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The article provides an in-depth research of socio-professional communities as a subject of sociological analysis. They play an increasingly important role in civil society, being flexible and diverse in terms of socio-professional orientation. Their development is closely connected with the expansion of communicative ties between different interest associations. The communities unite representatives of various professions and types of labour and are independent public organisations, the diversity of which is conditioned by the dynamics of the forming market of professions and the demands of the developing economy. The relevance of the research is determined by the need to study socio-professional communities as an important element of civil society. The article analyses in detail their main characteristics, role in the formation of civil society and development prospects. Various aspects of socio-professional communities are considered, including the structure, functions. Particular attention is paid to analysing their interaction with other elements of civil society such as political parties, public organisations and mass media. This study is important for understanding the role of socio-professional communities in contemporary society and can serve as a basis to develop effective strategies and policies in the area.

Corruption represents a complex problem firmly embedded within our societal structures, governments, and organizations. The current study aimed to build a clearer consensus on the extent to which perceptions of organizational corruption are associated with organizational hierarchy. Two high-powered close replications of studies 1c and 6 by Fath and Kay provide further evidence for the claim that taller organizational structures are associated with greater perceived potential for corruption, and that these perceptions may compromise subsequent trust-related outcomes. Our results reinforce the importance of organizational design and aim to inspire future works to consider the ways in which researchers and organizations can minimize corruption. Preregistration, data and materials can be found on the OSF: . [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Using tax centralisation reform enacted to eliminate decentralised tax authorities, we find firms have lower probabilities of tax and accounting fraud since its implementation. Our analysis shows the negative impact of the reform on tax and accounting fraud becomes stronger among firms with weaker tax enforcement, indicating that the reform plays a corporate governance role through strengthening tax enforcement. Additionally, we find this effect is stronger when firm‐level governance is weaker and stronger in firms with higher agency costs. Finally, the reform effect is weaker among non‐state‐owned enterprises with political connections to the central government. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction. The scientific and technological revolution and digitalisation introduced into various spheres of life also bring with them opportunities for creating completely new film content. The demand for cinema is constantly growing, as it is one of the most popular and profitable industries in the world. Purpose and methods. The purpose of the article is to identify the stages of contemporary film production organisation, determine the sequence of processes for creating a film product, analyse employees’ functions in the field of cinema, and substantiate a typical scheme of a film project organisational structure. The methodological basis of the study is the systemic and interdisciplinary approaches, as well as terminological, historical, calculation and constructive, structural and functional, and expert methods. Results. The stages of modern film production organisation are identified. The sequence of creating a film product processes on the way from creation to consumption is determined. The employees' functions in the field of cinema are analysed. A typical scheme of a film project's organisational structure for the perspective is substantiated. Conclusions. Summarising the scientific theoretical provisions on the organisation of management and a team of specialists in the field of cinematography, the article substantiates a flexible adaptive standard system for organising the filming process, which ensures effective interaction between various participants in the film making process, helps to avoid mistakes and delays in production, ensure compliance with the budget and deadlines, and deliver a high-quality film product that will be commercially viable for producers. In terms of scientific novelty, this study has significant potential for the development of management theory and practice, as well as for improving film production efficiency.

