Navigating Innovation: A Leader's Guide,
2017
Singapore Management University
Navigating Innovation: A Leader's Guide, Gerard George
Asian Management Insights
Despite the newfangled businessmodels and market game changers,the old axiom of industry continuesto ring true: leadership matters.
Country 2.0: Upgrading Cities With Smart Technologies,
2017
Singapore Management University
Country 2.0: Upgrading Cities With Smart Technologies, Steven M. Miller
Asian Management Insights
Advancements in technology are being used to transform our cities into smart cities, but the process is not without its risks.
Feasibility Analysis Of Recycled-Paper Fueled Agricultural Desalination Process: Design Of Recycling And Desalination Processes,
2017
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Feasibility Analysis Of Recycled-Paper Fueled Agricultural Desalination Process: Design Of Recycling And Desalination Processes, Sean M. Street
Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
While recycled-paper-briquettes have lower BTU ratings than wood, and fresh water is typically a low cost to agricultural entities, situations exist where economic and/or environmental factors may allow a recycled-paper-fueled desalination process to be viable for some specific agricultural entities. This document begins with a discussion of how water is priced throughout India before analyzing trends in the Maize futures market. By tying the two together, an opportunity is created for solution which the remainder of the document presents. Paper waste in India makes-up 50% of its solid waste country-wide; however, only a quarter of that waste is recycled - …
Coordinating Vessel Traffic To Improve Safety And Efficiency,
2017
Singapore Management University
Coordinating Vessel Traffic To Improve Safety And Efficiency, Teck Hou (Deng Dehao) Teng, Hoong Chuin Lau, Akshat Kumar
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Global increase in trade leads to congestion of maritime traffic at the ports. This often leads to increased maritime incidents or near-miss situations. To improve maritime safety while maintaining efficiency, movement of vessels needs to be better coordinated. Our work formulates this problem of coordinating the paths of vessels as a multi-agent path-finding (MAPF) problem. To address this problem, we introduce an innovative application of MAPF in the maritime domain known as Vessel Coordination Module (VCM). Based on the local search paradigm, VCM plans on a joint state space updated using the Electronic Navigation Charts (ENC) and the paths of …
Follow-My-Lead: Intuitive Indoor Path Creation And Navigation Using See-Through Interactive Videos,
2017
Singapore Management University
Follow-My-Lead: Intuitive Indoor Path Creation And Navigation Using See-Through Interactive Videos, Quentin Roy, Simon T. Perrault, Shengdong Zhao, Richard Davis, Anuroop Pattena Vaniyar, Velko Vechev, Youngki Lee, Archan Misra
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
We present Follow-My-Lead, an alternative indoor navigation technique that uses visual information recorded on an actual navigation path as a navigational guide. Its design revealed a trade-off between the fidelity of information provided to users and their effort to acquire it. Our first experiment revealed that scrolling through a continuous image stream of the navigation path is highly informative, but it becomes tedious with constant use. Discrete image checkpoints require less effort, but can be confusing. A balance may be struck by adding fast video transitions between image checkpoints, but precise control is required to handle difficult situations. Authoring still …
Digital Transformation And Value Creation: Sea Change Ahead,
2017
Singapore Management University
Digital Transformation And Value Creation: Sea Change Ahead, Srinivas K. Reddy, Werner Reinartz
Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business
Digital transformation is taking place all around us and there is hardly a single aspect of life that has not been affected. In a traditional sense, digital transformation refers to the use of computer and internet technology for a more efficient and effective economic value creation process. In a broader sense, it refers to the changes that new technology has on the whole; on how we operate, interact, and configure, and how wealth is created within this system. It has become clear by now that the digital transformation has an obvious, lasting, and even revolutionary impact, not only on the …
A Mixed-Methods Study: Self-Efficacy And Barriers To Participation In Workplace Wellness Programs,
2017
Brandman University
A Mixed-Methods Study: Self-Efficacy And Barriers To Participation In Workplace Wellness Programs, Massiel Perez-Calhoon
Dissertations
America needs a healthy workforce to sustain the country. The scourge of obesity continues to plague Americans despite government initiatives such as the Affordable Care Act and wellness programs in the workplace to combat this epidemic. However, despite initiatives to make America healthy, barriers continued to impede the nation’s health. Lack of awareness and sensitivity to what motivates individual participants versus group participants built formidable barriers to accessing all workplace employees equitably. The purpose of this study was twofold. First, the intent of this study was to explore the relationship between self-efficacy and the impact on participation and engagement when …
A Method To Organize The Stamping Area In A Manufacturing Company With A Lean System,
2017
Morehead State University
A Method To Organize The Stamping Area In A Manufacturing Company With A Lean System, Ali Aghashashi
Morehead State Theses and Dissertations
Thesis presented to the faculty of the College of Business and Technology at Morehead State University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Science by Ali Aghashahi on April 20, 2017.
