eLearning for Industry

2013 ◽  
pp. 319-342
Author(s):  
Stephen R. Rodriguez ◽  
Dennis A. Thorp
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Management Procedures ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industries ◽  
Development Center

This chapter presents a case study of the project planning and management processes—originally employed at a university instructional development center—now utilized in an evolved format at LearnSomething, A Xerox Company (LS). The authors focus upon the overall course development process, which includes the following three matters: project organizational structure, project management processes, the role of corporate culture in the company’s work and its effect on staff. In addition, the authors describe the challenges and pitfalls encountered in simultaneously managing multiple eLearning projects along with lessons learned. The authors’ prime intent is to describe in detailed case study format how eLearning projects are successfully managed and completed at LearnSomething. The writers describe effective project management procedures and strategies, which LS has utilized in successfully planning, designing, developing, evaluating, and delivering multiple eLearning courses for the food and pharmaceutical industries.

scholarly journals Project management in building industry management

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (7) ◽  
pp. 189-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Nový ◽  
Jana Nováková ◽  
Miloš Waldhans
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Time Course ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
General Level ◽  
Building Industry ◽  
Management Procedures ◽  
Network Chart

The article deals with contents of the project management on general level first. It mentions the most widespread project management standards, which have historically developed in global scale, their parts and objectives. Further, it describes position of the building industry in national economy, its specific features distinguishing it from the other industrial production, contents of the building industry management and project management of structures. The importance of the role of project manager is documented by characteristics of construction projects, their course, contents of sub-phases, and individual types of managing activities. Attention is devoted to project planning – determination of realization costs, necessary resources, sequence and time course of individual works. The most frequently used graphic methods of schedule presentation – Gantt chart, network chart and frequency bar chart are applied on examples of constructions. These charts can be focused in time sequence on individual types of resources – workforce, finance, materials, energies, and machinery. In conclusion, necessity to manage the project management procedures is emphasized as a part of skills of a construction engineer in the role of preparation manager or construction project realization manager.

‘Smart' Project Management

2016 ◽  
pp. 179-192
Author(s):  
Céline M. Silvius ◽  
Gilbert Silvius
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Project Manager ◽  
Team Collaboration ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Explorative Study ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Share Information

Mobile devices and applications are changing the way individuals gather, process and share information. A development which also applies to project management. This chapter reports an explorative study on the functionality of 50 project management apps. The apps were analyzed on the variables: type of functionality, project management processes supported, methodology/standard supported, topics covered, website support, languages supported, project roles supported, number of team members supported and number of projects supported. Our analysis showed that the functionality of project management apps today is mainly focused on two application areas: (A) Supporting the role of the project manager individually in the planning/organizing processes of the project and (B) Supporting team communication and team collaboration. Lacking in functionality seems to be the communication/collaboration with project sponsor and other stakeholders. Based on our study we recommend project managers to be selective when starting to use project management apps.

The Role of Web Services

2010 ◽  
pp. 342-357
Author(s):  
Pauline Ratnasingam
Keyword(s):  
Web Services ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Business Firm ◽  
The Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Exploratory Case Study

This chapter aims to examine the extent of Web services usage and quality, applying the balanced scorecard methodology in a small business firm as an exploratory case study. This chapter contributes to guidelines and lessons learned that will inform, educate, and promote small businesses on the importance of maintaining the quality of Web services.

Methodological Approaches to Commercial Organization Project Management Standard Development

10.12737/279 ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
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Dmitry Artemev ◽  
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Dmitriy Gergert
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Organization Management ◽  
Project Management System ◽  
Management Standard ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Corporate System ◽  
Project Phases ◽  
Commercial Organization ◽  
The Relationship

This paper examines some questions of approaches to corporate project management. The relationship between maturity level of project management and standartization of project activities is contemplated; the role of project office at all levels of evolutionary maturity is defined; the organizational framework of implementation of project management corporate system (PMCS) and project management standard is analyzed; the place of PMCS in organization management structure is defined. A conceptual model of corporate project management standard�s development and implementation is proposed. Within this model the boundary conditions for created system and, respectively, for the standard are defined: functional framework of the standard and project management system are defined; key roles in organization project management processes are established; key processes and functions on organization project management are formulated. Besides, the project phases on development and deployment of project management corporate methodology are offered in this paper.

scholarly journals Social Media Collaboration in Software Project Management

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sania Imran ◽  
Faiqa Mehboob ◽  
Mehreen Sirshar
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Software Project ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Business Functions ◽  
The Impact

Social media has become part and parcel of the world of today. These days, it’s still the most talked about thing. It cannot be overlooked because it plays a key role in our business functions such as marketing and advertising. Social Media is all about collaboration on files, ideas and projects that help users and stakeholders to successfully complete the project. It influences how people communicate, develop relationship, build trust, increase transparency and provide cultural context. The fundamental aim of this research is to investigate the capacity for project management in social media. This paper explains how social media is used for project management knowledge areas and process groups. Also this research aims to identify SM tools that can be suitable for project management processes. Two studies Delphi Study of three rounds and structured case study interview are used to investigate the impact on the performance of the project team and process robustness. These studies support social media use by accessing the contribution to relationship building, trusts, coordination and cohesion.

scholarly journals Value-based management and corporate governance: A study of Serbian corporations

2012 ◽  
Vol 57 (193) ◽  
pp. 93-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Predrag Stancic ◽  
Miroslav Todorovic ◽  
Milan Cupic
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Performance Measures ◽  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Value Based Management ◽  
Corporate Objective ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
And Performance

