Essays about: "Sense-making theory"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 20 essays containing the words Sense-making theory.

  1. 16. Social Networking Sites, E Learning & Students Perceptions

    University essay from Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Khurram Shakoor; Arif Sohail; [2014]
    Keywords : Social Networking Sites SNSs ; Social Presence Theory; Social Learning Theory; Interactivity; Virtual Learning; E-Learning Learning;

    Abstract : The role of Social Networking Sites (SNSs) is coming under increased scrutiny as their online prowess grows. The objective of this research work is to investigate the students’ perception of this reality and try to understand their understanding of the SNSs potential for learning. READ MORE

  3. 17. The Value of Data Regarding Traceable Attributes in a New Era of Agriculture : Bridging the Information Gap Between Consumers and Producers of Organic Meat

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Martin Kransell; [2014]
    Keywords : Organic meat; Organic agriculture; e-Agriculture; Traceability; Traceability systems; Consumer oriented; Consumer behavior; Willingness-to-pay; Supply and demand; Information gap; Gap analysis; Business development; United States of America; Sense-making theory; Mixed methods;

    Abstract : Purpose – This study aims to explore, and suggest solutions to, the gap between the supply of information from organic meat producers and the demand of information from consumers regarding traceable characteristics (attributes) of meat in a limited geographical area in order to maximize the utilization and value of collected data. Design/methodology/approach – A mixed methods research design is applied to collect both quantitative data from consumers and qualitative data from suppliers to produce empirical results of the supply and demand of information. READ MORE

  4. 18. Negative Unintended Consequences of Innovation- a case study regarding innovation and sustainability : The new Extended Value Creation Mechanism for Global Sustainability, the SNE SFI GS-framework

    University essay from Företagsekonomi

    Author : Chra Ali Rashed; George Mouyiasis; [2013]
    Keywords : Negative Unintended Consequences of Innovation; Value Creation; Globalization; Strategy; Management; Stakeholder theory; CSR; Pro-Innovation Bias;

    Abstract : Innovation is often related to positive outcomes for the majority to enjoy that enhances welfare and facilitates everyday activities. In different fields of study (economics, management, sociology, history and science and technology) it is becoming a field of magnitude (Malerba and Brusoni, 2007). READ MORE

  5. 19. External guest speakers, Curse or Blessing? : A study on external guest speakers and the personal fables they carry out, to see if, and mainly how, they can establish collective sense-making and centring within an organizational context.

    University essay from IHH, EMM (Entreprenörskap, Marknadsföring, Management)

    Author : Gerardus Volkers; Bartholomeus Oostveen; [2012]
    Keywords : corporate storytelling; remythologizing; corporate culture; sense-making; centring; guest-speakers; fable vs. myth.;

    Abstract : Purpose The purpose of the paper is to explain how executives can make effective use of fables provided by external guest speakers to create a situation of collective sense-making and centring, based on the story used in a policy making context of a private, Dutch for-profit organization ( fictitiously called Con-Zelo recruitment agency in this article ).   Design/methodology/approach The approach involved collecting and analyzing the ‘Swimming for gold’ fable as part of seven months phenomenological and symbolic study, to confirm organizational sense, identify categorized themes and analyze the process of creation. READ MORE

  6. 20. Networks and Weaponless Wars. Information Operations Content Dissemination via the Blogosphere

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

    Author : Gustav Béen; [2011]
    Keywords : network theory; media strata; operations security; electronic warfare; PSYOPS; Info Ops; information operations; cyber war; psychological warfare; BlogTrackers; WWW; Internet; public opinion; mass media; influence; communications; influential bloggers; blog influence; blogosphere; bloggers; Blogs; social networks.; media readiness; participatory journalism; citizen journalism; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This study advances a broad analytical perspective intended to critically evaluate the predominant definitions of information operations (IO). The prevalent concepts of IO are challenged due to their reliance on unidirectional communication flow models that cannot account for the characteristics of produsage media, nor the culturally specific, interpersonally contextualized sense making processes of reception. READ MORE