Application of Crowdsourcing Technology In Terms Of Digitization of Supply Chain Strategy

Abstract— The article presents the study on the problem of crowdsourcing application in terms of digital development of supply chain strategy. The purpose of this study is to develop the algorithm of application of crowdsourcing technology in terms of digitalization of supply chain strategy in socio-economic processes. The application of crowdsourcing technology facilitates the search for the most effective solutions to enterprise’s problems, minimizing the time-related and financial costs for their development. In the framework of this study, the methods of analysis, comparative analysis, generalization, decomposition were used. The novelty of the research is in the detailed examination of the crowdsourcing technology, comprehensive description of the algorithm of its functioning with application in addressing various tasks of supply chain strategy. The findings of the study can help enterprises to elaborate the workflow supply chain management with regard to public opinion

Reflections on Social Accountability: Catalyzing Democratic Governance to Accelerate Progress Towards the Millennium Development Goals

Jointly produced by the Oslo Governance Centre/BDP and the Civil Society Team/BERA, this paper captures diverse examples of initiatives in which social accountability principles and tools have been used to promote a two-way dialogue between citizens and the state, address social exclusion and increase citizen engagement in service delivery. The four chapters in the paper, by experts in the field, cover social accountability in the context of new information and communications technology, urbanization and development, conflict-affected countries, and social inclusion and the MDGs. Reflections on Social Accountability, UNDP July 2013

International experience of e-commerce taxation and its application in Ukraine (legal aspect)

The relevance of this paper is determined by the fact that e-commerce is one of the elements of the digital market and is fully or partially conducted in the virtual space (the Internet), and the speed of payments has become an important requirement of modernity. The development of information and communication systems in world commerce creates new opportunities for participants in relations in this area and requires the state to create an effective mechanism for taxation of the results of their activities. The main objective of this paper is to cover the content of e-commerce, study the experience of its taxation in leading countries of the world with the possibility of adapting it in Ukraine, as well as provide proposals for improving the e-commerce taxation system in Ukraine. The following methods used to study this subject can be distinguished: dialectical method, legal cognitive method, comparative legal method, formal legal method, historical method, hermeneutical method, structural and functional method, etc. In the course of the study, the content of e-commerce was considered, the international legal and national regulatory framework for its regulation was determined, the international experience of implementing e-commerce was studied, and attention was focused on the features of taxation of e-commerce entities, the main areas and strategies for the development of e-commerce in Ukraine were analysed, and ways to improve it were proposed. The provisions that are enshrined in this paper are of practical value primarily for legal entities and individual entrepreneurs who carry out their activities in the field of e-commerce, for competent state bodies that will prepare draft amendments and additions to tax legislation and legislation that will regulate this field of activity, as well as for persons who plan to engage in this activity

Mediatization, Marketization and Non-profits: A Comparative Case Study of Community Foundations in the UK and Germany

PhD ThesisOver the past decades, media actors and technologies have profoundly transformed how organisations and institutions communicate with citizens and vice versa. Drawing on mediatization theory, the thesis explores the contours and context of communication by non-profit organisations, focusing on community foundations in the UK and Germany. The aim of the work is to provide a deeper understanding of the strategies, motivations and patterns of communication which have been adopted in these organisations which now exist within a highly networked and mediatised society, and the ways in which those strategies have kept pace with technological change. I make an original contribution to the concept of mediatization by applying it to the non-profit sector, using a comparative case study approach. I also make an original contribution to our understanding of how non-profits plan their communication strategies in a contemporary environment of information overload and economic austerity. Drawing on interviews with communication professionals and marketing managers in a range of community foundations in the UK and Germany, the study explores how activities such as building relationships, strategic planning and positioning, fundraising, attracting volunteers and interacting with stakeholders, including potential donors, are influenced by processes of mediatization and marketization. In addition to the interviews, a content analysis of these organisations’ websites has been undertaken to better understand their adoption and use of digital communication tools to maximise their effectiveness online. Through a careful and in-depth analysis of how processes of mediatization, marketization and professionalisation affect these non-profits, the study provides a timely assessment of both drivers and resistors in adopting and adapting to social and technological change within this particular sector

The Proceedings of the 23rd Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research (DGO2022) Intelligent Technologies, Governments and Citizens June 15-17, 2022

