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Publication date: 1 April 1990

Sylvie Grandguillot and Armin Murmann

This contribution is intended for the participants in a meeting of experts on the theme: The Use of Computers in Social Work.

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This contribution is intended for the participants in a meeting of experts on the theme: The Use of Computers in Social Work.

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International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, vol. 10 no. 4/5/6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0144-333X

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Publication date: 1 April 1990

Hein de Graaf

There are not many people left who deny the potential use of compu‐ters in Social Work practice. In almost every country Social Work implies exchange of information, giving help…

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There are not many people left who deny the potential use of compu‐ters in Social Work practice. In almost every country Social Work implies exchange of information, giving help and advice to clients and thereby using external or internal sources of information. For this kind of activities computer technology is a very useful tool.

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International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, vol. 10 no. 4/5/6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0144-333X

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Publication date: 30 November 2023

Arunava Dalal, Subhajit Bhattacharya and Subrata Chattopadhyay

Crafts embody the history and heritage of their country of origin and can play an essential role in the country's socioeconomic development by providing significant job…

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Purpose

Crafts embody the history and heritage of their country of origin and can play an essential role in the country's socioeconomic development by providing significant job opportunities for the rural population. This article investigates the significant challenges that artisan entrepreneurs face when creating, communicating and selling handcrafted goods to potential customers in emerging economies. This study attempted to rate the impediments based on their severity using the voices of artisan entrepreneurs.

Design/methodology/approach

A mixed-method approach combining qualitative and quantitative data analysis was followed to identify the leading causes of the artisans' pain points. In the first phase, empirical observations were gathered through focus group discussions with artisan entrepreneurs, and the identified factors were quantitatively ranked using the analytic hierarchy process in the second phase.

Findings

The mixed-method research assisted in identifying the primary constraints affecting the efficient and effective operation of the artisan-driven small handicraft business. This study identified six factors that were ranked based on the voices of artisan entrepreneurs during the survey, as barriers to effective handicraft marketing.

Originality/value

Few studies on the handcraft industry have sought to explore the issues faced by artisan businesses holistically. The voices of artisan entrepreneurs were gathered for this study to identify and rate the present obstacles influencing the functioning of small handicraft firms in emerging nations. Handicraft marketing will become more effective and efficient if these barriers are removed.

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Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, vol. 31 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1462-6004

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