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Le Nord de l’Égée : entre la Grèce mycénienne et les Balkans
Authors: Krapf Tobias
Published: February 2017

L’archéologie de la frontière, les territoires de la marge, les importations et influences : les sujets de ce colloque sont également ceux qui caractérisent la recherche en Grèce du Nord et dans les régions avoisinantes au Bronze Récent.Situées au nord de la sphère culturelle mycénienne, elles sont en dehors de sa domination politique mais néanmoins en contact régulier, comme l’indiquent les importations et les imitations locales. Le présent article essaye de présenter d’une part l’état de la recherche et d’autre part de sortir de la discussion traditionnelle de centre et périphérie en soulignant l’importance de l’identité de la culture locale.
Grand, à la frontière de la cité des Leuques ?
Authors: Resch Aline
Published: February 2017

Grand, actuel petit village des Vosges, est aujourd’hui situé à la frontière avec la Meuse et la Haute-Marne, entre la Lorraine et la Champagne-Ardenne. Cette position se retrouve également à l’époque antique, entre Leuques et Lingon et dans la zone de contact entre la Gaule Belgique et la Germanie supérieure. L’historiographie a fait de cette agglomération un « sanctuaire de confins », un complexe religieux de marge, faisant partie du territoire leuque. Mais quels peuvent être les indices qui permettent de définir un territoire à l’époque antique ?Il semble difficile a priori de délimiter les frontières des cités gallo-romaines de manière claire et précise. Bien que les recherches concernant cette question soient anciennes, celles-ci restent encore difficiles à cerner. Afin de les définir, les chercheurs prennent généralement comme base les limites diocésaines médiévales, car elles sont considérées comme étant les héritières des limites de l’Antiquité tardive, provenant elles-mêmes de celles du Haut Empire. Mais, dans cette partie des Vosges, l’historiographie est lourde, car jouant principalement sur l’importance supposée, mais largement méconnue, de Grand à l’époque antique et au début de la chrétienté. D’autres critères sont alors à prendre en compte : les sources littéraires, l’épigraphie, la toponymie, la topographie, les découvertes archéologiques… Ce n’est qu’une analyse croisée qui permettra d’avancer des hypothèses satisfaisantes.En se concentrant sur la partie sud-ouest de la cité des Leuques, cet article est l’occasion d’aborder les recherches sur les limites des cités en Gaule romaine et les questions qu’elles soulèvent tout en reprenant le dossier de la frontière à proximité de Grand.
A Hierarchical Target Recognition Method Based on Image Processing
Authors: Wu QingE , Yang Weidong
Published: February 2017

In order to provide an accurate and rapid target recognition method for some military affairs, public security, finance and other departments, this paper studies firstly a variety of fuzzy signal, analyzes the uncertainties classification and their influence, eliminates fuzziness processing, presents some methods and algorithms for fuzzy signal processing, and compares with other methods on image processing. Moreover, this paper uses the wavelet packet analysis to carry out feature extraction of target for the first time, extracts the coefficient feature and energy feature of wavelet transformation, gives the matching and recognition methods, compares with the existing target recognition methods by experiment, and presents the hierarchical recognition method. In target feature extraction process, the more detailed and rich texture feature of target can be obtained by wavelet packet to image decomposition to compare with the wavelet decomposition. In the process of matching and recognition, the hierarchical recognition method is presented to improve the recognition speed and accuracy. The wavelet packet transformation is used to carry out the image decomposition. Through experiment results, the proposed recognition method has the high precision, fast speed, and its correct recognition rate is improved by an average 6.13% than that of existing recognition methods. These researches development in this paper can provide an important theoretical reference and practical significance to improve the real-time and accuracy on fuzzy target recognition.
Findings and Discussions on the Neural Trust and Multi-Agent System
Authors: Lu Gehao , Lu Joan
Published: February 2017

This chapter focuses on the testing for a complete systematic neural trust model developed previously based on the trust learning algorithms, trust estimation algorithm and reputation mechanisms. The focus is to describe the detailed design of the model and explain the rationales behind the model design. The purpose is to evaluate the proposed neural trust model from different aspects and analyze the results of the evaluations. Experiments have been conducted. Results are presented and discussed. Finally, based on the analysis and comparison of acquired results, conclusions are drawn.
A Unified Framework of Organizational Perspectives and Knowledge Management and Their Impact on Job Performance
Authors: Kasemsap Kijpokin
Published: February 2017

