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Business analytics

About: Business analytics is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 3593 publications have been published within this topic receiving 84601 citations. The topic is also known as: Business Analytics & business analytics.


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TL;DR: An overview of the development of an institution wide approach to learning analytics at the University of Wollongong (UOW) and the inclusion of library data drawn from the Library Cube is provided.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the development of an institution wide approach to learning analytics at the University of Wollongong (UOW) and the inclusion of library data drawn from the Library Cube. Design/methodology/approach – The Student Support and Education Analytics team at UOW is tasked with creating policy, frameworks and infrastructure for the systematic capture, mapping and analysis of data from the across the university. The initial data set includes: log file data from Moodle sites, Library Cube, student administration data, tutorials and student support service usage data. Using the learning analytics data warehouse UOW is developing new models for analysis and visualisation with a focus on the provision of near real-time data to academic staff and students to optimise learning opportunities. Findings – The distinct advantage of the learning analytics model is that the selected data sets are updated weekly, enabling near real-time monitoring and interventi...

15 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present the current perceptions on the value of analytics and their possible contribution to the higher education sector in New Zealand and identify three forms of perceptions of analytics: structural, functional and structural-functional.
Abstract: This article presents the current perceptions on the value of analytics and their possible contribution to the higher education sector in New Zealand. Seven out of eight research-intensive public universities in New Zealand took part in the study. Participants included senior management and those who have some role associated with decision-making within higher education (N = 82). The study found inconsistent understanding of the meaning of analytics across participants. In particular, three forms of perceptions of analytics were identified: structural; functional and structural-functional. It was evident that some participants viewed analytics in its structural elements such as statistics, metrics, trends, numbers, graph, and any relevant information/data to enhance better decision-making, whereas other participants perceived the notion of analytics in terms of functional aspect; as means to an end, a process to use the data to gain insights and taking action on complex problems, yet a third group viewed analytics from both structural-functional perspectives. These kinds of perceptions have to a larger extent influenced participants’ views on the value of analytics in shaping policy and practice. Also, literature has addressed a number of possible challenges associated with the large-scale institutional implementation of analytics. These challenges were: difficulties in extracting data from multiple databases, maintaining data quality, ethical and privacy issues, and lack of professional development opportunities. This article aims to broadly contribute to a better understanding of current perception and value of analytics in higher education, and in particular within the New Zealand context.

15 citations

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TL;DR: It is the daily practices of the people in the organization that produce the consequential results and impact that executives are paying us to diagnose and remedy using instructional and/or noninstructional solutions.
Abstract: AS PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT professionals, we are dedicated to applying our 10 international standards (Figure 1) to improve organization outcomes or results (Standard 1) by improving the daily practices and worthy performance of the organization’s human capital. We consider the work, worker, workplace, and world (i.e., society, culture, marketplace) and take a systemic view (Standard 2) to define a need or opportunity (Standard 5) and then determine the underlying root causes (Standard 6) of the symptoms that typically trigger us to take evidence-driven action. Whether our assessment/analysis inquiry begins with a requested or mandated learning solution (i.e., Kirkpatrick/Phillips Level 2) or solving a results/impact mystery (i.e., Kirkpatrick/Phillips Level 4), it is the daily practices of the people in the organization (Kirkpatrick/ Phillips Level 3) that produce the consequential results and impact that executives are paying us to diagnose and remedy using instructional and/or noninstructional solutions. Figure 2 represents the Kirkpatrick/Phillips Levels of Evaluation.

15 citations

Book
15 Aug 2010
TL;DR: This product-independent guide brings together start-to-finish guidance and practical checklists for every senior IT executive, planner, strategist, implementer, and the actual business users themselves.
Abstract: A Complete Blueprint for Maximizing the Value of Business Intelligence in the Enterprise The typical enterprise recognizes the immense potential of business intelligence (BI) and its impact upon many facets within the organizationbut its not easy to transform BIs potential into real business value. In The New Era of Enterprise Business Intelligence, top BI expert Mike Biere presents a complete blueprint for creating winning BI strategies and infrastructure, and systematically maximizing the value of information throughout the enterprise. This product-independent guide brings together start-to-finish guidance and practical checklists for every senior IT executive, planner, strategist, implementer, and the actual business users themselves. Drawing on thousands of hours working with enterprise customers, Biere helps decision-makers choose from todays unprecedented spectrum of options, including the latest BI platform suites and appliances. He offers practical, in-the-trenches insights on a wide spectrum of planning and implementation issues, from segmenting and supporting users to working with unstructured data. Coverage includes Understanding the scope of todays BI solutions and how they fit into existing infrastructure Assessing new options such as SaaS and cloud-based technologies Avoiding technology biases and other project killers Developing effective RFIs/RFPs and proofs of concept Setting up competency centers and planning for skills development Crafting a better experience for all your business users Supporting the requirements of senior executives, including performance management Cost-justifying BI solutions and measuring success Working with enterprise content management, text analytics, and search Planning and constructing portals, mashups, and other user interfaces Previewing the future of BI

15 citations


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No. of papers in the topic in previous years
YearPapers
2023131
2022262
2021176
2020169
2019185
2018203