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Davis, Jenny, Amee Morgans, and Stephen Burgess. "Information management in the Australian aged care setting." Health Information Management Journal 46, no. 1 (July 26, 2016): 3–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1833358316639434.
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Background: Information management systems and processes have an impact on quality and safety of care in any setting and particularly in the complex care setting of aged care. Few studies have comprehensively examined information management in the Australian aged care setting. Objective: To (i) critically analyse and synthesize evidence related to information management in aged care, (ii) identify aged care data collection frameworks and (iii) identify factors impacting information management. Methods: An integrative review of Australian literature published between March 2008 and August 2014 and data collection frameworks concerning information management in aged care were carried out. Results: There is limited research investigating the information-rich setting of aged care in Australia. Electronic systems featured strongly in the review. Existing research focuses on residential settings with community aged care largely absent. Information systems and processes in the setting of aged care in Australia are underdeveloped and poorly integrated. Conclusions: Data quality and access are more problematic within community aged care than residential care settings. The results of this review represent an argument for a national approach to information management in aged care to address multiple stakeholder information needs and more effectively support client care.
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Sancino, Alessandro, and Lorraine Hudson. "Leadership in, of, and for smart cities – case studies from Europe, America, and Australia." Public Management Review 22, no. 5 (February 3, 2020): 701–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2020.1718189.
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Furneaux, Craig, and Neal Ryan. "Modelling NPO–Government Relations: Australian case studies." Public Management Review 16, no. 8 (March 26, 2014): 1113–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2014.895030.
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Charlesworth, Kate, Maggie Jamieson, Rachel Davey, and Colin D. Butler. "Transformational change in healthcare: an examination of four case studies." Australian Health Review 40, no. 2 (2016): 163. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ah15041.
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Objectives Healthcare leaders around the world are calling for radical, transformational change of our health and care systems. This will be a difficult and complex task. In this article, we examine case studies in which transformational change has been achieved, and seek to learn from these experiences. Methods We used the case study method to investigate examples of transformational change in healthcare. The case studies were identified from preliminary doctoral research into the transition towards future sustainable health and social care systems. Evidence was collected from multiple sources, key features of each case study were displayed in a matrix and thematic analysis was conducted. The results are presented in narrative form. Results Four case studies were selected: two from the US, one from Australia and one from the UK. The notable features are discussed for each case study. There were many common factors: a well communicated vision, innovative redesign, extensive consultation and engagement with staff and patients, performance management, automated information management and high-quality leadership. Conclusions Although there were some notable differences between the case studies, overall the characteristics of success were similar and collectively provide a blueprint for transformational change in healthcare. What is known about the topic? Healthcare leaders around the world are calling for radical redesign of our systems in order to meet the challenges of modern society. What does this paper add? There are some remarkable examples of transformational change in healthcare. The key factors in success are similar across the case studies. What are the implications for practitioners? Collectively, these key factors can guide future attempts at transformational change in healthcare.
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Storer, Christine, Geoffrey Soutar, Jacques Trienekens, Adrie Beulens, and Mohammed Quaddus. "Dynamic modelling of inter-organisational information management systems and relationships in food chains." Journal on Chain and Network Science 4, no. 1 (June 1, 2004): 55–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.3920/jcns2004.x042.
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It is agreed that good communication systems between organisations increase customer satisfaction and relationship behaviour. However, less is known about the details of how information is used to manage relationships. Theories that have been found have either been tested on non-perishable goods or on small case studies. In earlier stages of the research, a dynamic model of inter-organisational information management systems (IOIMS) and relationships was developed based on a netchain case study. This paper presents an evaluation of this model based on a survey of Australian food processors and a green life industry case study. Both studies found that the environment (power, dependency and market uncertainty) had a significant influence on (attitudinal) commitment to develop long-term customer/supplier relationships. In addition, the nature of the IOIMS was associated with perceived current outcomes (satisfaction with performance, perceived responsiveness and strength of relationship trust). However, commitment to develop long-term customer supplier relationships was not significantly associated with the IOIMS. Conclusions were more doubtful about the association between the business environment and the IOIMS and perceived current outcomes. Suggestions for future research are made.
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Ruzzier, Jan, Amrik S. Sohal, Pooja Katna, and Suzanne Zyngier. "Success and failure in IT outsourcing by government agencies: two Australian case studies." International Journal of Business Information Systems 3, no. 2 (2008): 107. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijbis.2008.016581.
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Fisher, James, Peter Tozer, and Doug Abrecht. "Livestock in no-till cropping systems - a story of trade-offs." Animal Production Science 52, no. 4 (2012): 197. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/an11123.
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The trade-offs of incorporating livestock into no-till cropping systems were examined with respect to ground cover, water balance, nutrient cycling, pest management, whole-farm economics and farmer preferences. The hypothesis that livestock and no-till cropping enterprises may co-exist was investigated using a review of scientific literature and technical reports, information from farmer focus groups and an economic analysis based on case study data from farm consultants. The scientific review focussed on work from Australia, especially western and southern Australia, but also included research related to systems in northern New South Wales and southern Queensland and some related international work. The focus groups and case studies were from the cereal-sheep systems of western and southern Australia. It was concluded that the use of livestock in a no-till system is determined by the productive capacity of the land, the relative profitability of cropping and livestock, the management of herbicide-resistant weeds, sensitivity of soil to damage from grazing and trampling and the farmer’s passion, preference and willingness to apply increased management to livestock. Livestock are an important source of farm diversification and risk management. While net farm income tends to decline as the proportion of livestock increases, variation in net farm income also decreases, reducing volatility in revenue. Livestock need to comprise above 10–15% of net farm income to provide a positive impact on variability of return. Adaptation of mixed-farming systems through rotational grazing, temporary agistment of livestock or removal to non-cropping areas are all management options that may be utilised to remove or reduce potential negative impacts, improve integration and to realise triple-bottom-line gains.
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Sharma, A. K., S. Cook, and M. N. Chong. "Monitoring and validation of decentralised water and wastewater systems for increased uptake." Water Science and Technology 67, no. 11 (June 1, 2013): 2576–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2013.168.
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Decentralised water and wastewater systems are being implemented to meet growing demand for municipal services either in combination with centralised systems or as standalone systems. In Australia, there has been increased investment in decentralised water and wastewater systems in response to the capacity constraints of existing centralised systems, an extended period of below average rainfall, uncertainly in traditional water sources due to potential climate change impacts, and the need to reduce the environmental impact of urban development. The implementation of decentralised water systems as a mainstream practice at different development scales is impeded by the knowledge gaps on their actual performance in a range of development types and settings. As the wide-spread uptake of these approaches in modern cities is relatively new compared to centralised approaches, there is limited information available on their planning, design, implementation, reliability and robustness. This paper presents a number of case studies where monitoring studies are under way to validate the performance of decentralised water and wastewater systems. The results from these case studies show the yield and reliability of these decentralised systems, as well as the associated energy demand and ecological footprint. The outputs from these case studies, and other monitoring studies, are important in improving decentralised system design guidelines and developing industry wide management norms for the operation and maintenance of decentralised systems.
