scholarly journals Tendencias cuánticas en empresas orientadas hacia el conocimiento: Análisis de caso de una experiencia costarricense. Quantic trends in knowledge-based companies: A case analysis of a Costa Rican experience

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
César Zúñiga Ramírez ◽  
Jennier Solano Cordero ◽  
Rolando Bolaños Garita
Keyword(s):  
Case Analysis ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Costa Rican ◽  
Traditional Model ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
A Company ◽  
Enterprise's Competitiveness

<p><strong>Resumen</strong></p><p>El artículo desarrolla un debate sobre la aplicación de los conceptos propios de los modelos tradicionales de la Ciencia Administrativa, a la sazón amparados bajo la llamada escuela “newtoniana”, vis a vis con aquellos más contemporáneos y asertivos, cobijados bajo la óptica de los novedosos enfoques administrativos de corte “cuántico” para el caso específico de una empresa orientada hacia el conocimiento. La indagación supone que una firma de esta naturaleza, y que es abordada como un análisis de caso en el entorno de negocios costarricense, debería presentar una visión más cercana a los enfoques más recientes de la Administración, precisamente porque, por su giro de negocios, los desafíos ambientales y organizativos que enfrenta son muy importantes. Del análisis de la información que destila de sus directores de proyectos, hemos podido concluir que, pese a lo anterior, sus puntos de vista presentan tendencias que no son lo suficientemente contestes con los enfoques cuánticos, lo que representa un factor que le resta competitividad a la compañía, así como su capacidad de adaptación y flexibilidad en el funcionamiento de sus operaciones.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p>This article presents a debate between the application of concepts related to the traditional model of administrative sciences, included within the so-called ‘newtonian’ school, and the application of more contemporary concepts, covered under the new ‘quantic’ administrative approaches, using the specific case of a knowledge-based enterprise. The inquiry supposes that a company of this nature, which is also taken as a case study in the Costa Rican business environment, should hold a closer position to the more recent administrative focuses, especially because its business orientation presents important administrative and environmental challenges. From the information collected from the project managers involved in this firm, we have concluded that their points of view show tendencies that differ from the quantic approaches, and this constitutes an element that diminishes the enterprise’s competitiveness, as well as its capacity to adapt, and the flexibility in the functioning of its operation.</p>

Knowledge Sharing in Project Environments

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Zinga Novais ◽  
Jorge Vareda Gomes ◽  
Mário José Batista Romão
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Project Team ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
Successful Execution ◽  
Management Project ◽  
A Company

Projects have been increasingly used in the implementation of organizations' business operations. Knowledge sharing has been considered essential in project environment; therefore, the integration of knowledge management within project management becomes crucial for project success. The objective of this research is to study how knowledge sharing is integrated within the context of a project, and what is the perception of project team members about it. A case study was carried out in a company within the financial sector, focused on a project team of the entity. The results revealed that project managers, other professionals in project management, and the organization itself are very much aware of the importance of knowledge sharing. The results also emphasized that, regardless of the lack of incentives by top management, project team members consider that knowledge sharing highly contributes for a successful execution of projects.

Effectively Using Systems Thinking in New Product Development (NPD)

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-85
Author(s):  
Brian J. Galli
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
New Product ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Push Forward ◽  
A Company

This is a case study concerning technology start-up companies involved in systems thinking during new product development. It is found that systems thinking is pivotal to assisting project managers in moving a project from start to successful completion. The essence of systems thinking is getting all teams in a company to work together as one, to push forward new product development. The study reveals some of the challenges associated with implementing the systems theory in new product development for these companies. This area of study holds promise for continued future research. However, there are still some implementation issues in the real world that have been identified and perhaps are in need of further exploration.

scholarly journals ABCD Analysis as Research Methodology in Company Case Studies

2017 ◽  
pp. 40-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. S. Aithal
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Analysis Framework ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Critical Elements ◽  
New Information ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
A Company ◽  
Company Analysis

Company analysis is a type of Case Study method among many types of Case study based Research Methods. While developing a Company Case study based on various issues in Management, the researcher can choose any company of any industry to study an issue or to solve a problem. Usually, a case analysis ends up with the observation of new performance pattern, interpretation of issues in the form of new information, or development of new suggestions to improve the system or to solve the problems optimally. Company analysis is considered to be a most powerful method to study new lessons required to identify, understand, and solve the problems in the process of managing and leading the organizations. Analysing business issues related to a company provides an opportunity to researchers to identify the kinds of situations, decisions, and dilemmas managers facing every day. Company analysis is a powerful tool in developing both research case study and teaching case study in business management subject. In this paper, we have discussed how ABCD Analysis as Research Methodology in company case analysis procedures in order to help the budding researchers while developing and analysing Company analysis as a Case study. In this paper, we have checked whether ABCD (Advantages, Benefits, Constraints, and Disadvantages) analysis framework can be used while analysing a company, how to consider various determinant issues of a company, selecting various affecting factors under these issues and identifying constituent critical elements for each construct using its elemental analysis technique, and the reasons to recommend the ABCD analysis framework in any kind of company analysis.