This chapter introduces the framework and causal model of organizational culture, organizational climate, knowledge management, and job performance related to business process orientation. It argues that dimensions of organizational culture, organizational climate, and knowledge management have mediated positive effect on job performance. Knowledge management positively mediates the relationships between organizational culture and job performance and between organizational climate and job performance. Organizational culture is positively related to organizational climate. Furthermore, the author hopes that understanding the theoretical constructs of organizational culture, organizational climate, knowledge management, and job performance through the use of the framework and causal model will not only inform researchers of a better design for studying organizational culture, organizational climate, knowledge management, and job performance, but also assist in the understanding of intricate relationships between different factors.
Developing a Social Justice-Oriented Workforce Diversity Concentration in Human Relations Academic Programs
Authors: Byrd Marilyn Y. , Lloyd-Jones Brenda
Published: February 2017

There are limited human relations [HRL] programs in higher education in the United States, and even fewer that include an integrative concentration of social justice and workforce diversity. The purpose of this chapter will be, first, to identify the need for social justice and workforce diversity perspectives in HRL programs and then provide a philosophical and theoretical rationale for how an integration of these perspectives is critical to the advancement of HRL in praxis. Second, to develop students' awareness of ways that the organizational social culture operates to create social stratification and exclusion. Third, an experiential service learning component will be described as a necessary step for students to experience environments and contexts where social injustice is prevalent. The chapter will conclude with a proposal for a social justice workforce diversity certificate in HRL that recognizes professional competency and skill as a social change agent. This chapter advances the concept of organizational social justice (Byrd, 2012).
The Roles of Information Technology and Knowledge Management in Global Tourism
Authors: Kasemsap Kijpokin
Published: February 2017

This chapter describes the roles of information technology (IT) and knowledge management (KM) in global tourism, thus explaining the theoretical and practical overviews of IT, KM, and global tourism; the significance of IT in global tourism; and the significance of KM in global tourism. The fulfillment of IT and KM is vital for modern organizations that seek to serve suppliers and customers, increase business performance, sustain competitiveness, and accomplish continuous success in global tourism. Therefore, it is necessary for modern organizations to promote their IT and KM applications and establish a strategic plan to regularly examine their advancements toward satisfying customer requirements. The chapter argues that applying IT and KM has the potential to increase organizational performance and gain sustainable competitive advantage in global tourism.
Contextual Analysis of the Organizational Knowledge Systems in Turkey
Authors: Külcü Özgür
Published: February 2017

Today digital information sources and digital records are an indispensable part of our personal and business environments. The basic components that affect information systems which are used as a means for productivity and efficiency in organizations are organization culture, organizational information management systems, the procedures for organizational work, and information technologies. This chapter aims to analyze the existing conditions of knowledge and communication systems in 118 organizations that take part in different service sectors in Turkey depending on the InterPARES 3 Project methodology and similar studies carried out in the field. Thus, it is intended to investigate where the conditions that affect the functioning of information systems adversely stem from, what kind of improvements need to be done and what the good and weak sides of the information systems are.
Mastering Change Management for Successful Supply Chain Transformation
Authors: Sabri Ehap , Verma Likhit
Published: February 2017

Supply chain transformation is necessary for the survival and growth of an organization; the more effective the transformation, the more likely the company is to thrive. In response to the dramatic changes in the business landscape over the last few years, many companies are launching business transformation programs to drive sweeping changes in their supply chain processes. These transformations are required to match the ever-growing customer demand and drive competition in the market. The supply chain transformation can be evident in exploring new sourcing networks, establishing collaborative forecasting processes, optimizing networks and inventories, reducing supply chain complexities, improving margins, etc. In today's world, it is no longer an option whether or not to opt for supply chain business transformations. Instead, it is a strategic mandate in order to stay relevant in the industry. This chapter provides the analysis of the most common transformation failures and suggests a practical framework leveraging some of the best practices in change management.
Knowledge Sharing in Business Organizations
Authors: Arun Korhan
Published: February 2017

This chapter aims to explain leadship in knowledge sharing in the business environment. Knowledge sharing is not primarily an information technology issue, because knowledge exists not only in the minds of members but also in the business processes and structures of organizations. That is why Knowledge Sharing Culture (KSC) and leadership play a significant role on knowledge sharing. This chapter presents the findings of a study which was carried-out to investigate the effects of different leadership styles on knowledge sharing in business organizations. As leadership dimensions; transformational, transactional, autocratic, self-leadership and laissez-faire leadership styles were analyzed. A quantitative empirical research using the survey method was adopted to see the leadership effects on KSC in the 130 enterprises from the Aegean Free Zone/Turkey. The findings of the study revealed that trust, sharing data freely, friendship and teamwork were important in knowledge sharing.
The Mediating Effect of Organizational Culture, Size, and Structure on the Relationship between Innovations and Resilience in Selected Nigerian Universities
Authors: Ahiauzu Levi Uche , Ololube Nwachukwu Prince
Published: February 2017

