STRUCTURE OF THE STUDY. The first chapter defines the research objectives and the research questions as well as the research epistemology and methodology of this dissertation. In addition, I provide details of the expected contributions of the study and the corresponding structure. The theoretical part of the dissertation starts with the second chapter. Here I conduct a literature review in the field of dynamic capabilities and familiar concepts such as the resource-based view of the firm, organisational learning, and organisational change and development to denote the growth processes of technology-based new ventures. Therefore, I reflect on different models aiming at the explanation of start-ups' organisational development. The models result in a concept that depicts the evolution of dynamic capabilities in technology-based new ventures over time and links this emergence to performance. In addition, the concept enables a corresponding operationalisation. While reviewing the literature, I derive different hypotheses that support the theoretical links of the concept by addressing the characteristics of the growth processes under study. The hypotheses comprise exogenous as well as endogenous influences on the growth processes of start-up firms. However, the concept and the hypotheses are not solely based on theories and approaches in the respective fields. Following a constructivist epistemology, I triangulate the findings from the literature review with quotes from the interviews conducted in the course of this study. The theoretical part closes with the third chapter. In this section, I merge the derived concept with the different hypotheses into one consistent research framework that represents the theoretical basis for this dissertation. However, this framework still incorporates several open questions and issues that are related to the entrepreneurial growth processes. In chapter three, I list these additional points of interest in a section that focuses on explorative aspects of this study. In addition, I reflect on the operationalisation of the developed concept. The empirical part of the study starts with the fourth chapter. Here I explain the characteristics of the empirical research. The section comprises the sample characteristics, the contact process and response pattern, and a non-response analysis that indicates whether the respondents differ significantly from firms that refused to participate in the survey. In addition, chapter four reflects on the statistical meth...
STRUCTURE OF THE STUDY. The thesis is divided into five chapters, each composed of a number of subsections. Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the work. It states the objectives of the study, including my personal background and initial motivation for engaging in this research, describes the hypotheses and methodology, including two key concepts, and sets out the structure of the dissertation. Finally, it states the contribution and limitations of the study. Chapter 2 aims at mapping two pivotal epistemological paradigm changes as the theoretical frameworks for the research: the shift from the modern and the postmodern to the “post-postmodern”, and from the classic secularization theory to the so-called “post-secular”. After briefly considering the historical development of the modern and the postmodern on the one hand, and of secularization theory on the other, the chapter critically examines the various meanings attributed to the “post-secular” and “post-postmodern”, finally setting out the most relevant definitions for this research concerning the potential of Christianity. Both these concepts provide new approaches, not only for understanding the ongoing morphological transformation of Christianity beyond the secularization thesis and the notion of triumphant religious resurgence, but also for empirical analysis and normative interpretation of the social presence of Christianity, related to a faith-based praxis in the public sphere; and for investigation of the potential of Christianity as a reflexive agent in post-postmodern discourse. The final subsection of Chapter 2 deals with the relationship of Christianity to modernity, postmodernity, and re-modernities respectively. Chapter 3 presents a descriptive account of the ongoing morphological transformation of Christianity, including the changes of religious milieus. Finally, in order to interpret this phenomenon, the chapter examines theories of individualization of religion within the sociology of religion. Chapter 3 is consecutively historical, sociological, and partly analytical in nature. Despite the descriptive unfolding of the argument, this research is structured by that argument, and not by chronological narration for its own sake. Chapter 4 comprises a reconfiguration of the place and role of Christianity in the public sphere. This chapter seeks in particular to specify the challenges and complexities associated with recent attempts to empirically and normatively reconfigure the place of religion against the priv...
STRUCTURE OF THE STUDY. This study is composed of seven chapters, including this Chapter 1 with introduc- tory remarks, five chapters describing the research findings and their analysis, as well as the final Chapter 7 with general conclusions and recommendations. Chapter 2, which follows, summarises the main principles of the Chicago Convention and assesses their impact on safety regulation at national level. It evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the ICAO regime and offers explana- tions on how they influence the effectiveness of the global aviation safety system. Chapter 2 then presents the regional aviation policy of ICAO, including on avia- tion safety. It argues that regional cooperation should not only be seen as a tool for helping States to raise their level of compliance with SARPs and increase the ef- fectiveness of their safety oversight systems, but also as a way to change the ar- chitecture of the current - predominantly national based and largely inefficient – system, into a more efficient Global Aviation Safety Oversight Network (GASON). Chapter 3 is based on case studies of RASOs and pre-RASOs from differ- ent parts of the world, including Africa, South America, the Pacific Region, and the Commonwealth of Independent States. It introduces the notion of a XXXX and pre-XXXX, presents different types of such organisations and categorises them on the basis of the specific features of their legal and organisational set-ups. Chapter 3 also proposes a XXXX definition, taking into account the elements which would stimulate the introduction of the most efficient forms of such organisations.
STRUCTURE OF THE STUDY. The research issue and research questions are investigated and answered in this paper. The methodological framework is presented in Chapter 2 and includes choice of method for research, data collection and analysis. In Chapter 3, the theoretical framework explores essential concepts and theoretical resources related to the research questions, such as sustainability, green economy, international environmental agreements and credibility, while Chapter 4 outlines fundamental developments in the field of study. Analyses of documents and interviews is laid out in Chapter 5. The results of the analysis and theoretical resources regarding the research questions are discussed, and recommendations regarding the EGA process is offered in Chapter
STRUCTURE OF THE STUDY. The study is organized into seven chapters. Chapter one is the introductory chapter consisting of background information; introduces the topic, statement of the problem; justification of the study; historical perspective of pigeonpea value chain in Tanzania, relevance, scope and organization of the study. Chapter two presents the theoretical framework for the current study. In this chapter transaction cost theory, has been reviewed in detail and its relevance to the current study made clear. Chapter three is dedicated to the agricultural value chain. The chapter starts with presentation of agricultural value chains in general and then narrows down the focus to Tanzania agro-commodity value chain where this study is based. Chapter four is devoted to the research methodology applied in this study. Chapter five, turns to the issue of conceptual framework whereby different concept used for analysis were presented. Chapter six considers results and findings of the study. Lastly, chapter seven provides the summary of the results, policy recommendations and areas for further research.
