A study of the individual and organizational characteristics influencing event planner's perception on information content and channel choice

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Alexander
Keyword(s):  
Information Content ◽  
Organizational Characteristics ◽  
Channel Choice ◽  
The Individual

Het belang van de context voor onderzoek binnen de organisatiepsychologie

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wim van Breukelen
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Organizational Characteristics ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Underlying Processes ◽  
Voor Onderzoek

The importance of context in research on organizational behavior The importance of context in research on organizational behavior This article emphasizes the need to pay more attention to the context in field studies of organizational behavior. The context refers to factors external to the individual, which include organizational characteristics and societal and cultural factors. The context may offer additional explanations for research findings and may improve insights in underlying processes. In addition, a focus on contextual factors in a study may increase the fit between research and practice. This article describes the potential effects of contextual factors and offers possible reasons for the lack of attention to context in many studies. Finally, several recommendations are presented in order to bring contextual factors back into the study of behavior in organizations.

scholarly journals Honeybee dance-followers respond similarly to dances regardless of their spatial information content

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Hasenjager ◽  
William Hoppitt ◽  
Ellouise Leadbeater
Keyword(s):  
Information Content ◽  
Spatial Information ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Self Organized ◽  
Diffusion Analysis ◽  
Novel Targets ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Collective Influence

AbstractHoneybees famously use waggle dances to communicate foraging locations to nestmates in the hive, thereby recruiting them to those sites. The decision to dance is governed by rules that, when operating collectively, are assumed to direct foragers to the most profitable locations with little input from potential recruits, who are presumed to respond similarly to any dance regardless of its information content. Yet variation in receiver responses can qualitatively alter collective outcomes. Here, we use network-based diffusion analysis to compare the collective influence of dance information during recruitment to feeders at different distances. We further assess how any such effects might be achieved at the individual level by dance-followers either persisting with known sites when novel targets are distant and/or seeking more accurate spatial information to guide long-distance searches. Contrary to predictions, we found no evidence that dance-followers’ responses depended on target distance. While dance information was always key to feeder discovery, its importance did not vary with feeder distance, and bees were in fact quicker to abandon previously rewarding sites for distant alternatives. These findings provide empirical support for the longstanding assumption that self-organized foraging by honeybee colonies relies heavily on signal performance rules with limited input from recipients.

Organizational dynamics: exploring the factors affecting knowledge sharing behavior

Kybernetes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 165-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nóra Obermayer ◽  
Viktoria Erika Toth
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Organizational Characteristics ◽  
Organizational Dynamics ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
The Individual

Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the individual and organizational factors that influence knowledge sharing (KS) behavior within Hungarian organizations. Design/methodology/approach The data were obtained from 238 completed questionnaires collected via the LimeSurvey system. The analysis is based on applied quantitative methodology, both descriptive and inferential statistics were used. The research investigated the relationships between individual and organizational characteristics and the KS behavior at individual and global levels. Findings Among individual factors, significant relationships have been identified regarding the generation and position of individuals, and KS behavior, while gender and education do not seem to play a significant role. With respect to organizational factors, the size of the organization and the tenure of individuals are found to be significant. Research limitations/implications The results of the analysis are limited because the data set was not large enough to investigate inter- and intra-industry variability. Practical implications The outcome of this research can support the design of managerial and organizational processes and incentives that will potentially facilitate KS in a more efficient and effective manner. Such improved KS is likely to improve the overall performance of knowledge-intensive organizations. Originality/value The original value of this research is that individual and organizational characteristics have been identified that influence KS behavior. The study focuses on a single country, Hungary, and provides relevant insight into the organizational dynamics of a specific national context.

An optimisation toolbox for multi-colour LED lighting

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 467-481 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Afshari ◽  
L Moynihan ◽  
S Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Power Efficiency ◽  
Light Emitting Diode ◽  
Optimal Choice ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Conference Room ◽  
Channel Choice ◽  
White Light Generation ◽  
Manufacturing Applications ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Mixing Problem

This paper introduces a software toolbox designed for the optimisation of white light generation using multiple light-emitting diode (LED) channels. The toolbox solves two separate types of multi-colour optimisation problems. These are the multi-channel mixing and the channel choice problems. In the multi-channel mixing problem, it is assumed that the available LEDs are pre-determined and fixed. The toolbox obtains the individual channel intensities that solve a constrained optimisation problem based on the mixed output light. It provides the user with the flexibility to choose an arbitrary formulation for the optimisation problem as well as various mathematical metrics to represent the different properties of the output light including colour rendering, power efficiency and colour accuracy. For the channel choice problem, the toolbox solves for the number and type of used LED channels as well as the intensity of individual channels to assist in optimal choice of deployed channels for luminaire manufacturing applications. This paper describes the graphical user interface and the back-end formulation of the optimisation problem and presents experimental results obtained by utilising the toolbox in a full-size conference room with 5-channel LED luminaires.