The study explores how organizational structure and culture in the South African property sector influence decision-making on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) challenges and Green Policy development. It hypothesized that traditional hierarchical structures and non-participative cultures hinder digitalization, impairing data collection essential for informed ESG decisions. In contrast, participative cultures and modern or matrix structures facilitate data-driven insights, expediting ESG and Green Policy advancements. Qualitative methods, including unstructured in-depth interviews with key decision-makers across various sectors (listed companies, commercial developers, financiers, real estate agencies), alongside interviews with digital application developers, provided perspectives on organizational impacts. A systematic literature review supplemented the data. Thematic content analysis of the data revealed traditional structures and cultures complicate decision-making, impede digital transformation, and delay ESG and Green Policy implementation. Conversely, participative cultures and modern structures streamline data-driven decision-making processes, promoting ESG and Green Policy progress. The findings highlight opportunities for traditional organizations to enhance structures and cultures, removing barriers to digitalization and accelerating ESG and Green Policy initiatives. This study underscores the critical role of organization dynamics in fostering sustainability within the built environment, emphasizing digital transformation's importance in driving positive environmental and social outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article addresses ways in which the scaling strategies of two Dutch non-profit organisations (NPOs) impact their pathways to social enterprise development. The NPOs under investigation seek to address the intertwined issues of hunger, food waste and environmental protection. Comparing and contrasting the two cases, the article discusses the strategies conducive to social enterprise development and the obstacles encountered. Underlying this analysis is a mixed embeddedness perspective which revolves around organisational structure in tandem with institutional pressures affecting the outcome of scaling strategies. So doing, this article makes a contribution to the burgeoning literature on impact scaling, in particular the significance of scaling strategies in the transition of NPOs to social enterprise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), established over 60 years ago as an alternative platform for fostering cooperation, has evolved into a crucial component of the pan-European project. The organizational framework underpinning its operations, its developmental trajectory with specific focus on divergences, and the models of differentiated integration (DI) have significantly contributed to its evolution.EFTA's distinct organizational structure, coupled with its pragmatic legal framework, serves as the foundation of its operations. A detailed examination allows for a clear distinction between Switzerland and the three member states of the European Economic Area (EEA), namely Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.Regarding the EEA, its legal framework is established through collaborative development of legal instruments with the EU. The thematic allocation is carefully structured based on existing competencies; officials of EFTA's pillar bodies within the two-pillar EEA structure maintain productive relations with the EU, while others focus on internal matters. The geographical location of these bodies plays a decisive role: Brussels and Luxembourg are aligned with a broad Eurocentric decision-making paradigm, while those within EFTA prioritize endogenous agendas.Switzerland's integration trajectory relies on a diverse array of regulatory mechanisms aimed at bridging disparate areas and fostering cooperation among participating states. A sectoral approach and bilateral agreement packages with the EU are pivotal, with several EFTA bodies operating within Swiss jurisdiction facilitating convergence with the European market. Amidst the current regional turbulence, the convergence of various factors has enabled EFTA to align with the EU's approach to differentiated integration. While earlier scholarly perspectives on the phenomenon were limited in criteria and tools, subsequent empirical developments have provided a more nuanced understanding. The DI models adopted by EFTA member states closely resemble those of the EU, highlighting their alignment. Ultimately, the Association has become an integral part of European integration, with the quartet of participating countries maintaining greater flexibility in decision-making processes.

Digital transformation is considered a source of competitive advantage and improved organisational performance. Within the public sector, leaders anticipate digital transformation to help them improve transparency and accountability, and stakeholders' participation in public decision-making. At the same time, the accelerated adoption of digital technologies within the sector has also made information an important asset. Thus, the effectiveness of the information security management put in place determines whether an organisation can realise the benefits of successful digital transformation. Adopting a mixed-method approach (13 interviews and an online survey with 128 information security experts), this study identified various antecedents of effective information security management, i.e., leadership skills and attitudes, organisational culture, organisational structure, IT governance, IT alignment, and human resource management practices. Partial Least Structural Equation Modelling technique was adopted to test the proposed theoretical model and hypothesised causal relationships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper provides a detailed exploration of the Afrocentric epistemological perspective of sociocultural constructs that drive the influence of informal structures on corporate strategy and employees. The research focuses on the African context, which has a dearth of studies despite ample research exploring informal structures in Western and Asian socio-ecological contexts. To achieve this, the study employed a systematic literature review through the aid of NVivo 14 and ChatGPT, a language generation model. NVivo 14 provided the study with a tool to manage and analyze the data, and ChatGPT offered a dialogical string that created a clear path for critical analysis. The paper adopted a systematic literature review approach to investigate the origin of the concept of informal structures and their impact on corporate strategy in an Afrocentric context. The findings indicate that informal structures can have a positive influence by facilitating the flow of information, flexibility, and fulfilling social needs and shared values. However, the negative influence of informal structures, including resistance to corporate strategy, social fragmentation, conflict, and political discord, outweighs the positive influence. The study also reveals that there is limited research on the social-ecological context of Africa and its impact on corporate strategy. The paper addresses a contextual gap in the body of knowledge through its contribution that focuses specifically on the Afrocentric context. The research also sheds light on the need for more studies on the social-ecological context of Africa to gain a better understanding of its impact on corporate strategy. Overall, the paper provides a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the Afrocentric perspective of informal structures and their impact on corporate strategy and employees. