scholarly journals The organizational architecture of entrepreneurial universities across the stages of entrepreneurship: a conceptual framework

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
James A. Cunningham ◽  
Erik E. Lehmann ◽  
Matthias Menter
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Exploration And Exploitation ◽  
Academic Entrepreneurs ◽  
Boundary Span ◽  
Organizational Architecture ◽  
Organizational Challenge ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractEntrepreneurial universities contribute directly and indirectly to supporting all stages of entrepreneurship. The challenge for entrepreneurial universities is how they can best support academic entrepreneurs through these stages of entrepreneurship. This has led to the creation of different and often ad hoc organizational units within an entrepreneurial university. The organizational challenge for entrepreneurial universities is the selection of the appropriate formal organizational architecture to support the stages of entrepreneurship. The purpose of this paper is to examine the organizational architecture of entrepreneurial universities and how it supports the stages of entrepreneurship — latent, emergent, launch, and growth. Our conceptual organizational framework conflates the stages of entrepreneurship with the actual needs of university-based entrepreneurs and how these needs are supported through different formal organizational units within the organizational architecture of entrepreneurial universities. Therein, we categorize three types of formal organizational units — those that focus on exploration stages of entrepreneurship, those that straddle exploration and exploitation stages of entrepreneurship, and those that boundary span all stages of entrepreneurship. We conclude by discussing the resultant organizational tensions for entrepreneurial universities and highlight future avenues of research.

The Entrepreneurial University and Business Incubation

2022 ◽  
pp. 22-41
Author(s):  
Simon Stephens ◽  
Emily O'Flynn ◽  
Karen Alexander ◽  
Anne Burke ◽  
Isobel Cunningham
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Business Incubation ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

The primary aim of this chapter is to review the literature on entrepreneurial ecosystems, focusing on the activities of two key institutions: higher education institutions and business incubation centres (BICs). This chapter explores how best to manage the connection between business incubation centres and higher education institutions. It examines the activities of business incubation centres (BICs) as they relate to entrepreneurial universities and provides an overview of the key challenges associated with developing entrepreneurial universities. Findings are presented in the form of a conceptual framework that facilitates an improved understanding of the benefits of connecting the capabilities, activities, and outcomes associated with higher education and business incubation. The chapter offers a lens by which to consider the design of BICs as they relate to entrepreneurial universities and offers pathways to consider future research.

scholarly journals Multi-Objective Cross-Layer Optimization for Selection of Cooperative Path Pairs in Multihop Wireless Ad hoc Networks

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nyoman Gunantara ◽  
Gamantyo Hendrantoro
Keyword(s):  
Power Consumption ◽  
Ad Hoc Networks ◽  
Wireless Ad Hoc Networks ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Cross Layer ◽  
Multihop Wireless ◽  
Cross Layer Optimization ◽  
Hoc Networks ◽  
Pareto Method ◽  
Selection Of

This paper focuses in the selection of an optimal path pair for cooperative diversity based on cross-layer optimization in multihop wireless ad hoc networks. Cross-layer performance indicators, including power consumption, signal-to-noise ratio, and load variance are optimized using multi-objective optimization (MOO) with Pareto method. Consequently, optimization can be performed simultaneously to obtain a compromise among three resources over all possible path pairs. The Pareto method is further compared to the scalarization method in achieving fairness to each resource. We examine the statistics of power consumption, SNR, and load variance for both methods through simulations. In addition, the complexity of the optimization of both methods is evaluated based on the required computing time.

Coordinating cereal farmers and buyers: evidence from Mali

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 234-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Vroegindewey ◽  
Veronique Theriault ◽  
John Staatz
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Transaction Cost ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Vertical Coordination ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Cost Characteristics ◽  
Production Prices ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine how various transaction-cost characteristics influence the choice of vertical coordination (VC) structures (e.g. different contract types) and horizontal coordination (HC) structures (e.g. different farmer organization types) to link smallholder farmers efficiently with buyers. It analyzes the relationship between vertical and horizontal structures, and the economic sustainability of different structure combinations. Design/methodology/approach The paper develops a conceptual framework to predict coordination structures as a function of transaction-cost characteristics, compares predictions for the Malian cereals market to empirical evidence using 15 case studies, and then analyzes structure combinations. Findings Asymmetric scale between farmers and buyers; uncertainty in production, prices, policy, and contract enforcement; and quality and quantity debasement lead to selections of structures with high levels of control. Vertical and horizontal structures demonstrate a complementary relationship in certain core coordination roles, while exhibiting substitutability in the provision of other coordination activities. The marketing cooperative and marketing contract pairing is the most prevalent combination. Research limitations/implications The conceptual framework is useful for explaining the selection of coordination structures, and can be applied in other contexts to strengthen external validity. Originality/value The framework facilitates predictions and explanation of both VC and HC structures, with empirical application on a country and value chains receiving little attention in the literature.

