KIMEP University

About: KIMEP University is a education organization based out in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Corporate governance & Government. The organization has 185 authors who have published 426 publications receiving 5098 citations.

Want-To vs. Have-To Socializations in Social Network Sites: Fear of Isolation, Jealousy, and Tie Strengths

Abstract: As social network sites (SNS) expand the boundaries of one’s social life, we often observe encounters between two different types of motivations for socialization I want-to socialize vs. I have-to socialize. SNS at present are considered commodities. People do not always start using SNS because they want to, but often because everyone else is using it; people do not wish to be isolated from social circles. This study aims to examine different types of user motivations in SNS and observe how these lead to actual socialization behaviours with different progress dynamics. We apply constraintand dedicationbased relationship framework to distinguish motivations and identify constructs for each motivation. We plan to collect data from one of the major SNS to validate how their socialization intentions are differently realized into actual behaviours. We develop a two-staged research model and this research-in-progress presents the result of the pilot study conducted for the first stage. We also discuss how the second stage of the study will be executed, and how it will benefit the related literature when the project is successfully completed.

Critical Success Factors of ERP Systems: Kazakhstan Perspective

Abstract: The primary objective of this research is to find out what are the critical factors in implementing Enterprise Resource Planning system in the Republic of Kazakhstan. These critical factors can be utilized in design and implementation of ERP systems in Kazakhstan. The survey has been conducted by distribution of questionnaires focusing on local companies which has either implemented or been implementing ERP system. It has been found that most of the respondents are aware of the ERP system, and companies where they work actually were implementing or had implemented the ERP system. Based on the results of our study it is noted that despite some difficulties in identifying right target for the survey overall positive impression was observed, as most projects were implemented successfully. This research concludes that gradually the ERP system is becoming widespread in Kazakhstan although mainly among large corporations, and there are some constraints for the wide implementation of the system such as the cost, not real commitment of whole organisation, not being educated and trained and on its advantages as a whole.