scholarly journals INTERNAL CHANGES IN ORGANIZATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT BY CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-63
Author(s):  
Elenica Sofijanova ◽  
Darko Andronikov ◽  
Gjorgjina Kimova
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Research Collaboration ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Innovative Strategies ◽  
Efficiency Cost ◽  
Creativity Economy ◽  
External Forces

The turbulent times in which organizations exist, create the need for rapid and dynamic changes. The knowledge economy through improved efficiency, cost savings is being replaced-transformed into a creativity economy, in particular creating an economic value of creativity, imagination and innovation. This increases the need for changes initiated by the management team. It involves accepting and implementing new products and technologies, as well as changing organizational behavior through diversified values and organizational culture. Hyper competitive environment implies production changes, technological changes, three critical innovative strategies, research, collaboration and entrepreneurship. Internal changes are planned changes from internal and external forces inside and outside the organization. Customers, competition, technology, economic forces and international markets are elements of external forces, while all internal decisions and work activities are made up of internal forces of change. If a top management team sets a goal for increased organization development, then all activities undergo changes that will lead to the realization of the set goal. However, it should be emphasized that not all employees are enthusiastic, therefore the implementation of the changes is met with resistance. The reasons are numerous, but with increased understanding and confidence, by reducing insecurity and self-interest, barriers can be selectively removed, organizational behavior will move towards the desired change.

scholarly journals Analisis Kondisi Kualitas Air Pada Budidaya Ikan Kerapu Tikus (Cromileptes altivelis) Di Situbondo [Analysis Of Water Quality Conditions On Humpback Grouper Culture (Cromileptes altivelis) In Situbondo]

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Ervany Eshmat N, Abdul Manan
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Water Temperature ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Fish Culture ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Descriptive Method

Abstract The humpback grouper (Cromileptes altivelis) is one of the fishery commodities with high economic value in both local and international markets. The price of humpback grouper can reach Rp. 200,000 - Rp. 400,000 / kilogram in the local market. The humpback grouper is potentially to be developed in most coastal areas of Indonesia. The conditions of water quality have a very important role for the success of fish culture of humpback grouper. To that end, monitoring and management of water quality are necessary in fish culture. The purpose of this case study is to determine the water quality conditions on humpback grouper culture in BBAP, Situbondo. The study was conducted on 16 January until 16 February 2012. The study method use descriptive method. From the results of water quality analysis, the water in humpback grouper broodstock ponds (I1 and I2) is no smell, no colour water, temperature 26.1-30 oC, salinity 27-35 ppt, dissolved oxygen 3.3-3.9 ppm, ammonia levels <0.001-0.22 ppm, nitrite levels 0.0075-0.085 ppm, alkalinity 110-120 ppm and pH 7.94-8.18. The water in humpback grouper hatchery ponds (B1 and B2) is no smell, green colour water, temperature 26.7-29.3 oC, salinity 27-34 ppt, dissolved oxygen 2.7-3.7 ppm, ammonia levels 0.0781-0.28 ppm, nitrite levels 0.0225-3.3305 ppm, alkalinity 94-126 ppm, and pH 7.14-7.81.

E*Trade Securities, Inc., Poineer Online Trader, Struggles to Stay on To

2011 ◽  
pp. 48-72
Author(s):  
Adam T. Elegant ◽  
Ramiro Montealegre
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Mutual Fund ◽  
Stock Options ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Fixed Costs ◽  
Price Leader ◽  
One Stop ◽  
Fierce Competition ◽  
And Control

E*Trade revolutionized the securities brokerage industry by “creating” Internet trading. E*Trade’s original strategy was to deliver cost savings to customers while amortizing fixed costs over a greater number of accounts. In 1997, several competitors established Internet sites and E*Trade was dethroned as the price leader. Its management team introduced a strategic initiative to transform the company into a financial, one-stop shop for investors. The initiative included expanding its information technology, improving its marketing and advertising program, and developing new strategic alliances. By early 1999, E*Trade had established a popular Web site offering the convenience and control of automated stock, options, and mutual fund order placement at low commission rates. E*Trade’s success pleased management but was challenged by fierce competition and emerging ethical and operational problems.

