The Impact of Rational Decisions in Increasing the Effectiveness of Institutional Performance Case Study (Social Security Institution)

The study aims to investigate the impact of rational decision making in increasing the effectiveness of institutional performance of Social security Department in Jordan. Data were collected by means of questionnaires distributed over 180 employees in the department. Questionnaires responses were statistically analyzed using different statistical techniques. The study results y indicate a statistically significant impact of rational decision making on increasing the effectiveness of institutional performance of Social security Department as well as indicate significant impact of (participation, leadership and organizational culture) on increasing the effectiveness of institutional performance of Social security . Key words: Rational Decisions, Effectiveness, Institutional Performance

The Relationship Between the Enterprise Resource Planning System and Maintenance Planning System: An Empirical Study

This studys objective is to investigate the interaction between an enterprises ERP system and its maintenance planning system. The primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire in a descriptive and analytical cross- sectional survey. To accomplish the goal of this study, data collection was conducted by giving a questionnaire to a selected group of top managers, supervisors, and engineers at Lafarge Cement Jordan. The findings indicate that an ERP systems (workforce, information) component has a favorable and statistically significant link with equipment availability. The findings indicate that the (Spares Tools & Materials, Outsourcing,) component of an ERP system has insignificant effect on equipment availability. The outcome of the other model indicated that an ERP systems (Spares Tools & Materials, Outsourcing, and Workforce) components have a positive and substantial link with workforce utilization. The findings indicate that the (Information) component of an ERP system has a negligible effect on workforce utilization. A future research target for the characteristics is to expand on the present attributes by incorporating maintenance activities for vendor-supplied patches and designing and implementing a comprehensive set of paperless maintenance forms for managing and recording all maintenance operations

Impact of Organizational Structure on Knowledge Management in the Jordanian Insurance Companies: From the Perspective of the Supervisory Leadership

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of organizational structure on knowledge management and applications (Knowledge acquisition, knowledge storage, dissemination of knowledge, the use of knowledge) In the Jordanian insurance companies considering the organizational structure of a tool help manage knowledge, investment and benefit from its added value. The study sample consisted (162) individual occupants of leadership and supervisory functions in (24) insurance companies operating in Jordan, where the questionnaire was developed to gauge the views of the occupants of these jobs consisting of (27) paragraphs. After a process of data analysis and hypothesis testing using SPSS package, the study found benefit the possibility of relying on the organizational structure in strengthening the application of knowledge management. They study recommends that design of appropriate organizational structures, which is pushing for more production and application of knowledge as a prerequisite for the survival and success

Integration of Supply Chains and Operational Performance: The Moderating Effects of Knowledge Management

Supply chain integration (SCI) is a strategic process management technique that may be used to boost an organizations performance and thereby gain a competitive edge. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate both the direct effect of (SCI) on manufacturing firms operational performance and the moderating effect of knowledge management (KM) on the relationship between supplier integration (SI), customer integration (CI), internal integration (II), and operational performance (OP). The study analyzed survey data from 277 Jordanian manufacturing and industrial businesses using the PLS–Structural Equation method. According to the data, (CI), (II), and (SI) are all positively and significantly associated with operational success. (CI), (II), and (SI) all have a strong and beneficial moderate relationship with (OP). There is, however, no connection between (KM) and (OP). Furthermore, further research may be conducted to assess the applicability of the findings from this study to other populations of varied sizes in other countries. A long-term study that tracks the growth of different measures might provide further insight on the relationship between SCI and OP

Interpretive structural modelling of risk sources in a virtual organisation

International audienceSpeedier network decision making together with shorter time to bring items to market together with lower network operating costs all result from enhanced knowledge sharing. In addition re-use of enterprise and network knowledge resulting from improved capture means that any risk of repeating earlier project work is limited, repetition of past mistakes is reduced. Decisions are made with greater awareness of any risks involved and therefore there is likely to be a reduction in costs arising from faulty decisions and failed collaborations. While there are many advantages attaching to the use of virtual organizations (VOs) there are also challenges, including risks that have become apparent through undertaking a review of the literature. In total 13 sources of risk were found stemming from the network related risks in a VO, where the emphasis of the study was placed,. This paper contains a thorough study that will identify these threats as well as gaining a sound understanding of them by examining them one by one as they have been identified by the literature and previous studies. Subsequently, their relative importance will be analysed through the use of Structural Modeling (ISM) using information gathered in a questionnaire

Entrepreneurship challenges: the case of Jordanian start-ups

Abstract This study investigates challenges facing entrepreneurs in Jordan, identifies some of problems specific to SMEs, and offers some solutions to help these companies improve their conditions. This study collected primary data through interviews with entrepreneurs in four start-up companies specialized in diverse fields, including information technology, consulting, training, and e-marketing. This study found many obstacles facing entrepreneurs in Jordan, the most important of which are financial and logistical support, the challenge of distributing work, owning operating experiences, obtaining information, commercial relations, and networking. The results of this study showed that women face greater challenges in relation to financing and investment opportunities. Finally, this study proposes some solutions which expected to be applied to improve the business environment, the most important of which is that the Jordanian Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship should activate pilot projects and stimulate investment in them, facilitating the development and deployment of technical knowledge in private sector development