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Hojjati, Sanaz Nikghadam
- Effect of Non-Work Related Internet Usage on Stimulating Employee Organizational Creativity
Authors
1 Department of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IR
2 IT Management, Farabi Institute of Higher Education, Karaj, IR
Source
International Journal of Advanced Networking and Applications, Vol 8, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 3014-3020Abstract
Creativity in organizational success has no alternatives in future and according to Internet which is an integral part of any organization and usage of the organizational Internet resources for non-work purpose by employee is current; This study intends to use stimulating creativity factors that has been extracted from earlier research for investigate organizational creativity through non- work related Internet usage by using factors. Target population are automotive manufacturer employees in their central offices and potential stimulating creativity factors are: intrinsic motivation, independent thinking, information accessibility, curiosity and exploration, break down technical barriers and collaboration. Data gathering is done by questionnaire and answers are designed by Likert Scale. Sampling technique are cluster and random together. Statistical Software SPSS 22.0 is used for Pearson correlation and investigate hypothesis. The method is library and field study. Findings are shown these defined independent variables have positive and meaningful relationship to creativity but intrinsic motivation and information accessibility have positive and reverse; curiosity and exploration and independent thinking have positive and straight relationship through non-work related Internet usage.Keywords
Creativity, Internet, Non-Work Related Internet Usage, Stimulating Creativity.Full Text
- Evaluation of Digital Data Effect on Computer Based Idea Generation
Authors
1 Department of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IR
2 Tarbiat Modares University, Department of Management, Tehran, IR
3 Department of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IR
4 Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR
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International Journal of Advanced Networking and Applications, Vol 8, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 3029-3035Abstract
Organizations and businesses that do their best over long term are those who are the most creative and innovative. In order to achieve this, in today's business world, organizational creativity and employees idea generation became one of the most important and essential elements for success and survival. At the same time, the world is faced with a phenomenon known as digital data that may appear in various forms. Most employees in the business world use digital data on their organizational computer systems and these digital data always affect them. This study intends to investigate the relation between digital data and computer-based idea generation. Target population is Iranian computer users that work with organizational computer systems. The sample used in this empirical study includes 1270 Iranian organizational computer users. Data gathering is done by questionnaire and answers were designed with Likert Scale. The sampling technique is cluster and random together, the statistical Software SPSS 23.0 is used for Pearson correlation and investigate hypothesis, and finally the method used was library and field study. The findings show that textual, audio and visual digital data have a positive and meaningful relationship with employees' computer-based creative idea generation. The contribution of this paper is suggesting that certain digital data parameters are important to drive the creativity. The results presented in this paper can be useful for the competitive advantage of organizations and their survival in today's dynamic and complex business environment.Keywords
Creativity, Idea Generation, Digital Data, Audio Data, Visual Data, Textual Data.Full Text
- Investigating the Barriers of Application of Cloud Computing in the Smart Schools of Iran
Authors
1 Farabi Institute of Higher Education, Karaj, IR
2 Department of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IR
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International Journal of Advanced Networking and Applications, Vol 7, No 6 (2016), Pagination: 2904-2914Abstract
Computing model is based on the computer networks such as internet. Internet presents a new sample for consuming and delivering the computing services. The developed societies caused the administrators have a specific glance to this area for promoting the quality of educational system. cloud computing appeared as one of the suitable strategies of minimizing the costs and resources centralized management. This research wants to identify the barriers against the implementation of cloud computing in smart schools by extensive studying of "cloud computing". The present research is a descriptive-measurable research according to its purpose, application and the method of its implementation. We have used the method of questionnaire for gathering the data. A sample consisted of 70 questions gathered from a 85 persons society according to Morgan sampling table and then we used the single sample t- test for testing the hypothesizes and also we used the Freedman trial for grading the barriers. Results show that some barriers such as security, economical, management problems, infrastructural factors, cloud service conditions , literacy and awareness of employees of cloud computing affect the application of cloud computing in the smart schools. The results can be useful in utilization of innovative educational technologies.Keywords
Cloud Computing, Smart Schools, Security, Cloud Service.Full Text
- Evaluation of Factors Affecting the Adoption of Smart Buildings Using the Technology Acceptance Model
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1 Department of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IR
2 Farabi Institute of Higher Education, Karaj, IR
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International Journal of Advanced Networking and Applications, Vol 7, No 6 (2016), Pagination: 2936-2943Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to find a solution to the acceptance of smart buildings in Iran using the technology acceptance model (TAM). The main research question is the significance of this model relationships, as well as the anticipated adoption of smart buildings in Iran using variables included in the model.
Methods: This descriptive study, is based on survey data collection methods and the way of analyzing data is correlational and casual study. Measurement tool was designed based on the standardized questionnaire presented by Davis. The reliability coefficient was 0.88. Statistical population is unlimited and included citizens of Iran in 1395. The sample consisted of 388 individuals. Given the infinity of society and Cochran formula, 384 individual is sufficient for this research. This study is a random sampling one that was done in the period of 30 days.
Findings and conclusions: The results revealed that all relationships in the model are significant. And among the variables of the model, perceived usefulness, the attitude toward using, and features of smart buildings had the most intense relationship in acceptance this technology. Using regression equations, each of the dependent variables in the model, is predictable by the independent variables.
Innovation of research: The intensity of relationship between variables in technology acceptance model and impact of each variable in explaining the criterion factor was analyzed.
Research limitations: Many people tend not to complete the questionnaire and some ones answer questions unrealistic. Despite all the explanations to justify the respondents, still there are possible directions in responses. Practical consequences: Using regression equations obtained in this study, we can predict the criterion variables in the model of technology adoption.
