1. The relation between project team conflict and user resistance in software projectsSimon Vrhovec, Blaž Markelj, 2021, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This study aims to explore the relation between conflict in the project team and user resistance to change in software projects. Following a cross-sectional research design, a survey was conducted among 1,000 largest companies in Slovenia (N = 114). The results of PLSSEM analysis indicate that task and process conflicts in the project team are associated with user resistance. This study is among the first to associate conflict within the project team and user resistance in the implementing organization. It is also one of the first studies to investigate the relations between different types of conflict and user resistance. Project managers may invest resources into adequately managing conflicts within the project team related to tasks in which the project team interacts with users of developed software to lower user resistance. Project with poorly defined roles (e.g., agile and information security projects) may be more prone to user resistance than projects with clearly defined roles.
Ključne besede: project management, software project, relationship conflict, task conflict, process conflict, resistance to change
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2. Active BIM system for optimized multi-project ready-mix-concrete deliveryHana Begić, Mario Galić, Uroš Klanšek, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Purpose – Ready-mix concrete delivery problem (RMCDP), a specific version of the vehicle routing problem (VRP), is a relevant supply-chain engineering task for construction management with various formulations and solving methods. This problem can range from a simple scenario involving one source, one material and one destination to a more challenging and complex case involving multiple sources, multiple materials and multiple destinations. This paper presents an Internet of Things (IoT)-supported active building information modeling (BIM) system for optimized multi-project ready-mix concrete (RMC) delivery. Design/methodology/approach – The presented system is BIM-based, IoT supported, dynamic and automatic input/output exchange to provide an optimal delivery program for multi-project ready-mix-concrete problem. The input parameters are extracted as real-time map-supported IoT data and transferred to the system via an application programming interface (API) into a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) optimization model developed to perform the optimization. The obtained optimization results are further integrated into BIM by conventional project management tools. To demonstrate the features of the suggested system, an RMCDP example was applied to solve that included four building sites, seven eligible concrete plants and three necessary RMC mixtures. Findings – The system provides the optimum delivery schedule for multiple RMCs to multiple construction sites, as well as the optimum RMC quantities to be delivered, the quantities from each concrete plant that must be supplied, the best delivery routes, the optimum execution times for each construction site, and the total minimal costs, while also assuring the dynamic transfer of the optimized results back into the portfolio of multiple BIM projects. The system can generate as many solutions as needed by updating the real-time input parameters in terms of change of the routes, unit prices and availability of concrete plants. Originality/value – The suggested system allows dynamic adjustments during the optimization process, andis adaptable to changes in input data also considering the real-time input data. The system is based on spreadsheets, which are widely used and common tool that most stakeholders already utilize daily, while also providing the possibility to apply a more specialized tool. Based on this, the RMCDP can be solved using both conventional and advanced optimization software, enabling the system to handle even large-scale tasks as necessary.
Ključne besede: active building information modeling, BIM, internet of things, IoT, multi-project environment, optimization, ready-mix-concrete delivery, RMC
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3. Webinar: Data Management and EthicsMilan Ojsteršek, Matjaž Divjak, 2024, znanstveni film, znanstvena zvočna ali video publikacija Opis: Video recording and presentation slides of a lecture by Milan Ojsteršek and Matjaž Divjak for the HybridNeuro webinar "Data Management and Ethics", which was held online on April 8th 2024 at Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor, Slovenia.
More info including additional materials (slides, example dataset): https://www.hybridneuro.feri.um.si/webinars/data_management_and_ethics.html
The HybridNeuro project combines the expertise of leading European partners in the field of Neural Interfaces to set up new pathways of analyzing human motor system and human movements and transfer the academic research into clinical and industrial practice. Link: https://www.hybridneuro.feri.um.si/
This project has received funding from the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under GA No. 101079392, as well as UK Research and Innovation organisation (GA No. 10052152).
