Combining Participative Action Research with an Adapted House of Quality Framework for the Stakeholder Development of Performance Indicators in Local Government

Schulz, Rebekah; Sense, Andrew J.; Pepper, Matthew

doi:10.1007/s11213-020-09534-9

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“…As participation of different stakeholders is a critical element of action research, this description is consistent with definitions in the literature by McNiff (2013), and Lebesby and Benders (2020). Participation of different stakeholders is necessary in giving voice to the end-users and to enhance ownership of both the process and the outcomes (Loo 2014;Schulz et al 2021). In stressing the importance of participation in action research, Brydon-Miller et al (2003) observed that research conducted without a collaborative relationship with the relevant stakeholders is likely to be incompetent.…”

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Action Research in Agricultural Development Projects: Case Study of a Dairy Project in Ethiopia

Ayantunde,

Ebro,

Berhanu

et al. 2024

Syst Pract Action Res

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For development projects, an action research approach is often encouraged to enhance participation of end-users or beneficiaries at various stages of the project to realize the desired social transformation in the target communities. The project under consideration in this study adopted action research for some of its activities. A review of the project action research activities was conducted as part of the strategic reflection for lesson learning and to inform modification where necessary. The objectives of this study were (i) to assess the relevance of action research approach to implementation of project activities and, (ii) to draw lessons for agricultural development projects applying participatory approaches. Fifty-one participants involved in the project action research activities were interviewed on their understanding of action research, its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and level of participation in action research activities. The perception of the participants interviewed regarding action research approach was that it is relevant and important for the project, and that it has provided a good platform for learning by all participants. Some key lessons from this study for development projects when applying action research approach include the need to focus on a limited number of issues or activities that can produce social transformation in the target communities, and the necessity of adequate planning for monitoring and documentation of learning by participants. From our study, action research is a pertinent approach in community development projects, but it should be well-planned to achieve the desired objective of social transformation in the target communities.

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Section: Description Of Action Research By the Intervieweessupporting

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Action Research in Agricultural Development Projects: Case Study of a Dairy Project in Ethiopia

Ayantunde,

Ebro,

Berhanu

et al. 2024

Syst Pract Action Res

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Developing Flexible Risk Management Systems for Resilience in a Post-pandemic World: Can Lessons from a Makerspace Case Study Support Pacific Island Communities?

Tootell,

Treadwell,

Schulz

et al. 2023

Glob J Flex Syst Manag

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Pacific Island communities are facing disruptions to supply chains from natural disasters and a changing global environment, which have become more acute following the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, it has been demonstrated how flexible systems can enhance resilience in low-resource environments, such as adapting to changing consumer needs and minimizing supply chain disruptions. This paper considers how the development of a flexible system for conducting a risk assessment on a product that was developed and manufactured in a Makerspace environment would have application in Pacific Island communities to improve resilience. Using a participative action research (PAR) approach, a traditional product risk assessment is refined through iterative PAR cycles to reconceptualize it into a structured simplified risk process. The resulting product development risk assessment process (PDRAP) demonstrates that it is possible to adapt a detailed systematic risk assessment process, such as hazard and operability analysis (HAZOP), to be more suitable and effective for low-resource situations requiring flexible solutions. The improved process provides greater system flexibility to empower people to develop products which may improve their resilience in an ever changing and complex world. The PDRAP process can improve product design and adaptability which assists safeguarding supply chains from system wide disruptions. With the emergence of Makerspaces in developing countries for supply chain recovery from natural disasters and a changing national strategy, the PDRAP provides communities with a low-resource approach for risk assessment to ensure the safe use of products fabricated using emerging low-volume, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing technology.

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Advancing local governance: a systematic review of performance management systems

Pudjono,

Wibisono,

Fatima

2024

Cogent Business & Management

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Combining Participative Action Research with an Adapted House of Quality Framework for the Stakeholder Development of Performance Indicators in Local Government

Cited by 4 publications

References 46 publications

Action Research in Agricultural Development Projects: Case Study of a Dairy Project in Ethiopia

Action Research in Agricultural Development Projects: Case Study of a Dairy Project in Ethiopia

Developing Flexible Risk Management Systems for Resilience in a Post-pandemic World: Can Lessons from a Makerspace Case Study Support Pacific Island Communities?

Advancing local governance: a systematic review of performance management systems

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