Successful Management Research Articles

Overcoming team challenges in project management: The scrum framework

This paper delves into how teams in organizations can achieve success in project management. We compare the traditional Waterfall approach used by teams in project management to the Agile framework and provide data supporting the success rates of the different approaches to project management. Based on the data supporting the success of Scrum (an Agile framework), we explain what Scrum is and how it works. We discuss the modern complexities that management and leadership are challenged with when it comes to the execution of their projects and how the application of Scrum provides relevant, practical, sustainable, and valuable solutions. We also discuss common stressors that teams encounter and how the application of Scrum provides coping strategies for teams.

Strategic Leadership and Motivation: Exploring Cognitive Theories and GRIT Traits

Summary During the 20th century, significant investments were made in the improvement of individuals who would manage change, plan and solve problems well. The development of corporate leaders is becoming one of the priorities, as well as creating individuals who will know how to create and convey the vision and strategy of the company. In this process, it is crucial to select individuals to whom motivational models can be applied and to locate GRIT personality traits. Numerous theorists throughout history have been researching the concept of motivation, defining it and discovering the factors that motivate individuals. The study of motivation encompasses a wide range of assumptions, hypotheses, theories, findings, and areas of application. Understanding them helps the company and managers to understand themselves and others in the workplace better, all with the aim of increasing the chances of success in an individual’s career as well as raising the level of success of the company. Different theories try to explain the overall motivation, theoretical questions or motivational problems, and tendencies that concern a certain group of people. We live in times when organisations are under great pressure to reduce costs, improve the quality of products and services, find new opportunities for growth, and increase work efficiency. In this paper, we will consider cognitive theories of motivation and the factors that could be positive and relevant to the success of companies and managers. At the same time, we discuss theories of motivation, such as Weiner’s Attribution Theory, Locke’s Goal Theory, and Vroom’s VIE Model. Before presenting these theories, the theoretical framework of research on motivational dimensions is considered. We also emphasise the GRIT model of traits that we believe are applicable in the development of an individual’s career and in raising success at the individual and corporate levels.

Umdenken beim Verkauf von Business-to-Business-Lösungen: Integration von Marketing, Vertrieb und Customer Success Management

ZusammenfassungDie Vermarktung und der Vertrieb von komplexen Produkt- und Dienstleistungsbündeln in Business-to-Business-Märkten wird als Solution Selling bezeichnet. Dieser Verkaufsansatz vermarktet keine einzelnen Produkte oder Dienstleistungen, sondern maßgeschneiderte Lösungen. Die Komplexität und Individualität der verkauften Lösungen erzeugt einen erhöhten Bedarf an relevanter und genauer Information auf beiden Seiten: Potenzielle Käufer recherchieren bereits vorab nach potenziellen Lösungen und die Anbieter müssen wiederum die Situation des Käufers verstanden haben. Für dieses tiefgreifende Verständnis der Kundenanforderungen sowie die passgenaue Distribution notwendiger Informationen ist eine enge Zusammenarbeit von Marketing, Vertrieb und Customer Success Management notwendig. Traditionelle Unternehmensstrukturen weisen jedoch oft eine Trennung zwischen Abteilungen auf, was zu Effizienzverlusten in der Kundenansprache und -bindung führen kann. Besonders in mittelständischen Unternehmen dominiert häufig der Vertrieb, während das Marketing unterrepräsentiert ist und das Customer Success Management in der Entwicklung hinterherhinkt. Dieser Beitrag stellt einen integrierten Verkaufsansatz vor und zeigt strategische Maßnahmen zur Förderung der Integration auf. Diese umfassen u. a. die Dezentralisierung von Entscheidungsprozessen, die Bildung funktionsübergreifender Teams oder die Einführung integrativer Rollen wie die eines Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

Enhancing Serious Game Design: Expert-Reviewed, Stakeholder-Centered Framework.

