An Analytical Study of Surplus Value using a Value Driven Design Methodology

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Mullan ◽  
Mark Price ◽  
Danielle Soban ◽  
Joseph Butterfield ◽  
Adrian Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Surplus Value ◽  
A Value

The generative role of curiosity in soft skills development for contemporary VUCA environments

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 737-751
Author(s):  
Alison Horstmeyer
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
The Body ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Content Type ◽  
A Value ◽  
Skill Gaps ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThis paper examines the role of curiosity in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) work contexts.Design/methodology/approachThis conceptual article relied upon an examination of literature about curiosity, VUCA and soft skills.FindingsCuriosity, when encouraged and supported within the workforce, may aid organizations in closing soft skill gaps and better navigating ambiguity, perpetually changing business landscapes, and rapidly advancing technology.Research limitations/implicationsEmpirical research is needed to validate, confirm and further explicate the specific mechanisms and value of curiosity within VUCA environments.Practical implicationsOrganizations need to move beyond espousing a value of curiosity to deliberately and effectively cultivating and supporting it within their employees.Originality/valueAlthough ample research and literature has examined curiosity, soft skills and VUCA environments independently, the body of literature on the specific role of curiosity in such environments is limited.

scholarly journals Essence of partnership management in project-based learning: insights from a university’s global project programme

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary Pan ◽  
Poh-Sun Seow ◽  
Venky Shankararaman ◽  
Kevin Koh
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Content Type ◽  
A Value ◽  
Continuous Feedback ◽  
Key Features ◽  
Global Project ◽  
Unpleasant Experience

Purpose Although it is clear that there are many benefits of academic–industry partnership through project-based learning (PBL) courses offered by universities, however, there are challenges in establishing such partnerships that if not addressed, may result in either failure of such collaboration or an unpleasant experience for parties involved. Accordingly, this study aims to address this knowledge gap in the PBL literature by identifying the essence of partnership management and offering insights to managing such partnerships effectively. Design/methodology/approach This study aims to develop a framework that highlights the essence of partnership management in a PBL setting and validate the framework by conducting a focus group study on a university in Singapore (UNIS)’s PBL programmes called UNIS-X and UNIS-XO. Findings The results suggest that the key features of partnership management include a value proposition, depth of collaboration, knowledge creation and exchange and continuous feedback. In addition, the findings offer useful insights to managing effective partnerships when engaging industry partners in a PBL programme. Originality/value For researchers, this paper contributes to the PBL literature by identifying and validating the key features of effective partnerships in PBL. This serves as one of the first exploratory and validation studies in examining key features of partnership in the PBL literature. For educators, this study offers useful insights to understanding effective partnership management when engaging industry partners in a PBL course. With the knowledge, educators can devise useful actions to ensure these features of a partnership are established and maintained throughout the project.

scholarly journals Marketing accountability and marketing automation: evidence from Portugal

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susana C. Silva ◽  
Leonardo Corbo ◽  
Božidar Vlačić ◽  
Mariana Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Marketing Automation ◽  
A Value ◽  
Operational Level ◽  
Chief Marketing Officer ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Marketing Accountability ◽  
Return On Marketing

PurposeThe present study seeks to outline the role of marketing automation (MA) in measuring the return on marketing activities and the challenges associated with reaching accountability in marketing.Design/methodology/approachTo investigate the objective of the study, the authors adopted a qualitative approach, conducting an exploratory study among ten key informants located in Portugal.FindingsBased on the results of the qualitative analysis, a conceptual framework is proposed, which includes both strategic- and operational-level factors with the goal of creating a value-based agenda. In this agenda, executives such as the Chief Marketing Officer emerge as value creators, fostering business scalability, and further arguments are provided to justify budget allocation to MA activities.Originality/valueThrough careful research of the elements that characterize the phenomenon under study, the present paper ultimately contributes to a better understanding of MA and accountability within the current business paradigm.

scholarly journals Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in Relation to The Production Planning Study in PT Pupuk Kujang Cikampek

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
Tri Adi Putra ◽  
Abdul Ro’uf Farizki ◽  
Dicky Pratama Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Production Planning ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Production Volume ◽  
A Value ◽  
Quality Product ◽  
World Class ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Planning Production

