scholarly journals The organisational structure, social networks and criminal activities of outlaw motorcycle gangs: Literature review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Bright ◽  
Simone J Deegan
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Organisational Structure ◽  
Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs

The organisational structure, social networks and criminal activities of outlaw motorcycle gangs: literature review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Bright ◽  
Simone Deegan
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Criminal Activity ◽  
Organisational Structure ◽  
Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Organisational Structures ◽  
The Relationship

Outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCGs) are often reported to be disproportionately involved in crime. Debate continues about the relationship between the organisational structure of these groups and the extent and types of criminal activities undertaken by group members. A systematic review of the existing literature was conducted to examine the organisational structures that underpin the criminal activity of OMCGs. The available empirical research, though scant, supports the notion that, at least in some clubs or chapters, the structure of OMCGs facilitates criminal activities by individuals or small cliques, sometimes in collaboration with non-members.

scholarly journals Understanding students’ behavior in online social networks: a systematic literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maslin Binti Masrom ◽  
Abdelsalam H. Busalim ◽  
Hassan Abuhassna ◽  
Nik Hasnaa Nik Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Student Behavior ◽  
Cyber Victimization ◽  
Student Behaviors ◽  
Research Focus ◽  
Student Academic Performance

AbstractThe use of online social networks (OSNs) has increasingly attracted attention from scholars’ in different disciplines. Recently, student behaviors in online social networks have been extensively examined. However, limited efforts have been made to evaluate and systematically review the current research status to provide insights into previous study findings. Accordingly, this study conducted a systematic literature review on student behavior and OSNs to explicate to what extent students behave on these platforms. This study reviewed 104 studies to discuss the research focus and examine trends along with the important theories and research methods utilized. Moreover, the Stimulus-Organism-Response (SOR) model was utilized to classify the factors that influence student behavior. This study’s results demonstrate that the number of studies that address student behaviors on OSNs have recently increased. Moreover, the identified studies focused on five research streams, including academic purpose, cyber victimization, addiction, personality issues, and knowledge sharing behaviors. Most of these studies focused on the use and effect of OSNs on student academic performance. Most importantly, the proposed study framework provides a theoretical basis for further research in this context.

Video Advertising: Connection and differences between consumers?

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-25
Author(s):  
Sónia Ferreira ◽  
Sara Santos ◽  
Pedro Espírito Santo
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Search ◽  
Video Advertising ◽  
Social Media Engagement

The internet search trend has caused that online users are looking for more and more enriched information. The evolution of social media has been huge and users relate to social networks differently than they did before. Currently, there are more than 4 billion active users on social networks and brands are looking to showcase their products and services. Our research found the following factors that influence social media engagement: informativeness, self-connection and advertising stimulation. Through literature review, we propose a conceptual model that has been tested in the PLS-SEM. Data were collected from 237 consumers and our survey found that engagement in social media is explained by the variables identified by our model. Important contributions to brand theory and management will be found in this investigation.

Getting acquainted with social networks and apps: talking about TikTok

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie Elson Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Social Media Platform ◽  
The Social ◽  
Media Platform ◽  
Information Professionals

Purpose This paper aims to provide information and promote discussion around the social media platform TikTok. Design/methodology/approach Research, literature review. Findings Libraries and library and information professionals should be aware of the potential of TikTok for engagement and information sharing. Originality/value Adds to the research on the social media platform TikTok.