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McColl, Rod, Irena Descubes, and Mohammad Elahee. "How the Chinese really negotiate: observations from an Australian-Chinese trade negotiation." Journal of Business Strategy 38, no. 6 (November 20, 2017): 38–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jbs-09-2016-0110.
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Purpose Previous research suggests that negotiation style and conflict management strategies are influenced heavily by cultural factors. In the case of the Chinese, findings have largely produced stereotypical views about their behavior, but the authors argue that this position is becoming increasingly blurred in the global economy. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using participant observation during negotiations of a free-trade agreement between China and Australia followed by in-depth interviews with Chinese delegates. Findings Consistent with Confucianism and a Taoism-based value system, there was evidence of strong cultural influence on conflict management approaches. Two a priori Chinese strategies were evident – avoidance and accommodating, with five tactics. However, contrary to previous research, the authors found use of two conflict management strategies normally associated with a western approach – competing and compromising, with five associated tactics. Practical implications Chinese negotiators are knowledgeable and capable of adopting western negotiation strategies and tactics. The authors advise managers involved in international negotiations with Chinese managers to be cautious when relying on historical stereotypical assessments and to think differently about the emerging Chinese negotiator. Originality/value Few published negotiation studies involve real negotiations based on actual observations, particularly in an international setting. Contrary to many published studies, we demonstrate that conflict management approaches used by Chinese negotiators have evolved into a blend of traditional Chinese and western styles.
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Smith, Peter, and Iain Paton. "From wells to decisions—data management for coal seam gas operators in Australia as compared to conventional oil and gas operators." APPEA Journal 51, no. 2 (2011): 716. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/aj10096.
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The large number of wells associated with typical coal seam gas (CSG) developments in Australia has changed the paradigm for field management and optimisation. Real time data access, automation and optimisation—which have been previously considered luxuries in conventional resources—are key to the development and operation of fields, which can easily reach more than 1,000 wells. The particular issue in Australia of the shortage of skilled labour and operators has increased pressure to automate field operations. This extended abstract outlines established best practices for gathering the numerous data types associated with wells and surface equipment, and converting that data into information that can inform the decision processes of engineers and managers alike. There will be analysis made of the existing standard, tools, software and data management systems from the conventional oil and gas industry, as well as how some of these can be ported to the CSG fields. The need to define industry standards that are similar to those developed over many years in the conventional oil and gas industry will be discussed. Case studies from Australia and wider international CSG operations will highlight the innovative solutions that can be realised through an integrated project from downhole to office, and how commercial off the shelf solutions have advantages over customised one-off systems. Furthermore, case studies will be presented from both CSG and conventional fields on how these enabling technologies translate into increased production, efficiencies and lift optimisation and move towards the goal of allowing engineers to make informed decisions as quickly as possible. Unique aspects of CSG operations, which require similarly unique and innovative solutions, will be highlighted in contrast to conventional oil and gas.
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Li, Wei, Sisi Zlatanova, Abdoulaye A. Diakite, Mitko Aleksandrov, and Jinjin Yan. "Towards Integrating Heterogeneous Data: A Spatial DBMS Solution from a CRC-LCL Project in Australia." ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information 9, no. 2 (January 21, 2020): 63. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijgi9020063.
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Over recent decades, more and more cities worldwide have created semantic 3D city models of their built environments based on standards across multiple domains. 3D city models, which are often employed for a large range of tasks, go far beyond pure visualization. Due to different spatial scale requirements for planning and managing various built environments, integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) has emerged in recent years. Focus is now shifting to Precinct Information Modeling (PIM) which is in a more general sense to built-environment modeling. As scales change so do options to perform information modeling for different applications. How to implement data interoperability across these digital representations, therefore, becomes an emerging challenge. Moreover, with the growth of multi-source heterogeneous data consisting of semantic and varying 2D/3D spatial representations, data management becomes feasible for facilitating the development and deployment of PIM applications. How to use heterogeneous data in an integrating manner to further express PIM is an open and comprehensive topic. In this paper, we develop a semantic PIM based on multi-source heterogeneous data. Then, we tackle spatial data management problems in a Spatial Database Management System (SDBMS) solution for our defined unified model. Case studies on the University of New South Wales (UNSW) campus demonstrate the efficiency of our solution.
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Hamilton, Doug. "Linking Strategic Information Systems Concepts to Practice: Systems Integration at the Portfolio Level." Journal of Information Technology 14, no. 1 (March 1999): 69–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/026839629901400106.
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Surveys during the past two decades have consistently shown that many of the most critical management concerns with information systems arise at the portfolio, rather than application, level. Architecture-driven planning with a view to the implementation of integrated information systems structures has been widely canvassed as a means of dealing with portfolio-level issues, particularly the problems of inconsistent data and uncoordinated processes which have affected many organizations in recent years. The benefits anticipated from this type of initiative have been such that many organizations have persisted with architecture-based strategies despite reports of high failure rates. This paper reports on some research into IS integration planning in the organization Telstra (formerly Telecom Australia)) during a period of 40 years. The research was conducted as an interpretive case study, with practitioners’ assessments and perspectives on IS planning being incorporated in the data analysis. The focus of the study was on four critical assumptions, which were identified during an initial review of the theoretical literature as having to hold true for an organization to expect success with this form of planning. The study revealed that none of these assumptions held reliably throughout the period studied, a point fundamental to understanding why relatively little progress was made towards published integration targets. The paper then canvasses the view that though traditionally understood as blueprints for implementation, information systems architectures could be reconceptualized as knowledge assets, with independent value as sources of core planning concepts. The conclusion drawn is that their use in this type of role could facilitate the achievement of many, if not all, of the benefits anticipated from more comprehensive approaches.
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Starling, S. W. "CREATING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FROM KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SHARING." APPEA Journal 40, no. 1 (2000): 587. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/aj99038.
