Creative Management, Technology and the BBC

2011 ◽  
pp. 285-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Nicoli
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Management Technology

The past decade has witnessed increased attempts by managers, scholars and policy-makers to stimulate the creativity of organisations. The practice of stimulating organisational creativity has led to a paradigm shift known as creative management, the focus of which is to use these practices to achieve competitive advantages. Such creative stimulation can come in a variety of forms. These include identifying and influencing environmental conditions that can increase the chances for creating new and significant products or services. In order to stimulate creativity, current creative management literature proposes the use of technology as a disseminator of knowledge and ideas. This chapter offers a literature review of creative management and technology use for creativity. It next introduces a case study of how technology is used as a creative management tool at the BBC. The findings of the study indicate that although the BBC’s yearly revenues are under sustained pressure, the organisation has invested heavily in technology in order to maintain its high creative standing. In conclusion, supported by the findings of the case study, this chapter corroborates and further advocates the use of technology as a significant component of creative management practices.

Mathematics Gaming in Early Childhood

2015 ◽  
pp. 351-364
Author(s):  
Alejandra Salinas ◽  
Chu Ly
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Instructional Video ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
Expert Teacher ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
White Boards

Use of technology and video games are highlighted as important mathematical practices as part of the Common Core State Standards (2010). However, research around technology use in early childhood classrooms, particularly the use of video games that target specific content, is sparse. This chapter briefly reviews the existing literature around these topics. Moreover, it describes the moves an expert teacher incorporates into her practice to effectively and appropriately integrate instructional video games as a tool for learning mathematics in a kindergarten classroom. Results of this case study indicate that when integrated appropriately, video games and the use of Interactive White Boards (IWB) can lead to an increase in children's motivation and engagement with learning mathematics.

Mathematics Gaming in Early Childhood

2019 ◽  
pp. 564-574
Author(s):  
Alejandra Salinas ◽  
Chu Ly
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Instructional Video ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
Expert Teacher ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
White Boards

Use of technology and video games are highlighted as important mathematical practices as part of the Common Core State Standards (2010). However, research around technology use in early childhood classrooms, particularly the use of video games that target specific content, is sparse. This chapter briefly reviews the existing literature around these topics. Moreover, it describes the moves an expert teacher incorporates into her practice to effectively and appropriately integrate instructional video games as a tool for learning mathematics in a kindergarten classroom. Results of this case study indicate that when integrated appropriately, video games and the use of Interactive White Boards (IWB) can lead to an increase in children's motivation and engagement with learning mathematics.

scholarly journals Youth Justice in the Digital Age: A Case Study of Practitioners’ Perspectives on the Challenges and Opportunities of Social Technology in Their Techno-Habitat in the United Kingdom

Youth Justice ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-205
Author(s):  
Ravinder Barn ◽  
Balbir S. Barn
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Social Technology ◽  
Youth Justice ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Practitioner Perceptions ◽  
The Law

This article draws on original, empirical research that focused on the use of an experimental mobile application developed by the authors and used in the domain of youth justice in England. Against a backdrop of the theory of the paradox of technology with ideas of the networked self and child rights, the article explores the use of social technology with vulnerable/marginalised young people. Given the dearth in knowledge and understanding, in this area of social technology and young people in conflict with the law, the article focuses on an important, original and fast-developing issue in contemporary youth justice. Principally, the article explores the experiences and views of practitioners to promote a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the adoption of social technology in working with marginalised young people. Practitioner perceptions on the use of social technology in their own practice and its associated risks and benefits are also revealed. Study findings indicate that digital opportunities and challenges are embedded in organisational and cultural structures and practices. The article discusses implications for youth justice and ultimately for young people in conflict with the law who are caught up in the system. The article raises important issues about the likely increasing use of technology as a tool in rehabilitation and desistance; and its key messages will be of considerable interest to practitioners, managers and policy-makers who will have little option, as time goes on, to enter this controversial field.

scholarly journals LEAN MANUFACTURING ADOPTION IN MALAYSIA: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-35
Author(s):  
Azim Azuan Osman ◽  
Abdul Aziz Othman ◽  
Mohd Kamarul Irwan Abdul Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Implementation Barriers ◽  
Lean Implementation ◽  
Research Themes

The purpose of this paper is to perform a systematic literature review (SLR) on lean manufacturing (LM) adoption in Malaysia while highlighting research trends and gaps from this literature. The SLR involved analysing 163 scholarly articles from international journals and conference proceedings published between the year 2005 to 2019. The articles are classified as literature review, conceptual paper, case study, and survey research. These articles were also grouped into nine meaningful research themes, named: (1) lean definitions, (2) sustaining lean adoption, (3) motivations to adopt lean, (4) lean benefits, (5) results from lean adoption, (6) lean implementation barriers, (7) lean success factors, (8) lean implementation/ assessment models, and (9) lean integration with other management practices. The review findings shall help scholars and practitioners to identify research opportunities, design their future studies and/or implementation strategies, accordingly.

