scholarly journals An ISM Approach for the Barrier Analysis in Implementing Green Campus Operations: Towards Higher Education Sustainability

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamed Gholami ◽  
Mohamad Faizal Bachok ◽  
Muhamad Zameri Mat Saman ◽  
Dalia Streimikiene ◽  
Safian Sharif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Model ◽  
Mutual Influence ◽  
Resistance To Change ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Green Campus ◽  
The University ◽  
Interpretive Structural Model

Although various initiatives have been undertaken by the universities worldwide to ensure that their campus operates sustainably, there are emergent barriers that pose serious challenges to the practitioners and subsequently hinder the successful implementation. The research for this paper was built upon the discussion concerning ‘campus operations’, which is one of the dominant sustainability elements in the university systems. It analyzes the barriers for green campus operations implementation through a methodological approach, which was implemented in two tiers. For identification of the barriers, a comprehensive review of the literature was performed and consulted with academic experts who have been involved in greening campus operations in the university. Next, interpretive structural modeling was used to analyze and develop a model of interactions, mutual influence, and relationship among barriers. The results revealed an eighteen-barrier interpretive structural model with eight levels. The analysis indicated that ‘lack of awareness’, ‘lack of knowledge’, ‘resistance to change’, and ‘inefficient communication’ are the dominant barriers with high driving and low dependence powers. The research findings highlighted the importance of this structural model for universities to facilitate the implementation of campus operations by removing the dominant barriers.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Lut Desert Tourism in Iran: Developing an Interpretive-Structural Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7245
Author(s):  
Beniamino Murgante ◽  
Mohammad Eskandari Sani ◽  
Sara Pishgahi ◽  
Moslem Zarghamfard ◽  
Fatemeh Kahaki
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Structural Modeling ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Interpretive Structural Model ◽  
Lut Desert

The Lut desert is one of the largest and most attractive deserts in Iran. The value of desert tourism remains unclear for Iran’s economy and has only recently been taken into consideration by the authorities, although its true national and international value remains unclear. This study was aimed at investigating the factors that influence tourism development in the Lut desert. Data collected through the purposive sampling method was analyzed using Interpretive Structural Modeling and the MICMAC Analysis. According to the results, cost-effective travel expenses, security, and safety provided in the desert, together with appropriate media advertising and illustration of the Lut desert (branding) are the leading factors that influence tourism in the Lut desert in Iran. This paper highlighted the importance of desert tourism, especially in this region.

Analysis of interaction among the barriers to 5S implementation using interpretive structural modeling approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 1834-1853 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh Attri ◽  
Bhupender Singh ◽  
Sunil Mehra
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Structural Modeling ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Modeling Approach ◽  
Manufacturing Organizations ◽  
Top Management Commitment

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to ascertain and analyze the interactions among different barriers of 5S implementation in manufacturing organizations. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, 15 barriers affecting the implementation of 5S in manufacturing organizations have been identified from literature analysis and discussion with academic and industrial experts. Afterwards, identified barriers were validated by using nation-wide questionnaire-based survey. Then, interpretive structural modeling (ISM) approach has been utilized to find out the interaction among the identified barriers in order to develop hierarchy-based model. Findings The research identifies several key barriers which have high driving power and weak dependence power. In this concern, these barriers entail extreme care and handling for successful implementation of 5S. Financial constraints, lack of top management commitment, and no proper vision and mission are found to be the key barriers. Research limitations/implications The developed ISM model is based on experts’ opinion. This developed hierarchy-based model requires further validation by using structural equation modeling approach or by performing detailed case studies. Originality/value In this paper, ISM-based structural model has been recommended for Indian manufacturing organizations, which is a novel exertion in the area of 5S implementation.

scholarly journals Diseño de un modelo de evaluación del rendimiento deportivo en la provincia de Khouzestan, Irán, con Modelización Estructural Interpretativa

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-140
Author(s):  
E. Mazarei ◽  
S. Heydarinejad ◽  
P. Shafienia ◽  
M. Zarra-Nezhad
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Khuzestan Province ◽  
Interpretive Structural Model ◽  
A Performance

