Strategy Economic Organization And The Knowledge Economy

Author : Nicolai J. Foss
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2005-02-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780191528927

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Strategy, Economic Organization, and the Knowledge Economy by Nicolai J. Foss Pdf

The rise of the knowledge economy has far-reaching implications for the nature of economic organization as well as firm strategy. Not surprisingly, thinking in management studies as well as in economics has been profoundly affected by these changes. Thus, management thinking in particular has been increasingly characterized by a schism between those who advocate 'knowledge' or 'capabilities-based' approaches in the strategy and organization fields and those who adopt more economics-influenced approaches, notably the economics of organization. This book is a sustained attempt to overcome this schism. Its basic argument is that knowledge-based and organizational economics approaches are not substitutes but complements. In particular, organizational economics has much to contribute with respect to furthering the understanding of efficient organization and strategy in the emerging knowledge economy. This theme is taken through several theoretical as well as empirical variations. Themes such as the incentive liabilities of flat, 'knowledge-based' organizations and the role of complementary HRM practices for fostering knowledge sharing and creation are extensively treated. The book thus contains important implications for knowledge management, organizational design, and firm strategy." The book encompasses nine chapters which critically examine current thinking on strategy, and organization. The reasoning is non-technical. While primarily aimed at a management studies audience, economists and other social scientists will also benefit from it, including Advanced Students, Academics, and Researchers.

Author : Nicolai J. Foss
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:860541777

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Strategy Economic Organization and the Knowledge Economy by Nicolai J. Foss Pdf

Author : Marius Leibold,Gilbert J. B. Probst,Michael Gibbert
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2007-06-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783895786105

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Strategic Management in the Knowledge Economy by Marius Leibold,Gilbert J. B. Probst,Michael Gibbert Pdf

Due to the dramatic shifts in the knowledge economy, this book provides a significant departure from traditional strategic management concepts and practice. Designed for both advanced students and business managers, it presents a unique combination of new strategic management theory, carefully selected strategic management articles by prominent scholars such as Gary Hamel, Michael Porter, Peter Senge, and real-world case studies. On top of this, the authors link powerful new benchmarks in strategic management thinking, including the concepts of Socio-Cultural Network Dynamics, Systemic Scorecards, and Customer Knowledge Management with practical business challenges and solutions of blue-chip companies with a superior performance (Lafite-Rothschild, Who's Who, Holcim, BRL Hardy, Kuoni BTI, Deutsche Bank, Unisys, Novartis).

Author : Debra M Amidon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136395277

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Innovation Strategy for the Knowledge Economy by Debra M Amidon Pdf

Innovation Strategy for the Knowledge Economy is intended for managers who have practiced the best of quality and re-engineering management techniques and are ready to transform their organizations with the systematic notions of knowledge creation and application. It is for organization leaders who prefer to be inspired with innovation strategy than hit over the head with change management techniques. It does not deal with barriers, hurdles, or conflicts to be resolved; rather, it paints a possible vision of how we can take advantage of our collective learning to move an enterprise forward. This book provides the reader with a sound, practical framework for instituting innovation strategy beyond the traditional definition of flow of parts or finances. At the core is an understanding of the dual value of knowledge (content) and innovation (process) using 'real-time' learning as the methodology. Innovation Strategy for the Knowledge Economy introduces new managerial concepts such as: Value-System versus Value-Chain Strategic Business Network (SBN) versus Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Customer Success versus Customer Satisfaction It is an invaluable resource for both managers and organization leaders. Debra Mae Amidon is Founder and Chief Strategist of Entovation International, a global innovation research and consulting network with outposts throughout the world. Her specialties include: knowledge management, learning networks, customer innovation, and enterprise transformation. Ms. Amidon holds degrees from Boston University, Columbia and MIT, where she was an Alfred P. Sloan Fellow.

