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The Covid-19 pandemic forced many companies to alter and improve their logistics activities as part of their business logistics strategies, to obtain cost and service advantages. In this regard, to lessen the detrimental effects on the business environment, it is critical to develop different strategies according to the nature of the disruptions and uncertainties. This paper explores uncertainty sources confronted by third-party logistics service providers (3PLs), identifies disruptions, reveals the resources used to cope with these and develops strategies for the Covid-19 pandemic. Drawing upon Resource Orchestration Theory (ROT), we reveal the important role of resource allocation in logistics and supply chains (SCs). This study proposes a conceptual framework that describes resources which can be used for strategy development in the face of uncertainties. In terms of managerial implications, this study extends knowledge in the field by providing insights enabling 3PLs to improve their capabilities and increase their performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Business strategy is a choice made by executives in determining target markets to win the market by maximizing long-term value. Listed property companies strive for business strategies by creating differentiated value propositions through company capabilities. Competing companies will also make similar efforts to win sustainable competition through developing consistent and sustainable business strategies. Shares of property companies are an important value to pay attention to considering that stakeholders, especially shareholders, investors, and owners expect portfolio value from property products related to added value. This research aims to find out, how to develop business strategies related to added value in property companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange and included in the LQ45 index. This research uses a descriptive approach with a mixed concurrent research method and data collection using observations, questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies from the top five property companies over 3 consecutive years. The research findings were that the development of the business strategy chosen by respondents was an effort to attract investors, retain investors, and increase wealth for investors with the main added value being increased flexibility, cost efficiency, and risk control in addition to other added values. An interesting thing to examine from this research is the development of property company business strategies for apartment products that prioritize investors related to three of the seven elements of added value. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper examines the influence of population density, economic growth, and regulatory quality on the environmental performance of five SAARC countries from 2000 to 2020. To this end, fixed and random effects models are used. Quantitative data on socio-economic and environmental characteristics reveals notable differences across countries. The results show a significant positive and negative impact of the covariates economic growth and population density, respectively, on environmental performance. While the estimated coefficient of the regulatory quality variable was positive, it was statistically insignificant. The results also suggest a significant inter-country dependency and a significant change in environmental performance across countries over time. Based on the results, several strategic approaches are proposed at both individual and multi-country settings. Furthermore, we emphasize the roles of the government, international and regional agencies, private sector, and civil society organizations. Finally, possible extensions of the present paper are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The changing dynamics, uncertainties, and operating environments of many library services across the globe make it difficult for leadership teams to develop strategic plans. This article presents empirical findings on a scenario-planning project that sought to develop a mission, vision and strategy for the House of Commons Library Service in UK Parliament. Set in the context of a major £6bn Restoration and Renewal program, it demonstrates how Scenario Planning was used to manage significant levels of uncertainty and develop a long-term strategic direction that sought to deliver high-quality Library Services provision over the next 10 years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Food-based strategies have a high potential of improving the diet quality and reducing the prevalence of nutrient deficiencies in agriculture-dependent communities. Their design is however complex with trade-offs that are rarely systematically presented to allow replication and efficient contextualization. Objective: The systematic design of a food-based strategy to improve the dietary diversity of children in rural farming communities in Uganda. Methods: The intervention mapping protocol was used to provide a systematic approach to developing theory-based and evidence-based intervention methods and strategy. Results: The priority behavioral and environmental determinants identified were related to food production, consumption, and efficacy while the personal determinants focused on knowledge, skills, self-efficacy, attitude, and outcome expectations. The aim of the resulting strategy was set to improve the availability, accessibility, and consumption of diverse foods, with a particular focus on production diversity, production practices, market access, and market diversity. Behaviour change methods were selected to enhance ability and self-efficacy, strategic goal setting, and provision of feedback. The strategy focused on household groups for learning, demonstration, practice, and social support. The validation showed that the determinants and actors incorporated in the strategy were important and relevant for improving the productivity, food availability, dietary diversity, livelihoods, and health of rural farming households and communities. Conclusion: Application of the protocol yielded a contextualized food-based strategy that can be adjusted for use in other smallholder contexts in developing countries by piloting implementation plans based on the strategy; reassessing the key determinants and implementing the revised strategy; or replicating the whole design process. Plain language title: Designing a Food-Based Strategy to Improve the Dietary Diversity of Children in Farming Households in Central Uganda Plain language summary: Food-based strategies have a high potential of improving the diet quality of communities that depend on agriculture for their food and livelihoods. However, the design of food-based strategies is complex and rarely systematically presented to allow replication and efficient