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Implementing a Work Program Monitoring Information System (Case Study at PT Telkom Tbk)
Authors: Sopandi Nanang , Kurnianda Nia Rahma
Published: September 2020

This research was conducted by purposed to gained knowledge regarding process of implementing the work programs which carried out by PT. Telkom, especially at Network Division of Central Jakarta area around these days. while Analyze these work program system and create WEB-based work program to monitoring system according to company requirements and regulations. PT. Telkom, especially Network Division of Central Jakarta area, which engaged in telecommunications and has the main duty as operation and maintenance of equipment that owned by PT. Telkom, especially Network Division at Central Jakarta area, so it could keep the assets owned by company always operating normally. According to research that carried out by employees itself, there are so many problems in creating work programs cause it was still manual, Assistant Manager of Network Area were difficulty to monitoring the development of work programs and report the results aswell it was because there has no integration in one application system, Analysis and this pattern of information system by object-oriented methods with UML notations. With web-based work program monitoring information system, it was expected that it could be a solution to sort of problems that faced in process of implementing work programs.
The Church as a Spiritual and Social Being: A Holistic Approach to Ministry in the Contemporary Ghanaian Society
Authors: Yankyera Patrick , Antwi Emmanuel Kojo Ennin , Kuwornu-Adjaottor Jonathan E. T. , Wiafe Frimpong
Published: September 2020

The teaching of Jesus presents a powerful dimension to the understanding of holistic ministry. In Luke 4 18-19, His announcement of His vision in the synagogue at Nazareth has a powerful component of spiritual and social action. Jesus was purposefully mandated to preach the Gospel to the deprived, heal the blind, set the captives free and liberate the oppressed. Preaching and ministering to physical needs of people were both central in Jesus’ life and work. He preached and healed. He satisfied both sick hearts and sick bodies. This paper discusses contextual reasons for the employment of holistic ministry in the contemporary Ghanaian Society. It brings to the fore the need for the Church to engage in holistic ministry which would go a long way to attract even non-Christians into the Christian fold. The study recommends that attending to the social needs of people in the Ghanaian society is an advantage to the church hence the call to employ holistic ministry. The study contributes to research knowledge in the holistic approach to ministry pointing out clearly that the ministry is not only for the spiritual growth of a person but also a person’s social wellbeing.
FILLING LEVEL MEASUREMENTS OF WASTE BINS USING LOW POWER SENSORS OF THE INTERNET OF THINGS AND LORAWAN TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Inasariadze Nino , Vaišis Vaidotas
Published: September 2020

The article discusses IoT based solutions to improve waste collection and monitoring in public waste containers. The paper examines whether the monitoring system used in the measurement process can be used to monitor the filling of containers. The system consists of a wireless module connected to an ultrasonic sensor. The data sent makes it possible to calculate the empty space in the waste containers. The values are obtained by measuring the distance from the top of the container to the surface of the waste. Low-power long-distance broadband network (LoRaWAN) transmitters were used for data transmission. The aim of the research: to test an inexpensive monitoring system and to describe a new system of sensors and transmitter modules. The system is characterized by extremely low power consumption and a wide range of sensors used. Measurements were performed in Vilnius. Containers of two types of sizes were analyzed, measurements were performed at five points of horizontal cross section of the containers. The study was performed at two different levels of container filling. The results show that an ultrasonic sensor can representatively measure waste filling depths at different levels of container filling. Based on the results, this sensor can be recommended in the intelligent waste management market. Such a system can provide the necessary data for optimizing waste collection processes in cities and avoid container overcrowding problems.
Herbig–Haro Outflows in Circinus W
Authors: Rector T. A. , Prato L. , Strom A. L.
Published: September 2020

We report the discovery of new Herbig–Haro (HH) outflows in the Western Circinus molecular cloud. They were found using a color-composite imaging method that reveals faint Hα emission in complex environments. Follow-up observations in [S ii] confirmed their classification as HH objects. Nearly half of the newly discovered objects are part of the HH 76 outflow and are associated with a likely young stellar object (YSO) candidate. We also identify the source of a second outflow. Three newly discovered objects are part of a third outflow whose origin is unknown. Four more HH objects are also discovered, each of which has a location and morphology that does not suggest an origin. In total there must be at least five YSOs in the field currently producing outflows. The discovery of new HH objects and associated driving sources in this cloud complex provides more evidence for active star formation and a relatively young age in this seldom-studied region.
Detecting Kozai–Lidov Imprints on the Gravitational Waves of Intermediate-mass Black Holes in Galactic Nuclei
Authors: Deme Barnabás , Hoang Bao-Minh , Naoz Smadar , Kocsis Bence
Published: September 2020

