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This research aims to expand the knowledge about Lean Six Sigma (LSS) implementation in the public sector. By analyzing an LSS improvement initiative in a German municipality, examples of success, barriers and challenges are discussed. A comparison with literature regarding the production and service sectors unfolds similarities and differences.

by Cheung Sung Ling, Ko Sheung Chi [and] Tan Chuen Kin. ; Abstract also in Chinese. ; Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong. ; Bibliography: leaves 153-155.

Section I. An introduction to action research -- 1. Understanding action research -- 2.Theoretical foundations of action research. Section II. Action research practices and processes -- 3. Setting the stage : initiating an action research process -- 4. Look : generating and gathering data -- 5. Think : reflecting and analyzing -- 6. Act : implementing practical solutions. Section III. From local to global--action research for social change -- 7. Reporting : informing stakeholders and other audiences -- 8. Developmental approaches to social and organizational change -- 9. Action research and digital media -- Appendix : Case examples of formal reports.

Action research by social work practitioners provides a particularly direct means of overcoming the often cited practice/research divide within the profession. This article draws from a project within a UK local authority fostering recruitment team that examined aspects of recruitment including the impact of foster carer involvement. Characteristics of the project that contributed to its effectiveness as an action research process are discussed. These include: the important role of 'critical conversations' that shift and define the research direction; the advantages created by an 'insider perspective'; maintaining flexible, but identifiable, research aims and objectives; maximizing the links between action research and practice; maintaining enthusiasm; a supportive organizational context; and the attention to 'diffusing' the research findings through the organization and beyond.

Two teacher-educators, an instructor and a teaching assistant, designed an action research project focused on enhancing their professional practice and the practice of their students by introducing the preservice teachers to action research. Both teacher-educators viewed this decision as progressive and emancipatory, as action research encourages inquiry and reflection, connects theory to practice, and creates links between preservice and in-service teaching. Simultaneously, the teacher-educators integrated preservice curriculae, modeling the enriched teaching and learning that can result from an interdisciplinary approach. Data include preservice teachers' action research proposals, reports and reflections, as well as the teacher-educators' reflections and collaborative conversations. Instructors used self-study methodology to reflect on their effectiveness in enhancing the professional lives of their students and themselves. A significant number of preservice teachers indicated that engaging in action research expanded their conceptions of teaching; such expansion holds potential for fostering change in schools.

If you are looking for a simple, straight forward book for conducting an action oriented research in an educational setting than Craig's 2009 Action Research Essentials is for you. This book provides the "essentials" for this type of research . She provide s clear and concise information assisting students that may be using this approach for the first time. Good examples are given for the novice of action oriented research. The author presents the information in an orderly fashion. In this review, I will give my initial appraisal and content analysis regarding the intended audience, objectivity of the author and the writing style presented.