Good Organizational Practices Research Articles

Implementing AI-Driven Efficiency: Best Practices for Intelligent Order Processing in SAP

Abstract: In today's hyper-competitive business environment, streamlining order processing is crucial for maximizing efficiency, minimizing errors, and fostering customer satisfaction. Traditional methods, often manual and error-prone, struggle to keep pace with the demands of modern commerce. This paper delves into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing order processing within SAP. the leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The article explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technologies, shedding light on how this union reshapes traditional workflows. From streamlining data entry processes to empowering intelligent decision-making, the article delineates the best practices for organizations seeking to harness the power of AI in SAP order processing. The discussion encompasses key considerations before implementation, seamless integration strategies, and best practices in training AI models. Real-world case studies illustrate successful implementations, highlighting the tangible benefits achieved in terms of efficiency, accuracy, and overall workflow optimization.

When participatory design meets data-driven decision making: A literature review and the way forward

This study explores the impacts of participatory design (PD) on data-driven decision-making (DDDM) in organisations. Despite the extensive examination of PD and DDDM individually, there is a dearth of research in understanding their integration and their impact on decision-making processes in organisations. This research aims to fill this gap by investigating the potential impacts, challenges, benefits, and critical success factors associated with the incorporation of PD activities into DDDM. The study employs a systematic literature review methodology to provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic. The paper provides a research agenda for future researchers as well as discussing best practices for organizations seeking to optimise their data driven decision-making processes in a participatory manner. The research also discussed the ethical implications of data-driven decision-making. Ultimately, this research advances our understanding of how PD and DDDM can be effectively combined to achieve better decision-making outcomes.

"Romanian Ngos’ Efforts to Advocate on Behalf of Marginalized Groups and Prevent Social Turbulence"

While Romania has undergone huge progress during the last 30 years, the situation of marginalized groups hasn’t progressed as well as the country’s rapid economic development. The plight of vulnerable groups such as unhoused people, persons with disabilities, and the LGBTQ community continues to be a source of social turbulence, as they are consistently facing exclusion. Authorities do not prioritize their integration within society and there is a lack of policies to deal with these issues, leading to the appearance of extremely polarizing movements such as the 2018 referendum initiative to ban same-sex unions. This paper aims to analyze three case studies where advocacy organizations championed the cause of the above-mentioned groups, in order to increase visibility, representation, and integration, and pinpoint best practices for organizations advocating on behalf of disadvantaged groups. The three main best practices we have learned regarding advocacy projects targeting public policy for marginalized groups are: a. always put a local group at the center of the project, b. bring outside partners or mentors who can bring advocacy skills to the project, c. look for other, supplemental, positive outcomes, that usually tend to come up in the work with marginalized groups.

Good organizational practices to encourage women high-performance coaches in sports

Women play a vital role in professional sport on and off the field. Globally, the dearth of women high-performance coaches in sport is a concern. For example, in Australia women represent 15% of high-performance coaches. One reason could be due to the lack of knowledge on good organizational practices that encourage women in this role and the overwhelming knowledge of practices focused on barriers for women high-performance coaches. The purpose of our research was to determine what good organizational practices exist to attract, develop, and retain women as high-performance coaches in Australia. Using a qualitative research design, semi-structured interviews were conducted with two study groups that comprised 16 women high-performance coaches and 13 senior managers from five National Sport Organizations (NSOs) in Australia. Data analysis was guided by practices that influenced the attraction, development, and retention of women high-performance coaches. Practically, findings revealed 12 good organizational practices and 31 associated recommendations to assist senior managers from NSOs in their quest to encourage women high-performance coaches in their sport. Theoretically, our research “reverses the lens” of the Ecological Intersectional Model (EIM) at the organizational level whereby the focus turns to good organizational practices rather than barriers for women high-performance coaches.