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many organisations are increasingly dealing with massive amounts of data to face new competitive challenges. However, even if powerful technologies support data collection and analysis, the lack of appropriate resources and capabilities for handling socio-technical systems often hinders effective decision-making. Hence, this study aims to investigate how performance measurement systems should develop and drive appropriate resources and capabilities to enable effective decision-making for creating a competitive advantage in data-intensive organisations. A case study approach was adopted with seven data-intensive organisations using one-to-one semi-structured interviews, personal observation, and secondary sources such as company documentation, meetings notes, reports, etc. The findings highlight the relevance of organisational structure and cross-functional communication to cultivate senior management commitment and drive to develop data capturing and analytical capabilities to support effective decision-making. The findings also suggest that to enable superior data capturing capability, organisations should leverage on a higher degree of automation, a higher degree of awareness on data value, and data variety for providing accurate and timely information as well as developing new business insights. Similarly, to enable superior data analytics capability, organisations should develop analytical skills, data visualisation, and data-driven culture to make effective decisions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study explores how organizational structure and culture in the South African property sector influence decision-making on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) challenges and Green Policy development. It hypothesized that traditional hierarchical structures and non-participative cultures hinder digitalization, impairing data collection essential for informed ESG decisions. In contrast, participative cultures and modern or matrix structures facilitate data-driven insights, expediting ESG and Green Policy advancements. Qualitative methods, including unstructured in-depth interviews with key decision-makers across various sectors (listed companies, commercial developers, financiers, real estate agencies), alongside interviews with digital application developers, provided perspectives on organizational impacts. A systematic literature review supplemented the data. Thematic content analysis of the data revealed traditional structures and cultures complicate decision-making, impede digital transformation, and delay ESG and Green Policy implementation. Conversely, participative cultures and modern structures streamline data-driven decision-making processes, promoting ESG and Green Policy progress. The findings highlight opportunities for traditional organizations to enhance structures and cultures, removing barriers to digitalization and accelerating ESG and Green Policy initiatives. This study underscores the critical role of organization dynamics in fostering sustainability within the built environment, emphasizing digital transformation's importance in driving positive environmental and social outcomes.

Purpose: This paper explores the influence of ISO 9001:2015 certification on business performance in the packaging industry in South Africa. Additionally, the study proposes a comprehensive and sustainable quality management system (QMS) framework that harmonises with the stipulated requirements of the standard to address the challenges posed by the unpredictable and volatile business landscape. Design/methodology/approach: This study adopted a quantitative research method and collected empirical data through surveys conducted in various mainstream packaging material sectors across South Africa. The participants were selected using a stratified sampling technique. The collected data underwent descriptive and inferential analysis. Findings/results: The findings confirmed that the implementation of the ISO 9001:2015 certification has a significant influence on organisational performance. However, organisations should focus on integrating all business processes, prioritising lean manufacturing and ensuring effective leadership engagement at the strategic, tactical and operational levels to maximise the potential benefits of ISO 9001:2015. Practical implications: The proposed integrated framework facilitates the detection and analysis of ineffective activities across organisational structures and processes within the supply chain. This comprehensive approach measures and improves all risk parameters, enabling sustainable development and providing insights into the impact and contributions of input variables to business operations. Originality/value: This study addresses a practical gap in the industry by examining how ISO 9001:2015 certification can be effectively applied to enhance business improvement, even in the absence of the standard being overdue for revision. It provides valuable insights into strategies for leveraging the certification’s potential to optimise business performance in such dynamic environments.

Abstract Introduction The implementation of radiation therapy advanced practice in Australia has not yet been broadly realised. With anticipated growing demands on cancer services, it is imperative to understand why this is the case, and to strategise a way forward. As a result, we explored the factors influencing the implementation of advanced practitioner radiation therapists (APRT) in Australia. The research outcome was a complex process of Navigating Uncertainty, which described the contextual, social and personal factors surrounding implementation successes and challenges. Further synthesis of the findings was undertaken to highlight the fundamental features influencing this process, with the intention to provide a useful understanding for practitioners seeking APRT implementation. Methods Data were collected through national online focus groups and case studies with 53 participants. Analysis identified a constructivist grounded theory process of Navigating Uncertainty. Further analysis of the categories and properties of the process was undertaken to synthesise findings at a higher level of abstraction. Results Four overarching and intertwined factors were influencing the implementation of APRT. Uncertainty occurred when practitioners attempted to conceptualise and assimilate the new role into the workplace. Power was apparent in the advocacy and legitimisation of the APRT by centre leaders. Value was vital to achieving purposeful outcomes. Identity was evident in the personal transition of the APRT, and in the boundary work with others. Conclusion Recognising and negotiating uncertainty, power, value and identity is essential for APRT implementation strategies to succeed. A framework to guide practitioners towards the implementation of APRT has been described that embodies these factors.

