Organisational Blogging

This paper investigates the implementation and use of an internal organisational blog by several departments in the HR division in a large public sector financial organisation in the UK. This qualitative study adopts a case study approach and examines the experiences of staff using the blog to explore whether it can facilitate organisational learning. The thinking and decisions that informed the pilot study are also investigated. Initial findings indicate that implementing an internal organisational blog does not revolve around the technology itself, but the work required to inform and educate staff about the idea of using a blog for working purposes. This paper has practical implications for the practitioner community with reference to organisational management informing them of issues to consider prior to implementing new technology in team environments. The paper also examines approaches towards maintaining technology initiatives (in this case blogs) once they are up and running. The unique focus of this paper is that it explores blog use from the perspective of individuals who have never used them before as opposed to a department that is already familiar with the technology.

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Comparative Analysis of European Examples of Freight Electric Vehicles Schemes—A Systematic Case Study Approach with Examples from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK

Dynamics in Logistics - Lecture Notes in Logistics ◽

10.1007/978-3-319-23512-7_48 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 495-504 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Tessa T. Taefi ◽

Jochen Kreutzfeldt ◽

Tobias Held ◽

Rob Konings ◽

Richard Kotter ◽

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Keyword(s):

Comparative Analysis ◽

The Netherlands ◽

Electric Vehicles ◽

Case Study Approach ◽

Study Approach ◽

The Uk

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A Step Towards the Adoption of Standards Within the UK Ministry of Defence

Advances in IT Standards and Standardization Research - New Applications in IT Standards ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-946-5.ch004 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 54-69

Author(s):

Josephine W. Thomas ◽

Steve Probets ◽

Ray Dawson ◽

Tim King

Keyword(s):

Diffusion Of Innovation ◽

The Body ◽

Case Study Approach ◽

Product Data ◽

Study Approach ◽

Body Of Knowledge ◽

Standards Adoption ◽

Effective Development ◽

The Uk

This article seeks to identify the factors that have impacted the adoption of ISO 10303, the Standard for the Exchange of Product Data (STEP), within the UK Ministry of Defence. The analysis presented in this article is based on Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) Theory and the theory surrounding the Economics of Standards. Using a case study approach, the results indicate that several DOI and economic factors have impacted the adoption of STEP. These findings offer insights into some of the technological, organizational, and environmental influences on standards adoption. It is envisioned that these results will make a contribution towards the body of knowledge surrounding the factors and barriers critical to the adoption of standards like STEP, and enable more effective development and adoption of these standards.

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Improving transport performance in supply networks: effects of (non)overlapping network horizons

Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing ◽

10.1108/jbim-01-2020-0062 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Victor Eriksson ◽

Kajsa Hulthén ◽

Ann-Charlott Pedersen

Keyword(s):

Design Methodology ◽

Business Relationship ◽

Transport Service ◽

Change Initiative ◽

Case Study Approach ◽

Supply Networks ◽

Content Type ◽

Study Approach ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose The aim of this paper is to investigate how the efforts of improving transport performance within the scope of one business relationship are embedded in a transport service triad, which, in turn, is embedded in the wider supply network. Design/methodology/approach The theoretical framing originates from the IMP approach with a specific focus on the concept network horizon, and literature on triads. The study is explorative and applies a qualitative design and a case study approach to illustrate how three actors engage in a change initiative to improve transport performance. Findings The paper concludes that it is crucial to get counterparts aware of the importance of expanding and defining their network horizons for a certain change initiative. Interaction among actors is important to create awareness and expand its own as well as others’ network horizons for a certain change. Three generic facets are proposed: overlapping network horizons, partly overlapping network horizons and non-overlapping network horizons. Practical implications The framework offers a tool to managers in terms of the concept of network horizon that can help to understand the challenges when dealing with change in supply networks and to understand where to deploy resources to cope with change. Originality/value This study adds to the literature by explicating facets of the concept of network horizon, especially when firms are faced with a change, how they are affected by this change and how they can cope with the related challenges.