The role of internal communication in influencing retailers' views at a shopping center

Corporate internal communication represents a critical success factor in the face of great economic and political instability. For the important economic sector of Brazilian retail, shopping centers are responsible for a large part of total revenue. This success is based on the relationship between the malls and their tenants, who play a role both as a customer and an internal public. In light of the crisis caused by covid19, the relationship between malls and their tenants became a crucial point for the sector's resilience. Thus, this research aimed to analyze the perception of shopkeepers of the internal communication adopted by a large shopping center located in the city of Recife. To achieve the objective, the research used a quantitative approach with an online questionnaire with closed questions for a universe of 407 shopkeepers. Through the use of multivariate statistical analysis, it was possible to analyze the internal communication adopted by the mall in the face of the perception of 370 storeowners. Through the results, it was possible to verify that the relationship between the evaluations made by the tenants, divided between two distinct dimensions, named "organizational identification" and "360º integration", were significant in influencing the tenants in their recommendation of the mall to other entrepreneurs. The results also suggest that good organizational practices, including internal communication integrated with ethical behavior and receptive to feedback, can directly influence the organizational identification of storekeepers with the mall.

Creating a culture of inclusivity for employees with sensory disabilities: Best practices for organizations.

Creating a culture of inclusivity for employees with sensory disabilities: Best practices for organizations.

Transforming Talent Management: The Journey to E-Human Resources Excellence

This study offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic evolution within human resources (HR) and the transformative journey of talent management in the digital era. Beginning with an examination of foundational talent management principles, the narrative traces the shift from traditional HR frameworks to the contemporary landscape of E-Human Resources (E-HR) excellence. The study emphasizes the role of digital technologies as catalysts for this evolution, showcasing their impact on optimizing recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement. Throughout, HR innovation emerges as a driving force, highlighting how novel approaches and technologies are reshaping the HR landscape. This initiative underscores the pursuit of excellence in talent management within the E-HR paradigm, outlining strategies and best practices for organizations to navigate and thrive in the complexities of the modern workforce. In essence, this exploration encapsulates the ongoing narrative of innovation and excellence in the transformative journey of talent management within the digital era, providing valuable insights for HR professionals, organizational leaders, and policymakers navigating the evolving HR landscape.

What makes a compressed workweek successful?

Initial evidence shows that compressed workweeks offer significant value to organizations and their employees. However, little guidance is available on how best to implement these practices. In this paper, we evaluate the evidence on the efficacy of compressed workweeks, present a case study of an organization that implemented compressed workweeks, and discuss best practices for organizations seek to implement this practice.

An In-depth Review of Cybersecurity Controls in Mitigating Legal and Risk-Related Challenges

Organizations are facing an increasingly wide variety of cyber threats, posing significant legal and risk related challenges within a connected Digital World. The purpose of this Review is to analyze, in detail, the effectiveness of cyber security controls and their role as mitigation tools for these challenges. This paper offers insight into best practices for organizations with a view to protecting sensitive information and ensuring compliance, through an examination of the link between cybersecurity, legal frameworks and risk factors. The review begins by looking at the current state of cybersecurity, which is characterized by complex legal and risk factors faced by organizations. It focuses on the regulatory framework, industrial standards and legal obligations in place for cyber security practices to be understood and taken into account by organizations. In addition, the paper reviews various cybersecurity control measures that organizations can put in place to deal with legal and risk factors. The Authority shall examine the technical controls, which are designed to ensure that unauthorized access and data leakages are not allowed, e.g., access controls, encryption and network monitoring systems. In addition, consideration is given to administrative controls to create a strong security culture within organizations, including safety policies, risk assessments and employee training programs.In summary, the review paper assesses the effectiveness of new technologies for strengthening cyber security controls. To identify and mitigate cyber threats, it examines the potential of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and behavioral analysis. These technologies have an important role to play in the proactive defense mechanisms, making it possible for organizations to respond swiftly to emerging risks. Keywords: Cybersecurity Controls, Legal Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Information Security, Regulatory Frameworks, Threat Assessment, Incident Response, Risk Factors, Data Protection, Security Awareness. Journal Reference Format: Bayewu A., Patcharaporn Y., Folorunsho, O.S. & Ojo T.P. (2022): An In-depth Review of Cybersecurity Controls in Mitigating Legal and Risk-Related Challenges. Social Informatics, Business, Politics, L:aw, Environmental Sciences & Technology

