People In Social Organisations And Enterprises Motivation Knowledge Transfer And Situated Learning In Their Communities Of Practice

Author : Christopher Whitworth,Zbigniew Zontek
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781387563845

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People in Social Organisations and Enterprises. Motivation, Knowledge Transfer and Situated Learning in Their Communities of Practice by Christopher Whitworth,Zbigniew Zontek Pdf

This book functions as a research monograph about people. Specifically why and how do people help others? What do they do, how and why do they get involved, who do they learn from, and teach, also what do they learn and share? Restating this research question in academic English: What motivates individuals to join and take part in social enterpriseÕs and other organizations, what behaviours do they exhibit, do they join or form groups that can be labelled as Òcommunities of practiceÓ, and do they undertake and deliver situated learning, as part of their knowledge transfer processes? The topic has been studied qualitatively via interpretative phenomenological analysis and related methodologies. Over 30 interviews, from disparate groups in the UK and Poland have been analysed in depth. The outcome has been to identify common factors in individuals behaviours, motivations and interactions.

Author : Dr Anthony Buckley
Publisher : Academic Conferences and publishing limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781911218418

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ECRM 2017 16th European Conference on Research Methods in Business and Management by Dr Anthony Buckley Pdf

Author : Dr Alexeis Garcia-Perez ,Professor Lyndon Simkin
Publisher : Academic Conferences limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781914587078

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ECKM 2021 22nd European Conference on Knowledge Management by Dr Alexeis Garcia-Perez ,Professor Lyndon Simkin Pdf

Author : Noriko Hara
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-20
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783540854241

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Communities of Practice by Noriko Hara Pdf

1.1 Introduction Each year corporations spend millions of dollars training and educating their - ployees. On average, these corporations spend approximately one thousand dollars 1 per employee each year. As businesses struggle to stay on the cutting-edge and to keep their employees educated and up-to-speed with professional trends as well as ever-changing information needs, it is easy to see why corporations are investing more time and money than ever in their efforts to support their employees’ prof- sional development. During the Industrial Age, companies strove to control natural resources. The more resources they controlled, the greater their competitive edge in the mark- place. Senge (1993) refers to this kind of organization as resource-based. In the Information Age, companies must create, disseminate, and effectively use kno- edge within their organization in order to maintain their market share. Senge - scribes this kind of organization as knowledge-based. Given that knowledge-based organizations willcontinuetobeadrivingforcebehindtheeconomy, itisimperative that corporations support the knowledge and information needs of their workers.

Author : Dagmar Cagáňová,Miloš Čambál
Publisher : Academic Conferences Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781909507203

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ECIC2014-Proceedings of the 6th European Conference on Intellectual Capital by Dagmar Cagáňová,Miloš Čambál Pdf

Author : Dr Paula Peres,Dr Anabela Mesquita
Publisher : Academic Conferences Limited
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-06
Category : Social media
ISBN : 9781910810316

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ECSM2015-Proceedings of the 2nd European Conference on Social Media 2015 by Dr Paula Peres,Dr Anabela Mesquita Pdf

Complete proceedings of the 2nd European Conference on Social Media Porto Portugal Published by Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited

Author : Griff Foley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000256772

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Dimensions of Adult Learning by Griff Foley Pdf

Adult education has never been more important or urgent than it is today Few educators have had the impact on adult education of Griff Foley. Professor Peter McLaren, University of California, Los Angeles This timely and valuable book makes an important contribution to our understanding of key recent developments in adult education and their significance. Reflecting the increasingly global nature of scholarship in the field, well-respected international contributors analyse issues facing practitioners today, and consider how these can be most positively embraced to further the international cause of adult learning and social justice. Janet Hannah, University of Nottingham Learning is central to all aspects of human life, and failure to learn brings dire consequences. As our world becomes more integrated and complex, adult learning has become more important. Dimensions of Adult Learning offers a broad overview of adult learning in the workplace and community. Written by a team of international experts, it introduces the core skills and knowledge which underpin effective practice. It examines adult education policy and research, and highlights the social nature of adult learning. It also examines adult learning in different contexts: on-line learning, problem-based learning, organisational and vocational learning. Dimensions of Adult Learning is an essential reference for professionals and students. Griff Foley is Research Associate in Adult Education at the University of Technology, Sydney. He is author of Learning in Social Action and Strategic Learning.

Author : Bryan Hopkins
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781315412245

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Learning and Performance by Bryan Hopkins Pdf

Changing work roles, greater emphasis on individual autonomy, the growing importance of relationships, the complexity of many businesses; all these things call into question the prevailing approach to training needs analysis and evaluation, which still tends to be based on a simple gap analysis between job requirements and an employee's knowledge and skills. Bryan Hopkins's Learning and Performance takes a systemic approach to workplace performance, training needs and the basis on which we can analyse them and evaluate the subsequent training. The author's approach offers a model for HR and training departments that is relevant and sufficiently sophisticated for today's workplaces. As with all his books, Bryan Hopkins combines a complete understanding of learning and organisational theory with pragmatic examples, ensuring a book that will be read and applied in equal measure.

Author : Jessica Lamond,David Proverbs,Namrata Bhattacharya Mis
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781839102981

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Research Handbook on Flood Risk Management by Jessica Lamond,David Proverbs,Namrata Bhattacharya Mis Pdf

Pushing the boundaries of flood risk management research, this comprehensive Research Handbook presents pragmatic insights into all areas relating to flood risk. Through its use of dynamic and people-centred paradigms, it explores urban flood management within localities, properties, neighbourhoods and cities.

