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Thirteen years of investigative research into sexual abuse in sport provides the basis for this article, in which reflections are offered about the role and survival of the investigator in sensitive research. The ethical ground rules, research methods and working practices adopted while conducting this research have all been influenced by processes well beyond conventional social science. The article interrogates three meanings of `managing myself' as a lesbian engaged in a gendered research process: first, managing myself, coping with the strains and stresses of the research; second, managing (by) myself as being alone in the research; and third, managing my self/selves, deciding which of several possible selves or agendas — the personal, the scientific or the political — is being addressed at any given time. The article concludes by considering how to maintain focus in the face of internal doubts and external pressures.

When studying violence and its consequences, it is necessary to conduct fieldwork in affected countries and communicate with the people on the ground. However, traveling and working within conflict and post-conflict countries comes with a particular set of challenges. This contribution discusses potential challenges that might arise when planning for and conducting fieldwork in a security-sensitive environment. It discusses unexpected instances that can occur before or during your fieldwork and what to do in a case of emergency. This article also stresses the importance of ethical responsibility before, during, and after fieldwork. Additional components of such responsibilities include respect toward the local culture, rules, and traditions as well as questions of race and power. Consistent awareness of such issues also stresses the significance of repeatedly reflecting on questions of who you as a researcher are, where you come from, how you are situated in the world, and what drives you. Successively, ethical responsibility does not end after your fieldwork but continues throughout the publication and dissemination of work. The article also discusses how to ensure confidentiality of interviews and privacy of respondents during publication and dissemination. Ultimately, this is helpful for students who are preparing for fieldwork in security-sensitive environments and encourages further reflection regarding necessary questions for such research endeavors.

The COVID-19 virus has changed the way citizens go about their daily lives in numerous ways. Keeping distance and wearing face masks in public transport are examples of basic measures everyone has to comply with. However, these measures alone will not be enough to contain the spread of the virus. According to the OECD (2020), timely, secure and reliable data access and sharing are crucial to understanding the virus and its spread. Many governments have turned to additional measures, such as technologies which collect, process and share data to further tackle the virus. While some of these technologies are effective at containing the virus, they have also proven themselves to be controversial in terms of their risk of violating privacy rights. For instance, contact-tracing technologies can provide important information to restrain the spread of the virus. If left unchecked however, this information can also be used for purposes such as collecting and sharing personal data, mass surveillance or limiting the freedom of citizens.

AbstractThis article is about change; it summarizes the turbulent world of today and briefly identifies its difference from that of the recent past. The author defines the state of turbulence in terms of uncertainty, autonomy and control. This continuous change is seen as requiring new fundamental concepts for comprehension and pattern recognition to recreate organizations that are more relevant to their environments. In order to achieve this relevance, the role of management needs to change. This is identified, along with some principles that are presented, for effectively managing change. The utilization of strategic planning and management is discussed as an effective means of achieving relevance and managing the process of change in turbulence environments.

Managing Multicultural Work Environments Multicultural workforces are becoming more prevalent in today's business environment. This trend is expected to continue into the next century. Businesses that will prosper under these conditions are those that will tap into the talents of the workforce and will value those differences. Those employers who realise that diversity relates directly to the bottom line will continue to be successful.