Many companies use quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate innovative projects. In this paper I will discuss these methods as they relate to UNICEF and their desire to improve their ability to communicate in rural areas where they go to provide disaster relief.
Quantitative Methods Quantitative methods involve converting projects to an estimate of some kind of future profit and/or returns from the project at hand. To achieve this managers, use statistical and mathematical comparisons of the projects. This method is not always reliable due to ever changing environments. Discounted cash flow methods and real options are the methods used most commonly.
Discounted Cash Flow: Discounted cash flow is broken down into two forms, net present
Some managers even come up with a type of scoring system based on the responses to the questions. Screening questions allow management to look at many important issues with the development project.
Research should be conducted before deciding on the right innovative technology for UNICEF’s ground personnel to use. The screening questions would be a good way to do that research. The current capabilities and the possibilities can all be determined using this method. The method will also help to figure the timing and the costs for developing and implementing the technology.
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Has been used for purposes like identifying personality disorders to establishing customer preferences. This is done with a kind of focus group where each individual is given a stack of cards with an idea on each card and the have to arrange them in order of importance and at the end the group needs to come to an agreement on which projects are best. This method may be useful in coming up with what innovative technology would be best for UNICEF’s needs. This would create an environment where people can brainstorm ideas and agree on the right one. All individuals involved would need to make their decisions based on the technology and the costs and focus on the needs of UNICEF.
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Stufflebeam’s CIPP Model (Context, Input, Process, and Product) was created in 1983. This evaluation approach deals with an effective way of examining several distinctive facets of the development process. The context evaluation phase of the CIPP Model establishes the main idea of the program and the evaluation procedure. This phase supports in the decision making associated with development, and authorizes the evaluator to recognize the requirements, strengths, and resources in order to deliver the program design that will be constructive and valuable. In the input evaluation phase, data is gathered about the mission, expectations, and program development. The rationale of this process is to measure the program’s approach, capability and design strategy aligned with research, the awareness of the program stakeholders’ needs, and unconventional plans posed in related programs. The Process evaluation examines the effectiveness of the program’s execution. In this stage, program activities are examined, acknowledged and measured by the evaluator. The product evaluation, measures the successful and unsuccessful influences the program had on its stakeholders. The short-term and long-term outcomes are estimated in this phase as well. In the course of this phase, perceptiveness of stakeholders and significant staff are questioned, examining outcomes that influence the program stakeholders. Utilizing mixed methodologies guarantee all outco...
Identification of the problem-Herein lies the crucial first step in the Army’s Problem Solving Process. Initially a leader must determine the totality of the given situation, determine where the problem originated, and determine the “Who, What, When, Where and Why” answers to the source of the problem. Gathering of information-This step in the process is the most fluid. Understanding the problem at the user level is critical; therefore, defining the problem in this process is mandatory to ensure that everyone involved understands every facet of the problem statement. Development of criteria-While defining criteria to solve a problem, Army officers form two subsets; a screening set and an evaluation set. The screening set of criteria are parameters set by the leadership attempting to solve a problem to ensure the result of the decision made is a manageable success. The evaluation criteria consists of five validating elements. The elements of the evaluation criteria are; a short title; well defined; and the criteria must be of a standard unit of measure. Additionally, the problem solver must establish a benchmark that allows, the problem solver, to
Using the Stages of the Research Process flowchart below, describe the steps involved in the Rescue Heroes research program. Make sure to discuss the different types of research methods employed in the program (e.g., focus groups, etc.) and the outcome/information obtained by Fisher-Price from the studies carried with each of these methods
Giving to others through humanitarian projects is not only inclusive of providing monetary solutions for food. Philosophies and intention to reach specific goals are also associated with the needs of others. The Hunger Project is designed with the central goal of eradicating poverty. However, it is found that this is not done only by feeding the poor, but instead through empowerment initiatives that allow others to change their lives. When looking at the approach used to The Hunger Project, it can be seen that the ability to provide empowerment to others will assist in changing lives through donations. The impact which is made by making a donation creates an initiative not only through the power of changing lives of those in need. It also alters the socio political landscape and the global society at large. This impact is one which can redefine the overall functions in the globe, specifically by eradicating poverty.