Traditional serious game design methods often overlook stakeholder needs. This study integrates stakeholder theory and enterprise architecture (EA), along with the Architecture Development Method, to propose a novel framework for serious game design. Crafted to aid practitioners, researchers, and specialists in leveraging resources more effectively, the framework is validated through a design science research methodology. Expert reviews have further refined its features, making it a robust tool for enhancing serious game design and implementation. This paper introduces a framework for designing serious games, covering stakeholder analysis, requirements gathering, and design implementation planning. It highlights the importance of expert review in validating and refining the framework, ensuring its effectiveness and reliability for use in serious game design. Through critical assessment by experts, the framework is optimized for practical application by practitioners, researchers, and specialists in the field, ensuring its utility in enhancing serious game development. The next step will be to validate the framework empirically by applying it to a serious game development project. We developed and validated a conceptual framework for serious game design by synthesizing stakeholder theory and EA through literature review, concept mapping, and theory development by way of a design science research approach. The framework is iteratively refined and validated via expert review, drawing on insights from professionals experienced in serious games, stakeholder theory, and EA. This method ensures the framework's practical relevance and effectiveness in addressing real-world design challenges. An expert review by 29 serious game practitioners validated the framework's success in stakeholder management, confirming its stakeholder-centered effectiveness. Although the experts praised its structured approach, they suggested clearer guidance for game design elements. In addition, the experts, while acknowledging the framework's complexity, saw its depth as valuable for efficient management. The consensus calls for a refined balance between detailed functionality and user-friendly design, with the framework's impact on stakeholder capabilities revealing a spectrum of professional needs. This paper presents a framework for creating effective and organizationally aligned serious games. Evaluated across execution, practical, and EA levels, it is logical but varies in ease of understanding, with experts calling for more accessibility at the EA level. It enhances stakeholder efficiency and management but is criticized for rigidity and a need for flexibility. Recommendations include streamlining the framework, enhancing clarity, reducing administrative tasks, and incorporating clear guidelines on technology use, motivational elements, and operational tools. This aims to help stakeholders produce more targeted and adaptable game designs. The next iteration will be developed after application to a project and team feedback.

Strategic Objectives and Control: Optimizing Strategic Success in the Hospitality Setting through Transformational Leadership

The aim of the study is to assess the impact of strategic and control objectives on strategic success. Furthermore, it seeks to examine how transformational leadership affects the relationship between goal implementation/commitment and strategic success. Using a quantitative approach, the study collects data through convenience sampling. It is particularly relevant in the hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia. The 378 collected responses are analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling technique. The findings confirm all hypotheses of the study except the expected role of transformational leadership in mediating the link between implementation goals and strategic success. The study confirms that strategic and strategic objectives have a significant and positive impact on strategic success. Furthermore, transformational leadership is known to play a facilitating role in the relationship between strategic management and strategic success. This study provides valuable insights and recommendations for practitioners and scholars in the hotel industry in Saudi Arabia.

Comparing and contrasting customer success management and relationship marketing

Comparing and contrasting customer success management and relationship marketing

How the Management and Environmental Conditions Affect the Weed Vegetation in Canary Grass (Phalaris canariensis L.) Fields

Canary grass (Phalaris canariensis L.) is a versatile crop with global significance; it is primarily cultivated for its small elliptical seeds, which are used as bird feed and for human consumption. This crop is adapted to various climates and soils, so it can be grown successfully in Hungary. However, challenges such as weed control, climate change impacts, and soil factors require strategic management for sustained success in canary grass cultivation. Our study investigated the impact of management and environmental (as seasonal and soil) factors on pre-harvest weed vegetation in canary grass fields in Southeast Hungary between 2017 and 2020. In addition to showing the weed vegetation of the canary grass, the aim of our work was to promote more effective weed management of canary grass by revealing correlations between soil, seasonality, and management variables, influencing weed diversity and coverage. Using the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and correlation tests, we tested significant variables, providing insights into the complex interactions affecting weed composition. A redundancy analysis (RDA) further unveiled the relationships between explanatory variables and weed species’ composition. The findings offer valuable information for effective weed management strategies in canary grass cultivation. Our comprehensive study on canary grass fields in Southeast Hungary sheds light on significant factors influencing weed composition and abundance. The average weed coverage was 10.8%, with summer annuals and creeping perennials being the most prevalent life forms. Echinochloa crus-galli, Cirsium arvense, Xanthium italicum, and Setaria viridis were among the dominant species. ANCOVAs revealed the impact of soil, management, and seasonal factors on weed cover, species richness, diversity, and yield levels. Soil properties like texture, pH, and nitrogen content showed varying effects on weed parameters. The vintage effect, tillage systems, and farming practices also played crucial roles. The redundancy analysis highlighted the influence of the year, soil sulfur content, and winter preceding crops on weed composition. In conclusion, the herbaceous vegetation in the studied area is dominated by summer germinating and creeping perennial species. Despite slight differences in average coverage and occurrence, a well-defined set of significant species is evident. Multicollinearity among variables suggests limitations to further increase the number of variables that can be included in the analysis. The ANCOVAs showed that the soil, seasonal, and farming variables significantly influence overall weed vegetation and crop yield, with a lesser impact on species richness and diversity. The reduced RDA model highlights the strong influence of the year on species’ composition, emphasizing the inherent factors during canary grass cultivation that are challenging to modify through farming practices.

