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Genetic Algorithms with Chromosome Differentiation (GACD) Based Approach for Process Plan Selection Problems (2011)
Book Chapter
Mishra, N., & Kumar, V. (2011). Genetic Algorithms with Chromosome Differentiation (GACD) Based Approach for Process Plan Selection Problems. In M. Tiwari, & J. A. Harding (Eds.), Evolutionary Computing in Advanced Manufacturing (77-94). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118161883.ch5

The changing global scenario and increased competitiveness has enforced manufacturers to optimize their processes to sustain their position in the market. Manufacturing firms rely on an effective process plan to efficiently utilize their manufacturin... Read More about Genetic Algorithms with Chromosome Differentiation (GACD) Based Approach for Process Plan Selection Problems.

Tool Selection in FMS A Hybrid SA-Tabu Algorithm Based Approach (2011)
Book Chapter
Khilwani, N., Harding, J. A., & Mishra, N. (2011). Tool Selection in FMS A Hybrid SA-Tabu Algorithm Based Approach. In M. Tiwari, & J. A. Harding (Eds.), Evolutionary Computing in Advanced Manufacturing (123-150). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118161883.ch7

A major advantage of Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) is that a family of related parts can be processed simultaneously using sets of computer controlled workstations, capable of performing a number of different operations and interconnected by a... Read More about Tool Selection in FMS A Hybrid SA-Tabu Algorithm Based Approach.

Complexity and Systems Thinking (2011)
Book Chapter
Merali, Y., & Allen, P. (2011). Complexity and Systems Thinking. In P. Allen, S. Maguire, & B. McKelvey (Eds.), The Sage Handbook of Complexity and Management (30-52). London: SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781446201084.n2

Systems thinking has evolved over the millennia as people have looked for ways to articulate the features of the world around them in a coherent manner.1 Starting from the definition of a system as an integrated whole made up of interconnected parts,... Read More about Complexity and Systems Thinking.

The problem of governance from an autopoietic perspective (and a critical comment on the role of ICT) (2009)
Book Chapter
Gregory, A. J. (2009). The problem of governance from an autopoietic perspective (and a critical comment on the role of ICT). Systems thinking and e-participation:ICT in the governance of society (13-21). Information Science Reference, an imprint of IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-860-4.ch002

The aim of this chapter is to examine the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the governance of modern society from an autopoietic perspective. For the main part, discussions of ICT use by government have focused on either pract... Read More about The problem of governance from an autopoietic perspective (and a critical comment on the role of ICT).

Knowledge management for healthcare: Using information and communication technologies for decision making (2005)
Book Chapter
Dwivedi, A. N., Bali, R. K., & Naguib, R. N. (2005). Knowledge management for healthcare: Using information and communication technologies for decision making. In M. E. Jennex (Ed.), Case Studies in Knowledge Management (328-343). Hershey, Pa.: IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59140-351-7.ch019

This case study is based on data collected from a prominent UK-based healthcare software house (Company X Ltd). The organization specializes in information and communication technologies (ICT) solution development, implementations, support services (... Read More about Knowledge management for healthcare: Using information and communication technologies for decision making.

Issues in clinical knowledge management: Revisiting healthcare management (2005)
Book Chapter
Bali, R. K., Dwivedi, A., & Naguib, R. (2005). Issues in clinical knowledge management: Revisiting healthcare management. In R. K. Bali (Ed.), Clinical Knowledge Management: Opportunities and Challenges (1-10). Hershey, Pa.: IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59140-300-5.ch001

The objective of this chapter is to examine some of the key issues surrounding the incorporation of the Knowledge Management (KM) paradigm in healthcare. We discuss whether it would it be beneficial for healthcare organizations to adopt the KM paradi... Read More about Issues in clinical knowledge management: Revisiting healthcare management.

Building and Developing Capabilities: A Cognitive Congruence Framework (2003)
Book Chapter
Merali, Y. (2003). Building and Developing Capabilities: A Cognitive Congruence Framework. In R. Sanchez (Ed.), Knowledge Management and Organizational Competence (41-62). Oxford: Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof%3Aoso/9780199259281.003.0002

The importance of dynamism, regeneration, change, and innovation is often emphasized in 'competing for the future'. Recent literature on competencebased competition and dynamic capabilities highlights the role of knowledge management and organization... Read More about Building and Developing Capabilities: A Cognitive Congruence Framework.