A third object in the vicinity of a binary system causes variations in the eccentricity and the inclination of the binary through the Kozai–Lidov (KL) effect. We examine if such variations leave a detectable imprint on the gravitational waves of a binary consisting of intermediate-mass black holes and stellar-mass objects. As a proof of concept, we present an example where LISA may detect the KL-modulated gravitational wave signals of such sources from at least a distance of 1 Mpc if the perturbation is caused by a supermassive black hole tertiary. Although the quick pericenter precession induced by general relativity significantly reduces the appropriate parameter space for this effect by quenching the KL oscillations, we still find reasonable parameters where the KL effect may be detected with high signal-to-noise ratios.
A Study of Equatorial Coronal Holes during the Maximum Phase of Four Solar Cycles
Authors: Karna Mahendra Lal , Karna Nishu , Saar Steven H. , Pesnell W. Dean , DeLuca Edward E.
Published: September 2020

The 11 yr solar cycle (SC) is characterized by periodic changes in solar activity indicators such as the number of sunspots, coronal holes, and active regions (ARs), as well as the occurrence rate of solar energetic events such as filament eruptions, flares, and coronal mass ejections. In this work we performed a statistical study of the equatorial coronal holes (ECHs) and ARs during the maximum phase of the last four SCs: SC 21 (1979–1982), SC 22 (1989–1992), SC 23 (1999–2002), and SC 24 (2012–2015). We compared the number of ECHs and ARs, separations between their centroids, solar wind speed, pressure, and the number of intense geomagnetic storm (IGS) data over these four cycles. We note a strong anticorrelation between the number of ARs and ECHs. We found that the number of close ARs and ECHs, solar wind speed, and the number of IGS increases with average sunspot maximum number for even cycles and decreases with average sunspot maximum for odd cycles. Also, we find strong odd–even trends in the relation between the wind properties and the numbers of close AR and ECH. These results obtained from the annual average data suggest a possible link between ECH and AR proximity and the solar wind phenomena, though odd–even trends point to the importance of other effects (e.g., Sun–Earth magnetic alignment) as well.
Postmerger Mass Ejection of Low-mass Binary Neutron Stars
Authors: Fujibayashi Sho , Wanajo Shinya , Kiuchi Kenta , Kyutoku Koutarou , Sekiguchi Yuichiro , Shibata Masaru
Published: September 2020

We study the postmerger mass ejection of low-mass binary neutron stars (NSs) with the system mass of 2.5 M
⊙ and subsequent nucleosynthesis by performing general-relativistic, neutrino-radiation viscous-hydrodynamics simulations in axial symmetry. We find that the merger remnants are long-lived massive NSs surviving more than several seconds, irrespective of the nuclear equations of state (EOSs) adopted. The ejecta masses of our fiducial models are ∼0.06–0.1 M
⊙ (depending on the EOS), being ∼30% of the initial disk masses (∼0.15–0.3 M
⊙). Postprocessing nucleosynthesis calculations indicate that the ejecta is composed mainly of light r-process nuclei with small amounts of lanthanides (mass fraction ∼0.002–0.004) and heavier species due to the modest average electron fraction (∼0.32–0.34) for a reasonable value of the viscous coefficient. Such abundance distributions are compatible with those in weak r-process stars such as HD 122563 but not with the solar r-process-like abundance patterns found in all measured r-process-enhanced metal-poor stars. Therefore, low-mass binary NS mergers should be rare. If such low-mass NS mergers occur, their electromagnetic counterparts, kilonovae, will be characterized by an early bright blue emission because of the large ejecta mass as well as the small lanthanide fraction. We also show, however, that if the effective turbulent viscosity is very high, the electron fraction of the ejecta could be low enough that the solar r-process-like abundance pattern is reproduced and the lanthanide fraction becomes so high that the kilonova would be characterized by early bright blue and late bright red emissions.
From Supernova to Remnant: Tracking the Evolution of the Oldest Known X-Ray Supernovae
Authors: Ramakrishnan Vandana , Dwarkadas Vikram V.
Published: September 2020

Core-collapse supernovae (SNe) expand into a medium created by winds from the pre-SN progenitor. The SN explosion and resulting shock wave(s) heat up the surrounding plasma, giving rise to thermal X-ray emission, which depends on the density of the emitting material. Tracking the variation of the X-ray luminosity over long periods of time thus allows for investigation of the kinematics of the SN shock waves, the structure of the surrounding medium, and the nature of the progenitor star. In this paper, X-ray observations of five of the oldest known X-ray SNe—SN 1970G, SN 1968D, SN 1959D, SN 1957D, and SN 1941C—are analyzed, with the aim of reconstructing their light curves over several decades. For those SNe for which we can extract multiepoch data, the X-ray luminosity appears to decline with time, although with large error bars. No increase in the X-ray emission from SN 1970G is found at later epochs, contrary to previous reports. All five SNe show X-ray luminosities that are of comparable magnitude. We compare the late-time X-ray luminosities of these SNe to those of supernova remnants (SNRs) in the Galaxy, which are a few hundred years old, and find that when the tentative decline is taken into account, the luminosity of the old SNe studied herein could fall below the luminosity of some of the younger SNRs within a few hundred years. However, the X-ray luminosity should begin to increase as the SNe expand in the Sedov phase, thus reaching that of the observed SNRs.
La population de l’Union européenne
Authors: Dumont Gérard-François
Published: September 2020