Purpose of the article. The research is aimed at analysing the concept of organisational culture transformation and providing practical recommendations for the development and implementation of an effective model of organisational culture transformation that will encourage team members to perform at their best, ensuring customer satisfaction. Methodology. A system of general and unique methods of scientific knowledge was used in writing the current research. The method of content analysis was used in the literature review and its analytical research. The methods of scientific knowledge – induction, grouping and comparison for the formation of methodological connections were used to justify the choice of the research topic and to formulate its purpose. The method of generalisation was used to establish that in modern conditions the approaches to the organisational culture of business enterprises require immediate transformation, taking into account the conditions of digitalisation. The method of system analysis is used to determine strategic priorities for the transformation of organizational culture in the conditions of digitalization. The application of the method of modelling allowed to develop a model of transformation of the organizational culture in conditions of digitalization to promote the development of business enterprises and to influence the beginning of conditions of digitalization. The comparative legal method was used to identify the challenges to be considered when implementing the model of organisational culture transformation in business enterprises. Research conclusion. Strategic priorities for the transformation of organisational culture in the conditions of digitalisation are proposed. The reasons for transforming organisational culture in the context of digitalisation are highlighted. Challenges that can be considered when implementing the transformation model are predicted. The system of organisational culture transformation in the conditions of business digitalisation is developed. The model of transformation of organizational culture in conditions of digitalization is developed in order to promote the development of business strategies aimed at sustainable development of entrepreneurship and to influence the onset of conditions of digitisation in business.

Abstract The history of retailing has become an area of growing scholarly interest over the last few decades, with publications mainly concerning the national historiography of retail and wholesaling. On the other hand, although the retail sector is considered to be one of the most historically significant sectors of the Greek economy, the economic history of the Greek retail industry remains a notoriously underdeveloped area of inquiry and, as such, is on the margins of economic and social studies in Greek historiography. In this paper, we, attempt to provide a first concise (and certainly not exhaustive) analysis of the historical development of the Greek retail sector from the nineteenth century to the present (in circa) day. Specifically, we aim to analyse the evolution of the Greek retail trade to assess the spatial and social impacts associated with establishing and operating “new forms” of commerce. The focus is on the sectoral and organisational restructuring of the retail trade with the changes in the standards of the spatial location, which relate to the establishment and operation of retail businesses. Students and scholars of the history of retailing would benefit from this worthwhile exercise which for the first time provides a first overview of the historical development of the Greek retail sector.

Background: In a competition for scarce resources, higher education institutions in developing countries have lost to other priorities. The article examines specific barriers to innovation in the higher education context. A thorough understanding and removal of these impediments paves a way to innovation in developing countries, specifically Zimbabwe. Objectives: Firstly, the study sought to evaluate the barriers to innovation in higher education and secondly recommend strategies to improve the innovation capabilities of the institutions. Method: A survey strategy was adopted to collect data from 240 purposefully selected academics at four state universities in Zimbabwe with a 66.6% response rate. Results: The results indicate that the lack of funding for research is the biggest barrier to innovation in higher education with a 46% representation. Along the same spectrum, the lack of incentives is also another barrier with an account of 21% of the participants who participated. The organisational structure is also a pertinent barrier with 24% representation. Lastly, the organisational culture accounts 9% of the participants. Conclusion: Adequate resource allocation and funding is crucial to the success and transformation of the higher education system. Implementing policies that align with the strategic goals of the institutions is imperative to bring about innovation not only in Zimbabwe but also in other developing countries too. Contribution: Higher education institutions should provide adequate funding for research and reassess their organisational cultures and structures for them to be on the cutting edge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article explores the potential for remote work within the Czech Republic Police, considering modern technologies and organisational structure. The analysis focuses on the current state of Police officers' remote access and the suitability of such access and identifies areas that offer the most potential for remote working implementation. Methodologically, the study