This chapter empirically investigated the mediating effect of organizational culture, size and structure on the relationship between innovations and resilience in selected Nigerian universities. The descriptive research design was adopted. The respondents comprised Heads of Departments, Deans of Faculties, Directors, Registrars and Deputy Registrars, and Vice Chancellors and Deputy Vice Chancellors. The analyses of the data involved the use of multiple statistical procedures: Percentages, Mean, Chi-square (hypotheses 1-6) and One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). ANOVA was used to test hypotheses 7-12, using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21. The research instrument was quantitatively analyzed and an overall Cronbach alpha coefficient of .845 was realized. In this study, we gathered that significant relationship exists between product innovation and situation awareness, keystone vulnerabilities and adaptive capacity. Process innovation impact on situation awareness, keystone vulnerabilities and adaptive capacity. In addition, relationships were found between administrative innovation and situation awareness, keystone vulnerabilities and adaptive capacity. Correspondingly, we found that organizational culture, size and structure has a significant moderating relationship between innovation and resilience. Nigeria universities like other developing counties universities need effective innovation programs.
The Roles of Organizational Change Management and Resistance to Change in the Modern Business World
Authors: Kasemsap Kijpokin
Published: February 2017

This chapter introduces the roles of organizational change management (OCM) and resistance to change (RTC) in the modern business world, thus explaining the theoretical and practical concepts of OCM and RTC; strategies for driving organizational change; the application of sources of organizational resistance and inertia; the obstacles of organizational change; and the management of RTC in modern organizations. OCM and RTC are the essential factors to be considered in any change process, since a proper management of resistance is the key for change success or failure. The importance of OCM and RTC lies in its ability to influence an organization's readiness for change and to identify the level of resistance it expects to meet, and the approach to change it needs to adopt. Understanding the roles of OCM and RTC will enhance organizational performance and achieve strategic goals in the modern business world.
Culture Influence on IT Governance
Authors: Aasi Parisa , Rusu Lazar , Han Shengnan
Published: February 2017

Managers face enormous challenges today to plan the decision rights and responsibilities in order to reach desired IT behaviors which are aligned with business objectives of organizations. This is known as IT governance and is ranked as one of the firms' top concerns. Not surprisingly, it is crucial for organizations to find the affecting factors on IT governance and solve the problems associated with it. Culture in national, organizational or group level is an affecting factor in organizations that can play a role in IT governance and this role is rarely explored in academic research. This paper provides a literature review investigating the influence of culture on IT governance. The research purpose is to identify how culture and IT governance in the companies can be linked together and promote this area for future research. The literature review is done systematically and the findings are classified by using an IT governance framework with three main components of structures, processes and relational mechanisms. The results indicate there is an influence from national and organizational culture on IT governance. However, the number of studies is very few and there is still a lack of knowledge on how culture can influence IT governance. This research calls upon a further research on culture impact on achieving an effective IT governance implementation in organizations.
The Role of Knowledge Management on Job Satisfaction
Authors: Kasemsap Kijpokin
Published: February 2017

This chapter introduces the framework and causal model of organizational culture, organizational learning, knowledge management, and job satisfaction. It argues that dimensions of organizational culture, organizational learning, and knowledge management have mediated positive effect on job satisfaction. Knowledge management positively mediates the relationships between organizational culture and job satisfaction and between organizational learning and job satisfaction. Organizational culture is positively related to organizational learning. Furthermore, the author hopes that understanding the theoretical constructs of organizational culture, organizational learning, knowledge management, and job satisfaction through the use of the framework and causal model will not only inform researchers of a better design for studying organizational culture, organizational learning, knowledge management, and job satisfaction, but also assist in the understanding of intricate relationships among different factors.
Employee Acceptance and Use of Unified Communications and Collaboration in a Cross-Cultural Environment
Authors: Silic Mario , Back Andrea , Sammer Thomas
Published: February 2017

At the tip of the iceberg of the global financial crisis organizations are looking for economies of scale to survive in these challenging times. The Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C) platform is the perfect answer to support an organization's new strategies, aiming to increase employee productivity while decreasing costs. Our study combines recent collaboration research theories with the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). The authors aim to close the existing research gap by extending previous research with a cross-cultural dimension. They conducted an international field study in 34 countries involving 120 employees who were users of UC&C technology. The authors found that the UTAUT constructs are mainly validated in areas in which results suggest that performance expectancy and social influence are the most influential drivers in employee acceptance and use of UC&C in organizations.
Knowledge Culture
Authors: de Stricker Ulla
Published: February 2017

