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Publication date: 11 December 2007

Renee R. Anspach and Sydney A. Halpern

Let us return to Nancy Cruzan's story. Hopeful that Nancy would eventually recover, her parents, Lester and Joyce Cruzan, agreed to have doctors insert a feeding tube to deliver…

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Let us return to Nancy Cruzan's story. Hopeful that Nancy would eventually recover, her parents, Lester and Joyce Cruzan, agreed to have doctors insert a feeding tube to deliver artificial hydration and nutrition – a decision they would one day regret. Although the Cruzans visited frequently, Nancy was unable to respond to their attention. After four years had elapsed, the Cruzans concluded that Nancy would never regain consciousness and should be allowed to die.

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Bioethical Issues, Sociological Perspectives
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ISBN: 978-0-7623-1438-6

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Publication date: 1 April 1993

Greg Boone

Asserts that unless everyone in the company is trained in TQM principles, the over‐zealous implementors of the programme could cause its downfall if they allow their claim to…

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Asserts that unless everyone in the company is trained in TQM principles, the over‐zealous implementors of the programme could cause its downfall if they allow their claim to superior knowledge to be used as a tool for power. Exemplifies this. Points out the tendency for some people to use the quality improvement programme as an opportunity for gaining organisational influence and power. Contends that, whatever the approach, the quality programme will suffer if it becomes another bureaucracy controlled by a few people using the programme as a device for personal promotion or job security. Concludes that quality improvement starts with individual quality improvement.

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The TQM Magazine, vol. 5 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0954-478X

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Publication date: 1 March 1985

Nancy Paul

This is a guide to networking; how to establish new groups and increase the creativity of those already in existence.

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This is a guide to networking; how to establish new groups and increase the creativity of those already in existence.

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Women in Management Review, vol. 1 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0964-9425

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Publication date: 1 October 2003

Nanci A. Healy and Paul Wood

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Journal of Business Strategy, vol. 24 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0275-6668

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Publication date: 18 November 2015

Benoît Heilbrunn

Based on the work of leading French and emerging French social scientists, this paper attempts to reactivate the field of Consumer Culture Theory throughout the proposal of…

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Based on the work of leading French and emerging French social scientists, this paper attempts to reactivate the field of Consumer Culture Theory throughout the proposal of alternative notional tools.

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This paper takes a conceptual orientation that is based on the selection and organization of concepts, methodologies, and insights borrowed from French philosophers and social scientists.

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The paper first points out the various French thought styles. Next, it highlights key intellectual ideas in French intellectual tradition that have arisen over the last 30 years and promote their implications for possible future researches on consumption and for a better political activism which would give more voice to consumption studies.

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The paper attempts to categorize with a semiotic methodology, the panorama of French thought styles and proposes new concepts and angles to refound the analysis of consumption. Based on the questioning on common categories of CCT, it proposes original ideas, methods, and concepts borrowed from the French tradition to break up conventional and ethnocentric approaches by considering consumption beyond the sheer notion of culture.

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Consumer Culture Theory
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ISBN: 978-1-78560-323-5

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Publication date: 1 June 2005

Nancy E. Landrum and Carolyn L. Gardner

The purpose of this paper is to examine the need for integration of Wilber's all levels, all quadrants (AQAL) approach into the strategy of a corporation. Organizations have…

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The purpose of this paper is to examine the need for integration of Wilber's all levels, all quadrants (AQAL) approach into the strategy of a corporation. Organizations have incorporated elements of his theory at various levels, but none has fully incorporated all four quadrants. We explore how each quadrant can be used in strategic change to aid organizations in their quest for sustainable competitive advantage.

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Using Wilber's AQAL approach, we present suggestions on how corporations can use each quadrant in strategic change efforts.

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Several strategic planning methods which try to be all‐inclusive are discussed. Several companies are also discussed that have incorporated progressive approaches throughout the organization. However, no example yet exists of a company that has used a full integrally‐informed approach to strategic change and transformation.

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The authors seek to present an example of how each quadrant can be used in strategic change to aid organizations in their quest for sustainable competitive advantage.

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Journal of Organizational Change Management, vol. 18 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0953-4814

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Publication date: 1 November 2003

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Bridging the Gap Between Theory, Research and Practice: The Role of...
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ISBN: 978-1-84950-242-9

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Publication date: 1 June 1994

Carmel Maguire, Edward John Kazlauskas and Anthony D. Weir

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Information Services for Innovative Organizations
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ISBN: 978-0-12465-030-5

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Publication date: 7 March 2016

Rebekah Pratt, Ayan Fadumo, Mikow Hang, Sirad Osman and Nancy Raymond

Somali immigrants are a strong, vibrant community in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. However, the legacy of resettlement and the challenges of adjustment can lead to complex…

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Somali immigrants are a strong, vibrant community in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. However, the legacy of resettlement and the challenges of adjustment can lead to complex physical and mental health challenges. The Somali community is considered to be underserved, particularly with regard to mental health, but the health system must understand the perception of mental health in the Somali community in order to address current disparities. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach

This qualitative research drew on the Social Ecological Model (SEM) and was conducted with the goal of learning more about how mental illness is perceived in the Somali community living in Minnesota. Four focus groups were held, with a total of 35 participants, 19 female and 16 male.

Findings

Several main themes emerged from the data. The community’s foundations of the perceptions of mental health inform and shape their perspective on mental illness, including the way mental illness is defined. Historical experiences, the impact of trauma, strong religious beliefs, and stigma toward mental illness influenced both the perceived causes of mental illness and views on seeking treatment.

Originality/value

This research suggests there is value in drawing on the SEM to as the perception of mental illness is both layered, and shaped by the Somali community’s historical and social context. Forming community partnerships that address concerns about mental illness are essential next steps toward improving mental health in the Somali community. These partnerships should build on existing community assets, particularly religious leaders.

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International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, vol. 12 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1747-9894

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Publication date: 17 November 2010

Paul Salipante and Nancy Koury King

Modern organizational forms are subject to isomorphic processes (Di Maggio & Powell, 1983) that create a narrow range of organizational types. These types dominate discussion in…

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Modern organizational forms are subject to isomorphic processes (Di Maggio & Powell, 1983) that create a narrow range of organizational types. These types dominate discussion in the management literature, creating the impression that they represent the proper, advanced way to organize. As a consequence, critical scholars are calling for management research and education to become committed to praxis, “the ongoing construction of social arrangements that are conducive to the flourishing (our emphasis) of the human condition” (Prasad & Caproni, 1997, p. 288). According to this view, researchers should seek to generate knowledge of alternative social forms that provide options to organizational leaders. This chapter represents our attempt to do so.

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Relational Practices, Participative Organizing
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ISBN: 978-0-85724-007-1

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