scholarly journals THE MANIPULATIVE CAPACITY OF MASS MEDIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 491-494
Author(s):  
Olga Nikolaevna Goryacheva ◽  
Galina Sergeevna Kalinina
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Information Content ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Practical Importance ◽  
Political Activity ◽  
Political Reality ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Flow Of Information

Purpose: The relevance of work is connected with understanding that the policy turns into the media process. Problematic is an allocation in a huge flow of information of the most priority and significant: consciousness of the recipient is considerably overloaded; the individual does not manage to carry out the analysis of the obtained information, and only gives it a superficial emotional assessment Methodology: The method of comparison is used for the correlation of political media reality with reality. The method of the analysis of empirical data of political activity promotes the establishment of the truth in the registration of media materials. Result: In the article, the levers used in mass media are analyzed, their manipulative potential is defined. Special attention is paid to the fact that virtualization of political reality in mass media leads to the emergence of ideological symbols. The practical importance of research of manipulative capacity of mass media consists of the identification of peculiar features, forms, and methods of impact on the consumer of information content. Applications: This research can be used for universities, teachers, and students. Novelty/Originality: In this research, the model of The manipulative capacity of mass media is presented in a comprehensive and complete manner.

scholarly journals A Systematic Literature Review of Organizational Factors Influencing 21st-Century Skills

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 215824402110672
Author(s):  
Mirjam M. Koehorst ◽  
Alexander J. A. M. van Deursen ◽  
Jan A. G. M. van Dijk ◽  
Jos de Haan
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Organizational Characteristics ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Academic Knowledge ◽  
Organizational Determinants ◽  
The Individual

Skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, problem solving, collaboration, operational skills, and information management, have become increasingly important for 21st-century employees. These skills are often referred to as 21st-century skills and influence how employees handle novel situations. They are indispensable in an economy where the knowledge and skills of employees are seen as a measure for economic potential. This systematic literature review summarizes the current academic knowledge about organizational factors that influence 21st-century skills on an individual level. A search was performed in three databases. The factors found can be sub-divided into three main categories, namely leader characteristics, job characteristics, and organizational characteristics. Transformational leadership was the factor most mentioned in the literature found. Most research found during the search was done on the level of organizational output, exposing a clear gap concerning organizational factors that influence the skill-level of individual employees. These findings can have substantive implications when looking to improve employee skills by altering organizational determinants, by enabling targeted actions to improve these skills for the individual employee.

scholarly journals Constructing media reality with an agenda in mind

2021 ◽  
pp. 151-155
Author(s):  
О. N. Goryacheva
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Cultural Studies ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Information Content ◽  
Social Reality ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
The World ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Media Stream

In the world of virtual reality, it becomes quite difficult for the recipient of information to understand how much the image he uses, created in media reality, corresponds to the phenomenon of social reality, of which it is a reflection. The construction of media reality in the media is of particular interest for research in the field of sociology, cultural studies, psychology, linguistics, advertising, PR. The study of the genesis of media reality in the paradigm of mass media is the basis for identifying the main trends in the development of communication science. Of interest is the interdependence of the agenda and the means of influencing consumers of information used in the media. The relevance of the work is associated with the understanding that the construction of media reality turns into a media process. The allocation of priority information in the media stream becomes problematic: the consciousness of the recipient is significantly overloaded the individual does not have time to analyze the information received, but only gives him a superficial emotional assessment. The article analyses mass media materials that reflect the agenda and affect the construction of media reality. The practical significance of the study of the potential of mass media in the construction of media reality is to identify priority topics for the agenda of publications that affect the consumer of information content.

