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Validating ITIL maturity to strategic business-IT alignment
, Article ICCTD 2010 - 2010 2nd International Conference on Computer Technology and Development, Proceedings, 2 November 2010 through 4 November 2010 ; November , 2010 , Pages 556-561 ; 9781424488438 (ISBN) ; Gardesh, H ; Shadrokh Sikari, S ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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Ensuring that organizational IT is in alignment with and provides support for an organization's business strategy is critical to business success. As there is no published research that attempts to describe maturity of ITIL V3 in aligning business and IT at strategic level, this paper reports on determining aligning roles of ITIL V3 in practice. In this paper, ITIL maturity to business-IT strategic alignment is validated by Strategic Alignment Maturity model. Focusing on how ITIL V3 covers business-IT alignment maturity criteria of the model, the maturity of ITIL strategic alignment practices is assessed which makes it possible to recognize conceptual and practical competencies of ITIL to...
Strategic alignment: ITIL perspective
, Article ICCTD 2010 - 2010 2nd International Conference on Computer Technology and Development, Proceedings, 2 November 2010 through 4 November 2010 ; November , 2010 , Pages 550-555 ; 9781424488438 (ISBN) ; Gardesh, H ; Shadrokh Sikari, S ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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The literature suggests that organizations cannot be competitive if their business and information technology strategies are not aligned. Yet achieving strategic alignment continues to be a major concern for business executives. A number of alignment models have been offered in the literature, primary among them the Strategic Alignment model (SAM) and IT Governance (via ITIL). As there is no published research that attempts to present how effective ITIL V3 is to align business and IT in strategic level, this paper reports on determining aligning roles of ITIL by applying it to the SAM framework. In this regard, the (TIL Strategic Alignment model is proposed to describe ITIL V3 approach of...
Strategic alignment: ITIL perspective
, Article Proceedings of the International Conference on Electronic Business (ICEB), 1 December 2010 through 4 December 2010, Shanghai ; 2010 , Pages 457-462 ; 16830040 (ISSN) ; Gardesh, H ; Shadrokh Sikari, S ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
Abstract
The literature suggests that organizations cannot be competitive if their business and information technology strategies are not aligned. Yet achieving strategic alignment continues to be a major concern for business executives. A number of alignment models have been offered in the literature, primary among them the Strategic Alignment model (SAM) and IT Governance (via ITIL). As there is no published research that attempts to present how effective ITIL V3 is to align business and IT in strategic level, this paper reports on determining aligning roles of ITIL by applying it to the SAM framework. In this regard, the ITIL Strategic Alignment model is proposed to describe ITIL V3 approach of...
Equilibrium pricing and ordering policies in a two-echelon supply chain in the presence of strategic customers
, Article Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias ; Volume 88, Issue 2 , 2016 , Pages 1127-1150 ; 00013765 (ISSN) ; Naeij, J ; Shavandi, H ; Makui, A ; Sharif University of Technology
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This paper studying the impact of strategic customer behavior on decentralized supply chain gains and decisions, which includes a supplier, and a monopoly firm as a retailer who sells a single product over a finite two periods of selling season. We consider three types of customers: myopic, strategic and low-value customers. The problem is formulated as a bi-level game where at the second level (e.g. horizontal game), the retailer determines his/her equilibrium pricing strategy in a non-cooperative simultaneous general game with strategic customers who choose equilibrium purchasing strategy to maximize their expected surplus. At the first level (e.g. vertical game), the supplier competes...
An efficient dynamic allocation mechanism for security in networks of interdependent strategic agents
, Article Dynamic Games and Applications ; Volume 9, Issue 4 , 2019 , Pages 914-941 ; 21530785 (ISSN) ; Tavafoghi, H ; Teneketzis, D ; Golestani, S. J ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer New York LLC
2019
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Motivated by security issues in networks, we study the problem of incentive mechanism design for dynamic resource allocation in a multi-agent networked system. Each strategic agent has a private security state which can be safe or unsafe and is only known to him. At every time, each agent faces security threats from outside as well as from his unsafe neighbors. Therefore, the agents’ states are correlated and have interdependent stochastic dynamics. Agents have interdependent valuations, as each agent’s instantaneous utility depends on his own security state as well as his neighbors’ security states. There is a network manager that can allocate a security resource to one agent at each time...
Optimal planning of equipment maintenance and replacement on a variable horizon
, Article Scientia Iranica ; Volume 11, Issue 3 , 2004 , Pages 185-192 ; 10263098 (ISSN) ; Sharif University of Technology
Sharif University of Technology
2004
Abstract
In maintenance and replacement planning of an industry, the purchasing of new equipment on the market with some kind of technological improvement over existing equipment should be taken into account. Because of operating cost, ordinary and preventive maintenance expenses may be lower, production rate may be higher and the quality of output may be better, etc. The industry to be considered in this paper is the mining industry and the replaced equipment is the mine shovel. It is assumed that, at most, one new shovel can be purchased before the mine is exhausted. It is possible that the mine is given up before exhausted, because of the disadvantage of the expense and loss of the salvage value...