L’Union européenne, à 27 pays après le Brexit, compte un nombre de décès supérieur aux naissances et une faible fécondité. L’Union européenne doit, dès aujourd’hui et plus encore demain, faire face à un « hiver démographique ». Il importe de prendre la mesure de ses caractéristiques démographiques et d’examiner quelques projections. L’examen des différences d’intensité de ce l’« hiver démographique » selon les pays européens permet de préciser un diagnostic et invite à des solutions.
Problem-based learning: Effects on academic performance and perceptions of engineering students in computer sciences
Authors: Amaya Chávez Danilo , Gámiz-Sánchez Vanesa-María , Cañas Vargas Antonio
Published: September 2020

In the present article we analyse the impact of problem-based learning (PBL) on learning and perceptions in first-year students undertaking Engineering in Computer Sciences. The module designed took a number of advanced theories of PBL and its application within the Engineering profession. Mixed methods were used to enable data from qualitative and quantitative instruments to be obtained. A quasi-experimental design was specified, employing non-probabilistic sampling, with a control (N = 40) and experimental group (N = 39). In comparing PBL with traditional methods, the results reveal statistically significant differences in aspects such as academic performance. Teamwork, oral communication, written communication and students’ perceptions of the learning experience were also all favoured. Nonetheless, lack of adequate team dynamics in previous learning experiences and reluctance to change traditional teaching approaches, could compromise the viability of that proposed.
Tikhonov-type regularization method for a sideways problem of the time-fractional diffusion equation
Authors: Zhang Hongwu , Zhang Xiaoju
Published: September 2020

A sideways problem of the time-fractional diffusion equation is investigated. The solution of this problem does not depend on the given data. In view of this, this article uses a Tikhonov-type regularized method to construct an approximate solution and overcome the ill-posedness of considered problem. The a-posteriori convergence estimates of logarithmic and double logarithmic types for the regularized method are derived. Finally, for smooth and non-smooth cases we respectively verify the effectiveness of proposed method by doing the coresponding numerical experiments.
Auction-Based Pricing in Cloud Environment
Authors: Mikavica Branka , Kostic-Ljubisavljevic Aleksandra
Published: September 2020

The rapid development of cloud computing requires improvement of pricing and allocation mechanisms of cloud resources. Dynamic pricing and allocation mechanisms are considered convenient, due to characteristics of cloud resources and the fact that demand for cloud resources is not uniform. The aims of such a mechanism are to optimize the utilization of cloud resources, to maximize cloud providers' revenues, and to minimize prices for cloud customers. Auction-based pricing and allocation mechanisms are often used since resources are allocated to the customers that value them the most, and prices are determined depending on the supply and demand conditions. Selection of an appropriate bidding strategy is a very important issue and requires the comprehensive approach. This chapter analyses the benefits of auction-based pricing and allocation mechanism in the cloud environment. In addition, the effects of different bidding strategies application are addressed.
Financial Education
Authors: Camisón-Haba Sergio
Published: September 2020

In a global financial environment with an ever-increasing number and complexity of financial products, an uneducated citizen is inevitably at a disadvantage when it comes to making informed financial decisions. Despite the vital importance of financial education and literacy, the reality is that the level of financial knowledge varies substantially worldwide. This article defines the concept of financial education as well as the results achieved at an international level. The article also analyses the potential consequences of higher-level financial education for citizens and financial consumers. Finally, the article summarizes the main positions for and against financial education and draws conclusions in the form of recommendations for designing and implementing financial education programmes.
Automating the Generation of Test Items
Authors: Lai Hollis , Gierl Mark
Published: September 2020

Increasing demand for knowledge of our workers has prompted the increase in assessments and providing feedback to facilitate their learning. This and the increasingly computerized assessments require new test items beyond the ability for content specialists to produce them in a feasible fashion. Automatic item generation is a promising method that has begun to demonstrate utility in its application. The purpose of this chapter is to describe how AIG can be used to generate test items using the selected-response (i.e., multiple-choice) format. To ensure our description is both concrete and practical, we illustrate template-based item generation using an example from the complex problem-solving domain of the medical health sciences. The chapter is concluded with a description of the two directions for future research.
Organizational Knowledge and Administration Lessons From an ICT4D MOOC
Authors: Goosen Leila
Published: September 2020