Korelasi Efikasi Diri dengan Tingkat Intradialitic Weight Gain (IDWG) Pada Pasien Gagal Ginjal Kronik

Background: Kidney failure in carrying out its functions at the terminal stage requires treatment in the form of hemodialysis. In hemodialysis patients, adhering to fluid intake restrictions has a very vital role to prevent further complications. The success of fluid and diet management in therapy is measured by the level of Interdialytic Weight Gain (IDWG). One of the things that affects IDWG during the hemodialysis therapy period is self-efficacy. Purpose: To determine the relationship of self-efficacy with the level of Interdialytic Weight Gain (IDWG) of chronic kidney disease patients in the hemodialysis unit of RAA Soewondo Pati Hospital. Methods: This study is a correlational analytical study, with a cross-sectional research design, a sampling method using consecutive sampling, with a total sample of 68 respondents and data collection using questionnaires. Results: The results of this study found that respondents with high category self-efficacy and IDWG levels in the mild category were 38 respondents (50.5%), the results of the analysis with the spearman rank correlation test obtained p value = 0.000< α (0.05) which can be concluded to be a relationship between self- efficacy and the interdialytic weight gain (IDWG) level of chronic kidney disease patients in the hemodialysis unit of RAA Soewondo Pati Hospital. Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between self-efficacy and interdialytic weight gain (IDWG) levels of chronic kidney disease patients in the hemodialysis unit of RAA Soewondo Pati Hospital.

The outcome of nonoperative treatment for adult humeral shaft fractures using a U-shaped slab in resource-limited settings: a prospective cohort study

BackgroundHumeral shaft fractures, constituting 3–5% of musculoskeletal injuries, are commonly managed conservatively using functional braces. However, this approach may not be feasible in resource-limited settings. This study aimed to evaluate the functional outcomes of nonoperative treatment for humeral shaft fractures in adults utilizing a U-shaped slab.MethodsThis prospective study was conducted from August 2021 to August 2022 involving 16-year-old and older individuals who received nonsurgical treatment for humeral shaft fractures at public tertiary hospitals in Rwanda. The assessment focused on various functional outcomes, including alignment, union rate, range of motion, return to activities of daily living, and DASH score.ResultsThe study included 73 participants, predominantly males (73.9%), with a median age of 33 years. The union rate was high at 89.04%, and 10.96% experienced delayed union. Radial nerve palsy occurred in 4.11% of patients, but all the patients fully recovered within three months. Despite angular deformities during healing in the majority of participants, these deformities did not significantly impact functional outcomes. According to the international classification of disabilities, 77% of participants achieved a good functional grade.ConclusionThe conservative U-shaped slab method was effective at managing humeral shaft fractures. However, optimal results necessitate careful participant selection and comprehensive rehabilitation education. Implementing these measures can improve the overall success of nonoperative management.

