Strategies for Community Development

2011 ◽  
pp. 197-227
Author(s):  
Sylvie Albert ◽  
Don Flournoy ◽  
Rolland LeBrasseur
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Opportunity To Learn ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Strategy Evaluation

The transformational changes brought about by the Internet stimulate the planning of social and economic development in networked communities. This chapter will cover the following topics: • The community and its economic and social development; • The importance of development strategies and theory: ° An introduction to types of strategies and theories ° The influence of ICTs on community development • Strategic planning in a community: ° An outline of strategic planning ° The role of ICTs in the strategic planning process; ° Examples of ICT community development opportunities; • Key success factors in implementing a community development strategy; • Evaluation and measurement of community development. The strategic inclusion of information and communication technologies (ICTs) within community development plans can be compared to organisational re-engineering. They both require effort to become more efficient, and novel perspectives are needed to develop new economic values. Within the broad context of the human condition, they both involve understanding what people need and want, how inequities can be bridged, and how to minimise the negative impact of making changes. A lesser approach runs the risk of communities resolving one challenge only to see new problems spring up. As was aptly put by Matthiessen, Schwarz and Find (2006), “[Creation] of wealth in an economy of ideas is derived far less than we imagine from the technological hardware and infrastructure. Rather it is dependent upon the capacity to continually create content or new forms of widely distributed knowledge for which there is a need to invest in human capital throughout the economy” (p. 15). Information technology has acted as an important trigger for the development of business process re-engineering in firms (Attaran, 2004), and ICTs have had a similar impact on communities—they expand the need to keep up with global changes. Innovative use of IT has led many firms to develop ways of more effectively coordinating their activities and at lower costs, thus giving them strategic advantages. Similarly, communities around the world are paying attention to the Internet economy, realising that it is a source of opportunity that also presents many challenges. Firms and communities are often linked; as more businesses participate in work that is network-intensive, local communities have the opportunity to learn how they too can grow and change as a result of being networked, or at least learn to be a supportive ally.

scholarly journals Identifying and Prioritizing Factors Influencing Success of a Strategic Planning Process: A Study on National Iranian Copper Industries Company

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 230
Author(s):  
Shahrooz Kavousi ◽  
Yashar Salamzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Proper Formulation ◽  
Topsis Technique ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
The Given

<p>Nowadays, global economic activities are performed by medium and small-sized enterprises (SMEs). All these organizations seek success, knock the socks off rival companies and satisfy their customers' needs in a turbulent environment and a very competitive market. Strategic planning, in case of proper formulation and implementation, is an effective tool which can identify opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses of the organization so that more realistic goals can be set and implemented. National Iranian Copper Industries Company needs to prioritize its strategies due to structural evolutions in order to determine the budget and formulate short-term planning for them. So the present research examines and ranks these factors. Our research method is descriptive-survey and the sampling process is random. Population size is 180 and the sample size of 120 is calculated according to Cochran formula. This research categorized the factors using factor analysis. The results showed that success factors of Strategic Planning for this company were situated in four groups including administrative process, managerial process, inter-organizational culture and extra-organizational factors. Then the indicators were weighted and prioritized by means of Shannon's method and Topsis technique, respectively. Finally conclusions were provided according to the given priorities.</p>

scholarly journals LOGISTICS OF ONLINE TRADE IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALIZATION OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

2019 ◽  
pp. 62-77
Author(s):  
Nadiya POTAPOVA
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact

The article highlights the issues of organization and functioning of logistics of online trade in the context of globalization of economic relations based on the introduction of modern digital information and communication technologies. The influence of digital economy on the changes in the forms of trade operations and the peculiarities of their organization in the Internet is studied. The differences between online and offline trading are estimated, as a result of which there is a propensity and loyalty of consumers to online purchases. The essence of logistics of online trade and features of its formation with the use of elements of virtual relationships with customers and suppliers are revealed. The article uses statistical data on the development of information and communication technologies in enterprises of Ukraine and open data of EU statistics for the period 2014-2018. The economic analysis of indicators of access to the Internet, e-Commerce operations and logistics for the service of electronic orders at the enterprises of Ukraine and the European Union allowed to determine the main trends that have developed in the digitalization of logistics of online trade and to assess the impact of digital platforms on global changes in trade.