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Petroleum companies are being challenged to exploit complex reservoirs, operate in remote regions and employ advanced technology to meet stock market demands for increased shareholder value.However, many companies face these challenges with a diminished pool of experienced staff due to organisation downsizing, outsourcing of activities and the retirement of older employees.To combat this erosion of experience, knowledge management programs that aim to formalise the generation and leverage of expertise and skills are becoming an important means of creating and sustaining competitive advantage.To be effective, these knowledge management programs must be driven by the business needs and bring together people, processes, and technology to focus on how knowledge creates value for the organisation.An important consideration for many organisations is bringing about a cultural change which encourages knowledge management and promotes information sharing. Successful change requires leadership, resources, and appropriate rewards.The case studies presented describe how an Australian production company is planning systems to manage the capture, organisation, and sharing of knowledge, and how a multinational exploration company is implementing technology to facilitate information sharing initiatives to access, analyse, and apply knowledge around the world.
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Crowe, Bernard, and David Hailey. "Cardiac picture archiving and communication systems and telecardiology-technologies awaiting adoption." Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 8, no. 3_suppl (December 2002): 9–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1258/13576330260440691.
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summary Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures associated with cardiology are heavily supported by diagnostic imaging technology. The management of such images, including radiographs, echocardiography examinations and cardiac angiography studies, requires a suitable means of handling the data. A number of manufacturers are now offering picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) and telecardiology options. These could greatly improve the efficiency of data management for cardiac examinations, including linkage to radiology and hospital information systems and electronic patient records. A barrier to the implementation of cardiac PACS has been the relatively high capital cost. There have also been technical difficulties in implementing a suitable interface. Historical problems have included ‘turf wars’ between different specialist groups and a reluctance to shift from well established practice patterns. Early cooperative work between radiologists and cardiologists in the development of coronary arteriography has been replaced by contention between cardiologists, radiologists and vascular surgeons, often driven by economic considerations rather than the needs of the patient. At this stage, cardiac PACS and telecardiology have great potential for improving the coordinated care of cardiac patients in Australia.
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Raitt, Petrina, Allison Selman, and Céline Lanoëlle. "Engineering and environmental studies for decommissioning of subsea infrastructure." APPEA Journal 59, no. 1 (2019): 277. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/aj18107.
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Decommissioning of subsea infrastructure requires input from engineering and environmental studies, as well as the stakeholders, so that informed decisions can be made. This paper discusses the technical and environmental considerations relating to the decommissioning of subsea infrastructure for the full range of subsea components, including structures, rigid pipelines, flexible flowlines and control systems. Example engineering and environmental assessments that could be performed are discussed, such as stability, corrosion, lifting, materials degradation, net environmental benefit assessment (NEBA) and marine and fishing studies. The stakeholder engagement process is also presented. The paper discusses processes leading up to the decommissioning decision and what operators can do, to ensure that there is adequate information to support decisions that need to be made on transitioning into the final stage of the asset lifecycle. The paper will provide guidance on execution of the decommissioning works, how to ensure success and considerations for material handling, management and disposal of potentially hazardous and contaminated material and other environmental impacts. The technical aspects will be presented using case studies on past and present decommissioning projects in Australia. Solutions for in situ, recovery and repurposing that have been adopted will be presented, as well as alternative solutions that are currently being developed.
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Zuo, Yeqin, Bernie Mullen, Rachel Hayhurst, Karen Kaye, Renee Granger, and Jonathan Dartnell. "OP08 Using Real World Data To Support National Postmarketing Surveillance." International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care 34, S1 (2018): 3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0266462318000739.
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Introduction:While medicines and medical tests are developed in a controlled clinical trial environment, postmarketing surveillance in the real world can be challenging. MedicineInsight—a database of longitudinal patient-level clinical information from primary care practices in Australia—is a novel program that collects primary care data to improve postmarketing surveillance at a national level.Methods:MedicineInsight collects de-identified clinical information from primary care practice information systems using data extraction tools. MedicineInsight currently includes 3.6 million regular patients of 3,300 family physicians (general practitioners) from 650 primary care practices across Australia. MedicineInsight data include longitudinal clinical information on diagnosis and medicines (dose, strength, route of administration, medication switches over time, adverse events, and allergies), and pathology testing data. A series of observational studies was developed for postmarketing surveillance of management of a range of health priorities including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression, and antibiotics use.Results:Forty-four percent of patients with T2DM in the MedicineInsight database did not have a recorded hemoglobin A1c result and thirty-one percent did not have a recorded blood pressure reading in the previous 6 months. While guidelines recommend a stepwise approach to the initiation of COPD therapy, forty-nine percent of patients with COPD (with or without asthma) were prescribed dual therapy at initiation and a small number (4.5 percent) were prescribed triple therapy. Between 2011 and 2015, the annual rate of antidepressant prescribing per 1,000 family physician encounters increased by eight percent. High volumes of antibiotics were prescribed for respiratory tract infections in Australian primary care, notwithstanding guideline recommendations that antibiotics are not recommended in most cases.Conclusions:Large scale, real-world clinical data from primary care practices can play an important role in postmarketing surveillance at a national level.
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Bernecker, Thomas, Ryan Owens, Andrew Kelman, and Kamal Khider. "Geological overview of the 2021 offshore acreage release areas." APPEA Journal 61, no. 2 (2021): 294. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/aj20113.
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In 2021, a total of 21 areas were released for offshore petroleum exploration. They are located in the Bonaparte Basin, Browse Basin, Northern Carnarvon Basin, Otway Basin, Sorell Basin and Gippsland Basin. Despite COVID-19 negatively impacting the industry, participation in the acreage release nomination process was again robust. However, as has been the case in recent years, industry interest is focussed on those areas that are close to existing discoveries and related infrastructure. In tune with the Australian government’s resource development strategy, the areas being offered for exploration are likely to supply extra volumes of natural gas, both for export to Southeast Asian markets and domestically to meet the forecasted shortage in supply to eastern Australia. According to the 2019 implementation of a modified release process, only one period for work program bidding has been scheduled. The closing date for all submissions is Thursday, 3 March 2022. Geoscience Australia continues to support industry activities by acquiring, interpreting and integrating pre-competitive datasets that are made freely available in the context of the agency’s regional petroleum geological studies. As part of a multidisciplinary study, new data, including regional seismic and petroleum systems modelling, for the Otway Basin are now available. Also, a stratigraphic/sedimentological review of the upper Permian to Early Triassic succession in the southern Bonaparte Basin has been completed, the results of which are being presented at this APPEA conference. Large seismic and well data sets, submitted under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (OPGSSA), are made available through the National Offshore Petroleum Information Management System (NOPIMS). Additional data and petroleum-related information can be accessed through Geoscience Australia’s data repository.
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Heartfield, Marie, Andrea Morello, Melanie Harris, Sharon Lawn, Vincenza Pols, Carolyn Stapleton, and Malcolm Battersby. "e-Learning competency for practice nurses: an evaluation report." Australian Journal of Primary Health 19, no. 4 (2013): 287. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/py13033.
