Integration Of Stakeholders Research Articles

Good Intentions Gone Awry: Government Intervention and Multistakeholder Engagement in a Frontier Market

How to achieve sustainable communities with decent work and economic growth without negative environmental impact, is at the heart of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and a top priority of many governments around the world. This article critically explores the role of government intervention for achieving sustainable local prosperity in frontier markets of developing countries, where such advancement is especially crucial. More specifically, we explore by an in-depth case study how multiple stakeholders cooperate to enhance local development and export from firms in the leather and leather products industry in Ethiopia. From a multistakeholder engagement perspective, including representatives of local businesses, United Nations, Ministry of Trade and Industry, and other development partners, we analyze how government interventions have resulted in unintended outcomes despite their good intention. We contribute with a new understanding of why development initiatives in frontier markets struggle with stakeholder integration, caused by power asymmetry and lack of institutional trust which prevents the achievements of sustainable development goals. Contextualized implications for firms, government, and non-governmental actors on how to improve collaboration are provided, and policy implications are proposed.

SIRDAM4.0: A Support Infrastructure for Reliable Data Acquisition and Management in Industry 4.0

The main claim of the Industry 4.0 manifesto (I4.0) is the promise of a significant transformation of production and delivery processes due to the digitization of manufacturing. A mandatory requirement of the I4.0 transition is the pervasive adoption of Information Technologies (IT), such as Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Cyber-physical Systems (CPS), and Big Data, starting with business management departments down to production sites. Despite IT has reached a consistent maturity level, its integration with Operation Technology (OT) is still a mostly unresolved challenge. In this article, we propose the design of a platform that supports reliable data gathering and sharing among OT and IT layers of an industrial manufacturing company, while also putting the basis for straightforward integration of business stakeholders in the data sharing loop. By leveraging widely used open-source tools, we implemented a software prototype of the platform that Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) can use to face the IT/OT convergence challenge in an affordable way. Results collected from an extensive assessment in real manufacturing settings show that the proposed solution allows meeting both functional and non-functional requirements of a typical data gathering/sharing process in a near-real-time scenario, by granting reliability with very low overhead cost.

DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEMIC MEASURES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS AT THE NATIONAL TRANSPORT UNIVERSITY

The article is devoted to the consideration of an actual issue - the development of systemic measures to improve the quality of the educational process at the National Transport University. R. Mitchell's model was applied to classify the stakeholders of the higher education institution depending on their interests. The stages of creating coalitions of stakeholders are proposed, which include drawing up a list of stakeholders; grouping of stakeholders according to their interests, position, degree of influence and priority value; determination of stakeholders' influence factors for strategy formulation and decision-making; assessment of factors and integration of stakeholders' interests; development of improvement measures taking into account the interests of stakeholders. The four main stakeholder coalitions of the National Transport University were identified, a map of their interests was developed, and the results of the questionnaire regarding the quality of the educational process for the 2021-2022 academic year were analyzed. A list of measures for the development of the system for ensuring the quality of the educational process in the 2022-2023 academic year has been developed, including: gradual introduction of elements of education in the dual form of education; deepening cooperation with employers, in particular, involving employers in the organization of the educational process according to the educational programs of the university; systematic work on the motivation of teachers to improve their teaching skills and publish articles in international scientometric databases, participate in international projects, improve their knowledge of foreign languages; intensification of the use of software products in the educational process; expanding the functionality of distance learning platforms and services used by the university; strengthening of internal monitoring of educational programs; use of a flexible mode of online classes (synchronous / asynchronous mode). It is proposed to develop the research data in the development of a strategic model of the university's development.

Organising methods enabling integration for value creation in complex projects

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify the areas and logic of integration of different stakeholders using different methods and to analyse their applicability and challenges in practical projects. The main aim is to describe how these different methods impact value creation.Design/methodology/approachAction design research was carried out in a large hospital construction project where the first author acted as an “involved researcher” and the second author acted as an “outside researcher”. Two workshops were organised to evaluate the direct and indirect challenges and benefits of the applied four methods and to explain how different methods enable value creation.FindingsAll the studied methods provide good results in terms of usability and commitment to the aims of the project, thus delivering the direct benefits expected. Process, people and tools logic works well in this case project when applying the methods properly. Significant evidence was provided on secondary deliverables of the methods, and all analysed methods had a significant impact in the area of leading people, clarifying what “focus on people” means and how it is enabled.Practical implicationsFocus on people can be achieved through different operative methods if applied in the right way. It is necessary to select the most suitable methods based on all the direct and indirect deliverables.Originality/valueThis case project offered a platform to analyse integration methods in a real-life project using the collaborative contract method. The authors were able to participate in the analysis by taking action from the very beginning of the project in terms of training, learning, continuous development and coaching of these methods and evaluating the applicability.