Keywords
Information Technology, Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, Smart Building, Tam, Technology Acceptance.Full Text
- Role of E-Payment Tools and E-Banking in Customer Satisfaction Case Study: Pasargad Bank E-Payment Company
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1 Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch of Tehran, IR
2 Farabi University, Karaj, IR
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International Journal of Advanced Networking and Applications, Vol 7, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 2640-2649Abstract
Background: banks, as the main components of any countries` economic backbone, perpetually try to satisfy the needs and expectations of their customers to increase customer satisfaction, since in today`s competitive world, gaining competitive advantage is a high priority for any organization. On the other hand, the emergence of information technology in the banking industry has provided speed, security, efficiency, and quality of services through electronic banking and electronic payment tools. Therefore, banks and credit firms are constantly trying to increase their quality of services to satisfy their customers and gain competitive advantage.
Objective: since customer satisfaction is a high priority as one of the goals of banks and credit firms, this study aims to investigate the role of e-payment tools and e-banking in customer satisfaction.
Methodology: this study is an applied research regarding goal and a correlation type descriptive-survey regarding methodology. The statistical population consists of 80 gold customers of Pasargad bank e-payment company and the sample size was determined 66.35 using Cochran`s equation. Moreover, a questionnaire s used to collect the information. This questionnaire was developed in two sections by the researcher. The validity of the questionnaire is confirmed by a group of experts, including professors and specialists of the field, and its trust is computed using Cronbach`s alpha (α=90%). Furthermore, SPSS software and Pearson`s correlation test were used to analyze the data. Results of the research indicate that there is a positive and significant relationship between e-payment tools and e-banking. Therefore, the results can help to identify effective factors of customer satisfaction and in turn providing competitive advantage for this and similar organizations.
Keywords
Electronic Payment, Electronic Banking, Customer Satisfaction, Speed, Security, Accountability.Full Text
- The Use of Monte Carlo Simulation in Quantitative Risk Assessment of IT Projects
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1 Department of Management and Economics, The Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IR
2 Information Technology Management, Farabi Institute of Higher Education, Karaj, IR
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International Journal of Advanced Networking and Applications, Vol 7, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 2616-2621Abstract
Estimation of the likely time and cost to complete the project and in line with it, taking into account the likelihood of occurrence and severity of the risks' effect, is one of the main concerns that have busied the organizational project managers. On the other hand, the diversity and sensitivity of information technology risks have caused to proper risk management, bolder than other issues, influences these projects. Therefore, in order to describe the degree of potential consequences and probability of occurrence of incidents accurately, IT project managers benefit from quantitative assessment. One of the most effective tools for quantitative assessment and likely forecasting of risks is Monte Carlo simulation, which by generating random numbers, calculates the individual components of a project and determine the impact of each of them on project. In this study, we tried to offer the functional model of the impact of risks on performance indicators of information technology project and propose proper time and cost for completing the project under the study by doing a case study and use of software functionality of Primavera Risk Analysis in Monte Carlo simulation.Keywords
Risk Management, Quantitative Risk Assessment, Monte Carlo Simulation, IT Projects.Full Text
- Evaluation of Factors Influencing Internet Banking Acceptance by Internet Users in Iran
Authors
1 Department of Management and Economics, The Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IR
2 Department of Management Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, IR
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International Journal of Advanced Networking and Applications, Vol 6, No 6 (2015), Pagination: 2503-2519Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of the study was to identify the factors underlying the decision to adopt online banking in Iran.
Design/methodology/approach - The samples used in this empirical study includes 560 persons who were among Iranian Internet users and completed the interactive questionnaires. The statistical analysis which has been used in regard to the dichotomous decision of whether to adopt Internet Banking services was Logistic Regression.
Findings - The results show that one of the dominant relationships that have been observed in our study is the link between the decision to use Internet Banking and the experience of using Internet. Certain demographic variables like gender also proved to be robust predictors of the adoption status. This inquiry documents that perceived level of security of Internet transactions in Iran Internet users don't have impact on acceptance of Internet Banking. These findings can provide a valuable tool for the expansion of Internet Banking and remove impediments of Internet Banking acceptance.
Practical implications - The results presented in this paper can be of assistance to financial institutions that either operates in Iran or Islamic countries. Useful insights are also provided with regard to security and strategies fostering the acceptance of Internet Banking.
Originality/value - The analysis is based on a random sample of Internet users at Iran that rarely discussed in previous literature.
Keywords
Internet Banking, Internet Users, Iran, Developed Technology Acceptance Model 3.Full Text
- Identifying an Appropriate Model for Information Systems Integration in the Oil and Gas Industry
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1 Department of Information Technology Management, Islamic Azad University, Science & Research Branch of Tehran, IR
2 B. Sc in Petroleum Engineering, IR
3 Robotics and Industrial Complex Systems(RISC) Research Group, UNINOVA, PT
Source
International Journal of Advanced Networking and Applications, Vol 10, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 3687-3691Abstract
Nowadays organizations are using information systems for optimizing processes in order to increase coordination and interoperability across the organizations. Since Oil and Gas Industry is one of the large industries in whole of the world, there is a need to compatibility of its Information Systems (IS) which consists three categories of systems: Field IS, Plant IS and Enterprise IS to create interoperability and approach the optimizing processes as its result. In this paper we introduce the different models of information systems integration, identify the types of information systems that are using in the upstream and downstream sectors of petroleum industry, and finally based on expert’s opinions will identify a suitable model for information systems integration in this industry.Keywords
Information Systems Integration, Process Optimizing, Coordination, SCADA, SOA, MES, Oil & Gas Industry.Full Text
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