Three Energy Streams of Security Culture – A Theoretical Research Model in Security Sciences

2019 ◽  
pp. 3-22
Author(s):  
Juliusz Piwowarski
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Security Culture

The Potential for ICT Tools to Promote Public Participation in Fighting Corruption

2014 ◽  
pp. 175-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arjun Neupane ◽  
Jeffrey Soar ◽  
Kishor Vaidya ◽  
Sunil Aryal
Keyword(s):  
Public Participation ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Literature Survey ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Tools

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have been seen as pioneering tools for the promotion of the better delivery of government programmes and services, enabling the empowerment of citizens through greater access to information, delivery of more efficient government management processes, better transparency and accountability, and the mitigation of corruption risks. Based on a literature survey of previous research conducted on ICT systems implemented in various countries, this chapter discusses the potential of different ICT tools that have the capacity to help to promote public participation for the purpose of reducing corruption. The chapter specifically reviews the different ICT tools and platforms and their roles as potential weapons in fighting corruption. This chapter also evaluates different ICT tools, including e-government and public e-procurement. Finally, the authors develop a theoretical research model that depicts the anti-corruption capabilities of ICT tools, which in turn, has implications for academics, policy makers, and politicians.

scholarly journals Comparing the information security culture of employees who had read the information security policy and those who had not

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adéle Da Veiga
Keyword(s):  
Information Security ◽  
Security Policy ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Information Security Policy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Security Culture ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Information Security Culture ◽  
Over Time

Purpose This study aims, firstly, to determine what influence the information security policy has on the information security culture by comparing the culture of employees who read the policy to those who do not, and, secondly, whether a stronger information security culture is embedded over time if more employees have read the information security policy. Design/methodology/approach An empirical study is conducted at four intervals over eight years across 12 countries using a validated information security culture assessment (ISCA) questionnaire. Findings The overall information security culture average scores as well as individual statements for all four survey assessments were significantly more positive for employees who had read the information security policy compared with employees who had not. The overall information security culture also improved from one assessment to the next. Research limitations/implications The information security culture should be measured and benchmarked over time to monitor change and identify and prioritise actions to improve the information security culture. If employees read the information security policy, it has a positive influence on the information security culture of an organisation. Practical implications Organisations should ensure that employees have read the information security policy to aid in minimising the human risk, related errors and incidents and, ultimately, to instil a stronger information security culture with a higher level of compliant behaviour. Originality/value This research confirms theoretical research indicating that the information security policy could influence the information security culture positively. It provides novel and statistical evidence illustrating that if employees read the information security policy, they have a stronger information security culture and that the culture can be improved through targeted interventions using an ISCA.

scholarly journals Prolegomena do badań kultury ratownictwa

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Gromek
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Ideal Model ◽  
Security Culture ◽  
Culture Model ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
The Ideal ◽  
General Culture

The paper presents an outline of the rescue culture in Poland. It was achieved by the specification of the research object, building and characterizing the ideal model of the rescue culture, as well as description of the general culture determinants. The hypothesis was acknowledged with the use of theoretical research methods. The author found out that the ideal model can be built on the base of the Cieślarczyk‘s security culture model, taking into consideration all areas of the rescue operations. Whereas relevant determinants have their main source in rescue entities specification. The determinants are expressed by commonly accepted values, established standards, expressed patterns and behaviors as well as conducted operations (including emergency cooperation).

scholarly journals A Conceptual Model to Explain Strategic Alignment in the Financial Services Based on Balanced Scorecard

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 98-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Safari
Keyword(s):  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Strategic Alignment ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
The Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Focus Group Method

The lack of alignment of organization elements towards the organizational strategy leads to poor execution. When the different departments of the organization have different strategies that are different directions and implementations, the whole organizational purposes and visions rarely could archive. The main purpose of this research is to present a valuable approach for success organizations that we named strategic alignment. For this purpose we use the Balanced Scorecard (BSC). The Balanced Scorecard is a management tool used to translate the corporate strategic mission and vision into a set of quantifiable indicators of performance. In other words, it is intended to explain what to do and how to do it. The real contribution of a Balanced Scorecard program is to link the objectives in each of four perspectives: financial, processes, customers, and growth and learning. In this study using a valid questionnaire and also with focus group method the final theoretical research model was presented. Results of this research showed that BSC is a useful tool and has high validity and reliability for strategic alignment for financial organizations. The results are applicable for both academicians and practitioners for managing strategies and related programs and tactics in the financial institutions and organizations.

The Potential for ICT Tools to Promote Public Participation in Fighting Corruption

2015 ◽  
pp. 2291-2307
Author(s):  
Arjun Neupane ◽  
Jeffrey Soar ◽  
Kishor Vaidya ◽  
Sunil Aryal
Keyword(s):  
Public Participation ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Literature Survey ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Tools

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have been seen as pioneering tools for the promotion of the better delivery of government programmes and services, enabling the empowerment of citizens through greater access to information, delivery of more efficient government management processes, better transparency and accountability, and the mitigation of corruption risks. Based on a literature survey of previous research conducted on ICT systems implemented in various countries, this chapter discusses the potential of different ICT tools that have the capacity to help to promote public participation for the purpose of reducing corruption. The chapter specifically reviews the different ICT tools and platforms and their roles as potential weapons in fighting corruption. This chapter also evaluates different ICT tools, including e-government and public e-procurement. Finally, the authors develop a theoretical research model that depicts the anti-corruption capabilities of ICT tools, which in turn, has implications for academics, policy makers, and politicians.

