Original Article
Oil and Gas Economics and Management
Peiman Farahani; Alireza Moini; Ruhollah Akbari
Abstract
Paying attention to special opportunities and trying to enumerate existing capabilities at the heart of regions by using the scientific and technological capacities available to them are some of the instances in which the shortfalls in development programs can be eliminated and the way can be paved for ...
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Paying attention to special opportunities and trying to enumerate existing capabilities at the heart of regions by using the scientific and technological capacities available to them are some of the instances in which the shortfalls in development programs can be eliminated and the way can be paved for a balanced progress at the local level with the fair distribution of opportunities. To this end, a transition from first (Education oriented) and second (Education and research oriented) generation universities, towards third generation (3G) universities which, in addition to education and research, actively seek to impact society and the economy, is one of the most central issues which can bring about full scale, dynamic, and sustainable progress in the regions based on science and technology. As a first step in the present research, attributes in third generation universities impacting regional progress have been examined by studying the resources. Using the Delphi method and Shannon’s entropy, the mentioned components and their weight were examined based on the opinions of 63 well-known experts active in the national oil industry and specialists in universities, and research, science and technology centers affiliated to the industry. Twenty-eight basic components and six principal components were approved in the survey of experts. Of these, three were prioritized and given weight in the following order:1) Formulating regional endogenous innovation and value creation ecosystems, 2) designing and implementing a regional skills, education, and training system, and 3) developing organizational capacities according to the new functions of regional universities.
Original Article
Oil and Gas Economics and Management
Farshid Abolhasani; Fataneh Alizadeh Meshkani; Leila Andervazh
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Nowadays Supply chains are highly vulnerable and prone to various risks due to the geographical expanse and the complexity of communication networks. Sustainability in supply chains is increasingly seen as part of supply chain management. sustainability has become a necessity and every supply chain needs ...
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Nowadays Supply chains are highly vulnerable and prone to various risks due to the geographical expanse and the complexity of communication networks. Sustainability in supply chains is increasingly seen as part of supply chain management. sustainability has become a necessity and every supply chain needs sustainability. However supply chain have the breadth and complexity of indicators. This purpose of this paper is to provide a model for was designed to evaluate the impact of the sustainable supply chain on organizational performance and Efficiency in the National Iranian South petroleum Company .This study consist of two quantitative study and qualitative stage by designing several questions and using a mix research method. In the qualitative stage using grounded theory methods following a systematic review of the literature on sustainable supply chain management and its adaptation to the local needs of the sustainable supply chain in the country oil industry. The statistical population of the research included all employees of the NISOC with an unlimited number, of which 384 subjects were randomly selected as samples. In this study, a questionnaire was used as the data collection tool. The questionnaire designed in this research is based on a 5-point Likert scale. . the research hypotheses were tested using SmartPLS software. According to the results, the organizational performance and efficiency in the NISOC are affected by the variables of green supply chain, industry supply chain, macro policies, socioeconomic factors, organizational factors, political factors, technology, manufactured products, customers, and supply chain failures .
Original Article
Oil and Gas Economics and Management
Saeed Baghdadi; Abbas Khamseh; Hesamedin Madani
Abstract
Knowledge and technology can be used as a capability to gain business benefits in organizations. In this regard, in addition to the use of technology in the production of products, technology commercialization to transfer technology to other organizations is considered a practical approach to gain business ...
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Knowledge and technology can be used as a capability to gain business benefits in organizations. In this regard, in addition to the use of technology in the production of products, technology commercialization to transfer technology to other organizations is considered a practical approach to gain business benefits. Accordingly, this study aimed to identify and prioritize commercialization components in Iran’s gas and oil industry to transfer technology to other industries and organizations since there are high potentials to commercialize and transfer technology in this industry. After reviewing the previous literature and interviewing experts using semi-structured questions and the snowball sampling method, 46 attributes were detected and classified as 10 main components. Then, the confirmatory factor analysis method in SMART PLS software confirmed the 44 attributes in 10 components. Shannon's entropy method and WASPAS method were used to weigh and prioritize the extracted components. As a result of this research, the three main priorities of importance in the components of commercialization were identified the “enterprise capabilities of technology transfer”, “technological capabilities and resources”, and “independent technology commercialization strategies in the oil and gas industry” respectively.
