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Demonstrating the benefits of knowledge management assets : developing and applying a valuation methodology
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Since the early 1980s numerous knowledge-dependent organizations have made diligent attempts to measure their intangible assets. In more recent years, knowledge-dependent organizations have expressed a desire to demonstrate ...
Collection, evaluation, and diffusion of information in online communities
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
In this thesis, I study a number of online information communities to understand how open practices are currently used in supporting community functions. By examining how communities operate, I hope to provide individuals ...
Study and analysis of best practices for the development of systems engineers at a multi-national organization
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Thesis statement: The purpose of this thesis is threefold: * Define the role and need of systems engineers/integrators within a large organization. * Analyze the system engineering procedures and availability of systems ...
Casual factors of increased project risk : a review of four in-flight anomalies
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Risk management is an essential component any project. Traditional tools of risk management, however, tend to focus solely on the three traditional project elements-cost, schedule, and technical-ignoring the broader ...
Standardization of network interfaces : a framework for collaborative development and go-to-market strategy
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Over the last decade technological innovation in computers and communications industries has resulted in higher penetration of technology intensive products in businesses and homes. In communications industry, the true ...
Re-Architecting the DoD acquisition process : a transition to the information age
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
The military is the midst of significant change, due to the DoD transformation guidance and movement to Network-Centric Warfare/Operations. Unfortunately, both the guidance given, roadmaps produced and the level of espoused ...
An integrative framework for architecting supply chains
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
This thesis explores the limitations of classic models of supply chain management, and proposes a new view based on the concept of value-driven supply chains, and a method of analysis and design based on the concepts of ...
Dependable system architecture for businesses : analysis of an enterprise resource planning system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
This thesis defines the concept of Dependable System Architecture (DSA), evaluation criteria for DSAs and applies those criteria to evaluate SAP, a leading ERP system. The evaluation criteria employ system frameworks, ...
Representing and manipulating spatial data in interoperable systems and its industrial applications
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Introduction: The amount of information available nowadays is staggering and increases exponentially. Making sense of this data has become increasingly difficult because of the two factors: · The sheer volume of data · The ...
Successes of collaborative decision making at the Traffic Flow Management Program Office and the advantages of adopting toolkits
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Manufacturers, product designers and developers of products that have a large and diverse user base are consistently trying to produce products that satisfy as many users as possible. Manufacturers and product developers ...