scholarly journals YOUTUBE WITHIN ESL CLASSROOM: EXPLORING AN INSTRUCTOR’S AND HER LEARNERS’ EXPERIENCES CONCERNING THE AUTHENTICITY OF LANGUAGE AND TECHNOLOGY USE

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berlian Nur Morat ◽  
Anis Shaari ◽  
Mohamad Jafre Zainol Abidin ◽  
Amelia Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Technology Application ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Printed Materials ◽  
Journal Entries ◽  
Esl Classroom

Purpose – This study was aimed to explore the experiences of an instructor and her learners concerning the authenticity of language and technology use in YouTube-aided ESL classroom. Methodology – A qualitative case study was employed involving an ESL instructor and seven learners from a higher learning institution in Malaysia. To achieve the objective, the experiences were uncovered through in-depth interviews and a series of journal entries. Findings – The findings demonstrate that the content of YouTube could be exploited to expose the learners to authentic English. In addition to that, the web 2.0 features of YouTube can familiarise the learners with the current technology application. Significance – This study is significant as it shares with the readers the experiences of an ESL instructor and the learners concerning the potential of YouTube in offering authentic materials and use of technology. By adopting an online video platform and not relying solely on textbook and other printed materials, ESL practitioners are anticipated to be more creative in delivering the subject. This is especially true in teaching today’s generation who is the digital native. Accordingly, it helps ESL instructors to be able to keep pace with the trendy technology in order to enhance teaching and learning as well as fulfilling current learners’ technological demand.

scholarly journals UNDERSTANDING CRITICAL VARIABLES CONTRIBUTING TO COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES OF INTERNATIONAL HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY CONTRACTORS

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanliang Niu ◽  
Xiaopeng Deng ◽  
Limao Zhang ◽  
Xiaochen Duan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
Management Capability

This article is devoted to identifying and explaining the critical variables contributing to competitive advantages in international High-Speed Railway (HSR) projects from the contractor’s perspective. A total of 24 variables were identified by the literature review and a pilot study. An international questionnaire survey was performed to obtain professional opinions from both practitioners and the academy. The 24 variables were ranked and clustered into 6 factors using exploratory factor analysis. Furthermore, a case study of the Early Train Operator project of the California HSR was carried out by the survey, interview, and first-hand data. The results indicated that the top six ranked variables are (1) None Accident History, (2) Eligibility & International Criteria, (3) Contract Reputation, (4) Marketing Strategy, (5) Risk Management Capability, and (6) Technical Responsiveness. Furthermore, the 24 variables are grouped into six dimensions: Glocalization, Marketing, Safety, Economics, Technology, and Responsibility. The case study indicated that the factor framework was suitable and tractable for the application. The findings of this paper could (1) assist international HSR contractors in obtaining a better understanding of the deeper determinates of competitive advantages and (2) serve as a valuable reference for developing their competitive advantages in the international HSR market.

scholarly journals Análisis de tendencias en investigación básica para cadenas productivas agroindustriales

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Hernando Flórez M. ◽  
Alexis Morales ◽  
Claudia Patricia Uribe G. ◽  
Carlos Alberto Contreras P.
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Technological Environment ◽  
Material Resources ◽  
Management Technology ◽  
Subject Areas ◽  
Processed Products

<p>Componente crítico en el desarrollo nacional e internacional de agronegocios del sector agropecuario, donde la demanda direcciona el desarrollo tecnológico y no tecnológico, con el objetivo de mejorar y fortalecer la demanda, como distribución, almacenamiento de productos en fresco o mínimamente procesados y de alto valor agregado, mejoramiento genético de cultivos y semovientes, manejo sostenible, transferencia de tecnología, etc. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo desarrollar el análisis de las tendencias de investigación como una práctica internacional de obligatorio cumplimiento para el caso de las actividades de I+D, donde el conocimiento del entorno tecnológico propende por sustentar y justificar la inversión de recursos humanos y materiales en distintos proyectos de investigación, a partir de la vigilancia tecnológica como herramienta de direccionamiento estratégico. El marco de acción se centra en las cadenas productivas del sector agropecuario en Colombia, teniendo como marco referencial 13 áreas temáticas, donde la identificación de referentes a nivel internacional para las cadenas productivas debe ser coherente con las demandas particulares de cada cadena y con las áreas temáticas que las abarcan, de tal manera que los resultados de este proceso sean insumo para el acortamiento de brechas y fortalecimiento del sector. Como caso de estudio se enmarca la investigación en el análisis de tendencias en investigación básica para las cadenas productivas del cacao, láctea, carne bovina y papa, obteniendo un análisis de tendencias en investigación, identificación de referentes internacionales, temáticas prioritarias, etc.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Analysis of trends in basic research in agribusiness productive chains</strong></p><p>Infrastructure and information management is a critical component in the development of national and international agribusiness of the agricultural sector, where demand, and not technology, directs technology development, with the aim of improving and strengthening demand, such as distribution, storage of fresh or minimally processed products and high valueadded crops and breeding crop and livestock, sustainable management, technology transfer, etc. This research aims to develop the analysis of trends in research as an international practice mandatory for R&amp;D, where knowledge of the technological environment tends to support and justify the investment of human and material resources in various research projects, from technology vigilance as a strategic management tool. The framework for action focuses on the production chains of the agricultural sector in Colombia, taking as a reference 13 subject areas, where the identification of international benchmarks for supply chains should be consistent with the particular demands of each chain and the subject areas it encompasses, so that the results of this process are input for shortening gaps and strengthening the sector. As a case study, this research is part of an analysis of trends in basic research for the productive chains of cacao, dairy, beef and potatoes, obtaining an analysis of trends in research, identification of international references, thematic priorities, etc. </p>

