Discussion 1 due to increase in the number of cyber attacks on thAMMY30
The documents discuss the importance of effective computer security incident response teams (CSIRTs) for organizations. Due to increasing cyber attacks, dedicated CSIRTs are now essential, not luxurious, for companies. Effective CSIRTs are cross-functional, containing specialists to handle different security incidents. Key roles include an executive sponsor, lead investigator, incident manager, legal representative, and communications lead. Performance must also be regularly evaluated at both individual and team levels to ensure quality and maximize effectiveness. Organizations build successful CSIRTs by selecting qualified members, clearly defining roles and responsibilities, and providing proper resources and support.
Running head cyber security competition framework cyber securiDIPESH30
This document proposes a cyber security competition framework using action research. It discusses action research methodology, which involves planning, taking action, observing results, and reflecting to improve solutions in iterative cycles. The framework aims to address cyber threats by protecting vital business assets and data, rather than just technological vulnerabilities. It will reorient security from devices/locations to roles and data, and introduce approaches to manage evolving business needs and threats. Implementing the cyber competition program through action research ensures the solutions framework continually improves after each research cycle.
P o l i t i c a l c s r d o e s d e m o c r a t i c t h DIPESH30
The document discusses building a personal learning network for doctoral students, outlining essential members such as other students, professors, career professionals, veterans, and spiritual advisors. It describes how to connect with these groups through tools like social media, university resources, and meeting platforms. The purpose of a personal learning network is to improve engagement, develop relationships, and gain knowledge and insights from a community of diverse individuals.
Running head finding employment as a java developer DIPESH30
This document outlines an action research methodology to help the author find employment as a Java developer. It discusses how action research is collaborative and cyclical in nature, involving planning, action, observation, and reflection. The author believes action research is well-suited for this project because it allows input from other professionals and repetition until goals are achieved. Action research will also help the author develop practical skills and perspectives to make effective career decisions.
Assessment 2 (a) worth 30 of the course marks technology case ssuser454af01
This document outlines the structure and assessments for an eProcurement course. It includes:
- Four assessments worth a total of 100% comprising individual/group assignments, presentations, tests.
- Topics covered each week including eBusiness models, supply chain management, eProcurement.
- Guidance for a group technology case study (30%) including selecting a company and critiquing its procurement practices. Weekly status updates are required.
This document provides instructions and criteria for a case study assessment for an Information Processing and Technology class. Students are asked to analyze a computer system used within a workplace by developing an interview questionnaire, conducting research using the questionnaire, and writing a 800-1000 word report summarizing their findings. The report should include an introduction, sections on the system's purpose, hardware, software, human factors, networking, and a conclusion with recommendations. Criteria for evaluation focus on selecting relevant issues, analyzing arguments, and demonstrating understanding of key issues through the case study review.
This document summarizes a literature review on predicting student academic performance using data mining techniques. It discusses two key aspects: important factors that influence student performance and commonly used prediction algorithms.
The most important factors found to impact student performance are academic attributes like GPA, grades, attendance as well as family attributes. Prediction algorithms frequently used are classification models like decision trees, which can predict performance with over 95% accuracy when using influential attributes. Overall, the review aims to identify factors influencing performance and effective data mining methods for forecasting student outcomes.
This document outlines strategies for participatory monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in Tonga's education system. It discusses using problem and solution trees to thoroughly analyze issues. The problem tree identifies core problems, causes, and effects, revealing complexity requiring multiple solutions. Drawing the problem tree collaboratively helps stakeholders understand issues. The solution tree then informs goals, objectives, and interventions to address root causes. Together, these tools provide a framework for designing effective M&E processes and selecting appropriate activities, indicators, and targets to solve problems in Tonga's education system.
Discussion 1 due to increase in the number of cyber attacks on thAMMY30
The documents discuss the importance of effective computer security incident response teams (CSIRTs) for organizations. Due to increasing cyber attacks, dedicated CSIRTs are now essential, not luxurious, for companies. Effective CSIRTs are cross-functional, containing specialists to handle different security incidents. Key roles include an executive sponsor, lead investigator, incident manager, legal representative, and communications lead. Performance must also be regularly evaluated at both individual and team levels to ensure quality and maximize effectiveness. Organizations build successful CSIRTs by selecting qualified members, clearly defining roles and responsibilities, and providing proper resources and support.
Running head cyber security competition framework cyber securiDIPESH30
This document proposes a cyber security competition framework using action research. It discusses action research methodology, which involves planning, taking action, observing results, and reflecting to improve solutions in iterative cycles. The framework aims to address cyber threats by protecting vital business assets and data, rather than just technological vulnerabilities. It will reorient security from devices/locations to roles and data, and introduce approaches to manage evolving business needs and threats. Implementing the cyber competition program through action research ensures the solutions framework continually improves after each research cycle.
P o l i t i c a l c s r d o e s d e m o c r a t i c t h DIPESH30
The document discusses building a personal learning network for doctoral students, outlining essential members such as other students, professors, career professionals, veterans, and spiritual advisors. It describes how to connect with these groups through tools like social media, university resources, and meeting platforms. The purpose of a personal learning network is to improve engagement, develop relationships, and gain knowledge and insights from a community of diverse individuals.
Running head finding employment as a java developer DIPESH30
This document outlines an action research methodology to help the author find employment as a Java developer. It discusses how action research is collaborative and cyclical in nature, involving planning, action, observation, and reflection. The author believes action research is well-suited for this project because it allows input from other professionals and repetition until goals are achieved. Action research will also help the author develop practical skills and perspectives to make effective career decisions.
Assessment 2 (a) worth 30 of the course marks technology case ssuser454af01
This document outlines the structure and assessments for an eProcurement course. It includes:
- Four assessments worth a total of 100% comprising individual/group assignments, presentations, tests.
- Topics covered each week including eBusiness models, supply chain management, eProcurement.
- Guidance for a group technology case study (30%) including selecting a company and critiquing its procurement practices. Weekly status updates are required.
This document provides instructions and criteria for a case study assessment for an Information Processing and Technology class. Students are asked to analyze a computer system used within a workplace by developing an interview questionnaire, conducting research using the questionnaire, and writing a 800-1000 word report summarizing their findings. The report should include an introduction, sections on the system's purpose, hardware, software, human factors, networking, and a conclusion with recommendations. Criteria for evaluation focus on selecting relevant issues, analyzing arguments, and demonstrating understanding of key issues through the case study review.
This document summarizes a literature review on predicting student academic performance using data mining techniques. It discusses two key aspects: important factors that influence student performance and commonly used prediction algorithms.
The most important factors found to impact student performance are academic attributes like GPA, grades, attendance as well as family attributes. Prediction algorithms frequently used are classification models like decision trees, which can predict performance with over 95% accuracy when using influential attributes. Overall, the review aims to identify factors influencing performance and effective data mining methods for forecasting student outcomes.
This document outlines strategies for participatory monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in Tonga's education system. It discusses using problem and solution trees to thoroughly analyze issues. The problem tree identifies core problems, causes, and effects, revealing complexity requiring multiple solutions. Drawing the problem tree collaboratively helps stakeholders understand issues. The solution tree then informs goals, objectives, and interventions to address root causes. Together, these tools provide a framework for designing effective M&E processes and selecting appropriate activities, indicators, and targets to solve problems in Tonga's education system.
12 9243 it analysis of virtual positions managemen (edit ty)IAESIJEECS
This paper clarifies the Virtual Alliances for Learning Society (VALS) Project technological method to deal with bolster a virtual positions management development. Likewise, this paper demonstrates the first results of the viable piece of the venture, the Semester of Code, clarifying the recognized issues, the issues, the difficulties and a few activities to enhance the advancement of this sort of virtual positions programs. With a specific end goal to enable the readers to better understand the approach and its outcomes, the composition likewise portrays three of the principle virtual positions programs far and wide, in regards to both their association and innovative approach.
Assessment of Neural Network and Goal Programming on Cross Cultural ManagementYogeshIJTSRD
For achieving success in a global arena cross cultural training should be provided to employees to settle down between the global business environment and culture as one of the factors contributing to economic success, revenue generation, surplus booking, goodwill enhancement, market fame and many more. More the revenue, more the profit booking leads to rise company’s goodwill and builds customers faith as well as provides employee satisfaction which motivates employees to be more productive, more efficient, more energetic, more enthusiastic, and never let employees to get stressed from their work.AI ANN and goal programming is being used a method to find something fruitful to mitigate cross cultural issues in an organization. Shefali G | Dr. Rajesh Singh "Assessment of Neural Network and Goal Programming on Cross Cultural Management" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-4 , June 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.compapers/ijtsrd41217.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.comcomputer-science/computer-network/41217/assessment-of-neural-network-and-goal-programming-on-cross-cultural-management/shefali-g
Organizational Structure and Software Project Success: Implications of the Me...theijes
This study examined the relationship between organizational structure (complexity, formalization, and centralization) and software project success, and whether organizational culture mediates this relationship. A survey was administered to 89 professionals from 10 banks to assess these variables. Results found the dimensions of organizational structure were significantly related to project success. However, organizational culture did not significantly mediate the relationship between organizational structure and project success. The study aims to contribute to understanding how organizational factors influence software project outcomes.