Author : Wendy Jansen,Wilchard Steenbakkers,Hans Jagers
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351152709

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New Business Models for the Knowledge Economy by Wendy Jansen,Wilchard Steenbakkers,Hans Jagers Pdf

Few concepts in business today are as widely discussed as business models. Research shows that business models are a better predictor of financial performance than traditional industry classifications. The unprecedented potential of the internet (interactivity, connectivity and speed of communication) along with the new generation of IT applications for enabling co-operative working and communication gives rise to new business models for organization creation and development. It is becoming clear that organizations that manage to incorporate values such as sense of community, knowledge sharing and enlightened self-interest into their business model, will perform better in the network economy than organizations whose business models are based solely on economic rationalism. This book features a business model that presents three new types of business model, in which 'customization', 'innovation', and 'authenticity' play an important role as solutions to the new requirements of business. The authors provide an explanation of their new models and explain how they can be used by both profit and not-for-profit organizations to design an integrated strategy for organizational development, governance, IT and business processes. The result is a rigorous but very accessible guide for anyone interested in organizational development and new business strategy.

Author : Nicolai J. Foss
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199240647

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Strategy, Economic Organization, and the Knowledge Economy by Nicolai J. Foss Pdf

The advent of the knowledge economy changes the ways in which firms organise their activities and how they strategize in the market place. This non-technical volume lays the foundations for an analysis of these phenomena. The discussion is both theoretical and empirical.

Author : Haridimos Tsoukas,Jill Shepherd
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-02-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781405142397

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Managing the Future by Haridimos Tsoukas,Jill Shepherd Pdf

In this book, leading authors explore ways in which organizationscan develop their ability to manage the future. An exploration of the ways in which organizations can developtheir ability to manage the future. Consists of ten papers written by authors from both sides ofthe Atlantic and from Asia, all of whom are distinguished scholarsin the fields of strategy or organizational learning. Addresses key questions about how organizational foresight canbe conceptualized and developed, and the extent to which it ispossible. The papers are prefaced by a foreword from Spyros Makridakisand an introduction from the editors. Helps to shape a new research agenda, and so will be ofinterest to academics, as well as to students andpractitioners.

Author : Eileen M. Milner,Henrietta L. Moore,Todd Sanders
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Brugerindflydelse
ISBN : 0415241553

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Delivering the Vision by Eileen M. Milner,Henrietta L. Moore,Todd Sanders Pdf

This text contains a range of case studies from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, the USA and Australia. Contributions focus both on those factors critical to success and on reasons for failure, but a common theme to emerge across all contributions is the requirement for a clear political vision, commitment and leadership if the shift from traditional forms of social and economic organization to high-value, knowledge-intensive economies is to be safely negotiated. At the same time, individual case studies provide valuable blueprints for successful implementation of an ambitious public service change agenda.

Author : Dominique Foray
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0262062399

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Economics of Knowledge by Dominique Foray Pdf

With a farm of pigs as his abacus, Arthur Geisert uses elements of a search and count game to bring Roman numerals to life in this unintimidating math-concept book. First, the seven Roman numerals are equated with the correct number of piglets. Then the reader may practice counting other items—hot-air balloons, gopher holes, and more—as the remarkable adventure unfolds. (And yes, there are one thousand pigs in the etching for M!)

Author : Knut Ingar Westeren
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780857937728

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Foundations of the Knowledge Economy by Knut Ingar Westeren Pdf

This book presents new evidence concerning the influential role of context and institutions on the relations between knowledge, innovation, clusters and learning. From a truly international perspective, the expert contributors capture the most interesting and relevant aspects of knowledge economy. They explore an evolutionary explanation of how culture can play a significant role in learning and the development of skills. Presenting new data and theory developments, this insightful book reveals how changes in the dynamics of knowledge influence the circumstances under which innovation occurs. It also examines cluster development in the knowledge economy, from regional to virtual space. This volume will prove invaluable to academics and researchers who are interested in exploring new ideas surrounding the knowledge economy. Those employed in consultant firms and the public sector, where an understanding of the knowledge economy is important, will also find plenty of relevant information in this enriching compendium.

