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Social network sites, most notably Facebook, have fundamentally transformed the way information is transferred, received, and shared by individuals and organisations. This article explores the diverse contexts in which Facebook is utilised as a knowledge-sharing instrument, along with the key challenges encountered in adopting Facebook as a knowledge-sharing instrument. It also indicates the gaps in adopting Facebook as a knowledge-sharing instrument. In a systematic literature review, 400 articles accomplishing the research objectives were identified. The findings revealed that Facebook can be used in different contexts. Greater awareness of Facebook's versatility as a platform for knowledge sharing across various domains is recommended. This article also advises that the challenges related to cost, time investment and technical expertise be addressed, and emphasises the need for education and training.

In an era when its is increasingly encouraged to share source-codes, the training of students, particularly information technology students, faces several challenges in communicating aspects of academic honesty -- precisely authenticity of authorship. The genuineness of this issue has implications primarily in the integral formation of students with further implications in businesses which could face lawsuits due to a wrong attitude of one employee. This qualitative research explores an issue which is commonly overlooked and misconstrued even in academic circles. The findings unveil that today's technology students are more inclined to an open and flexible notion of code-plagiarism. The paper highlights a critical implication to the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework and concludes with recommendations for university ethics boards as well as possible future research directions.

University educators need to meet changing needs of the digital generation by integrating technology through online content delivery. Despite the many advantages of online education, a large number of university professors are reluctant to make the transition from traditional-face-to-face lectures to online delivery, mainly due to the time, cost, and technical competence requirements to make this transition, in addition to the lack of beliefs in the legitimacy of online education. This article demonstrates the use of online video lectures to adapt traditional university courses to a blended format. The study is implemented for a School of Business Marketing course. We illustrate a cost-effective and time-efficient way for faculty members to record and share online video lectures with limited training and technical support. Using a student sample from two sections of the same marketing course, the study findings support the use of online video lectures as an effective way to free class time for learner-centred activities, without sacrificing student performance outcomes or course satisfaction.

To date, few scholars in counselor education have attended to the processes and impacts of introducing business related concepts within counseling curricula. The authors describe the development, implementation and evaluation of a graduate-level course titled Entrepreneurship in Clinical Settings wherein students were tasked with producing a business plan for their ideal clinical practice. Implications and recommendations are explored.

Since its inception at Harvard in 2004, the social network, Facebook, has grown dramatically and spread across the globe. It will soon have 1 billion users and is now operative in over 75 languages. A large percentage of undergraduates are now active on Facebook. Much of the recent literature on Facebook focuses on business applications and how it can contribute to growing profits and market share. Little attention has been directed to the academic implications of Facebook. The focus of this article is to assess critically the scholarly uses and abuses of Facebook. The article draws on several theoretical frameworks such as those of Ivan Illich (conviviality of technologies), Denis Goulet (technology as a two-edged sword), and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (optimal human experience and flow). Many scholarly uses of Facebook are presented documenting its potential for enhancing academic work. That is followed by a discussion of negative aspects of the technology and potential adverse effects on humans in terms of their productivity and capabilities. If used critically and creatively, these new networks can enhance in valuable ways human, intellectual, social, and cultural capital. In a networked knowledge society, students now have extraordinary new tools to help them realize their intellectual, cultural, and social potential. (Contains 2 tables.)

Supply chain management principles have emerged in the last decade as a strategic option to meet new challenges in global business environment. Viewing business environment as part of a chain, starting from raw material suppliers to end customers passing by producers, is at the heart of supply-chain management. Many management principles have emerged for better planning and controlling this chain to the benefit of all parties involved. This paper explores the implications of supply-chain management principles on higher education. First, a supply-chain view of higher education is described and its environment is analysed for the possibility of adopting supply-chain principles. Features that might be catalysts or hurdles towards these principles are identified. Second, a framework for supply-chain coordination and integration in higher education that takes into consideration these features are developed. Finally, existing practices that address supply-chain in higher education are identified and some new practices representing a natural extension of supply-chain management practices are suggested. A potential case study for implementing these concepts is presented. (Contains 2 figures.)

A graduate curriculum in Management Information Systems with a Supply Chain Management focus is presented. The motivation for this endeavor stems from the fact that the global scope of modern business organizations and the competitive environment in which they operate, requires an information system leveraged supply chain management system (SCM) to ensure the efficient delivery of the right product, at the right place, at the right time, in the right quantity, and at a competitive price to the customer.

