Applying the high-performance organization framework to a multinational retailer

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
André A. de Waal
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Organization Framework ◽  
High Performance Organization

Suitability of the high performance organization framework for Egyptian ICT companies: a replication study

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Azmy Ateia ◽  
Saneya Abdelfattah El Galaly ◽  
André de Waal
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Replication Study ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Organization Framework ◽  
High Performance Organization ◽  
Ict Companies

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to answer the research question “Is the high-performance organization (HPO) Framework suitable for non-governmental private sector organizations, specifically the affiliates of international companies operating in the ICT sector in Egypt?” Design/methodology/approach The research concerns a replication study in which the HPO Questionnaire was used to collect data, and factor analysis was applied to evaluate the reliability and consistency of the HPO Framework. The research approach was the same as applied by de Waal et al. (2016), but this time the research population consisted of affiliates of international ICT companies, instead of local ICT companies as in the de Waal et al. (2016) study. Findings Data gathered by means of the HPO Questionnaire from managers of these affiliates were used to evaluate the reliability and internal consistency of the HPO Framework. The confirmatory factor analysis was done twice, once for the original 35-characteristic HPO Framework and once for the 26-characteristic HPO Framework as proposed by de Waal et al. (2016) for Egyptian local ICT companies. The study results clearly show the applicability of the original 35-characteristic HPO Framework for measuring the organizational strength and identifying performance-gaps of ICT companies that are affiliates of international organizations operating in Egypt. Originality/value This study adds to the growing HPO literature on developing countries and helps Egyptian ICT companies to adopt high-performance practices to be able to contribute more to the economic development of Egypt.

Suitability of the high performance organization framework to Egyptian ICT companies

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 632-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
André de Waal ◽  
Dalia S.F. Habil ◽  
Robert Goedegebuure
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Performance Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Organization Framework ◽  
High Performance Organization ◽  
Ict Companies

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to deal with the need for Egyptian ICT companies to adopt high performance practices in order to be able to contribute more to the development of Egypt. However, as not much research has been done into management practices which can support these organizations in the Egyptian context, a framework which was developed based on Western and non-Western data – the high performance organization (HPO) framework – was tested on its suitability in the Egyptian context. Design/methodology/approach The study used a questionnaire which was distributed to seven Egyptian ICT organizations after which a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed on the collected data. Findings The CFA showed that the original five factors from the HPO framework achieved a high reliability while 26 out of the original 35 underlying characteristics applied in the Egyptian ICT context. Originality/value This study fills the gap which currently exists in empirical research about organization performance practices in Egypt. The study also has practical implications as management of Egyptian ICT companies are now able to undertake focussed improvement actions.

Applicability of the high-performance organization framework in the diamond industry value chain

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
André de Waal ◽  
Ruben Orij ◽  
Jantien Rosman ◽  
Marijke Zevenbergen
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Results ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Industry Value Chain ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
Organization Framework ◽  
High Performance Organization

Purpose – The diamond industry used to be a stable sector. However, the market for diamonds is changing rapidly due various developments, putting margins in the entire diamond industry under severe pressure. Consequently diamond retailers have begun to search for new methods that could help them improve their performance. This paper aims to evaluate whether the high-performance organization (HPO) framework can be used to help diamond retailers achieve better results. Design/methodology/approach – The HPO framework was applied at two actors in the diamond industry value chain, a dealer and an intermediate, in order to identify the HPO factors that most influence the results of these companies. Special attention was paid to the matching of the characteristics of the HPO framework and the characteristics influencing the success of partnerships. Findings – The research results show that the HPO framework can be used to identify the improvements needed to increase the level of performance of all players in the diamond industry value chain. Originality/value – The results of this study fill a gap in current academic and management literature on the diamond industry as little research has been done into the factors that cause sustainable high performance in this sector. The results can also be used by managers of diamond retailers to increase company results and to cooperate more closely in the diamond industry value chain.

Is the high performance organization framework applicable to Takaful insurance companies?

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meerna Mroueh ◽  
André de Waal
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Matching Process ◽  
Organization Framework ◽  
Islamic Insurance ◽  
High Performance Organization ◽  
Takaful Insurance

Purpose Islamic finance is an interesting field of research, as it represents an alternative to conventional finance for Muslims. It is a way of conducting finance based on the principles of Islam and prohibition of interest. Islamic finance can be divided into two areas: Islamic banking and Islamic insurance (Takaful). This paper aims to describe a research study on the applicability of the high-performance organization (HPO) framework on Takaful insurance companies and whether it can improve their performance in a sustainable way. Design/methodology/approach The factors and characteristics of the HPO framework are theoretically matched with the characteristics of the Takaful industry for evaluating whether these reinforce or weaken each other. The outcome of this matching process gives an indication of whether it is easier or more difficult for Takaful insurance companies, compared with conventional companies, to apply the HPO framework and transform themselves into HPOs. Findings It can be theoretically expected that, out of 35 HPO characteristics, 10 will be easier to strengthen in Takaful organizations compared with conventional organizations and 9 will be more difficult, and for 16 characteristics, there will be no difference. These results suggest that, most likely, it does not make a difference whether UAE Takaful organizations or conventional organizations implement the HPO framework, they will probably need roughly the same amount of effort to make a successful transition. Research limitations/implications In a follow-up study, the HPO framework will be applied at several Takaful insurance companies to evaluate the operation of the framework in practice. Originality value To date, no studies of the HPO framework and HPOs have been conducted at Takaful insurance companies in the UAE. Thus, by theoretically matching the HPO framework with Takaful organizations, the study fills a gap in the management literature regarding high-performance improvement techniques for Takaful organizations.

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