This document provides a tutorial for using the SuperDecisions software to build decision models using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) or Analytic Network Process (ANP). It explains the basic concepts of clusters and elements, and how to create a hierarchical model by defining the goal, criteria and alternative clusters, adding elements to each cluster, and connecting the elements. The tutorial also provides an overview of performing pairwise comparisons to obtain priority weights in the decision models. The overall purpose is to demonstrate how to use the SuperDecisions software to structurally model decisions and obtain results using AHP or ANP.
Architecting the it governance plan slp assignment as a consultanaman341480
The document provides guidance for an assignment to analyze strategic issues and their impact on IT governance for a selected organization. Students are asked to identify and discuss two important strategic issues faced by the organization, and how consideration or lack of consideration of these issues has positively or negatively affected the organization. The document lists required reading materials on topics like IT governance, security, business continuity, data governance, and enterprise architecture to help inform the analysis.
This document provides a template for students to write a problem-analysis report. It outlines the required sections which include an executive summary, introduction discussing the background and scope of the problem, methodology, discussion of findings, conclusions drawn, and recommendations. The introduction defines the nature and statement of the problem and objectives. The discussion presents evidence and findings from data gathering. Conclusions infer implications and relate discussions to ideas. Recommendations provide options by weighing pros and cons to determine the best solution. Supplementary sections include appendices, sources, and glossary. The template aims to guide students in thoroughly analyzing an identified problem and providing a solution.
This document proposes a new framework for conceptualizing and assessing IT outsourcing (ITO) success. The framework consists of a list of 25 common goals that organizations pursue through ITO arrangements. However, the framework recognizes that not all organizations pursue all goals, and the goals may change over time.
The document presents evidence from case studies and a survey that supports the framework. The evidence shows that the 25 goals were considered applicable by at least 20% of organizations, but no organization pursued all goals. Goals also changed over the course of outsourcing relationships.
The proposed framework aims to address limitations of prior ITO success measures by accounting for variability in goals between organizations and over time. Assessing success based
This document describes a study that examined attributions for work-related events using a Modified
Attributional Style Questionnaire (MASQ) administered to 300 IT professionals. The MASQ assessed causal
attributions along dimensions of internality, stability, globality, externality, and personal control. Results
showed the MASQ had satisfactory reliability. Attributions for positive events correlated with job satisfaction
and motivation more than attributions for negative events. This supports prior research linking an optimistic
internal attributional style to satisfaction and motivation.
A New Approach of Analysis of Student Results by using MapReduceIRJET Journal
1) The document proposes using Hadoop and MapReduce to analyze student result data to provide predictive modeling and insights. This can help students, faculty, and administrators improve outcomes.
2) Traditional data analysis methods take a long time when dealing with large datasets. Hadoop can distribute the work across clusters to speed up analysis. MapReduce breaks the work into smaller tasks that can run in parallel.
3) The proposed system would use Hadoop to extract and analyze accident data, then use predictive modeling to forecast times and locations of high accident rates. Encryption would secure the data during network transfer.
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MIS 535 Final Exam Guide (4 Set) 1
HOW (UN)HAPPINESS IMPACTS ON SOFTWARE ENGINEERS IN AGILE TEAMS?ijseajournal
Information technology (IT) organizations are increasing the use of agile practices, which are based on a people-centred culture alongside the software development process. Thus, it is vital to understand the social and human factors of the individuals working in agile environments, such as happiness and unhappiness and how these factors impact this kind of environment. Therefore, five case-studies were developed inside agile projects, in a company that values innovation, aiming to identify how (un)happiness impacts software engineers in agile environments. According to the answers gathered from 67 participants through a survey, interviews and using a cross-analysis, happiness factors identified by agile teams were effective communication, motivated members, collaboration among members, proactive members, and present leaders.
Distributed Software Development Process, Initiatives and Key Factors: A Syst...zillesubhan
Geographically Distributed Software Development (GSD) process differs from Collocated Software Development (CSD) process in various technical aspects. It is empirically proven that renowned process improvement initiatives applicable to CSD are not very effective for GSD. The objective of this research is to review the existing literature (both academia and industrial) to identify initiatives and key factors which play key role in the improvement and maturity of a GSD process, to achieve this goal we planned a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) following a standard protocol. Three highly respected sources are selected to search for the relevant literature which resulted in a large number of TOIs (Title of Interest). An inter-author custom protocol is outlined and followed to shortlist most relevant articles for review. The data is extracted from this set of finally selected articles. We have performed both qualitative and quantitative analysis of the extracted data to obtain the results. The concluded results identify several initiatives and key factors involved in GSD and answer each research question posed by the SLR.
College of administration and finance sciences assignment (SONU61709
This document summarizes a research paper on strategic human capital and the need to ground emerging theories in practical business experiences. It provides an example of how academic research focused on theoretical assumptions rather than practical business problems. The emerging field of strategic human capital has an opportunity to develop theories that bridge this gap by systematically comparing assumptions to real-world phenomena. Doing so while the field is still developing could help establish a foundation of assumptions that reflect both academic rigor and practical relevance.
Evaluation of Digital Data Effect on Computer Based Idea GenerationEswar Publications
Organizations and businesses that do their best over long term are those who are the most creative and innovative. In order to achieve this, in today’s business world, organizational creativity and employees idea generation became one of the most important and essential elements for success and survival. At the same time, the world is faced with a phenomenon known as digital data that may appear in various forms. Most employees in the business world use digital data on their organizational computer systems and these digital data always affect them. This study intends to investigate the relation between digital data and computer-based idea generation.
Target population is Iranian computer users that work with organizational computer systems. The sample used in this empirical study includes 1270 Iranian organizational computer users. Data gathering is done by questionnaire and answers were designed with Likert Scale. The sampling technique is cluster and random together, the statistical Software SPSS 23.0 is used for Pearson correlation and investigate hypothesis, and finally the method used was library and field study. The findings show that textual, audio and visual digital data have a positive and meaningful relationship with employees’ computer-based creative idea generation. The contribution of this paper is suggesting that certain digital data parameters are important to drive the creativity. The results presented in this paper can be useful for the competitive advantage of organizations and their survival in today’s dynamic and complex business environment.
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Assignment 1: Identifying the Organizational Learning Issues
Due Week 3 and worth 250 points
SCENARIO: Suppose that your organization, or an organization with which you are familiar, is dealing with a major issue in transitioning individual learning (e.g., sharing knowledge, training programs, working as a team, experiences, procedures, processes, etc.) into organizational learning. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has
Erp implementation issues in higher educational institutes with specificIAEME Publication
This document discusses issues related to implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in higher education institutions in Pune, India. It identifies key challenges in ERP implementation including transitioning to new systems, data conversion, user acceptance, and bugs in new systems. The document also outlines strategies for a successful implementation like selecting a vendor based on meeting requirements and support, using a phased implementation approach, providing sufficient training to users, and thoroughly testing the system. The findings are intended to help educational institutions planning ERP implementations.
The document describes a proposed multi-criteria decision support system (MCDSS) framework for recommending PhD supervisors to students. The framework considers several criteria for selecting potential supervisors, including research area of interest, publications in journals and conferences, number of PhDs produced, and research projects. The proposed MCDSS aims to help students select appropriate supervisors by matching their research interests with supervisor profiles based on these criteria. Preliminary results of the proposed framework are discussed along with directions for future work.
IRJET- Characteristics of Research Process and Methods for Web-Based Rese...IRJET Journal
This document discusses characteristics of web-based research support systems (WRSS). It presents a framework for WRSS that focuses on supporting various phases of the research process through different information systems and sub-systems. WRSS aim to help scientists find relevant information, choose appropriate tools, and effectively present research results. The document provides an overview of the research process and phases that WRSS could support, such as idea generation, problem definition, planning experiments, analyzing data, and disseminating findings.
This thesis project extends current research on how Product-Service/ Systems (PSS) increase the competitiveness of what businesses provide to society. In particular, when the significant stakeholders who create value, structured as a network, are also involved in the co- development of the value proposition. Applying the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development (FSSD), this study looks at how the early stages of a strategic planning process for sustainability could improve this co-development of PSS. The field research helped to understand the particularities of co-developing PSS and how the planning process could be adapted using the FSSD. As a result, theoretical dimensions, and general guidelines to put these into practice, are recommended in a model. The theoretical dimensions were field tested and refined. It was discovered that when creating the aspirational goals of the network, including other perspectives, in addition to companies and the customer’s, could expand the perception of value available to be provided. To do so is proposed a systematic understanding of the situation, and its socio-ecological context, where the activities of the value-based network of stakeholders are performed.
PAD3711 Chapter 3 due May 22Part 1- essay assignment APA format.docxhoney690131
PAD3711 Chapter 3 due May 22
Part 1- essay assignment APA format
After reading Chapters 3 in the textbook prepare a 200 word response to the conclusion of Chapter 3 which states “Failure to become engaged and knowledgeable about internal politics can undermine the efficacy of information managers. ‘There’ are cases where managers with good technical skills lost their jobs due to their failure to master organizational politics. Information managers need to negotiate, bargain, dicker, and haggle with other departments. They may need to form coalitions and engage in logrolling in order to achieve their goals. A good manager needs good political skills to be effective.”Place the essay questions along with your answers on 1 page word doc
Part 2-Research Assignment APA format
Research Assignment: Using the article you used in week one- recognizes and analyzes applications of information technology in the public sector as it applies to the core public safety disciplines (law enforcement, fire services, EMS). For this article prepare a summary paper as follows:
Page One Article Title: List the article publication information using APA style for reference list citations, “e.g. Smith, N (2005). Information technology in the public sector. Technology and Public Administration Journal, 12(3), 125-136.”