The undeniable rapid acceleration of both human-centred and technology-oriented advancements in a multitude of industries and fields means that most organizations could greatly benefit from an expansion of coverage into all aspects of organizational research, allowing for a greater breadth and range of content. The purpose of this chapter therefore is to offer insights into key topics, such as organizational structure, strategic leadership, information technology management, analytics, among others, especially as applicable in the emerging areas of Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). This chapter will be comprised of content that highlights authoritative research results for researchers, educators, students, professionals, and knowledge seekers all around the world, as these pertain to aspects of organizational growth and development, specifically discussed in the context of a MOOC entitled ‘Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions'.
The Business Transformation Framework on Knowledge and Intelligence-Driven Development (KIDD)
Authors: Trad Antoine , Kalpic Damir
Published: September 2020

This chapter's authors based their research on an authentic and proprietary mixed multidisciplinary research method that is supported by intelligent neural networks combined with a heuristics module, they are named the Applied Mathematical Model (AMM). Where the proposed AMM is similar to the human empiric decision-making process, the AMM is supported by a real life case of a business transformation architecture in the domain of Knowledge and Intelligence Driven Development (KIDD) that is supported by the alignment of a various standards and technologies.
Research Trends in Information Systems From the Management Discipline Based on Co-Occurrence Analysis
Authors: Forés Beatriz , Lapiedra Rafael , Fernández-Yáñez José-María
Published: September 2020

There is a generalised consensus on the notable role that information systems and technologies (IS/IT) play in organisational performance. This evidence has been widely explored and recognised by both business practice and academia; as a result, the literature on information systems has acquired considerable relevance in the field of business administration due to its major role in the strategic process. In order to observe the impact of information systems research on the scientific community, we carried out a bibliometric study based on an analysis of the concurrences of the key words used in publications on the subject. This type of quantitative analysis can reveal the structure that supports a certain topic in a discipline and its evolution, as well as the most relevant related concepts. Specifically, six theoretical clusters were observed and defined: 1) data analytics, 2) electronic intra and inter-organisational exchanges, 3) dynamic capabilities, 4) geographical agglomerations, sustainability and tourism, 5) ERP, and 6) quality.
From the Data to the Statistical Analysis of Football
Authors: Drivet Alessio
Published: September 2020

The statistical analysis of Big Data is probably the most advanced frontier of sport and, more recently, of football. This is true even if we must remember that analyses on the dynamics of football have been present for many years, and we cannot forget that this sport has found writers who, as fans and / or sportsmen, have revived, through their writings, the charm of this game. This article deals with Data Analysis and Statistics applied to football. There are many publications dealing with this topic, but here the attempt is to explain how it can be attractive for secondary school students to learn notions of statistics from the analysis of data concerning the most popular of sports. In this case the analysis focuses on the last years of the Italian Serie A League.
The Influence of Technology on the Strategic Planning Process
Authors: Mayer Martin K. , Martin Michael L.
Published: September 2020

The concept of strategic planning came to prominence in the 1980s under the banner of New Public Management; since, several of the private sector components of strategic planning have been applied and interpreted within the public sector. The rise of the internet in the mid-1990s changed everything; government as a traditional hierarchical entity had devolved into a series of interconnected networks. At the core, strategic planning is a collaborative approach to organizational planning consisting of concepts and tools that align the present state of an organization with the future's goals and objectives; yet the growth of technology has greatly altered the process. This entry explores the development of public-sector strategic planning, specifically the impact of technology and how strategic planning has grown throughout the digital era; along with potential opportunities and challenges moving forward as technology and organizational dynamics continue to evolve.
Gender and Urban Local Government in Bangladesh
Authors: Ara Fardaus
Published: September 2020

Empowerment of women is a universal slogan. Worldwide, several strategies are carried on by international organizations to ensure active participation of women in decision-making. Active participation at all level of politics is necessary in this regard. Likewise, the government of Bangladesh has adopted various programs and policies to ensure gender equality in all sectors of life. Relevant laws and ordinances are revised, and new provisions are incorporated in the laws where necessary. One-third seats are kept reserved for women to be elected at the urban local government. However, gender disparity is evident at this level. Women are mostly seen as reserved seat councilors. They are almost absent in the leadership positions. In Bangladesh, women's participation in local government politics is hampered due to multi-faceted factors ranging from socio-cultural to political. The male-dominating political parties can play a major role to bring gender parity in politics by nominating and supporting more women in the local government election.
Management Support Systems Type Business Intelligence (BI) and Factors Determining Their Implementation
Authors: Kisielnicki Jerzy , Misiak Anna Maria
Published: September 2020

