The integration of standardized management systems: managing business risk

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 395-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Ferreira Rebelo ◽  
Rui Silva ◽  
Gilberto Santos
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Business Value ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Relevant Stakeholder ◽  
Key Aspects

Purpose Protecting business value is regarded to be the cornerstone of any organization. The purpose of this paper is to investigate and explore the potential contributions of the integration of standardized management systems (MSs) into an integrated MS. This will support a better coordinated management of different kinds of risks that exist in organizational processes. Design/methodology/approach The findings are based on literature as well as empirical case studies conducted by the authors. It focuses on the potential results of integration of MSs. Findings It is found that the integration of MSs leads to a more coherent, extensive, consistent, and harmonized process of identification of hazards. Also, it is found that from integration also results in the minimization of associated risks that affect key aspects of business, considering the organizational context vs requirements of each relevant stakeholder, as defined in related management systems standards. Research limitations/implications This research, investigate the risk management (RM) and the integration of MSs from existing research papers about empirical studies for the period 2000-2014, including case studies in which the authors are involved. The number of enterprises can be larger. Originality/value Although there is some research regarding RM in organizations related to isolated implementations of MSs, this paper stands in a different perspective, since it addresses the issues emerging from the integration of standardized MSs in a broader perspective.

Performance measurement and management systems as IT artefacts

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (7) ◽  
pp. 1214-1233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Marchand ◽  
Louis Raymond
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Business Value ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Nomological Network ◽  
Content Type ◽  
It Business Value ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
And Task

Purpose Considering performance measurement and management systems (PMMS) to be “mission-critical” information systems for many business organisations, calls have been made for researchers to shift from studying the use of such systems to studying their “effective” use, and in so doing to focus on their characterisation as information technology (IT) artefacts. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach In seeking to answer these calls, the authors apply Burton-Jones and Grange’s theoretical framework to study the dimensions, contextual drivers and benefits of the effective use of PMMS. This is done through a field study of 16 PMMS artefacts as used in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Findings In characterising, contextualising and valuing the effective use of PMMS, this study provides answers to the following questions: What constitutes the effective use of PMMS? What are the user, artefactual and task-related drivers of such use? And what are the benefits for SMEs of using performance measurement and management (PMM) systems effectively? Practical implications With regard to the design of a PMMS artefact, the findings imply that one should concentrate on those artefactual attributes that most enable informed action on the part of owner-managers, as it is these actions have the greater consequences for the realisation of IT business value in SMEs. Moreover, the nomological network resulting from this research provides the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of a diagnostic tool meant to develop the PMM function in SMEs. Originality/value This study provides further empirical grounding and understanding. This study provides further empirical grounding and understanding of the concept of effective use, as well as further applicability and actionability to this concept and to the nomological network of its dimensions, contextual drivers and benefits in the case of PMMS and in the context of SMEs.

Major crises and supply chain disruption

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Supply Chain Disruption ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Supply chain disruption is a frequent outcome when a major crisis occurs. Organizations can become more resilient against such effects through a focus on key aspects of sustainability that can help increase the robustness of their supply chain Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Organizational play: within and beyond managing

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virpi Tökkäri
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to synthetize qualitative research on play in the organizational context. Design/methodology/approach – Through a metasynthesis, the research premises and findings of 12 individual empirical studies were examined. Findings – The findings of the metasynthesis showed that the research on organizational play has focussed on three central themes addressing play as fun, pros and cons of organizational play, and management of play. In interpreting the findings, seven perspectives of organizational play are constructed as follows: authenticity, belongingness, experience, social activities, generating, functions, and artifacts. The perspectives are conceptualized into three dimensions of play as the orientation of being-in-the-world, play as meaning-making and enactment, and play as creations. Research limitations/implications – The sample consisted of 12 studies, which provided a limited insight into organizational play. However, following the guidelines of metasynthesis, the sample was appropriate and of good quality. The research suggests guidelines for further research into organizational play. Practical implications – Achieving psychosocial well-being at work and success in management requires understanding of essential personal and social processes, such as play. The findings provide knowledge that can be applied in management and other workplace practices. Originality/value – The study highlights the divergent perspectives of the organizationally important phenomenon of play. The paper contributes to a better understanding and the development of play in organizations.

