The Effects of Group and Individual Goals and Cultural Orientation on the Quality of Business Plan Generation

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Coons ◽  
Christopher Robert
Keyword(s):  
Business Plan ◽  
Cultural Orientation ◽  
Plan Generation

Tool workspace consideration for assembly plan generation

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 612-625
Author(s):  
Akram Bedeoui ◽  
Riadh Ben Hadj ◽  
Moncef Hammadi ◽  
Nizar Aifaoui
Keyword(s):  
Collision Detection ◽  
New Product ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Assembly Sequence ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Plan Generation ◽  
Assembly Sequences ◽  
Dynamic Interference ◽  
Time Decrease

Purpose During the design of a new product, the generation of assembly sequences plans (ASPs) has become one of the most important problems taken into account by researchers. In fact, a good mounting order allows the time decrease of the assembly process which leads to the reduction of production costs. In this context, researchers developed several methods to generate and optimize ASP based on various criteria. Although this paper aims to improve the quality of ASP it is necessary to increase the number of criteria which must be taken into account when generating ASPs. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, an ASP generation approach, which is based on three main algorithms, is proposed. The first one generates a set of assembly sequences based on stability criteria. The obtained results are treated by the second algorithm which is based on assembly tools (ATs) workspace criterion. An illustrative example is used to explain the different steps of this proposed approach. Moreover, a comparative study is done to highlight its advantages. Findings The proposed algorithm verifies, for each assembly sequence, the minimal required workspace of used AT and eliminates the ASPs non-respecting this criterion. Finally, the remaining assembly sequences are treated by the third algorithm to reduce the AT change during the mounting operation. Originality/value The proposed approach introduces the concept of AT workspace to simulate and select ASPs that respect this criterion. The dynamic interference process allows the eventual collision detection between tool and component and avoids it. The proposed approach reduces the AT change during the mounting operations.

scholarly journals Strategic Team AI Path Plans: Probabilistic Pathfinding

2008 ◽  
Vol 2008 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tng C. H. John ◽  
Edmond C. Prakash ◽  
Narendra S. Chaudhari
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Genetic Algorithms ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Fitness Function ◽  
New Method ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Plan Generation ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
Games And Simulations

This paper proposes a novel method to generate strategic team AI pathfinding plans for computer games and simulations using probabilistic pathfinding. This method is inspired by genetic algorithms (Russell and Norvig, 2002), in that, a fitness function is used to test the quality of the path plans. The method generates high-quality path plans by eliminating the low-quality ones. The path plans are generated by probabilistic pathfinding, and the elimination is done by a fitness test of the path plans. This path plan generation method has the ability to generate variation or different high-quality paths, which is desired for games to increase replay values. This work is an extension of our earlier work on team AI: probabilistic pathfinding (John et al., 2006). We explore ways to combine probabilistic pathfinding and genetic algorithm to create a new method to generate strategic team AI pathfinding plans.

scholarly journals Perencanaan Pemasaran Tahu Tuna pada Usaha Mikro Nabilla Makmur di Pacitan, Jawa Timur

2018 ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
NI LUH MADE RATNA HAPSARI PUTRI ◽  
DWI PUTRA DARMAWAN ◽  
PUTU UDAYANI WIJAYANTI
Keyword(s):  
Business Plan ◽  
Marketing Plan ◽  
Selling Price ◽  
Sale Price ◽  
Promotion Strategy ◽  
Packaging System ◽  
Distribution Strategy ◽  
Factors Analysis ◽  
Internal And External Factors

Marketing Plan of Tuna Tofu at Micro Enterprise Nabilla Makmur in Pacitan, Eats Java This study aimed to know the marketing plan of tuna tofu micro business of NabillaMakmur in 2017 as a new pioneered business unit and having a bright salesprospect.. The data analysis used Smart Business Plan 8.0 program consisting ofmarketing plan variables. The company did not implement the target in sales, butwithin one month the company was able to produce up to 1,500 packs per month.Based on the results of internal and external factors analysis by maximizing thestrength and exploiting the existing opportunities and minimizing the weaknessesand threats from outside by improving the quality of tuna tofu products and servicesto consumers, looking for new potential supplier areas, promotion through internetand mass media and additional personnel as company sales, and cooperation with giftshop around Pacitan.The strategy adopted by the company was a marketing mixstrategy which consists of product strategy using packaging system using vacuumplastic, pricing strategy based on competitor price, and cost of principle sale price indetermining selling price of tuna tofu, company distribution strategy through localsales in Pacitan city and sales in out of Pacitan city covering some big cities inIndonesia, company promotion strategy with good company name and through socialmedia.