contextualization. The intervention mapping protocol was used to systematically design a food-based strategy to improve the dietary diversity of children in rural farming communities in Uganda. Through this process, the main factors influencing dietary diversity were identified. The factors were related to food production and consumption, knowledge, skills, self-assuredness, attitude, and the expected outcomes. The developed strategy was designed to improve the availability, accessibility, and consumption of diverse foods. The strategy mainly focused on the diversity of foods produced by households, the production practices used, household access to markets, and the diversity of foods available in these markets. Household groups were central to the selected behavior change methods as they would provide an environment for learning, demonstration, practice, and provide social support. The strategy and its development process can be used as per the implementation plan or further adjusted for use in other smallholder settings in developing countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Theoretical aspects of strategic anti-crisis management are evaluated. The usefulness of research in modern conditions has been proven. Based on the conducted research, four levels of strategic anticrisis management were identified. It was concluded that a crisis is a situation in which the organization cannot adapt to external changes in time, which very quickly causes a loss of stability. Approaches to understanding the essence of anti-crisis management, its purpose and role are defined, and the main requirements for the formation of the anti-crisis management system are given. Types and types of anti-crisis management are considered. What measures are taken into account when developing a strategy for the effectiveness of anti-crisis activities? Anticrisis monitoring of the state of enterprises and the need for diagnostics as an element that guarantees this. The strategy, which includes the development of financial, organizational, technical economic, and other measures aimed at removing the enterprise from a difficult situation, is of crucial importance for the effectiveness of anticrisis activities in the management process. There is an urgent need to create an anti-crisis management system, conduct diagnostics as its only function, determine the admissibility of various diagnostic models, and develop anti-crisis approaches and business development strategies. Strategic management of the company in crisis conditions and the engagement strategy, which involves the organization of joint economic activities by some market participants in order to reduce costs and increase revenues. The necessity and economic importance of using strategic management in the fight against the crisis is substantiated. In general, anti-crisis management of an enterprise is a system of enterprise management. After the assessment, a sequence of actions and management decisions is presented, which allows to development of a system of influence necessary for restructuring the enterprise to minimize the consequences of the crisis. The process of forming an anti-crisis strategy and the main stages of creating a system of basic strategic assumptions of a modern company, which can be used in enterprises of various fields of activity, have been developed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The background of this research is the significant changes brought about by the fourth industrial revolution and digital transformation, demanding companies to adapt. One crucial aspect of digital transformation is human resource management (HRM). The objective of this research is to develop an appropriate HRM strategy to support digital transformation and enhance company performance. The method employed is a literature review. Data sources are derived from previous research on HRM and digitalization. Content analysis techniques are used to analyze the data sources. The research findings indicate that effective HRM development strategies include improving digital work experiences, providing opportunities for innovation, training, and recognition. Digital transformation positively impacts productivity, customer experience, competitiveness, innovation, and business transparency. Supporting factors and barriers to the implementation of strategies are also analyzed. In conclusion, developing the right HRM strategy can support digital transformation and enhance company performance in the digital era. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial part in the Indian economy. However, SMEs in India are currently operating in a highly competitive environment (Rajamani et al., 2022). Information and communication technology (ICT) can be intended in helping SMEs to become more competitive. The aim of this research is to develop a strategy for the adoption of ICT in SMEs of India. In empirical research methodology, variables are identified, through literature review, that impact ICT acceptance in SMEs and based on this a research model is developed. Then hypotheses are formulated on the basis of identified variables and data is gathered to test these hypotheses. The value of the path coefficient has been used to prioritize the identified variables. The key result highlights that seven of the eleven hypotheses for ICT adoption in SMEs are being accepted and, a validated model for ICT adoption in SMEs is developed. The relevance of the study is that the evolved model can be used to predict higher rates of ICT adoption in SMEs, which fuels the expansion of businesses. Thus, different strategies are recommended for entrepreneurs and the government for the adoption of ICT in SMEs in India, which will help in the growth of SMEs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: People with dementia experience severe problems in their daily lives. However, little is known about self‐perceived problems in the course of dementia. The aim of our study was to assess self‐perceived problems with daily activities as well as individually developed strategies of older people of different cognitive status. Methods: Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 25 participants (mean age 67.6 years, 56% female, 24% healthy, 28% mild dementia, 48% severe dementia). Questions addressed problems in daily activities, their occurrence and the behaviour toward them, and their developed strategies. Information was summarized quantitatively and evaluated using the chi‐squared and Kruskal–Wallis tests. Results: Self‐perceived problems included awareness of physical and cognitive deficits in managing daily life, disturbing factors, and lost autonomy. Increased cognitive impairment was associated with more problems in daily life, even though people with severe dementia seemed not to recognize them. The most frequently reported strategies included orderliness, doing things immediately, and the use of external aids. While healthy people and those with mild dementia developed strategies, those with severe dementia reported only few strategies. