http://hdl.handle.net/10453/73 Tue, 21 May 2013 01:32:06 GMT 2013-05-21T01:32:06Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/17841 Globalisation as Driver for Transforming Organisations from Knowledge to Learning and then to Innovation Soliman Fawzy The rise of globalisation in 1980s has led many management theories and in particular competition to be modified. One such model that has sprung out of globalisation growth era of the 1980 is the Porter five forces of competition (1980). It is arguable that the five forces model that has been widely used assisted firms to establish competitive advantages. However, theories of industry competition were substantially modified over time. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10453/17841 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/17842 Using Actor-Network Theory to Research the Adoption of Inter-Organizational Information Systems Underwood Jim; Mccabe Bruce Vaidya, Kishor Inter-organizational information systems depend at least as much on collaboration across organizational cultures as on the development of technical infrastructure for their success. Actor-network theory (ANT) is a useful approach for bringing together social and technical considerations. In this chapter we discuss key features of ANT and show how it might be applied to a particular case of IOIS adoption; this ANT approach is compared to co-evolutionary theory which was originally applied to this case. Some possible extensions to ANT are contemplated, and we offer advice to those attempting ANT-based research. We also give advice, based on ANT, to those undertaking IOIS development. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10453/17842 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/17844 Sydney 2000: Moving from Post-Hoc Legacy to Strategic Vision and Operational Partnerships Darcy, Simon; Appleby, L D. Legg and K. Gilbert Legacy remains one of the most important issues relating to multisport mega-events across the globe and it could be argued that the development of legacy is one of the most urgent imperatives in elite sport. In this regard the Paralympics is no exception to the quest for long term legacy; however, little in the way of documentation appears to be forthcoming from the International Paralympic community in this regard. This book reviews the concept of legacy across previous Paralympic Games by providing a series of chapters under the headings of `The Paralympic Legacy Debate¿, `Paralympic City Legacies¿, `Emerging Issues of Paralympic Legacy¿ and `Reconceptualising Paralympic Legacies¿. The issues arising are discussed in terms of a meta-analysis of the author¿s work and offer interesting ideas which if taken up by the International Paralympic Committee, International Olympic Committee, Bid Committees, OCOG¿s and major sports could change the face of Paralympic legacy towards the positive forever. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10453/17844 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/17843 Social inclusion of muslim women in Australian community sport Maxwell Hazel; Taylor Tracy; Foley Carmel Long,J;Fitzergerald,H;Millward,P The social and community building potential of sport has been highlighted by social policy makers and academics both in Australia and overseas (Australian Sports Commission, 2006; Coalter, 2007; Collins and Kay. 2003; Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, 2007; Jarvie, 2003; Nicholson and Hoye, 2008; Rojek, 2005). There is a "presumption that sport can help to address the multifaceted aspects of social exclusion (e.g. reduce crime, increase employability, improve health) and contribute to community development and social cohesion" (Coalter. 2007: p. 19). In ethno culturally diverse societies such as Australia, with a vast array of ancestral identities. languages, and religions, sport has been strategically deployed to overcome the challenges of social exclusion and marginalisation among minority ethnic groups. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10453/17843 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z