Nutritional composition of Patagonian marine gastropods during reproductive seasonality

2020 ◽  
Vol 100 (4) ◽  
pp. 567-576
Author(s):  
Mariano Cumplido ◽  
Carmen Marinho ◽  
Gregorio Bigatti
Keyword(s):  
Glycogen Content ◽  
Atlantic Coast ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Western Atlantic ◽  
Nutritional Values ◽  
Marine Gastropods ◽  
Complementary Resources ◽  
The Mean

AbstractMarine gastropods are consumed worldwide due to their nutritional quality, having important economic value in international markets. In the gulfs of Northern Patagonia (Argentina), marine gastropods are captured as complementary resources during bivalve artisanal fisheries. In this study, we determined the biochemical composition during the reproductive cycle of four edible marine gastropods abundant along the South-western Atlantic coast: Odontocymbiola magellanica, Buccinanops deformis, Buccinanops cochlidium and Trophon geversianus. All the studied species presented high protein (36–70.8%), low lipids (0.02–1.50%) and intermediate glycogen content (3.22–14.08%). The main oviposition season was during spring and summer. The mean nutritional values indicate that the species studied provide a good source of nutrients appropriate to the human diet, reaffirming their value as a commercial resource. Taking into account the nutritional contribution and the reproductive season, the best period for the capture of these resources is during summer for O. magellanica and T. geversianus, and during autumn for B. deformis and B. cochlidium. This work will help promote the consumption of Patagonian gastropods while ensuring their responsible capture, contributing to the sustainability of these valuable resources.

scholarly journals Care revolutions in the making? A comparison of cash-for-care programmes in four European countries

2006 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 455-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
VIRPI TIMONEN ◽  
JANET CONVERY ◽  
SUZANNE CAHILL
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Formal Service ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Efficiency Cost ◽  
Source Of Care ◽  
Care Regimes

This article describes and evaluates cash-for-care programmes for older people in four European countries, namely Home-Care Grants in Ireland, Direct Payments in the United Kingdom (England), Service Vouchers in Finland and Personal Budgets in The Netherlands. The purpose is to raise understanding of the background and reasons for the introduction of cash-for-care programmes and their impact on the countries' care regimes. It is argued that while the motives for introducing cash-for-care programmes in the four countries are similar, namely to promote choice and autonomy, to plug gaps in existing provision, to create jobs, and to promote efficiency, cost savings and domiciliary care, the relative importance of these goals varies. Current cash-for-care programmes have comparatively modest coverage as compared with direct service provision and provide no more than an optional, supplementary source of care in three of the studied countries. Cash-for-care schemes have not radically transformed the care regimes in Finland, The Netherlands or the United Kingdom. In Ireland, however, the restricted availability of alternative forms of formal service provision means that the expansion of cash-for-care might shift care provision significantly towards private provision and financing.

scholarly journals MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF VIBRATED CASTINGS AND WELDMENTS: A REVIEW

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
ASHWE ABUGH ◽  
IKPAMBESE KUMADEN KUNCY
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Molten Metal ◽  
Mechanical Vibration ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Electromagnetic Stirring ◽  
Significant Cost ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
External Forces ◽  
Welding Processes

<p>A number of methods utilizing external forces have been applied to induce fluid flow during solidification of molten metal in casting and welding processes. These include mould rotation, mechanical vibration and electromagnetic stirring. Many articles describe the benefits of vibration during casting and welding on microstructure and mechanical properties of castings and weldments. In this paper, these effects are reviewed and discussed to provide a better understanding of the processes. Understanding of these processes and application of the procedures offer extensive scope for significant cost savings in design and fabrication of cast and welded products.</p>

scholarly journals Research of parasites with zoonotic potential for humans in skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis)