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that self‐perceived problems in daily life and strategy development are strongest in mild dementia, while people with more severe dementia tend to perceive no problems at all while correctly reflecting their current state of dependency. Importantly, despite memory loss during early stages of dementia, strategies are still being developed. Accordingly, strategies for daily living should be taught in early dementia to sustain an independent lifestyle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the article is to characterise the formation of a strategy for ensuring the quality of distance education in Ukraine. Methods: content analysis of modern literature, analysis, synthesis, and modelling were used. The main criteria for selecting scientific sources are relevance, reliability, and impartiality. The scientific novelty is the professional development of a modern strategy for ensuring the quality of distance education in Ukraine based on the analysis of modern pedagogical literature. The results of the study describe four stages of the formation of an innovative strategy for ensuring the quality of distance education in Ukraine. It is determined that similar to the system of traditional full-time education, distance learning requires the establishment of rules and the creation of a comprehensive framework and guidelines. At the same time, the clarity and balance of educational regulations is important in the system of empowering educational institutions to ensure the effective participation of both teachers and students at all levels. The results note that the key components of a quality assurance strategy for distance education are programme planning, selection of appropriate digital technologies, teacher training, assessment and reporting, and continuous improvement of the entire educational system. Monitoring and identification of risk areas are also important parts of the strategy, which provide an accurate understanding of the dynamics of educational outcomes and facilitate timely adjustment of the educational process in distance learning. The conclusions emphasise that monitoring is a particularly important part of this strategy. It is this process that helps to ensure effective and high-quality education that meets the needs of modern students and society [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There has been an ongoing theoretical argument on the role of Academic autonomy (AA) in improving the ability of public universities to develop strategies and enhance their performance. This study aims to investigate whether AA impacts strategy development (SD) and University performance (UP). Moreover, it investigates the effect of SD on UP. The present study uses a resource-based view to demonstrate the links among constructs. This study employed a survey method, and data were collected from 130 leaders of Indian public universities utilising a non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data was analysed using Partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The results revealed that AA positively and significantly affects SD. Moreover, the results demonstrated that AA directly affects both UP's dimensions: research and teaching performance. The results also showed that SD directly and positively affects both UP's dimensions, research, and teaching performance. In line with these findings, several implications for theory and practices are addressed for university management.

This paper reports on the application of culture change methodology to co-design a whole-of-university health and wellbeing strategy. We outline considerations that necessitate a change in the way higher education contributes to student and staff mental health and wellbeing. We provide an overview of an Appreciative Inquiry culture change methodology; a map of the process followed; the benefits of applying Appreciative Inquiry principles; and a description of outcomes, which include funding for a new health and wellbeing strategy implementation team. We argue that by co-designing a strategy, with representatives of the whole system taking a strengths-based perspective, we enabled self-determined change. We also argue that the process of co-designing and co-developing a strategy can be a wellbeing intervention in and of itself.

Abstract Background Innovations and new supply chain concepts are crucial for establishing a sustainable and circular bio-economy that reduces carbon emissions and lowers negative environmental impacts. PESTEL-based concept development provides information about positive, negative and neutral external factors of the macro-environment and their influence on supply chains. The primary data were collected at a stakeholder workshop and gaps in understanding the critical details were closed through expert interviews. The information gathered was organised using a data management software and coded by following a deductively formed system based on predefined PESTEL categories (political, economic, social, technological, ecological, legal). Stakeholders that used the method on intermediate carbon carriers (ICC) grappled with identifying the obstacles that hinder the market uptake of innovations. The workshop revealed a substantial demand for additional information. Infrastructural aspects were considered key to adequately understanding all of the segments along a supply chain. Using PESTEL alone, without taking infrastructural aspects into consideration, meant that the macro-environment that surrounds and affects the ICC supply chain remained a black box. This paper developed docking-related approaches to the basic PESTEL method in order to improve its output for the development of strategic concepts and to improve the market uptake of bio-economy-centred innovations. Results The expanded PESTEL method (hereinafter PESTEL + I) significantly shifted the emphasis of strategic decisions to the marketing of individual innovations compared to the basic method. Docking information gathering onto infrastructure (+ I) should be considered in order to expand existing strategy development concepts for bio-economy value chains. Testing the market uptake of innovations was beyond the scope of this study. Conclusions PESTEL + I not only increased the utility, but also the complexity and the time needed to analyse an entire supply chain. The expanded method, however, provides stakeholders and strategy developers with a more useful tool to support and optimise market uptake strategies in the bio-economy. Beyond this, there is a knowledge gap with regard to reducing the effort needed to collect data and evaluate such studies. Hence, follow-up research needs to find ways to digitalise major steps in the overall process to make it more efficient.

