A Study on Relationships Among Software Engineering Capabilities in Japan Using Panel Analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 20-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuo Kadono
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Software Engineering ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Panel Analysis ◽  
Management Quality

To understand how software engineering capabilities relate to IT vendors’ business performance and business environment, the author designed social research on software engineering excellence (SEE) and administered it in 2005, 2006 and 2007 with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The author measured the SEE survey results with regard to seven factors including service science characteristics: deliverables, project management, quality assurance, process improvement, research and development, human development, and contact with customers. This paper integrates 233 responses to the SEE surveys into a new database and identified 151 unique IT firms. Based on the results of the panel analysis, most SEE factors for a year had significant positive influences on the same factors the next year. Three paths existed to improving the level of deliverables through project management, quality assurance and research and development. Some SEE factors had significant positive influence on different factors in the following year diagonally. Some negative paths existed, implying that effort put toward a particular factor did not pay off during the research. These efforts may have longer-term effects on other SEE factors. In comparison to the overall structure, stratified analysis on the relationships among the seven factors suggested that year-to-year relationships of the independent vendors tend to be strengthened due to enhancement of series correlation.

A Study on Relationships Among Software Engineering Capabilities in Japan Using Panel Analysis

2013 ◽  
pp. 180-192
Author(s):  
Yasuo Kadono
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Software Engineering ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Panel Analysis ◽  
Management Quality ◽  
Assurance Process

To understand how software engineering capabilities relate to IT vendors’ business performance and business environment, the author designed social research on software engineering excellence (SEE) and administered it in 2005, 2006 and 2007 with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The author measured the SEE survey results with regard to seven factors including service science characteristics: deliverables, project management, quality assurance, process improvement, research and development, human development, and contact with customers. This paper integrates 233 responses to the SEE surveys into a new database and identified 151 unique IT firms. Based on the results of the panel analysis, most SEE factors for a year had significant positive influences on the same factors the next year. Three paths existed to improving the level of deliverables through project management, quality assurance and research and development. Some SEE factors had significant positive influence on different factors in the following year diagonally. Some negative paths existed, implying that effort put toward a particular factor did not pay off during the research. These efforts may have longer-term effects on other SEE factors. In comparison to the overall structure, stratified analysis on the relationships among the seven factors suggested that year-to-year relationships of the independent vendors tend to be strengthened due to enhancement of series correlation.

Study on Management of Software Engineering Capability in Japan through Cross-Section Analysis and Panel Analysis

2012 ◽  
Vol 601 ◽  
pp. 576-583
Author(s):  
Kadono Yasuo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Software Engineering ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Process Improvement ◽  
Panel Analysis ◽  
Management Quality ◽  
Section Analysis

Surveys on software engineering excellence (SEE) were designed and administrated in 2005, 2006, and 2007 in conjunction with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. In the survey, the software engineering capability was measured from the seven viewpoints of deliverables, project management, quality assurance, process improvement, research and development, human development, and customer contacts. In the present paper, we present the results of a cross-section analysis and a panel analysis. Through a cross-section analysis of the SEE data, we found superior deliverables and business performance to be significantly correlated with the effort expended on human resource development, quality assurance, research and development, and process improvement. For the panel analysis, we integrated 233 valid responses for the three years into a new database and identified 151 unique IT firms. Based on the results of the panel analysis, first, most SEE factors for a particular year had significant positive influences on the same factors the following year. Second, there were three paths to improving the level of deliverables, namely, through project management, quality assurance, and research and development, in a particular year. Third, some SEE factors had a significant positive influence on different SEE factors in the following year. Finally, several negative paths were observed, which implies that the effort put into a particular factor did not pay off in the short-term.