Parental decision-making on summer program enrollment: A mixed methods Covid-19 impact study

BackgroundThe closure of childcare organizations (e.g. schools, childcare centers, afterschool programs, summer camps) during the Covid-19 pandemic impacted the health and wellbeing of families. Despite their reopening, parents may be reluctant to enroll their children in summer programming. Knowledge of the beliefs that underlie parental concerns will inform best practices for organizations that serve children. MethodsParents (n = 17) participated in qualitative interviews (October 2020) to discuss Covid-19 risk perceptions and summer program enrollment intentions. Based on interview responses to perceived Covid-19 risk, two groups emerged for analysis- “Elevated Risk (ER)” and “Conditional Risk (CR)”. Themes were identified utilizing independent coding and constant-comparison analysis. Follow-up interviews (n = 12) in the Spring of 2021 evaluated the impact of vaccine availability on parent risk perceptions. Additionally, parents (n = 17) completed the Covid-19 Impact survey to assess perceived exposure (Range: 0–25) and household impact (Range: 2–60) of the pandemic. Scores were summed and averaged for the sample and by risk classification group. ResultsParents overwhelmingly supported the operation of summer programming during the pandemic due to perceived child benefits. Parent willingness to enroll their children in summer programming evolved with time and was contingent upon the successful implementation of safety precautions (e.g. outdoor activities, increased handwashing/sanitizing of surfaces). Interestingly, parents indicated low exposure (ER: Avg. 6.3 ± 3.1 Range [2–12], CR: Avg. 7.5 ± 3.6 Range [1–14]) and moderate family impact (ER: Avg. 27.1 ± 6.9 Range [20–36], CR: Avg. 33.7 ± 11.4 Range [9–48]) on the impact survey. ConclusionChildcare organizations should mandate and evaluate the implementation of desired Covid-19 safety precautions for their patrons.

JOB SATISFACTION DURING COVID-19: INDUSTRY 5.0 AS A DRIVER OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND GENDER EQUALITY

Employee job satisfaction is essential for organizations because it influences motivation as well as productivity, and consequently the overall performance of an organization. As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many work-related processes and practices, the Industry 5.0 framework formulated new approaches for a sustainable and resilient European industry. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of the pandemic on job satisfaction in terms of gender differences and firm size in the context of the Industry 5.0 paradigm. Job Satisfaction Surveys (JSS) from the year 2013 to 2021 were analyzed. Our results indicate that in the Czech Republic, overall job satisfaction did not decline during the pandemic, and women were slightly more satisfied than men. Moreover, overall job satisfaction was slightly higher in small firms. These are surprising results, given the negative impacts on employment reported by many countries. We explore the differences in government policies and programs enacted during the pandemic to assist employers and employees to mitigate the negative impacts of the pandemic. In general, Czech and EU policies appeared to be better in mitigating unemployment rates than US policies. The findings are valuable for crafting best practices for organizations and future policy and program planning for governments.