The following introductory sections describe the problem to be investigated and the goal to be achieved. The introduction also provides an analysis of the relevance and significance of the research and a discussion of barriers and issues related to achieving the goal. In addition, the approach and resources to be used in accomplishing the goal are discussed. Finally, a brief summary is provided.
There are many elements involved in conducting a proper research. The two general types of research designs are qualitative and quantitative. These types of designs are different in many ways. Quantitative is an objective research typically focused on numerical data. Qualitative research is subjective research focused on narrative data. This paper further elaborates on many elements that separate quantitative research from qualitative research.
In this paper, I will define quantitative and qualitative research methods and provide examples in the context of social issues which will hopefully provide insight into how this methods are properly applied.
Briefly, the foundation has partnered with Rotary International in an effort to strength the aid to unfortunate communities. Combining the powerful financial resources of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation along with the volunteer capabilities of Rotary International, both organizations focus on the eradication of polio. On the other hand, Bill Gates encourages his foundation by involving himself in the areas of global health development as well as global development. In summary, Gates promotes the support of technology in the fields of scientific research focusing on preventing, diagnosing, and treating infectious diseases as well as other conditions that affect mothers, infants, and children. To complement, other areas of focus in the Global Health Division include HIV/AIDS, malaria, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. Likewise, the foundation’s Global Development Division focuses on improving living conditions around the world. For instance, Gates’ foundation implements agricultural development, financial services for the poor, and water sanitation and hygiene by donating and partnering with family
Make the decision through the integration of ideas and data, and negotiation and prioritization of ideas
Qualitative and Quantitative study designs both can be beneficial in research design. They both provide valuable options for researchers in the field. These techniques can either be used separately in a research study or they can be combined to achieve maximum information. This paper will define the terms qualitative and quantitative; describe the similarities and differences between each; discuss how qualitative and/or quantitative research designs or techniques could be used in the evaluation of my proposed research; and discuss why linking analysis to study design is important.
In this process, it was important for me to establish the sense of urgency as well as the vision of the project. I accomplished this by meeting and working with the stakeholders, securing their consensus and working with the technical team to develop technical...
Before applying a solution for a specific problem you got to make sure that it fits the region's culture and traditions in order to make it successful. Social/cultural considerations are all about the cultural acceptance, conformity with traditions and the social impact .As for the cultural acceptance this project will increase the awareness of the importance of self-confidence. Also when it's widely known, it will change a lot of people's lives. Social impact is also something that has to be but in consideration. First it will help the people specially the youth to be more confident Secondly they will be productive and less negative. It's now obvious after presenting the social and cultural consideration that this project would be applicable and easy to apply in
Brainstorming is a technique that is widely used in big corporates now a day. Brainstorming is generally used to come up with ideas for critical problems. The process of brainstorming is bringing different kind of people with different mindsets who are from diversified community. They may be from different genders, from different religions, from different sectors, from different tribes or from different cultural backgrounds etc., Idea of inviting different type of people is to get different thoughts. Bringing up these thoughts will take the topic to a next level of thinking. This concept was developed by Mr. Alex Osborn in 1941.(brainstorming) Many researchers were contributed their developments since then.
Discuss the potential uses that your chosen emerging technology could be put to within the industry.
Qualitative and quantitative researcher’s exhibited conflicting ways of approaching a research. Some researchers prefer qualitative over quantitative and vice-versa. Also, it is common for qualitative and quantitative to be used together in a research. But, both methods when carried out correctly provide good research. Plus, both methods have their own unique differences and characteristics. In this paper I will define three of these characteristics in a quantitative and qualitative research design and discuss and compare their differences. (Smith & Davis, 2010)