scholarly journals Technologically changing African context and usage of Information Communication and Technology in churches: Towards discerning emerging identities in church practice (a case study of two Zimbabwean cities)

2015 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vhumani Magezi
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
The Third ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technological Context ◽  
The World ◽  
African Context ◽  
Communication And Technology

The last decade has seen massive progress in technological advancement in Africa. Many pastors have embraced the use of technology in their religious and ministerial practices. Within such a context, it is necessary to understand the various identities of the African pastor emerging from responses to the use of technology. This article discusses technological use in churches, particularly focusing on the changing technological context of Africa. The article uses Zimbabwe as a case study to assess and determine technology use and the responsive emerging identities of pastors. Three identities of pastors arising from increased technological use in Zimbabwe have been discerned. The first identity is that of the pastor who is on a par with the world. He is a technology embracer and is as sophisticated as the congregational members. He is a networker and entrepreneur. The second identity is that of a pastor who is trailing society and technology. He is a cautious technology embracer and is a confused technology consumer. The third identity is that of a pastor in isolation. He is a technology objector, and is unconnected, ignorant and feels that God is somewhat an enemy of technology.

scholarly journals The Bsc and the Health Management Consortia: A Case Study of its Applicability

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 234-262
Author(s):  
Juliana Caroline Coutinho Coelho Guimarães ◽  
Mauro Calixta Tavares
Keyword(s):  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Organizational Vision ◽  
The Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Professional Management ◽  
Key Steps

The professional management development consistent with the demands of society is an undeniable reality in Public Health. The enactment of 11.107/2005 Law inserts an agenda for change in the reality of Health Consortia. Against this backdrop of change, uncertainty and social costs, we need to rethink management practices. The management supporting tools have been evolving rapidly since 1980, highlighting the Balanced Scorecard (BSC). The adoption of the BSC as a management supporting tool to consortia comes to meet the existing demand to improve professionalization in public administration. This article aims to analyze the applicability of a support management tool to a Health Consortia, based on BSC through a proposed pilot project in a consortium selected to do so. Thus, for the realization of this work, designed a Case Study in CISMEV - Consortium Health of Middle Velhas River, and developed a proposal for the construction of the BSC with nine distinct steps. Thus, it was possible to identify the key steps to be met for the adoption of new procedures and routines, as well as the challenges encountered in the development process of the BSC by public institutions. We also identified the possible gains from deploying this tool culminating in fulfilling the mission and building the organizational vision. It was felt that identifying motivators for choosing this tool, as well as their strengths and limitations are essential to the construction of this process with greater criticality.

scholarly journals Appropriate Technology and Economic Development of Emerging Economies – A Myth or a Reality

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Durgamohan Musunuri
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Economies ◽  
High Technology ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Appreciable Change ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
State Of Affairs

The appropriateness of technology being purchased, transferred, and used by emerging economies has been an issue raised at different world forums and discussed with no appreciable change in the state of affairs. However there are changes occurring due to the innovative ways in which the same technology is put to use resulting in products that have found easy acceptance amongst the users. This development questions the premise on which appropriateness of technology is judged. The paper reviews the existing literature on appropriate technology and makes an attempt to identify the characteristics of an appropriate technology and validates these characteristics through the case study approach. The research points out two different facets of use of technology, one in which high technology and the products based on it are adopted without any modification and accepted too. The other is the use of high technology to develop products that are appropriate but are very different from the products for which the high technology was initially developed. Whether the technology is high or basic should not be a debatable issue, but technology that finds acceptance in the emerging economies becomes appropriate. Only those technologies have found acceptance, which take into consideration the economic, cultural, and environmental conditions prevailing in these emerging economies. The findings and the conclusions of the paper have implications for the policy makers as well as business enterprises of not only emerging economies but also of industrialized countries.

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