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Practice nurses in Australia are now funded to facilitate chronic condition management, including self-management support. Chronic disease management requires an established rapport, support and proactivity between general practitioners, patients and the practice nurses. To achieve this, training in shared decision making is needed. e-Learning supports delivery and achievement of such policy outcomes, service improvements and skill development. However, e-learning effectiveness for health care professionals’ is determined by several organisational, economic, pedagogical and individual factors, with positive e-learning experience linked closely to various supports. This paper reinforces previous studies showing nurses’ expanding role across general practice teams and reports on some of the challenges of e-learning. Merely providing practice nurses with necessary information via web-based learning systems does not ensure successful learning or progress toward improving health outcomes for patients.
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Rytkönen, Eelis, Christopher Heywood, and Suvi Nenonen. "Campus management process dynamics – Finnish and Australian practices." Journal of Corporate Real Estate 19, no. 2 (May 8, 2017): 80–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jcre-02-2016-0007.
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Purpose This paper aims to outline campus management process dynamics that are affected by glocalization, changing funding structures and digitalization, and answer: How do glocalization, changing funding structures and digitalization challenge university campus management? and What implications do the challenges have on campus management processes? Design/methodology/approach Literature overview discusses how glocalization, changing funding structures and digitalization affect campus management. Empirical part explores how these forces affect management processes through 36 interviews on multiple embedded cases in the main campuses of Aalto University in Finland and the University of Melbourne in Australia. Findings Major challenges include future foresight, institutional sharing, economical paucity and functional flexibility. Heterogeneous user behaviors challenge absolute spatial measures as bases for designing learning and working environments. Finding a balance between long-haul portfolio maintenance for the university and future users and short-haul flexible pilots for the current user communities is crucial. Research limitations/implications The results derive from interviews of 36 campus management professionals from two campus management organizations limiting the validity and the reliability of the study. Further studies should be conducted by replicating the study in another context, by interviewing end users and clients and by investigating case investments and impacts over time. Practical implications Campus managers can answer the challenges through practical applications such as big data collection and sharing in physical environments, integrated service provision to thematic communities, cross-pollination of user communities and open access to information and infrastructure services. Originality/value This paper provides insights and tools to strategic alignment by comparing campus management of two fundamentally different systems in the context of higher education and on-going digitalization.
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Power, Damien, and Mile Terziovski. "The process, practice and outcomes of non-financial auditing: five Australian case studies." International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management 7, no. 1 (2005): 52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijmtm.2005.006502.
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Abbasgholizadeh Rahimi, Samira, Michelle Cwintal, Yuhui Huang, Pooria Ghadiri, Roland Grad, Dan Poenaru, Genevieve Gore, Hervé Tchala Vignon Zomahoun, France Légaré, and Pierre Pluye. "Application of Artificial Intelligence in Shared Decision Making: Scoping Review." JMIR Medical Informatics 10, no. 8 (August 9, 2022): e36199. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/36199.
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Background Artificial intelligence (AI) has shown promising results in various fields of medicine. It has the potential to facilitate shared decision making (SDM). However, there is no comprehensive mapping of how AI may be used for SDM. Objective We aimed to identify and evaluate published studies that have tested or implemented AI to facilitate SDM. Methods We performed a scoping review informed by the methodological framework proposed by Levac et al, modifications to the original Arksey and O'Malley framework of a scoping review, and the Joanna Briggs Institute scoping review framework. We reported our results based on the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) reporting guideline. At the identification stage, an information specialist performed a comprehensive search of 6 electronic databases from their inception to May 2021. The inclusion criteria were: all populations; all AI interventions that were used to facilitate SDM, and if the AI intervention was not used for the decision-making point in SDM, it was excluded; any outcome related to patients, health care providers, or health care systems; studies in any health care setting, only studies published in the English language, and all study types. Overall, 2 reviewers independently performed the study selection process and extracted data. Any disagreements were resolved by a third reviewer. A descriptive analysis was performed. Results The search process yielded 1445 records. After removing duplicates, 894 documents were screened, and 6 peer-reviewed publications met our inclusion criteria. Overall, 2 of them were conducted in North America, 2 in Europe, 1 in Australia, and 1 in Asia. Most articles were published after 2017. Overall, 3 articles focused on primary care, and 3 articles focused on secondary care. All studies used machine learning methods. Moreover, 3 articles included health care providers in the validation stage of the AI intervention, and 1 article included both health care providers and patients in clinical validation, but none of the articles included health care providers or patients in the design and development of the AI intervention. All used AI to support SDM by providing clinical recommendations or predictions. Conclusions Evidence of the use of AI in SDM is in its infancy. We found AI supporting SDM in similar ways across the included articles. We observed a lack of emphasis on patients’ values and preferences, as well as poor reporting of AI interventions, resulting in a lack of clarity about different aspects. Little effort was made to address the topics of explainability of AI interventions and to include end-users in the design and development of the interventions. Further efforts are required to strengthen and standardize the use of AI in different steps of SDM and to evaluate its impact on various decisions, populations, and settings.
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Eaidgah, Youness, Amir Abdekhodaee, Manoochehr Najmi, and Alireza Arab Maki. "Holistic performance management of virtual teams in third-party logistics environments." Team Performance Management: An International Journal 24, no. 3/4 (June 11, 2018): 186–202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/tpm-05-2017-0020.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the use of an integrated approach for performance improvement of virtual teams (VTs) in third-party logistics (3PL) through the integration of performance management (PM), visual management (VM) and continuous improvement (CI) initiatives into one coherent system. The paper will also propose a methodological framework to establish such a system. The intended integrated system is called as integrated visual management (IVM) throughout this paper. Design/methodology/approach This research is based on a case study that took place in a 3PL context with 19 VTs of different sizes spread across Australia. Many major 3PL companies provide their services either internationally or nationwide and therefore use VTs on a regular basis. The selected company does the same. This case was picked as representative of the many complexities which VTs face in 3PL settings, e.g. geographical and temporal separations; different skill levels within the team and between different team bases; multi-teaming system; high staff turnover; recurring performance problems and firefighting approach to problem-solving; and highly demanding performance requirements from clients. Further, this case study, being of a newly established contract and team, enabled the observation of the team dynamic and complexities from the earliest stages. In addition, as the main author of the paper was part of the managerial layer of the studied VT, this provided it a unique opportunity to escape the usual bureaucracy and rather focus on the research. This study also includes a literature review on VTs along with PM, VM and CI, which comprises IVM. Findings It was found that an integrated approach to PM, VM and CI was effective in systematically improving the VT performance. The framework for implementing IVM was productive and enabled to successfully plan and deploy the improvement intentions. Even though the team was highly virtual and encompassed a range of situational challenges, including different skill levels, a multi-teaming system and a high staff turnover, nevertheless, through IVM, the results met and exceeded performance targets on a sustainable base. Inventory record accuracy, dispatch on time, delivery in full on time and dock to stock were improved by 45, 62, 22 and 25 per cent on average, respectively. Originality/value The originality of the paper comes from its methodological approach to performance improvement for VTs in 3PL contexts through integrating PM, VM and CI systems into one coherent system, IVM.
