Linking technology management, transaction processes and governance structures

A technological, organisational, and environmental analysis of decision making methodologies and satisfaction in the context of IT induced business transformations

“…Applied to this study we were interested in potentially important governance and management aspects in the application of decision making methods. Governance and management support in decision making and human resource development can support technology sourcing, knowledge management and organisational learning, which in turn may provide competitive advantage (Park, Suh, & Yang, 2007;Siriram & Snaddon, 2004). In the context of IT evaluation, sound IT governance is often cited as the main vehicle to define IT-related authority patterns (Sambamurthy & Zmud, 1999), and to develop a shared understanding of methods and processes, equal responsibilities at board levels, and effective IT strategies (Bowen, Cheung, & Rohde, 2007).…”

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENTS (PMAs): AN EMPIRICAL STUDY

“…Siriram [1] states that old ways of doing business are becoming obsolete, and that the rules of the game change at a bewildering rate. Some firms (buyers) expect firms (sellers) to become more competitive than other firms (other suppliers) in the production of goods and services.…”

“…From the four industry sectors it is shown that the electronics and electrical engineering, and information and communication technology (ICT ) industries show significant differences in their means for the overall project result, whereas the services and consulting engineering industries show no significant differences between the means for the overall project result. Comparisons are also drawn between the different PMA constructs.To understand the need for empirical PMA research better, the need for project management needs to be understood better.Given the rapid pace of business evolution, firms are expected to become increasingly competitive.Siriram [1] states that old ways of doing business are becoming obsolete, and that the rules of the game change at a bewildering rate. Some firms (buyers) expect firms (sellers) to become more competitive than other firms (other suppliers) in the production of goods and services.…”

“…Step [1]: Identification of firms participating in the research. The firms were chosen specifically for their willingness to participate in the research.…”

A Longitudinal Study of Innovation Management in the Medical, Hospital and Dental Care Equipment Industry in Ribeirão Preto

“…Com exceção da IND 1, nenhum dos outros entrevistados respondeu definir metas para o departamento de desenvolvimento, nem sequer existe um planejamento prévio para a definição do volume de recursos a ser investido em P&D. Tidd et al (2008) alertam sobre a necessidade dessa aproximação estratégica para a inovação, que é o que falta para as empresas estudadas. As decisões tecnológicas acabam sendo tomadas em caráter contingencial quando, na verdade, os gestores deveriam ser capazes de definir estratégias, planejar investimentos e avaliar os riscos (Siriram & Snaddon, 2004 …”