scholarly journals Organizational Factors That Drive to BIM Effectiveness: Technological Learning, Collaborative Culture, and Senior Management Support

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Francisco Villena-Manzanares ◽  
Tatiana García-Segura ◽  
Eugenio Pellicer
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Project Design ◽  
Design Teams ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Collaborative Culture ◽  
Learning Collaborative ◽  
Engineering Project ◽  
Technological Learning ◽  
Technology Effectiveness

Senior management support is a key dynamic capacity for design companies in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, given the fact that they must identify changes in the competitive environment, which are increasingly becoming more and more technological. In addition, senior management support is obliged to react in the most efficient and effective way. Currently, the project design teams that have adopted building information modeling (BIM) are subject to constant changes in the technological environment, of which the activity is influenced by the behavior of senior management support. This research focuses on this issue by analyzing the role played by the variables of technological learning, collaborative culture, and support provided by senior management as precedents of BIM technology effectiveness. The data set has been obtained from 92 AEC companies in Spain. Using partial least squares (PLS), this research finds evidence of the previously mentioned relationships and the existence of partial mediation effects generated by technological learning and collaborative culture within the support of senior management in BIM technology effectiveness. In addition, this model achieves an appropriate level of predictive validation to explain BIM technology effectiveness in engineering project designs. The results highlight that senior management support needs to promote a technological learning and collaborative culture to improve the technological capabilities. The contribution and original value of the paper is to provide empirical evidence that the effectiveness of BIM factors in project design teams is influenced by the behavior of top management support.

Innovation in public organizations: do government reforms matter?

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (6/7) ◽  
pp. 731-749
Author(s):  
Imane Hijal-Moghrabi ◽  
Meghna Sabharwal ◽  
Kannan Ramanathan
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
New Public Management ◽  
Organizational Innovation ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Public Sector Organizations ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the impact of New Public Management (NPM) reforms/practices on innovation in public sector organizations. Although much is written on NPM, the assumption that NPM reforms stimulate organizational innovation has not been empirically tested. The present study is an attempt to bridge this research gap.Design/methodology/approachBuilding on open-systems approach, institutional theory, and innovation research, this study argues that organizational innovation occurs in response to stimuli in the external (environmental factors) and internal environment (organizational factors), considering NPM reforms/practices as a proxy for external or environmental factors. Organizational factors include formal structural complexity, senior management support and job security. The study tests this model using data from a national survey conducted in five states in the US.FindingsThe study provides empirical insights into our understanding of the factors that drive innovation in public sector organizations. The study finds that although environmental factors are as significant as organizational factors in driving innovation in the public sector, senior management support remains the most important predictor of innovation.Originality/valueThis paper fulfils an identified need to study the effect of NPM reforms and practices on innovation in public organizational settings.

Designing Performance Metrics and Rubrics to Assess Student Outcome Attainment in Engineering Project Design Course

2021 ◽  
pp. 002205742110325
Author(s):  
Rashima Mahajan ◽  
Dipali Bansal
Keyword(s):  
Performance Metrics ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Student Outcome ◽  
Project Design ◽  
Continuous Assessment ◽  
Engineering Project ◽  
Assessment And Evaluation ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Result Analysis

The identification and development of efficient assessment and evaluation procedures (Performance Metrics) is crucial for analyzing Student Outcome attainment in Engineering Programs. The present paradigm shift in the education system has diverted the focus from teacher-centric approach to learner-centric approach. It involves the active involvement of students for their respective learning. Students are intended to perform better when they get opportunity to develop skills through experiential learning. In an engineering curriculum, Project-based courses are embedded to incorporate “learning by doing” approach and provide additional orientation to the theoretical courses studied. With this vision, the objective of this article is to present a process for continuous assessment and evaluation of graduates learning in their respective Project Design course. A sequenced procedure from defining Performance Metrics/Indicators (as per Bloom’s learning levels) for Project course to evaluate results for assessing subsequent student outcome attainment level is presented. This includes development of Rubrics for selected student outcome (ABET-EAC2) related to Project design course, collating the data using direct and indirect assessment tools and their result analysis. Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) as defined by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) has listed seven student outcomes. EAC2 defines capability of student to produce problem-specific potential design solutions to address functional requirement of societal and environmental needs. The methodology is described and implemented by taking sample data of one pass out batch of one of the Engineering Program at our Institute. The results are evaluated and analyzed according to the expected attainment level. A comprehensive analysis leads to designing and incorporation of subsequent improvement measures to establish accountability for Outcome-Based Education in terms of student’s employability.

