Alex Stewart - Böcker

The most realistic and level-headed discussion of doing fieldwork that I have read in years. No aspriing ethnographer should be without it. -Stephen R. Barley, Stanford University, past editor of Administrative Science Quarterly "I wish every author of a qualitative submission to ASQ would read it and use its checklist." --Reed Nelson, Southern Illinois University, Associate Editor of Administrative Science Quarterly "I was so taken by its exposition and clarity of thought that I have just ordered The Ethnographer's Method as required reading in my 'Methods of Field Research' course." --Peter Adler, University of Denver and past co-editor of Journal of ContemporaryEthnography "I admire its clear language and simultaneously detailed and clear thought—a rare combination these days!" --Fredrik Barth, University of Oslo In one of the latest volumes in the Qualitative Research Methods series, author Alex Stewart helps beginning ethnographersùand their professorsùdevise a clearly articulated explanation of their methods. He asserts that norms about discussing methods in ethnographies are underdeveloped and that this can be detrimental for ethnographers seeking funding, or positive reviews in non-ethnographic journals. This book considers what ought to be normative in methods discussions within ethnographyùfrom the research design to the end product. Clear, concise, and always practical, The EthnographerÆs Method will be an invaluable resource for ethnographers, professorsùand those who are charged with reviewing ethnographic work.

Entrepreneurship has typically been described in terms of the drama of venture start ups, leveraged buy-outs, acts of risk and personal vision. Entrepreneurship, however, exists in more forms and in more places than the more dramatic examples would lead us to believe. In this innovative volume, Alex Stewart examines an emerging approach to managing: collective entrepreneurship by employees. Based on research conducted from the inside of a fast-growing firm, Stewart shows that entrepreneurship is both collective, a team-based activity and individual, a leader-made creation. Team Entrepreneurship focuses on the management within a small but highly successful division of an automotive manufacturing firm and considers competitiveness, nonunionization, strategy, labor markets, manufacturing, and organizational politics. The success of collective entrepreneurship is shown to result from a unique approach to both market and organizational challenges--"running hot." Stewart describes how a company can "run hot" by seizing opportunities in serving a difficult market upon which the business must then depend. He first looks at the market and at employees as an internally nurtured team; then, he describes "running hot" in a discussion of work action, management authority, and the transformational capabilities necessary for the company to succeed. Finally, he relates the concept to cross-cultural studies of entrepreneurship. Although not a unique concept, team entrepreneurship is an important development for understanding entrepreneurial activities by employees in profit-seeking firms. Accessible and comprehensive, Team Entrepreneurship is necessary reading for scholars and professionals in the areas of business and management, as well as anthropology and sociology. "I recommend this book to readers with an interest in entrepreneurship. The nitty-gritty details of the observations Stewart makes, and the excellent overview of "Running Hot", are likely to have the widest appeal. In terms of my own interest, however, I find that Chapters Seven and Eight make an extremely useful contribution to entrepreneurship research. Their points about the moraldimension of entrepreneurship were things I had never considered before, at least in the way that Stewart discusses them." --Howard Aldrich, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill "Makes a useful contribution to the scholarship of entrepreneurship. In particular, I believe that its focus on the way in which entreprenuership is a group and social phenomenon rather than a macho- individualistic phenomeon is critical. Overall, the book clearly is written from the inside perspective and reflects an unusual understanding of how entrepreneurship really works." --Howard Stevenson, Harvard Business School "This is an unusual and interesting book. I like it because it is different, and requires more of the reader than many texts. Its tone is energetic and engaging, and its themes are compatible with emerging thinking about managing organizations. Its breadth makes it potentially interesting for people with many different concerns, including competitive strategy, strategy implementation, entrepreneurship, organization design, organization politics, and interpretive approaches to mangerial activity." --Anne Huff, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign "For anyone thinking of starting a business, or anyone in a business that is 'running hot,' this is a must read. for anyone even remotely interested in management theory, Team Entrepreneurship is definitely worth studying." --Let's Talk Business