Discusses an experiment involving 35 senior executives from private- and public-sector businesses who volunteered to be governors in English secondary schools. The business executives were found to contribute significantly because of their seniority, personal qualities and skills, time commitment, and time management skills. (Contains 37 references.) (MLH)

Discusses the issue of time and time management in France, explaining that many outsiders are frustrated at the way the French behave in the workplace and noting that time is not always money in the French workplace. Discusses monochronic versus polychronic cultures, looks at France's differing notion of time, and describes a French manager's typical day. (SM)

Describes the use of focus group interviews by the Iowa City Public Library to determine how the libraries' business services were being used and how they could be improved. Analysis of group suggestions highlights lack of knowledge about library services, differing degrees of perceived ease of use and motivation, and time constraints. (22 references) (LRW)

Nowadays, it is essential to realise the importance of time in a person's life. It is necessary to know how to manage it effectively. Today's time management involves us with many tools, thanks to which we can properly manage our time and keep it under control. The paper deals with time management, which, in the current result-oriented era, is of the highest importance in business and education. The topic of this paper is based on the fact that the most valuable resource for success is time. It has a significant value called the value of life because we lose the opportunity to fulfil our goals and needs every minute that is not fully used. Time is necessary for work, education, thinking, rest, friendship or entertainment. The paper aims to perform a comparative analysis of modern time management tools used in business and education. Based on the literature review, we have chosen individual criteria for assessing those tools. We considered their form, efficiency, compatibility, quality, reliability, availability and cost when evaluating. The main scientific research methods were research, processing and collection of sources, excerpting, analysis and comparison, synthesis, and induction. Based on research conducted by TrackTime24, Reclaim, Stanza.com, ECAL, Robert Half Management Resources, ThePredictive Index, Professor John Hunt, Cloudwards, Lifewire and Profitwell, it was possible to carry out the planned comparative analysis. As a result, we can state that in the corporate and educational spheres, users usually use online applications such as Google Calendar and Outlook calendars. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Establishing a successful neurofeedback practice requires not only clinical expertise, but also strong business acumen. Many of the suggestions in this article apply to those with biofeedback and related practices as well. This article reviews tips on leveraging resources from national organizations and local economic development options. Building a compelling brand with professional logos and adhering to ethical advertising standards are essential. A robust web presence, bolstered by effective search engine optimization, enhances visibility. Tracking client inquiries and analyzing referral sources can guide strategic decisions. Additionally, managing finances prudently and optimizing time-management skills are crucial for sustained success and personal fulfillment in this specialized field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The question of the development of project management under the influence of the development of science and technology has been studied. The author carries out an analysis of the main trends of changes in project management research, which are grouped into four main groups: challenges and opportunities for project management in the digital age (blue cluster), advanced project management (green cluster), artificial intelligence and project success (red cluster), information management and production system (yellow cluster). A detailed analysis of the project-oriented approach to project management and the main project management methodologies used in modern business is carried out: Waterfall («cascade model»), Agile («flexible management»), SCRUM and Kanban. It was determined that the hybrid methodology is appropriate to use in projects with high complexity and a fixed budget, where planning and flexibility are important. The characteristics of the integrated project management system are given, it is proved that it is most suitable for creative projects with complex and multifaceted processes. The content of expanding the essence of project management functions for Industry 4.0 projects, namely in the part of project management functions: time management, cost management, quality management, project team management, communication management, risk management, procurement and resource management, has been formed. The use of a balanced approach in project management, which combines both existing project management methodologies and technological progress with an emphasis on human potential, is substantiated. The latest project management trends were analyzed, namely: artificial intelligence began to partially fulfill the duties of a project manager; emotional and psychological adaptability is increasingly becoming a leading skill in project management; project management methodology and tools are hybrid, can be combined, increasingly depend on the operational features of the project; the project manager increasingly works with remote teams; employees are leaving project teams in which mental health is not a priority, increasingly penetrating modern project management.

Traditional cost systems are no longer able to provide the appropriate information in line with the developments and changes of the contemporary and competitive business environments. However, with a vibrant change in the functioning of businesses today, such cost system features have also been replaced to meet the dynamic business environments. If these two techniques are applied in coalition, it is possible for the economic units to manage their time and costs easily, which acts as a competitive advantage for those units. The current research study aims at studying the complementary relationships of these two techniques by applying them in one of the laboratories of General Company for Textile Industries in Hilla, which represents the men’s clothing factory in Najaf. Based on the analytical results, the researchers arrived at several conclusions, while the most important conclusion was the identification of the absence of features to apply the target costing and time-driven activity-based budgeting techniques. The most important recommendation made to the men’s clothing factory in Najaf is the need to pay adequate attention for the application of two techniques to achieve their goals.