МААЛЫМАТТЫ БАШКАРУУ – МААЛЫМАТТЫК МЕЙКИНДИКТИН КООПСУЗДУГУН КАМСЫЗДООЧУ ФАКТОРЛОРДУН БИРИ КАТАРЫ

2020 ◽  
pp. 65-68
Author(s):  
А. Алимахунов
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Information Content ◽  
Indirect Methods ◽  
Political Processes ◽  
Public Consciousness ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Media Outlet ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Masses

Аннотация: Бул макалада автор тарабынан ар бир коомдук өнүгүүсүнүн транзиттик баскычтарында ММКнын ролу талдоого алынды. Автордун пикири боюнча, ММКсыз коомдун саясий аң-сезимин, баалуулук түшүнүктөрүн, максаттарын өзгөртүү жана саясий процесстерди элдик массанын колдоосуна жетишүү мүмкүн эмес. Мамлекет коомдун коопсуздугун камсыз кылуу максатында ар бир ММКнын маалымат контенттерин тескөө зарылдыгы көрсөтүлдү. Анткени, ар бир маалымат контенттеринде коомдун баалуулуктарын, кызыкчылыктарын калыптандырууда, тымызын тийгизген коркунучтар, чакырыктар камтылышы мүмкүн. Ошондуктан, маалыматтык коопсуздукту толук тескеген, мамлекеттик түзүмдөрдүн өкүлдөрү монтаждалган маалыматтардан, коомчулукту жана инсанды манипуляциялоого багытталган, коомдук аң-сезимди формалдуу жана формалдуу эмес сүрөөчүлүктөрдүн кыйыр ыкмаларынан коргоосу керек. Анткени, мамлекеттик түзүмдөр коомдун коопсуздугуна таасир тийгизген, коркунучтарды жана чакырыктарды камтыган тымызын маалыматтардын контенттерин аныктоого багытталган атайын окуу курстарынан жана тренингдерден өтүшү керек. Жекелик, демөөрчүлөр тарабынан түзүлгөн Жекелик ММКдын саясатына мамлекет таасир тийгизиши зарыл. Качан гана мамлекет маалыматтын контенттери башкара алганда коомдогу коомдун баалуулуктарына, маданиятына төп келбеген көрүнүштөр болбостугу белгиленди. Аннотация: В данной статье автором проанализирована роль СМИ на транзитных этапах развития каждого общества. По мнению автора, без СМИ невозможно изменить политическое сознание общества, ценностные понятия, цели и добиться поддержки народных масс в политических процессах. Было указано, что в целях обеспечения безопасности общества государство должно управ- лять информационным контентом каждого СМИ. Потому что каждый информационный контент может нести латентные угрозы и вызовы на формирование ценностей, интересов общества. Поэтому представители государственных структур, полностью курирующих информационную безопасность, должны защищать общество и личность от смонтированных информаций, от формального и неформального лоббирования косвенных методов направленных на манипулирование общественным сознанием.Потому что государственные структуры должны проходить специальные учебные курсы и тренинги, направленные на выявление скрытых контентов информации, содержащие угрозы и вызовы, влияющие на безопасность общества. Государство должно влиять на политику частных СМИ. Отмечено, что,только, тогда когда государство будет управлять информационным контентом, не будет явлений не соответствующих ценностям и культуре общества. Resume: In this article, the author analyzes the role of mass media in the transit stages of development of each society. According to the author, without mass media it is impossible to change the political consciousness of society, value concepts, goals and achieve the support of the masses in political processes. It was pointed out that in order to ensure the security of society, the state should manage the information content of each media outlet. Because every information content can carry latent threats and challenges to the formation of values and interests of society. Therefore, representatives of state structures that are fully responsible for information security must protect society and the individual from mounted information, from formal and informal lobbying of indirect methods aimed at manipulating public consciousness. Because state structures must pass special training courses and trainings aimed at identifying hidden content of information.

Assessing the Information Content of Microarray Time Series

2008 ◽  
pp. 122-129
Author(s):  
E. Yang ◽  
I. P. Androulakis
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Time Series ◽  
Survival Rate ◽  
Molecular Biology ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
Information Content ◽  
Gene Expression Data ◽  
Expression Level ◽  
New Era ◽  
The Individual

While the rise of microarrays has heralded a new era in molecular biology with its ability to measure the expression level of thousands of genes at once, the usefulness of microarrays is exigent upon the ability to obtain accurate gene expression data for the individual genes (Bowtell, 1999; Brown & Botstein, 1999; Cheung, Morley, Aguilar, Massimi, Kucherlapati, & Childs, 1999). However, there has been significant criticism as to how meaningful the information derived via microarrays is. In cases where one has attempted to find genes that correlated to types of cancer or survival rate, it was found that different analysis techniques would often times yield radically different set of genes, calling into question the validity of the overall experiment itself (Dupuy & Simon, 2007). It is our contention that part of the problem associated with microarrays is that there does not exist a coherent method for dealing with data quality, and if a coherent method for dealing with data quality existed, many of the criticisms of microarrays could be addressed.

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