A Review of Knowledge Management Frameworks

2011 ◽  
pp. 120-236
Author(s):  
Brian Lehaney ◽  
Steve Clarke ◽  
Elayne Coakes ◽  
Gillian Jack
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Detailed Examination ◽  
Data Representation ◽  
Background Information ◽  
General Area ◽  
Organisational Structure ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Comprehensive Examination ◽  
New Knowledge

This research is concerned with developing a framework for the evaluation of an organisation’s potential to engage in knowledge management (an organisation’s ‘KM-readiness’, or KMR). To recap, Chapter 3 offered background information and empirical evidence of issues that need to be considered in organisations, Chapter 4 provided an overview of knowledge management, and Chapter 5 explored organisational structure, strategy, and culture in the context of knowledge management. Discussion thus far would not be sufficient to provide a robust and reasoned framework. This chapter is intended to accumulate some further and more focussed ideas as to what should be in a KMR framework, and to assist in the understanding of the material presented here and further on in this thesis. This chapter, therefore, provides a comprehensive review of published knowledge management frameworks that purport to address evaluation, implementation, and other connected areas. Before continuing, it is important to set this exercise in context. The review of frameworks is distinct from a review of literature in which the frameworks are presented. The latter is not intended here. For example, a review of a paper may involve a comprehensive critique, which includes exploration into the general area of research, clarification of the hypothesis, detailed examination of research methods and methodology, literature review, and comprehensive examination of data representation and quality. Such a review would consider the presentation of the paper, and it would critically reflect on the overall purpose of the paper and contribution made to new knowledge, either conceptual or practical. This review focuses solely on the frameworks presented in a paper and in particular those that may address evaluation of knowledge management in an organisation.

Knowledge Transfer in Project-Based Organisations

2011 ◽  
pp. 306-317
Author(s):  
Anna Wiewiora ◽  
Bambang Trigunarsyah ◽  
Glen Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Organisational Structure ◽  
Project Environment ◽  
Response To Change

Effective knowledge transfer between infrastructure projects plays a significant role in organisational success and discovery of new technologies, helping to achieve and maintain competitive advantage and, in effect, sustainable infrastructure development. Knowledge is recognised as an important organisational asset that adds value while being shared. To date, research on knowledge transfer has focused on traditional (functional) types of organisations. However, existing knowledge transfer approaches fail to address the issue of unique characteristics of project-based organisations, and the fact that functional and project-based organisations significantly differ in terms of structure, processes, and characteristics. Therefore, there is a need for a different, separate approach for managing knowledge in the project environment. The aim of this chapter is to highlight this need. An extensive literature review is provided on the areas of project management, knowledge management, and organisational structure; this is further supported by empirical evidence from interviews with project management practitioners. Conducting a ‘cross-field’ literature review provides a better understanding of the knowledge transfer mechanisms and its application to projects, and of the importance of knowledge transfer across projects. This research is crucial to gaining a better understanding of knowledge transfer in the project environment. It stresses that there are dissimilarities between project-based organisations and functional organisations in terms of organisational structure, duration of processes, viewpoint of time, response to change, and mobility of people, and that there is a need for a unique strategic approach in order to achieve effective transfer of knowledge. Furthermore, findings presented in this chapter reveal key elements that play an important role in across project knowledge transfer. These elements include: social communication, lessons learned databases, and project management offices.

Role of Human Resources in Change

2015 ◽  
pp. 216-229
Author(s):  
Mürşide Özgeldi
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Organisational Change ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Organisational Structure ◽  
The People ◽  
Strategic Element ◽  
Human Resources Strategies

Due to rapid, continuous and radical changes, today, the environment becomes more and more unpredictable and unclear. Thus, in order to be successful and continue to exist organisations are to live with the change, predict, benefit from and manage it. Organisational change could be defined as the process or existing organisational structure and operations as well as the effort to change the behaviours of the most members in the organisation to a great extent. It could also be said that change related issues are mostly about people and the success of the change depends on the attitudes and behaviours of the people and the Human Resources strategies, policies and operations developed considering the need of the change. The HR issues such as planning, staffing, performance evaluation, training and development, price and appraisal, motivation, culture, communication, involvement and commitment are all related to the areas in which change is needed. It could be said that HR is a strategic element in change and should be proactive. This chapter is on the role of HR in change. Change itself, the human characteristics of change, the importance and the role of HR in change, the literature review of some HR models used in change and what HR should do in change will be summarised.

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