Moderating Business Environment Influence on Individual Entrepreneurial Competence and Entrepreneurial Orientation Toward Business Performance

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-32
Author(s):  
Giriati Giriati
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Dynamic Environment ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Credit Union ◽  
The Individual

Objective - This article aims to analyze the influence of moderating hostile and dynamic business environment variables on Individual Entrepreneurial Competence (IEC) and Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) on Business Performance. Methodology/Technique - This study is conducted on Credit Union (microfinance), especially in West Kalimantan, using the Structural Equation Model technique. Findings - The results of the analysis show that the Individual Entrepreneurial Competence variables and Entrepreneurial Orientation have a positive influence on Business Performance. Meanwhile, Individual Entrepreneurial Competence and Entrepreneurial Orientation have a positive and greater influence on Business Performance in hostile environments. On the other hand, Individual Entrepreneurial Competence has a positive effect on Business Performance, but tend to be weak on dynamic environment. The Entrepreneurial Orientation has a positive and stronger impact on Business Performance in a dynamic environment. Novelty - The study helps to develop business environment for nurturing entrepreneurship. Type of Paper: Empirical Keywords: Individual Entrepreneurial Competence; Entrepreneurial Orientation; Hostile versus Dynamic; Business Performance. JEL Classification: I21, L25, L26.

scholarly journals Open Source Engineering Processes

2013 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Mauerer ◽  
Michael C. Jaeger
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Software Engineering ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Management Quality ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
Release Management ◽  
Traditional Approaches

AbstractSoftware engineering in open source projects faces similar challenges as in traditional software development (coordination of and cooperation between contributors, change and release management, quality assurance, …), but often uses different means of solving them. This leads to some salient distinctions between both worlds, especially with respect to communication and how technical issues are addressed. The variations within open source software (OSS) communities are considerable, and many different approaches are currently in use, ranging from informal conventions to highly systematic, formally specified and rigidly applied processes. We discuss the archetypal best practises in the field, illustrate them by presenting example projects, and provide a comparison to traditional approaches.

scholarly journals Some Efforts to Improve Business Performance Improvement Through Fishery Business Environment in Cantrang (Boat Seine) and Local Government Policies in The District Rembang

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-45
Author(s):  
Peny Kusumawati
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Interest Rates ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Fishing Effort ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
Low Interest Rates ◽  
Local Government Policy

Fishing effort is one of economic activities so that in running its activities are always based on economic considerations for businesses that run to generate profits. Fishing effort has not been able to contribution a larger potion to develop Central Java economy. This is because the factors that affect fishing effort. Therefore, the government should take steps to of improve economic development, especially in the field of fisheries. The purpose of this study is to determine the environmental impact of fishing effort to the performance of fisheries, fishery business environment, and government policies on the performance of the fishery business in district Rembang. The research was conducted in Rembang in April - May 2008. The method used is descriptive by counducting survey. Primary sources of data the fishermen community. The method to determine the respondents by using purposive sampling method. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the presentation of data displayed in a frequency distribution table. To test the hypothesis proposed in this research by using, data analysis technique SEM (Structural Equation Modelling) which is operated using the program AMOS 6. The results of research shows the significance level of 5% positive effect on the business environment business performance with the calculated value of t (4.468)> | 1.96 |. By lookong at, the business environment variables fisheries, fishery performance cantrang can increase the business environment has positive influence on local government policy variables with t-count value (7.017)> | 1.96 |. Government policy is able to increase fishing effort. Capital with low interest rates is able to help fishermen catch fish in running the business. Local government policy has positive influence on business performance variables in thecapture fisheries with t-count (2.311)> | 1.96 |. Capital with low interest rates can increase the performance of the fishery business in the distric of Rembang. In conclusion the fishermen to obtain capital to improve fishing business.   Key Wards : Business Environment, Performance, Government Policies

scholarly journals A Study On Relation Between Accounting Treatment For Capitalization Of R&D Expenditure And Earnings Management In The Korean Defense Industry

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 369-380
Author(s):  
Kyungkook Im ◽  
Chaechang Im
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Discretionary Accruals ◽  
Defense Industry ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Panel Analysis ◽  
Development Expenditure