The 23rd Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research theme is “Intelligent Technologies, Governments and Citizens”. Data and computational algorithms make systems smarter, but should result in smarter government and citizens. Intelligence and smartness affect all kinds of public values - such as fairness, inclusion, equity, transparency, privacy, security, trust, etc., and is not well-understood. These technologies provide immense opportunities and should be used in the light of public values. Society and technology co-evolve and we are looking for new ways to balance between them. Specifically, the conference aims to advance research and practice in this field. The keynotes, presentations, posters and workshops show that the conference theme is very well-chosen and more actual than ever. The challenges posed by new technology have underscored the need to grasp the potential. Digital government brings into focus the realization of public values to improve our society at all levels of government. The conference again shows the importance of the digital government society, which brings together scholars in this field. Dg.o 2022 is fully online and enables to connect to scholars and practitioners around the globe and facilitate global conversations and exchanges via the use of digital technologies. This conference is primarily a live conference for full engagement, keynotes, presentations of research papers, workshops, panels and posters and provides engaging exchange throughout the entire duration of the conference

From communication to communigation: a conceptual model to strengthen South Africa’s government communication system – the case of Mpumalanga Province

Text in EnglishThis study adopted a quantitative approach in order to produce numbers in relation to the diffusion of the new media. A descriptive quantitative survey was conducted – with sampling done in multi-stage probability – which comprised clustering, simple random, systematic, stratified sampling techniques, convenience and census sampling. A sample size of 379 respondents was selected, comprising 347 citizen-respondents and 32 government communicators (heads of communication). Data was collected utilising two (2) standardised questionnaires – one tailor-made for the citizens and the other for government communicators. Informed by the Diffusion of Innovations theory, this study has established that new media channels have difussed extensively within communities in the Province of Mpumalanga. This has provided a strong motivation to recommend that the communication policy of the South African government be amended, to include new media channels, like social media, as official government communication channels.Communication ScienceD. Litt. et Phil. (Communication

Factors affecting the perceived public value of social media in Queensland local government councils

The open government initiatives across the world have stimulated wide adoption and use of social media technology (SMT) platforms. SMT has become a mainstream tool in both the private and business sectors. SMT is expected to offer net benefits for public sector and governments at all levels, which can contribute the interactions between government and the citizens. Local government councils have started to exploit the potential that social media offers for citizens to communicate with their councils. These interactions might provide net benefits as public value created by government to stakeholders. Measuring the ability of SMT to interact with citizens to create public value is an issue facing local government in their adoption of SMT. Merely having a social media icon on a webpage does not demonstrate usage of SMT, nor does it necessarily create value nor improve interaction with citizens. This study aims to investigate the factors affecting on the public value of using SMT to communicate with local councils, to measure the public value of social media as perceived by citizens in local councils in Queensland Australia. In order to achieve the research aims, the study model proposed draws upon the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Technology Acceptance Model (TAM2), Public Value theory, and Public Value Net Benefits model. The model proposed includes seven constructs: demographic factors, perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of use, intention to use, usage behaviour, types of user participation, and public value of SM. Quantitative research was undertaken with residents across 20 urban and rural Queensland local council areas. The online survey was conducted by a third-party organisation (My Opinions Pty Ltd), obtained 313 responses from residents who use information technology and networks. This study has collected rich and original data regarding public value through social media use in Queensland local councils. A structural equation modelling tool (CO-SEM) was used to assess the online survey results. This study makes a significant contribution to both theoretical and practical perspectives in the management information systems. In the theoretical perspective, the results indicated that the model and its constructs are reliable and valid to identify the concept of SMT initiatives towards public value. Theoretically, the study offers a value-add to the fields of information system (IS), open government, and public administration research by examining the public value of social media use in local government councils. In terms of the practical contributions, this research study offers an in-depth understanding of the public value of SMT in local government. As well as, a practical contribution to local government councils and citizens by providing a framework to examine public value through social media use. Our research findings from the main survey sample indicate that social media technology offers economic and social values. Economic benefits include easy of information, convenience cost, time saving, and increased communication. Using SMT reduces the economic cost of accessing and collecting local councils’ information. Increased communication that achieves more value relating to participation with local councils. Social benefits include well-informedness, trust and participation diction making with local councils. The findings of this research could be a support for Queensland’s local governments to justify their investments in social media. The investments in social media also help local councils’ improvements of the public services effectively and efficiently, particularly who wish to interact effectively with their citizens