bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A 3D model and typology of organisational culture
Authors: Sułkowski Łukasz 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
The proposed model of organisational cultures I used in my research is based on three dichotomous dimensions borrowed from G. Hofstede and other researchers. Although Hofstede proposed studying organisational cultures according to other dimensions of values than in the case of cultures of whole societies, there are numerous authors who think his model is more general and so apply it to organisational cultures too. It seems that three out of five dimensions proposed by Hofstede can become a basis for such a multidimensional model and typology. I am also in favour of this approach, as I believe that three of the dimensions included in Hofstede’s model are of a universal character, whether they concern individuals, organisational cultures or social cultures [Sułkowski 2012, pp. 103-118]
La Inmersión en la Economía del Conocimiento de las Ciudades Medias del Centro-Occidente de México 2000-2010
Authors: Contreras José Luis Benítez 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
The knowledge-based economy is a new economy growth theory that for some authors is the new alternative for the economy growth. In this sense arise the medium cities as an alternative to economic growth, as these cities do not have the problems of the big cities and it is assumed that in the long term these medium cities will become large cities. Thus, the objective of this research was to find that medium cities of west-central Mexico are embedded within the knowledge economy through the comparative analysis between the Census of Population and Housing 2000 and 2010 conducted by the Institute national Statistics and Geography (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía, INEGI). The region of west-central Mexico by the end of this research is comprised by the states of Aguascalientes, Colima, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacán, Nayarit, San Luis Potosi and Zacatecas. Of those states were found that there are 39 medium cities. The result is not satisfactory as was found that there are 13 cities not embedded within the knowledgebased economy
Culture as a barrier of knowledge sharing
Authors: Chmielecki Michał 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
Management in last decades has seen knowledge sharing become a key tool for the success of a variety of institutions. Many international companies and other organizations have developed knowledge management programs as key to their future development strategies. There are number of international organizations that have identified knowledge sharing as one of their core management tools. Yet despite its growing popularity, knowledge sharing remains a complex and challenging task. This article discusses what cultural barriers can impede knowledge sharing processes
Country-of-origin effect on manager’s competence evaluations
Authors: Magier-Łakomy Ewa , Rozkwitalska Małgorzata 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
Functioning of multinational corporations requires international staffing decisions, which involves, among other issues, sending expatriates to foreign subsidiaries and/or hiring inpatriates in the headquarters. The evaluation of a manager’s professional competence by his/her subordinates, peers or superiors is determined, for example, by cultural stereotypes intertwined with the manager’s nationality. Such an evaluation may affect the quality of cross-cultural interactions and therefore influence effectiveness of a MNC’s staff. Thus the aim of this paper is to initially verify whether the country-of-origin of a manager may affect the perception of his/her professional competence. The analysis of this relationship is based on the literature review and the empirical findings from the authors’ research. An experiment on management students is the research method that was applied in the study. As a result, the authors attempt to examine whether there are cultural stereotypes that ascribe higher or lower managerial competence to individuals from certain countries. The analysis may also contribute to the literature and research on liability of foreignness as well as cultural stigmatization issues. The empirical findings from the pilot study suggest that the nationality of a manager may affect the evaluation of his/her competences by other people.
Integrated reporting as a cross-border communication tool for business - a fad or a sign of times?
Authors: Fijałkowska Justyna , Sobczyk Monika 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
A model of business communication currently used by companies, based on the financial statements and a number of satellite different themed reports, turns out to be unsatisfying towards high stakeholders’ demands for information. Stakeholders expect environmental, social and corporate governance indicators enclosed in the financial and non-financial information, in a form that provides a complete, consistent, clear, comparable and reliable picture of the corporates’ achievements. Therefore, in this article we analyze whether the Integrated Report (IR) could become a cross-border communication tool of business, which would satisfy the internal and external global environment needs. For this purpose, in the light of the differences in understanding of business responsibility for society between countries on each side of the Atlantic, the “pros” and “cons” of Integrated Reports are considered and the willingness of the business environment on this new form of communication is examined.
