Goal Congruence, Trust and Organisational Culture: Strengthening Knowledge Links

Collaboration between organizations benefits from knowledge links -- a form of strategic alliance that gives organizations access to the skills and capabilities of their partner and opportunity to create new capabilities together. Using the example of alliances between two universities and SAP AG, the market leader in Enterprise Software, the paper suggests some management practices to improve goal congruence, trust and alignment between different organizational cultures. For example, face-to-face interactions are critical for building a close relationship over time. A theoretical framework of the five phases of partnership development and the three challenges faced by knowledge link partnerships is proposed, along with implications for management, universities and research

The FoxMeyer Drugs\u27 Bankruptcy: Was it a Failure of ERP?

This interpretive case study of FoxMeyer Drugs\u27 ERP implementation is based on empirical frameworks and models of software project risks and project escalation. Implications of the study offer suggestions on how to avoid ERP failure

Interorganizational Learning and Information Technology in Global Manufacturing

This stadyattempts to deepen our understanding ofinterorganizationallearning in the disk drive industry. To do this, therelationship betweenorganiT~tionsandtheircustomersandsuppliers isinvestigatedandtheroleof1Tinthenewproductdevelopmentlearning process is evaluated. The studyinvestigates whether there is support for virtual interorganizational relationships based on (1) trust, (2)incompletecontracts,and(3)theuseoflTformonitoring,coordinationandcommunication;andwhetherinterorganizational learning characterized by improvements in new product time to market is facilitated by electronic virtual integration. The study focuses on the interorganizational aspects of the new product development process and assesses the strengths and limitations of IT facilitation of interorganizational learning

ERP Effectiveness in the Classroom: Assessing Congruence with Theoretical Learning Models

ERP systems have become so widespread that they are difficult to ignore, if academics want their teaching and research to be relevant. Moreover, ERP systems provide a rich environment for classroom learning and students have a high interest in ERP courses because of the strong demand in the marketplace for ERP knowledge and skills. While there are many advantages to using ERP systems in the IS business school curriculum, there are also several pitfalls. In particular, ERP\u27s complexity results in a steep learning curve and high dependence on resources and support. This study assesses the congruence with five theoretical learning models of using SAP R/3 both in training centers and in a business school classroom. Finally, two lessons learned offer a start in capturing best practices for ERP effectiveness in the classroom

Drone Delivery Models for Healthcare

Just as the mobile phone allowed developing countries to leapfrog technology in personal communication, the delivery drone has the potential to have the same effect on traditional transportation infrastructure. Inaccessible roads no longer will prevent delivery of blood, medications or other healthcare items. This paper reviews the current status of innovative drone delivery with a particular emphasis on healthcare. The leading companies in this field and their different strategies are studied. Further we review the latest decision models that facilitate management decision making for operating a drone fleet. Our contribution in this paper of two new models associated with the design of a drone healthcare delivery network will facilitate more timely, efficient and economical drone healthcare delivery to potentially save lives

An e-Transformation Study Using the Technology–Organization–Environment Framework

Aviation information in the cockpit and on the ground was almost entirely paper based until a decade ago, when a digital future became apparent. This digital future requires industry transformation, which is influenced by the technological, organizational and environmental (TOE) context. This study uses an adapted e-business TOE framework to analyze drivers, facilitators, inhibitors and benefits of e-transformation and also presents challenges and key lessons learned