Every organization exhibits a culture made up of the beliefs and norms guiding the day to day behavior of the individuals in it. Culture may or may not be in alignment with senior management's official pronouncements, formal operational rules, or the public image an organization's leaders wish to project. Culture may support or undermine discipline in managing and sharing knowledge. This chapter explores how certain key characteristics are common for organizations in which knowledge management is a priority underpinned by funding and by senior management rewards for behaviors supporting the use of knowledge toward overall organizational benefit.
Sustainable Approach towards Thai SMEs
Authors: Thongpoon Siriluck , Ahmad Noor Hazlina , Mahmud Imran
Published: February 2017

This study examines issues surrounding the sustainability of SMEs in the context of Thailand. Sufficiency economy philosophy and government support are seen as important covariates that could foster sustainable performance of SMEs. A sample of 119 SME entrepreneurs in the South of Thailand participated in this study. Exploratory factor analysis and hierarchical multiple regression were conducted and the results demonstrated that some dimensions of sufficiency economy philosophy and government support are critical predictors of economic and social performance. Moreover, knowledge and morality are found to promote the principle of sufficiency economy philosophy, as such SME entrepreneurs should be cognizant of the potential effects of this philosophy. The appropriate practices can be equipped and nurtured through the values of sufficiency economy philosophy, which shed light on means to achieve firm sustainability.
Agropreneurship among Gen Y in Malaysia
Authors: Yusoff Asliza , Ahmad Noor Hazlina , Halim Hasliza Abdul
Published: February 2017

Despite great concerns regarding food security and the need to maintain a continuous food supply for an ever-increasing population, the agriculture sector remains an unattractive employment option, especially among younger generations. The big question is, “who should play a greater role in giving this sector young talents that are needed for successful agriculture and how it should it be acquired? Research has shown that this sector is dominated by an aging community of farmers who lack the innovative skills that is needed for running a new and modern agricultural industry. This chapter provides a brief overview of the importance of the agriculture sector and agropreneurship and is followed by why the involvement of the Gen Y segment is crucial for the growth and development of this sector. Since the basis for agropreneurship development among today's youth is based on training and inculcating an agropreneurship work culture at the university level, the authors proposed roles an academic institution could play in instilling positive an agropreneurial attitude among Gen Y graduates.
The Moderating Effect of Social Capital in Relation to Entrepreneurial Orientation and Firm Performance
Authors: Jalali Alireza , Thurasamy Ramayah , Jaafar Mastura
Published: February 2017

The importance of entrepreneurial orientation (EO), resource-based view (RBV), network types of social capital (SC) and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have become the main focus in the manufacturing environment. The current study investigates 1. The relationship between EO and Manufacturing SMEs performance and 2. The moderating effect of intra- and extra-industry network in EO and manufacturing SMEs performance relationship. Quantitative method was done through survey. The population of this study was industrial SMEs in Tehran and Hamedan. Proportionate stratified random sampling was employed and out of 580 questionnaires sent out, only 150 questionnaires were returned. The result implies that the dimensions of EO positively improved manufacturing SMEs performance. In addition the result shows that the high intra-industry network strongly moderates the relationship between innovativeness and growth-profit ability and also strongly moderates the relationship between risk-taking and growth-profitability. Contributions and limitations of the study are also discussed accordingly.
On the Road to SME Sector Development in Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman Syed Abidur , Ahmad Noor Hazlina , Taghizadeh Seyedeh Khadijeh
Published: February 2017

Entrepreneurship has been deliberated as multidimensional and multidisciplinary study. From the economic point of view entrepreneurship is the central force for economic development for any nation. Scholars and policy makers now have started to see entrepreneurship as panacea for inclusive growth. Entrepreneurships are most widely popular and discussed area. Study on small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) has been maturing for the last decade as it has been regarded as significant player for the social development along with the economic development. In Bangladesh, SMEs account for a large proportion of the total establishments in various sectors. Considering the importance of the SME sector in Bangladesh, this study intends to explore and sketch-out the landscape of current SME setting in Bangladesh. With this aim the study has extensively carried out literature review, observed and understood the secondary data obtained from various organizations, and finally presented a policy driven recommendation (micro and macro level) which would enable to develop the SME sector in a developing country like Bangladesh.
The Role of Inward FDI for Economic Growth at the Time of Downturn
Authors: Zhuplev Anatoly , Kuznetsov Mikhail
Published: February 2017

