scholarly journals Minimising the Monopoly Among Construction Players in Klang Valley, Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-33
Author(s):  
Mashanim Mahazir ◽  
◽  
Arief Nashrin Kamarudzaman ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Business World ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Extensive Literature Review ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
The Right

The rising innovations of technologies, some companies have developed greed towards owning as many projects as possible. Those involved think that they are the only ones who should be handling complex works as they are the only ones who have the right equipment to do the right job. This act of greed in the business world is known as ‘monopoly’. Twenty three (23) papers were referred through extensive literature review in order to know types of monopolies, factors causing the monopoly and proposed solution to minimize monopoly among conatruction players. As a result, contractor became the most contributor to monopoly due to croinism. In order to minimize the monopoly, one should enhance the competitive advantage, embrace the sustainable development and transparency in decision making.

Achieving sustainable competitive advantage through brand makeover

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-234
Author(s):  
Kalim Khan ◽  
Tapish Panwar
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Marketing Managers ◽  
Extensive Literature Review ◽  
Theoretical Support

Limited theoretical support on establishing a brand as a source of sustainable competitive advantage (SCA) has impaired the idea of strengthening brands for SCA. Acknowledging brands as assets and exploring brand makeover strategies could be helpful for an organisation to create and sustain a competitive advantage. This paper aims at proposing and cementing this view about brands and explores various strategies for brands to enjoy competitive advantage. An extensive literature review has been carried out to build associations between a brand and resulting SCA, and a theoretical classification that can encapsulate all possible brand makeover strategies has been proposed by analysing various facets of brands, known as brand elements. Firms must ensure that brands undergo a makeover regularly in order to sustain this competitive advantage. Brand makeover strategies will help marketing managers to secure and exploit brands as an asset in the long term and in a profitable way.

A proactive decision making framework for condition-based maintenance

2015 ◽  
Vol 115 (7) ◽  
pp. 1225-1250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandros Bousdekis ◽  
Babis Magoutas ◽  
Dimitris Apostolou ◽  
Gregoris Mentzas
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Decision Support ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Condition Based Maintenance ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Decision Space ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Extensive Literature Review

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to perform an extensive literature review in the area of decision making for condition-based maintenance (CBM) and identify possibilities for proactive online recommendations by considering real-time sensor data. Based on these, the paper aims at proposing a framework for proactive decision making in the context of CBM. Design/methodology/approach – Starting with the manufacturing challenges and the main principles of maintenance, the paper reviews the main frameworks and concepts regarding CBM that have been proposed in the literature. Moreover, the terms of e-maintenance, proactivity and decision making are analysed and their potential relevance to CBM is identified. Then, an extensive literature review of methods and techniques for the various steps of CBM is provided, especially for prognosis and decision support. Based on these, limitations and gaps are identified and a framework for proactive decision making in the context of CBM is proposed. Findings – In the proposed framework for proactive decision making, the CBM concept is enriched in the sense that it is structured into two components: the information space and the decision space. Moreover, it is extended in a way that decision space is further analyzed according to the types of recommendations that can be provided. Moreover, possible inputs and outputs of each step are identified. Practical implications – The paper provides a framework for CBM representing the steps that need to be followed for proactive recommendations as well as the types of recommendations that can be given. The framework can be used by maintenance management of a company in order to conduct CBM by utilizing real-time sensor data depending on the type of decision required. Originality/value – The results of the work presented in this paper form the basis for the development and implementation of proactive Decision Support System (DSS) in the context of maintenance.

scholarly journals Agritourism and Sustainability: What We Can Learn from a Systematic Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 9575
Author(s):  
Salvatore Ammirato ◽  
Alberto Michele Felicetti ◽  
Cinzia Raso ◽  
Bruno Antonio Pansera ◽  
Antonio Violi
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Latent Dirichlet Allocation ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
The Right

Scholars from different perspectives agree that agritourism can be the right tool to balance the needs of tourists with those of rural communities, offering real opportunities for economic and social development, while mitigating undesirable impacts on the environment. This paper aims to provide a holistic outlook of the different perspectives under which scientific literature deals with the topic of agritourism as a means to support the sustainable development of rural areas. To reach this aim, we performed a systematic review of the scientific literature in order to point out the linkages between agritourism and sustainability. We analyzed papers through a text mining solution based on the Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) technique to point out the main topics around which the scientific literature on agritourism and sustainability has grown. Topics are further categorized in themes by means of an agglomerative hierarchical clustering procedure. Results are further analyzed to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the current streams of the literature.

Cybersecurity: investing for competitive outcomes

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dejan Kosutic ◽  
Federico Pigni
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Extensive Literature Review ◽  
Industry Standards ◽  
Technological Bias ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to help companies address the problem of ever-increasing cybersecurity investment that does not produce tangible business value – this is achieved by explaining the relationship between cybersecurity and competitive advantage. Design/methodology/approach The impact of cybersecurity on competitive advantage was explored through a qualitative research study – the authors conducted an extensive literature review and conducted two rounds of semi-structured interviews with executives and security professionals from companies in four countries, from the financial, IT and security industries. Findings The analysis of the findings enabled the conceptualization of the Cybersecurity Competitive Advantage Model that explains how to build up cybersecurity dynamic capabilities to achieve long-term competitive advantage. Research limitations/implications The research presents the theorization of the model based on an extensive literature review, gathered information, insight from qualified respondents and the authors’ experience in the field. While we controlled for saturation and rigorously collected and analyzed the data, the inductive approach followed may limit the generalizability of the findings. Practical implications The proposed model helps explain to executives how to differentiate their company in a novel way and how to retain that competitive advantage; security professionals can use the model to organize cybersecurity and communicate to their superiors more effectively. Originality/value The presented model differs from existing literature, cybersecurity frameworks and industry standards by presenting a method of avoiding technological bias and for achieving competitive advantage.