The use of social media in public relations in Poland and the United Kingdom – case studies from automotive industry
Authors: Chmielecki Michał , Lisowski Marcin 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
Current changes in technology and the role of the Internet open up new opportunities for companies both to communicate with the public and organisational functionality of its own structure. The fact that Social Media entered the business landscape, can be globally experience in the novel ways of communication, particularly between all stakeholders in organisation’s environment, but also in growing tendency in search for the new knowledge and expertise in digital environment. Organisations existing in brick-and-mortar landscape, observing ongoing and continues development of the digital technologies that ubiquitously transforming the way we perceive a role of marketing and making Public Relations more fascinating discipline in the XXI century. Becoming more exposed to the public, marketers needs to understand importance of their role in the new age of digital era but more importantly to be able to adapt to a new environment by building their digital presence with accordance to tomorrow’s reality and prevailing expectations. Every geographical region has its own unique approach in practicing public relations and building their own understanding of that concept. What is more, one also has to take into consideration the relations between corporate culture and organizational environment and it’s influence on certain managerial practices. Broadening the traditional perspective and communication by the new and growing acceptance of the dot.com era, internet is defining new rules, that continuously supported by the visionary and innovatory approach of modern organisations, not only modelling PR and marketing but companies as a whole. The aim of this article is to identify the changing trends of the new PR model that continuously evolve in the digital era and changing our way of building robust two-direction communication channel. The article presents four case studies (Poland and the UK) of social media in PR on the automotive market.
MODELLING OF ACOUSTIC EMISSION SOURCE AND WAVE RESPONSE IN LAYERED MATERIALS
Authors: Alamin A. , Zhang R. 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
This study proposes a model of wave propagation in layered media for the use in acoustic emission (AE) studies. This model aims to find an AE response at a free surface to the propagating waves originating at a dislocation source either in one layer medium or a layer-to-layer interface. Each of the layered media is assumed to be homogenous, linear elastic and isotropic. An integral transformation method has been applied to determine the wave response in frequency-wave number domain, which is then converted to time-space domain. In the numerical examples, we first select truncated values with the finite integral transformation, so that no wave interference happens in the responses from wave reflection at truncated boundaries. Next, we simulate wave propagation in an elastic half space, and compare results obtained with that from other kind bottom boundary. Next, we introduce a dis- location source in interface and compare a simulated AE wave response obtained with that computed in the layered medium to demonstrate the performance of the model. In each simulation, the results show good agreement with the reference solutions.
TIME–HARMONIC BEHAVIOUR OF CRACKED PIEZOELECTRIC SOLID BY BOUNDARY INTEGRAL EQUATION METHOD
Authors: Rangelov Tsviatko , Marinov Marin , Dineva Petia 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
Anti-plane cracked functionally graded finite piezoelectric solid under time-harmonic elecromechanical load is studied by a non-hypersingular traction boundary integral equation method (BIEM). Exponentially varying material properties are considered. Numerical solutions are obtained by using Mathematica. The dependance of the intensity factors (IF) - mechanical stress intensity factor (SIF) and electrical field intensity factor (FIF) on the inhomogeneous material parameters, on the type and frequency of the dynamic load and on the crack position are analyzed by numerical illustrative examples
LINEAR ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION OF INTERFACIAL SLIP BEHAVIOUR FOR COMPOSITE BOX GIRDERS
Authors: Lu Pengzhen , Shao Changyu , Zhao Renda 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
The slip at the steel-concrete interface in steel-concrete composite beams was studied analytically and numerically. A theoretical description for steel-concrete composite box beams with partial shear interaction based on the partial interaction theory was derived, and equilibrium of the rotation angle w′ was introduced to allow convenient computation of deformation of composite box beams. Numerical simulations of steel-concrete composite box beams subjected to concentrated load and/or uniformly distributed load were conducted. The analytical solutions show excellent agreement with the numerical results. For typical composite box beams used in practice, shear slip in partial composite box beams makes a significant contribution to beam deformation. Even for full composite box beams, slip effects may result in stiffness reduction. However, slip effects are ignored in many design specifications which use transformed section methods; an exception is the American Institute of Steel Construction [1] specifications, which recommend a calculation procedure in the commentary. Finally, the proposed method was extended to analyze the interface slip for shear connectors of different pitch and, to some extent, confirm the accuracy of the predictions.
Design for manufacturability in virtual environment using knowledge engineering
Authors: Jakubowski Julian , Peterka Jozef 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
Design for manufacturing (DFM) strategies help companies to develop new products that are feasible to manufacture. In the early stages of design all engineering activities are initiated in computer aided systems. When the design is finished, the process of manufacturing and production planning begins. Issues often occur at this point because two teams, designers and manufacturers, have been working separately. The resulting question is: ‘how can Knowledge Engineering (KE) be used effectively to enhance manufacturability during early design?’ Even if the most complex geometrical product can be realized using today’s technologies such as rapid prototyping it is only true in unit production. In lot and mass production where CNC machines are used, complex geometry causes a number of difficulties. So it is important to investigate the project carefully in the early design stage from the point of view of whether it will be possible to manufacture.