Project management is an important field of business that requires highly dedicated cooperation between many different stakeholders to produce a single satisfactory output. Over the years, conducting projects has been the subject of research and improvement trials in order to improve its accuracy, monitoring tools and predictability. In the recent years, Artificial Intelligence technologies and software has been introduced into project management monitoring and control cycles with great success and quality outcome It has been reported by Project Management Institute that almost 44% of projects led by high end performing organizations, who are heavily involved in projects, are facilitated and empowered using predictive analytics. This facilitation is in the form of many useful tools such as; offering meaningful suggestions and predictions to detecting work patterns in a team, adjusting budgets and streamlining time schedules, and conform with all requirements accurately. It has been widely acceptable that artificial intelligence in project management significance grows every day. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research focuses on the study of many methods, techniques, technologies, tools, rules, and principles of modern time management. The aim of the study is to develop their generalized classification based on different criteria, and to assess their potential usefulness for different types of people and organizations. The article proves that world practice has many different methods, techniques, techniques, technologies, tools, techniques and principles of time management. All of them are actively used in practice. In the article, all methods and technologies of time management are offered to be divided on the basis of three criteria: depending on a way of the organization (paper, digital and mixed); depending on the origin (classical and derivative); depending on the principles underlying them (methods of time distribution and methods of its control, methods of distribution and differentiation of tasks, methods of productivity control, methods of information processing and storage and methods of combating procrastination). This classification allows users to navigate in a variety of time management methods and choose those that will take into account their individual needs. They are not mutually exclusive, and if desired, they can be used in various combinations to meet individual needs. The article emphasizes that in the age of digitalization there are more and more flexible, fast and convenient digital time management systems. With the expansion of Internet access, most online services are moving to the form of web-services, which with the help of a web-browser allow you to use them from any electronic device (computer, tablet or smartphone) anywhere in the world. Therefore, we consider promising for further research a detailed study of digital methods of time management, analysis of their main functions, identifying the advantages and disadvantages that they give users.

Mark Garner emphasises the use of text messaging in keeping patients connected. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

“I'm the boss, what do I need time for? No, you don't need time, but time is your boss! Take care of the boss, then the stress will drown you” (Nimani. A.) Doing business nowadays means dedication, challenge, and time management in a more rational way for the development and good performance of work. Poor time management is what managers face today, while a good time management job creates a competitive advantage for managers as well as businesses. Stress is unavoidable in life, but what we can do is try to manage it. Stress management is about keeping control of the degree of stress we are in, as well as the impact of reducing it. In the field of stress management, a variety of strategies and techniques are mentioned, among which are analyzed and verified as effective, in particular: emotional support from others, meditation, and relaxation. The conditions under which people work in running a business should be both quantitative and qualitative, for example, a job that requires concentration and dedication cannot be developed in an environment where everyone is focused. Life crises, tragedies, and so on stress are easier to deal with when sharing with others. Different forms of meditation have also proven to be effective in coping with stress. While a good manager needs to know the business as well as the human resources in that business, the manager must manage the stress that accompanies us, stimulate employees and encourage them to perform certain tasks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The ageing population is a rising issue worldwide, including in Malaysia, which leads to an increase in older people compared to children. Malaysia is a relatively "younger" country compared to its Asian counterparts such as Japan and China. The demographic projections by the Department of Statistics of Malaysia state that by 2035 approximately 15% of its population would be above 60 years old. The powerful demographic trend of the ageing of the Malaysian population has consequences for the entire society and its economy. One of the biggest challenges for the Malaysian Government is to provide adequate facilities to the elderly in terms of care and support. For this purpose, around 365 registered and various unregistered centres are working throughout Malaysia, including Sabah and Sarawak. The government, non-governmental organisations, the private sector and various religious organisations run these centres. These centres provide residential and health-care services to elderlies, whereas the centre's operators face multiple challenges in the overall operation of the centre. The purpose of this study to highlight the leadership and decision making challenges among elderly care centre operators. Design/methodology/approach: The result highlights that both men and women operators face leadership and decision-making challenges for centre management. Regarding decision-making, women are experiencing more failures in proper decision-making than men. However, women operators are keen to learn from failures for appropriate decision-making. Findings: The result highlights that both men and women operators face leadership and decision-making challenges for centre management. Regarding decision-making, women are experiencing more failures in proper decision-making than men. However, women operators are keen to learn from failures for appropriate decision-making. The present study will help the new operators to persevere in their business ventures, and policymakers look into the best supports to enhance elderly care centre operator's success. Originality/value: The present study will help the new operators to persevere in their business ventures, and policymakers look into the best supports to enhance elderly care centre operator's success. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]