Succession Planning Best Practices for Organizations: A Systematic Literature Review Approach

Developing potential candidates for organizational sustainability and business continuity is a priority in any organization. Every organization is facing or will face challenges for the immediate future successor with the right people. Top management can create surroundings that allow leadership development with the help of internal succession planning. Succession planning is an enterprise approach that has gained a lot of interest in all organizations because of excessive demand for holding knowledge and the shortage of skilled workforce. The study was done by using the standard systematic literature review method. The current study focuses on providing a comprehensive review of best succession planning practices followed by all organizations. The major purpose is to describe the standard best practices of succession planning in any organization. This study will provide enough evidence to use succession planning as an instrument in the organisation's recruitment process, employee retention strategies, and future top management development within the organization

A Note on Corporate Open Innovation: Engagement with Startups

This Note summarizes our findings based on an exploratory and initial global research study of best practices for organizations employing open innovation business model strategies. We utilized an expert interview approach to develop a survey that was taken during the Covid-19 pandemic. It was meant to assess open innovation strategies and tactics, particularly focused on partnering with startups and emerging companies. We worked with a cohort of Corporate Accelerator Forum (CAF) members (as experts), prior to a more extensive survey of corporations concerning their engagement with startups. Our experts included key leadership from Techstars, Bayer CoLaborator, and Illumina Accelerator. We plan a broader, more extensive survey of national and international companies as a follow up. Our results highlight and provide commentary on current industry practices and trends during the Covid-19 pandemic, and have applicability to the biopharma, MedTech, and digital medicine/health markets.

Producing actionable science in conservation: Best practices for organizations and individuals

AbstractMany researchers working in conservation aspire to produce “actionable science” to inform conservation practice. In order to understand what it takes to produce actionable science, we interviewed 71 researchers who have worked on producing actionable science in conservation. We asked about the attributes of actionable science and the various factors that, in their experience, aid or hinder its production. We focused specifically on factors that correspond to individual behaviors and those that relate to organizational level policies and practices. Six best practices associated with the production of actionable science emerged from our interviews: four at the individual level and two at the organizational level. Best practices for individual behaviors include: (a) engaging in collaboration; (b) practicing empathy; (c) building trusting relationships; and (d) employing diverse communication methods. Best practices for organizations include: (a) incentivizing actionable science and (b) providing resources for actionable science to early‐career researchers. Our analyses provide useful guidelines for conservation researchers and practitioners who are interested in producing actionable science.

Анализ и оценка на операционните рискове

Operational Risk Analysis and Evaluation The article reviews the key steps in managing operational risks. We present the main types of operational risks and argue on their distinction from other common types of economic risks. We further review a general model for risk management, as well as good organizational practices on how to approach the process. Following a detailed literature review, we derive four novel trends in this area of research: intensified attention to particular industries and use cases, clearer focus on information technology, introduction of new statistical and machine learning algorithms, and transition towards a more integrated and holistic appreciation of the overall risk exposure. Those results may serve as a useful starting point for further research, as well as a guide for practical implementations.

Remodelagem do Processo de Desenvolvimento do Produto Cartão

Study of successful improvement experiences of processes in organizations can be used as a parameter for the definition of good organizational practices that contribute to managerial learning. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to present a case study (the Card product) to remodel the product development process of a financial institution. This paper proposes a new way of solving an existing problem. The process analysis of the development of this product is in agreement with the Business Process Management (BPM) approach to suggest improvements and to solve the inefficiencies detected in the process. The work of understanding the operation of the product and the analysis of the results of its development process allowed the formal identification of disconnections and opportunities for improvement of the process. Remodeling served to streamline processes, to fix detected disconnections, and to achieve performance goals. A proposal was presented to improve the process with a focus on the hosting system of financial control of the institution. Key users have judged that the alternative offers greater benefits than the way the product was developed and is currently being implemented.

The Application of Lean Management in the Management of the Psychiatric Care System in the Regional Model of Psychiatric Care in Denmark (the Region of Zealand)