Teaching formula of the training for operators on effective application of lean management tools
Authors: Misiurek Bartosz , Koch Tomasz 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
The first part of this paper presents the most popular on-the-job training methods and comments on their effectiveness. Then TrainingWithin Industry (TWI) program, that originated in US in 1940s, is described. TWI program includes the Job Instruction method focused on improving on-the-job training efficiency. Problems with the knowledge transfer associated with the application of Job Instruction method are described in the next part of the paper. Finally, the newly designed Method Instruction focused on knowledge transfer is introduced. The Method Instruction is based on the philosophy of TWI program. Presentation of the structure of the Method Instruction is presented on the 5S System example. The last part of this paper presents where should be applied the Method Instruction in training process in industry companies and how the Method Instruction is a supplement to the Job Instruction method.
Enterprise service bus architecture for the big data systems
Authors: Orłowski Cezary , Szczerbicki Edward , Grabowski Jan 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
This paper presents the construction of the enterprise service bus architecture in data processing resources for a big data decision-making system for the City Hall in Gdansk. The first part presents the key processes of bus developing: the installation of developing environment, the database connection, the flow mechanism and data presentation. Developing processes were supported by models: KPI (Key Processes Identifier) and SOP (Simple Operating Procedures) (also connected to the bus). The summary indicates the problems of the bus construction, especially processes of routing, conversion, and handling events.
Service configuration in SOA-based enterprise representation using role knowledge
Authors: Sandkuhl Kurt , Seigerroth Ulf , Smirnov Alexander , Levashova Tatiana , Shilov Nikolay 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
This work investigates the use of enterprise models for service configuration with a focus on knowledge related to organizational roles. Starting from an industrial case, it presents an approach to extract a role’s information demand from an enterprise model and to use this as initial configuration for agent-based services. In addition to the meta-model included in the enterprise modeling language, the use of a common ontology is proposed which captures both, the perspective of information demand and services. The architecture of the agentbased services is following the idea to characterize all actors by their roles and to represent them by sets of services. This approach facilitates self-organization in the service level. The main contributions of the paper are (1) to show that a role’s information demand is relevant for service configuration, (2) to present a way of extracting information demand from enterprise models, and (3) to extend an approach for SOA-based enterprise representation with information demand.
Effect of company size on manager’s perception
Authors: Timilsina Binod , Haapalainen Päivi , Takala Josu 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of a company’s size on its manager’s perception towards changes in market needs and manufacturing flexibility. To serve the purpose, a questionnaire was designed by considering different types of manufacturing flexibility and changes occurring in market needs. The collected data were then analyzed to verify the proposed hypotheses. The results showed that a company’s size significantly influence manager’s perception towards manufacturing flexibility and market requirements. For instance, reliability is given higher priority by managers of micro and small enterprises in comparison with managers of medium and large enterprises. Similarly, routine flexibility is found to be significantly more important to managers of micro and small enterprises, while production facility flexibility is considered more important by managers of medium and large enterprises. Furthermore, the results showed that there is a positive relationship between changes in market requirements and manufacturing flexibility, showing that manufacturing flexibility is governed by changes in market requirements. This research was conducted with managers at various companies in the energy sector; so the results may not be applicable to other industries.
Validating performance based critical actions in a high tech start-up
Authors: Vuoti Veli-Pekka , Takala Josu , Mäntylä Alexander , Liu Yang , Yang Wenshan , Malek Nurul Aida Binti Abdul , Kronman Patricia , Kreuzer Andreas , Zafar Afnan 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
The objective of this study is to analyze a Finnish manufacturing case company’s operational competitiveness. A proposed analytical model based on analyses the corresponding angles of the strategic triangles (Prospector, Analyzer, and Defender). The model compares the angle differences between the strategy and resource triangles with opinions from different management groups of informants. It was found out that Normalized Scaled Critical Factor Index (NSCFI) model is more scientific comparing to formal ones through validation. Calculations based on the MSI questionnaire resulted in medium high values for the Prospector strategy both for past- and future orientation. S&R calculations regarding the past orientation resulted in low values for all strategy types, except P-NSCFI for Analyzer. Moreover this study covers a case, in where Balanced Critical Factor Index (BCFI) was used defining company annual strategy plan.
Ship course stabilization by feedback linearization with adaptive object model
Authors: Borkowski Piotr 
Published: April 2014

ABSTRACT
The algorithm of ship course stabilization herein presented is based on a feedback linearization controller with adaptive object model. The described method, consisting in current approximation of unknown object model functions by neuro-fuzzy approximators, represents a new generation of adaptive control methods. The implementation of this algorithm, which may constitute an executive module of a navigational decision support system, will contribute to a higher degree of automation and navigational safety improvement.