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An evaluation of the management of offensive waste from the National Health Service in England: A case study approach

Waste Management & Research ◽

10.1177/0734242x20901554 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 38 (7) ◽

pp. 745-752

Author(s):

Natalie Roddis ◽

Terry Tudor

Keyword(s):

National Health Service ◽

Treatment Method ◽

Duty Of Care ◽

Case Study Approach ◽

Waste Hierarchy ◽

Study Approach ◽

East Midlands ◽

West Midlands ◽

The Uk

In the UK, the majority of offensive waste is disposed of at landfills. However, producers have a duty of care under the Waste Hierarchy to divert waste away from landfill. Using case studies from the East of England, the East Midlands and West Midlands in England, this study sought to quantify the waste arisings disposed of to landfill and to understand the reasons why. The findings show that offensive waste arisings, treatment method and costs varied by region, only a fraction of the waste disposed of to landfill in the East of England, compared with the majority being disposed of to landfill in the East Midlands and West Midlands. Despite the financial implications of landfilling being the lowest cost per tonne option, the key barriers to moving away from disposal to landfill was a lack of available alternatives, and it being the only option offered by the waste contractor.

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A practical guide to e-journal and e-book supply – a UK perspective

Interlending & Document Supply ◽

10.1108/ilds-09-2013-0026 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 42 (1) ◽

pp. 13-15 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mark Kluzek

Keyword(s):

Journal Articles ◽

Content Type ◽

Study Approach ◽

Document Delivery ◽

King's College ◽

The Uk ◽

Practical Implications ◽

Insight Into ◽

Library Professionals

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on current interlending and document delivery of e-books and e-journals in the UK and analyse the challenges encountered in such practices, using the experiences at King's College London as an example. Design/methodology/approach – The author uses a case study approach. Findings – Most UK libraries and higher education institutions negotiate the usage terms for their e-resources through Jisc's NESLI2 model license agreement. While the terms of this agreement work relatively well for document delivery of e-journal articles, allowing for secure electronic document transmission under prescribed circumstances, the interlending of e-books remains problematic. Research limitations/implications – The paper provides insight into how UK document supply services can better use electronic holdings to offset the costs of requesting. It discusses the dilemma of e-books and potential solutions. Practical implications – This will enable UK library professionals to better use e-resources in a legally compliant way for the purpose of document delivery. It will explain to non-UK library professionals how supplying from e-resources works in the UK. Originality/value – The paper provides insight into how UK document supply services can better use electronic holdings to offset the costs of requesting. It discusses the dilemma of e-books and potential solutions.

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The Re-Conceptualization of the Port Supply Chain as a Smart Port Service System: The Case of the Port of Salerno

10.20944/preprints201704.0002.v1 ◽

2017 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Antonio Botti ◽

Antonella Monda ◽

Marco Pellicano ◽

Carlo Torre

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Service System ◽

Service Science ◽

Case Study Approach ◽

Study Approach ◽

Smart Service ◽

Comprehensive Framework ◽

Practical Implications ◽

Smart Port

This paper proposes a re-conceptualization of the port supply chain as a smart service system, according to the theory of the Service science. Starting from a short literature review about the port supply chain approach and the Service science, a new comprehensive framework is provided to better understand the seaport dynamics and the creation of competitive port supply chains. The methodology used is the case study approach. The authors examined the port of Salerno (Italy), and re-conceptualized it as a smart port service systems. Both theoretical and practical implications are provided to enrich the literature about the port supply chain and to support the port operators.

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Strengthening and sustaining a community through reciprocal support between local businesses and the community

Journal of Enterprising Communities People and Places in the Global Economy ◽

10.1108/jec-09-2018-0060 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (5) ◽

pp. 668-680 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Lynne Siemens

Keyword(s):

Design Methodology ◽

Geographical Area ◽

Reciprocal Relationship ◽

Sustainable Communities ◽

Case Study Approach ◽

Content Type ◽

Study Approach ◽

Rural Context ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose Community economic development (CED) focuses on the creation of sustainable communities. To that end, a reciprocal relationship that sustains the community and business alike can be created. However, little is known about the nature of informal interactions between residents and businesses that achieves that end. This study aims to explore the nature of these interactions and their contribution to CED within a rural context. Design/methodology/approach A case study approach was used with interviews with five rural entrepreneurs. Questions explored the nature of the support that they receive from their home community and their contributions back to it. Findings The results show that communities and businesses do not operate independently of each other, but rather are mutually supportive and contribute directly to the other’s objectives. These relationships are reinforced over time by a business owner’s direct involvement in the community, though this process takes time and effort. Research limitations/implications This study focuses on a limited geographical area in British Columbia with a small group of rural entrepreneurs. The results may not be generalizable to other contexts. Practical implications The results suggest concrete actions that both the rural entrepreneurs and their associated communities can take to be mutually supportive of each other to the benefit of each party alike. Originality/value This paper enlarges the understanding of the types of interactions, especially informal ones, that can support both businesses and the larger community in their efforts to sustain themselves and contribute to CED efforts.

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