scholarly journals Developing Innovative Integrated Business Solutions Using a Scrum Project Management Methodology

Businesses ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-101
Author(s):  
Jamie McLellan ◽  
William A. Young ◽  
Elizabeth C. Levin ◽  
Lester W. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
The Body ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Delivery Method ◽  
Conceptual Approach ◽  
Agile Method ◽  
Revenue Sources ◽  
Agile Project Management ◽  
Research Findings

Innovative manufacturers have used Integrated Business Solutions (IBSs) as a means to co-create products and services to solve diverse business problems and more effectively compete in their field of endeavour. However, the efficacy and benefits of IBSs have been diminished due to the rigid method in which project management has been applied. This paper provides a conceptual approach for manufacturers to create new revenue sources in collaboration with their customers by adopting an agile project methodology that accommodates the interactive and iterative nature of IBS development. The research findings highlight the lack of success in IBSs using traditional project management as the delivery method. It provides an alternative solution in the use of an agile project management approach with its customer-centred and iterative mindset. This paper provides a conceptual model of the agile method known as Scrum and describes how it better aligns with innovative IBS development. Though both IBSs and agile have been around for several decades, their development is still in a state of infancy. This research adds to the body of literature on the application of agile in IBSs and presents an argument for converting its conceptual model into a practice delivery.

Understanding Semantic Web: a conceptual model

2015 ◽  
Vol 64 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 82-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Calaresu ◽  
Ali Shiri
Keyword(s):  
Semantic Web ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
The Body ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Conceptual Approach ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Software Applications ◽  
Web Architecture ◽  
The Web

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to explore and conceptualize the Semantic Web as a term that has been widely mentioned in the literature of library and information science. More specifically, its aim is to shed light on the evolution of the Web and to highlight a previously proposed means of attempting to improve automated manipulation of Web-based data in the context of a rapidly expanding base of both users and digital content. Design/methodology/approach – The conceptual analysis presented in this paper adopts a three-dimensional model for the discussion of Semantic Web. The first dimension focuses on Semantic Web’s basic nature, purpose and history, as well as the current state and limitations of modern search systems and related software agents. The second dimension focuses on critical knowledge structures such as taxonomies, thesauri and ontologies which are understood as fundamental elements in the creation of a Semantic Web architecture. In the third dimension, an alternative conceptual model is proposed, one, which unlike more commonly prevalent Semantic Web models, offers a greater emphasis on describing the proposed structure from an interpretive viewpoint, rather than a technical one. This paper adopts an interpretive, historical and conceptual approach to the notion of the Semantic Web by reviewing the literature and by analyzing the developments associated with the Web over the past three decades. It proposes a simplified conceptual model for easy understanding. Findings – The paper provides a conceptual model of the Semantic Web that encompasses four key strata, namely, the body of human users, the body of software applications facilitating creation and consumption of documents, the body of documents themselves and a proposed layer that would improve automated manipulation of Web-based data by the software applications. Research limitations/implications – This paper will facilitate a better conceptual understanding of the Semantic Web, and thereby contribute, in a small way, to the larger body of discourse surrounding it. The conceptual model will provide a reference point for education and research purposes. Originality/value – This paper provides an original analysis of both conceptual and technical aspects of Semantic Web. The proposed conceptual model provides a new perspective on this subject.

scholarly journals 'Hidden messages' emerging from Afrocentric management perspectives

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Van den Heuvel
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
South African ◽  
The Body ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Local Management ◽  
Valuable Contribution ◽  
Corporate Values ◽  
Management Discourse ◽  
Research Findings

Purpose: This paper aims to examine how 'African management' discourse has emerged in South Africa. Altogether, it has stimulated debates - sometimes in controversial ways - on 'taboo issues', e.g. relating to 'cultural diversity' and 'ethnicity'. The stimulation of such debates within organisations is probably a more valuable contribution than a static, essentialised 'African identity' that it proclaims. Design/Methodology/Approach: The paper draws on a qualitative research project conducted in South Africa in 2003-2004. Its relevance lies in gaining in-depth insights into ('non-western') local management discourse. It seeks to contribute to the body of knowledge on political and cultural contexts in which South African organizations operate, and how they impact on local management perspectives, and vice versa. Findings: The research findings make clear how and under what circumstances 'African management' discourse has come about in South Africa, and how it could be interpreted. Implications: 'African management' advocates allegedly attempt to revise dominant management thinking and promote 'humane-ness' and participatory decision-making in South African organisations, in search of a contextualised management approach. Amongst others, it has produced new meanings of 'Africanness' and has opened up space for 'hidden messages', resentments and aspirations to become openly articulated. This throws another light on phenomena such as cultural diversity and ethnicity that usually tend to be 'neutralised'. This may turn out to be far healthier for blooming organisational cultures in South Africa than relentlessly hammering on prescribed 'corporate values'. Originality/Value: This paper informs the reader in detail about the emergence and evolvement of 'African management' discourse in South Africa. It is a unique attempt to develop an interpretative viewpoint on this intriguing phenomenon that offers a potentially valuable contribution in reading cultural and ethnic identities within organisations.

