scholarly journals Evaluation of Organization Structure Based on Email Interactions

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Palus ◽  
Piotr Bródka ◽  
Przemyslaw Kazienko
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Organization Structure ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
A Company

In every company, employees are in communication via phone, email, text messages, chats on a forum, co-author documents, events, and so forth. They collaborate with each other creating and maintaining mutual relationships in one complex social network. In this paper, the authors use this social network to evaluate company structure and based on this evaluation recommend some changes that have to be made within a company to improve its structure. The evaluation process and an example of its usage are presented in the paper.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Organization Structure Based on Email Interactions

2013 ◽  
pp. 117-127
Author(s):  
Sebastian Palus ◽  
Piotr Bródka ◽  
Przemyslaw Kazienko
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Organization Structure ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
A Company

In every company, employees are in communication via phone, email, text messages, chats on a forum, co-author documents, events, and so forth. They collaborate with each other creating and maintaining mutual relationships in one complex social network. In this paper, the authors use this social network to evaluate company structure and based on this evaluation recommend some changes that have to be made within a company to improve its structure. The evaluation process and an example of its usage are presented in the paper.

An integrated social network mining for product-based technology analysis of Apple

2017 ◽  
Vol 117 (10) ◽  
pp. 2417-2430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juhwan Kim ◽  
Sunghae Jun ◽  
Dong-Sik Jang ◽  
Sangsung Park
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Product Development ◽  
New Product ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Patent Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Network Mining ◽  
Technology Analysis ◽  
Social Network Mining ◽  
A Company

Purpose Patent contains vast information on developed technologies because of the patent system. So, it is important to analyze patent data for understanding technologies. Most previous studies on patent analysis were focused on the technology itself. Their research results lacked the consideration of products. But the patent analysis based on products is crucial for company because a company grows by sales of competitive products. The purpose of this paper is to propose a novel methodology of patent analysis for product-based technology. This study contributes to the product development strategy of a company. Design/methodology/approach The primary goal for developing technology is to release a new product. So it is important to analyze the technology based on the product. In this study, the authors analyze Apple’s technologies based in iPod, iPhone, and iPad. In addition, the authors propose a new methodology to analyze product-based technology. The authors call this an integrated social network mining (ISNM). In the ISNM, the authors carry out a social network analysis (SNA) according to each product of Apple, and integrate all SNA results of iPod, iPhone, and iPad using the technological keywords. Findings In this case study, the authors analyze Apple’s technologies according to Apple’s innovative products, such as the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. From the ISNM results of Apple’s technology, the authors can find which technological detail is more important in overall structure of Apple’s technologies. Practical implications This study contributes to the management of technology including new product development, technological innovation, and research and development planning. To know the technological relationship between whole technologies based on products can be the source of intensification of technological competitiveness. Originality/value Most of studies on technology analysis were focused on patent technology itself. Though one of their research goals was to develop new product, they had their limits considering the products because they did not use the technology information in the technology analysis. The originality of this research is to use the product information in technology analysis using the proposed ISNM.

scholarly journals Determining the embeddedness of sustainability claims in strategising: A comparative study of the ALSI 40 companies

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Pretorius ◽  
C. Le Roux
Keyword(s):  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Point Scale ◽  
Strategy Formulation ◽  
Specific Element ◽  
Compliance Requirements ◽  
A Company

Purpose: To determine the level of sustainability embeddedness in strategising by investigating the public and external communication of companies. Problem investigated: The extent to which sustainability is embedded in the elements of strategy formulation and implementation (and not merely surface-level statements and claims) Design: The researchers designed a measurement tool and scale, the Strategising for Sustainability Index (SSI), based on researched elements of strategising and recent literature on the topic of sustainability and strategy integration. Merit for strategising for sustainability was given to a company on the basis of its fulfilling the relevant criteria. The JSE Top 40 listed companies on the All Share Index as of March 2011 were selected as a purposive sample. Each company's data and each element of the scorecard were judged on a Likert-type five-point scale, with higher scores indicating higher levels of embeddedness in the strategy. A comprehensive evaluation sheet was used to judge the presented data individually and independently for each element of the scorecard instrument. Findings: Ten elements were found relevant and represented: compliance (2 elements); strategy formulation (4 elements); and strategy implementation (4 elements). The findings show wide variation in overall scores. Almost all companies satisfied the compliance requirements but variations were observed in both formulation and implementation embeddedness. The SSI tool has discrimination value despite a relatively complex judging process. The proposed SSI measurement challenges other determinants of sustainability performance, as it incorporates embeddedness of sustainability in strategising. Knowing the level of this could guide management towards directing resources away from 'over-invested' strengths related to sustainability. Considering the scores for the different elements of the instrument would help to prioritise the 'sustainability spend'. Furthermore, the SSI tool directs attention to how sustainability is incorporated in the strategising process. Originality and Value : The measure of the level of embeddedness of sustainability in strategising has not been done before. This study addresses the possible 'window-dressing' claims surrounding sustainability and highlights those companies who have successfully demonstrated that sustainability is not just for reputation purposes and is, in fact, part of their operating as a listed company. Conclusion : Firstly, it was possible to use the SSI framework and the evaluation process and apply it to the sustainability reporting and claims for each firm. Secondly, each element could be judged on the unique scale for the specific element. The SSI measurement tool can be used to describe the level of strategising embeddedness. The SSI tool's framework is based on input of literature and on the foundation of strategic principles. The 5-point scale on the SSI tool serves to describe the achievement of a company for each element. The sustainability claims of these companies varied in embeddedness in the process of strategising. The score is lower for the formulation elements, raising the question of whether some projects are possibly implemented ad hoc to score points, without being necessarily formulated as part of strategy

scholarly journals The Clubhouse Phenomenon: Do We Need Another Social Network?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wadim Strielkowski
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Group Psychotherapy ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Online Video ◽  
Conference Call ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Further Development