Supply chain vulnerability: contributions from an edifying case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salomée Ruel ◽  
Sabry Shaaban ◽  
Margaux Ducros
Keyword(s):  
Data Privacy ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
A Company ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeCompanies today observe an increase in the complexity and vulnerability of their supply chains (SCs) as a result of global scale networks and a turbulent environment. The purpose of this paper is to explore knowledge management (KM) as a potential way of reducing SC vulnerability and answer the following question: how does inter-organisational KM influence efforts to reduce SC vulnerability?Design/methodology/approachDrawing on the resource-based view and the knowledge-based view (KBV), a single case study in the energy industry is conducted by collecting various data through interviews, observations and internal documents.FindingsThis edifying case study indicates that a lack of KM hinders any attempt to mitigate SC vulnerability.Research limitations/implicationsThis research shows several limitations such as data privacy, generalisation and the decision to study an atypical SC.Practical implicationsThe paper points out in a dedicated section the key actions a company should take in order to develop the required characteristics of knowledge expressed in the KBV.Originality/valueThis is the first qualitative research that investigates the relationships between SC vulnerability and KM, and more particularly in a recycling context where a strong research gap exists.

scholarly journals Kesiapan Adaptasi Metode Beyond Budgeting Sebagai Upaya Pembaharuan Manajemen Kinerja (Studi pada Urban Style by Front One Hotel, Lampung, Sumatera Selatan)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eni Kaharti
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Readiness For Change ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Finance House ◽  
Front Office ◽  
A Company ◽  
Control Management

This study aims to test the possibility of implementing control management using the beyond budgeting method. The method consists of 12 principles consisting of 6 principles of adaptive management and 6 principles of flexible organizational structure. This research was conducted with qualitative research by conducting a case study on a company in the hospitality sector (Urban Style by Front One Hotel in Lampung). Urban Style by Front One Hotel still uses a traditional budgeting system whose method does not create satisfaction for management in achieving it. Therefore, researchers try to introduce adaptive control management for the business environment, namely beyond budgeting Respondents in this study were the Management Team (GM and Staff) of Urban Style by Front One Hotel which consisted of General Manager, Human Resource Development, Front Office, Food and Baverage, Accounting and Finance, House Keeping, and Engineering. The data is primary data obtained by distributing questionnaires and interviews to the management team at Urban Style by Front One Hotel, respondents filled out questionnaires and interviews through zoom media because during the COVID-19 pandemic they could not conduct interviews directly. Data analysis using calculations introduced by de Waal (2003) which is symbolized by 3 colors, namely Green (ready), Orange (medium) and Red (not ready). The results showed that Urban Style by Front One Hotel could not apply the Beyond Budgeting method even though there was a desire to apply this method, relatively low readiness for change and there were corporations that had higher authority to change methods in management control.Keywords: Traditional Budget; Beyond Budgeting.

scholarly journals The Impact of Intellectual Capital on Business Performance (Case Study: Shiraz Travel Agencies)

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 157
Author(s):  
Jokar Payborji, Roghayeh ◽  
Karnameh Haghighi, Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Economic Performance ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Intangible Resources ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Travel Agencies ◽  
The Impact

As the most important capital in today’s global economy, knowledge has replaced physical and financial capitals, and the knowledge-based business environment needs an approach that encompasses new intangible organizational assets. In fact, responses that organizations have given to today’s environments indicate that they must rely on intangible resources that were previously unattended. By asking whether the intellectual capital has an impact on business performance of travel agencies in Shiraz, we seek to prove the effect of intellectual capital components on the performance of these agencies.The required statistics and information were collected and analyzed on the basis of empirical research in Shiraz and using a sample size of 142. According to the findings of this study, there is a significant relationship between intellectual capital and business performance and its components, and all aspects of intellectual capital positively and significantly influence productivity, profitability and reputation of the companies. In fact, it can be said that being aware of the importance of intellectual capital will bring about productivity and a better performance, and on the contrary, not paying enough attention to this important issue will result in poor economic performance.

Effective Mechanisms for Accessing Technology and Innovation Strategies

2018 ◽  
pp. 138-162
Author(s):  
João P. C. Marques
Keyword(s):  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Technological Trajectory ◽  
Present Context ◽  
Innovation Strategies ◽  
Technological Competences ◽  
Innovative Culture ◽  
A Company

The present context of the knowledge-based economy and society has brought with it relevant changes with respect to how innovation has been conceptualized and explained within companies themselves. This chapter sets out to present and discuss a taxonomy of effective mechanisms for a company to accessing technology and innovation, while understanding the importance of resources and technological competences in defining how to innovate, in line with the type of company (profile) and the strategy of the business. An integrating view of the dimensions of “why,” “who,” and “how” to innovate is suggested, with the intention of helping companies to make choices. The case study shows the technological trajectory of an SME in the Portuguese software industry, based on development R&D alone and in partnership, following an offensive strategy. This will enable it to acquire advanced technological capabilities and an innovative culture for success.

