UX Challenges and Best Practices in Designing Web and Mobile Solutions

2018 ◽  
pp. 68-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Almeida ◽  
José Augusto Monteiro
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Current Information ◽  
Online Business ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies

The design of web and mobile applications is one of the most challenging fields of the current information technology landscape. Increasingly, companies intend to have a strong presence in the information society, which allows them to advertise their products, services, make online business, interact with customers, among others. However, the development and design of web and mobile solutions have numerous challenges and best practices that should be known and applied. In this chapter, the authors adopt a qualitative methodology based on multiple case studies that allow them to identify a total of six challenges and best practices that are later confronted and compared with the recent findings on the coverage of the topic.

Service-Oriented Architecture Adoption

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Andrew P. Ciganek ◽  
Marc N. Haines
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Decision Model ◽  
Service Oriented Architecture ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Service Oriented ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies

Service-oriented architecture (SOA) have been adopted by organizations in a wide variety of industries, however, best practices have still yet to mature. This article, which is part of a larger study on SOA, develops a normative decision model introducing key factors that influence the timing and approach of adopting a SOA. The decision model is based on the results of multiple case studies of organizations that had either employed or were considering implementing a service-oriented architecture project. The results indicate that there are four main areas an information technology (IT) manager needs to assess to determine when and how to move towards a SOA: the maturity of relevant standards, the technology gap, the organizational gap, and the nature of the benefits expected from a SOA. Analyzing these results suggest that differences in the business environment need to be considered in the decision of when and how an IT manager should pursue the move to a service-oriented architecture.

Service-Oriented Architecture Adoption

2012 ◽  
pp. 271-284
Author(s):  
Andrew P. Ciganek ◽  
Marc N. Haines ◽  
William (Dave) Haseman
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Decision Model ◽  
Service Oriented Architecture ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Service Oriented ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies

Service-oriented architecture (SOA) have been adopted by organizations in a wide variety of industries, however, best practices have still yet to mature. This article, which is part of a larger study on SOA, develops a normative decision model introducing key factors that influence the timing and approach of adopting a SOA. The decision model is based on the results of multiple case studies of organizations that had either employed or were considering implementing a service-oriented architecture project. The results indicate that there are four main areas an information technology (IT) manager needs to assess to determine when and how to move towards a SOA: the maturity of relevant standards, the technology gap, the organizational gap, and the nature of the benefits expected from a SOA. Analyzing these results suggest that differences in the business environment need to be considered in the decision of when and how an IT manager should pursue the move to a service-oriented architecture.

scholarly journals The relationship between EFQM levels of excellence and CSR development

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 1158-1176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaime Pérez Martín-Gaitero ◽  
Ana B. Escrig-Tena
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Efqm Model ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyse the level of corporate social responsibility (CSR) development, in accordance with the dimensions of Maonet al.’s (2010) model, which could be achieved when organisations adopt the EFQM model, as well as how the EFQM model can foster this CSR development.Design/methodology/approachThe research method chosen was a qualitative methodology involving multiple case studies. The empirical research relies on an in-depth study of four cases of organisations recognised by the EFQM model in Spain.FindingsThe findings show that, although a higher commitment to the EFQM model implies a greater level of CSR development, with the knowledge and attitudinal dimensions more developed than others, organisations still have to make CSR an internalised management ideology.Research limitations/implicationsThe very nature of the process of EFQM assessment does not ensure uniformity in all aspects of management. Limitations that are inherent to case studies: factors that can be chosen by the researcher, such as geographical location, size, sector and ownership, can have an influence on the characteristics of the CSR practices that are found.Practical implicationsThis study contributes to the literature on excellence by approaching the EFQM model as a tool to integrate CSR issues into management.Social implicationsA relationship between commitment to excellence and CSR development does exist.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, no previous analysis has been performed to address the potential relationship between CSR development in accordance with Maonet al.’s (2010) model and commitment to excellence.

