scholarly journals Critical Success Factors for Research Collaborations between Firms and Research Institutes in New Zealand

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Stefan Celeski
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Relationship Marketing ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Marketing Theory ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Research Institutes ◽  
Study Methodology

<p>Ongoing discussions and changes in the New Zealand innovation system have underlined the need to improve the level of co-operation between firms and the Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) in New Zealand. This study contributes to this discussion by assessing the critical success factors for research co-operations between firms and CRIs. Alongside the practical value of this study, it also contributes to the development of relationship marketing theory, where empirical insights into research co-operations between firms and research institutes is lacking. Specifically, a case study methodology was utilised to test a conceptual model developed from existing literature in the context of research cooperations between universities and firms. To do so, similarities and contrasts between two successful research co-operations and two less successful research co-operations were examined in the light of 12 previously developed propositions. Findings from this study highlight the strong similarity of success factors for research cooperations between firms and universities with those of firms and research institutes. However, additional themes emerged from this study, notably the concepts of group diversity and the multidimensionality of trust. The emergence of these additional themes might be explained by the unique characteristics of the New Zealand innovation system (remoteness and small size of firms), and the study methodology, which enabled additional insights. Overall, this study contributes empirical data and conclusions from a new context to relationship marketing literature. From a managerial point of view, this study highlights the importance of a good balance between trust and distrust, a strong bond between the boundary spanning managers, and satisfactory communication as major determinants of successful research co-operation between firms and CRIs.</p>

scholarly journals Critical Success Factors for Research Collaborations between Firms and Research Institutes in New Zealand

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Stefan Celeski
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Relationship Marketing ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Marketing Theory ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Research Institutes ◽  
Study Methodology

<p>Ongoing discussions and changes in the New Zealand innovation system have underlined the need to improve the level of co-operation between firms and the Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) in New Zealand. This study contributes to this discussion by assessing the critical success factors for research co-operations between firms and CRIs. Alongside the practical value of this study, it also contributes to the development of relationship marketing theory, where empirical insights into research co-operations between firms and research institutes is lacking. Specifically, a case study methodology was utilised to test a conceptual model developed from existing literature in the context of research cooperations between universities and firms. To do so, similarities and contrasts between two successful research co-operations and two less successful research co-operations were examined in the light of 12 previously developed propositions. Findings from this study highlight the strong similarity of success factors for research cooperations between firms and universities with those of firms and research institutes. However, additional themes emerged from this study, notably the concepts of group diversity and the multidimensionality of trust. The emergence of these additional themes might be explained by the unique characteristics of the New Zealand innovation system (remoteness and small size of firms), and the study methodology, which enabled additional insights. Overall, this study contributes empirical data and conclusions from a new context to relationship marketing literature. From a managerial point of view, this study highlights the importance of a good balance between trust and distrust, a strong bond between the boundary spanning managers, and satisfactory communication as major determinants of successful research co-operation between firms and CRIs.</p>

scholarly journals Lifelines engineering

1997 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-200
Author(s):  
David R. Brunsdon
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Earthquake Engineering ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Future Developments ◽  
The Past ◽  
Critical Success

Significant developments have occurred in the field of lifelines engineering over the past decade both in New Zealand and internationally. In New Zealand, this period encompassed both the beginnings of lifelines engineering and its development into being an established discipline of earthquake engineering. This paper charts the progress of lifelines engineering during this time, outlines the key achievements and critical success factors and discusses current needs and future developments.

Critical success factors for project management support information systems: SEBRAE/RN Case

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tâmara Patrícia Filgueira de Melo Moura
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Economic Climate

The current economic climate is driving the work of companies in the execution of projects that need to be managed and monitored periodically. Historically term goals, cost and quality are thermometers to measure success or failure of companies. For better project management, systems are needed that give support from the structure to the budget of each project, as well as its monitoring throughout the execution. The result of the components mentioned above reflect the overall results of the institution. Therefore, this study investigated through case study methodology, critical success factors for information systems that support project management in Sebrae/RN, and sought, through the project managers, to raise factors that influence decisions in search of improving the performance of the organization studied. Thus, a quantitative and qualitative research was applied. The results showed the critical success factors that hinder optimal performance of information systems from the structuring to the execution and monitoring of projects.