The article contains the concept and analysis of basic types of Business Intelligence (BI) systems and analysis of critical success factors of BI implementation. The complexity and diversity of BI systems means that the success of their implementation requires a methodical foundation and proven scientific theories. Article focuses on analysis of factors determining the effectiveness of implementation and use of Business Intelligence (BI) tools in organizations, depending on the implementation method applied. Currently, organizations that decide to implement BI focus their attention on the method of system implementation. BI systems have become an indispensable element of the Industry 4.0 breakthrough. Industry 4.0 is related to the integration of the existing independent digital management systems and the creation of intelligent management support systems.
Embodied Conversation
Authors: Zgank Andrej , Mlakar Izidor , Berglez Uros , Zimsek Danilo , Borko Matej , Kacic Zdravko , Rojc Matej
Published: September 2020

The chapter presents an overview of human-computer interfaces, which are a crucial element of an ambient intelligence solution. The focus is given to the embodied conversational agents, which are needed to communicate with users in a most natural way. Different input and output modalities, with supporting methods, to process the captured information (e.g., automatic speech recognition, gesture recognition, natural language processing, dialog processing, text to speech synthesis, etc.), have the crucial role to provide the high level of quality of experience to the user. As an example, usage of embodied conversational agent for e-Health domain is proposed.
Phishing Attacks in Mobile Platforms
Authors: Thangavel M.  , Yaamine A. M.  , Nandhini J. T.
Published: September 2020

On facing this fast-moving world every bit of the world is leading by technology. Mobile phones are the major part of our day to day life. Mobile platforms are said to be the hardware and software environment for laptops, tablets, smartphones and also for other portable devices. Mobile operating systems and browsers lack secure application identity indicators, so the user cannot always identify whether a link takes to the expected application. Phishing is a most popular attack and it gets targeted mostly at financial organizations. It is a type of online theft where the sensitive information is obtained by redirecting the victim to malicious websites. This chapter discusses about Phishing attacks in Mobile Platforms.
Techniques for Developing Mobile-Friendly Web Sites
Authors: Sandvig J. Christopher
Published: September 2020

The growing use of mobile devices for e-commerce, news, social media, and web search has created a need for mobile-friendly web sites. Mobile sites are designed to accommodate the physical limitations of mobile devices such as small displays, touch screens, and slow download times. Mobile-friendly sites typically display content in a single column formatted to use the full screen width, utilize vertical scrolling, use smaller images, provide larger touch targets such as buttons and links, and utilize space saving navigation techniques. The objectives of this article are to describe the attributes of mobile friendly web sites, overview current popular mobile design techniques, and discuss their strengths and weaknesses.
Entrepreneurship
Authors: Saiz-Alvarez Jose Manuel
Published: September 2020

Entrepreneurship is one of the ways to create growth, well-being, and wealth in an economy. Throughout this work, the concept of entrepreneurship is analyzed, as well as the traditional and modern theories of entrepreneurship by following an economic, sociological, and psychological perspective. As a result, the following approaches are briefly examined: Economic-based Theories of Entrepreneurship (Neoclassical, New Keynesian, and Ordoliberal), Sociological and Psychological-based Theories of Entrepreneurship, and New Approaches of Entrepreneurship (The Theory of Effectuation, The Feedback Loop Theory, The Jack-of-all-Trades Theory, The Mezzanine Theory, The O-Ring Theory, The Theory of Resources and Capabilities, and The Theory of the Optimal Triangle).
Entrepreneurial Education
Authors: Camisón-Haba Sergio
Published: September 2020

The entrepreneurial spirit is an essential ingredient for guiding the economy onto paths of sustained competitive growth. The Green Paper on Entrepreneurship in Europe marked the crucial point when the European Commission began to highlight the importance of business and entrepreneurship in developing a more dynamic and competitive Europe. However, there is a lively debate about the poor response to the growing awareness of the importance of entrepreneurial education. This article analyses what is meant by entrepreneurial education, specifying the definition and scope of the concept. It also addresses the competences, attitudes, and aptitudes that the entrepreneur must acquire. Finally, the analysis covers the background, principles, models, experiences, and best practices that could help to establish a comprehensive entrepreneurial education.
Avatar-Based Intellectual Managing for Innovation Technologies Transfer in Nationals Entrepreneurships of Armenia
Authors: Mkrttchian Vardan , Chernyshenko Serge V. , Ivanov Mikhail
Published: September 2020

Technology transfer is considered as one of the most important instruments of national and regional economic growth in such countries as world leaders such as the United States, Japan, the European Union, China, and others. The importance of developing this direction is not in doubt. It invests a lot of money, is supported at the legislative level. The activity of technology transfer centers is aimed at commercialization of the results obtained in different organizations of the world, ensuring the acceleration of solving technical problems of enterprises, improving the quality and reducing the cost of their products, and developing new types of products. The main goal of the Center is to facilitate the transfer of the Internet intellectual innovative technologies and blockchain technologies developed both in the Republic of Armenia and in the Armenian Diaspora to ensure sustainable growth of the economy, increase the competitiveness of industry, agriculture, science and education, tourism and business attractiveness Republic of Armenia and Artsakh Republic.
Rapid Changes in Approaching First-Time Destination Historical Cities
Authors: Silvana de Rosa Annamaria , Bocci Elena , Dryjanska Laura
Published: September 2020

