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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"Interactive Management"”.
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Towards an interactive management approach to performance improvement in bureaucratic organization
Organization science is not a new discipline. However, it persistently attracts many researchers to explore new concepts for coping with the increasing complexity in our society. The exploration is in transition, from mechanistic doctrine to systemic and humanistic notions. The mechanistic view is …
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Identifying factors hindering project success in the South Africa navy
… during times of tranquillity or tension. Project management plays a crucial role in ensuring that the Navy has these capabilities. However, project management in the SA Navy is full of challenges. There are a number of factors hindering project success in the SA Navy. These factors must be managed …
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Improving understanding of alternative fuel vehicle market dynamics using interactive simulations
Interactive management flight simulators are becoming increasingly common as a tool for teaching key concepts in management and related fields. Advocates of flight simulators suggest that the active engagement of students with experimentation and game play may even lead to enhanced systems thinking …
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Identifying delay factors in electrical distribution projects at Eskom Northern Cape Operating Unit
… and population. This research study adopted interactive management methodology for the identification of project delay factors in Eskom distribution projects through the use of the idea writing technique, nominal group technique, and interpretive structural modelling technique. The …
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Development of graphical user interface tools for optimal fluid management in shale oil and gas operations
… protection and public health. Optimal water management in hydraulic fracturing has the potential to (1) reduce freshwater use, (2) increase produced water recycle, (3) reduce energy expenditures from water transport, and (4) enhance safety and environmental protection in the development of …
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A systemic exploration of information systems project risks in the South African public sector
… study is conducted through the application of Interactive Management (IM) to identify IS project risks and structure the interrelationships between them. The IM methodology comprises of four key phases: Idea Generation, Idea Clarification, Idea Structuring, and Interpretation. A workshop with a …
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Identification of critical success factors for enhancing virtual project team performance in South Africa's local government context
… for this study identified 20 CSFs using Interactive Management methodology techniques linked to CSF generation, and CSF clarification processes. Moreover, research participants generated an Interpretive Structural Model (ISM) that illustrates the CSFs that "significantly help to achieve” …
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A systemic exploration of risks in mobile application development projects and environments
… adopted a holistic approach using Warfield's Interactive Management (IM) methodology to understand the risks that hinder MAD projects and understand the interrelationships between these risks to identify the core driving risks. IM can be divided into four phases. In the first phase, Idea …
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A systemic exploration of the external risk factors impacting SMEs survival in South Africa
… root cause of the identified key risk factors? Interactive Management (IM), a systems thinking methodology, was used in the study. This approach was most suitable because of its applicability in addressing complex issues in a pluralistic environment. The IM methodology introduced a collaborative …
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Stages of Concern of Defense Systems Management College Faculty about Technology-Based Education and Training
The Defense Systems Management College (DSMC) is beginning a major transition from its traditional classroom training methods to technology-based education and training. Conventional classroom courses will be rewritten and restructured to a computer-based format and be delivered on-line. According …
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Factors causing delay of modification projects at Koeberg Power Station
… through the study and the factors the project management fraternity believe to have a significant contribution to the untimely delivery of projects, and (iv) to recommend mitigating measures that Koeberg Power Station may consider in addressing the consequences of identified project delay …
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Identification of the critical success factors for public-funded R&D projects in South Africa
… holistic approach and adopts Warfield’s Interactive Management (IM) in its endeavour to identify those factors that are deemed critical in the successful implementation of public-funded R&D projects in SA. The methodology comprises three key phases: a planning phase; a workshop phase; as …
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National cybersecurity capacity building framework for counties in a transitional phase.
… framework resulted in two qualitative studies, Interactive Management (IM) and Focus groups as the main data elicitation approach. These studies involving government officials, private sector, managers and general employees participating in security development from areas such as defence, …
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Evolutionary Algorithms for Resource Allocation in Smart Grid
… demand. However, resource allocation and energy management are getting more complex due to the heterogeneous of various components, information, and data. At the same time, the penetration of massive electric vehicles generated by traffic electrification has significantly influenced the energy …