Essays about: "knowledge-in-practice"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word knowledge-in-practice.

  1. 1. Developing resilient human capital to cope with environmental uncertainties.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Onnaba Othman; Milla Ainamo; [2023]
    Keywords : External environment; VUCA; Uncertainties; Human capital; KSAOs; Scenario planning; COVID-19; Resilience.;

    Abstract : The external environment, currently considered as VUCA environment, in which orgnaizations and individuals operate can be characterized by numerous uncertainties. As a result of these uncertainties, one significant aspect that is affected is the individual KSAOs as part of the human capital concept. READ MORE

  3. 2. Unravelling the Complexities of Knowledge - A qualitative study on how knowledge is managed and shared in knowledge-intensive organizations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Carl Eriksson; [2020-06-16]
    Keywords : Knowledge-Intensive Organizations; Research Institutes; Knowledge Management; Knowledge Sharing; Communities of Practice; Identity; Knowledge-In-Practice;

    Abstract : This paper aims to investigate the knowledge sharing and management practices of knowledge-intensive organizations. The research was done through the form of a qualitative case study, examining two Swedish research institutes and conducting 18 interviews with employees and managers at both organizations. READ MORE

  4. 3. Växters luftrenande förmåga : att gestalta ett bostadskvarter som minskar luftföroreningar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Lisa Johansson; Märta Scharp; [2019]
    Keywords : luftföroreningar; växter; bostadskvarter; lövareaindex; depositionshastighet;

    Abstract : Urbaniseringen ökar globalt och en av de allvarligaste konsekvenserna är försämring av luftkvaliteten. Förorenad luft har en bevisad koppling till många allvarliga hälsoproblem och orsakar var nionde död. Mycket forskning tyder dock på att växter kan vara en del av lösningen. READ MORE

  5. 4. Addressing the Knowledge – Practice Gap of Ecosystem Service Valuations: Understanding the Barriers to Building Social-Ecological Resilience in Kalimantan, Indonesia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Wolfgang Haider; [2018]
    Keywords : Ecosystem Service Valuation; Land-use decision-making; Knowledge-practice gap Resilience; Social-Ecological Systems; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Knowledge acquired through ecosystem service valuations can provide valuable information to stakeholders making land-use decisions. Effective use of ecosystem service valuation knowledge with a cost-benefit analysis can create resilient social-ecological systems. READ MORE

  6. 5. Opportunity Identification from a Prior Knowledge Perspective. The influences of prior knowledge in practice

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Stephanie Lickiss; [2014-12-15]
    Keywords : Venture creation; Entrepreneur; Opportunity; Identification; Recognition; Discovery; Prior Knowledge; Absorptive Capacity; Information;

    Abstract : This thesis looks at opportunity identification from a prior knowledge perspective. Prior research suggests that prior knowledge influences an individual’s ability to identify opportunities. READ MORE