Within the theoretical framework of social representations this chapter features the web-based multi-faced sources of information about three European capitals: London, Madrid, and Warsaw. In line with the “modelling approach to social representations”, the research verifies a set of three hypotheses concerning each considered web-based media source (a: institutional municipal websites; b: social networks; c: Google Earth) and its relationship with more traditional forms of communication. The communicative capacity of the municipal websites and the manner of creating virtual itineraries by Google Earth are related to the overall self-rated importance of sources of information about cities; while exchanges about the same target cities through social networks reflect the interactive nature of interpersonal communication. The results from web-based media studies will be also compared with those based on the field study, involving 420 first-time visitors from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, UK, and USA, contacted before and after their first-time visit.
Chief Digital Officers and Their Roles, Agendas, and Competencies
Authors: Korovkin Vladimir
Published: September 2020

Digital transformation of business is an increasingly pressing issue for top management of the companies across the world. Appointing dedicated executive is a popular measure undertaken to respond to the challenges of the new era. Many view the role of CDO (Chief Digital Officer) to be “the most exciting strategic role in the coming decade”. There is a wide range of views on the CDO's role, agenda, and competencies. Depending on the nature and the environment of a given business, there are three possible strategic approaches to the digital transformation: “fully digital”, “digitally wrapped”, and “digitally spiced”. Each of these requires a CDO, the digital transformation-focused executive, as an important condition for success, yet the range of tasks such a manager handles is profoundly different in each case. The role of CDO is defined by a diverse and demanding set of requirements; the perfect CDO is a manager with a variety of functions who actively interacts with other executives and has profound knowledge and strong managerial skills.
Global Project Management
Authors: Rahim Emad , Duncan Terrence
Published: September 2020

Project management (PM) is a growing field of study that focuses on delivering project success utilizing a framework of analytical techniques, problem-solving, and leadership skills to achieve desired project objectives. The projected increase demand of jobs within a multitude of industries has increased the demand for certified Project Management Professionals (PMP). According to a 2019 report by the Project Management Institute, the demand for project management services from 2010 to 2020 was projected to be 11 million jobs in multiple industries, with a projected global revenue stream of $6.61 trillion. The need for additional certified professionals is due to the rapid rise of globalization. A significant challenge in multinational organizations is enhancing the benefits of project management to achieve organizational objectives. The purpose of this article is to examine the benefits of project management PM within the global context to improve organizational development.
Managing Workplace Conflicts Through Self-Mediation
Authors: Obi Ndifon Neji
Published: September 2020

This study examines the management of workplace conflicts through self-mediation. It argues that although research about conflicts has generated huge literature, managing workplace conflicts through self-mediation is a comparatively new and under-researched area. The study provides a conceptual background to explore the principle of self-mediation and sketches its significance in addressing the substratum of workplace conflict. The thesis sponsored by this study revolves around the assumption that purging oneself of combustible negative energies is the critical first step in effective management of workplace conflicts. Data for the study is generated through secondary sources and analyses are based on hypothetical case studies. The study makes the point that although conflict in the workplace may be externally generated or triggered, the predisposition to act constructively or destructively is internal to the individual. The study however, suggests relevant conflict management trainings for staff.
Maturity Models in Healthcare IS/IT Investments
Authors: Gomes Jorge , Romão Mário
Published: September 2020

There have been several major drivers for the information systems and information technology (IS/IT) investments in healthcare, such as: The ever-increasing burden from chronic disease with costs growing significantly faster, the recognition of the need for greatly improved quality and safety in healthcare delivery, the increasing amount of patient related information, the long live expectancy and the associated costs, more efficacy and efficiency in treatments, the need of better access to medical care among others. The Maturity Model (MM) approach is an instrument to assess and continually improve organizational processes. MM are based on the premise that entities (people, organizations, functional areas, or processes) evolve towards a more advanced maturity crossing several incremental stages. These models have been used to improve the processes in several health care areas. The use of a MM in healthcare has a great potential for improving information management in the sector. This chapter resumes some of the most important developments on this topic.
Green Marketing
Authors: Paiva Teresa
Published: September 2020

The search for integration of environmental concerns and social responsibility in companies has pursued several different stages and processes. To better understand them we need to first understand what is considered sustainable business development and how marketing has reacted and evolved in order to achieve this goal of sustainability. Green Marketing consists of marketing activities defined to create and facilitate transactions of goods and/or services with the goal of satisfying the needs and desires of consumers expressing their concerns in terms of environmental sustainability.
Automation of Marketing Processes and the Discovery of Knowledge for CRM
Authors: Janakova Milena
Published: September 2020