Collegiate Media Literacy On The Muslim Community,
2017
Murray State University
Collegiate Media Literacy On The Muslim Community, Tori Wood, Victoria Lanaghan, Abeer Anwaar, Rochele Rosa
Steeplechase: An ORCA Student Journal
A research report measuring the media perception of the average college student in the context of the muslim community and religion. By using a media clip from CNN and distributing a survey on the prior and post watching viewpoints, the perceptions of the muslim community and religion by a college student were analyzed. This report evaluates the accuracy of the media's portrayal of the muslim community and college student's media literacy on the topic in America. Results depict that college students have a deeper understanding of the muslim community that goes beyond the American media portrayal. The report concludes that …
Parallel Design Of A Product And Internet Of Things (Iot) Architecture To Minimize The Cost Of Utilizing Big Data (Bd) For Sustainable Value Creation,
2017
University of Kentucky
Parallel Design Of A Product And Internet Of Things (Iot) Architecture To Minimize The Cost Of Utilizing Big Data (Bd) For Sustainable Value Creation, Ryan Bradley, Ibrahim S. Jawahir, Niko Murrell, Julie Whitney
Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing Faculty Publications
Information has become today's addictive currency; hence, companies are investing billions in the creation of Internet of Things (IoT) frameworks that gamble on finding trends that reveal sustainability and/or efficiency improvements. This approach to “Big Data” can lead to blind, astronomical costs. Therefore, this paper presents a counter approach aimed at minimizing the cost of utilizing “Big Data” for sustainable value creation. The proposed approach leverages domain/expert knowledge of the system in combination with a machine learning algorithm in order to limit the needed infrastructure and cost. A case study of the approach implemented in a consumer electronics company is …
The Creation Of A Building Map Application For A University Setting,
2017
Liberty University
The Creation Of A Building Map Application For A University Setting, William T. Whitesell
Senior Honors Theses
The use of navigational technology in mobile and web devices has sharply increased in recent years. With the capability to create interactive maps now available, navigating in real time between locations has become possible. This is especially essential in areas and organizations experiencing rapid expansion like Liberty University (LU). Therefore, the author proposes a project to create an interactive map application (IMA) for LU’s academic buildings that is scalable and usable through both the university’s website and with a mobile application. There are several considerations that must be taken into account when creating the LU map application, such as development …
Assessing The Impact Of Transformational Leadership, Organizational Climate, And Personality On Individual Innovativeness At Work,
2017
Eastern Michigan University
Assessing The Impact Of Transformational Leadership, Organizational Climate, And Personality On Individual Innovativeness At Work, Khalid M. Iskandarani
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
Innovation is critical for any organization’s success in the twenty first century. Organizations are continuously seeking to create new products and services to differentiate themselves from their completion and to create a competitive advantage in the dynamic global business environment. In order for this to occur, the organization needs to encourage employee creativity. Furthermore, leaders in the organization also need to work with the employees to help guide and support them as they embark on the development of products and services. This study examined this organizational environment by assessing the impact that the organizational climate promotes innovation. It also assessed …
Byu Tech Club: At The Base Of Silicon Slopes,
2017
BYU Marriott School
Byu Tech Club: At The Base Of Silicon Slopes, William R. Adams
Marriott Student Review
As technology continues to drive Utah's economic growth, Brigham Young University students have launchd the BYU Tech Club to inform their peers with technical and non-technical degrees of career opportunities in technology, build the skills and knowledge to be attractive job candidates, and earn internship and full-time offers from high-grow startups and leading technology companies.