The Potential for ICT Tools to Promote Public Participation in Fighting Corruption

2015 ◽  
pp. 338-354
Author(s):  
Arjun Neupane ◽  
Jeffrey Soar ◽  
Kishor Vaidya ◽  
Sunil Aryal
Keyword(s):  
Public Participation ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Literature Survey ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Tools

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have been seen as pioneering tools for the promotion of the better delivery of government programmes and services, enabling the empowerment of citizens through greater access to information, delivery of more efficient government management processes, better transparency and accountability, and the mitigation of corruption risks. Based on a literature survey of previous research conducted on ICT systems implemented in various countries, this chapter discusses the potential of different ICT tools that have the capacity to help to promote public participation for the purpose of reducing corruption. The chapter specifically reviews the different ICT tools and platforms and their roles as potential weapons in fighting corruption. This chapter also evaluates different ICT tools, including e-government and public e-procurement. Finally, the authors develop a theoretical research model that depicts the anti-corruption capabilities of ICT tools, which in turn, has implications for academics, policy makers, and politicians.

scholarly journals The Effect of External Technology Cooperation and Internal Relation on Innovative Behavior in Technology Intensive Organizations

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.4) ◽  
pp. 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Won Il Lee ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Open Innovation ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Innovative Behavior ◽  
Innovation Culture ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Collaborative Activities ◽  
Internal Relationship ◽  
Innovation Behavior ◽  
Technology Cooperation

This study set up a research model based on theoretical research as a study of the effects of external technology cooperation activities and internal relationship competencies on innovation behavior in high technology companies. Based on the research model, hypotheses were set up and tested through questionnaires. The research hypothesis is largely based on the internal and external cooperative activities of companies and the effect of the introduction of open innovation on innovation behavior. H1. The more internal cooperation activities in the enterprise, the more innovative behavior will occur. H2. The more active external cooperation activities within the enterprise, the more innovative behavior will occur. H3. The more internal collaborative activities and external cooperation in the enterprise, the more open innovation will be active. In this paper, I propose that internal cooperative activities, external collaborative activities, and establishment of an open innovation culture are important variables that influence innovation behavior.  

Well-being among hotel managers

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 1819-1835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annie Haver ◽  
Espen Olsen ◽  
Kristin Akerjordet
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Job Stressors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Reporting Requirements ◽  
Hotel Managers ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThis study aims to test a theoretical research model specifying how two emerging job stressors, i.e. centralized authority and reporting requirements, influence hotel managers’ well-being. A mediated model through reappraisal is hypothesized.Design/methodology/approachThe model was tested on 600 Norwegian and Swedish hotel managers using a questionnaire survey (72 per cent response rate). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analyses, correlation and structural equation modeling, which included bootstrapping.FindingsJob stressors were negatively related to well-being, whereas reappraisal had a positive influence on well-being. A positive relationship was found between reporting requirements and reappraisal, while the opposite appeared for centralized authority. A negative mediating role of reappraisal existed in the relationship between centralized authority and well-being, while there was a positive one in the relationship between reporting requirements and well-being.Practical implicationsThe findings will have important implications for management practices, as they illuminate how job stressors reduce well-being on the one hand and how reappraisal positively influences well-being on the other. This knowledge indicates that reappraisal is important for well-being when faced with stressful environments. The findings illustrate the importance of controlling stress in the managerial environment, and for hotel managers to maintain the ability to reappraise.Originality/valueThe study advances the knowledge of the managerial role, as well as the importance of reappraisal and well-being. This is the first empirical study among hotel managers testing a research model that illustrates how job stressors and reappraisal influence well-being.

scholarly journals Conceptual Research Model for Studying Students’ Entrepreneurial Competencies

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 23-33
Author(s):  
Tanja Zdolšek Draksler ◽  
Karin Širec
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Original Contribution ◽  
Entrepreneurial Competencies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Conceptual Research

AbstractThe literature review shows a lack of research on the impact of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial competencies in relation to entrepreneurial intentions. Further development of the field is needed, but, because of the shortage of suitable research models or because they only partially cover the complex area of entrepreneurial competencies, the purpose of this article is the formulation of a new, updated research model (based on the existing models). Thus, theoretical research of entrepreneurial competencies based on the competence study has been performed. Through in-depth analysis of existing entrepreneurial competencies research models, a congregated hybrid research model is proposed. A new conceptual research model for studying the impact of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial competencies in relation to entrepreneurial intentions has been developed. The model will serve for empirical testing of investigated phenomena. The original contribution is in the formulation of a unique research model and the construction of a customized measuring instrument for studying the phenomena of entrepreneurship education impact on entrepreneurial competencies and entrepreneurial intentions.

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