Balanced Scorecard: Myth and Reality

2005 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
I M Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Performance Measures ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Strategic Planning Process ◽  
The Balanced Scorecard

The performance improvement process is a critical component of the strategic planning process. Call it by any name, the process is very vital, and it has always been practised by many companies worldwide for a long time. This process has been recently dubbed as the balanced scorecard. The balanced scorecard is a system of combining financial and non-financial measures of performance in one single scorecard. It includes performance measures for four perspectives: financial, customer, internal business processes, and learning and growth (innovation). It need not be restricted to four perspectives; more may be added. The social responsibility and environmental concerns are two possible candidates. The balanced scorecard focuses on the link between business processes and decisions and results. It is considered as a device to guide strategy formulation, implementation, and communication. It also helps in tracking the performance and providing quick feedback for control and evaluation. A number of companies in the USA and a few companies in India have implemented the balanced scorecard. The success of the balanced scorecard or a similar device will depend on the clear identification of non-financial and financial variables and their accurate and objective measurement and linking the performance to rewards and penalties. The proponents of the balanced scorecard claim that it aligns with strategy leading to better communication and motivation which causes better performance. This assumption could be the single most important reason for the popularity of the balanced scorecard. However, this may or may not be true in practice. This is an empirical question. There is a need to document the experiences of the balanced scorecard companies and establish the cause-effect relationship. There are several reasons for the use of the balanced scorecard by organizations: The balanced scorecard is a comprehensive tool to understand the target customers, their requirements, and the performance gaps. The balanced scorecard provides logic for focusing on creating intangible and intellectual capital which under the traditional financial performance systems was difficult to do. The balanced scorecard is able to articulate the strategy of growth with business excellence which requires greater focus on non-financial initiatives. The balanced scorecard enables employees to understand strategy and link strategic objectives to their day-to-day operations. The balanced scorecard facilitates performance review and feedback on a continuous basis. The balanced scorecard, we strongly believe, will be useful to an organization when it is a part of the strategic planning process. A successful implementation of the balanced scorecard has the following other prerequisites: Top management commitment and support Determining the critical success factors (CSFs) Translating CSFs into measurable objectives (metrics) Linking performance measures to rewards Installing a simple tracking system Creating and linking the balanced scorecards at all levels of the organization Setting up a sound organizational communication system to harness advantages of the balanced scorecard Linking strategic planning, balanced scorecard, and budgeting process for better allocation of resources.

scholarly journals STRATEGIC PLANNING OF SHOPPING CENTRE ACTIVITIES BASED ON KPI

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inna Koblianska ◽  
Nataliia Stoyanets
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Shopping Center ◽  
Complex Object ◽  
Efficiency Indicators

Trade is one of the most intensive growing industries in Ukraine. This necessitates the study and deepening of the methodological foundations of strategic management of enterprises in this industry using modern tools, in particular, key performance indicators. The purpose of this article is to characterize the main business processes and to develop key performance indicators that can form the basis for strategic planning of the shopping center. There is suggested that the overall efficiency of the mall depends on a set of success factors: space, administration, and marketing. In view of this, focusing only on marketing aspects is not sufficient, when determining the key performance indicators for the shopping center; other parameters of the mall’s activities need to be reflected in the strategic plan too (through the relevant goals and indicators): production and operational, administrative. There is proposed a system of Key Performance Indicators to measure the activity of the mall as a complex object: results, cost, functioning, and efficiency indicators. The group of indicators measuring results includes the following KPIs: revenue, profit, use of the area of the mall. Cost KPI group embraces operating and capital expenditures. The group of functioning indicators involves the following KPIs: the number of visitors for the period, the share of permanent leasers, the share of leasers who terminated the lease agreement for the last year, the share of visitors who positively assess mall’s services, and the share of vacant space. The group of efficiency indicators includes the following KPIs: operating costs per unit of area, operating costs per 1000 visitors, profit per unit of area, rental rate. The proposed integral KPIs for the mall as a complex can be transformed into a system of indicators at the level of individual business processes (production and operation, administration, marketing), certain departments, and positions. Use of these indicators allows both to improve the quality of the mall’s strategic planning process and to form an appropriate informational basis for further control.

Enhancing development and planning efforts: benefits of leveraging technology

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 185-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike Schraeder ◽  
Tish Matuszek ◽  
Rodger Morrison ◽  
Dennis R. Self
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Planning Process ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Insight Into

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to provide insight into how organizations and managers can use technology, including the internet, to enhance development and planning efforts.Design/methodology/approachSuggestions for leveraging technology are outlined using the traditional components of the planning process as a template. Specific recommendations are offered for integrating technology into each of the stages of the planning process (i.e. formulation, implementation and evaluation).FindingsA majority of business and technology executives agree that extensive use of information technology can enhance strategic planning, however, only about one‐third of surveyed CEOs actually champion the use of technology in strategic planning, with only 19 percent considering their organization's strategic planning process highly effective (PR Newswire). Yet, by leveraging technology more effectively during planning and development initiatives, companies are likely to improve their overall competitive position, enhance buy‐in, and reduce conflict.Practical implicationsWhile not scientific, guidance provided in this article should improve managers' and leaders' planning efforts.Originality/valueThe use of technology in development efforts and throughout the planning process should improve the efficacy of the concomitant plans developed by organizations.

