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Central to psychological contracts is the inherently perceptual nature of contracts and the need to manage relationships, not just compliance with the written contract. In this Update we’ll be exploring the legal aspects of these contracts. When individuals begin to act as collectives (or clans, as they are known) with shared values and behaviors, patterns of behavior can override what the written document might say — not just in practice, but legally as well.
The recently announced VW emissions debacle is something that I take personally.
The unfolding Volkswagen emissions control cheating scandal has all the ingredients and drama of a great Shakespearean play.
Why does the word "commodity" raise the hackles of business technologists? It could just be a matter of semantics, according to Cutter Senior Consultant James Mitchell.
At the heart of the Agile movement is the concept that collaborative problem solving is a better way to work than having people sit in their cubicles working by themselves.
This Executive Summary highlights the various psychological and social aspects of transitioning to (and rendering) an Agile organization.
Adopting Agile as an organizational culture is a different ball game than that of practicing Agile as an individual on the project level. Yes, it’s the same ball, but a different game. This Executive Report focuses on how to best render an entire organization Agile. Practical, logistical challenges involve nonproject (business-as-usual) situations, part-time or telecommuting work, outsourced vendor relationships, ROI, and regulations. Despite the challenges, as argued in this report, it is precisely at this organizational culture level that Agile provides its maximum value.
What is the status of IoT efforts within organizations? In addition, how do companies view the IoT, and connected products in general, in terms of importance? Moreover, what are the main factors influencing organizations to develop connected products and services, and what are their plans for developing such applications in the near future? Just as important, what are the issues and roadblocks organizations perceive as standing in their way?