scholarly journals Reasons, Success Factors and Disadvantages of Research Collaboration

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 734-747
Author(s):  
Dilek Erdoğan ◽  
Sabiha Annaç Göv
Keyword(s):  
Social Relations ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Research Collaboration ◽  
Business Plan ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Achievement Score ◽  
Individual Achievement ◽  
Number Of Authors

In recent years, the number of both co-authored publications and authors per publication in the national and international literature has increased. Co-authored publications are a result of voluntary research collaboration among academics. This study aims to investigate the reasons for research collaboration, the factors affecting the success of research collaboration, and the disadvantages of the collaboration perceived by researchers. For this purpose, qualitative research was conducted, and interviews were conducted with ten academics with different titles working in different disciplines. Among the reasons for collaboration, the most frequently reported reasons were increasing the quality of publications, ensuring learning and development, improving social relations, expertise, and access to resources. Factors such as being honest and trustworthy of the research partner, fulfilling the responsibilities of the parties, interpersonal harmony, complying with the business plan and calendar are among the factors considered to affect the success of the collaboration. Some of the perceived disadvantages of research collaboration are the low reliability of the contribution to multi-author studies, the division of academic achievement score by the number of authors, the difficulty of proving individual achievement in co-authored studies, and problems related to the research partner.

Crosscultural Counselling for Japanese Adolescents Experiencing Acculturative Stress

2003 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason M. Dixon ◽  
John Barletta
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Acculturative Stress ◽  
Culturally Diverse ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Cultural Anthropology ◽  
Cultural Orientation ◽  
Japanese Adolescents ◽  
Counselling Approach

The purpose of this article is to define and describe the issues relating to acculturation and acculturative stress. A proposed counselling approach for acculturative stress is presented and has been adapted from interventions for social phobia, which considers of the role of the crosscultural counsellor as well as models of cultural orientation and identity. Suggestions for counsellor preparation for dealing with culturally diverse clients are provided drawing upon resources and methods from the field of cultural anthropology. The intention of presenting these ideas and strategies will propose ways to assist minority groups, like international students, improve and maintain psychological wellbeing and quality of life. Finally, recommendations for further research in the areas of acculturation and acculturative stress are identified.

The quality of SOEs’ annual financial statements: A critical analysis of the OECD guidelines

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margherita Smarra ◽  
Marco Sorrentino
Keyword(s):  
Public Interest ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Business Plan ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
International Accounting ◽  
Company Performance

National and international accounting literature and established accountancy laws now agree that the nature of invested resources, and — above all — pursued objectives, can modify the accountability of state-owned enterprises (SOEs). This accountability is characterised as being of public interest, and the efficacy of the statutory accounts model derived from the chosen business plan is consequently reduced. Based upon this hypothesis, the present work proposes an evaluation of the mandatory accounting regulations for Italian state-owned enterprises via an evaluation of compliance with the OECD guidelines of November 2015 regarding “disclosure and transparency”. Although the work substantially evidences compliance with the majority of OECD recommendations, it also highlights a concentration of non-compliance in areas regarding company performance statements

scholarly journals Efficacy of Interventional Programs in Reducing Acculturative Stress and Enhancing Adjustment of International Students to the New Host Educational Environment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7765
Author(s):  
Musheer A. Aljaberi ◽  
Abdulsamad Alsalahi ◽  
Muhamad Hanafiah Juni ◽  
Sarah Noman ◽  
Ala’a B. Al-Tammemi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
International Students ◽  
Size Effect ◽  
Acculturative Stress ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cultural Orientation ◽  
Psychoeducational Program ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Trials