Abstract Background As research teams, networks, and institutes, and health, medical, and scientific communities begin to build consensus on the benefits of patient engagement in cancer research, research funders are increasingly looking to meaningfully incorporate patient partnership within funding processes and research requirements. The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), the largest non-profit cancer research funder in Canada, set out to co-create a patient engagement in cancer research strategy with patients, survivors, caregivers and researchers. The goal of this strategy was to meaningfully and systematically engage with patients in research funding and research activities. Methods A team of four patient partners with diverse cancer and personal experiences, and two researchers at different career stages agreed to participate as members of the strategy team. Ten staff members participated in supportive roles and to give context regarding different departments of CCS. The strategy was co-developed in 2021/2022 over a series of 7 workshops using facilitation strategies such as ground rules and consensus building, and methods such as Design Thinking. The strategy was subjected to 3 rounds of validation. Results The co-creation and validation process resulted in a multi-faceted strategy with actionable sections, including vision, guiding principles, engagement methods, 13 prioritized engagement activities spanning the spectrum of research funding, and an evaluation framework. The experience of co-creating the strategy was captured using the Patient and Public Engagement Evaluation Tool and revealed a positive, supportive experience. Conclusions Lessons learned included the value of an emphasis on a co-creation process from day one, the utility of facilitation techniques such as ground rules for dialogue, consensus building and Design Thinking, and the importance (and challenge) of designing for and incorporating equity when drafting the strategy. Future work will include implementation and evaluation of the strategy, as well as an examination of further ways to meaningfully and systematically engage diverse voices in research and research funding.

Optimizing the utilization of state assets through strategic asset leasing services is important in the context of effective public resource management. However, to achieve this goal, a systematic and integrated approach is required. Therefore, this study aims to combine the TOWS (threats, opportunities, weaknesses, strengths) method with SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis to develop an optimal strategy for state asset utilization. This study aims to analyze internal and external factors affecting the utilization of state assets and identify suitable strategies using the TOWS approach. This study used a qualitative approach with SWOT analysis and TOWS matrix. Data were collected through a literature review and interviews with experts in the field of state asset management. Internal and external factors were analyzed to identify relevant strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the context of state asset utilization. Based on SWOT analysis, several internal strengths and weaknesses of solar power development companies in South Sulawesi were identified. In addition, external opportunities and threats affecting the company were also identified. Then, using the TOWS matrix, suitable strategies were developed to optimize the utilization of state assets through strategic asset leasing services in the region. Combining the TOWS method with SWOT analysis provides a comprehensive approach in the development of state asset utilization strategies. This research produced a strategy that can be used as a guide in optimizing the utilization of state assets through strategic asset leasing services in South Sulawesi. This strategy considers internal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and external threats, so as to increase effectiveness and efficiency in the management of state assets.