Original Article
Oil and Gas Economics and Management
Hamid Alizadeh; Kambiz Heidarzadeh; Mohsen Khounsiavash; Rouhollah Zaboli
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One of the main strategies in oil industries management is the evaluation of the relationships between the customers and employees. To do so, the interpretive paradigm, the qualitative approach, and the Grounded Theory Approach have been used. As for the qualitative approach, snowball sampling has been ...
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One of the main strategies in oil industries management is the evaluation of the relationships between the customers and employees. To do so, the interpretive paradigm, the qualitative approach, and the Grounded Theory Approach have been used. As for the qualitative approach, snowball sampling has been used, and the latent content analysis technique has been used to analyze the in-depth reviews, helping to code and identify the employees’ cognitive appraisal indices. Also, as for the quantitative approach, simple random sampling was used, with a structural equation model used for data analysis. The results and findings of the study indicate that the top managers in Iran Petroleum Products Distribution Company, especially those in the Human Resource Development, Commercial, and Research & Technology sections, can use the model extracted in the current study as well as the suggestions provided, to pay more attention to the mental health of the Frontlie Employees (FLEs). They can also use the results to know how the employees deal with the customers’ aggression and abuse. Hence, the current study can be useful for the oil industries researchers.
Original Article
Oil and Gas Economics and Management
Ali Esmaeili Ardakani; Maryam Ahmadpour; Shirin Haddad Zand
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Understanding the oil policies of Beijing and New Delhi as the main actors on the energy market of the Middle East is paramount for the main oil producing countries. By carrying out a comparative analysis of variables in the Delhi-Beijing oil policies in the Middle East, the present article will ask ...
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Understanding the oil policies of Beijing and New Delhi as the main actors on the energy market of the Middle East is paramount for the main oil producing countries. By carrying out a comparative analysis of variables in the Delhi-Beijing oil policies in the Middle East, the present article will ask the question of how domestic, regional, and international variables are affecting the Chinese and Indian oil policies in this region. The authors have compared the following key variables in answer to this question: the legal structure and decision-making process, self-sufficiency levels, geopolitical position towards the Middle East, oil diplomacy, the role of technology, and the international economic-political position of the two countries. The findings of the article show that the government in Beijing has formulated its oil policy using a single, specific decision-making body in the energy sector. It has relied on expanding multilateral ties with other countries, long-term investments, long-term loans, expanding pipelines for energy transfer, and long-term contracts to deepen its relations with oil rich countries, in particular those in West Asia. India, on the other hand, has based its diplomacy on short-term economic contracts and situation analysis and needs assessment. It is, however, clear that both countries will continue to depend on oil from the Middle East in the medium-term despite the threat of US sanctions.
Original Article
Accounting
Azam Rowshanali; Rezvan Hejazi; Mohammad Hossein Ranjbar; Bizhan Abedini; Hamid Rostamijaaz
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Therefore, this study, understanding the importance of independence functions in the audit profession, seeks to identify the characteristics of inertia as a stimulus for independence in auditing Petrochemical Industry in order to act on its interpretive ranking. This research is mix method due to the ...
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Therefore, this study, understanding the importance of independence functions in the audit profession, seeks to identify the characteristics of inertia as a stimulus for independence in auditing Petrochemical Industry in order to act on its interpretive ranking. This research is mix method due to the nature of data collection, because first through interviews to identify the characteristics of inertia in the auditing profession and then through the checklists of the pair scale, to determine the interpretive ranking. Accordingly, in the qualitative part, is used the grounded theory and in the quantitative part are used, Delphi analysis and the interpretive ranking process. The statistical population in the qualitative section were 12 auditing professionals who, in terms of theoretical knowledge, had the necessary capabilities to develop the concept studied in this study, which were selected through theoretical sampling based on the snowball technique. The statistical population in a Quantitative part were 19 auditors with work experience in Petrochemical Industry and level of technical and specialized knowledge who was selected through homogeneous sampling. The results of the research in the qualitative part indicate the existence of 3 categories, 8 components and 35 concept codes that have laid the inertial features in the auditing profession in the form of an 8-dimensional integrated model.
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