We studied how project groups in a pharmaceutical organization configure a new Web-based communication medium to communicate project content. The project groups are geographically dispersed and operate in different time zones. In such environments, synchronous or geographically bounded modes of communication (e.g., face to face meetings, telephone) are not always viable options. As such, comput...

this paper proposes a neuro fuzzy model for analyzing the relationship between contractor’s qualifications and project quality in research projects. the proposed model has been implemented in a research-based organization, iies. cross validation method has been used in order to generate some set of data which have been used for different evaluations. the proposed neuro fuzzy model has dominated...

With the increasing importance of leadership in project-based organizations, innovation is essential for the sustainable development of construction projects. Since few studies have explored the relationship between leadership and innovation in construction projects, this study fills this research gap and makes a significant theoretical contribution to the existing body of literature. Based on ...

As globalisation takes place, the market is getting more and more competitive. Manufacturing enterprises are facing tremendous pressure to succeed in the market with promising market shares. This has led to enterprises seeking for competitive advantage in order to vie with their rivals. In manufacturing context, efforts have been put in, for instance, to reduce production lead times, maximise p...

This paper describes the use the Information Orientation (IO) Maturity Model as the basis of a MBA course-based project. The IO model explicitly draws the relationship between business performance and several information and technology management concepts. More importantly, the IO Model is accompanied by a specific method of gathering and analyzing data, and includes general recommendations on ...

In planning evacuation schedules various projects work on devising optimal schedules for evacuation of the population. These assume that people do as they are asked in terms of when and by what route they leave the area. However, we know from numerous case studies, that this is not so. People have their own priorities and concerns and will address these before doing as they are asked. We know f...