The chapter explores FDI trends and patterns in Russia. FDI global framework includes multiple stakeholders with diverse interests, expectations, and political attitudes toward foreign investment. Conceptual RDI framework in the chapter is supported by examining Russia's FDI profile, patterns, and dynamics across major economic sectors and regions. Russia's performance in the Global Competitiveness Report 2015-2016 is used to analyze the nation's FDI attractiveness compared to other countries. Further discussion focuses on Russia's macro-economic structure in the FDI context that includes sectorial and regional aspects. Specifically, the chapter concentrates on examining FDI in the Greater Moscow and Greater St. Petersburg, Russia's leading economic regions. These regions receive significant FDI inflows and make substantial contribution to the nation's economic output and trade. The chapter culminates in exploring FDI dynamics in Russia under the current economic crisis and strategies for survival and revival on the regional, sectorial, and company level.
The Impact of the New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme on Township Hospitals' Utilization and Income Structure in Weifang Prefecture, China
Authors: Audibert Martine , Mathonnat Jacky , Pélissier Aurore , Huang Xiao Xian
Published: February 2017

The New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme was gradually introduced from 2003 in China. This paper is based on a representative survey of 24 randomly selected township hospitals in Weifang prefecture over the period 2000-2008. Using a generalized form of differences-in-differences model, it aims to assess the effect of the reform on the utilization and income structure of the township hospitals. The estimations provide three main results linked to the effects of the New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme on the behavior of the key stakeholders (households, health care providers and Health Bureau). Firstly, the reform had positive impacts on the utilization of township hospitals, particularly on the inpatient activity, but no significant impact on their income structure. Secondly, a decrease in the burden of hospitalization costs for households is suggested by the higher positive impact of the reform on the volume of inpatients in poor areas than in the other ones. Lastly, the marginal impact of the reform decreases over time.
Discussion on Human's Irrational Behavior to Price of Zero
Authors: Murata Atsuo
Published: February 2017

While it is assumed that the alternative with a larger profit is preferred to that with a smaller profit according to the traditional cost-benefit (linear) model, it is demonstrated that the lower discount accompanied by a price of zero is preferred to the larger discount without a price of zero. This is called the zero-price effect. Using the decision making situation to choose from alternatives (A) and (B) below, the zero-price effect was discussed as a function of parameters higher price (aX (a>1)) and lower price (X) and the relationship between the zero-price and the discounted amount. (a-1)X = Z corresponds to the case where the discounted price in alternative (B) is equal to the price of zero (X) in alternative (A). (a-1)X>Z corresponds to the case where the discounted price in alternative (B) is larger than the price of zero (X) in alternative (A). Decision making to choose from alternatives (A) and (B): (A) A product of $X is obtained for free; (B) A product of $Y( = aX) is discounted and sold with the price of $Z. In this manner, it was explored whether the zero-price effect was universally observable as a function of lower price X, higher price Y(= aX) and the relationship between the zero-price X and the discounted amount Y-Z. When (a-1)X = Z, the zero-price effect was observed only for (a: large, X: large) and (a: large, X: small). When a was large, the zero-price effect was observed irrespective of the value of X. When a was small, the zero-price effect was not observed. The author's decision tended to deviate from rational behavior assumed in traditional economics for large values of a irrespective of X. The price of zero must be irrationally chosen due to the overestimation of price of zero or affect heuristic. When (a-1)X>Z, the zero-price effect was observed only for (a: large, X: small) and (a: small, X: small). When X was small, the zero-price effect was observed irrespective of the value of a. When X was large, the zero-price effect was not observed. The human's decision tended to deviate from rational behavior assumed in traditional economics for small values of X irrespective of the value of a. In this manner, it has been indicated that the zero-price effect is not necessarily observable and holds under limited conditions.
SMEs and Branding Strategies
Authors: Baporikar Neeta , Deshpande Mukund
Published: February 2017

SMEs, in a competitive world, have been realizing that they are not just selling products or services but a mass of branded products, services and people to sustain in the business. Therefore, movement is captivating in the SMEs to introduce competency through branding for obtaining and enhancing market share. Auto-Component is a great feeder industry in the Automobiles Sector that has put India on Global map. Therefore, studying branding in this industry brings reveals that marketing policies especially branding strategies are significantly helping Pune SMEs become competitive and gain highest market share in the world. The focus of this paper though grounded theory and in-depth literature review, secondary data and close observation is to understand the branding strategies and further understand how core and complimentary instruments are used to improve effectiveness of marketing in SMEs.
Mobile Heart Monitoring System Prototype Based on the Texas Instruments Hardware
Authors: Kuzmin Andrey , Safronov Maxim , Bodin Oleg , Petrovsky Mikhail , Sergeenkov Anton
Published: February 2017