A Novel Digital Self-management Intervention for Symptoms of Fatigue, Pain, and Urgency in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Describing the Process of Development.

BackgroundEmpirical studies and systematic reviews have demonstrated the role of biological, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional factors in fatigue, pain, and urgency in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Behavioral management that addresses the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional factors offered alongside medical treatment is seldom available to people with IBD. Digital interventions provide a potentially scalable and cost-effective way of providing behavioral support to patients.ObjectiveThis paper aimed to describe the process of developing a supported digital self-management intervention for fatigue, pain, and urgency in IBD using theory and evidence-based approaches and stakeholder input.MethodsThe Medical Research Council framework for complex health interventions and a person-based approach were used to guide intervention development, consulting with 87 patients with IBD and 60 nurses. These frameworks informed the selection and use of a theoretical model that subsequently guided cognitive behaviorally based intervention content. They also guided the design of tailored digital intervention pathways for individuals with IBD that matched the predominant symptoms.ResultsA transsymptomatic cognitive behavioral framework of symptom perpetuation was developed for the symptoms of fatigue, pain, and urgency in IBD. A logic model was used to define the intervention techniques. Patient feedback and qualitative interviews refined the website content and functionalities, including the use of visual aids, email reminders, and graphical tracking of symptoms. Nurse focus groups informed the volume and delivery model of the therapist facilitator support. Ratings of acceptability out of 10 following feasibility testing (31/87, 36%) demonstrated accessibility (scoring 9.43, SD 1.040), ease (scoring 8.07, SD 3.205), clarity, and the relevant tone of the intervention. The final intervention comprised 12 web-based sessions (8 core and 4 symptom-specific), with one 30-minute facilitator phone call following session 1 and subsequent on-site messaging.ConclusionsThe use of theory and integration of stakeholders’ views throughout informed the development of an evidence-based digital intervention for fatigue, pain, and urgency in IBD. This is the first web-based self-management intervention designed to address these multiple symptoms with the aim of improving the quality of life and reducing the symptom burden of IBD. The intervention is being tested in a large multicenter randomized controlled trial.Trial RegistrationISRCTN Registry ISRCTN71618461; https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN71618461

Safety Built Right in: Exploring the Occupational Health and Safety Potential of BIM-Based Platforms throughout the Building Lifecycle

This article investigates the opportunities of using digital building platforms based on Building Information Modelling (BIM) to increase occupational health and safety (OHS) in building design, construction, operation and deconstruction. The data collection followed a mixed-method approach with a systematic mapping review and focus group discussions with industry practitioners from the Swedish construction and real estate industry. Use cases were identified from both venues, as were prevailing barriers, potential facilitators, best practices and future applications. The findings highlight OHS potentials of digital building platforms for Rule-Based Checking and Design Validation, Team Building and Communication, Site Layout and Task Planning, Real-Time Monitoring, Equipment and Temporary Structures, Robotic Task Performance and Learning and Documentation. A set of principles is proposed to promote a higher degree of lifecycle and stakeholder integration: (1) technology, (2) data and information, (3) business and organization, (4) people and communication and (5) industry structure and governance aspects.

Stakeholder management, CSR commitment, corporate social performance: The moderating role of uncertainty in CSR regulation

AbstractIn spite of the burgeoning literature on corporate social responsibility (CSR), little is known about the mechanism through which stakeholder integration affects corporate social performance (CSP). Our study fills this gap in the CSR literature by testing a model that explains this mechanism. Using data from 228 firms, we found that stakeholder integration positively influences a firm's CSR commitment and this linkage is attenuated when uncertainty in CSR regulation is greater. In addition, the results revealed that a firm's CSR commitment mediates the relationship between stakeholder integration and CSP. Theoretical and practical contributions are discussed.