A Delphi Study: Identifying Practices Used To Build Cohesive Teams In A Virtual Setting,
2017
Brandman University
A Delphi Study: Identifying Practices Used To Build Cohesive Teams In A Virtual Setting, Barbara Thiss
Dissertations
The purpose of this Delphi study was to identify practices used to build cohesive teams in a virtual setting and to determine whether the practices were task-oriented or social-oriented. Organizations are challenged to remain competitive in a rapidly changing climate. Leaders in business, education, manufacturing, healthcare and nonprofit organizations look for answers to the economic, environmental, competitive and technological issues they face. Greater utilization of teams in organizations provides a better response to competitive forces, mines greater efficiencies from existing resources, and offers an ability to produce better results. Carron, Widmeyer and Brawley’s (1985) study on cohesion found a significant …
Local View: Partnerships A Proven Model,
2017
Crete Carrier Corp
Local View: Partnerships A Proven Model, Tonn Ostergard, Dana Bradford, Tom Hennung, Joann Martin, Larry Miller
Nebraska Innovation Campus Materials
Four years ago, we turned the first shovel of dirt at Nebraska Innovation Campus. Leaders in Nebraska education, business and government had outlined a bold vision for this public-private venture adjacent to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. We wanted to combine the expertise of UNL faculty with the resources of the private sector to bring research breakthroughs to market, attract talent to our state and grow Nebraska’s workforce and economy. Almost 20 private partners, tens of thousands of visitors, and hundreds of jobs and student internships later, our only regret is that we didn’t start down this path decades earlier. …
Meaning-Centered Leadership: How Exemplary Technology Leaders Create Organizational Meaning,
2017
Brandman University
Meaning-Centered Leadership: How Exemplary Technology Leaders Create Organizational Meaning, Ed Jackson
Dissertations
ABSTRACT Meaning-Centered Leadership: How Exemplary Technology Leaders Create Organizational Meaning by Ed Jackson Purpose: The purpose of this mixed-methods case study was to identify and describe the behaviors that exemplary technology leaders use to create personal and organizational meaning for themselves and their followers through character, vision, relationships, wisdom, and inspiration. It was also the purpose of this research to identify how followers perceive that the behaviors related to character, vision, relationships, wisdom, and inspiration help to create personal and organizational meaning. Methodology: This research looked at leadership through the lens of meaning making. Current leadership trends, which are driven …
Innovation And Productivity In The Maritime Industry,
2017
Singapore Management University
Innovation And Productivity In The Maritime Industry, Kar Way Tan
Research Collection School of Computing and Information Systems
The Advanced Maritime Leaders Programme is a biennial global maritime leadership programme, designed for senior maritime leaders who are heading the maritime or port administration in their respective countries. This unique and immersive executive development programme seeks to further hone the leadership skills of senior maritime leaders and build new capacity to transform their organisation, amidst an increasingly complex and globalised environment. With an emphasis on peer-to-peer sharing and learning, participants will gain insights on transformational leadership, effective policy-making, stakeholder engagement and strategic communications. Kar Way served as a discussion leader for Innovation and Productivity in the Maritime Industry under …
SIT Study Abroad
Los Emprendedores Tecnológicos En Buenos Aires: Un Análisis De La Coyuntura Actual Y Oportunidades Para El Futuro / Technological Entrepreneurs In Buenos Aires: An Analysis Of The Present Situation And Opportunities For The Future, Amanda Price
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
In today’s world, changes are happening at an ever-increasing pace. Technology is one of the driving forces behind the changes occurring in cities across the world and is affecting everything from the labor market to the way we buy and sell things. While some of this technological innovation is produced by large firms, around the world entrepreneurs are harnessing technology in order to address inefficiencies in today's world and to disrupt industries that have existed for decades, if not centuries. As the capital of Argentina and one of the metropolitan hubs of South America, Buenos Aires is a fascinating city …
Disruption: The New Norm?,
2017
Singapore Management University
Disruption: The New Norm?, Singapore Management University
Perspectives@SMU
Accelerating automisation and increasing lifespans are creating disruptions to existing economic and education models. How can governments and industry address the resulting upheavals?
Smu Libraries: “Sensory” In Library Spaces,
2017
Singapore Management University
Smu Libraries: “Sensory” In Library Spaces, Nursyeha Yahaya, Devika Sangaram, Salihin Mohammed Ali, Aaron Tay
Research Collection Library
The Li Ka Shing Library recently included a new section, “Heat Maps” on the library website, providing users instant access to the physical occupancy spaces across all the different levels in the library. The indoor location-aware system is one in the latest slew of additions in tracking the library patrons’ visitations. It is the first of the many forms of library usage data sources that seek to provide an impetus in engaging the SMU community through real-time data visualizations. This enhances the perception of SMU Libraries as a creative nexus that nurtures and champions innovative methods of information access through …
