Im Folgenden wird ein Promotionsprojekt zur Implementierung und Optimierung von hybriden Indexstrukturen beschrieben. Die erhöhte Suchperformance wird bei hybriden Indexstrukturen durch einen höheren Aufwand an Vorberechnungen bei Einfügeoperationen erreicht. Dadurch ergibt sich, im Gegensatz zu Ansätzen, welche mehrere Indexstrukturen miteinander verbinden oder getrennte Suchanfragen ausführen eine Effizienz der Reorganisation hybrider Indexstrukturen, die prohibitiv für den Einsatz in den meisten Anwendungen ist. Diese sollen innerhalb des Promotionsprojekts optimiert werden, um eine Einsatzfähigkeit in realistischen Szenarien gewährleisten zu können.

Purpose: The purpose is to investigate and analyse the impact of intra-organizational purchasing synergy on periodic price adjustment (PPA) process. Specifically, paper provides a view on how  purchasing process synergy through an operational IT platform can increase process reengineering opportunities within PPA.  Methodology: So, to fulfil the purpose of the research, the in-depth case study approach is chosen as a strategy that goes along with exploratory nature of the study, aimed at gaining rich insights in the context in which the phenomenon happens. Findings: The findings emphasize the importance of global process standardization and balanced governance among regional affiliates in successful implementation of PPA process synergy. We also identify a set of specific process reengineering needs  in PPA such as company wide information sharing,  standardization of part specifications and cost bases, and joint world-wide cost reduction activity within global buyer community (BGC). Then it is observed that all these process reengineering initiatives will not be possible without solid and flexible IT infrastructure  to improve buyer productivity and support their further development.   Research limitations/implications: Primarily, this study was conducted on single in-depth case study which makes it difficult to completely generalize the findings. Next, there are many factors impacting intra-organizational pricing processes besides global synergy projects. In fact, regional and organizational contexts are of high importance, which are addressed but not analysed in detail in the current study.   Practical implications: Together, the findings contribute to our understanding of the step-by-step pricing activity from industrial customer perspective and how buyers can improve cost competitiveness through various tangible and commercial part cost reduction activities.   Originality/value: Current study has addressed the pricing process from industrial customer perspective. It has two main theoretical contributions: (1) Detailed step-by-step description of PPA process between OEMs and their suppliers happening after SOP; and (2) groundwork for implementation guidance on intra-organizational price revision process synergy.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-01T19:18:39Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 120599.pdf: 1393476 bytes, checksum: 479d2ec9dca7e5416dd5753182ded1ac (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-05-02 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The aim of this study was to analyze the convergence of organizational skills , functional and individual companies in the information technology and communication in Florianópolis. The research is characterized as a descriptive, qualitative, attended by directors, presidents, executives, managers and programmers eight (08) companies in the sector, a total of 24 (twenty four) respondents. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using descriptive analysis and categorization of content. The study identified the organizational skills and functional competencies and individual professionals. The results showed that there is convergence between the organizational skills and functional competencies and individual ICT companies of Florianopolis, in the perception of respondents - CEOs, managers of the technical programmers and technicians interviewed. Also concluded that the organizational skills and functional competencies and individual are related to each other and between levels of expertise of the professionals interviewed. / O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar a convergência entre as competências organizacionais, funcionais e individuais de empresas do setor de tecnologia da informação e comunicação da Grande Florianópolis. A pesquisa caracteriza-se como um estudo descritivo, de natureza qualitativa, do qual participaram diretores, presidentes, executivos, gestores e programadores de 08 (oito) empresas do setor, totalizando 24 (vinte e quatro) entrevistados. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas semi-estruturadas e analisados a partir de categorização e análise descritivade conteúdo. O estudo permitiu identificar as competências organizacionais e as competências funcionais e individuais dos profissionais. Os resultados apontaram que existe convergência entre as competências organizacionais e as competências funcionais e individuais em empresas de TICs de Florianópolis, segundo a percepção dos participantes da pesquisa CEOs, gestores da área técnica e técnicos programadores entrevistados. Também concluiu-se que as competências organizacionais e as competências funcionais e individuais estão relacionadas entre si e entre os níveis de atuação dos profissionais entrevistados.

