A Data Warehouse Assistant Design System Based on Clover Model

Nowadays, Data Warehouse (DW) plays a crucial role in the process of decision making. However, their design remains a very delicate and difficult task either for expert or users. The goal of this paper is to propose a new approach based on the clover model, destined to assist users to design a DW. The proposed approach is based on two main steps. The first one aims to guide users in their choice of DW schema model. The second one aims to finalize the chosen model by offering to the designer views related to former successful DW design experiences.Comment: 15 Pages, IJDM

Boundary Interactions and Motors of Change in Requirements Elicitation: A Dynamic Perspective on Knowledge Sharing

The building of shared understanding between project stakeholders in the requirements elicitation phase is necessary for knowledge sharing and a key factor for successful information systems (IS) development. However, the processes that lead to shared understanding and successful knowledge sharing are still not well understood. We examine how stakeholders interact and use boundary objects during requirements elicitation in data warehouse development projects. We draw on Carlile’s (2004) framework for managing knowledge across boundaries and introduce the concept of brokering situations. Using the concept of brokering situations, we examine how shared understanding develops and knowledge is shared through the interplay of brokers, their individual knowledge, and boundary objects as well as through the alignment of project participants’ situation models. We contribute to the literature on knowledge sharing and requirements elicitation in three ways: by introducing the concept of brokering situations; by developing a theoretical framework – the boundary interaction framework – that provides an analytical perspective on the dynamics of knowledge sharing in requirements elicitation; and by applying the framework to show that both goal-driven (teleological) and conflict-driven (dialectical) motors of change explain process progress and the changes of brokers as well as boundary objects during the building of shared understanding

Small Farm Quarterly - Spring 2012

Small Farm Quarterly is for farmers and farm families — including spouses and children - who value the quality of life that smaller farms provide.CONTENTS: SMALL FARM PROGRAM UPDATE -Cornell Small Farms Program Update, Page 3; BOOK NOOK -Farm Memoirs, by Jill Swenson, Page 4; COMMUNITY AND WORLD -Gleaning More of New York’s Harvest, by Rebecca Schuelke Staehr, Page 5; Tomato Therapy, by Mason Donovan, Page 6; FARM TECH -Using Online Surveys and Polls to Connect with Your Clients, by Michelle Podolec, Page 6; GRAZING -Grazing and the Good Life, by Meg Schader, Page 7; HOME AND FAMILY -Spring Forward, by Ron MacLean, Page 15; LOCAL FOODS & MARKETING -Faces of our Food System: J. Kings, by Becca Jablonski, Page 18; Is Your Honey Green? by Dr. Buddy Marterre and Alice Varon, Page 17; Pricing Your Meat Cuts, by Brian Moyer, Page 19; NEW FARMERS -And the Survey Says! Beginning Farmer Critical Needs, by Wes Hannah, Page 20; Maine’s Original Duck Farm, by Gina Simmons and Ryan Wilson, Page 8; NON-DAIRY LIVESTOCK -The ‘Perfect’ Sheep Pasture, by Ulf Kintzel, Page 16; NORTHEAST SARE SPOTLIGHT -Using Foster Mother Hens to Raise Chicks on the ‘Cheap’, by Elizabeth Rosen, Page 9; RESOURCE SPOTLIGHTS -Realizing the Potential of NY Grasslands, by Dan Welch, Page 12; Beginning Farmers: Help Us Help You!, Page 12; STEWARDSHIP & NATURE -Off the Ground: Conservation Program Promotes both Hay Yield and Bird Habitat, by Toby Alexander, Page 14 PHOTO ESSAY -Spring Peeping, Page 19; URBAN AGRICULTURE -Recirculating Farms: Growing Healthy, fresh food and a new local food, by Molly Davis, Page 13; YOUTH PAGE -Animals at Critter Care, by Aleena and Drianna Borowiec, Page 10; Composting at Camp!, by Kelsy Klaczyk and Mollie Mills, Page 10; Curly Sue Grows Up, Goes to Camp, by Cara Shulman, Page 10; The Story Behind the Camp Names, by Keira McClelland, Page 11Cornell Small Farms Program, Cornell University Cooperative Extension, USDA NRCS, NYS 4-H Team Progra

Institute a culture of integrity in organisations

Integrity within employees is on the forefront as a person with integrity is one that is honest and trustworthy. In contrast is an employee with low integrity that could be associated with acts of fraud, corruption and theft. The purpose of this report is to address the proposition that higher integrity levels within employees will lead to lower financial stock losses. In addition the integrity levels of all employees were measured to see whether the integrity level of permanent employees were higher than those of temporary employees. Strategies were implemented in order to develop the integrity level of Clover Nelspruit’s employees. The strategies included addressing the situational factors desirability, group norms and risk together with focusing on communication regarding integrity. The monthly averaged stock loss for the period June to September 05 was considerably lower than the previous eleven months which led to the confirmation that improving a person’s integrity can be positively associated with lower financial losses caused by internal theft. In considering only the employees who passed the lie factor in the measurement instrument the results were also in agreement with the theory that temporary workers might be more likely to engage in counterproductive behaviour than those employed as permanent workers

The NEBLINE, April 2006

Contents: Visioning Process Can Help Communities Shape Their Future Bennet is First in Nebraska to do Visioning Process Easter Egg-Handling Tips Lemon Dill Egg Salad Recipe Have You Tried Kohlrabi Food Bank Needs Volunteers, Donations President’s Notes — Alice’s Analysis Household Hints: Benefits of Disinfecting Household Surfaces FCE News & Events Poison Prevention Tease-Proof Your Child Acreage Insight Clinic: Horse Nutrition & Management, April 13 Effect of Increasing Energy Prices on Farming Costs Oats for Extra Pasture, Hay and Silage Consider Burning Shelled Corn as an Alternative Heating Fuel Tornado – Will You be Ready? Financial Resources and Skills Protect Woody Plants Before Planting Septic Tanks Must Be Pumped By Certified Professionals All-America Selection Flowers for 2006 Easter Lily Care Clover Mites Invading Local Homes Already Spring Turkey Hunting Workshop, March 23 Swarming Ants are Reproductives Ready to Start New Colonies Springtime Bird Frequently Asked Questions Kitt Saathoff Speech & PSA Contest 4-H Partners with Lincoln City Libraries 2006 Lancaster County Fair Kyle Pedersen is Plant Science State Awards Book Winner Kiwanis Karnival, April 22 Spring 4 -H Clinics Attention All 4-H Riders Working Ranch Horse and Trail Clinic, April 29 Extension Can Facilitate Community Input New City of Lincoln Web Site Addresses Neighborhood Issues Extension Calendar Formosan Termites in Wood Mulch? E-mail Rumor is Another Urban Legend 4-H’ers Help Install Flower Garden at Northeast Family Center Food Safety Tips for Teens Online U.S. Drought Monitor Map 2006 Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute Conference Resource Conservation Guide Special Pullout Sectio