Planning for Strategic Change? A Participative Planning Approach for Community Hospitals

1992 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 31-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan K. MacDonald ◽  
J. Edna Beange ◽  
Peter C. H. Blackford
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Strategic Change ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Strategic Planning Process ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Professional Management ◽  
Planning Approach ◽  
Private Corporations

Strategic planning is becoming to hospitals what business case analysis is to private corporations. In fact, this type of planning is becoming essential for the professional management of Ontario hospitals. The participative strategic planning process at Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH) is an example of how a professionally structured and implemented strategic planning process can be successfully developed and implemented in a community hospital. In this article, the environmental factors driving planning are reviewed and the critical success factors for the development and implementation of a strategic plan are examined in the context of TEGH's experience.

scholarly journals THE USAGE OF THE INTERNET IN TEACHING BIOLOGY: THE ANALYSIS OF A SITUATION AND PREDICTIONS

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 5-15
Author(s):  
Vincentas Lamanauskas ◽  
Rytis Vilkonis
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Teaching Biology ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Teaching Learning

Recently, the issues of Information and Communication Technologies have been exhaustively discussed. The questions are debated at scientific, technical, political, managerial etc level. Certainly, the present technologies have many possibilities. However, ‘transferring’ them to the educational system seems to be the most difficult problem. What are the solutions to be reached in order to effectively apply the technologies for teaching/learning purposes, to decrease a possible negative impact on health etc. The world rapidly changes and technical potentiality is constantly growing. The digital revolution is making life easier for people in both directions work and leisure time. A question if we can support an idea that modern ICT helps with the educational process is not explicit? Obviously, ICT improvement leads to applying them in different areas of our life. The Internet - the effective tool during studying biology. On the one hand, use of the Internet during teaching/learning process extends, on the other hand - it is necessary to study a situation in Lithuanian schools. Therefore, the object of our study is the usage of the Internet for teaching biology. The main aim of the study is to analyse the situation of the usage of the Internet for teaching biology and highlight the hindering/encouraging factors of its usage in the teaching process. The most important study tasks have been formulated: • To analyse the situation of the usage of the Internet for teaching biology; • To identify the hindering/stimulating factors of Internet usage for teaching biology; • To highlight the experts’ opinion about the expected development perspectives of Internet usage for teaching biology in the nearest five years period. The study employed expert inquiry. The type of expert inquiry – “Delphi study”, containing several experts’ inquiries (stages). The data of every round are generalised and repeatedly submitted to the experts. Such procedure is repeated several times, most often 3-4 times. The study was carried out in September – December 2006. The situation in aspect of use of the Internet has changed at the Lithuanian schools. The quantity of computers and opportunities of access to internet networks has raised. But there is expressed enough difference between rural and city schools. Qualification of teachers in a context of use ICT too various. Principal reasons limiting use of the Internet - lack of computers and access to the Internet network, bad knowledge of foreign languages. On the other hand the desire of teachers to improve the competence is observed. Use of the Internet stimulates greater opportunities of dialogue with colleagues, an exchange of methodical experience, an opportunity to use different methods of teaching. Use of the Internet creates conditions to carry out virtual experiments, to visualize process of biology teaching. Key words: teaching biology, Internet usage, expert inquiry

Employees' Perceptions of the Effects of Retrenchment on Job Stress and Organisational Commitment in a Mining Company

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Landiswa Seteni ◽  
Pierre Joubert ◽  
Manilall Dhurup
Keyword(s):  
Job Stress ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Surface Mining ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Organisational Commitment ◽  
Consultation Process ◽  
Mining Company ◽  
Time Stress

Over the past decade, South African organisations have had to cope with an ever-increasing rate of local and global changes. There have been considerable and ongoing socio-political changes, resulting from new government regulations. Most organisations have experienced some type of downturn, whether due to external business factors or poor internal performance. A typical response to organisational decline is retrenchment. Our study sought to explore employees’ perceptions of the effects of retrenchment on job stress and organisational commitment in a mining company. The study was located within a quantitative research paradigm. Four research hypotheses were posited and data was collected in one region from a sample of 400 surface mining employees, including management, administrators, engineers and artisans. The results showed that the effects of retrenchment did not have a negative impact on job stress (time stress and anxiety). This may be due to the fact that the mining company in question had a planning and consultation process in place for the employees prior to the retrenchment process. The results also showed that job stress (time stress and anxiety) was negatively associated with organisational commitment. To conclude this article we discuss the implications of our findings, outline the limitations of our study and make recommendations for future research.

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