Author : Eric L. Lesser,Laurence Prusak
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780195165128

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Creating Value with Knowledge by Eric L. Lesser,Laurence Prusak Pdf

This text examines a variety of important knowledge-related topics, such as the use of informal networks, communities of practice, the impact of knowledge on successful alliances, and social capital and trust.

Author : Felix Rauner
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783643103673

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Innovative Apprenticeships by Felix Rauner Pdf

The transition from school to vocational education is of different quality and performance in the diverse national VET systems and heavily determined by the different structures of governance in the national education and VET systems. In September 2009, the International Network on Innovative Apprenticeship (INAP) hosted its third international conference in Turin bringing together leading researchers in the area of international TVET research. This book summarises all topics discussed within the frame of the Turin conference and overviews current research and analysis in the following fields: Managing successful transitions from school to work * Building vocational identity * Competence evaluation and development in VET * Levels of governance and the role of stakeholders in apprenticeships

Author : Filip Dochy,David Gijbels,Mien Segers,Piet Van den Bossche
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136733055

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Theories of Learning for the Workplace by Filip Dochy,David Gijbels,Mien Segers,Piet Van den Bossche Pdf

Workplace and professional learning, lifelong learning, adult learning, learning in different contexts have become of more and more interest and now dominate all aspects of 21st century life. Learning is no longer about ‘storing and recall’ but ‘development and flow’. Theories of Learning in the Workplace offers fascinating overviews into some of the most important theories of learning and how they are practically applied to organisational or workplace learning. With each chapter co-authored by an academic researcher and an expert in business or industry, this unique book provides practical case studies combined with thorough analysis of theories and models of learning. Key figures in education, psychology and cognitive science present a comprehensive range of conceptual perspectives on learning theory, offering a wealth of new insights to support innovative research directions. Containing overviews of theories from Schön, Argyris, Senge, Engeström, Billet, Ericsson, Kolb, Boud and Mezirow, this book discusses: adult learning; workplace learning; informal learning; reflective practice; experiential learning; deliberate practice; organisational and inter-organisational expansive learning. Combining theory and practice, this book will be essential reading for all trainee and practicing educational psychologists, organisational psychologists, researchers and students in the field of lifelong learning, educational policy makers, students, researchers and teachers in vocational and higher education.

Author : Cyril Kirwan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317102212

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Making Sense of Organizational Learning by Cyril Kirwan Pdf

The ability of a business to engage in real organizational learning and to do so faster and in a more sustainable way than its competitors is being increasingly seen as an essential component of success. In Making Sense of Organizational Learning, Cyril Kirwan examines the wide range of factors necessary to create and sustain organizational learning and knowledge at all levels. At the individual level, the generation of continuous learning opportunities and reflection on experiences are critically important. At the team level, it’s about encouraging collaboration, team learning and the sharing of knowledge. At the organizational level, the emphasis is on building systems to capture and share knowledge and providing strategic leadership for learning. The book shows you how you can best exploit the knowledge that already exists within your organization while at the same time develop the capability of the people that work there. It deals in turn with individual learning; learning with others; learning in organizations; and in particular the role of the HR function and of line managers. Each chapter provides theoretical background and real-world examples. Diagnostic questionnaires, checklists and other tools are also included. Making Sense of Organizational Learning provides an evidence-based argument for the adoption of effective organizational learning policies and practices, and offers a real opportunity to improve performance. Thinking practitioners working in and around learning and development or organization development will find it invaluable, as will those undertaking post-graduate study in HR and related disciplines.

Author : Vibeke Grøver Aukrust
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780123814395

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Learning and Cognition by Vibeke Grøver Aukrust Pdf

This collection of 58 articles from the recently-published third edition of the INTERNATIONAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF EDUCATION focus on learning, memory, attention, problem solving, concept formation, and language. Learning and cognition is the foundation of cognitive psychology and encompasses many topics including attention, memory, categorization, etc. Most books in the area either focus on one subtopic in-depth (e.g. an entire book on memory) or cover the gamut of subjects in a series of long, technical handbook-like chapters. This concise reference offers researchers and professors teaching in the area a new take on the material that is comprehensive in breadth, but lighter in depth - focusing on main findings, established facts, and minimizing the amount of space taken up by large, multi-volume references. An introduction to a complex field via summaries of main topics in this discipline Contains contributions from the foremost international researchers in the field Makes content available to individual cognitive psychology researchers

Author : Larry E. Sullivan
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-31
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781452261515

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The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences by Larry E. Sullivan Pdf

The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences provides college and university students with a highly accessible, curriculum-driven reference work, both in print and on-line, defining the major terms needed to achieve fluency in the social and behavioral sciences. Comprehensive and inclusive, its interdisciplinary scope covers such varied fields as anthropology, communication and media studies, criminal justice, economics, education, geography, human services, management, political science, psychology, and sociology. In addition, while not a discipline, methodology is at the core of these fields and thus receives due and equal consideration. At the same time we strive to be comprehensive and broad in scope, we recognize a need to be compact, accessible, and affordable. Thus the work is organized in A-to-Z fashion and kept to a single volume of approximately 600 to 700 pages.