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Rethinking Strategy:

Rethinking Strategy:

Henk W Volberda and Tom Elfring

(2001)

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Abstract

This book provides an essential and thoughtful overview of the strategy field, with internationally renowned contributors summarizing the latest directions and developments in strategic management theory. As well as providing a summary and evaluation of the different schools of thought in strategy, the volume offers a synthesis of the American and European approaches. It will be an invaluable companion to advanced courses in strategy and management, used as a reader alongside case material and field studies.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
1 Introduction: institutionalizing participatory approaches in Ethiopia’s agricultural research system
Kiyoshi Shiratori and Dawit Alemu
Part I The need for Farmer Research Groups in Ethiopia
2 Overview of Farmer Research Group-based participatory research in Ethiopia
Dawit Alemu and Kiyoshi Shiratori
3 FRG-based approach implementation processes: guidelines, training and research
Taku Seo
Part II Experiences of Farmer Research Groups
4 Engaging farmers in technology evaluation and promotion: Farmer Research Groups on common beans in the Central Rift Valley, Ethiopia
Endeshaw Habte, Kidane Tumsa, Berhanu Amsalu Fenta, and Abiy Tilahun
5 Lowering teff seeding rate using a seed spreader via the participatory approach in South Ethiopia
Fanuel Laekemariam, Gifole Gidago and Wondemeneh Taye
6 Participatory evaluation of selected fish processing and preservation technologies: the case of Lake Tana, Ethiopia
Shewit Gebremedhin, Markos Budusa, Adamu Yimer, Minwyelet Mingist, Dereje Tewabe and Zurihun Nigussie
7 Participatory evaluation of farmer-saved and purified seed for improved agronomic performance: wheat, South eastern Tigray
Alem G/tsadik, Kelali Haftu, Yoshiaki Nishikawa, Ibrahim Fitiwy and Taku Seo
8 Improved dairy production and changing gender roles: experience of smallholder FRGs in Melkassa, Central Rift Valley
Bedru Beshir
9 Farmers’ perceived benefits of FRG-based research: the case of selected FRG-based research activities
Shingo Takeda
Part III Institutionalizing Farmer Research Groups in Ethiopia
10 The participatory approach and FRG: the institutionalization process within the Ethiopian agricultural research system
Dawit Alemu and Kiyoshi Shiratori
11 The challenges of FRG-based research: attitudes, capacity and institutional arrangements
Dawit Alemu, Taku Seo, Terutaka Niide, Shingo Takeda, Kiyoshi Shiratori and Yoshiaki Nishikawa
12 Applying the FRG approach in agricultural extension: lessons from the Farmers Research and Extension Group approach
Belay Kassa and Dawit Alemu
Part IV Conclusion
13 Conclusion: Recommendations for strengthening the responsiveness of agricultural research systems
Dawit Alemu, Kiyoshi Shiratori, Taku Seo, and Yoshiaki Nishikawa
Index