Just below the surface: developing knowledge management systems using the paradigm of the noetic prism

In this paper we examine how the principles embodied in the paradigm of the noetic prism can illuminate the construction of knowledge management systems. We draw on the formalism of the prism to examine three successful tools: frames, spreadsheets and databases, and show how their power and also their shortcomings arise from their domain representation, and how any organisational system based on integration of these tools and conversion between them is inevitably lossy. We suggest how a late-binding, hybrid knowledge based management system (KBMS) could be designed that draws on the lessons learnt from these tools, by maintaining noetica at an atomic level and storing the combinatory processes necessary to create higher level structure as the need arises. We outline the “just-below-the-surface” systems design, and describe its implementation in an enterprise-wide knowledge-based system that has all of the conventional office automation features

IT Services Project Management: Lessons Learned From a Case Study in Implementation

Project management has gained unprecedented popularity worldwide as companies strive to become more productive, respond quickly to customer needs and stay competitive. However, implementing and managing a formal project-management system is becoming harder as organisations become larger and more complex, the number of the projects undertaken at any given time increases and delivery times become shorter (Levy and Globerson, 2002). This paper includes a review of some of the major multiproject management issues and presents a case study of a successful integrated project-office implementation. Based on the details of the case, a systematic framework that includes the roles and responsibilities, organisational styles and staffing process of an effective project-office programme is developed. Practical guidelines for implementation are presented based on the case and the resulting framework

Enterprise System Implementation Failure: A Strategic Response?

A global manufacturing company needing to upgrade its IT to support rapid growth decides to pilot an Enterprise System implementation in one of its European businesses. This was unsuccessful, but a second attempt in Australia, drawing on the many lessons learnt was regarded as successful. Subsequently, 14 implementations proceeded all over the Asia Pacific region and elsewhere in Europe. The subsequent implementation of the Enterprise System into a recently acquired business in New Zealand proved problematic. The NZ management team and users were highly critical of the system and appeared to strongly resist its implementation. Cutover was eventually mandated and did occur, but the business almost failed due to problems with the new system. Much seemed to depend on the system’s perceived continuing capability to support the business. The CIO in Head Office despatched a small experienced team to New Zealand to review the situation

Power, Performance, and Perception (P3): Integrating Usability Metrics and Technology Acceptance Determinants to Validate a New Model for Predicting System Usage

Currently, there are two distinct approaches to assist information technology managers in the successful implementation of office automation software. The first approach resides within the field of usability engineering, while the second approach is derived from the discipline of management information systems (MIS). However, neither approach has successfully produced conclusive evidence that explains what characteristics facilitate system use as well as influence user acceptance of the system. This study reports on the validity of a new model, entitled the Power, Performance, Perception (P3) model, that links the constructs of usability engineering to user acceptance. Additionally, speech recognition software (SRS) was used in an experimental setting to validate the P3 model. This research also examined the viability of employing SRS in an Air Force office environment. The results of this study failed to validate the P3 model. However, an alternate model for predicting user acceptance, the Usability Acceptance Model, did emerge from the research which showed that the usability metric of user satisfaction can explain 53% of the variance of user intention to use a new technology. Additionally, the results of this study indicate that users in a typical Air Force office environment would utilize SRS for text processing

Crafting a Campus Sustainability Action Plan: A Grassroots Approach

In recent decades, colleges and universities have taken a leadership role in developing institution-based Sustainability Action Plans (SAPs). A SAP includes a summation of past achievements, current initiatives, and the prioritized goals and implementation strategies for future action in terms of promoting environmental sustainability. These plans can also serve as pedagogical devices that teach students, staff and faculty important lessons of intentional living, global citizenship, and environmental responsibility. While many plans are adopted as top-down initiatives, there is great value in finding ways to engage the entire campus community in such endeavors at the grassroots level. This project documents a ground-up approach to developing a SAP at Gettysburg College, a liberal arts institution in Pennsylvania. Consisting of three phases, the project began with an assessment of current sustainability accomplishments as detailed in ASHE’s Sustainability Tracking and Rating System (STARS) data base. The second stage included an investigation of recent SAPs adopted by peer institutions and work by the college’s Sustainability Advisory Committee, President’s Office and student groups to develop and implement as campus survey on potential sustainability priorities. Finally, a series of focus groups consisting of various campus constituencies provided input for crafting a final draft SAP, which was then offered to the campus community for a second round of review. This bottom-up approach helped to cultivate grassroots ownership of the resulting SAP, leading to a greater likelihood of successful implementation. This project may serve as a useful model for other liberal arts institutions

Penerapan E-Procurement Dalam Mendukung Layanan Pengadaan Barang Dan Jasa Di Dinas Pekerjaan Umum Dan Penataan Ruang Kota Tangerang