Purpose- In planning production, many companies upon request from the marketing of products, but at the PT. Pupuk Kujang Cikampek most priority is the performance of the machine as a standard for production planning so that historical date engine performance is well documented. Therefore, this study analyzes the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) by a factor of availability, performance efficiency dan rate of quality product in relation to the production planning. Design/Methodology/Approach- Production Planning over a period of 5 years, only units of ammonia and urea 1B  which meet the standards of a world class company in PT Pupuk Kujang Cikampek. Findings- OEE Values ​​of ammonia and urea units 1A amounted to 75.11% which does not include a world-class, in which the operation of the plant is acceptable to record improvements to be 85%, with the risk of economic loss and there is the plant's competitiveness is low. But for ammonia and urea unit 1B has a value of 87.43% OEE which includes world-class company with the almost perfect operation and competitiveness of the plant is quite good but it should still maintain engine performance through regular and planned maintenance. Research Limitations/Implications- This research has not revealed the effect of annual maintenance on engine performance, but it has been illustrated that after each repair, the availability value has not been optimum. Practical Implications- Companies can use the concept of Hansen to calculate the engine improvements that will be made into consideration in planning production will be better in preparing the RKAP. Then the production volume increases depending on the needs of the machine so it needs to improve maintenance management with good maintenance, repair or damage maintenance. 12 days ago will be held.

scholarly journals Value Based Healthcare. A Strategy for the Cost and Clinically Effective Healthcare System Operation

2020 ◽  
Vol 2/2020 (88) ◽  
pp. 11-28
Author(s):  
Ewelina Nojszewska ◽  
◽  
Michał Kobyliński ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Clinical Effectiveness ◽  
A Value ◽  
European Healthcare ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Improve Cost ◽  
Macroeconomic Environment ◽  
Lengthy Process

Purpose: The submitted article focuses on how to solve the problems faced by the European healthcare systems. Design/Methodology: The article consists of two sections. The first one is theoretical and presents interdisciplinary achievements of researchers. The second section includes examples of solutions applied in Sweden, Germany and Great Britain. In the theoretical part, books and articles on the methodology of VBHC creation were reviewed. The empirical part is based on reports on the introduction of VBHC. Findings: The desire to improve cost and clinical effectiveness indicates the need for a value-based healthcare (VBHC). Thus, the concept of VBHC should contribute, according to experts, economists as well as finance and management specialists, to the economic efficiency and clinical effectiveness. Research limitations/implications: Unfortunately, this is a lengthy process to be preceded by many activities. Healthcare registers and databases belong to the most important ones. Thanks to them, it is possible to create the key performance indicators (KPI) allowing for a rational health policy. Original value: To the achievements contained in the publications, the submitted article adds the need to take into account appropriately selected KPIs analyzing the macroeconomic environment for the functioning of hospitals.

scholarly journals Role of Banks in Money Laundering through Fake Bank Accounts and Writing off Loan in Pakistan: An Analytical Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-190
Author(s):  
Rao Imran Habib ◽  
Attia Madni ◽  
Naureen Akhtar
Keyword(s):  
Money Laundering ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
The Public ◽  
Banking Regulations ◽  
Bank Accounts ◽  
Media Reports

Purpose: Recent media reports of money laundering through fake bank accounts implicate the involvement of banks in money laundering through "managed bank accounts". Further the waivers of loan of apparently sound institutions also give rise to specific questions and reservations on the role of banks. This paper attempts to explore the answer to those fundamental questions. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research follows qualitative content analysis methods to critically analyze the role of banks in money laundering and loan waiver policies. Findings: The research finds that despite of heavy banking regulations and laws the banking accounts are being used for money laundering. Further, the research concludes that the act of waiving off loans allegedly has provided a channel to misuse the public earned money, resulting in gross loss to the public exchequer. Implications/Originality/Value: The research concludes that the role of bank in maintaining the fake/idle accounts and the loan waiver policy and its malafide usage in the banking sector resulted in financial frauds and money laundering in Pakistan

Value creation attempts via photographs in sustainability reporting: a legitimacy theory perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irshad Ali ◽  
Sumit Lodhia ◽  
Anil K. Narayan
Keyword(s):  
Value Creation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Legitimacy Theory ◽  
Systematic Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
A Value ◽  
Sustainability Reports ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the use of legitimacy strategies via the usage of photographic disclosures in sustainability reporting as an attempt towards creating value. Design/methodology/approach This study used visual content analysis to identify disclosure trends and value creation themes from sustainability-related photographs in the annual and sustainability reports of Fonterra Co-operative Group over a ten-year period. The findings were interpreted using legitimacy theory. Findings The findings show a significant increase in the usage of photographs to legitimise and reinforce the organisation’s sustainability messages. The photographs are dominated by images signalling to stakeholders’ positive sustainability messages, as a systematic method for managing stakeholder expectations to maintain, gain and even repair legitimacy. A majority of photographs have supporting textual narrative, which could be construed as an attempt by the company to make their sustainability messages explicit and provide greater legitimacy of activities and performance with the ultimate aim of enhancing organisational value. Research limitations/implications This study contributes towards an in-depth understanding of attempts at seeking legitimacy and creating organisational value through the systematic usage of photographic disclosures in sustainability reporting. Practical implications This study has the potential to inform stakeholders on linkages between sustainability photographs, value creation and legitimacy. It can help inform and assist report preparers, designers and users on the potential of photographs as a substantive medium to manage legitimacy in sustainability reporting. Originality/value This paper adds to the scant literature on the growing use of photographs as a value adding apparatus in sustainability reporting. This paper also extends the applicability of legitimacy theory to visual disclosure and suggests that legitimacy can be systematically sought to create value.

