Cyndi Rowland, Jonathan Whiting and Jared Smith
Several factors must align if web accessibility can be achieved and maintained. It is critical that web developers, designers, and content creators each know what to do. Moreover…
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Several factors must align if web accessibility can be achieved and maintained. It is critical that web developers, designers, and content creators each know what to do. Moreover, it is vital that administrators create systems to support enterprise-wide web accessibility. The chapter will cover key issues found in education, predominantly higher education, and share resources to accomplish this complex endeavor.
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Based on the investigation of large length measurement and alignment techniques in 3D construction, a laser diode alignment system for boat assembly is presented. In the system, a…
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Based on the investigation of large length measurement and alignment techniques in 3D construction, a laser diode alignment system for boat assembly is presented. In the system, a horizontal laser diode beam and a vertical light plane formed by a rotating pentagonal prism are used as a measuring datum. The system is of low cost, reliable, safe and convenient to be used on‐line in small boatyards with reasonable accuracy. The synthesised error of the system is analysed. The application of the system in boat assembly and some considerations of the system design are described.
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Huub Ruel, Hefin Rowlands and Esther Njoku
This paper aims to develop a theoretical framework to understand the role of leadership and organizational learning in intra-organizational digital business strategizing, to…
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Purpose
This paper aims to develop a theoretical framework to understand the role of leadership and organizational learning in intra-organizational digital business strategizing, to contribute to our understanding of how digital business strategies emerge.
Design/methodology/approach
Based on a theoretical analysis of relevant literature to connect leadership and organizational learning to intra-organizational digital business strategizing, a co-creation model was developed.
Findings
The model demonstrates that digital business strategy emerge through the mediating role of leadership and organizational learning processes, facilitated by the moderating effect of contextual factors, which includes; strategic alignment, information technology competence, institutional trust and organizational change readiness.
Research limitations/implications
Two major limitations of this paper that warrant further research are as follows: the paper’s focus on intra-organizational digital business strategizing which excludes collaborative inter-organizational digital business strategizing among network organizations in Industry 4.0; and the need for empirical examination of the model to evaluate and validate it.
Practical implications
This paper offers a framework that will ensure that digital business strategizing maintains a fit between organizational strategy, structure, knowledge, culture, systems and processes that must align together to achieve the desired strategy.
Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to explore the extendibility of leadership and organizational learning to digital business strategizing and to propose how digital business strategies emerge.
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Ian H. Rowlands, Paul Parker and Daniel Scott
This study examines the relationship between consumers’ perceptions of the environmental impact of different energy resources and consumers’ stated willingness‐to‐pay a premium…
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This study examines the relationship between consumers’ perceptions of the environmental impact of different energy resources and consumers’ stated willingness‐to‐pay a premium for “green power” (electricity generated by more environmentally‐friendly means). Those developing green power products can choose to include any number of energy resources in their offerings. Given this, information about potential purchasers’ preferences is extremely valuable. To investigate this further, a total of 480 residents of Waterloo Region, a community in southern Ontario (Canada), were surveyed. The aforementioned relationship was investigated using chi‐square tests and analysis of variance procedures. Significant differences between those who stated a willingness to pay a large premium for green power and those who stated a willingness to pay only a small (or no) premium for green power were found for three of 11 energy resources investigated – namely, nuclear power, large‐scale hydropower and natural gas. Therefore, these energy resources are not as popular among the most environmentally‐mobilized section of the consumer market as general surveys would suggest. A variety of managerial implications are drawn from the results. Future directions for research are also offered.
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Helena Bulińska-Stangrecka, Anna Bagieńska and Anuradha Iddagoda
The issue of trust in Industry 4.0 is extremely important from an organization’s perspective. The dynamic development of 4.0 technologies implies wide-ranging changes, which, in…
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The issue of trust in Industry 4.0 is extremely important from an organization’s perspective. The dynamic development of 4.0 technologies implies wide-ranging changes, which, in order to be implemented effectively, require cooperation based on trust. The purpose of this literature analysis is to identify key research areas regarding trust in Industry 4.0 and to identify further research directions.
Based on a comprehensive literature analysis, the most prominent areas of research on trust issues in Industry 4.0 will be presented (k=36). This chapter will also identify and discuss directions for further research.
The results of the analysis enable to illustrate the trends of science development in the area of Industry 4.0, as well as to identify key issues related to trust. Moreover, the research problems for further studies on the analyzed issue will also be indicated.
