Organizational determinants of IS performance- a strategic profile perspective

As a strategic resource, an organization\u27s information system (IS) often determines its competitive advantage. Literature have indicated that many organizational factors influence IS performance. However, the effects of these factors may be different for organizations with different distin ctive information management (IM) strategies. This applies the methodology developed by Sabherwal and Chan (2001) to convert organizational strategic profiles to Miles and Snow (1978) typology, validates the methodology and examines the impact of a set of organizational variables on IS performance in each IM strategic profile type. Managerial implications of the findings are also discussed

EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF DIE CLEARANCE DISTRIBUTION IN A PRESSTOOL ASSEMBLY

Shearing is one of the most widely used methods for manufacturing sheet metal components. Extensive research studies are currently being carried out in the field of tool making aiming at improving the quality of shearing. This paper analyses yet another issue arising from the production of sheet metal components. The distribution of die clearance in a progressive tool that produces sheet metal products is the focus of this study. The effect of uneven distribution of die clearance on the quality of shear is experimentally analysed. A methodology to control the uneven distribution of die clearance is also worked out

The determinants of employment status in Egypt

Egyptian labor market is moving from a period of high overall unemployment to one where unemployment is increasingly concentrated among specific groups whose access to the private-sector labor market is limited. Educated young women are more adversely affected than their male counterparts by the transition to a private-sector-led economy. There is no systematic link between youth unemployment among new entrants and poverty unless it is the head of the household who is unemployed. An economic policy environment that is favorable for labor-intensive, export-oriented industries would help absorb the new entrants into the labor market, and the prospect is particularly good for young female workers. Policymakers should consider a reduction in the female-specific employer mandates (such as the existing provision for a generous maternity leave) that raise the cost of hiring women.Labor market. ,Unemployment. ,Female labor ,Egypt. ,

Exploring the Impact of Technostress on Productivity

Based on empirical survey data. this study uses concepts from socio-technical theory to explore the effects of information and computer technology (ICT) created stress. that is, technostress on productivity. The paper first explains the different ways in which ICT can create stress in users, and identifies factors that create technostress. Then, it establishes relationship among technostress creators and individual productivity, Structural equation modeling is used to analyze the data and test hypothesis. The results support the hypothesized relationship and have valuable implications for management in dealing with technology related stress issues among employee

The determinants of employment status in Egypt

Egyptian labor market is moving from a period of high overall unemployment to one where unemployment is increasingly concentrated among specific groups whose access to the private-sector labor market is limited. Educated young women are more adversely affected than their male counterparts by the transition to a private-sector-led economy. There is no systematic link between youth unemployment among new entrants and poverty unless it is the head of the household who is unemployed. An economic policy environment that is favorable for labor-intensive, export-oriented industries would help absorb the new entrants into the labor market, and the prospect is particularly good for young female workers. Policymakers should consider a reduction in the female-specific employer mandates (such as the existing provision for a generous maternity leave) that raise the cost of hiring women.Labor market. ,Unemployment. ,Female labor ,Egypt. ,

Information Management Strategic Profile and IS Performance - An Empirical Investigation

Literature indicate many organizational factors influence IS performance. However, the effects of these factors may be different for organizational factors influence IS performance. However, the effects of these factors may be different for organizations with distinctive information management (IM) strategies. This paper applies the methodology developed by Sabherwal and Chan (2001) to identify IM strategic profiles based on Miles and Snow (1978) typology and examines the impact of a set of organizational variables on IS performance in each IM strategic profile type. Managerial implications of the findings are also discussed

A Path Analytical Study of the Effect of Top Management Support for IS

The strategic use of information systems (IS) has become a vital aspect of business strategy. Companies have tried to differentiate themselves based on their use and adaptation of new technology. To accomplish this, top management support has become an integral part of the IS function. The literature has conceptually supported this notion, but empirical evidence has been lacking. This paper develops a framework for the support from top management (TMS Model) as well as empirically tests the relationship between top management support, the IS function, and IS performance with structural equation modeling, with the results supporting the direct and indirect relationship of top management support and IS performance

Perilaku Pemanfaatan Jamban Masyarakat Desa Oelnasi Kecamatan Kupang Tengah Kabupaten Kupang

Lebih dari 56 juta penduduk di Indonesia masih memiliki prilaku BABS. Ketersediaan jamban sebagai sarana untuk mengurangi dampak penyebaran  penyakit yang ditimbulkan akibat BABS, masih sangat rendah. Cakupan jamban yang rendah pada beberapa wilayah di NTT menyebabkan angka penyakit yang ditularkan melalui air cukup tinggi. Cakupan jamban di Desa Oelnasi Kecamatan Kupang Tengah Kabupaten Kupang Nusa Tenggara Timur adalah 98% (558 jamban untuk 569 KK). Meskipun cakupan tinggi, namun pemanfaatan jamban belum secara maksimal dilakukan. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui perilaku masyarakat tentang pemanfaatan jamban di Desa Oelnasi. Jenis penelitian adalah deskriptif. Populasi penelitian 596 KK, sampel penelitian adalah 100 KK, diambil secara acak. Hasil penelitian untuk aspek pengetahuan, 56% kategori baik, 26% cukup dan 16% kategori kurang. Aspek sikap, 76% kategori baik, 14% cukup dan 10% kategori kurang. Aspek tindakan, 95% dalam kategori baik, 4% menggunakan jamban bersama (sharing), 1% BABS. Disimpulkan bahwa aspek pengetahuan, sikap dan tindakan  masyarakat Desa Oelnasi akan pemanfaatan jamban masuk kategori baik. Disarankan bagi pihak Puskesmas untuk melakukan advokasi pada tokoh masyarakat, memberikan pemicuan bagi masyarakat, monitoring dan evaluasi dalam penerapan kegiatan Stop BABS