Page Two Evaluation (must be at least 100 words): Using the article you summarized for Week One, critique the article's thesis (or hypotheses), methodology, evidence, logic, and conclusions from your perspective on the problem. Be constructively critical, suggesting how the research could be better or more useful. Be sure to cite other scholarly articles, by way of comparison and contrast, in support of your critique
The article I used in week one is attached along with the research paper that was turned in
here is the citation
Henderson, J. C., & Schilling, D. A. (1985). Design and Implementation of Decision Support Systems in the Public Sector. MIS Quarterly, 9(2), 157–169. https://doi-org.db07.linccweb.org/10.2307/249116
Professor puts all assignments in Turnitin
Both assignments must meet this grading criteria:
· This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRESPONSIVENESS (Did the student respond adequately to the paper or writing assignment?)
· Responds to assigned or selected topic; Goes beyond what is required in some meaningful way (e.g., ideas contribute a new dimension to what we know about the topic, unearths something unanticipated); Is substantive and evidence-based; Demonstrates that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources in the course and that the assignment answer/paper topic connects in a meaningful way to the course content; and Is submitted by the due date.
· This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCONTENT KNOWLEDGE (Does the content in the paper or writing assignment demonstrate an understanding of the important knowledge the paper/assignment is intended to demonstrate?)
· In-depth understandi.
12 9243 it analysis of virtual positions managemen (edit ty)IAESIJEECS
This paper clarifies the Virtual Alliances for Learning Society (VALS) Project technological method to deal with bolster a virtual positions management development. Likewise, this paper demonstrates the first results of the viable piece of the venture, the Semester of Code, clarifying the recognized issues, the issues, the difficulties and a few activities to enhance the advancement of this sort of virtual positions programs. With a specific end goal to enable the readers to better understand the approach and its outcomes, the composition likewise portrays three of the principle virtual positions programs far and wide, in regards to both their association and innovative approach.
Assessment of Neural Network and Goal Programming on Cross Cultural ManagementYogeshIJTSRD
For achieving success in a global arena cross cultural training should be provided to employees to settle down between the global business environment and culture as one of the factors contributing to economic success, revenue generation, surplus booking, goodwill enhancement, market fame and many more. More the revenue, more the profit booking leads to rise company’s goodwill and builds customers faith as well as provides employee satisfaction which motivates employees to be more productive, more efficient, more energetic, more enthusiastic, and never let employees to get stressed from their work.AI ANN and goal programming is being used a method to find something fruitful to mitigate cross cultural issues in an organization. Shefali G | Dr. Rajesh Singh "Assessment of Neural Network and Goal Programming on Cross Cultural Management" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-4 , June 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.compapers/ijtsrd41217.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.comcomputer-science/computer-network/41217/assessment-of-neural-network-and-goal-programming-on-cross-cultural-management/shefali-g
Organizational Structure and Software Project Success: Implications of the Me...theijes
This study examined the relationship between organizational structure (complexity, formalization, and centralization) and software project success, and whether organizational culture mediates this relationship. A survey was administered to 89 professionals from 10 banks to assess these variables. Results found the dimensions of organizational structure were significantly related to project success. However, organizational culture did not significantly mediate the relationship between organizational structure and project success. The study aims to contribute to understanding how organizational factors influence software project outcomes.
This document provides a tutorial for using the SuperDecisions software to build decision models using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) or Analytic Network Process (ANP). It explains the basic concepts of clusters and elements, and how to create a hierarchical model by defining the goal, criteria and alternative clusters, adding elements to each cluster, and connecting the elements. The tutorial also provides an overview of performing pairwise comparisons to obtain priority weights in the decision models. The overall purpose is to demonstrate how to use the SuperDecisions software to structurally model decisions and obtain results using AHP or ANP.
Architecting the it governance plan slp assignment as a consultanaman341480
The document provides guidance for an assignment to analyze strategic issues and their impact on IT governance for a selected organization. Students are asked to identify and discuss two important strategic issues faced by the organization, and how consideration or lack of consideration of these issues has positively or negatively affected the organization. The document lists required reading materials on topics like IT governance, security, business continuity, data governance, and enterprise architecture to help inform the analysis.
This document provides a template for students to write a problem-analysis report. It outlines the required sections which include an executive summary, introduction discussing the background and scope of the problem, methodology, discussion of findings, conclusions drawn, and recommendations. The introduction defines the nature and statement of the problem and objectives. The discussion presents evidence and findings from data gathering. Conclusions infer implications and relate discussions to ideas. Recommendations provide options by weighing pros and cons to determine the best solution. Supplementary sections include appendices, sources, and glossary. The template aims to guide students in thoroughly analyzing an identified problem and providing a solution.
This document proposes a new framework for conceptualizing and assessing IT outsourcing (ITO) success. The framework consists of a list of 25 common goals that organizations pursue through ITO arrangements. However, the framework recognizes that not all organizations pursue all goals, and the goals may change over time.
The document presents evidence from case studies and a survey that supports the framework. The evidence shows that the 25 goals were considered applicable by at least 20% of organizations, but no organization pursued all goals. Goals also changed over the course of outsourcing relationships.
The proposed framework aims to address limitations of prior ITO success measures by accounting for variability in goals between organizations and over time. Assessing success based
This document describes a study that examined attributions for work-related events using a Modified
Attributional Style Questionnaire (MASQ) administered to 300 IT professionals. The MASQ assessed causal
attributions along dimensions of internality, stability, globality, externality, and personal control. Results
showed the MASQ had satisfactory reliability. Attributions for positive events correlated with job satisfaction
and motivation more than attributions for negative events. This supports prior research linking an optimistic
internal attributional style to satisfaction and motivation.
A New Approach of Analysis of Student Results by using MapReduceIRJET Journal
1) The document proposes using Hadoop and MapReduce to analyze student result data to provide predictive modeling and insights. This can help students, faculty, and administrators improve outcomes.
2) Traditional data analysis methods take a long time when dealing with large datasets. Hadoop can distribute the work across clusters to speed up analysis. MapReduce breaks the work into smaller tasks that can run in parallel.
3) The proposed system would use Hadoop to extract and analyze accident data, then use predictive modeling to forecast times and locations of high accident rates. Encryption would secure the data during network transfer.
Mis 535 Education Specialist-snaptutorial.comrobertledwes14
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This Tutorial contains 4 Set of Midterm Exam (Scroll down to see Question Details)
MIS 535 Final Exam Guide (4 Set) 1
HOW (UN)HAPPINESS IMPACTS ON SOFTWARE ENGINEERS IN AGILE TEAMS?ijseajournal
Information technology (IT) organizations are increasing the use of agile practices, which are based on a people-centred culture alongside the software development process. Thus, it is vital to understand the social and human factors of the individuals working in agile environments, such as happiness and unhappiness and how these factors impact this kind of environment. Therefore, five case-studies were developed inside agile projects, in a company that values innovation, aiming to identify how (un)happiness impacts software engineers in agile environments. According to the answers gathered from 67 participants through a survey, interviews and using a cross-analysis, happiness factors identified by agile teams were effective communication, motivated members, collaboration among members, proactive members, and present leaders.
Distributed Software Development Process, Initiatives and Key Factors: A Syst...zillesubhan
Geographically Distributed Software Development (GSD) process differs from Collocated Software Development (CSD) process in various technical aspects. It is empirically proven that renowned process improvement initiatives applicable to CSD are not very effective for GSD. The objective of this research is to review the existing literature (both academia and industrial) to identify initiatives and key factors which play key role in the improvement and maturity of a GSD process, to achieve this goal we planned a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) following a standard protocol. Three highly respected sources are selected to search for the relevant literature which resulted in a large number of TOIs (Title of Interest). An inter-author custom protocol is outlined and followed to shortlist most relevant articles for review. The data is extracted from this set of finally selected articles. We have performed both qualitative and quantitative analysis of the extracted data to obtain the results. The concluded results identify several initiatives and key factors involved in GSD and answer each research question posed by the SLR.
College of administration and finance sciences assignment (SONU61709
This document summarizes a research paper on strategic human capital and the need to ground emerging theories in practical business experiences. It provides an example of how academic research focused on theoretical assumptions rather than practical business problems. The emerging field of strategic human capital has an opportunity to develop theories that bridge this gap by systematically comparing assumptions to real-world phenomena. Doing so while the field is still developing could help establish a foundation of assumptions that reflect both academic rigor and practical relevance.
Evaluation of Digital Data Effect on Computer Based Idea GenerationEswar Publications
Organizations and businesses that do their best over long term are those who are the most creative and innovative. In order to achieve this, in today’s business world, organizational creativity and employees idea generation became one of the most important and essential elements for success and survival. At the same time, the world is faced with a phenomenon known as digital data that may appear in various forms. Most employees in the business world use digital data on their organizational computer systems and these digital data always affect them. This study intends to investigate the relation between digital data and computer-based idea generation.
