In this article, we present a scenario planning approach that is a hybrid of three main schools of thought. We propose such an approach in order to develop scenarios for a contemporary, technology-driven and fast-moving industry such as Interactive Digital Media. Our approach, while essentially...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe the application of soft systems methodology (SSM) to address the problematic situation of low opt-in rates for Precision Health-Care (PHC).Design/methodology/approach: The design logic is that when trust is enhanced and compliance is better...

Purpose - The research reported in this on-going study investigates the notion of knowledge assets developed within digital communities in the course of their economic or leisure activities. Ideally, the resulting knowledge is universal, affordable and relevant; this inclusiveness is a hallmark...

Knowledge has become a vital commodity to countries, businesses and individuals in the 21st century - age of the Knowledge-Based Economies (KBE). Tangible evidence suggests that knowledge and information are capable of helping nations to achieve developmental goals. This paper begins with an...

In this presentation we address the challenges facing new media service providers in offering value to the consumer. More specifically, we outline a framework for business modeling known as VISOR and adapt some ideas from the field (such as Value Nets) in order to investigate the digital media...

"This book explores the various dimensions of environmental, social, and economic issues that drives management of resources and decision making in the face of adverse impacts of tourism and urbanization through empirical research, policy inputs and best practices alternatives suitable for...

The research reported in this paper outlines the construction and utilisation of a diagnostic tool for performing what we call a material knowledge audit in an enterprise of medium complexity. The tool was developed by adapting some of the more applicable techniques suggested in the literature...

This article presents an enlightened and egalitarian framework that evaluates the impact of universities in the infrastructure, governance, talent and culture dimensions of enlightened, neo-humanist and knowledge societies. We will expound the above stated role of a university by first...