Developing human resource for the digitization of logistics operations: readiness index framework

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anchal Gupta ◽  
Rajesh Kr Singh ◽  
Shivam Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Organization Culture ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Logistics Company ◽  
The Right ◽  
Hierarchy Process

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to identify factors that are important for logistics organizations from the perspective of manpower readiness for digitization of logistics operations. The study also prioritizes the identified factors and also evaluates the readiness index of manpower for the digitalization of logistics processes.Design/methodology/approachThe factors for manpower readiness are identified through literature review and analysis of a case study. Three major categories of factors are identified. These are organizational, behavioural and technological factors. Under these three major categories of factors, 18 sub-factors are identified. Thereafter, with experts' inputs, the factors are prioritized using Fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (AHP). Further, a case illustration of an Indian logistics company has been taken to understand the current processes, technical capabilities, manpower skills and organization culture. After the case analysis and expert inputs, the manpower readiness index has been evaluated by using graph theory matrix approach (GTMA).FindingsThe prioritization of manpower readiness factors has been done using Fuzzy AHP. Organizational factors are found to be the most important factors which require quick attention. Sub-factors that are most important for building competencies in the logistics sector are providing the right training on functional skill development (0.129), top management support and commitment for digitalization (0.117), and organizational culture for process digitalization (0.114), etc. Finally, framework for evaluation of manpower readiness index for logistics operations in the digital age has been illustrated for a case company.Practical implicationsIndian logistics companies can benchmark their readiness index with respect to the best in the industry. Based on the readiness index, logistics companies can analyse their position, gaps from best and worst and can also identify potential areas for improvement.Originality/valueThe novelty of the study lies in the development of a framework for manpower readiness for digitalization in the logistics sector. In literature, this field is very less researched and provides the scope for developing strategies for improving manpower competencies for Industry 4.0. Logistics companies can improve their performance by making their manpower ready based on results obtained for readiness index.

Exploring sectoral diversity in the timing of organizational blockchain adoption

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cigdem Turhan ◽  
Ibrahim Akman
Keyword(s):  
New Technology ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Organizational Strategies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Blockchain Technology

PurposeBlockchain is a relatively new technology. Although it has a high potential to influence organizational strategies for adoption into respective operations, it has not been widely explored yet. This study aims to assess the sectoral diversity in the timing of organizational adoption of blockchain through selected organizational factors.Design/methodology/approachA survey was conducted based on a sample of 208 IT professionals. The data was collected using an instrument containing 17 questions. The existence of sector diversity was statistically analyzed using the Least Square Regression method.FindingsThe results indicate that, except for management support and perceived ease of use, all the other factors in the analysis significantly influence sector diversity in terms of blockchain adoption timing.Originality/valueAlthough blockchain has received attention from researchers, to the best of the authors' knowledge, there is no published work in the literature that explores the organizational factors influencing sectoral differences in the timing of blockchain technology adoption. Therefore, our work is unique in the related literature since we present analyses for the diversity between public and private sectors by modeling the factors affecting the intentions for the timing of blockchain adoption as part of the organizations' IT infrastructure.

scholarly journals Organizational Factors as Predictors of Knowledge Management Practices in Federal University Libraries in Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cyprian Ifeanyi Ugwu
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Management Support ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
Positive Correlations

Abstract Objective – University libraries in Nigeria are facing challenges arising from poor funding, increasing user demands, and a competitive information environment. Knowledge management has been accepted by information professionals as a viable management tool, but issues surrounding its application require empirical investigation. The aim of this study is to determine the organizational factors that are correlates and predictors of knowledge management practices in federal university libraries in Nigeria. Methods – The study was based on a correlational research design. Twenty heads of university libraries in Nigeria responded to a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher. The questionnaire was validated by experts and its internal reliability was 0.78 obtained through Cronbach’s alpha procedures. The data collected were analyzed using Mean, Standard Deviation, One-Way ANOVA, Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, and regression analysis. Results – The study found that management support and collaboration were the most significant predictors of knowledge management practices in federal university libraries in Nigeria.  Even though human resources policy and rewards systems had positive correlations with knowledge management practices, their correlation coefficients were not significant. Conclusion – The success of knowledge management in university libraries in Nigeria depends on some contextual factors such as the support given by the management staff and the extent of collaboration among staff.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Karakteristik Internal Auditor, Dukungan Manajemen Senior dan Budaya Organisasi Terhadap Efektivitas Internal Audit