This paper describes a design of prototype of mobile heart monitoring system based on the Texas Instruments ADS1298R ECG front end and ??2540 wireless data transmission chip. The described design and technical details allow developing a new mobile heart monitoring system consisting of ECG recording device, mobile computer (smartphone or tablet). The original algorithm of energy efficiency improvement by adaptive gain control is proposed and experimentally tested. Increase of battery life is from 1% to 19% depending on concrete conditions. The new algorithm of J-point detection is described and examined on the test ECG database. The detection rate is from 88% to 93%. It will allow mobile monitoring system to inform the user about any signs of dangerous heart condition in ECG. The paper also describes experimental results of wireless protocol bandwidth and contact break detection. The results confirm the efficiency of the proposed technical solutions to mobile heart monitoring for wide range of applications from sports and fitness to monitoring for medical reasons.
Congestion Avoidance and Delay Minimization in Energy Aware Routing of Dynamic ieee 802.11s WMN
Authors: Prakash S.P. Shiva , Nagabhushan T.N. , Krinkin Kirill
Published: February 2017

Minimization of delay in collecting the data at any base stations is one of the major concerns in cluster based Wireless Mesh Networks. several researches have proposed algorithms to control congestion considering static nature of a node. Mobility of a node results in high congestion due to frequent link breakages and high energy consumption due to re-establishment of route during routing process. Hence, the authors consider dynamic nodes with single hop inside the static cluster. The proposed model includes four modules namely, Cluster head selection, slot allocation, slot scheduling and data collection process. the cluster head selection is based on the maximum energy, number of links and link duration. Slot allocation is based on the available energy () and the required energy (). Slot scheduling is carried out based on the link duration. Data at the base station will be collected as they are scheduled. Model is tested using Network Simulator-3 (NS3) and results indicate that the proposed model achieves least delay besides reducing the congestion compared to the existing methods.
The Impact of National Cultural Values on Intrinsic Motivation to Transfer Tacit Knowledge
Authors: Celestine Nicole Amanda , Perryer Chris
Published: February 2017

This study examines the moderating effects of individuals' national cultural values on intrinsic motivation to engage in tacit knowledge transfer, through the lens of knowledge coaching. Using partial least squares analysis, survey data from 26 district managers (knowledge coaches) and 102 territory managers (protégés) from a large MNC's subsidiaries in Denmark, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Sweden and the UK is examined. In the first model, appertaining to the knowledge coaches, long-term orientation positively moderated the path between intrinsic motivation and perceived selling skill acquisition. For the corresponding pathway in the protégé model, collectivism and power distance attenuated the pathway. The implications for managers in terms of fostering intrinsic motivation to engage in knowledge transfer across a diversity of employees, and avenues for future research are discussed.
Eleven Years of the Knowledge Management Track at HICSS
Authors: Dittes Sven , Smolnik Stefan , Jennex Murray E. , Croasdell David T.
Published: February 2017

This paper presents an overview and history of the knowledge management (KM) research community at the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS). This community began as a mini-track in HICSS-27 and has since evolved into full track status with the name Knowledge, Innovation, and Entrepreneurial Systems for HICSS-50. The purpose of this paper is to acquaint KM researchers with a rich history of high quality KM research that has evolved through a series of name changes.
Context and Trust Based Adaptive Security for Accessing Services in Ubiquitous Computing Environment
Authors: Jagadamba G. , Babu B Sathish
Published: February 2017

The smart spaces built on the ubiquitous network make the services available for every entity in a seamless way using the most suitable resource provider. However, all services are not equally sensitive; hence do not require the same levels of security. In this paper, the authors propose an adaptive security scheme which handles service requests originating from heterogeneous contexts and belonging to different trust levels. The adaptive security scheme includes user classification, situational analysis and dynamic generation of appropriate security policies. The proposed security scheme can be made use to secure application built on the Ubiquitous Computing Environment (UCE) such as health care, smart office, smart ubiquitous home, etc.
Revisiting Software Engineering in the Social Era
Authors: Burégio Vanilson , Kajan Ejub , Sellami Mohamed , Faci Noura , Maamar Zakaria , Benslimane Djamal
Published: February 2017

This paper discusses the possible changes that software engineering will have to go through in response to the challenges and issues associated with social media. Indeed, people have never been so connected like nowadays by forming spontaneous relations with others (even strangers) and engaging in ad-hoc interactions. The Web is the backbone of this new social era – an open, global, ubiquitous, and pervasive platform for today's society and world - suggesting that “everything” can socialize or be socialized. This paper also analyzes the evolution of software engineering as a discipline, points out the characteristics of social systems, and finally presents how these characteristics could affect software engineering's models and practices. It is expected that social systems' characteristics will make software engineering evolve one more time to tackle and address the social era's challenges and issues, respectively.
Understanding the Dimensions of Virtual Teams
Authors: Gupta Shubhi , Pathak Govind Swaroop
Published: February 2017