This video is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence (CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Ključne besede: HybridNeuro project, webinar, presentation, data management, data annotation, open science, open access, data repository, FAIR data, metadata
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4. Artificial intelligence and agility-based model for successful project implementation and company competitivenessPolona Tominc, Dijana Oreški, Maja Rožman, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The purpose of the paper is to present a model of factors affecting the successful project implementation by introducing agility and artificial intelligence to increase the company’s competitiveness. In the model, the multidimensional constructs describing the implementation of an agile work environment and artificial intelligence technologies and tools were developed. These multidimensional constructs are agile work environment, agile leadership, agile team skills and capabilities, improving the work of the leader in the project, adopting AI technologies in the project, and using AI solutions in a project. Their impact on successful project implementation and on the company competitiveness was tested. The fundamental reason for conducting this research and developing the model is to enhance the understanding of factors that contribute to the successful implementation of projects and to increase a company’s competitiveness. Our developed model encompasses multidimensional constructs that describe the agile work environment and the utilization of AI technologies. By examining the impact of these constructs on both successful project implementation and company competitiveness, we aimed to establish a comprehensive framework that captures the relationship between agility, AI, and successful project implementation. This model serves as a valuable tool for companies seeking to improve their project implementation processes and gain a competitive edge in the market. The research was based on a sample of 473 managers/owners in medium-sized and large companies. Structural equation modeling was used to test the hypotheses. In today’s turbulent environment, the results will help develop guidelines for a successful combination of agile business practices and artificial intelligence to achieve successful project implementation, increasing a company’s competitiveness.
Ključne besede: artificial intelligence, agile work environment, company competitiveness, project management
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5. Multi-criteria measurement of ai support to project managementVesna Čančer, Polona Tominc, Maja Rožman, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This paper aims to measure the level of artificial intelligence (AI) support to project management (PM) in selected service sector activities. The exploratory factor analysis was employed based on the extensive survey on AI in Slovenian companies and the multi-criteria measurement with an emphasis on value functions and pairwise comparisons in the analytic hierarchy process. The synthesis and performance sensitivity analysis results show that in the service sector, concerning all criteria, PM is with the level 0.276 best supported with AI in services of professional, scientific, and technical activities, which also stand out concerning the first-level goals in using AI solutions in a project with the value 0.284, and in successful project implementation using AI with the value 0.301. Although the lowest level of AI support to PM, which is 0.220, is in services of wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, these services excel in adopting AI technologies in a project with a value of 0.277. Services of financial and insurance activities, with the level 0.257 second-ranked concerning all criteria, have the highest value of 0.269 concerning the first-level goal of improving the work of project leaders using AI. The paper, therefore, contributes to the comparison of AI support to PM in service sector activities. The results can help AI development policymakers determine which activities need to be supported and which should be set as an example. The presented methodological frame can serve to perform measurements and benchmarking in various research fields.
Ključne besede: artificial intelligence, factor analysis, multiple criteria, performance sensitivity, project management
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6. Enhancing the performance of high-growth small- and medium-sized enterprises through effective project- management processes and stakeholder engagement : a systems perspectiveIgor Vrečko, Polona Tominc, Karin Širec, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This study examines the impact of project management practices on high-growth Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (HG SMEs) from a systems perspective, utilizing Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and data from a diverse SME sample. It investigates the intricate relationships among project management system support, project management processes, stakeholder involvement, project management success, project success, and HG SME growth. Our findings highlight the substantial positive influence of project management processes and stakeholder engagement on project management success. These factors subsequently contribute significantly to both project success and the overall growth of HG SMEs. Notably, project management system support does not exhibit a substantial influence on these success factors. Furthermore, our research uncovers important indirect effects. Project management processes indirectly impact both project success and HG SME growth, underscoring their central role. Similarly, stakeholder involvement indirectly influences HG SME growth through its impact on project success, emphasizing its significance. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by emphasizing the critical roles of project management processes, stakeholder engagement, and project success as drivers of SME growth. These insights have valuable implications for SME managers, project leaders, and policymakers, highlighting the essential nature of effective project management in shaping the growth trajectory of SMEs.
Ključne besede: project management, project success, SME growth, stakeholder engagement, projectmanagement processes, high-growth SMEs, systems perspective, SEM
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7. A review of energy-efficient and sustainable construction scheduling supported with optimization toolsBorna Dasović, Uroš Klanšek, 2022, pregledni znanstveni članek Opis: This article reviews the accomplishments of studies in which optimization tools were used to develop energy-efficient and sustainable construction schedules. With the increase in global awareness of environmental issues, the construction industry has been forced to explore innovative techniques to make the building process more energy-efficient and sustainable. Project managers can use optimization tools in their scheduling procedures to address these issues in the early stages of the project. Therefore, this paper examines different optimization-based construction scheduling methods and their impact on schedule energy efficiency and the three key sustainability goals: economic viability, social equity, and environmental protection. Such a review has not yet been conducted to the best of our knowledge. This research aims to fill the gap and contribute to understanding advanced optimization tools that can pave the way to energy-efficient and sustainable scheduling practices. After a brief introduction, the background of optimization-based construction scheduling techniques that aim to improve construction management and incorporate these aspects into the decision-making process is explained. Then, these approaches are addressed in detail. It is determined for each study whether it adopted energy efficiency goals and which sustainability dimensions it considered within the proposed optimization model. The results of this study indicate a wide heuristic algorithms application for complex scheduling problems. Meanwhile, mathematical programming is still quite unexplored, especially methods that utilize algebraic modeling languages. This study provides a foundation for further research by addressing the current reach in development and possible knowledge gaps that could be researched in future studies. The paper also discusses the advantages and limitations of different approaches and illustrates the potential for utilizing these methods. Supported by the main review findings, conclusions and recommendations for further research are provided.