Being a combination of the conference call, talkback radio, audio podcast, and an online video chat, Clubhouse is a new social networking app that gained over 10 million users and over $100 in valuation in just 8 months. Unlike other social networks, it offers a real-time streaming audio chat that does not ask users to share any unnecessary information like exchanging text messages, conducting video calls, or sharing photos. Instead, Clubhouse users can listen to real-time conversations, contribute to these conversations and create their own conversations for the others to listen and to interact with. Often nicknamed a “Silicon Valley’s hottest start-up”, Clubhouse positions itself as an “exclusive” and “alternative” social network that attracts various celebrities and people who just want to talk to each other. Launched in March 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic with its social distancing and lockdowns, Clubhouse offered its users a space for the digital group psychotherapy where people could solve their problems by talking them through with strangers. However, it is unclear what is going to happen to this new social network in the post-pandemic world after all of its hype eventually evaporates. This paper discusses the possible underlying motives for the Clubhouse creation and its real purposes. Moreover, it looks at the three possible scenarios of its further development.

scholarly journals SOCIAL NETWORK SIZE AND FREQUENCY OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION: THE RELATIONSHIP TO INTERPERSONAL STRESS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S174-S174
Author(s):  
Xin Yao Lin ◽  
Margie E Lachman
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Network Size ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Interpersonal Stress ◽  
Electronic Communications ◽  
Daily Diary Study ◽  
Social Network Size ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
Video Chat ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Social relationships are beneficial for psychological wellbeing, but they are also associated with interpersonal stress. With the growing usage of multiple forms of electronic communications (EC) including phone calls, text messages, video chat, and internet among adults of all ages, it was of interest to explore the relationship between social network size (SNS), in-person communication (PC), and EC, and whether the relationship between SNS and frequency of communication is associated with interpersonal stress. A daily diary study was conducted over seven days for 142 participants ages 22 to 94. SNS was assessed with the social convoy model. Frequency of PC and EC, along with interpersonal stress, were assessed daily. As expected, multiple regression analysis results showed that older adults had smaller SNS and less frequent technology communication (text messages, video chat, internet) compared to younger adults. With regard to effects on interpersonal stress, there were no main effects for frequency of PC, EC, or SNS. However, the frequency of EC moderated the relationship between SNS and interpersonal stress, controlling for amount of PC. Among those with a smaller SNS, having more frequent EC was associated with less interpersonal stress compared to those with less frequent EC. For those with a larger SNS, having more frequent EC was associated with more interpersonal stress compared to those with less EC, but PC was not related to interpersonal stress. The discussion will consider implications of the findings for developing interventions to minimize stress from interpersonal communications, especially those that involve EC.

The Practicality of Nominating Committee in a Company

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
Nurul Jannah Mustafa Khan ◽  
Nor Akhmal Hasmin
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Research Method ◽  
A Company

Objective - This paper aims to determine the efficacy of Nominating Committee in a company considering several factors that are argued to undermine its functions. Methodology/Technique - his research adopts qualitative type of research method where the non-doctrinal approach is used. Findings - The independence of Nominating Committee in a company is affected by several factors hence rendering it less functional. Novelty - This paper highlights several factors that are argued to be undermining to the practicality of Nominating Committee in a company. The factors of social network and influence from the management are further discussed to verify the independence of Nominating Committee. Following the findings of this research, establishment of an independent body or panel outside the company to nominate directors is humbly proposed for further deliberations. Type of Paper - Conceptual Keywords: Corporate governance; Nominating Committee; directors; independence; Malaysia.

Corporate Social Responsibility and Expectations of Prospective Employees Towards Employers

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 175-189
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Zaleśna
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Employee Evaluation ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Process Work ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Additional Education ◽  
A Company

The study investigates the expectations of prospective employees towards employers from the corporate social responsibility (CSR) perspective. A survey of 153 students of a university in Warsaw was used. First of all, respondents expect fairness in the employee evaluation process, work–life balance, preventing discrimination in employees’ compensation and promotion, support for employees acquiring additional education, and a company to be trustworthy. The reduction of the amount of energy and materials wasted as well as giving contributions to charities has gained lowest scores among respondents. Their knowledge on corporate social responsibility does not affect their attitude towards prospective employers. The managerial implications of the research are mentioned.

A Study Regarding Human Perception of a Company through Social Media

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 309-314
Author(s):  
Mirona Ana Maria Popescu ◽  
Olivia Doina Negoiță ◽  
Anca Purcărea ◽  
Markus Helfert
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Human Perception ◽  
Social Media Networks ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
The Social ◽  
Key Indicators ◽  
Different Characteristics ◽  
A Company

Of the utmost importance is finding the social networks that best fit to an industry, a company, its products / services, and last but not least, with the target audience. Each social network has different characteristics and, in addition, a different philosophy.The authors aim to carry out a bibliographic research in this paper to highlight the extent to which social networks are used. As a result, a top of social networks will be built to help raise awareness, promote products, and consolidate a strong customer-company relationship. The authors will also realize a statistical analysis of online social media networks to determine their key indicators, traffic on each platform, time spent by a user on that platform, and other key indicators, through an online tool. The results of this paper consist in presenting two classifications: the first from the perspective of the companies and the second from the perspective of social network users.

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