Target population is Iranian computer users that work with organizational computer systems. The sample used in this empirical study includes 1270 Iranian organizational computer users. Data gathering is done by questionnaire and answers were designed with Likert Scale. The sampling technique is cluster and random together, the statistical Software SPSS 23.0 is used for Pearson correlation and investigate hypothesis, and finally the method used was library and field study. The findings show that textual, audio and visual digital data have a positive and meaningful relationship with employees’ computer-based creative idea generation. The contribution of this paper is suggesting that certain digital data parameters are important to drive the creativity. The results presented in this paper can be useful for the competitive advantage of organizations and their survival in today’s dynamic and complex business environment.
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Assignment 1: Identifying the Organizational Learning Issues
Due Week 3 and worth 250 points
SCENARIO: Suppose that your organization, or an organization with which you are familiar, is dealing with a major issue in transitioning individual learning (e.g., sharing knowledge, training programs, working as a team, experiences, procedures, processes, etc.) into organizational learning. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has
Erp implementation issues in higher educational institutes with specificIAEME Publication
This document discusses issues related to implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in higher education institutions in Pune, India. It identifies key challenges in ERP implementation including transitioning to new systems, data conversion, user acceptance, and bugs in new systems. The document also outlines strategies for a successful implementation like selecting a vendor based on meeting requirements and support, using a phased implementation approach, providing sufficient training to users, and thoroughly testing the system. The findings are intended to help educational institutions planning ERP implementations.
The document describes a proposed multi-criteria decision support system (MCDSS) framework for recommending PhD supervisors to students. The framework considers several criteria for selecting potential supervisors, including research area of interest, publications in journals and conferences, number of PhDs produced, and research projects. The proposed MCDSS aims to help students select appropriate supervisors by matching their research interests with supervisor profiles based on these criteria. Preliminary results of the proposed framework are discussed along with directions for future work.
IRJET- Characteristics of Research Process and Methods for Web-Based Rese...IRJET Journal
This document discusses characteristics of web-based research support systems (WRSS). It presents a framework for WRSS that focuses on supporting various phases of the research process through different information systems and sub-systems. WRSS aim to help scientists find relevant information, choose appropriate tools, and effectively present research results. The document provides an overview of the research process and phases that WRSS could support, such as idea generation, problem definition, planning experiments, analyzing data, and disseminating findings.
This thesis project extends current research on how Product-Service/ Systems (PSS) increase the competitiveness of what businesses provide to society. In particular, when the significant stakeholders who create value, structured as a network, are also involved in the co- development of the value proposition. Applying the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development (FSSD), this study looks at how the early stages of a strategic planning process for sustainability could improve this co-development of PSS. The field research helped to understand the particularities of co-developing PSS and how the planning process could be adapted using the FSSD. As a result, theoretical dimensions, and general guidelines to put these into practice, are recommended in a model. The theoretical dimensions were field tested and refined. It was discovered that when creating the aspirational goals of the network, including other perspectives, in addition to companies and the customer’s, could expand the perception of value available to be provided. To do so is proposed a systematic understanding of the situation, and its socio-ecological context, where the activities of the value-based network of stakeholders are performed.
PAD3711 Chapter 3 due May 22Part 1- essay assignment APA format.docxhoney690131
PAD3711 Chapter 3 due May 22
Part 1- essay assignment APA format
After reading Chapters 3 in the textbook prepare a 200 word response to the conclusion of Chapter 3 which states “Failure to become engaged and knowledgeable about internal politics can undermine the efficacy of information managers. ‘There’ are cases where managers with good technical skills lost their jobs due to their failure to master organizational politics. Information managers need to negotiate, bargain, dicker, and haggle with other departments. They may need to form coalitions and engage in logrolling in order to achieve their goals. A good manager needs good political skills to be effective.”Place the essay questions along with your answers on 1 page word doc
Part 2-Research Assignment APA format
Research Assignment: Using the article you used in week one- recognizes and analyzes applications of information technology in the public sector as it applies to the core public safety disciplines (law enforcement, fire services, EMS). For this article prepare a summary paper as follows:
Page One Article Title: List the article publication information using APA style for reference list citations, “e.g. Smith, N (2005). Information technology in the public sector. Technology and Public Administration Journal, 12(3), 125-136.”
Page Two Evaluation (must be at least 100 words): Using the article you summarized for Week One, critique the article's thesis (or hypotheses), methodology, evidence, logic, and conclusions from your perspective on the problem. Be constructively critical, suggesting how the research could be better or more useful. Be sure to cite other scholarly articles, by way of comparison and contrast, in support of your critique
The article I used in week one is attached along with the research paper that was turned in
here is the citation
Henderson, J. C., & Schilling, D. A. (1985). Design and Implementation of Decision Support Systems in the Public Sector. MIS Quarterly, 9(2), 157–169. https://doi-org.db07.linccweb.org/10.2307/249116
Professor puts all assignments in Turnitin
Both assignments must meet this grading criteria:
· This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRESPONSIVENESS (Did the student respond adequately to the paper or writing assignment?)
· Responds to assigned or selected topic; Goes beyond what is required in some meaningful way (e.g., ideas contribute a new dimension to what we know about the topic, unearths something unanticipated); Is substantive and evidence-based; Demonstrates that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources in the course and that the assignment answer/paper topic connects in a meaningful way to the course content; and Is submitted by the due date.
· This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCONTENT KNOWLEDGE (Does the content in the paper or writing assignment demonstrate an understanding of the important knowledge the paper/assignment is intended to demonstrate?)
· In-depth understandi.
PAD3711 Chapter 3 due May 22Part 1- essay assignment APA format.docxaman341480
This document outlines two assignments for a public administration course. The first is a 200-word essay responding to a quote about the importance of understanding organizational politics for information managers. The second is a research paper summarizing an article about information technology in the public sector and critiquing its methodology, evidence, and conclusions. The document provides guidelines for formatting, length, and criteria for evaluation, including responsiveness to the topic, demonstration of content knowledge, and originality. Students must submit both assignments by the due date in APA format through Turnitin.
Angelo Susi' s presentation at PMI Academic Workshop 2016Silvia Valentini
The RISCOSS project aimed to specify risk identification, management, and mitigation methods for open source software adoption. It developed a 3-layer framework using statistical, logic-based, and multi-criteria decision making techniques to assess risks at the software, community, and business levels. The framework was evaluated through a collaboration between the Fondazione Bruno Kessler and the Project Management Institute - Trento Chapter, where volunteers used the tool to evaluate predefined and real-world scenarios and provided feedback on its usefulness and usability.
The results of the RISCOSS evaluation have been presented in the PMI academic workshop 2016 at the United Nations Global Service Centre in Brindisi. Many thanks to PMI-NIC volunteers and to TAAS branch.
The results of the RISCOSS evaluation have been presented in the PMI academic workshop 2016 at the United Nations Global Service Centre in Brindisi. Many thanks to PMI-NIC volunteers and to TAAS branch.
A decision support system (DSS) combines data, models, and software to support decision-making. The document discusses the history and types of DSS, including model-driven DSS which emphasize access and manipulation of models, and data-driven DSS which focus on accessing and analyzing internal and external time-series data. Examples of each type are provided to illustrate how DSS can enhance decision-making in complex, uncertain environments.
This case study examines MPO Fenêtres, a French window manufacturer seeking to launch new PVC windows with improved thermal performance using triple glazing. As customers are more concerned with sustainability and energy efficiency, MPO Fenêtres sees an opportunity to market windows with technical advantages. However, the company must determine the right marketing strategy, salesforce size, and pricing to successfully launch the new windows.
This case examines MPO Fenêtres, a French window manufacturer that seeks to launch new triple-glazed windows with improved thermal performance. As customers focus more on environmental factors and energy efficiency, MPO Fenêtres must successfully market and sell its innovative new windows. The case analyzes MPO Fenêtres' internal and external environment to develop a marketing strategy for the window launch.
This document discusses a nursing homework assignment that involves analyzing a healthcare information technology (HIT) project. It describes a hypothetical example of a nurse leader proposing a new alarm and monitoring system for a children's hospital wing that was initially rejected due to budget constraints. After a child was abducted, the new system was approved. The key takeaway is the importance of getting stakeholder and decision maker support for HIT projects. Students are asked to discuss a real HIT project from their organization and how stakeholders helped move it forward.
This document discusses data architecture and management for data analytics. It begins by defining data architecture and explaining that it is composed of models, policies, and standards that govern how data is collected, stored, integrated, and used. Various factors influence data architecture design, including enterprise requirements, technology drivers, economics, business policies, and data processing needs. The document then outlines three levels of data architecture specification - the logical level, physical level, and implementation level. It also discusses primary and secondary sources of data, with primary sources including observation, surveys, and experiments, and secondary sources including internal sources like sales reports and accounting data as well as external sources.
A rule based higher institution of learning admission decision support systemAlexander Decker
1) The document discusses the development of a rule-based decision support system for admission decisions in higher education institutions.