Electronic procurement of goods and services, or e-procurement, enables innovation in government and leverages technology platforms to obtain better information, better cost performance, greater efficiency, and maximize the effectiveness of e-procurement. It is an information system that transforms. The purpose of this study is to determine the "implementation of e-procurement in the support of goods and services in the public works and spatial planning sector of Tangerang Municipality". A qualitative research method was used in this study. The data sources used are primary data from interviews and observations and secondary data from documents and relevant regulations. The variables used are a) efficiency, b) effectiveness, c) competitiveness, d) transparency, and e) accountability. The survey shows that the implementation of e-procurement to support the procurement services for goods and services at the Tangerang PUPR office is on track and provides greater transparency to the public. Human resources as well as facilities and infrastructure are one of the factors that influence the process of conducting e-procurement for the public to be successful, but if the effort still causes disruption to the system. there is. By increasing the server capacity, you can continue to use it properly. At the civil engineering office.

Computer Network Management Using a Mikrotik Router at the Immigration Office Class I TPI Bengkulu City

The Bengkulu City Immigration Office Class I TPI Bengkulu City, located in Bengkulu City, on Jl. Development of number 23 Padang Harapan Bengkulu. The problems that occur in the office lie in the network that is not well organized, the internet connection is slow, and the network is less secure because it only uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) as security protection in the network, and Bandwidth is not evenly distributed throughout each computer. . Based on the results of discussions that have been carried out with the immigration office and immigration IT (data attached). then to solve the problems described above, at the immigration office it is necessary to create an alternative that is used to solve the problem, namely making a network management system that is more secure and regular in bandwidth usage, using a proxy as a router, and bandwidth management management using load balancing techniques. with the PCC (Peer Connection Classifier) method The application of bandwidth management using load balancing techniques at the Bengkulu City TPI class I immigration office was successfully carried out because it distributed traffic loads on two or more ISP (Internet service provider) connection lines. With the implementation of bandwidth management, it can help distribute bandwidth evenly throughout the Client PC. Based on the tests conducted at the Immigration Office Class I TPI Bengkulu city, it can be concluded that the implementation of bandwidth management has been successful, where PC Clients can access the internet evenly, and the use of internet access is more scheduled during working hours, rest hours, and outside working hours

Enterprise Systems in International Business Operations: The Benefits and Problems of Fit in International Enterprise Systems Implementation

This research strives to create an in-depth understanding of the benefits and problems of fit in international enterprise systems in both head offices and local business units. Through case study of four international organizations this study intends to assess the alignment between international organizational operations and enterprise systems configuration. Different aspects of the impacts on both head office and local units are then analyzed. Major findings are: l A misfit between international ES configuration and business operation can still lead to successful implementation and beneficial system utilization if the after-implementation business operation fits the ES operation. l ES can be applied by international enterprises to transform the global operation. l International ES implementation can run smoother if BPR is applied. It is hoped that the broad-scope, multi-dimensional impact analysis of international ES fit could provide a useful insights for understanding the various consequences of ES fit in international business operations

Design and Development of a Dynamically Deforming Leading Edge Airfoil for Unsteady Flow Control

ICIASF '97 RECORD, IEEE Publication No. 97CH36121, pp. 132-140.A novel approach to unsteady flow separation and dynamic stall control using a dynamically deforming leading edge airfoil is described. The design details of a carbon-fiber composite skin airfoil having a thickness of 0.002 in. at the leading edge and capable of deforming at 20 Hz in unsteady flow at freestream Mach numbers of up to 0.45, are discussed. Implementation of the scheme at model scales places extraordinary demands on the design, material and fabrication of such an airfoil. Rate scaling further requires very-rapid-response instrumental ion, measurement techniques and data acquisition schemes. The special instrumentation control system developed for these experiments as well as the fluid dynamic results of successful flow control that was achieved using this method, are also discussed.U.S. Army Research Office ARO MIPR 133-94, ARO 32480.11-EGU.S. Army Research Office ARO MIPR 133-94, ARO 32480.11-E

Perbandingan Manajemen Pelayanan Puskesmas Bersertifikasi International Standarization Organization dengan Non International Standarization Organization (Studi Kasus : Puskesmas Pagu, Kecamatan Pagu dan Puskesmas Ngadiluwih, Kecamatan Ngadiluwih, Kabupat

PHC (public health center) is a Unit of Technical Implementation District Health Office / City responsible arrangements for health development in the working area. As providers of health development, health centers are responsible for organizing the efforts of individual health and public health, which in terms of the National Health System, is a first-rate health care. The quality of health care affect the successful achievement of the health centers. In providing public services, the quality of service has become the main requirement for health centers. the functions of Public service related to the government's role, as a catalyst in fulfilling the public interest. Management system at Pagu's Public Health Center has been based on the quality management system ISO 9001: 2008.Therefore Pagu's Public Health Center directs the policies and processes within an organization shall be established, documented, implemented, measured and monitored, and further enhanced on an ongoing basis. While at the Ngaduluwih public health center has not been ISO certified, it still on the Service Excellence standards. Service Excellence is a management system that prioritizes on service excellence or the best service