analyses the Police's organisational structure, investigates operations in district and local departments, and defines the police hierarchy. The findings display significant differences in remote access distribution amongst regional directorates. The paper explores the challenges and benefits of implementing remote working in policing and suggests ways to enhance the use of modern technology in the Police's organisational structure. The paper concludes by identifying questions for further research, focusing on differentiating practices related to remote access allocation and analysing the factors that affect their efficacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The implementation of radiation therapy advanced practice in Australia has not yet been broadly realised. With anticipated growing demands on cancer services, it is imperative to understand why this is the case, and to strategise a way forward. As a result, we explored the factors influencing the implementation of advanced practitioner radiation therapists (APRT) in Australia. The research outcome was a complex process of Navigating Uncertainty, which described the contextual, social and personal factors surrounding implementation successes and challenges. Further synthesis of the findings was undertaken to highlight the fundamental features influencing this process, with the intention to provide a useful understanding for practitioners seeking APRT implementation. Methods: Data were collected through national online focus groups and case studies with 53 participants. Analysis identified a constructivist grounded theory process of Navigating Uncertainty. Further analysis of the categories and properties of the process was undertaken to synthesise findings at a higher level of abstraction. Results: Four overarching and intertwined factors were influencing the implementation of APRT. Uncertainty occurred when practitioners attempted to conceptualise and assimilate the new role into the workplace. Power was apparent in the advocacy and legitimisation of the APRT by centre leaders. Value was vital to achieving purposeful outcomes. Identity was evident in the personal transition of the APRT, and in the boundary work with others. Conclusion: Recognising and negotiating uncertainty, power, value and identity is essential for APRT implementation strategies to succeed. A framework to guide practitioners towards the implementation of APRT has been described that embodies these factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The maritime industry is the cornerstone of the transportation of goods worldwide, offering safe, secure and environmentally friendly operations. Greek-owned and managed shipping companies and their successful performance can also be attributed to their unique organisational structure. The present paper explores the operational and theoretical organisational features in relation to Greek shipping companies and establishes to which extent these contribute to their business performance. Primary and secondary sources of information are considered while also employing semi-structured interviews and questionnaires. Two shipping companies each with a diverse fleet of vessels are examined through the development of 8 organisational structures and 12 company structural elements. It is found that Greek shipping companies' structure is described by a hybrid organisational framework, combining the family-oriented strong leadership, internal company bonds, solid management, rapid adaptation to change and the attraction of loyal investors. Company A should further streamline the specialist organisational elements within operations (bunkering and chartering), technical and corporate functions (commercial, finance, training, IT, HR, insurance and legal) department while company B should upgrade the finance (accounts and invoice controls teams), HSQE (health, safety, environment, quality), operations (chartering element) and technical (purchasing, new building and performance teams) departments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: In a competition for scarce resources, higher education institutions in developing countries have lost to other priorities. The article examines specific barriers to innovation in the higher education context. A thorough understanding and removal of these impediments paves a way to innovation in developing countries, specifically Zimbabwe. Objectives: Firstly, the study sought to evaluate the barriers to innovation in higher education and secondly recommend strategies to improve the innovation capabilities of the institutions. Method: A survey strategy was adopted to collect data from 240 purposefully selected academics at four state universities in Zimbabwe with a 66.6% response rate. Results: The results indicate that the lack of funding for research is the biggest barrier to innovation in higher education with a 46% representation. Along the same spectrum, the lack of incentives is also another barrier with an account of 21% of the participants who participated. The organisational structure is also a pertinent barrier with 24% representation. Lastly, the organisational culture accounts 9% of the participants. Conclusion: Adequate resource allocation and funding is crucial to the success and transformation of the higher education system. Implementing policies that align with the strategic goals of the institutions is imperative to bring about innovation not only in Zimbabwe but also in other developing countries too. Contribution: Higher education institutions should provide adequate funding for research and reassess their organisational cultures and structures for them to be on the cutting edge.

