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Social science researchers in the global South, and in South Africa particularly, utilise research methods in innovative ways in order to respond to contexts characterised by diversity, racial and political tensions, socioeconomic disparities and gender inequalities. These methods often remain undocumented – a gap that this book starts to address. Written by experts from various methodological fields, Transforming Research Methods in the Social Sciences is a comprehensive collation of original essays and cutting-edge research that demonstrates the variety of novel techniques and research methods available to researchers responding to these context-bound issues. It is particularly relevant for study and research in the fields of applied psychology, sociology, ethnography, biography and anthropology. In addition to their unique combination of conceptual and application issues, the chapters also include discussions on ethical considerations relevant to the method in similar global South contexts.  Transforming Research Methods in the Social Sciences  has much to offer to researchers, professionals and others involved in social science research both locally and internationally.

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Introduction

Upholstery tools and materials

Manual dismantling of interior parts

Mastering the art of sewing

Making upholstery pattern

Examples of ready patterns

Covers

Installation instructions autocovers

Leather interior with their own hands

Padding of the saloon ceiling

We produce door skin

Padding vinyl interior

Padding upholstery motorcycle seats

Renovation of the old sagging armchair

Eliminating failures heated seat

Nano Textile upholstery

Technology smart car flocking

The interiors of the converted cars

Although new ventures’ competitive positioning and their founders’ social networks are both recognized as important in the context of transition economies, not much is known about their multiplicative effect on performance. We build on the strategic management literature and social network theory to develop theoretical predictions about the role of competitive strategies and social capital for entrepreneurial performance. These are tested with survey data from Bulgaria. We find that both the venture’s competitive strategic positioning and the founder’s networking positively influence performance. The hypothesized moderating effect of networking for the relationship between differentiation strategy and performance received only tentative support. Contrary to expectations, we find a negative moderating effect of networking for the relationship of cost leadership with performance. These results suggest that the entrepreneur’s network plays a role in shaping how strategies influence performance by possibly upholding differentiation and deemphasizing cost leadership strategy. Implications for managerial practice and public policy are discussed.

Полный вариант заголовка: «Theorie des richesses sociales : Tome 1 : suivie d'une bibliographie de l'economie politique / par le Comte Frederic Skarbek».

Полный вариант заголовка: «Essai d'une histoire des revolutions arrivees dans les sciences et les beaux-arts depuis les temps heroiques jusqu'a nos jours. T. 3».

Полный вариант заголовка: «Essai d'une histoire des revolutions arrivees dans les sciences et les beaux-arts depuis les temps heroiques jusqu'a nos jours. T. 1».