Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Impact of Strategic Knowledge Management Practices on ERP Systems in Saudi Arabia Business Organizations(Hunan University, 2024-06-15) Baslom, Mohammed Majdy M; Shu, TongMany organizations are currently implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP) to address their operational challenges. Despite its appeal, ERP implementation is fraught with obstacles and complications, particularly in developing nations. Recent studies indicate that the implementation of EM-ERP has significantly enhanced production, services, revenues, and employee well-being. Both developed and developing nations have witnessed the emergence of novel management levels and innovative concepts. The "Saudi Vision 2030" initiative is a significant national undertaking with substantial economic implications for Saudi Arabia. Knowledge management (KM) is assuming new, crucial responsibilities in advancing the industrial business environment, especially in the face of globalization and intense corporate competition. Organizations are increasingly focusing on the development and application of knowledge as a strategic asset. In 2017, the industrial sector contributed approximately 45% of Saudi Arabia's gross domestic product (GDP), a figure expected to rise as KM-ERP programs are integrated into Saudi business organizations, particularly in the manufacturing sector. This Dissertation investigates the critical factors influencing the adoption of ERP systems for effective KM in the Saudi Arabian manufacturing sector. The study aims to determine how KM can be utilized as a strategic resource to optimize ERP systems, consequently enhancing organizational competitiveness. Additionally, it assesses the role of support teams, providing a novel perspective on how human resources and team interactions can substantially influence ERP and KM processes. The integration of ERP systems and KM is essential for improving the performance, efficiency, and competitiveness of industrial businesses in Saudi Arabia. ERP systems automate and integrate business operations, including human resources, accounting, inventory, production, and sales. KM connects the generation, dissemination, and implementation of knowledge within an organization to achieve its goals. Thus, it is crucial for manufacturing companies to develop and implement contemporary strategies. Given the global impact of AI on research and implementation, expanding Saudi Arabia's research program is vital. By monitoring and analyzing data from machinery and shop floor processes, manufacturers can detect patterns to predict or prevent malfunctions. ERP systems are critical digital infrastructures that link operations throughout manufacturing enterprises. With the rapid development of AI capabilities, ERP platforms are poised for transformation. The integration of intelligent features can provide unprecedented connectivity, visibility, efficiency, and insight, revolutionizing the manufacturing sector in Saudi Arabia and enhancing the nation's economic status. This investigation achieves several essential contributions. First, it identifies critical factors influencing the success or failure of an ERP-KM environment within Saudi Arabian manufacturing organizations. The study focuses on organizational learning readiness, change management, ERP adoption scenarios, and KM methods used by Saudi enterprises. Second, it integrates information management and decision-making by examining knowledge alignment, collaboration, and communication. The study uses quantitative methods, including logistic regression and partial least squares SEM, followed by CFA and structural model assessment using Python. Third, it evaluates the impact of ERP and KM systems on support teams within business organizations, quantifying this impact with statistical metrics such as goodness of fit, R-squared, Chi-square, RMSEA, CFI, and TLI. The study identifies adoption barriers and explores how social, political, economic, and cultural factors influence KM and ERP implementation. Lastly, the research implements the PLS-SEM model and demonstrates that strategic business information distribution significantly impacts AI awareness in KM. It highlights the necessity of instruction and training in novel technologies and examines the role of learning environments and AI awareness in organizational structures. By exploring interdepartmental collaboration and information exchange, it provides a comprehensive perspective on organizational dynamics impacting ERP and KM systems. Incorporating strategic KM practices into the ERP systems of Saudi Arabian manufacturing companies will optimize ERP capabilities and reveal both financial and non-financial benefits. This Dissertation contributes to organizational learning readiness, change management, and technological adoption, providing insights into the optimization of ERP and KM systems in Saudi Arabia.24 0Item Restricted THE REALITY OF STRATEGIC PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION IN ACCORDANCE TO THE SCHOOL ACCREDITATION STANDARDS: AN EVALUATION STUDY OF PUBLICSCHOOL PRINCIPALS IN JEDDAH(Al-Madinah International University, 2024-05-20) Alzahrani, Huda Abdullah; Kareem, Hamed PopoolaThis study aimed to identify the reality of applying the school strategic planning according to the basic stages, and the challenges of applying it from the point of view of school female principals. The researcher adopted the mixed approach. She used the questionnaire and interview tools to collect data from her community, who are the female principals of public schools in Jeddah with (658) school female principals during the academic year 2023 which was represented by a sample of (242) school female principals. The following findings showed: The level of applying the strategic planning from the point of view of school female principals according to the strategic planning stages was low in general, at the forefront is the future vision stage, while the level of challenges was moderate in general, at the forefront are the challenges related to school evaluation and accreditation firstly, followed by those related to strategic planning secondly. It was also shown that there is statistical significance at the significance level (a ≤ 0.05) between the average responses attributed to the variable of training courses and experience years when applying the strategic planning, and differences in favor of the academic qualification, training courses and experience years for the challenges they face. The study presented a proposed model for developing and improving the level of applying the school strategic planning according to school evaluation and accreditation standards, the basis of which is self-management of change based on analysis and explanation of school evaluation and accreditation results. The most prominent recommendations: It is necessary that the educational supervisors and specialists in the field of strategic planning shall participate in developing the school strategic plan, the school employees shall participate in the process of preparing it, and spreading the culture of strategic planning and adopting scientific methodology. Among the proposals: To do more evaluation studies about the reality of schools’ application of school evaluation and accreditation, to create expert teams in the field of school evaluation and accreditation, and to develop the evaluation platform to include a strategic plan to improve institutional performance. Keywords: Strategic Planning, Evaluation, Standards, School Accreditation.25 0Item Restricted Investigating the Current Strategic Planning for Sustainable Infrastructure in Jazan Industrial City: A Focus on Goal 9 of the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)(University of the West of England, 2024-02-21) Muharaq, Abubakr; Atoofi, MaryamIn the 21st century, the global population is gradually surging towards an estimated 9.7 billion by 2050 (O’Sullivan, 2023), and as a result, the importance of sustainable development cannot be overstated. This research focuses on the Jazan Industrial City, as it represents the challenges and opportunities caused by rapid urbanization and industrialization. The current study aims to investigate the current strategic planning for sustainable infrastructure development at Jazan Industrial City, with a focus on Goal 9 of UN SDGs. The specific objectives focused on the influence of increased investment, training programs, community engagement and social equity, and environmental impact assessments. The study adopted a survey method that involved 109 city planners and project managers. The results revealed that four factors (Increased investment, training programs, community engagement and social equity, and environmental impact assessments) scored above a mean score of 2.5, which was the cut-off mark. The study concluded that the four factors (mentioned above) enhanced the strategic planning for sustainable infrastructure at Jazan Industrial City. The study also offered various recommendations, such as optimizing investment mechanisms, strengthening training initiatives, improving community engagement, and enhancing environmental impact assessments. This study is crucial for policy makers and future researchers as they may use the insights from the study to enhance the sustainability of infrastructural projects both locally and globally, thus realizing SDG 9.35 0