THESIS Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE in BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS in the FACULTY OF BUSINESS INFORMATICS at the CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 2006 / E-commerce improves value chain integration, enables customisation and also provides smaller companies opportunity to reach customers worldwide. However e-commerce poses challenges to companies, including how to approach e-commerce to gain competitive advantage. Although a number of studies report on e-commerce adoption, these do not provide clear guidelines to determine how SMMEs should progress or move into e-commerce adoption. The aim of this research study is to examine the various available approaches and propose a model to assist SMMEs to determine how to start e-commerce adoption. Findings from this research study indicate that a small percentage of SMMEs are selling online in the Western Cape and realizing benefits derived from ecommerce adoption. The SMMEs interviewed followed an “adoption ladder” approach to e-commerce adoption, however, some had the perception that with maturity of e-commerce, a “managed strategic” approach would be possible. In conclusion the research study proposes a model to assist SMMEs to progress into e-commerce adoption, illustrating two available approaches.

The purpose of the study was to provide insights into the information seeking behaviors and needs of graduate students of Management Sciences at the Centre for Operations Excellence, University of British Columbia. The study describes major aspects of the information seeking patterns taking into account the whole phenomena: from the nature of the original situation where and when the need was recognized, to the characteristics of the information seeker, to the providers which were consulted and degrees of success. Using the case-study method and the sense-making approach, data were gathered through logs, interviews, and a questionnaire. Verbal protocols helped to delve and probe into the qualitative aspects of the search behavior resulting in a model for the search process. Findings revealed that the students went through six stages during their research: [1] Task defining, [2] Focus forming, [3] Monitoring and reviewing, [4] Selecting and sieving, [5] Interpreting, and [6] Presenting. Typically, information seeking occurred in context of task achievement which was affected by various factors such as time, cost, prior knowledge, feedback, motivation and experience and perception of students. A user survey demonstrated that [1] informal channels were used more avidly in information seeking than formal channels, [2] information service providers were not consulted on a regular basis, [3] UBC libraries were very rarely used, [4] factors such as time, location, motivation, cost, perception, feedback played an integral role in information seeking and task completion, [5] satisfaction with services of service provider were based on the relevance, currency, timeliness and accuracy of information provided, and [6] usage of information was weighed against the benefit to analysts. Recommendations for action and further study and a service model were the outcomes of the findings. / Arts, Faculty of / Library, Archival and Information Studies (SLAIS), School of / Graduate

Submitted diploma thesis puts a target to analyze current state of using customer relationship management systems in small or mid-size companies located in Czech Republic. Second main goal of this work is (based on the historical development business information systems) characterize and describe changes of approach from classic CRM systems to Social CRM and usage of this social networks as new channel and space for business. There will be questionnaire base on the theoretical part of the thesis, which will be distributed to the Czech companies in the informatics industry. Results of this questionnaire will then show the current status of CRM and the connection to the social networks together with the possible ways of progress to the future. As well there will be described basic options for business pages on social networking site Facebook, and how easy it is to create such a profile.

Im Folgenden wird ein Promotionsprojekt zur Implementierung und Optimierung von hybriden Indexstrukturen beschrieben. Die erhöhte Suchperformance wird bei hybriden Indexstrukturen durch einen höheren Aufwand an Vorberechnungen bei Einfügeoperationen erreicht. Dadurch ergibt sich, im Gegensatz zu Ansätzen, welche mehrere Indexstrukturen miteinander verbinden oder getrennte Suchanfragen ausführen eine Effizienz der Reorganisation hybrider Indexstrukturen, die prohibitiv für den Einsatz in den meisten Anwendungen ist. Diese sollen innerhalb des Promotionsprojekts optimiert werden, um eine Einsatzfähigkeit in realistischen Szenarien gewährleisten zu können.

This master thesis focuses on the analysis of business processes and information flows in a small manufacturing company. The first part of this thesis is dedicated to theoretical bases which are necessary for understanding the problem. The second part focuses on the current situation in the company, its processes and the use of IS/ICT technology. The evaluation of an appropriate ERP systems and the implementation process of the ERP system are mentioned in the last part of this thesis.

Master´s thesis deals with the selection and implementation of information systems for the company MedConcept Ltd., which sells medical technology and augmentation materials in stomatology.

This master's thesis deals with an assessment of specific information system of the Red Hat Inc. company, and consequent suggestions of potential changes. The thesis is divided into three parts. The introductory one is focused on theoretical knowledge which together with performed analysis has become a fundamental base for the system assessment and suggestions of changes leading to process improvements.