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Showing 1 to 20 of 25 for “"Interpretive Structural modelling"”.
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Development of computer software support for interpretive structural modelling
Interpretive Structural Modelling is a computer-driven method for dealing with complexity, by allowing individuals or groups to interpret the inter-relationships between different aspects or elements of a problem. In doing this interpretation, the elements are structured, and from this structuring, …
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Identifying delay factors in electrical distribution projects at Eskom Northern Cape Operating Unit
… writing technique, nominal group technique, and interpretive structural modelling technique. The interactive management methodology allows a group of people collaboratively to develop a structure that defines the relationship among the system elements. Using interactive management approach, a …
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Leadership for implementing knowledge management strategies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
… then analysed using content analysis along with Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) for inference and conclusion. As revealed in the study, the critical success factors (CSFs) for effective implementation of KM strategies are broad, but nine key CSFs stand out. The association between the …
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Evaluation of renewable energy strategies in the Dominican Republic
… the literature review and the content and interpretive structural modelling analysis of the interviews, key drivers, challenges, critical success factors, benefits, financial tools and business model were identified, and their interlinking relationship was discovered. This identification …
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Developing people capabilities for the promotion of sustainability in facility management practices
… thinking capabilities. Pair-wise comparison and Interpretive Structural Modelling techniques were then used to further explore the interrelationship and influence of each critical factor. An interpretive structural model for people capability was developed to identify the priority of critical …
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Development of a framework to enhance communication practice for site-based construction workers in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
… framework strategy for mobile computing by using Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) methodology. This framework strategy would enable any Saudi construction company to implement a mobile computing solution that meets its needs.
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A systemic exploration of information systems project risks in the South African public sector
… remaining 23 risks were structured to produce an Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) digraph with the aid of software. The ISM digraph revealed three risk factors as the primary drivers of IS project risks in the public sector, specifically, in the context of this study. These risks are ‘lack …
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Interpretive investigation into the implementation of Sustainable Business Models within Saudi housing construction industry
… validated and refined by focus group, following Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) procedures. A BM is considered sustainable when a business aligns socio-environmental responsibility with economic benefits by focussing on sustained value creation. For this, the role of clients/participants …
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A systemic exploration of risks in mobile application development projects and environments
… each risk through pair-to-pair comparison using Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) software. The final phase, Interpretation, required participants to review the interpretive structural model and agree on the core risks that mainly negatively impact MAD projects. Research finding - The …
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A systemic exploration of the external risk factors impacting SMEs survival in South Africa
… and to determine their interrelations using Interpretive Structural Modelling. This objective was addressed through the following research questions. a) What are the key risk factors affecting the survival of SMEs in South Africa? b) What is the relationship between the identified key risk …
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Evaluation of sustainable strategies adoption for competitiveness within the Qatar oil and gas sector
… Systematics approaches, such as the Total Interpretive Structural Modelling (TISM), Fuzzy Matrice d’Impacts Croises-Multiplication Applique an Classment (FuzzyMICMAC), maturity model and Graph Theoretic and matrix Approach (GTMA), were selected appropriately in order to achieve the research …
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An exploration of sustainable business model innovation
… and techniques such as thematic analysis, total interpretive structural modelling, Fuzzy MICMAC, the triple layered business model canvas, and the value mapping tool. Inspection of the role of the contextual relations between elements of the business environment a firm operates demonstrates how …
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SME Globalisation and Supply Chain Finance: Factors to Adoption of Technology-based Solutions
… Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), followed by an Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM)-MICMAC approach to determine their interdependencies. Data were collected from Korean SMEs and academic experts to ensure the validity and reliability of insights. <br/>Key findings indicate that technological …
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Research on Risk Management for Healthcare Supply Chain in Hospital
… Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM). Thereafter, risk mitigation strategies are identified through conducted empirical studies and evaluated through Fuzzy Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). Research …
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Enhancing existing health and safety processes in public sector construction projects within Saudi Arabia using building information modelling approaches
… for the use of building information modelling (BIM) in the industry. The research aims to enhance H&S management in Saudi public sector construction projects by exploring integrated approaches to project design and delivery using BIM-based technologies and processes This research uses …
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Development of a system model for cost management in low-cost housing projects in Nigeria
… CMSM and its operational guide employing three modelling techniques: conventional process modelling, interpretive structural modelling (ISM) and the interpretive ranking process (IRP). These modelling techniques enhanced the design and understanding of the contextual relationships between the …
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Managing outsourcing and shared services projects in accounting and finance sector
… the brainstormingsession was used to conduct Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) of project drivers,and Interpretive Ranking Process (IRP) of drivers to benefits, skills to benefits and skillsto management levels. The major conclusions from the ISM and IRP are: 1) Compliance and legal …
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Framework development for public private partnership in affordable housing delivery in Saudi Arabia
… and Project. Based on these findings, an Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) framework was developed and validated to contribute towards improving the implementation of PPP for the delivery of affordable housing for middle-income households in Saudi Arabia. This research makes three …
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The provision and use of urban public spaces for female physical activity in Saudi Arabia
… analysis is used to analyse the interviews. Interpretive structural modelling method conducts to validate the factors relationships that influence women use of urban public open spaces for physical activity.The results of this research provide some insight in ways to help improve and develop …
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On-site installation flexibility for disruption management in modular off-site construction systems
… Applied to a Classification analysis and Interpretive Structural Modelling revealed that implementing on-site installation flexibility requires coordination and many changes across a range of organisational functions. A Discrete Event Simulation model developed and applied to a case study …
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