Proposing a Framework for IT Strategic Planning in Iranian Public Universities
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Kermanshah, Ali (Supervisor) ; Isaai, Mohammad Taghi (Supervisor)
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Information Technology Strategic Planning (ITSP) is performing strategic planning in Information Technology in alignment with overall goals' of organizations. An ITSP framework is consisted of stages, instructions, and models that should be used during an ITSP project. In this research an appropriate framework for public universities which are under supervision of Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, is proposed –and not selected nor presented. Process, models, methodology and altogether framework of ITSP projects (in case of out-sourcing or doing in-house), have a vital role in the success of project. Therfore, Iranian public universities and also other educational and...
Public participation role in sustainable urban management by quantitative strategic planning matrix (QSPM)
, Article International Journal of Environmental Research ; Vol. 8, issue. 4 , 2014 , p. 1309-1314 ; Abbaspour, M ; Monavari S.M ; Arjmandi R ; Lahijanian, A ; Sharif University of Technology
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Public participation is counted as one of the main indexes in sustainable urban management. Based on their nature, metropolitan cities has several and complex problems. For this purpose Tehran metropolitan area is selected. Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) weighted through a made-byresearcher questionnaire. The reliability of the model was verified by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Evaluation matrix for internal and external factors was equal to 1.944 and 3.413, respectively. The strategies were classified and prioritize by quantitative matrix. Suitable strategies for Tehran city are as follows: developing a strategic plan in field of social control participatory management for...
Empirical Research of Strategic Renewal using a Comprehensive Framework of Organizational Learning
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Mashayekhi, Ali Naghi (Supervisor)
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Study of "Strategic Renewal" by means of "Organizational Learning's processes" was the main intention of this research. At first, we reviewed strategic renewal and organizational learning literature to have better knowledge of relationships between them. 4i Model considered as a base for our research. Tehran Information Technology Organization (TITO) was selected as a case study environment because of many strategic changes, it had in recent years. We designed a qualitative research method for studying 4i model and relationships between strategic renewal and organizational learning, based on research method used previously for testing 4i model. Accordingly, some considerable outcomes...
An innovative design and cost optimization of a trigeneration (combined cooling, heating and power) system
, Article International Journal of Environmental Research ; Volume 8, Issue 4 , 2014 , Pages 971-978 ; ISSN: 17356865 ; Saraei, A. R ; Sharif University of Technology
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Load management and cost optimization are among the important factors in trigeneration systems and combined cooling, heating and power (CCHP) systems. In this study, an innovative CCHP system uses a gas turbine as the prime mover and has a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) in addition to an auxiliary boiler, electric and absorption chillers. The system is tied with the bulk electric grid; to export and sell excess power or import power when necessary. This study analyzes load management and cost optimization of CCHP systems. A heuristic strategy to optimize the total energy cost is then presented. The optimal size of CCHP is determined from the study results. This paper proposes a model...
Dynamic based cost functions for TF/TA flights
, Article 2005 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, 5 March 2005 through 12 March 2005 ; Volume 2005 , 2005 ; 1095323X (ISSN); 0780388704 (ISBN); 9780780388703 (ISBN) ; Kosari, A. R ; Jokar, S ; Sharif University of Technology
2005
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A new methodology has been proposed which offers a systematic approach to use the so called "performance index" or cost function as the basic tool to incorporate the dynamics of the aircraft in the process of trajectory planning. Moreover, by using non-dimensional parameters a better understanding of the dynamic terms are provided. © 2005 IEEE
Risk-Cost optimized maintenance strategy for steel bridge subjected to deterioration
, Article Sustainability (Switzerland) ; Volume 14, Issue 1 , 2022 ; 20711050 (ISSN) ; Mahmoodian, M ; Khaloo, A ; Sun, Z ; Sharif University of Technology
MDPI
2022
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This paper aims to develop a deteriorated bridge maintenance strategy that ensures the safe operation of steel structures and minimizes the total risk. Five common failure modes are considered for the deteriorated bridge: flexure, shear, deflection, fatigue failure for girder, and chloride attack for the concrete deck. Time-dependent and system reliability analyses are carried out to find the probability of failure under these failure modes. Risk-cost optimization is then used to determine the maintenance strategy. This method was applied to a working example. It was found that the developed maintenance strategy can predict when, where, and what to maintain for a bridge to ensure its safe...
