Community of Practice

Improving Project Management Process Controls in Africa

Dr. Stephen Hammond’s research investigates the relationship between project management practices and project success for Metropolitans, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana. It also explored the causes of delay

Leveraging Advanced Technologies

Dr. Sinan Ozgur evaluated how Turkey could assess and take away some best practices from Germany related to advanced Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies. Led by Germany’s government, Industry 4.0 is

Lean Manufacturing Principles and Opportunities

Dr. Anna Farberova’s research on Lean Manufacturing Principles took a different approach. Rather than blindly looking at technical considerations, the researcher assessed how these processes can be culturally integrated across

Advancing Negotiations for Peaceful Solutions between Combatants

The BMIL is where combatants can meet in a neutral environment and have honest communications to drive down into, analyze, and mitigate, the root cause of conflicts. Creating a safe

Digital Transformation: The Realignment of Information Technology and Business Strategies for Retailers in South Africa

Dr. Albert Mubako explores the perception of retail strategy experts and decision-makers toward realignment of IT and business strategies considering digital transformation in South Africa. Based on interviews with seven

Improving the Success of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Developing Countries

Farmers in developing countries rely on Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) for loans in order to buy seed and raise crops. Due to the high incidences of defaults on these loans, the

Leveraging Spillover Effects to Manage Irregular Migration

The countries of the Northern Triangle of Central America (NTCA), which include Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, have a low rate of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and, correspondingly, high levels

Outsourcing Strategies for Developing Countries

Assessing outsourcing options in developing countries will facilitate the creation of strategies that encourage developed nations to outsource work to developing countries, and to keep developing countries from outsourcing work

Minimum Acceptable Working Conditions

The world, especially developing countries, need to establish minimum allowable working conditions for employees. Men and women should be able to work at their jobs in a clean and friendly

Contribution of Universities to MI

The flux in the current business environment is a challenge to the sustainability of technology-driven innovations, the subsequent competitive strategies, and the business schools that train managers. The turbulent environment