The general perspective of the chapter is focused on discovering marketing knowledge based on Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. The question is: “How to do automate processes in the implemented CRM system to discover the knowledge that is useful for marketing?” It is a natural question because the stored data creates a large volume and it is difficult to set up a marketing with hands. This chapter focuses on finding the necessary product specifications to automate the marketing needs this CRM system must offer to be optimal in today's modern global society. The existing controversy is between IT for everyday use, real IT capabilities, human skills, and knowledge to support more complex implemented processes. Emphasis is placed on automation and intelligence. The analysis shows that CRM systems are interested in managing customer relationships in the form of a single agent or process to perform the necessary actions using implemented algorithms that utilize various intelligence, statistical methods, multi-criteria decision-making, and automated learning predictions.
The Ubiquitous Role of Mobile Phones in Value Co-Creation Through Social Media Marketing
Authors: Hossain Syed Far Abid , Shan Xu , Qadeer Abdul
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this paper is to ascertain the contemporary role of mobile phones in value co-creation through social media marketing. How mobile phones, in particular, smartphones with the help of numerous social media generate value co-creation, is the key objective of this study. A random sampling method was used to conduct a survey in different universities in China to identify the role of mobile phones in value co-creation. Findings from primary data collection indicated that mobile phones play a vital role in value co-creation because of the extensive use of social media. If value co-creation through social media marketing develops with the help of producers, suppliers and other intermediaries with the necessary technology and trust, the society, as well as customers, may enjoy a unique way of shopping. Future studies with mixed methodology and respondents who use different social media as a tool to generate value co-creation may shed light on the undiscovered phenomenon of social media marketing in the context of the mobile phone.
Social Advertisements and Recall
Authors: Yousaf Anish , Sarmah Roktim
Published: September 2020

Researches in the context of social advertisement are carried out in European nations with few exceptions from India where various social advertisement campaigns are run by central as well as state governments. Current study is an attempt towards measuring recall of popular social advertisement campaigns in India and to explore the reasons for the same using an exploratory study. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. A total of 400 respondents participate in the study with a response rate of 86%. Findings revealed that Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan was the most recalled social advertisement campaign followed by Pulse Polio Abhiyan and Cancer advertisement campaign. Result revealed that social advertisements promoted using celebrity(ies) and politicians have more impact and high recall. It was also found that social advertisements using television and social networking sites as media tools are widely accepted among youths. Findings of the study will be helpful for policy makers who can use the findings to promote various social advertisement campaigns.
Business Process Management
Authors: Lederer Matthias , Schott Peter
Published: September 2020

Business process management is the cross-functional orientation of organizations along the value chain. This article discusses the basics and advantages of process orientation in companies. Using the classic process life cycle, well-known as well as emerging techniques, methods and tools are explained. Intuitive and complex process analysis methods are introduced, and alternatives of meaningful modeling are differentiated. For the implementation of the optimized processes, relevant aspects of team management as well as basic classes of IT tools are discussed in order to support not only manual but also digital processes. How processes are monitored strategically and operationally is also part of the life cycle. Furthermore, upcoming trends are part of the discussion.
Enablers of Servitization Roles and Action Mechanism
Authors: Karaki Flair
Published: September 2020

To build a long-term competitive advantage, manufacturing industry has witnessed a movement from product offering to a wider value customer-based solutions, which is known as “servitization”. Manufacturers can use any of the service models according to the level of service integration. For the purposes of transforming to a service driven organization, Academic literature has presented various types of enablers to facilitate this transition. The Purpose of this paper is to investigate servitization enablers by answering the following questions: 1- How does organizational cultural differ in servitized manufacturing? 2- How do digital technologies support servitization? 3- How do organizational structure and operations facilitate servitization? 4- What is the role of leadership through the process of servitization? and what is the way to manage personnel during the servitization process? 5- How do enablers interact and link?
A Review of Future Energy Efficiency Measures and CO2 Emission Reduction in Maritime Supply Chain
Authors: Jasmi Muhamad Fairuz Ahmad , Fernando Yudi
Published: September 2020

Marine pollution has increased society concerns on issues of coastal, emission, global warming, climate change, and marine ecosystems. The pressures are in the shipping industry to adopt green practices and contribute to the better world. The shipping industry which involves in maritime supply chains has been encouraged to adopt the low carbon technologies and energy efficiency practices. However, to what extent the maritime supply chains practice the energy efficiency measures and CO2 emission reduction remain relatively unknown. While this pursuit is a positive indicator, there is still limited adoption in these seemingly cost-efficient technical and operational measures aiming at reducing energy cost. Thus, it is crucial to understand the current practices in order to institute a more realistic baseline and reliable evaluation towards future energy efficiency improvement. Moreover, all of these reduction measures must go through detailed planning and should engage the attention of management level and maritime stakeholders for effective implementation.
Organizational Behavior
Authors: Hynes Rilla J.
Published: September 2020