The history of retailing has become an area of growing scholarly interest over the last few decades, with publications mainly concerning the national historiography of retail and wholesaling. On the other hand, although the retail sector is considered to be one of the most historically significant sectors of the Greek economy, the economic history of the Greek retail industry remains a notoriously underdeveloped area of inquiry and, as such, is on the margins of economic and social studies in Greek historiography. In this paper, we, attempt to provide a first concise (and certainly not exhaustive) analysis of the historical development of the Greek retail sector from the nineteenth century to the present (in circa) day. Specifically, we aim to analyse the evolution of the Greek retail trade to assess the spatial and social impacts associated with establishing and operating "new forms" of commerce. The focus is on the sectoral and organisational restructuring of the retail trade with the changes in the standards of the spatial location, which relate to the establishment and operation of retail businesses. Students and scholars of the history of retailing would benefit from this worthwhile exercise which for the first time provides a first overview of the historical development of the Greek retail sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Despite the increasing interest and investment in big data analytics (BDA), many organisations find the implementation and use of the tools challenging. This is attributed to the cumbersome nature of some of the tools. Objectives: From both business and academic domains, this study sets out to provide a model that enables, supports, and makes the selection and use of BDA tools easier. Method: The qualitative methods from the perspective of an interpretive approach were employed in the study. The actor-network theory (ANT) was applied as a lens to underpin the phenomenon being studied and gain a deeper understanding of why things happen in the way that they confusedly do, in the selection and subsequent use of BDA tools. Results: The research revealed that five factors, organisational requirements, top-down versus bottom-up approach, the role of stakeholders, the usefulness of BDA, and organisational structure, primarily influence the selection and use of BDA tools in organisations. Conclusion: Empirically, the factors bring fresh perspectives to support the decision in appropriately managing BDA deployment for organisational purposes. Contribution: The main contribution of this study lies in the use of the decisions support model, to practically and theoretically provide a guide for managers in the organisation, in selecting BDA for decision support purposes. From an academic perspective, the study contributes to the advancement in the use of ANT for analysis in information system (IS) research.

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Orientation: Several existing studies examine the effect organisational structures have on businesses, but there is limited research that considers the effects unforeseen crises have on organisational structures. Research purpose: The study sought to determine the effects that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and lockdown had on the organisational structure of a provincial health department, specifically relating to performance management, employee productivity and organisational citizenship behaviour. Motivation for the study: Additional pressure on health workers, who were seen as ‘essential workers’ during the pandemic, motivated the investigation of how organisational structure affects employees’ ability to perform their duties during crises. Research approach/design and method: The study employed a quantitative research approach, using surveys. A non-experimental research method and convenience sampling were employed and a sample of 207 respondents (n = 207) was achieved. Main findings: The respondents agreed that the pandemic did not cause a decline in their performance due to effective workload management. They also agreed that they still felt passionate about their work during the pandemic. They further posited that the pandemic emphasised the importance of teamwork. Practical/managerial implications: The study offers insights into some factors that produced successful outcomes when handling the pandemic, which can inform organisational strategy during any similar future crises. Contribution/value-add: The study adds to the limited literature linking human resources management and change or crisis management, which is critical when navigating a rapidly changing present and an increasingly uncertain workplace future.

This article addresses determinants of effective strategy implementation in commercial bank of Ethiopia: The case of Ambo district. The objective of the study was to look into the factors influencing the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia's Ambo District strategy's execution. The study used both descriptive and explanatory research methodologies, with a focus on CBE Ambo District workers and a sample of 290 respondents. For the investigation, both primary and secondary data were employed. The primary data was collected using questionnaires and an interviewing guide. For the analysis of the data both descriptive and inferential tactical tools were used. A range of metrics, such as percentages, means, standard deviations and frequencies, were employed. The study employed a multivariate regression model to investigate the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. The study concluded that the efficacy of the strategy implementation process in CBE, Ambo District, is greatly influenced by organisational leadership, structure, resource allocation, culture and staff dedication. In order to accomplish the intended goals and objectives, it is advised that CBE Ambo district pay attention to the strategy implementation process and the elements impacting its success. In addition, the strategy's execution procedures require sufficient money, on-going oversight and improvement for the success of the firm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Organisation of patients' trajectories is a critical element of nursing practice. However, nursing practice is mainly expressed in terms of direct patient care, while the practices through which care is organised have received little attention, are poorly acknowledged and lack formal recognition. Aim: To examine the management of care trajectories as provided by homecare nurses. Design: We conducted focus group interviews with 29 Danish homecare nurses. The analysis drew on the evidence based and theoretically informed framework care trajectory management. Care trajectory management is conceptualised as comprising of three organisational