This review aimed to systematically outline and meta-analyze the efficacy of psychoeducational, cultural orientation, socio-cultural, and peer-pairing programs in reducing acculturative stress and enhancing adjustment among international students worldwide. The consulted databases were PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, EBSCO, and ProQuest. Eligibility criteria allowed the inclusion of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental trials without applying language, country, publication type or time restrictions. The quality of the eligible studies was appraised by the RoB2 tool of Cochrane for RCTs and JBI critical appraisal tools for quasi-experimental trials. Data items were collected based on PICO acronym by two investigators and reviewed for accuracy by a third one. The evidence was narratively synthesized and validated by proceeding with a random model meta-analysis using Cochrane RevMan software(Version 5.4). The quality of the pooled evidence from meta-analysis was assessed using the tool of GRADE. Out of 29,975 retrieved records, 14 studies (six RCTs and eight quasi-experimental trials) were included. The psychoeducational program significantly reduced acculturative stress and enhanced adjustment. In contrast, cultural orientation and peer-pairing programs significantly enhanced adjustment, but could not reduce acculturative stress. In meta-analysis, acculturative stress was significantly reduced in the psychoeducational intervention versus controls [overall pooled size effect = −3.89 (95% CI: −5.42, −2.53) at p < 0.001]. Similarly, adjustment was significantly enhanced in the psychoeducation and socio-cultural interventions versus control [overall pooled size effect = 3.10 (95% CI: 2.35, 3.85) at p < 0.001]. In conclusion, the psychoeducational program demonstrated superior efficacy in reducing acculturative stress and enhancing adjustment compared to the other interventional programs. However, socio-cultural programs have still been effective in enhancing adjustment. This systematic review is registered in PROSPERO (CRD42018104211).

scholarly journals WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH BEST PRACTICES IN RURAL MICROBUSINESS

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
José G. Vargas-Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Joint Venture ◽  
Business Plan ◽  
Empirical Knowledge ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
Scientific Support ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Successes And Failures

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the case of a joint venture stage to determine the successes and failures undertaken by women entrepreneurship aimed to improve the quality of life. The analysis is based on the theory of resources and skills of entrepreneurship and business. It is intended to answer the question, what were the successes and failures committed by entrepreneurs to run the business plan aimed to improve the quality of life in this particular case? The answers were found relating the situations described in the case with the theories of resources and skills and entrepreneurship. The analysis concludes that the empirical knowledge of entrepreneurs, in this case were not sufficient to direct the business to success, and that the lack of structured knowledge and adequate scientific support for this project strongly directed towards the non-permanence on the market.

scholarly journals Herding the Crowd: Using Automated Planning for Better Crowdsourced Planning

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-46
Author(s):  
Lydia Manikonda ◽  
Tathagata Chakraborti ◽  
Kartik Talamadupula ◽  
Subbarao Kambhampati
Keyword(s):  
Automated Planning ◽  
Human Computation ◽  
Generation System ◽  
Planning And Scheduling ◽  
Plan Generation ◽  
Tour Planning ◽  
Primitive Forms ◽  
Preference Models ◽  
Conference Scheduling

One subclass of human computation applications are those directed at tasks that involve planning (e.g. tour planning) and scheduling (e.g. conference scheduling). Interestingly, work on these systems shows that even primitive forms of automated oversight on the human contributors helps in significantly improving the effectiveness of the humans/crowd. In this paper, we argue that the automated oversight used in these systems can be viewed as a primitive automated planner, and that there are several opportunities for more sophisticated automated planning in effectively steering crowdsourced planning. Straightforward adaptation of current planning technology is however hampered by the mismatch between the capabilities of human workers and automated planners. We identify and partially address two important challenges that need to be overcome before such adaptation of planning technology can occur: (i) interpreting inputs of the human workers (and the requester) and (ii) steering or critiquing plans produced by the human workers, armed only with incomplete domain and preference models. To these ends, we describe the implementation of AI-MIX, a tour plan generation system that uses automated checks and alerts to improve the quality of plans created by human workers.

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