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A Service Model for Cultural Excellence
Muñoz-Seca Fernández-Cuesta, BeatrizArticle ART-2080-EKnowledge and Communication, Service and Operations ManagementCulture, that intrinsic expression of humankind, has somehow grown remote from the general public. Arts and cultural institutions, just like their business counterparts, urgently need to find new audiences, meet changing demands and consider their business models afresh. The whole sector needs to reinvent itself, says the author. But how? Beatriz Muñoz-Seca recommends that arts and cultural institutions focus not so much on their products as on c...Starting at €8.20
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Artificial Intelligence in Business: Machines and Management
Laseter; Timothy M.; Frazer; Anne; Boatright; Benjamin; Shaloudegi; KoushyarTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1778-EService and Operations ManagementThis technical note offers an overview of artificial intelligence (AI) and some ways in which machine learning is leveraged to build this type of intelligence. The note also explores two schools of thought around AI’s potential, discusses the possible roles for AI in business, highlights opportunities for collaboration between employees and AI, and considers one approach around responsible AI implementation. This note is taught at Darden in the s...Starting at €8.20
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Action Variables (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
Muñoz-Seca Fernández-Cuesta, Beatriz; Riverola, JosepTechnical Note PN-411-PBService and Operations ManagementThe technical note discusses the six action variables of a trading system: processes, capacity, flows, human resources, information system, and conflict resolution system.Starting at €8.20
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Mixed, Virtual, and Augmented Reality in the Real World
Laseter; Timothy M.; Frazer; Anne; Boatright; Benjamin; Shaloudegi; KoushyarTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1783-EService and Operations ManagementThis technical note details virtual and augmented reality and how these immersive technologies can be used in business. Specifically, this note highlights several business applications of both virtual and augmented reality—describing each technology’s advantages and disadvantages. Various companies have uncovered new and interesting applications using these technologies, ranging from assisting distribution-center workers to improving learning and...Starting at €8.20
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Un modelo de servicio para la excelencia cultural
Muñoz-Seca Fernández-Cuesta, BeatrizArticle ART-2080Knowledge and Communication, Service and Operations ManagementLa cultura se ha alejado de la sociedad. Las instituciones culturales, al igual que las empresariales, necesitan urgentemente hallar nuevas audiencias, satisfacer los cambios en la demanda y repensar sus modelos de negocio. Según Beatriz Muñoz-Seca, todo el sector ha de reinventarse. Pero, ¿cómo? la autora recomienda no centrarse tanto en los productos como en crear experiencias más enriquecedoras para el cliente. Para ello propone la Secuencia d...Starting at €8.20
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The Service Activity Sequence (SAS) (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
Muñoz-Seca Fernández-Cuesta, BeatrizTechnical Note PN-481-PBService and Operations ManagementThe SAS describes the activities to transform an idea to a service delivery reality that is in constant change. It acknowledges a service as an unfinished proposal that needs constant tuning. The SAS has to be configured to pursue the company¿s strategic proposal. It will respond to the strategy by generating a materialized service that provides reality to the strategic intent. But, an ¿alive¿ service that is in constant movement. The SAS has eig...Starting at €8.20
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The Neonatal Service of the Hospital 12 de Octubre in Madrid (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
Muñoz-Seca Fernández-Cuesta, BeatrizCase P-1124-PBService and Operations ManagementThe case describes the service experience at the Neonatal Unit of the Hospital 12 de Octubre. It starts with a description of the activities of the Unit, and goes on to explain how the service is organized and how the use of a specific methodology assists in problem solving. The Unit is focused on understanding client needs that are not implicitly described and providing solutions and alternatives for demands that are not formally made.Starting at €8.20
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Cloud Computing
Laseter; Timothy M.; Coughenour; Alyssa; Webb; Jane; Boatright; Benjamin; Shaloudegi; KoushyarTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1784-EService and Operations ManagementThis technical note provides a general overview of cloud computing and how businesses are using it to achieve their digital goals. Specifically, this note outlines the different service models that cloud computing supports, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, and Software-as-a-Service. The note also details some of the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing, and it reviews the cloud computing industry and some o...Starting at €8.20