scholarly journals Agile Project Management Approach and its Use in Big Data Management

2016 ◽  
Vol 83 ◽  
pp. 576-583 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia Franková ◽  
Martina Drahošová ◽  
Peter Balco
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Data Management ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Agile Project Management

Applying Agile Project Management to Predevelopment Stages of Innovation

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. 1450020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Winston Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Management Innovation ◽  
Dynamic Approach ◽  
Fuzzy Front End ◽  
Early Stages ◽  
Front End ◽  
Agile Project Management

This study explores the early stages of innovation: the predevelopment stages leading to development. The paper examines the agile project management approach as a flexible and dynamic approach to manage the predevelopment stages of innovation. Scholarly sources reveal insufficient findings, signaling a gap in the literature in the areas of fuzzy front end of innovations and the applicability of modern approaches such as the agile project management approach. As a result, this paper introduces a theoretical model, advancing concepts on agile project management, management innovation, and how these concepts can be applied to the predevelopment stages of innovation.

scholarly journals Conceptual Framework of Agile Project Management, Affecting Project Performance, Key: Requirements and Challenges

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
Ahmed Muayad Younus ◽  
◽  
Hala Younis ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Quality Factors ◽  
Environmentally Conscious ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Agile Project Management ◽  
The Impact

There have been a few studies that have adequately compared the advantages and disadvantages of various types of agile techniques. This research study develops a conceptual model that enables top management team members, software developers, project managers, and researchers to gain insight and understanding of agile techniques and methods. Those involved in the project want to successfully complete projects on time and within budget while maintaining high quality standards and operating in a safe and environmentally conscious manner They also want to minimize the negative impact on the environment. When it comes to project execution, however, there are numerous constraints and risks that limit their ability to begin or progress operations, and which frequently have a significant negative impact on the overall performance of the project. After reviewing the literature, it was discovered that the Agile method is capable of accurately representing most factors. It is based on the findings of this research that this paper presents a conceptual model for the effect of agile project management on project performance in terms of timeliness, cost, and quality. factors are unpredictable and can have consequences that are difficult to undo without incurring significant costs in the process. As a result, it is more critical than ever to investigate their impact on project outcomes. The ability of countries to manage risks, control expenditures, exploit and benefit from opportunities is dependent on their ability to comprehend the impact of Agile methods on their respective organizations and cultures.

scholarly journals Exploring an Agile Learning Activity to Teach Agile Project Management

10.28945/3454 ◽  
2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raafat George Saadé ◽  
Syed S Shah
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Agile Project Management ◽  
Product Service ◽  
Agile Learning ◽  
Agile Approach ◽  
Approach To Teaching

In this study, we adapted the agile approach to teaching. Students took an idea from inception, through the first and second agile project management iterations, and incorporated feedback from their classmates in between. The goal was to demonstrate through a flexible process how products/services can be improved. We started with the practice and followed up with the theory. The results and metrics were positive in terms of the outcomes that the agile project management approach intends to produce. There was a clear enhancement to the product/service measured value (along 3 metrics) in the second iteration. We describe herein the context, the process, the tool used, and the results and we conclude with a small discussion on the limitations of the study.

scholarly journals AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR NON IT COMPANIES

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-80
Author(s):  
Margarita Bogdanova
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Small Companies ◽  
The Public ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Agile Project Management ◽  
Agile Approach ◽  
It Departments ◽  
Business Sectors

Project management is becoming an increasingly preferred approach in the public and business sectors due to its orientation towards results. But the project management methodology is also evolving. In recent years, its most advanced option is the Agile project management. It emerged in 2001 after a conference in Chicago of software industry professionals discussing the possibility of a new method of work, later called Agile. A Manifesto has been developed that contains 12 principles and 4 values. The document has been translated into many languages and has become leading for many IT developers.Leading in the agile approach is that instead of investing in a detailed outline of processes, procedures and tools, is better for organizations to invest in people and in their interaction. Rather than focusing on comprehensive documentation from the beginning, it is better to focus on the final result of the project. Instead of settling legal issues and signing a preliminary contract, it is better to engage with customers (target groups) and seek a live connection with the users of the service or product.Gradually, the advantages of the new approach are gaining more and more adherents. According to the 11th Annual State of AgileTM - Report, 2016, the number of companies implementing agile project management is steadily increasing globally, with the process gradually entering non-IT sectors as well. According to the authors of the report, the benefit of the method is in several directions: results are achieved in a shorter time, organizations become more productive, risk is reduced, costs are decreased, etc.In Bulgaria, agile project management is applied mainly to companies that are branches of large foreign IT companies, and activities. Many small companies, as well as public sector organizations, still apply the traditional project management approach and so they miss the added value of providing goods and services to their customers in an agile manner.In this paper the idea of implementing the agile project management in non IT departments of companies is presented. Emphasis is placed on the iterative nature of operational management, whereby projects are divided into separate parts, prioritized and “delivered” in small cycles. At the same time, the issue of terminology of this approach is discussed. The main terms are different from these in the traditional project management and require additional efforts to understand and implement it. Special attention is also paid to the agile management of research and educational projects in the universities.

