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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In chapter 1 we ask the question: How can we develop a general scientific methodology, on tenets from Mario Bunges philosophy? The purpose is presenting a general scientific methodology on tenets from Mario Bunges philosophy. In the end of the chapter we show a general scientific methodology. based on systemic thinking. In chapter 2 we work with some of Mario Bunges statements, for instance: In order to explain a phenomenon/problem, some of the mechanisms which elicit the phenomenon/problem must be clarified, since: "a goal of scientific research is to uncover reality beneath appearance" (Bunge, 1998:149). The issue to be investigated by us is as follows: How can social mechanisms be examined from at systemic point of view? We will investigate, at an abstract level, what is meant by social mechanisms in social systems. Then we will investigate social mechanisms and various explanation models. In chapter 3 we discusses complexity in communication. We ask the question: How can one use distinction in the process of communication to reduse complexity? This perspective on communication is based partly on Bunges philosophy, and partly on Systems Theory. The purpose is to improve the theoretical understanding of the communicative processes. Through the chapter we develop aspects of a communication theory with three assumptions and ten propositions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Chapter 1 constitutes an attempt to develop a conceptual model for analysing organisations as social systems from a systemic point of view. What we are trying to develop is aspects of a general theory for organisational innovation. The level for our analysis is systems of relations and processes. The question asked is: In what way can systemic thinking be used as a means to understand, explain and predict stability and innovation in organisations regarded as social systems? It is social autopoiesis theory, a subclass of systemic thinking we use as the theoretical foundation in this chapter. Our contribution is expressed through an analytical model, conceptual models, and propositions. The objective of chapter 2 is to contribute to a perspective of economic performance, i.e. the interaction between vision, knowledge-creation, -integration and-use in order to create organizational innovation. This chapter develops aspects of an innovation theory based on information- and knowledge- management. By knowledge management we here mean too create new (task-related) knowledge, disseminate it throughout the organization and incorporate it in products, services and systems. Central to the theory is the analysis of knowledge creation, integration and use. The theory is systematized in the conclusion with assumptions, a system of propositions and implication for organizational innovation. Chapter 3 examines the development of new knowledge, as we know with a high degree of certainty that when new knowledge emerges, innovation will be created and economic growth stimulated. The question we will examine is what is needed to develop high-tech value creation. The purpose of the chapter is to answer the following question: How can the West compete in the global knowledge economy? Our contribution is threefold. The first element is related to the development of new expertise; the second element to the development of global clusters of expertise; and the third element to understanding the emerging global market. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The book is organized in two parts. Part 1 is related to theory. Part two examplifies part 1. Part 1Theory: In chapter 1 The systemic perspective is discussed, not to be confused with the systems perspective. The contribution is related to a research method for doing research in history based on systemic thinking. In chapter two the question studied is: What constitutes a systemic approach to the philosophy of history? In this study I first develop the systemic hypothesis and the relationship between history and the past. Then I develop a systemic perspective on ontology and epistemology. In the end the materialism, idealism debate will be discussed. In the conclusion I answer the question why study history from a systemic perspective? In chapter three I examine the following problem: genealogy is often a 'grey box', meaning it is often difficult to come to grips with the specific genealogical method. The question examined is the following: how can genealogy be used as a methodology in history? Part II Application In chapter 4 I examine the broad forces behind acts of genocide, because it may teach us something about the patterns and conditions that lead to such acts. If we know something about the patterns and conditions of genocide, we may perhaps at an early point be able to diagnose and identify developments that lead to these acts. If such developments can be diagnosed, it will be easier for the international community to intervene and stop developments that can lead to a human catastrophe. Consequently, the only reason to examine the patterns and conditions for genocide is to contribute to efforts that will ensure that such crimes against humanity do not happen again. In chapter 5 I discuss silence as an ethical crime. To do so the following questions will be examined: What constitutes denial of the Armenian genocide? Knowledge of which elements constitute a historical denial will provide us with a better understanding of it, and enable us to explain its possible consequences. In chapter 6 I discuss forgetting as a struggle against power. The example used is the Armenian genocide. Armenians have never received an apology from the Turkish nation for the genocide they carried out against them. It seems as if Turkey is attempting to let the act of genocide slip into the oblivion of history. Even today there is a risk of imprisonment in Turkey, if one writes and speaks about the genocide committed by the Turks in 1915-1917. However, the Turks have not forgotten - they prefer to remember what happened in a particular way, so they are not held accountable for the act of genocide. This chapter asks the question: Why is it important that the Armenian genocide should not be forgotten? The aim of the chapter is to reflect upon the ethical consequenses of historical amnesia. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The book discusses the following question: Which trends will manifest themselves in HR practices in the future? We examine the following questions: 1. Which key areas of expertise will HR management concentrate on in the future? 2. How can organizations maintain their competitive position using strategic HR management? 3. What key areas of knowledge will HR management concentrate on in the future? 4. What new functional areas will HR departments be concerned with in the future? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Business are increasingly finding themselves in a world characterized by globalization, turbulence and complexity, paralleled with an exponential advancement in information technology (IT). As this technology is limited to the transfer of explicit knowledge, this may relegate tacit knowledge to the background, in spite of the strategic importance of tacit knowledge, hence, leading to the mismanagement of knowledge. The problem stated in this book is as follows: How does investment in, and use of IT influence tacit knowledge, and what impact does this have on firms ability to create and maintain sustainable competitive advantages? The purpose of the book is to improve our understanding of the role of tacit knowledge and to reflect on and give guidance for how to handle the relationship between tacit knowledge and IT. The book develop a model for solving the puzzle of the mismanagement of knowledge. In this book we also will develop a typology for tacit knowledge to facilitate our understanding of the interaction between tacit knowledge and innovation The aim of this book is also to examine the nature of intellectual capital and its role in the value creation processes. In this book, we regard the construct intellectual capital as a holistic management philosophy. We will develop a typology for this holistic management philosophy, in addition to conceptual models to describe and explain contexts pertaining to the various typologies. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.