Micromanagement and Poor Self-Control

According to a familiar and entrenched philosophical paradigm, poor self-control amounts to diminished control by the self. While some cases of poor self-control may fit this paradigm, many paradigmatic cases of poor self-control, including cases involving individually trivial effects, do not; they are better understood as cases in which the self controls behavior, but does so poorly. As such, philosophical research on poor self-control needs to go beyond research aimed at locating and empowering the self, and into research on what it takes for selves that are already in control to qualify as managerial successes rather than managerial failures. This article focuses on certain pitfalls associated with micromanagement and on the paradoxical connection between micromanagement and poor self-control in cases involving individually trivial effects. The article ends by advancing an approach to managerial success that provides a promising route to avoiding micromanagerial pitfalls while also promoting responsible resilient agency.

Building Eco-Friendly Cities: Government-Community Collaboration In Shaping Sustainable Urban Waste Management

The development of eco-friendly cities necessitates collaboration between the government and communities in shaping sustainable urban waste management. The issue of waste presents a significant challenge in efforts to enhance environmental quality and public health in urban areas. Well-managed waste not only reduces negative environmental impacts but also creates new economic opportunities. In this context, this research employs a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and observation techniques to examine waste management in Ambon City. In-depth interviews were conducted with informants from the Ambon City Environmental and Waste Management Agency, while document studies were utilized to analyze information related to waste issues in the city. The findings indicate that collaboration between the government and communities is crucial for achieving success in waste management. Ambon City and its residents require joint efforts to address waste issues, particularly due to the low level of public awareness regarding government efforts in waste management. Increased community participation and full government support are necessary to achieve clean, healthy, and sustainable urban environments.

The Impact of Project Managers Traits on Project Success

Project management is an indispensable aspect of business that depends heavily on the capabilities and characteristics of the project managers, with his/her personality traits playing an essential role in leading their project to its goals. This paper explores the critical role of the project manager's personality traits and cultural background in the success of project management and emphasizes its influence on team dynamics, stakeholder engagement, and overall project environments. The Big Five personality traits provide a framework for understanding these influences. The paper also delves into how the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) impacts project management approaches, specifically the Extraversion/Introversion and Judgment/Perception dimensions. In addition, the paper examines the impact of global and cultural differences on project manager traits and management styles, emphasizing the need for project managers to adapt to different cultural contexts in a world where understanding and leveraging cultural differences is critical to project success and the achievement of broader strategic goals. This comprehensive analysis offers insights into the multidimensional role of project managers within today's highly dynamic global project management environment.

Reaching the Top? Profiles of Impression Management and Career Success

AbstractEmployees use impression management (IM) tactics to influence their image at work. Whereas findings regarding the effects of IM on interview outcomes and performance evaluations are extensive, our understanding of the career implications of IM is both limited and inconclusive. In this two-study paper, we used latent profile analysis to better understand the relationship between the use of five IM tactics in combination—ingratiation, self-promotion, exemplification, intimidation, and supplication—and multiple indicators of objective career success (i.e., salary, promotions, and supervisor-rated reward recommendations) and subjective career success. Four different IM profiles were identified in a sample of 237 employees in Study 1 and which were replicated in Study 2 with 268 employees. In Study 1, we found that the highest levels of salaries and promotions (reflecting objective career success) were associated with a passive use of IM (i.e., employing all five IM strategies at low frequency), thereby running counter to our initial expectations. In contrast, the highest level of subjective career success was associated with a positive use of IM (i.e., a pattern employing the three positive strategies ingratiation, self-promotion and exemplification at higher levels). In Study 2, we found positive use of IM to be associated with the highest level of supervisor-rated reward recommendations as a further indicator of objective career success (followed by passives with the second highest reward recommendations). Our findings highlight the importance of viewing objective and subjective career success as qualitatively different constructs and suggest benefits of employing passive IM use for objective career success.

Storytelling for Festival Experiences: A Teaching and Learning Note for the Special Issue, Festivals and Storytelling

For event management success, event management students must understand and develop skills relating to storyline development for festival (and event) experiences. However, as this teaching and learning note explains, students may not be fully developing their theoretical understanding and how to apply that understanding in practice due to their growing reliance on non-academic online resources. Teaching notes offer practical guidance for delivering and teaching various topics but are not often directed towards students. This article adapts the traditional teaching note to highlight this issue and offers a dual teaching and learning note to better support student learning and skills development.