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Duan, Carson, Bernice Kotey, and Kamaljeet Sandhu. "The Effects of Cross-Border E-Commerce Platforms on Transnational Digital Entrepreneurship." Journal of Global Information Management 30, no. 2 (July 2022): 1–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jgim.20220301.oa2.
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This research examines the important concept of transnational digital entrepreneurship (TDE). The paper integrates the host and home country entrepreneurial ecosystems with the digital ecosystem to the framework of the transnational digital entrepreneurial ecosystem. The authors argue that cross-border e-commerce platforms provide critical foundations in the digital entrepreneurial ecosystem. Entrepreneurs who count on this ecosystem are defined as transnational digital entrepreneurs. Interview data were dissected for the purpose of case studies to make understanding from twelve Chinese immigrant entrepreneurs living in Australia and New Zealand. The results of the data analysis reveal that cross-border entrepreneurs are in actual fact relying on the significant framework of the transnational digital ecosystem. Cross-border e-commerce platforms not only play a bridging role between home and host country ecosystems but provide entrepreneurial capitals as digital ecosystem promised.
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Huxedurp, Leonie M., Guðný Þ. Pálsdóttir, and Nanda Altavilla. "Risk-based planning for water recycling in an Australian context." Water Supply 14, no. 6 (June 3, 2014): 971–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/ws.2014.058.
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Australia has seen an unprecedented proliferation in large scale water recycling schemes since the late 1990s. This has been driven by a recent decade of drought, policies to encourage water efficiency in new homes and buildings in urban areas, and to reduce pressure on rain-fed water supplies by replacement with alternate water sources in rural areas. Underpinning these drivers are principles of economic and environmental sustainability and protection of public health. National guidelines for recycling of treated sewage, released in 2006, replaced an approach using prescriptive end point water quality targets, with a 12-step risk-based framework for the planning and operation of Australian water recycling schemes. Essential to this risk-based approach is an understanding of the sewage treatment system and assessing the risks in the catchment, the treatment process, distribution system and end use environment. Inherent also in this process is the identification of critical control points with tangible operational targets for pre-empting, preventing and correcting off-spec conditions before they derail a scheme. Validation of systems through microbial log reduction targets for indicator viruses, bacteria, protozoa and helminths, differentiated according to end use and expected exposures, may be obtained through treatment, site controls or a combination of both. Drawing on case studies from the Australian states of New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (Qld), this paper gives insight to preventative risk management of water recycling schemes with typical risk profiles. Some advantages and disadvantages of the guideline approach are considered. The information paints a picture of the industry's risk management obligations in the planning phase and may be of use to practitioners in other regions where planning for safe and sustainable water recycling is developing.
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Tayauova, Prof Dr Gulzhanat. "Message from Editor." Global Journal of Business, Economics and Management: Current Issues 8, no. 1 (April 17, 2018): I. http://dx.doi.org/10.18844/gjbem.v8i1.3292.
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Message from Editor
Dear Readers,
It is the great honor for us to publish seventh volume, second issue of Global Journal of Business, Economics and Management: Current Issues.
Global Journal of Business, Economics and Management: Current Issues is an international, multi-disciplinary, peer-refereed journal which aims to provide a global platform for professionals working in the field of business, economics, management, accounting, marketing, banking and finance and scholars and researchers to share their theoretical, empirical and practical knowledge on current issues in the area of business, economics and management.
The scope of Global Journal of Business, Economics and Management: Current Issues includes; but is not limited to current issues on; Accounting, Advertising Management, Business and Economics, Business Ethics, Business Intelligence, Business Information Systems, Business Law, International Finance, Labor Economics, Labor Relations & Human Resource Management, Law and Economics, Management Information Systems, Business Law, Business Performance Management, Business Statistics, Communications Management, Comparative Economic Systems, Consumer Behavior, Corporate Finance and Governance, Corporate Governance, Cost Management, Management Science, Market Structure and Pricing, Marketing Research and Strategy, Marketing Theory and Applications, Operations Research, Organizational Behavior & Theory, Organizational Communication, Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles, Product Management, Decision Sciences, Development Planning and Policy, Economic Development, Economic Methodology, Economic Policy and so on.
Aim of this issue is to give the researchers an opportunity to share the results of their academic studies. There are different research topics discussed in the articles. Topics including a case study on reading news and ICT as a motivational tools in teaching, Responsible sourcing practices in hazelnut industry, applicable quality management tools in a production cycle of a selected company, brand positioning of domestic services in Australia and significant leadership competencies at large industrial companies: Results of exploratory quantitative research are included in the current issue.
The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal to provide a rich knowledge of the field. Different kinds of topics will be discussed in 2018 Volume. A total number of thirteen (13) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.
We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.
Best regards,
Prof. Dr. Gulzhanat Tayauova
Editor – in Chief
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Cameron, Julie. "Governance structure, mechanisms and methods for managing collaborative eBusiness projects." Journal on Chain and Network Science 6, no. 2 (December 1, 2006): 155–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.3920/jcns2006.x072.
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Increasingly ebusiness projects are undertaken by collaborations. Many collaborative ebusiness projects fail to achieve their stated objectives due partly to inadequate project management. Additional management functions result from the lack of central authority and the characteristics of the three levels involved in these projects: the participating organizations that voluntarily collaborate (a form of virtual organization) to achieve agreed ebusiness objectives; the project teams (normally operating as "virtual" teams); and representatives from participating organizations. Because management functions change during the three stages of the "Collaborative Project Management Lifecycle"©®, it is proposed that the governance structure, mechanisms and methods adopted also need to change to effectively coordinate participating organizations and manage project activities. This proposal is evaluated using case studies of five Australian ebusiness collaborative projects. The paper contributes to practice by comparing various governance structures, mechanisms and methods and discussing the implications from a management perspective. The results are used to suggest governance structures, mechanisms and methods appropriate to key attributes of collaborative ebusiness projects. The paper synthesizes and builds on existing research related to collaborations, project management, virtual organizations and virtual teams, and then applies these findings to a real world environment.