As organizations adapt to the challenges of technology, an understanding of organizational behavior theories supports the development of new management and leadership behaviors. There has been a paradigm shift in management, calling for the use of positivity rather than negativity. This shift promotes positive organizational policies and procedures while maximizing resources. According to Bakker, negative approach-based terms influenced organizational culture undesirably, and Luthans and Avolio claim developing a positive organizational behavior framework is a source of an organization's competitive advantage. This article explores the evolving theories of organizational behavior addressing the challenges of technology and change, as well as placing the discussion within the context of seminal theories.
Jeans, Flip Flips, and Suit Jackets
Authors: Krivacek Sara Joy
Published: September 2020

The Millennial generation, in addition to technological advances and ever-changing societal norms has drastically impacted the business world, both internally and externally. Over time, significant internal changes, such as expectations of “proper work attire” have occurred. What once was a non-negotiable suit and tie for men, and dress pants, dresses, pantyhose, and so forth for women, is now turning into polos, jeans, and even flip flops. The traditional professional business attire is no longer a universal and required dress code. In fact, many companies display their lack of a strict dress code as an employee benefit. This chapter aims at categorizing and understanding the three different types of attire in the workplace, analyzing different companies that implement these dress codes, or lack of, and examining the arguments from both sides. Final recommendations are offered based on the research and presented companies. Implications are also discussed in the conclusion.
O COMPROMETIMENTO ORGANIZACIONAL NA ÁREA COMERCIAL DE UMA EMPRESA APÓS UMA ACULTURAÇÃO
Authors: Barbosa Cavalcanti Pereira Jamille , Victor Fuschillo Silva Pedro , Yu Shin Hwang , Santos Ricciardi Bruno , Keiner Markus , Coelho Muniz Mateus
Published: September 2020

O objetivo geral deste trabalho foi o de analisar o comprometimento organizacional de funcionários pertencentes à área comercial de uma empresa de agronegócios situada em São Paulo que passou por um processo de aculturação. Por objetivos secundários buscou-se: 1) identificar o tipo de comprometimento organizacional predominante; 2) verificar se havia diferença de comprometimento entre os pesquisados, considerando as variáveis: sexo, idade, cargo e tempo de casa; e 3) verificar se havia correlação entre os tipos de comprometimento investigados e a variáveis: sexo, idade, cargo e tempo de casa. Para isto, foi realizada uma pesquisa do tipo descritiva sob o método quantitativo com 85% dos funcionários da área pesquisada (N= 51). O instrumento utilizado foi a escala EBACO desenvolvida por MEDEIROS (2003) e validado por Siqueira (2011). Procedimentos estatísticos baseados em análises descritivas e inferenciais foram realizados. Os resultados revelaram que o comprometimento organizacional predominante, após o processo de aculturação, foi baseado no desempenho tendo por base o enfoque normativo, além disto, foi possível observar que entre as variáveis demográficas estudadas, o cargo e o tempo de casa foram as que tiveram maior relevância, pois apresentaram resultados significativos tanto para a existência de diferenças de comprometimento entre os indivíduos pesquisados, como para a existência de correlação com os tipos de comprometimento estudados.
Comparison of professionalism and job satisfaction between Korean midwives in birthing centers and midwives in hospitals
Authors: Kim Buyoun , Kang Sook Jung
Published: September 2020

Purpose: Midwives working in hospitals (MWH) have limited roles in managing and assisting births independently. To find the reason for this and to find ways to successfully integrate midwifery into care systems, exploring midwives’ work-related perceptions might be the first step. The purpose of this study was to compare professionalism and job satisfaction among midwives working in birthing centers (MWBC) and MWH.Methods: A descriptive comparative design was used, querying 19 MWBC and 53 MWH in Korea. Data accrued from October 2017 to November 2017 using the Professionalism Inventory Scale and the job satisfaction scale. Results: Age, marital status, monthly income, length of career as a midwife, and length of career in the current workplace were significantly different between MWBC and MWH. The level of professionalism among MWBC showed significant differences by position at the birthing center (t=16.19, p=.001). Professionalism and job satisfaction among MWH showed significant differences depending on perceived professional performance (F=9.95, p<.001 and F=11.04, p<.001, respectively). Levels of professionalism and job satisfaction were higher for MWBC than for MWH.Conclusion: Educational programs designed to enhance professionalism and expand the role of MWH are suggested. Also, a need exists to develop policy for midwives at hospitals and a legal system so MWH in Korea can perform their midwifery jobs and be properly reimbursed.