Linking Exploration and Exploitation Capabilities with the Process of Knowledge Development and with Organizational Facilitators

2010 ◽  
pp. 545-565
Author(s):  
César Camisón-Zornoza ◽  
Montserrat Boronat-Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Knowledge Development ◽  
Exploration And Exploitation ◽  
Organizational Processes ◽  
Organizational Activities

Knowledge management is a fundamental capability in today’s evolving markets. Management needs to understand which organizational processes are necessary to trigger each of the stages in knowledge development. The objective of this study is to outline the main concepts and stages in the process of knowledge development in organizations and the organizational activities that have a positive influence on those stages. A conceptual framework is proposed which combines the model of knowledge development proposed by Nonaka (1994) with the concepts of exploration and exploitation initially described by March (1991). Information systems are seen to play a fundamental role in supporting this process, especially in activities related to exploitation capability.

An Optimal Fuzzy Load Balanced Adaptive Gateway Discovery for Ubiquitous Internet Access in MANET

Fuzzy Systems ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 663-681 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakash Srivastava ◽  
Rakesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Mobile Ad Hoc Network ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Optimal Selection ◽  
Multiple Parameters ◽  
Gateway Discovery ◽  
Selection Of

A mobile ad hoc network (MANET) is an autonomous collection of independent nodes cooperating together to form an infrastructure less network spontaneously. For increasing usability of MANET domain which finds application in natural disaster such as earthquake, floods etc. it is also desired to be connected with Internet through Internet gateways. Therefore, an efficient gateway discovery mechanism is required for MANET-Internet integration. Existing schemes use one or multiple parameters for optimal selection of gateway which causes a particular gateway to be selected many times which results in higher delay latency and packet drops due to prevailing congestion at a particular gateway. To avoid this situation, the authors have utilized the potential of fuzzy logic to ascertain the decision of load balancing at the Internet gateway. Besides this, their scheme also incorporates an effective adaptive gateway discovery mechanism. Consequently, enhanced performance is achieved as compared to existing state-of-the-art related schemes. The proposed approach is evaluated by simulation and analytical validation.

scholarly journals Not the story you want? Assessing the fit of a conceptual framework characterising mental health recovery narratives

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 295-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joy Llewellyn-Beardsley ◽  
Stefan Rennick-Egglestone ◽  
Simon Bradstreet ◽  
Larry Davidson ◽  
Donna Franklin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Intervention Development ◽  
Mental Health Recovery ◽  
Research Use ◽  
Narrative Construction ◽  
Limited Sample ◽  
Recovery Narratives ◽  
Recovery Approach ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract Purpose Narratives of recovery have been central to the development of the recovery approach in mental health. However, there has been a lack of clarity around definitions. A recent conceptual framework characterised recovery narratives based on a systematic review and narrative synthesis of existing literature, but was based on a limited sample. The aims of this study were to assess the relevance of the framework to the narratives of more diverse populations, and to develop a refined typology intended to inform narrative-based research, practice and intervention development. Method 77 narrative interviews were conducted with respondents from four under-researched mental health sub-populations across England. Deductive and inductive analysis was used to assess the relevance of the dimensions and types of the preliminary typology to the interview narratives. Results Five or more dimensions were identifiable within 97% of narratives. The preliminary typology was refined to include new definitions and types. The typology was found not to be relevant to two narratives, whose narrators expressed a preference for non-verbal communication. These are presented as case studies to define the limits of the typology. Conclusion The refined typology, based on the largest study to date of recovery narratives, provides a defensible theoretical base for clinical and research use with a range of clinical populations. Implications for practice include ensuring a heterogeneous selection of narratives as resources to support recovery, and developing new approaches to supporting non-verbal narrative construction.

scholarly journals The Characteristics of Metaheuristic Method in Selection of Path Pairs on Multicriteria Ad Hoc Networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nyoman Gunantara ◽  
I Dewa Nyoman Nurweda Putra
Keyword(s):  
Power Consumption ◽  
Ad Hoc Network ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Computing Time ◽  
Signal To Noise ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
Metaheuristic Methods ◽  
Hoc Networks ◽  
Selection Of

This research analyzes the metaheuristic methods, that is, ant colony optimization (ACO), genetic algorithm (GA), and particle swarm optimization (PSO), in the selection of path pairs on multicriteria ad hoc network. Multicriteria used are signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), load variance, and power consumption. Analysis of the simulation result is done as follows: first, in terms of computing time, the ACO method takes the most time compared with GA and PSO methods. Second, in terms of multicriteria performance, i.e., the performance of SNR, load variance, and power consumption, the GA method shows the same value in each repetition. It is different from ACO and PSO that show varying values. Finally, the selection of the path pairs by the GA method indicates the pairs of the path that are always the same as by the ACO and PSO methods indicate those that vary.

Enhancing the utility of 1JCH coupling constants in structural studies through optimized DFT analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (41) ◽  
pp. 5781-5784 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexei V. Buevich ◽  
Josep Saurí ◽  
Teodor Parella ◽  
Nunziatina De Tommasi ◽  
Giuseppe Bifulco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Geometry Optimization ◽  
Dft Method ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Coupling Constants ◽  
Structural Studies ◽  
Careful Selection ◽  
Selection Of

High accuracy for DFT-predicted 1JCH-couplings can be achieved without ad hoc corrections or empirical scaling by careful selection of the DFT method utilized for geometry optimization and J-coupling calculations.

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