigated HRM practices in pork production and analyzed their risk attributes through six focus group discussions with managers. Results were compared to existing data from four dairy focus groups and to other research. The results have been used to develop and adapt educational workshops for managers in pork production.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Focus group research method; Labor management; Personnel management; Qualitative research; Risk management; Risk perception; Livestock Production/Industries; Risk and Uncertainty; B49; M12; M50; M52; M53; M54; M59; Q12; Q19.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/45518

Human Resource Management Risks:  Sources and Control Strategies Based on Dairy Farmer Focus Groups
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Bitsch,   Vera; Kassa,   Getachew Abate; Harsh,   Stephen B.; Mugera,   Amin W.
Human resource management in agriculture and associated risks are under-researched topics.  To identify the sources of human resource management risks confronting dairy farms, gain insights into how dairy farmers perceive the impacts of these risks, and identify control strategies, four focus group discussions were held with dairy farm managers.  Managers’ perceptions served to develop a framework for the analysis of human resource management risks in agriculture and derive recommendations for reducing these risks.  Results of this study have been used to tailor educational programs for farmers and suggest strategies for future research.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Focus group discussion; Labor management; Personnel management; Qualitative research; Risk management; Risk perception; Industrial Organization; Livestock Production/Industries; B49; M12; M50; M52; M53; M54; M59; Q12; Q19.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43753

Ciência, tecnologia e sociedade: visões sobre transformações da pesquisa agrícola no Brasil
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Santos,   Lucy Woellner dos; Ichikawa,   Elisa Yoshie.
The present work aims at reflecting upon the future of agricultural research in Brazil, having as a background numerous changes that are taking place in the organization of such sector. It is based on a qualitative methodological strategy, the data survey being carried out by means of semistructured interviews. The interviewees were people linked to the agricultural sector in the State of Santa Catarina, namely, researchers, extension activity personnel, directors of research companies and rural extension, representatives of producers associations, former state secretaries of agriculture, government advisors, amongst others. From the analysis of the interview contents, the main issues raised are related to the role of the State, the participation of the...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agricultural research; Qualitative research; Research management.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43570

Exploring Horticultural Employees' Attitudes Toward Their Jobs: A Qualitative Analysis Based on Herzberg's Theory of Job Satisfaction
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Bitsch,   Vera; Hogberg,   Michael.
Job satisfaction is likely the most studied work-related attitude and is assumed to influence a variety of behaviors.  This study analyzes the job satisfaction of agricultural employees using Herzberg’s theory, which is broadly employed in management.  Fourteen horticultural businesses participated in case studies of labor-management practices.  Fifteen nonsupervisory employee interviews were analyzed regarding job satisfaction.  Components of job satisfaction relevant to horticultural employees were family-business values, achievement, recognition, work itself, involvement, personal life, interpersonal relationships, job security, supervision, working conditions, organization, safety, compensation, and information.  While support for Herzberg’s theory is...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Human resource management; Hygiene factors; In-depth interviews; Job satisfaction; Motivators; Personnel management; Qualitative research; B49; M12; M50; M54; Q12.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43500

An empirical research of the factors determining customer behaviour in food retail stores
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Lehota,   Jozsef; Horvath,   Agnes; Gyenge,   Balazs.
For years the Institute of Marketing at Szent István University has been conducting research in customer and consumer behaviour. This research project focuses on which food shops retail customers choose when it comes to traditional food. This paper briefly summarizes qualitative findings and offers a preliminary analysis of the project’s quantitative stage. Using six focus groups, the qualitative phase tried to identify factors that impact on how food retail shops were chosen. The goal was to pinpoint individual steps in the decision-making process. Shops selected for study were: hypermarkets, supermarkets, discount stores, small shops, markets, specialised stores and cash &amp; carry stores. Following this, using data from the qualitative results, a...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Kelly’s repertory grid technique; Qualitative research; Quantitative research; Monroe &amp; Guiltinan’s store choice model; Donovan &amp; Rossiter’s store atmosphere model; Store characteristics; Segments of hypermarket patrons.; Research Methods/ Statistical Methods.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/107650