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1 – 10 of 690Mohamed Graiet, Raoudha Maraoui, Mourad Kmimech, Mohamed Tahar Bhiri and Walid Gaaloul
The purpose of this paper is to formally verify the composition of web services to reduce inconsistencies in software architectures.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to formally verify the composition of web services to reduce inconsistencies in software architectures.
Design/methodology/approach
In order to check the web services composition, the authors use a model‐driven engineering (MDE)‐based approach and to achieve the formalization of web service composition in ACME and check the consistency of this composition, the authors introduce the pattern mediation to formalize web services composition with the ADL ACME, using the concept of architectural style of ACME. Subsequently, a scenario shows how this style can be used in ACMEStudio to detect inconsistencies. The example shows a web travel organization application.
Findings
The authors ensure reliability defined through non‐functional properties. To do so, use ACME was used to check assembling consistency of web service composition. In a second part, a SWC2ACME tool was designed and implemented to check if the web services meta‐model conforms to ACME model.
Originality/value
The paper describes a framework which has proven to be useful to ensure a safe design and execution of software architectures, specifically web services composition.
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Ned Piper needs to improve the performance of Acme Lumber’s Broken Arrow store. There are two candidates for the store manager’s position, Larry Frazier and Chip Farmer. Larry has…
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Synopsis
Ned Piper needs to improve the performance of Acme Lumber’s Broken Arrow store. There are two candidates for the store manager’s position, Larry Frazier and Chip Farmer. Larry has worked for Acme for 35 years in a variety of positions and is related to the Johnson family who has owned and managed Acme for three generations. Chip has worked for Acme for 19 years and has successfully helped to turn around another store. Chip is not related to the Johnsons. Ned is feeling pressure from the business and family to make the right decision. Which candidate should he select to become a manager?
Research methodology
The authors used a case study methodology.
Relevant courses and levels
Human resources, selection, staffing, and family business management.
Theoretical bases
Socioemotional wealth perspective, and agency theory.
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Jaideep Motwani and Zubair M. Mohamed
In this case study, flow manufacturing implementation at Acme International, a toilet bowl and seat manufacturer, is described. Flow manufacturing, is a pull‐driven strategy; its…
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In this case study, flow manufacturing implementation at Acme International, a toilet bowl and seat manufacturer, is described. Flow manufacturing, is a pull‐driven strategy; its main principle is that daily production rate can be synchronized with demand. Thus, customer service is improved while costs are reduced through improved quality, minimum or zero inventory, and elimination of non‐productive time by rearranging equipment and personnel. In the case of Acme, the lead time was reduced by 68 percent while at the same time the defect rate was reduced by 62.5 percent.
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To show how the key to successfully managing alliances is developing and implementing alliance metrics.
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Purpose
To show how the key to successfully managing alliances is developing and implementing alliance metrics.
Design/methodology/approach
The case of “Acme Manufacturing” (a composite of several firms) is used to illustrate the theory and reasoning behind the creation and tracking of alliance metrics appropriate to the life cycle of the partnership. These ideas are then applied to the ongoing Avnet/HP alliance.
Findings
Understanding and applying unique metrics at each stage allows management to anticipate alliance challenges and increase flexibility and adaptability when faced with changing economic and market conditions. Across the life cycle stages the partners must learn to monitor two types of measurements – development metrics, commonly employed in the start‐up and high growth stages, and implementation metrics, engaged throughout the professional, mature, decline, and sustain stages of the life cycle.
Research limitations/implications
This is a case study produced by a consultant specializing in alliance management. It has been peer reviewed but has not been subjected to independent audit.
Practical implications
Proactively managing alliances helps partners ensure value extraction, financial and non‐financial. Development metrics and implementation metrics can help alliance stakeholders understand and plan for the stages of the alliance life cycle while considering their knowledge transfer.
Originality/value
As the cases of Acme Manufacturing and Avnet/HP show, an understanding of alliance life cycles, cultures, and metrics can lead to successful planning, launching, and maintenance of a company's alliances.
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Donald Grunewald and Philip Baron
This case concerns a decision to become an entrepreneur by entering the vending machine business. A high school teacher wants to supplement his income, and a part‐time business…
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This case concerns a decision to become an entrepreneur by entering the vending machine business. A high school teacher wants to supplement his income, and a part‐time business seems an attractive possibility. The case points up issues involved in such a decision and raises the matter of information required to make such a choice. The underlying issue is the problem of what needs to be known to enter a business, what factors should be considered, and the importance of approaching the matter systematically.
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The Science and Engineering Research Council is pressing on with funding of university research projects associated with industry. Dr Peter Smith of the ACME Directorate talked to…
Acme Inc, a large retailer, explores the use of Data warehouse for addressing their decision support infrastructure Challenges. Acme plans for a pilot study to assess the…
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Acme Inc, a large retailer, explores the use of Data warehouse for addressing their decision support infrastructure Challenges. Acme plans for a pilot study to assess the feasibility and evaluate the business benefits of using Data warehouse. The focus of this case is to ascertain the steps involved in design, development and implementation of a Data warehouse.
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Common methods for pricing research ask respondents to evaluate multiple pricing scenarios. Likely respondents can allow some carry‐over to occur from one scenario to the next. In…
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Common methods for pricing research ask respondents to evaluate multiple pricing scenarios. Likely respondents can allow some carry‐over to occur from one scenario to the next. In a study wherein such carry‐over conflicts with the objectives of the research a different experimental design will be more appropriate. Moderated choice experimental designs are introduced and illustrated in a study of every day low price pricing of a consumer durable good. Substantive conclusions about durable goods pricing strategies and about moderated choice experiments are reported.
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Shamal Faily, Claudia Iacob, Raian Ali and Duncan Ki-Aries
This paper aims to present a tool-supported approach for visualising personas as social goal models, which can subsequently be used to identify security tensions.
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Purpose
This paper aims to present a tool-supported approach for visualising personas as social goal models, which can subsequently be used to identify security tensions.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors devised an approach to partially automate the construction of social goal models from personas. The authors provide two examples of how this approach can identify previously hidden implicit vulnerabilities and validate ethical hazards faced by penetration testers and their safeguards.
Findings
Visualising personas as goal models makes it easier for stakeholders to see implications of their goals being satisfied or denied and designers to incorporate the creation and analysis of such models into the broader requirements engineering (RE) tool-chain.
Originality/value
The approach can be used with minimal changes to existing user experience and goal modelling approaches and security RE tools.
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The problem of how a business can be ethical and still make aprofit is outlined. A solution structure is provided and an example ofhow a company can resolve the problem is given.
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The problem of how a business can be ethical and still make a profit is outlined. A solution structure is provided and an example of how a company can resolve the problem is given.
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