In this paper, we set out to explore the organisational knowledge that evolves from virtual co-operative work experiences. Through case narratives we demonstrate issues that can arise and using the four theoretical viewpoints of sociotechnology, knowledge management, organisational communication theory, and Computer Supported Collaborative Work (CSCW) we develop practical insights into the orga...

BACKGROUND Between 2004 and 2008, 24 Dutch hospitals participated in a two-year multilevel quality collaborative (MQC) comprised of (a) a leadership programme for hospital executives, (b) six quality-improvement collaboratives (QICs) for healthcare professionals and other staff, and (c) an internal programme organisation to help senior management monitor and coordinate team progress. The MQC ai...

Many disciplines pursue research into organisations. Organisational size, as a frequent research variable in the IS literature, has received considerable application but little critical examination. This paper examines the content and construct validity of the organisational size construct. A survey of research papers published in six leading IS journals over an eleven year period finds 21 fact...

This article’s overall purpose is to contribute the recent discussion between literatures of valuation studies and urban studies. The paper aims do this by generating knowledge on framing values qualities in inter-organisational settings making up wider development projects. makes use a framework Metzger Wiberg published 2017 Urban Studies, although employing it settings, rather than intra-orga...

Usage of information systems has moved increasingly from being an optional means of enhancing productivity to a required part of organisational jobs. However, prior research on technology acceptance has largely focused on volitional systems and on individual, rather than organisational factors that could influence technology acceptance and use. As a result, little is known about how management ...

BACKGROUND Many countries have recently expanded their childhood immunisation programmes. Schools are an increasingly attractive setting for delivery of these new immunisations because of their ability to reach large numbers of children in a short period of time. However, there are organisational challenges to delivery of large-scale vaccination programmes in schools. Understanding the facilita...

Strategic planning of information systems is vital in the business environment and this is still an open issue in the management information systems research. Through planning, organisations develop effective long-term use of information systems and subsequently ensuring the support of organisational objectives. This chapter develops a contingency model for measuring the success of strategic in...

In response to the problem of high expatriate failure rates in China, this study investigates organisational commitment issues in relation to a community of Western expatriate managers working in a private, Chinese-owned, academic college in China. Through individual interviews, the study examines the various processes, experiences, and interactions of six expatriate managers in order to gain a...

This paper explores the connection between intra-religious dialogue and Muslim identities in Australia. Drawing on empirical literature analysis, this article investigates increasing identification interplay Australian Muslims from different sects, sub-sects faith-based groups of Islam. It argues intra-Muslim is gaining more noticeability among working to build civic inclusive identities. At sa...

BACKGROUND Delirium occurs frequently in intensive care unit (ICU) patients and is associated with numerous deleterious outcomes. There is a large variation in reported delirium occurrence rates, ranging from 4% to 89%. Apart from patient and treatment-related factors, organisational factors could influence delirium incidence, but this is currently unknown. OBJECTIVE To systematically review ...