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gumulya Sonny Marcel Kusuma
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Internal Auditor

This study examines the influence of internal auditor, senior management support, organizational culture on the effectiveness of internal audits. This research uses convenience sampling technique to select the respondent . Data were collected through a survey on 44 respondents internal auditors who work at BUMN and BUMD of Palembang. Structural Equation Model (SEM) with Partial Least Square (PLS) was applied to analyzed the data. The result of this research indicate positive influence of internal auditor and senior management support on the effectiveness of internal audits. Futhermore, it was found that there were no significant influence organizational culture on the effectiveness of internal audits.

EDI Adoption and Implementation: An Examination of Perceived Operational and Strategic Benefits, and Controls

2000 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ram S. Sriram ◽  
Vairam Arunachalam ◽  
Daniel M. Ivancevich
Keyword(s):  
Customer Service ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Electronic Data Interchange ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Data Interchange ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Trading Activities ◽  
And Control

In recent years, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has revolutionized the way in which businesses conduct their trading activities. Even though the popularity and potential attached to EDI is growing rapidly, knowledge regarding the nature of EDI benefits and EDI control practices is very limited. This paper reports the results of a survey of EDI users that explores these key implementation issues. This study focuses on organizational factors that are associated with EDI adoption and implementation. Findings indicate that organizations experience both operational and strategic benefits from EDI. Customer-initiated EDI users recognized slightly greater EDI strategic benefits than did other users. Also, long-time users recognized both strategic and operational benefits in greater proportions than did more recent users, and smaller firms more often cited better customer service and convenience (as strategic and operational benefits, respectively) from implementing EDI. An examination of control practices revealed that while some basic procedures such as passwords and logs are widely used, the overall EDI control structure is typically weak. The role of management support and awareness and the implications for the management and control of EDI are also discussed.

IT Infrastructure Capabilities and Business Process Improvements

2011 ◽  
pp. 1942-1964
Author(s):  
Chuck C.H. Law ◽  
Eric W.T. Ngai
Keyword(s):  
Business Process ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
It Infrastructure ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Process Improvements ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Organizational Constructs

It has been widely discussed in the management information systems (MIS) literature that the outcomes of information technologies (IT) and systems may be subject to the influence of the characteristics of the organization, including those of the IT and business leadership. This study was conducted to examine the relationships that may exist between IT infrastructure capabilities (ITC), business process improvements (BPI), and such IT governance-related constructs as the reporting relationship between the chief executive officer (CEO) and chief information officer (CIO), and senior management support of IT and BPI projects. Using a sample of 243 multinational and Hong Kong-listed firms operating in Greater China, this study yielded empirical support for the perceived achievement of capabilities in some dimensions of the IT infrastructure in the companies under study. It was found that the BPI construct was related to the reporting relationship between the CEO and CIO (CEO-CIO distance), and to the levels of senior management support. The dimensions of the ITC construct were also investigated and identified by an exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Associations were found between the selected organizational constructs and the ITC dimensions, except in two hypothesized relationships. Those between CEO-CIO distance and the ITC dimensions of data integration and training were not supported at the significance level of 0.05.

scholarly journals Critical Success Factors Affecting Information System Satisfaction in Public Sector Organizations

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 77-98
Author(s):  
Kamel Rouibah ◽  
Adel Dihani ◽  
Nabeel Al-Qirim
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
User Involvement ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Is Success ◽  
Critical Success

Many studies have investigated technology adoption in western countries and ignored the Arab region. The available Arab studies focused on the technology adoption model (TAM) and its subsequent variations while leaving important factors such as information quality, user involvement, availability of training and top management support on the success of information systems (IS). Despite that these factors were studied scantly in some past studies, this research attempts to fill this gap and develop a more integrative model of IS success. Results indicated the existence of four critical success factors, three organizational factors (management support, training, user involvement), and an information system factor (information quality), that affect IS success (use and satisfaction). Results found that information quality for the first time mediates the effect of the three organizational factors on IS success, while TAM components (perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use) have no effect.

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