YENİ MEDYADA TELEVİZYON TEKNİĞİ

Today, local, regional, national and international television media broadcasting around the world take advantage of the emotional impact of broadcasting and use the new environment offered by the new media to market global brands and connect with their consumers. Today terrestrial, cable or satellite systems, which were used to transmit broadcast content until the 1990s, have left their place to multimedia platforms such as Internet-based online, offline, uploaded, downloaded, narrow broadcasting or podcasts, with the digitalization. While these platforms offer publishers the ability to select audiences and digital measurement, they also provide the consumer with flexibility in terms of which media content they can access, when, how long and on which device.On the other hand, digital technologies facilitate the production, distribution, sharing and storage capabilities of digital content. In this process, the integration of new stakeholders is accelerating and new digital ecosystems are emerging in the publishing industry.In the study, traditional television broadcasting technologies and broadcasting systems transformed by new media were compared, and the technologies used in both systems were tried to be introduced by scanning the literature. The study reveals that television broadcasting technologies that have changed with the new media are faster, more economical and easily accessible, offer high image and sound quality, and provide significant gains to the audience with their interactive and asynchronous structure.

Nexus of Stakeholder Integration, Green Investment, Green Technology Adoption and Environmental Sustainability Practices: Evidence from Bangladesh Textile SMEs

This study investigates the sway of stakeholder integration and green investment on Environmental Sustainability Practices (ESP), as well as the moderating role of Green Technology Adoption (GTA) in Bangladesh Textile small and medium enterprises (SMEs). A questionnaire has been used to collect data from 140 textile SMEs and analysed using the quantitative survey method. The findings have revealed that Buyer Pressure (BP), Governmental regulations (GR), and Green Investment (GI) have significant effects on ESP, but not Supplier pressure (SP). The study has also evidenced the insignificant moderating influence of GTA on the relationships among BP, GR, GI, except SP. This study makes a conceptual contribution by highlighting the relationships among these constructs and confirming the lack of stakeholder integration. The findings of the research extend the understanding and comprehensiveness of Stakeholder theory (ST) and Transaction Cost Economics (TCE) theory by providing empirical insights from the firm level. Consequently, the outcomes promote environmental practices and offer food for thought for policymakers, compliance managers, entrepreneurs, and relevant stakeholders.

An assessment tool for stakeholder integration excellence and project delivery optimisation

PurposeThe aim of this study was to appraise the delivery of information communication technology (ICT) projects and identify key determinants for stakeholder integration.Design/methodology/approachGiven that empirically, little was known about stakeholder integration in the ICT sector and its influence or effect on project delivery; qualitative method was used. Forty-seven semi-structured interviews were carried out to derive senior project practitioners and policymakers' constructs of stakeholder integration and infrastructure performance improvement of ICT projects. The verification and validation of the proposed assessment tool were achieved through the use of focus group discussion.FindingsAs established in this research study, there is a need for project delivery teams to evaluate the level of stakeholder integration, the formulation of a project business case, the project processes and issues of compliance and regulation in ICT projects. What is evident in the findings of the study is that the management model adopted for the stakeholders in the Kenyan ICT sector ought to make communication the fulcrum of their engagement.Originality/valueThe inferences made herein are critical in contributing to knowledge regarding the ICT infrastructure project management terrain in developing countries. There is evidence in the study to conclude that the concept of stakeholder management and integration has implications for the sustainability of ICT projects. One of the issues that predominantly featured in the research was the input of stakeholder integration in terms of project sustainability.

Applying a public health approach to autism research: A framework for action.

Most published autism research, and the funding that supports it, remains focused on basic and clinical science. However, the public health impact of autism drives a compelling argument for utilizing a public health approach to autism research. Fundamental to the public health perspective is a focus on health determinants to improve quality of life and to reduce the potential for adverse outcomes across the general population, including in vulnerable subgroups. While the public health research process can be conceptualized as a linear, 3-stage path consisting of discovery - testing - translation/dissemination/implementation, in this paper we propose an integrated, cyclical research framework to advance autism public health objectives in a more comprehensive manner. This involves discovery of primary, secondary and tertiary determinants of health in autism; and use of this evidence base to develop and test detection, intervention, and dissemination strategies and the means to implement them in 'real world' settings. The proposed framework serves to facilitate identification of knowledge gaps, translational barriers, and shortfalls in implementation; guides an iterative research cycle; facilitates purposeful integration of stakeholders and interdisciplinary researchers; and may yield more efficient achievement of improved health and well-being among persons on the autism spectrum at the population-level. LAY SUMMARY: Scientists need better ways to identify and address gaps in autism research, conduct research with stakeholders, and use findings to improve the lives of autistic people. We recommend an approach, based in public health science, to guide research in ways that might impact lives more quickly.