Abstract The aim of the article is to present the application of the lean management method as appropriate for the management of the organizational system of psychiatric care in the Zealand region of Denmark. The organizational solutions of the Danish psychiatric care system presented in this paper are individualized and adapted to the regional needs of the residents. In Denmark, there are five administrative regions, in which each independently organizes its own system of medical (psychiatric) care. This means that the regions have considerable independence in choosing the acceptable and necessary methods of management, including – as is clear from the conducted research – the use of methods put-upon other areas of economy. Although the national laws in Denmark define certain conditions and guidelines for the functioning of psychiatric care (e.g. regarding the use of direct coercion/restrains for patients treated in the centres), there is a distinct separation of structures and methods of functioning throughout the whole country, which constitutes unique observation material – from the cognitive point of view. The authors of this paper conduct extensive research and analyse the systems of psychiatric care organizations in various countries (including Spain, Italy and Japan) and, as a result, the obtained results may lead to the selection of the best models from other systems (good organizational practices and management, the management methods in use), which can be applied in the currently reorganised system of the Polish psychiatric care. The choice of Denmark for the observational study is not accidental and is related not only to the fact that there is a large degree of systemic identity within the country and between the regions, but also because the country applies solutions addressed to patients with very different cultural conditions and needs, resulting from their descent, religion, and (world)-views. Denmark is one of those European countries that express a significant acceptance of diversity and tolerance, which is why communities with very different imponderables, denominations, and worldviews co-exist. In the area related to the organization of the psychiatric system, these conditions are of key importance. In the period from January 2015 to December 2017 the authors participated in study visits in Denmark, conducting research aimed at identifying the key success factors of the psychiatric care organization system in the country. The conducted analysis is also based on the analysis of literature and own and participant observations. The conclusions concerning this subject are also the result of interviews conducted with employees of the visited hospitals and system users, both professionals and patients. As the search for an optimal organizational model of psychiatric care is currently an ongoing concern in Poland, it seems justified to review the existing solutions in Europe and perform their critical analysis. A comparison of the adopted solutions was performed, in the context of, above all, the improvement of the quality of these services, their availability, and the satisfaction of patients and their families from the proposed organizational changes. The economic benefits of these solutions are also significant.

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Analysis and Improvement of Processes in the Jewelry Industry

In an increasingly competitive and flexible market, the continuous improvement of processes is essential to the enhancement of effectiveness and efficiency. This approach has proved to be indispensable in generating change in the world of business so that companies can grow in size and scale, and are able to succeed in a global context. This study was developed at a company in the jewelry industry, more specifically in the area of production control. The objective was that of analyzing and improving both the management process, as well as production control. By adopting tools from the Lean Thinking philosophy and a beta version of MES software (manufacturing-execution-system), the company was able to implement new strategies with a view to minimizing waste and ensuring continuous improvement, thus contributing to greater customer satisfaction. By resorting to these tools, one saw marked improvements in the process studied, namely: better productive organization; workers endowed with good organizational practices, and a more thorough control of the entire production process.

The Provisional Irish Republican Army and the Development of Mortars

The Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA) repeatedly showed itself to be one of the most inventive and adaptive of all the violent non-state actors who operated in the latter part of the twentieth century. Among its most innovative exploits was the PIRA’s successful development and fielding – spanning almost its entire operational lifetime – of improvised mortar systems. This chapter will trace the sustained development of mortars, including the underlying motivations for pursuing mortars as a complex engineering effort, the process by which the development took place and the underpinnings of its success. The discussion will show that the PIRA’s mortar development program was born out of tactical necessity but enabled by good organizational practices and the organization’s access to materials, expertise and places in which to leverage these. Disclaimer Editor’s Note: This article forms part of a series of related case studies collected in this Special Issue and should be viewed in the context of the broader phenomenon of complex engineering by violent non-state actors. Readers are advised to consult the introductory and concluding papers for a full explanation and comparative analysis of the cases. Acknowledgements This case study was excerpted and abridged from Gary Ackerman, More Bang for the Buck (Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation: King’s College London, 2014). This work was supported by Sandia National Laboratories, Contract #1525332. Any opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations in this issue are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect views of Sandia National Laboratories or the U.S. Department of Energy. This article is available in Journal of Strategic Security: http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/jss/vol9/iss1/4 This article is available in Journal of Strategic Security: http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/jss/vol9/iss1/4