Holocene sedimentary environment of a High−Arctic fjord in Nordaustlandet, Svalbard
Authors: Ojala Antti E.K. , Salonen Veli−Pekka , Moskalik Mateusz , Kubischta Frauke , Oinonen Markku 
Published: April 2014

AbstractA2.5−metrelong marine core from Isvika bay inNordaustlandet (80°N, 18°E) was AMS14C dated and analysed for its sedimentological and magnetic parameters. The studied record was found to cover the entire Holocene and indicates major turnovers in the palaeo− hydrography and sedimentary depositional history. The area was deglaciated at around 11,300 BP. The earlyHolocene has indications of rapidmelting of glaciers and frequent deposition of ice−rafted debris (IRD). The climatic optimum terminated with a probable glacier re−advance event occurring ca. 5800 cal BP. This event caused the deposition of a diamicton unit in Isvika bay, followed by a shift towards a colder and amore stratified hydrographic set− ting. The reduction in IRD indicates gradual cooling, which led to the stratification of the bay and eventually to more persistent fast sea−ice conditions by 2500 cal BP. For the last 500 years, Isvika has again been seasonally open.
Format dependent probabilities: An eye-tracking analysis of additivity neglect
Authors: Riege Anine H. , Sulutvedt Unni , Teigen Karl Halvor 
Published: April 2014

AbstractWhen people are asked to estimate the probabilities of uncertain events, they often neglect the additivity principle, which requires that the probabilities assigned to an exhaustive set of outcomes should add up to 100%. Previous studies indicate that additivity neglect is dependent on response format, self-generated probability estimates being more coherent than estimates on rating scales. The present study made use of eye-tracking methodology, recording the movement, frequency and duration of fixations during the solution of ten additivity problems and two control tasks. Participants produced more non-additive estimates in the Scale format than in the Self-generated format. Self-generated estimates also led to longer decision time and a higher number of repeated inspections, suggesting a deliberate comparison process. In contrast, the Scale format seemed to encourage a case-based approach where each outcome is evaluated in isolation
Growth and Decline of Assets: On Biased Judgments of Asset Accumulation and Investment Decisions
Authors: Gonzalez Nichel , Svenson Ola 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
Previous research showed that accumulations of capital following stationary interest rates are underestimated by human judges. Hyperbolic discounting was suggested as a descriptive and explanatory model for this phenomenon. First, we investigated judged accumulated capital after a period of annual growth and decline. The degree of underestimation increased with accumulated growth and the results supported hyperbolic discounting as a descriptive model on the group level. However, the hyperbolic model did not apply to the data for one third of the participants. Second, we investigated how investment decisions were related to capital accumulation before the investments and to judgments of the possible outcomes of the future investments. To our surprise, the participants’ judgments of expected future accumulated capital did not add predictive power to predictions based on whether there was growth or decline before the investment decision. Unfortunately this strategy leads to suboptimal investment decisions
Belief in others’ trustworthiness and trusting behaviour
Authors: Macko Anna , Malawski Marcin , Tyszka Tadeusz 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
Data from surveys indicate that people, in general, do not trust others. On the other hand, in one-shot trust games, where the player decides whether to send money to an anonymous partner, the actual rate of trust is relatively high. In two experiments, we showed that although reciprocity expectations and profit maximization matter, they are not decisive for trusting behaviour. Crucial factors that motivate behaviour in trust games seem to be altruism and a type of moral obligation related to a social norm encouraging cooperative behaviour. Finally, we were able to divide participants into specific profiles based on amount of money transferred to the partner, altruistic motivation, and belief in partners’ trustworthiness. This shows that the trust game is differently perceived and interpreted by different participants
The Continuum of Conscientiousness: The Antagonistic Interests among Obsessive and Antisocial Personalities
Authors: Hertler Steven C. 
Published: April 2014

Abstract
The five factor trait of conscientiousness is a supertrait, denoting on one hand a pattern of excessive labor, rigidity, orderliness and compulsivity, and on the other hand a pattern of strict rectitude, scrupulosity, dutifulness and morality. In both respects the obsessive-compulsive personality is conscientious; indeed, it has been labeled a disorder of extreme conscientiousness (Widiger et al., 2009). Antisocial personality disorder, in the present paper, is described as occupying the opposite end of the conscientiousness continuum. The antisocial is impulsive rather than compulsive, illicit rather than licit, and furtive rather than forthright.After clinically comparing the obsessive and antisocial personalities, the present paper invokes evolutionary theory to explain their resultant behavioral, ideological, political and demographic differences