This practice report outlines the application of culture change methodology to co-design a whole-of-university health and wellbeing strategy. We outline considerations that necessitate a change in the way higher education contributes to student and staff mental health and wellbeing. We provide an overview of an Appreciative Inquiry culture change methodology; a map of the process followed; the benefits of applying Appreciative Inquiry principles; and a description of outcomes, which include funding for a new health and wellbeing strategy implementation team. We argue that by co-designing a strategy, with representatives of the whole system taking a strengths-based perspective, we enabled self-determined change. We also argue that the process of co-designing and co-developing a strategy can be a wellbeing intervention in and of itself. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: Innovations and new supply chain concepts are crucial for establishing a sustainable and circular bio-economy that reduces carbon emissions and lowers negative environmental impacts. PESTEL-based concept development provides information about positive, negative and neutral external factors of the macro-environment and their influence on supply chains. The primary data were collected at a stakeholder workshop and gaps in understanding the critical details were closed through expert interviews. The information gathered was organised using a data management software and coded by following a deductively formed system based on predefined PESTEL categories (political, economic, social, technological, ecological, legal). Stakeholders that used the method on intermediate carbon carriers (ICC) grappled with identifying the obstacles that hinder the market uptake of innovations. The workshop revealed a substantial demand for additional information. Infrastructural aspects were considered key to adequately understanding all of the segments along a supply chain. Using PESTEL alone, without taking infrastructural aspects into consideration, meant that the macro-environment that surrounds and affects the ICC supply chain remained a black box. This paper developed docking-related approaches to the basic PESTEL method in order to improve its output for the development of strategic concepts and to improve the market uptake of bio-economy-centred innovations. Results: The expanded PESTEL method (hereinafter PESTEL + I) significantly shifted the emphasis of strategic decisions to the marketing of individual innovations compared to the basic method. Docking information gathering onto infrastructure (+ I) should be considered in order to expand existing strategy development concepts for bio-economy value chains. Testing the market uptake of innovations was beyond the scope of this study. Conclusions: PESTEL + I not only increased the utility, but also the complexity and the time needed to analyse an entire supply chain. The expanded method, however, provides stakeholders and strategy developers with a more useful tool to support and optimise market uptake strategies in the bio-economy. Beyond this, there is a knowledge gap with regard to reducing the effort needed to collect data and evaluate such studies. Hence, follow-up research needs to find ways to digitalise major steps in the overall process to make it more efficient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This research aims to focus on the strategic management by National Olympic Committees (NOCs) during the COVID-19 crisis. The authors investigate "How are strategies being developed within European NOCs to tackle the impact of the corona crisis?" and "which measures have proven to be particularly helpful?" Design/methodology/approach: The research uses a sequential exploratory mixed-methods approach. Five high-level representatives of European NOCs were interviewed using expert interviews to gain insights into their strategy development process. The interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis, and a questionnaire was developed based on the results. Nineteen other European NOCs were surveyed using this questionnaire to verify the strategy development process steps on a larger sample. Findings: The research resulted in a six-step NOC strategy development process framework, with helpful measures for each step. It can help the organizations to better cope with current or upcoming crises. Originality/value: This framework can serve as a guide for NOCs to find the right steps and measures to better perform in crisis situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Introduction Co‐production with communities is increasingly seen as best practice that can improve the quality, relevance and effectiveness of research and service delivery. Despite this promising position, there remains uncertainty around definitions of co‐production and how to operationalize it. The current paper describes the development of a co‐production strategy to guide the work of the ActEarly multistakeholder preventative research programme to improve children's health in Bradford and Tower Hamlets, UK. Methods The strategy used Appreciative Inquiry (AI), an approach following a five‐step iterative process: to define (Step 1) scope and guide progress; to discover (Step 2) key issues through seven focus groups (N = 36) and eight in‐depth interviews with key stakeholders representing community groups, and the voluntary and statutory sectors; to dream (Step 3) best practice through two workshops with AI participants to review findings; to design (Step 4) a co‐production strategy building on AI findings and to deliver (Step 5) the practical guidance in the strategy. Results Nine principles for how to do co‐production well were identified: power should be shared; embrace a wide range of perspectives and skills; respect and value the lived experience; benefits should be for all involved parties; go to communities and do not expect them to come to you; work flexibly; avoid jargon and ensure availability of the right information; relationships should be built for the long‐term; co‐production activities should be adequately resourced. These principles were based on three underlying values of equality, reciprocity and agency. Conclusion The empirical insights of the paper highlight the crucial importance of adequate resources and infrastructure to deliver effective co‐production. This documentation of one approach to operationalizing co‐production serves to avert any misappropriations of the term ‘co‐production’ by listening to service users, stakeholders and other relevant groups, to develop trust and long‐term relationships, and build on the learning that already exists amongst such groups. Patient or Public Contribution The work was overseen by a steering group (N = 17) of individuals, both professional and members of the public with experience in undertaking co‐production, and/or with some knowledge of the context of the two ActEarly field sites, who provided regular oversight and feedback on the AI process.