Ključne besede: construction, project management, optimization tools, scheduling, sustainability, energy efficiency
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8. Organiziranje poroke s strani poročnega organizatorjaEneja Jerman, 2023, diplomsko delo Opis: Poroka ali sklenitev zakonske zveze je dogodek, na katerem si partnerja obljubita večno zvestobo. Vse poroke ne potekajo na enak način, saj se med seboj razlikujejo. Na poroko se je treba pripraviti. Proces organiziranja poroke je dolgotrajen in se redko kdaj zgodi z danes na jutri. Dolgoročne in skrbno organizirane priprave na poroko bodo paru zmanjšale tveganje za napake na poročni dan.
Organiziranje porok je priporočljivo za lažji potek poročnega dne. Je najdaljša in hkrati tudi najpomembnejša faza v projektu. Par se v tej fazi odloča o vseh izvajalcih, ki bodo pomagali izpeljati poročni dan, o vseh končnih podrobnostih, o dekoraciji na poročni dan ipd. Vse odločitve vzamejo paru ogromno časa, še posebej če se par s poroko sooča prvič v življenju. Nikjer ni zapisanih pravil, kako se soočati s tako organizacijo in nikjer ni zapisan vrstni red aktivnosti. S pomočjo vsega znanja, ki smo ga pridobili pri predmetu Management projektov in literature, ki se navezuje na izpeljavo takega dogodka, smo izdelali projekt organizacije poroke, ki smo ga nato preslikali v program MS Project 2019. Za lažje razumevanje smo naredili SWOT-analizo ter prikazali vse potrebne korake, ki so potrebni za realizacijo projekta. Med seboj smo primerjali izdelavo projekta brez pomoči poročnega organizatorja in s poročnim organizatorjem.
Ugotovili smo, da če si par želi več prostega časa in manjšo stopnjo tveganja pri organizaciji poroke, je smiselno najeti poročnega organizatorja.
Ključne besede: organizacija porok, organizacija dogodkov, projektno delo, Microsoft Project
Objavljeno v DKUM: 04.05.2023; Ogledov: 674; Prenosov: 87
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10. Digitalna transformacija v gradbeništvuDamijana Dušak, 2022, magistrsko delo Opis: Digitalna transformacija se z razlogom ponaša z nazivom četrta industrijska revolucija.
Prelomne tehnologije, kot so velike količine podatkov, poslovanje v oblaku, internet
stvari, delo na daljavo, tehnologija veriženja blokov, omogočajo gospodarskim
panogam nesluten napredek v vseh panogah. Z vpeljavo novih tehnologij v poslovne
procese se drastično spreminja način dela in poslovna kultura. Podjetja, ki v proces
digitalne transformacije ne zmorejo ali ne želijo, na tržišču izgubljajo konkurenčno
prednost. V gradbeni panogi so procesi med manj informatiziranimi, kar velja tudi na
globalni ravni. Gradbena podjetja se zelo oklepajo klasičnih tehnologij. V gradbeni
panogi procesi potekajo drugače kot v preostalih vejah industrije. Vsak projekt v
gradbeništvu je enkraten in neponovljiv, zato je delo težko vkalupiti v module celovitih
rešitev novih tehnologij. Kljub temu pa je v procesih moč najti elemente, ki se iz
projekta v projekt ponavljajo in na njih graditi digitalno transformacijo. V magistrskem
delu smo raziskali in opisali digitalno transformacijo na splošno, proces izvajanja
strategij s projekti. Predstavili smo tudi elemente informacijskega sistema s poudarkom
na projektno informacijskem sistemu ter digitalno transformacijo v gospodarski panogi
gradbeništva v Sloveniji. Dejstvo je, da gradbeništvo v digitalni transformaciji zaostaja
za preostalimi gospodarskimi panogami. Zato bo potrebnega še veliko dela z
osveščanjem izvajalcev in naročnikov, investitorjev.
Ključne besede: digitalna transformacija, strategija, obvladovanje projektov, projektno
informacijski sistemi, gradbeništvo, MS Project
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