Sustainable regeneration strategies for the historical city centers of Iran using SWOT and QSPM models

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arman Mirzakhani ◽  
Mateu Turró ◽  
Mostafa Behzadfar
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Considerable Potential ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Proper Diagnosis ◽  
Heritage Protection ◽  
Regeneration Strategies ◽  
Qspm Matrix

PurposeThe main objectives of the current study are to assess the existing situation of historical city centers in Iran and to offer prioritized appropriate regeneration strategies for their sustainable development.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on a questionnaire-based survey in four historical city centers of Iran: Kashan, Naeen, Ardakan and Yazd. The required data have been collected using multiple tools including questionnaires and interviews with local residents and officials in the aforementioned case studies. Using the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) technique, a set of appropriate strategies for the sustainable regeneration of these valuable fabrics has been proposed and the best of them have been prioritized employing quantitative strategic planning matrix (QSPM) matrix.FindingsThe results show that the current situation in all the case studies is not in line with sustainability and cultural heritage protection. Their multiple problems are mostly associated with their weaknesses, whilst their strengths, including a considerable potential as a tourism attraction, are scarcely exploited. The experts and residents surveyed for this research have provided basic information to establish the conservative strategies that should take priority when preparing the urban regeneration process of these areas.Originality/valueSince most of the adopted regeneration strategies in Iran are not supported by empirical studies, the current study largely fulfills this shortcoming by setting up a proper diagnosis of historical city centers in Iran and proposes the most appropriate regeneration strategies based on the findings.

Using cognitive analytics technology to enhance performance

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Business Value ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Many organizations fail to enhance business value through the use of cognitive analytics (CA). The impact of the technology on performance can be optimized via the significant influence of CA on the firm’s dynamic capabilities of sensing, seizing and reconfiguring. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Live long and prosper: the search for business longevity

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (11) ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamal Sharma ◽  
Mukund R. Dixit
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Important Research ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Continuity And Change ◽  
Track Record ◽  
The World ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
A Company ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to discuss key aspects of the longevity of business enterprises across the world. It explores the parameters that set apart a company which had survived for more than 1,400 years from most large companies which survive for a fraction of this time. Design/methodology/approach The paper integrates observations from two important research papers on the topic, and from the author’s own research. Findings Contrary to expectations, long-surviving firms are usually conservative about change, exploit their opportunities rather than explore more, diversify in relevant areas, and co-operate even with their competitors to live long. Research limitations/implications To those companies that live long, age becomes a valuable resource in itself. Consumers see a continuous track record of a firm as a proxy for good quality, and long history can provide managers institutional memory to leverage toward further sustainability. “Long history” not only can provide anecdotes and stories to employees that exemplify the tacit core values of the firm but also, quite counter-intuitively, could be useful in transforming cultures and traditions. Practical implications Longevity challenge encompasses both continuity and change, but the experience filtered from many long-lived firms across the globe provides companies with insights that could inspire many more to live long and prosper.

scholarly journals When leaders forgive: encouraging radical innovation in more altruistic organizations

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Fermín Mallén-Broch ◽  
Emilio Domínguez-Escrig
Keyword(s):  
Business Performance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Explanatory Variable ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Radical Innovation ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThere is general agreement on the importance of innovation to improve business performance and competitiveness. In recent years, many studies have sought to unravel what conditions are conducive to innovation. Following this trend, the present study seeks to broaden the understanding of the antecedents of radical innovation. To this end, and drawing on positive organizational psychology, the study focuses on the role of leaders and the importance of improving working conditions within companies, favoring innovation in more respectful and prosocial organizations.Design/methodology/approachThe study provides, through structural equations, empirical evidence of the relationship between leader's forgiveness and radical innovation, using altruism as an explanatory variable. The study was conducted in a population of 11,594 Spanish companies. A sample frame of 554 questionnaires from 277 different firms was obtained.FindingsResults confirm the hypotheses proposed in the model. Forgiveness, analyzed as a leader behavior, promotes altruism within companies and, in turn, radical innovation.Originality/valueThis is one of the few empirical studies that analyzes the consequences of leader's forgiveness in the organizational context.