Analysis of the color properties of papers subjected to different recycling numbers in electrophotographic (toner) printing

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ufuk Yılmaz
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Printing Industry ◽  
Yellow Colour ◽  
Color Properties ◽  
Content Type ◽  
A Value ◽  
Colour Measurements ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Colour Changes ◽  
Electrophotographic Printing

Purpose In this present study, electrophotographic printing is made on papers which are subjected to different recycling numbers, and this paper aims to examine the colour changes of this printing type. Design/methodology/approach Four-colour electrophotographic printing is carried out on adhering to the INGEDE 11p standard recycled papers four times under the same conditions. Colour measurements are made by means of electrophotographic printed colour scales printed on these recycled papers. Colour measurements are made with the X-Rite eXact spectrophotometer according to the ISO 13655:2017 standard. As a result of colour measurements, colour differences (ΔL′, ΔH′, ΔC′, ΔE00) of recycled papers are determined using some formulas. Findings According to the values obtained after four recycling, the highest ΔL′ value is found to be 4.80 yellow and the lowest 1.92 black. Again, according to the measurement results, it is determined that the highest ΔE00 is yellow colour with a value of 5.66, and lowest ΔE00 is black colour with a value of 1.98. In ΔH′, black colour is the highest value of 12.61, the lowest value with −2.05 is obtained in magenta colour. It was observed that the highest ΔC′ value is 2.98 in yellow, and the lowest value is −0.28 in black. Originality/value In the printing industry, sometimes customers want to monitor the colour differences in the printing by taking the L′a′b′ obtained values as a result of printing from the printing houses. If the colour differences exceed the tolerance values, then they can interfere with the printing. As a result of the calculations, colour changes in electrophotographic printing are observed with many parameters. This study can be a pioneer for the studies that can be done on this subject.

Why top managements must change their fundamental assumptions

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Denning
Keyword(s):  
Value Creation ◽  
Customer Value ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business People ◽  
A Value ◽  
Current Context ◽  
Purpose Of Business ◽  
Value Creation Process ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Despite today’s profusion of customer-centric rhetoric, most business people still believe that the primary purpose of business is profits. But the most resilient and sustainably successful firms consistently select one primary purpose: enrich the lives of their customers. 10; Design\methodology\approach The article maps how the most valuable and fastest growing firms are paving the way for an era of customer-driven capitalism. Findings In the current digital age, an obsession with delivering value to customers is proving to be the key driving force for success. Practical\implications The goal of customer-value primacy is not a threat to other stakeholders. Originality\value Customer-driven leadership is a hallmark of successful management in the current context. Top management must institute and continuously support a value creation process that works backwards from the future. 10;

Wearable technologies in the fashion value ecosystem: a conceptual model

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosiane Serrano ◽  
Larissa Fortunati ◽  
Daniel Pacheco Lacerda
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wearable Technologies ◽  
A Value ◽  
Conflicting Interests ◽  
Wearable Products

PurposeThe fashion sector is complex. It involves multiple actors with distinct and potentially conflicting interests, forming a value ecosystem. Thus, knowing the interested parties and belonging to the fashion sector may be a means to promote technological innovation, such as products with wearables. The purpose of this paper to identify the participants of the fashion ecosystem from the perspective of wearable technologies and develop a conceptual model.Design/methodology/approachThe present work aims to identify the participants (actors) and develop a conceptual model of the fashion ecosystem from the perspective of wearable technologies. The systematic literature review is the recommended method to qualitatively analyze documents and identify the interested parties (actors) in the fashion sector in order to design the proposed conceptual model.FindingsFrom the studies, the conceptual model of the fashion value ecosystem was designed, and the wearable product was considered its core business. The studies identified addressed ecosystems of fashion value in general but not specific to wearable products and their relations with other complementary industries.Research limitations/implicationsThe model was designed using secondary data only. Its validation is relevant through interviews with experts.Originality/valueIn terms of relevance, when conducting a systematic literature review, there were no studies that included wearable technologies in the fashion ecosystems discussed and their relations with other industries. The topic of wearables is an emerging subject that needs further research aiming to insert this technology in productive sectors.

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