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Clarissa Maia de Aquino ◽  
Gracienhe Gomes dos Santos ◽  
Maur´ício Laterça Martins ◽  
Vildes Maria Scussel
Keyword(s):  
Economic Value ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Mechanical Action ◽  
Fish Parasites ◽  
Zoonotic Potential ◽  
Skipjack Tuna ◽  
Internal Organs ◽  
Katsuwonus Pelamis ◽  
Tropical Waters ◽  
Zoonotic Parasites

The skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) is commonly found in the tropical waters of the oceans. It is a fishing resource of high economic value and available for national and international markets. Therefore, it is important to know the fish parasites for a correct sanitary inspection, as the pathogenesis in humans can occur through spoliative, toxic or mechanical action. This study aimed to identify the zoonotic parasitic fauna that infects the beautiful-striped using morphological methods. A total of 06 samples were analyzed. The fish were necropsied for parasitological evaluation of the musculature and internal organs. The samples were visually inspected and the structures with morphology combining with parasitic shapes were analyzed both in stereoscopic and microscope. The parasites found were fixed in 70% alcohol for later identification. All samples showed the presence of zoonotic parasites for humans. Two genera of zoonotic parasites have been found for humans that have beautiful tuna as their hosts, namely Anisakis sp. (Nematoda) and Trypanorhyncha (Eucestoda). A 100% of the infections occurred in the muscles and 66.6% in the liver. The results reinforced the importance of inspection by responsible organisms on the importance of evisceration as quickly as possible to avoid migration of larvae to the muscle.

Product Platform Design Through Sensitivity Analysis and Cluster Analysis

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhihuang Dai ◽  
Michael J. Scott
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Product Family ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Product Platform ◽  
Platform Design ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Efficiency Cost ◽  
And Cluster Analysis

Product platform design plays a vital role in determining two important aspects of a products family: efficiency (cost savings due to commonality) and effectiveness (capability to satisfy performance requirements). In this work, sensitivity analysis and cluster analysis are used to improve both efficiency and effectiveness of a product family design. A strategy of commonization is employed to form a platform. An illustrative example is used to demonstrate the merits of the proposed method, and the results are compared with existing results from the literature.

PP428 Rechargeable Versus Recharge-Free Sacral Neurostimulation: An Australian Health Economics Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (S1) ◽  
pp. 36-37
Author(s):  
Rashmi Joglekar ◽  
Alexandra Cordato
Keyword(s):  
Cost Minimization ◽  
Symptom Control ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Dropout Rates ◽  
Battery Life ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Real World Data ◽  
Sensitivity Testing ◽  
Australian Health

IntroductionSacral neuromodulation is a well-established therapy for urinary and fecal incontinence. Currently available sacral neurostimulators require replacement every three to five years due to battery depletion. New rechargeable sacral neurostimulators with a potential 15-year battery life now have regulatory approval in Australia. However, the initial outlay for the device is higher than for the predicate devices. Our objective was to assess the economic value of rechargeable devices, compared with recharge-free implants, and to identify the patients most likely to benefit from the introduction of this novel technology in Australia.MethodsThe Medicare database was reviewed to quantify populations likely to derive benefits from rechargeable technology. Cost minimization and budget impact analyses were conducted from a payer perspective. Cost inputs were derived from Medicare and the Private Hospital Data Bureau. Two scenarios were modeled comparing the three and five-year battery life of the recharge-free devices with 15 years for a rechargeable device. Sensitivity testing was conducted based on potential uptake and dropout rates (due to death, dementia, etc.).ResultsRechargeable neurostimulators were found to be dominant (cost-saving) in all modeled scenarios, facilitated by a reduction in the frequency of battery replacement procedures and their associated risks for patients. Rechargeability also facilitated higher power settings for optimal symptom control, without trading off device longevity. Younger patients are expected to derive the greatest benefit from the extended battery life as data showed that 40 percent of the implantations were for patients younger than 65 years. The key uncertainty in this analysis was the limited real-world data on patient selection and preferences, which may influence uptake and dropout rates.ConclusionsRechargeable sacral neurostimulators deliver cost savings to the healthcare system due to their extended battery life. Fewer replacement surgeries are an important patient-relevant outcome, especially for younger populations. This finding is important because it demonstrates the economic value of rechargeability to payers and provides robust evidence supporting therapy access for privately insured patients in Australia.