Effective Mechanisms for Accessing Technology and Innovation Strategies

2020 ◽  
pp. 50-74
Author(s):  
João P. C. Marques
Keyword(s):  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Technological Trajectory ◽  
Present Context ◽  
Innovation Strategies ◽  
Technological Competences ◽  
Innovative Culture ◽  
A Company

The present context of the knowledge-based economy and society has brought with it relevant changes with respect to how innovation has been conceptualized and explained within companies themselves. This chapter sets out to present and discuss a taxonomy of effective mechanisms for a company to accessing technology and innovation, while understanding the importance of resources and technological competences in defining how to innovate, in line with the type of company (profile) and the strategy of the business. An integrating view of the dimensions of “why,” “who,” and “how” to innovate is suggested, with the intention of helping companies to make choices. The case study shows the technological trajectory of an SME in the Portuguese software industry, based on development R&D alone and in partnership, following an offensive strategy. This will enable it to acquire advanced technological capabilities and an innovative culture for success.

The role of dialogue between executives and ground-level employees mediated by MACS

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ülle Pärl
Keyword(s):  
Control Function ◽  
Ground Level ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Open Communication ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
And Control ◽  
A Company

Purpose – The purpose is to understand the manner in which companies use management accounting and control systems (MACS) for dialogical communication in assisting collaboration and the coordination of actions. The task of the research is to answer the following questions: why is it important to support dialogical communication by MACS in the organisation? Who are the salient stakeholder(s) in a company implementing collaboration and cooperation? How does one analyse and understand the role of MACS as a medium for supporting dialogical communication? Which aspects of dialogical communication are (not) fulfilled in the implementation of MACS and why? Design/methodology/approach – This study's philosophical assumptions are based on relational constructivism as a social science perspective. This study uses a participative action and observation case study as its methodology. Findings – Based on this case study, it can be concluded that most of the assumptions that dialogue could take place were fulfilled in departments in need of changes for competition and economic reasons. In the departments that did not need changes, assumptions of mutual openness, mutual confirmation and non-manipulation were not fulfilled – information from MACS was hidden and censored. The open dialogue by MACS between ground and senior groups was prevented resulting in a lack of information on different practices at the organisational level. One assumption that was problematic even in departments in need of changes was the assumption of non-evaluation. There is a paradox or contradiction between the contemporary business environment needing innovativeness and creativity, which means free and open communication without evaluation, and the coordination and control function which is a common part of MACS. Research limitations/implications – In this study, the data collection, documentation and analysis were carefully conducted and several methods applied to deal with possible bias. Nevertheless, the problem of the observer bias cannot be entirely eliminated since an individual researcher can never be separated from his or her background, philosophical views and experiences. Practical implications – The paper makes a strong practical contribution. Based on this case study, it has been demonstrated that MACS could be a medium to support dialogue between senior and ground levels if: senior management sees the need for dialogue between organisational members; management and other organisational members support and believe in dialogue which could be mediated by MACS. Originality/value – The conceptual novelty of the research lies in tying the concept of dialogue in the environment of stakeholder capitalism with the MACS framework. The contribution of this research is to shed more light on the role of MACS as one option of mediums for supporting dialogue between top and ground-level managers.

Flexible Work Model Based on Autopoiesis Principles

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 121-133
Author(s):  
Daniela de Oliveira Massad ◽  
Marilena Marangoni de Lorenzi Cancelier ◽  
Inara Antunes Vieira Willerding ◽  
Waldoir Valentim Gomes Junior ◽  
Édis Mafra Lapolli
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Society ◽  
Individual Autonomy ◽  
Flexible Work ◽  
Organization Of Work ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Theoretical Evolution ◽  
Work Model ◽  
Self Production ◽  
A Company

This article presents definitions on flexible work and presents the case study of a company in which its model is based on the principles of autopoiesis, having as main characteristics flexibility and autonomy in the accomplishment of work. Firstly, through bibliographical research, it is possible to observe that the evolution of new work formats challenges the conventional model of fixed physical offices and defined schedules, which are models adopted in the organization of work in the industrial society. Autopoiesis is also presented, which, although it is still in a process of theoretical evolution and application in other areas, brings the original contributions of biology to justify the possibility of implanting models that consider the autonomy of individuals in self-management and self-production, allowing the work in a flexible and autonomous manner, consistent with the demands of a knowledge-based society. Lastly, the case study presents a model that uses the principles of autopoiesis to form an organization that has flexibility as the main characteristic in the accomplishment of work, based on individual autonomy. The contributions of this study point to the need for the labor market to accept new models and formats that intend to meet the demands of individuals regarding the organization of work.

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