2) It reviews literature on decision support systems and decision modeling approaches. Knowledge is gathered from education administrators to develop rules for the system.
3) The system aims to help school managers make better admission decisions by building a better information system using a rule-based approach.
A rule based higher institution of learning admission decision support systemAlexander Decker
1) The document discusses the development of a rule-based decision support system for admission decisions in higher education institutions.
2) It reviews literature on decision support systems and decision modeling approaches. Knowledge is gathered from education administrators to develop rules for the system.
3) The system aims to help school managers make better admission decisions by building a better information system using a rule-based approach.
This document discusses a product analyst advisor software that uses natural language processing techniques like sentiment analysis to analyze customer reviews and sentiments about products. It extracts reviews from various websites about a product being researched and processes the data to provide useful insights. The insights help users easily select the best available option. The system architecture involves scraping live data from websites, using deep learning algorithms to analyze reviews for sentiments, and displaying product insights. It uses BERT for sentiment analysis and frameworks like Django and ReactJS. Web scraping is used to extract review data for analysis and providing recommendations to users.
Case Study Based Software Engineering Project Development: State of ArtDr Sukhpal Singh Gill
Publised in International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science Applications and Management Studies (IJSRCSAMS), Volume 2, Issue 3 (May 2013).
Step by Step Development of Software Project
An approach to learn Software Project Management Practically.
SDLC phases of Software Engineering
Project Completed at Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab, India.
Download Link:
http://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1306/1306.2502.pdf
http://www.ijsrcsams.com/images/stories/Past_Issue_Docs/ijsrcsamsv2i3p31.pdf
SRS of this Project can be downloaded from :
http://www.slideshare.net/sukhpalsinghgill/software-requirements-specification-srs-for-online-tower-plotting-system-otps
The document proposes establishing a partnership between experts in complexity science and those working in inclusive market development. It would involve three phases: 1) building knowledge between the fields, 2) defining a learning agenda and tools, and 3) piloting new approaches in the field. The goal is to improve the impact, efficiency and sustainability of market facilitation programs by applying complexity science concepts in a practical way and building an evidence base for its benefits.
After reviewing the Coleman (2016) article on executive compensation.docxAMMY30
After reviewing the Coleman (2016) article on executive compensation and reading this week's assigned readings, choose one of two statements below and construct an argument supporting your position:
The market trend towards escalating executive compensation reflects the critical importance of an executive to an organization’s long-term viability.
The growing compensation inequity between executive management and the average employee threatens to destabilize organizational morale and societal justice.
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After reviewing the chapter on Recognizing Contributions, perform .docxAMMY30
**After reviewing the chapter on Recognizing Contributions, perform a self reflection and evaluate how well you recognize the contributions of your staff. For the assignment, develop an action plan for the next 12 months to improve your recognition efforts.
***Please write about and share what you gained.***
**Reflection paper and action plan (12 months) is the assignment requirement.
Textbook Reference
Kouzes, J. & Posner, B. (2012). The leadership challenge : how to make extraordinary things happen in organizations. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
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After reviewing the chapter on Recognizing Contributions, perform a .docxAMMY30
After reviewing the chapter on Recognizing Contributions, perform a self reflection and evaluate how well you recognize the contributions of your staff. For the assignment, develop an action plan for the next 12 months to improve your recognition efforts.
***Please reply when you are finished with this self-reflection and share what you gained.*** 2 page
Textbook Reference
Kouzes, J. & Posner, B. (2012). The leadership challenge : how to make extraordinary things happen in organizations. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
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After reviewing the background materials and doing your own research.docxAMMY30
After reviewing the background materials and doing your own research, discuss the value in looking at other countries’ policy successes and failures. How can it be beneficial to health policy development in our own country?
Be sure to support your answer with citations from reliable sources.
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After reviewing the articles and videos, please address the followin.docxAMMY30
After reviewing the articles and videos, please address the following questions:
https://hbr.org/2016/05/different-cultures-see-deadlines-differently
https://hbr.org/video/2363497345001/reaching-across-cultures-without-losing-yourself
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DSV1NUGS3o
1. How do you define cultural communication?
2. Do you agree with the concepts presented by Molinsky as he reviews the importance of global dexterity? Why or why not?
3. In your organization, what ideas regarding cultural communication do you think are important? How will you apply them as a leader?
Please reference a minimum of three external sources to support our points.
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After reviewing Georgia v. Randolph and Fernandez v. Californi.docxAMMY30
After reviewing
Georgia v. Randolph
and
Fernandez v. California
, answer the following questions:
What defenses, if any, were asserted in these cases?
How did these cases impact law enforcement and prosecutors?
Do you agree with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions?
Were these decisions consistent with each other? How does consistency in legal decisions positively and negatively impact law-enforcement officers and attorneys?
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After reviewing chapter 11 of the E-Text and the Required Resources .docxAMMY30
After reviewing chapter 11 of the E-Text and the Required Resources please discuss the following:
Discuss the challenges that law enforcement faces when seizing digital evidence and propose at least two solutions.
Discuss the five-paragraph SMEAC that should ideally find a place in any investigation plan. Which one of these do you feel is the most important? Why?
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After reading Library ArticlesDevine, K., Kloppenborg, .docxAMMY30
After reading
Library Articles:
Devine, K., Kloppenborg, T. J., & O’Clock, P. (2010). Project measurement and success.
Journal of Health Care Finance,
38–50.
Sandrik, K. M. (2008). Navigating today's opportunities for capital.
Healthcare Financial Management, 62
(12), 78–83.
Schuhmann, T. M. (2009). Hospital capital spending: Shifting and slowing even before the financial meltdown.
Healthcare Financial Management, 63
(11), 92–102.
Answer the following:
Investment Decisions
What types of decisions would need to be made before the investment is made? Indicate the main kinds of information/data needed to evaluate this capital investment project.
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After reading Trifles by Susan Glaspell complete the following works.docxAMMY30
After reading Trifles by Susan Glaspell complete the following worksheet:
“Trifles” Worksheet
Name: ___________________ Period ____
1. Title Implications: Explain what the word “trifles” literally means. ____________________________________________________________________ 2. Symbolic Setting.
A. Outside: What is the weather? ________________
Specifically, where is the murder site/ farmhouse located? ________________
B. Inside the house:
List two things that let the audience “feel” how literally cold it is: ____________________________________________________________________
3. List three significant details that are evidence of a poorly kept kitchen: ___________ ____________________________________________________________________
4. Thumbnail Sketch: Make a comment about each of the characters
A. Attorney Henderson_________________________________________________ B. Sheriff Peters ______________________________________________________ C. Mr. Hale __________________________________________________________ D. Mrs. Peters ________________________________________________________ E. Mrs. Hale _________________________________________________________
5. List two “put down” comments the men make against women: __________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
6. What evidence is there to suggest that John Wright was a hard man to live with ? ________________________________________________________________
7. Why hadn’t Mrs. Hale gone to see Minnie Wright in over a year? _______________ _____________________________________________________________________
8. Why does Mrs. Peters not like the phrase “married to the law”? _________________ ____________________________________________________________________
9. Why do the women hide the dead bird? ____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
10. What other action might they have taken?___________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
How is each of these important?
A. John Wright’s decision not to pay for a party [shared] telephone line
B. Bird cage with broken door
C. Dead bird with its neck rung
D. Millie sang in the choir thirty years before
E. The quilt pieces
(The Log Cabin quilt pattern has been a favorite because it was a wonderful & frugal pattern for using up fabric scraps. In many of the old quilts the center square was red to symbolize the hearth of the home, its symbolic heart. The overall effect of the log cabin quilt is achieved by the use of light and dark fabrics and how they are arranged.)
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After reading through Chapter 1, the focus was on targeting the five.docxAMMY30
The document discusses 5 communities that are core to ICT-enabled policy-making. These communities include policymakers, technologists, researchers, civil servants, and citizens. Each community plays an important role in utilizing technology to help inform and implement new policies.
After reading There Is No Unmarked Woman, by Deborah Tannen, a.docxAMMY30
After reading "There Is No Unmarked Woman," by Deborah Tannen, answer the following question in a response 200 words long:
What is Tannen's strongest argument, or her strongest point, to support her thesis that women are unfairly scrutinized in society? Do you agree with her overall? Have things changed since she wrote this article in 1993?
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After reading the U.S. Constitution and the Amendments respond t.docxAMMY30
After reading the U.S. Constitution and the Amendments respond to the following questions:
(i) What is the institutional power and the personal right you believe to be the most important, and explain why;
(ii) What is the institutional power and the personal right you would remove, and explain why;
(iii) What institutional power and personal right would you add to the U.S.
An institutional power is one that authorizes or limits action and/or organization of one of the three branches of government. Examples include the power of the legislative branch "to lay and collect taxes" (Art. I) or to not "make no law respecting an establishment of religion." (First Amendment)
A personal right is one that protects or empowers the people, such as "the right of the people to keep and bear arms." (Second Amendment)
Suggested length is 3-5 pages
Your points will be allocated on the following criteria:
Offering creative and/or critical opinions;
Expressing yourself clearly and concisely;
Forming logical arguments and conclusions;
Identifying and discussing counter-arguments;
Grammar and compliance with APA (6th edition).