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Clark, Kevin W., Susan Moller, and Lauri O'Brien. "Electronic patient journey boards a vital piece of the puzzle in patient flow." Australian Health Review 38, no. 3 (2014): 259. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ah13192.
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Objective Internationally, there is growing interest in the applicability of visual management in healthcare, although little is known about the extent of its effectiveness. In the past 5 years technical advances have permitted the integration of all relevant data into a singular display that can improve staff efficiency, accelerate decisions, streamline workflow processes and reduce oversights and errors in clinical practice. The aim of the case study is to describe the features and application of electronic patient journey boards (EPJBs) as an enabler to accelerate patient flow that has been demonstrated and evaluated in Queensland Health hospitals. Methods In 2012 and 2013 we collected ward-specific data that was sourced from the Queensland Hospital Admitted Patient Data Collection, determining the top 10 overnight diagnostic-related groups (DRGs) for each ward participating in the pilots. The Statistical Output Unit within Queensland Health then provided data and analysis on the ALOS for each of these DRGs for the period following an EPJB installation, along with the ALOS for the same DRGs for the corresponding period in the previous year. Results Patient length of stay reduced and display of estimated discharge dates improved with the introduction of EPJBs along with improved communication and information management resulting in time savings from 20 min per staff member per shift to 2.5 h per ward a day. Conclusion Queensland and South Australian Health systems have succeeded in ‘making the hospital patient journey visible’ through an innovative combination of information management and prominent display of key information related to patient care portrayed on large liquid crystal display (LCD) screens in hospital wards. What is known about the topic? No published studies have explored health services developing, piloting and evaluating Electronic Patient Journey Boards in a variety of clinical settings. What does this paper add? Until recently, paper-based health records and scheduled meetings were the only way for healthcare staff to communicate information to one another. In practice, this means that information vital to patient care is infrequently communicated between team members, is recorded in different places and in different ways, and is heavily reliant on care providers seeking out the information they need to perform effectively in their role. What are the implications for practitioners? This paper can be beneficial for managers and decision-makers of all healthcare organisations when considering streamlining a patients’ journey through a hospital with the assistance of visual management tools.
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Fraser, Kym, and Hans‐Henrik Hvolby. "Effective teamworking: can functional flexibility act as an enhancing factor?" Team Performance Management: An International Journal 16, no. 1/2 (March 9, 2010): 74–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13527591011028933.
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PurposeTwo of the most sought after properties in today's dynamic and competitive manufacturing environment are labour flexibility and effective teamworking. This is due in no small part to the growth of modern manufacturing philosophies which strongly advocate the need for both teamwork and flexibility. This paper aims to explore the impact of two labour flexibility strategies (functional flexibility and intra‐cell flexibility) on teamwork in a cellular manufacturing environment.Design/methodology/approachUsing a revised input/process/output (IPO) team effectiveness model a questionnaire was designed and a case study undertaken at a large Australian manufacturer. The knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) gained from job rotation (flexibility) was quantitatively tested against team processes and team performance.FindingsIt was found that functional flexibility had an overall stronger, significant effect on the five team processes tested (communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, goals and performance, tasks and planning) than did intra‐cell flexibility. In regards to output (team performance) functional flexibility performed better in areas such as customer delivery, inventory holdings and quality, while intra‐cell flexibility performed better in the area of absenteeism. An inconclusive result was obtained for the fifth output measure, efficiency rate.Research limitations/implicationsThe study was conducted at a single organisation, which limits the generalisation of the outcomes, therefore broader research on the area is recommended.Practical implicationsThe study provides evidence that the individual benefits of both functional flexibility and teamworking may be enhanced while being practised concurrently. With labour flexibility and teamwork being key factors in most modern organisations, the practical implications are much wider than the field of manufacturing.Originality/valueIndividually, the literature offers much on teamworking and flexibility but studies exploring the combined effects of these two important elements are rare, especially in the field of manufacturing. The present paper fills some of the gaps
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Apolinário-Hagen, Jennifer, Jessica Kemper, and Carolina Stürmer. "Public Acceptability of E-Mental Health Treatment Services for Psychological Problems: A Scoping Review." JMIR Mental Health 4, no. 2 (April 3, 2017): e10. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/mental.6186.
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Background Over the past decades, the deficient provision of evidence-based interventions for the prevention and treatment of mental health problems has become a global challenge across health care systems. In view of the ongoing diffusion of new media and mobile technologies into everyday life, Web-delivered electronic mental health (e-mental health) treatment services have been suggested to expand the access to professional help. However, the large-scale dissemination and adoption of innovative e-mental health services is progressing slowly. This discrepancy between potential and actual impact in public health makes it essential to explore public acceptability of e-mental health treatment services across health care systems. Objective This scoping review aimed to identify and evaluate recent empirical evidence for public acceptability, service preferences, and attitudes toward e-mental health treatments. On the basis of both frameworks for technology adoption and previous research, we defined (1) perceived helpfulness and (2) intentions to use e-mental health treatment services as indicators for public acceptability in the respective general population of reviewed studies. This mapping should reduce heterogeneity and help derive implications for systematic reviews and public health strategies. Methods We systematically searched electronic databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, PsycINFO, Psyndex, PsycARTICLES, and Cochrane Library, using reference management software for parallel searches) to identify surveys published in English in peer-reviewed journals between January 2010 and December 2015, focusing on public perceptions about e-mental health treatments outside the context of clinical, psychosocial, or diagnostic interventions. Both indicators were obtained from previous review. Exclusion criteria further involved studies targeting specific groups or programs. Results The simultaneous database search identified 76 nonduplicate records. Four articles from Europe and Australia were included in this scoping review. Sample sizes ranged from 217 to 2411 participants of ages 14-95 years. All included studies used cross-sectional designs and self-developed measures for outcomes related to both defined indicators of public acceptability. Three surveys used observational study designs, whereas one study was conducted as an experiment investigating the impact of brief educational information on attitudes. Taken together, the findings of included surveys suggested that e-mental health treatment services were perceived as less helpful than traditional face-to-face interventions. Additionally, intentions to future use e-mental health treatments were overall smaller in comparison to face-to-face services. Professional support was essential for help-seeking intentions in case of psychological distress. Therapist-assisted e-mental health services were preferred over unguided programs. Unexpectedly, assumed associations between familiarity with Web-based self-help for health purposes or “e-awareness” and intentions to use e-mental health services were weak or inconsistent. Conclusions Considering the marginal amount and heterogeneity of pilot studies focusing on public acceptability of e-mental health treatments, further research using theory-led approaches and validated measures is required to understand psychological facilitator and barriers for the implementation of innovative services into health care.