Cannabis use, perceived problems and the contemplation of reducing or quitting: a cross-sectional survey for vocational students

ABSTRACT Objective To assess problematic cannabis use, perceived cannabis-related problems and contemplation of reducing or quitting the use among vocational students and associations between perceived problems and contemplation of reducing or quitting cannabis use. Methods A cross-sectional survey among Finnish vocational school students (N = 1,855) using the Cannabis Use Disorder Identification Test-Revised. Results Of those who reported cannabis use (n = 375), 20.5% (n = 77) reported problematic use. The most perceived problems were memory or concentration problems (n = 151, 39.1%), devoting a great deal of time to use (n = 144, 37.4%), and failing to do what was normally expected (n = 106, 27.5%). One third (35.4%, n = 136) had contemplated reducing or quitting the use, especially among those who reported an inability to stop using (Adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 5.57; CI95: 2.48–13.16). Conclusions The perceived problems related to cannabis-use are such that may affect to academic success, employment and general life management. It is imperative to screen and implement low-threshold cannabis interventions in student health care. A third of students who used cannabis had contemplated quitting or reducing use, which provides an opportunity for brief supporting interventions.

The Role of Attention Modulation and Its Neurophysiological Mechanisms in Tinnitus Management: A Review

Background and Aim: Tinnitus, characterized by the perception of sound without the presence of an external auditory stimulus, can profoundly affect the quality of life. This review study aims to assess the role of attention modulation in tinnitus management and investigate the neurophysiological mechanism of attention and its interaction with emotional processing in patients with tinnitus. Recent Findings: The studies revealed differences in the function of attentional networks among individuals with tinnitus. The studies showed the positive impact of various techniques for attention modulation through direct attention training or indirect mechanisms influencing attention. These techniques could modify attentional biases, enhance attention control, and alleviate tinnitus-related distress. Conclusion: The results of studies suggest the potential role of attention modulation in tinnitus management. By targeting attentional processes, researchers and clinicians can provide more effective interventions for individuals with tinnitus. However, there is a need for further investigation to optimize the intervention protocols by collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and individuals with tinnitus to achieve success in tinnitus management. Background and Aim: Tinnitus, characterized by the perception of sound without the presence of an external auditory stimulus, can profoundly affect the quality of life. This review study aims to assess the role of attention modulation in tinnitus management and investigate the neurophysiological mechanism of attention and its interaction with emotional processing in patients with tinnitus. Recent Findings: The studies revealed differences in the function of attentional networks among individuals with tinnitus. The studies showed the positive impact of various techniques for attention modulation through direct attention training or indirect mechanisms influencing attention. These techniques could modify attentional biases, enhance attention control, and alleviate tinnitus-related distress. Conclusion: The results of studies suggest the potential role of attention modulation in tinnitus management. By targeting attentional processes, researchers and clinicians can provide more effective interventions for individuals with tinnitus. However, there is a need for further investigation to optimize the intervention protocols by collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and individuals with tinnitus to achieve success in tinnitus management. Keywords: Tinnitus; attention; tinnitus management; neurophysiological mechanism; attention training

Linking absorptive capacity to project success via mediating role of customer knowledge management capability: the role of environmental complexity