The aim of this paper is to determine the place and role of corporate governance and performance measures in the efforts of managers to maximize shareholder value, and the attitude of Serbian corporations toward these issues. The paper first analyses the importance of corporate governance and performance measures in the context of value-based management. Then, through the multiple case study, we investigate the attitude of seven Serbian corporations toward defining the general corporate objective, corporate governance, and performance measurement. Finally, we point out the factors and preconditions that determine corporate culture, objective definition, and performance measures used by Serbian corporations.

scholarly journals Dealing with unpredictable risk - The influence of external factors on information systems development and implementations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Ettiene Esterhuizen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Information Systems Development ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Huge Impact ◽  
Risk Processes

<p>Organisations and especially Government departments develop information systems for their own specific needs, due to this Government departments invests a great deal in information systems development and implementation projects. The intention is to save on cost and develop information systems according to their needs and requirements. Unfortunately such projects are vulnerable and subject to a range of risks.  This case study identifies the risk factors involved in information systems development and implementation projects and the risk processes that are in place to mitigate against those risk factors. Furthermore the case study investigates an information systems development and implementation project where four legacy systems were to be merged into one newly developed system. The project was interrupted when an organisational merger resulted in the loss of key members of the governance board and the project team, either through redundancy or being allocated other responsibilities within the organisation. This exposed the project to unpredictable risk which caused the project to head down the path of possible failure.  The case study outlines the project plan, what actually happened and what according to the interviewed participants happened during the project. It is clear that the risk management processes wasn't followed and that wrongful decisions were made during the organisational merger. Unpredictable risks as a result of the merger and the decision to continue the project required a strong governance board, proper project management, proper risk management and the execution of the risk management processes. The lack of governance and project management had a huge impact on the project while the loss of expertise and knowledge added to the risk profile which resulted in further complications to the project. It’s during these situation that a strong governance board and proper project management is needed to make those critical decisions and steer the project towards success.</p>

scholarly journals Corporate Culture and Employee Generation Gap in the Era of Disruption: A Case Study at PT. PLN Bali Distribution

2021 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Erlinda Dwi Cahyani Marsudi ◽  
I Gede Sanica
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
The Other ◽  
Generation Gap ◽  
Mutual Trust ◽  
The World ◽  
Key Steps

In facing the era of disruption, change management is not enough, but presenting sustaining innovation has become a major obligation for the company. Disruption has penetrated all sides of world life, especially in corporate culture. On the other hand, the era of disruption also greatly impacts every employee, especially with the presence of intergenerational gaps in company employees. This study aims to determine the extent to which corporate culture and the role of the company face the generation gap in the era of disruption. The research method used is a qualitative research method with data collection techniques done by triangulation using observation, interviews and documentation. Through the technical analysis of Miles and Huberman, it was found that there were a number of challenges faced in the era of disruption and corporate culture in synergy with strategies to face challenges with several key steps, namely: promoting the culture of SIPP (mutual trust, integrity, caring, and learning), code of conduct (COC) the company PT PLN Distribution Bali, and the COC in the field to minimize employee gaps. It can be concluded that organizational culture plays an important role in achieving company targets so that by upholding the concept of corporate culture it can minimize the gaps that exist in the company in the world of the era of disruption.

scholarly journals The Role of Women in Conflict Management in Rumuekpe Community in Rivers State

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Ehizuelen Patricia Adesuwa ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Conflict Management ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Brighter Future ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Effective Result ◽  
Women Participation

This thesis has attempted to examine how the inclusion of women in conflict management processes, and decision making in conflict related programmes, could contribute to effective result, using Rumuekpe as a case study. By employing qualitative and descriptive approaches to derive data from primary and secondary sources, the study argues that in spite of the traditional challenges’ women are faced with, the glass ceiling and discrimination of the women continues to pose formidable huddles to women participation in major issues in Nigeria, they are still able to bring about groundbreaking roles, in conflict management. The Rumuekpe women has contributed significantly to the conclusion of the 5-year conflict in the community, and have since earned a position of respect in society. This did not give them a larger role to play in government, politics and private sector.Major barriers remain, but a brighter future has been created. Furthermore, the thesis recommends constructive actions that should be taken to ensure that the productive involvement of women continues

Collapse of a viewing platform

2000 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 421-432
Author(s):  
John C Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Building Code ◽  
Structural Failure ◽  
Code Construction ◽  
Timber Construction ◽  
Load Limit ◽  
Management Procedures ◽  
Legal Position ◽  
Management Issues

In April 1995 a group of young adults were on a school trip to Department of Conservation (DOC) lands on New Zealand's South Island. Moments after 18 of the group had stepped onto a 3 m × 3 m viewing platform it collapsed and fell 30 m. Fourteen people died and the other four were seriously injured. This paper reviews circumstances that contributed to this tragedy. Features of the construction of the timber platform are presented, along with building code requirements that should have been followed but were not. The principal technical reason for the collapse was simple and straightforward; the cantilevered platform was not properly connected to its foundation. More complex however, was the role of non-technical factors that contributed to the collapse. These included failures in project management, provision of qualified engineering input, construction management, compliance with the building code, construction inspection, and posting of load limit signs. The evolution of DOC and project management issues that allowed these failures to occur are examined. Recommendations of the commission of inquiry are presented and resultant changes in DOC's engineering and management procedures are addressed. The issue of accountability and the legal position of DOC present additional interesting twists to this story. The paper concludes with comments by the author that reflect on factors associated with the platform collapse.Key words: platform, collapse, structural failure, building code, timber construction, nailed connections, project management, commission of inquiry, New Zealand.

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