The alignment of the open innovation process and the project lifecycle

PurposeThis research study aims to develop an alignment model based on a literature review that explains the association between the construction project lifecycle and the innovation process, while considering the integration of all stakeholders in the process in an open innovation context.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conduct an extensive review of the open innovation and the construction project management literature to establish an alignment model through the investigation and analysis of the current scholarly contributions. This research study is based on a theoretical framework; thus, it has not utilized any primary data. Moreover, data collected for this research study was obtained from reliable literary sources.FindingsThe study presents an alignment model that has uncovered a strong correlation between project activities, stakeholder integration and innovation. The authors revealed critical factors that require an enhanced inter- and intra-collaboration between the various stakeholders and team members to achieve an effective innovation process in a project context.Originality/valueThis study provides a previously unexplored alignment between the project lifecycle and the innovation process. It signifies several critical factors that influence the effectiveness of innovations in a construction project context. Furthermore, it identifies different zones and knowledge transfer gates that necessitate proper leadership, stakeholder integration and team dynamics throughout the project lifecycle.

THE MARGINALISED AND VOICELESS CHILDREN: AN IN-DEPTH LOOK INTO PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT IN SCHOOLS

The death of a parent is a traumatic event that has far-reaching consequences for children's lives. Worldwide the number of orphans and vulnerable children has increased, as well as the adversities confronting them. Besides children’s learning schools have become essential for basic human rights. However, recent years have seen an increased emphasis on the provision of psychosocial support for the wellbeing of all children due to the serious consequences orphans and vulnerable children face causing them to miss out on learning. Tertiary institutions in various countries train teachers in Educational Psychology so that they are empowered to give psychosocial support so that they can respond appropriately to the unique challenges faced by vulnerable children in their setting. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychosocial support provided to orphans and vulnerable learners in schools. The study used an interpretivist paradigm within a qualitative approach, with semi-structured interviews conducted with four Life Orientation (LO) teachers, two school principals, and two district managers. The data was analyzed thematically. The findings revealed that teachers lacked understanding and expertise in dealing with orphaned learners and were dismissive of the concept of orphaned learners' vulnerability. The study concluded that a variety of factors contributed to the dissonance of support actions, including a lack of coordination and cooperation in the delivery of support to learners. As a result, the study recommends that teachers be trained in how to support orphaned and vulnerable learners and calls for a multisectoral integration of stakeholders in the provision of psychosocial support to orphaned and vulnerable learners.

Intellectual Human Behaviour On Business Environment On 3’c Model

The implementation of a building project in any place largely depends on the integration of different stakeholders so that none of them can control or execute the project on their own. Both can be influenced by the practices of project management. There is no universal theoretical basis in the management of this work to define "communication, coordination, and cooperation" (3C). The role of various 3C concepts is explored in this paper. The business environment and human behaviour are identified as two major parts based on the analysis of selected articles in well-known construction management journals across the various domains. 3C and its connection to the performance of the construction project. The objective of this article is therefore to explain the definition of 3C and their relationship between them. The logic of communication and coordination exchange is an important link. As a result, collaboration becomes more difficult and requires more time and effort.

Benefits of Stakeholder integration in an ecosystem services assessment of Mount Carmel Biosphere Reserve, Israel

Ecosystem services (ES) assessments have become ubiquitous tools for informing land-use management. Stakeholder integration is crucial for assuring the societal relevance and potential impact of these assessments. While advocating stakeholder integration is prevalent, it is less common in practice and there is uncertainty regarding whether stakeholders perceive ES assessments as effective for addressing land-use management challenges. We use a transdisciplinary approach to integrate stakeholders in an ES assessment conducted in the Mount Carmel Biosphere Reserve (BR) in Israel and explore how stakeholders perceived the utility of the ES knowledge produced. The integration was done at three phases during the assessment: (1) a stakeholder analysis, followed by semi-structured interviews (2) focus group discussions and (3) stakeholder workshops to discuss the results. Thematic analysis of interviews, discussions and workshops revealed that stakeholders perceive ES knowledge as an effective conceptual tool to educate and raise public awareness, strategic tool to advance pre-existing plans/actions/policies, and instrumental tool to influence decision-makers, recruit funding and increase management focus on cultural services. We conclude that the ES assessment may strengthen the standing of stakeholders and assist them in overcoming BR management challenges. Importantly, the assessment process catalyzed partnerships among stakeholders and between scientists and stakeholders, which continued after the assessment concluded. As a boundary object, the ES assessment contributed to reviving a conflicted BR by bringing an ostensibly neutral scientific discourse to the table.

СОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАНИЕ ОРГАНИЗАЦИОННО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОГО МЕХАНИЗМА ИНИЦИАТИВНОГО БЮДЖЕТИРОВАНИЯ

One of the ways to strengthen the interaction between the government and society, involve the population in solving local issues, and increase civic responsibility is proactive budgeting. The relevance of initiative projects increases in the conditions of increasing subsidization of local budgets and the inability to solve the current problems of local communities at the expense of budgetary funds. The article considers the organizational and economic mechanism for the development and implementation of initiative projects, which allows the use of strategic planning and initiative budgeting tools to solve local problems in the absence of other sources of financing. The mechanism is based on the integration of stakeholder and project approaches to management and the principles of participatory public management. Within the framework of the organizational and economic mechanism, a list of stakeholders of the territory, levels and functions of project offices at the regional level, levels of municipal districts and settlements are defined, and tools for information and methodological support of projects of local initiatives are proposed, taking into account the introduction of digital technologies. The project office at the regional level provides institutional design, methodological support and general control of the implementation of the program to support local initiatives. At the level of municipal districts, compliance with regulatory procedures, organizational and methodological support of participants, coordination of project managers of the third level is ensured. The third-level project office directly initiates and implements the project and implements the principles of the stakeholder approach, engages the population and local entrepreneurs in the actual work on the initiative project, providing an opportunity to lobby their interests corresponding to the strategic goals of the municipality. The mechanism allows to activate the participation of the population in local self-government, to introduce the technology of initiative budgeting in the strategic management of the municipality, to reduce the budget burden on municipalities in conditions of subsidized local budgets.

Supply Chain Inventory Sharing Using Ethereum Blockchain and Smart Contracts

Information sharing is essential for coordination and stakeholder integration and is crucial to achieving sustainable supply chain operations. Furthermore, improved information sharing assists retailers by reducing the time spent looking for alternative suppliers to meet the unexpected demand surge during pandemics. Recent advances in networking and distributed ledger technologies have enabled secure, improved information communication and broader connectivity. However, due to system interoperability, information quality, confidentiality, and trust, information cannot be exchanged seamlessly, resulting in the inefficiency of managing supply chain operations. In this paper, we propose a blockchain-based inventory sharing approach based on smart contracts using a private Ethereum network to link suppliers and retailers. Our approach combines blockchain technology with decentralized storage to increase transparency, trust, and security of supply chain transactions. We present a generalized mechanism for secure information sharing that includes comprehensive algorithms to capture supply chain stakeholder interactions that enhance trust among participating entities. The smart contract was developed and validated using the Remix IDE, and the code is made publicly available on Github. We analyze the solution for various security vulnerabilities and provide a detailed cost analysis for various stakeholder transactions in the supply chain. Our solution demonstrates that a blockchain-based approach reduces inefficiencies, is economical, commercially viable, and provides improved information connectivity among supply chain stakeholders in a trusted and secure way.

Skills Intelligence in the Steel Sector

To implement Intelligent Production Systems, two innovation approaches are to be combined: on the one hand, technological innovations produce intelligent solutions which harvest the potential of digital technologies and huge volumes of available data. On the other hand, social innovation processes are needed which introduce the skills perspective into innovative production systems. Skills Intelligence is a helpful concept that provides a good information base for informed decisions on skill needs and skill development. The article shows that this target can be achieved best through innovative tools which are developed based on an effective integration of different stakeholders and perspectives.

Digital Vehicle Protocol based on Distributed Ledger Technology in Production

This paper describes the utilization of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) as means of a digital backbone – the so-called digital vehicle protocol – across the commercial vehicle industry. Enabling a digital vehicle protocol along the value chain resolves common data management problems, which are still the main inhibitor for advanced analytics methods and serves as a basis for new business models.This contribution demonstrates a per product-data centered approach in which low structured data can be written to and read from any point along the value chain on a product unit-based scope by using DLT. By embedding data post-processing pipelines per product-unit, data easily can be retrofitted to the task at hand. Therefore, it decouples data post-processing from data generation as well as overcoming current data silos within organizations. DLT hereby allows tying processing routines to data leading to a temper-proof digital vehicle protocol. Besides obtaining a stronger product-individual focus, our approach enables an easier integration of stakeholders into the entire business process landscape such as suppliers as well as sellers and leads to future business models such as billing depending on quality defects found during production.Our conceptual framework resolves current problems, i.e. data access, data quality and data processing costs. We align conceptual applicability with regards to a Truck Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) within the scope of failure management in production in order to specify implementation details, which reveal new business process models that further can transform commercial vehicle manufacturers from producers to service providers.

An assessment tool for stakeholder integration excellence and project delivery optimisation

An assessment tool for stakeholder integration excellence and project delivery optimisation