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between the absorptive capacity (AC) of a firm and project success (PS), with particular attention to the mediating role of customer knowledge management capability (CKMC) and the moderating role of environmental complexity (EC). By using data collected from Turkish SMEs across different sectors, the study seeks to understand how AC impacts project success, how CKMC mediates this relationship, and how EC moderates the link between AC and CKMC. The research contributes to both theory and practice by providing insights into these relationships and suggesting future research directions.Design/methodology/approachThis study focuses on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Turkey, specifically within the cities of Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Konya. To gather data, the researchers utilized a non-probabilistic convenience sampling method and distributed self-administered surveys to a selected pool of 918 respondents including shift supervisors, project managers, and team members within these SMEs. The surveys were translated to Turkish to avoid language issues. Out of the surveys distributed, 401 valid responses were collected, resulting in a response rate of 43.68%.FindingsThe main findings of the study indicate that a firm’s absorptive capacity (AC) positively impacts project success and customer knowledge management capability (CKMC). Furthermore, CKMC plays a mediating role, positively influencing project success. Additionally, the study reveals the moderating effect of environmental complexity (EC) on the relationship between AC and CKMC, suggesting that as EC becomes more complex, it strengthens the link between AC and CKMC. Moreover, CKMC was found to mediate the moderating effect of EC on the relationship between AC and project success, emphasizing the significance of environmental complexity in this interaction.Research limitations/implicationsThis study’s limitations stem from its cross-sectional approach, which limits the ability to establish causal relationships between the constructs of absorptive capacity (AC), customer knowledge management capability (CKMC), and project success. It does not examine other potential mediators, such as customer relationship capability and innovation capability. Furthermore, the existing literature on this topic is scarce, suggesting a need for further research, particularly on constructs like team skills for managing CKMC. There is also an unexplored area around the effects of different forms of complexity, such as resource and technical complexity. Finally, further research is needed to understand how SMEs, which often face resource constraints, leverage AC in different functional domains for successful new product development.Practical implicationsThe study’s findings have significant practical implications for SMEs, highlighting the importance of absorptive capacity (AC) and customer knowledge management capability (CKMC) in promoting project success, particularly under conditions of environmental complexity. As businesses navigate uncertain environments, external knowledge acquisition becomes crucial for improvement and innovation. Efficient transformation of this knowledge can enhance project success rates. Thus, firms should cultivate a proactive, innovative, and risk-taking climate. Also, firms should regularly assess their AC and CKMC in the face of shifting stakeholder expectations and market competition. The ability to detect, integrate, and apply external knowledge in product and service development can significantly enhance project success rates.Originality/valueThis study’s originality lies in its exploration of the complex interplay between a firm’s absorptive capacity (AC), customer knowledge management capability (CKMC), environmental complexity (EC), and project success (PS). By examining Turkish SMEs across various sectors, the study uncovers the mediating role of CKMC and the moderating role of EC in the relationship between AC and PS. Furthermore, it reveals how the effect of AC on PS through CKMC strengthens with increasing environmental complexity. These findings offer fresh insights into the complexity theory and the factors influencing project success, providing a unique perspective for both academics and practitioners, with practical implications for managing SMEs in complex environments.

Content analysis of succession planning in nursing management: a qualitative study

AimThe identification and development of managerial talents for nursing manager succession in the future should be a concern for organisations, as the concept of succession planning has not been seriously...

Project Risk Management and Project Success of Rice Production in Rwanda; A Case of Rice Cooperatives of Bugesera District (2019-2022)

Project Risk Management and Project Success of Rice Production in Rwanda; A Case of Rice Cooperatives of Bugesera District (2019-2022)

Analysis of the Effects of Population Structure and Environmental Factors on Rice Nitrogen Nutrition Index and Yield Based on Machine Learning

With the development of rice varieties and mechanized planting technology, reliable and efficient nitrogen and planting density status diagnosis and recommendation methods have become critical to the success of precise nitrogen and planting density management in crops. In this study, we combined population structure, plant shape characteristics, environmental weather conditions, and management information data using a machine learning model to simulate the responses of the yield and nitrogen nutrition index and developed an ensemble learning model-based nitrogen and planting density recommendation strategy for different varieties of rice types. In the third stage, the NNI and yield prediction effect of the ensemble learning model was more significantly improved than that of the other two stages. The scenario analysis results show that the optimal yields and nitrogen nutrition indices were obtained with a density and nitrogen amount of 100.1 × 104 plant/ha and 161.05 kg·ha−1 for the large-spike type variety of rice, 75.08 × 104 plant/ha and 159.52 kg·ha−1 for the intermediate type variety of rice, and 75.08 × 104 plant/ha and 133.47 kg·ha−1 for the panicle number type variety of rice, respectively. These results provide a scientific basis for the nitrogen application and planting density for a high yield and nitrogen nutrition index of rice in northeast China.