scholarly journals Fatores críticos de sucesso da rede de incubação de empreendimentos do IFES

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-175
Author(s):  
João Paulo Carmo ◽  
Rodolpho Da Cruz Rangel
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Technological Support ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Federal Institute ◽  
Espirito Santo

This paper entitled “Critical Success Factors of the Incubation Network of Enterprises of the Ifes.” has as main objective of this study was to identify the critical success factors of the entrepreneurship incubation network of the Federal Institute of Espírito Santo. So it was done a single case study was conducted in the Ifes incubator, using documentary analysis and the semi-structured interview. The relevance of this study is found in the application of theoretical elements and in the scientific investigation of Entrepreneurs incubators as environments specialized in supporting projects that are in the early stages of development of your product or prototype. Critical Success Factors are the skills acquired by a manager or his or her work team, who will lead the organization to success. The main results found in this study were, critical success factors are the determining variables to keep incubators competitive, improving their organizational processes and ensuring their survival. Among the identified factors are: financial support and government support of the state of Espírito Santo, institutional support of Ifes, technical and technological support, management of incubator processes and monitoring of incubated companies. The main theoretical and methodological implications of this study indicate that promoting the management of innovative environments requires conditions for application this critical factors and reconciling new management tools. This research is expected to contribute to the opening of other studies, in addition to being an instrument of theoretical and methodological basis so that business incubators can offer better returns with a positive impact on society.

scholarly journals Understanding the Adoption of Halal Logistics through Critical Success Factors and Stakeholder Objectives

Logistics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Abid Haleem ◽  
Mohd Imran Khan ◽  
Shahbaz Khan
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Starting Point

Catering to Halal in the industry requires the explicit adoption of Halal Logistics (HL) to avoid the risk of cross-contamination and ensure that Halal products are safe, hygienic, nutritious, pure, unadulterated, and consistent with their labelling. We identify the need for meaningful research constructs relating to the appropriate adoption of Halal logistics through an extensive literature review. This paper identifies Critical Success Factors (CSF) and develops corresponding constructs that are fundamental for understanding the adoption of Halal logistics. This research also identifies the stakeholders involved and their objectives to facilitate the system design. As a starting point, from the existing literature, we adopt a structural model of CSFs to implement Halal Logistics. After that, this paper identifies and validates these CSFs with the support of extensive literature-based reviews, senior managers of Halal exporting organisations, Halal accrediting bodies, and professionals working in logistics and the cold chain. The research findings indicate that logistics service providers need to successfully upgrade their facilities to adopt Halal practices in their operations. Moreover, the role of governments is to reduce bureaucratic complexity so as to improve the ease with which businesses can implement HL. It becomes clear, from the analysis, that logistics service providers have the most prominent role in the effective adoption of the Halal supply chain. Consumers have a more prominent role than government support in the growing market of Halal products. This paper contributes to the identification of stakeholders’ objectives, which will facilitate the efficient adoption of Halal logistics and provide a direction for undertaking associated future work.

Using Card-Based Games to Enhance the Value of Semi-Structured Interviews

2012 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Rowley ◽  
Rosalind Jones ◽  
Magda Vassiliou ◽  
Sonya Hanna
Keyword(s):  
Visual Cues ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Card Game ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Innovative Techniques

This article reports on the use of the card-based game method in semi-structured interviews in three separate research projects. The essence of the method is simple: cards are created with words or images to represent the concepts or terms that are central to the topics in a semi-structured interview; the cards then act as visual cues to facilitate focus and prompt reflection. Of greater interest is the application of the approach in specific contexts, and the benefits that accrue from its application. This research demonstrates that the card game method can be used to provide qualitative validation of theoretical models, and can be applied variously to elicit and explore definitions, priorities, processes, challenges, issues, difficulties, views on the future and critical success factors. The card game method and other innovative techniques that involve the interviewee in activities have the potential to enhance the value of semi-structured interviews.

Critical success factors for biotechnology industry in Canada

1969 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Vanderbyl ◽  
Sherry Kobelak
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Biotechnology Industry ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Target Market ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Knowledge Assets ◽  
Critical Success

Critical success factors and performance indicators provide the biotechnology industry with a foundation on which to grow and manage risks. In a recent survey of 247 biotechnology companies across Canada, elements critical for sustainability in the industry were investigated. The industry's dependence on intellectual property (IP) protection and strategic product development were significant findings with the top five critical factors being entrepreneurial environment, product distribution to target market, product focus, policies to protect IP and value of the firm's knowledge assets. When the data set was segregated based on stage of company development, there was a shift in what was considered a priority. Earlier stage companies, not yet self-sustaining, are more focused on funding with a dependence on external factors such as government support. The later stage companies, having access to product-derived funds, are more able to build internal resources with programmes directed at retaining and educating employees. Even with divergent interests, regardless of stage of company, IP and knowledge assets are key elements for success in this research and development rich industry. By understanding critical factors and changing priorities during business development, the industry will service an unmet need, facilitating modification of current marketing and business structure models. The results will promote sustainability in the industry as a whole.