Background: As research teams, networks, and institutes, and health, medical, and scientific communities begin to build consensus on the benefits of patient engagement in cancer research, research funders are increasingly looking to meaningfully incorporate patient partnership within funding processes and research requirements. The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), the largest non-profit cancer research funder in Canada, set out to co-create a patient engagement in cancer research strategy with patients, survivors, caregivers and researchers. The goal of this strategy was to meaningfully and systematically engage with patients in research funding and research activities. Methods: A team of four patient partners with diverse cancer and personal experiences, and two researchers at different career stages agreed to participate as members of the strategy team. Ten staff members participated in supportive roles and to give context regarding different departments of CCS. The strategy was co-developed in 2021/2022 over a series of 7 workshops using facilitation strategies such as ground rules and consensus building, and methods such as Design Thinking. The strategy was subjected to 3 rounds of validation. Results: The co-creation and validation process resulted in a multi-faceted strategy with actionable sections, including vision, guiding principles, engagement methods, 13 prioritized engagement activities spanning the spectrum of research funding, and an evaluation framework. The experience of co-creating the strategy was captured using the Patient and Public Engagement Evaluation Tool and revealed a positive, supportive experience. Conclusions: Lessons learned included the value of an emphasis on a co-creation process from day one, the utility of facilitation techniques such as ground rules for dialogue, consensus building and Design Thinking, and the importance (and challenge) of designing for and incorporating equity when drafting the strategy. Future work will include implementation and evaluation of the strategy, as well as an examination of further ways to meaningfully and systematically engage diverse voices in research and research funding. Plain English Summary : As researchers and healthcare providers see benefits of patient engagement in cancer research, research funders are also looking to engage with patients in their funding processes and research activities. The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), the largest non-profit cancer research funder in Canada, set out to co-create a patient engagement in cancer research strategy with patients, survivors, caregivers and researchers. The goal of this strategy was to meaningfully and systematically engage with patients in research funding and research activities. Four patient partners and two researchers were supported by ten CCS staff members to co-create the strategy in 2021/2022 over a series of 7 workshops. They used facilitation strategies such as ground rules and consensus building, and methods such as Design Thinking. The strategy was then validated. Co-creation resulted in an easy-to-use strategy with actionable sections, including vision, guiding principles, engagement methods, 13 prioritized activities, and an evaluation framework. The experience of co-creating the strategy was captured using a well-regarded evaluation tool and revealed a positive, supportive experience. Lessons learned during the process included making sure the co-creation process started on day one, the usefulness of facilitating the process, and the importance of considering issues of equity when drafting the strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Area business continuity management (Area-BCM) is introduced to enhance sustainable economic growth by building public–private partnerships. It is implemented in pilot industrial zones in disaster-prone regions to tackle problems beyond a single organization's capacity. The framework emphasizes multiple stakeholders in the decision-making process, but participation and implementation remain major challenges for many practitioners in the search for potential pathways. Therefore, this study presents a model of causal relationships between concepts to achieve the implementation of Area-BCM. To capture expert perceptions and visualize relationships, a fuzzy cognitive map (FCM) is deployed. The use of fuzzy logic facilitates the integration of diverse viewpoints and the representation of ambiguous and complex scenarios. Initially, 28 appropriate concepts were identified by reviewing the literature on practical Area-BCM cases, which were then scrutinized by experts, including eight driving causes, eleven required actions, and nine outcome variables. Subsequently, FCMs were constructed through individual interviews. Since the FCMs had been aggregated, a scenario analysis was performed under five different conditions to evaluate potential strategies. The simulation results present promising concepts that could improve Area-BCM implementation. The findings emphasize that these strategies will have a positive influence when top management is committed, government support is achieved, and workshops exist. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Es ist ein in der Forschung bekanntes, in der Praxis aber oft ignoriertes Phänomen, dass in Umfragen erbetene Auskünfte zum Kulturkonsum in Richtung sozialer Normen und Ideale verschoben werden. Eine Möglichkeit, Antwortverzerrungen dieser Art prinzipiell auszuschließen, ist die möglichst zeitsynchrone Erfassung der tatsächlichen Alltagspraxis mittels protokollierter Beobachtung. Der nachfolgende Beitrag berichtet vom Einsatz von „Cultural Probes", eine die vorgenannten Anforderungen erfüllende Untersuchungsmethode im Zusammenhang mit der Strategieentwicklung des niederösterreichischen öffentlichen Bibliothekswesens. It is a well-known phenomenon in research, but often ignored in practice, that information about cultural consumption requested in surveys is shifted in the direction of social norms and ideals. One way to rule out answer distortions of this kind in principle is to record the actual everyday practice as synchronously as possible by means of logged observations. The following article reports on the use of "Cultural Probes", a method of investigation that meets the above requirements, in