components: (1) Trajectory awareness, (2) Trajectory working knowledge and (3) Trajectory articulation. Findings The organising work of homecare nursing is both complex and unpredictable requiring advanced organisational, collaborative and clinical competences to secure concerted actions in alignment with the needs of the individual patient. Without having any formal obligation homecare nurses took on the responsibility for the coordination of the different activities of the professional actors, and for securing concerted actions. Care trajectory management as provided by homecare nurses reflected a high degree of commitment for patients and illustrated that this type of organising work was driven by the values of the humanistic ethos of nursing. Conclusion: The study highlights the strength of the invisible and ongoing organising work of homecare nurses. Care trajectory management in homecare reflects the moral foundation of nursing. Consequently, the professional logic of nursing reflected as direct patient care alone is too narrow. We need to acknowledge the organising work of patients' trajectories as a core task equal to direct patient care. Our study highlights the need for articulating the organising work of homecare nurses and for presenting problematic organisational structures to policymakers and managers. If not, the important organisational work of homecare nurses is at the risk of remaining invisible. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to make science-based decisions related to business security by the owners and management of the enterprise, the following tasks are solved in the article: the organisational structure of the economic security service of the enterprise, as well as the main functions of its divisions, are developed. The relevance of solving these problems is primarily due to the low efficiency of law enforcement agencies in protecting property rights and economic interests of domestic entrepreneurs. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the development of a basic, universal organisational structure of the economic security service of a modern enterprise. Starting from the goal of creating an economic security service, using a systematic and risk-oriented approach, its tasks have been collected, defined and comprehensively analyzed. Taking into account the increased complexity and confidentiality of tasks, based on the structural and functional approach, the functions of the economic security service of the enterprise were formulated, which were structured and distributed to specific departments. Elements of scientific novelty are also the recognition of the existence of intelligence units of the economic security service of enterprises operating in violation of the law, as well as an analysis of their functions in order to develop the organisational structure of counterintelligence units.

Background: Despite the increasing interest and investment in big data analytics (BDA), many organisations find the implementation and use of the tools challenging. This is attributed to the cumbersome nature of some of the tools. Objectives: From both business and academic domains, this study sets out to provide a model that enables, supports, and makes the selection and use of BDA tools easier. Method: The qualitative methods from the perspective of an interpretive approach were employed in the study. The actor-network theory (ANT) was applied as a lens to underpin the phenomenon being studied and gain a deeper understanding of why things happen in the way that they confusedly do, in the selection and subsequent use of BDA tools. Results: The research revealed that five factors, organisational requirements, top-down versus bottom-up approach, the role of stakeholders, the usefulness of BDA, and organisational structure, primarily influence the selection and use of BDA tools in organisations. Conclusion: Empirically, the factors bring fresh perspectives to support the decision in appropriately managing BDA deployment for organisational purposes. Contribution: The main contribution of this study lies in the use of the decisions support model, to practically and theoretically provide a guide for managers in the organisation, in selecting BDA for decision support purposes. From an academic perspective, the study contributes to the advancement in the use of ANT for analysis in information system (IS) research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Sentiment classification can provide the decision support of social applications such as trend judgment, public opinion monitoring, etc. However, the accuracy of sentiment classification for Chinese Weibo is still not satisfactory due to the complexity of Chinese. In addition, affected by the different organisational structure levels, the sentiment tendency of fewer Weibo Comments may be judged to be the opposite. To solve the problem above, this paper presents a Chinese sentiment classification model based on extended sentiment dictionary and organisational structure of comments. First, the sentiment dictionary can be extended by using seven dictionaries, which include the base sentiment dictionary and six additional dictionaries. Then, the sets of rules are constructed, which include inter-sentence rules and organisational structure rules. Finally, comments on three hot topics are crawled and used to make the data sets for sentiment calculation. Accordingly, based on the result of sentiment calculation, sentiment classification is completed. The effectiveness of the proposed model is verified through comparison experiments, and the experimental results are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The three national collections of the Evangelical Church of Hungary – the Evangelical National Archives, the Evangelical National Library and the Evangelical National Museum – preserve and provide about 90% of the evangelical collection assets. The needs related to collections in the 21st century have presented evangelicals with various challenges, so from 2014 onwards, not only renovation and relocation was initiated, but also the renewal of infrastructure and the search for answers to internal and external public collection challenges. At the end of 2016, the Evangelical Church’s leaders finally saw an opportunity for renewal in the integration of the national collections. At the end of 2016, the maintenance authority established the Evangelical National Collection, which began its operations as an internal ecclesiastical legal entity under the leadership of a director on 1 February 2017. The article describes the initial steps of the integrated operation, the strengths and potential of the cooperation between the three collection units, and the experiences of the past years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]