A Modern Guide to Knowledge

A Modern Guide to Knowledge
Author: Francisco J. Carrillo
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2022-11-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1800378637

Outlining an integrative theory of knowledge, Francisco Javier Carrillo explores how to understand the underlying behavioural basis of the knowledge economy and society. Chapters highlight the notion that unless a knowledge-based value creation and distribution paradigm is globally adopted, the possibilities for integration between a sustainable biosphere and a viable economy are small.

Educating the Profession

Educating the Profession
Author: Michael Seadle
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2016-07-11
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110375397

Education and training for the library profession have changed over the decades, and this publication looks both at the past and the future of these developments at schools of library and information science as well as the role of IFLA's Section on Education and Training. The chapters cover regional developments in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Americas; special topics, such as quality assurance and case studies; and future considerations in LIS education.

Knowledge Management in Organizations

Knowledge Management in Organizations
Author: Lorna Uden
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 824
Release: 2015-08-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3319210092

This book contains the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Knowledge Management in Organizations, KMO 2015, held in Maribor, Slovenia, in August 2015. The theme of the conference was "Knowledge Management and Internet of Things." The KMO conference brings together researchers and developers from industry and academia to discuss how knowledge management using big data can improve innovation and competitiveness. The 59 contributions accepted for KMO 2015 were selected from 163 submissions and are organized in topical sections on: knowledge management processes, successful knowledge sharing and knowledge management practices, innovations for competitiveness, knowledge management platforms and tools, social networks and mining techniques, knowledge management and the Internet of Things, knowledge management in health care, and knowledge management in education and research.

Universidades corporativas

Universidades corporativas
Author: Acciona; Aviva; Correos; EDP, Everis; Indra; NH Hotel Group; Securitas
Publisher: Editorial UOC
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2016-11-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 8491164065

La creciente necesidad de alinear los objetivos de formación con los objetivos estratégicos de la empresa ha favorecido la creación de universidades corporativas (UC).Las empresas se ven envueltas en procesos de cambio continuo, éstos se suceden a tanta velocidad que no es suficiente con las estructuras tradicionales.La universidad tradicional prepara a las personas para su futuro profesional, les da una base y los prepara para su adaptación al cambio, mientras que la UC se preocupa por el rendimiento en el puesto de trabajo, planifica el futuro del trabajador pensando en un plan de carrera asociado a la organización.El activo más importante de las empresas es su equipo de personas, por eso es importante invertir en su formación y reforzar sus vínculos con la compañía. Las organizaciones que explican sus experiencias en este libro lo tienen muy claro.

Knowledge Society and Education in the Asia-Pacific

Knowledge Society and Education in the Asia-Pacific
Author: José Ernesto Rangel Delgado
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2021-07-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9811623333

This book explores recent trends in the knowledge-based society and education field in Asia-Pacific and discusses future challenges in the region. It presents studies on the development of scientific thought in the field on the knowledge-based society in the Pacific Circle. This book explores the theoretical framework of the knowledge-based society framed by the borders imposed by the Pacific Ocean, particularly from the perspective of the Pacific Circle Consortium (PCC), in the face of a paradigm shift to satisfy the human needs that must be preserved to guarantee economic and human conditions that future development requires. It analyzes how education relates to the knowledge society in the Asia Pacific region, and considers global issues such as environmental degradation, climate change, pollution, soil erosion, growth of the population. It discusses how these issues concerns parents, educators, civil societies and governments of the countries around the Pacific Circle. This book explores the necessity of changing the current transformative paradigm to one that ensures environmental sustainability, with the support of scientific education and research, as an issue that must be integrated into the curricula in schools at all educational levels.

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Total Pages: 88
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Organizational Management Sustainability in VUCA Contexts

Organizational Management Sustainability in VUCA Contexts
Author: Perez-Uribe, Rafael
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2024-03-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Organizational Management Sustainability in VUCA Contexts is an insightful and comprehensive book that delves into the complex interplay between sustainability and the challenging landscapes of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA). With a focus on bridging the gap between present and future generations, this book navigates the intricate web of economic success, social development, environmental health, and societal stability. Drawing upon a blend of theoretical foundations and practical examples, this book aims to unravel the phenomenon of sustainability in VUCA contexts by analyzing both exemplary and detrimental management practices across public and private sectors. Through a series of meticulously crafted chapters, the authors assess, treat, communicate, monitor, review, and discuss the methods, best practices, and requisite conditions for fostering sustainable organizations. Targeting a diverse audience of academics, policy makers, and entrepreneurs, this book serves as an invaluable resource for academic institutions, students specializing in business disciplines, and organizations in both public and private spheres. Moreover, anyone with a vested interest in contemporary business issues, prospective strategies, organizational sustainability, and economies in VUCA situations will find this book an indispensable guide.

Complex Systems: Solutions and Challenges in Economics, Management and Engineering

Complex Systems: Solutions and Challenges in Economics, Management and Engineering
Author: Christian Berger-Vachon
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 543
Release: 2017-10-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 331969989X

This book presents an authoritative collection of contributions reporting on fuzzy logic and decision theory, together with applications and case studies in economics and management science. Dedicated to Professor Jaume Gil Aluja in recognition of his pioneering work, the book reports on theories, methods and new challenges, thus offering not only a timely reference guide but also a source of new ideas and inspirations for graduate students and researchers alike.

Winning At Innovation

Winning At Innovation
Author: Philip Kotler
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-01-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781137479174

Innovation is a responsibility normally assigned to R&D departments but this is not enough. Companies need a systematic framework so innovation can occur at different levels of the organization. The world's leading expert in marketing and innovation Philip Kotler, and Fernando Trias de Bes together present a revolutionary model for innovation.