Despite several efforts to bring about a clear phenomenon of virtual teams, there is still some confusion as to how virtual teams should be defined. It is probably because the characteristics of virtual teams and relationships among them have not been consistent. To address this gap, the present study explores the nature of virtual teams by analysing the perceptions of 23 professional students' pursuing full time two year Masters Programme in Business Administration, adopting the content analysis method. On the basis of multi-stage coding scheme and mutual consensus, five dimensions emerged. Results of the study, revealed that descriptors were more focused on structural, physical and technological dimensions as compared to task and social dimensions. Finally, the emerging categories were classified and arranged by using “Network View,” feature embedded in Atlas.ti7 to analyse their conceptual relationship. The study may provide inputs towards building a consistent and larger understanding of how virtual teams can be defined. Based on the findings of the study, further research implications are discussed.
Mobile Value Added Services in Fiji
Authors: Sathye Milind , Prasad Biman , Sharma Dharmendra , Sharma Parmendra , Sathye Suneeta
Published: February 2017

While mobile phones are making significant inroads in many developing countries, little is known about the institutional drivers, policy barriers and industry challenges that affect their use for business growth of micro- enterprises. The authors address this gap. After conducting semi-structured interviews of 74 women-owned micro entrepreneurs and ten key informants from the government and industry in Fiji, the authors found that appropriate policy framework, supporting infrastructure and appropriate ecosystem are required for rapid uptake of mobile value added services by women-owned micro entrepreneurs. They contribute by proposing a revised technology adoption framework as well as the four shackles theory of women micro entrepreneurs' empowerment and emancipation. The authors also highlight the policy initiatives necessary to accelerate the growth of women-owned micro enterprises by mobile value added services which could also guide other developing and emerging economies.
Change Management in Information Asset
Authors: Eachempati Prajwal
Published: February 2017

We are passing through information age with lightning communication speed. Information asset storage in Cloud and retrieval in the net has become the new invisible corporate voyage into the information space. Information Assets are a valuable source of Knowledge for both Information asset creator as well as the user. These are fluid assets that change overtime based on several internal and environmental factors! This paper seeks to address these aspects of Change that impacts such “fluid” Information Assets and the need to raise up to the changing expectations of the millions of users by satisfying the ever growing information hungry businesses. Providing unreliable information and sub-optimal analytical tools can destroy the user in the first instance and can lead to self-destruction as Information asset provider will find no takers in the long run. In this context this assorted information on Change management is chosen carefully and it is hoped, will benefit the reader who may be a technical expert in his field.
An Optimization Model for Mapping Organization and Consumer Preferences for Internet Information Channels
Authors: Khatwani Gaurav , Srivastava Praveen Ranjan
Published: February 2017

The evolution of information technology has resulted in increasingly fragmented digital media and multiple information channels. Organizations can develop comprehensive insights into consumer behavior and preferences by evaluating customers' perceptions of the various Internet channels that are available. Such insights can be used to identify which information channels can be employed to effectively reach and communicate with a target market and, thus, to optimize marketing strategies. This paper commences with a comprehensive literature review of existing research on consumer information search patterns and strategies, with a particular focus on Internet channels. The literature review is employed to develop a set of criterion by which consumer search preferences can be better understood. This criterion is subsequently used to develop a optimization model for organization that can effectively align marketing practices with customers' search processes and preferences during their pre-purchase information search.
The Effect of the Filler Material Choice on the High Cycle Fatigue Resistance of High Strength Steel Welded Joints
Authors: Dobosy Ádám , Lukács János
Published: February 2017

The objective of this article is to present the newest results of our research work. In order to determination and comparison of the fatigue resistance, high cycle fatigue tests (HCF) were performed both on SSAB WELDOX 700E (S690QL) quenched and tempered and VOESTALPINE ALFORM 960M (S960TM) thermomechanical high strength steels. Welded joints were made from these base materials, using gas metal arc welding (GMAW, MIG/MAG) with matching filler material. In the article, the performance of the welding experiments will be presented, especially with the difficulties of the filler material selection; along with the results of the HCF tests executed on the base material and its welded joints. Furthermore, our results will be compared with different literary data.
Examination of Biodegradable Polymer Thin Films
Authors: Kollár Mariann , Zsoldos Gabriella , Szabó Tamás József , Szóda Kornél
Published: February 2017

Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to study the effect of water immersion of guar gum, gelatin and pektin films. Animal-derived gelatin, citrus-derived pektin and natural guar gum made from guar seeds was used to manufacture thin films (using a 2% concentration starting solution) by casting. The biodegradable polymer films were immersed in distilled water before FTIR analysis to absorb water. The immersion time varied between 1 to 15 sec for not to make hydrocolloids, only observe swelling. After 20 sec the biofilms effectively dissolved in the distilled water.
Preparation and Properties of Thermoplastic Starch/Bentonite Nanocomposites
Authors: Lendvai László , Kmetty Ákos , Karger-Kocsis József
Published: February 2017