Ingredient Branding: A Differentiation Strategy for the Commoditized World

Paradigm ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-163
Author(s):  
Tapish Panwar ◽  
Kalim Khan
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Strategic Alliance ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Branding Strategy ◽  
Differentiation Strategy ◽  
Extensive Literature Review ◽  
Ingredient Branding ◽  
Branding Strategies ◽  
Implementation Guidelines ◽  
The Right

Ingredient branding, as one of the potent branding strategies, relies upon the added equity based on a strategic alliance of two brands. This article aims to discuss the fundamentals of ingredient branding and consolidate the extant knowledge with the help of an extensive literature review. A set of implementation guidelines for ingredient branding strategy, as well as the risks associated with the strategy, have been discussed. Finally, it has been argued that ingredient branding, due to its nuances and advantages can be useful for a firm to differentiate against its competitors in a highly commoditized market. This article will help managers and marketers decide about adopting an ingredient branding strategy, and choosing the right ingredient for the host brand to achieve a sustainable differentiation against competition.

scholarly journals Sustainable Transport Indicators in the Context of Introducing of Electric Passenger Cars

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 318-324
Author(s):  
Stevan Kjosevski ◽  
Atanas Kochov ◽  
Darko Danev ◽  
Aleksandar Kostikj
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Sustainable Transport ◽  
Ahp Method ◽  
Passenger Cars ◽  
Balkan Countries ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Development Analysis

Sustainable development and sustainable transport are becoming of higher and higher importance. A scientific approach to sustainable development analysis means, first of all, identification of relevant indicators. Based on literature review and regional professionals’ view, a total of 90 indicators have been chosen. They have been structured in five hierarchic levels. A total of five personal transport means alternatives have been analyzed in the research. The AHP method of analysis has been employed in which 75 professionals from the Western Balkan countries have filled appropriate questionnaire. The research presents their opinion about the capacity of each of the alternatives to contribute to the sustainable transport in the region, but also puts a light on perception of the professionals on importance of chosen indicators. The results of this research could be used for further research and could also help to decision making levels regarding sustainable transport and sustainable development.

scholarly journals Sustained sustainable development actions of China from 1986 to 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bingsheng Liu ◽  
Tao Wang ◽  
Jiaming Zhang ◽  
Xiaoming Wang ◽  
Yuan Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Development Levels ◽  
The Right ◽  
Resource Conditions

AbstractAchieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a long-term task, which puts forward high requirements on the sustainability of related policies and actions. Using the text analysis method, we analyze the China National Sustainable Communities (CNSCs) policy implemented over 30 years and its effects on achieving SDGs. We find that the national government needs to understand the scope of sustainable development more comprehensively, the sustained actions can produce positive effects under the right goals. The SDGs selection of local governments is affected by local development levels and resource conditions, regions with better economic foundations tend to focus on SDGs on human well-being, regions with weaker foundations show priority to basic SDGs on the economic development, infrastructures and industrialization.

scholarly journals Multiple Criteria Decision Making for the Achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: A Systematic Literature Review and a Research Agenda

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 4129
Author(s):  
Manuel Sousa ◽  
Maria Fatima Almeida ◽  
Rodrigo Calili
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Multiple Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Multiple Criteria ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Development Goals

Multiple-criteria decision making (MCDM) methods have been widely employed in various fields and disciplines, including decision problems regarding Sustainable Development (SD) issues. The main objective of this paper is to present a systematic literature review (SLR) on MCDM methods supporting decisions focusing on the achievement of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in regional, national, or local contexts. In this regard, 143 published scientific articles from 2016 to 2020 were retrieved from the Scopus database, selected and reviewed. They were categorized according to the decision problem associated with SDGs issues, the MCDM methodological approach, including the use (or not) of fuzzy set theory, sensitivity analysis, and multistakeholder approaches, the context of MCDM applications, and the MCDM classification (if utility-based, compromise, multi-objective, outranking, or other MCDM methods). The widespread adoption of MCDM methods in complex contexts confirms that they can help decision-makers solve multidimensional problems associated with key issues within the 2030 Agenda framework. Besides, the state-of-art review provides an improved understanding of this research field and directions for building a research agenda for those interested in advancing the research on MCDM applications in issues associated with the 2030 Agenda framework.

Study of Influence of Road Construction on Grassland in Inner Mongolia

2013 ◽  
Vol 807-809 ◽  
pp. 1881-1885
Author(s):  
Chun Mei Zhang ◽  
Min Zhao ◽  
Xue Lv
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽  
Inner Mongolia ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Environment Protection ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Inner Mongolia Grassland ◽  
Hierarchy Process

In this paper, the indexes that are used to assess the influence of road construction on Inner Mongolia grassland have been proposed based on the environment protection perspective. The Analytic hierarchy process was employed to evaluate the importance of different indexes regarding to influence. These indexes would be used to provide information for decision making about road construction in order to achieve the sustainable development of grassland.

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