Overall, this paper examines and finds the relation between the ratio of accounting treatment for capitalization of research and development expenditure (RCR&D). The theoretical model derived from panel analysis resource on Korean defense industry information from 2009 to 2014 indicates that the RCR&D positively affect earnings management direction through a significantly positive relationship. Also, the effect of large defense industry firms’ RCR&D on earnings management direction is higher than that of small ones despite that large defense industry firms have discretionary accruals in (-) direction compared with small ones. In addition, the effect of defense industry firms’ RCR&D on earnings management direction is strong especially in earnings increasing group. Also the change of RCR&D is positive influence on discretionary accruals. This enforces that RCR&D can be related with earnings management direction.

Quality assurance and quality improvement in medical practice – Part 1. Definition and importance of quality in medical practice

2012 ◽  
Vol 153 (3) ◽  
pp. 83-92
Author(s):  
Sándor Gődény
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Medical Practice ◽  
Quality Measurement ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Management Quality ◽  
Hungarian Population ◽  
Healthcare Finance

In Hungary healthcare finance has decreased in proportion with the GDP, while the health status of the population is still ranks among the worst in the European Union. Since healthcare finance is not expected to increase, the number of practicing doctors per capita is continuously decreasing. In the coming years it is an important question that in this situation what methods can be used to prevent further deterioration of the health status of the Hungarian population, and within this is the role of the quality approach, and different methods of quality management. In the present and the forthcoming two articles those standpoints will be summarized which support the need for the integration of quality assurance in the everyday medical practice. In the first part the importance of quality thinking, quality management, quality assurance, necessity of quality measurement and improvement, furthermore, advantages of the quality systems will be discussed. Orv. Hetil., 2012, 153, 83–92.

DEVELOPING ESP TEACHING MATERIALS FOR THE STUDENTS OFTHE SOFTWAREENGINEERINGBASED ON PROBLEM BASED LEARNING AT THE AL-WASHLIYAHTELADAN VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

TABULARASA ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodiani Fatmah Hasibuan ◽  
Busmin Gurning ◽  
Eddy Setia
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Software Engineering ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Vocational School ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
School Grade ◽  
English Reading ◽  
High School Grade ◽  
Reading Materials

This study dealt with the development of English Reading Materials of vocational school, Al-WashliyahTeladan Medan, majoring Software Engineering. The objectives of this study were to: 1) find out language skill and materials are needed by the students of Software Engineering, 2) develop the English materials for the majoring in software engineering students at the vocational high school grade XII. This study was conducted by Educational Research and Development R&D (Borg & Gall, 1989). The data of this research were from existing documents and the result of interview with teacher and student. The results of the research conveyed that the existing reading materials were mostly irrelevant because the title and content of the material was not appropriate and was not required for the students majoring in software engineering. The new English reading materials and syllabus were developed based on the students need related to the workplace. The materials and syllabus were developed from the existing materials from teacher. The developing materials were validated by two experts.

The Links between the Companies Market Price Quality and that of its Management and Business Quality: A System Panel Data Approach

GIS Business ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 28-38
Author(s):  
Dinis Daniel Santos ◽  
Elias Soukiazis
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Market Price ◽  
Equation System ◽  
Simultaneous Equation ◽  
System Equation ◽  
Simultaneous Equation System ◽  
Management Quality ◽  
The Relationship

This work uses a simultaneous equation system approach to analyze the relationship between the management and business quality of companies and their market price quality. Using panel data we found that both the management and the business quality of companies positively influence the market price quality of the studied American companies. Additionally, variables like the actual position of the company price quality compared to the industry average, being on the top or the bottom, or the beta value of a company, also influence the market price quality of the respective company. It is shown that the system equation approach is the most appropriate to explain the linkages between price, business, and management quality providing consistent estimates. Also, using ratings to express the three core variables in the system is the most adequate way to define the quality characteristics in terms of price, management, and business performance of the companies considered in this study.

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