Cloud computing can help organizations create business value for long-term viability and sustainability by providing flexibility versatility. We report a systematic analysis of the central role cloud capability in bridging information technology (IT) features its value. posit that IT lead to measureable increase on both dimensions performance benefit collaboration through capability. Survey data collected from 174 firms largely support our hypotheses. This study offers fine-grained insights...

To determine the viability of cloud computing as a source competitive advantage, we integrate theory diffusion innovations and dynamic capabilities to synthesize strengths these theories into framework. The theoretical framework with 13 propositions would enhance conceptual understanding strategic initialization its outcomes should serve foundation for further empirical investigations.

Purpose To propose a framework with which to study the efficacy of strategic alliances small firms in knowledge industries, an emphasis on research design examine issues surrounding phenomena. Design/methodology/approach A is developed that consists four constructs, namely conditions, roles and contributions, learning, efficacy. Details constructs are explained. Findings Management consulting industry proves be fertile ground regard firm size. Through illustration, it shown proposed can put...

The application of expert systems to various problem domains in business has grown steadily since their introduction. Regardless the chosen method development, most commonly cited problems developing these are unavailability both experts and knowledge engineers difficulties with process acquiring from domain experts. Within field artificial intelligence, this been called ‘knowledge acquisition’ identified as greatest bottleneck system development process. Simply stated, is how acquire...

This case study showed how the AHP decision support technique can be applied to clinical engineering health technology assessment projects. provides a structured method of organizing and documenting process takes into consideration many tradeoffs that exist between alternate choices. When an model is properly designed implemented, it facilitates interdepartmental interdisciplinary communication results in tool represents consensus model. The then used compare alternatives delivers composite...

Intranets are perhaps the hottest applications in field of telecommunications today. The rapid growth this application belies fact that it has received little systematic study present academic literature. Presents two separate cases corporate intranets have been recently implemented. focus report is to characterize intranet implementations vis‐à‐vis traditional systems development process. In so doing, an attempt made highlight potential pitfalls through lessons learned. As a starting‐point...

Abstract Using a framework derived from Perrow, we have investigated the impact of expert systems in accounting at work unit level. The results survey are presented. Information on 36 implemented was collected participants two recent workshops artificial intelligence and business. A number commonly suggested advantages observed. We find some significant differences between variables for major application areas accounting, namely tax auditing. This suggests that where benefits arise differs...

Today's increasing connectivity between separate entities within an organization has encouraged us to revisit the old promises of departmental computing and propose a new framework that can expand its potentials. When we view from distributed group decision support systems (DGDSS) perspective, it becomes evident not only corporate data but also models should be integral part managerial making. In this paper, present for collaborative model management (MMS), which coordinates changes made...

The introduction of the object-oriented paradigm in software development marked a radical change methodology and approach large-scale application development. This paper investigates parameters typical matrix organization to determine whether significant indicators exist that merit further consideration object-analysis methods. A survey large, taken across vertical section workers was conducted. In this paper, results key managerial implications are presented.

Over the last three decades, numerous algorithms have been proposed to solve work-cell formation problem. For practicing manufacturing managers it would be nice know as which algorithm most effective and efficient for their specific situation. While several studies attempted fulfill this need, not resulted in any definitive recommendations a better methodology of evaluation cell is urgently needed. Prima facie, underlying Miltenburg Zhang's (M&Z) (1991) nine well-known seems very...

Explores the use of extensible markup language (XML) to both store and enforce organizational data definitions, thus providing a synergetic framework for leveraging potential knowledge management (KM) tools. XML provides flexible standard representing models. KM IT processes capturing, maintaining, using information. While that comprise mechanisms form differ greatly in concept, they deal fundamental way with maintains context (i.e. model) which enables represent managing this vital role can...

This paper offers a conceptual framework for exploring the potential role of Expert Systems (ES) in supporting strategic planning process operations management function organisations. First, will be considered general sense as well around four specific functions, i.e., forecasting, capacity planning, logistics management, and facility location. Then, we provide broad background ES technology with exploration followed by pointed discussion on uses limitations. Next, propose main thesis this...

Attempts to expand the role of OR/MS into broader community have been limited in part by difficulties educating non-OR/MS professionals concerning intricacies modeling. The purpose this paper is present and illustrate a new methodology called Modeling Elaboration (MBE). This assists naïve as well advanced modelers developing complex models through process systematically “elaborating” fundamental model linked specified problem domain. differences between MBE other well-known modeling...