Thermoplastic starch (TPS)/bentonite nanocomposites containing up to 7.5 wt.% bentonite were prepared. Maize starch was plasticized with glycerol and water, in presence or absence of bentonite, in a twin-screw extruder. Mechanical, morphological and thermal properties of the TPS/bentonite nanocomposites were determined and discussed. Scanning electron microscopic (SEM) images revealed a good dispersion of bentonite particles with some remaining agglomerates in the range of 0.1 to 1.5 μm. According to the tensile test results the tensile strength and Young’s modulus increased significantly with increasing bentonite content, however, at cost of elongation. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) showed that the presence of bentonite exerted little to no effect on the thermal stability of TPS.
The Influence of Plastic Deformation on Lattice Defect Structure and Mechanical Properties of 316L Austenitic Stainless Steel
Authors: El-Tahawy Moustafa , Gubicza Jenő , Huang Yi , Choi Hye Lim , Choe Hee Man , Lábár János L. , Langdon Terence G.
Published: February 2017

The effect of different plastic deformation methods on the phase composition, lattice defect structure and hardness in 316L stainless steel was studied. The initial coarse-grained γ-austenite was deformed by cold rolling (CR) or high-pressure torsion (HPT). It was found that the two methods yielded very different phase compositions and microstructures. Martensitic phase transformation was not observed during CR with a thickness reduction of 20%. In γ-austenite phase in addition to the high dislocation density (~10 × 1014 m-2) a significant amount of twin-faults was detected due to the low stacking fault energy. On the other hand, γ-austenite was gradually transformed into ε and α’-martensites with transformation sequences γ→ε→α’ during HPT deformation. A large dislocation density (~133 × 1014 m-2) was detected in the main phase (α’-martensite) at the periphery of the disk after 10 turns of HPT. The high defect density is accompanied by a very small grain size of ~45 nm in the HPT-processed sample, resulting in an very large hardness of 6130 MPa.
Experimental Investigation on Forming of Tailor Welded Blanks
Authors: Béres Gábor , Danyi József
Published: February 2017

One of the main aims of automotive developers is vehicle weight reduction. There are many well known ways related to weight reduction, for example using thinner and higher strength sheet materials, or using of formed tubes as load-bearing elements in car body structures. In the field of modern automotive industry we must not forget that the heavy loaded, and in passenger-safety aspect relevant elements frequently consist of tailor welded blanks (TWBs). The components could have different strength or thickness or coatings too. Therefore, certain segments of the welded elements could behave differently during forming. Generally the higher strength coupled with less formability, but in the case of welded blanks, the interaction of each parts are unknown in many aspects.This paper presents the results of the experimental work, carried out to evaluate the drawability of tailor welded blanks. The welded blanks were prepared by laser beam welding technology. The blanks consisted of a well drawing component, marked DC04, and a high strength steel component. The applied high strength steels are DP600, DP800 and DP1000 types. Our current object was to determine some basic parameters of deep-drawability as a typical sheet metal forming operation. It can be stated that as the strength ratio (SR) is increasing between the segments, the limiting drawing ratio is decreasing.
Orientation Relations of Martensitic Transformations in FeMnCr Steels
Authors: Nagy Erzsebet , Benke Márton , Kovács Árpád , Mertinger Valéria
Published: February 2017

The crystallographic orientation relations of phases forming during the martensitic transformation determine the properties of alloys. In TRIP/TWIP steels, the circumstances of thermomechanical treatment (e.g. temperature, deformation) define the forming of martensites of different origins. Due to the thermomechanical treatment, thermally induced martensite (εTH), strain induced martensite (εD) and α’ martensite phases are present in the samples besides the austenite. The proportion of martensites in the sample is defined by the parameters of treatment. The thermally and strain induced martensites which are simultaneously present in the alloy at room temperature can be differentiated by the orientation relations.The martensitic transformations were followed by different methods in FeMn alloys with different Cr content. The macroscopic crystallographic anisotropy was measured by X-ray diffraction method; the microscopic one was examined by EBSD. The cognition of phenomenon observed in the texture image in different scales helps determine the possible origin of martensites.
The Effect of Laser Beam Welding Parameters onto the Evolving Joints Geometry
Authors: Berczeli Miklós , Buza Gábor
Published: February 2017

In our research the effect of a new type of laser beam parameters during the laser welding have been investigated with 80 different welding parameters. The laser welding parameters such as the laser power, laser beam spot size on the surface and feed rate greatly affect the resulting weld geometry. S235 grade steel has been used. The operating equipment was a Trumpf 4001 4 kW disk laser with a diameter of 100 microns optical fiber. The effect of different welding parameters were evaluated from the metallographic cross-section of the welded joints. This article describes the effect of the different laser beam focusing and the welding feed rate.