connection with the strategic development of the Lower Austrian public library system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents the measured effects of different resource qualities on construction performance. The paper describes a recommended method, proposed with the concept of prediction by understanding the causal effect of process resources on consequent work efficiencies. The project team measured and compared the different arrangements of resources and their effects on on-site work efficiencies. The paper includes a field study of 15 operations (40 piles) in Melbourne, on several worksites of prefabricated piles and installations. It aimed to determine the causality between the set of delivered prefabricated piles and relevant work efficiencies. This field includes its purpose of generating and providing scientific evidence in effectively implementing an offsite operation. One of the critical factors affecting the efficiency of the installation process was confirmed to be the location of the longest section in the sequence. It took 21.8 minutes longer with the middle part of the installation if the longest section was designed to be in the middle of the whole prefabricated steel pile. The findings confirmed the need for holistic communication along the supply chain. The originality of this project is to provide a case study that offers archival evidence of the proposed model in a practical situation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The New Education Policy, introduced by the Indian government, serves as the cornerstone for reforming and modernizing the country's educational system. The field of education continually evolves to meet the dynamic needs of the modern world. This policy seeks to revolutionize India's educational landscape, prioritizing inclusivity, skilloriented learning, and holistic development. The National Education Policy (NEP) forms a comprehensive foundation for advancing education in India. Adopted in July 2020, its primary aim is to transform the nation's educational system by emphasizing holistic development, competency-based education, and a flexible curriculum. This study anticipates the impact of the new education policy on strategy development and examines how various organizations will formulate strategies, enhance branding, and manage marketing to outperform competitors and establish market leadership. Additionally, the study explores the ways in which organizations can leverage the New Education Policy in marketing, highlighting its benefits across diverse sectors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to improve the educational and training process in Imam Ali Military University (IAMU), focusing on scientific-research interaction and synergy; in addition, development and prioritization of effective strategies. In this applied-action research, 30 people were selected as the statistical population from among 150 experts, professors and commanders of IAMU, according to the theoretical saturation. Data collected through conducting semi-structured questionnaire; then, analyzed and prioritized using QSPM and SWOT methods. Findings reveal the strategic position of the university in the offensive area. After counting the strategies and prioritizing them; practical strategies desired in five thematic groups: knowledge enhancement; interaction and cooperation with scientific societies; revision of domestic laws; updating of equipment and resources; and creation of an educational and research teamwork. The results show that the strategy of "holding short-term knowledge-enhancing courses related to emerging and new sciences and knowledge" has been identified with an attractiveness score of 7.8511 and first priority. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Co‐production with communities is increasingly seen as best practice that can improve the quality, relevance and effectiveness of research and service delivery. Despite this promising position, there remains uncertainty around definitions of co‐production and how to operationalize it. The current paper describes the development of a co‐production strategy to guide the work of the ActEarly multistakeholder preventative research programme to improve children's health in Bradford and Tower Hamlets, UK. Methods: The strategy used Appreciative Inquiry (AI), an approach following a five‐step iterative process: to define (Step 1) scope and guide progress; to discover (Step 2) key issues through seven focus groups (N = 36) and eight in‐depth interviews with key stakeholders representing community groups, and the voluntary and statutory sectors; to dream (Step 3) best practice through two workshops with AI participants to review findings; to design (Step 4) a co‐production strategy building on AI findings and to deliver (Step 5) the practical guidance in the strategy. Results: Nine principles for how to do co‐production well were identified: power should be shared; embrace a wide range of perspectives and skills; respect and value the lived experience; benefits should be for all involved parties; go to communities and do not expect them to come to you; work flexibly; avoid jargon and ensure availability of the right information; relationships should be built for the long‐term; co‐production activities should be adequately resourced. These principles were based on three underlying values of equality, reciprocity and agency. Conclusion: The empirical insights of the paper highlight the crucial importance of adequate resources and infrastructure to deliver effective co‐production. This documentation of one approach to operationalizing co‐production serves to avert any misappropriations of the term 'co‐production' by listening to service users, stakeholders and other relevant groups, to develop trust and long‐term relationships, and build on the learning that already exists amongst such groups. Patient or Public Contribution: The work was overseen by a steering group (N = 17) of individuals, both professional and members of the public with experience in undertaking co‐production, and/or with some knowledge of the context of the two ActEarly field sites, who provided regular oversight and feedback on the AI process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Academic self-regulation is a process in which learners use cognitive, affective, behavioral, and