scholarly journals Increasing the understanding of patterns of behaviours for alcohol in Wales using R

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhian Hughes ◽  
Bethan Patterson ◽  
Clare Withey
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Time Investment ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
Agile Project Management ◽  
R Programming

Background Increasing the understanding of patterns of behaviours for alcohol are a key priority for Public Health Wales. We developed an interactive scrolling webpage to support this priority. Main Aim To develop a tool for understanding behaviour which brings together large amounts of information and presents it in a new and innovative way to inform and support decision makers. Methods Using the R programming language we developed an interactive scrolling webpage following an agile project management approach to involve key users. Users were engaged throughout the process, and outputs were produced in an iterative way to ensure the tool continued to meet the needs of the user. Results The interactive tool allows data interrogation and extraction and uses innovative techniques to display information without having to leave the tool. The profile includes an overview of the pattern of alcohol consumption and its impacts, along with the option to explore the data further at the local level. The information, presented across a series of tabs, allows users to navigate easily to the area of interest. Interactive elements, including dropdown selectors and checkboxes, were used to display additional information such as caveats and data sources. Conclusion Whilst R and agile project management require sufficient time investment, they were used successfully to disseminate public health knowledge in an informative way to increase the understanding of patterns of behaviours.

Agile project management with Scrum

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrialdo Azanha ◽  
Ana Rita Tiradentes Terra Argoud ◽  
João Batista de Camargo Junior ◽  
Pedro Domingos Antoniolli
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Development Time ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Software Project ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Agile Project Management ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the benefits of the agile project management (APM) framework compared to the traditional waterfall model, and understand how it can help companies add value and gain competitive advantage. Design/methodology/approach The methodology used was the exploratory qualitative research through a case study of a software project, developed with the support and application of the Scrum framework, in a pharmaceutical industry information technology project. Findings There were benefits found in the utilization of the agile framework, such as increased motivation and staff satisfaction, better control of requirements and especially higher quality of the delivered system, generating added value to the organization. Additionally, the project allowed the use of features from the first month of the application deployed, enabling a 75 percent reduction in development time, compared to traditional methods. The software development time was four months, 30 percent of what would be the total if the traditional methodology was adopted. Based on the results, the agile framework, especially the Scrum, proved to be a viable option as a project management approach. Research limitations/implications Since this research is an exploratory case study, its results cannot be generalized. Practical implications The paper provides relevant practical information and experiences to managers interested in implementing APM, as well as those interested in improving the management of projects. Originality/value This paper provides a case study with practical implications of using APM, and APM’s benefits and advantages are compared with the traditional waterfall approach. Companies can use this case study to better understand about the advantages and strengths of APM over the traditional approach.

scholarly journals Using Agile Project Management in the Design and Implementation of Activity-Based Costing Systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 10352
Author(s):  
Victor Jiménez ◽  
Paulo Afonso ◽  
Gabriela Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Activity Based Costing ◽  
Operating Personnel ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Agile Project Management ◽  
Costing System

The success of a costing system is dependent on its appropriation and assimilation by the organization. The involvement of all stakeholders from the early stages of design and implementation plays a critical role in this process. In this paper, the use of agile project management is investigated to support the design and implementation of more effective costing systems. A Design Science Research approach was followed to apply an agile project management approach—the Scrum methodology—to the design and implementation of an Activity-Based Costing (ABC) system in a hospital imaging service. The proposed methodology identifies the roles, the events, and the most important artifacts in the design and implementation of costing systems. Research results show that applying agile project management principles contributes to a higher degree of acceptance of the costing system by the operating personnel, as well as by top management. It was also found that a simpler model (result of sprint 5), instead of a more detailed one (proposed for sprint 4), may better fit the interests of the decision makers and the organization’s accounting and information systems. Thus, the best costing system is not necessarily the most complete or accurate, but the one that is most useful and adapted to the organization’s needs. The definition of the product backlog, the several sprints, and the iterative process were critical in this process. The adoption of the Scrum methodology allowed the design and implementation of an ABC system more adapted to the organization’s needs and allowed the early identification of problems that, traditionally, are only perceived at the end of the implementation process, therefore increasing the performance and economic sustainability of organizations.

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