Halal supply chain critical success factors: a literature review

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Syazwan Ab Talib ◽  
Abu Bakar Abdul Hamid ◽  
Mohd Hafiz Zulfakar
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The aim of this study is to discover the critical success factors (CSFs) for the Halal supply chain management because this area is gaining recognition. Plus, the aim is to use the CSFs for future research. Design/methodology/approach – The study is based on the application of CSFs on the Halal supply chain. A comprehensive literature review is undertaken to discover the CSFs of conventional supply chain and to apply it to the Halal supply chain. Findings – Government support, transportation planning, information technology, human resource management, collaborative relationship, Halal certification and Halal traceability are the CSFs for the Halal supply chain. Research limitations/implications – This study only discusses the CSFs related to the Halal supply chain and ignoring other forms of Halal businesses. This study only concerns on English literatures and omit other languages. The study lacks empirical evidence and future research should be done to test the CSFs relevancy. Practical implications – This study addresses stakeholders of the Halal supply chain CSFs, which have not been fully understand and appreciated. Originality/value – CSFs concept has never been attempted on the Halal supply chain. Therefore, this study appraises the concept of CSFs and adds value to the knowledge on the Halal supply chain.

scholarly journals Critical Success Factors of Public Private Partnership for Affordable Housing in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S9) ◽  
pp. 57-69
Keyword(s):  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Housing Provision ◽  
Open Communication ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Critical Success

Public private partnership was introduce by the Nigerian Government as an option to end the current crisis of housing shortage and affordable housing in the country. The aim of this paper is to identify the critical success factors of PPP for provision of affordable housing in Abuja. Based on the current studies PPP has not made any significant contribution to housing for low-income earners; rather it is suddenly change towards providing housing for high- and middle-income earners. The paper relies on interview with PPP expert to build up questionnaire survey on success factors of PPP for affordable housing in Nigeria. In total, 254 responses were obtain and analyzed using smart PLS to determine the success factors of PPP for affordable housing in Abuja. The results reveals that there are Six key component success factors of PPP for affordable housing provision in Abuja, this include; Strong Government support, access to alternative fund, favorable investment environment, available of competent personnel, transparency procurement process, and open communication among others. It therefore suggests that government should strongly provide a policies to support the success of PPP for affordable housing provision in Abuja, and also provide a means of subsidy to promote PPP toward provision of affordable housing. Therefore, it’s recommended that a good framework on affordable housing using PPP should put in place for a successful affordable housing provision.

scholarly journals A Primary Human Critical Success Factors Model for the ERP System Implementation

Organizacija ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-160
Author(s):  
Aleksander Jenko ◽  
Matjaž Roblek
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Erp Implementation ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Implementation Project ◽  
Critical Success

Abstract Background and Purpose: Many researchers have investigated various Critical success factors (CSFs) and the different causes of ERP implementation project failures. Despite a detailed literature preview, we were unable to find an appropriate research with a comprehensive overview of the true causes behind CSFs, observed from a human factors perspective. The objective of this research was therefore to develop and evaluate the Primary human factors (PHFs) model and to confirm the significant impact of PHFs on traditional CSFs and on the project success. Design/Methodology/Approach: The comprehensive PHFs research model was developed and examined in empirical quantitative research with the use of available literature and the application of the Root cause analysis. A survey was conducted in various Slovenian organisations in different branches that had previously implemented the ERP system SAP. The model was verified on a sample of 21 experts from 18 organisations. Results: The results show that the PHFs have a significant positive impact on the ERP implementation project success, but only the Competence and Team composition factors are significant linear predictors in an adapted regression model and contribute significantly in predicting project success. These results therefore confirm both proposed hypotheses and the adapted regression model. Conclusion: This study improves the understanding of PHFs and confirms that they have a significant impact on traditional CSFs and the ERP implementation project success. The proposed PHFs model offers project managers and other stakeholders an effective risk assessment of CSFs and is leading the way to human oriented model of ERP implementations.

Microentrepreneurship in the hospitality industry: Understanding motivations, challenges, risks, benefits, and critical success factors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abuelkassem A.A. Mohammad
Keyword(s):  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Key Success Factors ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Practical Implications

The entrepreneurship ecosystem in Egypt is inadequate and recorded as the highest rate of businessdiscontinuation. Despite this, limited studies have investigated this issue. This study seeks toinvestigate the concept of microentrepreneurship in the hospitality industry by exploring itsmotivations, challenges, risks, benefits, and critical success factors. The current study adopted aqualitative approach and used the semi-structured interview as an instrument for collecting primarydata. A total of 38 semi-structured interviews were conducted with owners of hospitality microbusinessesas well as with academic and official experts in the entrepreneurship field. Collected datawas transcribed, translated, and then analyzed using the thematic analysis technique. The resultsshowed that entrepreneurs were mainly driven by economic motivations to engage in hospitalitymicro business, while limited financial resources represented a serious challenge for many microventures. Appropriate income was also perceived to be a significant advantage of hospitalitymicroentrepreneurship. The findings revealed some key success factors for hospitality microbusinessessuch as innovative or novel business ventures and competence and commitment ofentrepreneurs to manage the business. The study provides valuable practical implications that wouldhelp supporting hospitality micro-enterprises.