motivational feedback to adjust or modify their behaviors and strategies to reach their objectives. Similarly, self-regulated learning (SLR) is the process of defining objectives, planning strategically, choosing and utilizing strategies, monitoring one's efficiency, and self-evaluating oneself. Accordingly, this research explored the influence of self-regulation teaching based on Think Before, While, and After reading (TWA) strategy with self-regulated strategy development (SRSD) on intermediate English as a foreign language (EFL) learners' self-regulation of their EFL reading of expository texts. SRSD for TWA strategy was implemented in the EFL reading sessions of the intact experimental group, but the intact control group was given routine EFL reading instruction, i.e., to read the texts and answer its comprehension questions. The self-regulation data was collected utilizing the adjusted Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire Parametric (MSLQ) before and after the instruction. Through one-way analysis of the covariance, it was shown that self-regulation instruction based on TWA with SRSD could foster self-regulatory reading skills of EFL learners. These findings can urge teachers to teach EFL readers SRSD for TWA to improve their ability to self-regulate their EFL reading process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents the measured effects of different resource qualities on construction performance. The paper describes a recommended method, proposed with the concept of prediction by understanding the causal effect of process resources on consequent work efficiencies. The project team measured and compared the different arrangements of resources and their effects on on-site work efficiencies. The paper includes a field study of 15 operations (40 piles) in Melbourne, on several worksites of prefabricated piles and installations. It aimed to determine the causality between the set of delivered prefabricated piles and relevant work efficiencies. This field includes its purpose of generating and providing scientific evidence in effectively implementing an offsite operation. One of the critical factors affecting the efficiency of the installation process was confirmed to be the location of the longest section in the sequence. It took 21.8 minutes longer with the middle part of the installation if the longest section was designed to be in the middle of the whole prefabricated steel pile. The findings confirmed the need for holistic communication along the supply chain. The originality of this project is to provide a case study that offers archival evidence of the proposed model in a practical situation.

An oil palm value chain (OPVC) considers the interconnectivity between each activity within the oil palm industry to allow for a top-down overview of the industry, while capturing the details for more substantial system interactions. However, it is a challenge to deliver the big picture without a proper tool, especially for an extensive value chain network with various processes, the existence of multiple facilities for each process, and supply chain management system. In this respect, a novel systematic approach is developed to synthesise and optimise an integrated OPVC network for higher economic and environmental performance. In this work, an OPVC case study in Johor state is presented and solved to illustrate the proposed approach. Besides, the coalition reliability index is introduced to measure the reliability of the OPVC network formed under different supply chain management. The results demonstrated that the value-added across the entire value chain improves significantly, from 167.0 million US$/y in the conventional design to 220.2 million US$/y. Meanwhile, greenhouse gas emission is reduced substantially from 2700 to 1878 kt CO2e/y. To ensure more strategic sourcing of materials, and therefore, improves the likelihood of successful implementation for the value chain network developed, a Pareto-optimal front is plotted to predict the economic performance generated based on the changes in coalition reliability index.

Personalized medicine has become a central focus of health and innovation policies in many countries. It is a complex policy field which, in the pursuit of both health and wealth, brings together technology, new data use, and medical care. The aim of this paper is to analyze how the notion of personalized medicine has evolved, and what publics are implied in the political mobilization of the concept. We answer these questions based on a document analysis of Danish strategy papers in the period 2014–2021 and expert interviews. We identify different strategy actors driving the process, shifts in topics during the strategy process, as well as different imaginaries of the public. We argue that each group of strategy actors act with a particular public in mind and that these influence how personalized medicine is envisioned. If the relationship between strategy development and the imagined publics remains unknown, it can pose a democratic problem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Companies with a clear, documented strategy perform better than their competitors without a strategy. Nevertheless, the strategy process confronts medium-sized companies (250-3,000 employees) with major challenges while many of them do not have a clear strategy process. Reasons for that can be the focus on operations and thus lack of time and resources, missing methods knowledge, or the underestimation of the value of a strategy. In times of a structural change in an industry, as we see it currently for example with the electrification of the automotive industry, a strategy becomes even more important. The automotive supplier industry alone employs around 150,000 people just in medium-sized companies in Germany. This paper aims to design a guideline that supports medium-sized companies to define their long-term goals and in the implementation of their derived strategy. Based on a literature review and 16 expert interviews a guideline was developed that contains templates to document the strategy process and a process model including checklists to fill the templates. The guideline was initially evaluated against the defined success factors in a medium-sized company. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]