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After reading the two short primary source documents listed below, c.docxAMMY30
After reading the two short primary source documents listed below, construct an essay based on the following question:
How and why did black people use the language of the American Revolution—of natural rights—in freedom petitions to argue for their freedom and the abolition of slavery?
Your essay should be based on your reading and analysis of the primary source documents. Your paper should be 2 to 3 pages in length and use double-spacing and 12 point font. Please use MLA style.
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After reading the section titled Dominant Microprocessor Company In.docxAMMY30
After reading the section titled “Dominant Microprocessor Company Intel Adapts to Next Trend” (Chapter 11 pg. 384-385) and the article titled “2018-2019 Intel Corporate Responsibility Report: Creating Value through Transparency,” complete a list of reasons how a single firm like Intel comes to dominate some markets.
Submission Details:
Response should be no less than 250 words
Follow the APA style of writing with in-text citations and a reference list.
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After reading the section titled Dominant Microprocessor Compan.docxAMMY30
Intel dominated the microprocessor market in the late 20th century through technological innovation, investing heavily in research and development which allowed them to introduce new, more powerful microchips before competitors. However, as the market shifted towards mobile devices, Intel struggled to adapt and lost market share, leading them to refocus their business strategy on transparency and corporate social responsibility to regain consumer trust.
After reading the paper for this week, Steinfield C, LaRose R, C.docxAMMY30
After reading the paper for this week, Steinfield C, LaRose R, Chew H, Tong S. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Rural Business Clusters: The Relation Between ICT Adoption and Benefits Derived From Cluster Membership. Information Society. 2012;28(2):110-120. doi:10.1080/01972243.2012.651004, please answer the following questions in a 2-page main body APA formatted document. Please make sure that there is a title and references page. All references listed need to be cited in the document.
What kind of study is this? (Hint: the videos you watched)
Please make sure that you address the type of study and why you think this was used in this paper.
How is this paper related to the topics in this course?
Do you agree with the author’s conclusions?
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After reading the Martin Luther King, Jr. speech in the attached lin.docxAMMY30
After reading the Martin Luther King, Jr. speech in the attached link, please write a 1-2 page response which addresses the following task: Summarize the excerpts from Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 1961 address defending the student sit-ins. Then, in your opinion, discuss the three main points made in Martin Luther King, Jr.’s address. Please explain your opinion in detail.
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After reading the material from Shafer-Landau concerning the appeal .docxAMMY30
After reading the material from Shafer-Landau concerning the appeal of hedonism and the potential objections to the theory, what is your considered view on hedonism? Is it true or false as a moral theory? Do the advantages of hedonism outweigh the difficulties raised against it, or are the objections to hedonism fatal to the theory?
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After reading the IMAA article this week on Effective Manageme.docxAMMY30
After reading the IMAA article this week on
Effective Management of Change during Mergers and Acquisition
, review the case study noted within the article on item 7. It is about a merger between AOL and Time Warner in 2001. There is a chart listed with the summary that shows the cultural differences between the two companies. Review that chart.
Using this as an example, conduct some research and find two companies that similarly merged or that was acquired by another company. Write a two-page summary of the merger or acquisition to include:
1 – the reasons why it occurred and when it occurred
2 - the approximate size of each company before the merger
3 - the organizational challenges faced
4 - was the merger successful or not and
why
5 - the state of the company now
Then include a simple four column chart similar to the example and show at least five cultural elements of the companies, the cultural differences in the two companies before the merger took place and then in the fourth column include the culture now in the acquiring company. List at least five cultural elements in the chart.
Cultural Element / AOL culture / Time Warner culture / Culture adopted
Your written assignment should be no less than 700 words. Avoid using direct quotes. Use your own words. If you do use any direct quotes, increase the length of your paper accordingly. Use APA citations and ensure you document where you found your data in a separate reference listing.
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After reading the essay, Why Rational People Buy into Conspiracy Th.docxAMMY30
After reading the essay, "Why Rational People Buy into Conspiracy Theories," answer the following questions. Provide specific details to justify your reasoning:
What is a conspiracy theory? Identify and discuss at least two recent conspiracy theories mentioned on the news, social media, and/or internet.
How does the Internet and other media help "perpetuate paranoia" (12)?
Why do you think "rational people buy into conspiracy theories"?
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Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
College of computing and informatics case study phase 1
1. College of Computing and Informatics
Case Study phase 1
Deadline: Sunday 21/03/2021 @ 11:59 PM
[Total Marks for phase 1 = 5 Marks]
Students Details: CRN:
Name: Student1 (Leader)
Name: Student2
Name: Student3
ID: 123456789
ID: 123456789
ID: 123456789
Instructions:
allocated folder.
2. dents must work as groups in which each group has up to
Three students.
-presented,
marks will be reduced for poor
presentation.
ZERO marks for all involved
students.
Semester 2 – 2020/2021
https://www.seu.edu.sa/sites/ar/Pages/main.aspx
Pg. 01
Phase I
Instructions:
Choose one of the case studies from the provided book, study it
carefully then write a report about it that
3. contains the following sections
about the case study.
case study; what is the business
case? what is the system requirements? what are the constrains?
What are the assumptions?
Pg. 02
Phase I
Phase I 5 Marks
Pg. 03
Extended Abstract
Extended Abstract
The case study is about __________.
Description:
5. Learning
Outcome(s):
LO Describe the
structure of Decision
Support Systems
(DSS) and their
services.
Phase IExtended AbstractIntroduction
Series Editors: Ramesh Sharda · Stefan Voß
Integrated Series in Information Systems 37
Jason Papathanasiou
Nikolaos Ploskas
Isabelle Linden Editors
Real-World
Decision Support
6. Systems
Case Studies
Integrated Series in Information Systems
Volume 37
Series editors
Ramesh Sharda
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
Stefan Voß
University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
More information about this series at
http://www.springer.com/series/6157
http://www.springer.com/series/6157
Jason Papathanasiou • Nikolaos Ploskas •
Isabelle Linden
Editors
Real-World
Decision Support Systems
Case Studies
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The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume
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To the Euro Working Group on Decision
Support Systems coordination board and
members, for their continuous and inspiring
commitment on the promotion of the
discipline
Foreword
Decision support systems (DSSs) appeared in the literature by
the beginning of
the 1970s. The first developed DSS was developed for executive
managers using
9. personal computers and was called executive information
systems. Since this period,
DSS evolved in several directions. The first proposed
architecture of these systems
was composed by a database manageme nt system, a model base
management
system, and a man-machine interaction module. The first step in
the evolution
of DSS was based on the introduction of knowledge in the
architecture. A new
module was added called the knowledge-based management
system as well as
an inference engine. From then on, due to a huge amount of
data, the database
management system evolved in line with research on data
warehouses, for which
the main concern is to find suitable data for the decision-maker.
For the model base
management system, a lot of research has been conducted
including several kinds
of models of real decision problems. These models are
formulated in different ways
like linear or constraint programming, decision rules, decision
trees, etc. Nowadays,
researchers on DSS are still very active and dynamic, and we
can notice an
evolution of the name; DSSs are also called in a more general
way decision-making
support systems (DMSSs). The number of international journals
and international
conferences on this topic is progressing every day. Recently, a
new such journal,
the International Journal of Decision Support System
Technologies was created,
published by IGI Global. This journal publishes selected papers
organized in one
10. volume per year including four issues composed of four papers.
We can also
mention the International Conference on Decision Support
System Technologies
organized annually by the Euro Working Group on Decision
Support Systems. The
conference attracts every year an international group of
researchers, academics,
and practitioners working on decision support systems. Topics
covered by both
the journal and the conference are, among others, context
awareness, modeling,
and management for DMSS; data capture, storage, and retrieval;
DMSS feedback
control mechanisms; function integration strategies and
mechanisms; DMSS net-
work strategies and mechanisms; DMSS software algorithms;
DMSS system and
user dialog methods; system design, development, testing, and
implementation;
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DMSS technology evaluation; and finally DMSS technology
organization and
management.
Nevertheless, this research would be without any actual interest
if applications
would not be developed and tested in real-life situations. The
applications of DSS
or cases of DSS are also very important and allow researchers to
11. implement their
architectures, models, and methodologies in real situations.
These implementations
are very valuable for the improvement of the DSS field. Indeed,
the idea of this
book, Real-World Decision Support Systems – Case Studies,
including the appli-
cation domains of the environment, agriculture and forestry,
business and finance,
engineering, food industry, health, production and supply chain
management, and
urban planning, is an excellent initiative. Research on the DSS
discipline is still very
promising and will be exciting for several decades to come.
Toulouse, France Pascale Zaraté
June 2016
Preface
The number of papers regarding decision support systems
(DSSs) has soared during
the recent years, especially with the advent of new technologies.
Indeed, if someone
considers DSS as an umbrella term [1], the plurality of research
areas covered
is striking: from computer science and artificial intelligence to
mathematics and
psychology [3]. It is in this context that the editors of this book
felt that there is a gap
in the overall fabric; it was felt that too much attention has been
given to theoretical
aspects and individual module design and development. In
addition, there have
12. been many failures in information systems development; poor
initial requirements
analysis and design has many times led to a notable lack of
success. Indeed, it seems
that the DSS discipline is rather prone to this, tagging the
development of such
projects as risky affairs [2].