A Navol Strategic Decision Making Framework for Project Machines & Resources Management
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Fattahi Valilai, Omid (Supervisor)
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Organizations adopts different strategies to manage their resources and equipment. This strategies can be categorized through two distinct group. The first group is outsourcing and the second one is in-house management. In some organizations due to the strategic aspects of the equipment, the competitive advantage or restrictive policies, there is a low tendency for outsourcing. Through this approach, the equipment and resources are idle due to partial need on organization. This causes a high amount of investment blockage which faces the organization with high cost of missing investment opportunities. Through the strategic insight, the capitals which have a high potential for making revenue...
A Novel Framework for Change Management Leadership with Focus on Human Resource (HR) Factors
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ;
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The world around us changes almost every second, so the economy in this world feels it more by every single minute. When we look at the organizational structures, they experience lots of things for keeping the companies competitive and the human resources have the main role among the other stimulating factors.The human resource management and its improvements have done a lot in this century to organize and manage the human problems in organizations. After that those companies that had more effective strategies become on top of this important management system. By changing fast the work models companies experience more and immediate changes that may not happen even through the years. In this...
Alignment of Project Portfolio Management with Corporate Strategy in Project Based Organizations
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Sepehri, Mehran (Supervisor)
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Nowadays, the selection and updating the projects portfolio in project-based organizations is mentioned as one of the most challenging issues. Project based organizations used to try to shape their portfolios according to their strategic direction. Portfolio management is especially attended for project based organizations in IT industry in which there is a lot of project proposals with different objectives and scales. On one hand, the best approach for corporate strategy implementation in these kinds of organizations is based on project and portfolio management and on the other hand, the portfolio management in these organizations will affect the strategic direction. In the Persian...
Examining Factors Influencing Top Managers' Decisions about Conducting Strategic Planning: a Case Study in Two Iranian Companies
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor) ; Arasti, Mohammad Reza (Co-Advisor)
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Despite the profound impact of formal strategic planning on the performance of companies, there have been a few researches on the factors that influence the starting phase of strategic planning process. This research tries to identify these factors and clarify the decision process of conducting strategic planning. In other words, the main purpose of this study is to identify the rationales of companies for initiation of strategic planning. Regarding limited previous studies on this topic, especially about the decision process about conducting strategic planning in Iranian companies, the case study methodology is used. The study is conducted in two phases. In the first phase, five companies...
Toward A Framework For Business Activity Monitoring Based On Enterprise Service Bus
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Habibi, Jafar (Supervisor) ; Abtahi, Ebrahim (Co-Advisor)
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Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) is a method for evaluating current condition of organization from the viewpoint of reaching to its strategic objectives and helps man-agerstobe informed straight forwardly about thecurren tstatu sofeach Key Performance Indicator (KPI). Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) is an infrastructure for transferring web services between some software components that performs in Service Oriented Archi-tecture (SOA) domain and its goal is improving interoperability between components.As BAM needs to interact with other systems to receive event flow and ESB assists this interaction, there is a need to define a general framework to establish communication between them and...
Strategic Approach to Operational one in Supply Chain by Real Option Method
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Modarres Yazdi, Mohammad (Supervisor)
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Nowadays, considering intense competition and the need for continuous improvement in organizations, research and development projects have attracted the attention of many organizations. Due to the intense competition and turbulence in the competitive market, there is a need for flexibility in the strategic decisions. In this thesis, we introduce a systematic framework for executive decision making within a strategic planning framework using the real options valuation method. This two-stage model first takes value of strategic projects in different periods considering the market effects of using the real options opportunity approach. Then the effect of this selection on all the options is...
Use of technology mapping in identification of fuel cell sub-technologies
, Article International Journal of Hydrogen Energy ; Volume 35, Issue 17 , 2010 , Pages 9516-9525 ; 03603199 (ISSN) ; Bagheri Moghaddam, N ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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Technology Identification involves developing a list of technologies which are, or may be, incorporated into products or processes. After reviewing Technology Assessment, Technology Strategy, Management of Technology and New Product Development in literature, four methods of Technology Identification are investigated: Value Chain of Technologies, Process-based Approach, Quality Function Deployment and Technology Mapping. A model facilitating decision making process is then proposed by which the most appropriate method to be employed is identified. The proposed model is examined in specific case of fuel cell technologies while preparing the Fuel cell Development Strategic Plan of Iran. 1...
A strategic planning model for natural gas transmission networks
, Article Energy Policy ; Volume 35, Issue 11 , 2007 , Pages 5656-5670 ; 03014215 (ISSN) ; Hemmati, M. R ; Sharif University of Technology
2007
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The design and development of natural gas transmission pipeline networks are multidisciplinary problems that require various engineering knowledge. In this problem, the type, location, and installation schedule of major physical components of a network including pipelines and compressor stations are decided upon over a planning horizon with least cost goal and subject to network constraints. Practically, this problem has been viewed as a conceptual design case and not as an optimization problem that tries to select the best design option among a set of possible solutions. Consequently, conceptual design approaches are usually suboptimal and work only for short-run development planning. We...