Role of key performance indicators on agile transformation of performance management in research institutes towards innovative commercial agriculture

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prabath Chaminda Abeysiriwardana ◽  
Udith Krishantha Jayasinghe-Mudalige
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Research Culture ◽  
Commercial Agriculture ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Research Institutes ◽  
Research Institute

Purpose Key performance indicators (KPIs) are in use to determine how and the extent to which the business objectives of an organization are achieved. This paper aims to evaluate the contribution of a research institute in terms of KPIs to support its process of decision-making towards, etc., innovation, sustainability and improvement. Design/methodology/approach In light of this, a systemic review was conducted on a set of relevant scholarly studies to identify the trends which shed light on the possible critical success factors to be effectively used in research institutes in association with the development of commercial agriculture. It examines whether, and if so how KPIs that are highly associated with those critical success factors are disruptive in research culture in an institute with certain organization design to promote research on innovative commercial agriculture. Findings The study highlighted some important aspects of commercial agriculture that showed strong links with possible critical success factors that could be used to develop a possible KPI set for a research institute. The salient features in a model performance management system with such KPIs of a research institute having strategical contribution for commercial agriculture are further elaborated. Originality/value This manuscript is a conceptual piece that advocates research institutes geared towards commercial agriculture development to begin using KPIs as part of research culture to evaluate their success. The paper suggests that commercial agriculture – perhaps, especially in developing countries – faces many challenges and using KPIs could help diagnose when and why essential processes break down. This study shows possible avenues of KPI use in research institutes that have not been very well discussed or discussed meagerly that have high potential to be integrated into successful KPIs towards innovative commercial agriculture.

scholarly journals Critical success factors (CSFs) for motivating end-user stakeholder’s support for ensuring sustainability of PPP projects in Nigerian host communities

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luqman Toriola-Coker ◽  
Hakeem Owolabi ◽  
Hafiz Alaka ◽  
Wasiu Adeniran Bello ◽  
Chaminda Pathirage
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
End User ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Early Integration ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Road Projects ◽  
Term Basis

Purpose This study aims to investigate two public private partnership (PPP) road projects in Nigeria for exploring factors that can motivate end-user stakeholders for contributing towards sustaining a PPP project in the long-term. Design/methodology/approach Using a case study methodology approach, this study adopts two-way data collection strategies via in-depth interviews with PPP experts and end-user stakeholders in Nigeria host communities and a questionnaire survey to relevant stakeholders. Findings The study identifies an eight-factor structure indicating critical success factors for ensuring end-user stakeholders support PPP projects on a long-term basis in their host communities. Originality/value Results of the study have huge implications for policymakers and project companies by encouraging the early integration of far-sighted measures that will promote long-term support and sustainability for PPP projects amongst the end-user stakeholders.

scholarly journals Study of the critical success factors of emblematic hotels through the analysis of content of online opinions

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Lilibeth Fuentes-Medina ◽  
Estefanía Hernández-Estárico ◽  
Sandra Morini-Marrero
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Success Factor ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Accommodation Sector

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the critical success factors of emblematic hotels from the perspective of the guest, by analysing the direct activities that make up the value chain of these types of establishments. Design/methodology/approach The authors use the case study methodology to derive conclusions that contribute to the development of a theory about the success factors of emblematic hotels. The case selected is the Spanish Tourist Parador chain. The authors carried out over a period of two years a data mining analysis of the online comments posted by its guests. Findings The results indicate that the attributes of location and facilities are critical success factors expected a priori given the nature of the business of such establishments, based on the singular nature of the buildings. Another critical success factor is personnel, which seems to indicate that the Paradors support their business model by employing highly qualified staff, but give less attention to restaurant services or the room, according to guest perceptions. Originality/value The paper provides required evidence on the critical success factors of emblematic hotels adapting Porter’s value chain, for the tourism accommodation sector, through the analysis of direct value chain activities. In addition, the existing literature is broadened by taking a perspective scarcely studied, the guest perception of hotel establishments, online content posted by the user on the establishment’s website, rather than simply considering the traditional views of the experts/managers, through structures questionnaires. Besides, the results provide practical and useful implications for the managements of the emblematic hotels under study.

Toi Whatoranga

2007 ◽  
pp. 120-122
Author(s):  
Terry T. Neal ◽  
Andrea Barr ◽  
Te Arani Barrett ◽  
Kathie Irwin
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Institutes Of Technology ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Effective Use

In early 2004, the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics of New Zealand (ITPNZ) received funding from the New Zealand government for a project “Critical success factors for effective use of e-learning with Maori learners.” A group of individuals passionate about the potential for e-learning to transform learning experiences for everyone, including Maori, developed the project’s approach.

Success factors of Māori entrepreneurs: A regional perspective

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Diane Ruwhiu ◽  
Maria Amoamo ◽  
Katharina Ruckstuhl ◽  
Janine Kapa ◽  
Anaru Eketone
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Business Support

AbstractThis paper reports on an exploratory study into critical success factors as they are perceived by Māori small- to medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners in the Otago/Southland regions of New Zealand. We draw on interview responses from 11 Māori business owners and four representatives of SME support services. The aim of this study is to explore Māori SME characteristics in terms of the critical success factors that help or hinder the achievement of their business aspirations. The findings indicate three main thematic concerns: Māori SME owners’ perception of being Māori impacts on how they position themselves as a business; the regional business environment has particular features that impact in a particular way on Māori SMEs; and, notions of business strategy are culturally nuanced. We propose that a culturally constituted regional business support system will better enable Māori SMEs to achieve their aspirations.

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