Utilizing Information Technology in Senior Care Franchises

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-62
Author(s):  
Ye-Sho Chen
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Growth Strategy ◽  
Knowledge Development ◽  
It Infrastructure ◽  
Wealth Creation ◽  
Good Relationship

Franchising involves receiving business rights. In addition to the popular growth strategy for many businesses, franchising has emerged over the years as a pathway to wealth creation for entrepreneurs interested in senior care. In this article, the authors first discuss the use of information technology in senior care franchises, including franchisor/franchisee relationships and the essential indicators needed to allow a good relationship to flourish, and the inevitability of collaborative learning and innovation. This leads to the discussion of the working knowledge development among the franchisor and the fellow franchisees. Second, this paper discusses that an attention-based IT infrastructure that will enable the senior care knowledge sharing and dissemination between the franchisor and the franchisee.

Utilizing Information Science and Technology in Franchise Organizations

2018 ◽  
pp. 4822-4835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ye-Sho Chen
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Growth Strategy ◽  
Knowledge Development ◽  
It Infrastructure ◽  
Wealth Creation ◽  
Good Relationship ◽  
Franchise Organizations

Franchising involves with grating and receiving business rights. In addition to the popular growth strategy for many businesses, franchising has emerged over the years as a pathway to wealth creation for entrepreneurs. In this paper we first discuss the information science of franchising, including franchisor/franchisee relationship and the essential indicators needed to pertain and flourish the good relationship; and the inevitability of collaborative learning and innovation, which leads us to the discussion of the working knowledge development among the franchisor and the fellow franchisees. Second, we discuss that an attention-based IT infrastructure that will enable the knowledge sharing and dissemination between the franchisor and the franchisee.

Utilizing Information Science and Technology in Franchise Organizations

2019 ◽  
pp. 981-995
Author(s):  
Ye-Sho Chen
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Growth Strategy ◽  
Knowledge Development ◽  
It Infrastructure ◽  
Wealth Creation ◽  
Good Relationship ◽  
Franchise Organizations

Franchising involves grating and receiving business rights. In addition to the popular growth strategy for many businesses, franchising has emerged over the years as a pathway to wealth creation for entrepreneurs. In this chapter, the authors first discuss the information science of franchising, including franchisor/franchisee relationship and the essential indicators needed to pertain and flourish the good relationship and the inevitability of collaborative learning and innovation, which leads to the discussion of the working knowledge development among the franchisor and the fellow franchisees. Second, the authors discuss an attention-based IT infrastructure that will enable the knowledge sharing and dissemination between the franchisor and the franchisee.

scholarly journals Information technology integration for accelerated knowledge sharing practices: challenges and prospects for small and medium enterprises

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 131-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Ajibade ◽  
Ezra M. Ondari-Okemwa ◽  
Mamadi M. Matlhako
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
It Infrastructure ◽  
Business Decision ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This paper argues that business enterprises in this competitive global market cannot compete and remain sustainable without effective knowledge sharing to improve business intelligence processes. The central argument hinges on the deployment and use of information technology (IT) as strategic tools to promote business decision making through quick business data analysis and dissemination of business ideas across business units and locations. The study reiterated the critical role IT plays in facilitating a culture of organizational learning and knowledge sharing practices. The study utilized surveys and questionnaires that were distributed to 230 small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to present the results. Findings showed that firms are still using one-on-one meeting to share knowledge, while knowledge sharing activities are controlled through a rigid and inflexible process at the top management level, thereby hindering knowledge flow that is crucial for real-time decision making. The advances in IT have not been used advantageously to improve knowledge sharing and to advance business management. The paper concludes that without strong positive correlation between IT infrastructure integration, and communication strategies and knowledge sharing, the SMEs may not be able to compete in a highly competitive knowledge economy. Consequently, they may lose leverage to another competitor with more robust and mature IT infrastructure alignment for sharing business analytics and intelligence efficiently. A technologically driven, open, and informal approach to knowledge sharing for productive and innovative engagement is recommended. Furthermore, the use of IT that can promote agile and real-time knowledge sharing is recommended.

Shilling & Smith Acquisition of Xteria Inc.: Data Center Technology Leasing

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Mark Jeffery ◽  
Cassidy Shield ◽  
H. Nevin Ekici ◽  
Mike Conley
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Data Center ◽  
Credit Card ◽  
It Infrastructure ◽  
Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Information Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Secondary Objective ◽  
Useful Life ◽  
Strategic Context ◽  
A Company

The case centers on Shilling & Smith's acquisition of Xteria Inc. and the resulting need to quickly scale the company's IT infrastructure to accommodate the acquisition. The case is based on a real leasing problem faced by a major retail firm in the Chicago area when it purchased a small credit card processing firm and scaled the operations to handle the retail firm's credit card transactions. The CIO of Shilling & Smith needs to determine which lease option is the best means of providing the technical infrastructure needed to support the firm after the acquisition of Xteria. Several issues will drive this decision, including the value and useful life of the equipment, as well as the strategic context of the firm. This case examines how to evaluate different lease options when acquiring data center information technology infrastructure. Specifically, the case addresses software vs. hardware leasing, different lease terms, and choosing between different lease structures depending on the strategy and needs of a company. This case enables students to understand the different types of technology leases and in which situations these leases would be employed.The Shilling & Smith case examines how to evaluate different lease options when acquiring data center information technology infrastructure. Specifically, students learn software vs. hardware leasing, different lease terms, and how to choose between different lease structures depending on the strategy and needs of the company. A secondary objective of the case is to teach students the important components and relative costs of information technology infrastructure.