Identification of guidelines for Hoshin Kanri initiatives

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Giordani da Silveira ◽  
Edson Pinheiro de Lima ◽  
Fernando Deschamps ◽  
Sergio E. Gouvea da Costa
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Framework ◽  
The Past ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose a set of guidelines to be used for diagnosing and (re)designing organizational systems based on Hoshin Kanri – a management framework that is recognized for building the link between strategy and business execution. Design/methodology/approach A two-step approach was used in this research work. A systematic literature review (SLR) was used to find relevant references related to Hoshin Kanri that could serve as sources for recommendations. After completing the SLR, content analysis was used to define the recommendations and analyze them, deriving a set of guidelines. Findings A collection of recurring topics was identified through content analysis. These topics can be interpreted as central aspects for Hoshin Kanri application. Topics were eventually categorized and one guideline was developed for each one of the categories, which resulted in a total of 23 guidelines. Guidelines were grouped in two dimensions (context and process) and also according to their central aspect (organizational culture, capabilities, focus, alignment, integration and review). Originality/value Although Hoshin Kanri has been widely applied in Japan and also in large companies over the past 50 years, it is not as widely explored in research papers as other frameworks. Literature often focuses on Hoshin Kanri only as a process and not as an organization-wide holistic system. There are few empirical studies about its conceptual assumptions and practical implications and no systematization of the main aspects that ensure the effective application of Hoshin Kanri in a universal manner.

scholarly journals Firesetting and arson in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic PRISMA review

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 89-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Sarah Allely
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Clinical Context ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Review Study

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify studies which have investigated arson or firesetting in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Design/methodology/approach A systematic PRISMA review was conducted. Findings The present review highlighted the relatively little research that has been conducted to date exploring firesetting or arson in individuals with ASD. In sum, 11 papers were identified in the present review study: 6 were case studies and 5 were empirical studies. The case studies identified in the review highlighted some of the ASD symptomology which may contribute to this type of criminal behaviour. Also, the empirical studies indicate that there is a higher prevalence of individuals with ASD who engage in such criminal behaviours. Research limitations/implications There is an urgent need for further empirical research in this area and for there to be an increased awareness and understanding of how ASD can contribute to arson and firesetting in both a legal and clinical context. Originality/value This is the first review, to the author’s knowledge, to explore the literature on firesetting or arson in individuals with ASD.

scholarly journals Museums, collectors, and value manipulation: tax fraud through donation of antiquities

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 173-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna Yates
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
The United States ◽  
Traditional Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Antiquities Market ◽  
Tax Fraud ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
Tax Deduction

Purpose – This paper aims to discuss the key aspects of the international trade in antiquities and the practice of philanthropic donation of objects to museums that allow for certain types of tax deduction manipulation, using a case of tax deduction manipulation from Australia and a case of tax fraud from the United States as examples. Design/methodology/approach – Two thoroughly researched case studies are presented which illustrate the particular features of current and past antiquities donation incentivisation schemes which leave them open to manipulation and fraud. Findings – The valuation of antiquities is subjective and problematic, and the operations of both the antiquities market and the museums sector are traditionally opaque. Because of this, tax incentivisation of antiquities donations is susceptible to fraud. Originality/value – This paper presents the mechanisms of the antiquities market and museum world to an audience that is not familiar with it. It then clearly demonstrates how the traditional practices of this world can be manipulated for the purposes of tax fraud. Two useful case studies are presented.

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