Ali Haji Gholam Saryazdi; Ali Rajabzadeh Ghatari; Ali Naghi Mashayekhi; Alireza Hassanzadeh
Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2020, , Pages 127-154
Abstract
The systems dynamics emphasize the participation of individuals in modeling as well as modeling evaluation. In recent years, participative model building methods have been developed, both individually and in groups, as well as crowd model building, which are based on the mass participation of people ...
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The systems dynamics emphasize the participation of individuals in modeling as well as modeling evaluation. In recent years, participative model building methods have been developed, both individually and in groups, as well as crowd model building, which are based on the mass participation of people through the Web 2 and social networks. However, so far no systematic study has been done to evaluate the effectiveness and compare these modeling methods. On the other hand, in the development of modeling methods, especially crowd model building; special features and characteristics have been enumerated for each of them, which needs to be carefully examined by evaluating them. Therefore, this article seeks to systematically evaluate and compare the crowd and group model building. For this purpose, these two modeling methods have been studied through an online questionnaire. The results showed that the participants acknowledged the positive effect of crowd and group model building sessions in achieving the goals as well as the importance and usefulness of these sessions. However, the results showed that crowd model building is more useful in recognizing different dimensions of crowdfunding with a divergent view, dissemination of topics, and culture building in society, while group model building has been more useful in deepening peoplechr('39')s knowledge of the dimensions of crowdfunding with a convergent view, increasing the commitment of individuals. The results also showed that the diversity of individuals and the informal structure of the sessions have a significant effect on the success of crowd and group model building.
Maryam Mahin Mohammad Alizadeh; Alireza Hassanzadeh; Shaban Elahi
Volume 20, Issue 4 , January 2017, , Pages 95-116
Abstract
Surfing sites of renowned Iranian firms, it can be recognized that they are just using few of web 2.0 tools such as social networks and RSS for achieving their business goals. Enterprise 2.0 is a new concept and it effects all dimensions of organizations. Therefore getting ready for it before implementing ...
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Surfing sites of renowned Iranian firms, it can be recognized that they are just using few of web 2.0 tools such as social networks and RSS for achieving their business goals. Enterprise 2.0 is a new concept and it effects all dimensions of organizations. Therefore getting ready for it before implementing Enterprise 2.0 concepts and technologies in the organization is essential. The goal of this paper is presenting an Organizational Readiness Model for Enterprise 2.0, by which firms can calculate their organizational readiness for Enterprise 2.0. For this purpose, after reviewing literature, an initial model was developed and after asking the opinions of experts, final model was developed. The final model includes 5 stages for Organizational Readiness named Stimulation of Interest, Initiation, Legitimization, Decision to Act, and Action. It is also composed the factors named High market risk, External and social pressure for Enterprise 2.0 adoption, Familiarity with Enterprise 2.0 benefits, Fitness of needs with Enterprise 2.0, Existence or development of Enterprise 2.0 goals and strategies, Alignment of Enterprise 2.0 goals with organizational goals, Positive attitude and tendency of management and employees toward Enterprise 2.0, Senior management support and commitment, Presence of an appropriate organizational culture, Presence of pioneers and champions, Presence of a good and qualified technical team, Presence of a flat organizational structure, Determining the target audience, and Holding Enterprise 2.0 training programs and seminars.