Modelling the critical success factors of women entrepreneurship using fuzzy AHP framework

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumari Amrita ◽  
Chandra Prakash Garg ◽  
Saumya Singh
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success

Purpose The contribution of women toward entrepreneurial activities has gained significant attention in recent years because of economic and social concerns, government support and initiatives and increased education and awareness. Women’s entrepreneurial activity has increased and women-owned businesses can today be found in every sector of the economy, irrespective of region. In India, government bodies such as the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and several other organizations (private and NGOs) have adopted considerable measures to promote women entrepreneurship (WE). To improve WE, the critical factors of WE adoption need to be identified and evaluated. The purpose of this paper is to identify, prioritize and evaluate the critical success factors of WE adoption in Indian MSMEs. Design/methodology/approach This paper proposes a methodology based on fuzzy analytical hierarchal process to prioritize the critical success factors of WE adoption. A numerical analysis of Indian MSMEs is presented to demonstrate the use of the proposed method. This proposed method considered fuzzy framework, which can handle impreciseness and uncertainty. Sensitivity analysis is also performed to test the robustness of the proposed model. Findings Potential critical success factors are identified from relevant literature and validated by industry experts. This research finalize the critical success factors of WE adoption in Indian MSMEs under seven dimensions, so prioritization of identified critical success factors can be developed and insights relationship of factors would be explored. The results of the study found that individual, management and government dimensions take paramount importance while women aim to become entrepreneurs in Indian MSMEs. Research limitations/implications This study is limited to identifying evaluation factors; other factors have not been identified and categorized. Evaluation is one by experts in this area so it is natural that views of decision-makers may be subjective and vary with regard to industry-type, priorities, resources, etc. Practical implications This study will help industry to identify, evaluate and prioritize factors for successful implementation of women entrepreneurship. MSMEs could device these factors by applying the outcome of the study in their decisions with higher priority to implement women entrepreneurship culture. Originality/value Potential factors are identified from relevant literature and validated by industry experts. Indian MSMEs could device these factors by applying the outcome of the study in their decisions with higher priority to adopt women entrepreneurship.

scholarly journals Critical Success Factors for ERP Projects: Recommendations from a Canadian Exploratory Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Sreekumar Menon
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Critical Success

This research paper discusses key recommendations for improving future Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations based on insights from an exploratory qualitative single case study in the Canadian Oil and Gas Industry. The study was conducted using a semi-structured interview guide from twenty participants belonging to four project role groups of senior leaders, project managers, project team members, and business users. The research evoked a comprehensive list of forty-two critical success factors (CSFs) and out of which, top ten CSFs discussed include: Know your data, longer and more integrated testing, utilization of the right people, longer stabilization period (hyper-care), communication, address legal and fiscal requirements, hyper-care must be longer, early buy-in from business, have a Lean Agile program, less customization and more vanilla out of the box, and project must be business-driven and not IT-driven. This study is one of first ERP case studies in the Canadian oil and gas industry and the research recommendations can prove to be beneficial for organizations when undertaking ERP implementations.

scholarly journals Critical success factors in public-private partnerships (PPPs) on affordable housing schemes delivery in Tanzania

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neema Kavishe ◽  
Nicholas Chileshe
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Project Proposal ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the critical success factors (CSFs) and key areas for improvement for public–private partnerships (PPP) in affordable housing schemes (AHS) projects, using Tanzania as a case study. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 public and private sector practitioners in Tanzania. The collected data and the interview transcripts were analysed using the standard qualitative analysis technique of content analysis. Findings The findings show the six most important CSFs as: a dedicated team of professionals to oversee the PPP projects, official and unofficial site visits and inspection, government support and guarantees, undertaking checks and balance from the design stage to construction stage, scrutiny of PPP project proposal and trust and integrity. The mapping of the CSFs across the PPP project lifecycle highlighted a higher incidence across the following phases: building (n = 11), preparation (n = 10) and operational (n = 9). Practical implications The identification of these CSFs would support PPP practitioners in successfully implementing PPP in AHS; besides, there is potential for their inclusion in the future development of the affordable housing PPP conceptual framework. Therefore, based on the identified CSFs, both the government and policy makers could use the findings as the basis for re-examining the existing PPP policy and regulations and reflecting on the existing situation with a view to improving the delivery of future PPP projects. Originality/value This paper provides the first empirical study by applying direct content analysis to identify and understand the CSFs and key areas for improvement for PPPs in AHS within the Tanzanian housing sector. This is rather an under researched subject around CSFs for PPPs from developing countries such as Tanzania.

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