Knowledge management strategies for sustaining Lesson Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-178
Author(s):  
Eric C.K. Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Explicit Knowledge ◽  
Relative Effectiveness ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is explore the relative effectiveness of people-based and information technology-based knowledge management (KM) strategies as implemented by principals in Hong Kong schools to facilitate and sustain Lesson Study for teachers’ knowledge sharing and internalization. Design/methodology/approach Data from 184 principals in Hong Kong were collected by a cross-sectional quantitative survey. Confirmatory factor analysis and reliability tests have been used to examine the constructed validity and reliability of the instrument. A structural equation model was applied to confirm the predictive effect of people-based and information technology-based KM strategies on teachers’ knowledge sharing and internalization through Lesson Study. Findings Results show that people-based KM strategy predicts knowledge sharing and internalization by and among teachers. However, while information technology-based knowledge management strategies predict teachers’ knowledge sharing, they do not predict how effectively they internalize knowledge. Practical implications Cultivating communities of practice, professional learning communities and mentoring schemes in schools can nurture a knowledge-sharing culture to facilitate and sustain Lesson Study for teacher learning. Institutionalizing an information technology system can help teachers to retrieve, share and store the school’s explicit knowledge. Originality/value The paper not only suggests school management strategies and practices for school leaders to facilitate and sustain Lesson Study, but also brings a new research dimension, KM, to the research area.

scholarly journals Raise your Glasses - the Water's Magic! Strategic IT at SA Water: A Case Study in Alignment, Outsourcing and Governance

2004 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Thorogood ◽  
Philip Yetton ◽  
Anthony Vlasic ◽  
Joan Spiller
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Reporting System ◽  
Business Value ◽  
It Infrastructure ◽  
Australian Water ◽  
Quality Reporting ◽  
Business Applications ◽  
The Government

The South Australian Water case study illustrates the management challenges in aligning Information Technology with business objectives in a publicly owned corporation. To achieve the alignment, the new CIO begins by refreshing the IT infrastructure to support the required business applications. When the Government establishes ‘Improved water quality’ as a major corporate goal, the CIO seeks to add value to the business by developing a quality reporting system that leverages the existing technology. At the same time, he demonstrates to the corporation the IT function's capability to deliver business value through the management of multiple outsourcing vendors.

Infrastructure Profiles and Knowledge Sharing

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mírian Oliveira ◽  
Antonio Carlos Gastaud Maçada ◽  
Carla Curado ◽  
Felipe Nodari
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Simultaneous Presence ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Adequate Information ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Technology Focus

Information technology and top management support are considered infrastructure for knowledge sharing. This research aims to identify infrastructure profiles and their relationship with knowledge sharing. A survey method was adopted involving 231 respondents working in information technology teams in Brazil. The analysis identified four profiles, namely: focus on information technology; focus on top management support; adrift; and knowledge sharing oriented. The latter was identified as being the most effective, while no significant difference was found between the other clusters in relation to knowledge sharing. This finding is a supplement to this field of knowledge because, in addition to confirming the relevance of the two constructs, it shows that their simultaneous presence contributes to knowledge sharing. This result also helps managers by highlighting that in order to leverage knowledge sharing it is necessary to signal the importance of the process for the company, as well as provide adequate information technology.

scholarly journals The Future of International Statistical Data Sharing and New Issues of Interaction

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 55-66
Author(s):  
O. E. Bashina ◽  
N. A. Komkova ◽  
L. V. Matraeva ◽  
V. E. Kosolapova
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
National Level ◽  
International Level ◽  
It Infrastructure ◽  
General Statistical ◽  
Practical Recommendations ◽  
Metadata Generation

The article deals with challenges and prospects of implementation of the Statistical Data and Metadata eXchange (SDMX) standard and using it in the international sharing of statistical data and metadata. The authors identified potential areas where this standard can be used, described a mechanism for data and metadata sharing according to SDMX standard. Major issues classified into three groups - general, statistical, information technology - were outlined by applying both domestic and foreign experience of implementation of the standard. These issues may arise at the national level (if the standard is implemented domestically), at the international level (when the standard is applied by international organizations), and at the national-international level (if the information is exchanged between national statistical data providers and international organizations). General issues arise at the regulatory level and are associated with establishing boundaries of responsibility of counterpart organizations at all three levels of interaction, as well as in terms of increasing the capacity to apply the SDMX standard. Issues of statistical nature are most often encountered due to the sharing of large amounts of data and metadata related to various thematic areas of statistics; there should be a unified structure of data and metadata generation and transmission. With the development of information sharing, arise challenges and issues associated with continuous monitoring and expanding SDMX code lists. At the same time, there is a lack of a universal data structure at the international level and, as a result, it is difficult to understand and apply at the national level the existing data structures developed by international organizations. Challenges of information technology are related to creating an IT infrastructure for data and metadata sharing using the SDMX standard. The IT infrastructure (depending on the participant status) includes the following elements: tools for the receiving organizations, tools for sending organization and the infrastructure for the IT professionals. For each of the outlined issues, the authors formulated some practical recommendations based on the complexity principle as applied to the implementation of the international SDMX standard for the exchange of data and metadata.

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