scholarly journals Competency-Industry Relatedness (C-IR) Framework for Sustained Business Growth in Startups during and beyond Pandemic: Myths and Lessons from Publicly Funded Innovative Startups

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 4632
Author(s):  
Varun Gupta ◽  
Luis Rubalcaba
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Learning Curves ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Product Lines ◽  
Business Decisions ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Industry Relatedness

Context: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to a turbulent business environment, resulting in market uncertainties, frustrations, and rumors. Wrongly held beliefs—or myths—can hinder startups from turning new market opportunities into their favor (for example, by failing at diversification decisions) or undertaking wrong business decisions, e.g., diversifying in industries that have products of no real market value). Objectives: The objective of the paper is to identify the beliefs that drive the business decisions of startups in a pandemic and to isolate those beliefs that are merely myths. Further, this paper proposes strategic guidelines in the form of a framework to help startups make sound decisions that can lead to market success. Method: The two-step research method involved multiple case studies with five startups based in India, France, Italy, and Switzerland, to identify perceptual beliefs that drove strategic business decisions, followed by a case study of 36 COVID-19-solution focused startups, funded by the European Union (EU). The findings were validated through a survey that involved 102 entrepreneurs. The comparative analysis of two multiple case studies helped identify beliefs that were merely “myths”; myths that drove irrational strategic decisions, resulting in business failures. Results: The results indicate that startups make decisions in pandemic situations that are driven by seven myths, pertaining to human, intellectual, and financial resources. The decision on whether to diversify or continue in the same business operation can be divided into four strategic options of the Competency-Industry Relatedness (C-IR) framework: ignore, delay, phase-in, and diversify. Diversification in the same (or different industry) is less risky for startups if they have the skills, as needed, to diversify in related industries. Diversification in related industries helps startups leverage their experiences and learning curves (those associated with existing product lines) to adapt their existing products in new markets, or utilize their technologies to solve new problems via new products. The desired outcome for these startups should be sustainable business growth—to meet sustainability goals by contributing to the society and the economy. Conclusion: The C-IR framework is a strategic guide for startups to make business decisions based on internal factors, rather than myths. Accurately assessing skill diversity and the nature of new industries (or markets) will help startups leverage their existing resources optimally, without the need for (pricey) external funding. This will foster sustained business growth resulting in a nation economic development. Knowledge transfer from the Innovation ecosystem will further strengthen the C-IR framework effectiveness.

Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Implementation

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Yoon ◽  
Bong-Keun Jeong
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Service Oriented Architecture ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Business Units ◽  
Small Project ◽  
Service Oriented ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
And Training

Using a multiple case studies and surveys, this article finds that factors essential to successful Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) implementations include establishing effective SOA governance, establishing SOA registries, starting with a small project, collaboration between business and IT units, strengthening trust among business units, and training. This article also explores business and IT motivations for SOA implementation and the benefits realized from this implementation. The findings from this article can provide a guidance for practitioners on the successful implementation of SOA.

Software Effort Estimation Using ISBSG Dataset: Multiple Case Studies

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huseyin Unlu ◽  
Ali Gorkem Yalcin ◽  
Dilek Ozturk ◽  
Guliz Akkaya ◽  
Mert Kalecik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Effort Estimation ◽  
Software Effort Estimation ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies

scholarly journals Marine Search-and-Recovery Operation of Scientific Balloons in Japan

2017 ◽  
Vol 06 (02) ◽  
pp. 1740005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Shoji ◽  
H. Fuke ◽  
K. Hamada ◽  
I. Iijima ◽  
C. Ikeda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Radical Solution

Stratospheric balloons have been used worldwide for more than half a century for various scientific missions. However such balloon operations are facing safety issues due to the reduction in appropriate sites for landing. Instead of landing on the ground, landing and recovering on the sea can be a radical solution to this problem. Marine search-and-recovery operations for balloons are not conducted commonly; however, such the operation has been uniquely developed in Japan for more than 40 years. This study describes the methodology for such search-and-recovery of balloons and gondolas through examination of multiple case studies.

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