Defining and explicating value re-creation to solve marketplace problems for consumers with vulnerabilities

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadia Zainuddin ◽  
Julia Robinson ◽  
Jennifer Algie ◽  
Melanie Randle
Keyword(s):  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Peace Of Mind ◽  
Self Service ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Emotional Value ◽  
Older Citizens

Purpose This paper aims to examine driving retirement and its impact on the well-being of older citizens. The concepts of value creation and destruction are used to understand older consumers’ experiences with the self-service consumption activity of driving. This paper formally introduces the concept of value re-creation, as a means of restoring the overall value lost from the destruction of certain components of previous value structures. In doing so, this paper explores the different ways that resources across the micro, meso and macro levels of the ecosystem can be re-aligned, in order for older citizens to maintain their well-being after driving retirement. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative, individual-depth interview approach was undertaken with 26 participants living in New South Wales, Australia. The participants comprised of both drivers approaching driving retirement age, as well as driving retirees. Thematic analysis was undertaken to analyse the data. Findings The findings identified that emotional value in the forms of freedom, independence/autonomy and enjoyment, functional value in the forms of convenience and mobility and community value are created from driving. Driving retirement destroys certain components of this value (e.g. enjoyment and convenience) irrevocably, however freedom, independence/autonomy, mobility and social connectedness can still be maintained through re-aligning resources across the micro, meso and macro levels of the ecosystem. New components of value are also created from driving retirement. These include peace of mind, which contributes to the re-creation of the emotional value dimension, and cost savings, which creates the new value dimension of economic value. These changes to the value structure effectively re-create the overall value obtained by individuals when they retire from driving. Originality/value The main contribution of this work is the formal introduction of the concept of value re-creation at the overall and value dimension level, and development of a conceptual model that explains how this value re-creation can occur. The model shows the resource contributions required across all levels of the ecosystem, expanding on existing conceptualisations that have predominantly focussed on resource contributions at the individual and service levels.

scholarly journals What Is the Value of Different Zika Vaccination Strategies to Prevent and Mitigate Zika Outbreaks?

2018 ◽  
Vol 220 (6) ◽  
pp. 920-931 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah M Bartsch ◽  
Lindsey Asti ◽  
Sarah N Cox ◽  
David P Durham ◽  
Samuel Randall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Vaccine Development ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Vaccination Strategies

Abstract Background While the 2015–2016 Zika epidemics prompted accelerated vaccine development, decision makers need to know the potential economic value of vaccination strategies. Methods We developed models of Honduras, Brazil, and Puerto Rico, simulated targeting different populations for Zika vaccination (women of childbearing age, school-aged children, young adults, and everyone) and then introduced various Zika outbreaks. Sensitivity analyses varied vaccine characteristics. Results With a 2% attack rate ($5 vaccination), compared to no vaccination, vaccinating women of childbearing age cost $314–$1664 per case averted ($790–$4221/disability-adjusted life-year [DALY] averted) in Honduras, and saved $847–$1644/case averted in Brazil, and $3648–$4177/case averted in Puerto Rico, varying with vaccination coverage and efficacy (societal perspective). Vaccinating school-aged children cost $718–$1849/case averted (≤$5002/DALY averted) in Honduras, saved $819–$1609/case averted in Brazil, and saved $3823–$4360/case averted in Puerto Rico. Vaccinating young adults cost $310–$1666/case averted ($731–$4017/DALY averted) in Honduras, saved $953–$1703/case averted in Brazil, and saved $3857–$4372/case averted in Puerto Rico. Vaccinating everyone averted more cases but cost more, decreasing cost savings per case averted. Vaccination resulted in more cost savings and better outcomes at higher attack rates. Conclusions When considering transmission, while vaccinating everyone naturally averted the most cases, specifically targeting women of childbearing age or young adults was the most cost-effective.

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