Author : David Rooney,Bernard McKenna,Peter Liesch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136979132

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Wisdom and Management in the Knowledge Economy by David Rooney,Bernard McKenna,Peter Liesch Pdf

Today there are more technology, technologists, knowledge and experts than at any time in human history; but from a global perspective, it is difficult to argue that this accumulation of knowledge and technology has put the world in an unambiguously better position than it was in the past. Business is not getting any easier to do and major corporate collapses based on poor decisions, poor conduct, and poor judgement continue to occur. In public administration too, basic institutions and services (education, health, transport) seem to be continually undergoing “crises” of inadequate delivery and excessive pressure. Wisdom and Management in the Knowledge Economy explains why unwise managerial practice can happen in a world characterized by an excess of information and knowledge. Drawing on Aristotle’s idea of practical wisdom, the book develops a theory of social practice wisdom that addresses important social psychological and sociological dynamics that underpin wise management and organizations. As well as providing a detailed theory of social practice wisdom, this book considers practical issues in organizational communication, behavior, culture, change and knowledge as well as in HRM, leadership, ethics, strategy, international business, business education, and wisdom research. By introducing the notion of social practice wisdom, aspects of social structure, organizational culture, and organizational communication needed for wisdom to flourish are for the first time rendered visible in a way that opens new possibilities for wiser management, wiser organizations, and wisdom research.

Author : Bill LaFayette,Wayne Curtis,Denise Bedford,Seema Iyer
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781789737776

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Knowledge Economies and Knowledge Work by Bill LaFayette,Wayne Curtis,Denise Bedford,Seema Iyer Pdf

Our global economy is going through a major transformation, from an industrial economy, to a knowledge economy, rendering knowledge a primary factor in production. In this practical, real-world focused book, expert authors come together to define and discuss knowledge work.

Author : David Rooney,Greg Hearn,Abraham Ninan
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781845426842

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Handbook on the Knowledge Economy by David Rooney,Greg Hearn,Abraham Ninan Pdf

This fascinating Handbook defines how knowledge contributes to social and economic life, and vice versa. It considers the five areas critical to acquiring a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge economy: the nature of the knowledge economy; social, cooperative, cultural, creative, ethical and intellectual capital; knowledge and innovation systems; policy analysis for knowledge-based economies; and knowledge management. In presenting the outcomes of an important body of research, the Handbook enables knowledge policy and management practitioners to be more systematically guided in their thinking and actions. The contributors cover a wide disciplinary spectrum in an accessible way, presenting concise, to-the-point discussions of critical concepts and practices that will enable practitioners to make effective research, managerial and policy decisions. They also highlight important new areas of concern to knowledge economies such as wisdom, ethics, language and creative economies that are largely overlooked. Distinguished by a combination of practical relevance and analytical rigour, this Handbook provides new insights into the basic mechanisms that constitute a knowledge economy and society, and will be invaluable to practitioners and academics in diverse areas of interest, including: knowledge management, innovation management, knowledge policy, social epistemology, and development studies.

Author : P. Tordoir
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1995-10-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0792336682

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The Professional Knowledge Economy by P. Tordoir Pdf

Knowledge is the great fifth production factor in our economy, besides capital, labour, land, and entrepreneurship. Perhaps it is the most precious of the five factors, because it takes so much effort and money to keep it well-nourished. Perhaps it is the most strategic of the five factors, because we depend on it to develop business, the economy, and the world at large in a balanced and sustainable direction. Knowledge is certainly one of the least understood factors and one of the hardest to grasp. This book concerns the largest pool of knowledge, which is professional knowledge. This form of knowledge, albeit being very close to business practice, is nonetheless least understood of all. Economists have tried to grasp the knowledge factor, measuring and assessing it in terms of the pools of R&D-expenditures, patented innovations, licences, and other forms of knowledge that can be documented. The pool of professional knowledge is not among these, because it is tacit. It can only exist in our head; it is intrinsically tied to people --the professionals. Professional knowledge is the articulation of scientific and documented knowledge, and the individual experience and dexterity of individuals. It is for this reason that it is so hard to grasp; while for this very same reason, it is so close to the life of business, to the shopfloor of our advanced economies.

Author : Ettore Bolisani,Constantin Bratianu
Publisher : Springer
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319606576

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Emergent Knowledge Strategies by Ettore Bolisani,Constantin Bratianu Pdf

This book is intended to spark a discourse on, and contribute to finding a clear consensus in, the debate between conceptualizing a knowledge strategy and planning a knowledge strategy. It explores the complex relationship between the notions of knowledge and strategy in the business context, one that is of practical importance to companies. After reviewing the extant literature, the book shows how the concept of knowledge strategies can be seen as a new perspective for exploring business strategies. It proposes a new approach that clarifies how planned and emergent knowledge strategies allow companies to make projections into the uncertain and unpredictable future that dominates today’s economy.