6,246 research outputs found
The applicability of a use value-based file retention method
The determination of the relative value of files is important for an organization while determining a retrieval service level for its files and a corresponding file retention policy. This paper discusses via a literature review methods for developing file retention policies based on the use values of files. On basis of these results we propose an enhanced version of one of them. In a case study, we demonstrate how one can develop a customized file retention policy by testing causal relations between file parameters and the use value of files. This case shows that, contrary to suggestions of previous research, the file type has no significant relation with the value of a file and thus should be excluded from a retention policy in this case. The case study also shows a strong relation between the position of a file user and the value of this file. Furthermore, we have improved the Information Value Questionnaire (IVQ) for subjective valuation of files. However, the resulting method needs software to be efficient in its application. Therefore, we developed a prototype for the automatic execution of a file retention policy. We conclude with a discussio
The Global Networked Value Circle: A new model for best-in-class manufacturing
As companies face deflation, slowing production and declining prices, they will need to assess their entire value chain as they look for ways to keep costs low and improve efficiencies while continuing to innovate. To help address this challenge, this report reflects fresh research undertaken by Capgemini in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh into the ?Best-in-Class Global Manufacturing Value Chain?
A Review of Models for Evaluating Quality in Open Source Software
Open source products/projects targeting the same or similar applications are common nowadays. This makes choosing a
tricky task. Quality is one factor that can be considered when choosing among similar open source solutions. In order to measure quality in software, quality models can be used. Open source quality models emerged due to the inability of
traditional quality models to measure unique features (such as community) of open source software. The aim of the paper
therefore is to examine the characteristic features, unique strengths, and limitations of existing open source quality
models. In addition, we compare the models based on some selected attributes
Can anybody help? : mitigating IS development project risk with user
In this paper we aim to gain insight into the relationship between user participation modes and project risk factors, and then we construct a model that can be used to determine how user participation can be successfully applied in ISD projects with a given set of risk factors. We perform an in-depth literature review, which aims to clarify the concept of user participation as part of risk management. We then report on the results of a case study in Cap Gemini where we conduct an exploratory research of the application of user participation in practice. For this exploratory research, a quantitative and qualitative research method was designed in the form of a survey and interviews. Though the results from our case study we gain insight into the relationship between user participation and IS project risk and also determine how user participation can be used to mitigate such risk
e-Consumer Behaviour
Purpose â The primary purpose of this article is to bring together apparently disparate and yet
interconnected strands of research and present an integrated model of e-consumer behaviour. It
has a secondary objective of stimulating more research in areas identified as still being underexplored.
Design/methodology/approach â The paper is discursive, based on analysis and synthesis of econsumer
literature.
Findings â Despite a broad spectrum of disciplines that investigate e-consumer behaviour and
despite this special issue in the area of marketing, there are still areas open for research into econsumer
behaviour in marketing, for example the role of image, trust and e-interactivity. The
paper develops a model to explain e-consumer behaviour.
Research limitations/implications â As a conceptual paper, this study is limited to literature and
prior empirical research. It offers the benefit of new research directions for e-retailers in
understanding and satisfying e-consumers. The paper provides researchers with a proposed
integrated model of e-consumer behaviour.
Originality/value â The value of the paper lies in linking a significant body of literature within a
unifying theoretical framework and the identification of under-researched areas of e-consumer
behaviour in a marketing context
Basel II versus the global financial crisis
The implementation of Basel II supposes a series of important challenges both for the credit institutions â the adjustment of the risk management and of the information system, the training of the personnel, the obtainment of the data bases. In this context, expected changes will undoubtedly generate, Analyzing USA crisis, IMF pointed out the importance of regulations for this sector, which practically donât exist in some cases, especially in the case of innovative banking instruments, such as sub prime, derivatives and others.Basel II, global financial crisis, risk management, banking instruments
The Internet of Hackable Things
The Internet of Things makes possible to connect each everyday object to the
Internet, making computing pervasive like never before. From a security and
privacy perspective, this tsunami of connectivity represents a disaster, which
makes each object remotely hackable. We claim that, in order to tackle this
issue, we need to address a new challenge in security: education
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