Cualquier organización deportiva necesita un sistema de evaluación del rendimiento para garantizar la conveniencia de sus actividades, especialmente en entornos dinámicos y complicados. El objetivo de este estudio fue utilizar Modelización Estructural Interpretativa (ISM) para proponer un modelo de evaluación del rendimiento para las oficinas de jóvenes y deportes en la provincia de Khuzestan, Irán. Este es un estudio cuantitativo de tipo descriptivo-analítico. La población estadística estuvo formada por 120 expertos científicos y ejecutivos. Se invitó a 60 individuos a participar y, finalmente, se seleccionaron 30 individuos como los encuestados finales mediante un método de muestreo intencional. La herramienta de medición de datos fue un cuestionario elaborado por investigadores. Su validez fue confirmada por los expertos. Se utilizaron métodos estadísticos descriptivos e inferenciales para analizar los datos. Se empleó MATLAB para analizar los datos relativos al modelo estructural interpretativo. Los resultados mostraron que la mayoría de las estrategias se encuentran en el área vinculada según el análisis de influencia poder y dependencia (Tabla MICMAC). Además, los resultados de la clasificación de la estrategia indicaron que las estrategias esenciales fueron: estrategias de planificación deportiva, legislación, eliminación de obstáculos estructurales, creación del consejo estratégico de deportes de la provincia, y enfoque de gestión estratégica. Any sport organization intensively needs a performance evaluation system to ensure the desirability of its activities, particularly in dynamic and complicated environments. The objective of this study was to use interpretive structural modeling (ISM) to propose a performance evaluation model for the youth and sports offices in Khuzestan Province, Iran. This is a quantitative study of descriptive-analytical type. The statistical population consisted of 120 scientific and executive experts. 60 individuals were invited to participate, and finally, 30 individuals were selected as the final respondents by purposive sampling method. The data measurement tool was a researcher-made questionnaire. Its validity was confirmed by the experts. Descriptive and inferential statistics methods were used to analyze the data. MATLAB was employed to analyze the data concerning the interpretive structural model. The results showed that most of the strategies are in the linked area according to the analysis of the influence power and dependence (MICMAC Table). Moreover, the results of the strategy classification indicated that the most essential strategies were: strategies of sport preparation scheme, legislation, structural obstacles elimination, creation of the province sport strategic council, and strategic management approach.

Interpretive Structural Model of the Evolution of Urban Economic Space

2014 ◽  
Vol 962-965 ◽  
pp. 2479-2484
Author(s):  
Qi Wang ◽  
Yuan Yuan Jiao ◽  
Xiao Li Guo
Keyword(s):  
Economic System ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Cooperative System ◽  
Space System ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Economic Space ◽  
Urban Economic ◽  
Structural Principle ◽  
Structural Levels ◽  
Interpretive Structural Model

An urban economic space system consists of an interactional economic system and its carrier. Characterized by numerous elements, complex relations, and structural levels, this system is also composed of the following: industrialization, urbanization and its cooperative system, environmental restrictions, and other subsystems. Structural principle and interpretive structural modeling are employed to build an interpretive structural model of 36 elements distributed across 12 levels. The following relation, i.e., industrialization → urbanization → environmental restrictions, constitutes a core substructure that affects the cooperative degree of urbanization and industrialization.

Big data analytics based enablers of supply chain capabilities and firm competitiveness: a fuzzy-TISM approach

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nisha Bamel ◽  
Umesh Bamel
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Data Analytics ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Big Data Analytics ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
People Skills ◽  
Interpretive Structural Model

PurposeThis paper aims to identify the big data analytics (BDAs) based enablers of supply chain capabilities (SCCs) and competitiveness of firms. This paper also models the interaction among identified enablers and thus projects the relationship strength of these enablers with SCC and a firm's competitiveness.Design/methodology/approachIn order to achieve the research objectives of this paper, we employed fuzzy total interpretive structural modeling (TISM), an integrated approach of an interpretive structural model and TISM.FindingsResults suggest that BDA-based enablers namely, IT infrastructure for BDA; leadership commitment; people skills for use of BDA and financial support for BDA significantly enable SCC and enhance firm competitiveness.Practical implicationsResults of the present study have implications for researchers and practitioners; the results will enable them to design policies around identified enablers of BDA initiatives.Originality/valueThe present paper is one of a few early efforts that address the role of BDA in augmenting SCC and subsequently a firm's competitiveness from a resource-dynamic capability perspective.

Interpretive Structural Model of the International Regional Energy Cooperation

2013 ◽  
Vol 869-870 ◽  
pp. 593-597
Author(s):  
Ying Shen ◽  
Yang Xue ◽  
Xiao Li Guo
Keyword(s):  
Structural Model ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Energy Cooperation ◽  
Regional Energy ◽  
Structural Principle ◽  
Complementary Resource ◽  
Core Elements ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Interpretive Structural Model

International regional energy cooperation is a complex system characterized by subject diversification, relationship complexity, and structural layering. This cooperation consists of the complementary resource system, market function system, and external environment system. We establish a structure model of the international regional energy cooperation by using structural principle and interpretive structural modeling. In the model, 38 elements were distributed across seven layers. The seven layers to which the elements were distributed included the key problem in the study of international regional energy cooperation. Four relation-chains surround the core elements and the external environment. The elements in each relation-chain interact with one another and behave in a coordinated manner. These findings provide the important basis for the stability of the mechanism of the international regional energy cooperation.