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CARR, M. K. V., and J. W. KNOX. "THE WATER RELATIONS AND IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS OF SUGAR CANE (SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM): A REVIEW." Experimental Agriculture 47, no. 1 (January 2011): 1–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0014479710000645.
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SUMMARYThe results of research on the water relations and irrigation needs of sugar cane are collated and summarized in an attempt to link fundamental studies on crop physiology to irrigation practices. Background information on the centres of production of sugar cane is followed by reviews of (1) crop development, including roots; (2) plant water relations; (3) crop water requirements; (4) water productivity; (5) irrigation systems and (6) irrigation scheduling. The majority of the recent research published in the international literature has been conducted in Australia and southern Africa. Leaf/stem extension is a more sensitive indicator of the onset of water stress than stomatal conductance or photosynthesis. Possible mechanisms by which cultivars differ in their responses to drought have been described. Roots extend in depth at rates of 5–18 mm d−1 reaching maximum depths of > 4 m in ca. 300 d providing there are no physical restrictions. The Penman-Monteith equation and the USWB Class A pan both give good estimates of reference crop evapotranspiration (ETo). The corresponding values for the crop coefficient (Kc) are 0.4 (initial stage), 1.25 (peak season) and 0.75 (drying off phase). On an annual basis, the total water-use (ETc) is in the range 1100–1800 mm, with peak daily rates of 6–15 mm d−1. There is a linear relationship between cane/sucrose yields and actual evapotranspiration (ETc) over the season, with slopes of about 100 (cane) and 13 (sugar) kg (ha mm)−1 (but variable). Water stress during tillering need not result in a loss in yield because of compensatory growth on re-watering. Water can be withheld prior to harvest for periods of time up to the equivalent of twice the depth of available water in the root zone. As alternatives to traditional furrow irrigation, drag-line sprinklers and centre pivots have several advantages, such as allowing the application of small quantities of water at frequent intervals. Drip irrigation should only be contemplated when there are well-organized management systems in place. Methods for scheduling irrigation are summarized and the reasons for their limited uptake considered. In conclusion, the ‘drivers for change’, including the need for improved environmental protection, influencing technology choice if irrigated sugar cane production is to be sustainable are summarized.
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Parikh, Sumit, Donna Christensen, Peter Stuchbery, Jenny Peterson, Anastasia Hutchinson, and Terri Jackson. "Exploring in-hospital adverse drug events using ICD-10 codes." Australian Health Review 38, no. 4 (2014): 454. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ah13166.
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Objective Adverse drug events (ADEs) during hospital admissions are a widespread problem associated with adverse patient outcomes. The ‘external cause’ codes in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10) provide opportunities for identifying the incidence of ADEs acquired during hospital stays that may assist in targeting interventions to decrease their occurrence. The aim of the present study was to use routine administrative data to identify ADEs acquired during hospital admissions in a suburban healthcare network in Melbourne, Australia. Methods Thirty-nine secondary diagnosis fields of hospital discharge data for a 1-year period were reviewed for ‘diagnoses not present on admission’ and assigned to the Classification of Hospital Acquired Diagnoses (CHADx) subclasses. Discharges with one or more ADE subclass were extracted for retrospective analysis. Results From 57 205 hospital discharges, 7891 discharges (13.8%) had at least one CHADx, and 402 discharges (0.7%) had an ADE recorded. The highest proportion of ADEs was due to administration of analgesics (27%) and systemic antibiotics (23%). Other major contributors were anticoagulation (13%), anaesthesia (9%) and medications with cardiovascular side-effects (9%). Conclusion Hospital data coded in ICD-10 can be used to identify ADEs that occur during hospital stays and also clinical conditions, therapeutic drug classes and treating units where these occur. Using the CHADx algorithm on administrative datasets provides a consistent and economical method for such ADE monitoring. What is known about the topic? Adverse drug events (ADEs) can result in several different physical consequences, ranging from allergic reactions to death, thereby posing a significant burden on patients and the health system. Numerous studies have compared manual, written incident reporting systems used by hospital staff with computerised automated systems to identify ADEs acquired during hospital admissions. Despite various approaches aimed at improving the detection of ADEs, they remain under-reported, as a result of which interventions to mitigate the effect of ADEs cannot be initiated effectively. What does this paper add? This research article demonstrates major methodological advances over comparable published studies looking at the effectiveness of using routine administrative data to monitor rates of ADEs that occur during a hospital stay and reviews the type of ADEs and their frequency patterns during patient admission. It also provides an insight into the effect of ADEs that occur within different hospital treating units. The method implemented in this study is unique because it uses a grouping algorithm developed for the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) to identify ADEs not present on admission from patient data coded in ICD-10. This algorithm links the coded external causes of ADEs with their consequences or manifestations. ADEs identified through the use of programmed code based on this algorithm have not been studied in the past and therefore this paper adds to previous knowledge in this subject area. What are the implications for health professionals? Although not all ADEs can be prevented with current medical knowledge, this study can assist health professionals in targeting interventions that can efficiently reduce the rate of ADEs that occur during a hospital stay, and improve information available for future medication management decisions.
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Mugridge, Rebecca L. "Academic Library Management: Case Studies." Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship 31, no. 1 (January 2, 2019): 52–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1941126x.2019.1596663.
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van der Blonk, Heico. "Writing Case Studies in Information Systems Research." Journal of Information Technology 18, no. 1 (March 2003): 45–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0268396031000077440.
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Case study research can be reported in different ways. This paper explores the various ways in which researchers may choose to write down their case studies and then introduces a subsequent typology of writing case studies. The typology is based on a 2 × 2 matrix, resulting in four forms of writing case studies: chronology, play, biography and voices. The four forms are characterized and discussed and some methodological issues concerning the writing of case studies are highlighted.
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Hart, M. L., S. Berkowitz, J. Ryan, and K. Waspe. "Key information systems management issues: A comparative study in South Africa." South African Journal of Business Management 35, no. 4 (December 31, 2004): 49–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajbm.v35i4.668.
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The identification of key Information Systems (IS) management issues is important for all players in the industry. Most academic research has followed the form of the Society for Information Management (SIM) studies, originating in the early 1980’s in the United States of America (USA), and since replicated in many countries, yet no comprehensive recent study had been carried out in South Africa. This study was performed within weeks of September 11, 2001 on a sample of 121 members of the Cape IT Initiative (CITI), and of the Computer Society of South Africa (CSSA), from a range of industries and geographical regions. Highest rated issues were business intelligence, a responsive IT infrastructure and disaster recovery, while Business Relationship and Technical Infrastructure issues were prominent overall. Demographic factors did not significantly influence overall results. Rankings were correlated with an earlier South African study and with 1997 Australian research, but not with a 1995 USA study. The economic developmental status of a country was found to be linked to the key issues that country faces.