Moreover, decisions today have to be made in a very complex,
dynamic, and
highly unpredictable international environment with various
stakeholders, each
with his own separate and sometimes hidden agenda. Right into
the center of the
whole decision process is the decision-maker; he has the
responsibility for the final
decision and he will most probably bear the consequences. As
there is no model
that can integrate all the possible variables that influence the
final outcome and the
DSS results have to be combined with the decision-maker’s
insights, background,
and experience, the system must facilitate the process at each
stage rendering the
user experience concept of great significance.
Bearing the above in mind, the rationale behind this edition is
to provide the
reader with a set of cases of real-world DSS, as the book title
suggests. The editors
were interested in real applications that have been running for
some time and as
such tested in actual situations. And not only that; unsuccessful
cases were targeted
as well, systems that at some point of their life cycle were
deemed as failures for one
13. reason or another. If the systems failed, what were the (both
implicit and explicit)
reasons for that? How can they be recorded and avoided again?
The lessons learned
in both successful and unsuccessful cases are considered
invaluable, especially if
one considers the investment size of such projects [4]. The
overall and primary
goal in each case is to point out the best practices in each stage
of the system life
cycle, from the initial requirements analysis and design phases
to the final stages of
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the project. The cases aim to stimulate the decision-makers and
provide firsthand
experiences, recommendations, and lessons learned so that
failures can be avoided
and successes can be repeated.
The authors of the chapters of this book were requested to
provide information
on a number of issues. They were asked to follow a certain
chapter structure, and
their work was rigorously peer-reviewed by the editors and
selected reviewers from
the DSS community. The cases are also presented in a
constructive, coherent, and
deductive manner, in order to act as showcases for instructive
purposes, especially
considering their high complexity. This book consists of one
14. introductory chapter
presenting the main concepts of a decision support system and
12 chapters that
present real-world decision support systems from several
domains. The first chapter
by Daniel Power reviews frameworks for classifying and
categorizing decision
support systems, while it also addresses the need and usefulness
of decision support
system case studies.
Chapter 2 by Malik Al Qassas, Daniela Fogli, Massimiliano
Giacomin, and Gio-
vanni Guida presents the design, development, and
experimentation of a knowledge-
driven decision support system, which supports decision-making
processes that
occur during clinical discussions.
Chapter 3 by Anna Arigliano, Pierpaolo Caricato, Antonio
Grieco, and Emanuela
Guerriero proposes a method to integrate decision analysis
techniques in high-
throughput clinical analyzers. The proposed method is
integrated into a clinical
laboratory information system in order to demonstrate the
benefits that it achieves.
Chapter 4 by Andrea Bettinelli, Angelo Gordini, Alessandra
Laghi, Tiziano
Parriani, Matteo Pozzi, and Daniele Vigo is about a suite of two
decision support
systems for tackling network design problems and energy-
production management
problems.
15. Chapter 5 by Pierpaolo Caricato, Doriana Gianfreda, and
Antonio Grieco
analyzes a model-driven decision support system to solve a
variant of the cutting
stock problem on a company that produces high-tech fabrics.
Chapter 6 by Mats Danielson, Love Ekenberg, Mattias Göthe,
and Aron Larsson
introduces a procurement decision support system implementing
algorithms tar-
geted for decision evaluation with imprecise data that it can be
used as an instrument
for a more meaningful procurement process.
Chapter 7 by António J. Falcão, Rita A. Ribeiro, Javad Jassbi,
Samantha
Lavender, Enguerran Boissier, and Fabrice Brito presents a
model-driven evaluation
support system for open competitions within Earth observation
topics.
Chapter 8 by Narain Gupta and Goutam Dutta presents the
design, development,
and implementation of a model-based decision support system
for strategic planning
in process industries.
Chapter 9 by Andreja Jonoski and Abdulkarim H. Seid explains
the experiences
in developing and applying a model-driven decision support
system in a trans-
boundary river basin context, taking the Nile Basin decision
support system as a
case.
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Chapter 10 by Manfred J. Lexer and Harald Vacik presents a
data-driven decision
support system for forest management that can support all
phases of the decision-
making process.
Chapters 11 and 12 by Mário Simões-Marques examine in detail
a decision
support system for emergency management. Chapter 11
describes the problem
context, the system requirements and architecture, the
knowledge management
process, and the spiral development approach, while Chap. 12
presents the main
features implemented in the proposed decision support system.
Finally, Chap. 13 by Mette Sønderskov, Per Rydahl, Ole M.
Bøjer, Jens Erik
Jensen, and Per Kudsk presents a knowledge-driven decision
support system for
weed control that offers herbicide dose suggestions based on a
large database of the
existing knowledge of herbicides and herbicide efficacies.
We are very delighted to have included in this book a set of
high-quality and
interesting pieces of research, authored by researchers and
industrial partners com-
ing from different research institutions, universities, and
companies across different
continents. We are grateful to all reviewers and authors for the
collaboration and
work they have put into this book. We especially want to thank
17. Daniel Power for
writing the introductory chapter that introduces the main
concepts that define a
decision support system and prepares the readers for the
remaining chapters of this
book.
We hope that you will also enjoy reading the book, and we hope
the presented
“good” and “bad” practices on developing and using a decision
support system can
be useful for your research.
Thessaloniki, Greece Jason Papathanasiou
Pittsburgh, PA, USA Nikolaos Ploskas
Namur, Belgium Isabelle Linden
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Contents
1 Computerized Decision Support Case Study Research:
Concepts and Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Daniel J. Power
2 ArgMed: A Support System for Medical Decision Making
Based on the Analysis of Clinical Discussions . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Malik Al Qassas, Daniela Fogli, Massimiliano Giacomin,
and Giovanni Guida
3 The Integration of Decision Analysis Techniques
in High-Throughput Clinical Analyzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Anna Arigliano, Pierpaolo Caricato, Antonio Grieco,
and Emanuela Guerriero
4 Decision Support Systems for Energy Production
Optimization and Network Design in District
Heating Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Andrea Bettinelli, Angelo Gordini, Alessandra Laghi, Tiziano
Parriani, Matteo Pozzi, and Daniele Vigo
5 Birth and Evolution of a Decision Support System in the
Textile Manufacturing Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
19. Pierpaolo Caricato, Doriana Gianfreda, and Antonio Grieco
6 A Decision Analytical Perspective on Public
Procurement Processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Mats Danielson, Love Ekenberg, Mattias Göthe,
and Aron Larsson
7 Evaluation Support System for Open Challenges on Earth
Observation Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
António J. Falcão, Rita A. Ribeiro, Javad Jassbi, Samantha
Lavender, Enguerran Boissier, and Fabrice Brito
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8 An Optimization Based Decision Support System for
Strategic Planning in Process Industries: The Case of a
Pharmaceutical Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Narain Gupta and Goutam Dutta
9 Decision Support in Water Resources Planning and
Management: The Nile Basin Decision Support System . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 199
Andreja Jonoski and Abdulkarim H. Seid
10 The AFM-ToolBox to Support Adaptive Forest
Management Under Climate Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Manfred J. Lexer and Harald Vacik
20. 11 SINGRAR—A Distributed Expert System for Emergency
Management: Context and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Mário Simões-Marques
12 SINGRAR—A Distributed Expert System for Emergency
Management: Implementation and Validation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Mário Simões-Marques
13 Crop Protection Online—Weeds: A Case Study for
Agricultural Decision Support Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Mette Sønderskov, Per Rydahl, Ole M. Bøjer, Jens Erik
Jensen, and Per Kudsk
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Contributors
Malik Al Qassas University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
Anna Arigliano DII – Università del Salento, Via Monteroni,
Lecce, Italy
Andrea Bettinelli OPTIT Srl, Viale Amendola, Imola, Italy
Enguerran Boissier Terradue UK Ltd, Old Jewry, London, UK
Ole M. Bøjer IPM Consult Ltd, Hovedgaden, Stenlille, Denmark
Fabrice Brito Terradue UK Ltd, Old Jewry, London, UK
21. Pierpaolo Caricato DII – Università del Salento, Via Monteroni,
Lecce, Italy
Mats Danielson Department of Computer and Systems Sciences,
Stockholm
University, Kista, Sweden
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis,
Laxenburg, Austria
Goutam Dutta Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad,
India
Love Ekenberg International Institute for Applied Systems
Analysis, Laxenburg,
Austria
Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, Stockholm
University, Kista,
Sweden
António J. Falcão UNINOVA, Campus FCT/UNL, Monte da
Caparica, Portugal
Daniela Fogli University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
Massimiliano Giacomin University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
Doriana Gianfreda DII – Università del Salento, Via Monteroni,
Lecce, Italy
Angelo Gordini OPTIT Srl, Viale Amendola, Imola, Italy
Mattias Göthe Department of Computer and Systems Sciences,
Stockholm Uni-
versity, Kista, Sweden
22. Antonio Grieco DII – Università del Salento, Via Monteroni,
Lecce, Italy
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Emanuela Guerriero DII – Università del Salento, Via
Monteroni, Lecce, Italy
Giovanni Guida University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
Narain Gupta Management Development Institute, Gurgaon,
Haryana, India
Javad Jassbi UNINOVA, Campus FCT/UNL, Monte da
Caparica, Portugal
Jens Erik Jensen SEGES P/S, Aarhus N, Denmark
Andreja Jonoski UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education,
DA Delft, The
Netherlands
Per Kudsk Department of Agroecology, Aarhus University,
Forsøgsvej, Slagelse,
Denmark
Alessandra Laghi OPTIT Srl, Viale Amendola, Imola, Italy
Department of Electrical, Electronic and Information
Engineering “G. Marconi”,
Viale Risorgimento, Bologna, Italy
23. Aron Larsson Department of Computer and Systems Sciences,
Stockholm Uni-
versity, Kista, Sweden
Department of Information and Communications Systems, Mid
Sweden University,
Sundsvall, Sweden
Samantha Lavender Pixalytics Ltd, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon,
UK
Manfred J. Lexer University of Natural Resources and Life
Sciences, Vienna,
Austria
Tiziano Parriani OPTIT Srl, Viale Amendola, Imola, Italy
Daniel J. Power University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA,
USA
Matteo Pozzi OPTIT Srl, Viale Amendola, Imola, Italy
Rita A. Ribeiro UNINOVA, Campus FCT/UNL, Monte da
Caparica, Portugal
Per Rydahl IPM Consult Ltd, Hovedgaden, Stenlille, Denmark
Abdulkarim H. Seid NBI Secretariat, Entebbe, Uganda
Mário Simões-Marques Centro de Investigação Naval (CINAV)
– Portuguese
Navy, Alfeite, Almada, Portugal
Mette Sønderskov Department of Agroecology, Aarhus
University, Forsøgsvej,
24. Slagelse, Denmark
Harald Vacik University of Natural Resources and Life
Sciences, Vienna, Austria
Daniele Vigo OPTIT Srl, Viale Amendola, Imola, Italy
Department of Electrical, Electronic and Information
Engineering “G. Marconi”,
Viale Risorgimento, Bologna, Italy
List of Reviewers
Guy Camilleri, IRIT, France
Csaba Csáki, University College Cork, Ireland
Pavlos Delias, Technological Institute of Kavala, Greece
Themistoklis Glavelis, University of Macedonia, Greece
Isabelle Linden, University of Namur, Belgium
Jason Papathanasiou, University of Macedonia, Greece
Nikolaos Ploskas, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Theodore Tarnanidis, University of Macedonia, Greece
Georgios Tsaples, University of Rome, Italy
Andy Wong, University of Strathclyde, UK
The editors of this book wish to acknowledge their gratitude for
the prompt
and highly constructive reviews received from the researchers
above in the various
phases of this book’s reviewing process.