Entrepreneurship has typically been described in terms of the drama of venture start ups, leveraged buy-outs, acts of risk and personal vision. Entrepreneurship, however, exists in more forms and in more places than the more dramatic examples would lead us to believe. In this innovative volume, Alex Stewart examines an emerging approach to managing: collective entrepreneurship by employees. Based on research conducted from the inside of a fast-growing firm, Stewart shows that entrepreneurship is both collective, a team-based activity and individual, a leader-made creation. Team Entrepreneurship focuses on the management within a small but highly successful division of an automotive manufacturing firm and considers competitiveness, nonunionization, strategy, labor markets, manufacturing, and organizational politics. The success of collective entrepreneurship is shown to result from a unique approach to both market and organizational challenges--"running hot." Stewart describes how a company can "run hot" by seizing opportunities in serving a difficult market upon which the business must then depend. He first looks at the market and at employees as an internally nurtured team; then, he describes "running hot" in a discussion of work action, management authority, and the transformational capabilities necessary for the company to succeed. Finally, he relates the concept to cross-cultural studies of entrepreneurship. Although not a unique concept, team entrepreneurship is an important development for understanding entrepreneurial activities by employees in profit-seeking firms. Accessible and comprehensive, Team Entrepreneurship is necessary reading for scholars and professionals in the areas of business and management, as well as anthropology and sociology. "I recommend this book to readers with an interest in entrepreneurship. The nitty-gritty details of the observations Stewart makes, and the excellent overview of "Running Hot", are likely to have the widest appeal. In terms of my own interest, however, I find that Chapters Seven and Eight make an extremely useful contribution to entrepreneurship research. Their points about the moraldimension of entrepreneurship were things I had never considered before, at least in the way that Stewart discusses them." --Howard Aldrich, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill "Makes a useful contribution to the scholarship of entrepreneurship. In particular, I believe that its focus on the way in which entreprenuership is a group and social phenomenon rather than a macho- individualistic phenomeon is critical. Overall, the book clearly is written from the inside perspective and reflects an unusual understanding of how entrepreneurship really works." --Howard Stevenson, Harvard Business School "This is an unusual and interesting book. I like it because it is different, and requires more of the reader than many texts. Its tone is energetic and engaging, and its themes are compatible with emerging thinking about managing organizations. Its breadth makes it potentially interesting for people with many different concerns, including competitive strategy, strategy implementation, entrepreneurship, organization design, organization politics, and interpretive approaches to mangerial activity." --Anne Huff, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign "For anyone thinking of starting a business, or anyone in a business that is 'running hot,' this is a must read. for anyone even remotely interested in management theory, Team Entrepreneurship is definitely worth studying." --Let's Talk Business

Volume 12 will consider the timely issue of entrepreneurship and family business. Papers consider the issues, problems, contexts, or processes that make a family firm more entrepreneurial. A representative, but by no means exhaustive, listing of relevant topics includes: the emergence and growth of family businesses, and founding conditions unique to family firms; maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit of the founding generation; the role of family in corporate entrepreneurship; the use of entrepreneurial policies, practices and strategies by family firms; outcomes attributable to differences between more and less entrepreneurial family firms; family firm versus non-family firm approaches to entrepreneurial decision making; entrepreneurial characteristics and practices across the generations of a family firm; entrepreneurship as an avenue to strategically renew family firms; and, the allocation of family-based resources to entrepreneurial endeavors.

Rising above the plains of northern Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest peak and one of the world’s great bucket-list challenges. Standing at 5895m, this dormant volcano offers a rare opportunity to reach a true high-altitude summit without technical climbing, making it an achievable goal for fit, determined walkers who prepare well, choose the right route, and respect the altitude. The mountain is famed for its striking ecological zones – from lush rainforest and heathland to stark alpine desert and the icy glaciers of Uhuru Peak. Covering all six established ascent routes and the three main summit approaches, this guidebook provides clear, authoritative guidance whether you are choosing the popular Machame or Marangu routes, seeking quieter paths like Rongai and Lemosho, or planning a longer, more gradual itinerary to maximise acclimatisation. It also includes Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest peak, as both a rewarding objective in its own right and an ideal preparation and acclimatisation trek before tackling Kilimanjaro itself. A detailed introductory section covers all practical preparations for your trip to Tanzania, including costs and budgeting, park permits, the role of licensed guides and porters, essential equipment, and responsible travel considerations, with guidance on respecting both the mountain environment and local culturesInsight into the history and significance of Mount Kilimanjaro helps you appreciate the geological, cultural and exploratory stories behind this iconic peak and the true scale of a one-in-a-lifetime journeyIn-depth descriptions of all ascent options clearly outline the character, duration and challenges of each route, enabling you to choose the approach best suited to your time, fitness and trekking experienceComprehensive coverage of acclimatisation strategies includes recommended itineraries and preparatory treks, with dedicated information on climbing Mount Meru as an effective and rewarding way to improve your chances of summit successA carefully curated list of reputable local outfitters and guiding companies gives you confidence when choosing experienced, ethical operators for your Kilimanjaro climb From the first steps through dense rainforest to the final push across the crater rim at dawn, Kilimanjaro delivers a sense of scale and achievement that few journeys on Earth can match. Standing on the Roof of Africa is more than reaching a summit; it is the culmination of careful preparation, steady acclimatisation and an unforgettable passage through wildly contrasting landscapes. With expert guidance, inspiring insight and practical detail throughout, this guidebook helps transform an iconic ambition into a deeply rewarding adventure that will stay with you long after you leave the mountain behind.

When most of their jobs disappear, how do communities survive? In the hard-hit area explored in this book – the Bonavista Peninsula, on the island of Newfoundland – many residents transitioned into "everyday" entrepreneurs such as restauranteurs. Rural Revival explains how these business owners developed a place rich in "entrepreneurial capital." The author draws on six years of ethnographic fieldwork in the area: observations from listening, watching and learning with people in their everyday settings. Camera work opened doors to people’s ventures and their lives. The many photographs in this book bring you deeply into a sense of presence among the people and their natural settings. To interpret the findings from fieldwork, the author draws on rural sociology and economic anthropology. He shows how people transformed the value of once-neglected things in the "house economy" into assets for tourists, leaving the "market economy." He uses theories of "cross-sector partnerships" to show the ways in which regional development is tough to sustain.