Modeling drivers for successful adoption of environmentally conscious manufacturing

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Varinder Kumar Mittal ◽  
Kuldip Singh Sangwan
Keyword(s):  
Structural Model ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Environmentally Conscious ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing ◽  
The Government ◽  
Dependence Relationship ◽  
Interpretive Structural Model

Purpose – This paper aims at developing an interpretive structural model of drivers for environmentally conscious manufacturing (ECM). It will demonstrate how interpretive structural modeling (ISM) supports policy makers in the government and industry in identifying and understanding interdependencies among drivers for ECM. Interdependencies among drivers will be derived and structured into a hierarchy to derive subsystems of interdependent elements with corresponding driving power and dependency. Design/methodology/approach – ISM has been used to identify hierarchy and inter-relationships among drivers for ECM adoption and to classify the drivers according to their driving and dependence power using MICMAC analysis. The drivers for ECM adoption are identified through the review of literature followed by developing a model of drivers using ISM. Findings – The main findings of the paper include the development of an ISM model of drivers for ECM adoption. The developed model divided the identified drivers into five levels of hierarchies showing their inter-relationship and depicting the driving-dependence relationship. These five levels have been classified into four categories – awareness, external, organizational and benefits. Originality/value – The developed ISM model is expected to provide a direction to the policy makers in the government and industry and the top management of the organizations to leverage their resources in a timely manner to adopt ECM successfully.

Barriers to Total Quality Management for sustainability in Indian organizations

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (6/7) ◽  
pp. 1007-1031 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vimal Kumar ◽  
Pratima Verma ◽  
Sachin Kumar Mangla ◽  
Atul Mishra ◽  
Dababrata Chowdhary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Total Quality Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Content Type

PurposeThe paper aims to identify key human and operational focused barriers to the implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM). It develops a comprehensive structural relationship between various barriers to successfully implement TQM for sustainability in Indian organizations.Design/methodology/approachWith the help of expert opinions and extant literature review, we identified the case of TQM failure companies and barriers to implement TQM effectively. Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) and fuzzy MICMAC techniques are employed to develop a structural model and the identified barriers are categorized based on their dependence and driving power in the various categories.FindingsFrom the intensive case analysis, we identify fourteen barriers that constrain the successful implementation of TQM. The findings also provide a hierarchy of barriers in which the absence of top management involvement and ineffective leadership are the human barriers having the highest dependence.Research limitations/implicationsThe critical inputs show the implementation of TQM in the firms being more proactive and well prepared in the selected five companies. The study's emphasis on barriers will help organizations in implementing TQM for better sustainability in an organizational context.Originality/valueIn the successful implementation of TQM, barriers need to be identified because failure has often eliminated the organizations from the market. Thus, TQM is the source of strength to achieve higher productivity, profitability, and sustainable business performance. The barriers must be identified to improve organizational performance to contribute to sustainable development.

scholarly journals Exploring Challenges to Implementation of IT Service Management System ISO 20000: Implications in Managing Big Data in Emerging Economy

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nafis Ahmad ◽  
Md. Golam Rabbany ◽  
Syed Mithun Ali
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Management System ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Emerging Economy ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
It Service Management ◽  
It Service ◽  
It Support ◽  
Interpretive Structural Model

This study contributes to the literature by exploring challenges to implementing ISO 20000-1 in an emerging economy context, and suggests ways to overcome these challenges. A survey-based methodology was adopted. The data were analyzed using principal component analysis. The results indicated that senior management support was the most significant challenge for the successful implementation of IT Service Management (ITSM) systems. Other significant challenges were the justification of significant investment, premium customer support, co-operation and co-ordination among IT support teams, proper documentation, and effective process design The findings help managers introduce IT service management system (ISO 20000-1:2011) as well as improving IT service delivery system in IT support organizations for managing big data in an emerging economy. In the future, cross-firm and cross-country studies on challenges to ISO 20000 can be conducted. Also, interpretive structural model (ISM) can be formulated to examine the interrelationships among the identified challenges to ISO 20000.

Modeling the critical barriers to implementation of AACSB accreditation in business schools

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 550-570
Author(s):  
Goutam Kumar Kundu
Keyword(s):  
Business School ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
School Management ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Accreditation Standards ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Barriers To Implementation

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify and model the key barriers to the issue of adoption and implementation of AACSB accreditation standards in business schools. Business school management can focus on removing the key barriers and implement accreditation standards and practices to improve the quality of programs offered by them. Design/methodology/approach The present study adopts the interpretive structural modeling (ISM) approach to develop a hierarchical-based model of the key barriers to implementation of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation standards. It also depicts the mutual relationships among the key barriers. Findings The paper has identified the key barriers and presented an integrated model using ISM. Business schools need to pay maximum attention to diagnose and overcome these hindrances for effective implementation of AACSB accreditation standards. Research limitations/implications The model is based on the experts’ opinions, which may be biased, influencing the final output of the structural model. The developed model is to help the business school management in understanding the significance of the barriers, to prioritize or eliminate the same for the implementation of accreditation standards. Originality/value The depiction of barriers in the form of an ISM-based model is a new effort in the area of business school accreditation. The results will be useful to understand the barriers and overcome these for successful implementation of AACSB accreditation standards in business schools.

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