The research presented here identifies key Industry 4.0 technologies that are based on trust.
The review provides a valuable resource for practitioners regarding the critical aspects of implementing Industry 4.0 with respect to trust.
This is the first comprehensive literature review diagnosing research areas, technologies, and directions for future research on trust in Industry 4.0.
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Gurinder Singh, Pooja Tiwari and Vikas Garg
Introduction: In previous years, we can witness an upsurge in the usage of different digital tools by the different corporates worldwide. Instead, it can be witnessed during the…
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Introduction: In previous years, we can witness an upsurge in the usage of different digital tools by the different corporates worldwide. Instead, it can be witnessed during the time of Covid-19, where most of this affects the various human resource management (HRM) practices. It became essential for the industries worldwide to shift through digitalisation and so for HRM functions.
Purpose: Understanding the present situation of extensive usage of different digital tools, this chapter aims to discover and comprehend how successful the various organisations were in digitalisation and explain its outcomes. The main objective of this chapter is to explore the various factors influencing the success of digitalisation in human resources (HR) and measure its outcomes. To fulfil this aim, authors have focused on exploring the literature on a similar concept in the last decade (2011–2021).
Methodology: To conduct the study, the authors have approached a systematic study of bibliographic search with a motive to achieve the available works about HRM digitalisation. The list of different resources was primarily created using Google Scholar’s information. The acquired resources were then analysed and, based on certain pre-defined criteria, filtered.
Findings: The result of this study indicated that most of the previous studies focused on digitalisation outcomes, but very few studies have explored the dimension of understanding the success of digitalisation. Authors have categorised the factors among technological, organisational, and people factors. So further to understand these in-depth outcomes, both positive and negative outcomes have been understood.
Implications: Lastly, the authors have also tried to explore the suitable settings required for HRM digitalisation by studying empirical articles. This chapter will provide the overall view of the crucial factors for successful digitalisation in the domain of HRM and evaluate the outcomes. The study’s findings can be further utilised to conduct an in-depth study of the phenomenon and explore how the organisation can manage these factors during the implementation of HR digitalisation.
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Rakesh Shirase, Priyanka Chhibber and Amar Narkhede
Introduction: Society has undergone rapid changes due to advancements in technology, addressed across all sectors. So, the current period is called the ‘Digital Era’. New…
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Introduction: Society has undergone rapid changes due to advancements in technology, addressed across all sectors. So, the current period is called the ‘Digital Era’. New technologies affect the organisation in several ways. Organisations can perform their functions more effectively by benefitting from the latest developments. E-human resources management (HRM) has emerged as a new concept due to the digital revolution. Various web-based tools have been used by HR professionals. New recruitments are being placed on employees regarding digital competence, problem-solving or human–machine communication.
Purpose: This study explores the factors necessary for the successful digitalisation of human resources. It will further discuss the consequences of the digitalisation of HR.
Methodology: An exploratory research design is used for the study. Papers published on information and communication technology (ICT) and higher education from Research Gate, Google Scholar and other resources have been reviewed to achieve the aim of this study. Factors affecting the successful digitalisation of HR include various technological and organisational aspects.
Findings and Originality: The findings further revealed that the digitalisation of human resources has both positive and negative consequences.
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The sequence of stress, distress and somatization has occupied much of the late twentieth-century psychological research. The anatomy of stress can be viewed from interactional…
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The sequence of stress, distress and somatization has occupied much of the late twentieth-century psychological research. The anatomy of stress can be viewed from interactional and hybrid theories that suggest that the individual relates with the surroundings by buffering the harmful effects of stressors. These acts or reactions are called coping strategies and are designed as protection from the stressors and adaptation to them. Failure to successfully adapt to stressors results in psychological distress. In some individuals, elevated levels of distress and failed coping are expressed in physical symptoms, rather than through feelings, words, or actions. Such “somatization” defends against the awareness of the psychological distress, as demonstrated in the psychosocial literature. The progression of behavior resulting from somatic distress moves from a private domain into the public arena, involving an elaborate medicalization process, is however less clear in sociological discourse. The invocation of a medical diagnosis to communicate physical discomfort by way of repeated use of health care services poses a major medical, social and economic problem. The goal of this paper is to clarify this connection by investigating the relevant literature in the area of women with breast cancer. This manuscript focuses on the relationship of psychological stress, the stress response of distress, and the preoccupation with one’s body, and proposes a new theoretical construct.