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25. About the Editors
Jason Papathanasiou is an assistant professor at the Department
of Business
Administration, University of Macedonia, Greece. His PhD was
in operational
research and informatics and he has worked for a number of
years at various insti-
tutes. He has organized and participated in many international
scientific conferences
and workshops. He has published more than 100 papers in
international peer-
referred journals, conferences, and edited volumes and has
participated in various
research projects in FP6, FP7, Interreg, and COST; he served
also as a member
of the TDP Panel of COST and currently serves at the
coordination board of the
EURO Working Group of Decision Support Systems. His
research interests include
decision support systems, operational research, and multicriteria
decision-making.
Nikolaos Ploskas is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department
of Chemical
Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, USA. His primary
research interests are
in operations research, decision support systems, mathematical
programming, linear
programming, and parallel programming. He has participated in
several interna-
tional and national research projects. He is author of more than
50 publications
in high-impact journals, book chapters, and conferences. He has
also served as
reviewer in many scientific journals. He was awarded with an
26. honorary award from
HELORS (HELlenic Operations Research Society) for the best
doctoral dissertation
in Operations Research (2014).
Isabelle Linden is a professor of information management at the
University of
Namur in Belgium, Department of Business Administratio n. She
obtained her
PhD in computer sciences from the University of Namur. She
also holds masters
degrees in philosophy and in mathematics from the University
of Liège, Belgium.
She is member of the CoordiNam Laboratory and the FoCuS
Research Group.
Combining theoretical computer science and business
administration, her main
research domain regards information, knowledge, and artificial
intelligence. She
explores their integration within systems as EIS, DSS, and BI
systems. Her works
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can be found in several international edited books, journals,
books chapters, and
conferences. She serves as reviewer and program committee
member in several
international journals, conferences, and workshops.
27. Chapter 1
Computerized Decision Support Case Study
Research: Concepts and Suggestions
Daniel J. Power
Abstract Supporting decision making is an important and
potentially transforma-
tive research topic that is challenging for academic researchers
to study. Anecdotal
evidence suggests that computerized decision support systems
(DSS) can improve
decision quality and change the structure and functioning of
organizations. To make
progress in our understanding of this phenomenon there is an
ongoing need for
more decision support case study field research that includes
documenting decision
support impacts. Research case studies help understand the use
and consequences
associated with building and using computerized decision
support. More descriptive
and technical information about specific DSS will be helpful in
explaining the
variability of these technology artifacts. Current theory related
to computerized
decision support is inadequate and research case studies can
potentially assist in
theory building. The possibilities for improving and increas ing
decision support
continue to evolve rapidly and research case studies can help
define this expanding,
changing field of study. More “good” case studies and more
details about each
specific case is useful, helpful, and a significant contribution to
understanding how
29. Decision support capabilities should have a targeted user group
and a purpose.
A decision support system is a technology artifact crafted from
hardware and
software linked by networks and accessed by interface devices
like smart phones
and personal computers. Documenting the expanding
application domain is a major
reason to prepare research case studies. DSS builders must
remember that providing
computerized decision support does not guarantee that better
decisions will be made.
Understanding and documenting Decision Support Systems
(DSS) can potentially
improve the design and usefulness of DSS. This chapter focuses
on using case
study research to understand computerized decision support.
This chapter reviews
the ongoing need for case study field research and documenting
UML use cases
related to decision support. Section 1.2 reviews frameworks for
classifying and
categorizing computerized DSS. Section 1.3 reviews the case
study method in
general and then discusses applying the method to documenting
a specific DSS
artifact or to examining a DSS in its context of application and
use. Section 1.4
reviews classical DSS case studies. Section 1.5 addresses the
usefulness of DSS case
studies. Section 1.6 summarizes major conclusions from this
methodology overview
and some recommendations for using a case study to study
computerized decision
support.
30. 1.2 Understanding Decision Support Systems
At the website DSSResources.com, a decision support system
(DSS) is defined
as “an interactive computer-based system or subsystem intended
to help decision
makers use communications technologies, data, documents,
knowledge and/or
models to identify and solve problems, complete decision
process tasks, and make
decisions. Decision support system is a general term for any
computer application
that enhances a person or group’s ability to make decisions. In
general, decision
support systems are a class of computerized information
systems that support
decision-making activities.”
Decision support is a broad concept that describes tools and
capabilities to assist
individuals, groups, teams and organizations during decision
making processes.
Computerized decision support systems built since the 1950s
can be categorized in a
number of ways, cf. [24]. The four major taxonomies or
frameworks in the literature
were proposed by Alter [1], Arnott and Pervan [2], Holsapple
and Whinston [9], and
Power [20–22, 28]. There are commonalities among them and
the schemes are not
contradictory. All of the frameworks attempt to organize
observations and literature
about the variety of DSS that have been built and used over the
years. This review
focuses on Power’s [20, 21] expanded DSS framework that
builds upon Alter’s [1]
31. categories.
There are five DSS types in the expanded framework defined
based upon
the dominant technology component. The initial DSS category
in the expanded
framework is model-based or model-driven DSS. Many early
DSS derived their
functionality from quantitative models and limited amounts of
data. Scott-Morton’s
1 Computerized Decision Support Case Study Research:
Concepts and Suggestions 3
[33] production planning management decision system was the
first widely dis-
cussed model-driven DSS. Early case studies of other model-
driven systems were
about MEDIAC [15], SPRINTER [40] and BRAND AID [14]. A
model-driven
DSS emphasizes access to and manipulation of financial,
optimization and/or
simulation models. Simple quantitative models provide the most
elementary level
of functionality. Model-driven DSS generally use small to
medium-sized data sets,
and parameters are often provided by decision makers. These
systems aid …
Dear students,
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Due March 21, 2021 @ 11:59 PM
The case study comprises of tow phases.
Here is a summary of the requirements:
32. You are required to choose one of the case studies from the
provided book, study it carefully then write a report about it
that contains the following sections.
Phase I
· Extended abstract: Write an extended summary about the case
study.
· Introduction: Write a description about the case study; what is
the business case? What is the background? What are the system
requirements? What are the constraints? What are the
assumptions?
Phase II
· Detailed Proposed Methodologies: Describe the details of the
implemented solution in your own words. E.g. the design
decisions made and the technology used etc.
· Discussion: Discuss the solution in relations to the topics we
discuss in the course for example the factors that lead to
choosing the solution architecture and tools, possible alternative
solutions, or modification in the proposed solution.
· Conclusion: Write the conclusion of this report and any future
recommendations.