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Smith, Michael, Deborah E. Swain, Brien Boswell, John McIntyre, Antonio Hill, and Skip Boettger. "Business case studies in knowledge management." Proceedings of the American Society for Information Science and Technology 42, no. 1 (October 18, 2006): n/a. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/meet.14504201156.
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Ang, J., N. Shaw, and F. Pavri. "Identifying strategic management information systems planning parameters using case studies." International Journal of Information Management 15, no. 6 (December 1995): 463–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0268-4012(95)00049-d.
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Schmidt, Alexander, Boris Otto, and Hubert Österle. "Integrating information systems: case studies on current challenges." Electronic Markets 20, no. 2 (May 18, 2010): 161–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12525-010-0037-8.
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Whiddett, R. J., B. X. Jackson, and J. A. Handy. "Teaching Information Systems Management Skills: Using Integrated Projects and Case Studies." Computer Science Education 10, no. 2 (August 2000): 165–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1076/0899-3408(200008)10:2;1-c;ft165.
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Francis, Ben, Tyron Venn, Tom Lewis, and Jeremy Brawner. "Case Studies of the Financial Performance of Silvopastoral Systems in Southern Queensland, Australia." Forests 13, no. 2 (January 26, 2022): 186. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f13020186.
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There is considerable uncertainty surrounding the future availability of hardwood timber from state-owned native forests in southern Queensland. The timber industry is becoming increasingly reliant on private native forests, where much is on properties primarily managed for beef cattle grazing. Historically, these forests have been periodically high-grade harvested without silvicultural treatment or cleared to increase pasture production where landholders have the right to do so. This study compares these traditional forest management practices at four case study properties against silvopastoral system alternatives. Merchantable timber, pasture and cattle production was estimated for each management scenario with a native forest silvicultural treatment response model. The net present value of each scenario was estimated over a 20-year management period. For all case study properties, the worst-performing forest management scenario was to clear forest for grazing. Investment in silvopastoral systems in southern Queensland was found to be financially attractive, particularly when silvicultural treatments were implemented in year zero to increase timber production. Silvicultural treatments increased the mean annual increment of merchantable timber over 20 years by an average of 1.3 m3/ha/year relative to the scenario where no management was performed in year zero. Forest management scenarios with silvicultural treatments had better financial performance than scenarios without silvicultural treatment. However, long payback periods and sovereign risk are serious impediments to silvopastoral system adoption in southern Queensland. If these concerns can be overcome, private native forests have the potential to be sustainably managed to improve the financial performance of farms, improve regional employment and income generation, supply Queensland’s future hardwood timber needs, and increase carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation on private land.
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Kearns, Grover S. "An electronic commerce strategic typology: insights from case studies." Information & Management 42, no. 7 (October 2005): 1023–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.im.2004.11.006.
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Walsh, John N., and Jamie O’Brien. "Knowledge Asymmetries and Service Management: Three Case Studies." Journal of Information & Knowledge Management 17, no. 03 (September 2018): 1850024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219649218500247.
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The purpose of this paper is to investigate how information systems are used by knowledge-intensive service firms and identify their effects on client–provider interactions. The paper uses data from case studies of service-related departments of three multinational firms. We identified several broad trends present in all three case companies. The required degree of knowledge specialisation, coupled with the ability to leverage knowledge created during service interactions resulted in high degrees of knowledge asymmetries between service provider and clients, which led to clients becoming the recipients of knowledge rather than co-creators. Differences between the cases related to the varying degrees to which information systems had been used to support service interactions. We therefore provide a model that outlines three key phases of activity. Individualisation involves the categorisation and location of tacit knowledge. This was followed by the codification and leveraging of service interactions through standardisation. Finally, the ability to provide alternative, more customised services, was achieved through modularisation. Increasing levels of specialisation of labour resulted in increasing knowledge asymmetries between service provider and client, reducing the need for client participation and co-production. Firms progress through three stages of development using information systems to support leveraging knowledge required for service delivery. The findings are based on case studies of departments within three multinational firms and would benefit from further empirical testing. The paper contributes to the existing literature in several ways. It focusses specifically on knowledge-intensive service firms, where labour is highly specialised. It gives information systems an explicit and significant role in examining how service elements may be leveraged. Finally, it outlines an exploratory model for managing this process.
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Vinaja, Robert. "Geospatial infrastructure, applications and technologies: india case studies." Journal of Global Information Technology Management 22, no. 1 (January 2, 2019): 75–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1097198x.2019.1567659.
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Adam, Frédéric, Eleanor Doyle, and David Sammon. "The SerCom and Topps Case Studies." Journal of Decision Systems 17, no. 1 (January 2008): 153–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.3166/jds.17.153-167.
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Brézillon, Patrick, Marcos R. S. Borges, Jose A. Pino, and Jean-Charles Pomerol. "Lessons Learned from Three Case Studies." Journal of Decision Systems 17, no. 1 (January 2008): 27–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.3166/jds.17.27-40.
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Solesvik, Marina Z. "Collaborative knowledge management: case studies from ship design." International Journal of Business Information Systems 8, no. 2 (2011): 131. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijbis.2011.041788.
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Nissen, Mark. "Case Studies in Knowledge Management." Knowledge Management Research & Practice 4, no. 1 (February 2006): 75–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.kmrp.8500085.
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Mirani, Rajesh. "Procedural coordination and offshored software tasks: Lessons from two case studies." Information & Management 44, no. 2 (March 2007): 216–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.im.2006.12.001.
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Westrup, Christopher. "Information Systems Methodologies in Use." Journal of Information Technology 8, no. 4 (December 1993): 267–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/026839629300800407.
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Research into information systems development (ISD) methodologies is generally restricted to the creation or elaboration of methodologies or the provision of CASE support. This paper proposes that a fruitful area of research, which will provide insights into the effectiveness of ISD methodologies, must centre on the observation of the practice of systems developers, users and managers, and the study of methodologies in use. Such a programme requires certain techniques, ideally longitudinal ethnographic case studies. Preliminary results from a couple of case studies indicate that ISD methodologies are not used as prescribed but this does not necessarily prevent the successful completion of development projects.
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Harris, Martin. "The formulation and implementation of strategic information systems – case studies." Journal of Information Technology 5, no. 1 (March 1990): 54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/jit.1990.11.
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Burdon, Steven, John Chelliah, and Ajay Bhalla. "Structuring enduring strategic alliances: the case of Shell Australia and Transfield Services." Journal of Business Strategy 30, no. 4 (July 3, 2009): 42–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02756660910972640.
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