How to Persuade Government Officials to Grant Interviews and Share Information for Your Research

Wu, Irene S.; Savić, Bojan

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“…Elites are busy. They have demands on their time, including from other researchers, and organizational structures present barriers to access (Morse 2019;Odendahl and Shaw 2002;Peabody et al 1990;Wu and Savić 2010). As a result, researchers may find their calls and emails ignored or be offered only tight timelines or challenging settings for interactions.…”

Section: Elites and Positionalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Positionality, Power, and Positions of Power: Reflexivity in Elite Interviewing

Glas

2021

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There is growing consensus in political science methods literature that positionality is consequential for interview research in variable and important ways. At the same time, however, much of this literature reinforces a categorical distinction between elite and non-elite contexts and participants, and it assumes “elite” to be a static category that presents researchers with discrete challenges that require uniform strategies to address. This article draws on my experience in conducting interviews with more than 100 “elites” to address this divide in two ways. First, I show that the category of elite is not as monolithic as often asserted. Rather, speaking with educated and authoritative individuals is fraught with variable challenges related to positionality. Second, to address these challenges, I argue that researchers must engage in active reflexivity, interrogating the relational effects of positionality across all aspects of research. I focus particular attention on issues of access and interactions within interviews.

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Section: Elites and Positionalitymentioning

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Positionality, Power, and Positions of Power: Reflexivity in Elite Interviewing

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2021

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“…Em contato prévio realizado pessoalmente ou por telefone nas cinco prefeituras, explicamos o propósito da pesquisa aos gestores e, destes, três confirmaram data e hora para as entrevistas. Estas centraram-se nas reflexões dos participantes sobre uso dos portais como instrumento de comunicação com os cidadãos e o entendimento sobre governo eletrônico (Wu & Savić, 2010). As entrevistas aconteceram no mês de outubro de 2018 e duraram em média 20 minutos, enquanto as consultas aos sites foram realizadas entre os meses de outubro de 2018 e janeiro de 2019.…”

Section: Pesquisa De Campo A) Entrevistasunclassified

“…Dois representantes não responderam ao convite para participar da entrevista, mesmo após novos contatos. Devido à sua posição social, de acesso e grau hierárquico nas organizações, esses representantes governamentais são considerados profissionais de elite em seu campo, o que acabou por limitar o acesso dos pesquisadores a eles (Eckert, 2020;Empson, 2017;Wu & Savić, 2010).…”

Section: Pesquisa De Campo A) Entrevistasunclassified

E-government em portais públicos de municípios

Neves¹,

Silva²

2021

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As plataformas digitais de governos são percebidas pela literatura como uma ferramenta eficaz para aumentar a entrega de informações, interação com usuários e prestação de serviços de governos, sendo um dos aspectos mais visíveis dos cidadãos em relação à gestão pública. No entanto, a interação dos cidadãos com os governos ainda não está clara. Os efeitos práticos para a condução de um governo eletrônico, capazes de ampliar essa relação, ainda são invisíveis. Este artigo tem o objetivo de fornecer uma compreensão sobre como os portais públicos são utilizados como ferramenta de governo eletrônico em governos locais, destacando como os conceitos relacionados ao governo eletrônico têm sido empregados empiricamente. O estudo adota uma abordagem qualitativa, analisando cinco municípios de uma microrregião do estado da Bahia. As informações foram obtidas por meio de uma triangulação que envolveu entrevistas semiestruturadas, análise dos portais e aplicação de questionários de opinião aos cidadãos. As análises indicam uma ausência de ações de convencimento e de processos internos alinhados dos governos, que acabam gerando um descolamento entre a prática e as políticas de governança digital, o que resulta em baixa participação dos cidadãos e desconhecimento dos canais de comunicação governamentais. O estudo contribui para a literatura de governo eletrônico e dá mais informações sobre como pessoas e organizações afetam o uso de tecnologias, fornecendo elementos que podem guiar gestores públicos motivados a aumentar a relação e a comunicação com a sociedade. Destaca-se a necessidade de investigar, no nível organizacional, os fenômenos de transformação digital em governos.

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“…We explained the research goal to the secretaries in previous in-person or phone contacts with the five municipalities, and three of these confirmed dates and times for the interviews. The interviews focused on participants' reflections on the use of websites as a tool to communicate with citizens and their understanding of e-government (Wu & Savić, 2010). The interviews took place in October 2018 and lasted an average of 20 minutes, while the website assessments were conducted between October 2018 and January 2019.…”

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“…Unfortunately, two representatives did not reply to the invitation to the interview, even after further contact. Due to their social position, access, and hierarchical position in organizations, these government representatives are considered elite professionals in their field, ultimately limiting researchers' access to them (Eckert, 2020;Empson, 2017;Wu & Savić, 2010).…”

Section: Field Study A) Interviewsmentioning

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E-government in local governments’ websites

Neves¹,

Silva²

2021

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The literature perceives governments’ websites as an effective tool for increasing information delivery, user interaction, and the government services’ supply, being the most visible aspects of citizens concerning public management. However, the interaction of citizens with governments is still unclear. The practical implications of conducting e-government, capable of expanding this relationship, are still invisible. This study aims to provide an understanding of how governments’ websites are used as an e-government tool in local governments, highlighting how e-government concepts have been empirically employed. The study takes a qualitative approach, examining five municipalities in a microregion in the Brazilian state of Bahia. We gathered the data using a triangulation process that included semi-structured interviews, analysis of the websites, and opinion questionnaires to the citizens. Our research shows that governments lack compelling actions and coordinated internal procedures, resulting in a gap between practice and digital governance policies, resulting in low citizens' participation, and unfamiliarity with government communication channels. The study contributes to the e-government literature by offering further insight into how people and organizations influence technology use, providing elements that can guide motivated public managers to increase relationships and communication with society. We highlight the need to investigate the phenomenon of digital transformation in governments at the organizational level.

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How to Persuade Government Officials to Grant Interviews and Share Information for Your Research

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