April 2013
Modeling the metrics of lean, agile, and leagility: An AHP-based approach
The aim of this study was to develop a methodology for estimating whether an existing system can perform as a lean, agile, or leagile manufacturing system. We compared and identified the similarities and differences between leanness and agility, before developing leagility, by identifying the manufacturing features that were particularly affected by interdependent variables by preparing based on the conditions and...
April 2013
Dedicated Business Intelligence System for SMEs Consortium
The paper proposes a new methodological approach to the organization and implementation of Business Intelligence in the SME sector. It is based on the assumption that SMEs do not have sufficient knowledge, skills and organizational, personnel and financial resources to make independent implementation of solutions of this class. On the other hand, such tools could have a significant impact on a growth of their...
April 2013
Product stage and packaging features adopted by small scale industries in Uttarakhand, India
The development of business skills to enable the establishment and successful operation of Small scale Enterprises constitutes a major priority and pre-requisite for rapid economic growth in India. The product manufactures by small scale industries generally satisfy the need of their customers directly. A product is any want-satisfying attribute a consumer receives in exchange. The product benefits could be...
April 2013
The impact of training and development on employees’ skills enhancement and their subsequent intention to quit: The moderating role of perceived alternative job opportunities
Most of the studies have looked at the impact of employer-provided training on employee level outcomes and subsequently on organizational performance. However, the impact of training opportunities provided to employees on their intentions to leave has received far less attention. The present study is aimed at bridging the gap and highlighting the role of these development opportunities provided to employees on their...
April 2013
Cost analysis of a discrete-time queue with a single vacation and randomized activation
This paper considers a discrete-time Geo/G/1 queue, in which the server operates a single vacation at end of each consecutive service period. After all the messages are served in the queue exhaustively, the server immediately leaves for a vacation. Upon returning from the vacation, the server inspects the queue length. If there are some messages waiting in the queue, the server either resumes serving the waiting...
April 2013
Mediation of organizational citizenship behavior between high performance work system and organization performance: A theoretical model for cultural aspect of Asia
This study extends previous theoretical framework on mediation role of organizational citizenship behavior between high performance work systems(HPWS) and organization performance. HPWS creates an environment which develops an organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) culture in organizations, which further leads to better organization competitiveness and efficiency. The mediating concept was...
April 2013
Some hidden truths about workplace environment
The purpose of this paper is to present an empirical analysis of the managerial perspective and benefits of workplace environment. A primary rationale for workplace environment is the impact on employee performance and satisfaction. A questionnaire was employed to collect data from 600 employees working in public and private sector. Simple and hierarchical regression analysis was done to determine the relationships. The...
April 2013
A review of the relationship between brand loyalty, customer satisfaction and commitment using structural equation modeling within the internal control process
One of the factors that play a determining role in the success of today’s companies is the trust given by individuals to companies and the commitment that individuals feel towards these companies and their products as a result of this trust. This situation determines the structure of internal control system policies. The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between brand loyalty, satisfaction and...
April 2013
Web 2.0 usage and security practices of online users at a South African university
The proliferation of Web 2.0 technologies and the increasing number of risks that exist online have resulted in more emphasis being placed on creating awareness in users on the use of Web 2.0 technologies and related risks. South-African university students are taught about the risks and related security controls that exist within Web 2.0 technologies. The question arises as to whether they change their online...
April 2013
The effects of information asymmetry on budget slack: An experimental research
Budget slack has been investigated as an organizational and behavioral matter and defined as the value through which managers intentionally set additional obligation to the resource of a certain budget or consciously underestimate productive capability. Based on the principles of agency theory, this research aims to scrutinize the effects of...
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