Browsing by Author "Jan, TS"

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A four-role model of the automotive industry development in developing countries: a case in Taiwan
(2004-11-01)
Jan, TS
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Hsiao, CT
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管理科學系
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Department of Management Science
Developing countries often nurture the automotive industry as a path to technological and economic development. Initially, the government often sets up policies to protect the industry, but eventually the industry must face global competition. The process of industrial development for developing countries is complex and dynamic because many roles are involved in the development process. This study analyses the characteristics of the automobile industry in developing countries and the structure of the automotive industry system in Taiwan to explore the system behaviour using system dynamics methodology. The study proposes a four-role model to identify the structure where consumers play an important and subtle role in the development process. The implications for international leading automotive firms, the survival strategies of domestic companies, and the policies for developing country governments are also discussed.
A system dynamics model of the semiconductor industry development in Taiwan
(2005-10-01)
Chen, JH
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Jan, TS
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管理科學系
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Department of Management Science
Taiwan has become the fourth largest semiconductor manufacturer worldwide within only 25 years. Taiwan's success in developing its semiconductor industry has been widely recognized. Building a semiconductor industry in a developing country is costly, risky, and requires long-term accumulations of capital, technology, human resources, and production capacity. The development process depends on environmental interactions, which should be studied in an integrated and holistic manner. Using system dynamics methodology, this study analyses the development experience of the Taiwanese semiconductor industry, in order to provide better insight into the long-term industrial development process. The study also simulates the proposed model in one historical setting and two future scenarios. Implications for the development of the semiconductor industry in Taiwan and other Asian countries are discussed.
A systems view of the evolution in information systems development
(2002-01-01)
Jan, TS
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Tsai, FL
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管理科學系
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Department of Management Science
This paper proposes a three-stage information systems development (ISD) model based on the Ackoff systems view to analyze the ISD evolution from the 1950s to the 1990s. For organization as a machine, information systems (IS) are designed by information professionals. For organization as an organism; IS are developed according to the selected methodology of ISD. For organization as a social system, IS would be dualistic, one for itself and another for its components, and IS departments would also be dual: one would be inward and another outward. The study investigates the changing roles and missions of IS for the three stages and explores the evolution of ISD strategies. The model also suggests that in the social stage ISD acquiring and utilizing both the inward and the outward resources of ISD to create more value is the greatest challenge and most important task for contemporary IS managers. The implications of the model are also discussed. Copyright (C) 2001 John Wiley Sons, Ltd.
A variety-increasing view of the development of the semiconductor industry in Taiwan
(2005-09-01)
Chen, JH
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Jan, TS
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管理科學系
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Department of Management Science
The development of the semiconductor industry depends on its interactions with the environment. Developing countries face more constraints and the environmental interactions seem more complicated. The development process of the semiconductor industry could be better understood with regard to the interactions and social changes. This study proposes a variety-increasing viewpoint based on the concepts of variety increasing and internal learning to analyze the developmental experience of the semiconductor industry in Taiwan. The result shows that the development of Taiwanese semiconductor industry is a continuous variety-increasing process, which is achieved by searching and establishing successful associations in an increasingly wider and complex environment. Implications on the ongoing development of Taiwan's semiconductor industry and the development experiences of other East Asian countries are discussed. (c) 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Designing simulation software to facilitate learning of quantitative system dynamics skills: a case in Taiwan
(2000-12-01)
Jan, TS
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Jan, CG
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管理科學系
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Department of Management Science
A case study in Taiwan reveals that newcomers to system dynamics tend to use qualitative models without performing simulation. To develop quantitative simulation skills, this study identifies simulation barriers in the early stages and proposes an evolutionary approach to overcome such barriers. The simulation learning process is separated into two stages: the initial similation skill's development and the system dynamics expertise. A special purpose simulation software is then designed as well as a course established to test and evaluate the approach to the initial stage. The results of the study indicate that the approach with the software can help facilitate learners in developing initial simulation skills with a model scale of about two levels and forty equations. Thus, different stages require various approaches to the learning of quantitative system dynamics skills.
Development of weapon systems in developing countries: a case study of long range strategies in Taiwan
(2000-09-01)
Jan, TS
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Jan, CG
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管理科學系
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Department of Management Science
A long period of economic and industrial development has allowed developing countries to evolve into newly industrialised countries (NICs). Simultaneously, the development of their major weapon systems has evolved from foreign weapons acquisition to independent development due to establishing research and development (R&D) capabilities. However, competitive pressures in the international arms market has finally led these countries to return to foreign acquisition, consequently rapidly eroding their R&D capability. Balancing foreign acquisition and independent development is a long-term strategic problem for NICs. This study applies the system dynamics methodology to construct a weapon systems development model for Taiwan. This model is used to analyse the impact of acquisition policy. The results here indicate three major possible growth curves for weapon systems R&D capability based on alternative weapon systems acquisition policies.
Government budget and accounting information policy and practice in Taiwan
(2002)
Jan, TS
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Tsai, FL
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管理科學系
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經營管理研究所
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Department of Management Science
The principal government budget and accounting information policies in Taiwan are founded on the ability to provide integrated, consistent, and timely information for government managers to make more rational decisions concerning national resource allocation and evaluation. A specific accounting organization system has been designed for this purpose. This paper analyzes information policies and practices according to the relevant laws and regulations, identifies issues regarding the policies, and presents strategies to resolve the issues. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.
Systems approaches for the industrial development of a developing country
(2005-08-01)
Jan, TS
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Chen, HH
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管理科學系
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Department of Management Science
The development of an industrial system is a complex and dynamic process. In developing countries, industrial development is even more complicated because it involves the interactions of domestic firms and multinational corporations (MNCs), the role of the government, and the development of technology. Both MNCs and the government play the role of providing the resources and the environment for the development of industrial systems. This study discusses the viewpoints of ecological systems and system dynamics to summarize the analysis of the development of Taiwan's automobile, semiconductor, and national defense industries. In addition, an evolutionary perspective is used to examine the development of the information technology and semiconductor industries. The results show that different systems viewpoint provides different insights into industrial development. Therefore, more diverse systems approaches are needed to further our understanding of the development of industrial systems.
The R&D system for industrial development in Taiwan
(2006-06-01)
Jan, TS
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Chen, YJ
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管理科學系
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Department of Management Science
The research and development (R&D) system for industrial development in Taiwan is made up of three parts: industrial firms, government-supported institutes (GSIs), and academic institutes and universities. The Taiwanese experience showed that the effective interaction of the GSIs and the industrial firms has successfully supported the development of its industry. The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) played the key role in industrial development during recent decades. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of ITRI and the way in which it fulfills its role through an examination of its major tasks. The implications for developing countries are also discussed. (c) 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.